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The Lancaster County School District and the town of Kershaw have agreed to share property on North Matson Street for a car loop and parking spots, and the town says it will be a win-win.
The town announced plans to build a bandstand on the property beside Kershaw Elementary School in July. That construction will be complete by the end of January.
The elementary school will soon be in the process of moving its entrance from North Rollins Drive to North Matson Street and is in need of a car loop to keep cars from backing up on the street.

One man’s trash is another man’s Christmas extravaganza.

Frank DeLoache and Robin LaFollette
Living Saviour Lutheran Church

The congregation of Living Saviour Lutheran Church celebrated the beginning of Advent 2017 with the revival of a special American tradition that was born 60 years ago, but has faded somewhat in popularity.

S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

COLUMBIA – Most state parks in South Carolina will offer ranger-guided hikes, walks and special events Monday, Jan. 1, to get the new year started on the right foot.
The First Day Hikes are mostly 1- to 3-mile easy walks along beaches, marshes and lakes, in forests or on historic trails, to help visitors learn more about the cultural and natural heritage of South Carolina and to get in some holiday exercise.

The town of Kershaw has voted to allow homebound students in the Andrew Jackson schools attendance area to use the town hall break room for instruction.
Students who have been expelled from the schools will use the space at the back of town hall, which serves as the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office break room.
About five students will begin using the facility next semester.

Beverly Lane Lorenz
For The Lancaster News

A horse was killed Dec. 26 when it ran across Grace Avenue in Lancaster County and was hit by an oncoming vehicle.
The accident occurred at 8:57 a.m., about half a mile west of the city of Lancaster.
Jason Harris, 40, was driving his 2000 Toyota pickup east on Grace Avenue when the horse ran out in front of him.
Harris, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Springs Memorial Hospital.
The horse’s owner was unknown and no charges had been filed in the incident by press time Thursday.

ATLANTA – Lancaster native Ja’Von Crockett is giving back to children in Atlanta hospitals who suffer from leukemia by throwing a New Year’s Eve gala that only costs one wrapped gift per guest.
Crockett, a celebrity cosmetologist and barber who has lived in Atlanta the last 17 years, is hosting the Crème de la Crème All White Affair at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Atlanta Ritz Carlton.
“I decided to donate my time so these kids can smile,” Crockett said. “Whatever it takes, I’m willing to do it.”

The county is on the verge of extending its current fee-in-lieu of taxes (FILOT) agreement with Founders Federal Credit Union, though one councilman remains apprehensive about the proposal.
“If we do it for one, we should do it for any of ’em,” said Lancaster County Councilman Jack Estridge, noting the extension could set a precedent.   
Estridge voted to approve the first two readings, but said he remains unsure about how the county will benefit from the extension.