Walt Inabinet - March 18, 2015

Editorial: GOP in SC

Though it's nearly a year until South Carolina's first-in-the-South presidential primary, Palmetto State voters are going to be barraged by candidates, and it all starts this week as Republican hopefuls begin flooding the state to build support for their White House bids. Unlike the Democratic tussle, in which Hillary Clinton is virtually being handed the nomination, there is no front-runner in the GOP, but lots of wannabes. Several of the candidates coming into the state this week are fresh off appearances at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where many of the attendees stood just to the ...

Sunshine Week: Despite successes, FOIA needs improvement

It's Sunshine Week in South Carolina and the nation.

Yesteryear - March 18, 2015

The Charlotte Thompson community's annual barbecue is always a special rite of spring, along with flowering bulbs and budding trees. Now in its 45th year, the annual barbecue has been an enormous help to the Charlotte Thompson community and its residents have worked hard to make it a huge success each year. So many people have rendered yeoman service in this labor of love which is, indeed, a community effort.

Schofield signs new deal with Falcons

Camden native O'Brien Schofield will be moving closer to his childhood home after the former Seattle Seahawk linebacker/defensive end signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons last week.

CHS netters hold off L-E, 6-1

After being shut out in their first match with Camden this season, the Lugoff-Elgin tennis team received a victory from Trevor Black at first singles only to fall to their visiting neighbors, 6-1, on Monday.

Bowers', Knights upend Rams

Tyler Bowers fired a complete game three-hitter as North Central avenged a Region 4-AA opening loss to Buford last Friday with a 3-1 win over host Chesterfield on Monday night.

Lady Dogs capture second meet

Camden ran away from the field as the Lady Bulldogs scored 106 points to win last Thursday's track meet held at the CHS athletic Complex.

Sidewalk Survey - March 18, 2015

Tax help available free

The Tax-Aide program originated in 1986 and continues to grow each year. Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free tax assistance and preparation service for individuals with low to moderate incomes, with special attention to persons age 60 or older.

Parker: Hillary & the media -- Act 2016

WASHINGTON -- Amid all the verbiage about Hillary Clinton's email, one irrefutable fact emerges: Polls will drive us crazy before the Clintons do.

C-I brings home SCPA awards

The Chronicle-Independent brought home several third place and honorable mention awards from this year's annual meeting of the S.C. Press Association.

Easter Egg Hunt

Let's Move Camden and Kershaw County is having its' Second Annual Active and Healthy Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Camden Town Green for kids age 3 to 8. Come for a fun time with the egg hunt, Easter egg races, face painting, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Bring an Easter basket and camera.

Wanda Sue Powers

A service to celebrate the Life of Wanda Sue Powers, 64, will be held on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at New Life Christian Outreach with burial to follow in Quaker Cemetery. The Rev. Richard Cameron will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday at 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to New Life Christian Outreach Vacation Bible School, 411 Hwy 601, Lugoff, SC 29078.

Margaret A. Fant

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Margaret Annetta "Peggy" Fant, 76, of Camden, SC, will be held at 11:00 AM today, March 18, 2015 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Camden. Mr. Ikey Pitts will officiate. Burial will follow in Quaker Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Memorials may be made in Peggy's memory to

School Days - April 10, 2018

NAOMI DRAKEFORD

Mrs. Naomi Inez Wheeler Drakeford, 79, of 665 Westvaco Road, Camden, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life and ...

COLE FELDER

Mr. Cole Felder, 84, of 1595 Cassatt, Road, Cassatt, passed on Monday, April 9, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a ...

RUTH VINSON GRAHAM

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Ruth Vinson Graham, 90, of Camden, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 ...

JAMES RILEY

A small celebration of life service will be held for James Riley, at the Fellowship Center of First Baptist Church in Camden, Friday, April 13 ...

MICHAEL ROGERS RULEY

Mr. Michael Roger Ruley, 68, of 1581 Red Hill Church Road, Cassatt, passed on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be ...

Feature Photos: Farmers Market opens

Despite less than ideal weather, the Kershaw County Farmers Market enjoyed a successful opening day Saturday in its new location in downtown Camden. In the ...

Former city employee dies after house fire

A former city of Camden Department of Public Works employee, Barbara Currie, 72, of White Pines Circle, Camden, died Thursday from injuries suffered in a ...

L-EMS announces 3rd quarter honor roll

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School recently announced its third quarter honor roll.

Open for business - Camden Wellness

Camden Wellness recently opened at 1029 Broad St. in downtown Camden. The new business offers an array of wellness services, including daily fitness classes, therapeutic ...

Mid-Carolina Credit Union holds 57th annual meeting

Mid Carolina Credit Union, serving more than 14,000 members in Kershaw and Richland Counties, reently held it's 57th Annual Meetingt at Lugoff-Elgin High ...