A better way to reform welfare

When President Clinton signed landmark welfare-reform legislation in 1996, he said it would "end welfare as we know it." Wrong verb. More accurately, it changed welfare as we know it.

Team Doby's Mill

Doby's Mill Elementary School hosted a mini Relay for Life on a recent half-day of school. Students who brought in $1 to support finding a cure for cancer were allowed to wear a hat all day and walk on the school's fitness trail during their Related Arts period. Participants include Rebecca Thrall's third-grade class, with Tech Lab teacher Amanda Raper. More than $400 was raised for Relay for Life through this event.

Bloomsbury Inn recipe recognized by University of Georgia

The University of Georgia recently hosted a meal plan special event which featured a fruit dish from Bloomsbury Inn. The presentation, A Sunset Breakfast, featured menu items from select bed and breakfasts from across the United States. The Bloomsbury Cold Fruit Soup was one of three fruit selections presented. Of the hundreds of recipes tested, this recipe was one of thirty-four menu items featured. The selected recipes were served to over 8,300 industry participants. The ...

Miss Taylor, Mr. Richbourg to exchange vows

Julie Taylor, Gene A. Taylor, both of Lugoff, and Charles and Nancy Richbourg of Camden proudly announce the engagement of Rebecca L. Taylor, to Brandon K. Richbourg of Camden. He is the son of Charles and Nancy Richbourg of Camden.

Miss Moss, Mr. Christenberry engaged

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Eugene Moss of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Jackson Moss to Mr. Daniel William Christenberry, son of Dr. and Mrs. David Paul Christenberry of Camden.

Junior Beta

Forty-four Lugoff Elementary School fifth-graders were inducted into the National Junior Beta Club. These students were selected based on the high academic achievement they obtained in the classroom and on standardized tests during the fourth grade year in school. The mission of the Junior Beta Club is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. Lugoff Elementary's officers are the following: Justin Dorton, president; Natalie ...

Sophia Bryson

Sophia Bryson, 59, of Cleveland, Georgia, formerly of Bethune, died Thursday, April 7, 2011. Born in Camden, S.C., she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Sullivan of Bethune.

Have a grrrrreat time at April 30 Spring Dog Show

Join the pack April 30 for Grace Episcopal Church's 75th annual Spring Dog Show, to be held in Rectory Square in Camden.

Freedom to snoop

Conservatives express shock and horror over political correctness, which they roughly define as the Orwellian suppression of any frank discussion about issues that liberals hold dear. But conservatives practice their own PC, too. "Freedom fries," anyone?

Junior prospectors

Midway Elementary School third-graders including Ana Lucena and Jeffry Moody learned about properties of rocks and minerals and how to use those properties (like hardness, color, shape, luster) to identify them as part of a science unit of study. The students were treated to a mobile mining experience to cap their study when Diamond Del's Gem Mining Adventure visited the school. Each student was given a tray which they rinsed and searched for rocks and minerals, taking ...

Weighing in

It looked like all fun and games as Melissa Smith's third-graders bounced from station to station weighing themselves, book bags, books, and jackets, but Wateree Elementary students Wade McIntyre, Davis Turbyfill, Logan Butler, and Gauge Peavy were actually learning about weight and scales from student teacher Christen Pruett.

Honor rolls announced at Lugoff-Elgin Middle School

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School has reported its third-week honor rolls. Sixth grade All A Honor Roll -- Eryn Cameron, Elliott Campbell, Katelyn Elyard, Amelia Erwin, Savannah Harvey, Chloe Horton, Dalton Jordan, Jacob Kidd, Sidney Kull, Austin McAvoy, Madison McKim, Tessa Ortiz, Katilyn Pickle, William Pryor, Sean Riester, Bryan Robinson, Caroline Rowell, Taylor Sinay, Raymond Steven, Jenna Sulzer, Katelyn Swails, Laura Tautkus, Sarah Thompson and Charles Thrall. All A/B Honor Roll -- ...

Elizabeth Barker

Elizabeth Ann Emerson Barker died peacefully at home Sunday, April 03, in Camden, South Carolina.

Camden Post Office to host passport fair Saturday

The downtown Camden Post Office will host a passport fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Fly your Betsy Ross flag

The 230th anniversary of the Battle of Hobkirk's Hill will be commemorated April 19-25 during which time citizens are encouraged to fly Betsy Ross flags.

Fredericksburg Township explored

Our grand city of Camden is a beautifully preserved town laid out in an 18th century plan devised by Joseph Kershaw. We are proud of our historic homes and buildings, carefully placed public parks, wide streets, and beautiful trees. So it is easy to forget that this was not the original plan for the "town" that was to develop in this area of South Carolina. The original plan was a part of the "Township ...

The Lugoff-Elgin “Blue Monster”

What was the IRS thinking?

Well, this is a fine mess.

Hayes Creek Skateboarding Competition

There will be a skateboarding competition Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Hayes Creek Subdivision in Elgin. The event is sponsored by Salty's Board Shop in Columbia. The proceeds from the competition will go towards purchasing skateboarding gear for the park in an effort to keep kids off of drugs and keep them off of the streets.

Dog’s human mom experiences drama at local dog park

Dear Annie: I have an 8-month-old puppy, and I take her to a local dog park so she can run off leash and play with the other dogs, which she loves. In the three months I have been taking her, "Phoebe" has never been attacked or fought with another dog. That was until last night, when Phoebe approached another dog that was on a leash and that dog attacked her.

Ariail for May 17, 2013