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LiveWell Kershaw moves forward
Representatives from LiveWell Kershaw, an initiative to make Kershaw County the healthiest in the state, wrapped up the last of six public meetings Dec. 6 in an effort to receive feedback from the community.
Santa to visit government center
Santa Claus will visit the Kershaw County Government Center Friday.
KCC awards ATAX funding
"It is the holiday season," Kershaw County Council Chairman Gene Wise said during council's meeting Tuesday night.
PGA makes right call in putter ban
The belly putter needs to go. That seems to be the consensus in the world of golf, except of course, for some of the world's top players that still use it.
L-EWA approves early bond arrangements
The Lugoff-Elgin Water Authority (L-EWA) Board unanimously voted Dec. 6 to give L-EWA General Manager Mike Hancock the authority to arrange the details of paying off two bonds totaling approximately $2.9 million. Hancock said the bonds would not be eligible for repayment until May 2013, but noted the L-EWA needed to approve the proposal in order to begin preliminary work.
KCC looks to finalize updated plan
Kershaw County Council will consider third reading and hold a public hearing concerning a five-year review of the county's comprehensive plan during its meeting Tuesday.
Solid waste fee to help fulfill growing needs
A $55 solid waste fee approved by Kershaw County Council in June will help complete capital needs estimated to cost as much as $1.5 million during the next five years, according to Kershaw County Administrator Vic Carpenter.
Drought prompts higher Lake Wateree levels
Duke Energy has decided to keep higher than normal water levels at Lake Wateree this winter as a result of ongoing drought conditions.
A reversal of fortunes in the Southeastern Conference
Nobody will be as excited for spring as the University of Missouri. With the school's rude awakening to SEC football finally over, the Tigers' time to shine is almost here with the conference's basketball season set to begin in only a few weeks.
Davis leaving Rec department
Kershaw County is searching for a new Recreation Department head after Director James Davis recently announced that he would soon be vacating the position.
Smoak revisits joint city, county recreation proposal
Reoffering a request proposed in January, Kershaw County Councilman Stephen Smoak extended a new invitation at Tuesday's Kershaw County Council meeting for county and city of Camden officials to jointly work towards replacing Rhame Arena.
Barkley, Smith top QB prospect list
As the college football season winds down, players with next-level potential will be getting even closer attention from NFL scouts. While some general managers may have a sour stomach after missing out on last year's top choices Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, this year's class is still intriguing. There may not be as many sure bets as in 2012, but an abundant of talent exists, particularly at the ...
KCC to consider second reading of updated plan
Kershaw County Council is set to discuss second reading of an ordinance approving a five-year review of the county's comprehensive plan during its meeting Tuesday.
‘Fam tours’ aim to put county in spotlight
Seeking to increase local tourism, Kershaw County Tourism Director Darron Kirkely recently hosted representatives from the state's welcomes centers as part of a county-wide "familiarization tour." Twelve staff members toured the area as part of the visit, which according to Kirkley, will help promote and expose travelers across the state to the county. "The whole overall goal is to try to bring in more people and at least ...
Voting Rights Act review could affect elections here
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision this month to revisit the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could have major implications for elections in South Carolina, including Kershaw County.
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