Kershaw News
SCDNR offering free boat inspections on Memorial Day weekend
If you're hitting the lake for the holiday, the Department of Natural Resources will have courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings this weekend. Tickets will not be written for violations, but boaters will be given an opportunity to correct the problem.
Support a local firefighter in his recovery from a kidney transplant
You're invited to show your support for a local hero tomorrow! Greg Beck was a volunteer firefighter at the Blaney Fire Department for more than 20 years, and he recently had a kidney transplant. Community leaders have organized a "Benefit in the Park" event to help him.
Male teen found shot dead at Baron Dekalb Road in Kershaw
Kershaw County deputies say they are investigating a homicide after finding a teenage male shot to death on Baron Dekalb Road.
Several bike rides to honor cyclists killed on the road scheduled in the Midlands Wednesday
Tomorrow, there are several community bike rides scheduled to honor cyclists who were killed or injured on roadways
Carolina Panthers put on prom for North Central HS students
The students at North Central High School have missed out on a lot since a tornado destroyed their school last year, but one thing they're not going to miss out on is the prom, thanks to the Carolina Panthers.
Kershaw Co. School Board breaks ground on brand new high school
In January of last year, an EF2 tornado ripped through a Kershaw County High School, and Monday marked the beginning of something new. Members of the Kershaw County School Board held a ground breaking ceremony on the site of what will become the brand new North Central High School.
KCSO UPDATE: Man injured after accidentally shooting himself Monday morning in Elgin
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a shooting that took place Monday morning around the 1500 block of Smyrna Road. Deputies say one individual is being sent to the hospital with a non life threatening injury to their arm. As the investigation continued, deputies say they determined that the victim accidentally shot themselves.
86th running of the Carolina Cup set for May 22
The 86th Carolina Cup is racing its way to Camden this month. The horse race starts May 22 at the Springdale Race Course on Knights Hill Road.
Kershaw County deputies announce attempted murder arrest
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested in connection with a Sunday shooting incident on Pine Tree Drive.
Teen killed in vehicle collision on Smyrna Church Road in Kershaw
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified a teenager who died in a vehicle collision on Smyrna Church Road.
Kershaw County Coroner identifies victim from fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office has identified a man who died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
K9 Nala helps Elgin Police with multiple drug busts this week
Police in Elgin say a K9 officer played a big part in two drug busts earlier this week.
Kershaw County Coroner identifies victim who died after accident with 18-wheeler
The Kershaw County Coroner's Office is releasing the name of a woman who died as a result of a car accident with an 18-wheeler Wednesday morning.
Prisma Health terminates plans to buyout Providence Health and Kershaw Health
Prisma Health will no longer move forward with plans to buyout Providence Health, Providence Health Northeast in Columbia and Kershaw Health in Camden. Prisma announced Friday they will not pursue plans to acquire those systems, in addition to a freestanding emergency room in Fairfield County.
KCSO: Hermitage Trailer Park shooting suspect turns himself in Friday
Friday morning around 10 a.m., the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office Says Timothy Deandre Bennett, 27, turned himself in to authorities. Deputies say Bennett was wanted in connection with a shooting that took place at the Hermitage Mobile Home Community on Wednesday night.
Kershaw deputies searching for man identified as suspect in shooting at Hermitage Trailer Park
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man who was identified as a suspect in Wednesday night's shooting at Hermitage Trailer Park in Camden.
Two injured in shooting at Hermitage Trailer Park in Camden
Kershaw County deputies say two people were injured in a shooting at the Hermitage Trailer Park on Wednesday night.
DHEC: Rabid raccoon found in Camden
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a raccoon found in Camden tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. Officials say the raccoon was near the 1400 block of Fair Street near Rectory Square Park and the 1000 block of Fair Street near City Hall Park.
