For the Record - March 26, 2014

Real estate transactions

Glenn McConnell

Camden and Kershaw County have a long history of sending many students to the College of Charleston, so there has been a great deal of interest in the recent choice of Glenn McConnell to be the school's next president. The selection has engendered controversy, and there have been protests among students and faculty members at the school. Indeed, McConnell is not a traditional choice to head an institution of higher learning, as academics almost always prefer one of their own. And in that vein, McConnell will bring both negatives and positives to the job.

Ariail for March 26, 2014

Yesteryear for March 26, 2014

Park go-ahead given

Camden doesn’t want you texting while driving

The city of Camden is recognizing April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month by encouraging all Camden residents to be careful and mindful of others while they're on the road. City officials read a proclamation during Camden City Council's meeting Tuesday.

Mary Krimminger Williams

Funeral Services for Mary Krimminger Williams, 90, will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Leonhardt and the Rev. Barbee Parsons will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 218, Lugoff, S.C. 29078.

Odell Johnson

Mr. Odell Johnson, 53 of 100 Circus Lane, Cassatt, SC, passed on Monday, March 24, 2014. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Haile's Funeral Home.

Ida M. Rufus

Mrs. Ida M. Rufus, 88, of 5220 Ross Farm Road, Rembert, South Carolina, passed on Friday, March 21, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 24, 2014. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Grove AME Church in Rembert, SC. Burial will follow at Sandhills Cemetery in Rembert, SC. Haile's Funeral Home is serving the family.

Elizabeth D. Williams

Mrs. Elizabeth Drakeford Williams, 80, died Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born July 31, 1933 in Kershaw County South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Nora Jones Drakeford. She was married to the late Johnny M. Williams.

Julian Burns files for Kershaw County Council chair

Julian Burns, a Kershaw County native, filed for election Monday for the June 10 Republican Primary for chairman of Kershaw County Council.

Camden Media Co. purchases The Camden Equestrian magazine

In a joint statement, Mike Mischner and LRT Consulting LLC announced today that The Camden Equestrian magazine would be joining the Camden Media Co. family of publications. The Camden Equestrian was founded in 2008 and has been owned and published by LRT Consulting LLC since 2013. LRT Consulting LLC is owned and operated by Camden resident Lydia R. Towell.

Basketball prowess

When I listened to the news yesterday, I heard that a school resource officer (and part-time policeman) was in trouble for a problem concerning a basketball and lack of respect from a student. While I do now know what happened -- just that, according to the news, the gentlemen shoved a 14-year-old male. I also had a problem concerning these two, except my male student was older. I did not receive coverage in the newspaper or the television. Here is what happened.

Cleveland, Callison Tighe merging law practice

Camden resident Woody Cleveland is merging his Columbia law practice with Callison Tighe, a multi-faceted Columbia firm, to form a new practice group in banking and commercial finance.

California Dreaming -- a musical journey through the 60’s and 70’s

Performers from Springer Theatricals will take audience members to a time when folk music met rock music and gave birth to an explosion of music that was danceable, easy to sing and oh so romantic when the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County presents the national tour of California Dreaming on Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students, seniors and military. California Dreaming is sponsored by Powers & Gregory Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors. The performance will be preceded by a cocktail hour from 7 to 8 p ...

ATEC students honored at health conference

Students enrolled in the Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) health science and honors biomed programs won first, second and third place medals in statewide health occupations competition for high schools held March 12-14 in North Charleston.

DWAIN ANDREW WRIGHT

Mr. Dwain Andrew. Wright, 56, of 5620 Timothy Lane, Rembert, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017.Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m ...

KCSD hiring school cafeteria substitutes

The Kershaw County School District is looking for persons who are interested in serving as substitutes in its school cafeterias. Food Service substitutes are paid ...

Almost showtime

Looking to enjoy a fun, family-friendly holiday tradition? The Lake Wateree Association will host the annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Tuesday, July 4 ...

Master Gardener class now enrolling new members

Ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener?

HFKC to accept grant applications in September

The Health Foundation of Kershaw County (HFKC) will begin accepting applications for grants beginning September 1, 2017. The application process will close on September 30 ...

New CCTC building

Colleges, universities recognize graduates, academic achievement

The University of South Carolina Upstate recognized May graduates during commencement exercises held May 2, 2017 on the Quad behind the John C. Stockwell Administration ...

Volleyball camp on deck at CHS for next week

Here is the listing of youth summer sports camps in Kershaw County being held the week of June 26:

Ariail - June 20, 2017

Kind acts

Below, readers will find a letter from a fellow reader praising the kind act of the manager of a local business.

Our new life in the dugout

WASHINGTON -- Kelley Paul had gone to bed Tuesday night as usual, with her cellphone set on "Do Not Disturb," except for family and close friends ...

Writer thankful for Camden IGA 'angel'

Sometimes, an angel appears when you least expect it.

Headless and history

Hobkirk Hill is named for a village and civil parish in Scotland.

Seniors look back

One of the groups I meet with regularly is Student Cabinet, which is made up of student council officers from every grade from each of ...

MADDIE BELL ALEXANDER

Ms. Maddie Bell Alexander, 78, of 2311 Tickle Hill Road, Camden, SC, passed on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be ...