King Haiglar Garden Club meets Monday

The King Haiglar Garden Club will meet on Monday at 3:30 p.m. The members and guests will gather at Proctor Hall in Camden. The year-end meeting will be hosted by Mary Nell Gore along with Carolyn McKittrick and Betty Sue Webber.

Camden Garden Club hosts year-end meeting

The Camden Garden Club will hold its last meeting of the season on Monday at the home of Catherine French.

Confederate Memorial Day service Sunday

Camden's first Confederate Memorial Day during the Civil War Sesquicentennial will be on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., at the "Confederate Unknown's Plot", in Quaker Cemetery, Camden. Mr. Edward Westbury will be the guest speaker and it is hosted by the John D. Kennedy Chapter #308, UDC and the Joseph B. Kershaw Camp #82, SCV. For more information, call Ann Martin at 432-4496 or Joseph A. Matheson Jr. at 432-2222.

Being a princess for a day

Big hats, colorful jewelry and bright smiles filled Pat Clithero's home on Lytttleton Street Friday evening.

FAC presents Voices of Camden, Chamber Choir, reception for Camden Art Association

The Voices of Camden, The Quarrel with Oneself, the popular Tony Scully workshop in writing and performing dramatic monologues, is back on the boards for the ninth time. Scheduled for Thursday in the Wood Auditorium at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC,) tickets to the event are $5 at the door.

Celebrating Easter

Easter

‘A Warrior’s Stance’ fundraiser held May 5

A fundraiser for "A Warrior's Stance," a community outreach program created to change the lives of Kershaw County youth through arts, drama and dramatic dance, will be held May 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Passages, located at 607 Rutledge St. A Warrior's Stance was founded by Marney L. Wooldridge with the hope of influencing Kershaw County youth to live healthy, active lives. Wooldridge's pilaties/massage therapy studio, Passages, is sponsoring the program. For more ...

KCL hosts Central Carolina class

The Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library offered a class to Central Carolina students on how to use the library's resources. Above, Clemi Winestock's College Skills 103 class gets a tour of the library by Cris Wilson, reference and adult service librarian. Students learned about SC Lends and how to locate books for research.

Elgin twins make debut in country music video

Elgin twins Blaize and Mary-Grace Hill have made it big time. The two 5-year-olds recently starred in a Julie Roberts country music video for her new hit, "Nascar Country."

Historical society presents an overview of Lyttleton’s impact on Camden

At just 30, William Henry Lyttleton, a bachelor from one of England's most connected families, began his tenure as South Carolina's crown-appointed Governor. A dramatic incident delayed his arrival. And for some his departure could not come soon enough.

Compassionate Friends Midland’s Chapter hosts fifth annual Balloon and Dove Release

The public invited to attend the fifth annual Balloon and Dove Release to be held on May 7 at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the field on the corner of Bull and Broad St. across from Rhame Arena, Camden.

Camden native named '106 & Park' 2011 Freestyle Friday champion

Camden High School graduate Stephen Norris, a.k.a. Blind Fury, was named "106 & Park" Freestyle Friday champion on BET after weeks of battling other rappers for the title.

Happy 99th birthday!

Historic Camden to host Market Day May 14

Ever wonder why Camden's Market Street is so named? It because the town's marketplace before 1812 was located at the northwest corner of Bull and Market streets, today the outdoor basketball court across from Zemp Stadium.

Giving thanks

The heat wave that hit Camden last Tuesday morning didn't stop many community members from coming out to support Food for the Soul during its dedication ceremony.

Food for the Soul ‘Pass(es) the Plate’

Food for the Soul soup kitchen and emergency shelter will "Pass the Plate" this summer in churches, civic clubs, businesses, and community organizations to support the ministry's outreach to Kershaw County's hungry and homeless.

Homeschool artists to display work

The Homeschool High School Art class will be having an Art Show displaying works that they have completed this past year. The show will be held Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Lugoff. Pictured from left to right: Olivia Dabbs, Sarah Jane Woolington, Erik Keener and Lauren Cork.

Celebrating National Nursing Home Week

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Former Camdenite wins ‘Best In Show’

Former Camdenite Manda McKay's painting "Love You To Death" won "Best In Show" at Southworks 2013. The Oconee County Arts Foundation (OCAF) hosted the opening reception April 12 in Watkinsville, Georgia. McKay grew up in Camden and graduated from Camden High School.

May at the Library

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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 23, 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.