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Bronson resigns as city manager
Camden City Manager Kevin Bronson tendered his resignation to Camden City Council during an executive session at Tuesday's regular meeting, to be effective January 3. Council hired Bronson at the end of March 2009; he signed an updated employment agreement in November 2010.
Camden receives outstanding planning award
The city of Camden was recently honored as the 2012 recipient of the Outstanding Planning award by the South Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA) at its annual conference Oct. 19 at Litchfield Beach. The Outstanding Planning award is presented to a project of local significance that shows innovation, quality, transferability, comprehensiveness, sustainability and cost benefit. The city of Camden, with the assistance of URS Corporation, was recognized for its Broad Street Road Diet.
City to consider licensing changes
Camden City Council will consider an amendment to the city's business license ordinance during its meeting Tuesday in order to comply with a new state law concerning non-admitted insurance brokers.
King Hagler, Joseph Kershaw statuary to be unveiled at Town Green
After a nearly year and a half wait, the city of Camden will celebrate the unveiling of a pair of life-size statuary of two of the city and county's most notable figures on the Town Green on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 25.
Candlelight Tour of Homes returns Dec. 8
Come experience the historic charm of South Carolina's oldest inland city, and spread some Christmas cheer to needy children in Kershaw County! The 36th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, December 8, from 3 to 8 p.m.
City council clashes over purchasing policy
Back in January 2011, Camden City Council unanimously passed an ordinance repealing the city's procurement code. At that same meeting, council also adopted a new procurement administrative policy on a 3-1 vote, with Councilman Pat Partin absent that evening. Councilman Willard Polk voted against the measure after a motion he made to add a section failed to be seconded.
No written criteria in drug fund ‘donations’ case
The city of Camden has been unable to locate any written criteria that may have been used by suspended City Attorney Charles Cushman to dismiss charges against municipal court defendants in exchange for "donations" to the Camden City Drug Fund, according to City Manager Kevin Bronson.
Proclamations on city agenda
Camden City Council will consider five different proclamations during its regular meeting Tuesday. Those proclamations would name:
City of Camden offers recycling pilot program
To showcase its continued commitment to recycling efforts, the city of Camden is offering a pilot program with a limited number of 65-gallon recycling bins which are 3.5 times larger than the current recycling containers. This allows for more space for weekly recyclables.
City council candidates tackle Htax, transparency
Only about 70 people showed up for an "educated voters" forum Tuesday night at Camden High School featuring four candidates for two seats available on Camden City Council. A separate forum will be held Monday, Oct. 22, for two mayoral candidates.
Few attend BAR public input meeting
Only a few Camden residents showed up Sept. 27 for a public input meeting on a proposal to transform the Camden Historic Landmarks Commission (CHLC) into a board of architectural review (BAR). Former CHLC member Kay Kinard and a man who declined to be identified joined City Planner Shawn Putnam, CHLC Chair Laurie Parks, current CHLC members Rick Trott and Nancy Wylie, and consultants Cheryl Matheny and Carol Rhea.
Htax lawsuit moved to November
A lawsuit challenging the city's use of hospitality taxes for the construction of a proposed sports complex in Camden has been moved from Thursday to Nov. 1.
Camden antiques fair expands offerings
A full complement of 28 antique dealers hailing from several states, repair experts, a guest lecture series and a trolley to take Camden Antiques Fair goers on a downtown loop add up to an enticing upcoming event.
Council hires interim city attorneys
Camden City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to name Pope Zeigler LLC and three of its lawyers -- co-founder Margaret Pope, Gary Pope and Lawrence Flynn -- as interim city attorneys. Council also voted unanimously to name Michael D. Wright, of Savage, Royal & Sheheen LLP, as interim city prosecutor. Councilman Pat Partin was absent.
Preservationist to attend CCC work session
C&K Historic Consulting's Carrie Giauque, the city's historic preservation consultant, will be on hand for Camden City Council's 4 p.m. work session Tuesday. While City Planner Shawn Putnam will present revised design guidelines for a proposed board of architectural review (BAR), Giauque will make herself available to answer questions as well.
Articles by Section - Camden
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.
Broad Street railroad crossing closing for repairs Monday
CSX Railroad will close the Broad Street railroad crossing in Dusty Bend for two weeks starting Monday in order to conduct repairs.
Keeping ‘the dream’ alive
People packed into Camden's Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Monday evening for the community's annual remembrance of the life and legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The NAACP's Camden-Kershaw County branch sponsored the event, presided over by 1st Vice President Rev. Kenneth Carter.
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