Archive By Author - Martin L. Cahn
Meet Me at the Green a great success
I couldn't stop grinning.
King offered to sell gym to city
For nearly two months, Atlas Gym owner Charles King has led the charge against the chance the city of Camden might build a new recreation center on a portion of the former site of Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy.
Public speaks on rec center, budget at CCC forums
They came to talk about the city of Camden's proposed $37.922 million budget. They came to talk about a proposal to build a new recreation center on the former site of Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy. They came to talk about statues and sewers, too.
Law Enforcement Report - April 27, 2011
The Department of Social Services took an 82-year-old Elgin man into emergency protective custody and Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested his 65-year-old ex-wife after she allegedly assaulted him April 18.
Missing NCHS teen found Saturday
Word started spreading on Facebook around 11 p.m. Saturday that missing 19-year-old North Central High School (NCHS) student Brandon Christopher Smith of Cassatt had been found.
A well-deserved Pulitzer Prize
It's rare for a reporter from one newspaper to congratulate those from another, but that's exactly what I want to do.
Public hearing on Camden's proposed budget Tuesday
Camden City Council will hold a public hearing at the beginning of its regular meeting Tuesday morning. Council received a "budget-in-brief" presentation from city administrators during a work session Thursday.
Jones accuses council of straw poll after hiring freeze
Kershaw County Councilman Jimmy Jones is accusing four fellow councilmen of using a "straw poll" to circumvent a hiring freeze they voted for during an April 12 meeting. Jones, who represents District 4, said the councilmen's actions allowed several county department heads to hire employees after the freeze went into effect.
Law Enforcement Report - April 20, 2011
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested two men and is seeking four others for their participation in a dogfight Sunday evening. A deputy stopped James Edward Nelson, 40, of Lancaster, and Willie J. Nelson, 52, of North Carolina, as they were trying to leave the scene of Sunday's raid at a Bob Hugh Road address near Jefferson. The Nelsons relationship to each other was undetermined at press time.
Woman eats marijuana as KCSO closes in
"(Deputies) proceeded to secure the residence when Subject #2 came to the door, eating marijuana."
A movie in my mind
For a total of 20 hours over the past several weeks -- and thanks to the Friends of the Kershaw County Library's recent book sale -- I played a movie in my car.
Sheriff offers tips following rash of auto break-ins
A Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) patrol car belonging to an investigator who lives in Lugoff's Pepper Ridge subdivision was one of 16 automobile break-ins reported Tuesday morning. The break-ins in or near the subdivision off U.S. 1 across from Lugoff Elgin High School are just the latest in a long string of such incidents that have been reported during the last four months.
Utility rates on the rise in Camden
City of Camden electric, water and sewer rates will be going up again come July 1.
Lexington vendor out, local vendors in for Town Green concert
The posters were printed, the announcements made, but a Lexington-based barbecue restaurant will not be a part of the upcoming Meet Me at The Town Green concert.
One killed, three injured in separate accidents
A 24-year-old Ridgeway man has been charged with two counts of felony driving under the influence (DUI) in connection with a two-car accident that killed his passenger and sent a pregnant woman to the hospital.
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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