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September 25, 2008
St. John’s will host Hymn Festival
The program will feature rousing renditions of favorite hymns with accompaniment by brass quartet and timpani.
Training Home honors work of Disabilities Foundation executive director
A Community Training Home at Sparrow Pointe in Lake City will be named in honor of Walter M. Sparrow, executive director of the Florence County Disabilities Foundation, at 2 p.m. today.
Florence voter registration drives planned
Voter registration drives will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Florence.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don’t overreact at Wilson football games
I am a proud parent of a Wilson football player, and I am so sick of our young men being treated like prisoners after a football game.
Alaska, Hawaii brought diversity, change to U.S. as 49th, 50th states
Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union as the 49th and 50th states.
September 24, 2008
Grant to help firefighters to save lives, property
Darlington County Fire District firefighters have received a grant that will go toward the purchase of equipment to help them save lives and property during fire emergencies.
Arrest made in Hartsville schools bomb threat
A juvenile was arrested after police said he called in a bomb threat to Hartsville High and Middle schools Tuesday.
Wukela to speak at Democratic breakfast event
Democratic Florence mayoral nominee Stephen J. Wukela will be the guest speaker Monday at the Florence County Democratic Party’s First Monday Breakfast Club.
Poker run to support children’s camp
Hundreds of bikers are expected to take to the streets Saturday for an annual poker run in support of a worthy cause.
Civil War comes to elementary school
Civil War re-enactors visited Lake City Elementary School on Wednesday to enhance students’ classroom lessons by discussing the roles of blacks during the war.
Humane society to hold pet adoption in Florence
The Florence Area Humane Society will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Pet Lovers Warehouse on South Irby Street in Florence.
Performing arts center gets gift from BB&T
BB&T Bank has given $325,000 to build the amphitheatre of the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center.
Cheraw High student suspended for weapons violation
A Cheraw High School student was arrested Tuesday after deputies said he was seen brandishing a weapon on a school bus bound for the school.
Voter registration program planned in Florence
The Florence Branch NAACP, in partnership with the eBushua Arts Foundation, will sponsor a voter registration program at 5 p.m. Sunday in Florence.
Cat, kitten adoption to take place in Florence
Carolina Kitties Rescue is having a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Books-A-Million in Florence.
Two incumbents elected to Florence 5 board
Jeffrey Tanner and Holly Wall, both board members of Florence School District 5’s Board of Trustees, have been elected to serve another term.
Zeta Amicae to have scholarship luncheon
The Zeta Amicae Florence Auxiliary will have its annual scholarship luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Florence.
Bauer offers Listening Session on senior fraud in Florence
Lt. Gov. André Bauer and the Office on Aging will host a Listening Session on senior fraud at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Leatherman Senior Center in Florence.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sheriff Boone best person to be Florence County sheriff
Just a comment on the upcoming election for Florence County sheriff — Sheriff Boone’s signs say, “A Good Man, A Great Sheriff.” Well, they got that right.
Victims, families continue to push for fire safety
Survivors and family members of victims of two tragic fires were in Washington recently to continue their efforts at pushing for new safety laws.
September 23, 2008
Man uses magic to get students reading
Mark Daniel visits elementary students at The Byrnes Schools to promote reading through his program “To Catch a READasaurus,” a 45-minute show that blends storytelling, puppetry and magic .
Stokes to speak at refuge meeting
Sam Stokes, S.C. Department of Natural Resources Region 2 wildlife coordinator, will speak during the Friends of Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge’s meeting Thursday.
Two women accused of assaulting man
Two women were arrested after Darlington County sheriff’s deputies said they assaulted a man who needed treatment at a local hospital as a result.
Man gets 15 years in Mullins traffic stop case
A Charlotte, N.C., man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with a Mullins traffic stop.
Land trust to protect 950 acres in Williamsburg County
The Pee Dee Land Trust will be permanently protecting, by conservation easement, 950 acres in Williamsburg County through the S.D. McGill Jr. Estate.
School district superintendent finalists named
Florence School District 2’s assistant superintendents Charles Hyman and Robert Sullivan have been named as finalists for the Pamplico-based district’s superintendent position.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence needs ‘hook’ to help with downtown
I don’t claim to be a city planner, but I do think that efforts to revitalize downtown need a boost.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for sale of alcohol on Sunday
I would like to talk about Sunday alcohol sales and the group called Strengthening Florence Families.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We need farmers, farms to be able to have food
I have been reading in the paper the complaints about hog, turkey and chicken farms.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Obama right person for president
Sept. 16 was a sad day for the Pee Dee.
