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November 16, 2009
Florence double slaying suspect denied bond
Twelfth Circuit Court Judge Ralph King Anderson Jr. denied bond Monday for a man charged as an accessory in a Florence County double homicide case.
PDRTA to offer Reindeer Shuttles during holidays
The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority bringing back the Reindeer Shuttles again this holiday season.
November 15, 2009
Documentary tells story of Mars Bluff incident
Many Pee Dee residents recall the details of the incident that occurred on March 11, 1958, in Mars Bluff.
Library director McBride receives S.C. Outstanding Librarian award
Ray McBride, the director of the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library, has received the 2009 S.C. Library Association Outstanding Librarian award.
Collision in Williamsburg County leaves two children dead
A 3-year old boy died Sunday as a result of a single-car collision that killed his 10-year-old sister Saturday about six miles east of Kingstree.
Society Hill catches some fish
The Town of Society Hill celebrated its 23rd annual Catfish Festival on Saturday with a parade, a carnival and pounds and pounds of the fried southern delicacy. Thousands of people lined the streets leading up to St. David’s Academy as they waited anxiously for the parade featuring the Hartsville High School Marching Band and the Lamar Marching Band.
November 14, 2009
Thom Anderson relates Florence stories in book
When Santa decided to parachute into Florence in the early 1960s, things went astray in a big way.
Cheraw State Park Golf Course named one of country’s best munipical courses
Cheraw State Park Golf Course was chosen as one of the best municipal courses in the country by Golf Digest for a reason.
November 13, 2009
Man arrested in Florence for credit card scam sentenced in federal court
A Cuban national arrested in Florence has been sentenced in federal court for possession of counterfeit Wal-Mart gift cards.
Three Florence gang members sentenced in federal court
Three Florence men identified as members of the 900 Boyz street gang have been sentenced in federal court on drug and firearms charges.
Two Florence men sentenced for drug trafficking
Two Florence men have been sentenced for their role in bringing large amounts of illegal drugs to the Pee Dee.
Highlights of Upcoming Events for the week of Nov. 14
For a complete list of events, click on “8 Days A Week” under the “Things to Do” tab on http://www.scnow.com
Brooks being honored by state Education Board
Dr. Allie E. Brooks Jr. of Florence School District 1 is among the 19 people and organizations being honored by the State Education Board on Tuesday in Columbia for their contributions to South Carolina’s public education system.
State purchases Marion County wildlife habitat
State and local officials celebrated Friday the state’s completed purchase of the Woodberry Wildlife Management Area in lower Marion County, which they said represents one of the largest habitat conservation purchases in Palmetto State history.
Police seek Florence bank robber
The search continues for a man who robbed a Florence bank Friday morning.
Four arrested in Kingstree businessman’s death
Four people have been arrested in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting death of a Kingstree businessman. Ernest Prosser, 54, was found dead in his home by his son who dropped by his father’s home to pick up a license plate.
Missing Lake City soldier honored with full military services
Taps sounded for Pfc. James Charles Montgomery at Florence National Cemetery on Friday, 57 years after he went missing in action in North Korea.
November 12, 2009
Florence man speaks about seizure, police incident
Terrall Echols, a 33-year-old man at the center of a controversial Oct. 28 police incident, says he suffered an epileptic seizure that day and remembers little.
Florence County Disabilities Foundation seeks sponsors to ‘Make a Difference’
The Florence County Disabilities Foundation is in need of sponsors for this year’s “Making a Difference at Christmas” project.
Florence County seniors kick off Thanksgiving Blessing project
The Senior Citizens Association of Florence County is celebrating its third Thanksgiving Blessing project with events planned across the county.
DNR to announce purchase of Marion County wildlife area
A ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday to announce the purchase of Woodbury Wildlife Management Area.
Two Hartsville residents face drug charges
Two Hartsville residents were arrested after a Thursday morning drug raid, according to a Darlington County Sheriff’s Office press release.
Grandmas gather, reach out to foster children
A small group of grandmas, Janet Hunter, Phyllis Cooper, Carol Begg-Martell, Dell Horner, Shirley Brown and Wilhelmina Leach, began a mission to provide comfort and care items to children and teens entering foster care.
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission investigating Maxton hunting accident
Officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are investigating a hunting accident that sent a Maxton man and his eight-year-old daughter to the hospital.
Florence County Council faces complaints over tax increase by school district
Florence County Council members said they’ve heard from residents who are unhappy about a recent property tax increase, but want the public to know they didn’t raise their millage.
Pee Dee Speech and Hearing welcomes new director
Dr. Dennis L. Burrows bade good riddance to the frigid weather in Kalamazoo, Mich., but brought one of his specialties with him en route to becoming executive director of the Pee Dee Speech and Hearing Center.
Deputies seek Marion burglary suspect
Marion County sheriff’s deputies are looking for the person who burglarized several storage units last month in Marion.
Sopakco opens second facility in Mullins
Sopakco has opened a second facility called Sopakco Mullins Processing. The 200,000-square-foot facility represents a $10 million investment. It’s been in operation three or four weeks and hosts about 50 associates.
November 11, 2009
Lake City taking building inspections back from county
Lake City City Council has taken the first step toward re-establishing the city’s building inspections department and creating a Board of Building Code Appeals.
Police: Former Jackson Hewitt employee faked robbery
An Aug. 13 robbery of a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Florence was all a set up orchestrated by a former employee and her estranged husband, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
