Thursday, September 26, 2019
CCRA / Springdale Racecourse Will Host SC High School XC
The City of Camden and Carolina Cup Racing Association (CCRA) have developed a relationship with the South Carolina High School League Cross Country (XC) Association to bring 4 major high school race events to Springdale Race Course this...
Read MoreMonday, September 23, 2019
24th Annual FireFest Returns September 28th at Camden City Arena
The 24th Annual FireFest takes place at Camden City Arena the last Saturday of September, to help kick off the Camden Fire Department’s recognition of Fire Prevention Week. This year, the fire prevention campaign is “Not Every Hero Wears a...
Friday, September 20, 2019
New staff will welcome visitors to Camden-Kershaw County
Camden resident Catharine deLoach has joined the City tourism office as Welcome Center Specialist at the Robert Mills Courthouse, 607 Broad Street. According to Camden-Kershaw County Tourism Director Suzi Sale, deLoach brings a great...
Monday, September 16, 2019
Scott Park Walking Trail Improvements
The walking trail at Scott Park has a fresh new look. The one mile trail around the perimeter and through different areas of the park has been widened and paved.
Previously, the packed dirt surface trail varied in width from 1.5 feet to 8 feet....
Read MoreThursday, September 5, 2019
Boil Water Advisory Repeal for Customers in Certain Portions of the Kirkwood Community
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Boil Water Advisory for Customers in Certain Portions of the Kirkwood Community
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Welcome Center Open at historic Robert Mills Courthouse
The City of Camden will operate a tourism welcome center at the historic Robert Mills Courthouse located at 607 Broad Street. The building was vacated by the Chamber of Commerce, and acquired by the City last fall. According to City Manager Mel...
Monday, August 26, 2019
Annual Fill the Boot Event to Take Place 8/29 - 8/31
Camden Fire Department kicked off the annual MDA Boot Drive Monday, August 26th at Fire Station 1. Camden firefighters will be collecting donations this year at the intersection of Broad and DeKalb Streets from 8 AM to 5 PM Thursday, August 29th...
Friday, August 23, 2019
New Green Space Downtown
A new greenspace is available to residents and visitors of Downtown Camden. The small park at Market Street is located at the intersection of Clyburn Lane. It will provide seating and shade for pedestrians and customers of nearby eateries, as...
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Rick Martin is new director of Tennis and Pickleball programs
The City of Camden has named Rick Martin, PTR , USPTA, director of all tennis and pickleball programs at the city’s regional Tennis and Pickleball facility located at 823 Campbell Street. According to city director of tennis facilities...
Read MoreTuesday, August 13, 2019
Mayor Featured in UofSC Alumni Magazine
Camden's Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford is featured in the quarterly issue of UofSC Alumni Magazine - The Carolinian. Read all about her here - And on social media platforms here - Twitter - Facebook - 
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Friday, July 19, 2019
Market Street Parking Lot Open
The City of Camden has opened an additional free public parking area at Market Street and Arthur Lane in Downtown Camden.
Approximately 100 parking spaces are available, and lighting has been installed throughout the parking area.
Additional...
Read MoreTuesday, July 16, 2019
Camden Hosts National League of Cities Small Cities Conference
Recently the City of Camden hosted more than 30 mayors, council members, and other local government officials from all over the country for the National League of Cities' Small Cities Council annual conference. Camden's Mayor Alfred Mae...
Read MoreFriday, July 12, 2019
Downtown Camden program and Kershaw County Library Host Business Workshops
The Downtown Camden program has partnered with the Kershaw County Library for a second summer, to host free workshops for small business owners. Theses workshops are held at the Library Camden branch, 1304 Broad Street.
On July 22nd, business...
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Mayor, City host Small Cities Council meeting July 10-13
The City of Camden, SC and Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford will host mayors, council members and other municipal leaders from across the country when the National League of Cities (NLC) convenes its annual 3-day Small Cities Council meeting here July...
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