NC's King, Gaither earn All-State honors

North Central High School senior Grayson King and junior teammate Broderick Gaither were each named to class AA All-State baseball teams.

Zion Hill presents gospel play

The Rev. Iris E. Kennedy, Pastor of Zion Hill A.M.E. Zion Church brings to the community a gospel play presented by The Kennedy Production. The play is called "I Can't Give Up Now" and will have two showings on Saturday. The show will take place at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center's Wood Auditorium located at 810 Lyttleton St. in Camden.

This week in Post 17 baseball

Monday: Lake City at Post 17 Juniors (7 p.m.) Tuesday: Manning-Santee at Post 17 Seniors (7 p.m.); Post 17 Juniors at Lake City (7 p.m.) Wednesday: Post 17 Seniors at Hartsville (7 p.m.) Thursday: Turbeville at Post 17 Juniors (7 p.m.) Friday: Post 17 Seniors at Cheraw (7 p.m.); South Florence at Post 17 Juniors (7 p.m.)

Esther Faulk

Funeral services celebrating the life of Esther Rabon Faulk, 80, of Camden, SC will be held at 11:30 AM, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Rev. Brian Ogburn will officiate. Burial will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 -7:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in ...

Edna Patterson Saxton

Ms. Edna Patterson Saxton, 71, of 1123 Hwy. 1 N., Cassatt, SC, passed on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 2:00 PM, at Sweet Home Baptist Church, Camden, SC, with burial in the Sweet Home Baptist Church cemetery, Camden, SC.

Shirley Taylor Hudson

Funeral services for Shirley Taylor Hudson, 77, of Lancaster will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Camden. The Rev. Stephen Owens and Ben Moorefield will officiate.

Esther Faulk

Funeral services celebrating the life of Esther Rabon Faulk, 80, of Camden, SC will be held at 11:30 AM, on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Rev. Brian Ogburn will officiate. Burial will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 -7:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. ...

Tealie (Buddy) Edwards Jr.

Tealie (Buddy) Edwards, Jr., 92, of Ridgeway entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was born January 8, 1921 in Warrenton, North Carolina to the late Tealie Edwards, Sr. and the late Rosa Epps Edwards. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Long Edwards, daughter and granddaughter, Yolanda and Iyona Long of Ridgeway and one sister, Lucy Branch of Warrenton, NC.

Daisy Mae Cornish

Mrs. Daisy Mae Cornish, 91, of 3771 Bethune Road, Bethune, SC, passed on Friday May 31, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Haile's Funeral Home.

Ariail for June 3, 2013

Teach an old (or new) dog some new tricks!

With summer quickly approaching and the school year coming to a close, outdoor activities are in full swing. This means more time available to be spent outdoors with family and friends. One family member that might receive more attention with summer is one commonly referred to as "man's best friend." That's right, the family dog. What better way to spend quality time than learning skills to teach your favorite pet some new tricks. It ...

Wiley Kelley’s role in filling CSA ‘bread baskets’

Along the eastern edge of Kershaw County flow the Little and Big Lynches rivers. European settlers received land grants along these two rivers in the three decades preceding the Revolutionary War. They began to plant and cultivate crops in the rich bottom lands bordering these rivers and during the next half century, several large plantations developed. One such plantation was that of David and Elizabeth Tyner Kelley and their son Wiley Kelley (1795-1873). ...

Have a great Dad?

Send us your Father's Day stories! We're looking for stories, memories and photos of you and your dad. Or maybe you have a Father's Day greeting you'd like to share? Send them to us by June 12 or as soon as possible!

Teenager questions movie watching etiquette

Dear Annie: I'm a 13-year-old girl. Last night, my mom and I decided to watch a movie together at home.

Noted and passed - June 3, 2013

&bull; We can't think of a better recipient of the Boy Scouts' Citizen of the Year award than Jack Brantley, the Camden caterer who's carved out friendships throughout South Carolina. Brantley's personal magnetism has helped him establish a thriving business and has also helped spread Camden's reputation. He's always been generous in helping local causes and in donating the use of his home, Aberdeen, for community affairs. <p class="MsoNormal" ...

Googling ourselves to death

WASHINGTON -- At a party a few years ago, a young reporter bounded over to my cluster of social nodders and, with the breathlessness of a born tweeter, chirped: "What's the new hot thing?!"

New swimming facilities needed

I am concerned about the future of the recreation facilities in Kershaw County. Much has been said and many things have been proposed. The county and the city must work together for a better Kershaw County.

Statehouse ethics: just tell the truth

When I was a young boy growing up and my mother confronted me with something that I knew I had done wrong, I often stammered around, making excuses and trying to avoid fessing up. My mom's response was always the same: "Let's begin by just telling the truth."

What creature do you wish was real?

Lugoff Native named to UWG “30 Under 30” list

The University of West Georgia Alumni Association has announced the first top 30 Under 30 list for 2013. The nomination process for the 2013 list was completed on March 15.

Find Waldo!

Where's Waldo? In Camden, South Carolina, of course. The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 25 different local businesses throughout the community this July.

Kershaw County Library to host musician Elska to celebrate summer reading

As part of its summer reading celebration, the Kershaw County Library will present children's musical performer Elska at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Camden Branch.

Noted and passed

** A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans rank the performance of Congress at the lowest level since polling on the subject began. Only 10 percent of citizens say they have confidence in Congress, with no discernible difference among those who call themselves Democrats and those who say they're Republicans. Congress rates last on a list of 16 institutions, with the American military ranking first. The Gallup organization has been asking opinions of Congress ...

Crisis of faith in government

WASHINGTON -- It is reassuring that in the midst of so much government dysfunction, the IRS has resolved the question of when and whether to tax tanning beds under the Affordable Care Act. Do not be concerned about that giddiness you feel. You are not having a nervous breakdown but are suffering a symptom commonly associated with recognition that the absurd has become the accepted norm -- and that you are, in fact, alone. ...

KCSD has had a one terrific school year

The end of the school is a veritable kaleidoscope of activities and excitement, with happiness and even a little relief thrown in for good measure. For me, it's also a time to reflect on the school district's many accomplishments over the past year. To say the least, it's been one terrific year! This month, I wanted to review just a few of the many highlights of 2012-13:

Fun at the Farm

Emily Elizabeth Aycock and Matthew Pace Hipp united in marriage

Emily Elizabeth Aycock and Matthew Pace Hipp, both of Columbia, S.C. were married Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in Islamorada, Fla.

Happy 50th Anniversary!

J.W. and Elizabeth Barrett celebrated their 50th anniversary at a drop-in hosted by their sons and daughter-in-law Johnny Barrett and Paul and Hope Barrett, on Sunday, May 19 at St. John United Methodist Church Fellowshipp Hall at Springhill in Lee County.

Woman concerned about husband’s faithfulness

Dear Annie: I have been married to the love of my life for several years.

Camden resident Tingen selected for fellowship

Dr. Martha S. Tingen , a native of Camden and Charles W. Linder Endowed Chair in Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, has been selected to participate in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.