Senior nutrition program returns to KC

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is coming back to Kershaw County. The goals of the program are to supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and to support South Carolina's small farmers.

Scholarship winner

KCGaL swears in four new volunteers

Kershaw County Guardian ad Litem recently added four new guardians.

NCMS announces 4th Quarter Honor Rolls

6th grade, all A/B Honor Roll

Ariail - May 30, 2017

Memorial Day

We hope everyone has enjoyed a relaxing holiday weekend. Few things are nicer, especially in a place as lovely as Kershaw County, than having time to sit back and smell the roses.

Rotary singers 'knocked ball out of the park'

On Friday, May 19, our community was honored when the Camden Rotary Club Singers sang the National Anthem at Spirit Communications Park prior to the Fireflies baseball game. This night was designated as Rotary International Night and how appropriate to have our own honor America with the special rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

When push comes to shove

WASHINGTON -- The shocking thing about Greg Gianforte's assault on a journalist isn't that he body-slammed and punched a reporter but that it took so long for the inevitable to occur.

Staying in bed

As I see it, because I've studied quite a bit on this, my day goes off the rails pretty much as soon as I get out of bed. Sometimes it is a kind day so I can get through a cup of coffee and morning news before things start a-changin' and my plans disappear like morning dew in the summer's heat.

Leapfrog progress for S.C.?

For hundreds of years, we in Western society have thought about things with a lineal and increment mind set. Progress -- in society, commerce, science, engineering, etc. -- was believed to be something that happens sequentially, usually slowly, with one step leading to another. This mindset is embedded in how we think about things and express ourselves "steady as she goes … one step at a time … the tortoise wins the race, etc."

Yesteryear for May 30, 2017

Retired Camden businessman Charlie Nash received the George V. Kornegay Distinguished Service Award from the Camden Jaycees at the organization's recent annual installation of officers and awards banquet.

WILLIAM JAY EMRICH

ELGIN – A memorial service for William J. Emrich will be held on ThursdayJune 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors. All are welcome to attend and celebrate William's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oliver Gospel Mission.

GEORGE PUDANS

WINNSBORO - Mr. George Pudans, 71, of Winnsboro passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born in Grevin, W. Germany, George was the son of the late Antone and Veronika Apalis Pudans.

TAMMY LEE REED

Funeral service for Mrs. Tammy Lee Reed, 52, of 3849 Willie Reed Road in Lancaster, was held Sunday, May 28, at New Hope Baptist Church, 2393 New Hope Road in Heath Springs, with burial in the church cemetery. Viewing was held one hour prior to the service at the church. She died Wednesday, May 24. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

RONNIE REYNOLDS

CAMDEN – A graveside service for Ronnie Reynolds, 53, will be held Thursday. June 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Following the burial, the family will receive friends at 810 Leslie Branham Rd in Lugoff.

Lynch pitches Post 17 past Manning-Santee

On a night in which Jay Lynch did not need much help, Manning-Santee gave the Post 17 pitcher more than he would need.

Second annual Kids' Fourth of July Parade is Saturday

Looking for a fun place for your child to show off his or her red, white and blue spirit?

Matt Autrey Project takes stage for Finally Friday

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County will present the last Finally Friday Free Concert of the season on Friday from 6 to 8 ...

KCMA elects new officers

The Kershaw County Music Association (KCMA) recently held its annual general membership meeting at the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County. Helen Walker was ...

Ariail - June 27, 2017

Weylchem rising

Too often, when a business, especially a large company, announces a change, that announcement is met with a little more skepticism and a little less ...

Tink and the Garanimals

It is a sure bet, I am certain, that I am not the only wife with a husband who cares little about clothes. Like many ...

A better response to potential abuse

The headlines read "Jury awards $225,000 to county couple in DSS case." Whether you read the details or not, you come away knowing that ...

My brain on NASCAR - June 27, 2017

I am willing to wager that mine wasn't the only dry eye in the Palmetto State when Ryan Blaney claimed his first-ever Monster Energy ...

Help pets have a happy, safe Fourth

The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. A few days of fun with family and friends, time spent at the lake or ...

Yesteryear for June 27, 2017

Camden Mayor Phil Minges has announced he will seek a second term at the helm of city council in November.

THOMAS OLIN BRYANT

Funeral services for Thomas Olin Bryant, 80, will be held today at 10:00 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church with burial to follow in ...

GROVER CARSON GASKIN

A graveside service for Grover C. Gaskin, 98, will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made ...

JAMES ROBERT WEINHOEFT

Funeral services for James Robert Weinhoeft, 79, will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Harvest Baptist Church. The Rev. Bill Dulaney will ...

MARTHA L. MUNGO

Mrs. Martha L. Mungo, 70, of 3534 Mungo Rd, Bethune, South Carolina, passed on Sunday, June 25, 2017.