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Stover sisters collect supplies for pets in need
For Savannah (left) and Sonya Cary, community service comes as second nature. The girls, both Stover Middle School students, recently organized a "pack-a-pick-up" to benefit local animal shelters, including the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter. Other shelters benefiting were SQ Resque and Pets Inc.
United Way battles hunger, homelessness as winter arrives in Kershaw County
The week of Nov. 13-20 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The United Way of Kershaw County and partnership agencies want to bring awareness to solving the problem of hunger and homelessness in Kershaw County.
Hound Dog Blues at TenEleven Galleria to benefit W.M.C. Animal Shelter
The TenEleven Merchants Association will host The Hound Dog Blues Saturday, beginning at at 11 a.m. and lasting through-out the evening.
Miss Stokes, Mr. Webb set date
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Stokes of Camden announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Jennifer Belinda Stokes of Camden, to Mr. Richard Allen Webb Jr. of Camden. He is the son of Mr. Richard Webb of Barnwell, South Carolina and Mrs. Linda Kelly Webb of Camden.
Five generations of love
Braelyn Olivia Privette was born July 15, 2011, becoming the fifth living generation of her family. She is the daughter of Alyssa Carter and Josh Privette. Braelyn's great-grandma Frances B. Robinson, 89, is known as "Grandma" to 18 children, "Great-Grandma" to 44 children, and now a proud "Great-Great Grandma" to one. The five generations include (from left) Laura Bedenbaugh, grandma; Alyssa Carter, mother; Frances Robinson, great-great grandma with Braelyn; and Paulette Branham, great-grandma.
The Camden Garden Club to host November meeting Monday
The Camden Garden Club will hold its next meeting Monday at Proctor Hall. There have been many meetings here in the past and it's perfect for the program scheduled. This month, a randomly selected group of members will make arrangements with the flowers, greenery, and containers that will be provided for them. This allows members to get hands on experience and have fun at the same time. Afterwards, the club will critique and judge the creations.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Ladies Auxiliary support various programs
(The following list, provided by Marianne Larson, outlines the programs and organizations the VFW Ladies Auxiliary actively support. Larson said she wrote the list to help local women understand what the VFW Ladies Auxiliary does.)
New look for Lugoff
The Lugoff Optimist Club has updated and installed a new sign located on U.S. 1 South on the right side of the road as one drives across the Wateree River bridge from Camden.
BSA Camporeee to be held this weekend
The Boy Scouts of American Indian Waters Council will be hosting a Camporee Nov. 4 to 6 at the North Camden Plantation. The theme of the weekend is the Amazing Race.
Volunteers needed at Community Medical Clinic
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.
Memorial walk held in honor of Sullivan Spradley
The "Step Up for Sullivan Memorial Walk" will be held Nov 5 with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and the walk starting at 10 a.m. The events will be held at the Lugoff Elgin High School Stadium. The fundraising event is sponsored by MADD Kershaw County in honor of what would have been Sullivan Spradley's 12th birthday. Participants can walk in memory of loved ones who were lost due to alcohol related automobil crashes. Registration is $25 with a T-shirt included. Students age 14 and up are $10. Children 13 and under free. For more information, call ...
Equine Triumvirate featuring the works of Lauren Allen, Libby Bussinah, Rachel Parker
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is planning a very special evening on Friday. The Equine Triumvirate: Lauren Allen, Libby Bussinah & Rachel Parker, a celebration of the equine industry through art opens in the Bassett Gallery with a reception from 5:30-7 p.m. followed by the Charles Wadsworth & Friends concert at 7 p.m. The exhibit will run through Dec. 2.
Donation in honor of Mr. Andrew James
The American Legion Auxiliary Sanders Stoney Unit 203 Education Chairman, Janet Potts (far left), along with Vice President, Patricia Bush (far right), donated money to media specialist, Paulette Williams (left center) and Principal Matia Goodwin in honor of Mr. Andrew James to Jackson Elementary School for the purchase of library books.
KCHS hosts ‘Richard Kirkland: An Angel or a Hoax?’
"Richard Kirkland: An Angel or a Hoax?" is the provocative title of historian Mac Wycoff's lecture for the Society program at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Camden High School Auditorium, Ehrenclou Drive, Camden.
Lights of Lugoff set for Dec. 10
The Lights of Lugoff Christmas Parade will be held Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. beginning at the BP Station in Lugoff, down U.S. 1 South towards Elgin and ending at S.C. 34 at McDonald's. Both lanes of U.S. 1 will be closed this year for the parade, sponsored by the Lugoff Optimist Club.
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Local veterans respect the flag through disposal
Members of American Legion Post 195, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8346 and AMVETS Post 33 recently joined together for an annual tradition: the disposal -- through burning -- of unserviceable American flags. The ceremony took place at VFW Post 8346's headquarters in Ridgeway, with all three posts participating in different parts of the ceremony.
Clemson Extension announces contest, workshop
The Kershaw County Clemson Extension Service is assisting with a tomato contest coming up Saturday, and is sponsoring a pesticide calibration and safety workshop on August 15.
Cub Scouts enjoy day camp
Local Boy Scouts of America spent the last week of June volunteering at a Cub Scout Day Camp.
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