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KCC looks to finalize DIT investment deal

Kershaw County Council will hold a public hearing and hold third reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreement with Diversified Information Technologies (DIT) during its meeting Tuesday.

September 24, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


Trail blazers...

Preliminary plans for a county-wide trail system are currently being developed as part of a collaborative effort set to be finished by May.

September 19, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


School officials press KCC over budget request

A string of recent financial moves by Kershaw County Council has drawn added scrutiny from Kershaw County School District (KCSD) officials because, they say, a funding request has essentially gone unanswered.

September 17, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC names four new members to KH board

Kershaw County Council selected four new appointments to the KershawHealth Board of Trustees Tuesday with all but one receiving unanimous support.

September 14, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC to select four new KH board members

After weeks of consideration, Kershaw County Council has decided it will appoint four new members to the KershawHealth Board of Trustees.

September 10, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


Tourism director looks to increase online presence

Since being named Kershaw County's tourism director in July, Darron Kirkley's aim has been to coordinate local tourism efforts and bring more visitors to the community.

September 07, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


New economic development hire to focus on marketing

Visitors to the Kershaw County Economic Development Office (KCEDO) have been greeted with a new face lately after the recent hiring of Lauren Branham as a marketing and administrative assistant. Branham, a 2012 graduate of Clemson University, will be serving a variety of functions under Economic Development Director Peggy McLean.

September 05, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC mulls KershawHealth appointment policy

Despite not taking any formal vote, Kershaw County Council tried to hash out details Tuesday on making new appointments to the KershawHealth Board of Trustees. During the meeting's council/administrator briefing period, County Administrator Vic Carpenter presented recommendations for making appointments, but noted council could revise his proposal.

September 03, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC moves forward with setting millage rate

Aiming to get county tax notices out by October, Kershaw County Council unanimously approved first reading in title only of an ordinance setting the county's millage rate during its meeting Tuesday. County Administrator Vic Carpenter explained that approving the ordinance on first reading in title only allows council to flesh out the actual "body" of the ordinance before council's meeting Sept. 11. Councilman ...

August 31, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC to consider millage ordinance

Kershaw County Council is set to take up first reading in title only of an ordinance setting the millage rate during its meeting Tuesday. County Administrator Vic Carpenter said first reading of the ordinance will help initiate preliminary work needed to get county tax notices out by Oct. 1.

August 27, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


Lake Wateree Association looks to improve lake safety

Members of the Lake Wateree Association (LWA) are currently working on a series of new safety initiatives to enhance life at the lake. Former LWA Chairman Ron Kadan said the push for improved safety measures was recently initiated after members of the organization reflected on a deadly boating accident along the shores of Lake Murray in Richland County.

August 24, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


Boil advisory issued in Bethune

Officials advised town of Bethune residents to boil their water for approximately 24 hours starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Bethune Town Clerk Janice Hunter said a water pressure valve failed to work properly, causing the problem.

August 24, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


County audit aims to uncover home exemption errors

The Kershaw County Assessor's Office has mailed approximately 200 notices to county residents listed as having multiple homeowner tax exemptions.

August 22, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC weighs hospital board choices

Kershaw County Council is currently in the process of exploring options to fill four soon-to-expire terms on the KershawHealth Board of Trustees.

August 20, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


KCC leaves millage increase proposal on the table

Kershaw County Council took no action Tuesday towards a millage increase proposal introduced by the Kershaw County School District (KCSD).

August 17, 2012 | Michael Ulmer | Kershaw County


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Articles by Section - Kershaw County


McCaskill settles lawsuit against KCSO for $75,000

Kershaw County's insurance carrier will pay former Kershaw County Sheriff Steve McCaskill $75,000 to settle his defamation lawsuit against the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO). The lawsuit and four others were originally directed against current Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews as an individual over comments he made soon after taking office in 2011. However, Matthews has maintained he was speaking as a county official, so all the lawsuits were redirected against the KCSO. <p ...

June 17, 2013 | Miciah Bennett | Kershaw County


Bethune mayor addresses PD, budget rumors

At a public hearing and regular Bethune Town Council meeting Thursday, council invited citizens to voice their thoughts and opinions regarding its proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget. During the public hearing, Mayor Carlisle Davis said that the budget had been available to the public the week before but that "not a single person" obtained a copy.

June 17, 2013 | By Fraser Speaks and Martin L. Cahn C-I news staff | Kershaw County


KCC hears feedback on budget appropriations

Tuesday's Kershaw County Council meeting kicked off with a public hearing in which Billy Smith, the Santee Wateree Transit Authority Board Representative for the area, took the opportunity to remind council of how important funding is to keep transportation in parts of the county intact. Smith that said "$18,000-plus" may be cut for the 2013-14 fiscal year and that if there is no money, there may be no routes.

June 14, 2013 | Fraser Speaks | Kershaw County


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