Archive By Section - Kershaw County
Serving the children
Kershaw County's Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
KCC revives potential noise ordinance
Kershaw County Council's introduction of a noise limitation ordinance will rehash a proposal put forward by council about two years ago, according to Kershaw County Attorney Ken DuBose. DuBose said a plan to establish such an ordinance was previously in the works, but only received two readings before ultimately failing to be approved.
Wise, Miles reject penny sales tax as measure passes
Kershaw County Council Chairman Gene Wise made his stance very clear Tuesday regarding the introduction of a new 1 percent county-wide sales tax.
County-wide projects considered by tax commission
In 2010, Kershaw County Council tasked six county residents with providing a capital project improvement plan for the county.
Aquatic Center to reopen Friday after partial collapse
The Kershaw County Aquatic Center, located on Battleship Road in Camden, will be shut down until Friday according to Kershaw County Recreation Department Director James Davis.
Bethune gym project in court
A Kershaw County project to build Bethune a replacement to a recreation building destroyed by fire several years ago has ended up in court.
Kirkley set to start tourism director role
Darron Kirkley's top goal as Kershaw County's new tourism director will be attracting people to the community.
KCC to look at penny sales tax list
After holding several lengthy meetings in May and June, the Kershaw County Capital Project Sales Tax Commission will present its list of potential fundable projects to Kershaw County Council on Tuesday.
Hartis sues Matthews for $4 million
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews said he is "disappointed" by a fifth lawsuit filed against him Friday by Kershaw County Magistrate R. Eugene "Gene" Hartis.
KCC moves forward with solid waste fee
Kershaw County Council moved one step closer to implementing a new solid waste fee for county residents during Tuesday's meeting.
Tax commission examines possible facility upgrades
Members of the Kershaw County Capital Project Sales Tax Commission continued to explore upgrades to several existing recreation facilities during meetings held Thursday and Monday. The commission is tasked with finding potential recreation capital projects to be funded by the implementation of a proposed 1-cent tax.
KCC looks at solid waste fee
Kershaw County Council held a special meeting Tuesday to vote on whether to enact a county-wide residential solid fee. Councilmen voted 5-1 to approve first reading of the ordinance by title only. Councilman Bobby Gary voted against the proposal; Council Vice Chairman Sammie Tucker Jr. was absent.
Local wetlands being preserved for future use
More than 1,900 acres of land near McCord Ferry Road in Lugoff will now be protected for future generations through a partnership with local landowners and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Penny sales tax could last six years
The Kershaw County Capital Sales Tax Commission reached a preliminary consensus Monday to propose a six-year penny sales tax for county residents, which would generate about $25 million to be used for recreation projects.
Penny sales tax commission begins work
The Kershaw County Capital Sales Tax Commission hashed out preliminary details on the future of county recreation during its initial meeting Thursday. Kershaw County Council created the commission March 27 to investigate the possible formulization of a penny sales tax to fund recreational projects in the community.
Articles by Section - Kershaw County
Rec. Notes: KC swim team registration
The Kershaw County Swim team will have registration April 21 through May 9.
Bethune police officer resigns from police department
By GARY PHILLIPS
KCSD superintendent honored at UWKC dinner
Dr. Frank Morgan, superintendent of the Kershaw County School District, received the Jake Watson Award during the United Way of Kershaw County's (UWKC) annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday evening.
Bethune clerk receives pay raise
Bethune Town Council approved a 5 percent pay raise for Town Clerk Gayle Rogerson during its meeting Thursday. The unanimous vote came following an executive session at the end of the meeting. Mayor Charles McCoy said Rogerson has a lot of responsibility at town hall.
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