Feature photo: Wet Wednesday

Dorton, school trustee, dies in single-vehicle crash

Kershaw County Board of School Trustees member Joseph "Joey" Dorton, 46, died in a single-vehicle car crash early Wednesday morning. Kershaw County Coroner Johnny Fellers said Dorton died at the scene. Fellers said the accident was discovered by a passerby just after 2 a.m. Wednesday. He said the actual accident likely took place sometime during the 1 a.m. hour.

Truth meets the gaffe factory

Does President Barack Obama really believe entrepreneurs "didn't build" their businesses? Does his rival Mitt Romney really "like being able to fire people?" Welcome to summertime, when the fate of campaigns hangs on silly sound bites.

Lt. Governor

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell isn't accustomed to being a figurehead. For many years, in his position as president pro tem of the Senate, he was one of the state's most powerful men. His knowledge of Senate rules and the respect he commanded in the Senate lent him unusual clout, which he was not timid about using. Then, through an unusual set of circumstances, McConnell became lieutenant governor after the former person who held that post, Kenneth Ard, ran afoul of ethics legislation and resigned. McConnell believes voters will approve a measure in November that will allow ...

Ariail for Aug. 1, 2012

FATZ to host benefit for local soccer team

FATZ, a restaurant located at 212 Wall Street in Camden, will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 11 to help support the LCSC Kershaw 95 girls' soccer team. As part of the company's Short Stacks for Big Change campaign, proceeds from the breakfast will be used to offset the cost of tournaments, fees, and lodging for the team.

Murphy goes 2-0 in Team Carolinas victory

MIDLOTHIAN, VA -- The eight-player Carolinas team posted a five-point victory, 8½-3½, over their Virginia-Maryland counterparts as the 11th Mid-Atlantic Girls' Challenge concluded on Sunday at Independence Golf Club.

CHS, L-E and NC prepare for JV, 9th grade seasons

All prospective junior varsity and ninth grade football players at Camden High School who would like to play for either of those teams are asked to attend an organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 9 starting at 5 p.m. in the Commons Area located inside the CHS gym.

Pets

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Chickadee, a 2-year-old spayed female terrier mix, and a white and gray female kitten. The adoption donation includes spaying or neutering. The shelter, located at the south end of Fair Street and managed by the Kershaw County Humane Society, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter or to check for a missing pet, call 425-6016 or e-mail wcas@camden.net ...

Rec notes - Aug. 3, 2012

Cheerleading, ages 5-13, birthday cutoff is Sept. 1, 2012.

Yesteryear - Aug. 1, 2012

Photo cutline -- Among those participating in the auction to benefit Elginite Joel Geddings were Col. Ralph Heath, who served as auctioneer, and Vicki Renee Harrell, the former Miss South Carolina. The person is charge of putting it all together was Kathy Cooper, an Elgin businesswoman.

Tax tips - Aug. 1, 2012

If you are opening a new business this summer, the IRS has some basic federal tax information to help you get started.

Albert Leslie Hare

Mr. Albert Leslie Hare, 94, of Statesville, died Sunday at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Born in Kershaw County, S.C. He was a son of the late John David Hare and Etta Mae Hornsby Hare. Mr. Hare served in the U. S. Navy Armed Guard during World War II and later as an auto body mechanic in Camden, S. C. Mr. Hare moved to Statesville in 1962 where he retired from Black Pontiac. He was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and a member of the Sanctuary Sunday School Class. He was ...

Christine Aldrich

Funeral service for Ruby Christine Aldrich, 83, will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Baptist Church with burial to follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Dulaney will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral home. Memorials may be made to Harvest Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 281 Wildwood Lane, Lugoff, S.C. 29078.

Sidewalk Survey -- Aug. 1, 2012

L-E to hold alumni soccer match

The Lugoff-Elgin High School boys' soccer will host its annual alumni soccer game on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at Lugoff-Elgin Stadium.

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.

Camden High basketball and wrestling schedules

Basketball

Lugoff-Elgin basketball and wrestling schedules

Basketball

North Central basketball and wrestling schedules

Basketball

CMA basketball and wrestling schedules

Dec.: 5 – at Governor's School (6 p.m.); 10 – at Heathwood Hall (6 p.m.); 11 –Australian traveling team (6 p.m.); 15 – at Gray Collegiate (6:30 p.m.); 16 – Great Falls (6:30 p.m.)