Archive By Author - Martin L. Cahn
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.
Law Enforcement Report - July 13, 2011
A burglar may have left more clues than they wanted to when they broke into a Stoneboro Road, Health Springs, church in Kershaw County.
Armed robber strikes at check casher
An armed robber walked into Check Into Cash at the corner of DeKalb and Fair streets just before 10 a.m. Friday.
Matthews responds to McCaskill suit
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews expressed no surprise at being served with a $2 million defamation lawsuit by former Sheriff Steve McCaskill.
Should high school students serve on city commissions?
Three items on Tuesday's Camden City Council agenda are related to a decision by members to recast the Camden Parks and Streets Commission as the Camden Parks and Trees Commission.
Former sheriff McCaskill sues Matthews
Former Kershaw County Sheriff Steve McCaskill is suing Sheriff Jim Matthews for $2 million in a defamation lawsuit filed Thursday at the Kershaw County Courthouse.
Graham named president of new mayors' association
For some time, a number of South Carolina mayors wished they could do even more to represent their cities and towns' interests on the state level. Earlier this year, those mayors decided to do something about.
Law Enforcement Report - July 6, 2011
The Camden Police Department (CPD) arrested a 46-year-old Lugoff man after he allegedly threatened to shoot an off-duty officer. The man allegedly made the threat Friday morning while the deputy, in plain clothes, was at a West DeKalb Street store.
Magistrate's office trimming DUI backlog
One of the first projects Rick Todd tackled after being appointed Kershaw County's chief magistrate in late April was whittling down a backlog of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC) cases.
Articles By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Cahn: Random thoughts for a Monday morning
OK, so I'm actually writing this on Friday, but you're reading it Monday, so that's why it's random thoughts for a Monday morning.
KCSD to focus on ‘health, safety and emergency’ repairs at schools
In November, voters rejected two referenda put on the ballot by the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) to replace or repair aging schools and other facilities. Now, the district must find ways to maintain those facilities without a $130 million bond or 1 percent sales tax it planned to use to pay for the bond.
KH board to focus on finances, Capella deal tonight
The KershawHealth Board of Trustees will focus on finances in several ways during its meeting tonight at the Health Resource Center in Camden.
City council to recognize Miss Camden, Miss Camden Teen
Camden City Council will recognize the new Miss Camden and Miss Camden Teen winners for 2015 during its meeting Tuesday evening. Council will honor 2015 Miss Camden Abigail Zvejnieks and 2015 Miss Camden Teen Olivia Loynes, as well as their platforms.
KCSD budget ‘notebook’ provides snapshot of school spending
On the 135th day of school, coming up on March 18, Midway Elementary School's projected enrollment should include 359 students in regular classrooms and another six in self-contained classroom. The school's classroom capacity is 400 students.
The height of manners
How to seat a lady. How to be seated by a man. Which fork to use for the salad. What signals you're done with a meal versus just excusing yourself for a moment. Unbutton your jacket before you sit; button it when you get up.
KH starts to feel pinch from ACA focus on quality
KershawHealth will lose money in 2015 for a very specific reason: new quality performance standards which became law Jan. 1 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010.
School board to hold preliminary budget discussion
Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan and CFO Donnie Wilson will lead a preliminary discussion of the district's 2015-2016 budget at a Kershaw County Board of School Trustees meeting set for Tuesday evening.
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