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Summer reading fun at the Kershaw County Library
In an effort to encourage reading when school is out, the Kershaw County Library will host its annual summer reading program through August 15.
Happy 95th Birthday Mrs. Rutherford!
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sarah B. Rutherford who will be celebrating her 95th birthday June 8. Mrs. Rutherford, the wife of the late Roosevelt Rutherford Sr. is a life-long resident of Cassatt where she attended the public schools of Kershaw County. Mrs. Rutherford is well-known and loved in her community and is also a life-time member of the Hyco Baptist Church. The mother of nine children, Mrs. Rutherford has been blessed so far to ...
Camden native does it all: actor, writer and director
By FRASER SPEAKS C-I (Camden, S.C.) Localife editor fspeaks@chronicle-independent.com Born and raised in Camden, Sam LaFrage has since moved to New York City where he has managed to do what most only dream of achieving: success in the theatre business. Back in the South, for just a few weeks, LaFrage brings a hilarious, non-traditional version of the story of Rapunzel to the stage in Columbia. <p ...
Local musicians to hold concert
The Christian Musicians' Guild Inc., a nonprofit organization, will be in concert on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Abundant Life Fellowship Church at 804 Laurens St.
Happy 71 years!
Happy Anniversary to Colonel Hudson and Ruth Hurst! Seventy-one years together, from a small town in Nebraska, to countries all over the globe, to Sunnyhill in Camden!
Zion Hill presents gospel play
The Rev. Iris E. Kennedy, Pastor of Zion Hill A.M.E. Zion Church brings to the community a gospel play presented by The Kennedy Production. The play is called "I Can't Give Up Now" and will have two showings on Saturday. The show will take place at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center's Wood Auditorium located at 810 Lyttleton St. in Camden.
Teach an old (or new) dog some new tricks!
With summer quickly approaching and the school year coming to a close, outdoor activities are in full swing. This means more time available to be spent outdoors with family and friends. One family member that might receive more attention with summer is one commonly referred to as "man's best friend." That's right, the family dog. What better way to spend quality time than learning skills to teach your favorite pet some new tricks. It ...
Have a great Dad?
Send us your Father's Day stories! We're looking for stories, memories and photos of you and your dad. Or maybe you have a Father's Day greeting you'd like to share? Send them to us by June 12 or as soon as possible!
Award-winning local writers team up for storytime
Local award-winning authors Paddy Bell and Kathryn Etters Lovatt will participate in a special storytime event at Books on Broad beginning at 10:30 a.m. June 8.
‘Princesses’ raise money for good cause
The NBSC Princess Plunge team held a fundraiser at Lake Wateree the last weekend in April. More than $2,000 was raised in honor of Kershaw County Chair Gene Wise's wife, Joanne Wise. Pictured are "princesses" Blair and Emery Gunter and their mom, Laura Gunter.
White to attend NC Dance Theatre
Camden native Nicholas White has studied various styles of dance with Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet in Columbia under Mimi Worrell.
Calling all ‘68 graduates of Camden High!
Camden High School class of 1968 will be holding its 45th year class reunion August 17. Make sure your name is on the list for the reunion by calling Irbing Branham at 269-8936 or by email at 68Camdenreunion@gmail.com.
Historic Camden’s Muster Day
On Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to noon, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site will be hosting Muster Day. The event is for ages 6 to 12, parents and grandparents. Participants will embark on an adventure into the past. At Muster Days, the local militia practiced their marching and shooting.
KCFM hosting Kid’s Day
The Kershaw County Farmers Market (KCFM) will be hosting Kid's Day, Saturday June 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event is in conjunction with the Kershaw County Library. The kid indie rock band Lunch Money will be performing live beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will also be games, food, story and the opportunity to sign up for the Summer Reading Program.
Kershaw County 4-H summer fun!
Kids in the Kitchen Learn to make quick breads, main dishes, healthy snacks and more! A light lunch is included. When: June 19-21, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Where: Kershaw County Extension Conference Room (634 West Dekalb St., Camden) Ages: 8 and above Limit: first 12 paid youth Cost: $45 *Deadline to register is June 7 Canning for Kids Learn to make ...
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Happy 50th Anniversary!
J.W. and Elizabeth Barrett celebrated their 50th anniversary at a drop-in hosted by their sons and daughter-in-law Johnny Barrett and Paul and Hope Barrett, on Sunday, May 19 at St. John United Methodist Church Fellowshipp Hall at Springhill in Lee County.
A Father's Day submission
As a Kershaw County teacher for twenty-seven years, I'm not sure I have ever properly thanked my very first teacher -- my father, Dave Spradley -- or told him how great of an impact he has had on my life and on my career. The most important lessons about literacy and education, I learned from him. Whether it was sitting on the couch, snuggled against him as he read aloud to me, or laughing ...
Habitat for Humanity and United Way Warehouse Sale
Habitat for Humanity and United Way will be having a Warehouse Sale Saturday. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be located in the United Way parking lot at 110 East DeKalb St. in Camden. Items include furniture, household items, TVs and building supplies. Items are priced to sell.
Home on Lyttleton street ‘welcomes’ new residence
By FRASER SPEAKS
Delta Sigma Theta sorority introduces seven to society
Camden's local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted its Fourth Annual Debutante Cotillion, Radiant Rubies: Refined and Ready to Conquer the World, on Saturday, May 18, at the Shrine Club in Camden.
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