A look back at yesteryear

Bobby Gary takes office; KCC passes roadside fundraising ordinance

Robert "Bobby" Gary took his seat on Kershaw County Council representing District 1 residents for the second time in six years. District 1 voters first elected Gary to the seat in 2008 and voted him in again during a special election in late March.

Second reading of Suominen FILOT on tap

Second reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee in lieu of taxes, or FILOT, agreement between Kershaw County and Suominen is on the agenda for this evening's Kershaw County Council meeting.

Mosquito dunks available to residents, business owners

In an effort to help reduce the mosquito population, Kershaw County is offering free Mosquito Dunks to all county households and businesses. Mosquito Dunks are biological control discs which are deployed in standing water. One Mosquito Dunk treats 100 square feet of water surface and can be broken into several portions to treat multiple trouble spots. Each environmentally safe, nontoxic disc works up to 30 days and kills mosquitoes before they are old enough to bite.

Camden-Lugoff Elks Lodge closes

Camden-Lugoff Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 2603 closed in recent days, according to Lodge Leader John Powers.

Probate Process workshop April 29

The Kershaw County Probate Court will host its second annual Probate Process Workshop on Friday, April 29 at 9 a.m. at the Kershaw County Courthouse, 1121 Broad St., Room 207, Camden. The workshop will be led by Kershaw County Probate Judge Debbie Branham and is free and open to the public.

Council moves forward on roadside fundraising ordinance

Kershaw County Council unanimously approved second reading of an ordinance at its March 22 meeting which would require organizations to obtain a permit before soliciting funds from motorists.

Different parcels may be rezoned for Family Dollar

Less than a month ago, Kershaw County Council approved third and final reading of an ordinance rezoning 5.18 acres of land along U.S. 1 from rural to general development in order to facilitate the proposed construction of a Family Dollar store. The parcel, which has a Cassatt address is approximately half-way between Camden and Cassatt.

Three groups come together for a cause

A collaboration between three groups put on a benefit concert to help a family become owners of a Habitat for Humanity home.

Bethune residents disappointed with KCSD

Bethune Town Council members and residents continue to voice deep concerns regarding the Kershaw County School District.

New flood elevation levels could save some residents on insurance

Near the end of Kershaw County Council's Feb. 9 meeting, Kershaw County Administrator Vic Carpenter announced the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had reviewed a study commissioned and paid for in part by the county on Lake Wateree elevations and their impact on flood insurance. Carpenter said at the time FEMA agreed changes needed to be made which could mean the owners of approximately 600 lots in Kershaw County would no longer be required to purchase flood insurance. He said it would take between 16 and 24 months to finalize the change.

JLKC 2016-17 application deadline is March 25

The deadline for rising high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2016-17 Junior Leadership Kershaw County class is Friday, March 25.

On 5-1 vote, county council endorses VisionKershaw 2030

With a 5-1 vote during its March 8 meeting, a majority of Kershaw County Council endorsed the final draft of the VisionKershaw 2030 report. Presented by Heritage Bank Vice President Dennis Stuber, a member of the core group working on the vision document, and Santee-Lynches Council of Governments Economic and Community Sustainability Director Kyle Kelly, VisionKershaw 2030 lays out the framework for economic growth; effective land use; county service excellence; quality infrastructure and transportation; and a lifetime of education, health, culture and recreation for the next 14 years.

A look back at Yesteryear

LWA to hold annual meeting Saturday

The Lake Wateree Association (LWA) will hold its annual meeting Saturday, beginning with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Rock Bottom Pond, 1530 Buck Road, Ridgeway. The meeting itself will start at 9 a.m. and is expected to end before noon.

Jail phone system, river property on KCC agenda

Kershaw County Council will have a variety of issues to mull during its meeting today at 5:30 p.m.

SCDOT places weight restrictions on Buffalo Creek Bridge

The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced weight restrictions for vehicle traffic using the bridge spanning Buffalo Creek on Mt. Pisgah Road in ...