A visit from the top

American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong (center) paid a visit to the American Legion Department of S.C. on his annual visit. While in the Columbia area, American Legion Post 195 of Lugoff was the host post, taking the commander on a tour of the FN gun factory in Columbia. The group – which included (from left) Post 195 adjutant Bill Heil, Department of S.C. adjutant Jim Hawk, Bill Collins with Post 195 and Post 195 vice commander Jerry Schuler -- also toured the Fort Jackson National Cemetery, and the commander visited Dorn VA Hospital. Wong, who addressed the S ...

CHS honor roll students named

Camden High School has reported its honor roll students for the third quarter.

The likability sweeps

WASHINGTON -- A presidential race recently focused on high school has come to resemble a popularity contest of the same vintage.

Cooper chosen to serve on CERRA Advisory Board

Camden Middle School teacher Lori Cooper is among a group of educators from across the Palmetto State who have been chosen to serve on the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement's (CERRA) Advisory Board.

Yesteryear - May 23, 2012

Photo cutline -- 37 Years' Service -- Mrs. Inez G. Ogburn, chief clerk with the Kershaw County Department of Social Services (DSS), receives a certificate and pin for 37 years of service with the agency during ceremonies at the DSS District VI office in Sumter. Presenting the award to Mrs. Ogburn is District VI Adult Services Supervisor Horace C. Jackson, as Mrs. Katherine Baxley, county director of Kershaw DSS observes.

Area students earn Dean’s List honors

Several Kershaw County students were named to the Furman University spring 2012 Dean's List.

For the Record -- May 23, 2012

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Library to host legal forum

Have questions about your legal rights? On Thursday, May 31 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the Elgin Branch of the Kershaw County Library will present a program on the services available to residents of the state from the South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS). This program is free and open to the public.

Reunion Weekend set for July

The Camden High School African American Alumni Association will hold a Reunion Weekend 2012 July 13 – 15 with the theme "Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future."

Rainiero wins fourth straight in High Hope feature

Augustin Stables' Rainiero extended his winning streak to four when he pulled away to a 14 1/4-length victory in the feature race of Sunday's 45th annual High Hope Steeplechase at Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park.

Post 195 to host flag disposal ceremony

Some are torn. Some are faded and need to be replaced. American Legion Post 195 of Lugoff will conduct its annual flag disposal ceremony of old and tattered flags Saturday.

Johnnie B. Jones

A memorial service for Mrs. Johnnie B. Jones, of Columbia, was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Francis Burns United Methodist Church, 5616 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 with the Rev. Dr. Thomas J Bowman, Sr. officiating.

Landon H. Hurley

A memorial service for Landon H. Hurley, 82, of Columbia, was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, in the Memorial Gardens of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church.

Sidewalk Survey -- May 23, 2012

Bowers' reign as S.C. Rodeo Queen coming to an end

Camden High School student and current South Carolina High School Rodeo Queen Jess Bowers will relinquish her crown during this weekend's South Carolina Championship High School Rodeo.

Military Briefs - Feb. 27, 2015

Army Pvt. Neono B. Thompson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

For the Record - Feb. 25, 2015

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Ariail for Feb. 25, 2015

Editorial: Giuliani’s comments

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who's never been accused of being circumspect, went over the top last week when he accused President Obama of not loving his country. Giuliani has refused to back down from his comments, and some in the GOP have defended him while others have said they wouldn't have made the same statement. Politics, of course, is involved, as both Democrats and Republicans are already jockeying for position for 2016.

Parker: The love litmus test

Republicans seem ceaselessly enamored of litmus tests, but the newest one -- Do you believe President Obama loves America? -- makes birthers seem witty.

Wilson: Another tragic display of South Carolina’s domestic violence problem

On Feb. 5, around 1:15 p.m., students at the University of South Carolina (USC) received a text message warning "SHOTS FIRED" -- two words which would send chills and panic through the large campus that is home to nearly 32,000 students.

Letter: Reader grateful for Arrants columns

I wish to complement your columnist, Josh Arrants, for the wonderful articles he has written for the Chronicle. I have read only three of his articles, but I have truly enjoyed each one. In the last one, he said he was leaving Kershaw County and I could only think of the loss to your paper.

Yesteryear - Feb. 25, 2015

Wunderkind: Charleston mayor to address chamber next week

Sidewalk Survey - Feb. 25, 2015

CHS shifts Meet the Bulldogs to March 2

Due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday, the Camden Bulldog Club has moved its winter and spring sports "Meet the Bulldogs" to Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m.

KC baseball teams gear up for pre-season tourney

Regardless of what the weatherman says, Kershaw County's four high school baseball teams will open their seasons with a trio of pre-season tournaments starting Saturday and continuing throughout next week.

CES reports honor rolls

Camden Elementary School has announced its honor-rolls for the second nine weeks period

Deadline for landowners to join conservation is Friday

Kershaw County landowners are encouraged to apply to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to be considered for part of $100 million the program is making available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners.

KCPRD offering youth baseball umpiring clinics

The Kershaw County Parks and Recreation Department will hold a pair of umpire certification clinics for those seeking to work Dixie Youth and/or Dixie Boys baseball games this spring and summer.

Clinic Classic 5k hits the streets on April 18

The eighth annual Clinic Classic 5K walk/run, presented by McDonald's of Camden, and the Camden Family Care one-mile run/walk will take to the streets of Camden on Saturday, April 18.