Ariail for Nov. 26, 2014

Editorial: Thanksgiving

On Sept. 28, 1789, according to a government website, the First Federal Congress passed a resolution asking President George Washington recommend to the nation a day of thanksgiving. The site goes on to describe what happened: a few days later, Washington issued a proclamation naming Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, as a "day of public thanksgiving" -- the first time the holiday was celebrated by our fledgling country.

Yesteryear for Nov. 26, 2014

Only three minor fires during holiday weekend

Letter: Treat them like one of ‘us’

It has been said practically every major issue that passes through our GOP-elected officials' state house -- from education to healthcare to the selection of judges -- has racial undertones. And our GOP-elected officials may have passed the crossroad beyond which to get these evil spirits that loom over our state house in order.

Gov. Haley in India -- good, travel more

Gov. Haley recently took an 11-day trip to India. There are some who are grumbling, calling her trip just another post-election junket by a politician.

For the Record - Nov. 26, 2014

Real estate transactions

Parker: The Cosby Show

WASHINGTON -- By now, most Americans probably have formed an opinion about what comedian Bill Cosby did or didn't do sexually to or with at least 16 women beginning in the 1960s.

MaryEllen J. Ellis

MaryEllen J. Ellis, formerly of Cassatt, S.C., passed away Nov. 20, 2014. She is survived by her son, Walter Davis of Cassatt, South Carolina; daughters, Denise Thomas of Liberty, Missouri, and Jean Garrison of Cassatt, South Carolina; 9 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. MaryEllen was preceded in death by her Father, Walter Vernon Jones, Sr. in 1983; her mother, Ethel Juanita Hammonds Jones in 1989; brother, Walter Vernon Jones, Jr. in 2009; and a son, Paul Jackson Davis in 2007. MaryEllen had done many things in life, but enjoyed being a Farmer and around horses on ...

Elton Newman

Funeral service for Elton Newman, 81, will be held on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at Timrod Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 3:00-4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Timrod Baptist Church, 4227 Timrod Road, Bethune, S.C. 29009 or to KershawHealth Hospice.

Hilton F. Batts

Hilton F. Batts was born in Wilson, NC on February 10th , 1931 and born again in August, 1957. Hilton was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Hilton passed away peacefully with his devoted wife Peggy, children, Carlton and Sheri and granddaughter, Ashlyn, by his side.

Pillows tied up with love

Nannie Seegars made 220 fleece pillows for residents at the Springdale Nursing Home. Her family, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, distributed the pillows to residents and employees on November 15. Seegars wanted to make the pillows to show her appreciation for the nursing home. "Mama has been working on these pillows, tied up with love, for about 10 months and it has been a true labor of love. We pray that God blesses each angel who receives a pillow," Seegar's daughter, Pat Collins said.

American Legion Post 17 oratorical contest orientation

An orientation meeting for potential participants in the James Leroy Belk American Legion Post 17 Annual High School Oratorical Contest will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at Post 17's home on West DeKalb St. in Camden. Contest officials will discuss the subject that will be used for oration as well as explain contest rules.

Amateur Radio Club welcomes Gene Faulkenberry

Gene Faulkenberry, director of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), visited the Kershaw County Amateur Radio Club's November meeting. Director Faulkenberry gave a brief history on the large scale emergencies that he has seen during his time with Kershaw County. He highlighted Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the train derailment in 1990 and the flooding that occurred when many ponds were breached after heavy rains in 1991.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Frank Turner celebrate 54 years

Friends and family of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Frank would like to congratualate the couple on their 54th wedding anniversary. The couple celebrated on Nov. 19 with family.

Mr. Gaines and Ms. Hayes wed

Ms. Mary Melissa Hayes and Mr. Brian Lee Gaines of Anderson, S.C. were married Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon at the National Steeplechase Museum in Camden. The ceremony was officiated by the honorable Judge Harriet Pierce.

INEZ DIXON

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A celebration of life service for Inez Dixon, 72, will be held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at ...

BETTY MCCASKILL

ANDERSON - Mrs. Betty Helms McCaskill, 90, of Anderson, South Carolina formerly of Pageland, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 while surrounded by ...

MARLENE V. PIROTTA

CAMDEN – Marlene V. Pirotta went home to be with Jesus on October 9, 2017. Services will be private.

MINISTER MARIA A. ALLEN PUGH

EVANS, GA – Funeral service to celebrate the life of Minister Maria Alma Allen Pugh, 79, will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 11 ...

FREDERICK STUCKEY

Mr. Frederick Stuckey, 65, of 296 St. Phillips Road, Dalzell, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 ...

JEANETTE B. WILLIAMS

CAMDEN – Funeral service for Jeanette Broadway Williams, 65, will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church with burial to follow ...

RODGER L. WILLIAMS

Rodger Lewis Williams, age 70 of Camden, SC, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden ...

Demons’ Wilson wins at Honey Badger tourney

For all its success on the mat, the one tournament which was a thorn in Lugoff-Elgin's side was the Honey Badger tournament.

Lady Bulldogs host Southside in Wednesday's tourney opener

Camden will begin defense of its AAA Upper State volleyball title as the Region 4-AAA champion.

Lady Demons rolling into Thursday’s 4A playoffs

Darlington provided little resistance as Lugoff-Elgin ran the table in winning the Region 6-4A volleyball crown with a three-set road sweep last Thursday.

Buford holds off NC for Region 4-AA title

After having split a pair of five-set matches by winning on their respective home courts, North Central and Buford traveled to Andrew Jackson High School ...

Ariail - Oct. 17, 2017

Community art project

We are intrigued and pleased with an interesting little event coming up this week.

The death of hypocrisy

WASHINGTON -- Hypocrisy, one of the most damnable sins, has been rendered obsolete. When everybody's a skunk, nobody smells the stench. Or, more to the ...

CACCE meeting was enlightening, informative

I have recently returned from a Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) conference. I thoroughly enjoyed the content of the learning sessions as ...