Public Hearing on Updated Comprehensive Plan January 9
Camden City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM for the purpose of obtaining public comments concerning updates to the City of Camden Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing will be held in Council chambers at City Hall, 1000...
South Carolina Association of Counties Scholarships Open
The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) scholarship program is now taking applications for 2024. A $5,000 one-time scholarship is available to high school students who plan to attend a college or university in South Carolina. This year, students from...
Santee-Lynches Aging Department Offers Veteran Grant Funding
The Santee-Lynches Aging Department currently has grant funding to assist veterans who are 60 years of age or older with the following services:Vouchers to assist the Veteran with transportation to/from doctor’s appointments and non-essential trips...
Public Hearing for Proposed Residential Subdivison
The City of Camden Planning Commission held a public hearing Tuesday, November 21st regarding a proposed residential development consisting of single-family houses and townhomes. In overview, the proposal calls for a total of 795 lots, including 140 townhomes and 655...
The 12 Days of Christmas
The holidays just feel special here in Camden. Many think it's that small town charm, which just gets brighter and jollier as the end of the year approaches. Parades and performances abound, decorations appear along our city streets, and shops and restaurants are...
Fire Fest is September 30
The 27th Annual Fire Fest will take over Camden City Arena the last Saturday of September, and this year, a very special exhibit will be open to the public along with all of the usual Fire Fest activities. Each year, Fire Fest serves as the kick off to national Fire...
City Begins Inventory of Service Lines
Attention City of Camden Water Customers: Due to updated legislation, the City of Camden is responsible for identifying the service line going to each water meter and from the water meter to each house. This will be achieved by excavating a small area on both the road...
Blankets & Bands Free Concert Series Returns to Town Green
Blanket & Bands Fall Concert ScheduleRusty Davis & Friends – Thursday, 9/14CANCELED - The FMS – Thursday, 9/28The Dubber & Tetrahedron – Thursday, 10/5The Tony Torre Orchestra –...
Council Approved Changes to Utility Rates to Take Effect on Bills Dated September 1st and Beyond
City Council approved in the Fiscal Year 23-24 budget several changes to City of Camden utility rates. The changes include: $3.00 increase of electric meter base charge, $3.00 increase of water meter base charge, 5% electric rate increase, 20% water rate increase, and...
City Seeking to Fill Open Seats on Three Boards and Commissions
The City of Camden is seeking applications to fill four open seats, one on the Board of Zoning Appeals, one on the Planning Commission, and two on the Board of Construction Appeals. Only City of Camden residents are eligible to apply; the deadline for applications is...