Lander University announces Honor Lists

Lander University announces local students that were added to its President's List and Dean's List:

Estella C. Drakeford

Funeral service for Mrs. Estella C. Drakeford, 78, of Camden will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013, 2:00 P.M. at Christian Fellowship Tabernacle, 104 Colonial Lake Drive in Camden, with burial in the church cemetery. Viewing will be at the funeral home, 1:00 P.M. - 7 P.M. on Thursday, 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M on Friday with Wake service, 5 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. and one hour prior to service at the church on Saturday. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Manson Hanlon

Funeral service for Mrs. Manson Hanlon, 79, of Cassatt will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 10:00 A.M. at Collins Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lucky Duck relocates to Broad Street, changes name to Camden Hometown Treasures

The Lucky Duck, previously located at 1714 Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden has relocated to 2511 Broad Street in the Dusty Bend Shopping Center and has changed the name to Camden's Hometown Treasures.

Belle Motley

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Helen Isabelle "Belle" Kirkland Motley, 83, of Elgin, SC, will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Sandhill Heights Baptist Church in Elgin. Rev. Lanny Brisendine will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Memorials may be made to Sandhill Heights Baptist Church, P. O. Box 96, Elgin, SC 29045.

Charles Larry Robinson

Charles Larry Robinson, 62, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1951, in Lancaster, a son of the late Conway and Catherine Melton Robinson. Larry worked many years in construction. He loved to ride his Harley. He loved animals and enjoyed being with his friends. Larry will be deeply missed.

Bookshelf and book donation

The Livi's Library Foundation, represented by Harris Godfrey and his mother, Amanda, delivered a new bookshelf filled with gently used children's books to the Sandhills Medical Foundation (SMF) clinic in Lugoff. The books will be enjoyed and taken home by the children who are seen in the clinic. Dr. Theresa Alderson, a pediatrician with SMF, received the donation saying, "We are so appreciative of our friends at Livi's Library for putting their time, talents, and energy into helping us foster literacy in our community. We also want to thank the families in the area who have graciously ...

Ariail for August 14, 2013

End-of-life

As baby boomers move towards their latter years -- here in Kershaw County and across the country -- many are concerned with end-of-life issues and the fact that they want to be able to leave the world with dignity. Living wills, which were created decades ago, have served a useful purpose in letting people lay out their wishes for their last years and moments, but many people today are looking at a more specific document called The Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Paradigm. It goes beyond previous instruments by creating medical orders signed by a doctor, based on a patient's ...

Lynn Seeley Kelley

Lynn Seeley Kelley of Camden, South Carolina, entered into eternal life peacefully on Aug. 9, 2013, after living at Ashton Place in McLeansville, NC, during several months of declining health. He was 92 years old.

Former KC football players get another chance to play in a game

Calling all former Bulldogs, Demons, Knights and Spartans.

My greatest gift....

What is the best gift you've ever gotten?

Old Maxway building to be demolished

Sometime in mid-September, the old Maxway building -- vacant for more than a decade at the northwest corner of Broad and Rutledge streets in Camden -- will be gone. Demolition will begin during the next few days.

Josephine Hardy Brown

Josephine Hardy Brown, affectionately known as "Ma-Hardy", entered into rest on August 7, 2013 at Bradford Oaks Center in Clinton, MD.

Reasons to become a tax volunteer

If you're looking for a way to help your community, then consider becoming a tax volunteer. The IRS is looking for volunteers now who will provide free tax help next year.

DOROTHY BAKER

Funeral services for Dorothy Rabon Baker, 87, were held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, Camden, with burial followimg ...

TIMOTHY GREEN

Mr. Timothy Green, 44, of 339 Catherine Street, Bloomsburg, PA and formerly of Lugoff, died Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Brown's ...

ELLA HILL

Funeral service for Ella Belle "Coon" Brooks Hill, 72, will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, with burial ...

GLEN NELSON

Mr. Glen Nelson, 55, of 8345 St. Johns Road, Rembert, SC, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced ...

DWAIN A. WRIGHT

Mr. Dwain A. Wright, 56, of 5620 Timothy Lane, Rembert, SC, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced ...

Historic Camden receives Duke Energy Foundation grant

Historic Camden recently received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to expand and enhance education tours and other programming.

Still SBA loans for some businesses hit by hurricane

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in South Carolina that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives ...

Ag & Art

The Emu (first picture) seems to be smiling in welcome to visitors to Goat Daddy's Farm in Elgin. Goat Daddy's, located near Elgin ...

KCSO creates internet exchange safe zone

Too often, people read about Craigslist or other internet sales resulting in armed robberies, assaults and even murders. These crimes happen when people show up ...

KCSD hiring school bus drivers

The Kershaw County School District is hiring school bus drivers. Pay is based on experience and includes benefits. A training class will be held July ...

Smoke alarms saved lives in recent fire

Lugoff Fire-Rescue crews credit working smoke alarms for alerting occupants about a fire inside of a double-wide mobile home in Lugoff on Tremont Road.

For the Record - June 20, 2017

Real estate transactions

Arts Arising underway at FAC

Arts Arising, the special arts program that began in 1988 through a partnership with the Kershaw County School District is in full swing at the ...

FAC registering students for summer classes

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County is now accepting registrations for its summer classes and camps. There is something for all ages, so ...

Ariail - June 16, 2017