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September 09, 2008
Take time to sound off on ‘branding’ for city of Florence
Let’s hope residents take the time to let the right people know what they think about Florence, both the good and the bad.
September 08, 2008
Commission finds no historic value in Florence building
The Florence City-County Historical Commission has reached a unanimous decision that a building at 200 S. Coit St. has no historical significance to prohibit its demolition.
Pee Dee Sept. 11 observances
The town of Society Hill and the Society Hill Lion’s Club’s second annual Sept. 11 observance begins at 8 a.m. at Society Hill’s Memorial Park with First Responder sirens.
Hartsville police seek armed robbery suspect
Hartsville police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint during the weekend.
Hartsville man accused of Hanna crime spree
Hartsville police say they believe they caught a man who may have used Tropical Storm Hanna as a motive to commit multiple burglaries during the weekend.
Four arrested on drug charges after reported home invasion
Four Hartsville residents were arrested on drug charges early Monday morning after Darlington County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported home invasion near Hartsville,.
Conditional License for 15 Year Old Drivers
If you are 15 years old and have held a beginner’s permit for at least 180 days, you are eligible for a conditional license.
September 07, 2008
Man hospitalized after being shot by brother
A man was treated at a local hospital during the weekend after being shot by his brother Saturday night in Darlington, according to a press release from the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stating facts reason to support Sen. Obama
In response to Mr. Harrelson’s comments regarding the “Experience” issue in the coming election, I stated facts about Sen. McCain’s résumé not previously brought to light by the “biased, liberal press.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Compare records before you vote for president
Don’t think for yourself — just follow party lines.
County needs to keep courthouse in city of Florence
Florence County Council in the next few months will face a decision that will have implications for the county’s future growth.
1889 atlas showed Florence in Darlington county
Whatever happened to those little stores we used to pass along highways around here?
GOP revels in the power of Palin
Marsha Mercer
Media General News Service
Florence County Council wrong not to listen to citizens’ petition
This article is in response to the Aug. 10 Morning News editorial supporting Florence County Council’s decision to take the Florence Citizens In Action and three defendants to court to invalidate a petition signed by over 11,000 registered voters.
September 06, 2008
Florence man charged with burglary, assaulting officer
A Florence man was taken into custody Wednesday after he broke into a store and assaulted one of the deputies who arrested him, Florence County Sheriff’s Lt. Brett Camp said.
Pow Wow blessed experience for some
Days before Tropical Storm Hanna made landfall, the Marlboro Chesterfield Darlington County Pee Dee Indian tribe had already made up their minds to have their Third Annual Pow Wow as planned Saturday — no matter what blows the storm threw at the area.
District Board of Trustees continue search for superintendent
The Florence School District 2 Board of Trustees based in Pamplico still is determining its options on how to proceed with its superintendent search in the wake of a 3-percent budget cut from the state.
Third person charged in teen murder, search continues for suspect in Friday murder
Florence Police have arrested a third person in the case of a missing Florence teen, but are still investigating the case of a man found slain on the north side of the city Friday morning, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
Pee Dee escapes Hanna damage
Tropical Storm Hanna left about 1,000 Progress Energy customers without power early Saturday morning in the Pee Dee while dumping almost five inches of rain on Florence.
Thumbs up to those who started scholarship in memory of Quick
Thumbs up to the family and friends of Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Sgt. Darryl Quick who are establishing a scholarship in his memory.
September 05, 2008
Gala kicks off ‘Pathways to the Future’ campaign
The public phase of Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Educational Foundation campaign, titled “Pathways to the Future Campaign,” kicked off Friday night during the college’s 44th Anniversary Celebration and Gala.
Florence high school in line for national award
Wilson High School is one step closer to winning a national award.
Operation Swift Strike II an occasion to remember
Operation Swift Strike II will be remembered by many in the area, even though it took place 46 years ago.
Charleston artist to speak about groundbreaking exhibit
Charleston artist and native Manning Williams is returning to Florence Museum on Sunday to discuss and answer questions from the public concerning his show, “a visual commentary,” which is on display at the museum.
Former Florence police officer faces incest charge
A former Florence police officer is accused of sexually assaulting a family member 23 years ago.
Two men arrested in slaying of Florence teen
The second of three people found slain in Florence in the past two weeks has been positively identified as a Florence teen reported missing a month ago.
Brawl exemplifies need for emphasis on sportsmanship
The Wilson Tigers had everything going for them.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Democrats, Republicans share blame for problems
Our great nation is collapsing, and those we have sent to serve in our government are to blame, both Democrat and Republican.
September 04, 2008
Florence woman’s death prompts safety meeting
Community residents from across Florence County met Thursday to discuss the problems in certain Florence neighborhoods and what could be done to stop them.
Christian rock band to perform at Cornerstone Baptist Church
Radio Free Florence and Cornerstone Baptist Church are sponsoring a Leeland concert Sunday at the church.
