“In the Heart of the Pines: Camden During the Hotel Era, 1882-1941” opens on July 7, 2014

It all really began with the Haile Gold Mine. The Eldredge family of New York – the Hobkirk Inn Eldredges – purchased the mine in 1880. The family owned gold mines in California, Virginia, and Mexico. Son, Frank W. Eldredge, was installed here as manager of the Haile mine. Frank's son, Inman, wrote that the living quarters at the mine "were a bit crude," so when his mother was expecting in 1882 his father bought Pine Flat from Mrs. William Shannon.

Lugoff Elementary School reports honor rolls

Lugoff

Rec Notes - June 20, 2014

Etiquette Camp

Letter - Thomley should withdraw lawsuit

I read with dismay your headline article "Thomley sues Matthews for $2 million" --- who can believe this?

Editorial - Thomley’s lawsuit

When people decide to run for public office -- to hold themselves up to scrutiny among voters -- they are in effect saying they're willing to subject themselves to the kind of comment, investigation and criticism that private citizens can avoid. That's what David Thomley did on two occasions, running for sheriff four years ago and then again this year. So we find it curious that two days after being soundly defeated by incumbent sheriff Jim Matthews, Thomley filed a $2-million libel/slander suit charging he'd been defamed by comments Matthews made during an investigation at Camden Military Academy ...

Tyler Kirkland receives Legacy of Learning scholarship

The Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) has awarded a $1,500 Legacy of Learning Scholarship to University of South Carolina (USC) student Tyler Kirkland of Camden. The Legacy of Learning Scholarship was established to encourage students pursuing a career in the environmental field. Kirkland,is a rising senior majoring in chemical engineering at USC with a 3.3 grad point average.

Phillips fishes his way to victory in BFL event at Lake Wateree

Steve Phillips of Lugoff weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the third Walmart Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division tournament of 2014 on Lake Wateree. For his victory, Phillips earned $4,977.

CHS student-athletes honored at Bulldog Club banquet

Camden High School celebrated its student-athletes at its annual Bulldog Club Banquet held at the school in May.

CHS student-athletes earn honors

Bulldogs for life

Football, hoops, softball, riding and wrestling camps next up

Here is the list of youth sports camps in Kershaw County for the week of June 23-27:

Mary S. Brown

Mary S. Brown passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, the age of 83, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Ear and Sophia Stewart of Uno, VA. Mary joins her husband, James C. Brown to be in his arms eternally. Mary was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, who enjoyed life and loved to experience new things. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew her. She is survived by her children, Brenda Hundley, Clarence Johnson, Jr., Denie Valentine, Tammy Young and Rhonda Johnson; 10 grandchildren, other relatives and ...

Lawson Brewster

Lawson Brewster, 80, of Camden entered into rest on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at KershawHealth.

William D. “Jim” Gardner

A service to celebrate the life of William D. "Jim" Gardner, 82, will be held on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The Rev. Ernest Rabon will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Robert Graunke

Robert Wayne "Bob" Graunke died Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Emil and Mildred Graunke. He is survived by his wife Rita Niedzialek Graunke. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather; a mentor and friend to all and a spokesman for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

ADAM HILL WILLIAMSON

Adam Willliamson, 34, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Camden, SC passed away on July 12, 2017. Adam graduated from Camden High School in 2001 and ...

UWKC seeking home repair assistance

The United Way of Kershaw County (UWKC) is seeking SC licensed residential home builders or general contractors to partner with to assist low-income homeowners. The ...

Probate court to hold workshop Aug. 4

The Kershaw County Probate Court will host a Probate Process Workshop on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 9 a.m. at The Kershaw County Courthouse ...

Deputy arrests ‘career criminal’ following chase

A Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy arrested a Cassatt man on several charges following a vehicle and foot chase around 2:15 p ...

For the Record - July 21, 2017

Real estate transactions

Kershaw County Library starts South Carolina’s first Repair Café

What do you do with a broken toaster, a bike that's a little wobbly, or a dull knife? Toss it? No way! Kershaw County ...

Bethune scholarship winner

McKayla Williams (third from left) recently won the Bethune Lions Club scholarship. A recent graduate of McBee High School, she is the daughter of Mark ...

Fan club

Kendall Walters marries Joseph Kelly Jr.

Kendall Leann Walters and Joseph Bennett Kelly, Jr. were united in marriage at The Farm in Ridgeway, South Carolina on May 20 at 5:00 ...

BDK students using Google Expedition goggles

Baron DeKalb Elementary students were able to take virtual field trips around the world while not stepping a foot outside the school. Student, who attend ...

CMCKC receives Duke Endowment grant

The Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County (CMCKC) has been awarded a grant from The Duke Endowment to help improve population health and health equity ...

Ariail - July 18, 2017

Jimmie Green

We join family, friends and this community in mourning the passing and celebrating the life of James D. "Jimmie" Green, who passed away Saturday, July ...

Trump’s unique gift to America

BANNER ELK, N.C. -- Even the least popular of presidents sometimes do great things.

Uncle Oscar and Aunt Fairy

One Saturday morning, I ran by the bank to pick up a checkbook that had arrived and found the place to be unusually busy. I ...