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Junior Welfare League’s Belle of the Ball
The Camden Junior Welfare League's 2012-2013 Provisional Class produced a successful and record Belle of the Ball event on February 23.
Junior Leadership KC applications available
Applications for the 2013-14 Junior Leadership Kershaw County class for rising juniors and seniors are now available at the county's high schools and the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.
United Way accepting funding applications
The United Way of Kershaw County Board of Directors announces the availability of $20,000 to address the identified focus areas of Education, Financial Stability, Health and Hunger, and Homelessness. The funds are available through a competitive application process to any non-profit organization serving the community.
Bethune Lions Club hosted Spouse Night
As a way of thanking their spouses, the Bethune Lions Club hosted its annual Spouse Night. All spouses and widows of former members were invited along with all current members.
Bethune Rec Center to host open house
This Sunday the Bethune Recreation Center will host an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. The Recreation Center is located at 109 College St. East or U.S. Highway 1 beside Bethune Memorial Park.
Friends of the Library half-price book sale
The Friends of the Kershaw County Library half-price book sale will be Saturday at the Burndale Shopping Center in the "old Piggly Wiggly Building" at 51 East DeKalb St. in Camden. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mr. L-E competition winners
Winners in the Lugoff-Elgin High School Mr. L-E competition are as follows: Austin Branham -- Mr. Congeniality and Mr. Dream Guy, Allen Jenerette -- Mr. Hunk and Mr. L-E 2013, and Toby Brettelle -- First Runner Up. Not pictured: Sarah Dean -- Miss Sweetheart. The Mr. L-E competition is sponsored by the L-EHS Journalism Department. The advisor is Shannon Team.
Aberdeen Easter family tour to benefit Mental Health America
Kathy Barnes, chair of Mental Health America of Kershaw County, recently announced that they would be hosting its second annual Easter Family tour at Aberdeen, home of Jack Brantley.
Elks Lodge line dance workshop
The Camden-Lugoff Elks Lodge will be hosting a Line Dance Workshop to raise funds for local scholarships. The Workshop will be Saturday, March 16 at the lodge at 1332 Elk Lodge Court, Lugoff, S.C.
Hayes presented with Woman of the Year Award
At the 2013 Mid-Winter Conference, Teresia Hayes was presented the National American Legion Auxilary Woman of the Year Award. She is the first South Carolinian to receive this prestigious award. Joining Ms. Hayes in the photo: Department of South Carolina Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairman, Pear Sanders Mills, Department of South Carolina President, Barbara Stoffer and Sanders Stoney Unit 2013 First Vice President, Patricia Bush.
4H Horse Club receives pins
Kershaw County 4H Horse Club members received club pins for the 4H project work done in their club. Back row: Katherine Ellig, Adriana McMurphy, Cleo Lampert, Jay Murray, and Melissa Ferral; Middle row: Dylan Posey, Alex Posey, Kirsten Kahkola, Amelia Lee, and Addison Lee; Front: Joseph Hudson.
Local nominated for the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
Clifton Harryton Anderson, a 1959 graduate of Claflin University, has been nominated for the 2013 Hall of Fame class of inductees.
50th Anniversary celebration
Command Sergeant Major Clyde Hayes and Peggie Hayes of Camden will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 16.
King Haigler Garden Club to meet
The King Haiglar Garden Club will meet on Monday, March 11 at 3 p.m. Nancy Wylie will host the group at 414 Laurens St., Camden, for tea. Julie Trott and Mary Acken will be co-hostesses.
Friends of the KC Library to hold annual book sale
The Friends of the Kershaw County Library Annual Book Sale will be held at the Burndale Shopping Center in the "Old Piggly Wiggly" building on Jefferson Davis Highway in Camden. The sale began Thursday, with "Friends' Night" exclusively for members of Friends of the Library from 6 to 8 p.m. The sale will be open to the public on Friday from 12 to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday ...
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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, ...
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