Blaney Principal Ed Yount dresses up as promised

Blaney Elementary's Principal, Mr. Ed Yount, is a man of his word. He challenged Blaney's teachers and students to raise $1500 for the United Way during the first week of school, and if the challenge was met, he would come to school dressed as a woman. As of Friday, August 22, $1530 was raised and Mr. Yount kept his promise by arriving on August 29th in costume.

Camden native accomplishes college dream at 73

Camden native, Frances Newman recently completed her college degree from Emmanuel College in Franklin, Ga., at the age of 73 with a 3.4 GPA. She was also awarded the president's award for Certification of Accommodation.

FAC introduces adult dance class

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County is now offering an adult dance class.

Brilliant Match gives Sheppard second Spa chase win in 2 days

Owner-trainer Jonathan Sheppard's Brilliant Match turned back a determined challenge by Cat Feathers to win Saratoga Race Course's $75,000 Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths last Thursday afternoon.

This week in Kershaw County sports

Tuesday: Lugoff-Elgin at Spring Valley (G – 4:30 p.m.); Camden, Camden Military Academy at Great Falls (XC – 5:30 p.m.); North Central at Buford (VB – 6:30 p.m.)

Walt Inabinet - August 29, 2014

Kids and guns

Whenever the subject of guns is brought up, it engenders strong opinion on both sides -- from those who believe in absolute Second Amendment rights, and from those who believe that nobody should be allowed to own a gun in any circumstances. Like most people, we fall somewhere in the middle, solidly on the side of Americans to own firearms but a bit dubious about why it makes sense for people to own Uzis and other automatic weapons that are made with the express purpose of killing people.

Who are those guys?

One of my favorite movies is the 1969 classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; since it came out I've watched it probably 20 times.

C-I promotes Phillips to assistant editor

Camden Media Co. announces today that Chronicle-Independent (C-I) staff reporter Gary Phillips is now the newspaper's assistant editor. The C-I also has a new Localife editor with the hiring of Simone T. Owens.

Registration for blood drive at INVISTA Camden plant

As summertime draws to an end, with kids back at school and football season about to take off, please take the opportunity to sign up for the blood donation drive at the INVISTA Camden plant. The blood drive will be held on September 9 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the TC-1 building, where there's plenty of room and the service is fast and friendly. Donations are being completed within 30-40 minutes of arrival.

Jose goes all the way at the Spa

Always in contention, Rodman W. Moorhead III's All the Way Jose glided to the lead on the final run down Saratoga Race Course's homestretch, rocketed over the last fence, and drew away powerfully to a 14 1/4-length victory in Wednesday's $65,000 allowance hurdle.

The Fearless Forecast - our labor of love for you

While the rest of you slackers are busy preparing for your Labor Day weekend and trips to the lake, the beach or backyard barbecues, remember those of us here at the Fearless Forecast who do not have the luxury of a long weekend.

Lady Knights open season with 3-1 win

If this is how North Central plays when it is jittery, just think of what the Lady Knight volleyball team will do once it settles down.

Tech firms’ poor record of diversity

Tech companies are finally spilling some of their most sought-after secrets.

David R. Braught

David R. Braught, 58, of Columbia entered into rest on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at PalmettoHealth Parkridge.

In search of Joseph Kershaw’s plantations

Perhaps the most visible symbol representing Col. Joseph Kershaw, Camden's founding father, is the replica of his town house built in 1977 on the ...

KCSO charges Lugoff trio with trafficking meth

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators arrested two men and a woman and charged them with multiple drug and traffic offenses following a brief ...

SAMPSON DUBOSE

Mr. Sampson DuBose, 68, of 1268 James West Road, Cassatt, passed on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m ...

PARKER LLOYD JR.

Mr. Parker Lloyd Jr., 78, of Parkview Lane, Rembert, passed on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday ...

GLADYS WOOD MICKLE

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gladys (Billy) Wood Mickle, 91 of Lugoff, were held April 21, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Sutton Branch Baptist Church ...

ROBERTA REMBERT

Mrs. Roberta "Sondra" Rembert Major, 58, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Rembert, SC, pass on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and ...

ALMETA ROBINSON

Funeral service for Ms. Almeta Robinson, 93, of 103 Canterbury Lane in Camden, was held Wednesday, August 16 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 511 ...

GREGORY ROBINSON

Funeral servcie for Mr. Gregory Robinson, 63, of 1636-C Brewer Springs Road in Camden will be held Thursday, August 17, at St. John Baptist Church ...

GREGORY ROBINSON

Funeral services for Mr. Gregory Robinson,63, of 1636-C Brewer Sprigs Road in Camden will be held Thursday, August 17th,. 5:30 P.M. at ...

ALMETA ROBINSON

Funeral service for Ms. Almeta Robinson, 93, of 103 Canterbury Lane in Camden, will be held Wednesday, August 16th, 4:00 P.M. at St ...

KCGC ready to kick off football season

University of South Carolina football radio analyst and former Gamecopck quarterback Tommy Suggs and USC assistant baseball coach Stuart Lake will be the guests speakers ...

Trident Club purchasing banners

The Trident Club, the primary booster club for Lugoff-Elgin High School Athletics, is in the midst of a fundraising drive to recognize the school's ...

Ariail - Aug. 15, 2017

Back to school

Thursday is the first day of school for Kershaw County students.

City slickers

Bree, my niece, Nicole's, 8-year-old daughter, was riding shotgun with me one day in Tink's pick-up truck. We were in foothills of the ...