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The Camden Community Concert Band will kick off their 2011-12 concert season with its first practice
Once again the Kershaw County Master Gardner's Association is holding a Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Homemakers Building at Dekalb and Church Streets in center city Camden.
Making a difference in education
Once a week, Kevin Rhodes gives an hour of his time to a fifth grade student at Jackson Elementary. It's a small commitment, he said, but it makes a big impact in the life of the child.
Teen Miss Cayce 2012
Miss Clara Amanda Bodie of Camden won Teen Miss Cayce 2012 on Aug. 20. Bodie is the 17-year-old daughter of Keith and Michelle Bodie and is a senior at Mt. Olivet Christian School. The pageant took place at Lexington Middle School. She also won LMSC Cayce Sweetheart 2012, Prettiest Smile, and Most Photogenic in color and snapshot divisions. The Little Miss SC Pageant is in June 2012 in Hartsville where she will compete as Teen Miss Cayce.
LFD to host memorial event in honor of fallen 9/11 firefighters
The Lugoff Fire Department will host a 9/11 Memorial event Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Lugoff-Elgin High School Staduim. Firefighters from across South Carolina as well as family members and citizens are invited to attend. The event will begin with a media press conference at 9 a.m. Around 9:30 a.m., firefighters and attendees will be allowed to climb the stadium steps to remember the 343 firefighters who gave their lives in the World Trade Center attack 10 years ago this year. Each firefighter will ring a bell before walking the stairs and firefighters ...
Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County has bike racks installed to encourage healthy living
As gas prices settle at over $3 per gallon, many people are looking for alternative forms of transportation. One such option is riding a bicycle. To support those that choose to cycle in Camden, Eat Smart Move More Kershaw County has worked with the city of Camden and Kershaw County government to install bike racks at various locations throughout the city.
Young volunteers learn about KershawHeath
Why would more than a dozen teen and college students spend a portion of their summer vacation volunteering at KershawHealth medical center? For some -- especially younger students -- it's a chance to gain valuable work experience. Others are looking for opportunities that can help give life to a medical school applicant's personal statement, or add valuable "points" to school or scholarship applications to give them a competitive edge. For most, though, it's the opportunity to learn more about healthcare and to get that all-important insider's view of the industry.
Live United
I have a confession to make. When it comes to my own hard-earned dollars, I'm a bit stingy. Now, I believe giving to charity is a great thing. And if someone I know needs a volunteer, I'm one of the first to step to the plate and give my time. However, when it comes time for me to ante up cash, I can come up with a million reasons why I can't afford it.
Camden Rotary honors award recipients, welcomes new president
The Camden Rotary Club vocational award winners, announced in July, were past club President Donny Supplee; Business recipient George Sensor; Community Service recipient Heather Matthews; Professional recipient Dr. Paul Joseph Sr.; and Awards Chairman Thoyd Warren. On right, Supplee passes the gravel to President Bruce Little.
Fine Arts Follies are back
Have you ever wanted to be a part of the Fine Arts Follies? Always wondered what really happens "behind the scenes" or "on stage," but were afraid to ask? Well now is your chance! In September the Fine Arts Follies returns to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) where an all male revue featuring Kershaw County businessmen will strut their stuff on stage! All interested, curious, or otherwise tempted men are encouraged to attend the first meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium at the FAC.
Driving for charity
The Hospital Auxiliary of Kershaw County will host its 22nd annual golf tournament on Friday, September 16 at White Pines Golf Course in Camden. Entry fee for the captain's choice tournament is $50 per person or $200 for a four-person team. Fees include cart, greens fee, mulligan and souvenir.
Mr. and Mrs. Meadows celebrate 67 years of marriage
When Kershaw County residents began to hold their own tea parties and receptions in honor of Prince William and Kate Middleton's April 29 nuptials, Celena Traynham, ABC, started thinking about ways that her residents at Karesh Long Term Care Center could also get in on the fun.
Student travels across Europe during summer
Summer vacation offered more than just a break from school for 15-year-old Mason Wolfe.
Looking out for others
Are you changing the décor of your bedroom or kitchen? Do you have a closet full of clothes you don't always wear?
Agapé Hospice opens doors in Camden
"Hospice is like the spokes on wheel," he said. "And we're the hub. We're family focused and patient centered."
Historic Camden to host annual Battle of Camden Remembrance Day Saturday
If you love "to see the flaming forge, and hear the bellows roar," plan to visit the Blacksmith Shed located on the lower grounds of Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the museum's annual Battle of Camden Remembrance Day on Saturday.
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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.
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