Sylvia H. Bowers

Funeral services for Sylvia Lee Hunter Bowers, 67, of Westville, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, in Refuge Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Mahoney

One of the things that makes community newspapering difficult is covering painful stories. Reporters and editors who report on controversial events for metro newspapers located in large urban areas seldom know the people they're reporting on -- or their friends and family members. Conversely, in a tight-knit community like Camden, such stories take on a much more personal impact, because so many of the participants know each other.

Thomas Albert Bradley III

Thomas Albert "Tab" Bradley, III, 54, of Camden, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012, following a long battle with kidney disease. Born on November 16, 1957 in Camden, S.C., he was the son of the late Albert and Vermelle Rush Bradley of Camden.

Marion Brooks Morgan

Funeral services celebrating the life of Marion Brooks Morgan, 94, of Camden, will be held 12:00 Noon Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church. The burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full Masonic and Military Rites. Reverend Steve Patterson and Reverend David Weaver will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM until the service in the Family Life Center at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Morgan's memory to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris ...

Robert Ariail -- March 14, 2012

Find reasonable option for roadside businesses

In response to your article concerning Kershaw County regulating roadside vendors, I don't believe that regulating these businesses is a good idea. I, for one, would rather buy a local tomato from a roadside vendor than one from a store via California. It just makes more sense to support a local economy.

Yesteryear - March 14, 2012

Photo cutline -- Quite a project -- Coke Goodwin, school district assistant superintendent of instruction, looks over Marvin O'Neal's science project. Goodwin was a judge at Camden Middle School's Science Fair last week, and O'Neal garnered a first place in the biology division. For more on the science fair, see Friday's C-I.

Political party registration unnecessary

Not only is the proposal to require party registration for primaries polarizing, it is really unnecessary. I learned this the hard way.

What women want

WASHINGTON -- Introducing her husband on Super Tuesday night, Ann Romney said women this election season are interested in jobs, the economy and the debt.

Nang Taylor

Nang Taylor, 48, of Wildwood Lane, Lugoff, died Tuesday, march 13, 2012.

McDonald seeks new term as clerk of court

Joyce McDonald is seeking re-election for another term of office as Kershaw County Clerk of Court.

Everette Coates

Everette Coates died March 10, 2012 at White Oak Manor in Lancaster; SC. Born April 10, 1922, he was the second child of the late Mamie Robinson Coates and Dexter Hardin Coates. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Jewett (Mike) of Lancaster and a sister Robbie Coates Gardner, of Columbia. He was predeceased by his sister, Juanita Gordon, his wife of 68 years, Myra Huntley Coates, and a brother who died in infancy.

The picture of peace

Abel Gonzalez, flanked by his parents, Gracie and Armodo, was the winner of the North Central Middle School Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Bethune Lions Club. The theme was "Children Know Peace." Abel's entry was then submitted to the Lions 32-C competition which featured winners from other clubs in the district. Abel won the 32C contest, and he was presented with a $100 check and certificate. His mother was presented with a photo which appeared in an earlier Chronicle-Independent issue. Officials with the Bethune Lions Club thanked Abel and his parents, along with North Central Middle Art Director ...

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Stover Middle reports student honor rolls

Leslie M. Stover Middle School has announced its honor rolls for the second nine-week period.

The hand that rocks the ballot box

In their denouncements of the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling, Hillary Clinton and other Democrats have been accused of pandering to single women -- the so-called "Beyoncé voter" demographic, as one Fox News commentator sniggered.

S.C., immigration and ‘Us vs. Them’

First things first: every nation must secure and control its borders. This is not political rhetoric or an ideological judgment but a simple geo-political fact.

Reader takes issue with sheriff’s letter

Having waded through Sheriff Jim Matthews recent letter as published regarding his endorsement of a "Proposed Firearms Ordinance," I note that the main point (as quoted) "It prohibits the discharge of a firearm within 300 yards;" that's 900 feet!

Letter writer: South Carolina’s African-Americans should run for office

Black Americans in the state of Mississippi understand their time is at hand for their voting solidarity and economic self-reliance. Black Americans in South Carolina should also know their time is also at hand for them to learn and run for the legacy of our Black brothers and sisters in Mississippi.

William Gamewell (Bill) Major, Jr.

William Gamewell (Bill) Major, Jr., 92, of Camden, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was the son of the late William Gamewell Major, Sr. and Alma (Baby) Muldrow-Major of Camden. Born in Florence, S.C. Mr. Major moved to Camden as a youth in 1935. He was the 1st Boy Scout in Kershaw County to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. Salutatorian of his class at Camden High School in 1940, Mr. Major was the 1st Sports Reporter for the "Bulldog", later renamed the Palmetto Leaf. With his classmate, the late Jak Smyrl, they were the ...

Yesteryear for July 23, 2014

Camden native helps rescue Haitians with USCG

Local veterans respect the flag through disposal

Members of American Legion Post 195, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8346 and AMVETS Post 33 recently joined together for an annual tradition: the disposal -- through burning -- of unserviceable American flags. The ceremony took place at VFW Post 8346's headquarters in Ridgeway, with all three posts participating in different parts of the ceremony.

CHS hosts girls' golf meeting

All girls interested in learning more about and playing for the Camden High School girls' golf team is asked to attend an organizational meeting on Monday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Camden Country Club on Knights Hill Rd. in Camden.

Camden Royals holding charity hoops tourney

The Camden Royals AAU basketball organization is sponsoring a basketball tournament open to all youth organization teams which will benefit Relay for Life.

Chance to drive exotic sports cars awaits at CMP

Xtreme Xperience, the country's premier supercar driving experience, is heading full-throttle for Carolina Motorsports Park in Westville, with event dates set for Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3.

Top Striker seeks Saratoga gold

Top Striker, winner of the $50,000 Carolina Cup steeplechase in Camden last March, is part of an 11-horse field which is expected to meet the starter's flag in Thursday's $75,000 Jonathan Kiser Novice Stakes at the Saratoga Race Course.

KC East All-Stars makes a good first impression

A disturbing trend

We wrote recently of the disturbing trend in the White House of spinning every issue through press spokesmen rather than engaging in open questioning about issues of interest to Americans. A lack of transparency isn't limited to the federal government, as the S.C. Supreme Court has recently issued two troubling rulings which limit public access in the Palmetto State.

Clemson Extension announces contest, workshop

The Kershaw County Clemson Extension Service is assisting with a tomato contest coming up Saturday, and is sponsoring a pesticide calibration and safety workshop on August 15.

Cub Scouts enjoy day camp

Local Boy Scouts of America spent the last week of June volunteering at a Cub Scout Day Camp.