Ariail for May 2, 2014

Fitting honors

One of the good things about living in a small town like Camden is the fact that those who do good deeds often get recognized. People in communities such as ours appreciate those who help, and they enjoy showing that gratitude. There were two recognitions in the last week that are particularly notable.

Boykin Spring Fling hits the trail on May 10

The Boykin Spring Fling horse ride will be held Saturday, May 10 at Red Bank Farm in Boykin.

It's baseball and softball playoff time

The South Carolina High School League state baseball and softball playoffs open for Lugoff-Elgin and North Central with the 4A and AA tourneys kicking off Thursday. Camden will begin AAA postseason action on Friday night.

Camden Mother’s Day Festival coming Saturday

This Saturday, the city of Camden will host what it hopes will be the first annual S.C. Mother's Day Festival, featuring a parade and a program filled with music, speakers and children's activities.

GOP: Choose wisely or reap the whirlwind

WASHINGTON -- The Cliven Bundy spectacle in Nevada has provided a Wild West backdrop for our hottest political issues as we gallop toward the midterm elections.

We in S.C. are generous -- aren’t we?

We in South Carolina like to think of ourselves as caring and generous people -- willing to give our time and money to help our fellow man. This is how we see ourselves.

Camden Middle School honor roll

Camden Middle School reports honor rolls

Jerry “Pete” Nathaniel Murphy

Mr. Jerry "Pete" Nathaniel Murphy, 49, of 915 Mitchell Drive, Camden, South Carolina passed on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church in Lugoff S.C., Burial will be at St. Matthew Baptist Church Cemetery in Lugoff, SC. Haile's funeral home is serving the family.

Yesteryear for April 30, 2014

Mayor McCorkle is candidate for re-election

Towell focusing on issues in run for KC Probate Judge

Former Camden City Councilman Ned Towell has announced his candidacy to be Kershaw County's next probate judge.

School Photo: Down on the Farm

For the Record - April 30, 2014

Real estate transactions

Tracy Lynn Popham

A celebration of life service for Tracy Lynn Popham, 61, will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Camden. The Bishop Arthur Turbyfill will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint, 34 Chestnut Ferry Rd, Camden, S.C. 29020.

Hie Joe Truesdale

Mr. Hie Joe Truesdale, 78, of 1300 Campbell Street, Apt. 24, Palmer Place, Camden died Monday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the Truesdale Family.

MARILYN DUNHAM DUBOSE

Funeral service for Mrs. Marilyn Dunham DuBose, 63, of 2889 Youngsbridge Road in Bethune, will be held Tuesday, August 16th, 2:00 p.m. at ...

STEPHEN FOGLE

Funeral service for Stephen Elliot Fogle, 23, will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to ...

VESTAL R. GUNTER

Funeral service for Mr. Vestal R. Gunter, 74, of 117 North Gate Drive in Camden, will be held Wednesday, August 16th., 12:00 P.M ...

Yesteryear Pictures - Aug. 15, 2017

Feature photo: Visitors

VisionKershaw 2030 earns SCAC honorable mention

VisionKershaw 2030, Kershaw County's county-wide framework for economic growth; effective land use; county service excellence; quality infrastructure and transportation; and a lifetime of education ...

New rules stress safety for 2017 high school season

The National Federation of State High Schools (NFHS) continues to tweak its rules governing high school football, this year focusing on protection of defenseless players ...

Anne Brett Segars

Graveside services to celebrate the life of Anne Brett Segars, age 74, of Camden, was held Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Washington Memorial Gardens, Sandersville ...

Russell Robinson

LUGOFF – A service to celebrate the life of Russell Allen Robinson, 60, will be held on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral ...

Delores Nickens

CAMDEN - Miss Delores "Tish" Nickens, 70, of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 7, 2017. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Grave Side ...

Kenneth P. Marsh

Kenneth P. "Kenny" Marsh, Jr., 67, of Camden, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his sister's residence in Pooler, GA.

Larry Maurice Kelly

Mr. Larry Maurice Kelly, 59, of 808 Dibble Street, Camden, SC, passed on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a ...

Max Ford

Robert Maxwell (Max) Ford, 75, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 surrounded by his family. A private family burial will be held on Friday ...

Karen Jean Barlow

CASSATT – Funeral services for Karen Jean Barlow, 62, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service ...

Arts Open House is Aug. 26

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County cordially invites the community to attend the 2017 Arts Open House & Hot Dog Lunch on Saturday, Aug ...