Road Safety

You may have seen some new signs alongside the road in Kershaw County. You’ll see these signs along Highway 1 in Camden, Lugoff and Elgin; near Goodale State Park and Lake Wateree, at recycling centers, and dozens of other locations throughout the county. They’re the brainchild of Fiona Martin, an avid cyclist, world-class triathlete and

(This article was originally published in the KC Current.) The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the lives of Kershaw County residents significantly. We’re in the midst of uncertain times, and we’re facing an unsure future. But if there is a silver lining to this cloud, it’s the noticeable increase of adults, children, and families getting outdoors

Following our previous article regarding everyone’s right to the road, we take a special look at pedestrians using the road. This includes people who are walking to school, work, and running errands, and the many Kershaw County citizens who run or walk for exercise and recreation. Let’s start by acknowledging that Kershaw County doesn’t have

(This article was originally published in the KC Current.) There is no doubt that Kershaw County is growing. Our population has grown 18.42% since 2000, which is above the state average of 17.83% and well above the national average of 11.61%. But we don’t need statistics to tell us that. In Elgin and Lugoff, new