Kershaw County is asking residents, business owners, and community members to help shape the county’s future through a new online questionnaire.The survey is part of an effort to update the county’s zoning and land development regulations, helping guide future growth, construction, and preservation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete, and county […] The post Kershaw County Seeks Public Input On Zoning And Land Development Regulations first appeared on Ko

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Kershaw County voters turned out in strong numbers for Tuesday’s November 3rd General Election, with 60% of the county’s registered voters participating. A total of 25,652 ballots were cast, as residents weighed in on statewide, congressional, legislative and local races. In the race for Governor, Alan Wilson received the most support from Kershaw County voters […] The post Kershaw County Voters Turn Out In Strong Numbers For November 3rd General Election first appeared on Kool1027.com

All three Kershaw County high school football teams are heading into the postseason with first-round byes, as Lugoff-Elgin, Camden and North Central prepare to make their runs toward a state championship. The Lugoff-Elgin Demons capped off an impressive regular season Friday night with a convincing 42-13 victory over Lancaster, securing the region championship and earning […] The post Lugoff-Elgin, Camden and North Central Earn First-Round Byes in State Football Playoffs first appeared on

The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of incidents during the final week of October, including burglaries, thefts, property damage, financial fraud, trespassing complaints, and impaired driving arrests. Several thefts and burglaries were reported across the county. In Elgin, deputies investigated an attempted theft of a dirt bike and electric bicycle from a […] The post Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Crime Report: October 25–30, 2026 first appeared on

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has arrested a former Camden Military Academy dean of students on charges involving a minor. 55-year-old John Anthony Heflin was charged Thursday with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 16 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. According to arrest warrants, the charges stem from allegations […] The post Former Camden Military Academy Dean Of Students Charged first appeared on Kool1027.com.

The Kershaw County School District, along with local law enforcement and emergency personnel, will conduct an active shooter response training exercise at Lugoff-Elgin High School on Monday, November 2, from 7:30 AM until noon. Residents may notice an increased presence of police, emergency vehicles, and first responders in the area, but officials emphasize this is […] The post Kershaw County School District To Hold Emergency Response Training At Lugoff-Elgin High School first appeared on

All Kershaw County government offices will be closed Tuesday, November 3rd, in observance of Election Day. The closures include the Kershaw County Government Center, Courthouse, and all Kershaw County Library branches. The Kershaw County Landfill will also be closed Tuesday. However, all county convenience centers will remain open and operate during their normal business hours. […] The post Kershaw County Offices To Close Tuesday For Election Day first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Kershaw County Council has rejected a proposed hate crime ordinance during its first reading Tuesday night. The ordinance was presented for first reading in title only, meaning the measure was introduced without a detailed explanation or discussion. Four residents spoke during public comment about the proposed ordinance. The proposal would have created additional penalties for […] The post Kershaw County Council Rejects Proposed Hate Crime Ordinance first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Former Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins was reportedly seriously injured in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. According to WCIV in Charleston, Dorchester County Council Member Eddie Crosby asked for prayers for Robbins during Monday night’s council meeting, saying he was in critical condition following the crash. Robbins most recently served as […] The post Former Kershaw County Superintendent Critically Injured In Motorcycle Crash first appeared on