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November 06, 2009
Conway prepares for Rivertown Half Marathon
The Conway Chamber of Commerce and Atlantic Sports Marketing will host the Inaugural BI-LO Rivertown Half Marathon and Conway Medical Center Wellness & Fitness Center 8K Walk/Run on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 7:30 a.m.
2010 Relay For Life “Full Volume” Kick Off
The American Cancer Society will be hosting their 2010 Relay For Life kick off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Freestyle Music Park at the Ice Cold Country Theater.
Pets of the Week: Oreo and Sabrina
SCNOW.com is starting a pet of the week feature in conjunction with the Florence Area Humane Society. Each week we will feature a different dog and cat available for the adoption at the FAHS. More than 2,000 animals each year pass through Florence Area Humane Society, many never have the chance to find a loving forever home.
Keep in mind light recipes for Thanksgiving dinner plans
For the next four weeks leading up to Thanksgiving I will be offering recipes that I feel would be good to serve on the holiday.
November 05, 2009
Healthy recipes from McLeod Hospital
Cecil takes us to McLeod Hospital to cook two healthy dishs with Chef Ben Battle.
Long lines at vaccine clinics expected to continue for a long time
Long lines at vaccine clinics across the nation may continue into December and January well after the peak of the flu season.
Study finds sleepy drivers cause problems on the roads
According to a new survey, sleepy drivers are wreaking havoc on U.S. roads.
New study out on twins and sisters
Twins who share the womb with a sister may enter the world a little healthier.
Nominations sought for Girls Scouts award
Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina is seeking nominations for 2010 Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction awards.
November 04, 2009
McLeod Diabetes Center Hosts 11th Annual Health Fair
The McLeod Diabetes Center has long been known for its excellence in diabetes care and outstanding work in community diabetes education.
New study finds another benefit of men keeping their cholesterol in check
Men who keep their cholesterol in check may be protecting themselves against the mostly deadly type of prostrate cancer.
Light cigarettes may not help if you want to quit smoking
If you want to quit smoking,light cigarettes may not be the answer.
New report on HINI flu and who’s at risk
It’s not just young people who are at risk of dying from the H1N1 flu.
November 03, 2009
Little River family wins home energy makeover
Little River family wins home energy makeover
Let the Pecans roll: Cook-off allows local chefs to cook up delicious competition
Local chefs are invited to show their skills in the 2009 Pecan Festival Cook-Off.
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.
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
CCU to hold benefit for American Cancer Society
Coastal Carolina University’s Department of Music will present a benefit concert for the American Cancer Society at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Wheelwright Auditorium.
Hannah finishes Navy basic training
Navy Seaman Yusef S. Hannah, son of Wanda D. Hannah of Lake City, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
Little Miss and Teen Miss Pageants return to Center Theater
For the 36th consecutive year, the Center Theater in Hartsville will be the site for the Little Miss and Teen Miss Hartsville and Darlington County beauty pageants. This event is a double pageant with winners crowned in each category, one representing Hartsville and one Darlington County. Winners will represent each area for 2009-10 and go on to compete in the state pageant in June.
First Presbyterian to host Alternative Christmas Market
Immerse yourself in a world of colors, textures, aromas, flavors and sounds. Items for sale include woven baskets, jewelry, ornaments, pottery, textiles, toys and more at the Alternative Christmas Market at First Presbyterian Church’s Memorial Fellowship Hall in Hartsville on Nov. 14.
New concerns about a new strain of MRSA
Health officials are concerned about a new strain of MRSA, an infection-causing bacteria.
Experts say children need a limit on watching TV
Television may increase aggression among young children.
New York company recalls some of its ground beef
A New York meat company has recalled more than 500,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
November 02, 2009
Carolinas Home Health and Hospice celebrates November as National Home Care Month
More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care from home care providers. In their honor, Carolinas Home Health and Hospice joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month, according to a press release from Carolinas Hospital System.
Loris Healthcare System is hosting a free information session on ED
During the month of November, American Diabetes Month, the Erectile Dysfunction Institute (Edi) is encouraging all men diagnosed with diabetes and experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) to ask their physician about screenings for cardiovascular disease.
Women may decrease their chances of a certain cancer by drinking coffee
Coffee may lower a woman’s chances of developing endometrial cancer, which is cancer of the uterine lining.
Study finds pregnant women should eat more vegetables
Here’s another reason for pregnant women to eat their veggies.
