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FAC seeks artist submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2012-13 season
The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is now accepting artist materials for consideration as part of a group exhibition or possible solo show in the Bassett Gallery to be scheduled from September 2012 through May 2013.
Malvern Hill Baptist Church to host benefit barbecue
Malvern Hill Baptist Church will host its annual benefit barbecue Saturday, March 17 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Casualties of partisanship
The cause of centrism in the U.S. Senate took another nosedive this week when Sen. Olympia Snow of Maine stunned everyone with her announcement that she wouldn't seek another term. Snowe, who won her 2006 re-election bid with a whopping 74 percent of the vote, said she was tired of the partisan bickering in the Senate. "I do find it frustrating … that an atmosphere of polarization and 'my way or the highway' ideologies has become pervasive in campaigns and in our governing institutions," Snowe declared.
Knights drop pair in MPCU tourney
After having opened play in its May Plant Credit Union Baseball Bash with a bang, North Central fell in its second two games to drop into Thursday's consolation game against Camden Military Academy.
School menus -- March 2, 2012
The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of Feb. 5-9:
Pets of the week -- March 2, 2012
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Liggit, a very gentle 1-year-old female pit mix dog, and a female domestic short-haired white and orange tiger cat. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter or to check for a missing pet, call 425-6016 ...
State government is ‘atrocious’
I applaud S.C. Sens. Joel Lourie and Vincent Sheheen for having the wherewithal to speak out about our South Carolina government. It is atrocious. Not one layer of government knows what the other layer is doing and doesn't seem to care as long as they receive their paycheck!
Hudson honored for business success, community involvement
Matt Hudson, formerly of Liberty Hill, was named one of The State's "20 Under 40" honorees recognized as "rising business stars under the age of 40 in the Midlands who are committed to bringing a brighter future to South Carolina's capital city."
Santorum’s snobbery
WASHINGTON -- Politicians say the darnedest things, especially when their lips are moving.
How sex hijacked election talk
How has an election year that was supposed to be all about economic recovery suddenly become all about sex? Critics blame the media. They have a point. The media keep reporting what the candidates are saying.
Clinic Classic run/walk hits the streets April 21
The fifth annual Clinic Classic will take to the streets of Camden on Saturday, April 21, at 8:30 a.m.
Moody's affirms KCSD A1 rating
The Kershaw County School District's (KCSD) A1 bond rating has been reaffirmed by bond credit rating service Moody's, which has o removed the "negative outlook" that had been attached to it, KCSD officials report.
Quilters hold second annual retreat
The Quilters of Kershaw County, an affiliate of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, conducted its second annual Quilter's Retreat at Camp Longridge in Ridgeway Feb. 10-12.
Unseemly blame-shifting on gas prices
One of the tightropes politicians walk is finding ways to take credit for things that go right while blaming opponents for things that go wrong.
Tracey Lee Moore
Tracey Lee Moore, 47, of Lugoff, died Sunday, February 26, 2012. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Thomas Edgar and Mildred Elizabeth Joyner Moore.
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C-I announces newsroom reorganization
Camden Media Co. is proud to announce the return of Jim Tatum to the staff of the Chronicle-Independent. Tatum, who most recently worked for the Summerville Journal Scene, begins working as the C-I's senior staff writer Monday. In addition, Tenell Felder is being promoted to design editor, a reflection of her excellent design work for several Camden Media Co. publications.
County asks KershawHealth for $3 million to continue EMS
Kershaw County is asking KershawHealth for $3 million to assume operating emergency medical services (EMS) for the first 21 months following the anticipated March 31 takeover of the hospital by Capella Healthcare of Franklin, Tenn. The county is asking KershawHealth to make the payment out of the money Capella will pay to lease KershawHealth's real estate and purchase its furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Betty Bell
A funeral service for Betty Hinson Bell, 82, of Kershaw, SC, was held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015, in the sanctuary of Kershaw Second Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Kershaw City Cemetery. Rev. Tony Pope officiated.
Paul Reece
Paul Wayne Reece, 67, of Cassatt, SC, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015. A memorial service will be private. Memorials may be made in Paul's memory to the Disabled American Veterans of SC, Inc. PO Box 5317, West Columbia, SC 29171
Charlie Haynesworth Holloman III
Funeral service for Charlie Haynesworth Holloman III, 79, will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Church of God with burial to follow in the St. John United Methodist Church Cemetery, Spring Hill. The family will receive friends today 6-7:30 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew Church of God, 4238 Red hill Road, Camden, S.C. 29020.
Noted and passed - Jan. 26, 2015
• We hope you had as much fun reading our recent front page story on the 2015 Junior Leadership Kershaw County's etiquette class as we did putting it together. The entire Junior Leadership program -- taking some of Kershaw County's brightest and most promising students and giving them the opportunity to interact with a variety of leaders from across the county -- is one we're lucky to have in our community. The etiquette class, held at Boykin's Mill Pond Steakhouse, taught these already well-mannered teens the finer points of moving through society, especially at a fancy restaurant. Parents often ...
Rich: What I love about my South
It happened the other day. It's funny how things so simple can remind us of things so meaningful, of those sweets that are tucked inside our hearts and unknowingly treasured.
Morgan: The Abbeville decision
While I was taking a finance class as part of my doctoral program in Virginia in the early 1990s, one of the topics we discussed was a lawsuit that had been filed in South Carolina, now called the Abbeville case, which challenged South Carolina's structure for funding public education. Life takes funny turns. Here I am 21 years later in South Carolina when the case is finally settled.
Calling the shots
DOVER, Del. -- Camden native and former Camden High School football standout Kenny Carter was named as the head football coach at Delaware State University last Wednesday.
Camden native to sign newest book at Kirkwood center
Rickey E. Macklin, a Camden native, will sign copies of his books at the Kirkwood Community Center, 2402 Carlos St. in Camden, from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.
Tips for finding if a pet is right for your family
Pets often make wonderful additions to a household. Parents not only love pets because animals bring smiles to their children's faces, but also because pets teach kids about responsibility.
WE stands for Work Experience at CCTC
A new economic development program involving businesses and industries in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties will offer paid work experience opportunities for Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) industrial and engineering technology students. Officials announced the launch of the WE, or Work Experience, program during a press conference at CCTC's main campus Thursday.
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