Public Meeting on City of Camden Development Moratorium

As part of the review of the comprehensive plan and development ordinances, the City of Camden will host a planning workshop on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm in Liberty Hall at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center, 212 Broad Street. This will be an...

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Two Lights for Tomorrow

Two Lights for Tomorrow

The City of Camden joins other communities across the nation in a national initiative in commemorating the April 17th-18th ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, and other alarm riders, to warn Massachusettes villages that the British were coming. "Two Lights for...

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African American Cultural Center Hosts Heritage Tea Winners

African American Cultural Center Hosts Heritage Tea Winners

Family, friends and the community at large are invited to visit the African American Cultural Center of Camden, located at 517 York Street, as it hosts the winning student projects from the annual Heritage Tea program. Each year, since 1987, the Arts Center of Kershaw...

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Camden’s Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Tour – March 7-9

Camden’s Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Tour – March 7-9

Join in the festivities for CAMDEN'S BICENTENNIAL LAFAYETTE WEEKEND (March 7-9, 2025), with planned events beginning the week leading up to the reenactment of the Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to Camden. For details about local events taking place and for more...

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City Accepting Accommodation Tax Grant Applications

The City of Camden Accommodations Tax Grant Committee is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2025-26. Accommodations tax grants are available to nonprofit organizations in and near Camden, in order to support their advertising and promotion of events, assets or...

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Irish Fest Camden Returns – Festivities Feb. 26 – Mar. 1

Irish Fest Camden Returns – Festivities Feb. 26 – Mar. 1

Celebrating its ninth anniversary and moving to a new location for its grand final day celebration, Irish Fest Camden, the premiere Irish festival of the southeast, will be celebrated on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Kershaw County Airport in Camden. Throughout the...

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Winter Weather Tips

Winter Weather Tips

As snow accumulates and/or turns to ice in the evening hours, we advise residents to avoid driving, if possible, during evening and overnight hours. If you experience a power outage or require any other City service during the winter weather, please call 803-432-2421...

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Goodale State Park Unveils New Trails at 2025 First Day Hike

Goodale State Park Unveils New Trails at 2025 First Day Hike

Nearly 200 walkers and over two dozen pets participated in the First Day Hike at Goodale State Park on New Year’s Day. John Wells, Park Manager at Goodale, led the group on a 2.4 mile hike, previewing new trails under development. Wells said, “Today, we’re walking in...

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