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Indulge yourself, sometimes
WASHINGTON -- I'd like to speak up for Michelle Obama's 1,700-calorie lunch the other day at Shake Shack. ShackBurger, 490 calories. Fries, 470. Chocolate shake, 740.
Rural electrification of Kershaw County
C. H. "Herb" Leaird, CEO of Black River Electric Cooperative, Inc., recently wrote, "Do you have a recollection of when electric power was extended to the Cassatt area? We want to assemble a more accurate history of Black River Electric Cooperative, Inc. Will you help us in Kershaw County?"
Britain's tabloid scandal sounds familiar
It is with a mixture of outrage and envy that an old-school newspaper veteran like me views Great Britain's newspaper hacking scandal.
Miss Herman, Mr. Cob wed
Miss Olivia Rose Herman of Camden and Mr. Robert Shaun Cobb of Camden were united in marriage July 16, 2011 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Camden. Reverend Jimmy Atkerson officiated at the 6 p.m. double ring ceremony.
Playing GODD again?
Another "done deal"? Is this where we are headed again? I certainly hope not. This YMCA "deal" is another prime example of the "Government of the Done Deal" – GODD! Our city leaders are playing GODD once again. What has happened to a government of the people, by the people, for the people?
Disputed call leads to rough night for P-17
GOOSE CREEK -- Goose Creek Post 166 is one win from earning its way into the state American Legion baseball tournament. Conversely, Kershaw County Post 17 has its proverbial back against the wall.
Drug testing goes 'on the road'
Mobile Drug Testing, LLC also known as MD Testing, has expanded its innovative Utah business model and now services Richland, Lexington, and Kershaw Counties with the same exceptional service that their customers have come to expect. The new location is expected to bring much needed ease and cost effective testing to the local communities. They will come to their client's locations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to perform the tests, servicing companies, businesses and institutions that need a comprehensive drug program. They also have community programs offering discounts to schools and parents, and education and support ...
Curtis Belton
On June 29, 2011, Curtis Belton, a Maine resident since 1987, died at home of cardiac arrhythmia with his wife, Karen, and son, Sam, by his side.
Benjamin Catoe
Graveside service for Benjamin Catoe, Jr., 63, of 326 Dicey Ford Road in Camden will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Catoe died Friday, July 8.
Randall Fritch
A memorial service for Randall "Randy" David Fritch will be held on Saturday July 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Rowan Prebyterian Church. Rev. Phillip McCoy will officiate. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.
Clayburn West
Funeral services to honor the life of William Clayburn West, 71, of Gaston will be held Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Wateree Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Terry Corder, Rev. Butch Powell, Rev. Bobby James and Rev. Charles Roark will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, July 15, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in Mr. West memory to the Red Bank Baptist Church, 120 Community Drive, Lexington, SC 29073, Wateree Baptist Church, 2024 Haile Street, Camden, SC 29020 or ...
Walking among nature
The secrets of natural resources to the past, present and future will be revealed during a summer nature walk along Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site's interpretive trail July 30.
KershawHealth shines
Camden can be proud of many assets, but the one with which I am most impressed is the caliber of care available at KershawHealth Center. The experience that I had during my 21 days total in two visits has been most appreciated. It was a wonderful discovery to learn of the expertise of the entire staff. But even with the extremely qualified doctors and nurses, the compassion from everyone including the hourly paid employees went above and beyond the usual job description required.
Dont' burden taxpayers with sheriffs' dispute
I have not read the entire article nor heard all of the accusations being hurled between former Sheriff McCaskill and Sheriff Matthews. I don't need nor want to. This has all the makings of a good cat fight between two high school girls who are pulling hair and trying to claw each other's eyes out. You would hope we've all grown since then.
Cost share for farmers offered
Farmers interested in receiving 75 percent cost share from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to install conservation practices on their farms within the next year must sign up prior to Aug. 1, according to NRCS District Conservationist Mike Newman.
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Clinic Classic hits the streets on April 26
The seventh annual Clinic Classic 10K run and 5K walk/run, presented by McDonald's of Camden, will take to the streets of Camden on Saturday, April 26.
SCSU's Pough to be guest speaker at CMS sports gala
Tickets are now on sale for Camden Middle School's inaugural Sports Gala to be held on Friday, May 23 at the school beginning at 6 p.m.
Elliott to talk USC football at Gamecock Club event in Camden
The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold its annual "Great to be a Gamecock Gathering" on Tuesday, April 29 at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.
A scorned South Carolina hero
April 11, 2014 was a very important day in the history of South Carolina. Few people noticed that anything much happened – but I would argue that this was the day we as a state did two very important things.
The Colbert Report
WASHINGTON -- In selecting Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman as host of the "Late Show," CBS has waged war on America's heartland -- or so proclaims that Palm Beach font of heartland mirth, Rush Limbaugh.
Thank you to the CPD and KCSD
On behalf of the Tour de Camden bicycle ride I would like to thank the Camden City Police and the Kershaw County Sheriff's Department. On Saturday April 12, 2014 we held the Tour de Camden with the ride beginning en masse from Historic Camden. We had about 150 riders of all levels of ability.
Beulah Marsh Branham
Beulah Marsh Branham, 92, widow of William D. Branham, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at McCoy Nursing Home.
Sounds of jazz music to fill historic downtown Camden
The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County will present its 10th annual Jazz at the Center Music Festival, April 25-27, in historic downtown Camden. The featured concert this year takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday in Wood Auditorium, following a cocktail reception from 7 to 8 p.m. in the lobby. Maddy Winer and Vince Lewis and the Jazz All-Stars will provide entertainment from the Great American Songbook and modern jazz standards that are sure to please jazz lovers of all tastes. Their new CD "Crossroads" was hailed by Just Jazz Magazine as "first rate" and "…the musicianship ...
Community giant, Buckley, passes away
Longtime Camden resident Reid Buckley died Monday night in a Columbia hospital, only days after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer.
Hospital Auxiliary scholarship helps student succeed
Allison Hill is a 21st century woman embarking on a promising future in nursing with an assist from women who were born in the nineteenth century.
L-E netters end 3-0 week by earning tourney berth
What a way to head into the Easter vacation break.
Capitals rally to gain a split of pair with Knights
After having edged Columbia High, 6-5, in the first game of Thursday's five-inning doubleheader in Boonetown, North Central dropped the back end of the twinbill, 8-7.
Ten KC schools receive Palmetto Gold, Silver;North Central High School named ‘Superstar’
Ten Kershaw County schools were among 592 schools statewide recognized by the State Department of Education for academic achievement and closing achievement gaps in 2013.
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