Robert Raymond Confer

Services for Robert Raymond Confer, 63, of Camden, will be private.

‘A Warrior’s Stance’ fundraiser held May 5

A fundraiser for "A Warrior's Stance," a community outreach program created to change the lives of Kershaw County youth through arts, drama and dramatic dance, will be held May 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Passages, located at 607 Rutledge St. A Warrior's Stance was founded by Marney L. Wooldridge with the hope of influencing Kershaw County youth to live healthy, active lives. Wooldridge's pilaties/massage therapy studio, Passages, is sponsoring the program. For more information, call Wooldridge at 803-735-6039.

Lisa Wheeler Roach

Lisa Wheeler Roach, 45, of Fairfax Drive, Camden, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

Carl William Montgomery

Mr. Carl William Montgomery, age 80, of Fort Mill, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at his home. He was born August 6, 1930 in Camden, SC, the son of the late Carl William Montgomery and Kathleen Carter Ashlaw and was the husband of Mary "Toots" Colvin Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery retired from DuPont, was a lifetime member of Kershaw Masonic Lodge #29, Charter Member of Jamil Shrine Center, Past President of the Camden Shrine Club and a member of Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church.

Annabelle Robinson

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Annabelle Branham Robinson, 88, of Camden, widow of Arthur Lee Robinson, will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 4:00 PM at Wateree Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Bobby James and Rev. Everett Reconnu will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday, April 29, 2011 from 6:00-8:30 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

Chicken strut this weekend

Bethune celebrates its poultry heritage this weekend with the 33rd annual Bethune Chicken Strut.

Elgin twins make debut in country music video

Elgin twins Blaize and Mary-Grace Hill have made it big time. The two 5-year-olds recently starred in a Julie Roberts country music video for her new hit, "Nascar Country."

Confidence key to success

Confidence is the key to many things in life: fashion, decisions, sticky situations, public speaking and the list goes on. Confidence is being sure of yourself, being certain that no matter what happens you did the best you possibly could. Frankly, you can't go wrong with confidence. So when I see people walking around like they are defeated, I just want to tell them that a little confidence could completely transform their demeanor. If you act confident, soon you will be confident.

Historical society presents an overview of Lyttleton’s impact on Camden

At just 30, William Henry Lyttleton, a bachelor from one of England's most connected families, began his tenure as South Carolina's crown-appointed Governor. A dramatic incident delayed his arrival. And for some his departure could not come soon enough.

Knights run off with Region 3-A track crown

First, it was the Kershaw County championship which they won last Thursday. Then, on Tuesday, the North Central boys track and field team captured the Region 3-A crown in a meet which they hosted in Boonetown.

Compassionate Friends Midland’s Chapter hosts fifth annual Balloon and Dove Release

The public invited to attend the fifth annual Balloon and Dove Release to be held on May 7 at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the field on the corner of Bull and Broad St. across from Rhame Arena, Camden.

Lady Demons playoff opener pushed back to Friday

Due to Thursday's inclement weather, Lugoff-Elgin's District 6-4A softball playoff opening round game at Sumter has been postponed. The Lady Demons will now travel to meet the Lady Gamecocks Friday in a 6 p.m. start.

NC baseball playoff game set for tonight with new starting time

North Central's District 1-A baseball tournament opening game at Williston-Elko, originally set for a 5 p.m. start tonight, has been pushed back an hour and to a new location due to Thursday morning's rainstorm.

Books from the heart

Learning about careers

“Robert Mills: Designs for Democracy”

Robert Mills was the first American born and trained architect. He called himself "Robert Mills, Architect of Public Buildings." Indeed, Mills established a new scale and standard for public buildings in Washington, D. C. when he designed the Treasury Building, the Patent Office, and the General Post Office in the 1830s and early 1840s. In other parts of the country, Mills designed buildings that were sensitive to regional values and local architectural traditions. Always his attention was on permanency and fireproofing for his public buildings.

Fergus Reid Buckley

Fergus Reid Buckley passed away in Camden, South Carolina on April 14, 2014. He was the younger brother of conservative figure William F. Buckley, Jr. and of the Honorable James L. Buckley, former U.S. Senator from New York and Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

Charlie Horace Olive

Charlie Horace Olive was born December 31, 1914, in Cataula, GA and passed away peacefully on April 14, 2014, in LaGrange, GA.

Richard Lee Porter

Mr. Richard Lee Porter 47, of 937 Berry Road, Bishopville, South Carolina, passed on Friday, April 11, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Bishopville, SC. Burial will be at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery in Bishopville, SC. Hailes Funeral Home is serving the family.

Erasing the race card

WASHINGTON -- One approaches the race fray with trepidation, but here we go, tippy-toe.

These lovable furry friends need homes

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Boyd, a 7-month-old neutered male cat and Sophie, a 6-month-old female terrier mix. She is very energetic, playful and friendly. 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 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter ...

Clinic Classic hits the streets on April 26

The seventh annual Clinic Classic 10K run and 5K walk/run, presented by McDonald's of Camden, will take to the streets of Camden on Saturday, April 26.

SCSU's Pough to be guest speaker at CMS sports gala

Tickets are now on sale for Camden Middle School's inaugural Sports Gala to be held on Friday, May 23 at the school beginning at 6 p.m.

Elliott to talk USC football at Gamecock Club event in Camden

The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold its annual "Great to be a Gamecock Gathering" on Tuesday, April 29 at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.

Elliott feature speaker at KC Gamecock Club celebration

The Kershaw County Gamecock Club will hold its annual "Great to be a Gamecock Gathering" on Tuesday, April 29 at the Old South Restaurant in Camden at 6:30 p.m.