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County Births Feb. 9
THOMAS LAWRENCE BEAN Thomas Henkel and Quintestusa Raynor, both of Lugoff, announce the birth of a son, Thomas Lawrence Bean, on January 3, 2011. He weighed 8 pounds, 7.1 ounces. The maternal grandparent is Ms. Belinda Raynor of Newport, NC. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Bean of West Union, SC. LEVI ALLEN WHITMIRE Anna Nichols and Russell Whitmire, both of Elgin, announce the birth of a son, Levi Allen Whitmire, on ...
Ananias Brevard
Funeral service for Ananias "Fat Man" Brevard, 29, of Jacksonville, Florida, will be held Friday, February 11, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Camden First United Methodist Church, with burial in Cedars Cemetery. Mr. Brevard will be placed in the church at 12 p.m. for viewing.
Lowman Cobb
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Lowman Scott Cobb, 43, of Camden, will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Hebron Free Will Baptist Church, 2486 Mt. Hebron Rd., Cassatt, with burial to follow in Sandy Grove Cemetery. Rev. Jack B. Cobb will officiate. Memorials may be made in Mr. Cobb's memory to Mt. Hebron Free Will Baptist Church, C/O Rev. Jack Cobb, Jr. 2071 Old Georgetown Rd. East, ...
Bulldog Club continues to build on momentum in 2011
The Camden Bulldog Club continues its efforts to support the athletic programs of the school throughout the school year.
College Park, rows A & B, sell out
Officials with the Carolina Cup Steeplechase are reporting that renewals for reserved parking spaces for the 79th edition of the Camden spring classic on Saturday, April 2, were strong and that orders for the remaining available slots have been coming into the office at a steady, if not heavy, pace.
LES still accepting vendors for ‘Shopping For A Cure’ fundraiser
On March 26, Lugoff Elementary will host "Shopping For A Cure," a fundraiser for Relay For Life of Kershaw County. The event will last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LES, located at 994 Ridgeway Rd., Lugoff. Vendors are still being accepted to participate in their Shopping For A Cure fundraiser. To sign up, or get more information, contact Jenna Atkinson at 438-8000 or jennifer.atkinson@kcsdschools.net. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 21.
French, Columbia Classical Ballet come to FAC
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you to attend a gallery opening Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Bassett Gallery for "The Art of Recycling: A Catherine French Photography Exhibit." Light hors d'ouevres will be served. French is best known for her 26 years of covering steeplechase racing in the United States. This unique exhibit will feature a look at the people involved in recycling. Young and old, and from ...
Dogs tied for third; L-E girls fall to Irmo
Two games. One crazy week. There is no other way to sum up the final week of the Region 6-AAA boys' basketball season. Camden's 48-42 win over host Marlboro County, combined with Lakewood's 50-49 victory put Camden, Marlboro County and Lakewood at 4-4 in conference play. That puts the trio a game behind Hartsville (5-3) which downed league-leading Darlington on Saturday afternoon for the Red Foxes' fifth straight win. Camden scored ...
This week in KC sports
Monday: Rock Hill at Lugoff-Elgin in third round of state class 4A wrestling championship (7 p.m.)
National study gives high score to KCSD
A national study measuring the productivity of every school district in the country has rated the Kershaw County School District as providing a "high return on its investment." It is the only school district in the Midlands and one of only 12 in the state to earn the report's highest marks.
Camden native honored with education award
Josh Austin was one of eight senior Presbyterian College education majors to receive the Recognition of Excellence on a recent national education licensure test. The honor recognizes students whose scores rank in the top 15 percent nationally of students who have ever taken the test.
Ananias Brevard
Mr. Ananias "Fat Man" Brevard, 29, of 2401 James Road, Jacksonville, Florida, died Tuesday. Friends may call at 582 Pipeline Road, Knights Hill Community, Camden. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the Brevard family.
Rose Pearce
A memorial service for Rose Marie Saunders Pearce will be held on Monday, February 7th at 2:00 pm at Lexington United Methodist Church. The family received friends at Powers Funeral Home in Lugoff from 3-5 Sunday evening.
Gail Ruffing
Funeral service for Gail Louise Ruffing, 71, will be held Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at Rowan Presbyterian Church. Rev. Phillip McCoy will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan Presbyterian Church, 818 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, S.C. 29078.
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William Collins
Funeral services for William Burnett Collins, 74, of Lugoff, SC will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Lugoff First Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Albert Allen and Rev. Dave Robinson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin Chapel.
CMA hazing trial continues in Columbia
A federal jury is hearing testimony this week as the trial begins of a lawsuit brought against Camden Military Academy (CMA). In the trial's first days, attorneys for a former cadet have brought forward testimony and evidence they say show that, in 2008, other CMA students raped the then 13-year-old boy, according to news reports. The former cadet, listed in the lawsuit only as "JBC," is now 18.
L-E softball, NC tennis players rack up awards
Following a season in which a young Lugoff-Elgin softball team finished third in Region 4-4A play, post-season honors came the way of four members of the Lady Demons' program.
CHS honors student-athletes at annual banquet
For the 60th consecutive year, student-athletes at Camden High school were honored by The Bulldog Club at the organization's annual awards banquet on May 21.
Getting in some heavy lifting
Springdale 5K at Sunset set for Aug. 17
Registration is open for runners and walkers for the 5th Annual Springdale at Sunset 5K Run & 1-lap walk to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Springdale Race Course in Camden.
IRS reform
People in this country -- no doubt many right here in Kershaw County -- are angry with the Internal Revenue Service and its heavy-handed methods. Of course, the IRS has never been popular, and probably wouldn't be if the agency did everything by the book. But its recent targeting of conservative groups has spotlighted the venom with which overzealous bureaucrats can operate. Adding to it are recent revelations about ...
Youth summer sports camps season cover all bases in the county
With the school year coming to a close, it is time for summer sports camps in Kershaw County.
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