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Gingrich’s ‘umbrage card’ trick
What do you do when you're a presidential candidate like Newt Gingrich who lugs so much baggage that your baggage has baggage? That's easy. You reach up your sleeve and.... Oh, yes. You play the umbrage card. You fume and fuss with outrage over the question and hope no one demands an answer.
BDK reports honor rolls
Baron DeKalb Elementary School has announced its honor rolls for the second nine-week period.
Miss Watson, Mr. Kubas wed
Elizabeth Boland Watson and Alexander Ryan Kubas were married Friday, January 6, 2012, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Columbia, South Carolina. The 6:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Reverend Monsignor Richard D. Harris, V.G. The reception followed at Leaside.
Miss Moody, Mr. Lilliston engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver B. Moody of Camden, South Carolina announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Dawn Moody, to Courtney Quinzel Lilliston, son of Roosevelt and Marilyn Lilliston of Pickens, South Carolina.
Miss Atkinson, Mr. Nelson set date
Clarence and Jan Atkinson of Bishopville announce the engagement of their daughter, Rhonda Roxanne Atkinson to Russell Adam Nelson, son of Ronnie and Vicki Nelson of Camden.
Carrie Rebecca Drakeford
Funeral service for Carrie Rebecca Drakeford, 91, of 841-A Cheraw Road in Cassatt will be held Wednesday, February, 1, 2012, 11 A.M. at Hyco Baptist Church, 1143 Hwy #1 North in Cassatt, with burial in the church cemetery. She died Saturday, January 28, 2012. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kenneth Long
Retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain Kenneth A. Long, 78, of Camden, died Friday, January 27, 2012. Memorials may be made in Mr. Long's memory to the American Heart Association of SC Memorials & Tributes, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or Alzheimer's Disease Support Group 4186 Fernandina Road, Columbia, SC 29210 or Arthritis Foundation-Carolinas Chapter, 200 East Woodlawn Road., Suite 156, Charlotte, NC 28217
Top 10, but falling
If you were to rank the countries of the world in terms of economic freedom, where would the United States fall? First, or at least in the top three? The top five, surely.
CES honor students named
Camden Elementary School has announced its honor rolls for the second nine-weeks period.
Howard Jordan
Howard Amos Jordan, 56, of Camden died Tuesday, January, 24, 2012. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Teachers provide the foundation for achieving life’s goals
The dictionary defines influence as "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone." Influence is a simple word also defined by our personal interpretations of how a person makes us feel. A feeling that can leave us changed forever. An influence may be found in the way a person helps mold our career plans or our daily conduct. It's a lasting impact that moves us from point A in our life, to point B. We begin as someone completely different from the individual we turn out to be on the other side. High ...
Keeping it light
From the mailbag:
Rec notes -- Jan. 27, 2012
Registration begins next week for youth baseball and girls slow pitch and fast pitch.
Mozelle Rabon
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mozelle Thurmond Rabon, 88, of Lugoff will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Lugoff First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Greg Sweet will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home Lugoff Elgin Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Rabon's memory to Lugoff First Baptist Church, 106 Longtown Road, Lugoff, SC 29078.
Pets of the week -- Jan. 27, 2012
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Titan, a 1-year-old male box, and a female gray and white 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. The ...
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“Robert Mills: Designs for Democracy”
Robert Mills was the first American born and trained architect. He called himself "Robert Mills, Architect of Public Buildings." Indeed, Mills established a new scale and standard for public buildings in Washington, D. C. when he designed the Treasury Building, the Patent Office, and the General Post Office in the 1830s and early 1840s. In other parts of the country, Mills designed buildings that were sensitive to regional values and local architectural traditions. Always his attention was on permanency and fireproofing for his public buildings.
Fergus Reid Buckley
Fergus Reid Buckley passed away in Camden, South Carolina on April 14, 2014. He was the younger brother of conservative figure William F. Buckley, Jr. and of the Honorable James L. Buckley, former U.S. Senator from New York and Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Charlie Horace Olive
Charlie Horace Olive was born December 31, 1914, in Cataula, GA and passed away peacefully on April 14, 2014, in LaGrange, GA.
Richard Lee Porter
Mr. Richard Lee Porter 47, of 937 Berry Road, Bishopville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, April 11, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Bishopville, SC. Burial will be at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery in Bishopville, SC. Hailes Funeral Home is serving the family.
Erasing the race card
WASHINGTON -- One approaches the race fray with trepidation, but here we go, tippy-toe.
These lovable furry friends need homes
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Boyd, a 7-month-old neutered male cat and Sophie, a 6-month-old female terrier mix. She is very energetic, playful and friendly. 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 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter ...
Clinic Classic hits the streets on April 26
The seventh annual Clinic Classic 10K run and 5K walk/run, presented by McDonald's of Camden, will take to the streets of Camden on Saturday, April 26.
SCSU's Pough to be guest speaker at CMS sports gala
Tickets are now on sale for Camden Middle School's inaugural Sports Gala to be held on Friday, May 23 at the school beginning at 6 p.m.
Elliott to talk USC football at Gamecock Club event in Camden
The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold its annual "Great to be a Gamecock Gathering" on Tuesday, April 29 at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.
Elliott feature speaker at KC Gamecock Club celebration
The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold its annual "Great to be a Gamecock Gathering" on Tuesday, April 29 at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.
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