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November 10, 2009
Marion County DSS officials launch Christmas Project
Each year the Marion County Department of Social Services sponsors a Christmas Project.
November 09, 2009
Darlington County School Board approves new high school schedule
The Darlington County School Board unanimously approved a new seven-period schedule for district high schools for 2010-11 during the monthly board meeting in Darlington.
Author visits Marion County schools
Fran Hawk of Mt. Pleasant, an author of children’s books visited Britton’s Neck Elementary School and Rains Centenary Early Childhood Center.
Florence City Council votes down proposed smoking ban
Florence City Council members voted 4-3 against an ordinance that would have imposed a smoking ban in most public places.
Student is selected to sing with honor choir
McCormick Elementary School fifth grader Ki’Yahn Leach has been accepted into the South Carolina Elementary Honors Choir.
Miss Florence Bree Boyce tells kids to eat healthy and exercise
Miss Florence Bree Boyce kicked off her “Eating Healthy, Fighting Obesity” campaign as she spoke to more than 300 children at All Saints Episcopal Day School on Monday, November 9, 2009. Boyce used to weigh 230 pounds but has lost nearly 100 pounds and since has been crowned Miss Florence.
Jefferson man gets 2 years for counterfeiting
A Jefferson man has been sentenced to two years in prison for manufacturing counterfeit money, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
Chesterfield post office burglar gets 3 years in prison
A Chesterfield man has been sentenced to three years in prison for breaking into the Chesterfield post office, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
17 Pee Dee drug suppliers plead guilty to federal charges
Seventeen Pee Dee men have pleaded guilty to their involvement in a drug conspiracy spanning the past decade and involving more than 100 kilograms of powder cocaine and crack cocaine.
New exhibit honors the “American Soldier” in Florence
Photography exhibit pays tribute to American fighting men and women, and it opens on Veterans’ Day at Florence Civic Center.
Choice 2 M8K Crisis Pregnancy Care Center to hold fundraiser
A Choice 2 M8K Crisis Pregnancy Care Center is holding its yard sale fundraiser from 6 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
November 08, 2009
Hamilton House to reopen two years after arson
“Do not remember the the past events, pay no attention to the things of old. Look I am about to do something new ... .”
Family from Pee Dee survives Ft. Hood shootings
Sergeant John Grimsley and his wife Teresa, both from Blenheim, were in the building where 13 people were shot and killed by an army psychiatrist in Fort hood on Thursday.
Organizers deem first Pee Dee Blues Bash a success
The first Pee Dee Blues Bash wrapped up Sunday afternoon with a performance at Barnes Street Activity Center by Bishopville native Drink Small, “the Blues Doctor.”
Let’s go nuts
The streets of downtown Florence were filled with merchants, vendors and thousands of people of all ages on Saturday to celebrate the sixth annual Pecan Festival.
November 07, 2009
Girl Scouts, veterans gather to retire flags
The Saturday ahead of Veterans’ Day saw the retirement of many flags as Girl Scouts, community members and color guard members gathered at Florence National Cemetery for the ceremony.
Salvation Army unit will be accepting applications for aid
The Salvation Army will begin accepting applications for its Christmas Assistance program on Monday for families that reside in Chesterfield, Dillon, Darlington, Florence, Marion and Marlboro counties.
Face of the American soldier remains the same
The uniforms have changed. The weapons are different. But the face of the American soldier remains the same. It was that very face on the cover of the New York Times magazine that caught the eye of Cyma Rubin and inspired her to create “The American Soldier,” a dramatic exhibition of photographs that captures the essence of American soldiering throughout more than 150 years beginning with the Civil War.
Morning News Press Issues Cause Delivery Delays
We apologize for the inconvenience, however due to a printing press issue today’s issue of the Morning News is being delivered late.
November 06, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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.
