Archive By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Camden taking steps to purchase former opera house
The city of Camden may purchase the building atop which the King Hagler Clock Towers sits at the corner of Broad and Rutledge streets.
The other 70th WWII anniversary
Most Americans -- and many Europeans, too -- celebrated the 70th anniversary of D-Day a few weeks ago. I've read some very touching accounts of veterans in their 90s, mostly American and British, getting the chance to visit Normandy one last time. But there is another 70th World War II anniversary to remember: June 15, 1944, a little more than a week after D-Day.
One last countdown for Casey Kasem
(Editor Martin L. Cahn is on vacation, recuperating from surgery. This column first ran on June 13, 2009, and is republished here at his request in light of recent news that Kasem's daughters were planning to remove him from life support during the last few days.)
Beard Collection bond passes first reading
On split, 4-1, votes, with Councilman X. Willard Polk voting against, Camden City Council passed first readings of two ordinances Tuesday night to facilitate the issuance of a bond valued at up $700,000 in hospitality taxes (HTAX) to purchase Ross Beard's entire military collection. A portion of Beard's collection -- a vast array of vintage firearms, spy gear and material connected to Melvin Purvis' 1934 takedown of mobster John Dillinger -- is on loan to the Camden Archives and Museum. Other portions of the collection are in Beard's personal possession or housed at the S.C. Military Museum ...
Runoffs set for Lt. Gov., state superintendent races
Republicans will have to return to the polls on June 24 to determine the election for lieutenant governor and the party's nominee for state superintendent of education. Democrats will also hold a runoff to determine that party's nomination for state superintendent of education.
Matthews to be sheriff for four more years
(This story is now updated with results for school board seat Nos. 2 and 8.)
‘Chronicle’ is now 125 years old
The Chronicle-Independent hit a major milestone in May. We decided not to make a big deal out of it, especially since we're far more concerned about covering the stories of Kershaw County than being a story ourselves.
Maxway property committee to make interim recommendation
During its 4 p.m. work session Tuesday, Camden City Council will hear a report and recommendation from the Maxway Property Development Commitment. According to documents attached to the work session agenda, Chairman Jon Fike is expected to recommend a "low-impact, low cost interim solution" for the property; the allocation of funds in support of that plan; and authorization to evaluate design proposals and site plans to complete the work.
Degenhart named Physician of the Year, receives Order of the Palmetto
Dr. Vincent Degenhart said "it was a shock" to receive both the S.C. Medical Association (SCMA) 2014 Physician of the Year Award and the Order of the Palmetto at the same time a month ago. Degenhart was recognized for his work combating childhood obesity. He formed and chairs the S.C. Childhood Obesity Task Force.
Douglass House another D.C. stop to make
Not long ago, I wrote about my sons and I taking our "Cahn All-Boys 2014 Spring Break" trip to see my father outside Washington, D.C. In that column, I talked about visiting College Park Aviation Museum in College Park, Md., and how I was inspired to think about getting a similar museum built -- someday -- here in Camden at Woodward Field.
‘You Are Vi+al’
During a special invitation-only event Thursday afternoon and evening at the old Pine Tree Hill Elementary School on Lakeshore Drive in Camden, KershawHealth launched a new "employee engagement" campaign. The campaign, called "You Are Vi+al" (the "+" -- actually an orange colored healthcare symbol -- represents the letter "t"), features six 2-1/2 to 3 minute videos celebrating employees who go "above and beyond" for KershawHealth's patients, visitors, fellow employees and others.
Elgin dedicates Military Salute Memorial
A large crowd gathered at Potter Community Park on Memorial Day to dedicate the town's new Military Salute Memorial. The memorial features seven flag poles, each flying a separate flag to honor the county's veterans. In addition to the American and South Carolina state flags, the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard flags were raised along with a POW/MIA flag.
KCSO deputy nabs Anderson murder suspect
An alert Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy nabbed a man wanted for murder in Anderson County on Saturday while on patrol as part of enhanced enforcement during the Memorial Day weekend.
Thinking of grandfathers on Memorial Day
I didn't like the military very much while I was growing up. I could chalk that up to being a pre-teen and early teenager during the Vietnam years when -- quite unfortunately -- this country didn't treat its vets very well. I think I also didn't deal well with authority figures since I grew up kind of scrawny and was bullied a bit as a kid.
CPD to honor officers at CCC work session
The Camden Police Department (CPD) will honor two officers and a state constable during Camden City Council's work session Tuesday afternoon.
Articles By Author - Martin L. Cahn
The scary part of Trump’s speech
I wrote today's column twice. I originally wrote a fairly straight-forward, "safe" examination of President Donald Trump's speech to the United Nation's ...
January 12 will be Irma make-up day for KCSD
Kids will have to be in school on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, a day they originally thought they'd have off as a teacher work ...
Robinson pleads, is sentenced for rash of vehicle break-ins
One of six people arrested at various times in 2016 for a rash of vehicle break-ins pleaded guilty on Sept. 15 and will spend the ...
Shots fired early Friday morning on Broad Street
Several people out running around 4 a.m. Friday noticed a number of police cars in front of a home on the 1600 block of ...
Wastewater lagoon recovery plan proposed
There may come a day when hardly anyone will remember that a 16-acre wastewater lagoon existed at the end of Bramblewood Plantation Road.
Who’s an ‘illegal immigrant’?
On Tuesday's front page, we published a story I wrote about 42-year-old Gheorge Iordache, who pleaded guilty in late August to 60 of 97 ...
City council gets silversmith preview
Members of Camden City Council, along with City Manager Mel Pearson, donned blue non-latex gloves at the behest of Camden Archives and Museum Director Katherine ...
Cassatt woman sentenced in drug case
A 64-year-old Cassatt woman will spend the next 12 years in a state prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to four drug charges.
Crime Report - Sept. 15, 2017
Camden Police Department (CPD)
Taking to the skies
There had been threatening clouds earlier -- and would likely return -- but by the time Barbara Francisco and Ruth Hoyt were ready to fly on the ...
Skimmer sentenced and deported
A 42-year-old Romanian man living in the country illegally who pleaded guilty Aug. 23 to numerous counts of criminal conspiracy involving the use of "skimmers ...
When it’s time to stop
With new technology, such as newly acquired LUCAS 3 automatic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices, and the ever-increasing level of training they receive, Kershaw County Emergency ...
Page 1 of 1
Subscribe
to the chronicle-independent
- Contact: Debbie Albertson - Circulation Manager
- Phone: (803) 432-6157
- Click here to subscribe
News Submissions:
- Send a press release | Contact News | Send a Letter to the Editor | Contact Sports | Birth | Engagement | Wedding | Church Event | Send an obit
Sections
- News
- |
- Viewpoint
- |
- Sports
- |
- People & Places
- |
- Obituaries
- |
- Pets
- |
- For the Record
- |
- Special print sections
- |
- Read Newspaper
Contents of this site are © Copyright 2017 Chronicle Independent All rights reserved. Privacy policy and Terms of service
