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Tolliver tapped for Phi Theta Kappa
Karen Tolliver, classroom director of the primary C class (ages 3-6) at the Montessori School of Camden (MSC), has been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Central Carolina Technical College in recognition of her academic achievement.
Area student completes FMU leadership program
A Kershaw County student was among those honored when Francis Marion University's Leadership FMU program recently held its fourth graduation to recognize and celebrate student leadership.
Spartans reel off three victories in as many nights
If Speedy Johnson were a betting man, he would have been richer this week than he was a week ago.
Kershaw County Brief -- Dec. 15, 2010
A special award for the best use of mud in an entry will be presented at the Boykin Christmas Parade's 17th edition Sunday. This year's festivities, which begin at 2 p.m., will also feature a first-ever event -- a marriage ceremony during the parade. The parade will also showcase its traditional country-themed lineup while emphasizing the "Spirit of Boykin." For more information, call parade co-chairman Hank Kerfoot or parade administrator Chris Amerson at 713-8873.
Spanish guests
The students in Christie Whitehouse's Honors Spanish 3 at Lugoff-Elgin High School researched a famous Spanish speaker in the areas of history, art, literature and music. Students then introduced themselves and interviewed the other guests at a meet-and-greet. Students taught their classmates about the significance of their person through presentations, videos, artwork and other visual aids. Students and their characters included (first row, from left) Zach Smith (Francisco Pizarro), Julianna Cobb (Francisco Franco), Justin Gilstrap (Fidel Castro), Logan Benns (Simon ...
Real Estate -- Dec. 15, 2010
Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recently recorded in the Kershaw County Assessor's office: Transfers are listed in the following manner: seller, buyer, price paid or terms of transaction, number of acres or lots, number of buildings and District: Patricia C. Palmer et al to Patricia C. Palmer et al, $5 ...
What is your favorite holiday song?
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 ...
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Fredericksburg Township explored
Our grand city of Camden is a beautifully preserved town laid out in an 18th century plan devised by Joseph Kershaw. We are proud of our historic homes and buildings, carefully placed public parks, wide streets, and beautiful trees. So it is easy to forget that this was not the original plan for the "town" that was to develop in this area of South Carolina. The original plan was a part of the "Township ...
The Lugoff-Elgin “Blue Monster”
What was the IRS thinking?
Well, this is a fine mess.
Hayes Creek Skateboarding Competition
There will be a skateboarding competition Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Hayes Creek Subdivision in Elgin. The event is sponsored by Salty's Board Shop in Columbia. The proceeds from the competition will go towards purchasing skateboarding gear for the park in an effort to keep kids off of drugs and keep them off of the streets.
Dog’s human mom experiences drama at local dog park
Dear Annie: I have an 8-month-old puppy, and I take her to a local dog park so she can run off leash and play with the other dogs, which she loves. In the three months I have been taking her, "Phoebe" has never been attacked or fought with another dog. That was until last night, when Phoebe approached another dog that was on a leash and that dog attacked her.
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