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.

Women’s Hospital Auxiliary of KershawHealth Executive Board

Library to host Grammy winning duo

Saturday at 6 p.m., the Camden Branch of the Kershaw County Library will open for a special performance of The Okee Dokee Brothers, a Minneapolis, Minn. based folk duo. The show is free and open to all ages, with a family focus.

Artist Katie Walker’s exhibit to open Friday at the FAC

Sitting on the Floor With 600 Sheets of Paper, an exhibition by artist Katie Walker, is scheduled to open Friday in the Bassett Gallery of the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County.

KershawHealth Centennial Week Celebration

ershawHealth will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the week of April 21-27. The Centennial Week Celebration is 100 years in the making and commemorates a century of excellence and caring for the people of Kershaw County.

Free history talk on the Ride of Paul Revere

Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Kershaw County Library's Camden location there will be story-telling relating to the ride of Paul Revere and the events of April 19 1775, courtesy of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association.

Deal accepts NSCS membership

Emily C. Deal of Camden has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

RACC to hold First Annual Spring Parade to promote community awareness

The Rembert Area Community Coalition (RACC) will hold its first annual spring parade on Saturday, April 13. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. and go throughout the afternoon until 3 p.m.

Neal Clark and Friends: The Finale to benefit FAC

Local resident, Neal Clark joins forces with fellow musicians and vocalists for a fabulous night of Broadway and classic songs to benefit the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County. "My Favorite Things" will take place on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium. There will be a reception catered by Carolina Café, with a cash bar prior to the performance starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for ...

April Garden Club News

The King Haigler Garden Club will meet on Monday, April 18 at 3:30 p.m. The group will meet at the Jim and Patt Watts Performing Arts Center behind the stage of the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County. Hostess Betty Sue Webber along with co-hostesses Margie Lane and Grace Young will provide refreshments.

Recreation Department Easter egg hunts success

The Kershaw County Recreation Department hosted three Easter egg hunts across the county. A total of 4,000 eggs were hidden in Lugoff at Conifer Acres, at the Recreation Department office in Camden and at the Bethune Recreation Center in Bethune. According to Program Director, Amy Peebles, there was a decent crowd at each location.

Camden Lions Club “Walk for Sight”

During the month of March, Lions from all across South Carolina walked the main streets of their respective cities, towns and communities as part of the first annual "South Carolina Lions Walk for Sight" to increase public awareness of Lions' humanitarian services in the state and around the world.

Local student earned Eagle Scout award

Omar Donovan Mingo, a sophomore at Camden High School (CHS), earned the prestigious award of Eagle Scout on November 1. The Eagle Scout award is the highest ranking in the Boy Scouts of America with less than 6% of all scouts reaching this level.

FFTS third annual sod sale fundraiser

Food for the Soul will conduct its third annual sod sales fundraising campaign at the Farmers' Market each Saturday from spring through fall to support its soup kitchen and emergency shelter.

Color for the Cure 5K Run/Walk

The Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) National Honor Society (NHS) will be holding a Color for the Cure 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 27. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

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

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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.