- Fire destroys town's recreation center
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire Monday night that destroyed the Bethune recreation center, a town landmark.
- Overnight fire destroys rec center
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. A massive fire destroyed a recreation center in Kershaw County Monday night.
- Bethune Volunteer Rescue Squad may close without funds
The Bethune Volunteer Rescue Squad has been around for nearly 50 years, but its doors could soon close for good.
- Arabian-horse trainers host open house
Horse lovers can find their way to Lee County on Saturday for a special open house at an Egyptian Arabian horse facility.
- Swarms of flies invade small SC town
Erin Crenshaw says flies have invaded a new home near her house in Bethune. She believes the unwanted neighbors moved in after discovering something enticing underground.
- New Employment Website Helps Writers Find Writing Jobs Worldwide
Writing Bids has launched a new website that helps freelance writers find and secure their next paying freelance job.
- Lexington man dies in single-car wreck
A Lexington man died in an early morning wreck Monday on Old Cherokee Road. Jack Daniel Williams, 25, was traveling at a high rate of speed at about 2:45 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve and ...
- Suspect in High-Speed Chase Still Running
Considered extremely dangerous and wanted by authorities across the state, the man who led police on a high-speed chase remains on the run.
- Kershaw candidates: In their own words
Following are Q&As with the candidates in three County Council primary races. The top vote-getters in next month's primaries will be on the ballot in November's general election.
- ETV to feature Lee County Mayfest
"We are going to be able to showcase our city and county. And for me, my store is not on the two-block downtown area. I'll be able to move my shop to downtown and let people know about my business."
Bishopville and Lee County will take center stage on South Carolina Educational Television and radio on May 21. via The Item
- Geraldine Rollins
Funeral services for Geraldine Rollins, age 82, widow of Louis L. "Knocker" Rollins, who died April 27, will be held Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. from the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. via The State - South Carolina
- Ahlstrom Buys New Line
Ahlstrom has invested in a new carded needlepunch line from Oerlikon Neumag for its production site in Bethune, SC. via Nonwovens Industry
- Read Now
"And this is only the beginning. We hope to have a lot of different education programs at the park."
Organizers hope training center will honor late education advocate Chris Moore / The Item Bettie Toney, Dorothy McFadden and Mildred C. Wells check out a recent construction phase of the new education training ... via The Item
- Cutting Edge in Carolina
"We didn't have $2 million a year to put into technology"
Getting one-to-one to work isn't easy. Here's how one district was able to do it. via Technology & Learning
- Strong work ethic brings restaurant success
"But I'm going to do what it takes."
Ms. EllaNora's serves Southern staples morning to evening Chris Moore / The Item Lisa Carter, foreground, and Renee Pollard, owner of Ms. via The Item
- 41-year-old dies after Kershaw Co. shooting
Kershaw County officials are investigating a homicide near the town of Bethune, the coroner says. via WIS-TV Columbia
