Camden, SC

All three Kershaw County high school football teams are heading into the postseason with first-round byes, as Lugoff-Elgin, Camden and North Central prepare to make their runs toward a state championship. The Lugoff-Elgin Demons capped off an impressive regular season Friday night with a convincing 42-13 victory over Lancaster, securing the region championship and earning […] The post Lugoff-Elgin, Camden and North Central Earn First-Round Byes in State Football Playoffs first appeared on

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has arrested a former Camden Military Academy dean of students on charges involving a minor. 55-year-old John Anthony Heflin was charged Thursday with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 16 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. According to arrest warrants, the charges stem from allegations […] The post Former Camden Military Academy Dean Of Students Charged first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Governor Henry McMaster has announced 25 appointments to the newly created Governor’s Conservation Commission, including two representatives from Camden. Thomas Mullikin Jr. and Rick Wise are among those selected. The commission will advise the governor on conservation and historic preservation, help local governments develop conservation goals, and encourage partnerships to protect South Carolina’s natural and […] The post Governor McMaster Appoints Two Camden Residents To New Conserv

It was another busy Friday night of high school football across Kershaw County, with the Camden Bulldogs and Lugoff-Elgin Demons picking up big victories, while the North Central Knights closed the regular season with a loss to Cheraw. Cheraw Tops North Central, 33-15 The North Central Knights wrapped up their regular season Friday night at […] The post Kershaw County Football Roundup: Camden Claims Region Crown, Lugoff-Elgin Rolls, North Central Falls to Cheraw first appeared on Kool1027.

It’s another big Friday night of high school football across Kershaw County, with North Central, Lugoff-Elgin, and Camden all taking the field tonight in important late-season matchups. North Central Hosts Cheraw on Senior Night The North Central Knights will be at home tonight as they welcome the Cheraw Braves to Kershaw for a Region 5-A […] The post Kershaw County Teams Set for Big Friday Night of High School Football first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Excitement is building in Camden as the 2026 Marion duPont Scott Colonial Cup Race Week gets underway November 19th. Festivities begin Thursday with a golf tournament benefiting the Injured Jockeys Fund, followed by Friday’s stable tour and Bluegrass and Blue Jeans Happy Hour. Saturday features a 5K, polo celebration, and live music. The festivities culminate […] The post Colonial Cup Race Week Features Five Days Of Events Leading Up To November 22nd Races first appeared on Kool1027.

The Camden Police Department has announced temporary street closures for Halloween night, Saturday, October 31st. From 6 until 8 p.m., portions of Lyttleton Street and Fair Street between Laurens and Chesnut Streets will be closed to through traffic, creating pedestrian-only areas for trick-or-treaters. The closures follow a request from neighborhood residents and are intended to […] The post Camden Police Announce Temporary Street Closures for Halloween Night first appeared on Kool1027.co

Early voting is underway in Kershaw County for the November 3rd General Election. Registered voters can cast their ballots early through Saturday, October 31st, at two locations: the Camden City Arena at 420 Broad Street in Camden and the Elgin Community Center at 2427 Main Street in Elgin. Both locations are open Monday through Saturday […] The post Early Voting Underway in Kershaw County for November General Election first appeared on Kool1027.com.

The Camden Bulldogs continued their winning ways Friday night at Zemp Stadium, putting together another big offensive performance in a 52-27 victory over the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats. Camden wasted little time establishing control of the game, with running back Jaden Manning scoring three rushing touchdowns in the first half. The Bulldogs continued to find the end […] The post Camden Bulldogs Roll Past Brookland-Cayce 52-27 first appeared on Kool1027.com.

Camden City Council will take up several important issues during its meeting Tuesday, October 20th. Two public hearings are scheduled, including one on proposed parking regulations that would establish new rules and fines for violations, and another concerning amendments to the city’s 2026-2027 budget. Council will also consider final approval of an ordinance restricting utility […] The post Camden City Council To Consider Parking Regulations And Budget Amendments Tuesday first appea