Moneta Hawkins Harrell

Moneta Hawkins Harrell, 66, of Carter Lane, Camden,died Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Lonnie Mitchell Sr.

Mr. Lonnie Mitchell, Sr., 57, of 1427 Fort Jackson Road, Lugoff, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was the son of Eloise Barnes Mitchell and the late Leroy Mitchell, Sr. and husband of Geneva Williams Mitchell.

Hazel Phillips

Funeral services with Masonic Rites for Hazel Willard Phillips, of Bethune, will be held Friday, October 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Bethune Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in Kershaw City Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Guy Oliver, Jr. will officiate. The family received friends Thursday, October 27, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, SC.

John Elliott "Jay" Reeves Jr.

Funeral service for John Elliott "Jay" Reeves, Jr., of Columbia, will be held at 1 P.M. on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Crossings Community Church. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. on Friday October 28, 2011 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel.

Chandra Smith

Chandra Cay Smith of Columbia, SC died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

GOP campaign vs. the world

How important is it to have presidential candidates who, when talking about Libya, know where Libya is?

A reminder of Camden’s charm

Camden was at its finest last weekend when the Steeplechase Museum put on a very successful antique show bringing in dealers from seven states, buyers from as far away as Ohio and Alabama and visitors who stayed at our hotels, ate at our restaurants and supported what Camden has to offer. The antique show was held at the Rhame Arena that was transformed into a beautiful exhibition building. Everyone was impressed with what was done to a building that has been utterly neglected and is now is being cast aside for something newer that can't be used for events ...

Rec notes -- Oct. 28, 2011

The Kershaw County Wrestling Club is set to begin registration for wrestlers currently in grades 3-6. Beginner to intermediate skill levels are welcome.

School menus -- Oct. 28, 2011

The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 4:

Pets of the week -- Oct. 28, 2011

Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Texan, a male domestic short-haired dilute tabby kitten, and Jax, a 2-year-old male hounds mix dog. 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. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. For information on the shelter or to check for a missing pet, call 425-6016 or e-mail wcas ...

Stalemate

It will come as no surprise to most Kershaw Countians that the so-called Washington "super committee" which is charged with coming up with a plan to rein in runaway deficits is not only failing to make progress but now has been witnessing back-and-forth sniping between its members. It's just the latest chapter in a rancorous debate between Republicans and Democrats in Washington, with the loser, of course, being the American taxpayer.

How the race was won

So here's what one doctor told women runners who wanted to compete in distance races back in the early 1960s:

Passing time with good folks

If you are over 50 years old, or were raised in a small Southern community or "from these parts," then you may have a better appreciation of this story than others would.

Growing green

Leslie M. Stover Middle School and Fairfield Electric Cooperative celebrated 10 years of "green power" in South Carolina recently with a commemorative tree-planting to symbolize the sustainability and environmental benefits of renewable energy.

Robert Ariail -- Oct. 28, 2011

Hospital Auxiliary of KershawHealth Golf Tournament

The Hospital Auxiliary of KershawHealth's twenty fifth annual golf tournament will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Camden Country Club.

CHS hosts girls' golf meeting

All girls interested in learning more about and playing for the Camden High School girls' golf team is asked to attend an organizational meeting on Monday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Camden Country Club on Knights Hill Rd. in Camden.

Camden Royals holding charity hoops tourney

The Camden Royals AAU basketball organization is sponsoring a basketball tournament open to all youth organization teams which will benefit Relay for Life.

Chance to drive exotic sports cars awaits at CMP

Xtreme Xperience, the country's premier supercar driving experience, is heading full-throttle for Carolina Motorsports Park in Westville, with event dates set for Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3.

KC East All-Stars makes a good first impression

Camden Bulldog Club kicking off its 2014-15 membership drive

The Camden High School Bulldog Club membership drive is in full swing for the 2014-2015 school year. The organization, founded in 1952, provides financial assistance to all athletic programs at the school through the membership drive and various fundraising activities.

Thomas, Marlow earn interim titles at L-E

The leadership of the Lugoff-Elgin High School football and athletic departments stayed within the Demon family for the 2014-15 school year as Dave Thomas was named the school's interim head football coach and Craig Marlow as interim activities director Monday.