Ready, set, run

The third annual KershawHealth Springdale 5K at Sunset will be held Aug. 20 at Springdale Race Course. The 5K Walk/Run is coordinated by the United Way of Kershaw County and benefits the United Way's Health Care Council and its mission of improving the health of everyone in our community.

Scrapbook -- June 22, 2011

Great American Campout

Getting ready for the holiday

The Lake Wateree Association (LWA) and the Wateree Homeowners Association Fairfield County (WHOA) will sponsor their annual Fourth of July fireworks display.

Pesticide applicator license training set

Training and an exam for a private pesticide applicator license will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at the Florence County Extension Office, 2685 South Irby St., Ste K, Florence.

Farmer returns to grandfather's legacy

For years, Robert Marsh owned and operated Hofield Farms in Camden, providing county residents with everything from sweet corn to watermelons to tomatoes.

Join the team at Camp Alpha Summer

Team building with the right mix of fun and learning will be part of Camp Alpha Summer, to be held July 11-15 for youngsters ages 8 to 12.

Dining al fresco

New at Old Armory Steaks and Seafood -- outside dining. Restaurant owner Demetrios Voulgarelis says diners will enjoy the open air dining patio, complemented by fans and a cooling mist system and enhanced with landscaping. "Come and experience it today, and enjoy our summer drink specials," says Voulgarelis. Old Armory Steaks and Seafood -- which Voulgarelis says offers "great food, great service, great value, guaranteed to meet everyone's taste buds and budget" -- is located at 514 Rutledge St. in Camden. The phone number is 432-3222. "Come join us for our summer meals and try our fabulous desserts, which I personally make ...

L-EWA deals with bad debt

Bad debt and how to collect it was the main topic of discussion during the Lugoff-Elgin Water Authority (L-EWA) board of directors meeting.

First Palmetto maintains annual dividend

Holding fast to conservative policies is allowing First Palmetto Savings Bank to declare an annual dividend of $2,500 per share of common stock. That, said President Samuel R. Small, is something many banks have not been able to do lately.

Scrapbook -- June 15, 2011

Domino Day

Non-profit continues to help community

Wateree Community Actions Inc. (WCAI), a non-profit group serving Kershaw and four other counties, is in the midst of revamping itself with Dr. James Coleman as new executive director.

Rec Notes for June 10, 2011

The fun will heat up with the Rec Department's summer playground programs offered June 13-30 and July 11-28. Camps will not meet July 4-8.

Middle school kids can become 'STARS'

Middle school-aged students are the focus of a new summer safety program being launched by the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO). STARS Summer Camp will provide students with an affordable week-long camp focusing on age-appropriate public and personal safety topics.

Local soldiers complete basic training

U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. James T. Buff and U.SA. Army Pvt. Elizabeth A. McKenzie have graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson.

A love of art

Local antique and art dealer Andy Van Dam has traveled the world for decades looking for intriguing and exotic collectables to add to his collection.

Library helps gamers "catch 'em all"

"Gotta catch 'em all" was a common phrase with kids during the late 1990s and early 2000s as they watched the Pokémon cartoon show ...

Bethune water system upgrade receives funding

Many months of long hours and hard work have paid off for the town of Bethune.

The Walking Veteran