BLANEY, Aug. 4 (Special) – raging fire that swept through a building in the heart of this Kershaw County town was believed under control late tonight. It had threatened the center of the community. The three occupants of the house, formerly the Blaney Grill, were not at home when the blaze broke out about 10:15 p.m. The city fire department of Camden, 12 miles from … Continue reading Raging Fire at Blaney Believed Under Control

BLANEY – A two-story structure was destroyed last night by fire which threatened the central area of this community. The three occupants of the building, formerly the Blaney Grill were not at home when the blaze broke out about 10:15. The fire set everal trees ablaze and power was knocked out. Traffic was slowed for a while on Highway 1, which passes a few feet … Continue reading Blaney Building Destroyed by Fire

CAMDEN – Another Kershaw County paved road was opened this week. It leads from Blaney to the Fort Jackson Road, a distance of about five miles. This new road connects with the Fort Jackson Road a few hundred yards this side of the Kershaw Richland County markers. From that point for about three miles it runs close to the Richland County line, gradually leading towards … Continue reading Kershaw County Opens Another Paved Road