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November 20, 2009
Olanta girl stars in School for Blind’s ‘Aladdin’
Amber Baskin of Olanta stars as “Princess Jasmine” in the musical production of “Aladdin” performed by the School for the Blind of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB).
Brined turkey and savory herb gravy is just right for Thanksgiving
Today I’m printing a recipe for brined turkey and Savory Herb Gravy. The brining process takes 12 to 24 hours, starting with a thawed turkey, so if you want to try this, plan accordingly and add extra time to your preparations. Next week we will finish up with a couple of light dessert recipes.
Miss Darlington Pageant Saturday
The Miss Darlington Scholarship Pageant committee presents “To Darlington with Love” this Saturday at the St. John’s Elementary School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
November 19, 2009
Taste of Wesley
Some of Wesley United Methodist Church’s best cooks prepared food for Wednesday night’s Annual Taste of Wesley. Church members and friends gathered for the event in All Saints Hall.
Outstanding Miss Pageant raises money for children’s hospital
South Carolina’s Outstanding Miss Pageant was held on Oct. 31 in Hartsville. This project raised more than $2,000 for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.
First Baptist Missions Bazaar marks 25th year
For 25 years, First Baptist Church in Hartsville has held a Missions Bazaar the first weekend in December to raise money for foreign missions. This year’s bazaar is Dec. 5 beginning at 8 a.m. in the Family Life Center at First Baptist on East Home Avenue.
Enter The Messenger recipe contest
The (Hartsville) Messenger and Piggly Wiggly of Hartsville are sponsoring a Holiday Recipe Contest. There will be a winner selected in each category. Enter to win great prizes.
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
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.
November 17, 2009
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
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.”
Society Hill Catfish Festival offers food, family, fun
Society Hill Catfish Festival offers food, family and fun.
November 15, 2009
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.
November 13, 2009
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.
November 12, 2009
Florence groups celebrate Veterans Day with Gannon
Veterans Day was celebrated by the Samuel Bacot Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution at the Florence Country Club.
November 11, 2009
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.
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
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.
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.
