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Jim Tatum is the former editor of the Chronicle-Independent. He worked for two years as a reporter starting in 1998, returned for six years in 2003, and again for four years in 2015, departing as editor in February 2019.

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KCSF implementing ad hoc committee recommendations

Kershaw County Fire Service (KCSF) is moving forward with implementing goals and recommendations set by an ad hoc committee formed in 2018. Kershaw County Council established the ad hoc committee to conduct an in-depth study into the fire service to identify issues and come up with solutions to make the fire service more effective.

February 12, 2019
Column: The long and winding road

Forrest Gump didn’t actually say, “life is a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.”

February 5, 2019
KCC passes first reading of shipping container ordinance

Kershaw County Council passed first reading of an amendment to the ordinance addressing the use of shipping containers as accessory structures during its Jan. 22 meeting.

January 29, 2019
Column: Still time for a Valentine’s save

Here we go again. Just when you’re almost dug out from under the Christmas bills, along comes Cupid to shoot his arrow and drop you right back into that hole. And don’t laugh, guys; the little bast -- uh, cherub -- is closer than you think he is.

January 29, 2019
Community mourns loss, celebrates life of beloved doctor

Family and friends gathered Tuesday to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Dr. William Curtis Watkins Sr., who passed away Friday, Jan. 18 at the age of 87.

January 25, 2019
Shipping container ordinance before county council

Kershaw County Council’s first meeting of 2019, complete with new councilman Rev. David Snodgrass on board, will include consideration of first reading of an amendment to an ordinance governing accessory structures and uses.

January 22, 2019
Economic Development Summit draws large crowd

Kershaw County is on the right track in its quest to recruit new industry. That was a key point three economic development professionals reiterated to the more than 75 people who attended Tuesday’s economic development summit held at the Kershaw County Economic Development Office (KCEDO).

January 18, 2019