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November 11, 2009
New study on teens and obesity released
Lack of exercise may not be the driving force behind teenage obesity.
CHARLIE WALKER: If only we could cash in compliments
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could take compliments to the bank and cash them?
November 10, 2009
Community Planner for Nov. 11
Upcoming events in the Lake City area
Lake City Church News for Nov. 11
Upcoming church-related events in the Lake City area
Lake City Library News for Nov. 11
New books at the Lake City Public Library
Green graduates from basic infantry training
Army National Guard Pvt. Andrew D. Green has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, in Columbus, Ga.
Lake City Rotary Club cleans park
Several members of the Lake City Rotary Club gathered the morning of Oct. 31 for a cleanup of the park at the intersection of Main and Church streets in Lake City.
Carver High School Alumni Association holds annual affair
The Carver High School Alumni Association recently held its second annual affair, which featured a weekend’s worth of activities at the school’s former site and other locations in Lake City.
Local March of Dimes Chapter to host Healthy Birthday event
The Pee Dee Division of the South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes will host the inaugural “Healthy Birthday” celebration on Tuesday, November 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Market Common’s Grand 14 Cinema.
Free ADHD, bipolar, and depression information session offered
If you want to learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, bipolar, and depression, then you may want to attend an upcoming seminar.
Crescent Bank Raises $500 for Claire Chapin Epps family YMCA through facebook initiative
Representatives of Crescent Bank today presented the Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA with a check for $500 for funds raised via a social media initiative on Facebook.
Study finds children should avoid sweet drinks
What your toddler drinks now could have a lasting impact.
A healthy body may keep Alzheinmer’s away
Having strong muscles may reduce a person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s.
Researchers say there is a connection between obesity and MS
Obese teenage girls may run a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
Diabetes Community Center celebrates 10 years
The Diabetes Community Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, is hosting a celebration to commemorate its 10th anniversary and World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 12 from 5 pm. to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 4300 Fayetteville Rd. in Lumberton.
WHO: Glaxo vaccine donation shipping thru May
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it expects drug maker GlaxoSmithKline to complete shipping donations of swine flu vaccine for poor countries by May 2010 — almost a year after the pandemic was declared.
Black women see weaves as extension of selves
After decades of getting her hair relaxed with a chemical straightener, Kathy Lewis decided it was time to take a break. “I wanted to grow it out, and I wanted a different look,“ says Lewis, 48, of Wesley Chapel.
November 09, 2009
November is set aside to remember hospice patients
November is National Hospice Month.
Coastal Carolina University events raise awareness about homelessness, hunger
Coastal Carolina University’s Volunteer Services Center is hosting a series of events in conjunction with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from Saturday, Nov. 14 to Thursday, Nov. 19.
Alpacas show at The International Horse Park in Georgia
The Georgia Alpaca Association will present The Royal Alpaca Challenge show at The International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, Ga., on Nov. 21- 22.
Coastal Carolina University names Alumni of Year 2009
Four alumni of Coastal Carolina University have been named 2009 Outstanding Alumni of the Year.
If you have a bad boss, you may have bad health
Having a bad boss could be bad for your health.
National Dairy Council promotes chocolate milk
The National Dairy Council wants to make sure school kids not only “got milk” but “got chocolate milk.“
New study may convince more men to hit the gymn
Men who hit the gym regularly may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
COLUMN: Where We Stand: Florence’s first depot
In a rush to make it somewhere one afternoon, the red light at the intersection of Hoffmeyer Road and Darlington Street was another unwelcome delay.
November 08, 2009
Barto - Barlow
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Barto of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Florence, South Carolina, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Ann Barto to Joshua Thomas Barlow.
Martin-Sims
Ms. Bobbie C. Martin of Florence, South Carolina and Mr. Holmes E. Martin, Jr. of Newport News, Virginia, announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda Doris Martin to Daniel McKay Sims.
Mr and Mrs Brigman
Mr. and Mrs. Melton F. Brigman celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 4, 2009. The couple married in 1939 when they were 18 and 19 years old. Mr. Brigman was drafted into the Army and fought in WWII.
Whitehead - Olson
Dr. and Mrs. Alva Weaver Whitehead Sr. of Florence, SC announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria Anderson Whitehead to Ryan Alexander Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander Olson of Hilton Head, SC.
Benton-Gdovin
Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Benton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Elizabeth Benton, to Robert Morris Gdovin, Jr., both of Columbia.
