Graham and Cantor

Politics is often surprising, and trends don't always develop the way the so-called political pundits predict. Nowhere was that more evident Tuesday than in South Carolina and Virginia. Sen. Lindsey Graham swept to a resounding Palmetto State victory over a host of primary opponents, winning the nomination without having to endure a run-off, while in Virginia, U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor went down to a surprising defeat, knocked off by a little-known, under-financed Tea Party candidate.

Barbara Vanscoy McCallum

Barbara Vanscoy McCallum, 94, of Kingwood, Texas departed this life late Saturday night, May 17, 2014 at Vitas Hospice in The Woodlands, Texas.

Armed, dangerous and dead

WASHINGTON -- So much for the argument that having more people armed in public places will result in fewer gun deaths.

It’s Burns vs. Connell for GOP KCC chair nod as Hartis pulls out of race

Even though Gene Hartis came in second, Julian Burns will face third-place finisher Ben Connell for a runoff on June 24 for the Republican nomination for Kershaw County Council chairman.

‘I am one of them’

I am a Green Beret, albeit an older one. I haven't worn my "Green Sponge" in over 40 years. I am also a Camden resident. When it was announced that my fellow Special Forces Association soldiers would be visiting the Revolutionary War Park (on Thursday) I made certain I would be there. It was a bitter-sweet experience.

Willie Lee Higgins Beckham

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Willie Lee Higgins Beckham, 92, of Camden, SC, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church in Camden. Rev. Steve Patterson will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00–8:00 PM, Friday, June 13, 2014 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in Willie's memory to Kershaw Home Health Hospice, 124 Battleship Road, Camden, SC 29020.

Matthews reelected as sheriff

"The citizens have spoken and they've spoken quite loudly."

Rain arrives at perfect time for P-17

Depending on your perspective, Wednesday night's rain storm arrived at just the right time or, at an inopportune moment for the Kershaw County American Legion baseball team.

This week in League III American Legion baseball

Monday: KC Post 17 at Manning-Santee (7:30 p.m.); Cheraw at Sumter (7 p.m.); Dalzell-Shaw at Hartsville (7 p.m.)

Baseball, wrestling camps slated for L-E High

Here are two more youth sports camps which are coming to the West Wateree region of Kershaw County over the coming weeks.

North wins state Greco-Roman title

Noah North led four members of the West Wateree Wrestling Club who earned top five finishes at last month's South Carolina USA Wrestling State Championships held at Fort Mill High School.

School gyms open for Kershaw County youth

The Kershaw County School District and the Kershaw County Recreation Department have partnered to offer free recreational opportunities to local youth age 12 to 18.

1st Sgt. Kenneth Lee Johnson Sr.

Funeral services with full military rites to celebrate the life of 1st Sgt. Kenneth Lee Johnson, Sr. Ret. US Army of Camden will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Bethany Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Craigan Blankenship will officiate. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM in the church sanctuary. Memorials may be made in Mr. Johnson's memory to Bethany Baptist Church Family Life Center Fund, PO Box 488, Westville, SC 29175.

Walt Inabinet - June 11, 2014

Eyes on Pinehurst

The eyes of the sporting nation will be focused on the Carolinas -- Pinehurst, N.C., to be specific -- for the next two weeks as the men's and women's U. S. Open golf championships are held at the classic Pinehurst Number Two course, designed by famed golf course architect Donald Ross, who also crafted Camden Country Club. It will be the first time men and women pros have played their championships on the same course, and many are calling the back-to-back competitions a stroke of genius. Indeed, women pros, who've never garnered as much attention as their male ...

PAT WYLIE

A memorial service to honor the life of William Patrick "Pat" Wylie, 76, of Camden, SC, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September ...

Irma’s wind and rain lash Kershaw County

Even though it was hundreds of miles to the south and west, Hurricane Irma managed to leave a few marks on Kershaw County. Rain -- heavy ...

Tisdale running for sheriff in 2018

Former Kershaw County Sheriff's Office investigator and current 5th Circuit Solicitor's Office investigator Eric Tisdale, released the following statement on Wednesday announcing his ...

KCMA scholarship benefit concert coming Sunday

The Kershaw County Music Association will host a scholarship benefit concert Sunday, featuring internationally acclaimed baritone Reginald Smith, Jr. Mr. Smith has sung in some ...

Dancing with the Stars returns to FAC

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County invites you to an evening of dance and entertainment at its fifth annual presentation of Dancing with ...

Bass guitar provides love at first pluck

There is an unusual sight during halftime of Camden High School's football games this fall.

National showing

Local artist Denise L. Greer, who lives in the Charlotte-Thompson area of Kershaw County, recently learned her collage, "BLU," shown here, was accepted into the ...

Ariail - Sept. 12, 2017

After Irma

By now, we hope Irma has either largely passed us by or lost enough strength to be more annoying than anything else. Here's hoping ...

The worst is yet to come

WASHINGTON -- It has become axiomatic that when Donald Trump says or does something over the top or below the belt, beware the unseen.

My Brain on NASCAR - Sept. 12, 2017

Labor Day weekend 2017 at Darlington Raceway was the best of times … and then it got better or, depending on where your personal driver allegiances ...

Scandal, corruption, accountability

The current scandal of SCANA's (S.C. Electric and Gas parent company) and Santee Cooper's nuclear debacle is arguably the biggest scandal in ...

Writer wants his money back

I bought $50 worth of lottery tickets for the recent huge, half-billion dollar lottery jackpot. The clerk said: "Good luck; I hope you win."

Buford hands NC first Region 4 loss

North Central suffered its first Region 4-AA loss in volleyball on Thursday as the Lady Knights were tripped up in Buford in a fifth set ...

Revolutionary Run Half Marathon takes runners through Camden

The Historic Camden Foundation will host the inaugural Revolutionary Run Half Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site.