Archive By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Second arrest made in car chase wreck
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) now has two people under arrest and charged in connection with a high-speed pursuit through Kershaw and Lee counties that ended with a collision in downtown Camden on Sunday afternoon.
Owners of large property seeking high density rezoning
Notice of a public hearing published Friday indicates the Camden Planning Commission is seeking input on a request by the owners of 491 Campbell St. to rezone the property from general business district, or GBD, to R-6 high density residential.
School board to consider new athletic admission policy
The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees will consider a proposed new policy, DFD, entitled "Athletic Fees and Athletic Passes" during its meeting tonight.
What’s in a name?
Martin -- From the Roman name Martinus, which was derived from Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. Saint Martin of Tours was a 4th century bishop who is the patron saint of France. An influential bearer of the name was Martin Luther (1483-1546), the theologian who began the Protestant Reformation. The name was also borne by five popes (two of them more commonly knonwn as Marinus). Other more recent bearers include ... the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King...
Crime Report - Sept. 1, 2017
Camden Police Department (CPD)
Automatic CPR devices helping EMS in the field
Your loved one is lying on the ground, not breathing. Their heart might have stopped. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) technicians arrive almost as soon you've hung up from 911. They can't find a pulse, so they begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. Time is of the essence. They decide to place him or her in their ambulance and will continue CPR on the way to the hospital.
City council hears from another retail recruiting firm
As it did during a June work session, Camden City Council heard a presentation from a retail recruiting firm seeking to offer its services to help the city convince retailers to make Camden home.
Elgin hosts eclipse party
The sky went dark in Elgin at 2:42 p.m. Monday.
Matthews won’t seek third term as sheriff
"Hello, I'm Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews."
CSX offers reward in August train derailment case
Police investigators with railway owner CSX are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever placed a yellow bulldozer on the railroad tracks in Lugoff on Aug. 5 that caused a CSX train to derail early that morning.
I take Charlottesville personally
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out -- Because I was not a Socialist.
Old Bi-Lo shopping center up for final zoning
Tonight, Camden City Council will consider second and final reading of an ordinance setting a final zoning classification of General Business District (GBD) to 1001 Old River Road, the site of the former Camden Plaza Shopping Center. Bi-Lo once anchored the nearly 71,000-square-foot shopping center on 6.73 acres, currently owned by Garrett & Garrett, of Fountain Inn.
Free haircuts and fatherhood success intersect at JTC
The day before classes started in Kershaw County, a number of teens stopped by the Jackson Teen Center (JTC) across from Camden High School (CHS) to get more prepared school. They weren't coming to pick up supplies, but to get something that would make them feel a little better about themselves, a little more special.
Fatalities in multiple crashes
Two people died in separate vehicle collisions Thursday.
Crime Report - Aug. 22, 2017
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO)
Articles By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Quaker, developers agree to property swap
The Quaker Cemetery Association Board of Directors and the prospective developers of more than 23 acres of adjacent land who plan to create a new ...
Crime Report - Oct. 17, 2017
Elgin Police Department (EPD)
Why I’m not watching new ‘Trek’
For those of you who follow the goings on in the entertainment world, you might have noticed that the first new Star Trek TV show ...
Amy McLester, 1933-2017
Amy J. McLester is being remembered as a pioneer for women in education and a friend to the women she inspired.
October is Unity Month
Camden City Council unanimously proclaimed, with Councilman Jeffrey Graham absent, October as Unity Month in Camden during its meeting on Tuesday evening.
Woman pleads guilty to car break-ins
A 20-year-old woman pleaded guilty Monday to four of eight counts of breaking into motor vehicles a year ago. Kristina Danielle Lake, of Humphrey Drive ...
CPD investigating Boykin Park shooting incident
Camden police are investigating a shooting incident that took place near Boykin Park on Sunday.
Students honored for perfect state test scores
During its Oct. 3 meeting, the Kershaw County Board of School Trustees recognized 12 students who earned perfect scores on standardized tests during the 2016-2017 ...
Fatal collision after car runs stop sign
A Pinewood man died Saturday evening after a car that ran a stop sign struck his pickup truck in the Cassatt area.
The Second Amendment
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not ...
DUI suspect sentenced for illegal entry into U.S.
A 34-year-old Honduran man arrested in late February for DUI by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) received a four-month sentence and a special ...
Crime Report - Oct. 6, 2017
Camden Police Department (CPD)
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