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November 05, 2009
Marion County law enforcement makes arrests: Published on Nov. 4
The following arrest reports are provided by the various Marion County law enforcement agencies. Motorists are reminded that Sheriff’s Deputies and the City of Marion Police Officers will be conducting random safety checks in their various jurisdictions through December.
Chess Club challenges community to tourney
Two years ago Poiette McGill-Bromell began Mullins High School’s Chess Club to help students improve their cognitive and critical thinking skills.
November 04, 2009
Rogers Receives Coker College Social Work Award
Coker College’s Department of Social Work has named Sylvia Rogers of Marion, S.C., its 2009 Field Instructor of the Year.
Johnakin Middle School shares good news
Students learn a legacy of South Carolina
Activities, Events and Things to do in Marion County
Church News
Community Calendar
Why do these anti-free market myths persist?
Not much if you believe the myth that unrestrained capitalism was the root cause of our economic collapse—then and now—and that only increased government regulation and intervention will right the ship. In fact, this myth has no logical relation to reality.
Keep in mind the dangers of seasonal flu
According to scdhec.gov, based on previous years data, it is estimated that ten percent of the South Carolina population (about 400,000) will have influenza by the end of the season.
Easterling Primary students share artwork with the world
Easterling Primary artists are taking over the spotlight.
November 03, 2009
Pee Dee Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society set to meet
Adam Emrick, senior planner at the Horry County Planning & Zoning Department will speak to the Pee Dee Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society about the activities of the Horry County Board of Architectural Review and Historic Preservation.
First and Goal: Year three of the Tobacco Bowl should be a good one
In my opinion, I think the key to the Mullins Auctioneer 28-7 victory this past Friday night at Fox Field for the annual Tobacco Bowl trophy game took place the night before the game.
Golden Eagles squads clinch playoffs
The fall sports season is beginning to wind down for high schools in 2009. Pee Dee Academy’s athletes find themselves all in very familiar territory ... the state playoffs.
Flu virus concerns mount as vaccines arrive
Marion County Medical Center is seeing a significant number of patients making emergency room visits with flu like symptoms to be diagnosed with influenza type A/H1N1, according to Don Lloyd, Marion Regional Healthcare System CEO.
Russell Stover store closes down
Russell Stover’s candy outlet store closed its doors for good on Oct. 27.
National Guardsmen honor the memory of a superman
Over 150 U.S. National Guardsmen gathered at the Marion National Guard Amory located on Greene Street. Many of the soldiers haven’t seen one another in months but all arrived early Friday morning for a special tribute.
November 02, 2009
Rogers Receives Coker College Social Work Award
Coker College’s Department of Social Work has named Sylvia Rogers of Marion, S.C., its 2009 Field Instructor of the Year.
PEE DEE ACADEMY HONOR ROLL – 1st NINE WKS
PEE DEE ACADEMY HONOR ROLL – 1st NINE WKS
HEADMASTERS HONOR ROLL –2009-10
MARION COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER HONOR ROLL – 1st QUARTER
MARION COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER HONOR ROLL – 1st QUARTER
Marion Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month
Mr. and Mrs. Wally Williams, 206 Warwick Avenue, were awarded the Marion Chamber of Commerce Yard of the Month for October 2009.
Marion family taking part in national contest
A fun-loving and adventurous family of four is semi-finalist in a national competition and need your votes.
Drose wins regional award
Stacye Drose has been named the regional Pee Dee International Reading Association Teacher of the Year for 2009-2010.
Williams Park honors neighborhood yard of the month
M. Alfred McFadden, Kennedy Court, in Mullins was awarded the William Park Association Yard of the Month for October 2009.
Marion-Dillon County Disabilities Foundation to have fundraiser
The Marion-Dillon County Disabilities Foundation was established to support those in our community with mental retardation, autism and brain and spinal injuries.
Britton’s Neck Elementary School Honor Roll students
Angela M. Huggins, Principal of Britton’s Neck Elementary School, is proud to announce the Honor Roll for the first nine weeks.
Nolte joins Star & Enterprise as staff writer
The Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise has recently hired Steffani Nolte as a staff writer.
Marion’s Tiniest Little Foxes to take their fall walk
On Oct. 29, “Marion Tiniest Little Foxes” took a stroll down Main Street visiting downtown merchants with Halloween candy for the early trick-or-treaters.
October 31, 2009
Letters to the Editor: Published Oct. 28
Animal Shelter celebrating anniversary
ASK PAT: “Gruesome” treats for Halloween
In honor of Halloween on Saturday, today’s column features two gruesome recipes: Finger Food (string cheese made to look like real fingers) and Strained Eyeballs (made out of hard-boiled eggs).
The kids will love these and they are a healthy balance to all the candy. Have a safe holiday.
October 30, 2009
Auctioneers feed off fumbles for victory
The Mullins Auctioneers forced eight Marion Swamp Foxes fumbles, recovering six in route to a 28-7 victory in the final regular season game.
Halloween tricks, treats, costumes and safety
It is no surprise that October is Halloween Safety Month, with all of the excitement involved in dressing up and enjoying a little frightening fun it’s easy to put safety aside.
Library is starting point for hitting the road to success
Library usage statistics from last year show that during times of economic downturn such as we are experiencing – public libraries become more important than ever.
