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Romney’s ‘binders’ bind
Mitt Romney's wince-inducing suggestion for gender equality, "binders full of women," has become almost as much of major Mitt-ism from the second presidential debate as "Big Bird" was in the first.
White wins football contest
Richard White was one of five contestants who missed just one game in last week's Chronicle-Independent football contest. In the end, however, he was the last one standing as he missed the tie-breaker by one point while others missed it by two points.
Dalton rides Pierrot Lunaire to win in $250,000 Grand National chase
FAR HILLS, N.J. -- Mary Ann Houghland's Pierrot Lunaire charged through the stretch and overtook pacesetter Divine Fortune to win the $250,000 Grand National (Gr. 1) by three-quarters of a length at the 92nd Far Hills Races on Saturday.
Gainey gets first PGA Tour win
Bishopville native and current Camden resident Tommy Gainey came from seven strokes back in Sunday's final round of the McGladrey Classic on St. Simons Island, Ga., to shoot a final round 60 and win for the first time on the PGA Tour.
Yesteryear - Oct. 24, 2012
CHS, L-E to be featured in band championship
Maxine Mitchell Belton
Mrs. Maxine Mitchell Belton, 51, of 314 Cook Road, Lugoff, SC, passed on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 26, 2012, 3:00 p.m. at High Hill Baptist Church, Lugoff, SC, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Fred Darin Kelley
Fred Darin Kelley, of 537 Fire Tower Road, Camden, SC
James "Jimmy" McCormick, Jr.
Mr. James "Jimmy" McCormick, Jr., 70 of Paterson, NJ, formerly of Camden, SC, entered into rest on Friday, October 19.
Real Estate Transactions -- Oct. 24, 2012
Real estate transactions
Author of American Revolution books to appear in Camden
Dr. Jim Piecuch, an author specializing in the history of the American Revolution, will be at Camden's Books on Broad, 944 Broad St., from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday for a book signing and discussion. Piecuch's most recent publications are Cavalry of the American Revolution and General Nathanael Green and the American Revolution in the South (edited with Gregory D. Massey).
Hillary’s mea culpa
WASHINGTON -- Once again, Hillary Clinton has demonstrated herself to be the classiest person in the room. No wonder she's one of the most revered public figures in America.
Patriot’s Landing?
I feel compelled to bring to your reader's attention a slight correction regarding the photograph showing the dedication of the Patriot's Landing. The loyalist fort captured by troops commanded by Thomas Sumter was called Cary's Fort. It was located on the west side of the river fronting the old ferry. That ferry was located about one mile south of current highway bridge. The area designated as Patriot's Landing did not exist as a landing until the construction of the first bridge near that point in 1878. There is no historical significance with the spot dating back ...
Toxic environment harms daughter
Dear Annie: I've been out of work for two years. My family has suffered greatly, and my daughter's mild depression turned severe when this started affecting her life.
Joseph leads Bulldogs in 4-AAA X-C meet
Led by a second-place finish from Clark Joseph, the Camden High boys' cross country team finished fifth in last week's Region 4-AAA cross country championship held in Chapin.
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Gerald W. Stover, Sr.
A service to celebrate the life of Gerald Wayne Stover, Sr., 74, will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. The Rev. Walter Ballenger will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Linda Joy Taylor
Funeral service for Linda Joy Taylor, 62, will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Wateree Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Ron Taylor and the Rev. Taylor Wells will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the South Carolina Oncology Foundation.
Dozier, Vikings invade Demons Den
After having had Tuesday night off, both the Camden and Lugoff-Elgin basketball teams return to the hardwood tonight with home games. And, while they played on Tuesday, the North Central boys and girls teams will return to the court this evening with a home doubleheader.
CMS’ Salmond, L-EMS’ Lankford win Carolina Invitational crowns
Camden Middle School's Javonte Salmond and Lugoff-Elgin Middle School's Brandon Lankford returned home from Saturday's Carolina Invitational wrestling tournament with championships medals in the 131- and 285-pound weight divisions, respectively.
Civil War presentation at the Kershaw County Library on Feb. 10
As part of his campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas, Gen. William T. Sherman created a psychological war on civilians that is the focus of a presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Kershaw County Library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Kershaw County Library, 1304 Broad St., Camden.
Kershaw Conservation District Poster contest winners
The Kershaw Conservation District sponsored the "Dig Deeper- Mysteries in the Soil" poster contest last Spring. 138 posters were entered in the contest, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards were given, along with Honorable Mentions. The contest was open to students in grades K through 12, in public, private, and homeschool settings. First place winners, in each category, went to the state competition, and were judged by the SC Association of Conservation Districts. The two state winners were Lugoff-Elgin High School student Kristen Nygaard and Camden Middle School student Mary Dawson Lindsay. Their entries are now being judged on ...
Must-haves for any Super Bowl party
The Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League, has become a global event.
Pets of the Week - Jan. 30, 2015
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Sandy, a 5-month-old female red tick hound mix dog, and Michael, a 2-year-old nuetered male domestic short-haired tabby cat. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter or to check for a missing pet, call 425-6016 ...
CHS Gospel Choir debuts Saturday
The Camden High School (CHS) Gospel Choir will present its debut concert Saturday at 6 p.m. in the CHS auditorium, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive, Camden.
Sam Wells Sr.
Mr. Sam Doc "Nick" Wells Sr., 87, of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Born in Camden. he was the son of the late Ezekiel, Sr. and Leila Jones Wells. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be held Friday, January 30, 2015 at One p.m., at Union Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery, Rembert. Mr. Wells will be placed in the church at Twelve p.m. for viewing. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden is serving the Wells family.
School News - Jan. 30, 2015
Clemson University awarded degrees to 1,300 students Dec. 18, 2014, in graduation ceremonies in Littlejohn Coliseum.
Rec Notes - Jan. 30, 2015
Registration is open for the Kershaw County Recreation Department's Technical Soccer Camp. Participants will receive academy-level training and learn how to play soccer the "right way." The technical soccer methods and techniques will create a fun, yet challenging environment providing the foundations to play at the next level.
Editorial: Hill's survey
This country has, in many instances, gone overboard in enforcing the first amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The founding fathers never intended to remove all semblances of religion from public life, yet we have moved in that direction. But a recent attempt by one South Carolina lawmaker to question potential judges about religious matters went far beyond reason and was properly squelched by state agency staffers.
Rampell: The dark side of ‘sharing-economy’ jobs
WASHINGTON -- Flexible hours. Being your own boss. The glories and self-bootstrapping pride of entrepreneurship.
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