L-E's Brosius makes SCODP final cut

Lugoff-Elgin High varsity soccer goalkeeper, Kyle Brosius, has made the final cut for a position on the South Carolina Olympic Development Program (ODP).

A time for optimism

It seems you can't open a newspaper or turn on the television these days without being clobbered with "bad news" -- news about tragic natural disasters, sky-rocketing gas prices, national unemployment rates that continue to climb, and political strife in Washington. It's an unfortunate fact that positive things are overlooked too often.

Issues cloud city rec project

Following the city of Camden's recent purchase of a portion of the former Mather Academy property, we commented that we favored the move and that if the city chose to replace the outdated Rhame Arena, then the Mather property could certainly be a suitable site. Though we didn't say so at the time, we felt all along that the city would be justified in replacing Rhame Arena, perhaps with updated amenities, but that the city didn't need to get into the business of offering a full-fledged gym or fitness center; that's better left to private enterprise ...

A government union shakedown

"Raise our taxes!" Can you imagine chanting such a slogan at a public rally? Neither could most Americans.

Traffic fatality may be homicide

What initially appeared to be a fatal automobile accident on Black River Road last month may actually have been a homicide.

Andrew Jacob Magazine Jr.

Funeral service for Andrew Jacob Magazine Jr., 63, of Bishopville, will be held Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church, with burial in church cemetery, Bishopville.

Charles Lee

Mr. Charles "Charlie Cool" Lee, 55, of Bronx, New York and formerly of Camden died Monday. Friends may call at 1325 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden who is serving the Lee family.

Robert Marsh

Robert M. Marsh, Sr., 81, of Camden died Monday, May 9, 2011.Born in Kershaw County, he was the son of the late Edgar McLean, Sr. and Sarah Mickle Marsh. He attended Kershaw County schools. Mr. Marsh joined the National Guard and was called to active duty in 1950. After a tour in Korea, he returned to Camden and married Polly Padgett in 1952. He worked with DuPont for 7 years and returned to full time farming in 1961. Farming was the love of his life. During these years, he was a Sunday school teacher, Cub Scout leader, and in ...

Remember when... May 1962

Robinson completes Army basic training

U.S. Army PFC Michael A. Robinson Jr. has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla., as an Honor Graduate and received a Letter of Commendation.

The banality of triumph

NEW YORK -- It seems nearly heretical to say so, but the termination of Osama bin Laden feels oddly anti-climactic.

Carmon named to All-PBAC squad

COLUMBUS, Ga. –- University of South Carolina Aiken junior shortstop and Camden native Stephen Carmon was chosen to the Peach Belt Conference All-Conference second team at a banquet on the eve of the 2011 PBC Baseball Championship at Golden Park on Saturday.

Real estate transactions -- May 11, 2011

Real estate transactions

Yesteryear -- May 11-14, 1981

Photo cutline -- Patsy Lewis, who spearheaded the Palmetto Balloon Classic, casts a hopeful eye towards the sky as balloons waited to take off Saturday near Historic Camden. The weather didn't cooperate in the morning, but the balloons were able to take off late Saturday afternoon.

Sidewalk Survey -- May 11, 2011

Ham tabbed as L-E volleyball coach

Katie Ham, a former varsity assistant coach and head junior varsity volleyball coach at Lugoff-Elgin High School, will be returning to the school as the Lady Demons' varsity volleyball coach beginning with the 2015 season.

Bulldogs state champs return to the hardwood

Camden High School will host a "5 on 5 at 5:00" basketball marathon to be played on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 5 p.m. inside the school's Gym. School clubs will play on a rotating basis throughout the day.

Richardson: Puppy love

We are working on a Boykin Spaniel exhibit at the Camden Archives and Museum. Our curator of collections, Rickie Good, is an avowed dog lover whose household is home to four big dogs. She is absolutely in heaven working on this exhibit. With thousands of photographs of Boykin Spaniels on disk at her desk, she declares each one she opens is the cutest. Choosing the puppies to be featured in the exhibit has been a joyful and overwhelming task for her. Listening to her talk to her computer companions has made me remember all of the canine buddies who have ...

Glenn B. Singleton

Funeral service for Glenn Berry Singleton, 63, will be held today, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Atkerson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday at 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.

Andrew B. Mickle

Funeral service for Mr. Andrew R. Mickle, 93, of Gainesville, Florida, formerly of Camden, will be held Monday, February 23, 2015, 11:00 A.M. at Sanders Creek Baptist Church, 520 Nelson Street in Camden with burial in the Belton's Family cemetery (Belton Cemetery Road and Flat Rock Road). Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Helen Davidson

A service of celebration for the life of Helen Elizabeth Groom Davidson, 42, of Camden, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Rev. David Weaver and Rev. Joe Stines will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorials may be made in Helen's memory to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Kershaw County, 647 Lachicotte Road, Lugoff, SC 29078.

Claude Campbell

A funeral service honoring the life of Claude Edward Campbell, 85, of Elgin, will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Paul Miles, Rev. George Cashwell, and Rev. Jimmy Floyd will officiate. The family will receive friends today, February 20, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin Chapel. Memorials may be made in Mr. Campbell's memory to Highway Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2290 Heath Pond Road, Elgin, SC 29045.

Martha Dell Caldwell

Martha Dell Caldwell, 73, of 237 Egypt Road, Camden, passed on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

Lillie Bruton

Mrs. Lillie Fletcher Moses Bruton, 81, of 607 Cooper Street, Camden, passed on Sunday, February 13, 2015.

Joe Benton

Benny Joe Benton, 73, of Lugoff, SC, died Monday, February 16, 2015. He was born in Winnsboro, SC, the son of the late J. C. Benton and Mary Drawdy Benton. Joe was in the US Army and played in the 291 First Army Band. He completed basic training at Fort Benning, GA, 12th Military, was assigned to Germany and transferred to 9th Artillery, but was later transferred to the 3rd division band while in Germany. Upon return back to the US, Joe was assigned to 291 Army Band, was honorably discharged from the Army, but was called back because of ...

Pets of the Week - Feb. 20, 2015

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Emerson, a 2-year-old male rabbit, and Chani, a 2-year-old female domestic short-haired tabby 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 or e-mail wcas@camden.net ...

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Kershaw County Library Brings Children’s Performer Elska to the Fine Arts Center

To celebrate the power of imagination and storytelling, Kershaw County Library will offer a performance by acclaimed children's musician Elska at the Wood Auditorium of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County on Monday at 6 p.m.

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.