Alan Harley Palmer, Sr.

Alan Harley Palmer, Sr., 80, of Dalzell, SC, widower of Jean Wheaton Palmer, died Monday, August 11, 2014. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Alan's memory to a charity of one's choice.

Dorothy Knox Robinson

Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Knox Robinson will be held Saturday 11:00 a.m. (viewing 10:00 a.m.) at the Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 2222 Barhamville Road. A private interment for immediate family will be held on August 18, 2014 at the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel.

James Burrell “Jimmy” Knight, Jr.

Mr. James Burrell "Jimmy" Knight, Jr., 49, of Liberty Hill, husband of Lisa Blackmon Knight, passed away Saturday, August 9th, 2014 at William Jennings Bryan Dorn V.A. Hospital in Columbia. He was born June 13, 1965 in Lancaster, a son of James Burrell Knight, Sr. and Clydia S. Knight. Jimmy was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He was a volunteer firefighter with Beaver Creek Fire Department. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed living on the lake, staying busy, and pulling pranks on everyone.

KH board cancels meeting

The KershawHealth Board of Trustees will not meet tonight. Trustees canceled the meeting after a discussion with KershawHealth administrators on Thursday.

Camden City Council to meet

Camden City Council will meet for a work session at 4 p.m. Tuesday and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Agendas for the meetings were not available at press time Friday.

Ariail for Aug. 11, 2014

Noted and passed - Aug. 11, 2014

• The death of a soldier is never easy to take and yet the fact that soldiers can die in battle or when otherwise in harm's way is an inevitable fact of military life. In today's world, however, when we hear about the death of a general it is usually after they have retired from serving their country. So, it was surprising and upsetting to hear that U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene died last week after being shot in a "lone gunman" attack at a training facility in Afghanistan. According to the Army, Greene was serving ...

Living in black and white

One Sunday while sitting around the dinner table, Louise and I began to tell Daddy stories, the ones that stretched back to the early days of his preaching life. Since I was born 12 years after he "made a preacher," as our folks said back then, I could only contribute what he had told me about those days not what I had seen.

Reader likes parks signs

I wish to express my appreciation to the city of Camden for its fine efforts with signage on our numerous city parks.

You’re so Camden…

The late, great Lewis Grizzard, my literary hero and a great American, once said that he disliked and distrusted all technology -- and by his definition, technology was anything he could not eat, drink or wear.

Strategic partnerships and alliances

KershawHealth's strategic plan, approved by the KershawHealth Board of Trustees earlier this year, makes it clear that alliances and partnerships are essential to the organization's future success in caring for our community. We must recognize that there are 13 not-for-profit and investor-owned hospitals within a 50-mile radius of Kershaw County and that KershawHealth competes to some extent with all these organizations. An openness to new ideas and new ways of partnering in a rapidly-evolving healthcare environment is the only strategy for success.

Grey Hoke awarded 2014 Parrott Memorial Scholarship

Grey Hoke (second from left) recently received the 33rd David Parrott Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was presented at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church and was awarded for the Development of Christian Character. Hoke is a recent graduate of Camden High School and was a member of its baseball team. Hoke plans to attend The Citadel and hopes to be a pitcher on its baseball team. Also pictured from left to right are: Dr. Larry Parrott, Mrs. Barbara Hoke, Mr. Tom Hoke, Rev. John Hallman, Jacob Hoke and Mrs. Joy Parrott.

Battle of Camden Rememberance Day filled with activities

Saturday, August 16, 2014, will be the 234th anniversary of the Battle of Camden, considered the worst Patriot field battle defeat of the American Revolution. It was fought at dawn nine miles north of the town of Camden, at the time a strategically significant British garrison worthy of capture by the Americans.

Veterans warned about potential ‘scams’

As a veteran, beware of pension advance products that offer to pay military retirees a lump-sum payout in return for their monthly retirement payments.

County students test scores better than state average

Standardized test scores released this week by the South Carolina State Department of Education show local students exceed state averages and, in many cases, outperform their Midlands counterparts.

A Trumpian world of shifting reality

WASHINGTON -- Facts aren't facts; truth isn't true; reality isn't real.

Writer grateful for cardiac clinic

The Kershaw County community served by Providence South Carolina Heart Center is very blessed to have an exceptional group of doctors and employees who support ...

City committed to strong infrastructure

Good government is forever working to sustain future prosperity and building for tomorrow. The city budget must always include infrastructure, just as our vision must ...

What I wish my graduation speaker had said

At the end of this month, our high school seniors will be walking across the stage to receive their diplomas. High school graduation is a ...

Celebrating Diversity

The ALPHA Center hosted its annual Multicultural Festival on the grounds of Midway Elementary School in Cassatt on April 29. The center provided food and ...