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November 19, 2009
Hartsville man arrested after robbery, counterfeit shoes seizure
Darlington County deputies have arrested a Hartsville man in connection with a robbery and counterfeit shoes seizure.
BlueCross BlueShield PGBA sheds 90 Florence jobs
About 90 employees at BlueCross BlueShield PGBA in Florence may be out of a job by Feb. 5.
Simple steps can prevent home repair ripoffs
Donna Coombs said this past summer she was thinking of having the concrete at her house painted and sealed.
Tips to avoid home repair ripoffs
There are some simple home repairs you can do yourself that may help you save time and money.
HopeHealth named charitable ‘Angel’ by the Secretary of State
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced this year’s charitable organizations list of “Scrooges and Angels” Wednesday in Columbia.
Myrtle Beach runoff votes counted, certified
The Myrtle Beach runoff votes have all been counted and certified.
Judge delays trial in case against former Florence County sheriff’s deputy
The federal case against a former Florence County sheriff’s deputy accused of killing his mother and stepfather was continued until the next term of court.
Lawyers seek trial delay in former Latta mayor’s federal case
Lawyers in the federal case against a former Latta mayor and his wife have asked the case be continued until the next court term.
Darlington County deputies seek armed robber
Darlington County deputies are looking for the man who robbed The Markette in Pine Ridge on Wednesday.
More report food illness after Conway fundraiser
The number of people hospitalized after eating food sold at a church fundraiser in Conway during the weekend rose to about 11 Wednesday, according to DHEC officials, who said about 125 people in the area also sought a doctor’s care for gastrointestinal illness.
Sumter-Lee inmate severely beaten, in coma
An inmate at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center lies comatose in a Columbia hospital after he was severely beaten Monday afternoon by a fellow inmate who has been charged with assault and battery with intent to kill.
Computer glitch delaying flights
A computer glitch shut down most, if not all, departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other airports across the country Thursday morning.
Great American Smokeout makes it the best time to quit smoking
Tobacco use is the United States’ most preventable cause of disease and premature death with a current or former smoker dying every 6.5 seconds as a direct cause of smoking.
Small town life bring benefits
Marion is the first and only small town in which I’ve resided (I was raised in Charleston). So there are still some things that strike me that I expect folks who have lived here all their lives take for granted. One is the connection that being in such a small community engenders.
Senator shows appreciation for veterans
It is great that we stop and remember our veterans who have given us so much and all those who are presently serving.
President John F. Kennedy once said “as we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
Marion County law enforcement makes arrests: Published Nov. 18
The following arrest reports are provided by the various Marion County law enforcement agencies. Motorists are reminded that Sheriff’s Deputies and the City of Marion Police Officers will be conducting random safety checks in their various jurisdictions through December.
Two Hartsville employees honored for state service
Rick Fountain and Linda Whittle, both of Hartsville, were honored recently for their years of state service.
November 18, 2009
Scholarship established in memory of Marion High student
The Jonathan Chase Lee Scholarship has been established at Francis Marion University by his family. Lee, a senior from Marion High School, drowned in the Little Pee Dee River on May 22 after becoming trapped in a current.
Groups say Florence County ordinance on unsafe structures a ‘win-win’
Members of Florence-area neighborhood groups say an ordinance before Florence County Council will be a positive step toward handling unsafe structures in unincorporated areas that brush up against the Florence city limits.
Darlington County development board briefed on industrial site certification
Alliance Consulting Engineers representatives presented the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership Board with a slideshow on industrial site certification on Wednesday at the Hartsville Country Club during the board’s monthly meeting.
Williamsburg County school bus drivers reinstated
Eighteen suspended bus drivers will soon be on the roads again for the Williamsburg County School District.
Living Green: Santee Cooper focuses on wind power
From solar to landfill methane gas, santee cooper has explored many types of alternative energy. Most recently, they’ve focused on wind power.
School honors veterans
The Veterans’ Day Program at Johnsonville Elementary School was a kin to a “two edged sword”, one might say, in that it honored one who had retired from the military Nov. 30, 2008 and one who will be entering the Army on Feb. 1, 2010.
State politicians disagree on health care
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act last week by a vote of 220-215. The bill’s narrow passage was greeted by mixed reviews from South Carolina Republicans and Democrats.
HAPPENINGS
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Weekly Observer Honor Rolls
Honor rolls from Hemingway and Johnsonville schools
Weekly Observer CRIME BRIEF
Recent bookings and criminal happenings in the area
Environmental concerns at local golf course discussed by council
BY MILDRED BROWDER-HUGHES
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