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Willie Wells, Jr.
Rev. Willie Wells Jr., 81, of 1720 Black River Road, Rembert, SC, passed on Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
Student columnists share thoughtful messages
Dylan Sims, a student columnist from North Central High School, and Christina Stokes, a Camden High School student columnist, are to be commended for their recent articles: Dylan's "Christmas Carols offer more than just a catchy tune" in the Dec. 10 edition and Christina's "Show your Christmas spirit by sharing your blessings" in Friday's edition.
For the Record - Dec. 22, 2010
The following real estate transfers were recently recorded in the Kershaw County Assessor's office:
Bringing the War Home
Dear Annie: My husband, "Bill," and I have been married for almost two years. Bill was in the U.S. Army and served in Iraq. When he got back, we were married, but, Annie, he has totally changed.
Sallie Robinson
Sallie Robinson, 81, of Camden, died Monday. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Cooke Funeral Home.
Willie J. Weaver
Mr. Willie J. Weaver, 83, of 909 McRae Road, Camden, died Tuesday. Friends may call at he residence.
Scrapbook - Dec. 22, 2010
Santa Claus is easy to see. He has a long, white beard. He is "dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot." But the Santa we see now comes from many places and lots of stories.
Helping others: the gift to keep giving
As we near the end of 2010 -- it's almost unfathomable that a full decade has passed since the momentous millennium celebration -- the economy is still struggling to rebound both nationally and right here in Kershaw County. Many small businesses are just hanging on until things get better; real estate agents are not seeing an anticipated turnaround in home sales; and too many people are out of work. At the same time, there ...
Logging trucks a danger to other travelers
As a concerned citizen and parent, I would like to know if the city has any plans to deter logging trucks from turning over in one of the city's busiest intersection. I am a resident of Springdale Drive and a husband and father of three children who views this situation as a warning sign that one of these truckers are going to murder an innocent bystander. I feel strongly and thankful that God's protection has kept ...
Robo-greetings top Grinch list
Memo to Mia Butler Derrick or anyone else who thinks robo-greetings are a good idea: NOT!
Yesteryear -- Dec. 22, 2010
Photo cutline -- West cited by West Germany -- Knight Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was conferred upon former Governor John C. West last night by Consul General Dr. Ernst Ingendaay of West Germany. The award was presented "in recognition of your valuable contribution to the strengthening of friendly relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the U.S.A." Dr. Ingendaay declared that, during the West administration, ...
What is a holiday tradition that you and your family share?
Looking a lot like Christmas
The Kirkwood Park Committee recently hosted a Christmas tree lighting ceremony as a gift to the community and to showcase the beauty of trees planted in the park by the city of Camden in the past year. City officials and elected leaders on hand praised the committee, which includes Mary Sue Truesdale, Bettye Lewis, Ola Beamon, Edna Smith, Etta Williams, Reginald Truesdale and Darrell Drakeford.
A wild ride
The Lugoff Fire Department escorted Santa Claus for evening visits through Lugoff neighborhoods earlier this month. The department also sponsored the opportunity for youngsters to have their photos taken with Santa Claus at the fire station.
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Music City finish mimics 2012 Colonial Cup
NASHVILLE -- On a spectacular afternoon of racing at the 72nd annual Iroquois Steeplechase, Jacqueline Ohrstrom's Demonstrative edged past Divine Fortune at the finish line to win Saturday's $150,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois (Gr. 1) by a head.
CHS 4 x 100-relay team third in AAA state meet
Led by a third place finish from its 4 x 100-meter relay team, the Camden High boys' track team finished in 12th place at last weekend's South Carolina High School League State Championships held at Lower Richland High School in Hopkins.
The IRS
There are jokes aplenty about the Internal Revenue Service, but the latest revelations about that agency's conduct in targeting conservative groups is no laughing matter. In reality, it's not about conservative groups or liberal groups or apolitical groups. It's about the abhorrent idea that the IRS would single out any kind of organization or individual to harass -- and indeed it is harassment. <p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="text-align: left; text-indent: ...
Deacon Marion Jenkins
Deacon Marion Jenkins, 68, of 5545 Pisgah Road, Rembert, died Sunday. Friends may call at the residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Brown's Funeral Home, Camden, who is serving the family.
Josephine G. Warner
Mrs. Josephine G. Warner, age 90, of Lugoff, SC, (formerly of Clarksburg,WV) passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Myrtle Beach Manor in Myrtle Beach, SC, following an extended illness. She was born in Philippi, WV, August 14, 1922, a daughter of the late Herbert Edward Golden and Grayce Booth Golden.
Jak Smyrl collection purchased by USC library
The University of South Carolina (USC) Libraries is now home to a collection of more than 5,000 images, plus correspondence, sketchbooks, and even early elementary-school artwork Camden's Oscar Jackson "Jak" Smyrl, The State newspaper's first staff artist, who passed away in 2007.
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