Miss Albertson, Mr. Culler exchange wedding vows

Lindsey Brooke Albertson of Lugoff and Thomas Neal Culler of Camden were united in marriage June 16, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Camden. Reverend George Roberts Madison officiated at the 5 p.m. double ring ceremony. A reception followed at TenEleven Galleria.

Noted and passed - July 16, 2012

• Ernest Borgnine, who died recently at the age of 95, was one of the great actors of Hollywood. Borgnine could adapt to almost any role, and unlike some celebrities in show business, he was a really good guy to boot. He was a true screen icon, and he will be missed.

Become 'historic visionaries'

The latest research indicates that tourists are traveling to historic and unique environmental destinations by the thousands. For example, millions of people visit Williamsburg, Va., annually. Congaree National Park attracts a multitude of visitors each year. However, according to the latest records, only 20,000 people visited Historic Camden this past year.

Wylie Jowers

Wylie Edward Jowers, 94, of Camden, died Sunday, July 15, 2012. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Kershaw County Teacher Forum:

Not long after I got here five years ago, several teachers came to meet with me to talk about Teacher Forum. At the time, I was picturing this to be the Kershaw County version of some sort of a Teacher Advisory Committee. I was very wrong. The Kershaw County Teacher Forum is so much more. It is a group that really promotes the development of teacher leaders who are ready to help take on tough issues and problems in their own schools, within the District and beyond. It is a model of teacher leadership that needs to be replicated across ...

Charleston RiverDogs will pay tribute to Larry Doby with weekend activities

CHARLESTON -- The Charleston RiverDogs will salute the United States Postal Service's newest stamp and the history of the Negro Leagues during a special Larry Doby Heritage Weekend when the club hosts the Greenville Drive at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park in a two-day celebration on Saturday and Sunday, July 14-15.

Johnny Perry Cantey

Mr. Johnny Perry Cantey, 67, of 1722 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Camden, S.C. passed on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted on Satruday, July 14, 2012 at 12 p.m. at Haile's Funeral Home Chapel, Camden, S.C.

Dallas Mahoney, Jr.

Dallas John "D.J." Mahoney, Jr., 84, of husband of Frankie DuBose Mahoney, died Thursday, July 12, 2012.

My side of the scandal

I'm still here.

Trees get thirsty, too

Summer is officially here and we now have the temperatures to prove it! Along with high temperatures come afternoon showers and sometimes downright gully-washer rains. These rain events can be quite dramatic and appear like many inches have fallen from the sky. Unfortunately, most times this is not the case. Even in the rare occasions when we do actually get close to 1 inch of rain, it falls so hard and fast that the ground has little time to absorb it.

The kids are still all right...

So I recently took a short trip back in time.

Boan promotoed to lieutenant colonel

Maj. (P) Jimmy W. Boan, son of Wayne and Ann Boan of Bethune, was recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel within the Georgia Army National Guard. A promotion ceremony took place May 24 at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga.

Rec notes - July 13, 2012

The Kershaw County Recreation Department (KCRD) H2O Fun Camp is offered to boys and girls ages 6-11 who already have basic swimming skills. They must be able to swim 25 yards independently. The instructor are experienced Red Cross lifeguards. They will provide unique and fun activities in and out of the pool. Participants will learn how to play safely as a team in and around water as well as having tons of fun.

Another 'good ole boy' lawsuit

Well let's get these ridiculous and embarrassing law suits going again. Get them back on course! They are such a good use for our country's image and above all, a great way to spend our tax dollars. Our county needed a sheriff change and now that Jim Matthews has become our sheriff and seems to be doing all the right things for all of us, he seems to have upset our country's "good ole boys."

Political courage

President Obama has shown a willing to stand up, speak out and to take definitive act even in the face of political and social risk for the health needs of the poor and other who has been locked out and price out of access to health care before fulfilling his own political ambition.

Lady Knights cruising along

North Central kept its slate clean in Region 4-AA volleyball with consecutive 3-0 shutouts over Buford and Chesterfield.

Fields finishes ninth in Charlotte meet

Led by a ninth place finish from Nick Fields, the Camden Military Academy cross country team finished fifth in a seven-team meets held at McAlpine ...

KC to host open house for new flood maps Monday

Kershaw County (KC) invites the public to an open house Monday, September 19 for residents to view the newly revised preliminary flood maps of the ...

KCC approves amendment to PUI agreement

Kershaw County Council discussed and passed a resolution to amend the 2006 agreement between Palmetto Utilities Inc. / Spears Creek WTTP and several entities that discharge ...

Accuride ends production in Camden

Accuride's Camden wheel facility has ceased production, letting go 27 of their 29 employees.

Kris Davis Robertson

Funeral service for Mrs. Kris Davis Robertson, 50, of 725 Calhoun Street in Camden, will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, 11:00 A.M ...

Lisa Parker

CASSATT – A celebration of life service for Lisa Ann Parker, 53, will be held Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The ...

Peter Drake

LUGOFF – Funeral services for Peter Wayne Drake, 60, will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow ...

Robert Ariail

The week that was...embarassing

WASHINGTON -- America has had better weeks than the one just past.

Lady Bulldogs win Sumter title; Lady Knights perfect in 4-AA

Needing just two sets, the Camden High volleyball team defeated River Bluff to win Saturday's Sumter Invitational.

Pioneers’ seeds helped their church thrive for 150 years

Sunday, September 11, St. Matthew United Methodist Church (SMUMC)on Black River Road celebrated their 150th church anniversary with a morning service and an afternoon ...

A look back at Yesteryear

Construction worker killed in ditch collapse

A construction worker was killed Friday while working on a sewer project on Ancrum Road in Camden.

Youth Summit returning