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The Elgin News P.O. Box 152 Elgin, SC 29045
By: Council Chairman Ben Connell
The Town of Elgin recently celebrated an exciting milestone—the opening of the new Elgin Community Center at Potter Park. This modern facility is more than just a building; it is a testament to what can be achieved when our local governments and state leaders unite behind a shared vision. Through the combined efforts of Elgin Town Council, Kershaw County Council, and the Kershaw County Legislative Delegation, this project has moved from vision to reality. I congratulate the Elgin Town Council, who spent many years on this goal, and all those who supported the project for our community.
The Elgin Community Center is designed as a true hub for civic life, offering spaces for meetings, youth programs, senior gatherings, cultural events, birthdays, and celebrations of all kinds. Its location at Potter Park allows residents to enjoy indoor and outdoor amenities side-by-side, creating a vibrant space for year-round activity.
While the Community Center is a major step forward, it is only one part of a broader, multifaceted approach Kershaw County is taking to enhance quality of life and strengthen our economic foundation. Recreation and job creation are not separate goals—they are deeply connected. A community with strong amenities and quality of life is better positioned to attract employers and the high-quality jobs that sustain them.
Across the county, we are engaging in infrastructure improvements to sewer and the Stormwater Committee recently provided recommendations to make improvements and conduct a feasibility study in that are to make sure we are prepared to control and address growth and be prepared for the future.
We are also making improvements in recreation infrastructure. At Veterans Park, a new boat ramp project is underway, opening up greater access to the Wateree River for boating, fishing, and water sports. This will not only serve local families but will also draw visitors from across the region, supporting small businesses and ecotourism.
The Woodward Park project is creating a revitalized space for sports, outdoor events, and community engagement. These improvements are designed to meet the needs of both youth athletics and adult recreation, ensuring that our facilities serve residents of all ages. The West Wateree complex is also undergoing significant improvements, including the possibility of some new pickleball courts, all of which will be a great benefit to families in our community.
These projects are connected by a single goal: making Kershaw County a place where people want to live, work, and invest. Quality recreation facilities help retain local talent, attract new residents, and support a healthy, active lifestyle. At the same time, they play a role in our economic strategy— companies seeking to relocate or expand increasingly look for communities with strong qualityof-life offerings. The opening of the Elgin Community Center is proof of what’s possible when we take a coordinated approach to funding important projects. It stands alongside the Veterans Park boat ramp and the Woodward Park project as part of a larger plan—one that values reliable infrastructure, economic opportunity, and quality of life.
I invite every resident to visit these new and upcoming facilities when they are ready, to take part in their programs, and to be an active participant in shaping our shared future.
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Elgin Police Department Incident Reports
Trespass Notice Issued: The reporting officer was dispatched to the incident location in reference to a possible burglary due to an open door. Upon the reporting officers arrival it was revealed the open door was one that had been insecure for some time and the unit is vacant. The owner was previously contacted, but nothing has been done. While there the employees of Jensen Insurance advised it made them feel uncomfortable, due to a homeless man who has been hanging around. They were advised to call if he returned. The reporting officer responded back to the incident location around 1214 hours as they advised he had returned;however, he left prior to the officers arrival on foot toward Dollar General. The employee showed the reporting officer a picture of the individual and stated he had been asking people for money. The reporting officer due to previous encounters immediately recognized the person as the Suspect. They wished for him to be trespassed. Due to them being only a single unit of the location the owner of the building was contacted and he advised he wanted the person trespassed so his tenants would feel safe. The reporting officer ran the Suspect through NCIC and he was clear. He was ultimately located at the library coming out of the wooded area and issued a trespass notice. He acknowledged and signed it. The Suspect was entered into the trespass log and provided a copy of the notice. The reporting officer's body worn camera was activated.
Missing Persons: On 07-23-2025 at approximately 2300, Officer responded to Abbey Road home in the Town of Elgin, in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival, Officer made contact with Complainant who is the wife of the missing person (Subject). Complainant and Subject returned home from vacation today and upon their arrival, Gary noticed their dog had chewed on a hat that belonged to Subject. According to Complainant, Subject suffers from bipolar and is also a veteran and when he discovered his hat chewed on he went on a manic episode making self harm threats and left the residence. Complainant waited a few hours to contact law enforcement in an attempt to see if Subject would come back in a calmer state. Subject did not return when Complainant expected. Subject left with only his truck and cellphone, he left behind his wallet/I.D. and turned off his cellphone so Complainant could not contact him. Complainant got worried and contacted law enforcement. Officer took all of
the necessary information for a missing person report and left the scene. A few moments after Officer left, Subject came back home unharmed. Officer confirmed this by responding back out to the house and seeing him in person. Subject did not want to speak to me at that time. Officer left from Abbey Road for a second time. A few minutes after Officer left, Complainant texted stating that he was talking about killing himself and asked if an ambulance would take him to the hospital. Complainant stated he would not go willingly. Officer requested for a deputy to respond due to her stating Subject was talking about suicide and was not going to go willingly. Once on scene for the third time, Subject spoke to Officer and Deputy Barnwell. Subject stated he would be willing to go to the hospital by EMS. EMS arrived on scene and transported him to the hospital in Kershaw County. Assisting Other Agency/Use of Force: On 07-23-2025 at approximately 2050, Kershaw County Sheriff's requested assistance for a call for service on White Pond Road near Jeffers Road. KCSO Deputies were on other calls for service and due to the close proximity, they asked for Officer to respond due to not having an available unit. The call for service was a suspicious person in the roadway, the description for person was a black male wearing a reflective or yellow vest, jumping at traffic. Upon arrival, Officer found the male at the intersection of Stratford Plantation Drive and White Pond Road. The male was directly in the middle of the roadway and appeared to be talking to himself loudly. Officer asked him to get out of the road several times and he refused each time. During this call for service, it was dark/ no sunlight. Several cars were close to hitting him while he was standing in the roadway. The male was also sweating profusely. Officer told the male that Officer would have to physically remove him from the road if he did not move on his own. The male stated he was shooting a music video and that if Officer was to touch him he would "stick" me. There was no music video being filmed. Due to the psychosis the male was experiencing and him being a danger to himself and others by being in the roadway Officer had to move him from the road. Also, since he made threats to "stick" me if Officer were to physically move him, he escalated the situation enough to make it necessary for me to use department issued "Phazzer" (less lethal, Conducted Energy Weapon) to safely detain the male. Officer discharged my Phazzer once, while pointing it at his torso. It did not incapacitate the male due to the spread of the probes being approximately
8 inches apart. The male did get out of the road after this point by fleeing from Officer attempting to detain him. The male ran from this intersection toward Garlits Drive and into the yard of 1122 White Pond Road. When Officer caught the male, he was on the ground from him falling on his own accord. While he was on the ground, Officer applied handcuffs to his wrist with his hands behind of his back. The male did not have any injuries from the above event. Kershaw County Sheriff's Office arrived shortly after and took the male into custody. Officer informed Deputies of all the events that happened then transported the male to the Kershaw County Detention Center. The male was identified as Subject by his South Carolina I.D. Kershaw County Sheriff's Office Case Number - 2821 Department Issued Phazzer - Serial Number DPA0094US1119 Phazzer Cartridge - Serial Number ND0465US0721 My body worn camera was activated while on scene.
Shoplifting: While at the incident location (Circle K) reviewing CCTV with the manger, due to another incident (25-0700440) it was revealed an older black male who got out of a stolen vehicle entered the store. He was wearing a black baseball cap, black tshirt and tan pants. He entered the store and selected a 24 oz Icehouse beer from the display and placed it under his shirt in the front of his pants. He then purchased a Polar pop drink and exited the store on foot without rendering payment. The manager advised she does with to prosecute if the Suspect is identified and located. No body camera was activated as this was not due to an active call and was a follow up. Still photo of the Suspect attached to report. The total value for the beer was $3.02.
Family Offense, Non-violent: Complainant requested law enforcement to the incident location (Food Lion), due to a child custody exchange. She advised every other Friday at 5 pm the court order advises custody of the two children are to be relinquished to her at the incident location. The Suspect, ex-husband, never showed with the children and texted her saying he was not coming. The Complainant advised the court order has been in place in Kershaw County Family Court for years where they have joint custody, but she was injured in May of 2025. Since then, and during her recovery, the Suspect has kept the children from her for about six months. She was advised to follow up with Family Court. The reporting officer's body worn camera was activated.
The Game of Life: Seasons, Travels and Everything In Between
By: Liz Simon, Staff Writer
“A little bit of this… a little bit of that… a little bit of laughs…a little bit of pain.” What is this? American rock band Santana released the hit song “The Game of Life” in 2002. These are a few lines from the band who played at Woodstock in the summer of 1969. Is life really a game?
I thought in this column I would add back content I had to cut in past articles for space. A writer has only about 20 seconds to catch readers’ attention.
South Carolina’s heat wave has really drained me even though my Boomer generation grew up without air conditioning in our homes. Most homes did not have air conditioning until the mid-1960’s.
I remember being in my teens going to sleep with our bedroom windows open and an oscillating fan blowing. The July heat index advisories plus humidity felt like 107 to 110 according to weather meteorologists. Guess what went out as I was writing this? Our air unit! How is your unit doing?
Puzzles, board games, a deck of cards and charades will entertain you indoors when the temperatures start climbing outdoors. I wish I had a pool to dive into and swim under the water. Check on your back yard pools bought from Wal Mart. There is a recall because of nine drowning deaths in the US this summer.
When we went to stay at North Myrtle Beach with my husband's cousins, we learned that the city of North Myrtle Beach had hired lifeguards and beach workers from the Czech Republic. They have been doing this for almost six years now because they cannot find local help.
Every Tuesday night local churches feed the workers, do devotionals and play games with prizes. This makes for good relationships between
our countries. Another encounter was when we went out to eat, our waitress told us that she had been working in the North Myrtle Beach area, and that she too came from Europe. She said that they made more money in the summer here than they do the whole year overseas.
Have you ever thought about being a member of a book club? I always wanted to join one but have never been invited. Recently a friend of mine asked me to go with her to the Elgin Library on the 4th Monday night of the month from 5PM to 6PM. I really enjoyed the experience and the discussion that was held on the historical novel the club was reading. Why don’t you think about joining if you enjoy books?
When you are thinking about vacationing according to Travel and Leisure magazine, the number one destination is Santa Fe, New Mexico, #2 is New Orleans and Charleston SC has dropped from #1 to #3. The #4 top spot is Savannah GA. I am hoping to do a getaway soon.
To go and go one needs to be in shape and in good health. Heart disease is the number one killer for most Americans and one in three older adults die from falls. I had a really- bad-hit-the- pavement fall back in July. Now even though it has been weeks, I am still sore. I need to watch where I have been stepping. Do you ever miss your step? I am determined to fight the aging process by going back to the gym to work on strengthening my old bones. This makes week three of riding the bike for twenty minutes and working my legs and arms on the weight machines. Your health is too important to ignore.
Here is hoping for an early fall. The pine straw is already beginning to fall. I want to sit on my porch again without mosquito bites and high temperatures. It seems the tropics are once again keeping us in suspense for summer thunderstorm patterns, torrential rains, and flash flooding.
Thought for the day: How do you know you're getting old? You develop the need to share TMI (too much information) - a sure sign of old age. I celebrated my 78th a month ago so I hope I have not written TMI. I also hope you learned a little bit of this and a little bit of that by reading this article.
KCSO Leads SC in AI-Powered Investigations
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has become the first sheriff’s agency in South Carolina to deploy TRULEO’s AI-powered investigative suite, joining other departments in the state already using the company’s technology for law enforcement operations.
This collaboration equips KCSO investigators with faster, more effective ways to review and organize case files, extract key details, and prepare for court. The platform streamlines tasks that can traditionally slow investigations, such as combing through extensive records, detecting patterns, and pinpointing missing or inconsistent information. It can also build structured timelines, suggest investigative next steps, and even simulate courtroom questioning to strengthen case strategy.
Additionally, TRULEO enables secure, remote, and anonymous witness interviews. TRULEO’s AI system facilitates the conversation, categorizes and summarizes responses, and flags promising leads, giving investigators timely and actionable intelligence without delaying the case.
“This is a big step forward for our investigative team,” said Sheriff Lee Boan. “With minimal investigators serving the entire county, every tool that helps them save time and work more efficiently has a large impact on public safety. TRULEO gives them the support they need to keep cases moving forward and produce effective outcomes.”
TRULEO is also being deployed across the broader department to review 100% body-worn camera (BWC) footage, improve report writing efficiencies, and support accreditation goals. Most agencies can manually review only 1% or less of their footage each year, often focusing solely on problematic calls. TRULEO changes the game for departments like KCSO by automatically identifying positive interactions, standout professionalism, and moments ideal for training, providing a more balanced
view of the agency’s work.
The TRULEO rollout also simplifies tasks that directly contribute to KCSO’s goal of earning accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and maintains its South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA) status, held since 2023.
“We’re proud to partner with KCSO as they lead the way in using AI to empower their deputies and investigators,” said Anthony Tassone, TRULEO CEO and Co-Founder. “These capabilities don’t just improve productivity; they strengthen every step of the investigative process, helping the department solve cases faster and deliver quality public safety to the citizens of Kershaw County.”
Discover how TRULEO empowers over 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the U.S. at truleo.co.
Miss Camden, Miss Camden Teen Crowned
Meet Miss Camden 2026: Emily Tamayo!
The crown has a new home in Camden — and it belongs to Emily Tamayo, your newly crowned Miss Camden 2026!
Emily is a proud Camden native and a 2021 graduate of Camden High. Now 22, she’s completing her senior year at the University of South Caro lina, where she’s pursuing a degree in biology with plans to become a veterinarian.
A first-generation college student, Emily holds dual associate degrees in science and fine arts and currently works as a veterinary technician at Mill Village Veterinary — gaining hands-on experience in the field she’s passionate about.
During the competition, she wowed the audience with a Baile Folklóri co, a traditional Mexican dance passed down through generations — a tribute to her heritage and a display of cultural pride. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Emily uses her voice and platform to champion her community service initiative: “Voices for Vital Organs: Break the Stigma, Be a Lifeline.”
Her mission is to challenge misconceptions about organ donation and inspire more people to become registered donors.
With grace, intelligence, and a heart for service, Emily Tamayo is sure to make Camden — and South Carolina — proud!
Introducing Miss Camden’s Teen 2026: Larkin Alexander!
Camden has a new star representing its next generation of leaders — Larkin Alexander has been crowned Miss Camden’s Teen 2026!
At just 17 years old, Larkin is preparing for her senior year at Cam den High School, where she shines both in and out of the classroom. She maintains a 4.0 GPA, serves as Student Body Vice President, and is involved in numerous honors clubs, all while balancing a busy extracur ricular schedule.
Larkin is a varsity cheerleader and a member of the Dancin’ on Broad competition dance team, where she showcased her talent in the pageant with a powerful lyrical dance performance.
This summer, Larkin represented Camden at Palmetto Girls State, where she was elected to the House of Representatives. She even stepped into the historic chamber and helped pass mock legislation — a testament to her drive and leadership.
Her community service initiative, “Life Beyond the Desk,” focuses on supporting students living in poverty by providing school supplies and essential items for home. Her passion for education and service shines through her goal to attend college, earn a degree in early childhood education, and one day become a dedicated educator herself.
With intelligence, grace, and a heart for others, Larkin Alexander is a remarkable young woman and an outstanding representative for the Camden community!
Pictured above, at left, Emily Tamayo, Miss Camden 2026 and at right, Miss Camden Teen 2026, Larkin Alexander. (Photo courtesy Johnny Deal and BowTie Photography.)
Flag Protocols At Doby's Mill
Members of the Doby’s Mill Elementary Flag Club recently received hands-on training from JROTC cadets from Lugoff-Elgin High School on the history, care, and proper procedures for raising, lowering, and folding the American flag. Cadets Malik Hudson and Faith Fulton led the instructional session, guiding students through each step of respectful flag handling while sharing the traditions behind the practice. This collaboration not only taught valuable skills but also fostered pride, respect, and a deeper understanding of American heritage. IMG_6495: Cadets Hunter Ross, Madison Keels, and Malik Hudson (left to right) from the LEHS JROTC demonstrate the proper folding technique to members of the Doby’s Mill Elementary Flag Club. The training included lessons on the history of the American flag and respectful
Back To School At Blaney
Under the guidance of LEHS JROTC cadets Malik Hudson (left) and Faith Fulton (right), Doby’s Mill Elementary Flag Club members learn the traditions and procedures for raising and lowering the American flag. Photo courtesy of LTC Ray McDowell.
WTC FFA Earns 3-Star Recognition
The WTC Kershaw County FFA Chapter, housed at the Woolard Technology Center in Camden, achieved 3 stars in the National Chapter Award Program.
This program evaluates chapters in all 50 states and 2 U.S. Territories in the areas of Building Communities, Strengthening Agriculture, and Growing Leaders. WTC Kershaw was selected as a Gold Chapter at the SC FFA State Convention in June 2025. Gold emblem chapters are in the top 10% of their state and demonstrate community involvement, commitment to leadership, and passion for agriculture.
The application then advanced to the National level with the opportunity to earn one, two, or three stars. Three stars indicate that WTC Kershaw FFA excelled in all categories, going above and beyond in their FFA Chapter and Agriculture Program.
The chapter will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana to receive this award and recognition. The FFA members, advisor, and officers work hard year-round, and this award reflects their dedication during both the school year and summer months. Congratulations to the WTC Kershaw County FFA Chapter for this national accomplishment.
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Kershaw FFA Officer Team with National Chapter Award.
Left to right top row: President Brady Darmer, Sentinel Brennan Dinkins, Treasurer Mac Williams
Left to right bottom row: Reporter Madeline Foret, Vice-President Jalynn Golson, Secretary Sara-Kate Thornton
Teacher
of the Game Returns
Palmetto Citizens Teacher of the Game contest is back! For each USC home game, one winner will receive recognition during the game, 4 tickets, and $1,000!
Teachers will nominate themselves by completing a quick entry form and one teacher will be selected for each game.
• $1,000 from Palmetto Citizens
• 4 tickets to that week's USC Football game
• Recognition on the scoreboard and loudspeaker during the game
To apply, you must be a current, full-time educator in South Carolina, teaching in grades K-12, and scan the QR to complete the form by October 1st.
El Bethel Faith Community Church's annual Fall Bazaar, sponsored by the Ladies MInistry, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13th, from 8am until 2 pm, at El Bethel Faith Community Church, 905 Longtown Rd., Lugoff, SC.
The bazaar will once again host an "indoor yard sale" section, which includes many gently used items for the home, as well as new fishing gear for the outdoors. In addition, vendors will be selling wonderful gifts such as wreaths, arts
and crafts, Christmas items and much more. Delicious homemade baked goods will also be sold. And for lunch we'll have fresh cooked and seasoned pulled pork BBQ plates for lunch to be purchased. All proceeds from this event will be used for needs within the church family and our community. For additional information, or if you would like to be a vendor at the "BEST BAZAAR in TOWN", please call Julie at 803427-7187.
El Bethel Faith Fall Bazaar Interactive Development Map
The Kershaw County Planning and Zoning Department is excited to announce the launch of a new Active Developments Map feature designed to keep residents informed about development activity throughout the unincorporated portions of the county.
Using the ARCGIS platform, this tool allows users to:
• View approved subdivisions across Kershaw County
• Identify subdivisions with active construction
• Locate current commercial development projects
This easy-to-use mapping system enhances transparency and provides up-to-date geographic information to help residents stay informed about growth and development in their communities.
Please note that the Active Development Map displays only development projects located within Kershaw County outside the municipal limits of Camden, Elgin, and Bethune. Projects within these municipalities are not included.
You can access the new feature by visiting the Planning and Zoning page of the Kershaw County Government website and selecting "Active Development Map."
Kershaw County citizens age 65 years or older and Kershaw County School District retirees can receive lifetime Golden Circle passes that allow them to attend school-sponsored activities or athletic events free of charge. The passes are good from year to year. Admission to athletic playoffs is not included.
Golden Circle passes are available at all three high schools — Camden High, Lugoff-Elgin High and North Central High. Contact the main office at each school for more information. (Camden High: 803-425-8930; Lugoff-Elgin High: 803-438-3481 and North Central High: 803-4329858).
American Legion Post 195 Updates
American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 of Lugoff had a busy Thursday this past July 31st when the post made donations to or was recognized for contributions to the local sports community.
First up was the sponsorship of five youth sports teams for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 athletic year with the Kershaw County Parks & Recreation Department. The post sponsors three, while the auxiliary sponsors two teams of softball, baseball, and T-ball in Kershaw County. Postost Commander Ruppert Baird. presented the check to KCP&RD's Rachael Sommer at the department's main offices in Camden.
Next up was the renewal of the post's Platinum Sponsorship of the Lugoff-Elgin High School Trident Club. The Trident Club is the athletic booster club of the school's teams, which sports the Demon mascot. This is the third year of the post being a Platinum Sponsor. The post commander Ruppert Baird (a Demon of the Class of 1978) and adjutant Ella Calvert presented the check to the school at their Fitness Center.
Finally, the commander, adjutant, and post member Ray McDowell stood with LEHS baseball coaches Frank Ward and Frankie Waras to acknowledge the donation of three flagpoles that stand outside the left field fence at LEHS' Optimist Field. McDowell is also the senior advisor of LEHS' Junior ROTC as well as coaching the school's and Post 195's air rifle teams.
The flags at Optimist Field will be that of the United States, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag – more commonly referred to as the POW/MIA flag - and the Post 195 American Legion flag. The team approached the post with a request for poles to fly the national, state, and POW-MIA flags. But, once the poles were delivered and installed, the team revealed that the former line-up of flags would be flown as a way to recognize American Legion Post 195's contributions to LEHS
Above: American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195's commander Ruppert Baird presents a check to KCP&RD's Rachael Sommer for the sponsorship of five youth sports teams at the department's offices for the 2025-2026 sports year.
Above, (l-r) Jordan Morris, Jarvis Littlejohn, Post 195's Ruppert Baird, Vincent Albano, Post 195's adjutant Ella Calvert, and Jeremy Lane pose with American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195's check to continue the post's Trident Club Platinum Sponsorship for 2025-2026 at the LEHS Fitness Center.
Left to right, Mike Evans, Ray McDowell, Ruppert Baird, Ella Calvert, and Frankie Waras at Optimist Field's left field fence with the flag poles donated by the American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 of Lugoff.
KCSO Hosts National Night Out
The community came together for an evening of fun, safety, and community spirit during National Night Out 2025, held Tuesday, August 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lugoff-Elgin High School Annex Parking Lot, 1244 Hwy 1 S., Lugoff.
The event kicked off with a First Responder Parade at 6:00 p.m., followed by an exciting Kershaw County Sheriff ’s Office K9 demonstration at 7:00 p.m. Guests enjoyed a variety of activities including a DJ and photo booth, bounce house, and community resource vendors, along with food trucks and local restaurants offering items for purchase.
Children received free school supplies, and the KC Humane Society hosted an adoption event, collecting donations of pet food for the shelter.
The popular Touch-A-Truck experience gave families the chance to see up close the SLED Bomb Squad unit, a Life Net helicopter, DNR boat, fire trucks, and law enforcement vehicles.
National Night Out is part of a nationwide initiative that builds positive relationships between law enforcement, first responders, and the communities they serve.
