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November 25, 2007

Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool for Homeland Security

The GCSO was awarded a Side Scan Sonar that will be used as another tool for Homeland Security purposes in Georgetown County.

Hedgepath Obituary

Myrtle Eaddy Hedgepath of Columbia, 88, wife of the late Murray Clifton Hedgepath Sr., died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007.


November 24, 2007

Coast Guard searches for missing boater

The Coast Guard is searching for a boater that hasn?t returned as scheduled Saturday near Winyah Bay, S.C.

Cloudy and wet along the Grand Strand

Chances for wet weather increase in the Eastern Carolinas for Sunday and Monday before drying out by the middle of next week.

Rain expected in the Pee Dee

Chances for wet weather increase in the Eastern Carolinas for Sunday and Monday before drying out by the middle of next week.

Graham Obituary

Ruby McKnight Graham of Scranton, 92, wife of the late Alfred Eugene Graham, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in the Heritage Nursing Home of Florence.

Hayes bags a 9-point buck

Cathy Hayes, a medical lab technologist at Conway Hospital, displays a trophy 9-point whitetail deer that she harvested during the October rut in the Little Pee Dee Swamp near Nichols.


November 23, 2007

Thanksgiving eaters’ remorse

The day after Thanksgiving many Americans are fighting the turkey's revenge. Studies said Americans do gain weight over the holidays, and as a result hundreds of people spent the day after Thanksgiving fighting those pounds.

Below normal highs along the Grand Strand

North winds will continue to usher in cool temperatures into the weekend. Rain is expected by Sunday and into the beginning of the workweek.

Rain possible by Sunday

North winds will continue to usher in cool temperatures into the weekend. Rain is expected by Sunday and into the beginning of the workweek.

Innuendos fly during meeting

Every time a black business opens in Scranton, the white community tries to bring it down, Cephus Peterson said, as he addressed Scranton Town council this past week.

Floyd Obituary

L. Don Floyd of Georgetown, 47, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at his residence.

A chilly weekend in store

The weekend will be on the chilly side and there is another storm system on the way that will hopefully bring us some much needed rainfall by Sunday. Details inside.

Schools, students salute veterans

Marion County School celebrates Veteran's Day

Seniors celebrate center’s first year anniversary

Lake City Senior Center recently celebrated its First Anniversary. During the celebration, Mt. Beulah United Methodist Church Youth Department performed under the direction of Sara Speights and Michelle Singletary and the “Bridgeport Trio” performed a blend of blues, pop, beach music and jazz.


November 22, 2007

JMS celebrates homecoming week

JMS staff and students enjoyed homecoming activities the week of Oct. 22-26. Activities were: The spirit week days were:

Willoughby Obituary

Monty Dell Willoughby of Scranton, 73, widow of the late C. Aimar Willoughby, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 at her residence.

Volunteers serve others at The Manna House

Early Thursday morning, volunteers worked steadily in the kitchen of The Manna House on Jarrott Street in Florence. While some carved turkeys, others stirred giant pots in preparation for the organization?s Thanksgiving dinner.

School district presents adequate yearly progress data

FCSD3 Superintendent Beth Wright presented the 2007 No Child Left Behind AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) data during a recent board of trustees meeting in Scranton Elementary School’s media center.

First Seneca Turkey 300 set for this weekend

After a wonderful Thanksgiving, filled with great food and family fellowship, make plans to bring your relatives to Dillon Motor Speedway for the Seneca Turkey 300 Jimmy Jones Memorial Race this weekend.

Cameron Obituary

Sallie Cooper Cameron of Lake City, 94, died on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007.

Police investigate overnight murder in Conway

One person is dead and two in police custody following an incident about 10 p.m. on Wisteria Lane, according to Horry County Police.

Scenes from the 2007 Marion-Dillon Fair

Anna Marie Sawyer shares pictures from her trip to this year's Marion-Dillon Fair.

Thanksgiving forecast calls for wind, scattered rain

Thanksgiving Day will be very warm, but could be an occasional shower. More on your Thanksgiving forecast and the upcoming weekend inside.

Lake City Junior Women’s Club annual oyster roast is huge success

The Lake City Junior Women’s Club 2007 Oyster Roast at the National Bean Market Museum of South Carolina was a huge success. This year was the third annual event and featured the band, Spunjwurthi.


November 21, 2007

Man dies in Florence hit and run

One person is dead following an early morning hit and run in Florence County.

Helicopter a life saver in Horry, Georgetown counties

When serious accidents happen in our area, sometimes sending an ambulance is not enough.

Shoppers scramble hours before Thanksgiving

FLORENCE -- Hours before Thanksgiving folks were still out scrambling to get everything they needed and retailers were busy ringing in the profits.

Shooting, robbery suspect apprehended

Sherman Ladrake Maurice Graham, 30, of 105 Eric Street, Kingstree, has been charged with robbery while armed with a deadly weapon, and assault and battery with the intent to kill.

Leach Obituary

Joann Whitlock Leach, 74, formerly of Lake City, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in the Tidelands Community Hospice in Georgetown.

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