For the Record - Aug. 6, 2014

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Stella Reynolds Faile

Funeral services for Stella Reynolds Faile, 73, will be held Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at High Hill True Light Church, Lucknow, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Nanley Holmes

Mr. Nanley Holmes, 86, of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 28, 2014. Born in New York City, a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Eleven a.m., at Union Baptist Church, Rembert. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden is serving the Holmes family.

Thomas Edward Goodwin

Mr. Thomas Edward "Koot" Goodwin, 64, of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Born in Boykin, he was the son of the late George, Sr. and Ellen Miller Goodwin. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be held Friday, August 8, 2014 at Two p.m., at Broom Hill Baptist Church, Rembert, with burial in church cemetery, with military honors. Mr. Goodwin will be placed in the church at One p.m. for viewing. Public viewing will be Thursday, Two-Seven p.m. at the funeral home. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden is serving the Goodwin ...

A fine man

The death of James S. Brady earlier this week marked the end of a decades-long saga of courage and dedication; the former presidential press secretary for Ronald Reagan lived more than 33 years after taking a bullet that was intended for the president. Brady was brutally wounded in Washington when a deranged John W. Hinckley Jr. fired a pistol, hoping his false bravado would impress the movie actress Jodie Foster. Reagan came perilously close to dying, but fully recovered; unfortunately, Brady was dogged by pain and disability for the rest of his life.

Ariail for Aug. 6, 2014

Who’s your boss?

WASHINGTON -- Sometimes, under certain circumstances, McDonald's Corp. might be held partly responsible for its franchisees' bad behavior. Maybe. So announced the National Labor Relations Board's general counsel, a sort of independent prosecutor, this week.

Alexandra Immay Cyr Brackett

A service to celebrate the life of Alexandra Immay Cyr Brackett, 59, will be held on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Wildwood Church. The Rev. Gene Brown will officiate.

Family grateful to future neighbors

My brother and sister-in-law, Bart and Kathleen, have been eagerly anticipating their move to Camden since purchasing a beautiful home in April. This decision to relocate did not come easy, as their roots are deeply established in Ohio, where both have been vital residents in their community, making significant contributions in their professions and with their service and philanthropic work. Children and grandchildren are also there. But Camden was calling.

Yesteryear for Aug. 6, 2014

A quiet place

Don’t worry, your gun won’t be confiscated

Hey, gun owners! Smell something burning? That is the smoke screen generated by Congress, the NRA and the panic button pushers.

Reader: proposed gun ordinance would destroy Second Amendment

I am writing in reference to Sheriff Jim Mathews' letter and the follow up letter from Joe Upchurch published in the Chronicle-Independent concerning a proposed county gun control ordinance. I thought this proposal had been killed, but now I understand that it has gone to a committee for possible revision.

Shimp redeems himself to take CGA junior boys’ title at CCC

After 54 holes of challenging golf at Camden Country Club last Thursday, there was still no definitive winner of the 65th Carolinas Junior Boys' Championship.

Murphy leaves calling card before leaving for Auburn

Before leaving to continue her academic and golf pursuits at Auburn University next week, Kelli Murphy had some unfinished business closer to home.

KC Gamecock Club hosts kick off party on Aug. 19

The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold an "It's Great To Be a Gamecock Fall Kick-off Party "on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.

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Food for the Soul Volunteers

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Miles Gardner speaks at Bethune Woman's Club

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Playoff preview

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L-E netters look ahead to 4A tourney

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Registration continues for Saturday’s 11th annual Clinic Classic

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