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Transforming Antioch
In 1995, Antioch Elementary School (AES) closed its doors for the last time. The school, constructed in 1956, later became the home of Kershaw County Head Start. Johnny Outlaw, a former AES student, took what was once a dilapidated building with a missing roof due to a storm and victim to numerous accounts of vandalism and transformed it into a community center hosting a café, auditorium and space for a sheltered flea ...
Sam Kendall’s adding restaurant in Blythewood
By MARTIN MOBLEY Country Chronicle (Blythewood, S.C.) editor mmobley@countrychronicle.com Sam Kendall's, a Camden fine dining establishment, plans to open its second restaurant in Doko Meadows in Blythewood in late fall. The way was cleared for the town's newest economic development project with approval April 26 of a $900,000 loan by Santee Cooper's board of directors. In a telephone interview with the Country Chronicle on May ...
A better connection
Four Kershaw County agencies are hoping to provide Kershaw County residents better access to the World Wide Web and promote computer and Internet literacy.
Tax tips - April 22, 2013
April 15 was the annual deadline for most people to file their federal income tax return and pay any taxes they owe. By law, the IRS may assess penalties to taxpayers for both failing to file a tax return and for failing to pay taxes they owe by the deadline.
Kershaw County unemployment rate down
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, the state has received some good news regarding unemployment. Kershaw County is one of the counties responsible for this good news as the county has also seen a decrease in the unemployment rate.
Tax tips - April 1, 2013
The American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit may help you pay for the costs of higher education. If you pay tuition and fees for yourself, your spouse or your dependent you may qualify for these credits. Here are some facts the IRS wants you to know about these important credits: The American Opportunity Credit • The AOTC is worth up to $2,500 per eligible student. • The credit ...
Weylchem to pay $500,000 pollution penalty
U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently that U.S. District Court Judge Cameron Currie approved a consent decree with Weylchem US Inc. to resolve alleged violations of federal and state air, water, and solid waste pollution laws at Weylchem's specialty chemical manufacturing facility in Elgin and its wastewater treatment plant in Lugoff. Under the consent decree, Weylchem agreed ...
May Plant Credit Union changing name
For more than 50 years, May Plant Credit Union has been a fixture in the Kershaw County area. Now, the oldest credit union in Kershaw County is taking a giant step towards realizing its goal as a full partner in local communities.
Kershaw County business leader honored by Department of Commerce
Joe Sexton was recently honored as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina's Industry Appreciation Week. The ceremony took place in Columbia on March 19 on the grounds of the Governor's mansion and highlighted 47 individuals from 46 counties for their exceptional efforts to bolster community and economic development activities in South Carolina.
Lugoff Toyota ready to open new showroom
Even though the façade won't be completed by Monday, Lugoff Toyota's new 14,000-square-foot showroom will be open, marking the end of Phase II of a three-phase upgrade for the dealership.
New auction company holds first event Saturday
The city of Camden's ongoing effort to bring out-of-county citizens a taste of what Camden has to offer has attracted Wooten and Wooten -- a fine art, antiques and estate auctioneering company. Wooten and Wooten will hold its first auction Saturday at 10 a.m. at TenEleven Galleria. The company will hold a preview from 12 to 8 p.m. ...
Godwin’s Carpet says good-bye after nearly 50 years
The long-time owners of Godwin's Carpet and Floor Covering will say good-bye to the floor repair business after almost 50 years of serving Kershaw County and surrounding areas. The family's business history begins after Cleatus Godwin married his wife, Bonnie, in 1950; the two met while attending Camden High School. Godwin worked at several different places as a young man, he said. In 1965, he and a friend did a number of ...
CBA president wants culinary institute in Camden
Jonathan Bazinet, owner of Sam Kendall's restaurant and president of the Camden Business Alliance (CBA), wants to have a culinary school established in Camden. "Almost two of every three first jobs in America are in the hospitality industry," Bazinet said during the CBA's first Breakfast Before Hours Thursday at TenEleven Galleria. "So think about all of the young people we have that don't have a ...
Tax tips - Feb. 20, 2013
While each individual tax return is unique, there are some tax rules that affect every person who files a federal income tax return. These rules involve dependents and exemptions. The IRS has six important facts about dependents and exemptions that will help you file your 2012 tax return.
CBA to hold first ‘Breakfast Before Hours’ Feb. 28
The Camden Business Alliance (CBA), formerly the Downtown Camden Guild, will hold its first "Breakfast Before Hours" event at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 upstairs in TenEleven Galleria, 1011 Broad St.
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