KCSD ready to end year

The Kershaw County School District (KCSD) has announced its end-of-year schedule. Parents should note that there are no more school holidays between now and the end of the school year. Monday, May 26 is a regular school day to make up a day missed earlier in the school year for inclement weather.

Duke Energy encourages lake safety

Monday, Memorial Day marks the traditional start of the summer recreation season. Duke Energy encourages everyone to practice safety while boating and enjoying other activities on the lakes along the Catawba River.

Bug and Toto need homes

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Toto, a 3-month-old female Shar Pei mix who also has a litter mates available and Bug, a 2-month-old male kitten who is very sweet, loving and playful. 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 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. The shelter is closed Sunday ...

Ariail for May 23, 2014

Moderates win

If Republicans hope to wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Democrats this fall, the party will need to have broader appeal than the support of the Tea Party and other hard-line conservative groups. Tuesday's elections opened that door across the country as in several states, moderate Republicans won primary victories over well-financed challengers from the right.

Warning: Literature happening

WASHINGTON -- Just when you thought American higher learning couldn't get any more ridiculous, along come demands for warning labels on provocative works of literature.

Locals graduate from Clemson

A number of local students from Kershaw County and the surrounding area graduated from Clemson University May 9.

KH Foundation, CCRA jointly fund $1.02 million nurse call project

The KershawHealth Foundation Board of Directors unanimously approved a more than $675,000 grant to KershawHealth at its May 20 meeting. The grant, along with $345,000 worth of cumulative gifts from the Carolina Cup Racing Association (CCRA) from the last four years, will help fund a new $1.02 million nurse call system.

‘I’ve got a question about my tree…’ (Part 1)

This is what I often hear after meeting someone new and they discover I'm an arborist. Sometimes I'm stumped on the trees' problem or what the homeowner perceives to be the problem, but most times able to assist them. If you have a tree in your yard or on street-side, perhaps you've wondered about a particular tree thing. If so, here is Part 1 of some common tree questions I receive.

Eva Bell Alexander

Mrs. Eva Bell Alexander "Mrs. Rat" Lewis, of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 19, 2014. Born in Richmond Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Estelle Alexander and David Fletcher and the wife of the late Larry "Fessor" Lewis, Sr. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Two p.m., at Camden First United Methodist Church, Camden, with burial in Emmanuel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Camden. Mrs. Lewis will be placed in the church at One p.m. for viewing. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden is serving the ...

Preparing pets for hurricane season

Hurricane season is now upon us - running from June 1 - November 30. It is expected to be a busy hurricane season this year. Experts predict 17 named storms and 8 hurricanes, 3 of which may be major hurricanes.

Rec Notes: Water classes now open for registration

Adult Lap Swim and

L-E's Blizzard, NC's Bowers earn all-state honors

Lugoff-Elgin pitcher Erin Blizzard and North Central High School third baseman Tyler Bowers were named to the 4A softball and 2A baseball All-State teams, respectively.

Maxie Johnson

Maxie Johnson, 65, of Camden entered into rest on Thursday, May 21, 2014 at KershawHealth.

Louise Jacobs

Graveside funeral services for Louise Belle Holland Jacobs, 100, of Camden, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 23, 2014 in Quaker Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Hancock will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:30 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in Belle's memory to First Baptist Church, 1201 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020.

Volleyball camp on deck at CHS for next week

Here is the listing of youth summer sports camps in Kershaw County being held the week of June 26:

Ariail - June 20, 2017

Kind acts

Below, readers will find a letter from a fellow reader praising the kind act of the manager of a local business.

Our new life in the dugout

WASHINGTON -- Kelley Paul had gone to bed Tuesday night as usual, with her cellphone set on "Do Not Disturb," except for family and close friends ...

Writer thankful for Camden IGA 'angel'

Sometimes, an angel appears when you least expect it.

Headless and history

Hobkirk Hill is named for a village and civil parish in Scotland.

Seniors look back

One of the groups I meet with regularly is Student Cabinet, which is made up of student council officers from every grade from each of ...

MADDIE BELL ALEXANDER

Ms. Maddie Bell Alexander, 78, of 2311 Tickle Hill Road, Camden, SC, passed on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be ...

DOROTHY BAKER

Funeral services for Dorothy Rabon Baker, 87, were held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, Camden, with burial followimg ...

TIMOTHY GREEN

Mr. Timothy Green, 44, of 339 Catherine Street, Bloomsburg, PA and formerly of Lugoff, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Brown's ...

ELLA HILL

Funeral service for Ella Belle "Coon" Brooks Hill, 72, will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, with burial ...

GLEN NELSON

Mr. Glen Nelson, 55, of 8345 St. Johns Road, Rembert, SC, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced ...

DWAIN A. WRIGHT

Mr. Dwain A. Wright, 56, of 5620 Timothy Lane, Rembert, SC, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced ...

Historic Camden receives Duke Energy Foundation grant

Historic Camden recently received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to expand and enhance education tours and other programming.

Still SBA loans for some businesses hit by hurricane

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in South Carolina that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives ...