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Letters to the Editor The Elgin News P.O. Box 152 Elgin, SC 29045
Cate Goff, Editor (803) 513-5108
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By: Cate Lynch Goff, Editor As many of you are aware, LEHS recently celebrated 50 years. About a year ago, when LEHS was wrapping up year #49, I was asked to join the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. Being the close-knit community that we are, many of the faces on the committee were quite familiar. It's funny - the thing I hated most about growing up in Kershaw County, is now the thing I love most about it. As a teenager, I thought I knew EVERYTHING, as teenagers do. I hated going to the store and seeing my friend's mom's sister - who of course knew me. I couldn't wait to get away, where nobody knew me. I didn't like the fact that when I finally did meet a new adult (which was rare), the first thing they asked me was, "which one is your Dad - Jimmy, Mike or Lou?" Fast forward a few years, and having spread my wings and chased my dreams for a bit, I found myself pulled back to Kershaw County after college. Nobody was surprised as me to find I craved the comfort of my hometown, and not just because it was comfortable, but because of the people that make it special. The demographics of our community have changed a good bit over the past 20 years, but so many of the people that have moved to Kershaw County have become "locals." Many of us call this home because we were born here, but many others call this home because they have chosen to do so. Last summer, when I sat in the room with my fellow 50th Anniversary team members, I knew most of the folks were born and raised in Kershaw County, and I quickly learned the rest were "locals" as well. Claiming Kershaw County as home is less about one's history, and more about one's intention. One person on the committee that quickly made her intentions known to me was Jess King. Jess was one of several LEHS teachers named to the 50th Anniversary committee, chosen for their passion for the school and community. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her. Jess was always ready to lend a hand, to talk through an idea, or to add her creative spin to just about anything. Her love of our community shone through her dedication to the success of the events surrounding the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Jess is a self-proclaimed army brat, growing up with the whole world as her hometown. One fateful day, when Jess was living in New Mexico, a dear friend told her, "you should meet my nephew." An email correspondence was struck up between Jess, and the nephew - Matt King, who was living in Connecticut at the time. Over the next year, Jess and Matt got to know each other, and eventually married. Matt is a 1996 graduate of LEHS, and like me, his journey eventually brought him back home. The family, which now includes daughter Jessica and son Camden, have made Kershaw County their home. And they lived happily ever after... Except, three years ago, that happy ending was threatened when Matt was diagnosed with GPA Vasculitis and given six months to live. While Matt is now in remission, 2.5 years of chemo treatments have destroyed his kidneys. Matt is now in renal failure, and desperately needs a kidney transplant. Jess and Matt's daughter Jessica has gone through extensive testing to become a living kidney donor. While Mat and Jessica's blood is not a match, Matt will still be entitled to a healthy kidney, as Jessica will be donating her kidney anyway. As you can probably imagine, this life-changing journey will be expensive. To help offset these costs, some locals (myself included) are trying to spread the word about the situation. The queen of the locals herself - Liz Simon - is spearheading this effort with a Silent Auction and Variety Show on Saturday, July 30th at 7 pm at the LEHS Auditorium. Please make plans to come to this event, and support some fellow "locals." If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to the GoFundMe set up in honor of Matt and Jessica. Watch their Facebook page @JessicaandMattKing for further info, updates on this event, or to donate to the GoFundMe. We are also currently seeking donations for the silent auction if you feel led to contribute.
The Elgin News builds community and brings people together by informing everyone about local businesses, services, schools organizations, government, activities, events and other information useful for becoming involved. It helps those who live and work in Elgin to get to know each other as people and to become friends. The Elgin News accepts no responsibility for the contents of the advertisements or articles. Advertisements and articles are accepted with the full responsibility of the advertiser for worth and accuracy. Readers who wish to comment or have concerns regarding advertisements contained herein are urged to phone the Elgin News at (803) 513-5108 or (803) 466-4604. The Elgin News will discontinue accepting advertising from firms of alleged dubious reputation. Rates are net - discount agreements must be reflected on the publication order. Invoices due on receipt. Tearsheets and proofs available upon request. Advertising setup, changes and publication verification are provided at no charge. 15% agency comm. is 30-days firm. Photography charges negotiable. By-line articles are the property of the contributor and may not be reproduced without permission.
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Celebrating Life In The "Fourth Quarter"
year was paralyzed in a car accident on an icy bridge (no seat belts back then). I remember saying goodbye at graduation and now reconnecting through It seems like yesterday, but it was 30 years Facebook. ago when I planned my mother's 75th birth1970’s. Had lots of snow falls when I was in high school and college. Durday party. ing this decade found my forever love, married, and had two children Bo It was quite a production because that was and Belle. Lost my grandparents. Earned my Master’s in Education degree. a milestone for her. I wanted to celebrate BIG Moved five times. in our hometown. 1980’s. Became parents again to daughter Rhetta. Parades, Recitals, Ball I hosted along with my brother and sister a games. Saturday morning cartoons and cereal. Balancing being a working drop in after church on a beautiful, but cold mother. My kids missed school the day The Challenger exploded on live TV. February afternoon. I believe the whole town I went home to check on them during my lunch break. Thankful I was there and our family came. to try to explain why there are terrible tragedies in our world. Then LE was As I look back over her scrapbook from that day, my mother does not look on the map when Soap stars visited. 75. At least not my concept of 75! A few weeks ago, I made my 75th trip 1990’s. Became a Sunday school teacher. Called "Nana" for the first time around the sun. (1994). Retired from LEHS (1999). Lost my mother-in-law. How did this life go so quickly? How much time is left? How did I spend 2000’s. Returned to my hometown to teach in a private school. Reconmy days so quickly? What do I remember? Here goes… nected with old friends. My husband had unexpected open-heart surgery 1947-1949. Born on a hot summer morning. Spoiled and sassy. First play- after Mothers’ Day. We had weddings and baby showers for daughters and mates were my cousins, the kids in my neighborhood, friends on the nursery relatives’ friends, and my friends’ children. Sept. 11, 2001. No words. Retired roll at church. Labeled “the Baby Boomers” because we were born after our again in 2009. Finally read the book by Doctor Seuss “You don't have to get parents returned from World War II. up today.” 1950’s. Two siblings brother Gregg, and sister Martha. Entered Grade 2010’s. Completed an addition and remodel on our forever home since school… the age of innocence. Received my first record player and Connie 1978. Enjoyed sitting on my porch swinging. Travel with Christian tours. Francis and Ricky Nelson's 45 records. Read in the Weekly Reader about the “Oh, the places you will go!” Lost my mother in 2013, my father-in-law Russian Sputnik ‘satellite’. Jumped rope at recess. Cloak Room. Became a 2017, and my sister-in-law Belinda in 2019. Finally had time to read and preteen and read Pat Boone’s book Twixt, Twelve, and Twenty… with dance play all the bridge I wanted. Involved in civic clubs. Began writing a column parties in our homes. Had my first crush, “Puppy Love.” for The Elgin News 1960’s. Entered High School (the 8th grade was in the same building). 2020’s. COVID. Isolation. Had a Stroke. Fell and broke my first bone at Lived the soda shop life… with the teen canteen and our own version of age 74. “Happy Days.” The movies were called "the picture shows." Enjoyed going This article is my wake-up call in my fourth quarter. I have learned many with my friends. Assassinations became the word for ‘terror’ when President life lessons because I have lived in two centuries and seven and a half decades! John Kennedy, Rev. Martin Luther King, and Bobby Kennedy were shot. I have lost close friends and family. I am thankful and blessed! I hope you will Watched black and white television in our living rooms. First TV show in look back at your decades and see who and what makes your VIP list. color was Bonanza. Lost my daddy at 13. My dear friend during our senior From Psalm 90:10 “As for the days of years, in them are seventy. " By: Liz Simon, Staff Writer
Lugoff Fire-Rescue Awarded Grant
Duke Energy recently awarded Lugoff Fire-Rescue (LF-R) with a $17,000 grant to provide firefighters with swift water rescue training. The funding will enable up to eleven LF-R firefighters to attend training to certify them as Swift Water Rescue Technician level I and II. In 2015, the Lugoff area along with surrounding communities were affected by the “1,000 year” floods. Months prior to the floods, LF-R formed a water rescue team to focus on lifesaving efforts on local waterways, creeks, streams and flash flood prone areas. Training and preparedness are critical to these efforts and some of LF-Rs trained and experienced personnel have moved on to other opportunities. Grant funding will train the newest LF-R firefighters to prepare them to respond to water rescues. LF-Rs water rescue team is led by Captain Scott Vassar, who assisted Captain Chris Jones with submission of the grant. As the Wateree River has become a popular recreational area for fishing, kayaking and boating, LF-R’s water rescue team responds several times a year to assist boaters. LF-R is part of the South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization plan, providing water rescue resources when other South Carolina agencies need additional assistance. The firefighters will participate in five days of intensive training at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte. The Level I course includes safety, self-rescue, planning, basic use of rescue equipment, knots and basic anchor systems, wading, foot entrapments, and basic understanding and use of the rescue vest. The Level II course includes advanced shore-based rescue operations, large scale urban flood operations, search and recovery operations, night operations, boat-based rope systems, bridge rescue applications, and introduction to paddle boat operations. Grant funding was provided under Duke Energy’s Emergency Prepared-
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Left to Right: Captain Scott Vassar (LF-R), Captain Chris Jones (LF-R), Quinetta Buterbaugh (Duke Energy), Fire Chief Chris Spitzer (LF-R). ness and Storm Resiliency Grant program for SC. The goal of the program is to help organizations in emergency preparedness increase their resiliency to recent natural disasters such as hurricanes, ice storms, floods, and severe weather events. Resiliency efforts focused on advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training. LF-R was one of 34 recipients of grant funding that totaled more than $500,000.00 statewide. “We appreciate this partnership in enhancing our preparedness for water rescue responses. This funding will provide life-saving training to our firefighters. Thank you, Duke Energy Foundation!” said Fire Chief Chris Spitzer. July 8, 2022
From the Chief 's Desk
It’s that time of year again where the heat is reaching dangerous levels. Some of our town citizens do not have the luxury of a good insulated climate controlled home. A lot have older homes, worn out units that can’t keep up with the hotter days of a South Carolina summer. Some don’t even have A/C at all. The Elgin Police Dept. ask that you check on your neighbors, especially the elderly. If you aren’t comfortable making contact yourself, call us, we
will gladly send out an Officer to check. We also have box fans that we can donate to help those struggling with the heat. If you know anyone that needs a fan, let us know, we will deliver it to them. We can be reached at 803-438-9917 or email anders@elginpolice.org.
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Elgin PD Incident Reports
Animal at Large: On 07/02/2022, at approximately 2:00 PM Officer Handy responded to Jeffers Circle in reference to an animal at large complaint. Once on the scene I was met by the Complainant who stated that his neighbor, Subject, has two female pit bull dogs who had been roaming the neighborhood freely and unattended. Complainant stated that he has spoken to Subject and Sgt. Sinclair about the dogs being in his yard. Complainant stated that he has found Subject's dog fences in his yard and Subject refuses to do anything about it. Complainant has photos of the two dogs roaming freely throughout the neighborhood on other dates as well. While I was there I also spoke to Victim, who resides at Jeffers Circle. Victim stated that on the same date and time Subject's two dogs were being very aggressive trying to enter into her fenced in yard. Victim stated the dogs were trying to attack her young son and the only thing that stopped them, was her holding the gate shut. Victim stated that this isn't the first altercation with these dogs. She further stated the dogs have come into to her yard before, killing her chickens that are in a closed in pin. Victim also has photos of the two dogs having her son pinned against her fence on a difference date. Animal Control was also notified and they took no action, due to the fact that Subject had been issued an Elgin Uniform Ordinance Summons for this incident. Driving Under The Influence: On 6/30/2022, Ofc. Delong was paroling the parking lot of Circle K (2507 Main St.) within the Town Limits of Elgin when I observed a UTV (side by side) cross Main St. on Bowen St. I pulled out of the parking lot to attempt to catch up to the UTV. I circled the block and caught up to the subjects as they were pulling up to the gas pumps. I pulled beside the UTV at first just to talk to the driver, when I did I noticed the driver had glassy red eyes and slurred speech. I could also detect the odor of alcohol about his person. I then pulled behind the UTV and made face to face contact with the driver. I asked the driver for his SCDL and identified
him as Subject. I asked Subject if he had been drinking and he stated he had not been. I then asked if he would preform a few field sobriety test. At first he stated he would but then changed his mind and refused. At that time, Subject was placed under arrest for D.U.I Subject was advised of his Miranda rights and refused to answer any further questions or make any further statements . The UTV and other occupants were picked up from the scene. I then transported Subject to KCDC and placed him in the observation room. I reviewed all required paperwork with Peak. I then requested a breath sample. At that point Subject refused to provide a breath sample and was issued a citation for D.U.I 1st with no B.A. Civil Matter: On 06/30/2022, Complainant's Stepfather filed a report in reference to he and his stepson, Complainant, purchasing a motorcycle from a local Motorcycle Shop on Main St. on 06/22/2022. Complainant's Stepfather stated that they purchased a 2000 Harley Davidson Dyno Glide for $5000.00. They were not allowed to test ride the bike, but after purchase, they drove it straight to the Elgin BP Station to get fuel, as they were advised to do so by the Owner. The gas was pouring out through the carburetor as they were fueling. They returned the bike immediately, the Owner stated he would fix the issue. The next day they were notified that the bike was fixed and ready. As Complainant picked up and drove the bike away, while on Watts Hill Rd. in Elgin the bike was still pouring fuel and broke down on Watts Hill Rd. Family had to tow it back to Motorcycle Shop the same day. They asked for their money back due to the mechanical issues that were apparent at purchase and were not able to be fixed by the mechanic / Owner. A refund was refused due to the Owner stating that the title was signed. Complainant and Complainant's Stepfather offered to pay any DMV fees to have the title accurate. Per Complainant's Stepfather, the refund was refused, the bike is still in possession of local Motorcycle Shop as of time of report.
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6th Annual Kids' July 4th Parade
On Saturday, July 2nd, Books on Broad and the Downtown Camden program hosted the sixth annual Kids' Parade. The 2022 State Championship KC Robotics Team served as this year's grand marshals. After a brief opening ceremony, a cannon fire announced the start of the parade, which left Camden City Hall and headed down Rutledge Street towards the Town Green. Families made their way down the parade route via decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, or with their own two feet. This year's event included a Golf Cart Decoration Contest for spectators, which was hosted by Rick Williams Custom Carts. Congrats to Best Decorated Golf Cart winners Sandra and Scott Love. A post-parade photo contest was also held, where a winner was selected at random from uploaded images. Congratulations to Saskia Munn for winning the photo contest. Photos courtesy Johnny Deal of BowTie Photography.
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KCSD Hosts Elevate 4K Event
Kershaw County School District, along with community partners, held a special event to welcome our newest students as they transition to 4-year-old kindergarten! Kids had fun while receiving school supplies, books, and healthy snacks! The first 200 families also received bookbags! Many thanks to the following community partners for making this event possible: • Kershaw County First Steps • Kershaw County Library, • Kershaw County Parks & Recreation Dept. • UWKC Mobile Nutrition Center, • United Way of Kershaw County • Access Kershaw • MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center • Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. • ALPHA Behavioral Health Center • SC Department of Mental Health • Food for the Soul • Mid-Carolina Credit Union
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Vacation Bible School Sat., July 23 - 8:30 am - 1 pm
Join us at Smyrna United Methodist Church for Vacation Bible School! • Bible Story, • Waterslide, • Crafts • Snacks • Music Ages 4 years – 12 years Call 803-438-1708 to Pre-register (preferred) Or register between 8:30-9:00am July 23rd Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel!
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Kershaw County Farmers Market
The Kershaw County Farmers Market is open 9-12 every Saturday through November, rain or shine. The Market is located at 906 Market Street in Camden. For more information, visit their website at www.kershawcountyfarmersmarket.com, or follow the Farmers Market on Facebook.
Blanketing Families, Inc. Hosting Event
Blanketing Families, Inc. invites you to their back to school event, "Project Hy-g" set for July 23rd from 11 am - 12 pm at Elgin Town Hall. Through this event, Blanketing Families will provide personal hygiene products to children in need. Items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. If you have questions about this event, please reach out to Blanketing Families, Inc. via Facebook.
Waldo is Back In Camden!
Where's Waldo? In Camden, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-five different local businesses throughout our community this July. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2022, Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity, and a wonderful way for residents to support local businesses and the Shop Local movement in our community, including Littlefield Growers, Rooster Trot, and Boykin Furiture! *All 25 participating businesses are listed below! Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Camden, SC!” stamp card with the names of all the participating sites, and get their passport stamped or signed for each Waldo they spot. To make things a little more challenging, there will be one slightly different Waldo hiding in Books on Broad. Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into a grand-prize drawing on Saturday, July 30, 12 pm, with the top prize being a pre-paid $100 credit card donated by First Citizens Bank of Camden! *All 25 participating businesses: Avon Books on Broad and Coffee Boykin Furniture Broad Street Lunch (BSL) Camden House of Pizza Camden Jewelers Candy’s at the Granary Everyday Downtown Flavors
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Kershaw County July Library Events
Weekly Events Location noted by time slot. Weekly on Wednesdays 10:30 AM – 11 AM in Camden Get Set to Read Storytime: Join us for stories, songs and fun. For ages 3-5. Weekly on Wednesdays 11:15 AM – 12 PM in Camden Baby Storytime: A fun time of stories, songs and movement for the very young. For ages 0-2. Weekly on Thursdays 10:30 AM – 11 AM in Elgin Get Set to Read Storytime: Join us for stories, songs and fun. For ages 3-5. Weekly on Thursdays 11:15 AM – 12 PM in Elgin Baby Storytime: A fun time of stories, songs and movement for the very young. For ages 0-2. Special Events Location noted by time slot. Sat., July 9 - 11 AM – 12 PM in Elgin Spanish Storytime: Join Elena Gaston for some Spanish language stories from our growing Spanish collection! Ages 5-11. Sat., July 9 - 1 PM – 2:30 PM, the Little Theater At the Movies with KCL: Join us to watch Skippy and the Intruders! Two suspicious divers are on a treasure hunt to retrieve the cargo of lost gold from a sunken wreck. When young Sonny, his trusty marsupial friend Skippy, and Clancy discover what the divers are doing and also uncover a smuggling ring, trouble follows! Tues., July 12 - 9 AM – 6 PM in Elgin Puzzle Party: It’s a jigsaw puzzle drop-in! Enjoy the camaraderie of working together to create something beautiful. Stop by, stay for a while or just a few minutes, and add some puzzle pieces to help complete our ocean masterpiece. All ages. Tues., July 12 - 2 PM – 3 PM in Camden Master Gardener: Container Gardening: Jackie Jordan, Master Gardener Coordinator for Fairfield, Kershaw and Richland County Cooperative Extension offices, will be here to explain container gardening. If you don't have room for a garden, or July 8, 2022
simply like to use containers, bring your questions and let your garden grow! Wed., July 13 - 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in Elgin Rain Stick Music: Let’s make music with drums and other instruments, but first… we have to make them! All materials are supplied. Ages 8-11. Wed., July 13 - 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM in Elgin Elgin Legomania: Come show us how creative you can be with Legos! For kids of all ages. Wed., July 13 - 6 PM – 7 PM in Camden Digeridoo Down Under: The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for over 1500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational, and super fun for all ages. You’ll learn about Aussie culture, sea creatures, and more, all while moving & grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didgeridoo! Thurs., July 14 - 6 PM – 7 PM in Elgin Digeridoo Down Under: The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for over 1500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational, and super fun for all ages. You’ll learn about Aussie culture, sea creatures, and more, all while moving & grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didgeridoo! Tues., July 19 - 10:30 AM – 11 AM in Camden Spanglish Storytime: Elena Gaston will be here reading and speaking in both English and Spanish. Ages 3-5. Tues., July 19 - 11 AM – 12 PM in Elgin OctoFriends: Learn about our octopus friends and make your own little friend to take home! Ages 4+ Wed., July 20 - 4 PM – 5 PM in Camden Lego Club: Let’s have fun with Legos! All ages are welcome for free play inside. Wed., July 20 - 6 PM – 7 PM in Camden Summer Seminars: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business: Learn how to use YouTube and the power of video to promote your business. In this workshop, you will create a YouTube channel for
your business and learn how to add videos and organize your channel. You’ll also learn how to promote your business with video ads. Bring your laptop! Presented by Downtown Camden, a certified Grow with Google partner. Thurs., July 21 - 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Camden Keep Our Oceans Clean with DIY Cleaner: Learn to make cleaning products from every day ingredients that do less harm to our planet. Ages 18+ Fri., July 22 - 6 PM – 8 PM in Camden Game Night: Come hang out at the library for an evening of fun and games! Bring family or friends, take a break and have some snacks, and play a new game or two! For all ages. Mon., July 25 - 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Elgin Game Night: Join us to play one of our newly donated games or bring your own for an afternoon/ evening of fun. Don’t forget to bring your A-game too! All ages. Tues., July 26 - 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM in Camden Flop Ball Juggling: Food, friends, and flop balls! What better way is there to learn how to juggle? Bring the flop ball you received at the Digeridoo Down Under concert! Wed., July 27 - 5:30 PM – 7 PM in Camden Legal Clinic: Social Security: An attorney will be at the Camden Branch to talk about Social Security. Bring your questions! The South Carolina Bar and other organizations sponsor free legal clinics around the state. Most involve a 30 to 45-minute lecture followed by question and answer time. Legal clinics provide general legal information on the topic presented. They are not designed to provide guidance on your specific situation. If you need legal advice on a specific situation, you will need to consult with an attorney outside of the clinic setting. Thurs., July 28 - 6 PM – 7 PM in Camden Library Book Club: Join us in Camden to discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Camden branch. New members welcome!
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Kershaw County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy of the Quarter Named
Sheriff Lee Boan Please help us congratulate Deputy Chase Truesdale on being selected as your KCSO Deputy of the Quarter (AprilJune 2022). Deputy Truesdale is a quick and eager learner. He is a new deputy who excelled through his Field Training Officer (FTO) program and continues to seek guidance from his supervisors in becoming the best public servant he can. Deputy Truesdale is a team player and will do whatever is needed to help accomplish the team's mission. He is highly motivated and proactive in serving the citizens of Kershaw County. Deputy Chase Truesdale is a true asset to the KCSO and the citizens of Kershaw County. We look forward to all his future accomplishments with your KCSO.
Hopkins Selected For Lifetime Achievement Award
Timothy Hopkins, Deputy Superintendent for Kershaw County Schools, is one of four school leaders from across the state selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Each year, SCASA selects exemplars of educational leadership to receive this award. These leaders have dedicated their lives to educating SC’s children, serving their communities, and providing an example for those who aspire to lead. Hopkins began his career as an admissions counselor in higher education 38 years ago. Upon completing his bachelor's degree, he worked for Winthrop College recruiting new students throughout the southeastern United States. Hopkins later transitioned to the public education system as a guidance counselor and later as an assistant administrator in Richland School District Two. He then worked as an assistant principal in York School District Three (Rock Hill) before moving to the Kershaw County School District to serve as an elementary principal. Once Hopkins arrived in Kershaw, he was promoted to hold several district leadership positions—providing instrumental support as federal programs director, executive director of instruction, and his current role of deputy superintendent. In these roles, Hopkins managed million-dollar budgets, developed a strong knowledge base of state and federal regulations, and used his outstanding organizational skills to balance multiple job responsibilities. His expertise and experiences working with young children all the way through to high school students proved invaluable to the school district as they served the educaJuly 8, 2022
tional needs of families. During his time in the district, he made many positive impacts which include expanding the district’s early childhood development programs by increasing the number of three- and four-year-old classrooms, expanding and providing services to English Language Learners, and implementing and supervising the district’s school choice program. Under his supervision, three middle schools were named “Schools to Watch,” and three district schools were named Palmetto’s Finest schools. Hopkins is active in the community serving on numerous Tim Hopkins, KCSD Deputy Superintendent boards and committees including vice-president of the SC Association of School Counselors and president of the SC Association of Title 1 Administrators. He has been an active member of SCASA for many years and participates in the Grant and Federal Programs, Personnel, and Instructional Leaders’ Roundtables. Hopkins has also returned to Winthrop University, as a member of the Board of Trustees.
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