Blankets & Bands Returns to Town Green for Spring Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts return to Downtown Camden on select Thursdays in April and May, featuring live music, local favorites, and a welcoming community atmosphere. The beloved Blankets & Bands free concert series returns to Town Green this spring, bringing live...
Camden Council Member William Wilkes Named Chairman of the Board of Directors for Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority
Camden City Council Member William Wilkes has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority, placing Camden in a key leadership role in advancing regional transportation and connectivity. Wilkes, who was...
Decades of Service Recognized as Camden City Council Honors Johnny Deal, Advances $11.8 Million in Infrastructure Projects, Prepares for Major Community Events
Council honors Johnny Deal for 15 years of service, advances infrastructure projects, updates golf cart regulations, and prepares for upcoming community events. More than 15 years of service and thousands of hours supporting responsible growth in Camden led to special...
Camden Police Chief Jack Rushing Graduates from South Carolina Executive Institute
CAMDEN, S.C. (March 12, 2026) — Camden Police Chief Jack Rushing has graduated from the South Carolina Executive Institute, a statewide leadership development program designed to prepare senior public sector leaders to address complex challenges facing their...
Camden Public Art Committee Call for Artists
This Call for Artists is modeled after the South Carolina Arts Commission’s standards and the City of Camden’s recently established Public Art Committee guidelines. Request for Proposals (RFP): “More Than a Revolution” Mural at Gallery 537The Camden Public Art...
Camden City Council Recognizes Sergeant Grant Furry, Proclaims Women’s History Month, and Discusses Community Initiatives
Council honors a Camden police officer for service, proclaims Women’s History Month, reviews code enforcement efforts, considers a historic business marker program for downtown businesses, and advances updates to golf cart safety regulations. CAMDEN, S.C. — During its...
Smart Purchasing Creates Local Reinvestment for Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. — Imagine downtown Camden on a warm evening. Families stroll down Broad Street after dinner. Children laugh at community events their parents once attended. Traditions are passed down. Memories are made. And the next generation chooses to call Camden...
Camden City Council Advances Zoning Changes and Receives Communications Growth Report
The Camden City Council met Tuesday evening to advance zoning updates supporting economic development, consider redevelopment strategies, and receive updates on public communication efforts. Council approved second reading of an ordinance amending certain provisions...
City of Camden Hosts Record-Breaking Community Tree Planting Day
Camden, SC — The City of Camden welcomed a record number of volunteers on Monday for its Community Tree Planting Day, with residents of all ages gathering at Scott Park in the morning and City Arena Park in the afternoon to help expand the City’s urban tree canopy. A...
City Council Recognizes Employee Excellence, Reviews Tourism Growth and Financial Health
At its February meeting, the City of Camden City Council recognized outstanding employee service, received updates on tourism and marketing efforts, and reviewed a strong financial audit reflecting continued fiscal stability. City Council recognized David Enlow, Water...