Archive By Section - Kershaw County
History told
The book was a project of the historical society, for which Teal serves as publications committee chairman. The book, which made its official debut during a launch party/program Jan. 16 at Camden First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, spans Kershaw County's prehistoric to present times. The book may be purchased at the historical society headquarters, 811 Fair St., Camden, from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays; Camden Archives and Museum; Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site; Elgin Town ...
5 QUESTIONS
Q: If you could change anything about Kershaw County, what would it be and why?
Finance committee approves ATAX requests
The Kershaw County Council finance committee put a smile on the faces of several leaders of Kershaw County non-profit organizations Tuesday by agreeing to recommend their requests for accommodations tax funds.
Johnson takes oath as solicitor
Already sworn in Wednesday afternoon as the 5th Circuit's new solicitor, Dan Johnson decided to hold a second ceremony early Thursday evening at the Kershaw County Courthouse. The 5th Circuit is made up of Kershaw and Richland counties and the fact that they are very different counties didn't escape Johnson in either his prepared remarks or an exclusive interview after the ceremony.
L-EWA rate hike looming
Why are Lugoff-Elgin Water Authority (L-EWA) customers likely to see a hike in their rates? And how much will the increase be?
New book speaks volumes about county history, authors’ journey
After nearly a decade, countless hours of research, dozens more hours of writing and re-writing, and meeting strict deadlines, it's finally here.
Celebrating 'A History of Kershaw County'
The Kershaw County Historical Society (KCHS) will formally reveal the completion of the largest project it has undertaken -- the book "A History of Kershaw County" -- at a public program and book launch from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church's fellowship center, 1201 Broad St., Camden.
EPD checks on seniors during storm
The Elgin Police Department (EPD) prepared for the worst when forecasters announced Friday afternoon that Kershaw County would be getting multiple inches of the "white stuff" Monday.
County, city, school district weather winter storm
Five inches of snow had fallen in Lugoff by 10 a.m. Monday; 4 in Camden.
County offices to stay closed Tuesday
All Kershaw County government offices, including the county's landfill and recycling centers, will be closed Tuesday, according the Kershaw County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Council grants sheriff, magistrate personnel requests
Victims of crime in Kershaw County are finally going to have the counseling they need and deserve, according to Sheriff Jim Matthews.
Broom named interim county administrator
Kershaw County Council voted unanimously Friday morning to hire former Camden city manager Frank Broom as interim county administrator effective Jan. 20.
SEC: no ethics issue in Jones' voting
Last week, Kershaw County Councilman Bobby Gary made a request through Clerk of Council Merri Seigler to inquire with the S.C. State Ethics Commission (SEC) whether Councilman Jimmy Jones would violate ethics laws by voting on any issues relating to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office's (KCSO) budget.
Kershaw County government offices closed Monday
The County of Kershaw posted the following message on Facebook Sunday afternoon: All County Government Offices, Recycle Centers, and Landfill will be closed on Monday, January 10th 2011 due to Inclement Weather. County officials will evaluate the weather on Monday to determine if offices will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 am or be delayed later Tuesday Morning.
County vehicle use policy pending
While the bulk of a crowded Kershaw County Council meeting Tuesday belonged to new Sheriff Jim Matthews and his requests for additional manpower, a policy for the use of county-owned vehicles also brought about some contention between several council members.
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Magistrate swearing in
Kershaw County community members celebrated as former Kershaw County Recreation Center Director James E. Davis Jr. was sworn in as a county magistrate judge on Thursday afternoon. Kershaw County Councilman Jimmy Jones, Fifth Circuit Assistant Solicitor Brett Perry and Rep. Laurie S. Funderburk spoke at the short ceremony at the Kershaw County Court House. Judge Roderick M. Todd Jr. called the ceremony to order; Clerk of Court Joyce McDonald administered the oath; Rev. Constance ...
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.
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