Public Hearing Regarding Development of Camden Training Center Property March 19
The City of Camden Planning Commission will have their next meeting on March 19, 2024 at 6:15 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1000 Lyttleton Street. One item on the agenda is to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed annexation and...
Development Impact Fees
On October 24, 2023, Camden City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-27 implementing development impact fees on new construction permits within the City of Camden. Beginning October 25, 2023, the City began collecting impact fees for the following categories:...
Historic Aberdeen Reopens
Welcome to Aberdeen. One of the oldest homes in Camden, Samuel Mathis purchased this lot in 1805 from Joseph Kershaw and the home was built by 1810. The home remained in the Mathis family until it was sold in 1850. In 1977, caterer, bon vivant, and collector Jack...
Camden Police Department Issues Counterfeit Currency Warning
In recent days, the Camden Police Department (CPD) has received an increase in reports from local businesses that have received fraudulent $100 bills. This issue not only affects the financial well-being of our businesses but also the trust and security of our entire...
Small Business Workshop Series at Camden Library Branch
The City of Camden’s Main Street Program will host a series of small business workshops in the coming weeks at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. Main Street Manager Kat Spadacenta, Director of Planning & Development Shawn Putnam,...
Fair Street Project Paused
The project comprised of sewer line replacement and paving on Fair Street, between DeKalb and York Streets, has been delayed to due weather conditions. Crews have completed the replacement of the sewer line. Paving of Fair Stret will occur when daily temperatures...
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...