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November 03, 2009
McLeod kicks off Health Resource Expo for employees
A two-week Health Resource Expo is under way for employees of McLeod Regional Medical Center.
Pro se divorce clinic to be offered in Florence
A pro se divorce clinic will be offered by the S.C. Legal Services at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Poynor Adult/Community Education Center, 301 S. Dargan St., Florence.
Foreclosure clinics to be offered in Bennettsville
The Community Development Corp. of Marlboro County is offering two foreclosure clinics this month.
Local students to compete in mock trial competition
Middle school students from St. Anthony Catholic School in Florence and North Myrtle Beach have qualified to compete in the S.C. Bar State Middle School Mock Trial Competition on Nov. 21.
Residents may apply for seat on SCDOT Commission
A joint House/Senate panel is accepting notice from people interested in applying for a seat on the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission. A vacancy will soon exist in the Second, Fourth, and Sixth Congressional districts.
School district issues statement on suspended bus drivers
Twenty bus drivers were suspended for failing to “transport students in a timely manner” Oct. 30, according to a statement released by the Williamsburg County School District on Monday night.
DuPont, Mohawk workers eligible to apply for federal aid
Workers laid off by DuPont Teijin Films of Florence and by Mohawk Industries of Dillon are eligible to apply for federal assistance, U.S. Rep. John Spratt, D-S.C., announced in a press release Tuesday.
FMU to host Teacher Cadet College Day
Francis Marion University will host 138 Teacher Cadets from 12 area high schools for Teacher Cadet College Day, Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Russell Stover store closes down
Russell Stover’s candy outlet store closed its doors for good on Oct. 27.
National Guardsmen honor the memory of a superman
Over 150 U.S. National Guardsmen gathered at the Marion National Guard Amory located on Greene Street. Many of the soldiers haven’t seen one another in months but all arrived early Friday morning for a special tribute.
November 02, 2009
Victim in fatal I-20 crash identified
The person killed in a crash between two vehicles on westbound Interstate 20 on Monday night has been identified as a North Carolina woman.
St. Ann’s Ladies’ Guild to have annual Harvest Tea
The Ladies’ Guild of St. Ann’s Catholic Church will host its annual Harvest Tea at 3 p.m. Sunday in the church and fellowship hall.
Florence residents, mayor weigh in on proposed smoking ban
On Nov. 9, Florence City Council will vote on a proposed smoking ban in most public places. The ordinance would prohibit smoking in places like restaurants, bars, educational and health care facilities, common areas of apartment buildings as well as many other places.
Florence man charged in assault
A Florence man was arrested Monday after police said he severely beat a man and pulled out a woman’s hair, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
Florence woman accused of stabbing husband
A Florence woman was arrested Sunday after police said she stabbed her husband several times after he slapped her, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
Man admits using alias for immigration status
A Pakistani national in Florence has pleaded guilty to filing false statements to gain entry and citizenship, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
Florence firefighters urge you to install smoke alarms to save lives
More than 3,000 people die in home fires each year in the United States; most of whom are in homes without a working smoke alarm.
American Red Cross Blood Drives: Nov. 3-8
This week, there will be eight blood drives for the American Red Cross in the Pee Dee area.
Billie Hardee Home for Boys to have yard sale
The Billie Hardee Home for Boys is having a yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. It will be at the home, located at 1133 Timmonsville Highway, Darlington.
Cheraw designated as Preserve America Community
First Lady Michelle Obama has designated the town of Cheraw as one of the nation’s newest Preserve America Communities.
Lawson chosen to lead state Farm Service Agency
Laurie Lawson has been appointed by the Obama administration as the South Carolina state executive director for the Farm Service Agency at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
27 Williamsburg County school bus drivers suspended
Twenty-seven bus drivers from the Williamsburg County School District were suspended after a meeting Monday morning for planning to strike and delay transportation services for the next two days.
Nolte joins Star & Enterprise as staff writer
The Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise has recently hired Steffani Nolte as a staff writer.
Forum on Florence Recreational Trails planned
The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation is sponsoring a community forum for the Florence Recreational Trails from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Central United Methodist Church, 225 W. Cheves St., Florence.
Pee Dee Group-Sierra Club meeting to feature documentary
A 40-minute clip from the documentary, “Coal Country,” will be shown to the Pee Dee Group-Sierra Club on Thursday. The program begins at 7 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1201 Cherokee Road, Florence.
Marion couple up for a award from PARENT magazine
A Marion couple has been chosen out of more than 1,500 applicants as one of the ten finalists for the 2010 PARENTING magazine road trip family.
Buses running on schedule in Williamsburg County
School buses throughout the Williamsburg County School District were running as normal this morning according to administrators at each distinct school.
Secretary Grant holds special place at Trinity
Lillian D. Grant took business courses in high school, made good grades and went to Trinity Baptist Church every Sunday.
October 31, 2009
First Baptist celebrates with a fall festival
“We’re having a fall festival to give children an option for trick or treating tonight to keep them off the streets,” Patricia Whaley, director of children’s ministries and church growth, said.
Four people vie for mayor, council seats in Timmonsville
Two men will vie for the office of mayor in Tuesday’s muncipal election in Timmonsville, while two others hope to gain seats on the town council.
