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November 18, 2009
Team Hess of Marion wins Parenting Magazine contest
Congratulations to Team Hess of Marion. Jedd and Sheila Hess, and their two young children, were finalists for the 2010 Parenting Magazine road trip family contest.
Santa Claus arrives at Magnolia Mall on Saturday
Santa Claus will officially arrive at Magnolia Mall on Saturday, November 21, at 11:00 a.m. during a fun-filled family event featuring Santa’s hilarious elves Wally & Victor - Those Funny Little People.
Coker College, Florence-Darlington Tech form partnership
Coker College and Florence-Darlington Technical College have formed a partnership to make it easier for Florence-Darlington Tech students to earn a bachelor’s degree by transferring to Coker.
Pee Dee principal faces domestic violence charge
A Pee Dee high school principal is facing a domestic violence charge that could put him in jail for 10 years if convicted.
Williamsburg County schools superintendent’s job remains in limbo
The fate of Williamsburg County School District Superintendent Ralph C. Fennell remains a mystery following a meeting with members of the Williamsburg County School Board early Wednesday morning.
Florence, Darlington counties partner on stormwater initiative
Representatives from the city of Florence and Florence and Darlington counties gathered Wednesday morning to sign a resolution officially adopting a regional stormwater education strategy through the Florence Darlington Stormwater Consortium.
Deputies investigate Dillon County club shooting
Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place outside of a Dillon County club on Tuesday night.
Deputies investigate Marlboro County home invasions
Marlboro County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of home invasions that took place near Clio during the past month.
Monster call center celebrates opening in Florence
State and local officials were on hand Wednesday to welcome Monster Inc.’s new customer service facility to Florence County. Monster announced in late June 2008 it planned to invest $28 million and create 750 jobs over five years through the center in Florence.
November 17, 2009
Winners elected in Lamar, Kingstree runoffs
Voters in Lamar and Kingstree returned to the polls Tuesday to settle runoff elections in each municipality.
2009 Florence Christmas Ornament revealed
Pee Dee Regional Center’s Volunteer Service Board unveiled the 2009 Christmas in Florence Ornament on Tuesday. The ornament was again designed by Stephen Guyton, a Florence artist whose work is exhibited in collections nation wide.
Florence County Library presents author of book on pastor Knowlin
Friends of the Florence County Library will present “True Places: A Lowcountry Preacher, His Church and His People” by Stanley F. Lanzano at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library.
Old Darlington County jail gets historical marker
The Darlington County Historical commission unveiled the county’s newest state historical marker Friday, this one at the commission’s office in the old Darlington County jail on Hewitt Street.
Analysts ponder Jenny Sanford’s political future
Many analysts are pondering whether S.C. first lady Jenny Sanford may one day pursue a political office herself, though she has said she has no such aspirations.
Marion Police seek two more suspects in gang-related beating
Officers arrested five teens and are searching for two more in connection with an Oct. 31 assault they believe is gang-related, Marion Police Lt. Farmer Blue said.
League of Women Voters to offer legislative update
The League of Women Voters of the Florence Area is inviting the public to its update on legislation at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library, 519 S. Dargan St., Florence.
Florence shelter dogs prepare for trip to new homes in New York
Twelve lucky dogs from the Florence Area Humane Society will be licking the faces of 12 lucky new owners Sunday in Rochester, N.Y.
Timmonsville High students head to national leadership conference
Four students from Timmonsville High School are packing their bags for the nation’s capital Tuesday night. They are headed to the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where they will be joined by more than 700 of their peers and fellow members of the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program from across the country.
Man charged in Marion storage burglary case
A Pageland man has been charged in connection with the burglary of several storage units last month in Marion.
Kingstree hospital, college get $250,000 Duke Endowment grant
Williamsburg Regional Hospital and Williamsburg Technical College have received a $250,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to maintain nursing training through Williamsburg Tech’s practical nursing program
Small Darlington County private development standards to change
Darlington County Council has passed an ordinance on second reading changing the county’s small private development standards and add the limitation to a family division or to “where a common interest between grantor and grantee has been determined.”
November 16, 2009
Veterans treated to free meal at Florence restaurant
Veterans across the Pee Dee came out Monday to the Golden Corral on South Irby Street in Florence for their annual free “thank you” dinner.
Puppeteer brings workshop to Florence elementary students
A Kennedy Center artist is working with students at Royall Elementary School in Florence this week. Puppeteer Hobey Ford is working with fourth grade students to create shadow puppets.
Police, safety experts stress importance of seat belts
According to the Highway Patrol, 13 people killed on South Carolina roads over the past week were not wearing seatbelts. That includes children killed in accidents in Williamsburg and Horry counties.
Women arrested in Lamar Sunday alcohol sales investigation
Deputies arrested two Lamar women during an investigation of a Lamar business believed to be conducting Sunday alcohol sales illegally, Darlington County Sheriff’s Capt. Andy Locklair said.
Florence bank robbery suspected in Carolinas spree
The man who robbed a Florence bank Friday morning has been identified as a suspect in a series of bank robberies in the Carolinas, according to a Crime Stoppers press release issued Monday.
Hartsville welcomes S.C. Junior Golf Association
This Saturday and Sunday, more than 110 high school athletes from all across the state will descend on the Hartsville Country Club to compete in the prestigious 12th Annual Junior Golf Players Championship. The Players Championship is the year-end event for the S.C. Junior Golf Association.
Lake City slaying suspect denied bond
Twelfth Circuit Court Judge Ralph King Anderson Jr. denied bond Monday for a man charged in connection with the shooting death of another man at a Lake City mobile home park.
Rescues to have joint pet adoption in Florence
The Second Chance K9 Rescue and the Carolina Kitties Rescue will join forces Saturday for a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. at Ashley Furniture/Hobby Lobby in Florence.
Three people hurt in Dillon County crash
Three people were injured after a crash on Interstate 95 in Dillon County on Monday morning.
