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December 11, 2007

Balancing the Stressors of the Season

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, togetherness and peace. And most of the time it is. But the holidays can be stressful, too.


December 10, 2007

LifePoint, McLeod dedicate Gift of Life Tree

LifePoint, originally known as the South Carolina Organ Procurment Agency, joined forces with McLeod Health on Monday to host the annual Gift of Life Tree Dedication ceremony.

Turner ? Gainey

Drexell and Jean Turner of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Annette Turner, to John William Gainey, son of Donald and Charlene Bryant of Marion. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Robert and Gladys Pitts of Florence, Mrs. Nolia Turner of Hannah, and late Drexell and Dora

Courtney ? Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Randy A. Courtney of Florence and Mrs. Karen Brattain of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Paige Courtney, to Trenton Blair Smith, son of the late Mr. Thomas Michael Smith. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Campbell of Manning


December 09, 2007

Defending our troops, country

Hello, everybody, and welcome back to another Cecil?s World in Print. With Christmas just around the corner, there are many soldiers who will spend their Christmas in a foreign land away from their families.


December 07, 2007

Keverline ? Harmon

Mr. and Mrs. John Keverline of Lake City announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Leigh Keverline, to Kevin Pedersen Harmon, son of Mr. Rick Harmon of Forked River, N.J., and Ms. Suzette Green of Brick, N.J. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Nettie McCutcheon of Lake City and the

Buxton ? Branch

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Reginald Buxton Jr. of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Rena? Buxton, to Matthew Clayton Branch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Branch of Cocoa, Fla. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carrigan Weatherford of Darlington, Mrs. Jean M.

Hatchell ? Arwood

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Hatchell Jr. of Timmonsville announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Ann Hatchell, to David Scott Arwood, son of Mrs. Linda Arwood and the late Mr. Kenneth Arwood of Maryville, Tenn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Bramlett and the late Mr. Roy

Welch ? Coker

Robin Miranda Welch of New Zion and Timothy Wade Coker of Turbeville were married at 6 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Robert Carven performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex L. Welch of New Zion. She is the

Rhames ? Propst

Danielle Victoria Rhames and John Mark Propst, both of Florence, were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Chris Handley performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mitchell and Linda Rhames of Florence. She is the

Provau -  McCutcheon

Kristi Lynn Provau of Pamplico and Drew Bancroft McCutcheon of Scranton were married at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at Pamplico Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastor Dan Thompkins performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dawson Windham

Evans ? Taylor

Laurie Lee Evans of Lake City and Lewis Paul Taylor of York were married at 6 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at Shandon Presbyterian Church in Columbia. The Rev. Dr. Agnus W. Norfleet and the Rev. Lester P. Branham, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Sampson ? Carraway

Dana Carol Sampson of Hartsville and James Fred Carraway of Effingham were married at 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at John Calvin Presbyterian Church. Bishop Tommy Keith Hicks performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Cleveland Sampson of Hartsville.

Sampson - Carraway

Dana Carol Sampson of Hartsville and James Fred Carraway of Effingham were married at 5 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at John Calvin Presbyterian Church. Bishop Tommy Keith Hicks performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Cleveland Sampson of Hartsville.

Taylor ? Hall

Scarlet Andrea Taylor of Lamar and Frankie Randall Hall of Bishopville were married at 4 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at Mount Elon Baptist Church. The Rev. William Taylor performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Charles Taylor of Lamar. She is the granddaughter of Peggy

Jackson ? Stewart

Emily Gray Jackson of Florence and Nicholas Elliot Stewart of Greenville were married at 6 p.m. Dec. 8, 2007, at the Church at Sandhurst in Florence. Mr. Reeves Cannon performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Wick and Cindy Jackson of Florence. She is the


December 06, 2007

Keeping Tradition and Memory Alive

We are a family preserving and changing tradition as we preserve and remember the experiences that bind our hearts together in love.

Doctors to ask DHEC to test humans for mercury

Local doctors are expected to request human testing of mercury by the state health department. According to the Conservation Voters of South Carolina, the mercury threats in the Pee Dee area rivers has led some Florence doctors to ask DHEC to test humans for mercury contamination.


December 04, 2007

Ion Cleansing

How would you like to feel better, and all you had to do was soak your feel for 30 minutes?

Community leaders discuss how to attack kidney disease

Sponsored by a grant from BlueCross BlueShield, Marion County pastors, doctors, community leaders and public officials were told that attacking kidney disease with screenings, education and follow up will likely bring down the numbers of those suffering from the disease.


December 02, 2007

Despite illness, changing diet can be for the better

Good morning, everybody, and welcome back to another Cecil?s World in Print. I was just looking at my calendar, and I cannot believe Christmas is a little more than three weeks away.


November 30, 2007

Smith-Baroody

Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery Smith III of Orangburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Marley Amelia Smith, to Murray Arthur Baroody Jr., son of Mrs. Eva Tolson Baroody and the late Mr. Murray Arthur Baroody of Orangeburg. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr.& Mrs. Wilbur Maurice

AIDSWALK to take place on World AIDS Day

Saturday is World AIDS Day, and people in the Pee Dee are gathering at Carolinas Hospital System?s Floyd Conference Center in Florence to remember the 25 million people from around the world who have died from the virus.

Wilson-Blanton

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kay Wilson of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurie Beth Wilson, to Hugh Morrison Blanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bertrum Blanton Jr. of Florence. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas Laughridge of Columbia and Mr. and Mrs.

Land-McCumber

Patricia Land of Florence and Martin Land of Myrtle Beach announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanna Land, to Larry Joe McCumber II, son of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Joe McCumber of Florence. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Testa of Canastota, N.Y., and Mrs. Erika Land of

Seif-Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Randall Wesley Seif of Florence announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Amanda Seif, to Calvin Stewart Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stewart Brown of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Annie Rue Bell Denny and the late Mr. Charles Edward Denny of Hartsville,

Hall-Mangum

Mr. Robert Norman Hall and Ms. Charleen Tomlinson Hall of Lake City announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Truluck, to Thomas Bishop Mangum, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Samuel Mangum of Florence, Ala. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Charles F. Tomlinson of Lake City.

DeLung-Padgett

Chasity Renae DeLung and Michael Wayne Padgett of Timmonsville were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 20, 2007, at Francis Marion University. The Rev. Warren Matthews performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Kim) Thomas and Mr. and Mrs.

Thayer-Jordan

Hanna Thayer of Hannah and Steven Ryan Jordan of Camden were married at sunset at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, 2007, at Crown Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach. Lanney Ard performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Bert and Fran Thayer of Hannah. She is the granddaughter of

Wassum-Dell?Armo

Tara Leigh Wassum and Damon Marc Dell?Armo, both of Florence, were married at 5 p.m. Oct. 20, 2007, at Central United Methodist Church. William F. Malambri III performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, is the daughter of Dana R. Wassum of Castlerock, Colo., and

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