VA changes needed now

As new evidence emerges on a regular basis showing the poor state of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, all Americans should be aggrieved that those who fought for this country have been treated, in many instances, so shabbily. The latest charges came Monday in a letter from the U.S. Office Of Special Counsel to the White House revealing the lack of attention paid to psychiatric patients. In one case, the letter said, a veteran with a service-connected psychiatric condition was in a facility for eight years before he received a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation; in another case, a ...

KC National closes in on district title

All that is standing in the way of the Kershaw County Dixie Darling National All-Stars and a trip to next week's Dixie Softball State Tournament is one victory.

KC's own Dixie Darlings

Roger Rules tourney tees off Thursday at Camden CC

The sixth annual Roger Rules Memorial Golf Tournament will be played over the Camden County Club course on Thursday, June 26.

Lightning, umpires help put end to 17ers’ win streak

It took Mother Nature and a pair of confused umpires to help put an end to Kershaw County's Post 17's six-game win streak.

This week in League III American Legion Baseball

Monday: KC Post 17 at Hartsville (7 p.m.); Dalzell-Shaw at Sumter (7 p.m.); Cheraw at Manning-Santee (7:30 p.m.)

Blythewood duo wins Take A Child Fishing tourney

William and Bryan Holmes from Blythewood had a total haul of 19.59 pounds to win the 31st annual Take A Child Bass Fishing Tournament, held in memory of longtime event supporters and Wateree Marina proprietors, Tommy and Lib Phillips, on Lake Wateree May 17.

Slavery in South Carolina today

What a shocking headline, but our Attorney General Alan Wilson says it's true – and he's right.

North Central High School honor rolls

North Central High School has announced its honor rolls for the 4th Quarter

Castell signs to swim at Rollins College

Rachel Castell, formerly of Lugoff-Elgin High School, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and swimming pursuits at NCAA Division II Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla.

Precious Memories That Really Are

In the tiny country church where I spent most of the first 22 years of my life, where I found the Lord at the age of 11, where, without fail, I had the leading part in every Christmas pageant and where my daddy laid down the law in more ways than one, we sang hymns from a brown songbook and a green one that were filled with the haunting melodies that have penetrated the Appalachians for many decades.

Brooklyn Gardner Anders, Benjamin Lee Davidson announce engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. Davidson announce the engagement of Ms. Brooklyn Gardner Anders of Camden, SC to Mr. Benjamin Lee Davidson of Camden, SC.

Elizabeth Greene Dow

Mrs. Elizabeth Greene Dow, 83, of 1301 Kings Avenue, Camden died Saturday. Family and friends may call at 1288 Collins Circle, Camden. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the Dow Family.

Crystal Robinson Butler

Funeral service for Mrs. Crystal Robinson Butler, 48, of 1987 Longtown Road in Ridgeway will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at Rock Hill Baptist Church, 1060 Shivers Green Road in Ridgeway with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to The National Kidney Foundation, 508 Hampton Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 799-3870. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Naomi Stanley

Naomi Stanley of Camden, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Bonaventure Hospital in Bronx, NY.

River parcel input sessions June 19 and 21

Want to let Kershaw County know what you want for the new river parcel in Lugoff?

Area college students graduate, earn academic honors

Wofford College conferred 418 degrees on 394 graduates during the 2018 Commencement exercies on Sunday, May 20. Area students included:

Goodwin recognized as 2019 Superintendent of the Year

Chesterfield County School District Superintendent Dr. J. Harrison Goodwin is the 2019 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year. In addition, Richland School District Two'Chief ...

Stitchin’ ribbon cutting

Stephanie Lanford, owner of Stitchin' (center), cuts the ribbon on her new business on Broad Street. Celebrating with her (from left) are Kershaw County Chamber ...

Pets for adoption - June 12, 2018

Adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccines, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), leukemia test (cats), deworming, flea prevention and microchip (dogs).

Ariail - June 12, 2018

Editorial: New YMCA?

Is Kershaw County going to be the site of a new Columbia YMCA branch?

Fountain hosts one-day football camp at CHS

Former Camden High and Clemson University defensive end Maurice "Mo" Fountain will be hosting a one-day youth football camp at Camden High School on Saturday ...

Column: My dear Charles

WASHINGTON -- Charles Krauthammer, a man who has beaten unbelievable odds and overcome obstacles that would defeat most mortals, has finally encountered one foe over which ...

Column: Let them torch the Chinese flag, instead

My father died in 1970 at the age of 58. He was a veteran of both World War II and Korea.

Column: The beauty of old bridges

File this column under "Progress." I guess. I remain a skeptic of much that is new and better and that includes the new bridges going ...

HENRY F. ALLEN

SMSGT Retired Henry F. Allen, Sr, 85, of Sumter, SC passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 11, 2018 ...

JOHN C. DRAKEFORD

Mr. John C. Drakeford, 79, of 1261 Drakeford Road, Cassatt, passed on Friday, June 8, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m ...

CAROLYN HINSON

A service to celebrate the life of Carolyn Faye Brazell Hinson, 66, will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with ...

BRENDA SCHOFIELD

Mrs. Brenda Schofield, of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Camden, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.