Growth nets county new seat on COG

Kershaw County will soon have greater representation on the Santee-Lynches Council of Governments (COG), a multi-county organization that works toward economic development and collaboration in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties.

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KCC looks to finalize business investments

Kershaw County Council will consider fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreements between Kershaw County and two companies that could help solidify an industrial park agreement with Sumter County.

Robert Ariail -- Nov. 2, 2011

'Little House' dedicated on Price House grounds

The "Little House," a nearly 200-year-old home thought to have been built by Bonds Conway, the first black man on record to have purchased his own freedom in Kershaw County, received a special dedication Tuesday recognizing the site's historic restoration and cultural value to the community.

Bauer’s track record adds absurdity to state’s delegation

Andre Bauer must be looking for a second life in S.C. politics. Or more precisely, Andre Bauer must be looking for a second shot at a second life in S.C. politics.

County seeks feedback on West Wateree rec lighting

The Kershaw County Recreation Department will hold a public forum at 6 p.m. Thursday on a proposed lighting project at the Kershaw County West Complex ball fields. The forum will take place at the Lugoff Fire Department, 892 U.S. 1 South, Lugoff.

KCC delays ban on 'bath salts'

Kershaw County Council decided to take a wait-and-see attitude at its meeting Tuesday and postponed a vote to establish an emergency ban on "bath salts" and synthetic marijuana.

Celebrate Halloween with some spooky favorites

A few weeks ago, a friend and I happened to stumble upon a great old-timey store during a trip up to Clemson. No, we weren't in the market for handle-bar mustache wax or a top hat and monocle, but we did want to pick up something we haven't bought in a long time -- a movie from Blockbuster.

KCC gets refresher course in government

Kershaw County Council's work session had a classroom-like atmosphere Thursday as council members heard a nearly hour-long tutorial on the duties of local governments.

New economic development director: County has 'tremendous assets'

For the first time in 14 years, Kershaw County will have a new economic development director in Peggy McLean, chosen to fill the position left vacant by former director Nelson Lindsay.

Entities look to cut costs together

During his campaign to become Kershaw County Council chairman, Gene Wise often spoke of a need to streamline government operations.

Struggling Colts should look for Luck in 2012

With about one-third of the pro football regular season over, the line between playoff contenders and divisional basement dwellers is becoming clear.

The chase is on ... safely

"There's going to be some embarrassing moments out there today," Kershaw County Sheriff's Department (KCSO) Captain Ed Corey said with a laugh as one of his deputies plowed through the dirt and grass at Carolina Motorsports Park.

Dead fish concern Lake Wateree residents

Several hundred dead fish lining the shores of Lake Wateree have drawn increased concern from area residents.