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Food Lion offers customers a chance to win new washer and dryer

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 5:13pm
Food Lion offers customers a chance to win new washer and dryer

Food Lion is offering a $1,500 gift card for a washing machine and dryer, as well as a year supply of Home 360™ Advanced Cleaning Laundry Detergent, to the grand prize winner of its “Take a Spin” contest this month.

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Report: Police warning banks of money switch scammer

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 11:05am
Report: Police warning banks of money switch scammer

The Camden Police Department is warning financial institutions of a scam where the suspect switches out money for personal gain.

The report said on March 22, police responded to the First Palmetto Bank in Dusty Bend in reference to a fraud/confidence game scam.

Police say the bank manager advised them that the institution has been having problems with a male suspect switching out money for his personal gain.

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Report: Officer pepper-sprays dog during DUI stop

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 9:24am
Report: Officer pepper-sprays dog during DUI stop

An officer was forced to pepper-spray a dog following a DUI traffic stop, according to the Camden Police Department.

The report said on Saturday, an officer on patrol observed a black Toyota Corolla driving erratically on Chestnut Street.

The officer then activated his lights, but the vehicle ignored his signals, the report stated.

When the car finally pulled over, the officer was unable to exit his vehicle due to a large German Sheppard that was gnawing at his front and rear bumper cover.

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Midlands Plant, Flower Festival begins April 18

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 8:38am
Midlands Plant, Flower Festival begins April 18

Head out to the Midlands Plant & Flower Festival this weekend for a great selection of Certified SC Grown plants, flowers and specialty food products. Thousands are expected for the festival that starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday (April 18-21) at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia. 

Festival Hours

Thursday-Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12-5 p.m.

 

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The Town of Elgin Presents Podunk Weekend

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 4:19pm
The Town of Elgin Presents Podunk Weekend

The Town of Elgin is hosting a fun filled weekend, April 19 & 20, 2013 in downtown Elgin next to Ronnie’s Ribs,  including a FREE Friday evening event---Movies On Main—an outdoor movie experience.   This is the second annual Movies on Main.  It begins Friday at 6:00 pm with live music and entertainment.   Movie begins once dark.   Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a great evening of community fun with your friends and family.  Admission to the movie is a canned food item.  Please be generous and help stock our Elgi

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40K SC addicts could be newly covered for care

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:22am
40K SC addicts could be newly covered for care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Tens of thousands of South Carolinians addicted to drugs or alcohol will become eligible for health insurance under the federal health care overhaul.
    
Nationwide, treatment agencies say the new demand could swamp the existing system that's already full to overflowing in many places.
    

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Mitchell to be new assistant principal at Lugoff-Elgin High

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 10:52am
Mitchell to be new assistant principal at Lugoff-Elgin High

 

Mid-Carolina High School science teacher Joel Mitchell will become an assistant principal at Lugoff-Elgin High School next school year. 

 

“I am extremely pleased with Mr. Mitchell’s depth of instructional background,” said KCSD Superintendent Frank Morgan.  “His positive attitude and enthusiasm are contagious. We look forward to welcoming him to the Kershaw County School District family.”

 

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