Publisher's comment

His name is David Underwood. His call sign is "Stevie." His face is the face of American freedom. His face is the face of American power.

It's grow-up time in America

NEW YORK -- Thanks to WikiLeaks, even Vlad the Putin can raise an eyebrow and presume to know more about founding American principles, democracy and free speech.

A dog's life, then and now

I used to see those people who catered shamelessly to their dogs and snidely chuckle into my sleeve.

CHS' Tiller tabbed as Region 6-AAA player of the year

Camden High School sophomore Katie Tiller was named as the 2010 Region 6-AAA girls' tennis player of the year after completing an undefeated season for the Lady Bulldogs.

MPCU Holiday Classic attracts 29 teams

Lugoff-Elgin will host the 19th annual May Plant Credit Union Holiday Classic wrestling tournament this Friday and Saturday inside the Demons Den at Lugoff-Elgin High School.

Allan Sindler

Allan Sindler, of Camden, died on December 12th, between his own holiday of Chanukah, the celebration of lights, the light of freedom, the light of justice -- and Christmas, the holiday of so many of his friends, the celebration of peace on earth, goodwill towards men. This seems poetic and ironic, since he lived outside of religious borders, dedicating his life to the ideals of both holidays. He never preached, he just did what ...

Rosetta Moses McDuffie

Mrs. Rosetta Moses McDuffie (Bunch), 62, wife of Reverend Robert McDuffie, of Columbia, SC was called home on Thursday, December 9, 2010.

Marjorie Parnell

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Marjorie Rast Parnell, 78, of Camden will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Hermitage Baptist Church with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Dr. Condy Richardson, Rev. Scott Roberts and Rev. Joe Stines will officiate. The family received friends Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home Camden Chapel. Memorials may be in Mrs. Parnell's ...

Linnie Rodgers

Funeral service for Linnie H. Rodgers, 95, of Cassatt, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Beaverdam Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Steve Leigh and Rev. Marvin Jones will officiate. The family received friends Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.

Lenora Anita Taylor

Funeral service for Lenora Anita Taylor, 70, of 1813 Kennedy Drive in Camden will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 11 A.M. at Sutton Branch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

On the horizon

Three situations worth watching: • Monday's ruling by a Virginia judge that a key provision of the Obama health care plan is unconstitutional will touch off a legal battle that will probably go all the way to the Supreme Court. Judge Henry Hudson said the constitution prohibits the government from forcing people to buy health insurance, just as it prohibits mandating that people buy certain cars, houses or rugs. Hudson is a Republican, ...

Yesteryear -- Dec. 15, 2010

29 YEARS AGO -- Dec. 14-18, 1981 Photo cutline -- Charlie Williams, state superintendent of education, presents Mary Ann Blaskowitz with the honors plaque from the council of chief state school officers for being chosen 1982 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Looking on are her sister Joan, her grandfather, Oscar Smyrl, and her minister, Dr. Herbert Garrett. Photo cutline -- Colen Adair has started a Christmas tree farm at his home ...

Scrapbook - Dec. 15, 2010 -- The Tree

The earliest Christmas trees were decorated in 1510. Martin Luther is said to have seen the stars shining through the branches of the trees one night. He decorated a small tree with candles to share the scene with his children.

Rock Hill Church celebrates 143 years

On Nov. 28 Rock Hill Baptist Church, located at 1060 Shivers Green Road, Ridgeway, held its new church dedication services. For 143 years, the church was located at 1034 Shivers Green Rd.

TSA and security: the naked truth

Years ago, the biggest question you'd get while flying was "Coffee or tea?" Now it's "Naked body scan or aggressive pat-down?"

Linzy "Gene" Criminger

CMA Member and Guest Showcase

Pictured is the Chamber Choir of Kershaw County (CCKC). They will be one of the performing groups at the Camden Music Association's (CMA) Member and Guest Showcase May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center in Camden. Members of the CCKC: Sherry Algood, Sierra Benson, Jean Broom, Anne Compton, Megan Commings, Isa Commings, Grace Dunham, Judith Hawkesworth, Linda Higgins, Barbara James, Mary Ellen Jordan, Diane Lee, June McCaskill, Khadija Murphy, Steven Parrot, ...

Dating success not equal in open-marriage

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been happily married for 15 years and recently decided to try an open-marriage lifestyle. We are doing this with full honesty and respect for each other. The main problem is that the dating success is not equal. I found it easier to get a date. Whereas, my husband is having a tremendous degree of difficulty. He has online dating profiles, but no luck.

Elgin

Funeral service for Theresa M. Wood, 93, of 1537 Dixon Road in Elgin will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Mt. Sinai AME Church with burial in the cemetery. She died Thursday, May 9, 2013. Collins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jane G. Brady

Jane G. Brady, 91, of Camden, S.C. died Sunday, May 12, 2013. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

CHS to honor student-athletes at banquet

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

Golfers tee it up for animal shelter

The inaugural Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the facility, will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the White Pines Golf Club in Camden.

Golf tourney benefits Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter

The inaugural Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the facility, will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the White Pines Golf Club in Camden.

Golf tourney benefits Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter

The inaugural Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for the facility, will be held on Sunday, May 19 at the White Pines Golf Club in Camden.