Archive By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Pack of dogs kills fawn
Kershaw County Animal Control is working to capture three to five dogs believed to be responsible for killing several fawns in Camden's historic district.
Copper theft law enacted
A new law that goes into effect today is meant to curb one of the fastest-rising forms of criminal activity: copper theft. Nearly every day, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) files reports from property owners whose homes have been ripped of wiring or air conditioning units cut apart to get at copper parts.
Law Enforcement Report - Aug. 17, 2011
The Camden Police Department (CPD) and Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) worked together to solve a series of burglaries and ended up finding two boys at the center of their joint investigation.
Attempt to ban books nothing new
Friday morning's national news headlines brought this one from USAToday.com: "School board removes Sherlock Holmes novel as derogatory to Mormons."
Residents continue to voice Y concerns
Two Camden residents spoke up about their feelings concerning the city of Camden's proposal to build a recreation complex on the former Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy grounds that the YMCA of Columbia might manage. The men spoke during the public forum portion of Camden City Council's meeting Tuesday evening.
Deal: RTA to continue Medicaid transports
Medicaid patients don't have to worry where their next ride will come from, thanks to a new deal worked out between the Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (S-WRTA) and other RTAs.
Wastewater treatment plant on track
The city of Camden is on schedule and on budget to complete a new wastewater treatment plant mandated by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Three arrested after gas station robbery attempt
The Camden Police Department (CPD) arrested three men Sunday night in connection with the attempted armed robbery of the BP gas station on Wall Street near I-20.
Law Enforcement Report - Aug. 10, 2011
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a man from Martin near the South Carolina-Georgia border Thursday in connection with a break-in at the Outpost/BP convenience store on White Pond Road convenience store near Elgin off I-20.
Second home invasion suspect turns self in
The second of two men accused of perpetrating an Aug. 1 home invasion turned himself in Thursday afternoon. Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews said Marcus Antwan Greene, 24, turned himself in to authorities at the Kershaw County Detention Center.
City discusses future of boards, commissions
Tuesday evening, Camden City Council will consider appointing Norma Young to the Camden Historic Landmarks Commission (CHLC). Young served once before, but is asking to go back on the commission after sitting out a term.
Thinking about my once-upon-a-times
Once upon a time I wrote fiction. No, C-I critics, I don't mean any of my articles. Those are about real life, real people, real events.
Knife-wielding robber’s girlfriend arrested
It didn't take long for investigators working a series of robberies across the Midlands to figure out Monica Chase was lying to them.
Out of trouble, ready for school
Tucked away in a corner of Camden's Trinity Apartments complex is a 2,500-square-foot building where a lot of learning goes on.
One arrested in home invasion
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested one man as another escaped following a home invasion in east Camden early Monday morning. Sheriff Jim Matthews said deputies responded to a call on Denton Street shortly after midnight Monday.
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.
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