Tillman Award

Amanda Leigh Floyd, of Lugoff, received the Tillman Award during Winthrop University's fall commencement exercises Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum. The Tillman Award is the university's highest academic honor. Established in 1940 to honor former S.C. Governor Benjamin Ryan Tillman, the award recognizes the graduate who has most consistently met the demands of academic excellence. Floyd earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance and wants to teach dance with the ultimate goal of working in choreography. She is among more than 230 students who received their degrees during the ceremony.

Delta Sigma Theta has heart

The Camden Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donated $1,000.00 to the Amari Williams' Hope for Healing Hearts Foundation. The donation will help the foundation continue its mission which is to save lives by educating the public about heart disease, promoting early detection and supporting cardiac research. Kimberly Jordan, far left, President, presented the check to Teresia Hayes, center, Coordinator of the Foundation, along with Regina Rainey, far right, Secretary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. For more information regarding the foundation or supporting the cause, please contact Teresia Hayes at (803) 600-9273.

Santa will ride through Lugoff with Lugoff Fire Dept.

The Lugoff Fire Department will have the honor of escorting Santa Claus through the neighborhoods in Lugoff again this year. Santa will be escorted through different areas of the Lugoff Community each night. Lugoff Firefighters enjoy this event each year so children can have the opportunity to see the "Jolly One" before he comes on Christmas Night.

Ariail for Dec. 18, 2013

Yesteryear - Dec. 18, 2013

Miss Fredericks is 'Good Citizen' for November

Holy suckitude!

WASHINGTON -- 'Tis the season and Nancy Pelosi has given the hands-down best gift to the American people -- her phrase "Embrace the suck."

Nona Ray

Funeral service for Nona Pearl Harwell Ray, 74, will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at El-Bethel Faith Community Church with burial to follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Stines will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.

Henry Savage III

Henry Savage III, son of Henry Savage Jr. and Elizabeth Jones Savage of Camden, died on December 2, 2013, at his home in Sebastopol, California. He was the brother of William H., Carroll J., Hope, Virginia, Samuel P. and Helen (now deceased); the husband of Bonnie Kruger, who died last year; the father of Aaron Kruger and Acacia Mckean; and the grandfather of Isabella and Brooklyn. Mourned by a wide circle of family and friends on both coasts, a man of wide-ranging talents and interests, Harry will be deeply missed for his responsible care for so many and his wise ...

Five generations in one photo

Frances Robinson, front right, 91, welcomes her great-great-grandson, Brayden Robert Johnson into her family. Brayden is the great-grandson of Gloria Johnson, front left; the great-grandson of Dean Johnson, back left; and the son of Dylan Johnson, back right. The entire family lives in Kershaw County.

Pricing the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’

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LFD receives and gives recognitions

The Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) handed out and received special recognitions at its monthly business meeting Dec. 9.

A weekend of parades

Three parades held in two days drew thousands to line Kershaw County's streets. Saturday saw the Kershaw County Christmas Parade, while Sunday brought both the Boykin Christmas Parade and -- due to a 24-hour rain delay -- the Lights of Lugoff Parade.

Leopards win Long Duals; win streak now at 43

For the second Saturday in a row, the Lugoff-Elgin Middle School wrestling team took part in a duals event and came home with the trophy.

Wagging the Dog

A few months ago, I was talking with a mother of a private school student, and I asked her if she minded telling me why she chose a private school for her child. I've asked this question to numerous private school parents over the years, and I always learn something. But the answer I got in this case was one that I hadn't heard before. This mother said, "I don't want my child to be a test score." She went on to tell me that in her opinion, standardized testing in public schools had become more important ...

Hartis retires

Kershaw County Magistrate Judge Eugene "Gene" Hartis (center) celebrates his retirement Thursday with his family at the Kershaw County Courthouse. Hartis retired Thursday after working at the courthouse for 30 years, 28 as a magistrate judge. Original from North Carolina, Hartis attended Bethune area schools. He said the past 30 years have gone by quickly, and recognized his family, employees and his friend, the late Sen. Donald Holland. Hartis said he remembered when the magistrate's office only collected $189,000 in fines. Last year, the office collected more than $1 million, he said, acknowledging the county's growth in ...

School Days - April 10, 2018

NAOMI DRAKEFORD

Mrs. Naomi Inez Wheeler Drakeford, 79, of 665 Westvaco Road, Camden, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. A Celebration of Life and ...

COLE FELDER

Mr. Cole Felder, 84, of 1595 Cassatt, Road, Cassatt, passed on Monday, April 9, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a ...

RUTH VINSON GRAHAM

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Ruth Vinson Graham, 90, of Camden, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 ...

JAMES RILEY

A small celebration of life service will be held for James Riley, at the Fellowship Center of First Baptist Church in Camden, Friday, April 13 ...

MICHAEL ROGERS RULEY

Mr. Michael Roger Ruley, 68, of 1581 Red Hill Church Road, Cassatt, passed on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be ...

Feature Photos: Farmers Market opens

Despite less than ideal weather, the Kershaw County Farmers Market enjoyed a successful opening day Saturday in its new location in downtown Camden. In the ...

Former city employee dies after house fire

A former city of Camden Department of Public Works employee, Barbara Currie, 72, of White Pines Circle, Camden, died Thursday from injuries suffered in a ...

L-EMS announces 3rd quarter honor roll

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School recently announced its third quarter honor roll.

Open for business - Camden Wellness

Camden Wellness recently opened at 1029 Broad St. in downtown Camden. The new business offers an array of wellness services, including daily fitness classes, therapeutic ...

Mid-Carolina Credit Union holds 57th annual meeting

Mid Carolina Credit Union, serving more than 14,000 members in Kershaw and Richland Counties, reently held it's 57th Annual Meetingt at Lugoff-Elgin High ...