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National Wild Turkey Federation holds annual banquet on March 3
The Wateree Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation's Annual Sportsman's Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 3 at the Camden Shrine Club, located on Lake Shamokin, off Highway 521 North.
County middle schools to participate in job shadowing
Kershaw County middle schools will join the nation next month by recognizing Groundhog Shadowing Day Feb. 4. Seventh- and eighth-grade students will be allowed to go to work with a parent, relative or neighbor to learn more about the workplace and potential careers.
TRAC report sidelined
With the passage of Act 81 of 2009, the General Assembly took an important step to confront the antiquated and faulty tax structure that has been cobbled together over the decades, and that is now breaking down in the modern economy. The legislature created the South Carolina Taxation Realignment Commission to conduct a "thorough assessment of the State's current tax structure to determine its 'adequacy, fairness, and efficiency' and to ensure that our State ...
Coach Culp will always have his day ‘on’ court
B.J. Culp holds a plaque with a photo of her late husband and former Camden High girls basketball coach and CHS history teacher, Mike Culp, after Friday night's ceremony renaming the basketball court at Camden High as the Coach Michael G. Culp Court. Surrounding Culp are her daughter-in-law and son, Ashley and Kevin Culp, along with her oldest son, Michael Culp. Pictured behind the Culp family is a permanent plaque, which will be affixed to ...
Victor Mays
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Victor Lee "Vic" Mays, of Camden, was held at 4:00 pm Sunday, Jan 23. 2011 at Powers Funeral Home in Lugoff, S.C. Visitation and Refreshments for family and friends followed the service.
Even caregivers need a vacation to recharge batteries
Dear Annie: I have been caring for my disabled husband while working full time and raising two children. I haven't had time alone in 15 years.
Muslim 'Cosby Show'? Couldn't hurt
CBS anchor Katie Couric startled some listeners when she suggested a Muslim "Cosby Show," but the idea has merit. It's hard for us to be afraid of the people we see on TV sitcoms every week.
BDK, Doby's Mill schools tapped for SIC Honor Roll
Baron DeKalb and Doby's Mill elementary schools are among 12 South Carolina public schools to be named to the S.C. School Improvement Council's (SC-SIC) 2011 Honor Roll for their significant efforts to foster civic engagement in public education.
History told
The book was a project of the historical society, for which Teal serves as publications committee chairman. The book, which made its official debut during a launch party/program Jan. 16 at Camden First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, spans Kershaw County's prehistoric to present times. The book may be purchased at the historical society headquarters, 811 Fair St., Camden, from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays; Camden Archives and Museum; Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site; Elgin Town ...
Miss Herman, Mr. Cobb engaged
Mr. Kenneth E. Herman and retired Lt. Col. Debbie W. Herman, both of Camden, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Olivia Rose Herman of Camden, to Mr. Robert Shaun Cobb of Camden. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cobb of Camden.
Miss Pittman, Mr. Munn set date
Mr. and Mrs. David McLaurin Pittman, Sr. of Lugoff announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Megan Ada Pittman of Lugoff, to John Terel (J.T.) Munn of Camden. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Munn of Camden.
Miss Watson, Mr. Myers plan spring wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Watson Jr. of Leesville announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Leslie Anne Watson of Columbia, to Mr. Jordan Macdonald Myers of Columbia. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Banks Myers of Camden.
Kershaw County Library to increase material available to residents
This February will see big changes for library users in Kershaw County, when the county library joins South Carolina Libraries Sharing Resources, SC LENDS, a group of libraries that share a common catalog and library materials. By becoming a member of SC LENDS, anyone with a Kershaw County library card will be able to request material from 15 other libraries statewide, which will then be routed to a local library, usually within 48 hours. Requesting ...
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Noted and passed
** A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans rank the performance of Congress at the lowest level since polling on the subject began. Only 10 percent of citizens say they have confidence in Congress, with no discernible difference among those who call themselves Democrats and those who say they're Republicans. Congress rates last on a list of 16 institutions, with the American military ranking first. The Gallup organization has been asking opinions of Congress ...
Crisis of faith in government
WASHINGTON -- It is reassuring that in the midst of so much government dysfunction, the IRS has resolved the question of when and whether to tax tanning beds under the Affordable Care Act. Do not be concerned about that giddiness you feel. You are not having a nervous breakdown but are suffering a symptom commonly associated with recognition that the absurd has become the accepted norm -- and that you are, in fact, alone. ...
KCSD has had a one terrific school year
The end of the school is a veritable kaleidoscope of activities and excitement, with happiness and even a little relief thrown in for good measure. For me, it's also a time to reflect on the school district's many accomplishments over the past year. To say the least, it's been one terrific year! This month, I wanted to review just a few of the many highlights of 2012-13:
Fun at the Farm
Emily Elizabeth Aycock and Matthew Pace Hipp united in marriage
Emily Elizabeth Aycock and Matthew Pace Hipp, both of Columbia, S.C. were married Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in Islamorada, Fla.
Happy 50th Anniversary!
J.W. and Elizabeth Barrett celebrated their 50th anniversary at a drop-in hosted by their sons and daughter-in-law Johnny Barrett and Paul and Hope Barrett, on Sunday, May 19 at St. John United Methodist Church Fellowshipp Hall at Springhill in Lee County.
Woman concerned about husband’s faithfulness
Dear Annie: I have been married to the love of my life for several years.
Camden resident Tingen selected for fellowship
Dr. Martha S. Tingen , a native of Camden and Charles W. Linder Endowed Chair in Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, has been selected to participate in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Bethune mayor addresses PD, budget rumors
At a public hearing and regular Bethune Town Council meeting Thursday, council invited citizens to voice their thoughts and opinions regarding its proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget. During the public hearing, Mayor Carlisle Davis said that the budget had been available to the public the week before but that "not a single person" obtained a copy.
A Father's Day submission
As a Kershaw County teacher for twenty-seven years, I'm not sure I have ever properly thanked my very first teacher -- my father, Dave Spradley -- or told him how great of an impact he has had on my life and on my career. The most important lessons about literacy and education, I learned from him. Whether it was sitting on the couch, snuggled against him as he read aloud to me, or laughing ...
Evelyn Johnson
A service for Evelyn Ruth Hopkins "Polly" Johnson, 83, will be held at a later date in Murfreesboro, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, S.C. 29201.
Douglas F. Pitts
A service to celebrate the life of Douglas Featherstone Pitts, 51, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church with the Rev. Hugh McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends Monday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hayes' slam helps KC to fifth straight win
Austin Hayes smacked a grand slam to ignite a seven-run eighth inning as visiting Kershaw County rallied for a 10-7 win over Hartsville in a League III American Legion baseball game played Friday night in Kelleytown.
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