Patricia Plyler Watts

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Patricia Plyler Watts, 79, of Camden, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Camden with a reception immediately following in the church Fellowship Hall. Rev. Bruce Hancock will officiate. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2015 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Barbara Ann Cranford

A funeral service for Barbara Ann Tidwell Cranford, 74, will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Mark Bredholt will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

William Baker Burns

A memorial service to honor the life of William Baker Burns, 87, of Camden, SC will be held at

Spring baseball and fast pitch registration will begin Jan. 26

Spring Baseball and Fast Pitch registration will be January 26 through February 13 for boys ages 4 - 19 and girls ages 4 - 18 (age by May 1, 2015). Registration fee is $40 per participant. Register can be done online at www.kershawrec.com or at the recreation office during regular office hours.

SAFE Federal Credit Union Celebrates 60 Years

Shaw Air Force Employees (SAFE) celebrated the 60th anniversary of its federal charter signing on January 14 with celebrations in all branches.

Devin W. Bracey graduates from basic combat training

During nine weeks of training, Army Pvt. Devin W. Bracey studied the army mission, history, tradition and core values. He also studied physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat. He also studied map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises during training.

Hall Named to Dean’s List

Trevon Hall of Bethune has been named to Eastern New Mexico University's Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester.

Ariail for Jan. 14, 2015

Editorial: Obama and France

The relationship between the United States and France since World War II, when American soldiers saved the country, has sometimes been tense. The French have a tendency towards arrogance, and this often afflicts its leaders; certainly, Kershaw County residents who have visited Paris have seen "French attitude" first-hand among city denizens and businesspeople. Those who live in the countryside are generally more welcome and still appreciative of the long friendship between the two countries.

Letter: Graham’s ‘pain capable’ bill unconstitutional

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has promised to introduce his "Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" in the Senate in the next few weeks. This is an unconstitutional attack on women's rights and healthcare. In 1973, the Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, allowed women to terminate a pregnancy based on the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. That amendment guarantees the right to privacy. It is the law of the land.

Arrants: Hawks of a similar look

Here we are in the first days of 2015. Happily, I am beginning this new year by looking forward to the next chapter as I finally move from a house and location I outgrew years ago. As part of selling my house and moving, the process of packing has become a gigantic task of both what to keep and where to put it all. I never knew I had so many useless items until I filled garbage bags with high school yearbooks and other things I can neither assign memory or value. What I dearly love about nature, though, is ...

Letter: Burns endorses Emmons for Elgin mayor

Melissa Brazell (Emmons) has a love for her community and a passion for public service. Those shining qualities were apparent when I encountered her when I was campaigning for chairman of Kershaw County.

Parker: Hyping Obama’s Paris fail

WASHINGTON -- If we can be serious for a moment: The president made an error in judgment by not sending someone with a higher profile than our ambassador to join world leaders Sunday at a solidarity rally in Paris.

Yesteryear for Jan. 14, 2015

She's ready for the runway, Miss Camden set for state pageant

Robert Edward Craig

Robert Edward Craig, 90, of Camden, SC, died Sunday, January 11, 2015. A funeral service for Mr. Craig will be private. Memorials may be made in Mr. Craig's memory to Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, 460 S. Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020. Mr. Craig was born in Newport News, VA, the son of the late Earnest Ervin Craig and Addie Bell Smiley Craig. He was retired from DuPont, was in the Army Air Corp and was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Robert will be remembered for his love of family and active involvement in their lives. He especially ...

Column: My Atlanta angel

Writing amounts to solitary confinement. The hours alone reward you though when a book comes out: meeting folks who love books. When book events conclude ...

Column: Pride in city based on many aspects of life

The pride we feel for our city is based on many aspects of life. Chief among them -- loving people, generous businesses, dedicated community service organizations ...

Column: The downing of a president

WASHINGTON -- We've seen this movie before.

Letter: I believe in freedom of speech

I believe in freedom of speech.

Letter: Heartfelt thanks to ‘Good Samaritan’

I want to extend my deeply heartfelt "thank you" to the kind, compassionate, good Samaritan who came to my aid after I was involved in ...

GLORIA JUSTINE JENKINS

A celebration of life service for Gloria Justine Jenkins, 58, will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home ...

DOUG KING

A service to celebrate the life of James Doug King, 87, will be held Saturday at noon. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to ...

J. GWYNNE WILSON, M.D.

J. Gwynne Wilson, M.D., age 92, a physician specializing in Radiology, died on April 2, 2018, at home in Sausalito, CA. Born and raised ...

BMPFD gets V-SAFE grant

The Buffalo-Mt. Pisgah Fire Department (BMPFD) recently received a $22,440 grant from the state of South Carolina through the Volunteer Strategic Assistance Fire Equipment ...

Elgin mayor graduates from MASC Institute

Elgin Mayor Melissa Emmons recently graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina ...

First Palmetto announces quarterly dividend

The board of directors of First Palmetto Financial Corporation, parent company of First Palmetto Bank, has declared a quarterly dividend of $455 per share of ...

KCSD to hold budget meetings

Kershaw County School District (KCSD) employees and the local community are invited to learn more about the district's proposed Fiscal Year 2019 budget and ...

Clinic Classic offers three run/walk events

The 2018 Clinic Classic will be held Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 a.m. and includes a 1-mile, a 5K and a 10K race.