Thiel portrait unveiled at new pet adoption center

Judy Thiel and three of her furry friends will continue to grace the halls of the Kershaw County Humane Society's pet adoption center which bears her name.

A ‘Long’ racing history

From down Broad Street, those gathered at the Camden Archives and Museum on Tuesday morning could hear the roar of an engine as Bondy Long stepped on the gas of the 1964 No. 11 Bowani Racing Ford Galaxie which Ned Jarrett drove into victory lane on 14 occasions in NASCAR's Grand National (now, Sprint Cup) Series.

Council to discuss signs, economic incentives

Camden City Council will discuss an ongoing signage project and a proposed economic development incentive ordinance during a 4 p.m. work session today. Tonight's regular council meeting has been cancelled. Caitlin Corbett, Assistant to the City Manager and Suzi Sale, Tourism Development Director, will give an update and answer questions regarding the Wayfinding Signage project.

Archives celebrating BOWANI Racing

Starting today, the Camden Archives and Museum and the city of Camden will celebrate the unique and impressive accomplishments of a group of area residents who became known as BOWANI Inc.

Council studying economic development incentives

Camden City Council will take some time to mull over proposed economic development incentives for the city. Council got a first look at a draft ordinance outlining possible incentives to help augment economic development in the city of Camden during its Oct. 27 meeting.

Former soap opera director makes Camden new home

People may not know Diana Wenman, but they probably know her work.

City council to discuss economic development incentives

Camden City Council will take a closer look at a proposed draft ordinance outlining possible incentives to help attract new businesses and further economic development in the city. Council will discuss, but take no action on the ordinance during its meeting tonight, according to City Manager Mel Pearson.

‘It’s been so much fun’

Joanna Craig wouldn't exactly call her 26 years as executive director of Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site a "labor of love."

Camden’s Shawn Elliott named Gamecocks’ interim head football coach

Not a change in job description or his new place in the pecking order will change Shawn Elliott.

City weathers storms

Despite being drenched with nearly 15 inches of rain, the city of Camden seems to have weathered last week's record deluge fairly well.

ALPHA Center celebrates with ‘A Picnic Among Friends’

Every year, The ALPHA Center celebrates diversity with its annual "A Picnic Among Friends" community event.

City honors Dr. Curtis Watkins

The chilly, rainy weather didn't dampen the warm spirits of those who gathered Sept. 24 in Hampton Park to honor much beloved pediatrician Dr. Curtis Watkins.

Dot Goodwin to lead KCNAMI session today

Local businesswoman and artist Dot Goodwin will lead today's education session for the Kershaw County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (KCNAMI).

City to host community forums

The city of Camden will present two community forums in October.

Camden City Council tweaks sign ordinance

Camden City Council made a few tweaks to its zoning ordinances, including its sign ordinance, during council's meeting Tuesday night.

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Tennis Center of Camden celebrates grand opening

More than 100 people, including many elected and other officials, crowded in front of the main entrance to the new Tennis Center of Camden and ...

Sam Wright reflects on career

For a young African American boy growing up in a small Southern town in the 1960s, the idea of becoming an actor was a big ...