Archive By Author -
Red Cross blood drive Tuesday at INVISTA
Tornadoes and flooding have ravaged the mid-states in recent weeks. The Red Cross has been working overtime and its resources are stretched to meet the challenge. The Kershaw County community can help.
Martha Dennis
Mrs. Martha Stephney Dennis, 81, of 7575 Bennett Drive, Rembert, SC, passed on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Abundant Life Fellowship Church, Camden. Burial will take place at Good Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rembert, SC.
Karen Lynch
Karen Moore Lynch, 67, widow of Dennis R. Lynch died, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born in Greenville, SC she was the daughter of the late Gary and Edna Moore of Seneca, SC and the granddaughter of the late C.P. and Lelia Moore of Westminister and William and Annie Sanders of Courtney. She was predeceased by her sister, Gail Hopkins and her beloved uncle and aunt Joseph and Virginia Clark. Karen ...
Town Green an asset for Camden
Thank you, city of Camden, for creating the beautiful Village Green – a very nice addition to our city.
Pets of the week - June 3, 2011
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are a calico kitten and a 1-year-old female beagle. 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. ...
Post 17 plans benefit dinner sale to aid storm victims
Most county residents have seen stark images of nature's recent wrath -- communities obliterated by tornadoes or inundated by floodwaters. Many local residents recall their own angst in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
Julie Andrews still the real deal
I have a friend who works in the television business out in Los Angeles. She's employed by the host of a late-night talk show, so meeting celebrities is an everyday occurrence for her as she deals with them on matters regarding the program.
The Poppy Red
I recently learned of another attribute of being the middle child -- family historian. How wonderful, I thought; I've been looking for more to do in my day. Besides, I'm the sibling in the middle; you know, the pleaser, the inventive one. I suppose this could be fun, maybe rather interesting, I announced with the slightest of sarcasm. So I accepted the 15-plus boxes with a smile.
Rec Notes for June 3, 2011
Learn the fundamental skills of fastpitch softball or improve softball skills at this camp offered June 13-17 at the Camden High School softball field.
Jeffrey Myers
Service for Jeffrey Myers, 52, of Lugoff, will be private. Mr. Myers died Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Born in Camden, he was a son of the late James E. Myers and Mary Capell Myers Wescott. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and watching wrestling. Surviving are his brother, James Ed Myers (Michelle) of Cheraw; sisters, Debbie Myers Nunn of Lugoff and Sarah Myers Jackson (Ron) of Elloree; and nieces and nephews, Luke Williams, ...
Dr. Robert Watkins
Robert Sharp Watkins, M.D., 87, of Camden, South Carolina, died peacefully Wednesday, June 1, 2011 with family at his side. Born in Greenville, SC in 1923, he was the son of the late Wister Royden and Mary Fisher Watkins. He graduated from Dreher High School and received his Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Dr. Watkins received his Medical Degree from ...
Joyce Motley
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Joyce Self Motley, 64, of Elgin, will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Sawney's Creek Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Rev. Charles Miller and Rev. Evan Smith will officiate. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Motley's memory to ...
Happy 50th Anniversary!
Bill and Brenda Haynes of Lugoff were married on June 4, 1960 in Camden. They will celebrate their fifty-first anniversary on June 4, 2011.
Girls' 8U traveling softball team hosting tryouts
Mandatory tryouts for the "Lite'em Up" girls' 8 and under coaches' pitch travel softball team will be held on Saturday, June 11 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the youth fields at the Larry Doby Recreation Complex in Camden.
Articles By Author -
Henry Alonzo Johnson
Henry Alonzo Johnson, 57, of 907 Market Street, Camden, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 4, 2103, 2 p.m., Gethsemane Deliverance Church, Camden. Burial will follow at Cedar Cemetery, Camden.
Harris named 2013-14 Reading Teacher of the Year
Amanda Harris, a fourth grade teacher at Jackson School, is the 2013-14 Reading Teacher of the Year. The Kershaw County Reading Council named Harris its teacher of the year during its annual recognition program at Pine Tree Hill Elementary School. Each school in the district had the opportunity to nominate a reading teacher of the year who submitted an application to be critiqued by an external judge.
Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County thanks volunteers
"The Community Medical Clinic (CMC) held a festive 15-year anniversary party on November 14 at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. Four hundred community supporters were invited to a red carpet awards show. Their collective efforts represent a community resolve that has provided health care to more than 5,000 Kershaw County patients from 1998 to 2013. This event was a thank you to clinic volunteers who have unselfishly given their time and financial assistance.
Camden ART to host fall show at Fine Arts Center
Camden ART's annual fall show will be on exhibit at the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County beginning Friday and lasting until Jan. 16. A reception will be held Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Bassett Gallery coinciding with the annual performance of The Nutcracker. (The FAC is closed for Christmas break from Dec. 23 until Jan.) A special viewing of the show during this time can be arranged by calling the FAC at 425-7676.
Camden Community Concert Band to perform Sunday
The Camden Community Concert Band (CCCB) will present its annual Christmas concert on Sunday at the Performing Arts Center at Camden High School. The show begins at 3 p.m. and admission is free.
Geneva Windham Brisbon
Mrs. Geneva Windham Brisbon, 57, of 41 Egypt Road, Camden, South Carolina, passed on Friday, November 29, 2013. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 8, 2013, 2 p.m., at Mt. Calvary Holiness Church, Rembert, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Singleton closes Wofford career with more honors
Former Lugoff-Elgin football standout Jared Singleton was one of seven Wofford College student-athletes to be named to All-Southern Conference football teams.
Contents of this site are © Copyright 2013 Chronicle Independent All rights reserved. Privacy policy and Terms of service
