Miss Herman, Mr. Cobb engaged

Mr. Kenneth E. Herman and retired Lt. Col. Debbie W. Herman, both of Camden, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Olivia Rose Herman of Camden, to Mr. Robert Shaun Cobb of Camden. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Cobb of Camden.

Miss Pittman, Mr. Munn set date

Mr. and Mrs. David McLaurin Pittman, Sr. of Lugoff announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Megan Ada Pittman of Lugoff, to John Terel (J.T.) Munn of Camden. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Munn of Camden.

Miss Watson, Mr. Myers plan spring wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Michael Watson Jr. of Leesville announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Leslie Anne Watson of Columbia, to Mr. Jordan Macdonald Myers of Columbia. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Banks Myers of Camden.

Kershaw County Library to increase material available to residents

This February will see big changes for library users in Kershaw County, when the county library joins South Carolina Libraries Sharing Resources, SC LENDS, a group of libraries that share a common catalog and library materials. By becoming a member of SC LENDS, anyone with a Kershaw County library card will be able to request material from 15 other libraries statewide, which will then be routed to a local library, usually within 48 hours. Requesting ...

Brevard Music Scholarship Competition announced

The Camden Music Association, in conjunction with the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, announces the Brevard Music Scholarship Competition will be held Saturday, Feb. 5. With three different scholarship opportunities, winners will be awarded money toward further study or may spend the summer at the prestigious Brevard Summer Music Camp. The scholarships are funded by the Upton Foundation and the Fran Shealy Scholarship Fund.

This week in Keshaw County sports

Monday: Dreher at Camden (WR – 6 p.m.); North Central at Lewisville (BB – 6:30 p.m.)

Noted and passed

• We're glad to see Davis Love III picked as the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for the 2012 matches. Love, who grew up the son of a highly regarded teaching pro in Charlotte, is one of the best-liked players on the PGA tour and has won 20 tournaments, including the PGA Championship. The 2012 matches will be played at Medinah Country Club near Chicago, and Love will be trying to stem ...

K of C Free throw contest on tap for Saturday

All Kershaw County boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in Saturday's Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Shootout.

Lakewood takes pair from Bulldogs; Knights, Demons lose

Camden was held to a season-low 31 points as the Bulldogs saw their six-game win streak come to an end in a 55-31 loss to host Lakewood in a Region 6-AAA contest played Tuesday night in Sumter.

Bulldog wrestlers split with Marlboro County and Darlington

The Camden wrestling team opened Region 6-AAA competition by splitting a pair of matches Wednesday night in Darlington.

KCSD School Lunch Menu

Monday Breakfast -- Cinnamon pancakes Lunch -- Steak nuggets, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese, roll and fruit cup Tuesday Breakfast -- Ham biscuit Lunch -- Chili cheese nachos, seasoned, corn, brownie adn fruit. Wednesday Breakfast -- Superbun Lunch -- Baked chicken, potato salad, green beans, biscuit and fruit cocktail Thursday Breakfast -- Sausage and cheese bagel. Lunch -- Corn dog, macaroni and cheese, baby lima beans, roll and fruit Friday Breakfast -- Manager's Choice Lunch ...

Connie Adair

Funeral services for Connie Etters Adair, 80, of Kershaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2011, in Baker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Don Knight will officiate.

Nicolasa Catoe

Funeral services for Nicolasa Catoe, of Lugoff, will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Jimmy Atkerson will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.

Help the Marching Knights go to Disney World

When you were a child, what theme park did you always dream about going to? Every time the commercial came on, you would ask your parents, "Can we go there one day?" Hopefully, you were thinking of Disney World!

When a husband is generous to a fault

Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man for four years. Six months ago, we were blessed with a little boy who has become our world.

Leslie Hayes

William Collins

Funeral services for William Burnett Collins, 74, of Lugoff, SC will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Lugoff First Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Albert Allen and Rev. Dave Robinson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin Chapel.

CMA hazing trial continues in Columbia

A federal jury is hearing testimony this week as the trial begins of a lawsuit brought against Camden Military Academy (CMA). In the trial's first days, attorneys for a former cadet have brought forward testimony and evidence they say show that, in 2008, other CMA students raped the then 13-year-old boy, according to news reports. The former cadet, listed in the lawsuit only as "JBC," is now 18.

CHS honors student-athletes at annual banquet

For the 60th consecutive year, student-athletes at Camden High school were honored by The Bulldog Club at the organization's annual awards banquet on May 21.

Getting in some heavy lifting

Springdale 5K at Sunset set for Aug. 17

Registration is open for runners and walkers for the 5th Annual Springdale at Sunset 5K Run & 1-lap walk to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Springdale Race Course in Camden.

IRS reform

People in this country -- no doubt many right here in Kershaw County -- are angry with the Internal Revenue Service and its heavy-handed methods. Of course, the IRS has never been popular, and probably wouldn't be if the agency did everything by the book. But its recent targeting of conservative groups has spotlighted the venom with which overzealous bureaucrats can operate. Adding to it are recent revelations about ...

Youth summer sports camps season cover all bases in the county

With the school year coming to a close, it is time for summer sports camps in Kershaw County.