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....
Boil Water Advisory Repeal for Customers in Certain Portions of the Kirkwood Community
Boil Water Advisory for Customers in Certain Portions of the Kirkwood Community
Welcome Center Open at historic Robert Mills Courthouse
(August 27, 2019) 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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
City awarded $300,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment grant
The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the City of Camden for a $300,000 Community-wide 2019 Brownfields Assessment grant in support of the city’s ongoing revitalization and redevelopment efforts. One of only two...
City welcomes new Hampton Inn
Hotel group Kali, Inc. and the city of Camden jointly announce that the city’s newest hotel, Hampton Inn by Hilton, will open Saturday, June 1. Conveniently located at 122 Wall Street in the city’s primary hotel district at Exit 98 at the...
Camden Historic Landmarks Commission Awards
The Camden Historic Landmarks Commission recently celebrated local historic construction, rehabilitation, and architectural projects in town.
The following certificates of recognition were distributed at the May 14, 2019 Camden City Council...