Pet talk for July 13, 2011

Looking for a pet that does not need to be housebroken, groomed or trained? How about a flock of them?

Carolina First becomes TD Bank

Carolina First recently merged with and rebranded as TD Bank in Camden and other communities across the southeast.

First South Carolinians exhibit opens at Camden Archives and Museum

The First South Carolinians, a traveling exhibit designed by the South Carolina State Museum, will be on display at the Camden Archives and Museum during July and August 2011.

Betty Ford

Many Kershaw Countians who are past middle age undoubtedly recall with fondness former First Lady Betty Ford, who died last week at age 93. Her husband, Gerald Ford, became president upon Richard Nixon's resignation following the Watergate scandal; he had earlier been appointed to the vice presidency after Spiro Agnew resigned in disgrace.

Beekeepers to swarm at Clemson

Queens and bears will be two buzzwords in conversations at the South Carolina Beekeepers Association summer meeting at Clemson University July 14-16.

An illusory 'peace dividend'

For most of us, it's the season of sun, sand and backyard barbecues. But the U.S. Conference of Mayors seems to think it's Christmas.

Joseph Thomas "Joe" O'Neal Jr.

Funeral service for Joseph T. "Joe" O'Neal Jr., 66, of Lugoff, will be held at a later date in Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, Kershaw County.

Ariail for July 13, 2011

The just-no-vote crowd

Washington -- A debt crisis is a terrible thing to waste in a presidential election season, and Democrats and Republicans alike are responding on cue.

Ruth Hannegan Briggs

Ruth Farrenkopf Hannegan Briggs of Clemson, SC died from complications of a stroke at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, SC on July 3, 2011 surrounded by her family.

Three-day cheerleading camp on tap at North Central High School

North Central High School will be hosting a mini-cheerleading camp from Monday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 27 inside the school's new gymnasium.

A smash hit on the courts

The Camden Smashers are headed to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Junior Team Tennis State Championships to be held at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday. The team won the 12 and under Intermediate Division in the Columbia Tennis League, thereby earning the right to compete at the state level. The state champion will travel to Mobile, Ala., this fall for the opportunity to compete against other teams ...

Sidewalk Survey for July 13, 2011

Assault, home invasion leads to eight arrests by KCSO

A fight that occurred July 6 in Bethune resulted in the aggravated assault of Jeremy Caldwell, who was cut with a razor blade from his ankle to his groin. Caldwell made it back to his home where he called 911. Several of Caldwell's friends became enraged at the assault and drove to the home of Brandon Wilson and Cederic Everett on Rochelle Rd. in Bethune.

Kershaw County Back to School Bash helps provide school supplies to needy families

The Kershaw County Back to School Bash Committee utilizes community resources to provide free school supplies to area youth and help families access information and services within the community. The committee is celebrating its 15th year of service to the community and anticipates assisting approximately 1,500 elementary, middle, high and college students from Kershaw County and surrounding areas.

Sportsmanship

There won't be many people in Kershaw County who'll be neutral about the South Carolina-Clemson game Saturday, as both teams come into the rivalry ranked in the nation's Top 10. It should be a great contest, with the entire nation watching. South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier and Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney have been unusually complimentary of each other in the days leading up to the game, with both of ...

Trio of pro players to head up baseball camp

The Camden High School baseball program, in conjunction with the Kershaw County Recreation Department, will host a one-day baseball camp on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon until 3 p.m. at American Legion Park in Camden.

The longest yards

Ariail for Nov. 29, 2013

Talking turkey about Bleak Friday

WASHINGTON -- For children, Christmastime may be the favorite holiday, even if their families don't celebrate the birth of Christ. The twinkling lights and aura of magic that suddenly transfigure the most plebian edifices are nearly as seductive as a round-trip ticket to Never-Never Land.

NC cheers its way to 10h place finish in AA championship

When the North Central High School Competitive Cheerleading Team headed to the 2012 AA state championship at Bi-Lo Arena in Greenville, the squad was entering uncharted territory.

NSA hands out end-of-season honors to top jumpers

William L. Pape's Divine Fortune, who drew clear from an all-star field in Far Hills' Grand National (Gr. 1) was crowned as the National Steeplechase Association's 2013 earnings champion at awards ceremonies on Nov. 23 held at Springdale Hall in Camden.

CHS baseball camp features Kohn, Carmon and Williams

The Camden High School baseball program, in conjunction with the Kershaw County Recreation Department, will host a one-day baseball camp on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon until 3 p.m. at American Legion Park in Camden.