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No school for students Thursday
Due to the number of Kershaw County roadways that are still icy, the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) has decided to keep students out of school Thursday. Staff will report at 10 a.m., however. KCSD Communications Director Mary Anne Byrd released the following statement to the press just before 4 p.m. today:
Clearing up movie-goers’ question, which armrest to use?
Dear Annie: At a movie theater, is there a rule for which armrest belongs to you? -- Jim in Omaha
Hall of Fame trainer Janet Elliot is guests speaker for SCTOBA Awards Banquet
Hall of Fame Thoroughbred trainer and part-time Camden resident, Janet Elliot, will be the guest speaker at Saturday evening's South Carolina Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association annual awards banquet.
Demon soccer duo named to U.S. Olympic Development Soccer Team
Lugoff-Elgin High School students and soccer players, goalkeeper Kyle Brosius and forward Robert Brown have been named to the 2010-11 United States Olympic Development Soccer Team.
A simpler time
Here is my take on the law escort fee for funerals. I agree there should be a fee, just not as much as proposed. It was stated that it takes deputies away from their patrol. If this is the case the school board has to be charged for the traffic control before and after school, because we have more schools in this county than SROs to handle this task so that takes deputies away from their patrol. ...
Celebrating 'A History of Kershaw County'
The Kershaw County Historical Society (KCHS) will formally reveal the completion of the largest project it has undertaken -- the book "A History of Kershaw County" -- at a public program and book launch from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church's fellowship center, 1201 Broad St., Camden.
County, city, school district weather winter storm
Five inches of snow had fallen in Lugoff by 10 a.m. Monday; 4 in Camden.
March auction to benefit L-EHS athletics programs
The Able Club of S.C. and Outback Steakhouse of Columbia announce "Surf's Up at Demon Bay, the second annual auction benefiting Lugoff-Elgin High School athletic programs, to be held at 6 p.m. March 4.
Richard Williams
Richard Williams, affectionately known as "Buster," entered eternal rest on January 8th 2011 at his home in Camden, South Carolina. Richard was born in Camden, South Carolina on May 14, 1944. He was the son of the late Willie T. Williams and Margaret Jones Williams.
Free throw contests slated for next two Saturdays in Camden
All Kershaw County boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the 2011 Knights of Columbus Free- Throw Shootout to be held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at E. Clarkson Rhame City Arena on South Broad Street in Camden.
What traits would you like to see in a new county administrator?
FAC to hold ‘Snow White’ auditions Sunday, Monday
Auditions for Snow White, a collaboration with the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County and Columbia Children's Theatre, will be held Jan. 16 and 17 in the Wood Auditorium at the FAC from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Snow White will be directed by Jerry Stevenson, artistic director of the Columbia Children's Theatre. All children ages 6 and up are encouraged to come and participate. There is no audition fee.
James Beck
A private memorial service was held to celebrate the life of James Daniel "Jim" Beck, 71, of Camden. Memorials may be made in Mr. Beck's memory to the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, 460 S. Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020.
Sadie Bradley
A graveside funeral service to celebrate the life of Sadie Hinson Bradley, 77, of Camden will be held Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Emanuel Baptist church Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Atkerson and Rev. Charles Roark will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Bradley's memory to the charity of one's choice.
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Deacon Marion Jenkins
Deacon Marion Jenkins, 68, of 5545 Pisgah Road, Rembert, died Sunday. Friends may call at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the family.
Josephine G. Warner
Mrs. Josephine G. Warner, age 90, of Lugoff, SC, (formerly of Clarksburg,WV) passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Myrtle Beach Manor in Myrtle Beach, SC, following an extended illness. She was born in Philippi, WV, August 14, 1922, a daughter of the late Herbert Edward Golden and Grayce Booth Golden.
Jak Smyrl collection purchased by USC library
The University of South Carolina (USC) Libraries is now home to a collection of more than 5,000 images, plus correspondence, sketchbooks, and even early elementary-school artwork Camden's Oscar Jackson "Jak" Smyrl, The State newspaper's first staff artist, who passed away in 2007.
Noted and passed - May 13, 2013
• An amazing sight Friday morning: the final two-section, 75-foot portion of the spire atop One World Trade Center in New York City was lifted up and carefully put in to place. With the spire, 1 WTC -- as some are calling it -- became the tallest building in the western hemisphere, topping out at a very symbolic 1,776 feet. While it was an odd bit of showmanship, it ...
Larry Kilgore
Graveside service for Larry Benjamin Kilgore, 68, formally of Lugoff, will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. Funeral service was held Saturday at Varennes Heights Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Varennes Heights Baptist Church Building Fund.
Theresa M. Wood
Funeral service for Theresa M. Wood, 93, of 1537 Dixon Road in Elgin will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Mt. Sinai AME Church with burial in the cemetery. She died Thursday, May 9, 2013. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Are you (fill in the blank) enough?
WASHINGTON -- Enough with this "enough" business.
Reflecting on 100 years of success
KershawHealth recently completed a week of celebration commemorating the opening of the Camden Hospital in 1913 and a century of outstanding care. One of the things that struck me during those activities was the incredible amount of community support the hospital has always enjoyed, and the amazing things that strategic thinking and teamwork can accomplish.
Lugoff man dies after high speed chase
A Lugoff man died after traveling up to 100 mph Sunday morning around 3 a.m.
Enjoy an evening at the FAC May 16 with: The Voices of Camden and 'Black Birds, Ravens & Crows'
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you to a very special evening, Thursday, May 16 for The Voices of Camden: The Quarrel With Oneself and Camden ART's opening reception for its spring exhibition, Black Birds, Ravens & Crows, in the Bassett Gallery. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Voices will take the stage at 7 p.m. in the Jim & Pat Watts Performing Arts Wing located ...
Robert A. Carswell
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Robert "Bob" A. Carswell, 85, of Camden, will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Quaker Cemetery. Rev. John Hallman will officiate. Memorials may be made in his memory to Associated Charities of Kershaw County, 163 Chestnut Street, Camden, SC 29020.
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