Douglas Yancey Green

Douglas Yancey Green, 65, husband of Susan Clyburn Green, died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his home.

Edward L. Gamble

Mr. Edward L. Gamble, 68, of 8565 Old Percival Road, Columbia, passed on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, June 10, 2015 at Nelson-Haile Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Gracie L. Cook

Mrs. Gracie L. Cook, 79, of 5216 Pisgah Mail Road, Rembert, South Carolina, passed on Monday, June 8, 2015. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Nelson-Haile Funeral Home.

Elliott: Red, white and true blue

There are times when folks ask me questions about NASCAR and I find myself at a loss for words -- which is the rarest of occurrences, believe me -- and then there are other times when folks ask me questions about NASCAR, and I can't say enough.

Miss Winburn and Mr. Myers to wed this September

Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Lavance Watford, of McBee, S.C. and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clio Winburn of Whitesburg, TN announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Sarah Elizabeth Winburn of McBee, S.C. to Mr. Frederick McCoy Myers Jr.

Growing membership

Epsilon Beta Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recently added two new members, Alison Bennett, left, and Harriett Shepherd, at a ceremony held in May at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Odean Hill of Epsilon Beta Chapter noted that both ladies are extremely talented and will bring their skills to Epsilon Beta Chapter. A luncheon attended by family and friends followed the induction ceremony.

Happy 97th Birthday

Mrs. Sarah Belton Rutherford celebrates her 97th birthday on June 8. She is a mom, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and a great-great-great grandmother. "We all love her very much," her daughter, Mrs. Earline R. Frierson said.

Walt Inabinet - June 8, 2015

Noted and passed - June 8, 2015

• We recently spent a number of weeks delving deep into the question of whether or not Kershaw County is being left behind when it comes to economic development. While 25 jobs may not seem like a lot at first blush, Suonimen's announcement a week ago to expand its Bethune operation is notable for several reasons. First, it speaks to something Kershaw County Council Chairman Julian Burns said in one of our articles: "The county needs to take care of its existing industrial customers first, even as it courts new business prospects," he said. "And the way to do that ...

Letter: Reader agrees with ‘Beechwood’ letter writer

I am writing to agree with Mr. Burger's letter to the editor on June 3.

Rich: How fast rumors go

Carrie called the other day and I grabbed the phone just as I was coming in from the garage. I dropped my purse at the foot of the stairs and sat down on a step to talk. No conversation with Carrie is ever short. Even her voicemails run three to four minutes.

Gunn: Journey to nursing excellence

Healthcare is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and nurses are in the midst of many of the changes taking place. Recognizing it is critical to engage nurses throughout the process, KershawHealth has developed our Journey to Nursing Excellence initiative, a three-pronged approach encompassing shared governance, workforce development and staff recognition.

Feature photo: A musical donation

Alexis Boykin gets ready to play a Steinway grand piano anonymously donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Midland's Jackson Teen Center (JTC) in Camden. Admiring the piano are (from left) Camden Mayor Tony Scully, Camden Business Alliance (CBA) members Patricia Richardson and Ned Towell, JTC Music Director Eddie Ballard, JTC Executive Director Bryan Mayes and JTC members Tanajb Bracey and Hope Gumbs. The CBA, with cooperation from Kershaw County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan, recently arranged the generous donation.

Editorial: Agendas

Wednesday, the S.C. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill requiring governing bodies to publish agendas before public meetings. The S.C. Senate unanimously did the same the day before. As of Thursday morning, the bill was on its way to Gov. Nikki Haley's desk, and we hope she signs it.

Letter: Reader responds to ‘Beechwood’ letter

I read, with interest, Mr. Dan Burger's letter entitled "Hunt Cup resident unhappy about Beechwood plans." I had the privilege of working under Dan at the May Plant, and I know him to be an intelligent man of character and integrity. Therefore, it is with great respect for the man and his viewpoint with which I reflect upon his letter.

CAROLYN HINSON

A service to celebrate the life of Carolyn Faye Brazell Hinson, 66, will be held Wednesday 1 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with ...

BRENDA SCHOFIELD

Mrs. Brenda Schofield, of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Camden, South Carolina, passed on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

JERRY SINCLAIR

Ret. Col. Jerry Lane Sinclair USAF, age 81, died Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Melbourne, FL.

WILLIAM SMITH

William Herbert "Bill" Smith, 85, of Cassatt, SC, died Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was born in Greensburg, PA, the son of the late J ...

PHILLIP STONE

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Phillip A. Stone, 77, of Camden, SC, was held Monday, June 11, 2018 at First Baptist Church ...

Feature photo: Pickleball tournament

Three of the 104 players who registered for the "United We Serve" Pickleball Tournament at the Tennis Center of Camden and Pickleball Plaza play an ...

KCSO arrests three after receiving tip

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) narcotics investigators arrested one woman and two men after Sheriff Jim Matthews received a tip Friday morning from a ...

Two killed in motorcycle versus truck collision

Two people died after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a truck Saturday afternoon.

LES announces 4th quarter honor roll

Lugoff Elementary School recently announced its fourth quarter honor roll: