New wastewater treatment plant on schedule

The city of Camden's new S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) mandated waste water treatment plant is on schedule to be completed by an Aug. 2012 deadline, according to the lead engineer with the firm hired to design the plant.

Waste water treatment plant hearing Tuesday

Camden City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday to receive comments regarding the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) mandated wastewater treatment plant the city must build by August 2012.

Carolina's Camden -- Old and New

A note to readers: Hamilton Wright, a California man with Camden ties -- his niece, Anne Bell, lives on Camden's Mill Street -- was a Yale graduate gripped by the history and dynamic of early 20th century Kershaw County; so much so that he wrote a travel feature for the British publication, Country Life, in 1936, when he was 23 years old.

Going green

Camden Urban Forester Liz Gilland (far left) applies water as a work crew prepares to lower the first of eight oak trees Monday into the interior of the city's new Town Green. Three more oaks were planted that morning; four more were expected to be planted today. Another 12 trees of various types will be planted in outlying areas of the green, expected to be completed by March 24.

City honors 'everyday heroes'

Four Camden Fire Department (CFD) firefighters were honored by the city of Camden and their chief, John Bowers, during Tuesday morning's Camden City Council meeting.

Push to ban alcoholic energy drinks started in Camden

Four Loko. Joose. Moonshot. These are just some of the alcoholic energy drinks available at local convenience stores. But they may not be on shelves much longer thanks to a movement that started in Camden to ban the beverages.

City 'Ready-to-Go' for sewer rehabilitation grant

Camden City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to provide nearly $100,000 in matching funds for $500,000 grant. The nearly $600,000 in total money will be used to rehabilitate sewer lines and manholes in an area south of York Street.

Holliday steps to the front for his giving back

On the football field, it sometimes takes a 300-pound behemoth to be able to move Vonnie Holliday. Off the gridiron, however, the smallest person or a cause in need of help can thrust the Camden native into action like no offensive lineman can do to the 6-foot-5, 285-pounder.

Chik-fil-A looking at Camden

It's not a definite "yes" yet, but it looks like there's a better possibility than ever that Chick-fil-A will come to Camden.

Darby was a 'crafter' of Camden fashion

"Look, I ain't gonna live forever. And I want people to know that God has been real good to me. I've lived a long, good life, and I have the people of Kershaw County to thank for that." –Richard Darby Sr., 1999

B&B changes get final approval

Despite opposition from the chair of the Camden Historic Landmarks Commission, a nominee for the Camden Planning Commission (CPC), a member of the public and one councilman, Camden City Council passed second and final reading approving changes to the city's bed and breakfast (B&B) ordinance. The primary changes increase the number of allowable rooms from three to seven and allow B&B resident owners to use outbuildings as guest rooms. ...

City of Camden offices closed Tuesday

City of Camden government offices will remain closed Tuesday. "Based on the most recent weather forecast, I am going to close City Hall, the Archives and other administrative offices for Tuesday," Bronson said in an e-mail Monday afternoon. "'Road conditions should improve well enough for tomorrow's council meeting to proceed as planned. In the event the weather or the road conditions warrant cancelling the meeting, we can still do so tomorrow late afternoon." ...

City to repeal procurement code with new policy

Camden City Council will consider first reading of an ordinance repealing the city's entire procurement code Tuesday. The move is being made as a first step toward replacing that section of city code with an administrative policy that would be both more flexible and yet compliant with federal regulations.

The mane event

Kershaw County's equine heritage will be celebrated again through the Downtown Camden Guild's (DCG) unique civic art project featuring painted aluminum jockey silks displayed on downtown light posts.Delete - Merge Upbodycopy

All city of Camden offices closed Monday

The city of Camden posted the following message on Facebook early Sunday evening: All City of Camden offices, including the Archives and Museum, will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 10th. All police, fire and utility emergency personnel will work. Please call (803) 432-6045 to report any electric outages. Call 911 in the event of an emergency. Tuesday hours will be evaluated Monday afternoon.

Camden resident Tingen selected for fellowship

Dr. Martha S. Tingen , a native of Camden and Charles W. Linder Endowed Chair in Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, has been selected to participate in the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.

New shopping center may be built on West DeKalb