Eagle Scout finishes project for Historic Camden

Alex Webster (far left, back row) built an adult-size pillory as his Eagle Scout project last month for the Historic Camden Revolutionary War site. Webster, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 38, is a junior at Camden Military Academy. He is the son of George and Carol Webster of York, Pa. Scout Master Greg Simonson (far right) stands with Webster and other boy scouts from Troop No. 38 (from left), Patrick Redmon, Tristan Dan Aken and Ian Redmon.

Elgin man charged with kidnapping, assault

Anthony Dervin, 44, of Elgin was arrested on charges of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree by the Elgin Police Department (EPD) Wednesday evening.

Elgin approves salary hikes

During a special Elgin Town Council meeting Thursday, councilmen voted unanimously to raise the salaries for the mayor and council.

Elgin garage fire spreads to other properties

A blaze that originated in a Sun Valley Road, Elgin, garage spread down the street to burn multiple garages, workshops, yards, a car and one home Monday afternoon.

Food for the Soul moving forward, changing lives

Kadee O'Donoghue's eyes danced as she talked about her experience volunteering at Food for the Soul, a local organization providing hot meals to those in need.

West Wateree Rotary to host antique road show

Have you ever wondered what your old trinkets and treasures may actually be worth? The West Wateree Rotary Club is offering a unique opportunity to the public on Feb. 26. For $25, anyone can have two items appraised by local experts Andy van Dam and Walter Slocum. Patty and John Ivy from Laurens will also be on site to offer appraisals.

Elgin voters elect new mayor

After what seemed like a long campaign trail for many Elgin residents, Brad Hanley was elected mayor of Elgin with 142 votes, according to unofficial results Feb. 1. Larry Risvold received 64 votes.

Celebrating 100 days of school with donation

The children of Camden First Baptist Church's kindergarten and childcare collected 700 items of food to donate to Christian Community Ministries in honor of being in school 100 days.

KershawHealth presents a Smart Heart Red Dress Dinner

KershawHealth is inviting all the ladies of Kershaw County to come out to the "Smart Heart Red Dress Dinner" on Feb. 3 at the Health Resource Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about keeping healthy heart habits.

Bethune community rallies behind pastor

The first thing most people notice about Rev. Allen McClellan is his contagious smile. "He's got the best smile," said Lawann McCoy. "And he shares it often. I don't think I've ever seen him without a big grin on his face." McClellan is the pastor at Bethune Baptist Church, and according to his church family, has made a difference in many lives in the two short years of being the leader of the small country ...

James, Anderson honored at MLK ceremony

Two influential gentlemen were presented with awards during Monday evening's celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Camden First United Methodist Church.

Where in the Midlands is Morihiko?

The South Carolina Philharmonic (SCP) performed a free concert at KershawHealth Friday as part of the "Where in the Midlands is Morihiko?" free concert series. A woodwind and string ensemble made up of SCP musicians performed for visitors and residents in the hospital lobby.

EPD checks on seniors during storm

The Elgin Police Department (EPD) prepared for the worst when forecasters announced Friday afternoon that Kershaw County would be getting multiple inches of the "white stuff" Monday.

Snow day fun

Kershaw County’s New Year Baby

Levi Allen Whitmire, above, was born Jan. 3, the first baby born at KershawHealth in 2011. Levi, held by his mother, Anna Nichols of Elgin, weighed 9 pounds 13 ounces. His father is Russell Whitmire, also of Elgin.