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November 19, 2009

Mom’s pumpkin cake

Cecil takes us to Garden City to make pumpkin cake with Barbara Williams.


November 18, 2009

Doves should take its place next to death, taxes

Doves, like death and taxes, have been around forever. I prefer quail; there’s more meat.

Lake City Community Planner for Nov. 18

Upcoming events in the Lake City area

Lake City Church News for Nov. 18

Upcoming church-related events in the Lake City area

Lake City Library News for Nov. 18

New books at the Lake City Public Library

Santa Claus to arrive at Florence’s Magnolia Mall

Santa Claus will officially arrive at Magnolia Mall on Saturday at 11 a.m. during a family event featuring Santa’s elves Wally & Victor - Those Funny Little People. Additional show times for Those Funny Little People will be at 1, 2:30, 4 and 5:30 p.m.

Lake City Rotary makes donation for no-kill animal shelter

The Lake City Rotary Club voted during its Nov. 6 meeting to give $500 apiece for a Florence County no-kill animal shelter, the Florence County Disabilities Foundation, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Tara Hall of Georgetown.

Maddox joins board of James Worthy Foundation

The board of directors of The James Worthy Foundation has announced the appointments of Mrs. Janet Felicia-Adams Maddox as an elected board member and executive secretary to the board.

How you cook your fish makes all the difference

We all know that eating fish can be good for your heart but a new study suggests it all depends on how it’s cooked.

Governemnt reports suicides are high among the military

Suicides in the army will hit a grim new high this year according to a top military official.

Researchers say Americans are doing a better job of lowering their cholesterol

Cholesterol levels are improving in the U.S.

Cornerstone Church in Myrtle Beach is hosting a fundrasier to help area families in need
Cornerstone Church in Myrtle Beach is hosting a fundrasier to help area families in need

Providing help and hope for children and families in our area is the goal of a fundraiser this Saturday, November 21, in Myrtle Beach.


November 17, 2009

Planning key to a tasty, fried turkey
Planning key to a tasty, fried turkey

When it comes to deep frying a holiday turkey, simple steps before, during and after can assure a safe and tasty experience free of such pesky annoyances as emergency rooms and firefighters.

Coker College Singers to perform Mozart and Haydn with Chamber Orchestra
Coker College Singers to perform Mozart and Haydn with Chamber Orchestra

A performance of Mozart’s “Requiem” and Haydn’s “Te Deum,” presented by Coker College Music and performed by the Coker Singers and chamber orchestra, will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Hartsville.  Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.

S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth to visit Hartsville

Burry Bookstore will host S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth and Author Batt Humphreys from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday during the Annual Christmas Open House. Wentworth will be signing copies of her children’s book “Shackles,” and Humphreys will be signing copies of his new book “Dead Weight.”

Grand Strand residents make a difference at Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

In 1983, when President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, fewer than 2 million Americans had the disease.

Society Hill Catfish Festival offers food, family, fun

Society Hill Catfish Festival offers food, family and fun.

New report finds child food allergies increasing

Child food allergies are on the rise according to a new report.

Study finds patients with health insurance get better care

A new and troubling study by Harvard researchers shows Americans with health insurance get better care in the emergency room.

Some doctors now say women should start getting mammograms at age 50

There’s new conflicting information about when women should start getting regular mammograms.

Tips on decorating your outdoor space

Home decorating isn’t just for the inside, the outside counts too. Lack’s Outdoor Furniture has opened a new division, in-home consultation for outdoor decoration. 


November 16, 2009

Study finds exercising in the sun has its benefits

Exercising under the sun may help you lose more weight.

New study out on food-borne illnesses

Food-borne illnesses can have lasting consequences especially for young people.

Two cholesterol lowering drugs under scrutiny

A new study is raising more concern about the effectiveness of two popular cholesterol lowering drugs—Zetia and Vytorin.

Mercy Care offering workshops to help manage grief during the holidays

Mercy Care, the area’s oldest, non-profit hospice, is hosting a one-hour workshop on Thursday, November 19th at HealthFinders, located inside Coastal Grand Mall. The workshop, led by Chaplain Loran Bulla, Bereavement Coordinator, is designed to assist people with loss.  There will be two opportunities to attend:  10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.


November 15, 2009

Small - Wells
Small - Wells

Shannon Carrie Small of Florence and Mark Yancy Wells of Florence were united in marriage on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church.

COLUMN: Meaningful discovery vs. shoebox treasure

It’s the time of year when it’s cool enough for the amateur relic hunters and professional archaeologists to head into the field again. In search of tangible links to South Carolina’s past, they usually have specific areas already planned and approved as dig sites.

Altman - Johnson
Altman - Johnson

Miss Elizabeth Austin Altman of Evergreen and Mr. Clarke Andrew Johnson of New Zion were married at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, November 7, 2009, at Evergreen Baptist Church.

Moore - McCallum
Moore - McCallum

Trisha Marie Moore and James Wheeler McCallum, Jr. were united in marriage at 5:00 p.m. on October 10, 2009 at the Turbeville Southern Methodist Church, Turbeville.


November 13, 2009

Pets of the Week: Penny and Cindy
Pets of the Week: Penny and Cindy

SCNOW.com features a pet of the week 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.

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