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Reader: KCSD ‘missing the boat’
In regard to your article in Friday's (Nov. 7) paper about the defeat of the KCSD referendum. It would seem that the school district is missing the boat. Mrs. Few and CANT have obviously scoped this whole thing out and feel they can operate and expand the school district to every ones satisfaction within the current budget. The school district should take advantage of this knowledge and perhaps have a public meeting where they describe their program.
OK Democrats, this is the bottom, but…
Let me begin with three points that won't surprise anyone and then a fourth that will surprise, maybe even shock you.
Montessori School of Camden presents Thanksgiving play
An initiative that began with a combined interest in history and desire to give young students the opportunity to perform on stage will blossom at 6:30 pm on Nov. 13 at the Wood Auditorium of the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County. Students from the Montessori School of Camden will perform an original Thanksgiving play "Sharing the Harvest," written and directed by MSC parent Denise Folsom and co-produced by MSC parent Teresa L'Heureux.
Veterans Day: Soldier surprises family, meets baby girl
AMES, Iowa -- Seeing your child for the first time is an overwhelming experience normally, but one family had the added emotion of being reunited with one another when a soldier surprised his family in the hospital.
It's time for men to speak up about work-life balance
This won't come as a shock to anyone who knows me, but it turns out I'm a bit unusual.
Cancer fighter inspires daughter, others
Getting a diagnosis for cancer or some other potentially fatal disease can be devastating -- not only for the person receiving the diagnosis, but also for close friends and family members.
Religious leaders launch International Bible Day
Internet users often celebrate viral holidays such as "Star Wars Day" and "National Root Beer Float Day," and this year, a group of religious leaders is launching a new holiday of their own: International Day of the Bible.
In welcoming immigrants, congregations see future
The Rev. Karen Lyons, a vivacious pastor whose smile is an almost permanent fixture of her countenance, arrived at the United Methodist Church in Clarkston, Georgia, a little over a year ago to discover a challenge. Membership rolls stood at 200 for the church, but only 60 people made it to worship each week.
Veterans Day: the challenge for vets to stay fit
When Mark Taylor was medically discharged from the military around five years ago, both his self-understanding and waistband expanded as he adjusted to life on the other side of a 12-year career with the Army and Army Reserve.
Veterans Day: 10 best cities for vets to live in
Veterans make an average of $36,381 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And while that is a higher average than the rest of the population -- $25,820 -- it doesn't mean they can afford to be frivolous.
Veterans Day: Sweet Liberty
The dog is about 39 pounds, low to the ground and well-muscled, her fur a mottle of patches and spots. At a guess, she's a heeler mix, a shelter refugee, maybe 4 years old.
Camden Elementary, Camden High and Camden Military Academy celebrate Veterans Day by honoring vets
Camden Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 10. Students honored veterans starting with a breakfast at 8 a.m. Afterwards, veterans were honored with a program which included singing by 4th graders and special guest speakers, including retired Army Maj. Gen. Juilan Burns, retired Marine Corps Capt. George Gibson and retired Army Sgt. Ramon Guitard, a Purple Heart recipient.
Openings available for CHS baseball benefit golf tournament
The Camden High School baseball program will host a fundraising golf tournament at the Camden Country Club on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Sporting clays tourney benefits TRF
The Shoot for Second Chances, a sporting clays charity tournament to benefit the retired race horses of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation of South Carolina, will be held on Friday, Nov. 14 at Hermitage Farm Shooting Sports in Camden.
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Demon harriers show improvement at Lake Murray Invitational meet
One week after having Hurricane Irma cancel the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic, the Lugoff-Elgin cross country teams competed in Saturday's highly competitive Lake Murray ...
Lady Knights welcome L-E, 10 others into tournament
A three-set sweep over visiting Central last Thursday night kept the North Central volleyball team hot on the heels of Region 4-AA leading Buford.
Lady Demons extend streak to 3
It started with a win over North Augusta and continued with Thursday's 3-0 sweep over Region 6-4A rival Hartsville.
CHS runners make best of bad situation
Hurricane Irma may have caused the cancellation of the Bob Jenkins Coaches Classic but it could not dampen the spirit of several members of the ...
Demons come up empty in falling to Thoroughbreds
Sometimes in order for a team to be successful, they need a humbling wake up call. That was exactly what happened Friday night as Lugoff-Elgin ...
Animal rescue
Today, readers may notice a short feature and photos on the front page about Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta, the truly dynamic duo behind Danny ...
How Democrats won the presidency
WASHINGTON -- Rarely, if ever, have so many presidential winners and losers been so incessantly chatty.
My Brain on NASCAR - Sept. 15, 2017
Dear Danica Patrick,
School construction projects update
Last November, voters in Kershaw County approved a two-question $129 million referendum to move forward with a number of critical school construction projects. These projects ...
Historian to speak on Carolina Backcountry History at KCHS
A multi-faceted historian and author of several locally relevant books will speak at the Kershaw County Historical Society's 3 p.m. public program Sunday ...
Former USC football players visit DME students
Authors Langston Moore and Preston Thorne, who are also former University of South Carolina football players, visited with all Doby's Mill Elementary School students ...
LILY S. BRANHAM
A memorial service for Lilly S. Branham, 84, will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. The Rev. Everett Reconnu ...
THOMAS M. CLONTS
A service to celebrate the life of Thomas Michael Clonts, 75, will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at ...
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