Winter Storm Fern – Power Outage Update
Power Fully Restored: All power has been fully restored in the previously affected areas. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews worked quickly and safely to restore service.
ARTS CENTER OF KERSHAW COUNTY APPOINTS CHAD HENDERSON AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Former Trustus Theatre Artistic Director and SC Philharmonic Marketing Director begins on January 12, 2026 Camden, SC — The Arts Center of Kershaw County has hired Chad Henderson as the new Executive Director. Henderson, the former Trustus Theatre Artistic Director...
City of Camden Appoints Tori Smith as Director of Finance
The City of Camden announced the appointment of Tori Smith as its new director of finance, bringing more than two decades of governmental and public-school finance experience to the city’s leadership team. Smith has extensive experience overseeing governmental...
Warm Up Your Business This Winter: Free Small Business Workshops
Winter Small Business Workshops at Camden Library Branch Camden, SC – (December 19, 2025) City of Camden Community Development Coordinator Katharine Spadacenta continues the winter small business workshop series again in 2026, in partnership with the Kershaw County...
City of Camden Seeks Construction Manager at Risk for Major Municipal Projects
CAMDEN, SC – The City of Camden, South Carolina, is inviting qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firms to submit Statements of Qualifications and Proposals to provide pre-construction and construction services for two high-priority municipal projects. The...
Camden honors long-serving employees, police earn state recognition for victim services
CAMDEN, SC — The December City Council meeting was filled with recognition for excellence and outstanding service, highlighted by the naming of a longtime Public Works employee as Employee of the Month and statewide honors for the Camden Police Department. A longtime...
City of Camden Marks Arbor Day, Pays Tribute to First Responders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camden, SC — The City of Camden observed its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday, December 5th, bringing residents, officials, and community partners together for a ceremony dedicated to the City’s first responders. While inclement weather forced...
City of Camden to Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camden, SC – The City of Camden is excited to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, set to begin next week. This initiative will enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness of the...
Final Update: DeRoyal Plant Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camden, SC – The Camden Fire Department has concluded its primary emergency operations at the former DeRoyal plant following this past weekend’s commercial fire. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has been contacted...
DeRoyal Plant Fire Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Camden, SC - The City of Camden provides the following update regarding the incident at the DeRoyal plant: Road Closure: The block in front of the DeRoyal plant remains closed to allow emergency responders and contractors to work safely and to...