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November 07, 2009
Miss Lake View High School crowned
Junior,Taylor Lauren Herlong of Marion was crowned Miss Lake View High School 2009-2010 by LVHS principal Edison Arnette and Miss Lake View High School 2008-2009, Kaitlin Ashley.
November 06, 2009
Relay for Life Kickoff set for Freestyle Park
The American Cancer Society will host its 2010 Relay For Life kick off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Freestyle Music Park at the Ice Cold Country Theater.
Local veterans react to Fort Hood tragedy
Local veterans react to Fort Hood tragedy
Hartsville allows early Sunday shopping for holidays
For the second year in a row, Hartsville City Council has passed a resolution temporarily suspending part of the blue laws against Sunday morning shopping.
School district emphasizes need for H1N1 vaccine
Florence School District 1 elementary school students will be able to receive the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine Wednesday.
‘Fantastic Friday’ encourages Lake City students to read
Florence School District 3 aims to instill in students the importance of reading by sponsoring the 14th annual “Reading for Fantastic Friday” at Main Street Elementary School’s gym.
FMU trustees approve $8.5 million to build new athletic complex
Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter and the FMU Board of Trustees are moving ahead with plans to build a new athletic complex.
Authorities call off manhunt in Cades
Authorities have called off the hunt for two men near Cades and hope to confirm the suspect’s identities and obtain warrants, Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett said.
Florence County deputies selected to protect the U.S.-Mexico border
At the largest of three points of entry at El Paso, more than 1,300 vehicles cross the border from Mexico into the United States per hour.
Harriot withdraws Hartsville election results challenge
Jannie Harriot, who lost her bid for the District 1 seat on Hartsville City Council, has withdrawn her challenge of Tuesday’s election results.
Horry County Schools announce school Teachers of the Year winners
Horry County school teacher nominees for Teacher of the Year for the county were announced Friday.
Cats in Georgetown County test negative for rabies. Others remain in quarantine
Four cats that were tested for rabies on Pennyroyal Road did not have the disease, according to officials with Georgetown County environmental services
North Myrtle Beach company takes over Premier Resort’s property
A new management company has taken over properties at Barefoot Resort and saved a wedding day for a couple left without a venue after Premier Resorts pulled out abruptly last month.
League of Women Voters to meet in Darlington
The Darlington County League of Women Voters will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Allard Alston Conference Room of the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St., Darlington.
Group seeks to provide holiday meals to needy
To Be Real For Women On The Move is seeking help to provide meals to needy families in the Pee Dee for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Volunteers sought for veterans’ program
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers to drive the Disabled American Veterans van to take veterans to Dorn VA Hospital in Columbia for medical appointments.
H1N1 vaccines available for Williamsburg County students
Elementary students in Williamsburg County School District will be able to receive H1N1, or swine flu, vaccinations at their school from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18-19.
Lake City theater prepares for voyage to ‘South Pacific’
The Lake City Community Theatre recently held auditions for “South Pacific,” which will be presented in March, and selected a cast of 45 that will begin rehearsing soon.
Local school shows appreciation for veterans
A school pageant complete with songs, JROTC honor guards, and patriotic pride greeted a handful of local veterans in the Border Belt on a beautiful Friday morning.
2 fishermen rescued 20 miles off SC coast
Two fishermen have been rescued after they were found clinging to a life raft 20 miles off the South Carolina coast.
Teachers receive Bright Ideas grants from Santee Electric
Eleven area teachers were recently surprised when Santee Electric Cooperative employees showed up at their schools with up to $1000 each in grant money.
Facing incontinence is not without solutions
There are many of you who may be experiencing urinary incontinence, however statistics show that while close to 25 million American adults will experience some form of incontinence, only one in eight will be diagnosed.
Coker College Musical Theater presents funny ‘Forum’
Coker College Musical Theater presents the Broadway hit comedy “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” for two weekends in November in the college’s Watson Theater.
EDITORIAL: Hartsville loses one of its best
With the passing of Lynwood Lewis on Sunday at age 63, Hartsville lost one of its true champions.
From Where I Sit: Holiday season starts now
Even before Halloween costumes, candy and decorations could fly off the shelves and out the front door of stores, Christmas merchandise was sneaking in the backdoor and making its way on to store shelves.
Ebony Pearls Banquet set for Saturday
The National Council of Negro Women in Darlington County is honoring exemplary citizens from throughout the county who have made significant contributions in education, politics, business, religion, arts, athletics, law enforcement, medicine, media/journalism and the civic community. A life time award is being presented to Zona Mae Martin.
Bishopville mayor dies
Bishopville Mayor Tom Alexander, 78, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday at a Florence hospital after suffering a massive stroke following a city council meeting in Bishopville on Tuesday night. Alexander, a Bishopville native, is being remembered by the people of Lee County as someone who loved his city, state and country.
Atlantic Beach decision pending on Rizzo
Atlantic Beach Town Manager William Booker said he has met with suspended Police Chief Randy Rizzo but made no decision about his future with the town’s police department.
Thrilling novels abound from reknown authors
Some of the world’s favorite crime and thriller authors have been busy – all types of “good guys” and “bad guys” (and girls) abound in these selected titles.
Lamar man arrested on chop shop charges
A Lamar man was arrested Wednesday after deputies said several cars found at his home during a drug bust were found to have been stolen, Darlington County Sheriff’s Capt. Andy Locklair said.
