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Truesdale remembered as community leader
For the second time in two weeks, the Camden Fire Department served as the site of a Leader's Legacy bench dedication due to pending inclement weather.
Hough feted with legacy bench
A soaking rain didn't deter at least 100 people from crowding into the Camden Fire Department at Camden City Hall on Oct. 26 to honor retired long-time educator Aaron Hough with the dedication of a Leader's Legacy bench. The actual bench is now installed at Monument Square near the site of the new, nearly completed Camden Elementary School.
Revolutionary War Days starts Saturday
Historic Camden will celebrate its 48th annual Revolutionary War Field Days this Saturday and Sunday. The event, which features battle reenactments and living history demonstrations, will take place on the Historic Camden grounds located at 222 Broad St., Camden. The family-friendly event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Frank Goodale honored with Leader’s Legacy bench
More than 100 people gathered outside the north end of the tennis courts at Rectory Square on Oct. 17 to dedicate a Leader's Legacy bench to a man who played on those courts for many years: Frank Goodale Jr., owner of F.D. Goodale Jewelers and a former Camden City Council member.
City accepts ‘gift’ of Robert Mills Courthouse
Camden City Council, minus Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford who was out of town Tuesday, unanimously voted to pass a resolution authorizing City Manager Mel Pearson to purchase the historic Robert Mills Courthouse for $5 from the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce.
City also purchasing other properties
In addition to considering the purchase of the Robert Mills Courthouse from the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce (see main story), Camden City Council will consider purchasing three other properties during its meeting tonight.
Chamber asking city to take over Robert Mills Courthouse
In a letter to its members emailed Thursday afternoon, Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce Board President Kimberly Dixon announced that the board authorized her to enter into discussions and, if approved, an agreement with the city of Camden to transfer ownership of the Robert Mills Courthouse to the city.
Old Kmart to get $3.4 million facelift
Bobby Wade, a project manager for DBS Corporation of Chattanooga, Tenn., recently took out a $3.4 million permit for exterior renovations to the old Kmart at River Oaks Shopping Center in Camden.
Camden City Council passes $7 million utility bond
During its October 9 meeting, Camden City Council passed first reading of an ordinance that, when passed on final second reading will allow the city to issue up to, but not exceeding, $7 million of combined public utility system improvement revenue bonds. The bond will cover a total of $6.701 million in electric and traffic signal improvements, including undergrounding, in specific spots in Camden.
Storm scenes
While Camden and Kershaw County was largely spared by the wrath of Hurricane Michael, the storm still caused some mayhem with blustery winds and soaking rains knocking down trees and limbs, causing power outages and minor flooding. A tree fell across the intersection of Broad and Chesnut streets, blocking off traffic in all directions for several hours Thursday as it took out power lines and a traffic signal. Just a couple of blocks away, another tree fell across Hampton Street, blocking the entire roadway for part of the morning. City crews also worked to clear a storm drain across from ...
Betty Slade honored with Leader's Legacy bench
Betty Horton Slade, who served as the city of Camden's clerk for most of the 28 years she worked at city hall, received the honor of having a Leader's Legacy bench dedicated in her name Tuesday afternoon. The bench is under a large shade tree on the north side of Rectory Square.
October is Fire Prevention Month
On a unanimous vote Tuesday -- minus Councilman Jeffrey Graham, who was absent -- Camden City Council proclaimed the month of October as Fire Prevention Month in Camden. The proclamation came just ahead of Saturday's 23rd annual FireFest.
700 block of West DeKalb Street may be rezoned
Fifteen properties along the 700 block of West DeKalb Street in Camden may be rezoned from Limited Business District (LBD) to Central Business District (CBD), allowing additional commercial uses than are allowed now. Camden City Council will consider first reading of an ordinance making the change from LBD to CBD during its meeting tonight. The proposal comes with a unanimous vote by the Camden Planning Commission recommending the zoning change.
Helping after Florence
It took Camden's Ben Stegner and his crews five hours to get from the small North Carolina town of Supply to Jacksonville, N.C., to help restore power to customers there.
Weekend events to affect parking, traffic
In an effort to prevent confusion and alleviate concerns regarding the use of free public parking on downtown streets and around Town Green, the city of Camden would like to alert residents regarding the events that will affect traffic and parking throughout Camden this Saturday.
Articles by Section - Camden
Comprehensive plan review highlights changes
Camden City Planner Shawn Putnam joked on Nov. 13 that he was happy to spend the next four hours with Camden City Council to go ...
Price House pecan sale underway
The Camden Price House Commission's annual pecan sale is underway once again, with funds raised benefitting Price House events and programs.
City gets $500K grant for riverfront park project
Residents of and visitors to the city of Camden may get their first chance to enjoy the city's proposed 24-acre Wateree Riverfront Environmental Park ...
City to review comprehensive plan
Camden City Council will begin reviewing a new version of the city's 10-year comprehensive plan with a presentation by City Planner Shawn Putnam of ...
Historic Camden receives $200,000 from SCPRT
Historic Camden is proud to announce that the museum is the recipient of a $200,000 grant from South Carolina department of Parks, Recreation, and ...
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