Archive By Section - Kershaw County
Davis leaving Rec department
Kershaw County is searching for a new Recreation Department head after Director James Davis recently announced that he would soon be vacating the position.
Smoak revisits joint city, county recreation proposal
Reoffering a request proposed in January, Kershaw County Councilman Stephen Smoak extended a new invitation at Tuesday's Kershaw County Council meeting for county and city of Camden officials to jointly work towards replacing Rhame Arena.
KCC to consider second reading of updated plan
Kershaw County Council is set to discuss second reading of an ordinance approving a five-year review of the county's comprehensive plan during its meeting Tuesday.
‘Fam tours’ aim to put county in spotlight
Seeking to increase local tourism, Kershaw County Tourism Director Darron Kirkely recently hosted representatives from the state's welcomes centers as part of a county-wide "familiarization tour." Twelve staff members toured the area as part of the visit, which according to Kirkley, will help promote and expose travelers across the state to the county. "The whole overall goal is to try to bring in more people and at least ...
KCC opts to furnish new funds for FAC
After weeks of consideration, Kershaw County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to appropriate $50,000 in accommodation tax funding for the Fine Arts Center (FAC) of Kershaw County.
Kershaw County Library’s Camden branch reopens
The Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library reopens today and will celebrate with an open house from 6 to 7 p.m.
KCC to consider proposed FAC funding
Kristen Cobb, director of the Kershaw County Fine Arts Center (FAC), reintroduced a $75,000 funding proposal to Kershaw County Council during its work session Thursday. The additional funds, Cobb explained, could be generated by the county's accommodation tax, also known as the "a-tax." She said the funding would be used towards completing construction of the Jim ...
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Each year, during the week before Thanksgiving, Homeless Coalitions throughout the state and nation observe a week of special events to focus attention on the fact that many citizens face hunger and/or homelessness, either chronically or sporadically, and for a variety of reasons. Many of the chronically hungry and homeless are elderly or are persons with mental illnesses or addictions. But many more are facing these concerns this year, often for the first time, ...
KCC examines economic development ‘roadmap’
Kershaw County Economic Development Director Peggy McLean presented Kershaw County Council with an overview of a strategic plan for economic development during its Oct. 23 meeting.
KCC set to hear development plans
Kershaw County Economic Development Director Peggy McLean will address Kershaw County Council Tuesday to outline a recently formulated strategic plan for economic development. McLean said the county retained InSite Consulting in May to develop the plan, which will help determine strategies for capital investment, ...
Defender takes lumps for assault victim
Sometimes a great story can motivate others to help. Nola Armstrong, who is helping the Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter in promoting its fundraising efforts to build a new facility on Black River Road, was at the shelter recently when an emergency case came in. "A hero dog had jumped in between a man who was beating a woman with a baseball bat to protect ...
Patriot's Landing
Representatives from American Legion Post 17 and Post 195 join Capt. John Terry (center, by sign) with the Lugoff Fire Department, S.C. Sen. Vincent Sheheen, and S.C. Rep. Laurie Funderburk at a recent dedication of "Patriot's Landing," the new name of the refurbished boat ramp on the Wateree River at Highway 1. The project was a partnership between Kershaw County, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the federal Sports Fish Restoration Fund. The ...
Comprehensive plan offers glimpse of county’s future
The Kershaw County Planning and Zoning Commission recently completed a five year review of the county's ten year comprehensive plan.
KCC rejects school district funding request
After weeks of consideration, Kershaw County Council voted Tuesday to deny the Kershaw County School District's (KCSD) request for a 4.7 millage increase, a move that would have generated about $500,000 annually for local schools.
Our place in history
Local Camden residents Col. Lanning Risher and Dr. John DuBose III are two men whose ancestry can clearly be traced back to the Huguenots who fled France in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Recently retired, these men -- who have spent their working lives in the Camden community -- recounted their family stories. Col. Lanning Risher served as headmaster for Camden Military Academy from ...
Articles by Section - Kershaw County
SROs at Camden schools may return to CPD
After nearly a decade of being positions within the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), three school resource officer (SRO) slots at schools inside Camden's city limits may return to being Camden Police Department (CPD) officers.
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 ...
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