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Martha Jane Presnell-Eshleman
Martha "Jane" Presnell-Eshleman, of Columbia, widow of Edwin "Ed" Eshleman, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Providence Hospital, Columbia, SC. Jane was born on September 7, 1947 in Monroe, NC and was a daughter of the late Elvin "Pony" Presnell and Frieda Allen Presnell. She was a member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church and had retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC.
No such thing as bad chocolate
Don't take this personally, but if you don't like chocolate, you're a little bit weird.
Hope on the Hill?
At last there's a hint of hope from Washington -- a tiny but palpable sign that just maybe, lawmakers are getting the message that people are weary of the logjam which prevents decent legislation from being passed. Democratic and Republican members of the Joint Select Committee On Deficit Reduction have agreed to name a longtime Senate staffer to assume the job of running the panel. The man they've chosen is Mark Prater, chief counsel for Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee. We're glad to see him named not because he's a member of the GOP but because ...
Tax Tips for Sept. 2, 2011
If you make a donation to a charity this year, you may be able to take a deduction for it on your 2011 tax return. Here are the top nine things the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants every taxpayer to know before deducting charitable donations.
Let's find a solution together
I always thought hospitality was freely given without even thinking about it by the one who gives. It seems odd to me that the word tax would even be combined with it. Sadly, taxes have become burdens that we pay out of a grudging obligation to governments who would have us believe they know what's best. We vote, hoping those we elect will help change things for the better and represent all fairly and judiciously.
KC Democratic Party announces new leaders
The Kershaw County Democratic Party has a new slate of leaders effective immediately, with Cindy NeSmith at the helm as chairman.
INVISTA blood drive to be Tuesday
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, thousands of people have turned to the American Red Cross for help. Many communities from North Carolina to New England are suffering from significant flooding, wind damage and widespread power outages.
Laugh, don't cry
Is she still here? I can't say for sure. What odd map does she follow? Does she feel secure?
L-E student earns graphic design award
Karissa Tolliver, a junior at Lugoff-Elgin High School, earned a third place award for her graphic design in the Graphic Arts Education Reseach Foundation (GAERF) 2011 Student Design Competition. Karissa is a student at the Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) in Camden.
NRCS launches new website
The new website for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a fresh look and feel and uses a new web content management system.
Give the King Memorial a chance
It is poignantly appropriate that the Martin Luther King Memorial has stirred controversy. After all, so did Dr. King.
Food for the Soul receives generous community support
On behalf of Food for the Soul, its executive committee and board of directors, thanks to all who participated in our "Pass the Plate" summer fundraising campaign. Churches, civic clubs, community organizations and businesses throughout Kershaw County "passed the plate" to support our soup kitchen ministry and emergency shelter for the homeless. The financial support and volunteer efforts of the people of Camden and Kershaw County have enabled us to meet growing needs as the poor economy and related joblessness continues unabated, and as we seek to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Kershaw County.
Just the facts
Recently much has been said about the DPZ plan with respect to the use of the Mather Academy property and recreation. When one reads the plan's recommendations several facts become very evident despite all of the rhetoric.
The bigger picture
Regarding recreation centers under fire, there's a larger picture we need to look at.
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Royals AAU teams list tryout dates
The Royals AAU youth basketball teams will host tryouts in both Camden and Bishopville for its boys and girls' teams.
Carolina Cup tickets now on sale
Invitations for the Carolina Cup steeplechase races were sent out to those on the organization's mailing list last Friday. And tickets and parking spaces for the event are now on sale.
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