A sorry state of affairs

WASHINGTON -- President Obama is no lip-biting, tear-streaking, chin-trembling apologist.

‘I didn’t know’

The rollout of the Affordable Care Act, more popularly known as Obamacare, has become the most outrageous exercise in "I didn't know, don't blame me" that could be imagined. Meanwhile, the online registration system continues to fail, and now it's revealed that people trying to sign up for Medicaid are experiencing some of the same enrollment problems as those attempting to register for private insurance. Were it not so pathetic, the entire matter would be laughable, even as representatives of the administration continue to portray it as little more than minor glitches.

Fixing our elections

In many places in South Carolina, we just finished with our local elections. And, as usual, we are now hearing folks talking about what's wrong with our election system.

Fall 2013 Step Showcase

A big dance challenge "brought the house down" in Camden High School's gymnasium Saturday as Camden Mayor Tony Scully and former Camden City Councilman Ned Towell went toe-to-toe during Family Life Outreach's annual fall step showcase.

Grace Episcopal Church Women host annual calendar sale

The Grace Episcopal Church Women have produced its annual Camden calendar with drawings of residences and other significant structures in Camden and its environs. Local artists have generously donated their time and talent to produce the pen and ink representations used in the calendar.

CamBand hosting fruit sale

The CamBand Annual Fruit Fundraiser runs from Oct. 31 until Nov. 24 via online order.

Local artists showcase work at “Eight days, eight artists” event

Beginning Saturday and running an entire week, the Artist's Attic studio and gallery will be open each day until 8 p.m. The Artist's Attic is located at 930 Broad St., in downtown Camden. The event, called "Eight days, eight artists," features different local artists and their work each day. The participating artists are as follows:

Ariail for Nov. 13, 2013

Positive signs

I went to Scott Park for a walk last week and was pleasantly surprised to find the road into the park and the parking near the tennis courts had been repaired. As I walked around the park, I noticed evidence that other maintenance and repairs are in progress. With great hope I went over to Legion Field and found the road into the park and the parking lot there had been repaired. There also was evidence of other maintenance in progress. It should be noted that these areas are city property with county oversight for operation.

Yesteryear - Nov. 13, 2013

Nothing to lose

Amanda Marie Breymeyer and Bert Alton Beatson united in marriage

Amanda Marie Breymeyer of Elgin and Bert Alton Beatson of Sumter were married September 10, 2013 in Sumter.

Ariail for Nov. 11, 2013

Noted and passed - Nov. 11, 2013

• When Blockbuster started its video rental stores in the 1980s, it was a marvel of technology -- movies available immediately, with a wide choice. Dish Network, which bought the company out of bankruptcy in 2011, announced last week it would close all remaining company-owned stores, finalizing a signal change in how people get their entertainment. Streaming video and other more modern technologies have made the video rental business obsolete. Indeed, we live in a changing world.

Legality and laughter

Contrary to the opinion of most people, schools have always had to serve all types of people. In fact, I remember a lawyer and legislator who was appalled when I suggested that drivers' licenses be taken from young people who broke the law instead of having them pick up trash when their parents could not or, wisely, would not pay their fines.

Inabinet for Nov. 11, 2013

Community Camera - Oct. 13, 2017

SCSPA never fails to impress

October is not just the gateway month to the holiday season, but also means the return of the S.C. Scholastic Press Association Conference (SCSPA ...

FAC announces board members, award winners

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County recently held its annual meeting in the Watts Performing Arts Wing. Donors, sponsors, volunteers and friends gathered ...

RICHARD BRANHAM

Funeral services for Richard G. Branham, 82, will be held today at noon at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Union Baptist Church ...

SARAH L. GASKINS

Sarah Louise Gaskins, 94, of Cassatt, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Plans will be announced by Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.

LARRY D. GOGO

Memorial service for Larry Donald Gogo, 64, were conducted Thursday at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg-Leesville Chapel. The family received friends prior to ...

CAROLE GRIZZELL

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Carole Jean Grizzell, 63, of Camden, SC, will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, October 16 ...

JEAN LONG

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Jean Davies Long, 90, of Camden, SC, was held Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Lyttleton Street United ...

VIRGINIA L. MCCRAE

Virginia Laffitte McCrae, 90, died peacefully on October 7, 2017 at Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center where she had been a resident for over ...

GREG WATTS

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Greg "Tippy" Watts, 44, of Blythewood, SC, will be held at 4:00 PM, today, October 13 ...

ROBERT HARRIS

Mr. Robert Harris, 72, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Rembert, passed on Monday, October 2, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p ...

Deputies arrest New York murder suspect

At approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies, detectives from the New York Police Department (NYPD) and U.S ...

Fall Festival Saturday

Camden's Second Annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday at Historic Camden's field next to City Arena. The festival is a family-friendly yearly ...

Ariail - Oct. 10, 2017

KCSD kudos

We would like to take a moment to offer our congratulations to the Kershaw County School District. Not only did the class of 2017's ...