Happy 95th Birthday Mrs. Rutherford!

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sarah B. Rutherford who will be celebrating her 95th birthday June 8. Mrs. Rutherford, the wife of the late Roosevelt Rutherford Sr. is a life-long resident of Cassatt where she attended the public schools of Kershaw County. Mrs. Rutherford is well-known and loved in her community and is also a life-time member of the Hyco Baptist Church. The mother of nine children, Mrs. Rutherford has been blessed so far to see five generations that resulted from her union with Mr. Rutherford. She is presently a great-great-great grandmother and will celebrate her birthday with lots of family ...

Camden native does it all: actor, writer and director

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Local musicians to hold concert

The Christian Musicians' Guild Inc., a nonprofit organization, will be in concert on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Abundant Life Fellowship Church at 804 Laurens St.

Happy 71 years!

Happy Anniversary to Colonel Hudson and Ruth Hurst! Seventy-one years together, from a small town in Nebraska, to countries all over the globe, to Sunnyhill in Camden!

Zion Hill presents gospel play

The Rev. Iris E. Kennedy, Pastor of Zion Hill A.M.E. Zion Church brings to the community a gospel play presented by The Kennedy Production. The play is called "I Can't Give Up Now" and will have two showings on Saturday. The show will take place at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center's Wood Auditorium located at 810 Lyttleton St. in Camden.

Teach an old (or new) dog some new tricks!

With summer quickly approaching and the school year coming to a close, outdoor activities are in full swing. This means more time available to be spent outdoors with family and friends. One family member that might receive more attention with summer is one commonly referred to as "man's best friend." That's right, the family dog. What better way to spend quality time than learning skills to teach your favorite pet some new tricks. It turns out you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Have a great Dad?

Send us your Father's Day stories! We're looking for stories, memories and photos of you and your dad. Or maybe you have a Father's Day greeting you'd like to share? Send them to us by June 12 or as soon as possible!

Award-winning local writers team up for storytime

Local award-winning authors Paddy Bell and Kathryn Etters Lovatt will participate in a special storytime event at Books on Broad beginning at 10:30 a.m. June 8.

‘Princesses’ raise money for good cause

The NBSC Princess Plunge team held a fundraiser at Lake Wateree the last weekend in April. More than $2,000 was raised in honor of Kershaw County Chair Gene Wise's wife, Joanne Wise. Pictured are "princesses" Blair and Emery Gunter and their mom, Laura Gunter.

White to attend NC Dance Theatre

Camden native Nicholas White has studied various styles of dance with Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet in Columbia under Mimi Worrell.

Calling all ‘68 graduates of Camden High!

Camden High School class of 1968 will be holding its 45th year class reunion August 17. Make sure your name is on the list for the reunion by calling Irbing Branham at 269-8936 or by email at 68Camdenreunion@gmail.com.

Rev. White to celebrate fifth anniversary at Camden First

Camden First United Methodist Church considers it an honor and a blessing to celebrate the fifth anniversary of its pastor, Rev. Ellis White Jr.

Historic Camden’s Muster Day

On Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to noon, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site will be hosting Muster Day. The event is for ages 6 to 12, parents and grandparents. Participants will embark on an adventure into the past. At Muster Days, the local militia practiced their marching and shooting.

KCFM hosting Kid’s Day

The Kershaw County Farmers Market (KCFM) will be hosting Kid's Day, Saturday June 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event is in conjunction with the Kershaw County Library. The kid indie rock band Lunch Money will be performing live beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will also be games, food, story and the opportunity to sign up for the Summer Reading Program.

Kershaw County 4-H summer fun!

Kids in the Kitchen

Wright 'comes home' to the FAC

The Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County will present a meet and greet with Academy Award winner and Camden native Samuel E. Wright on ...

Palmetto Pony Club Stick Horse Races at The Carolina Cup

The Palmetto Pony Club hosted the first ever Stick Horse Races at The Carolina Cup March 31, at the Springdale Race Course in Camden. The ...

Local members attend 4-H Legislative Day

4-H members and volunteer leaders and parents from area Kershaw County 4-H community clubs attended 4-H Legislative Day at the South Carolina State House on ...

Science Saturday at Kershaw County Library

The Kershaw County Library in Camden announces Science Saturday.

KC Special Olympics is April 20 at CMA

The Kershaw County Special Olympics will be held April 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Camden Military Academy.

11th annual Clinic Classic is April 28

The 2018 Clinic Classic will be held April 28 at 7:30 a.m. and includes a 1-mile, and 5K and a 10K race. This ...

West Wateree Rotary Club recognizes scholarship winners

The West Wateree-Lugoff Rotary Club recently awarded its annual scholarships to seven Lugoff-Elgin High School (L-EHS) seniors for outstanding accomplishments both inside and outside the ...

School Days - April 10, 2018

Historic Camden’s Revel event a success

Historic Camden hosted the inaugural Revel, presented by OceanaGold-Haile Operation, on Saturday, March 10 at the Historic Kershaw-Cornwallis House and Garden on the grounds of ...

Easter Bunny and Uno visit Karesh residents

Staige DeBenedetti wears a bunny costume while visiting Karesh Wing resident Vickie McQuinn (seated), along with therapy dog, Uno, held by Nola McQuinn. The Easter ...

Gayle Breon celebrates 50 years of service at KershawHealth

Gayle Breon graduated from Kershaw County Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 and started her career in Obstetrics and Nursery when O.W. Watson ...