Archive By Author - Ashley Ford
Hold the phone
I hate talking on the phone, probably much more than the average person. Sure, I don't mind making a phone call to interview someone while I'm at work. I'm a reporter, and talking on the telephone is a pretty important part of my job. Just don't expect me to call you to just chat after 5 p.m. during the work week or pretty much anytime during the weekend. Text me, email ...
TSA eyes campus in Camden
The city of Camden should become the new owners of 8.9 acres of the former Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy property no later than the end of May. Camden City Council -- with Mayor Jeffrey Graham recusing himself and Councilman Pat Partin absent -- voted 3-0 Tuesday morning on second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase.
Second set of eyes
In 2008, there were more than 800 school bus disciplinary violations on Kershaw County School District buses.
ATEC nursing program may be eliminated
Adult student Cindy Anderson doesn't want the nursing program at the Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) to close its doors to new students during the next school year.
It's time to cut the clutter
When someone recently asked me to name three things I can't live without, I immediately replied, "My phone, Bible and high heels."
Stadium lights approved
The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to replace the stadium light poles at Lugoff-Elgin High School for $204,750.
Smiles all around
Five years ago, former Pine Tree Hill School teacher Ann Marie Taylor wanted her special education students to be more involved with extracurricular activities.
Chamber dues down $7,000
Membership dues are down $7,596 from a year ago at the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce, according to a report given by Chamber Treasurer Dennis Stuber during Thursday's board of directors meeting.
Father's goal to read a story of courage
If there's one thing that I love about being a journalist, it's having the ability to tell someone's story.
Lifelong learners
Robert Sumpter wanted a college degree and a career. Henrietta Brown knew that it was finally time to get her GED (General Educational Development test certification) -- a move that also inspired her husband to want to hone his reading and math skills. And Tommy Stephens wants to read a story to his children and write a love letter to his girlfriend. Their goals may differ, but Sumpter, the Browns and ...
Organist graces church for 46 years
Kitty deLoach has been the organist at Grace Episcopal Church for more than four decades.
Figuring out the dollars and sense
I'm a journalist, which, by definition, means that I hate math. And one thing that I hate more than math is budgeting. So you probably may have guessed that the only thing I hate more than budgeting is having a serious conversation with my husband about how we need to start budgeting. But after examining our bank statements recently, I've come to realize that evaluating our spending habits is something that's ...
Trustees hear proposals for ATEC's future
The future of ATEC, Kershaw County's Applied Technology Education Campus, was on the minds of school board members Tuesday night.
KCSD braces for financial hit from state
School districts will likely play a leading role in helping plug the $854 million state budget gap.
Chamber joins Midstate coalition
The Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce's board of directors unanimously agreed to join the Midstate Chambers Coalition at its Feb. 16 meeting. The board also voted to endorse the state Chamber of Commerce's Competitiveness Agenda.
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