Camden Council Explores Downtown Funding, Addresses Neighborhood Needs and Public Safety
The Oct. 6 meeting included a presentation on TIF, proposed changes to parking and traffic rules, neighborhood concerns and proclamations recognizing planning and fire prevention. Safer streets, well-maintained neighborhoods and planning for Camden’s future connected...
Councilman William Wilkes Partners with Center for Heirs’ Property to Help Camden Families Protect Their Property
CAMDEN, S.C. — Camden City Councilman William Wilkes is partnering with the Center forHeirs’ Property to host two free educational seminars aimed at helping residents protect familyowned property, avoid potential heirs’ property issues and plan for the future. The...
Camden Council Advances Property Proposals, Hears Residents on Street Safety and Trees
At its Sept. 22 meeting, Council recognized Constitution Week, considered plans for several properties and heard from residents about Halloween traffic and the care of Camden’s trees. Mayor Vincent Sheheen presented a proclamation recognizing Sept. 17 through 23 as...
Council Advances Water Quality Planning, Addresses Community Concerns
Camden City Council approved a grant-funded water quality study and considered neighborhood, traffic, and utility concerns during its September 1 meeting. A $750,000 grant will help the City of Camden plan for future water treatment needs without placing the cost of...
City of Camden Installs 24-Hour Pet Microchip Scanner Station at Rectory Square
New resource will help residents identify lost pets and reunite them with their families The City of Camden is offering a new resource to help lost pets find their way home with the installation of a self-service microchip scanner station at Rectory Square. Available...
“Blankets & Band” Fall Series
Camden’s free "Blankets & Bands" concert series returns to Town Green beginning Thursday, September 10. Grab your blanket or lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and enjoy an evening of live music outdoors in Downtown Camden. The fall series kicks off with...
Mural Proposal, Billboard Ordinance Lead Camden City Council Meeting
Council also received public comments regarding rezoning, planned neighborhood amenitiesand homeowners association matters, while recognizing local leadership and discussingcommunity initiatives during its Aug. 18 meeting. A proposed mural for Gallery 537 and an...
Councilman William Wilkes Named TASC Board Member of the Year
Camden City Councilman William Wilkes has been named Board Member of the Year by the Transportation Association of South Carolina (TASC), recognizing his leadership, regional advocacy, and work to expand access to public transportation in Camden and throughout Kershaw...
City of Camden Accepting Applications for Façade Grant Program
The City of Camden is now accepting applications for its Façade Grant Program, which encourages reinvestment in commercial and mixed-use properties within Camden’s historic downtown and Dusty Bend districts. The program provides reimbursable matching grants of up to...
Community Service Takes Center Stage as Council Weighs Billboard and Digital Sign Changes
From celebrating those who give back to considering new ways to communicate with residents, the August 4 Camden City Council meeting reflected both the people who strengthen the community today and the decisions shaping its future. Community service took center stage...