Eat Smart Move More kicks off the new year

Kershaw County's Eat Smart Move More initiative is aiming to help the community choose healthier food options this year. According to Pam Spivey, head of the Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County local coalition, it can be difficult for consumers to know what products are healthy.

W.A.R.M., helping to repair homes for the winter months

In 1989, hurricane Hugo damaged communities and homes in South Carolina. In response, the Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church youth group established the Weatherization and Repair Ministry. The purpose of W.A.R.M. was to assist with home repairs.

25 years for local pastor come to a close

Reverend Douglas Whitfield, or "Preacher Doug" as he is known by church and community members, will be retiring from 25 years as pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church on Sunday.

Winter Wonderland for local residents

Not even the rain could dampen the holiday spirit at the Karesh Long Term Care Center at KershawHealth last Thursday. Celena Traynham ADC, Certified Activity Director; Zilphia Shepard ADPC, Assistant Activity Director and David Swallow, with construction made up the Activity Team at KershawHealth that organized the Winter Wonderland for residents in the Karesh Long Term Care Center.

L-EHS spreads Christmas cheer with Holiday Hopes

During Holiday Hopes, students at Lugoff-Elgin High School came together to raise $11,202.41 for various charitable organizations in Kershaw County.

Elgin Lights welcomes families for Christmas

A winter wonderland.

Camden celebrates Arbor Day

Dec. 7 marked the 25th anniversary of the city of Camden's Arbor Day celebration. A program was held at the site of the former Camden Oak to commemorate the event.

Clips for Cancer at Wateree Elementary collects hair for wigs for cancer patients

Nov. 16, Wateree Elementary School hosted Clips for Cancer to collect hair to make wigs for cancer patients.

KC Headstart donates to Food For the Soul

Monday, Kershaw County Headstart donated more than 100 items to Food for the Soul. Headstart's staff, children and parents had the community project to collect needed supplies for Food for the Soul. Headstart's Male Involvement Committee was also involved in the supply drive.

Fatal accident off of U.S. 601 Friday

Friday evening, there was a fatal accident off of U.S. Highway 601 at 6:20 p.m. The one-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of U.S. 601 and Kennedy Road.

Fun for all ages

Children's laughter mixed with the barks of terriers could be heard as you approached the infield during Saturday's 43rd annual Colonial Cup. As temperatures hovered on the cooler side, many spectators were bundled up yet ready to enjoy a day with friends and family at Camden's Springdale Race Course.

A friendship across borders

If it hadn't been for an over charge in shipping, Sherry Metze and Linda Rymill would have never met. It seems that the two ladies, who occasionally finish each other's sentences, were meant to find each other.

Grace Episcopal welcomes new Rector

Grace Church welcomed their new Rector, Rev. James Barnhill on Sunday, Oct. 14.

Loops of Love

The idea came to her while she was washing her hair.

"In June of last summer, I lost my older sister to a brain tumor. As I was working through the grief of losing her, I was coming up on the one year anniversary of her passing and I wanted to do something to pay tribute to her. I was washing my hair one day and it was like someone popped me in the head with this idea -- make hats," said Shannon Littlefield.

Revolutionary Field Days brings history to Camden this weekend

This year, Revolutionary War Field Days is Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The daily admission fee is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and military, $4 for ages 6 to12, under six free and family package of $20 (2 adults and 3 kids under age 12).

Third graders participate in summer reading program

Third graders from around Kershaw County recently completed the county's first summer reading program. Students came to Jackson School for six weeks for classes that helped them improve their reading skills.