Few gives straight answers

Please tell me that I have just awoken from some bad dream. I have been researching the candidates running for S.C. House District 79, and I cannot believe what I am seeing.

Of the people, by the people, for the people

The election in November is going to determine what kind of government and government philosophy we are going to have in 2011 and 2012, and probably beyond that.

Haley's focus on education questionable

As a public school educator for almost 50 years I am very concerned about the future of public education. We need someone in the governor's office who is really concerned about education in this state.

David Herndon

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Don Copley, M.D.

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City of Camden urges responsible water use after drought warning

The city of Camden is asking its water customers to voluntarily eliminate non-essential water use and limit discretionary uses like lawn irrigation to off-peak times.

Elgin Gun Sales Inc.

Elgin Gun Sales Inc., featuring retail guns and ammo sales and accessories, has opened for business at 2510-A Green Hill Road, Elgin. The business offers products for hunters, home defense, personal protection and other needs. Roger Ross, Len Rosinski, Ricky Caughman and Jack Whitworth are owners. Manager is Jason Wright; assistant manager is Chip Wright. Elgin Gun Sales Inc. is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The phone number is 438-3456. Representatives of the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and others joined the business owners ...

USC Equestrian team to help at Sunday’s pony races

Members of the USC Gamecock Equestrian Team will be on Springdale Race Course to help organize the Sunday's annual Pony Races, presented by the National Steeplechase Museum and the Carolina Cup Racing Association.

Mixed Up hopes to rekindle his 2009 magic at Far Hills

Bill Pape's Mixed Up, the reigning Eclipse Award steeplechase horse, will confront a strong field in Saturday's $250,000 Grand National (Gr. 1), one of America's premier races over fences and a highlight of the 90th annual Far Hills Races in New Jersey.

J.R. Wholesale Tires & Auto Center

J.R. Wholesale Tires & Auto Center is newly opened at 822 Cameron Lane in Lugoff, behind Gadget's at the intersection of U.S. 1 and U.S. 601. Patty Radvansky is owner, and Craig Radvansky is manager. Sales manager is Frankie Jirel, and Dennis Radvansky and Corey Dowey are service technicians. J.R. Wholesale Tires & Auto Center, billed as a family-owned and family-operated business, offers new and used tires and oil and brake service. "Before you buy retail, allow us to sell you tires at wholesale," said the Radvansky family. The business is open from 8 a.m. to ...

Johnny Fellers

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Kim Horton DuRant

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Spaghetti fundraiser at L-EHS Nov. 2

The journalism department at Lugoff-Elgin High School will host its annual spaghetti lunch/supper Nov. 2 in the school cafeteria.

Lady Knights close out a perfect regular season

North Central ran the stable in the regular season, completing a 14-0 campaign with a 25-18, 25-13, 25-20 victory over conference foe McBee on Tuesday to finish league play with an 8-0 record.

Knights, Hampton run off with Region X-C title

For the first time in the young, five-year existence of the North Central boys cross country program, the Knights won the Region 3-A championship at the meet hosted by Chesterfield on Tuesday.

Camden Royals holding charity hoops tourney

The Camden Royals AAU basketball organization is sponsoring a basketball tournament open to all youth organization teams which will benefit Relay for Life.

Chance to drive exotic sports cars awaits at CMP

Xtreme Xperience, the country's premier supercar driving experience, is heading full-throttle for Carolina Motorsports Park in Westville, with event dates set for Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3.

KC East All-Stars makes a good first impression

A disturbing trend

We wrote recently of the disturbing trend in the White House of spinning every issue through press spokesmen rather than engaging in open questioning about issues of interest to Americans. A lack of transparency isn't limited to the federal government, as the S.C. Supreme Court has recently issued two troubling rulings which limit public access in the Palmetto State.

Clemson Extension announces contest, workshop

The Kershaw County Clemson Extension Service is assisting with a tomato contest coming up Saturday, and is sponsoring a pesticide calibration and safety workshop on August 15.

Cub Scouts enjoy day camp

Local Boy Scouts of America spent the last week of June volunteering at a Cub Scout Day Camp.

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Camden Bulldog Club kicking off its 2014-15 membership drive

The Camden High School Bulldog Club membership drive is in full swing for the 2014-2015 school year. The organization, founded in 1952, provides financial assistance to all athletic programs at the school through the membership drive and various fundraising activities.

Thomas, Marlow earn interim titles at L-E

The leadership of the Lugoff-Elgin High School football and athletic departments stayed within the Demon family for the 2014-15 school year as Dave Thomas was named the school's interim head football coach and Craig Marlow as interim activities director Monday.