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Note: From The Mayor’s Desk is submitted by Mayor Melissa Emmons and is not the official minutes of the Elgin Town Council.

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Cate Goff, Editor (803) 513-5108

Fred Davidson, Sales Manager (803) 466-4604

The regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Town Council was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Elgin Town Hall. All members of Council were present with the exception of Councilman Paul Rizzo. The Invocation was given by Mayor Emmons and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Councilman Brad Hanley. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. There was no one signed up to speak during Public Forum. Council adopted the agenda for the meeting. The following new business license applications were approved for February 2022: Pizza Hut, a new franchise located at 2465 Main Street, Suite E, in Elgin. The following charity permit requests were approved for February 2022: Girl Scouts Cookie Booths to be located at Mid Carolina Credit Union and Elgin Town Hall on February 12, 2022 and February 19, 2022 and O’Reilly Auto Parts and Elgin IGA on February 26, 2022 and March 5, 2022. Always remember to check with Elgin Town Hall about completing a Charity Permit Request Form prior to the event taking place. Also, please remember to support the businesses in the Elgin Community and shop local. There were no Complaints for the month of February 2022. In Old Business, Council authorized Mayor Emmons to move forward on the following projects for Potter Community Park: (1) installation of shading for the playground equipment. The total for quote #58942-Bliss Products-$23,642.80-installation of a 4 Post Hip Shade (26’ x 40’ with 11’ eave height) that will cover the playground equipment, and (2) replacing the mulch around the playground equipment. The total for quote # 60463 -Bliss Products-$1,381.16-engineered wood fiber mulch to replenish existing play space. Both items were previously budgeted for in the 2021-2022 Budget for Potter Community Park. Also in Old Business, Council voted to reinstate the Town of Elgin Safety Committee that includes Councilman Brad Hanley, Councilman Ed Smith and Chief Alan Anders. The Committee will meet quarterly 30 minutes prior to the regular council meetings with the first meeting scheduled for April 5, 2022. In New Business, Council chose to adopt the American Rescue Plan Resolution. This Resolution states that the Town of Elgin will apply the standard allowance of $10 million to determine the reduction in its general revenue during the test period in regards to the Final Rule for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provided, also known as the ARPA Funds. Council will vote to amend the budget at the April 5, 2022, meeting to include the initial disbursement that has been received ($394,541.34). A second installment is expected sometime around October 2022. Chief Alan Anders informed Council that it had been a unanimous decision among his officers that K-9 Officer Nala be named Elgin Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2021. Her handler, Officer Randy Bass was on hand to accept the award in her memory. The department lost K-9 Officer Nala to cancer in December 2021. In Council Briefing, Councilwoman Dana Sloan-informed the Clerk that she would like to receive a copy of all of the credit card receipts each month, not just the town's. This will include any department that makes a charge/pays an invoice using a town issued credit card. She was also concerned about the late fee incurred on the most recent one and asked that the billing statement be paid in a timely manner in the future. She also informed Council of the upcoming Spring Litter Pick-Up that is scheduled for March 19, 2022 at Town Hall at 9:00 am and stated that volunteers will be meeting with members of the Kershaw County Clean Community Commission for supplies. Councilman Brad Hanley asked for prayers for residents in the Ukraine. Councilman Paul Rizzo was

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March 25, 2022

Pandemic Reflections By: Liz Simon, Staff Writer

COVID cases and deaths rather than daily. To date over 21,000 positive tests have occurred in Kershaw County. March 14 through April 1, 2022, the The name coronavirus, or Covid for short, CDC will scale back testing locations. has a negative connotation. To the world it I wrote the following in my journal - If I could stay in the middle of this was “fear”. We first heard the word in early pandemic and remain calm… - Victor Hugo wrote in “Les Misérables”, 2020. No one was spared from the rampage. “Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.” We ask if winter The virus touched us all, and statistics became comes, can spring not be far away? In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light the faces of friends and family. of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the The world as we know and live in has light of life.” As we were shut in from the world, I tried to memorize Bible changed dramatically in my lifetime. It has verses. I have not been as faithful since the stay-at-home mandates were been two years to return to some sense of lifted, and Covid clouded my brain. normalcy after Covid 19. We were lulled into thinking we were back to norThis virus struck dread and was reported like a story line from a movie or mal last summer. After all we had been vaxed and maxed and boosted! Then novel. It was as if we were living a nightmare only, we were awake. We all the Omicron variant reared its ugly name in the data. talked with Covid survivors and tried to comfort those who had lost loved I kept a journal to see if there was a pattern. Every day I wrote down the ones. We still have many unanswered questions, and the tragic part of the number of cases in our country, our state, and our county. I planned to write story is we may never know the answers. this article when I considered the world “safe”. Do I consider our world safe? We keep on keeping on and treasure our faith and our freedoms. I am Dr. Brennan Traxler, South Carolina Department of Health and Environ- thankful South Carolina is a state where we respect each other, and the love mental Controls for the public health, said that Covid is here to stay like the of family, friends, and others is important. I appreciate the laughter I am flu. There will likely never be zero cases of Covid. hearing again and the smiles I am seeing because of no mask mandates. Here are a few facts from my journal: March 6, 2020, first cases of Covid I remember the day I received my “Made in China” Covid test kit in the appear in South Carolina. One in Kershaw County. March 13,2020, Presi- mail. I laughed! I laughed again when I realized the government left me off dent Trump signed a National Emergency order. March 15,2020, Governor the mailing lists for masks. McMaster closed all South Carolina schools. April 3, 2020, a mask mandate No worries! I have a drawer of masks, so I don't really need them mailed to was recommended by the Center for Disease Control. Thursday, September me. My favorite masks were my Clemson Tiger, my cheetah, one handmade 3, 2020, my Covid test came back positive. by a friend, and my Santa Claus mask. I cannot believe I am concluding my March 5, 2021, McMaster lifted mask mandates for South Carolina gov- article and still mentioning the ugly word ‘mask’. It has been a journey back ernment buildings and restaurants. May 12, 2021, the mask mandate was to the light. I have been going to rehab for the past two months dealing with lifted for all schools in South Carolina. Despite the lifting of the mandate, the aftereffects of lingering Covid and a light stroke, and yes, masks are still some schools and towns continued to wear masks. mandatory in rehab and doctors’ offices! Thank you, Tonya Drawdy EdgerMarch 15, 2022, the agency announced that it will report weekly new ton, for being my Rock Star Therapist at MUSC.

Lugoﬀ-Elgin High School Announces Hall of Fame Inductees For 2022

Earlier this year, Lugoff-Elgin High School’s School Improvement Council sought nominations from the community for the LEHS Hall of Fame. Seventeen individuals were nominated, and while each candidate had distinguishing characteristics and impressive resumes, the school limited the number of inductees to five in honor of each decade the school has been open. The new inductees include: Ben Connell, Laurie Funderburk, SGM Thomas Payne, Lori Pindar, and Sean Quigley. Alumni and community members are invited to participate in the celebration of the five new inductees on Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the catered event are $30 and can be purchased through msha.ke/lugoffelgin50th. Also, on the evening of April 23, the school will dedicate the road between Wildwood Lane and Highway 1, which runs through the three campuses, to Willie Mickle. Mr. Mickle served as LE’s principal from 1978 - 1992. During his time as principal, he encouraged, inspired, and motivated the community to perform in ways that created meaningful change that was instrumental to the growth of

the community and student body. “From supporting my own efforts to save the Journalism Department by bringing soap opera stars to our football stadium to being the driving force for the referendum that supported the build-out of our new campus in the early 90’s, Willie Mickle bridged the gap between the wants of our community to the needs of our students,” Liz Simon, former LEHS teacher, said. Mickle was previously inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1996. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor alumni and contributors whose accomplishments, deeds and character exemplify outstanding achievement in their life’s work and/or service to their community. This award may also honor individuals who did not graduate from Lugoff-Elgin High School, but who have significantly and consistently contributed to the work and mission of the school. LE’s School Improvement Council hopes to maintain this program and continue adding more members each year. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please share them with Principal Corey Wright at corey.wright@kcsdschools.net.

March 25, 2022

From the Chief 's Desk

I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather, minus the pollen. In this edition of Chief ’s Desk I would like to advised the public of a magnetic calendar that may be circulating the community. This company published the calendar without our permission. The company was advised by us that we did not want to participate anymore because we did not know the details of how they collect sponsorships from our local businesses. We want you to know that we have not approved any collection of moneys or has any of that money collected been given to the Town or the Police Department. If any businesses have donated, thinking or led to believed that the money was for us, please reach out (803-438-9917 or anders@elginpolice.org) and let us know. Thank you.

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Elgin PD Incident Reports

Vandalism of Property: Ofc. Delong, was dispatched to 195 Jeffers Circle in the Town Limits of Elgin in reference to a vandalism. Upon my arrival, I met with Complainant who stated that for the 3rd time this week, an unknown person has messed with his mail box. Complainant stated the first time the support post was broken and the second time they just turned the mailbox. Tonight the suspects lifted the post out of the ground and laid the mailbox across the driveway. Complainant stated he did not hear a vehicle stating all he heard was the metal mailbox hit the ground. Complainant has no idea who this could be and has no video at this time. Shoplifting/Trespass after Notice: On 03/18/2022, Complainant from Food Lion called EPD and reported a white female shoplifter that had left the store with several beauty products without paying. The female left in a grey Mazda 3 driven by an older white male. Chief Anders made contact with the Complainant, she showed me a hand written note that had the incident time, vehicle description and tag number that the female left in. When she showed me the store video, I recognized the female as Subject, who we had just made contact with minutes before after receiving a disturbance call at Family Dollar. Sgt. Sinclair responded and confirmed that it was Subject. The Subject was arrested by Officer Bailey and transported to KCDC and issued two UTTs, shoplifting and trespass after notice. Subject was also given a Trespass Notice for Family Dollar, she had already been trespassed from the Elgin IGA, which share the same address. Myself and Sgt. Sinclair tracked down the vehicle and owner, Subject #2 on Bowen St. Subject had left some of her items in his car, we were unable to determine what was stolen from the all the other items in her black bag. The witness was left a statement form, she will complete it asap. PDC/Resisting Arrest/Assisting KC Animal Control: On 03/17/2022, around 1545 hours, Elgin PD received a call about assisting KC Animal Control at Hwy Church Rd. address. KC Animal Control stated they received a call about the dog in the back yard that appeared to be in distress with no water or shelter. When Animal Control arrived, the dog was wrapped up and not free to move. They could not get the home owner,

Subject, to answer the door. Animal Control left a door hanger and requested EPD to assist. Chief Anders and Sgt. Sinclair responded. Chief Anders made contact with Subject and asked to her to step out onto the porch so Animal Control could speak to her and explain the issues with the dog's safety. Subject was grossly intoxicated, she had a very strong odor of an alcoholic beverage omitting from her person. She became irate and yelled loud gross profanity several times, using the "F" word in plain view of the public, all while being asked to stop several times. Subject's home is located in Jeffer's Place and does have several close neighbors within an easy listening distance. Also her 18-year-old daughter was present in the home and witnessed the incident. We asked Subject several times to please stop and go back inside the home. Subject refused, but eventually went back inside for a short time. Subject then came back outside and continued to yell loud gross profanity. Subject was given multiple opportunities to return inside the residence and I told her if she came outside her house again using gross profanity she would be arrested. As Officers were leaving, Subject again came back outside and again continued to yell very loud gross profanity in plain view of the public. Sgt. Sinclair went and made contact with Subject on the front porch, Subject advised Sgt. Sinclair to get out of her f*)&$% face and then pushed Sgt. Sinclair in chest area with her finger. Subject was advised she was under arrest, Subject resisted arrest while being verbally advised she was under arrest, Goff was also verbally advised to stop resisting arrest and had to be taken to the floor by myself and Sgt. Sinclair. Subject's arms had to be forced into handcuffs by both myself and Sgt. Sinclair. Subject continued to pull and resist after being handcuffed, and continue to use very loud grossly profanity, even threatening Sgt. Sinclair by yelling she was going to, "F^%$ her G@^$#* ass up." Subject was transported by Ptl. Handy to KCDC and issued UTTs for public disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. K9 Office Randy Bass also responded. Subject's 18 yoa daughter is special needs, Subject's father was called and he asked us to take the daughter to her uncle. Juvenile release form completed.

MAYOR'S DESK, Continued from Page 2 absent from the meeting due to an illness. Councilman Ed Smith had no report. Mayor Melissa Emmons informed Council of a request from the Kershaw County School District seeking donations for the upcoming Teacher/ Principal of the Year Gala. After some discussion, Council chose to donate $250.00 to the event to show support for our educators in Kershaw County. She also asked if anyone on Council was interested in representing Elgin on the Kershaw County Growth Ad-Hoc Committee and after some discussion, Councilman Brad Hanley stated that he may be interested, but will give a definite answer on Wednesday. Attorney John Wells had no report. March 25, 2022

Our next regular scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm. I encourage everyone to try to attend our monthly meetings so you can stay informed and find ways to get involved. And if you miss a meeting, check out our website at www.townofelginsc.com, where we list agendas, minutes from meetings and the calendar of events. Just remember that when you are informed, you are empowered. Also, we now broadcast our monthly council meetings live on the “Town of Elgin” Facebook Page. If I can ever be of assistance, please feel free to contact me by phone at 803-309-1385 or email at Melissa.emmons@townofelginsc. com.

WTC Culinary Arts Team Wins State Jr. Chefs Competition

Woolard Technology Center (WTC) is home to the state champions in the Third Annual South Carolina Department of Education's Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. Selected for having the two best applications, WTC students competed in a cook-off with Greenville County students. Team members were judged on recipe preparation and presentation along with food safety and sanitation. They were also interviewed about USDA commodities and SC-grown fruit and vegetables. Taught by WTC Culinary Arts instructor Bryan Catoe, team members Colin Humphries, Saniyya Boykin and Olivia Catoe worked with Kershaw County School District Nutrition and School Food Services Coordinator Misha Lawyer to design a recipe that utilized at least three SC grown foods and could be replicated quickly for school foodservice use. WTC's recipe for Apple Cranberry Chicken with Quinoa includes two commodity foods and seven SC-grown foods. It also meets the National School Lunch Program's costing and nutritional analysis. Students earned points for working directly with food service staff to meet dietary guidelines and cost restrictions. WTC's team members each received a $10,000 scholarship to Sullivan University's Culinary Arts School They will represent SC in the southeast WTC students Saniyya Boykin, Colin Humphries and Olivia Catoe (l to r) are joined region competition In Louisville, Kentucky, in May with a chance to earn by WTC culinary arts instructor Bryan Catoe as winners of the South Carolina Department of Education's Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. additional scholarship money.

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On Souper Bowl Day of Caring, the Youth of Bethesda Presbyterian Church collected $2,700 for our local Food For the Soul (FFTS). Also Bethesda Christian School donated much-needed paper products. Representing the youth of Bethesda and presenting the check to FFTS Board Chair Tim Bordner are Kathryn Wilcox and Edwin Guy and Ellie Kendall. Souper Bowl Day of Caring was started in 1990 at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church and nationwide has raised over $160 million for local food banks.

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Blanketing Families is searching for artists, crafters and creatives to help beautify the Elgin Community Garden. If you're interested in participating, reach out to Blanketing Families on Facebook, or email them at blanketingfamiliesinc@gmail.com. They are interested in murals, crafts, bird houses, knitting for trees, scarecrows, garden aprons, brick art for trails - and anything else you might create!

CJWL Poetry Event Scholarship Application

Kershaw County high school students are invited to submit poems for consideration in a poetry event and contest organized in partnership by the Camden Junior Welfare League, Camden Poets Society, Arts Center of Kershaw County and the Kershaw County School District. Each student The Camden Junior Welfare League scholar- may submit up to three poems for consideration. ship application is now available for college-bound Deadline for poems is Friday, April 1, 2022. Stuhigh school students from Kershaw County. Stu- dents can submit poems through their English dents entering college for the first time who are teachers, or find the online application at www. 18 or 19 years of age are eligible to apply. Scholar- camdenleague.org. All participating students will have an opporships are available to students who plan to pursue tunity to recite their poems at a public event on a career that involves helping people, such as nursing, healthcare, social work, education, ministry, Tuesday, May 10 at the Arts Center on Tuesday, etc. Your chosen career path and accompanying May 10, 2022 at 7 pm. Cash prizes will be awardessay should reflect the League's motto: "My part ed to the top three poets, by the Camden Poets is to improve the present moment." Online appli- Society. cations are due April 15, 2022. The CJWL is excited to have the assistance of community partners to fund additional scholarships this year, including Canfor Southern Pine, Mighty Wash Auto Spa, and the Camden Jaycees. The link to the online application can be found at camdenleague.org.

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March 25, 2022

Burns Announces Bid For KC Council Chair Re-election

Julian Burns, Chairman of Kershaw County Council, has announced that he will run for re-election in the June 14th Republican Primary. In just two terms, Burns has established an unmatched record of results for Kershaw County and its citizens. Over the past four years alone, Burns has partnered county-wide to preserve, protect and promote the very best of Kershaw County, while bringing in record prosperity and opportunities, even in a pandemic. Burns believes Kershaw County is 'The Great Place' to live, work, worship, have fun and raise our families. Burns said, “After much thoughtful consideration and prayer, I am committed to continuing the great work that we’ve already started here in Kershaw County. This has been my home all my life; Kershaw County has 70,000 of the best people I’ve ever known and the best waterways, woodlands, and beauty of any place, anywhere. I am passionate about making an even bigger difference for this community in the coming years. Kershaw County is the fastest-growing county in the Midlands: let us continue to prosper by building on this solid foundation we have created over the last few years while continuing to preserve and protect what we love about our County.” As Chairman, Burns has proven that he believes in servant leadership, listening to citizens, and working tirelessly for his constituents. He was instrumental in the creation of and adoption of the citizens-centered VisionKershaw 2030, enthusiastically endorsed by every elected and appointed body in the County for the growth and quality of life of Kershaw County. It has been recognized at state and national levels for its long-term community participation and foresight. Schools, recreation, the new Revolutionary War Center, and new community parks have benefited from Burns’ leadership, and quality of life and job numbers are on the rise as a result of VisionKershaw 2030. Jobs and economic development will remain Burns’ top priority. More than $216 million in new investments and over 500 jobs have been won for Kershaw County under Burns’ leadership just this past year. Central Caro-

lina Technical College’s expansion and new joint-use campus investment at Woolard Technology Center are helping prepare residents for the jobs of the future – with free two-year college for those qualifying. Burns added, “We reduced taxes in 2022, and dramatically improved emergency services at the same time. In fact, we cut critical response times for both the Sheriff ’s office and our fire and ambulance services. Businesses see this and want to invest here and families appreciate the value of safe communities and want to live here.” Media wishing to contact Julian Burns can reach him at 803-729-8343 Chairman Julian Burns or email him at Julian@BurnsForChairman.com. About Julian Burns: Julian is a family man, a veteran and a SC tree farmer. He and his wife Ruth Ann, live in Camden. They have three grown daughters, and four grandchildren. A native of Kershaw County, he graduated from Camden High before he enrolled in West Point, the nation’s most prestigious military university. Burns went on to earn a Masters’ degree from the University of Southern California. He retired as a Major General from the U.S. Army after serving 35 years. He also served as Vice President of BAE, the largest US Land Defense manufacturer, and continues in leadership roles with high tech companies and nonprofits all over the USA. He has served as Kershaw County Council Chairman since 2015.

CLC Hosts KCL Kitchen Program Honors Memory of Rosie the Riveter Day Mrs. Betty Poole

CLC hosted Rosie the Riveter Day on Monday, March 21 from 9:1510:45 a.m. on CLC's campus. Three stations, all represented by women, were set up for rotations for CLC students, Kershaw County Virtual Academy students and parents, as The Kershaw County Library’s inauwell as the public. gural cooking program has been schedStation 1, keynote speaker, Ms. Anne Montague, Founder of the American uled for March 26 at 11 AM at the Elgin Rosie Movement and Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc. branch. Inventive Southern Cuisine will Through this organization, Ms. Montague found, interviewed, and includbe led by local chef Melissa Saveedra of ed approximately 180 Rosies for the project and helped the Rosies decide Every Day Gourmet. Melissa will demhow they want their legacy to be defined. Additionally, she has worked to onstrate new takes on classic Southern apply the Rosie Legacy™ (pulling together to do quality work for freedom) cuisine. Prepare to fuse Southern and with many individuals and organizations across the country. Italian cuisine with cornbread PanStation 2, Women in STEM and the Workforce/Cafeteria-Thank you to zanella, discover that gluten-free Mac the following local and state agencies and manufacturers: n' Cheese is delicious, and learn how to SLED-Forensics Lab Science and Counter Terrorism Unit, ATF Fedwhip up an easy angel food cake dessert. eral Agency (Alchohol, Tobacco, Firearms), Woolard Technology Center Melissa will share tips to build confidence in new cooks, while experienced The late Mrs. Betty Poole Welding, USC Engineering, KC Manufacturing Companies: GE, Hengst of North America, Denkai America, Woolard Technology Center Welding cooks will get new ideas. The demonstration kitchen was donated by the Meadows family in mem- Selerix and SC Department of Transportation Midlands. Station 3, Women in the Military and Emergency Services/Outside ory of Mrs. Betty Poole. The Meadows family have also generously provided Karean Troy, KCSD Military Family Liaison and Retired Military, Army, funds, in addition to the kitchen, to provide cooking programming for the Elgin community. Mrs. Poole was a long-time library supporter and avid Marines, Camden Police Department, KC Sheriff 's Office, KC Coroner's Office, Camden Fire Department, Lugoff Fire Department , Woolard Techreader. For more information on this program, please contact Rachael Sommer, nology Center Law Enforcement and Emergency Services-Mr. Jeff Cooper, Elgin Branch Manager, at rachaels@kershawcountylibrary.org or 803-438- Instructor, and students, American Legion Post 17, Revolutionary War Visi7881. For media inquiries, contact Hanna Gustafson, Outreach and Public- tor Center (women's roles throughout wars) and SC Military Museum. For info on the Rosie Movement, visit www.AmericanRosieMovement.org ity Coordinator, hannag@kershawcountylibrary.org, 803-424-2353. March 25, 2022

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Kershaw County Sheriff ’s Office Congrats to Brian 'Mr. BB' Mayes On Being Named Serve & Connect's Changemaker Of The Year Winner Congratulations to Brian Mayes (Mr BB) of the Boys and Girls Club Jackson Teen Center for being this year’s recipient of the Serve & Connect Changemaker Award. About 90% of the kids involved in this program go on to college or the military after graduation. This is an honor well deserved by Brian Mayes and his lovely wife, Roberta Langley-Mayes. I am very proud to call Serve & Connect, Kassy Alia Ray, Brian and Roberta Langley-Mayes our community partners. Founded in 2015 by Kassy Alia Ray, Serve & Connect is a South Carolina-based nonprofit focused on fostering positive change through sustainable police and community partnerships. They believe that when police and community partners stand together, they have the power to make real, lasting change happen. They connect police and community partners together over their shared humanity and joint desire to make their communities safer, healthier, happier places to live. They create spaces for trust and mutual respect to grow and work with our partners to amplify their potential to create real solutions to generational challenges. They believe a better tomorrow is possible. Serve & Connect had the following to say about Mr. BB: “Mr. Brian Mayes, affectionately known as Mr. BB, is a native of Charlotte, NC. Husband of Roberta Langley, Brian proudly served in the United States Air Force and is a nationally known gospel performer. For 20 years, Brian served as director of Family Life Outreach, an organization that does significant charitable work in the community. Since 2014, Brian has been the director of the Boys and Girls Clubs Jackson Teen Center. At the Center, Brian has developed a number of innovative programs, including "Make it a Conversation", which enables young people

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Above: Brian Mayes (far right), of the Boys and Girls Club Jackson Teen Center, is honored as the 2022 Serve & Connect Changemaker of the year. to interact with community leaders and experts about topics of interest, and "Jobs and Employability Training for Teens" ( JETT), which provides job skills and internship experiences for high school students. Brian is tireless and passionate about his work with youth. He has been a life-changing mentor in the lives of countless young people, positively changing the trajectory of their lives.”

KCCS Hosts Spring Clean Up Day

Local individuals, businesses and community groups gathered on Saturday, March 19th for the annual Spring Community Cleanup coordinated by the Kershaw County Clean Community Commission. Thanks to all participants for making our county more beautiful, including the group pictured above, who worked to clean the Elgin area. March 25, 2022

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