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Blagojevich razzle-dazzled himself
Can this be the end of Blago?
P-17 vs. Lowcountry Heat
Tuesday: Hilton Head at Post 17 (7:30 p.m)
Noted and passed
• Spin is a way of life in Washington, but House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi carried it to new heights last week. When George Bush was president and Democrats controlled the House, she blamed everything in the world, maybe even including bad weather, on Bush. Now that Barack Obama is president and the economy is still struggling, she blames all the world's woes on Republicans, who have a majority in the house. "They hold the power," Pelosi says. Right.
Put these FTAs to work
Some Americans act as if Congress and the president have a jobs-making switch somewhere they can flip to help the economy. If only. No modern economy is that simple. And the factors that affect employment can be complex.
It doesn't slow down...
I stopped by the Farmer's Market on Memorial Day weekend, and I ran into a neighbor who said something to me about how it must be nice in the summer when things slow down. Admittedly, summer does provide the opportunity for some rest and recharging. But in reality, our school district remains unbelievably busy over the summer. Getting ready for a new school year is a monumental and complex task.
Area students earn degrees from Clemson
Clemson University awarded a record 2,713 degrees at its May 13 commencement ceremonies. Local graduates included the following:
Reconnu named KCLA volunteer of the year
Joan Reconnu was named Kershaw County Literacy Association (KCLA) Volunteer of the Year.
CHS African American Alumni Association plans reunion weekend
The Camden High School African American Alumni Association will host a reunion weekend July 22 through 24 at the Historic Robert Mills Courthouse, located at 607 Broad St. Camden.
Regional coordinators ‘Pass the Plate’ to help feed the hungry, homeless in Kershaw County
Food for the Soul has announced the names of regional coordinators for their Pass the Plate fundraising campaign. The campaign is underway and will conclude Aug. 14.
Miss McMaster, Mr. Capell wed
Amanda Rembert McMaster of Barnwell and Carl Douglas Capell, Jr. of Camden were united in marriage Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Owen Pavilion at Clemson University's Madren Center in Clemson.
County students on Coastal Carolina Dean's List
A number of Kershaw County students were named to the spring 2011 Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University.
Feature photo: 'There She Is...'
Miss America 2008 Kristen Haglund (third from left) visited Camden Wednesday after being invited by local caterer Jack Brantley (second from left). Brantley owns and operates Aberdeen Catery in Camden and has been involved with the Miss America pageant for more than 30 years through his service with the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and Camden Jaycees. Haglund is visiting the state as part of the 2011 Miss S.C. pageant. Brantley also invited the judges from the pageant. Standing on the steps at Aberdeen are (from left) pageant judges Teri Galver, Annabelle Laroque, Parker Dearborn and Morihiko Nalchara, Brian ...
Wayne Anthony Wright
Funeral service for Wayne Anthony Wright, 41, of Rembert, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, at Community Baptist Church.
Sarah Jones Anthony
Funeral service for Sarah Jones Anthony, 90, of Church Road in Westville, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, at Ebenezer AME Zion Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Bessie Mae Boykin
Bessie Mae Boykin, 85 years old, of Camden, passed away on June 26, 2011. She is the wife of the late Henry Boykin Jr. and daughter of the late Handy and Dollie Mae Carter.
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Species statistics are good news for South Carolina’s standings
By Austin Jenkins
Carolina Cup-date on ticket sales
Even though the Carolina Cup is more than a month away, reserved parking spaces are selling at a brisk pace.
Royals AAU teams list tryout dates
The Royals AAU youth basketball teams will host tryouts in both Camden and Bishopville for its boys and girls' teams.
Carolina Cup tickets now on sale
Invitations for the Carolina Cup steeplechase races were sent out to those on the organization's mailing list last Friday. And tickets and parking spaces for the event are now on sale.
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