White to attend NC Dance Theatre

Camden native Nicholas White has studied various styles of dance with Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet in Columbia under Mimi Worrell.

Calling all ‘68 graduates of Camden High!

Camden High School class of 1968 will be holding its 45th year class reunion August 17. Make sure your name is on the list for the reunion by calling Irbing Branham at 269-8936 or by email at 68Camdenreunion@gmail.com.

Couple unsure if they should put themselves first

Dear Annie: I am 73, and my wife is 68. We've been married 36 years, and we are healthy, active churchgoers. My wife had two young children when we married, and our son, "Cal," is now 34. We have helped all three of our kids financially, as well as with babysitting, yard work, etc. And we are frugal, partly so we can leave as much money to the kids as possible.

Godbold-Nash scholarships awarded

Gayle Pitts and ALPHA Center Executive Director Paul Napperrecently presented the annual Goldbash-Nash Memorial Ride Scholarships to graduating Kershaw County School District seniors at the ALPHA Center. This year's recipients are Kelly Duncan, Lugoff-Elgin High School ; and Mack Trapp, Camden High School. Accompanying Duncan were ATEC teachers Chet Horton and Jeff Cooper. Trapp's parents Charlene and Allen Trapp, accompanied their son. The Godbold-Nash Memorial Scholarship is named in memory of Troopers H. Merl ...

Thiel-owned jumper wins Fair Hill feature

Call Me Sonny, owned by Camden's Dale Thiel, answered the call in Saturday's $40,000 Valentine Memorial when he moved up smartly on Fair Hill Race Course's final turn and drew away to an 8 1/4-length victory in the starter handicap stakes.

17ers host Sumter in tonight's home opener

After having opened its season on Thursday night in Manning, the Kershaw County Post 17 Senior American Legion baseball team will kick off their home schedule tonight when Sumter comes to American Legion Park in Camden.

Ariail for May 31, 2013

What next? A drone war against the press?

Could a president order drone strikes against journalists? I'm not worried. No, really. Not much.

Two men allegedly stole while victims slept

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators arrested two male suspects, one a juvenile, after they allegedly entered a home in East Camden while the occupants slept and stole an iPhone, car keys and a small quantity of cash. These items had been on the night stand next to where the occupants were sleeping. They subsequently stole a vehicle after leaving the home.

Camden city planner elected to ASFPM board of directors

Camden City Planner Shawn Putnam was recently nominated and elected to the position of Chapter District 3 Director on the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Board of Directors.

Ardent Sentry participation

Although hurricane season does not officially begin until June, Camden's own Charlie Company and the SC National Guard recently underwent training in the event that a large scale storm or other disaster hits our state. From May 16 to 21, the National Guard participated in Ardent Sentry, a major training exercise in South Carolina focused on disaster response and coordination procedures. Ardent Sentry is ...

Gamecock pride

Easley's Crowe wins Creed Jr. Invitational

Trace Crowe of Easley shot a final round one over par 71 to capture this past weekend's inaugural Jimmy Creed Junior Invitational with a two-day total of 141 on the par 70 Donald Ross-designed Camden Country Club golf course.

Richard “Dick” Rochester

A service to celebrate the life of Richard James Rochester, 85, will be held Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. The Rev. Phillip Whitehead will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Riverbanks Zoo and ...

Brenda H. Webb

Funeral service for Brenda H. Webb, 61, will be held Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at House of Prayer with Open Arms Church with burial to follow in Boonetown Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.

William Collins

Funeral services for William Burnett Collins, 74, of Lugoff, SC will be held on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM at Lugoff First Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Albert Allen and Rev. Dave Robinson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin Chapel.

CMA hazing trial continues in Columbia

A federal jury is hearing testimony this week as the trial begins of a lawsuit brought against Camden Military Academy (CMA). In the trial's first days, attorneys for a former cadet have brought forward testimony and evidence they say show that, in 2008, other CMA students raped the then 13-year-old boy, according to news reports. The former cadet, listed in the lawsuit only as "JBC," is now 18.

L-E softball, NC tennis players rack up awards

Following a season in which a young Lugoff-Elgin softball team finished third in Region 4-4A play, post-season honors came the way of four members of the Lady Demons' program.

CHS honors student-athletes at annual banquet

For the 60th consecutive year, student-athletes at Camden High school were honored by The Bulldog Club at the organization's annual awards banquet on May 21.

Getting in some heavy lifting

Springdale 5K at Sunset set for Aug. 17

Registration is open for runners and walkers for the 5th Annual Springdale at Sunset 5K Run & 1-lap walk to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Springdale Race Course in Camden.

IRS reform

People in this country -- no doubt many right here in Kershaw County -- are angry with the Internal Revenue Service and its heavy-handed methods. Of course, the IRS has never been popular, and probably wouldn't be if the agency did everything by the book. But its recent targeting of conservative groups has spotlighted the venom with which overzealous bureaucrats can operate. Adding to it are recent revelations about ...

Youth summer sports camps season cover all bases in the county

With the school year coming to a close, it is time for summer sports camps in Kershaw County.