Master Gardners Spring Plant Sale

The Kershaw County Master Gardners are having a Spring Plant Sale May 11 at the Homemakers Building at DeKalb and Church streets in Camden. Be there at 8 a.m. for the best plants, best prices and the best advice on how to grow them.

Bethel Worship Center will host 5K to benefit Restoration Ranch

By JENNY PROCTOR Special to the C-I The steady sound of rubber soles on the concrete sidewalks is just one small step in an effort to reach a nation now and for generations to come. On May 11, the Saturday before Mother's Day, Bethel Worship Center in Camden will host a 5K race and kids' fun run to raise money for Restoration Ranch, an orphanage in the ...

2013 Camden Kitchen Tour and Pottery Show & Sale

It's time to make plans for the 2013 Camden Kitchen Tour and Pottery Show & Sale. Presented by the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC), this biennial event is always a favorite for those who attend.

Mary Ellen Ahner Scholarship application deadline Friday

The Camden-Lugoff Elk's Lodge No. 2603 is accepting applications from Kershaw county students for the Mary Ellen Ahner Scholarship Program. The lodge will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to local students who plan to pursue a career in education. The application deadline is Friday. Information may be obtained from High School Guidance counselors or by calling lodge Scholarship Chairman Linda Talbert at 269-5923.

CCCB 33rd annual Spring Concert Sunday

'The More You Know'

Thursday, the ALPHA Behavioral Health Center and Lugoff Optimist Club will host an event called "The More You Know." "The More You Know" will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS).

Facebook posts inspire eBook

Corey Sweetenburg's journey towards becoming a published author began when he started posting what he referred to as "quotes of the day" on his Facebook page.

Grandmother creates something special for her granddaughter

Sandra Thomas said it only took her about 20 minutes to write her childrens book entitled "Grandma's Here."

Hospital Auxiliary Board hosting Centennial tea

In celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of Camden's first hospital, the 2013 Hospital Auxiliary Board of KershawHealth will host a tea on Thursday, April 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the home of auxiliary board member, Ms. Marguerite Glasgow at 301 Kings Chase in Camden.

Earth Day at Historic Camden

On Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon, Historic Camden will host Earth Day. The event is for ages 6-12, parents and grandparents. Participants, weather permitting, will enjoy the outdoors by learning about an early American naturalist and walking the Nature Trail.

CMA to present annual showcase

Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will host the Camden Music Association's (CMA) annual Instrumental Showcase in the Wood Auditorium.

‘Old’ L-EHS Faculty and Staff Reunion

The L-EHS Faculty and Staff will hold its annual spring reunion at 6 p.m. on April 25 at Hall's Restaurant in Lugoff. The group picture will be taken before the meal. The meal will be $10 a person.

LSUMC Spring Fest

Saturday, Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church (LSUMC) will hold its Spring Fest 2013.

Neighbors are making the Clinic Classic a family affair

This year, the Joseph, Battiata and Grumbach families who are all neighbors on Lyttleton St. are making the Clinic Classic a family event.

American Legion accepting Boys State applications

James Leroy Belk American Legion Post No. 17 is seeking applications for Palmetto Boys State, to be held June 9-15 at Anderson University in Anderson, S.C. Applicants should be motivated students interested in learning about citizenship and government, rising seniors of good character and in the top 25% of their class.

LeGrand Institute practices fire safety

Students at the LeGrand Institute of Cosmetology in Camden received a lesson on fire safety at a recent event at the campus. Assistant Fire Chief Eddie Gardner came out to the school and taught students how to use a fire extinguisher. Firefighters also started a fire and each student who wanted to participate got the opportunity to put the fire out as a way of practicing what they had learned. "It was a fun, ...

Local author publishes book about student success in the classroom

Books on Broad will host Jayne Bowers as she discusses and signs Eve's Sisters and Crossing the Bridge: Succeeding in a Community College and Beyond on Thursday, May 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Books on Broad is located at 944 Broad St. in Camden. The event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and autographing.

Elks Lodge recognizes 2013 Oustanding Young Students

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks designated the first week in May as Youth Week to honor America's Junior Citizens for their accomplishments.

Hayes Creek Skateboarding Competition

There will be a skateboarding competition Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Hayes Creek Subdivision in Elgin. The event is sponsored by Salty's Board Shop in Columbia. The proceeds from the competition will go towards purchasing skateboarding gear for the park in an effort to keep kids off of drugs and keep them off of the streets.

From lost in the Bahamas to blue ribbon winner: meet Barney

By FRASER SPEAKS

Rep. Howard to be special guest at NAACP banquet

By MICIAH BENNETT

Enjoy an evening at the FAC May 16 with: The Voices of Camden and 'Black Birds, Ravens & Crows'

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) invites you to a very special evening, Thursday, May 16 for The Voices of Camden: The Quarrel With Oneself and Camden ART's opening reception for its spring exhibition, Black Birds, Ravens & Crows, in the Bassett Gallery. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Voices will take the stage at 7 p.m. in the Jim & Pat Watts Performing Arts Wing located ...

CMA Member and Guest Showcase

Pictured is the Chamber Choir of Kershaw County (CCKC). They will be one of the performing groups at the Camden Music Association's (CMA) Member and Guest Showcase May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center in Camden. Members of the CCKC: Sherry Algood, Sierra Benson, Jean Broom, Anne Compton, Megan Commings, Isa Commings, Grace Dunham, Judith Hawkesworth, Linda Higgins, Barbara James, Mary Ellen Jordan, Diane Lee, June McCaskill, Khadija Murphy, Steven Parrot, ...