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Two of them are believed to have been between 14-16 years old and from Maryland.

Credit: South Carolina Battleground Trust Association

CAMDEN, S.C. — The remains of 14 Revolutionary War Soldiers during the Battle of Camden were recently uncovered in shallow graves.

Now, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust says they are uncovering more on identifications and are preparing for proper burials.

According to the Trust, the remains, some less than six inches below the surface in seven separate locations across the battlefield, were located during site research, carefully excavated, and removed over an eight-week period beginning in September.

Through preliminary field examination, the archeology team believes:

Since then, they've begun to uncover ages, identities, and origins.

"We know the ages of all the soldiers," said South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust CEO Doug Bostick. "They are young, sadly. Two of the soldiers are between 14 and 16 years old."

The two that were aged 14-16 years old, he says, are believed to have been from Maryland, based on artifacts retrieved.

"The loyalist from North Carolina has Native American ancestry that's determined by the incisors that he had in his teeth," Bostick said. "So, this particular group of Loyalists from North Carolina came out of the area where the Lumbee Tribe was pretty prevalent, so it might be he was a Lumbee Indian."

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As for names, Bostick says they are closing in on one of three for the British 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser's Highlanders. As for the others, it will take some time as they are taking DNA tests from those who have called saying they believe they are related.

"We're just starting the DNA process," Bostick said. "The identification of these remains will extend into the Fall, so this will go past the April re-interment. When these soldiers are re-interned in April, we'll mark them with a simple headstone that says "Unknown Continental Soldier," but later, when we identify some of them, we will come back and put a headstone with their name on them."

As they continue the search for information, plans for a proper ceremony have been come together.

"We've invited every embassy or consulate of everyone who fought in this battle," Bostick said. "So, we have the French involved, there were French officers serving with the Patriot Army. Certainly, we had the British there, of course, but we also had Germans there."

The ceremonies will kick off on Thursday, April 20, with a precession through Fort Jackson. They will pass by all the public schools from Columbia to Camden.

The next day, April 21, there will be a concert from U.S. Army's old band.

Then, on Saturday, April 22, there will be two ceremonies to honor the soldiers.

CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - Kershaw County Council is continuing the discussion of a multi-million-dollar recreation park after its second monthly meeting on Tuesday.

The Woodward Park project has been met with controversy on social media after the idea was proposed to the county council on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

If picked up, the county will begin construction on a 100+ acre, $10 million recreation center on the grounds of Woodward Park, off Chestnut Ferry Road in Camden.

The Health Service District of Kershaw County agreed to provide $2 million of their own assets, on top of $3 million from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), as long as Kershaw County agreed to match the proposal with an additional $5 million.

The county was given 90 days to decide on the proposal after a public presentation by the Health District’s Board Chairman, Derial Ogburn.

Those advocating the project told WIS it would be paid for with its travel ball add-on. A travel ball add-on is when traveling sports teams pay-to-play and complete on qualifying fields.

Supporters of the project have added that tourism brought by the sports teams would boost the local economy.

“We’re going to use [travel ball] to our advantage, to help pay for a facility that we’re going to build. The county portion that they have to provide will be offset by tourism that is brought into our community through the travel ball,” said Shane Kirkley, a founding member of Kershaw Families Advocating for Recreational Excellence (KARE).

Those who oppose the project, such as some Kershaw County council members, cite a lack of evidence that travel ball will pay for itself.

“I’ve seen no data. I’ve seen no information backing up their project. All I’ve heard is, ‘we’ll match this and will match that…’ But I’m just not for Woodward Park, it’s just not top of the priority for me right now,” said councilman Jimmy Jones.

Jones told WIS he is not opposed to the recreation center. He confirmed that Kershaw County is actively installing two separate recreation facilities at Larry Doby Complex and Kershaw County West.

The Larry Doby Complex is 1.5 miles from Woodward Park.

“I don’t want people getting hung up on travel ball. Yes… they’re big industries. We have the opportunity here in Kershaw County to build something and let those people come in so our current kids… can have something nice to play on,” concluded Kirkley.

Eleven people signed up to speak on the Woodward Park project during the county council’s public forum on Tuesday.

“I’m not fooled by any of this idiocracy anymore,” said Jeff Mattox, one of the residents who spoke. “The travel baseball people have formed their little KARE group in order to promote this. Because they don’t want to take the personal responsibility of building the park themselves. They wish to rob all of us, to pay for their child’s ‘field of dreams’ that they might get to be a baseball star.”

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CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - After 51 years under the scope of a Camden hospital, the Karesh Long Term Care center has secured its own space. The long-anticipated move came after two decades of discussion and two years of construction for the stand-alone facility off Liberty Hill Road.

The $40 million project was made possible through state funds secured through the Kershaw County Health District. This, according to its Board Chairman Derial Ogburn.

Now titled Karesh at Beechwood, approximately 88 senior residents were relocated from their longstanding facility within the MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center on Wednesday.

Less than 24 hours in, residents told WIS the new facility was “unbelievable” and far better than its previous location.

90-year-old Thema Bodiford invited us to her new room where WIS Channel 10 was already playing.

“At first, I would say, thank the Lord that they got together, such a beautiful place as this. It’s like being in a hotel… I’ve had some visitors in my room, and they want to take the bathroom home with them,” said Bodiford who moved into the Keresh thirteen months ago.

Karesh at Beechwood is a 95,000 sq. ft. facility that holds 132 beds. The complex is split into three “neighborhoods” that are still being furnished.

“We did try very hard in the hospital to make it more of a home life. And it’s hard to get away from that institutional look. So today, the biggest difference - the care will remain the same, but we have more of the furnishings of an actual home,” said Loretta Wrigley, Director of Nursing.

Karesh Administrator Scott Neal said the expansion comes after a statewide demand for senior living care.

“We have a large waiting list now to get into Karesh. And we will be going through that list as we speak. So, there’s definitely a need here,” said Neal.

Karesh added at least 50 new nurses and certified assistants to the 100-plus staffers carried over from the previous facility.

This new home for 132 seniors includes free-standing departments for food service, laundry, and housekeeping.

“I just love it here. Everyone is so nice. At Karesh wing they were good, but the place is nothing like this one. Kershaw County’s got a lot to be proud of to have this facility in it,” concluded Bodiford.

Neal said they will start admitting those with immediate needs as soon as possible.

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to create 45 new jobs over the next five years.

Established in 1907, GEA is a leading manufacturer of innovative, quality home appliances sold under the Monogram®, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier and Hotpoint brands. The company offers a large portfolio of products including refrigerators, cooking products, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, small appliances, water filtration systems and water heaters. The Greenville facility will be GEA’s second South Carolina location, following the opening of its state-of-the-art water heater manufacturing facility in Camden last year. The company also has manufacturing facilities at its Kentucky headquarters and in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee.

Located at Augusta Grove Business Park in Greenville, GEA will lease a 584,820-square-foot distribution warehouse. This new facility is a key investment in GEA’s distribution network, supporting the expansion of manufacturing operations by increasing supply chain capacity to ship and receive appliances from regional production facilities, along with imported finished goods arriving at the Port of Charleston. Additionally, the Greenville facility will allow the company to take advantage of proximity to Inland Port Greer.

The expansion is expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2024.

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“The business-friendly climate of South Carolina and Greenville County, and the proximity to Inland Port Greer make this an ideal location to build our newest distribution center in support of our growing business. Investments like this allow us to quickly respond to external factors and keep product flowing efficiently throughout our entire network as we grow and enter new product categories. I would like to thank Governor McMaster and the Secretary of Commerce for their continued support.”-GE Appliances Distribution Vice President Marcia Brey

“South Carolina has a long-standing relationship with GE Appliances, and we are proud to announce the expansion of another GEA facility. Bringing innovative manufacturers to our state is an essential part of strengthening our economy, and I am proud that we have the infrastructure and skilled workforce in place to allow companies like GE Appliances to thrive.”-Gov. Henry McMaster

“Today’s announcement is further proof that innovative businesses like GE Appliances are expanding in South Carolina because of our world-class resources and business-friendly environment. Congratulations to GEA, and we are excited that the company is continuing to thrive in South Carolina.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“South Carolina Ports celebrates GE Appliances’ growth in the Upstate. Our efficient operations at the Port of Charleston and rail-served Inland Port Greer will support GEA’s expansion. We are proud to provide advanced manufacturers with the cargo capacity and reliable service needed to run their businesses.”-SC Ports President and Chief Executive Officer Barbara Melvin

“We are always pleased when an industry leading brand like GE Appliances, a Haier company, chooses to expand operations here in Greenville County. The company’s well-earned reputation in consumer appliance manufacturing, its emphasis on sustainability and its passion for being good community leaders fits well in Greenville County, and we wish them success here long into the future.” -Greenville County Council Chairman and Greenville Area Development Corporation Board Member Dan Tripp

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After a year away from the area, Daniel Sisk is returning to Kershaw County.

North Central named Sisk as its new football coach, while his hire was approved at Tuesday’s Kershaw County School Board meeting. He replaces Ryan McDonnell, who was the interim head coach last season for the Knights after Tyronne Drakeford left.

Drakeford departed North Central to become the Dorchester District 2 athletic director weeks before the season began. The former San Francisco 49er had been the coach at North Central, his alma mater, since 2017. He led the Knights to an eight-win season in 2018 and a region championship in 2020. It was North Central’s first region title since 1992.

“What drew me to North Central was the combination of outstanding academics, state of the art facilities, great support from the administration, and the opportunity to elevate success for the student athletes,” Sisk told The State.

Sisk, an Irmo grad, spent last season as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Dustin Curtis at Dorman High. Curtis announced Monday he was stepping down as Cavaliers head coach. Speculation suggests he’ll become the next coach at Lexington.

Before last year, most of Sisk’s coaching career was in Kershaw County. He spent 16 years as an assistant coach at Camden under head coaches Jimmy Neal and Brian Rimpf.

Sisk was the offensive coordinator the last nine years at Camden. The Bulldogs played in back-to-back Class 3A state championship games in 2020-21.

“I was blessed to be able to work for two great mentors and leaders at Camden in Jimmy Neal and Brian Rimpf. And then fortunate enough to be with Dustin at Dorman,” Sisk said. “All three of those men care more about the development of the person, not just the athlete. If you build a program on core values, the wins will come. That’s the biggest thing that I could take away from all three.”

North Central went 1-9 last season and missed the postseason. Three of the nine losses were by six points or less, though the Knights struggled with numbers and had just around 20 players by season’s end.

“We want to create a program that athletes want to be a part of because they believe they can be successful,” Sisk said. “We will need to find more depth at certain positions and really do a great job of long term recruiting within our feeder programs.”

Sisk said he hopes to start around the middle of March.

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This story was originally published February 21, 2023, 7:29 PM.