Archive By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Robber strikes again
A knife-wielding robber already suspected in a number of Camden-area cases struck again Sunday night, this time at the Holiday Inn on U.S. 521 South near the I-20 interchange. Camden Police Department (CPD) Chief Joe Floyd said it now appears the suspect may be tied to crimes outside Camden as well.
Patriots rep refuses to resign county GOP office
Jeff Mattox, co-chair of the Kershaw County Republican Party, is resisting calls for him to resign. Mattox, who is a representative of the Kershaw County Patriots -- a Tea Party-like group -- confirmed Tuesday that his fellow co-chair, Chris Oviatt, asked him to step down.
Law Enforcement Report - July 27, 2011
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) traffic enforcement unit (TEU) officers were busy on I-20 as they began their second week of operation.
Suspect with knife robs gas station
The modus operandi, or M.O., looked familiar.
Beechwood resurfaces
The Camden Planning Commission (CPC) will consider a request Tuesday evening to extend the vested rights for Beechwood's Planned Development District, or PDD.
Council to consider revised parks use policy
Camden City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to adopt a revised park and park facility use policy. The new policy reflects the existence of the Town Green and its unique place in the city's greenspace inventory.
Elgin business raided for drugs, chop shop
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics agents raided a Railroad Avenue, Elgin, auto shop Monday at the Elgin Police Department's (EPD) request and arrested two men.
Defendant charged with jury tampering
A circuit court judge stopped the trial of a man facing hard time on drug charges, declared a mistrial and immediately sentenced the man to 10 years in prison for jury tampering.
Sheriff, chiefs warn officers after Web post
Sheriff's deputies and police officers are always on their guard. They are trained to deal with the unknown, even when pulling someone over for a minor traffic violation.
Law Enforcement Report - July 20, 2011
A member of the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) traffic enforcement unit detained and questioned a 17-year-old Evans, Ga., man after stopping the man's vehicle on I-20 for running off the road.
Man robs east Camden store at knifepoint
A man wielding a large knife robbed the Dollar General on Jefferson Davis Highway in east Camden early Friday afternoon.
Up the ranks at the CPD
Two veteran Camden Police Department (CPD) officers are moving up in rank and responsibilities and the same could happen for other officers soon.
When 'journalism' runs amok
"Journalism" is not a word one should attach to the now, thankfully, defunct News of the World. It certainly didn't practice the type of journalism we here at the C-I engage in ... and never will, I might add.
County planner supports 'Complete Streets'
The city of Camden's initial steps to adopt a "Complete Streets" policy received support Tuesday night in the form of Kershaw County Planner John Newman. Newman -- who is the director of the county's planning and zoning office -- is also a representative of Eat Smart Move More (ESMM) Kershaw County. He said he supports the resolution both as an ESSM representative and county planner.
Man killed in single-car crash
A single-car crash left a young Elgin man dead late Monday night.
Articles By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Diamonds are the ‘better gang’ now
Americans love their sports. We especially love baseball, basketball, football and hockey. We love the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Stanley Cup and World Series.
Page 1 of 1
Contents of this site are © Copyright 2014 Chronicle Independent All rights reserved. Privacy policy and Terms of service
