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November 04, 2009
Pageland man jailed after drugs fall out his pockets
A Pageland man was sentenced to three years in prison after 14 bags of crack cocaine fell out of his pockets in front of police, Assistant 4th Circuit Solicitor Adam Foard said in a press release issued Wednesday.
EDITORIAL: Lawson a great farm leader for the state
The decision to hire Darlington’s Laurie Lawson as the South Carolina executive director for the Farm Service Agency at the USDA was good news for farmers throughout the state, especially the Pee Dee.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Health care arguments should go beyond Dems good, GOP bad
I’m writing this letter in response to Kenneth Curran’s submission on Oct. 30, 2009. I got quite a kick out of the hyperbole-laden diatribe in which Mr. Curran accuses Republicans of being the scourge of the earth.
Clyburn speaks at Florence leadership luncheon
The S.C. Women’s Connection has its last leadership luncheon of the year in Florence on Wednesday with special guest Mignon Clyburn, newly-appointed member of the Federal Communications Commission and a South Carolina native.
15-year-old girl charged in high school bomb threat
A 15-year-old girl accused making a bomb threat at Marlboro County High School on Oct. 28 was released on bond from a Columbia facility this week, Bennettsville Police Lt John Hepburn said.
Darlington residents help rescue missing dog
A 10-year-old dog who went missing in Darlington for a month and two days was found knocking on death’s door.
Williamsburg Tech to offer courses in Hemingway
Williamsburg Technical College will offer English Literature II and Western Civilization to 1689, a freshman-level history course, during spring semester at Hemingway’s public library.
Pee Dee Blues Bash kicks off Pecan Festival
This year’s Pecan Festival will feature the first Pee Dee Blues Bash, which will kick off Thursday with a concert in Lake City.
Harassment charge dropped for former chief deputy
A second-degree harassment charge against a former Marlboro County chief deputy sheriff has been dropped.
21 indicted in separate cockfighting operations
Twenty-one people have been charged in three separate indictments for their involvement in two cockfighting operations in Williamsburg County and Lexington County, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
Public hearings planned on Florence curfew issue
A committee reviewing a curfew ordinance for the city of Florence decided during a work session Wednesday that public hearings must be conducted on the matter.
Florence County sheriff’s office giving their time for kids in need
Being a Florence County sheriff’s deputy isn’t just about taking criminals off the streets, it’s about giving their time to help children in need.
Alzheimer’s Association to have Memory Walk in Florence
The S.C. Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is having its Pee Dee Memory Walk on Saturday at McLeod Health and Fitness Center in Florence.
November 03, 2009
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Writer blasts man’s letter as attempt to score God/Allah points
Response to Mr. Tedder concerning religion:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Communities need to unite and act against crime, violence
What are we going to do about all the crimes committed in our town of Florence?
EDITORIAL: Health care reform plan will require compromise
Most of us buy health insurance through our employers. The premiums have skyrocketed in the last 10 years, but it’s cheaper to buy coverage as a group than as an individual.
McCutcheon defeats incumbent Sims in Olanta mayoral election
Olanta will have a new mayor in January after Jimmy McCutcheon’s victory over incumbent Betty Sims in Tuesday’s town elections.
The town’s leadership also will have by two more new faces, Tommy “Mitch” Driggers Jr. and Eric L. Evans, who won town council seats in the elections.
McLeod kicks off Health Resource Expo for employees
A two-week Health Resource Expo is under way for employees of McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Pro se divorce clinic to be offered in Florence
A pro se divorce clinic will be offered by the S.C. Legal Services at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Poynor Adult/Community Education Center, 301 S. Dargan St., Florence.
Foreclosure clinics to be offered in Bennettsville
The Community Development Corp. of Marlboro County is offering two foreclosure clinics this month.
Local students to compete in mock trial competition
Middle school students from St. Anthony Catholic School in Florence and North Myrtle Beach have qualified to compete in the S.C. Bar State Middle School Mock Trial Competition on Nov. 21.
Residents may apply for seat on SCDOT Commission
A joint House/Senate panel is accepting notice from people interested in applying for a seat on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission. A vacancy will soon exist in the Second, Fourth, and Sixth Congressional districts.
DuPont, Mohawk workers eligible to apply for federal aid
Workers laid off by DuPont Teijin Films of Florence and by Mohawk Industries of Dillon are eligible to apply for federal assistance, U.S. Rep. John Spratt, D-S.C., announced in a press release Tuesday.
FMU to host Teacher Cadet College Day
Francis Marion University will host 138 Teacher Cadets from 12 area high schools for Teacher Cadet College Day, Wednesday, Nov. 4.
November 02, 2009
St. Ann’s Ladies’ Guild to have annual Harvest Tea
The Ladies’ Guild of St. Ann’s Catholic Church will host its annual Harvest Tea at 3 p.m. Sunday in the church and fellowship hall.
Scranton man dies after Sunday crash
A 35-year-old Scranton man died Sunday of injuries he suffered during a vehicle crash, S.C. Highway Patrol reports show.
Florence man charged in assault
A Florence man was arrested Monday after police said he severely beat a man and pulled out a woman’s hair, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
Florence woman accused of stabbing husband
A Florence woman was arrested Sunday after police said she stabbed her husband several times after he slapped her, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
Man admits using alias for immigration status
A Pakistani national in Florence has pleaded guilty to filing false statements to gain entry and citizenship, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
Marion County NAACP to meet
The Marion County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. John AME Church in Marion.
