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Swimmer disappears Sunday at South Carolina lake, search underway

Camden, South Carolina · Camden

Swimmer disappears Sunday at South Carolina lake, search underway

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Crews from Kershaw County and Camden searched Lake Wateree Sunday after a swimmer went under near the lower dam and didn’t resurface.See the Story

Special author talk for new Mother Emanuel book in August

Veterans · Camden

Special author talk for new Mother Emanuel book in August

Veteran journalist and author Kevin Sack will participate in a special author talk and conversation with Camden Mayor Vincent Sheheen at Books on Broad, 944 Broad St. in Camden about his new book, Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance,…Read Article

Stratford retires after 50 years at Kershaw County’s hospital

Camden, South Carolina · Camden

Stratford retires after 50 years at Kershaw County’s hospital

Family, friends and colleagues celebrated David Stratford’s retirement after working for 50 years for what is now MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center on June 24 in the hospital’s cafeteria. And while he is retiring from full-time work, Stratford’s not really…Read Article

The Centenarians: Hattie McKenney

A local legend and centenarian, Ms. Hattie Nelson Richardson McKenney, has always been recognized for her courage to make an impact on the future. Growing up in her earlier years, getting an education was something that her parents stressed in…Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

KCSO seeking suspect in Friday shooting

Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies are seeking one of three suspects in a shooting incident that took place Friday afternoon. According to an incident report provided by the KCSO, all three suspects — Willie Crosby V, 30; William Alexander…Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

195ers cap regular season by taking two from Camden

With the League 4 American Legion softball crown already in the bag, Lugoff Post 195 added a little icing to the cake by taking both ends of a doubleheader from Camden Post 17 last Thursday at Marcus Warren Field at…Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

Short agenda for school board

The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees will hold what could turn out to be a relatively brief meeting tonight.Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

Murals on city council agenda

For the first time in many years, murals will be the subject of today’s Camden City Council meeting. According to a copy of the evening’s proposed agenda, there will be a presentation by the S.C. Arts Commission, a discussion of…Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

Guardian ad Litem office welcomes new staff

The S.C. Department of Children’s Advocacy Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program recently announced the addition of several new staff members to the Kershaw County GAL office, “a passionate and experienced team ready to strengthen advocacy for children in the local…Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

A Southern Writer: Readers respond to ‘Whale of a Lamp’

My recent column about a kerosene lamp received reader comments that deserve sharing. Who in this era of ultra-dark-defying lighting would take the time to comment on the old kerosene lamp? Well, several did. Their responses made me glad I…Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article

Police issue alert after card skimmer found at Camden grocery store

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Camden Police are urging residents and business owners to check their financial accounts after a credit card skimming device was discovered at a Piggly Wiggly.Camden, South Carolina · Camden Read Article