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CMS students invited to try out for CHS track team
The Camden High School track coaching staff is inviting seventh- and eighth-grade boys and girls from Camden Middle School to join the program in time for the spring season.
Royals host tryouts for AAU hoops squads
Anita Duncan, the coach and organizer for the Royals, an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) traveling basketball team has announced a series of tryouts for both the boys' and girls' teams which make up the Royals' franchise.
How about a tax/fee that benefits everyone?
I would like to thank Mr. Floyd Hinson for his well-written article "Citizens paying for services they don't receive" published in the Chronicle-Independent Jan. 20. He is "right on" about our sewer tax and other taxes/fees such as the special purpose tax. People need to know just what these taxes/fees or whatever you call them are. For those of us who really do care, we need to attend the county council meetings more often so we can see more of what is going on in our area or district. These things make a difference in how and ...
Thelma Parros
Mrs. Thelma Parros, 83, of Denver, CO, formally of Camden, SC, passed on Wednesday, February, 8, 2012. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Camden, with burial to follow at St. Matthew United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The power of losing
WASHINGTON -- Mitt Romney's recent losses to Rick Santorum in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota revealed a truism that Romney might want to study -- but not too much!
Applications accepted for culinary arts scholarship
Aberdeen Catery is offering a $500 scholarship for Kershaw County high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in culinary arts.
Control of frivolous lawsuits needed
With regard to Gov. Nikki Haley's proposed legislation to stop frivolous lawsuits, I would like to tell you my story. After years of trying to get my neighbor to stop using my property for the storage of his junk car business, I finally put up a fence. Prior to my doing so, I hired a surveyor to locate the property line. My neighbor disputed the property line as surveyed and has filed suit against me for erecting a fence that, according to him, has caused him to lose money from his business operations. I in turn have had to ...
Brand awarded national leadership recognition
Clemson University junior Kathleen Miranda Brand, of Lugoff, was recently presented a national leadership award at the Kappa Delta National Leadership Conference.
Pets of the week -- Feb. 17, 2012
Among the animals available for adoption at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter are Annabelle, a 1-year-old female retriever mix dog, and a 10- to 11-month-old male domestic short-haired kitten. 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 ...
Rec Notes for Jan. 17, 2012
Get in on the fun with PAL baseball, a non-competitive T-ball league for youth and adults of all ages with disabilities and special needs and children who don't like the physical competition of other leagues.
Movie-goers treated to unexpected kindness
This past weekend we experienced a totally unexpected display of unconditional kindness. We decided to go to the Little Theatre in Camden to see "Joyful Noise."
School menus -- Feb. 17, 2012
The following are menus for Kershaw County schools for the week of Feb. 20-24:
Leroy Goodwin
Mr. Leroy Goodwin, Sr., 63, of Lugoff, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Born in Lugoff, he was the son of the late Katie Bell Goodwin and Hayward Wood. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at 10 a.m. for viewing. Brown's Funeral home, Camden is serving the Goodwin family.
Paul Clem Jr.
A memorial service to honor the life of Paul Wilson Clem, Jr., 76, of Kershaw, will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 305 West Church Street, Kershaw, SC with inurnment in Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later date. Rev. Hope Avins and Rev. Mike Morales will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Clem's memory to Regency Hospice, 420 South Herlong Ave., Suite 104, Rock Hill ...
A virus of violence
As a fan of Stephen Colbert's satirical skills on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," I didn't know what to expect when he sat down to interview the daughter of Jeff Fort, one of Chicago's most notorious gang leaders since Al Capone.
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Time to start thinking about the Cup
Even though the calendar just turned to January and cold weather is on the way, it is not too early to be thinking about the warmer days of spring.
Lugoff-Elgin basketball and wrestling schedules
Basketball
North Central basketball and wrestling schedules
Basketball
CMA basketball and wrestling schedules
Dec.: 5 – at Governor's School (6 p.m.); 10 – at Heathwood Hall (6 p.m.); 11 –Australian traveling team (6 p.m.); 15 – at Gray Collegiate (6:30 p.m.); 16 – Great Falls (6:30 p.m.)
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