Scrapbook for July 6, 2011

Independence Day (July 4th) is a great holiday! We don't give gifts. And most people don't send "Happy Fourth of July" cards. Families have traditions how to celebrate. For me, it's parades, fireworks and food! Most of the foods we think of for this holiday are quite simple. Hot dogs, hamburgers and barbecue are at the top of my list. It's a case of "put it on the grill and sit in the shade." (One may guess that this is my day out of the kitchen.)

Feature photo: 'There She Is...'

Miss America 2008 Kristen Haglund (third from left) visited Camden Wednesday after being invited by local caterer Jack Brantley (second from left). Brantley owns and operates Aberdeen Catery in Camden and has been involved with the Miss America pageant for more than 30 years through his service with the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and Camden Jaycees. Haglund is visiting the state as part of the 2011 Miss S.C. pageant. Brantley also invited the judges from the pageant. Standing on the steps at Aberdeen are (from left) pageant judges Teri Galver, Annabelle Laroque, Parker Dearborn and Morihiko Nalchara, Brian ...

Rec Notes for July 1, 2011

Youth ages 8 and up can have a ball at volleyball camp July 11-15, which will offer instruction for beginner and intermediate players.

SC DMV honors Brown

The S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) recently recognized several employees in the Camden office. SCDMV Executive Director Kevin Shwedo visited Camden to present an award for excellence examiner Monica Brown.

Scrapbook for June 29, 2011

The library is one of my favorite places. The workers there are friendly and helpful. I grew up in a very small town. The library was one, small room. That room had books and a desk -- that's all. The librarian checked out books, with a rubber stamp. The library wasn't much to look at. But there I explored new worlds in books.

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.

Summer's here

County hit by small earthquake

It was heard or felt in Elgin, Cassatt and Camden Friday afternoon. But exactly what was "it?"

Rec Notes for June 24

Youngsters ages 8 and up (and completion of second grade) will learn or improve their skills at the L-E volleyball camp.

Conservation programs protect, soil, water, wildlife

The deadline to apply for priority assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for two of its Farm Bill programs is Aug. 1.

Dr. Energy Saver now on call

William Cantey of Camden is now a certified energy savings specialist and franchisee with Dr. Energy Saver, a leading home energy conservation franchise system.

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.

KCARC is area source for ‘radio hams’

Despite the internet, cellphones, email and modern communications, every year, entire regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional ...