Sunsets on the Green

SAFE Federal Credit Union and the City of Camden present "Sunsets on the Green," kicking off tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. "Sunsets on the Green" is a free Fall Concert series and will be held at the Camden Town Green on Thursday evenings. The artist lineup is as follows: Thursday, Sun-Dried Vibes formerly Zac Fowler and the Essentials (above); Oct. 20, Joal Rush; and Oct. 27, Josh McCaa.

Fall Food drive Oct. 22

Exterior Dreams and Seamless Gutters, located at 1315 Gordon St., Camden, will host a fall food drive Oct. 22 in the Kmart parking lot at Riverview Crossing.

'I tremble for my country'

Recently, the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis for the killing of police officer Mark MacPhail. Seven out of nine witnesses of the Davis trial recanted or contradicted their testimony against Troy Davis. Texas inmate Michael Mortor was convicted on circumstantial evidence and sentenced to life in prison. Also recently, DNA tests proved that Mortor was wrongly convicted for murder after serving 25 years in prison. I truly believe the future belongs to the one who holds the pen and the future holds us hostage for interpretation. Like Jefferson, I trembled, but not with fear because the Bible tells us ...

Dog lawsuit

Camdenites of reason, including those who enjoy taking a walk in the morning, will no doubt find a great deal of wisdom in the a federal judge's burial of a lawsuit filed by two dog owners against city and county officials who had removed their dogs after complaints of violent behavior by the German Shepherds.

Seagul students

I had the pleasure this week of conducting three classes for sixth grade students enrolled in the school district's Gifted and Talented program (Seagul).

Explore 18th century costuming at Archives

Explore women's fashion during the Colonial period with an expert, Mackenzie Anderson Sholtz, at the Camden Archives and Museum.

Celebrate!

Learning lessons on the 'Choice Bus'

A bus, the likes of which has never been seen on Camden Middle School's campus, stopped by on Wednesday to encourage eighth grade students to make the right choice -- the choice to stay in school.

Phillips graduates from Clemson

Clemson University awarded a record 689 degrees at its Aug. 13 summer graduation ceremony.

Jackson, Denis, Jones complete basic training

Navy Seaman Ariea S. Jackson, Seaman Apprentice Jennifer L. Denis and Seaman Recruit Gregory J. Jones all recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

For the Record -- Oct. 12, 2011

Real estate transactions

Yesteryear for Oct. 12, 2011

Photo cutline -- Washington Intern -- U.S. Rep. John Spratt stands with Elizabeth Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Marshall. Miss Marshall was one of eight students selected for internships in Spratt's Washington office this summer. While there, she researched legislative issues, assisted with constituent correspondence and attended hearings and seminars.

KCFLOA to meet Monday

The Kershaw County Forest Landowners Association (KCFLOA) quarterly meeting will be held on Monday at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Clemson Extension Building located at the corner of DeKalb and Church streets.

Feature photo: Mentor cadets

Under the direction of Col. Ret. Webb, the Camden High School JROTC Bulldog Battalion comes to Jackson School on every Monday and Wednesday to mentor 2nd grade students. Our second grade students have the opportunity to see the cadets in uniform as leaders. The cadets also read with students and assist them with Accelerated Reader Tests. This is a great collaboration between Jackson and Camden High School. Pictured from left to right are Paulette Williams (Media Specialist), Rosemarry Russell (PBIS Coordinator), (Cadets) Nyjee Belton, Zania Hunter, Tyerra Cook, Deja Brisbon, Iveana Smith, Matia Goodwin (Principal), Back Row: Col. Ret. Webb ...

Adam "Rabbit" Dennis

Mr. Adam "Rabbit" Dennis, 84, of 7575 Bennett Drive, Rembert, SC, passed on Monday, October 10, 2011.

Medical marijuana

Both Democrats and Republicans in South Carolina will have advisory questions on their June primary ballots -- votes that will not be binding but are intended simply to provide some feeling for what Palmetto State residents are thinking about particular issues. As you would guess, such questions often revolve around issues particularly important to one party or another, and they're sometimes done to help provide leverage for the parties to push certain projects.

American Legion accepting Palmetto Boys State applications

James Leroy Belk American Legion Post No. 17 is seeking applications for Palmetto Boys State to be held June 8-14 at Anderson University. Applicants should be motivated students interested in learning about citzenship and government, rising seniors of good character and in the top 25 percent of their class. Applications are available from guidance counselors at high schools or may be obtained from Richard Lackey at 432-9527. Above, Palmetto Boys State chairman Lackey dines and chats with Girls State delegate Margeaux Laschanzky and Boys State delegate Riley Kohn when the two youths visited Post 17 to share their experiences from ...

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hopkins celebrate 50th anniversary

Alvin and Joanne Hopkins recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. The couple was married on March 21, 1964, at the home of the Rev. Joe Hood. They have two children, Wesley (BK) Hopkins and Lynn (Jackie) Hopkins; two grandchildren, William Hopkins and Justin Hopkins, two step-grandchildren, Lauren Langford and Josh Napper; and one step-greatgrandchild, Vance Langford.

David Lawerence Kelly Jr

A Funeral Mass for David Lawerence Kelly Jr., 43, will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Camden, S.C. The Rev. Father Paul Brenninkmeijer will officiate. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will be in Quaker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, 460 Fair Street, Camden, SC 29020.

Demons give Cavaliers the boot

Now this is how you end a drought.

Demons netters rip RNE twice

With their head coach missing the match due to a knee injury, the Lugoff-Elgin tennis team tried to help in Edward Rickwood's recovery by dousing visiting Richland Northeast, 7-0, in a Region 4-4A match played on Tuesday.

Sandy Heyward Boykin, Sr.

A celebration of life service for Sandy Heyward Boykin, Sr., 55, will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Powers funeral home. The Rev. Reece Byrd and the Rev. Ann Byrd will officiate.

Gators take a bite out of Dogs

First-year schools and their athletic teams are not supposed to be this good.

Lady Demons sweep RNE

Lugoff-Elgin tuned up for its Thursday night battle with conference-leading Blythewood by handing visiting Richland Northeast a pair of losses in a Tuesday night Region 4-4A doubleheader.

Thanks from Historic Camden

The governing board of Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site would like to express its sincerest appreciation to Mayor Tony Scully and the members of Camden City Council for approving recommended changes to a much needed sewer project that crosses portions of our historic site. City Manager Mel Pearson, Public Works Director Tom Couch and Deputy Director Sam Davis are to be commended for working tirelessly with numerous individuals to find a solution to installing the sewer lines in a timely manner while protecting parts of the archaeologically rare and nationally significant colonial site of early Camden.

Gullible and guilty

Those of us who jump for joy when we hear that Governor Haley is deeply concerned about education and is planning to dedicate $160 million in new spending for education might consider, as we bow heads in hope and tenuous gratitude, that such concern on her part is coming awfully late but just in time for her possible re-election. Better late than never? Perhaps! But better earlier, for sure. The S.C. education budget has been reduced for the last three years by more than the proposed budget raises -- $110 million in her first year and $140 million stimulus money ...

Ariail for April 11, 2014

Southern charm

WASHINGTON -- After writing close to 3,000 columns, I've learned that people sometimes read what they're looking for, often as a result of a headline, rather than what I wrote.

Among the state's elite

Elliott feature speaker at KC Gamecock Club celebration

The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold its annual "Great to be a Gamecock Gathering" on Tuesday, April 29 at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.