The ‘Angel of Marye’s Heights’ remembered

A ceremony commemorating the heroic deed of the young confederate soldier Richard Kirkland was held Dec. 11, sponsored by the John D. Kennedy Chapter No. 308 United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Joseph B. Kershaw Camp No. 82 Sons of the Confederate Veterans.

CHS grad awarded scholarship

Women On The Move Inc. awarded its annual scholarship in June 2011 to Shalace Rose. Shalace is a freshman at Winthrop University in Rock Hill and graduated from Camden High School in 2011. Regina Warren-Crim (left), president, presents Shalace with the scholarship while her parents, Charlene Franklin and Isom Rose, look on.

Auditions announced for Columbia City Ballet’s production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at FAC

Auditions for Columbia City Ballet's Production of "Sleeping Beauty" will be held in the dance studio on the campus of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Performance will be Feb. 28 and March 1.

Moped vs. van

A Camden police officer examines a moped in the aftermath of an accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Broad and Rutledge streets in downtown Camden. Officers secured the scene until the arrival of the S.C. Highway Patrol, which will investigate the accident because it occurred on a U.S. highway. Emergency Medical Services transported the man riding the moped which reportedly struck the rear of the Chrysler van at left. Officers blocked off portions of both streets for part of Tuesday afternoon.

Voter ID

Here in Kershaw County, we're like other Americans who live in a world in which we have to prove who we are. Before we are allowed to board airplanes, we must provide identification cards with our pictures on them. When we cash a check at the grocery store, the clerk usually asks for picture ID. When we pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy, we're often required to show similar proof of identification. Yet U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has blocked a South Carolina law requiring voters to show picture IDs when they go to the polls to ...

Thank you, CPD officers, for your respect

Recently, my mother-in-law passed away. On Jan. 1st, we had her funeral at Powers Funeral Home in Lugoff. Robbie and his team went to great lengths to be sure everything was done in a very professional way. I am not writing to thank them. I was able to thank them in person. I am writing this because of the policemen who work for the city of Camden. The respect they showed as the family members and friends went through the stoplights was greatly appreciated. I grew up in Camden and as long as I can remember, our policemen stood with ...

Miss Greene, Mr. Jones exchange vows

Danielle Lashell Greene of Camden, and Anwar Markeith Jones of Cassatt, were married Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Mitchell House & Gardens in Lexington, South Carolina. The seven o'clock ceremony was officiated by Reverend John Lee followed by a reception.

North Central sweeps pair from REL Academy

North Central stepped outside High School League competition on Friday and returned from Bishopville with a pair of wins over host Robert E. Lee Academy.

This week in Kershaw County sports

Monday: Camden Military Academy at Crossroads (BB – 7 p.m.)

AAU hoops teams to hold tryouts this weekend

While the T-Ballers and the SC Ballers have won more than their share of games and tournaments on the basketball court, it is what the young men do off the hardwood which brings a smile to the face of Willie Dubose.

Lugoff-Elgin High School announces Homecoming Queen

The Lugoff-Elgin High School Homecoming Court included (from left) Victoria McElveen, Miss Princess winner; Courtney Johnson, first runner- up to Homecoming Queen; Aneka Dixon, Miss Princess winner; Katie Johnson, Homecoming Queen; Beneathea Murphy, Spirit Queen; Diondra Murphy, Grand Miss Princess winner and second runner-up to Homecoming Queen.

Mr. L-E Contest winners named

The winners in Lugoff-Elgin High School's Mr. L-E competition were (from left) Junior Mr. LE, Austin Veverica; second runner-up, Joshua Ruiz; Mr. LE 2012, Devin Walker; first runner-up, Corbin Hopkins; and Mr. Congeniality, Austin Branham.

Kershaw County awarded federal funds for emergency food, shelter programs

Kershaw County has been chosen to receive $9,703 for 2011-12 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. Federal funding challenges have hit the most needy of the community at a time when it is needed most.

Julia Sinclair

Funeral service for Julia Elizabeth Sinclair, 91,of Ridgeway, was held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff. Burial followed at Aimwell Cemetery, Ridgeway. The family received friends Saturday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.

The Rubio factor

WASHINGTON -- The great thing about Iowa is that no matter whom the voters selected in their neighborhood huddles, it doesn't really matter. Placing in Iowa might land one a talk show (see Mike Huckabee), but the preferences of a handful of Americans belonging to a committed, ideological subset of a committed, ideological party do not a national trend suggest. The presumptive candidate proceeds apace.

Camden Royals holding charity hoops tourney

The Camden Royals AAU basketball organization is sponsoring a basketball tournament open to all youth organization teams which will benefit Relay for Life.

Chance to drive exotic sports cars awaits at CMP

Xtreme Xperience, the country's premier supercar driving experience, is heading full-throttle for Carolina Motorsports Park in Westville, with event dates set for Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3.

KC East All-Stars makes a good first impression

A disturbing trend

We wrote recently of the disturbing trend in the White House of spinning every issue through press spokesmen rather than engaging in open questioning about issues of interest to Americans. A lack of transparency isn't limited to the federal government, as the S.C. Supreme Court has recently issued two troubling rulings which limit public access in the Palmetto State.

Clemson Extension announces contest, workshop

The Kershaw County Clemson Extension Service is assisting with a tomato contest coming up Saturday, and is sponsoring a pesticide calibration and safety workshop on August 15.

Cub Scouts enjoy day camp

Local Boy Scouts of America spent the last week of June volunteering at a Cub Scout Day Camp.

Ariail for July 23, 2014

Camden Bulldog Club kicking off its 2014-15 membership drive

The Camden High School Bulldog Club membership drive is in full swing for the 2014-2015 school year. The organization, founded in 1952, provides financial assistance to all athletic programs at the school through the membership drive and various fundraising activities.

Thomas, Marlow earn interim titles at L-E

The leadership of the Lugoff-Elgin High School football and athletic departments stayed within the Demon family for the 2014-15 school year as Dave Thomas was named the school's interim head football coach and Craig Marlow as interim activities director Monday.