Archive By Section - Camden
Mayor fields questions on Y proposal
Over the course of the past three to four months I have been asked numerous questions about the city of Camden's intent to build a new sports complex. While much of the discussion seems to be focused on the YMCA as a facility manager, I believe it is important to keep our eye on the primary goal of the recreation facility itself. Below are questions that I most often get asked:
Camden Antiques Fair:
Horses and history bring visitors to Camden, but there's another attraction that will revel in the spotlight come October.
Residents continue to voice Y concerns
Two Camden residents spoke up about their feelings concerning the city of Camden's proposal to build a recreation complex on the former Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy grounds that the YMCA of Columbia might manage. The men spoke during the public forum portion of Camden City Council's meeting Tuesday evening.
Wastewater treatment plant on track
The city of Camden is on schedule and on budget to complete a new wastewater treatment plant mandated by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
City discusses future of boards, commissions
Tuesday evening, Camden City Council will consider appointing Norma Young to the Camden Historic Landmarks Commission (CHLC). Young served once before, but is asking to go back on the commission after sitting out a term.
Class on Native American weapons at archives Aug. 12
Some people call them arrowheads, some call them projectile points. Strapped on arrows and shot with a bow, those projectile points put food on the Native American's cook fire. Another important hunting tool of the Native Americans was the atlatl. Literally a "spear thrower," the atlatl helped Native Americans bring down large game. The Camden Archives and Museum invites the community at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 12 to see how Native Americans made ...
CPC votes against rezoning request in Dusty Bend
The likelihood of a motorcycle shop moving a block or so down Broad Street is less of a possibility now than it was just a few days ago.
New archives assistant director looking to 'make a difference'
Researching, archiving and history have always been a part of Katherine Richardson's life.
Polk: RTA rejects Medicaid broker deal
The Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (S-WRTA) along with other area RTAs rejected a contract with a new Medicaid broker Monday. That was the word from Camden City Councilman Willard Polk who now represents the city on the S-WRTA's board.
Beechwood resurfaces
The Camden Planning Commission (CPC) will consider a request Tuesday evening to extend the vested rights for Beechwood's Planned Development District, or PDD.
Council to consider revised parks use policy
Camden City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to adopt a revised park and park facility use policy. The new policy reflects the existence of the Town Green and its unique place in the city's greenspace inventory.
County planner supports 'Complete Streets'
The city of Camden's initial steps to adopt a "Complete Streets" policy received support Tuesday night in the form of Kershaw County Planner John Newman. Newman -- who is the director of the county's planning and zoning office -- is also a representative of Eat Smart Move More (ESMM) Kershaw County. He said he supports the resolution both as an ESSM representative and county planner.
First South Carolinians exhibit opens at Camden Archives and Museum
The First South Carolinians, a traveling exhibit designed by the South Carolina State Museum, will be on display at the Camden Archives and Museum during July and August 2011.
Should high school students serve on city commissions?
Three items on Tuesday's Camden City Council agenda are related to a decision by members to recast the Camden Parks and Streets Commission as the Camden Parks and Trees Commission.
Graham named president of new mayors' association
For some time, a number of South Carolina mayors wished they could do even more to represent their cities and towns' interests on the state level. Earlier this year, those mayors decided to do something about.
Articles by Section - Camden
Jungle Safari delights some, rankles others
The appearance Wednesday of a small traveling zoo in Camden provided some residents the chance to see, close up, certain animals they might only ever encounter on television or the Internet. Other residents, however, expressed dismay that such an exhibit was allowed to come to Camden much less exist at all.
Smith named State Transport Police 2012 Employee of the Year
The South Carolina State Transport Police (STP) held a ceremony on Friday, May 3 to recognize its top employees for 2012. LaShaune Smith, resident of Camden, was named State Transport Police 2012 Employee of the Year. Ms. Smith has been with STP for nine years. She serves as the CMV Statistician and Administrative Assistant to Captain J.D. Price.
Beard collection opens Thursday at Archives
Visitors won't be able to help but stop and stare at the giant rifle at the Camden Archives and Museum. At 6 feet long and 90 pounds heavy, the training rifle features an 8-inch bolt for .50 caliber armor piercing rounds. Fashioned at Pearl Harbor, the rifle's barrel is actually from the USS Arizona sunk during the Japanese attack of Dec. 7, 1941, that catapulted the United States into World War II.
Invista Camden helps out SC jobs
According to a study completed in 2012 by Harrah Analytics, INVISTA's Camden site supports more than 3,000 jobs and more than $145 million in compensation and benefits. The independent economic research firm found each INVISTA job generated, on average, about six other jobs in the state. Nationally, INVISTA's nearly 4,500 full and part-time employees in the United States indirectly resulted in an estimated 22,000 additional jobs and more than $1.3 billion in compensation and ...
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