Some surprises in rural S.C. education

A regular reader of these weekly columns recent noted that it seems like many of my columns are based on a review of a national study that looks at conditions in each of the 50 states about such things as health, education, job creation, etc. She is right, and there is a reason for this.

Eating Michelle’s lunch

WASHINGTON -- To hear tell, the mean ol' GOP is waging war on Michelle Obama and, brace yourself, America's children.

‘Real-world foundation’ leads Truesdale to succeed

Zackary Truesdale, the son of Kristina and Philippe Truesdale, was formerly a student of the Kershaw County School District. He recently graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for Arts and Humanities (GSAH) in Greenville. Truesdale began percussion lessons at the age of 16 with Nicholas Guiliano at the University of South Carolina School of Music.

Errors do in 17ers in 9-6 setback

There were two ways to view Kershaw County Post 17's 9-6 loss to visiting Northeast Columbia Monday night.

Linda Engram

Miss Linda Engram, 52, of Camden, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Engram Mickle and Samuel Engram, Sr. A Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Three p.m., at Browns' Funeral Home Chapel of Remembrance. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of one's choice. Brown's Funeral Home, Camden is serving the Engram family.

Elouise Outen Howard

Ms. Elouise Outen Howard, 78, of 1102 Smyrl Circle, Camden, South Carolina passed on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Haile's Funeral Home.

Karen Stradford-Wright

Karen Stradford-Wright, beloved daughter of Edna and Henry Stradford, Sr. passed on to her next life on Sunday, June 1, 2014. A service to celebrate Karen's life on earth will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Camden First United Methodist Church, 704 W. DeKalb Street in Camden, SC with burial in the Cedars Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family during visitation on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6PM to 8PM at Collins Funeral Home, 714 W. DeKalb Street in Camden. Viewing will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the ...

This week in League III

Monday: * Richland Northeast at KC Post 17 (7 p.m.)

Camden Royals hosting AAU hoops tourney

The Camden Royals AAU basketball organization is hosting a basketball tournament on Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8 at the Bishopville Recreation Department located on East College Street in Bishopville.

Living the American Dream

Somewhere along the line, it seems, people have stopped talking about the American Dream. I can't recall the last time I heard anyone, in person or through the media, remind folks that we live in the greatest country on Earth and that here in this land of profound freedom, opportunities abound and no one, regardless of race or level of economic upbringing, is held back from grand and lofty aspirations.

Roland Goodale’s recollections of Camden, 1910-1960s

In the 1960s Roland Goodale did a taped interview in which he described living in Camden beginning about 1910. A copy of the transcript of his Interview was in the Carrison Collection recently given to the South Caroliniiana Library by Mary Alden Carrison. This collection is presently being catalogued by Dr. Allen Stokes and will soon be available to researchers.

Long won’t seek a third term

Camden City Councilman Walter Long will not seek a third term this November.

Lauren Jennifer Warnock, Trenton Lee Henderson announce engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd Warnock of Camden, SC, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Jennifer Warnock to Trenton Lee Henderson.

Ariail for June 2, 2014

Noted and passed - June 2, 2014

• There is no doubt that the Ross E. Beard Jr. gun collection -- really it is so much more than that -- has energized interest in what is already one of Camden's crown jewels: the Camden Archives and Museum. Beard loaned a significant portion of his collection to the city more than a year ago. Friday's exciting news that the city is contemplating purchasing the entire collection outright means that the guns, photographs, spy gear and other memorabilia could be permanently housed at the archives. As of last August, just months after the Beard exhibit opened, Archives Director Katherine Richardson ...

Column: My Atlanta angel

Writing amounts to solitary confinement. The hours alone reward you though when a book comes out: meeting folks who love books. When book events conclude ...

Column: Pride in city based on many aspects of life

The pride we feel for our city is based on many aspects of life. Chief among them -- loving people, generous businesses, dedicated community service organizations ...

Column: The downing of a president

WASHINGTON -- We've seen this movie before.

Letter: I believe in freedom of speech

I believe in freedom of speech.

Letter: Heartfelt thanks to ‘Good Samaritan’

I want to extend my deeply heartfelt "thank you" to the kind, compassionate, good Samaritan who came to my aid after I was involved in ...

GLORIA JUSTINE JENKINS

A celebration of life service for Gloria Justine Jenkins, 58, will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home ...

DOUG KING

A service to celebrate the life of James Doug King, 87, will be held Saturday at noon. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to ...

J. GWYNNE WILSON, M.D.

J. Gwynne Wilson, M.D., age 92, a physician specializing in Radiology, died on April 2, 2018, at home in Sausalito, CA. Born and raised ...

BMPFD gets V-SAFE grant

The Buffalo-Mt. Pisgah Fire Department (BMPFD) recently received a $22,440 grant from the state of South Carolina through the Volunteer Strategic Assistance Fire Equipment ...

Elgin mayor graduates from MASC Institute

Elgin Mayor Melissa Emmons recently graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina ...

First Palmetto announces quarterly dividend

The board of directors of First Palmetto Financial Corporation, parent company of First Palmetto Bank, has declared a quarterly dividend of $455 per share of ...

Clinic Classic offers three run/walk events

The 2018 Clinic Classic will be held Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 a.m. and includes a 1-mile, a 5K and a 10K race.