Acting out history

Five Camden Military Academy (CMS) students will perform an original play entitled "Castro" in the National History Day national championship June 10-14 in Maryland.

Law Enforcement Report - June 6, 2012

The Kershaw County Sherriff's Office (KCSO) stopped a man who allegedly intended to deliver crack cocaine to the Bethune area.

The last class - Part 3 of 3

Kershaw County has produced its own licensed practical nurses (LPNs) for 47 years.

The power of social media unleashed

I have had my fun with social media, but as I get older and accrue more responsibilities, the need to be "social" on the internet has declined and my need for face-to-face time has increased. My 18-year-old sister, however, is just getting started.

Missing child found in woods

A 3-year-old Cassatt boy who went missing on Tuesday evening was found Wednesday morning.

The last class - Part 2 of 3

Six hundred students have graduated from the practical nursing program at the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC) since it opened in September 1968.

Law Enforcement Report - May 30, 2012

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) investigators are looking into allegations that a music teacher inappropriately disciplined a student during a class.

The last class - Part 1 of 3

Nineteen practical nursing students at the Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) received their nursing pins, participated in a candle lighting ceremony and said the Practical Nurse's Pledge after they earned their diplomas last May 24.

Tea time

Camden Elementary School of the Creative Arts students in Renee Thompson and Donna Reyes' special needs classes treated their mothers to tea at the Palmetto Coffee Shoppe and Tea Room to celebrate Mother's Day.

SS/HS grant a 'success' for KCSD

Programs funded by a grant obtained by Kershaw County following the 2007 gang-related shooting death of a high school student now employ 41 full- and part-time residents. It has helped reduce recidivism at the Kershaw County School District's (KCSD) Continuous Learning Center (CLC), provided "targeted" counseling to 2,900 students and created a positive behavioral program that will be expanded to all middle schools.

Greenhouse gurus

Camden High School (CHS) earth science students are learning how to build and sustain an aquaponics greenhouse as a part of their class curriculum.

Law Enforcement Report - May 22, 2012

Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputies received eight calls from residents on English Street just outside the city limits of Camden reporting that a man was running around the neighborhood with an ax breaking windows and threatening residents.

Businesses, individuals honored for contributing

The Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce (KCCC) held its 102nd annual meeting, awards gala and reception Tuesday at home in the Robert Mills Courthouse.

Combinations of life

Four plus five equals nine. Six plus three also equals nine. Three plus three plus three equals nine, too.

Blowie encourages local students to read

Columbia Blowfish Baseball Team's mascot "Blowie" is trying to help participating Kershaw County elementary schools make a home run.

Crime Report - June 19, 2013

An Elgin woman allegedly pointed a shotgun at her foster son.

Near drowning averted at Kendall Lake

One day before an Elgin homeowner found 15-year-old Daven Williams dead in their swimming pool, a Camden man was transported -- alive -- to the hospital after nearly drowning in Kendall Lake. Camden Police Department (CPD) Chief Joe Floyd said the 35-year-old man had to be taken to the hospital after he tried to rescue his fiancé's flotation device.

Pine Grove Residential student found dead in swimming pool

A 15-year-old teen with a developmental disorder was found dead on Friday after he walked away from the school he attended in Elgin for the second time, according to authorities.

McCaskill settles lawsuit against KCSO for $75,000

Kershaw County's insurance carrier will pay former Kershaw County Sheriff Steve McCaskill $75,000 to settle his defamation lawsuit against the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO). The lawsuit and four others were originally directed against current Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews as an individual over comments he made soon after taking office in 2011. However, Matthews has maintained he was speaking as a county official, so all the lawsuits were redirected against the KCSO. <p ...

KCSD helps parents to lead by example