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.

Former NCHS star pitcher all smiles after disease takes hands, feet

COLUMBIA -- Sometimes, she will carry her arms in her back pack. But Shannon Wessinger still wears her heart on her sleeve.

Bethune PD installs new computer system

The Bethune Police Department (BPD) installed a new computer system at no cost to the town. BPD Capt. Brandon Brown informed Bethune Town Council of the installation during its Aug. 9 meeting. Minutes of the meeting did not detail how the BPD acquired the computer system.

Former deputy acting as Bethune chief

A former Kershaw County Sheriff's Office deputy has been acting as Bethune's police chief since not long after the late Larry Davis resigned following his diagnosis of terminal cancer in February. Bethune Town Clerk Janice Hunter confirmed former deputy Jimmy Miller is acting as chief on a temporary basis.

Heavy winds, rain, hail take toll on Kershaw County

From Pine Grove to Bethune, Kershaw County was hit hard by wind, rain and hail Saturday night by three separate storms, according to Gene Faulkenberry, Kershaw County disaster preparedness director.

Other closings, announcements

* Central Carolina Technical School (including Camden campus) will be closed Monday. * The Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County will be closed Monday, due to the pending winter storm. * City of Camden garbage pickup will proceed normally Monday

Snow days

Old car cruise-in

In conjunction with celebrating more than 50 years of service to Kershaw County, Blackmon's Little Midget Family Drive-In will hold an "Old Car Cruise-In" Saturday.

Chronicle-Independent, West Wateree Chronicle to launch full service websites

Readers of the Chronicle-Independent and West Wateree Chronicle newspapers will soon have a new way to get the coverage of local news, sports, arts and community events Kershaw County has come to expect for more than 120 years.

Boating safety class

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a boating class from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Lake Wateree Baptist Church, 5856 River Road.

Former Camden pastor authors new book

Eddie J. Wood, who pastored at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Black River Road in Camden, is sharing 25 years of ministry and research into church history and traditions in a new book, "Turning Points Within the Church."

On the road again

The Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter in Camden is at it again -- finding abandoned dogs a warm home several states away.

Robinson graduates from FBI National Academy

Charles Andrew "Andy" Robinson Jr., a Camden native and son of Charles and Mary Robinson of Camden, was recently selected for and graduated from the FBI National Academy (FBINA) Session No. 241 in Quantico, Va.

Bicyle ride to honor late cyclist

Eighteen months ago, Eat Smart Move More (ESSM) of Kershaw County decided to place "Share the Road" signs on Kershaw County roads in an effort to raise motorist awareness of cyclists. Local cyclist Ralph Nugent played an active role in the efforts by helping to identify dangerous areas where he felt signs were needed.

City takes another look at Walnut Street

Several years ago, First Baptist Church (FBC) of Camden asked the city of Camden to shut down a portion of Walnut Street bisecting its campus. Church elders said they were concerned about the safety of very young children dropped off at and picked up by their parents from the church's daycare program. They were also concerned about the heavy congestion that part of Walnut Street experiences during church functions.