Rec Notes - June 5, 2015

The Kershaw County Recreation Department continues to accept registration for a number of fun and exciting summer camps:

Eight presented at ‘Pearls of Perfection’ Cotillion

The Camden chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented eight debutantes at its 6th annual "Pearls of Perfection" Debutante Cotillion, held May 16 at the Camden Shrine Club.

Jackson School reports third quarter honor roll

Jackson Elementary School recently reported its third quarter honor rolls.

65th Anniversary

Kershaw County Council on Aging to give free produce coupons

The KC Council on Aging Senior Vitality Center, in partnership with the S.C. Department of Social Services, will be issuing free coupons to low income individuals age 60 and older. These coupons may be used to purchase fresh produce at local participating farmers' markets. Each eligible person will receive $25 worth of coupons which may be used at participating markets from May through October 15. The coupons will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply is exhausted.

Sidewalk Survey - June 3, 2015

MSC applies to become charter school for 2016-17

Monday, the Montessori School of Camden (MSC) submitted an application to become a public charter school for the 2016-17 school year. If approved, there will be no charge for tuition for kindergarten and above, according to a press release issued Tuesday. Parents of children ages 3 and 4 will pay an instructional fee.

INVISTA to hold blood drive Tuesday

The last month has been a rough time for the Midwest regions with heavy rains and flooding causing major injuries and deaths. The Red Cross has been there to help those in need with a much needed blood supply. Due to this severe weather, there is an urgent need for all blood types!

Editorial: Jack Brantley

A certain party took place this past weekend -- one notable Facebook personality called it "the event of the century" -- on Monument Square at Aberdeen.

Parker: Reality show jumps 19 sharks

WASHINGTON -- Several years ago, I heard Republican strategist Karl Rove give a most eloquent answer to a question about his faith, rendered here from memory:

Phillips: ‘It’s all about me’

Once again, I turn to the headlines of the day in my search for subject matter for this weekly column. By the way, hello again and welcome to my first column to appear in the Chronicle-Independent on a Wednesday. The "retirement" of Glenn Tucker has caused an adjustment in scheduling for our editorial columns, so mine has been moved from Fridays to Wednesdays. That's not a problem for me, but I will miss reading Glenn's work each week, as I'm sure you will, too.

Letter: Hunt Cup resident unhappy about Beechwood plans

I am a resident of Camden. I have lived here three times: first to work for DuPont in 1966; in the '80s as assistant plant manager at DuPont; and eight years ago to retire. I retired from Geneva, Switzerland as president of DuPont Europe, Middle East and Africa. I have lived in a variety of communities in the U.S. and Europe.

Letter: ‘Utter disgust’ with soldier’s treatment

Utter disgust is an understatement with regard to the "political correctness" and liberal direction of the civilian "leadership" being exercised within the United States of America. This disgust extends from the national level down to the local level in both the public sector and the private sector, but most particularly in the public (governmental) sector. There seemingly is a growing disregard for the values our country was founded upon and defended by the sacrifices of those who have served to protect the values, peace and freedoms we enjoy. This disregard and "political correctness" has steadily grown during the past 20 ...

Letter: ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ was success

On behalf of the employees of the Elgin Post Office, please allow me to express my appreciation to our customers for their participation in the 23rd annual "Stamp Out Hunger" Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 9.

Letter: An overdue thank you

This acknowledgement is long overdue, but very necessary and important.

Two killed in motorcycle versus truck collision

Two people died after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a truck Saturday afternoon.

LES announces 4th quarter honor roll

Lugoff Elementary School recently announced its fourth quarter honor roll:

Ariail - June 8, 2018

Editorial: Upcoming election

Tuesday is an election day, with a race for Kershaw County Board of School Trustees as well as the statewide Democratic and Republican primary elections ...

Column: The legend known as Red Farmer

When I stopped by to visit Talladega Superspeedway, my drive took me past the wildly popular Talladega Short Track, a one-third mile, red clay oval ...

Column: Homegrown ’maters are best

I decided, after a 30-year absence from any sort of involvement with agriculture, to attempt to grow my own tomatoes.

Column: A Bee in Barr’s bonnet

WASHINGTON -- Call me naive -- I've been called worse -- but it never occurred to me that Roseanne Barr's firing would be viewed by some ...

Miss Sydney Hough to wed Mr. Aaron Fann

Mr and Mrs. Christopher Hough are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sydney Carann Hough to Aaron Parker Fann both of Ft. Mill ...

A Life Devoted to ‘God and Humanity’

Bobby M. Pettyjohn, of Camden, was a man of prayer who spent his life witnessing to others about Jesus. When he passed away in 2008 ...

Catch from the past

Pictured is Robert Barnwell "Barnie" Clarkson Sr. He lived in Camden and farmed in Lugoff.

ETHEL P. COOK

Funeral Service for Ethel P. Cook, 71, will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at Broom Hill Baptist Church with burial to follow ...

BENNY L. HAYES JR.

Bennie Lee "Chip" Hayes, Jr., 61 of Eastover, SC, husband of Lana McCurdy Hayes, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born February 26 ...

BETTY SMITH

Betty Lois Kennington Smith, 89, of Liberty Hill and Camden, SC died Tuesday, June 5, 2018.

Feature photos: 2018 Special Olympics artist winners

Warren tapped to lead Babcock Center

The Babcock Center Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Thoyd B. Warren as the new President & CEO of the Babcock ...