Spartans storm to 100-67 victory

This was more like it for the Camden Military Academy basketball team.

Robert Ariail -- Feb. 21, 2011

A star blogger's hard-learned lessons

If a courtroom trial is a contest between dueling narratives, Shirley Sherrod's lawsuit against Andrew Breitbart reads like Little Nell taking on Snidely Whiplash.

Ed Hoffman

Graveside funeral services for Joseph Edward "Ed" Hoffman, 90, of Camden, were held Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Quaker Cemetery in Camden, SC. Rev. Ed Griggs officiated. Memorials may be made in Mr. Hoffman's memory to Middendorf Baptist Church, 2202 Middendorf Church Road, Hartsville, SC 29550 or to a charity of one's choice.

Paul Williams

Paul Jarrott Williams, 85, formerly of Camden, died Saturday, February 19th, 2011 in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Coleman B. Lawson

Coleman B. Lawson, 73, of Stroud Township, PA, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 14, at the VNA Hospice House in East Stroudsburg, PA. He was the husband of Mary Catherine Hancock.

Leonard A. Proctor

Funeral service for Leonard Allen Proctor Jr., 70, of Lugoff, was held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Bethel Worship Center with burial following in Quaker Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Life Christian Outreach Building Fund or a charity of one's choice.

County wrestlers look to qualify for states

All three Kershaw County public high school wrestling teams will be represented at this weekend's Upper State and Lower State individual tournaments.

Is implementation of new KCSO traffic unit moving too swiftly?

Jurisdictions and responsibilities of law enforcement agencies have been pretty well defined in our area and, of course, we seek perfection in protection of citizens. It bothers me somewhat, however, that we have not reached perfection in Kershaw County in the areas of present responsibility of our elected county sheriff. I have had responsible positions throughout my long life, and while I wanted and desired extra responsibilities, I had to realize that I couldn't ...

The leadership vacuum

WASHINGTON -- Failure of political leadership knows no party. The past few days have offered an unfortunate demonstration of this sad maxim: House Speaker John Boehner ducking his appropriate role in countering the belief that President Obama is a Muslim, and the president himself, once again ducking a leadership role in dealing with the nation's fiscal crisis.

Columbia College honors lists announced

A number of Kershaw County students were named to the President's List and Dean's List for the fall semester 2010 at Columbia .

Lizzie Kibler McCormick

Mrs. Lizzie Kibler McCormick, of Cassatt, the widow of Deacon James McCormick, was born in Kershaw County to the late Jim and Martha Kibler on February 18, 1919. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2011, at her home. She was preceded in death by two children, Dorentha M. Ballard and Willeen M. Wactor.

School menus -- Feb. 18, 2011

The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of Feb. 21-25:

Mandela's lesson for Egypt

Egypt's latest pharaoh has surrendered his crown. He was booted from his throne not by armies but through a groundswell of Twitter Age popular will. Let Egyptians celebrate. They've earned it. And let tyrants elsewhere tremble. They deserve to. But, even as Egyptians celebrate, they would be wise to remember that their biggest challenges are only beginning. The same holds true for the Obama administration. As the participants in Egypt's remarkably ...

Pets of the week -- Feb. 18, 2011

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are a lhasa apso dog who found its way to the shelter last weekend, and a 2-year-old female dilute calico cat. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. ...

CHS honors student-athletes at annual banquet

For the 60th consecutive year, student-athletes at Camden High school were honored by The Bulldog Club at the organization's annual awards banquet on May 21.

Sidewalk Survey: Where you you go?

If money were no object, where on Earth would you like to visit?

Ideas always welcome here

For the past couple of years, Kimbrell's has been considering closing its Camden furniture store due to the declining downtown foot traffic. Recently, the CEO of Kimbrell's met with Camden officials and, upon hearing of our plans to revitalize Camden, committed to renovate the interior and exterior of their store at the corner of Broad and Rutledge. For those who want to see the eventual results of the ongoing renovation, check out Kimbrell's in ...

Blaney Elementary champions

KCSO to host S.T.A.R.S. summer camps for youth

For the third year in a row, the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office will host three summer camps designed for young people who will be in the fifth through eighth grades. The S.T.A.R.S camps, which stands for Self discipline, Teamwork, Attitude, Respect and Selfless Service will give participants a positive, meaningful week of exposure to: crime scene investigations, police K9 demonstrations, fire safety, basic first aid by EMS personnel, Internet safety, anti-bullying, goal setting, team ...

William Burnett Collins

William Burnett Collins, 74, of Lugoff, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff, Elgin, Chapel.

Lucy Kauffman

Lucy Glancy Kauffman, 85, of Elgin, SC, died Saturday, June 8, 2013. Her memorial service will be private. Memorials may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1709 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020.

Harvey N. Sims Muhammad

George S. Saho

Funeral Mass for George Stephen Saho, 78, will be celebrated on Friday at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father Francis Travis will officiate. Farewell Prayers and Final Commendation will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to SECU Family Center, 1970 Balwin Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103.

Ellen Miller Goodwin

Mrs. Ellen Miller Goodwin, 90, of 711 George Wright Street, Camden, died Sunday. Family and friends may call at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later day by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the Goodwin Family.

Woman concerned about friend’s money situation

Dear Annie: I have a friend who has a divorced daughter with two children. The ex-husband has a good job with the government.

Inabinet earns volunteer service award

Joan A. Inabinet recently received the Robert N. Pryor Volunteer Service Award from Confederation of Local Historical Societies (CLHS) at its Landmark Convention in Spartanburg. Presenting her with the award were CLSH President J.R. Fenell and Ex-Officio Mike Scoggins.

Tweaking real life

NEW YORK -- It was never quite clear what feminizing the workplace would mean when women en masse invaded corporate America a generation ago.

For the Record: June 12

Real estate transactions

Prescribed burns beneficial but increasingly challenging

The use of prescribed fire as a land management tool has deep and ancient roots in South Carolina's heritage. However, conducting prescribed burns is becoming increasingly challenging due to a variety of factors, according to a state wildlife biologist and forester.