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Time running out for honest taxpayers
(Editor's Note: the C-I was unable to print this letter prior to Kershaw County Council's Oct. 9 meeting. Despite the timing, we believe the author has the right for his opinion to be viewed by the public during this election season. The letter has been edited to reflect that council's meeting took place prior to publication.)
CHS girls thump LR, Dreher
Last week, the Camden High girls' tennis team dismantled Region 4-AAA foes Lower Richland and Dreher, while dropping a non-conference match to West Florence.
This week in Kershaw County sports
Tuesday: Camden at Westwood (TEN – 4:30 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at Irmo (TEN – 5:30 p.m.)Fairfield Central at North Central (VB – 6:45 p.m.); Camden at Westwood (VB – 7 p.m.); Lugoff-Elgin at Irmo (VB – 7 p.m.)
School news - Oct. 15, 2012
Freshman music major Andrea Nobles, of Camden, is among the 206 participants in Eastern Kentucky University's NOVA program, which serves students with academic potential who are the first in their family to pursue a four-year degree.
‘Preferences’? What ‘preferences’?
Is the Supreme Court's doomsday clock ticking for "racial preferences?" Maybe, but the states that already ban race-based admissions show how you can build diversity by other means.
Annie Driggers Lemacks Grim
Funeral service for Annie Mae Driggers Lemacks Grim, 79, will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Summerville Cemetery in Summerville, S.C. The Rev. David Faile will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.
Frank Johnson
Frank Johnson, 80, died Thursday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the Household of Faith Church. Johnson was born January 3, 1932, to the late James and Roxanne Johnson. He is survived by his long-time companion Shirley B. Lee, daughters Jeannie Cole and Frances Peeples; sons David and Robert Ellerby, David Johnson; sisters Bessie Dye and Florence Lawson; Uncle Rev. John E. Johnson.
Miriam A. Johnson
Funeral service for Miriam A. Johnson, 65, of New York, New York, formelry of Camden, will be held Monday, October 15, 2102, 3:00 p.m. at Parker Baptist Church, 1762 Flat Rock Road with burial in the church cemetery. Collins Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Pet talk - Oct. 15, 2012
Is your middle-aged cat experiencing increased thirst, appetite and urination? Is your furry friend losing weight or has a change in behavior? If so, your family cat may have hyperthyroidism.
Noted and passed - Oct. 15, 2012
• A belated tip of the Chronicle-Independent hat to State Rep. Laurie Slade Funderburk for being awarded the "Green Seal of Approval" from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina back in September during the organization's annual Green Tie Awards banquet. She earned the honor along with fellow State Rep. Paul Agnew and State Sen. Ray Cleary for their continued "championing (of) funding for the Conservation Bank and they have also promoted clean energy initiatives." The group said Funderburk and Agnew were "instrumental in upholding the Atlantic Compact that ended the nation's use of South Carolinas as its nuclear waste ...
Annual step show returns to Camden’s Rhame Arena Nov. 10
Come enjoy a night of singing, dancing and more as Family Life Outreach Ministries and Caprilang Productions presents Camden's annual step show at Rhame Arena, Saturday, Nov. 10, with the doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $5. This year's step show will showcase a new generation of Diamonds and also star the new Kershaw County High School team. Featuring the return of Onyx and appearances by The Paterson Dancers and special guests The Delta's Vessels of Honor Mime Ministry. Teams will compete for cash prizes for the top middle and high school teams. Step ...
Salvation Army to accept Christmas assistance applications
The Salvation Army of the Midlands now includes Kershaw County in its service area to people in need. And for the first time, the Salvation Army of the Midlands will be accepting applications from families in Kershaw County who would like to apply for Christmas assistance. Registration will be held at the Kershaw County Old Armory (1034 West DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020), which is across from the Kershaw County Recreation Center. Registration will take place Oct. 24-26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
Candlelight Tour of Homes returns Dec. 8
Come experience the historic charm of South Carolina's oldest inland city, and spread some Christmas cheer to needy children in Kershaw County! The 36th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, December 8, from 3 to 8 p.m.
The future ain’t what it used to be…
As hard as it might be to believe, I was a French major in college. Through my coursework, I studied the great French thinkers and philosophers: Descartes, Montesquieu, Voltaire and others. However, I usually end up going back to that noted American philosopher, Yogi Berra. More often than not, Yogi hits it right on the head. Yogi was once quoted as saying, "the future ain't what it used to be." I think that pearl of wisdom relates very well to the topic of the relationship between education and economic development.
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Deadline nears to secure Cup reserved parking spaces
Previous year's box seat and reserved parking space holders have until Friday, Feb. 13, to secure their spaces for the 2015 Carolina Cup Steeplechase Races in Camden.
CHS state champs returning to the court
Camden High School will host a "5 on 5 from 10 to 10" basketball marathon to be played on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. inside the school's Gym. School clubs will play on a rotating basis throughout the day. The event will conclude with an alumni game at 7 p.m. featuring members of Bulldogs' 2008-09 AAA state championship team.
Battle of Camden Power Meet on tap Feb. 28
The inaugural Battle of Camden Power Meet will be held at Camden High School on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Former Demons take to the pitch
The Lugoff-Elgin High School boys' soccer will host its annual alumni soccer game on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Lugoff-Elgin Stadium.
KCPRD offers youth baseball umpires' certification clinics
The Kershaw County Parks and Recreation Department will hold a pair of umpire certification clinics for those individuals seeking to work Dixie Youth and/or Dixie Boys and Dixie Majors baseball games this spring and summer.
L-E to hold alumni soccer match
The Lugoff-Elgin High School boys' soccer will host its annual alumni soccer game on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Lugoff-Elgin Stadium.
Time to start thinking about the Cup
Even though the calendar just turned to January and cold weather is on the way, it is not too early to be thinking about the warmer days of spring.
Lugoff-Elgin basketball and wrestling schedules
Basketball
North Central basketball and wrestling schedules
Basketball
CMA basketball and wrestling schedules
Dec.: 5 – at Governor's School (6 p.m.); 10 – at Heathwood Hall (6 p.m.); 11 –Australian traveling team (6 p.m.); 15 – at Gray Collegiate (6:30 p.m.); 16 – Great Falls (6:30 p.m.)
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