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KC library promotes early literacy through federal grant
Over the past few months, two dedicated reading enthusiasts bring reading to children, early and often, provides the key to lifelong success. Through a federal grant provided by the Institute for Museum and Library Studies, Cindy Bolin and Stephanie Hamrick, have visited numerous churches, mobile home parks and apartment complexes to reach out to parents who may be unfamiliar with the library, unable to get there, or unable to attend during scheduled summer children's programming.
Keep county money out of city Y project
Thank you, Kershaw County Councilmen, for your service to the citizens of our county. It's a sometimes thankless task, but one that consumes much time and energy which, fortunately, you are willing to extend.
Bulldogs finish second in Darlington meet
Running minus the services of Davis Goodrich, the Camden High boys' cross country team still managed to finish second in a four-team meet hosted by Region 6-AAA foe Darlington on Tuesday.
Pets of the week -- Oct. 7, 2011
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are a 2-year-old female husky-mix dog and a red tabby kitten. 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 shelter's Web ...
Voter for Herman? Yes, they Cain!
I have decided to endorse Herman Cain to be the Republican Party's candidate for president. No, I am not crazy.
School menus -- Oct. 7, 2011
The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of Oct. 10-14:
Addicted America
Our great country has won many of its battles and countless wars, but the never-ending war we can't seem to win is the war on drugs. This war was embarked upon some several years ago, when the president at the time, community leaders, and citizens of the general public became alarmed at the impact these said drugs were imposing on society.
Dig pink for breast cancer awareness
The Lugoff Elgin Varsity Volleyball team is hosting its annual Dig Pink JV Jam Tournament on Oct. 15 at Lugoff Elgin High School (L-EHS). The team chose to use the tournament as a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness and have already raised more than $1,000 for the cause.
Keeping a promise since 2005
Keeping true to a promise he made to a group of fifth-graders at Bethune Elementary School in 2005, Clifton Harryton Anderson (first row, second from right), a retired mental health professional, volunteer mentor and the recipient of the Order of Silver Crescent, the state's highest honor for volunteer and community service, has made unannounced regular visits with students each year since 2005.
Camden native named Miss South Carolina Heart of America
Bre'Anna T. Hayes of Camden has been awarded the title of 2011 Miss South Carolina Heart of America, for Miss Heart of America, LLC, producers of the nationally recognized Miss Heart of America Pageant Program. She will be representing her state at the 2011 Miss Heart of America Nationals on Saturday, Nov. 19 in Orlando, Fla. where she will be competing for a $5,000 scholarship along with other titles and prizes.
Charles Terry Carson
A memorial service for Charles Terry Carson, 83, of Camden will be held at a later date in Lillington, NC. Mr. Carson died Oct. 5, 2011. Born in Sanford, NC, he was the son of the late Herbert Allison Dale Carson and Belle Terry Carson. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in the Korean War. Mr. Carson retired after 30 years as an Oceanographer with NOAA. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Silvertones Choir and also a member of the Golden K and the James Leroy Belk Post ...
Torrence Ezell Gaines
A funeral service for Torrence Ezell Gaines, 91, of Blythewood, will be held 1 p.m. Oct. 10, 2011 in Columbia Memorial Gardens of Mausoleum with military honors. Officiating will be Pastor Penny Baker. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Memorials may be made to Warriors Walk c/o WJB Dorn VA, 6438 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209.
Inez Ogburn
Graveside funeral services for Inez Gardner Ogburn, of Camden, will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Quaker Cemetery, Camden, SC 29020. Inez G. Ogburn, widow of Lucius B. Ogburn, died Tuesday morning at Fountainview Nursing Home in Atlanta, GA. She was born in Camden, SC, on August 10, 1912 and lived here her entire life. She graduated from Camden High School in 1929. Upon completion of business school in Columbia, she worked for Kershaw County Health Dept, now the Dept. of Social Services, for 40 years. She was a member of the First ...
High speed chase results in fugitive arrest
A car clocked at 99 mph on I-20 Tuesday afternoon set off a pursuit by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) traffic unit into Lee County and the eventual arrest of a Fort Lawn man on parole for burglary and wanted on multiple assault charges from Cayce.
South Carolina GOP primary
South Carolina Republicans have long taken pride in the fact that the state's first-in-the-South primary has attracted a great deal of national political attention, and indeed, Palmetto State GOP voters have had an uncanny knack for picking the eventual party candidate. So it gives the state a great deal of clout among Republican candidates who want to gain momentum as they head into the election season's final year. As we've noted before, we aren't keen on the fact that candidates for the White House announce soon after a president has been chosen, setting up what is ...
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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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