JAMES RANDALL MOZINGO

Funeral services for James Randall Mozingo, 85, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Wateree Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Al Kissiah, the Rev. Taylor Wells, and the Rev. Sam Byrum will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Revolutionary Run Half Marathon welcomes sponsors

The Historic Camden Foundation announces sponsor opportunities for the Revolutionary Run Half Marathon, set for Sept. 23. Still eight weeks away, this first annual event has already seen better-than-average registration rates, with runners coming from all over the tri-state area.

KCSO arrests 10 in prostitution sting

On two evenings in July, two weeks apart, Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies arrested 10 men ranging in age from 25 to 53 and from as far away as Illinois for soliciting prostitution. According to a KCSO press release, undercover female deputies used various motel rooms throughout the county equipped with audio and video recording equipment to document what was said during the encounters.

Drakeford elected to term on ASCM board

On July 21, the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) elected Camden Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford to fill a one-year unexpired term on its board. The election took place during the Municipal Association of South Carolina's (MASC) annual meeting.

Auditions for The Addams Family are Aug. 20-21

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County announces upcoming auditions for Camden Community Theatre's production of The Addams Family, a new musical. Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, Aug. 20 and 21 at 6 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. The Addams Family will be directed by FAC Educational and Theater Director Jami Steele. Jaston Hawes will serve as the musical director for the production.

Baron DeKalb Elementary Summer Program

The summer program at Baron DeKalb Elementary School (BDK) concluded with a field study to Huntington Beach State Park.

Voss, Good Night Shirt to enter National Racing Hall of Fame

Saratoga Race Course and steeplechase racing --- a Saratoga tradition since 1864 --- will be in the spotlight during the historic track's six-week summer run.

Camden teen serves as 2017 State 4-H Congress Delegate

Isabella Birket of Camden, president of the Kershaw County 4H Rabbit Club, recently served as a delegate for the 2017 State 4H Congress.

Dance company scores in competition

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County recently announced the Kelley's Fine Arts (KFA) Camden Crew returned home after completing a very successful competition season. Under the direction of Alexis Kelley McDonald, the company competed at regional competitions in South Carolina (Applause and Fusion), North Carolina (Beyond the Stars) and Georgia (Dance Troupe Inc.), winning top awards including, but not limited to, nine First Place Overalls, The Ultimate Crowd Pleaser Award, The Connection Award, The Level 1 Champion of Excellence, and The Stellar Award (Highest Scoring All-Star Routine).

Ariail - July 27, 2017

Scoreboard squabble

By now, many readers are probably aware of the controversy regarding Camden High School's recent purchase of a scoreboard to replace the old malfunctioning scoreboard in Zemp Stadium.

Poor everyone

WASHINGTON -- Eventually, everyone in this town seems to wind up with the word "poor" in front of his or her name.

Summer at CMA

The temperature is rising and vacations have commenced, which signals that summer is in full swing. That leads some to believe that school is out and Camden Military Academy (CMA) is closed. Nothing could be further from the truth. CMA offers both summer school and summer camp each year to enhance academics and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.

Moment of Nature - July 28, 2017

Having received positive feedback to last month's column regarding tree questions, I thought it appropriate to continue the series, as there are lots of questions about trees!

WILLIAM FUNK

Graveside service for William Harold Funk, 82, will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

GLADYS WOOD MICKLE

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gladys (Billy) Wood Mickle, 91 of Lugoff, were held April 21, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Sutton Branch Baptist Church ...

ROBERTA REMBERT

Mrs. Roberta "Sondra" Rembert Major, 58, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Rembert, SC, pass on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and ...

ALMETA ROBINSON

Funeral service for Ms. Almeta Robinson, 93, of 103 Canterbury Lane in Camden, was held Wednesday, August 16 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 511 ...

GREGORY ROBINSON

Funeral servcie for Mr. Gregory Robinson, 63, of 1636-C Brewer Springs Road in Camden will be held Thursday, August 17, at St. John Baptist Church ...

GREGORY ROBINSON

Funeral services for Mr. Gregory Robinson,63, of 1636-C Brewer Sprigs Road in Camden will be held Thursday, August 17th,. 5:30 P.M. at ...

ALMETA ROBINSON

Funeral service for Ms. Almeta Robinson, 93, of 103 Canterbury Lane in Camden, will be held Wednesday, August 16th, 4:00 P.M. at St ...

KCGC ready to kick off football season

University of South Carolina football radio analyst and former Gamecopck quarterback Tommy Suggs and USC assistant baseball coach Stuart Lake will be the guests speakers ...

Trident Club purchasing banners

The Trident Club, the primary booster club for Lugoff-Elgin High School Athletics, is in the midst of a fundraising drive to recognize the school's ...

Ariail - Aug. 15, 2017

Back to school

Thursday is the first day of school for Kershaw County students.

City slickers

Bree, my niece, Nicole's, 8-year-old daughter, was riding shotgun with me one day in Tink's pick-up truck. We were in foothills of the ...

My Brain on NASCAR - Aug. 15, 2017

In a bizarre NASCAR twist that I never saw coming, the relationship between Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch has taken a turn for the nice.

The grit to say ‘Watch me!’

In my old age, I've been re-asking myself questions that I asked myself a lot when I was younger. Meaning of life kinds of ...

In the beginning

It is actually mind boggling to look back 38 years and realize what the work done in the beginning days of the Society, accomplished. And ...

SALLIE BELL S. ALEXANDER

Sallie Bell Stuckey Alexander, 62, of 610 York Street, Camden, South Carolina passed on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.