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Learning how to mind Ps and Qs
Junior Leadership Kershaw County students received a course in formal dining etiquette from cotillion facilitator Sara Fakoury during a recent session hosted by the Millpond Steakhouse in Boykin. Fakoury guided the class of high school juniors and seniors through a session of dos and don'ts as they enjoyed a five-course meal prepared by Mark Price and Jamie Hecker of the Millpond Steakhouse. Servers included Kershaw County School District superintendent Dr. Frank Morgan and several other ...
KershawHealth presents a Smart Heart Red Dress Dinner
KershawHealth is inviting all the ladies of Kershaw County to come out to the "Smart Heart Red Dress Dinner" on Feb. 3 at the Health Resource Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about keeping healthy heart habits.
FAC’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ earns praise
Typically it's tricky trying to justify spending two hours of your weekend watching a play you've seen before, not to mention read the book a couple times and caught the 1962 film adaptation; but when you're dealing with one of the 20th Century's most imperative pieces of fiction, like Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," written in 1960, you should consider making the exception.
Happy 50th anniversary
Pat and Jack Deal are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on January 28, 1961 in Camden at historic Bethesda Presbyterian Church.
Nomination forms available for Margot Rochester Landscape Award
It is time for all commercial businesses, public institutions, organizations, public buildings and grounds, churches and schools within the City limits of Camden, to start sprucing up the for the third annual Margot Rochester Landscaping Award, presented by City of Camden Parks and Streets Commission.
Help out with the HUD Homeless Count
United Way is organizing the official HUD count taking place Thursday in Kershaw County. This information is critical to bringing money for homeless housing and services to communities like Camden, Elgin, Bethune, Westville, Cassatt, and Lugoff.
Make prom special for those less fortunate
Every year, the Camden Junior Welfare League (CJWL) collects gently used prom dresses and accessories for their annual Belle of the Ball, an event designed to provide dresses, shoes and accessories to girls who couldn't afford them otherwise.
Howden North America donates $3,800 to Mt. Moriah Soup Kitchen
Howden, North America Inc., a world supplier of fans, rotary heat exchangers, compressors and gas handling equipment for the power generation petrochemical, steelmaking, mining and cement production industries, donated $3,847 to Mt. Moriah Soup Kitchen.
FAC brings ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ to stage Thursday
Harper Lee's classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" comes to life on the stage of the Wood Auditorium at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) Thursday at 8 p.m. "To Kill A Mockingbird" runs through Sunday. Shows are at 8 p.m. nightly; with the Sunday matinee set for 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and military. This production is sponsored by Powers Funeral Home.
Montessori School of Camden to host Winter Gala
The Montessori School of Camden will hold its annual Winter Gala and fundraising event at the Robert Mills Court House from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. The event is sponsored by Sentinel Health Partners, South Carolina ENT, Louise and David Cutler, Farber Family Associates, Heritage Community Bank, McDonalds of Camden, Protective Technologies, Inc., and the Conder/Heaton Families.
Kershaw County Library to increase material available to residents
This February will see big changes for library users in Kershaw County, when the county library joins South Carolina Libraries Sharing Resources, SC LENDS, a group of libraries that share a common catalog and library materials. By becoming a member of SC LENDS, anyone with a Kershaw County library card will be able to request material from 15 other libraries statewide, which will then be routed to a local library, usually within 48 hours. Requesting ...
Brevard Music Scholarship Competition announced
The Camden Music Association, in conjunction with the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County, announces the Brevard Music Scholarship Competition will be held Saturday, Feb. 5. With three different scholarship opportunities, winners will be awarded money toward further study or may spend the summer at the prestigious Brevard Summer Music Camp. The scholarships are funded by the Upton Foundation and the Fran Shealy Scholarship Fund.
Bethune community rallies behind pastor
The first thing most people notice about Rev. Allen McClellan is his contagious smile. "He's got the best smile," said Lawann McCoy. "And he shares it often. I don't think I've ever seen him without a big grin on his face." McClellan is the pastor at Bethune Baptist Church, and according to his church family, has made a difference in many lives in the two short years of being the leader of the small country ...
35 years of service
The Kershaw County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs (KCBD) held a banquet in December to honor the service of Ruby Thompson. Thompson has served the board for 35 years and is currently the lead service coordinator.
Claire Bryant and Friends return to Camden
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to announce the return of "Claire Bryant & Friends" a chamber music concert tomorrow in the Wood Auditorium. Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, The Upton Foundation, Tom and Virginia Ann Mullikin, Van Horn Agency, Inc./Kennedy Insurance Agency and the Colony Inn, the concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. following a 6 p.m. cocktail reception. The concert will feature music inspired by ...
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DAR annual scholarship recognition
The Hobkirk Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held its annual scholarship recognition meeting May 9 at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site's Kershaw-Cornwallis House.
Happy 50th Anniversary!
Carlton and Pat Bair of Camden will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 26. The couple was married at First Baptist Church in Camden May 26, 1963.
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.
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.
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