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November 21, 2009
Deputies recount experience of guarding U.S.-Mexico border
A week of work was far from average for seven Florence County sheriff’s deputies who spent several days this month guarding the U.S.-Mexico border just a few paces from the most world’s most dangerous city, Juarez, Mexico.
Florence teen doesn’t let kidney disease slow him down
On Jan. 30, Michael Sprauve went for a physical at Shaw Air Force Base so he would be eligible to try out for the Wilson High School football team.
Two armed robberies in Florence under investigation
Police are investigating two armed robberies overnight Friday and into Saturday.
November 20, 2009
Highlights of Upcoming Events for the weekend of Nov. 21
For a complete list of events, click on “8 Days A Week” under the “Things to Do” tab on http://www.scnow.com
Florence 1 schools superintendent Jackson to retire
Florence School District 1 Superintendent Larry Jackson will retire at the end of the school year.
Thanksgiving travel safety tips from the South Carolina Highway Patrol
The Thanksgiving holiday is a busy time on the highways. That’s why the South Carolina Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers to be extra safe during the holidays.
Planned power outage scheduled in downtown Florence
Progress Energy will conduct a planned outage at the Florence City-County Complex on Saturday and Sunday to upgrade service to the facility.
36 charged in SC cockfighting stings
Warrants have been issued against 36 people for their involvement in two cockfighting operations in Williamsburg and Lexington counties.
Florence’s Harvest Hope celebrates food, truck donations
Harvest Hope Food Bank got a bit more hopeful Friday with the donation of 30 boxes of canned goods and the addition of two refrigerated trucks.
Marion community teams up to support troops
Antonio Johnson deployed to Afghanistan in August with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division of Fort Bragg, N.C.
Shortly after he left his mother, Linda Johnson began thinking of something she could do to help her son and other troops in Afghanistan.
Dillon County deputy faces domestic violence charge
A Dillon County sheriff’s deputy is facing a criminal domestic violence charge, Dillon County Sheriff Major Hulon said.
Wilson celebrates American Education Week
Wilson High School hosted its fourth annual Drop in to Wilson event on Thursday.
Marion group sends care packages to soldiers
A group of mothers and community members in Marion is sending care packages to troops overseas.
November 19, 2009
Illegal precious metal sales threaten Florence business
As a Florence pawn shop owner, Dave Hemmingsen depends on gold sales to keep his business going. But the illegal sale of precious metals by those without a permit are hurting threatening his livelihood.
Mullins man arrested on drug, weapons charges
Agents have arrested a Mullins man after an extensive drug investigation by the Marion County Combined Drug Unit.
Florence County Council OKs museum architects
Florence County Council has selected a consortium from New York and Columbia to design the new Florence Museum of Art, Science and History.
New power stretchers ease weight for Florence County EMS workers
Earlier this year, Florence County purchased 10 powered ambulance cots, which are powered by a hydraulic system that raises and lowers a patient with the touch of a button. The cots were purchased in an effort to reduce lifting injuries among EMS workers.
Faith-based business offers entrepreneur training event in Cheraw
He’s Worthy Publications and Products will hold a Divine Connection Network Meeting beginning with registration at 9:15 a.m. Dec. 12 at Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
