Yesteryear for March 12, 2014

Students vie for county crown in district spelling bee tonight

New SAT don’t care ‘bout no fancy words

WASHINGTON -- When the going gets tough, well, why not just make the going easier?

Camden teller named SAFE Teller of the Year

SAFE Federal Credit Union recently recognized Dee Dee Cannon, of the credit union's Rutledge Street branch in Camden, as its Teller of the Year. SAFE honored Cannon during its annual Staff Training and Recognition Day in February. During the ceremony, the credit union recognizes "the best of the best" in different job categories, along with awards for sales, volunteerism, service, and leadership.

Building People Conference begins on Thursday

Abundant Life Fellowship Church is hosting the Building People Conference, Thursday through Saturday at the church on the 800 block of Laurens Street in Camden.

Phillips receives award from Pageland school

Chronicle-Independent (C-I) staff reporter Gary Phillips recently received a 2013-2014 community service award from Central High School in Pageland. Phillips received the award for supporting Central Eagles athletics while serving as editor of The (Pageland) Progressive Journal. Although Phillips did not attend the event, Central officials announced the award during its Fall Athletic Awards night at the school Feb. 18.

Vernell Douglas Cain

Funeral service for Vernell Douglas Cain, 80, will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at First Assembly Church of God with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Bruce Marthers will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.

Harold Joseph McNinch, Jr.

Harold Joseph McNinch, Jr. of Simpsonville, SC passed away on March 7, 2014. He was born in Camden, SC on March 18, 1947. He was the son of Elizabeth W. McNinch and the late Harold J. McNinch.

James Spain, Jr.

Mr. James Spain, Jr., 66, of 7825 Edward Street, Rembert died Sunday. Family and Friends may call at 7835 Edward Street, Rembert. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the Spain Family.

Dad delivers baby, with a little help from 911

(This story originally appeared in the Summerville Journal Scene on March 5, 2014, and is reprinted here by permission. Melinda Johnson, a Camden native, is the daughter of Wayne and Alice Williams of Camden.)

For the Record - March 12, 2014

Real estate transactions

KershawHealth committed to offering quality healthcare

As I noted in my column last month, the ultimate objective for KershawHealth is providing quality care for all the people in this community, and one of the biggest factors affecting our success in that endeavor is local support for this hospital. Do people in the community trust and value what KershawHealth offers enough to make it their first choice for care?

Camden native is new KCSD professional development director

The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees voted recently to hire Camden native Steve Abbott as the district's new professional development director. Abbott replaces John Gardner, who recently retired.

Camden Rotary gives to Sacks of Love

Camden Rotary President Alfred Mae Drakeford, left, presents Kathy Hall with a check for $2,000 which represents a Rotary Grant and contributions made by Camden Rotary Club during the "Rotary Has Heart" campaign. Funds will go to the Sacks of Love program. Also pictured is Camden Rotary Club project chair Jeffrey Graham.

Historical Society reschedules speaker

Due to the recent snow and ice storm, the Lee County Historical Society cancelled its Feb. 11 meeting. The guest speaker for that meeting, Mr. Isaac Joe, has been rescheduled for the March meeting on Tuesday.

Dementia Dialogues workshop

Bethesda Presbyterian Church will offer a five-week workshop, Dementia Dialogues, designed to educate and inform persons who care for those who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.

Student-athletes earn honors at Camden Bulldog Banquet

hool on May 16 with former Camden High tennis player Tom Mullikin as the guest speaker.

Ariail - June 23, 2017

DSS lawsuit

On the front page, readers will find a story by senior writer Martin L. Cahn about a local couple who was recently awarded $225,000 ...

Can words be lethal?

WASHINGTON -- Words matter, journalists are fond of saying.

Water power

The Camden Archives and Museum will mount an exhibit about Camden's cotton mill era in late January 2018. Most museum exhibits take months to ...

The best schools in the U.S. and S.C.

Did you ever wonder what a truly great school looks like?

MATTIE BELL ALEXANDER

Ms. Mattie Bell Alexander, 78, of 2311 Tickle Hill Road, Camden, passed on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

MOLLY SHOAF BRADY

Molly Shoaf Brady, 71, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 after an extended illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late ...

BETTY JO CATOE

Funeral service for Betty Jo Childers Catoe, 75, will be held today at 3:00 p.m. at Springvale Baptist Church with burial to follow ...

TIMOTHY GREEN

Mr. Timothy Green, 87, of Bloomsburg, PA and formerly of Lugoff, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A Celebration of Life and ...

VERONICA HAMULA

Veronica F. Hamula died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the age of 94, with family at her bedside. The Sacrament of ...

GLENN NELSON

Mr. Glenn Nelson, 53, of 8345 St. Johns Road, Rembert, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017.

DWAIN ANDREW WRIGHT

Mr. Dwain Andrew. Wright, 56, of 5620 Timothy Lane, Rembert, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017.Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m ...

KCSD hiring school cafeteria substitutes

The Kershaw County School District is looking for persons who are interested in serving as substitutes in its school cafeterias. Food Service substitutes are paid ...

Almost showtime

Looking to enjoy a fun, family-friendly holiday tradition? The Lake Wateree Association will host the annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4 ...