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...
Raftelis Utility Rate Study
The following are two documents provided by Raftelis in regards to the Utility Rate Study. 2023 Utility Rate Study Report - Water, Sewer and Electric Water, Sewer and Electric Utility Rate Study Presentation
Camden Fire Department Marks 100th Anniversary of Cleveland School Fire
The Camden Fire Department, joined by state and national dignitaries, held a ceremony marking the Cleveland School Fire's 100th Anniversary on May 17, 2023. It was the deadliest school fire in American history at the time, and remains the deadliest in South Carolina...
Camden Police Department Pursuing State Accreditation through SCLEA
The Camden Police Department is proud to announce that it will be pursuing state accreditation through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA) program. The memorandum of understanding was submitted to SCLEA on May 8, 2023 to begin the process. Interim...
Enforcement of Truck Route in Downtown Camden
The Camden Police Department has announced its increased focus on enforcing commercial truck route violations within the incorporated city limits of downtown Camden. Over the past 30 days, the department has stopped in excess of 200 trucks and issued warnings in an...
Camden Police Department Seeking Qualified College Interns for Summer 2023
The Camden Police Department is proud to announce that it will be pursuing state accreditation through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA) program. The memorandum of understanding was submitted to SCLEA on May 8, 2023 to begin the process. Interim...
New Citizen Engagement App “Connect Camden SC” Now Available
The City of Camden is excited to launch “Connect Camden SC”, a new mobile citizen engagement application powered by GOGov. This application puts the power of city hall in the palm of your hand. The app allows residents to have a direct line of...
Camden Burials Funeral Cortege & Downtown Road Closures 4/22/23
Join us as we honor some of America's first veterans. Camden will make history as fourteen soldiers who lost their lives at the August 16, 1780 Battle of Camden are reinterred on the battlefield Saturday, April 22. More information can be found at...
Camden Burials – Honoring Heroes – April 20-22
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust will conduct a military funeral for Revolutionary soldiers’ bodily remains discovered in 2022 at the Battle of Camden. Due to the national importance of this event and an...