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November 27, 2007
Family farm depicts ‘simple life’
Campaign forum speaks on health care
Linda Smith, 62, was emotional when she spoke about her battles with colon cancer and paying for health care. She gave her testimonial in Marion for Barack Obama's rural health policy forum on Nov. 12 in the Opera House.
Basketball Jamboree is just one highlight of Thanksgiving weekend
If basketball fever had fans breaking out into a cold sweat, Mullins varsity basketball Head Coach Mark Gerald provided the cure — a jamboree.
Marion County offering online tax web site
The Marion County Treasurer's office has launched an innovative Web site to help the county's taxpayers, according to Patsy Rogers, Marion County Treasurer. The site offers those "who do business in Marion County a dynamic way of accessing important tax information online," she said.
Mullins girls basketball players
Head Coach Fred Senter leads an improved Lady Aucs team that has persevered despite years of talented veteran players moving on.
Creek Bridge girls basketball players
Head Coach Harry Smith and the Lady Warriors are introduced to a new horizon.
Marion girls basketball players
Head Coach Leon Sturkey and the Lady Foxes return to handle some unfinished business, and are eager to maintain the momentum that was an amazing run to the third round of the Class 2A playoffs.
Crash victims killed on impact
Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson has confirmed the three victims involved in the Nov. 19 fatal accident were killed from the impact of the crash.
McCormick students collect canned foods
McCormick Elementary School participated in a canned food drive for Manna House during November.
Holiday fun continues
Parades, a festival, carriage rides, Christmas tree lightings, a candlelight tour, and a holiday prelude. Make an appointment to keep these Marion County Christmas events!
Holiday fun is coming!
Parades, festivals, candlelight tours, holiday preludes, carriage rides, parade of trees and more. Make an appointment to keep these dates of holiday events!
November 26, 2007
Citizens want answers
A public hearing, to address the firing of a Nichols police officer, will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3 in the city hall, Nichols Street.
Tips on dealing with stress
Gretchen Gallo, administrative coordinator at The Durant Children's Center in Florence is pleased to offer the following tips for adults and children who may suffer from stress while dealing with the holiday season.
November 25, 2007
Chamber recognizes students, teachers at monthly luncheon
The Mullins Chamber of Commerce recognized teachers and students during its monthly luncheon, Nov. 16.
November 24, 2007
Hayes bags a 9-point buck
Cathy Hayes, a medical lab technologist at Conway Hospital, displays a trophy 9-point whitetail deer that she harvested during the October rut in the Little Pee Dee Swamp near Nichols.
November 23, 2007
Marion Basketball Preview
Player Perspective: "I think we got a little stronger. Our expectations is to play better defense and get rebounds. We have to play as a team this year," says shooting guard Stacy Wilson.
Marion Basketball Preview
Player Perspective: "We plan on putting up some big numbers, crash the boards and run the floor a lot," says Dongi Moore. "I think we have a good chance in the region, we just have to play as a team," Freshman forward Charles Green said.
Marion Basketball Preview
The 2006-07 basketball season is probably one that Jerry Coleman and the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles would probably like to wipe from their memories.
Marion Basketball Preview
Player Perspective: "This year we're just trying to get all of the young guys to step-up to the plate. We don't have any big men, so we have to give them courage," says D.J. Gause, adding the game plan is to use their speed with high intensity pressure defense in an effort to weaken their opponent's stamina.
Marion County teams begin basketball season
The 2007 basketball season for area high schools begins this weekend. Check out your prep favorite's schedule here.
Schools, students salute veterans
Marion County School celebrates Veteran's Day
November 22, 2007
JMS celebrates homecoming week
JMS staff and students enjoyed homecoming activities the week of Oct. 22-26. Activities were: The spirit week days were:
Auctioneers to host basketball jamboree
There's reason enough to come out and watch some quality high school basketball in Marion County.
First Seneca Turkey 300 set for this weekend
After a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with great food and family fellowship, make plans to bring your relatives to Dillon Motor Speedway for the Seneca Turkey 300 Jimmy Jones Memorial Race this weekend.
Scenes from the 2007 Marion-Dillon Fair
Anna Marie Sawyer shares pictures from her trip to this year's Marion-Dillon Fair.
November 21, 2007
Mullins Chamber plans holiday events
We would like to thank the members of the Mullins Rotary for sharing in our October luncheon. Our luncheon was sponsored by the Mullins Rotary Club and Wally's Fire and Safety Equipment. Mary Martin, Rotary District Governor 2007-2008 and Executive Director for the Little River Chamber of Commerce was our featured speaker. Mary has been a member of Rotary for 19 years and has served in many capacities over these years.
Marion County Education
South Carolina's First Lady Jenny Sanford, along with the State Education Department, has launched a Healthy S.C. School Video Contest for students.
Closed for Thanksgiving
Don’t let illness foul your holiday meal
Bacteria like salmonella and E. coli can cause illnesses if they are allowed to survive in foods. Undercooking the holiday turkey or not maintaining the other dishes at the proper temperatures provides the perfect environment for dangerous bacteria.
Star & Enterprise Letters to Editors
Writer shares letter with interim administrator; He shares reply
