City of Camden Appoints Laurie Slade Funderburk as City Prosecutor
Experienced attorney and former state legislator brings deep legal expertise and a commitment to public service to the role. The City of Camden is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Slade Funderburk as its new City Prosecutor. “We are proud to have an...
Fire at Camden Condos Displaces Residents; Cause Ruled Undetermined
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has officially ruled the cause of the fire at the Camden Condos on Mattison Street as undetermined. The City of Camden Fire Department responded to the structure fire at approximately 9:43 a.m. The fire was contained,...
Fire Contained at Camden Condos; No Injuries Reported
The City of Camden Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Camden Condos on Mattison Street at approximately 9:43 a.m. this morning. The fire has been contained, and crews are now conducting salvage and overhaul operations to identify and extinguish any...
Blankets & Bands Returns to Town Green for Spring Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts return to Downtown Camden on select Thursdays in April and May, featuring live music, local favorites, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The beloved Blankets & Bands free concert series returns to Town Green this spring, bringing live...
Camden Council Member William Wilkes Named Chairman of the Board of Directors for Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority
Camden City Council Member William Wilkes has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority, placing Camden in a key leadership role in advancing regional transportation and connectivity. Wilkes, who was...
Decades of Service Recognized as Camden City Council Honors Johnny Deal, Advances $11.8 Million in Infrastructure Projects, Prepares for Major Community Events
Council honors Johnny Deal for 15 years of service, advances infrastructure projects, updates golf cart regulations, and prepares for upcoming community events. More than 15 years of service and thousands of hours supporting responsible growth in Camden led to special...
Camden Police Chief Jack Rushing Graduates from South Carolina Executive Institute
CAMDEN, S.C. (March 12, 2026) — Camden Police Chief Jack Rushing has graduated from the South Carolina Executive Institute, a statewide leadership development program designed to prepare senior public sector leaders to address complex challenges facing their...
Camden Public Art Committee Call for Artists
This Call for Artists is modeled after the South Carolina Arts Commission’s standards and the City of Camden’s recently established Public Art Committee guidelines. Request for Proposals (RFP): “More Than a Revolution” Mural at Gallery 537The Camden Public Art...
Camden City Council Recognizes Sergeant Grant Furry, Proclaims Women’s History Month, and Discusses Community Initiatives
Council honors a Camden police officer for service, proclaims Women’s History Month, reviews code enforcement efforts, considers a historic business marker program for downtown businesses, and advances updates to golf cart safety regulations. CAMDEN, S.C. — During its...
Smart Purchasing Creates Local Reinvestment for Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. — Imagine downtown Camden on a warm evening. Families stroll down Broad Street after dinner. Children laugh at community events their parents once attended. Traditions are passed down. Memories are made. And the next generation chooses to call Camden...