Ariail for March 14, 2014

Harrell case

Politics in South Carolina has always had its seamy side, but the current dust-up between Bobby Harrell, speaker of the state House of Representatives, and Attorney General Alan Wilson is especially intriguing. Harrell, a Charleston Republican, is being investigated for corruption, including possible misuse of campaign funds and possible misuse of his legislative position, charges that grew out of a grand jury proceeding. Law enforcement sources say Harrell's attorneys have been secretly trying to get a state judge to remove Wilson as the chief prosecutor.

L-E netters have too much for Knights

In a season-opening battle between a pair of 2013 state tennis qualifiers, the 4A entry eased past the squad which made its first appearance in the post-season.

Flora trips up Dogs in season opener, 4-2

If he had his druthers, Camden High tennis coach Roger Smoak would rather ease into the start of the season before heading into conference action.

L-E give Dogs the boot, 3-1

Getting two goals in the opening 50 minutes of play proved to be more than enough for the Lugoff-Elgin boys soccer team whichtook a 3-1 win over host Camden on Wednesday night.

Flora rallies to upend Dogs, 6-4

One out and one strike away from getting out of the sixth inning with a 4-1 lead over two-time defending AAA state champion A.C. Flora, Camden saw its lead evaporate with one swing of the bat from Donald Gillepsie.

Spartans hold off Knights, 9-7

Doing all its damage in the opening two frames, Camden Military Academy jumped to a 9-2 lead over visiting North Central and would hang on for a 9-7 win over the Knights on Wednesday afternoon.

CHS netters blow past Sumter

With the gusting wind virtually turning the tennis ball into a badminton shuttlecock, Camden overcame the conditions and some unsettling play in the second set to come away with a 6-0 home court win over 4A Sumter on Wednesday.

Demons go low to sink CHS

A few minutes before Tuesday's match with rival Camden, Lugoff-Elgin golf coach Mike Robinson went up to one of his players and gave him a pep talk as to what he expected out of him that day.

Family Resource Center seek men to stand up against sexual violence

The Family Resource Center has launched a campaign to engage men and boys in ending sexual violence and child abuse. The 100 Men Strong Campaign is asking 100 men to stand strong and declare that violence against women and children must end. Men who are interested in joining our movement can do the following:

KC Library to celebrate nature with Josh Castleberry

Due to winter weather conditions, the previously scheduled program by Josh Castleberry at the Kershaw County Library Camden branch has been rescheduled. It will be Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Castleberry will be discussing the natural history of native animals.

Paul Elmer Kramer

A memorial service celebrating the life of Paul Elmer Kramer, 86, of Lugoff, will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 1:00 PM at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church in Camden. Rev. Angela Jennings will officiate. Memorials may be made in Paul's memory to St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 1301 Mill Street, Camden, SC 29020 or Christ Lutheran Church, PO Box 4, Mahanoy City, PA 17948.

Bobby Ennis

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Bobby Ennis, 76, of Camden, SC, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Camden. Rev. Ernest Rabon will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, March 14, 2014 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Russell Graham

Funeral service for Russell Graham, 49, will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Ken Jackson and the Rev. Eric McAvoy will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Charles Everett speaking at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Cranial Technologies Inc. or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Kershaw County schools celebrate Red Cross month with penny drive

Kershaw County schools are celebrating March as Red Cross Month by holding their annual Million Penny Drive to benefit the American Red Cross Sandhills Chapter. The coin collection takes place during March at all Kershaw County public schools.

4H Horse Club scores at state show

Where's Waldo?

The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 25 different local businesses throughout the community this July. Those ...

Donations being given to UWKC Mobile Nutrition Center

Camden assistant city manager, Caitlin Young accepts a bag of groceries from United Way of Kershaw County Board Chair Julie Trott at Camden City hall ...

New members

The Iota Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently welcomed 10 new members. The women celebrated this milestone with their friends and ...

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Kristin Cobb

We would like to join the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County and the entire community in thanking Kristin Cobb for her years of ...

Ignorance is bliss

As a goal-oriented engineer who believes we should all be lifelong learners, the phrase, "ignorance is bliss" has always made me shake my head in ...

Love of country

My family celebrated our country's 241st birthday in Pawley's Island this past Tuesday. Spending July 4th at the beach never fails to deliver ...

South Carolina’s impending $19 billion robbery

"Some will rob you with a six-gun, and some with a fountain pen." -- Woody Guthrie

Sports camps on deck

Here is the listing of upcoming summer youth sports camps in Kershaw County:

JOHN W. ALDRICH

Mr. John W. Aldrich, 78, of 272 Cleveland School Road, Camden, SC, passed on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Funeral services are incomplete and will be ...

JANIE RUTH CROLLEY

Janie Ruth Crolley "Mama Ruth" was born October 13, 1930 to Jane "Janie" Roscoe Peavy and Benjamin Oliver "Berry" Peavy. She was predeceased by her ...

DONALD SELLERS

A funeral service to honor the life of Donald E. Sellers, 74, of Lugoff, SC, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Friday, July 7 ...

More from the 2nd Annual Kids' Fourth of July Parade

On July 1, the city of Camden and Books on Broad & Coffee co-sponsored the 2nd Annual Kids' Fourth of July Parade. Today, we offer more ...

James Davis appointed Chief Magistrate for Kershaw County

James Davis has been appointed chief magistrate for the summary and municipal courts in Kershaw County.