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Julia Sinclair
Julia Elizabeth Sinclair, 91, of Ridgeway, formerly of Camden, died Thursday, January 05, 2012.
Free sweet potato giveaway Saturday
The East Camden Shalom will offer a free sweet potato giveaway for the community beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, located at 1186 Black River Road in Camden.
Feature photo:
Avery Younghans and Diamond Richardson -- students in Lynda. Nelson's kindergarten class at Camden Elementary School -- learn about recycling first-hand as they participate in the school's effort to teach the youngsters about doing their part to protect the environment. This is one of many recycling bins placed throughout the school.
High score
The Kershaw County School District is featured in the winter 2012 edition of Education Executive for providing a high return on investments in students. The article, "A Can-Do Attitude," chronicles the district's continued academic success in the midst of reduced local and state revenue.
Horse rescue resources are crucial
Hats off to the folks who rescued the starving horses in Kershaw County! What a heartwarming story. These folks are to be commended.
Use care with keepsakes
I teach scrapbooking and sell acid-free albums and supplies. Therefore, I was surprised to see the article "Easy ways to reuse and recycle holiday gift wrap" in the Friday, Dec. 30, C-I. One of the uses listed for discarded wrapping paper was to "Use in scrapbooking or as an inexpensive matting for photos." Gift wrap is not acid-free and will cause photos and other paper keepsakes to turn brown and/or deteriorate. The other uses listed sound like really good ideas.
‘Frosty Winter Delights’ theme of upcoming Camden Garden Club meeting
The Camden Garden Club will hold its next meeting Monday, Jan. 9 at the home of Nancy Langston. Her sprawling ranch home will be perfectly suited for the program scheduled. Woodley's Garden Center will be there and is sure to pack the house discussing "Everything you ever wanted to know about Roses".
King Haiglar Garden Club to host winter meeting Monday afternoon
The King Haiglar Garden Club will start 2012 with an exciting meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Jane Hannon will host the club at 586 Old Mill Lane. A wonderful program on herb cooking will be presented by Tripp Guinn. Betty Sue Webber and Harriett Thomas will co-host with Jane to provide refreshments for all!
'Tell Johnnie I'm okay'
Having the opportunity each month to write on an array of topics continues to deliver to me absolute satisfaction. Chosen subject matter usually encompasses certain resolute thoughts that have incited my interest or stirred my conscience in some manner. This month has proven to be no different except for, perhaps, the degree in which my awareness and inference of a fastidious topic has been kindled; the painstaking topic of war. Last week, we took in the Stephen Spielberg movie, "War Horse." The story has a universal message; one that portrays to its viewers the horror of war in which men ...
Pets of the week -- Jan. 6, 2012
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Ace, a 1 1/2-year-old male German Shepherd, and an adult gray domestic shorthaired cat. 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 ...
School menus -- Jan. 6, 2012
The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of Jan. 9-13:
Welcome to British aristocracy
OK, OK. I confess:
Help us move forward
I believe that a person who is elected to a position of leadership should never enter the post without a solid position about the future that he/she believes is best for the people who have elected him/her. I have spent my entire life, except for my college years, in Camden, and I am proud to say that my son, daughter-in-law and grandson live here also. As I have grown older, I have watched my beloved hometown shrink and be filled with parks that became run-down, infrastructure that became outdated, streets that were filled with potholes, and a city ...
NHS edges Dogs; CHS girls cruise
When they first met some three weeks earlier in Camden, the CHS boys' basketball team saw Newberry rally from a halftime deficit and use a 26-11 third-quarter run to pave the way for a 63-56 victory.
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Rhame Arena
We're glad to see that the city of Camden is exploring alternatives for aging Rhame Arena. The building is becoming more dilapidated with each passing year, and something needs to be done, whether it's razing it or restoring it. Of course, money is a factor, just as it is in all government decisions these days. We will say that city officials have overworked the bureaucratic jargon in their appraisal of the situation, saying an "adaptive reuse" could be a possible alternative. We are assuming "adaptive reuse" means repairing the building and making it feasible for some type of ...
Reader thanks Camden Public Works crew
If you live in Camden and do not realize how special a town it is, just wait until something goes wrong.
Limousine liberalism’s good works
Is it hypocritical for a really, really rich person to object to rising inequality?
Find a new Furry Friend!
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Wally, an adorable 6-week-year-old male kitten and Paige, a 4-year-old female Pointer mix. She is very friendly with other dogs. 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 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter ...
Carolina Downhome Blues Festival Set for 18th Year
Mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Carolina Downhome Blues Festival scheduled for October 2-4 in historic downtown Camden. This year's event will feature multiple performances at various sites, including The Venue on Broad, Old Town Tavern and a new site for the festival -- 833 South Broad Street. The Carolina Downhome Blues Festival is an award-winning event recognized for featuring legendary blues artists from around the globe.
William Gamewell (Bill) Major, Jr.
William Gamewell (Bill) Major, Jr., 92, of Camden, SC, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was the son of the late William Gamewell Major, Sr. and Alma (Baby) Muldrow-Major of Camden. Born in Florence, S.C. Mr. Major moved to Camden as a youth in 1935. He was the 1st Boy Scout in Kershaw County to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. Salutatorian of his class at Camden High School in 1940, Mr. Major was the 1st Sports Reporter for the "Bulldog", later renamed the Palmetto Leaf. With his classmate, the late Jak Smyrl, they were the ...
CHS hosts girls' golf meeting
All girls interested in learning more about and playing for the Camden High School girls' golf team is asked to attend an organizational meeting on Monday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Camden Country Club on Knights Hill Rd. in Camden.
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
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.
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