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Hand earns Eagle Scout title with Troop 303
Tyler Hand received the highest rank in scouting, the Eagle Scout March 26. Tyler is a member of Troop 303, sponsored by Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church. Tyler has been a member of Troop 303 since January 2008 when his parents moved to Lugoff from Illinois.
Lugoff teen wins ‘Kershaw County’s Got Talent’
After three nights of auditions, 42 total contestants; and 17 finalists, a winner was named! Austin Veverica, a 14-year-old from Lugoff, was declared the winner of the first annual Kershaw County's Got Talent produced by the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) April 28.
Celebrating National Nursing Home Week
The residents at Springdale Health Care celebrated in style the week of May 8-14. Administrators and staff saluted residents during National Nursing Home Week with a special performance from the Lugoff-Elgin High School band, as well as a visit from Camden Mayor Jeffrey Graham. Graham cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony, marking the beginning of a week filled with fun and games, including sack races, egg walks, tug of war and a water balloon toss. Following along with a Mardi Gras theme, all the residents' halls were decorated as various parts of New Orleans, like Merle's Way, Eve ...
Camden passes all records for Letter Carriers Food Drive
More than 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food was donated to Christian Community Ministries (CCM) through the Letter Carriers Food Drive. CCM officials want to give a special thanks to all the letter carriers who take their time each year to generate this food drive.
Happy 90th Birthday!
Eloise Rabon, of Lugoff, will celebrate her 90th birthday May 16 with friends and family at Springdale Health Care. Ms. Rabon is the proud mother of six children, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Local artist earns three awards in North Charleston Art Fest
Boykin artist Denise L. Greer took numerous awards at the North Charleston Art Fest earlier this month. All three of Greer's entries won an award. Greer's entries were Best in Show with a mixed media titled "Hung Out To Dry", first place watercolors titled "Talk To Me," and first place mixed media titled "Play Ground." The exhibit began April 29 and ran through May 7 at the North Charleston Convention Center.
ATEC’s nursing students win HOSA awards
Nervous jitters, outbursts of laughter; the sounds of more than 963 students and advisors once again converged on the North Charleston Convention Center for the 2011 Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference, March 9-11. The convention provided two and a half days of educational symposiums, competitive events, exhibits, general sessions and the opportunity to network with students and health care partners from all over the state.
Women On The Move scholarship offered
Applications for the Women On The Move Inc. Scholarship are now available. Applicants must have community and church involvement, have at least a 2.5 GPA and have been accepted to an accredited college. A 500-word essay must be typed and two letters of recommendations are required. Deadline is May 31. If interested in receiving an application call 427-0119 or 803-549-2454.
Special Olympics
Five years ago, former Pine Tree Hill School teacher Ann Marie Taylor wanted her special education students to be more involved with extracurricular activities.
CHS class of ’91 plans 20-year reunion
Camden High School Class of 1991 is planning their 20-year reunion to be held on Saturday, June 11. The cost is $30 per person/ $60 per couple. To purchase a ticket, contact the group on Facebook or send your check to: Lisa Frost Long, Class of 1991, PO Box 1551, Camden SC 29020.
New Day on Mill to host five-year anniversary
On Sunday New Day on Mill will host a fifth anniversary drop-in from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1207 Mill Street, Camden. New Day is a transitional housing program for homeless women and their families. There will be a short program at 3 p.m. featuring some former residents. Tours of the cottages will be hosted by current residents and members of the New Day Advisory Board. For more information, call 432-5456.
Horsing around
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is pleased to announce plans for the 11th Annual Camden Cup Polo Match on Sunday. Gates will open at 11 a.m. with the match starting at 1:30 p.m. The Polo match will take place at the Camden Polo Field, the third oldest in the United States. Built in 1898, the field is held in perpetual trust by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation and has been declared a National Landmark.
Camden cyclists host ‘Think Motorcycles’ awareness seminar
Phil and Judy Stone of Camden presented a motorist awareness seminar entitled "Think Motorcycles" to 14 members of VFW Post 5928 and the Ladies Auxiliary, during its April meeting. The seminar is intended to help educate the general public about motorcycles, to tell them things that will help them realize when a motorcycle is near them and learn to avoid things that contribute to a collision. Mr. and Mrs. Stone are members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, and participate with Chapter P in Lexington. The organization is made up of about 80,000 motorcycle riders and family members ...
Happy 50th Anniversary!
Mr. and Mrs. Boswell Earl Hunter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 23, 2011 at a party with their family. Earl and Doris were married on May 2,1961. They have three children, Richard Hunter (Myrtle) and Donna Maiden (Todd) of Lugoff and Chris Hunter (Michelle) of Goose Creek. They are proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Camden Elementary School wins $500 in the Clinic Classic Challenge
The Community Medical Clinic issued a challenge to kids 12 and under in Kershaw County schools to enter the largest team in the Clinic Classic 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run. More than 85 students, teachers and family members participated on April 16. George Sensor (far left), owner/operator of McDonald's and lead sponsor of the Clinic Classic, presented the Camden Elementary team with a check for $500, which will be used to purchase physical education equipment. Assistant Principal, Metia Goodwin (far left), thanked McDonald's and the Clinic and promised to compete again in the Clinic Classic Challenge ...
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United Way of Kershaw County thanks contributors at campaign Luncheon
The United Way of Kershaw County (UWKC) hosted a luncheon to recognize volunteers and contributors from this year's campaign. The money raised will benefit the numerous UWKC partner agencies that serve Kershaw County. During the luncheon, representatives from each campaign division were recognized and thanked for their work during this campaign season. The Boys and Girls Club Step Team, the Kershaw County Diamonds, performed during the event.
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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