Anne Martin

A memorial service celebrating the life of Annie Lujeania Spradley Martin, 69, of Lugoff, SC, was held on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Pastor Joe Stines officiated. The family received friends at the church at 1:00 PM, 1 hour prior to the service. Mrs. Martin, widow of George Lee Willard Martin, was born in Columbia, SC. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn Hatfield Spradley and Alfred James Spradley. Annie was a homemaker, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

Ariail for Aug. 4, 2014

Feature Photo: Back to school

Youthful choices and mistakes

To this conclusion I have come: the most deadly years of our lives are the ages 16 to 21. Those years give us a headiness that comes from new freedom -- a driver's license -- and the passing of the torch from strict childhood rules to more trust, different restraints and relaxed curfews.

Getting by giving

While a small child and later, my parents tried to teach me the moral and religious principle, "One gets by giving." The lesson didn't "take" until later in life when I came to understand more fully the principle, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

Noted and passed - Aug. 4, 2014

• For more than a century, KershawHealth's underlying mission has been to provide quality healthcare to all citizens of Kershaw County regardless of socioeconomic status. In other words, at least partially, it provides charity care to those who cannot otherwise afford to pay for hospital services. Currently, KershawHealth allows people whose household income reaches 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines (FPG) to receive a 100 percent discount on their hospital bill. Those up to 300 percent FPG get a 75 percent discount; 400 percent FPG, 50 percent. KershawHealth administrators now propose cutting off any financial assistance at 133 percent FPG ...

Cheerleading camp on tap for NCHS

The North Central High School Cheerleading Team will host a two-day mini-camp on Monday, Aug. 4 and Tuesday, Aug 5 at the school.

CHS girls' golf, XC teams prepare for season

A pair of fall sports at Camden High School will begin gearing up for the upcoming season with either a meeting or, the start of pre-season practice.

Ariail for Aug. 1, 2014

Spurrier v. Swinney

Everyone knows that when it comes to sports, football reigns supreme here in Kershaw County and South Carolina. Whereas basketball might be the top sport in neighboring North Carolina, it's a distant second -- or probably even third -- here in the Palmetto State. And these are heady times for gridiron enthusiasts of both the University of South Carolina and Clemson; both teams have enjoyed success in the past few seasons, and that momentum has carried over into recruiting, in which both schools are piling up classes that are among the nation's best.

Smart people, smart ideas

When elected officials from different South Carolina cities meet to discuss economic development, the oft-heard cry is, "Let's work together!" The energy in these conversations is palpable, even though it's not yet clear how we can partner. For that reason, at the Municipal Association of South Carolina's (MASC) annual meeting in Charleston this July, its Achievement Awards were particularly exciting. If we can do nothing else, from city to city, we can learn from each other's ideas and borrow courage from one another's progress.

Citizen committee to promote Phase 2 referenda

Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Chief Financial Officer Donnie Wilson cautioned district employees and school board trustees Monday not to aid any efforts to support two referendums tied to Phase 2 of the district's facilities equalization project (FEP).

Hemina Myrel Gripper

Mrs. Hemina Myrel "Mina" Gripper, 87, of Charlotte, SC, formally of Elgin, SC, passed on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Levine-Dickson Hospice Hose in Huntersville, NC. She was born

Charles “Chuck” K. Hayes, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" K. Hayes, Jr., of Camden, SC, died Thursday, July 31, 2014. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Daisy Leonard

Funeral service for Mrs. Daisy Leonard, 93, of 716 Court Street in Camden will be held Sunday, August 3, 2014, 3:00 P.M. at Abundant Life Prayer Praise & Worship Center, 804 Laurens Street in Camden with burial in the church cemetery. She will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mrs. Leonard died Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

DONALD WAYNE POE

Donald Wayne Poe, 86, of Camden, S.C., passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland, Ohio. He was ...

SARA SUMNER REGISTER

Funeral services for Sara Sumner Register, 84, will be held at 11 a.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 35 ...

ADAM HILL WILLIAMSON

Adam Willliamson, 34, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Camden, SC passed away on July 12, 2017. Adam graduated from Camden High School in 2001 and ...

UWKC seeking home repair assistance

The United Way of Kershaw County (UWKC) is seeking SC licensed residential home builders or general contractors to partner with to assist low-income homeowners. The ...

Probate court to hold workshop Aug. 4

The Kershaw County Probate Court will host a Probate Process Workshop on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 9 a.m. at The Kershaw County Courthouse ...

Deputy arrests ‘career criminal’ following chase

A Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy arrested a Cassatt man on several charges following a vehicle and foot chase around 2:15 p ...

For the Record - July 21, 2017

Real estate transactions

Kershaw County Library starts South Carolina’s first Repair Café

What do you do with a broken toaster, a bike that's a little wobbly, or a dull knife? Toss it? No way! Kershaw County ...

Bethune scholarship winner

McKayla Williams (third from left) recently won the Bethune Lions Club scholarship. A recent graduate of McBee High School, she is the daughter of Mark ...

Fan club

Kendall Walters marries Joseph Kelly Jr.

Kendall Leann Walters and Joseph Bennett Kelly, Jr. were united in marriage at The Farm in Ridgeway, South Carolina on May 20 at 5:00 ...

BDK students using Google Expedition goggles

Baron DeKalb Elementary students were able to take virtual field trips around the world while not stepping a foot outside the school. Student, who attend ...

CMCKC receives Duke Endowment grant

The Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County (CMCKC) has been awarded a grant from The Duke Endowment to help improve population health and health equity ...

Ariail - July 18, 2017

Jimmie Green

We join family, friends and this community in mourning the passing and celebrating the life of James D. "Jimmie" Green, who passed away Saturday, July ...