Parker Pruitt

ELGIN – A service to celebrate the life of Furman Parker Pruitt, 87, was held Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Blaney Baptist Church. The family received friends on Friday at the home and prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blaney Baptist Church, 1400 Blaney Road, Elgin, S.C. 29045.

Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith, formerly of Camden, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2016.

Jackson Teen Center Dream Court dedicated

Approximately 100 people watched in anticipation as Mayor Tony Scully and basketball legend Nancy Lieberman cut the ribbon for the new Dream Court basketball gym at the Jackson Teen Center on Tuesday, August 30.

Citizens can learn more about KC’s taxes department

Kershaw County Assessor Curt Arnold and KC Auditor Robin Watkins squashed a few myths as they explained their roles in KC's tax offices.

INVISTA announces $30 million expansion

INVISTA has announced a $30 million expansion to its Kershaw County plant.

Joseph J. Vedder

Joseph J. Vedder, 69, of the Lafayette Square Apartments in Camden, SC died Monday August 29, 2016 at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in the Warriors Walk Hospice. Born July 27, 1947 in Kingston, NY he is the son of the late John and Eleanor (Banks) Vedder.

Tillman W. Player

Sumter -- Tillman Washington "T.J." Player, Jr., 73, husband of the late Nancy Ellen Culler Player, died Monday, August 29, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Mary Helen Chappell

A graveside funeral service to celebrate the life of Mary Helen Bates Chappell, 85, of Orangeburg was held at 11:00 AM Thursday, September, 1, 2016 at Quaker Cemetery. John Miller officiated. Memorials may be made in Helen's memory to Thiel-Myer Pet Adoption Center, 128 Black River Road, Camden, SC 29020.

Steven Jacob Broadway

CAMDEN – Funeral services for Steven Jacob Broadway, 22, will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Gene Stokes will officiate. The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideon's International or The American Heart Association.

Palmetto Pony Club to host trail ride in Camden

Palmetto Pony Club, a chartered chapter of the United States Pony Club, will be hosting a trail ride followed by a BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 24 through the beautiful Camden Hunt Country. Officials from The Camden Hunt will lead the ride and brief riders on the principles of fox hunting. This function is open to all riders age 6-25 that are interested in finding out more about Pony Club membership. For more information regarding the trail ride contact Patricia Palm, District Commissioner at pbpalm08@aol.com to RSVP.

24 Hours of LeMons clanking back to Camden

24 Hours of LeMons returns to Camden with a parade, car show and downtown block party Friday Sept. 16.

Kershaw County Library Events -- September

Camden Branch

Hurricane Hike to be held Saturday, Sept. 10

South Carolina State Guard Commander Major General Thomas Mullikin invites all guardsmen and all South Carolinians to the 2016 Hurricane Hike 10K Race. The South Carolina State Guard will host the 2016 Hurricane Hike Saturday, Sept. 10 in Camden.

Nash to chair referendum campaign committee

Local businessman and life-long Kershaw County resident Chuck Nash will be chairman of the Referendum Campaign Committee, Taxpayers for Education and Jobs, a group working to promote approval of the upcoming Kershaw County School District Bond Referendum in November. Joining Nash on the committee are Ben Connell, Cathe Epps, George Gibson, Bobby Joseph and Derial Ogburn.

This week in KC sports

Tuesday: Camden at Sumter (G – 4 p.m.); Hartsville, Cardinal Newman at Lugoff-Elgin (G – 4:30 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at Fairfield Central (TEN – 5 p.m.); Camden, North Central, Camden Military Academy at Lancaster (XC - 5 p.m.)

Shelter animals looking for a fur-ever home

Among the animals available for adoption at the Thiel-Meyer Adoption Center are Riley, a 4-year-old female Retriever mix and a 3 year, 6 month female ...

Community Camera

Katherine Iseman

Passers-by may have noticed the large American flag flying on Broad Street and possibly even saw a fire truck leading a funeral procession from First ...

Eyes wide open on debate night

Robert Ariail

Robert Ariail

Fire Fest 2016

Cassatt Water overflowing with innovation

Some 60 people were in attendance for the ribbon cutting of the updated Cassatt Water Building on Old Stagecoach Road Thursday.

Brian Farmer

A funeral service for Brian Dean Farmer, 41 of Arlington, VA and formerly of Camden will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September ...

Marjorie Riebe

CAMDEN -- A funeral service to celebrate the life of Marjorie F. Crolley Riebe, 91, of Camden, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday ...

Writer will be voting 'yes' for penny, 'no' for the referendum

It's the same ole drum beat every election/referendum cycle: if Camden taxpayers spend more money on new schools, we will be rewarded with ...

Writer agrees with mayor’s stance on school referendum

Congratulations to Mayor Tony Scully on his September 2 column titled "The Referendum." In this article he addressed the myths surrounding the November election school ...

Monsters here

On today's front page readers will see a variety of items. One is a lighthearted feature by Katrina Moses about the Pokémon Go ...

The Trump letters

WASHINGTON -- As the first presidential debate approaches, fists clench, jaws tighten and invectives giggle in anticipation.

I miss making videos

When I first entered college, my goal was to be the journalist everyone loves. I am interested in journalism because one of my pet peeves ...

Bulldog harriers make first appearance in top 10 poll

Running as a top 10 ranked team for the first time in program history, the Camden High boys' cross country team finished second, one point ...