Tourism in Camden

Tourism was the name of the game during Camden City Council's regular meeting Tuesday evening.

Camden to continue MPO discussion

Camden City Council will continue its discussion of whether or not to join the Central Midlands Regional Council of Governments' (COG) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) during its work session Tuesday afternoon. Due to population changes reflected in the 2010 Census, the combined population of the city of Camden, town of Elgin and certain unincorporated areas of Kershaw County reached more than 50,000. Federal law requires that an MPO be designated for each "urbanized area" hitting that population level.

CFD receives fire prevention grant

The Camden Fire Department (CFD) recently received a $3,750 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers.

Lower Richland Diamond Dawgs take step show Mayor’s Cup

All men. All out. That combination earned the praise of both a packed audience and judges at Camden High School's (CHS) basketball gymnasium for Lower Richland High School's Diamond Dawgs to win Saturday night. Wearing black clothes and gold ties, the team took the high school Mayor's Cup at the 2013 Camden step show and took the crowd by storm.

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City of Camden Day at State House April 11

The city of Camden will have its day at the State House -- literally. As part of the city's effort to market itself, Camden's marketing consultant, Ashley Hunter, has arranged with state lawmakers to have April 11 declared City of Camden Day at the State House.

Missionary takes Camden roots to Africa

Former Camden resident Ella Johnson-Williams was selected for the job of her dreams last fall. After one failed attempt and lots of uncertainty, Johnson-Williams went to the Mpologeni, Swaziland, in Africa, in October to act as a supervisor of a "soup kitchen."

CBA hosts ‘Breakfast Before Hours’ Thursday

The Camden Business Alliance (CBA) will host its first Breakfast Before Hours event Thursday. A complimentary continental breakfast will be offered. The CBA has expanded its mission to include all businesses in the city and invites all business owners to attend.

City may accept Beard weapons collection

There's a very good chance that the Camden Archives and Museum will become the new home of Camden resident Ross Beard's weapons collection. Camden City Council will consider a resolution authorizing just such an agreement at its meeting Tuesday evening.

Cooper: time as judge a ‘humbling experience’

Judge G. Thomas Cooper Jr. will be honored by the community during a portrait unveiling Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Kershaw County Courthouse. Cooper has been a circuit court judge for the 5th Circuit since 2000 and, at age 72, recently entered active retirement.

Camden remembers Max Wood’s generosity

"Max Wood loved Camden," Joe Sullivan said of his best friend who died Tuesday at the age of 88.

Niece picture

For the second year in a row, actress and model Kate Upton is the cover model for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition. The 20-year-old is the niece of Camden resident Sibby Upton Wood, long-time benefactor of The Upton Trio, Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County and the S.C. Governor's School of the Arts and Humanities. "She's a very nice girl and I'm very proud of her," Wood said of her niece, who was born in St. Joseph, Mich., from which Wood and her husband, Max, moved to Camden 43 years ago. Upton is an American Paint ...

Camden native, wife return home after Carnival Cruise ship mishap

After contending with rather unsavory conditions aboard an adrift Carnival Cruise ship for nearly a week, Camden native Trey Love and his wife, Kendall, are relieved to finally be back home.

Camden corridor/gateway survey now online

City of Camden residents are asked to participate in an online survey to help the city determine the vision for Camden's corridors and gateways.

Step Show moves to CHS March 2

The Lil' Diamonds are all grown up into the Kershaw County Diamonds and will be the stars of the show for Camden's annual step show, the 2013 Mayor's Cup. For the first time ever, the show will be held at Camden High School, March 2 starting at 6 p.m.

Pageant winners recognized

Camden Mayor Tony Scully congratulates 2015 Miss Camden Abigail Zvejnieks (left) and 2015 Camden Miss Teen Olivia Loynes on their recent pageant wins during Tuesday's Camden City Council meeting. Zvejnieks is a senior in the Spring Valley High School Discovery Magnet Program. Her platform focuses on scoliosis awareness and screening and supporting the Children's Miracle Network. Loynes is a sophomore at North Central High School. Loynes' platform is "learning and exploring arts through dance." Congratulating the young ladies with Scully are (from left) council members Jeffrey Graham, Deborah Davis, Laurie Parks and Alfred Mae Drakeford. During Tuesday night ...

Host of changes proposed to Camden zoning ordinance

It may become illegal for Camden residents to own a rooster. It's one of a long list of changes proposed by the Camden Planning Commission (CPC) to the city's zoning ordinance. The proposed changes are the result of two years worth of work by the CPC -- which met 26 different times -- to modernize, streamline and otherwise make zoning regulations in Camden easier to follow, according to Camden Planner Shawn Putnam.

City council to recognize Miss Camden, Miss Camden Teen

Camden City Council will recognize the new Miss Camden and Miss Camden Teen winners for 2015 during its meeting Tuesday evening. Council will honor 2015 Miss Camden Abigail Zvejnieks and 2015 Miss Camden Teen Olivia Loynes, as well as their platforms.