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Biofuel plant on track
Kershaw County Council was expected to give final approval Tuesday night to an option for Southeast Renewable Energy LLC (SRE) to buy 30 acres at the county landfill site for the construction of a $50 million wood waste-burning energy plant to produce biomass fuel for Santee Cooper.
Yesteryear -- Nov. 24, 2010
24 YEARS AGO -- Nov. 21-26, 1986 Photo cutline -- Smoke Detectors have long played a vital role in saving lives, and the state and county are combining to help spread their use. Here, Sandra Vann Senn of the S. C. State Fire Marshal's Office, presents the first of 46 smoke detectors from her office to Kershaw County Fire Marshall Gary Elliot and REACT president Bob Mays. The smoke detectors will be distributed ...
A scan too far
NEW YORK -- In the accelerating debate about airport pat-downs that feel like a clumsy third date and body scans that border on Peeping Tom shows, it's hard to find a sane place to land.
Now more than ever ... shop locally
As the Christmas shopping season approaches, we should all be reminded of just how important shopping at home really is. Studies show that money spent at independently owned local businesses stays in a community, multiplying as it circulates.
Kathryn Mims Wilson
A private graveside service for Kathryn Mims Wilson, 86, formerly of Camden will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Quaker Cemetery. Reverend Hugh McKinney will officiate. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Wilson's memory to the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, 460 S. Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020.
Myrtle Stokes McCaskill
Funeral services for Myrtle Victoria Stokes McCaskill, 95, of Cassatt, was held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Rev. Barbara Segars, Rev. Ed Davidson and Rev. Larry Brown officiated. The family received friends from 6-8 PM Monday, November 22, 2010 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in Mrs. McCaskill's memory to the Sandy Grove United Methodist Church, ...
Charles Erean Senn
A graveside service for Charles Erean Senn, 72, of West Columbia, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, Dept. 274, Post Office Box 100199, Columbia, SC 29203.
‘Nutcracker’ returns to FAC with local talent
What has become a holiday tradition in Camden returns as the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County welcomes the Columbia City Ballet's (CCB) full-length production of "Nutcracker" to the stage of the Wood Auditorium on Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and children.
Santa to visit Lugoff Fire Department
Mark your calendars! Santa is coming to town from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Lugoff Fire Department, located at 892 Hwy 1 South in Lugoff. Santa will be giving out stockings full of goodies to the kids. Refreshments will be offered for everyone and children can have their picture made with Santa. Parents can take their own picture or professional photos will be available for purchase. Admission is free and kids can ...
Kershaw County Brief - Nov. 24, 2010
Kershaw County government buildings will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday.
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving, and why?
James E. Blanding
James E. Blanding, 76, of Green Hill Road, Lugoff, SC, died Friday, November 19, 2010.
James "Jimmy" L. Jenkins
James "Jimmy" L. Jenkins, of Lancaster, went home to Jesus on November 21, 2010. He was born March 11, 1940. Mr. Jenkins was the son of the late Benson and Wilma Sears Jenkins.
Patience paying off for Singleton at Wofford
(Note: This article appeared in the Wednesday, Oct. 27 edition of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Since then, Wofford College earned a berth in the NCAA Football Championship Series playoffs. After a first round bye, the Southern Conference entry opens post-season play at Jacksonville State on Dec. 4.)
One-day baseball clinic will feature Kohn as instructor
Camden High School and the Kershaw County Recreation Department are presenting The Michael Kohn Pitcher/Catcher Camp on Sunday, Dec. 12 at American Legion Park in Camden.
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What was the IRS thinking?
Well, this is a fine mess.
Hayes Creek Skateboarding Competition
There will be a skateboarding competition Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Hayes Creek Subdivision in Elgin. The event is sponsored by Salty's Board Shop in Columbia. The proceeds from the competition will go towards purchasing skateboarding gear for the park in an effort to keep kids off of drugs and keep them off of the streets.
Dog’s human mom experiences drama at local dog park
Dear Annie: I have an 8-month-old puppy, and I take her to a local dog park so she can run off leash and play with the other dogs, which she loves. In the three months I have been taking her, "Phoebe" has never been attacked or fought with another dog. That was until last night, when Phoebe approached another dog that was on a leash and that dog attacked her.
Yesteryear - May 15, 2013
Camden High Graduates Busch Twins Parting After Earning Degrees
Are we willing to pay for increased public safety?
Kershaw County public safety is at a crossroads. The sheriff's office is greatly understaffed and deputies are compensated for their mandatory overtime work by an antiquated and grossly unfair payment system. The solicitor's office is working with half the staff it needs to properly prosecute the cases it receives every month and the jail is barely able to keep sufficient staff to meet state standards. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: ...
Two arrested after meth lab discovered
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics agents arrested two men Monday after discovering a fully assembled methamphetamine lab in an outbuilding on Cricket Hill Drive in Lugoff.
Carl I. Grandon
Funeral service for Carl Isaiah Grandon, 84, will be held Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Atkerson will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
Joseph Ruffing
Funeral services for Joseph Louis Ruffing, 75, will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Rowan Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Phil McCoy will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan Presbyterian Church.
Lewis E. Keyes, Jr.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Lewis Edward. Keyes, Jr. 74, of Camden will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Quaker Cemetery. Rev. Dr. William F. Summers will officiate. Memorials may be made in Mr. Keyes memory to Sam A. Karesh Wing, 1315 Roberts Street, Camden, SC 29020 or Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020.
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