Noted and passed - Jan. 13, 2014

• Nobody understood why Liz Cheney, daughter of the former vice president, jumped into a Wyoming race for the U. S. Senate, a seat held by popular Republican Dick Enzi. Cheney moved from the east coast to establish residency there, then caused a family rift with her comments about gay life; her sister, Mary, is a lesbian. It was a quirky, inexplicable move which ended earlier this week when she dropped out of the race in the face of nearly certain defeat. Politics is a strange business, indeed.

On state budget, lawmakers should try following the law

If you're like most well-informed South Carolinians, you have absolutely no idea what's in the state budget until the late spring or early summer, and by that time it's about to pass into law. If you want to know what's in the budget before it's too late to make a difference, you'll need to come to Columbia and spend three days a week from January to April, and attend a variety of budget subcommittee and committee meetings -- and even then you won't have any firm idea of which programs and agencies state leaders ...

The bow maker

The renowned bow maker in my hometown died. Only in the South would this probably be news because we Southern women do admire a package well wrapped.

KershawHealth: a solid foundation for the future

There is no doubt that 2013 was a stressful and challenging year for KershawHealth. But it was also the year this healthcare system celebrated its centennial, and I can assure you, there are very few hospitals that have duplicated this accomplishment. It's easy to see why. In the short time that I've been at KershawHealth, I've already seen tremendous strengths here that are a huge benefit, not only to the hospital, but to the community at large. It's clear that KershawHealth has a solid foundation to build on for the future.

Eartha Taylor Aiken

Funeral service for Mrs. Eartha Taylor Aiken, 56, of Columbia, was held Saturday, January 11, 2014, 12:00 P.M. at Collins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the St. Stephen Baptist Church cemetery. Collins Funeral Home was in charge of the service.

Lillian Eisenback

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Lillian Burton Cheatham Richter Eisenback, 90, of Camden, SC. Will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel in Camden, SC. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Entombment for Mrs. Eisenback will be held at a later date in New Albany, IN.

Sara Hagins

Sara Hagins

Kathryn Amos Holland

A celebration of life service for Kathyrn Amos Holland, 89, was held Sunday at Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Jerry Lewis officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, Missions Fund, P.O. Box 116, Elgin, S.C. 29045.

Lucious Smith

Mr. Lucious Smith entered eternal rest on January 10, 2014 at the Palmetto Richland Hospital, Columbia, SC. The family may be contacted at 216 Lakeside Avenue, Columbia. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main Street, Bishopville, SC.

Josie McQuage Bratton

Josie McQuage Bratton, 76, of Bowling Green, died Jan. 4, 2014, at the Hospice Center. Josie McQuage Bratton is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bill Bratton.

Vincent Ford Jr.

Mr. Vincent Ford Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of 604 Broad Street passed away on December 28, 2013. He was the son of the late Vincent Ford Sr. and Edna Ford.

Evelyn S. Horton

Funeral services for Evelyn Sowell Horton, 89 will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2014, in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Jefferson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

KCSD Teacher Career Fair

Persons interested in employment with the Kershaw County School District (KCSD) are invited to participate in the district's 13th annual Teacher Career Fair to be held Feb. 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Camden High School, 1022 Ehrenclou Drive, in Camden.

Mary Ramos

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Elinore Ramos, 80, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and then laid to rest with her husband in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with visitation following until 8 p.m.

Camden Garden Club to meet Tuesday

The Camden Garden Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday at the home of Nancy Langston.

Arts Open House is Aug. 26

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County cordially invites the community to attend the 2017 Arts Open House & Hot Dog Lunch on Saturday, Aug ...

Max Ford

We join family, friends and the entire community in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Max Ford, who passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8 ...

Cleaning out, looking back

One of the things about cleaning out, as you know, is the emotional path it leads you down to remembering days passed that have disappeared ...

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NIP underway in the city

The city of Camden has many projects underway, including utility infrastructure, the new tennis/pickleball complex, launch of a Main Street SC program and many ...

Armstrong named S.C. Strength Coach of the Year

Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) athletes have realized that they were fortunate to have the expertise of Mike Armstrong as their strength and conditioning coach, but ...

Pracht inducted into National Auctioneers Hall of Fame

J. Chris Pracht, IV, CAI, AARE, CES, was recently bestowed high honor at the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) 68th International Auctioneers Conference and Show in ...

Man says ‘thank you’ 25 years later

Joseph Atkins was driving through South Carolina when he saw a highway sign for Camden.

Volunteers needed for Revolutionary Run Half Marathon

All members of the Greater Camden community are invited to step out and support runners making their way through town during the Revolutionary Run Half ...

Senior citizens can attend school sponsored events free

Kershaw County citizens age 65 years or older can receive lifetime Golden Circle passes that allow them to attend school-sponsored activities or athletic events free ...

Small town papers have local role

HILLSBORO, Ohio – I don't read many of the online comments following my op-eds because I'm an old-fashioned journalist who prefers signed letters to ...

S.C.'s nuclear meltdown: what next?

Here's the issue: SCANA (the parent company of South Carolina Electric and Gas) and Santee Cooper (the state-owned utility that provides power for 11 ...

KCGC kickoff meeting will feature Suggs and Lake

University of South Carolina football radio analyst and former Gamecock quarterback Tommy Suggs and USC assistant baseball coach Stuart Lake will be the guest speakers ...

Dorton named CofC pitching coach

Former Lugoff-Elgin pitcher and past Kershaw County Post 17 American Legion head baseball coach Will Dorton was officially introduced as the new pitching coach at ...

E.L. Griggs III

CAMDEN – Burial with military honors for Ernest Lee Griggs, III, 83, will be held on Friday at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at 12pm. Following the ...