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Honor roll students named at Lugoff Elementary

Lugoff Elementary School has announced its honor rolls for the fourth nine-week period. First grade All As -- Zack Almond, Gabriel Bowers, Merritt Brazell, Blease Campbell, Marcy Davis, Synia Gautier, David Graiger, Justin Guthrie, Selena Hall, Ella Haudenshild, Carolina Hernandez, Brooke Jackson, Alex Jordan, Hannah King, Channing LeGrand, Ian MacKenzie, Alex McCaskill, Savannah Mullis, Banks Munn, William Perry, Wade Rabon, Shane Richburg, Elijah Rippy, Abby Seay, Hailey Swails, David Thierrien, Laiken Tidwell, Hunter Vaughan, J.T. ...

Robert Ariail -- July 4, 2011

Arts, sports and technology

City's leadership failing its citizens

As a public citizen, I take offense at the manner in which the business of Camden is being conducted. Suggesting (in public) that "council members have been giving out false information" shows, in my opinion, a lack of leadership abilities. If the Mayor has a problem with Council members or members of the public, he should deal with that problem as any good businessman does -- in private. As a public citizen, my statements ...

Blagojevich razzle-dazzled himself

Can this be the end of Blago? A federal jury appeared to end Illinois Gov. Rod "Blago" Blagojevich's long-running reality-TV show when they found him guilty Monday on 17 of 20 federal counts of corruption, including charges that he tried to sell President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. After the verdict an uncharacteristically subdued version of the usually motor-mouthed Chicago Democrat faced TV cameras to say he was "disappointed" and "stunned." Indeed, ...

P-17 vs. Lowcountry Heat

Tuesday: Hilton Head at Post 17 (7:30 p.m) Wednesday: Post 17 at Hilton Head (TBA) Thursday: Hilton Head at Post 17 (7:30 p.m.) Friday: Post 17 at Hilton Head (if necessary, TBA) Saturday: Hilton Head at Post 17 (If necessary, TBA)

Noted and passed

• Spin is a way of life in Washington, but House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi carried it to new heights last week. When George Bush was president and Democrats controlled the House, she blamed everything in the world, maybe even including bad weather, on Bush. Now that Barack Obama is president and the economy is still struggling, she blames all the world's woes on Republicans, who have a majority in the house. "They hold ...

Put these FTAs to work

Some Americans act as if Congress and the president have a jobs-making switch somewhere they can flip to help the economy. If only. No modern economy is that simple. And the factors that affect employment can be complex.

It doesn't slow down...

I stopped by the Farmer's Market on Memorial Day weekend, and I ran into a neighbor who said something to me about how it must be nice in the summer when things slow down. Admittedly, summer does provide the opportunity for some rest and recharging. But in reality, our school district remains unbelievably busy over the summer. Getting ready for a new school year is a monumental and complex task.

Area students earn degrees from Clemson

Clemson University awarded a record 2,713 degrees at its May 13 commencement ceremonies. Local graduates included the following:

Reconnu named KCLA volunteer of the year

Joan Reconnu was named Kershaw County Literacy Association (KCLA) Volunteer of the Year. Reconnu has been active with KCLA in many ways. Currently, she is an enthusiastic member of the "Read Aloud, Kershaw County" team. The team plans weekly visits to the after school program at Trinity apartments. There are six others who will participate. Reconnu has a long-time interest in teaching English as a second language (ESL). Under her leadership many people, mostly Hispanic, ...

CHS African American Alumni Association plans reunion weekend

The Camden High School African American Alumni Association will host a reunion weekend July 22 through 24 at the Historic Robert Mills Courthouse, located at 607 Broad St. Camden.

Regional coordinators ‘Pass the Plate’ to help feed the hungry, homeless in Kershaw County

Food for the Soul has announced the names of regional coordinators for their Pass the Plate fundraising campaign. The campaign is underway and will conclude Aug. 14.

Miss McMaster, Mr. Capell wed

Amanda Rembert McMaster of Barnwell and Carl Douglas Capell, Jr. of Camden were united in marriage Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Owen Pavilion at Clemson University's Madren Center in Clemson.

Donnie Patrick Joyner

Funeral services for Donnie Patrick Joyner, 70, will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God, Camden, with burial to follow in Quaker Cemetery. The Rev. Bruce Marthers will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International.