Chris Bowers

A Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher "Chris" Ward Bowers, 32, of Camden, SC, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Camden. Father Paul Bremninkmeijer will officiate. Burial will follow in Quaker Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 PM, Sunday, December 1, 2013, with visitation following until 7:30 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, Camden, SC. Memorials may be made in his memory to the Melanoma Research Foundation, 1311 K. Street NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20005.

Henry Alonzo Johnson

Henry Alonzo Johnson, 57, of 907 Market Street, Camden, passed on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Haile's Funeral Home.

Dawn Nelson

Dawn Nelson, 46, of 5605 Bracy Mill Road, Rembert, SC, passed on Friday, November 29, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Haile's Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Catoe Thompson

Mary Ann Catoe Thompson, 63, of Camden, died Saturday, November 30, 2013. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Norma Bagley Harrington

Norma Bagley Harrington of Camden, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was born to Leona Woolard Bagley and John Bagley Sr. on January 19, 1925 in Raleigh, NC.

Camden Junior Welfare League to host Candlelight Tour of Homes Saturday

The Camden Junior Welfare League presents the 37th annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. The tour will begin at the Camden Archives and Museum, where tour programs will be available and tickets may be purchased. Tour programs include home and site descriptions, maps, merchant information, sponsors, and general League information.

City, county employees complete economic development program

Caitlin Corbett, assistant to the city manager of Camden, and Lauren Branham-Reeder, marketing and administrative assistant for Kershaw County's economic development office, were among more than 50 local leaders and development professionals from across South Carolina who recently completed the 2013 S.C. Economic Development Institute. Institute graduates received certificates of completion during the final day of the institute's program held at Rock Hill City Hall.

CHLC design guidelines workshop Thursday

The city of Camden is embarking on a project to update the design guidelines used for the city's Historic Overlay District. The guidelines are intended to assist property owners in developing projects in the district that will preserve historic resources, accommodate change and maintain the character of the district.

City of Camden tree lighting Friday

The city of Camden will kick-off the holiday season with its annual tree lighting ceremony in front of Camden City Hall at 6 p.m. Friday. The ceremony will feature musical performances by a small ensemble from the Camden Community Concert Band and an ensemble from the Chamber Choir of Kershaw County. City utility crews have been busy placing decorations throughout Camden in preparation for the holiday season. Join us and "come throw the switch" at the tree lighting.

Noted and passed - Dec. 2, 2013

• We note with sadness the death of Kershaw County Deputy Sheriff Rob Evans, who collapsed and died as he was directing traffic at Wateree Elementary School; he had served as a school resource officer in Lugoff for seven years and was active in a wide variety of school and community functions. Evans, 50, was well liked and did a good job of establishing rapport between his department and young children.

Robert Lee Evans

Robert Lee Evans, 50, of Lugoff, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Plans will be announced by Powers Funeral Home.

Coping with feelings of grief during the holidays

By CLIFTON H. ANDERSON

Lugoff Fire crews teach Fire Prevention

During the National Fire Prevention Week last month, firefighters from the Lugoff Fire Department visited the Lugoff Schools to promote fire and life safety initiatives to children and adults. The national fire prevention campaign for 2013 is "Prevent Kitchen Fires: Get Cooking with Fire Safety." Firefighters spoke with Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First-Grade classes at Lugoff and Wateree Elementary Schools during the week.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County announces Holiday Sales Show dates

The Holiday shopping season has begun and the 2013 Holiday Sales Show at the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County is just around the corner. The dates are set for December 6-18, and the vendors are lined up for this year's event.

Tax Tips -- Don't fall for charity scams

The IRS warns consumers not to fall for bogus charity scams. They often occur in the wake of major disasters like the recent tornadoes in the Midwest or the typhoon in the Philippines. Thieves play on the goodwill of people who want to help disaster victims. They pose as a real charity in order to steal money or get private information to commit identity theft.

The Walking Veteran

Ray Edward Wiedemann

ELGIN – Graveside service for Ray Edward Wiedemann, 86, was held on Monday in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Tim Burelson officiated. In lieu of ...

William Kilgore Thompson

William Kilgore Thompson, Jr. (Bill), 94, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016, at Eden Terrace. His wife of 70 years ...

Kris Davis Robertson

Mrs. Kris Davis Robertson, 50, of 725 Calhoun Street in Camden died Monday, September 12, 2016. Plans will be announced by Collins Funeral Home of ...

John Milton Rankin

A memorial service celebrating the life of John Milton Rankin, Sr., 87, of Elgin, SC, was held Monday, September 12, 2016 at Our Lady of ...

Jan Puczowkski

JAN PUCZKOWSKI

Peter King

Bethune – Funeral services for Peter King, 78, will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Hill Baptist Church, with burial to follow ...

Gary B. Bradley

GARY B. BRADLEY

Ross E. Beard Jr.

The celebration of life service to honor Brigadier General Ross E. Beard, Jr. 87, of Camden was held Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Kornegay Funeral ...

Beckley, Roberts tabbed for Border Battle

Camden High senior pitcher Devin Beckley and Lugoff-Elgin junior outfielder Chase Roberts were selected to play in the eighth annual South Atlantic Border Battle on ...

CHS fall sports schedules

Volleyball

Lugoff-Elgin fall sports schedules

Volleyball

North Central fall sports schedules

North Central

CMA Cross Country schedule

Cross Country

Kershaw County Library Events -- September

Camden Branch