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October 20, 2009
Local students receive Palmetto Fellows scholarships
Six southern Florence County students and three Williamsburg County students have been named recipients of Palmetto Fellows scholarships for the 2009-10 school year.
Ten Lake City teachers receive cards for classroom supplies
Wal-Mart is helping 10 teachers at Ronald E. McNair Middle School purchase classroom supplies through its new Teacher Rewards program.
Lake City resident joins leadership, honors organization
Adam Benjamin Coleman of Lake City was recognized recently as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, a national leadership and honors organization at the University of South Carolina.
ASK PAT: Spend a little time in the kitchen and save money on entree mixes
This week I’m featuring two more recipes from “Miserly Moms”, a cookbook that shows you how to make dishes at home and save money instead of buying them already made. I would rather spend a little more time in the kitchen and save money at the store. Today’s recipes are for two entre mixes: spaghetti sauce mix and taco spice mix.
October 19, 2009
Lake City Community Planner for Oct. 21
Upcoming events in the Lake City area
Lake City Church News for Oct. 21
Upcoming church-related events in the Lake City area
Lake City Library News for Oct. 21
New books at the Lake City Public Library
Pee Dee residents to take steps to improve health in Start! Heart Walk
More than 2,000 Pee Dee residents are expected to take steps to improve their heart health on Saturday when they participate in the American Heart Association’s Start! Pee Dee Heart Walk at Francis Marion University.
Burry Bookstore to host ghost story writer Tally Johnson
On Friday, Oct.30, Burry Bookstore is hosting author and ghost storyteller Tally Johnson from 4 until 5:30 p.m. He will be signing copies of his new book Ghosts of the Pee Dee, and sharing some of his favorite ghost tales about the surrounding community.
October 17, 2009
If cat could count, he’d make it to 24
Charlie Owens, owner of Charlie’s Service Center vehicle-repair shop, couldn’t help himself this spring when he went to gather up a stray cat’s kittens for a customer who agreed to adopt them – and saw one kitten, bearing an amazing 24 toes, sadly staring up at him.
October 16, 2009
Stukes History Series continues with Brigham Young
The Joseph Stukes History Series continues Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library with an appearance by Brigham Young.
Pets of the Week: Aggie and Marion
In celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, 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. This week, Aggie and Marion are the featured pets up for adoption.
October 14, 2009
Spirit Of Tomorrow Presents “Beyond February,” a black history program in October
Spirit of Tomorrow, a regional grassroots think tank, will present “Beyond February: Black History Year Round” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Florence-Darlington TEC’s SiMT center, located 1951 Pisgah Road.
Hart Cottage, Hobnob will hold holiday event
The Hart Cottage Guild and Hobnob Gourmet are teaming up for a holiday event on Nov. 19 at Hobnob Gourmet, 113 W. Carolina Ave. Suzanne Galloway and Vicki Hudson of Hobnob Gourmet will host an evening of fun with complimentary samples from their holiday food collection, and the Hart Cottage Guild will serve delicious samples of recipes from the Hart Cottage cookbook “Candlelight and Camellias.” The event is part of the Hartsville Downtown Development Association (HDDA) after hours Holiday Open House. Downtown stores will be open until 9 p.m.
Author, photojournalist coming to Burry Friday
Lowcountry native Karen T. Bartlett, an author and award-winning photojournalist, will be signing copies of her new book “The Seas Islands of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday at Burry Bookstore.
Children’s center will hold grand opening
One in three females and one in six males in the Pee Dee region will be the victims of some type of sexual abuse. And those are the cases that are reported. It is estimated that only one-third of the actual assaults are ever reported.
The Durant Children’s Center of Hartsville will celebrate its grand opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday with an open house. The Center is winding up the “Plant A Seed of Hope” campaign with a strong finish but will need ongoing donations and volunteers. To make a donation, contact Pat West at (843) 332-4954 or contact Sharon Moon at (843) 861-6700 for volunteer information.
Thigpen will speak to voters league
The regular meeting of the Darlington County League of Women Voters will feature Dr. Neal Thigpen, retired professor of political science from Francis Marion University, at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Hartsville Library Conference Room.
October 13, 2009
Lake City Community Planner for Oct. 14
Upcoming events scheduled in the Lake City area
Lake City Church News for Oct. 14
Upcoming church events in the Lake City area
Lake City Library News for Oct. 14
New books at the Lake City Public Library
Lowcountry Cooking: Dr. Fishbone serves up the classics
Fried green tomatoes, shrimp ‘n’ grits, catfish stew ... South Carolinians definitely know their Lowcountry cooking.
October 12, 2009
Teen rock band seeks new lead singer
Horry County Library program brings together local musicians for performances around the county
October 09, 2009
Florence Museum to host the Eleventh Annual Oyster Roast
The annual oyster roast, the major fundraising event to support the Florence Museum, has been set for Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. The 11th annual event and celebration will take place on the grounds of the museum located at 558 Spruce St.
Use chicken or beef in a warm dish for cool weather
Now that the weather is getting cooler, nice, warm one-dish meals sound good. I have a couple of ideas using beef and chicken
October 07, 2009
S.C. Jazz Festival Fine Arts and Crafts Show to be held in Cheraw
The Artisans of the South Carolina Cotton Trail will present their Second Annual SC Jazz Festival Fine Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Oct.17, in Cheraw. The show will be open from 9 to 7 p.m. and will be held at the Cheraw Police Department Conference Room, 258 Second St., Cheraw. The show is free, and open to the public.
October 06, 2009
State art exhibit includes Coker professor’s work
A work by Coker College art professor Jean Grosser is featured in State Art Collection: Contemporary Conversations, Part I, an exhibition at the 701 Center for Contemporary Arts in Columbia through Nov. 1.
Revelations is to be absorbed
Meaning to reveal or to make known, Revelations addresses the time in which you now live and beyond. It also allows you to understand prophecy that is unfolding right before your eyes. Reading is only the first step as Revelations is to be absorbed.
Florence Museum calls for art submission in 21st Annual Miniature Art Competition
The Florence Museum of Art, Science and History invites artists to submit work for the 21st Annual Miniature Art Competition presented by The Friends of the Florence Museum. This exhibit offers artists an opportunity to compete in a national show for a growing niche in the contemporary art market
October 05, 2009
Lake City Community Planner for Oct. 7
Upcoming events in the Lake City area
Lake City Church News for Oct. 7
Upcoming church-related events in the Lake City area
