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February 09, 2010
Florence pedestrian struck, killed crossing Lucas Street
FLORENCE – A pedestrian died Monday night when she was struck by a pickup truck as she tried to cross US 52 near the Pilot Travel Center at the Interstate 95 interchange.
Georgetown School District to form student prayer club
In a statement released the morning of Feb. 9, Georgetown County Superintendent Randy Dozier said the club would be permitted to meet on school grounds between 7:25 - 7:38 each morning.
Marion gives Red Cross $13,000 for Haiti relief efforts
The City of Marion presented the Pee Dee American Red Cross with a check for $13,000 for Haiti relief efforts Tuesday morning.
Man dies in Black River accident
ANDREWS – An elderly man died and his older brother was hospitalized following a boating incident Monday on the Black River.
February 08, 2010
Darlington County School Board approves second round of budget cuts
DARLINGTON—The base student cost for students in Darlington County schools will be cut to levels not seen since the late 1990s as the Darlington County School Board approved the second round of budget cuts during its monthly meeting at Lamar Elementary on Monday.
Florence City Council gives OK on first reading of bill that would increase water, sewer rates
FLORENCE—Florence City Council approved on Monday first reading of an ordinance that will increase water and sewer rates for city customers over the next 10 years.
Possible gas leak fuels Florence fire
FLORENCE—A gas leak may be responsible for a blaze that engulfed a Florence home Monday evening. It happened just after 7p.m. at a home at 317 Covington St. which is off West Palmetto Street.
Effingham native providing medical care in Haiti
FLORENCE—Tuesday marks four weeks since the devastating earthquake hit the impoverished nation of Haiti. Many people have offered their help and support to residents affected by the disaster, including one local nurse. Rocky Cagle is a graduate of South Florence High School and Clemson University, who went on to work as an R.N. at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Bill aims at hunters
FLORENCE—Few things in this world will make someone pack their belongings, leave their beloved home and build another home some 70 miles away east, just to get away.
Florence woman arrested for posing as veterans affairs case worker
FLORENCE—A Florence woman who police say posed as a veterans affairs case worker so she could obtain more than $20,000 from a veteran’s relief aid group was arrested Monday.
Three men from the Carolinas sentenced in federal meth lab case
Three men responsible for distributing methamphetamine in the Pee Dee and teaching others how to make the drug were handed federal sentences in connection with their crimes, according to a press release issued Monday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Columbia.
Fourth sought in Sept. 4 Florence killing
FLORENCE—Florence Police are searching for a fourth person in connection with the Sept. 4 death of a 26-year-old man. Sterling C. Cameron,19, is wanted on accessory before the fact of a felony and accessory after the fact of a felony charges in connection with the death of Anthony D. Robinson.
Hartsville gymnastics coach arrested, charged with sex crimes
HARTSVILLE—A Hartsville gymnastics coach is facing felony charges after deputies said he sent illicit text messages to one of his pupils, according to a press release issued Monday by the Darlington County Sheriff’s office.
Lake City Community Theatre announces ‘South Pacific’ dates
“South Pacific” will come alive during the first weekend of spring at the Blanding Street Auditorium in Lake City. Production dates and times will be 7:30 p.m. nightly from March 18-20 and 3 p.m. March 21.
Goodwill Industries expands Florence JobLink Center
FLORENCE—Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina is expanding its mission services to the Florence community. Today, February 8, Goodwill began providing services at their new JobLink Center, located inside the Florence Goodwill retail store at 1551 Second Loop Road.
Sen. Gerald Malloy named as ‘Legislator of the Year’
MARION—The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) will honor Sen. Gerald Malloy as its “Legislator of the Year” at their annual meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12 p.m. at Leaside Conference Center, 100 East Exchange Place Columbia, SC.
Kingdom Vision Ministries to host Haiti Earthquake Relief Project
Kingdom Vision Ministries – “Haiti Earthquake Relief Project”
Skateland rewarding srudents for test scores
Pee Dee Skateland has started it’s second year of free rewards for Marion County Schools.
Sellers elects new mayor
Three candidates are vying for the position as mayor of the Town of Sellers.
Wound center talks diabetes risk factors
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that of the nearly 24 million people in the United States living with Diabetes, almost one in four is unaware they have the disease.
Paws to the Rescue pets of the month
Gracie is almost one-year-old; she is a longhaired calico cat. Shelter staff says she is a very sweet girl.
Goldie is almost one-year-old; she is a lab and golden retriever mix. Goldie gets along well with other dogs.
Marion Baptist Church presents annual Judgment House production
Marion Baptist Church will host its ninth year of Judgment House starting next weekend.
Hovermale joins Anderson Brothers Bank
Anderson Brothers Bank announces the addition of Al Hovermale as lending officer in its Dealer Services division. Hovermale will be based in the bank’s Florence branch located at 2985 South Cashua Drive.
Marion police investigate threats against officers
MARION—The Marion Police Department has obtained a CD with audio of kids making threats against Marion Police officers, according to Chief Willie Smith. “There was a CD put out that named particular officers and made threats and personal attacks,” Smith said.
Habitat for Humanity gets $31,000 materials donation
Coastal Commercial Roofing Company of Conway donated $31,000 of roofing materials to Marion County Habitat for Humanity this past Thursday.
Palmetto Alumni group presents student awards
The Friends and Alumni Association of Palmetto High School celebrated its annual “Black Achievement Awards Banquet” on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Mullins High School Cafeteria.
Ready for some football: Locals get together for Super bowl
FLORENCE—Whether at a bar or a house party, football fans were out in full force to celebrate the Super Bowl on Sunday. Without a local team playing in the game, the day was more about getting together with friends, eating great food and having a good time.
February 07, 2010
Lake City downtown landscaping could begin this week
Work will begin as early as this week on the Lake City Main Street Landscape Project, with tree removal beginning as early as Friday.
Budget woes stymie plans to counter growth of gangs
FLORENCE—The signs of gang activity in South Carolina aren’t as subtle as the pairs of shoes tied together and hung on the utility lines that cross urban streets — a silent way gang members mark their turf.
Glynn F. Willis to run for seat on Florence City Council
Glynn F. Willis announced Saturday he will run for the at-large seat on Florence City Council that Bill Bradham has held for nearly 13 years.
