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Romney/Perry: two-way race?
With the steady fade of Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachman, the Republican nomination for president appears to be narrowing into a two-way race between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry. That doesn't mean, of course, that things couldn't turn suddenly; four years ago, John McCain appeared dead in the water but mounted a strong comeback to win the nomination. But in this instance, it looks like it might be hand-to-hand combat ...
College sports in chaos
Call me a hypocrite, and you'll be pretty darned accurate if you're talking about big-time college athletics.
Blessing of the animals
On Oct. 1 at 11 a.m., a special lakeside service will be held for the animals in the Kershaw County community. Dr. Gene Rollins (above), minister at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church (LHPC), will conduct the sixth annual Blessing of the Animals on Lake Wateree to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi's October 1182 birthday. St. Francis is known for his love of animals and the environment. Rollins will speak on the significance of the day and ...
It’s all about attitude
I, like any normal person, have my list of complaints, my daily doses of "woe is me" fits. I complain when the light turns red, and I am in a hurry. I, as a student, complain when a certain grade isn't reached or the teacher gives me and my peers "too much homework." Honestly, minuscule complaints in comparison to real problems that deserve grievances.
Camden beats Lugoff-Elgin in United Way campaign competition
Camden High School took home the Caring Cup Sept. 17 when they surpased Lugoff-Elgin High School by more than $7,000. CHS students raised $13,700. L-EHS brought in just more than $6,500.
Halloween treats and sweets
Get your Halloween thrills and chills at the SAFE Scream on the Green, to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at Camden's Town Green.
Edward Blakeney
Graveside funeral services for Harry Edward "Ed" Blakeney, of Kershaw, will be held Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Kershaw City Cemetery. Rev. Bryant Fersner will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Parlor. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 67, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.
Herman Bowers
Herman Bowers, 67, of Camden, husband of Linda Tillman Bowers, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born January 14, 1944 in Brownsville, PA, he was the son of the late Henry Bowers and Viola Moses Bowers.
Betty Ray Wannamaker
Betty Ray Davis Wannamaker, Orangeburg. Services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday September 22nd at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Orangeburg, SC, followed by internment at Sunnyside Cemetery. Family received friends after the service at the residence, 2225 Broughton St., Orangeburg.
Drag races to honor memory of Cody Wrenn
The second annual Cody Allen Wrenn Memorial Drag Race will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Midlands Raceway Park in Lugoff.
Wooten wins C-I football contest
Elizabeth Wooten missed just one game, but still had to go to the tie-breaker before winning the last week's Chronicle-Independent football contest.
Carolina Challenge trophy stays home at North Central
For the second time in three years, the North Central High volleyball team proved to be inhospitable hostesses as the Lady Knights won their own Carolina Challenge Volleyball Tournament held Saturday in Boonetown.
Raymond C. Harris
Raymond C. Harris, 90, of Fayetteville, GA, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Thelma Brannon Harris, and his brother Walter Harris. Left to celebrate his life is his son, Wayne Harris (Marilyn) of Fayetteville, many nieces and nephews, family members and friends earned over a lifetime.
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Camden Garden Club meeting today
The Camden Garden Club will hold its next meeting today at the home of Sandy Shull. This is always a special meeting due to the time of year. It doesn't matter how old someone may be, there will be excitement and energy filling the air with the anticipation of Christmas. Although there will be no program this month, it is a perfect meeting to bring prospective new members.
KCSO arrests two women for burglary
Another burglary in east Camden, another set of suspects. For the second time in as many days, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) arrested two suspects Wednesday after they were caught burglarizing an east Camden home. According to a KCSO press release, a homeowner walked into her home and saw three people as they fled carrying a television and other items.
Camden native inducted into SC Housing Hall of Fame
Trustees with the S.C. Housing Hall of Fame recently inducted Andrew D. White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. White of Camden, into the prestigious honor society for his work in and support of the state's home building industry.
What comes after the welfare state?
The welfare state is now omnipresent in every part of the United States. The federal budget is dominated by entitlement spending, with 45 percent of federal spending in 2012 going to Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare (among other health care entitlements). Simultaneously, states are struggling under the fiscal burdens imposed on them by mandatory entitlement programs: for example, spending by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ...
‘Access’ to healthcare continues thanks to $500,000 Duke Endowment grant
The Duke Endowment recently awarded a two-year, $500,000 grant to KershawHealth to expand Access Kershaw's community network of care for low-income, high risk patients in Kershaw County, many of whom are uninsured. Access Kershaw is a strategic partnership between KershawHealth, Kershaw County Community Medical Clinic, Sandhills Medical Foundation, S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, S.C. Department of Mental Health, and the ALPHA Center. "KershawHealth ...
Bobby Joe James, Sr.
Bobby Joe James, Sr., age 76, husband of Deborah D. James, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Louise Beck Pittman
Louise Beck Pittman, 101, of Camden, SC, formerly of Greenwood and Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at KershawHealth in Camden, SC.
George Donald Stokes
A funeral service to celebrate the life of George Donald Stokes, 71, of Camden, SC, will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Camden. Rev. Bruce Hancock and Rev. Joe Stines will officiate. Burial will follow in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in his memory to ...
Frances Arledge Truesdale
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Frances Arledge Truesdale, 78, of Bishopville, SC, will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bishopville, SC. Rev. Sim Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, Camden, SC. Memorials may be made in her memory to VNA California ...
The 11th hour: Warsaw, Kiribati and South Carolina
What if I told you that it's the 11th hour, and that the proof is Warsaw, Kiribati and South Carolina?
Minnie Tucker Belton
Mrs. Minnie Tucker Belton, 86, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at KershawHealth.
Thomas Boykin
Funeral service for Thomas "Poochie" Boykin, 70, of 705 George Wright Street in Camden will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at Collins Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Cedars Cemetery. He died Thursday, December 3, 2013. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Jean Scott Hatfield
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Betty Jean Scott Hatfield, 69, of Camden, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, Camden, SC. Rev. Richard Cameron and Rev. Burch Kelly will officiate. Burial will follow in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 PM, Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in ...
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