Hayes earns master's degree from Clemson

Camden native Mary Melissa Hayes earned a Master of Science degree in Microbiology from Clemson University at the December 2010 commencement exercises.

Morgan seeks input from recent KCSD grads

For the second year, Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Superintendent Frank Morgan would like to hear from recent KCSD graduates to gain perspective on how the district prepared them for "life after high school."

Pondexter finishes recruit training

U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Billy K. Pondexter, a 2007 graduate of Lugoff-Elgin High School, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Say 'cheese'

Principal Jeff Jordan dressed up as Santa Claus to bring joy to the students of Camden Middle School. Charlesten Beck shot this photo of Margaret Guy after she finished giving her wish list to Santa. Charlesten was capturing photos for a digital photography project in Lucy Ross' computer class.

Home, sweet home

Wrapped up in the holidays

Rec Notes - Dec. 24, 2010

The chance to learn the Electric Slide and other popular steps is here. And with the addition of morning classes, there's a session to fit almost any schedule.

Pets of the week -- Dec. 24, 2010

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are a 1-year-old male orange tabby cat and a 10-week-old female Chihuahua puppy. 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. ...

Cleveland Harris

Cleveland Harris, 63, of Camden, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Born in Camden, he was the son of the late Eddie and Magaline "Sweetie" Outten Harris. Funeral services were held Thursday at Brown's Funeral Home Chapel of Rememberance. Brown's Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mr. Cleveland Harris with arrangements.

Willie James Weaver

Willie James Weaver, 83, of Camden, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Born in Augusta, Georgia, he was the son of the late J.C., Sr. and Bessie Bell Weaver and the husband of Lillie Reynolds Weaver. Funeral services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. at Nazareth Baptist Church, Cassatt, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Weaver will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. for viewing. Brown's Funeral ...

Ruby Williams

Graveside services for Ruby Doris Williams, 66, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2010, in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Westville. Rev. Keith Coates will officiate.

Jackson earns SMC Dean's List honors

Kayla Jackson, a sophomore at Spartanburg Methodist College, was named to the fall 2010 Dean's List .

Joe Lewis Mathis

Mr. Joe Lewis Mathis, 51, of 120 Sandy Road, Camden, SC, passed on Friday, December 17, 2010.

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.

Lewis E. Keyes, Jr.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Lewis Edward. Keyes, Jr. 74, of Camden will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Quaker Cemetery. Rev. Dr. William F. Summers will officiate. Memorials may be made in Mr. Keyes memory to Sam A. Karesh Wing, 1315 Roberts Street, Camden, SC 29020 or Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020.

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.

Alfred H. Rohrig

Teresa Lynn Hough

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.

CHS to honor student-athletes at banquet

The Camden High School Athletic Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 21, in the school gymnasium.