Syderas R. Kelley-Sanders

Syderas R. Sanders, 82, widow of Roy Sanders, reunited with the Lord September 30, 2012. Mrs. Sanders was a retired educator, having taught many of those years in Greer and Elgin. She was a gifted musician and church organist at Blaney Baptist Church, where she was a lifetime member. She was a graduate of Anderson Jr. College in 1949 and Furman University in 1951, where she double majored in music and education. Was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher Society-Alpha Alpha Chapter on both local and state levels.

Real Estate Transactions -- Oct. 03, 2012

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Pride pounds Spartans, 50-0

What was a forgettable Friday night for Kershaw County football teams did not get any better on Saturday afternoon as the visiting Carolina Pride shut out host Camden Military Academy, 50-0.

For the Record - Oct. 3, 2012

Real estate transactions

This week in Kershaw County sports

Monday: Andrew Jackson at North Central in "Dig Pink" match (VB – 6:45 p.m.)

Dalton rides Pierrot Lunaire to win in Lonesome Glory Stakes

Mary Ann Houghland's Pierrot Lunaire jumped to the lead before the final fence of Belmont Park's $150,000 Lonesome Glory Stakes (Gr. 1) and held off a determined late charge by Spy in the Sky to win by a nose last Thursday. Charminster finished third in the kickoff race of American Steeplechasing's fall championship season.

Grace Jones

Grace Jones, 89, of Chapin, formerly of Camden died Saturday, September 29, 2012. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home.

Early A. Johnson

Funeral service for Mr. Early A. Johnson, 82, of 1120 Cheraw Road in Cassatt, will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Hyco Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Deidre Alexander

Deidre Alexander, 54, of 3001 Beard Street in Camden died Saturday, September 29, 2012. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home.

A visit with Coota Montgomery

That morning, a piano tune from boyhood days echoed down the halls of Pinedale, a senior citizens care facility located near Camden. As we drew abreast of the piano player's room, there sat Neva Shannon ("Coota") Montgomery with her near 100-year-old, yet nimble fingers "tickling the ivories" into the song "Jesus Loves Me."

Ariail for Oct. 1, 2012

Noted and passed - Oct. 1, 2012

• Singer Andy Williams, who died last week at the age of 84, had one of those soothing voices that left people feeling better about everything. His signature song, "Moon River," came from the 1961 movie "Breakfast At Tiffany's" and carried him to stardom, though he had many other hits. He was one of the original acts in Branson, Mo., and performed until shortly before his death. He will be missed in the music world.

Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter aiming for new home

Columbia businessman Austin Meyer and his wife, Lane, say they will match donations toward a new animal shelter in Kershaw County, up to a limit of $1 million in matching funds.

Early A. Johnson

Funeral service for Mr. Early A. Johnson, 82, of 1120 Cheraw Road in Cassatt, will be held Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Hyco Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Miss Amerson, Mr. Martin plan winter wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Timothy Amerson of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jennifer Lynn Amerson of Sumter, to Mr. Nathan Gary Martin of Camden. Nathan is the son of Mrs. Mandy Mathis Sanders of Camden and the late Mr. Randy Sanders and Mr. Philip Gary Martin of Murrells Inlet.

United Way of Kershaw County thanks contributors at campaign Luncheon

The United Way of Kershaw County (UWKC) hosted a luncheon to recognize volunteers and contributors from this year's campaign. The money raised will benefit the numerous UWKC partner agencies that serve Kershaw County. During the luncheon, representatives from each campaign division were recognized and thanked for their work during this campaign season. The Boys and Girls Club Step Team, the Kershaw County Diamonds, performed during the event.

CHS shifts Meet the Bulldogs to March 2

Due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday, the Camden Bulldog Club has moved its winter and spring sports "Meet the Bulldogs" to Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m.

KC baseball teams gear up for pre-season tourney

Regardless of what the weatherman says, Kershaw County's four high school baseball teams will open their seasons with a trio of pre-season tournaments starting Saturday and continuing throughout next week.

KCPRD offering youth baseball umpiring clinics

The Kershaw County Parks and Recreation Department will hold a pair of umpire certification clinics for those seeking to work Dixie Youth and/or Dixie Boys baseball games this spring and summer.

Clinic Classic 5k hits the streets on April 18

The eighth annual Clinic Classic 5K walk/run, presented by McDonald's of Camden, and the Camden Family Care one-mile run/walk will take to the streets of Camden on Saturday, April 18.

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.

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.

Ariail for Feb. 9, 2015

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.