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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.
Two Darlington men arrested in trailer theft case
Two Darlington men were arrested Wednesday after an off-duty law enforcement agent saw them stealing a utility trailer, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
West Florence student to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
A member of the West Florence High School Marching Knights will be among high school band all-stars from across the country marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.
FMU business students learn slippery slope of ethics
After more than a decade as a successful financial planner, Patrick J. Kuhse got a call from an old friend who said she had a friend who was running for state treasurer of Oklahoma. She said if the candidate won, she was going to work for her and offered Kuhse the opportunity to handle investments for the state. The only catch — she wanted a cut of the money he would make off the deal.
Florence Schools get vaccinated for H1N1
Florence School District 1 held H1N1 flu vaccination clinics Wednesday at all of its schools. All of the vaccinations were provided to the students free of charge through a partnership with the Department of Health and Environmental control.
Some ESAB workers do not report to work Thursday
ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence is experiencing electrical issues and is not operating as normal. As a result, some employees will not need to report to work Thursday morning.
Florence Veterans Day ceremony honors soldiers
Patriotic music that wafted from the West Florence High School auditorium Wednesday during Veterans Day ceremonies had all those in attendance tapping their feet.
Williamsburg County officials continue school bus driver investigation
“The administration is currently investigating each incident and will recommend appropriate action regarding the conduct of the drivers. Until that time, the board cannot address these personnel matters prior to recommendation from the administration.”
Northeastern Technical College accepting applications for spring semester
Northeastern Technical College is accepting applications for the spring semester.
Pee Dee, Grand Strand celebrate Veterans Day
Veterans gathered at locations across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand to mark Veterans Day—the holiday that initially marked the end of WWI at the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day.
Remnants of Ida drench Pee Dee, Grand Strand
Remnants of Hurricane Ida hammered the Pee Dee and Grand Strand overnight and into the morning Wednesday, flooding roads, felling trees and littering area roads with wrecked cars.
CCU establishes veterans’ center
Coastal Carolina University has announced the creation of a new center that will recognize local American military veterans and preserve a record of their service.
Marion veterans, families honored at ceremony
Local military veterans and their families were honored during a special ceremony at Marion Intermediate School on Friday, Nov. 6.
Marion County celebrates Veterans Day
Downtown Mullins was the site of the annual Marion County Veterans Day Parade Saturday Nov. 7. As citizens lined along Main Street, military veterans and several parade participants strolled city street as cheers showed an appreciation for the contributions from the nation’s best and brightest.
Florence Civic Center features ‘American Soldier’ gallery
It’s been quite a while since retired U.S. Army Col. Charles P. Murray has fought in battle. He served in both World War II and Vietnam and his actions earned him the National Medal of Honor.
November 10, 2009
Ed Robinson: Florence Police assaulted seizure patient
Questions have been raised about the origins of a 33-year-old man’s injuries following an Oct. 28 incident involving Florence Police and Florence County EMS workers.
Darlington man sentenced to 35 years in domestic violence case
A Darlington man was sentenced to 35 years in jail for hitting a woman in the head with a heavy object, then throwing her daughter from a moving motorcycle, 4th Circuit Assistant Solicitor Patti McKenzie said
2009 Festival of Trees to benefit McLeod Children’s Hospital
Decorated Christmas trees, holiday wreaths, miniature trees, mantle pieces and centerpieces will transform the McLeod Medical Plaza during the 2009 Festival of Trees, a two-week long holiday event benefiting the McLeod Children’s Hospital.
Darlington Police Chief named ‘Chief of the Year’
Darlington Police Chief Jay Cox was recently selected as chief of the year for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Victim Advocate Association.
Shooting death of Hartsville man ruled suicide
The Oct. 22 shooting death of a Hartsville man that was originally thought to be a homicide has been ruled a suicide, Hartsville Police Chief Tim Kemp said.
Hartsville homicide ruled a suicide
The Oct. 22 shooting death of a Hartsville man that was originally thought to be a homicide has been ruled a suicide, Hartsville Police Chief Tim Kemp said.
Darlington veteran who disarmed bombs now fights for paycheck
Green Beret Clarence Adams of Darlington went from disarming bombs in Afghanistan to fighting for a job when he returned home in 2008.
Florence County deputies search for armed robbery suspects
Florence County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects who robbed a Florence convenience store Tuesday afternoon, Florence County Sheriff ‘s Lt. Jason Dore said.
Swamp Fox Players earn state recognition
Members of the Marion High Swamp Fox Players drama team participated in the SC Theatre Association Secondary School One Act Play Festival on October 16.
Beneteau redesigns factory for ‘lean manufacturing’
Beneteau USA Inc. is in the process of revamping its’ 250,000 square foot facility into the most modern big sailboat factory in America.
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.
