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NCMS holds Miss Patriot Pageant
On Friday, Feb. 25, under the direction of Rebecca Greenway and Jodie Kahler, North Central Middle School held its annual Miss Patriot Pageant. This year's theme was Under the Sea. Each contestant was judged and scored in three areas:
Day Before the Cup Bake Sale
The United Methodist Women of Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church will hold it's annual Day Before the Cup Bake Sale on Friday, April 1. Homemade cakes, pies, breads, cookies and cupcakes of all kinds will be some of the delicious items for sale from 8 a.m. until noon. The sale will take place at the Family Life Center behind the main building at 1206 Lyttleton St. These ladies above are showing off some of the goodies available at the 2010 sale. Pictured from left are Shirley Knickel, Rev. Sheila Rogers, Doris Holden, Phyllis Defani, Willie Beckham, Sharon Albritton ...
DAR held scholarship luncheon
The Hobkirk Hill Chapter for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held it's scholarship luncheon earlier this month at Springdale Hall Club in Camden. The proceeds from the luncheon will go toward a DAR scholarship for a Kershaw County woman studying history, political science or a related field.
ATEC student awarded scholarship
The National Society Daughters of the American Colonists' goals are to be patriotic, historical and educational in honoring our heritage.
Camden Belk to host Spring Kidfest with fashion show
Belk in Camden will host the Belk Spring Kidfest on April 9th from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature local children in a spring fashion show at 1 p.m. The show will be emceed by Jane Peterson from the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. Tom Sorrells from Camden Mobile Music will be the DJ.
Local churches repair 15 homes
The Weatherization and Repair Ministry (WARM) completed it's latest project on Dec. 30-31. The 140 volunteers worked together to repair 15 homes in Kershaw County. WARM is supported by local churches including Camden First UMC, Emmanuel UMC, Gordon Street Church of God, Lyttleton Street UMC, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, River Church, Salem UMC, Spring Hill UMC, St. John UMC, St. Matthew Baptist, St. Matthew UMC, St. Paul UMC, Union Baptist Church and Unity UMC. If you or your church would like to be a part of the ministry, contact Lyttleton St. UMC at 432-3191.
Community Medical Clinic seeks volunteers
The Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County offers out patient care to Kershaw County residents who have no health insurance and can not pay for health care or medications. The clinic is recruiting volunteers to staff the front desk, to screen new patients for eligibility, to fill medication orders and to serve on special event and fundraising committees. There is also a special need for health professionals such as RN's, CNA's, or medical assistants to take vital signs and blood sugar levels.
Youth basketball tourney to be held April 8-10
Above The Rim X III Part 2, a double elimination for age groups 11U and 17U, will be held at Rhame City Arena, 517 Bull St., Camden April 8 - 10. Registration fees are $100 if paid on or prior to March 27 deadline and $150 after deadline but before April 2. Maximum of 15 players and four coaches per team. Rosters must be submitted by deadline. Proceeds will benefit the Women on the Move Inc. Scholarship Fund. For information, contact Regina Warren-Crim at (803) 549-2454 or Lodith Missouri Dean at (803) 427-0119
Local chapter of Red Cross offers disaster relief to Kershaw County community
While the American Red Cross is widely known for coming to the rescue at world disaster sites such as Japan and Haiti, few people know about what the organization does locally.
Happy 60th Anniversary
Lem and Nancy Wooten are celebrating their 60th anniversary on March 25. They were married on Easter Sunday, 1951.
Celebrating 50 years together
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hough celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 30th, 2011 with a barbecue at their home. Lloyd and Ann were married January 28, 1961. In addition to the barbecue, they will also celebrate with a trip in the spring to Asheville, N.C. with their three sons; Tony, Chris, and Michael; their daughter-in-laws and grandchildren.
Blast from the past of barbecue extraordinaires
(Editors note: This article was originally published in the C-I during the 1980s. Following the story are a few of Garber's featured Charlotte Thompson recipes from that time.)
CT barbecue
The "Cue," as Charlotte Thompson locals call it, has been a community staple since 1958.
Finally Friday returns to FAC
With the warmer weather comes Finally Friday at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC). Local band KT & Friends will take the stage at the first Finally Friday concert of the spring on March 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This will be the fifth year for this popular series.
Bethune Chicken Strut to host pageant
The Bethune Chicken Strut pageant will be held on Thursday and Friday April 28 and 29.
Articles by Section - People & Places
Johnny Fellers’ stylin’ styluses
A few years ago, Johnny Fellers, owner of Fellers Furniture in Camden, was exploring a craft show when he came across a man making pens. Transfixed, Fellers said he watched the artisan carefully coax these beautiful creations out of blocks of largely nondescript materials.
Asiana’s rainbow of love…
Gusty winds and cold temperatures couldn't dent the warmth of love radiating from Camden Elementary School's playground Wednesday afternoon.
Kershaw County Library Brings Children’s Performer Elska to the Fine Arts Center
To celebrate the power of imagination and storytelling, Kershaw County Library will offer a performance by acclaimed children's musician Elska at the Wood Auditorium of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County on Monday at 6 p.m.
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