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Reader: Zemp answer raises questions
The Kershaw County School Board response in Monday's Chronicle-Independent to Scott Jordan's statement on Zemp Stadium is nothing if not informative. If you haven't been paying attention, the school district has proposed a facilities referendum for the November election which would, among other things, abandon Zemp Stadium while spending millions of additional taxpayer dollars on a new stadium on Ehrenclou Drive.
Why loyalty matters
When I think back on the days of my youth, that time when I had the privilege of traveling on the NASCAR circuit, it would be hard to pick a lesson learned that was more important than another.
Branham continues bid for county probate judge
Debbie Branham continues her campaign to be Kershaw County's next Probate Judge.
KH Auxiliary donates $30,000 for Express Care project
Monday's KershawHealth Board of Trustees meeting started off with a generous gift from its Hospital Auxiliary.
'Frozen' Disney World ride plans cause uproar from Disney purists
When the Walt Disney Company announced plans to create an attraction at Walt Disney World's Epcot World Showcase based on the hit movie "Frozen," it likely did not expect impassioned responses from fans of attraction it will replace.
4 of the best stop-motion animation movies
CHEESEBRIDGE -- "The Boxtrolls" hit theaters this weekend, and there is a lot of positive talk about the newest stop-motion animated picture.
11 Strategies for Landing a Job
(C-I Editor's Note: We believe the following article is meant to be satirical. Please decide for yourself, however.)
Movies still to come in 2014: Part 1
So, 2014 hasn't lived up to the hype. Sure the usual franchise fodder and gratuitous effect-splendors have pulled in big numbers, but on a whole, this year has been a critical and commercial yawn for the film industry.
Tommy Foskey
Funeral service for Tommy Hardy Foskey, 45, will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ridgeway Ward, with burial to follow in the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends today 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.
Colie ‘Rusty’ Bowen
Funeral service for Colie Blease "Rusty' Bowen Jr., 57, will be held on today at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday 4-6 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.
Fast-starting Wolves upend Demons
LEXINGTON --- A slow start by Lugoff-Elgin allowed host White Knoll to race to a 28-7 halftime lead. But a dogged second half by the Demons made for some anxious moments as the Timberwolves hung on for a 35-20 victory over the guests from the West Wateree.
13 ways to make sure the one you love still loves you
The way we feel cared for varies. Sometimes you may show someone you care for them in ways that are completely opposite from the way they feel appreciated.
Keeping the mystery in your marriage
Back when you and your spouse were dating, things were exciting. You couldn't wait to see each other and you got butterflies whenever you'd think of getting together. But over the years, things changed. You still love each other, but that spark isn't as strong now. It'd be nice to have that spark again, but you just don't know what happened.
Frugal fall fashion for kids
Summer is over, kids are used to the school routine and cooler weather is upon us. It's time to break out the pants, sweaters and your wallet. Dressing kids can be an expensive affair. In my family, due to age and gender differences, I can't often pass clothes down. I've had to get creative to make our wardrobe needs match our clothing budget. Here are five tips to save money and keep the kids warm this fall.
5 religion-related items that went to the highest bidder
During his public appearances, Pope Francis regularly offers blessings, prays with visitors and even poses for selfies. Last week, he acquiesced to perhaps the strangest request yet, agreeing to trade his white skull cap for a newer, matching model.
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Pat Wylie
We join the community in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of William Patrick "Pat" Wylie.
Pat Wylie was a ‘man for all seasons’
With the passing of Pat Wylie this week, Camden has lost a true treasure. Many of us loved him and all of us respected him ...
Shouting for joy
On occasion when I was child, we traveled up into the mountains to visit what Mama called her "home church," meaning it was the church ...
McRae’s Superfine Flour
Camden has long been known for its wheat flour production during the pre-Revolutionary period and for several decades after the war. "Fine Carolina flour" was ...
More testing is not the answer
A recent national survey done by Gallup and the respected education organization Phi Delta Kappa had some very enlightening things to say about the obsession ...
Writer, too, has a dilemma
I am glad to see that my good friend, Charlie Humphries, is still exercising his freedom of speech by using a member of the mass ...
GRADY BRANHAM
Grady Richard Branham, 90, of Florence, SC passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017. Grady was born in Kershaw County, SC, a son of the late ...
SARAH A. DRAKEFORD
Mrs. Sarah A. Drakeford, 66, of 1705 Garden Street, Camden, passed on Monday, September 11, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m ...
GREGORY C. MARTIN
A graveside service for Gregory C. "Greg" Martin, 60, of Westville, was held Wednesday, September 13, in the Kershaw City Cemetery. The Revs. David Snodgrass ...
TOMMY “DERRICK” ROBERTS
Funeral services for Tommy Derrick Roberts, 57, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Faith Church of the Nazarene, Lugoff, with burial to ...
GRACE THREATT WALDEN
Funeral services for Grace Threatt Walden, 88, will be held today at 11:00 a.m. at Wateree Baptist Church with burial to follow in ...
HENRY EARL WHITE
Mr. Henry Earl White, 57, of Lugoff, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 9, 2017. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be ...
RUTH H. WILSON
A celebration of life service for Ruth H. Wilson, 87, will be held Saturday at 1:30pm, with a visitation 1 hr prior at Powers ...
PAT WYLIE
A memorial service to honor the life of William Patrick "Pat" Wylie, 76, of Camden, SC, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September ...
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