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November 10, 2009
Lake City Rotary Club cleans park
Several members of the Lake City Rotary Club gathered the morning of Oct. 31 for a cleanup of the park at the intersection of Main and Church streets in Lake City.
Carver High School Alumni Association holds annual affair
The Carver High School Alumni Association recently held its second annual affair, which featured a weekend’s worth of activities at the school’s former site and other locations in Lake City.
Teachers receive Bright Ideas grants from Santee Electric
Eleven area teachers were recently surprised when Santee Electric Cooperative employees showed up at their schools with as much as $1,000 each in grant money.
November 09, 2009
Lake City wins first-round playoff game
Lake City High School’s ground attack steamrolled Battery Creek with 395 yards and a 46-12 win in the first round of the 3A lower state playoffs Friday.
The Panthers will travel to West Columbia this Friday to take on the undefeated Airport High School Eagles.
November 07, 2009
Soup kitchen holds community breakfast, seeks donations
Samuel Burgess has run the Care and Concern Organization Soup Kitchen for nearly five years and knows firsthand how many people in Lake City are in need of a hot meal.
November 06, 2009
‘Fantastic Friday’ encourages Lake City students to read
Florence School District 3 aims to instill in students the importance of reading by sponsoring the 14th annual “Reading for Fantastic Friday” at Main Street Elementary School’s gym.
Authorities call off manhunt in Cades
Authorities have called off the hunt for two men near Cades and hope to confirm the suspect’s identities and obtain warrants, Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett said.
Lake City theater prepares for voyage to ‘South Pacific’
The Lake City Community Theatre recently held auditions for “South Pacific,” which will be presented in March, and selected a cast of 45 that will begin rehearsing soon.
Teachers receive Bright Ideas grants from Santee Electric
Eleven area teachers were recently surprised when Santee Electric Cooperative employees showed up at their schools with up to $1000 each in grant money.
November 05, 2009
First Blues Bash brings crowds to Lake City
Folks from all over headed to Lake City on Thursday night for the first concert of the inaugural Pee Dee Blues Bash. Organizers expected crowds from across Florence County, and the musical act came all the way from Philadelphia.
Olanta council discusses streets project, old town hall
Olanta Town Council had a special meeting Thursday to discuss a letter regarding the town’s streetscape project as well as the former town hall property.
Deputies seek men in robbery of Pat’s Groceries
Florence County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery during which two men stole a purse from a victim and an undisclosed amount of cash from a store near Scranton.
Veterans Day service scheduled for Lake City
The Wilbur Jones Post 73 of The American Legion, along with Post 3412 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Chapter 71 of the Disabled American Veterans, will hold a Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 in Lake City.
November 04, 2009
Scranton man indicted in Williamsburg County cockfighting organization
Twenty-one people have been charged in three separate indictments for their involvement in two cockfighting ventures operated in Lexington and Williamsburg counties.
Live Oak doctors say they want to remove barriers to health care
The doctors with the new Live Oak Medical Center say they hope services such as urgent care will make it easier for residents in local rural areas to get the health care they need.
Florence County Disabilities Foundation seeks Christmas gift sponsors
Florence County Disabilities Foundation is in need of sponsors for this year’s “Making a Difference at Christmas” project for individuals with disabilities and special needs from Florence County who are in need of gifts this Christmas.
COLUMN: Lake City Cookin’ — It’s time to be thankful for all we have
Hello, November. The year of 2009 is spinning out, and this is the month of a favorite holiday for many people, including me, and that is Thanksgiving.
EDITORIAL: Don’t be shy about speaking out against crime
Lake City police officers and governmental leaders reached out to the public Thursday, when they held a community forum to address crime issues.
COLUMN: Straight From the Hog’s Eye — Bears and other things overheard on scanner
The police, fire and EMS scanner is running constantly in our office at the News & Post. Generally, we know what to listen for, and when we hear news breaking, we get out and cover it.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: People should know truth if commenting on Olanta
I am truly saddened by people posting non-factual comments about the town of Olanta and its previous mayors. The town records are open to the public; you can view this information for yourself. Get the facts!
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Speak up when government does wrong
We must not be ashamed or afraid to speak to others about what is going on in America. Get involved with our government. Stand up and express yourself when you see something that is wrong.
November 03, 2009
Pee Dee Blues Bash to kick off in Lake City
This year’s Pecan Festival will feature the first annual Pee Dee Blues Bash, which will kick off Thursday with a concert in Lake City.
Anderson shares his love for animals
Since he was a little boy, Dr. Morris Anderson said he has had a special place in his heart for animals. He spoke to the Lake City Rotary Club this past Friday.
Harvest Hope invites public to open house
Harvest Hope Food Bank will hold an open house from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at its distribution facility at 2513 W. Lucas St. in Florence.
Scranton man dies of injuries from crash
A 35-year-old Scranton man died Sunday of injuries he suffered during a vehicular crash, S.C. Highway Patrol reports show.
Lake City Community Planner for Nov. 4
Upcoming events in the Lake City area
Lake City Church News for Nov. 4
Upcoming church-related events in the Lake City area
Lake City Library News for Nov. 4
New books at the Lake City Public Library
Panthers set sights on home playoff game
The Lake City Panthers closed the regular season with a 38-0 win over Georgetown and are setting their sights on the first round of the lower state playoffs at Ward Memorial Stadium this Friday night.
Lake City’s Sheldon Robinson to play in Shrine Bowl
Lake City High School’s Sheldon Robinson is among the 44 seniors selected to represent South Carolina in the annual Shrine Bowl.
