Stoney tapped for Golden Key

Camden native Gertrude Stoney has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honour Society and was honored during a recent new member recognition event at the University of South Carolina.

Wayne Keith Andrews

Wayne Keith Andrews, 39, of Elgin, passed away at his home February 23, 2011. Friends and family will celebrate his life at a memorial service.

Ernestine Bass

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ernestine Conyers Bass, 83, of Camden, will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Camden with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Bruce Hancock and Rev. Johnny Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, February 25, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home Camden Chapel. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Bass's memory ...

Peggy Branham

Funeral services for Peggy Evans Branham, 89, of Camden, will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Quaker Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Atkerson will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund.

Gilbert Cantey Jr.

Mr. Gilbert (June Bug) Cantey Jr., of Lugoff, was the eldest son of the late Mr. Gilbert and Daisy Cantey Sr. of Cassatt, South Carolina. He was born April 27, 1934 and entered into eternal rest after an extended illness on February 21, 2011, at his home.

Carmon picks up USCA award

AIKEN -- University of South Carolina Aiken baseball player and Camden native Stephen Carmon was selected as the South Carolina Education Lottery USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week on Feb. 21, 2011.

Robert Ariail -- Feb. 25, 2011

Is tax reform at hand?

With April 15 approaching, Kershaw County taxpayers are bundling their records together and preparing to report to Uncle Sam. In most cases, they'll be hiring someone to prepare their tax returns because the tax code in this country is so blindingly complicated that a layman has no chance of understanding it. Many tax professionals can't even understand it. But in Washington, there's finally talk of comprehensive tax reform. That, of course, doesn't mean our ...

Citizens have responsibility to 'see' inside government

It is an almost impossible task in some cases to look into something from the outside. How do you come up with an explanation for some things? You see, as citizens looking in, we may not know enough about an incident or simply care enough to look into it. Most folks already feel their little "2 cents' worth" won't make a "hill of beans" of a difference.

Winners of Miss Gold and Black pageant named

On Feb 5, Camden High School held the Miss Gold and Black pageant. The 34 contestants competed in four categories: application, interview, casual wear, and formal wear. The Cruisin' on the Seas themed pageant was emceed and choreographed by Camden High graduates Christa Campbell Boss and Britton Elliott of Palmetto Dance Center in Elgin. The reigning Miss Gold and Black, Mary Calk, assisted with the crowning of the following winners (pictured from left) Miss Freshman, ...

CMS honor roll students named

Camden Middle School has announced its honor rolls for the second nine-week period.

Red Cross blood drive Tuesday at INVISTA

If you want to find a lost relative in a disaster, go to redcross.org. If are in a disaster and you need a shelter, there's an APP for that. If you need help just surviving until the next day, the Red Cross may be your last chance.

4-H leaders at State House

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Happy 50th Anniversary!

Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Jones Sr. (Shelby Jean) will celebrate their 50th anniversary Feb. 26. The couple was married on Feb. 26, 1961 at his parents house in Liberty Hill. They have been blessed with four children, Jack Jones Jr. (Angie) of Elgin, Regina Arrington (Chip) of Asheville, N.C., Kim Ray (Tim) of Lugoff and the late Tommy Jones of Lugoff. They are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren. The couple will celebrate this ...

Four citizens met with KCSD before integration of schools in 1965

These are the details from my interview with Mrs. Lottie Williams about the Kershaw County School District before integration in her words.

Linzy "Gene" Criminger

CMA Member and Guest Showcase

Pictured is the Chamber Choir of Kershaw County (CCKC). They will be one of the performing groups at the Camden Music Association's (CMA) Member and Guest Showcase May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center in Camden. Members of the CCKC: Sherry Algood, Sierra Benson, Jean Broom, Anne Compton, Megan Commings, Isa Commings, Grace Dunham, Judith Hawkesworth, Linda Higgins, Barbara James, Mary Ellen Jordan, Diane Lee, June McCaskill, Khadija Murphy, Steven Parrot, ...

Dating success not equal in open-marriage

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been happily married for 15 years and recently decided to try an open-marriage lifestyle. We are doing this with full honesty and respect for each other. The main problem is that the dating success is not equal. I found it easier to get a date. Whereas, my husband is having a tremendous degree of difficulty. He has online dating profiles, but no luck.

Elgin

Funeral service for Theresa M. Wood, 93, of 1537 Dixon Road in Elgin will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Mt. Sinai AME Church with burial in the cemetery. She died Thursday, May 9, 2013. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jane G. Brady

Jane G. Brady, 91, of Camden, S.C. died Sunday, May 12, 2013. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

CHS to honor student-athletes at banquet

The Camden High School Athletic Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 21, in the school gymnasium.

Golfers tee it up for animal shelter

The inaugural Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the facility, will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the White Pines Golf Club in Camden.

Golf tourney benefits Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter

The inaugural Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the facility, will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the White Pines Golf Club in Camden.

Golf tourney benefits Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter

The inaugural Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the facility, will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the White Pines Golf Club in Camden.