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November 03, 2009
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.
Billie Hardee Home for Boys to have yard sale
The Billie Hardee Home for Boys is having a yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. It will be at the home, located at 1133 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington.
Cheraw designated as Preserve America Community
First Lady Michelle Obama has designated the town of Cheraw as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities.
Lawson chosen to lead state Farm Service Agency
Laurie Lawson has been appointed by the Obama administration as the South Carolina state executive director for the Farm Service Agency at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Forum on Florence Recreational Trails planned
The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation is sponsoring a community forum for the Florence Recreational Trails from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church, 225 W. Cheves St., Florence.
Pee Dee Group-Sierra Club meeting to feature documentary
A 40-minute clip from the documentary, “Coal Country,” will be shown to the Pee Dee Group-Sierra Club on Thursday. The program begins at 7 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1201 Cherokee Road, Florence.
Secretary Grant holds special place at Trinity
Lillian D. Grant took business courses in high school, made good grades and went to Trinity Baptist Church every Sunday.
October 31, 2009
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Education is solution to distracted drivers, not new laws
Are we really thinking about making texting while driving a federal crime?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Penny-Pinching Democrat’ is an oxymoron
I have seen the story of Joel Lourie, South Carolina’s only Jewish senator and a Democrat, being offended that someone would say Jews were penny pinchers. Well, I can see how a “Tax and Spend” Democrat would be offended by being included in a group of “penny pinchers.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Timmonsville mayoral candidate Jackson is a man of character
My friend Darrick Jackson is running for mayor in the town of Timmonsville. Mr. Jackson was elected to the Timmonsville Town Council four years ago, and he was subsequently elected by council as Mayor pro tem.
EDITORIAL: Leatherman deserves praise for Boeing work
State Sen. Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence, deserves lavish praise for the prominent role he played in convincing Boeing to bring at least 3,800 jobs and millions in economic development to South Carolina, starting in 2011.
Four people vie for mayor, council seats in Timmonsville
Two men will vie for the office of mayor in Tuesday’s muncipal election in Timmonsville, while two others hope to gain seats on the town council.
Hartsville mayoral, council seats up for grabs
Hartsville has a two-person race for mayor and only one of three city council seats contested in Tuesday’s election.
Couple faces hardship with diabetes
Bill Brandon, 60, was a robust diesel mechanic until he was diagnosed with diabetes 10 years ago.
Ovis Hill gets kids involved with farm life during festival
Ovis Hill Farm and Clemson’s Extension Service hosted its ninth annual Farm Festival on Saturday.
October 30, 2009
Florence man tried twice in absentia get 50 years in jail
A Florence man was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison after being tried in his absence twice and disappearing for several months, 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements III said.
SCDOT to have meeting on Darlington bridge replacement
The S.C. Department of Transportation has scheduled a public information meeting Thursday in Darlington County concerning the proposed bridge replacement on West Smith Avenue over Swift Creek.
Chesterfield man sentenced in hostage situation, shootings
A Chesterfield man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison — the statutory maximum sentence — for being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a hsotage situation earlier this year, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
