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News From KC Council
By: Councilman Derek Shoemake
Smart growth is not a slogan. It is the single most critical responsibility we now carry as a County Council for the future of Kershaw County.
Over the past decade, Kershaw County has changed more than the previous three decades combined. We all see it - not in charts and census tables - but in traffic patterns, school crowding, stormwater issues, longer emergency response times, and in casual conversations at the grocery store. Growth is coming whether we like it or not. The real question is whether we are going to be proactive and shape it, or reactive and be swallowed by it.
That is why the County Council recently created the Smart Growth Rewrite Committee - which Officer am honored to chair. This Committee is the next major step in our long-term effort to protect Kershaw County’s character while building a stronger economic future that works for our families, our taxpayers, and our first responders. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 8:15 AM at the Kershaw County Government Center at 515 Walnut Street in Camden. Every meeting is open to the public, and Officer strongly encourage citizens to attend, participate, and stay engaged. If people want real input on how this county grows, this is where the impact will be felt most directly.
This is not a political group. It is a working committee - a mix of elected leaders, planning experts, school system leadership, and private sector voices. Members include myself, Councilman Brant Tomlinson, Planning Commissioner Robert Horton, Planning Commissioner Jonathan Proctor, Billy Smith with the Kershaw County School District, Weston Adams, and Jackie Montgomery. We built this committee intentionally - because growth touches government, land use, schools, transportation, and private property rights all at once. A narrow lens won’t fix broad growth problems.
Our job is to rewrite our county’s zoning code - the ZLDR. It is over 500 pages, and it has not been fully rewritten in two decades. Think about that. How we grow, how we plan, how we preserve - all governed by a document that predates the explosive population change we have been living with for years now. Twenty years is an eternity for a county changing this fast. This rewrite is where smart growth becomes enforceable practice, not just an idea or a slogan.
Our goals are straightforward: protect rural character, direct growth into areas designed to handle it, support infrastructure before approving massive residential projects, encourage more jobs and industry, keep our schools from being overwhelmed, protect taxpayers from subsidizing sprawl, and ensure development pays its fair share. This is how we preserve the county we love - while also making sure our children and grandchildren can still afford to live here and raise families here.
The public’s role in this cannot be overstated. Too many counties allow developers or special interests to dominate zoning changes instead of the people who actually live with the consequences. Showing up matters. Asking questions matters. Challenging assumptions matters. If you believe in balanced, common-sense growth - you have a voice here.
So Officer invite you - as your neighbor - to get involved. Come see what we are doing. Offer ideas. Hold us accountable. Smart growth will not happen by accident. We have to build it. Together.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please text or call me at 803-427-4929, email me at derek.shoemake@kershaw.sc.gov, or follow my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/councilmanshoemake for updates on County business.
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Elgin Police Department Incident Reports
Larceny, All Other: Officer was dispatched to the location on Jeffers Circle in reference to a larceny. Upon arrival, Officer made contact with the Victim who stated that he had several articles of clothing stolen from his bedroom/garage. Victim stated that he last saw the clothing hanging on a clothing rack behind his couch in the garage on 11/01/2025 at approximately 1545 in the evening after he returned home from dropping a friend off at home. Victim stated that after he returned home he spent the next few hours working on various chores both in the garage and in the backyard. Victim stated that since he was working in and out of the garage, he did not close it completely when he went around the back of the house to do chores in the backyard and that the fence to get into his parents front yard was also unsecured due to it having been broken. Victim stated that later that same day, around 1930 when he was getting ready to get a outfit together to go get dinner with friends, he noticed that several articles of clothing were missing. Victim stated that he looked around the garage to confirm that they had not been misplaced, had spoke with his parents about where they might be and that none of his friends had asked to borrow anything recently. Once he was sure that they had not just been moved by someone without his knowledge, he called to report the theft. The following articles of clothing were missing: 5 pairs of jeans ($400), a solid black leather jacket ($40), a blue and black leather jacket that had Shelby Cobra emblems as well as other racing emblems on it ($200), a black and green leather jacket with Monster Energy and Kawasaki emblems on it as well as other racing emblems, as well as a white leather jacket with BMW emblems as well as other racing emblems on it. At the time of this incident report, Victim does not know of anyone that would wish to take his clothing and has been unable to locate any of the clothing himself in all his searching efforts. Body worn camera was on and activated at the time of this report.
Shoplifting: On 10-31-2025, Officer responded to 2530 Main Street (IGA) in reference to a shoplifting. When Officer arrived on scene, Officer went around the backside of IGA and made contact with an Employee who pointed out the subject. Manager pointed to the subject walking while pushing a cart with items he deprived the business of. Officer got back into patrol car and attempted
to locate and detain the unknown white male subject, but when Officer arrived on Bowen St and Watson St, the unknown white male subject was gone. Officer circulated the area, but was unable to locate the subject. Officer returned to IGA and made contact again with the Manager and viewed the video footage. The video showed the subject entering IGA and then leaving the store passing all points of sale without rendering payment. The Manager gave me a list of items the subject stole from IGA, but believes there are more items stolen at the time; however, was unable to see on video footage/account for until end of the night. The total value deprived from the store was approximately ($29.00). Body worn camera was activated upon arrival.
Reckless Driving: While running stationary radar at the intersection of White Pond Road and Jeffers Road Officer observed a white 2020 Volkswagon Passat bearing a NC Tag traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then passed a vehicle on a double yellow line. The reporting officer activated his Kustom Signals Golden Eagle II radar, which had been tested and was operating properly, indicating the vehicle to be traveling 75 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and it came to a stop on Garlits Drive at White Pond Road. The Suspect was found to be the driver and sole occupant. The Suspect provided his North Carolina drivers license, confirming his identity. He was clear NCIC. When asked about the reason for his speed he stated he was running late to wake up the troops due to him oversleeping. He was in his Army fatigues uniform. He was issued a citation for Reckless Driving as his speed and other improper action expressed a clear willful or wanton disregard for public safety. He was released until his court date. The reporting officer's body worn camera was activated.
Assisting Other Agency: Officer heard Kershaw County Deputies dispatched to the incident location to an active burglary in progress, where a homeowner was advising an unknown black male was trying to force entry into her rear door. The reporting officer checked with Kershaw County supervisor who was okay with Officer assisting. Officer responded due to the nature of the call to assist and due to it not being far out of Elgin town limits. Officer arrived on scene and began to scan the area. The caller advised the male was last observed at the back door. Officer went to the rear of the home and did not observe anyone;however, did observe some sort of black handled item (possible
grill brush) on the ground. As Officer continued around the home a black male wearing a black beanie, tan hoodie and black pants was walking toward him. Contact was made with him and he was asked if he was at the rear of the house knocking on the door and he admitted he was. When asked why he was there he claimed he was there to cut the grass, but when he got there the equipment was missing. He then again stated the lawn mower was missing. However, Officer observed a riding lawn mower on the rear porch of the residence, so it did not make sense. He was asked if he had any identification and he advised he did not. While speaking with the Suspect, an odor of an alcoholic beverage could be smelled coming from his breath and person. He was then asked where he lived and he responded with South Carolina. Given the nature of the call, his admission to being at the rear of the residence, and unusual responses, he was detained. The Suspect was placed in mechanical restraints that were double locked and checked for tightness. Kershaw County Deputies then arrived on scene and began questioning the Suspect. He was mirandized and agreed to talk. He was identified by his name and birth date, which was confirmed through South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle files. The Suspect was released into the custody of the Kershaw County Deputies and was charged with attempting to break into the house. Reference Kershaw County Sheriffs Office case number 2025-04331. The reporting officer's body worn camera was activated and the footage will be shared with investigations.
Information Only (Vehicle Collision): On Friday 10/24/2025, at around 8 am while on US 1 sitting at the red light located at Richardson Blvd in Lugoff, a white in color vehicle struck Officer's patrol car in the rear. At this time, Officer activated blue lights. The in car camera was working at the time and did capture the event. Officer notified central dispatch of the incident then went to check on the other driver. The driver of the other vehicle stated she was ok and she thought her car was about to cut off is why she struck me. Officer advised her he worked with Elgin PD and had notified SCHP to come and work the collision. Trooper arrived on scene a short time later. Officer told Trooper what took place and gave him the paper work he needed. Officer advised the Trooper the in car camera footage would be shared later that day.
A Centenarian's Legendary Journey: Meet Janet Durgin
By: Liz Simon, Staff Writer
Veteran's Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, a day dedicated to recognizing those who have served our country. Recently, Officer interviewed 102 plus year-old Janet Collier Durgin who has been recognized by the Military Women’s Memorial as a Living Legend. She was born May1,1923, in Montclair, New Jersey. As Officer learned from the interview, Janet’s life reflects a true example of service to others.
While Janet was at medical secretarial school, she heard the news on the radio about the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. The news had a profound impact on her future.
Over 100,000 women, including Janet, volunteered to help our country by joining the US Cadet Nursing Corps established by Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The program condensed nursing training from 36 months to 30 months. At that time in our country’s history there was a shortage of nurses. Cadets pledged to serve as nurses for the duration of the war.
Janet’s life was shaped by events which include the Depression of 1929, D-Day, and the end of the war—an occasion that allowed her to start planning her wedding to the man she met during her time as a nurse cadet.
She met her husband Edmund Durgin through his sister, who was her classmate in nursing school. Janet did not expect her friend’s brother, who turned out to be the “most handsome sailor in his dress uniform on the submarine USS Ling,” to be her true love. Janet graduated from nursing school May 15, 1947, and the couple married September 20,1947.
The newlyweds decided to settle in South Carolina after Ed's military service, drawn by his passion for hunting and fishing. They spent over thirty years in Orangeburg, raising a son and two daughters. She began working at Ridgeland Hospital, and as nurse she did most everything from the ER to the maternity floor. Later Janet became head surgical nurse at Orangeburg Regional and retired after her work with Dr. Thackston and colleagues at the Urological Center.
Janet had always planned to become a nurse, inspired by her best friend's mother, who was a nurse and shared stories from her life. To Janet, the essential qualities for an outstanding nurse include compassion, patience, a love of people, a willingness and desire to help, and a sincere interest in nursing. Her advice to the young today is to prepare by gaining a solid background in math, science, medical technology, and terminology. Ja
net's daughter Sue Graham, granddaughter KristOfficer Cannon, and daughter-inlaw Alice Durgin followed in the footsteps Janet so lov ingly walked as a nurse.
Janet enjoys a variety of television shows, movies, books, and hobbies. Her fa vorites include Fox News, Monk, The Zoo Channel, The Food Channel, National Geographic, religious shows, and HGTV. Among movies, she particularly loves "Gone with the Wind," "White Christmas," "Little Orphan Annie," and the original ver sion of "The Wizard of Oz."
Janet attributes her longev ity to good genes and healthy habits such as abstaining from smoking, drinking, and drugs, eating a healthy and balanced diet with occasional sweets, and drinking plenty of water. She maintains an exercise program four to five times a week, walks regularly, and ensures she receives plenty of fresh air. Janet's skin care routine is soap and water, a night cream, day cream with very little cosmetics. Janet has a positive attitude and smiles a lot.
Janet still enjoys writing letters and regularly writes letters and birthday greetings to friends and members of her St. Timothy’s Lutheran family. Janet recalls having pen pals in her youth. She keeps up with technology, using her iPad and cell phone, and Facetimes every night with her 94-year-old sister, Helene Cannon.
Comparing her own teenage years to those of today, Janet remembers that her times in New Jersey were filled with fun outdoor activities with neighborhood friends, including ice skating, roller skating, snow skiing, toboggan sledding, hiking, and playing croquet. The children made up games using materials like sticks and rocks, and their mothers used whistles to call them home, each with a unique signal.
Janet’s favorite scripture is Deuteronomy 31:8. Her faith and example
Lugoff Fire Chief Chris Spitzer Honored
The South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs (SCSAFC) recently awarded Fire Chief Chris Spitzer with the Tim Cobb Leadership Award at its 2025 81st Annual Fire Leadership SC Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. Chief Spitzer was unable to attend and accept the award in-person, so the award was presented at the October 27, 2025 Lugoff Fire Board of Commissioners meeting.
Chief Tim Cobb was a long-time member of the SCSAFC, a dedicated leader in his community, a true professional amongst his peers, and a friend to the fire service. This award recognizes someone who has made a noteworthy and signifi cant difference in his or her community, region, or state relative to the fire and/or emergency medical service.
Chief Spitzer’s nomination recognized his efforts in leadership and profession alism, working to setup automatic aid agreements between Lugoff Fire, Camden Fire, and Kershaw County Fire Services. These efforts have greatly benefitted the safety of both firefighters and the citizens we all serve by providing more staffing on scenes of emergencies around the county.
Above, Janet Durgin, with her late husband Edmund Durgin's Navy photograph.
Shockingly Fun Learning at Blaney
BES fourth graders had a shocking good time exploring electricity! Students rotated through each 4th grade classroom for hands-on learning experiences — using Makey Makey invention kits to see how energy travels through electrical currents, experimenting with Snap Circuits to build simple circuits and power devices, and hearing from Fairfield Electric Cooperative about how electricity travels from the power plant to our homes and how linemen keep the power running safely.
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BES fourth graders (from left) Grayson Chavis and Mateo Garcia work with BES fourth grade teacher Miss Alice Glass on one of many electricity-related projects completed during the day.
STEM Wars at Lugoff-Elgin High
Students at Lugoff-Elgin High School recently showcased their creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in the STEM Wars program—an interactive event designed to spark innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program encouraged critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork, while inspiring students to explore future careers in STEM fields. Their enthusiasm and ingenuity made the STEM Wars program an unforgettable experience!
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American Legion Post 195 Update
Lugoff 's American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 held it's final regular meeting of 2025 on October 23rd at their home on Wildwood Lane.
The meeting began with a presentation to the Kershaw County Sheriff 's Foundation of a check for $2000 to assist with Project Lifesaver. As stated at the project's website, it is the premier searchand-rescue program, operated internationally by public-safety agencies, strategically designed for “at-risk” individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering or eloping due to autism, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive conditions. The project uses a bracelet that can be tracked by GPS satellites around the world. To date the program has successfully located more than 4500 people who may have never been found.
The night's guest speaker was Robby Hinson of KC Elite Wrestling. He reported on the program's trip that was partially sponsored by Post 195 to a training camp in Ohio. The trip was highly successful and in the end none of the wrestlers had to pay any amount for the trip.
The post hosted the American Legion Department of South Carolina District 11 meeting Saturday, October 18. Also, on the post's meeting day, the post sponsored the Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament at the Patron Level.
During the past month, the Lugoff-Elgin High School Junior ROTC was able to assist Post 195 by removing a number of shrubs and other ground cover as a community service project. The October monthly cleanup was held in conjunction with the project. The post has also placed boxes in both of the post's buildings to receive food donations for Kershaw County IMPACT.
Post 195 has also appropriated funds to buy no less than 100 wreaths for the Fort Jackson National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America. Separate Wreathes projects are carried out within Kershaw County by Camden's American Legion James Leroy Belk Post 17. The wreaths will be placed on 13Dec25. More information can be found at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ Post 195's next regular meeting will be Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm. All serving military members and honorably discharged veterans who have served since December 7, 1941 are welcome to join and be a part of the nation's largest veterans' organization. Post 195 is located at 534 Wildwood Lane and meets January to October at 6:30pm on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Pictured above, Post Commander Ruppert Baird(l) and Auxiliary President Glenda Baxley(r) of the American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 present a check to Donna Matthews of the Kershaw County Sheriff's Foundation to assist in the purchase of Project Lifesaver tracking devices to assist in the location of lost people prone to wander due to cognitive conditions.
Roll Con Returns to Camden
Get ready to play! The Kershaw County Library invites you to Roll Con 2025, a free celebration of games, cosplay, and creativity on Sat., November 8, from 12–5 PM at the Old Armory (1034 West DeKalb St, Camden). Held annually since 2020, this local gathering of game enthusiasts attracts several hundred participants to visit vendors, win game-related prizes, dress up in Cosplay costumes, and play games in all formats: board games, video games, role-playing games, and even giant chess. Whether you're a tabletop tactician, RPG adventurer, card game collector, or cosplay connoisseur—Roll Con has something for you!
What to Expect:
Board Games & RPG Adventures
Roll the dice with KCL’s game library or bring your favorites to our open play tables. In addition, we will be running one-shot tabletop role-playing games (ttrpgs) for ages 12+ that
offer a perfect intro to games like Dungeons and Dragons.
Camden’s local gaming store, SpecterGames will host a Pokémon Phantasmal Flames Prerelease tournament ($30 Phantasmal Flames game pack purchase required) as well as Magic: The Gathering, Two-Headed Commander tournament (free to enter). SpecterGames will also be selling a variety of games.
E-sports/Video Games
For the second consecutive year, Palmetto Mobile Arcade will bring an outdoor mobile trailer featuring a variety of video games. The nonprofit Midlands Gaming Coalition will host video game exhibitions and discuss its ongoing programs and tournaments.
Manga Swap
Gaming enthusiasts are often fans of Manga– Japanese graphic novels. For Manga fans specifically, doors will open at 11 am for
a Manga Swap meet hosted by The Mage's Emporium. Participants can buy, sell, or trade gently used manga and find new favorites.
Cosplay Contest
Dress to impress for our cosplay contest— open to kids, teens, and adults—with the chance to win the coveted Roll Con Trophy! Vendors, Ra es & Local Flavor
Explore unique goods from local creators for crocheted handicrafts, keychains, jewelry, and game-related accessories. Vendors include Random Acts of Karma, Unlovely Frankenstein, Mages Emporium, and vendors from Camden’s Artists Attic. Enjoy food trucks, meet our cosplay ambassadors, and participate in prize raffles all day.
Event Details: Sat., Nov. 8, 2025 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM Old Armory, 1034 West DeKalb St, Camden FREE – All Ages Welcome
KCL November Library Events
Weekly Events
Weekly on Wednesdays
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Camden
Baby Storytime: A fun time of stories, songs and movement for the very young. For ages 0-2.
Weekly on Wednesdays
11:30 AM - 12 PM | Camden
Get Set to Read Storytime: Join us for stories, songs and fun. For ages 3-5.
Weekly on Thursdays
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Elgin
Baby Storytime: A fun time of stories, songs and movement for the very young. For ages 0-2. No storytime on urs. Nov. 27.
Weekly on Thursdays
11:30 AM - 12 PM | Elgin
Get Set to Read Storytime: Join us for stories, songs and fun. For ages 3-5. No storytime on urs. Nov. 27.
Weekly on Thursdays
1 PM - 3 PM | Elgin
Crafty Crafters: Bring your latest craft project (knit, crochet, quilting, etc.) and join the crafting circle at the Elgin library to share tips, tricks, or just enjoy conversation together. No crafting on urs. Nov. 27.
Weekly on Fridays
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Elgin
Homeschool Chess: Join other kids and parents for chess at the Elgin branch! Ages 6-17.
Special Events
Nov. 8 | 11 AM* - 5 PM
Old Armory (1034 W. DeKalb)
Roll Con 2025: Join KCL at the Old Armory for the fifth annual Roll Con from 12 PM - 5 PM! See above for full details.
Nov. 10 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Camden
Recycled Book DIY: Are you feeling creative? Susan Leonard is returning to teach us how to make bookmarks using old books. Give us a call at 803-425-1508 to join us for a fun evening! For ages 18 and up.
Nov. 12 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM | Camden
HSC: Teen Hangout: All teen homeschoolers are welcome to talk, create, and throw out ideas in a new and extended 2-hour format. This month, we’re showing something from home that we enjoy or want to show off. Ages 12-17.
Nov. 13 | 4 PM - 5:30 PM | Camden
KCL Chess Club: Drop in for a chess club for all ages and skill levels! If you don’t know how to play, we offer free lessons for ages 8 to adult. In each session, we’ll also discuss tactics for your chess game.
Nov. 14 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Camden
Little Explorers’ Club: Game Day! Let’s play games! We have new games for the little ones that teach color, counting, cutting, memory skills and cooperation. No registration required. Ages 2-5.
Nov. 17 | 10 AM - 11:30 AM | Camden
Explore the Art of Quilling: Quilling is an old art form, probably as old as paper itself! It's had several periods of wide interest, in ancient Egypt, the Renaissance period, 18th Century Europe, and Colonial America. We're in a revival of this craft, and it offers an opportunity for creative expression as well exercise in fine motor skills and concentration. You'll learn many of the basic shapes and forms and can create a sampler of your filigree paper art to use as a reference and then jump right in and create little gift tags or cards. Beginners always welcome! Seats limited; sign up by calling 803-425-1508. Ages 18+
Nov. 19 | 10 AM - 11:30 AM | Camden
Celestial Labyrinths: Join us for a PowerPoint presentation on nine labyrinths developed by Croa-
tian writer and teacher Adrian Kezele. These labyrinths have been associated with attributes such as “Freedom”, “Transformation”, “Wisdom”, etc. as well as planets or points in space. They are drawn from seeds, so are easy to learn and fun to explore.
Nov. 20 | 4 PM - 5 PM | Camden Lego Club: Kids (and parents!) are welcome to join us in playing with Legos at the library.
Nov. 20 | 4 PM - 6 PM | Elgin
#hangout: Need someplace to unwind and hang out with your friends or other tweens/teens? Come to the library and socialize, play games, do artwork, or whatever makes you happy. No sign-up is required; just drop in and hang. For ages 12-17 only.
Nov. 22 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Elgin Art Avenue: Teens & tweens can join us for camaraderie with other artists at the Elgin branch. Bring your own supplies or use ours. For ages 1017. Kids 10 - 13 must have a parent present.
Nov. 24 | 5 PM - 6 PM | Elgin
Elgin Book Club: Drop in to pick up our book of the month, The Measure by NikkOfficer Erlick. Request a copy with the Elgin front desk today! New members welcome!
Nov. 25 | 9 AM - 11 AM | Camden & Elgin SC Works: If you’re looking to reenter the work force or need help with your career planning, drop by and see how SC Works can help.
Nov. 25 | 6 PM - 7 PM | Camden Camden Book Club: This month, our club is reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Request a copy at the Camden front desk. New members welcome!
Nov. 26 | 9 AM - 6 PM | Elgin
Take-and-Make: Christmas Countdown: While supplies last, drop in to the Elgin library to pick up a kit to craft your own Santa Christmas countdown calendar! Suggested age 3-10. Limit 3 per family.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Promotions
Your Kershaw County Sheriff 's Office (KCSO) continues to strengthen its outstanding partnership with Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin and the Kershaw County School District (KCSD).
Since Officer took office as your sheriff, we have successfully placed a School Resource Officer (SRO) in every KCSD school. To further support this effort, we created a dedicated SRO Division within your KCSO.
This division includes a captain, two lieutenants, two sergeants, and two corporals — providing opportunities for upward mobility within the SRO ranks, allowing deputies to advance their careers while continuing to serve the schools and students they know so well.
Officer firmly believe that a strong, collaborative relationship between an SRO and a school principal is essential to maintaining safe learning environments.
and district administrators in the hiring and promotion processes for your SROs. I’m not sure this is done anywhere else, but it has certainly worked well for us here in Kershaw County.
We were proud to announce the following SRO promotions during a brief ceremony at Tuesday night’s (November 4, 2025) KCSD school board meeting:
• Corporal Comdell Campbell
• Corporal Atiana Chestnut
• Sergeant Billy Dunlap
• Lieutenant Kerry Shelton
• Captain Coleman Smith
Please join us in congratulating these dedicated deputies on their welldeserved promotions. We look forward to their continued success and
Front row (left to right): Kershaw County School Board Chairman Dr James Smith, Corporal Comdell Campbell, Sergeant Billy Dunlap, Corporal Atiana Chestnut, Captain Coleman Smith, Lieutenant Kerry Shelton, Sheriff Lee Boan, and Superintendent Dr Harrison Goodwin Back row (left to right): Kershaw County School Board members Ron Blackmon, David Roberts, Autumn Furniss, Shirley Halley, Dr Charles King, Rebecca Rundlett, and Gene Cameron
