Archive By Section - Kershaw County
Paws for the cause
Workers at the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter in Camden work with what they've got, and they've made do for more than a decade.
KCC hears update on administrator search
There have been 48 applications for the Kershaw County administrator's post, interim County Administrator Frank Broom informed council during Thursday's work session.
KCC to take up administrator search Thursday
Kershaw County Council is expected to discuss the ongoing search for a new administrator during Thursday night's work session, said Council Chairman Gene Wise.
Traffic unit appears imminent
All that's left now is a little more than three months; three months and Sheriff Jim Matthews will have his four-man traffic unit on patrol in Kershaw County.
Local skepticism, opposition greets gambling bill
A bill that would legalize certain types of gambling around the state, including betting at equine events such as the Carolina and Colonial cups, was introduced earlier this month in the S.C. House of Representatives.
KCC may change public comment rules
Without providing specifics, interim Kershaw County Administrator Frank Broom said he would like to "structure" Kershaw County Council's public comment period. Broom said he wants to ensure that people who speak during that portion of council meetings have accurate and reasonable concerns and aren't using the time to accuse council members or staff of wrongdoings.
5 Questions with...
Q: If you could change anything about Kershaw County, what would it be and why?
LWA elects new officers
Lake residents Ron Kadan and Mike Thomas were chosen as the 2011 chairman and vice chairman of the Lake Wateree Association (LWA) during the organization's annual meeting Saturday at the Camden Shrine Club.
Coroner urges KCSO traffic unit funding
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews now has an even stronger argument for the need of a four-man traffic unit.
Gary heads efforts for county housing authority
Kershaw County Councilman Bobby Gary says he thinks it's time Kershaw County establish a housing authority, and he's urged his colleagues to get it done.
Reorganization continues at KCSO
When Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews began his term in January, he didn't have any ammo.
KCC approves upgrades to sewer system
Kershaw County Council unanimously gave first reading approval Tuesday night for a $3 million bond to pay for enhancements to the county sewer system.
Busy week for firefighters
Approximately 30 of the more than 300 fires statewide this weekend were in Kershaw County, according to Kershaw County Fire Marshal Gene Faulkenberry.
Elgin approves salary hikes
During a special Elgin Town Council meeting Thursday, councilmen voted unanimously to raise the salaries for the mayor and council.
Burning acres
A line of flame advances south toward S.C. 34 (Bishopville Highway) near Pine Tree Hill Elementary School (PTHS) Saturday afternoon.
Articles by Section - Kershaw County
LFD gives KCC good news
Lugoff Fire Department (LFD) Chief Dennis Ray had some good news for Kershaw County Council Tuesday: there would be no tax increase of the Lugoff Fire District. Ray said that after completing its Fiscal Year 2014 budget, a tax increase was not necessary.
Matthews seeks raises for Kershaw County deputies
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews wants to pay his deputies more money in an effort to keep them on staff instead of losing them to other agencies. Matthews told Kershaw County Council members during a work session Thursday that the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) is becoming a training ground, and that the level of staff experience is decreasing as he loses valuable personnel. <p class="cibodycopy" align="left" ...
Bethune residents upset at lack of police protection
Thursday evening's Bethune Town Council meeting became a platform for concerned citizens to express their discontent with the council's decision to dissolve the Bethune Police Department (BPD).
First reading of county budget Tuesday
Tuesday's Kershaw County Council meeting will include first reading of the county's proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. The fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2014.
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