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November 07, 2009
Soup kitchen holds community breakfast, seeks donations
Samuel Burgess has run the Care and Concern Organization Soup Kitchen for nearly five years knows firsthand how many people in Lake City are in need of a hot meal.
Thousands come out for Wheel of Fortune auditions in Myrtle Beach
The hit television game show Wheel of Fortune, aired during the week on WBTW, is holding auditions in Myrtle Beach this weekend and thousands of people came out to the Coastal Grand Mall on Saturday to tryout.
Wreath auction benefits downtown art and entertainment in Conway
A holiday wreath silent auction is being held in Conway this weekend.
Swampfest a big hit with children in Horry County
Swampfest, an annual festival in Horry County, helps children learn about swamps.
Veterans gather and celebrate in Conway
Veterans and their families and friends celebrated Veterans Day a in Conway.
Atlantic Beach election protests meeting postponed
A public hearing concerning protests of the Atlantic Beach town council elections scheduled for Saturday was postponed until Wednesday.
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.
Officer who stopped Fort Hood rampage is Carolina Beach native
Those who know Kimberly Barbour Munley said they aren’t surprised the Carolina Beach native is the female civilian police officer credited for stopping the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, where 13 people were killed and several others injured.
Fort Jackson reaction: Most see shootings as isolated act
A day after a deadly rampage at an Army post in Texas, soldiers at Columbia’s Fort Jackson held a moment of silence to remember the victims, while offering mixed reactions to the shootings. Most said Friday they considered the incident at Fort Hood to be a random act unlikely to be repeated anytime soon.
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.
Miss Lake View High School crowned
Junior,Taylor Lauren Herlong of Marion was crowned Miss Lake View High School 2009-2010 by LVHS principal Edison Arnette and Miss Lake View High School 2008-2009, Kaitlin Ashley.
November 06, 2009
Local veterans react to Fort Hood tragedy
Local veterans react to Fort Hood tragedy
Buyer beware when shopping online for health insurance
Buyer beware when shopping online for health insurance
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.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader deciphers current political language
Time for a review of current political language!
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader thinks Orlando Hudson deserves own billboard
Two or three weeks back, I read an article in the Morning News. It didn’t register on my mind until now. Should have done this much sooner.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader ponders entrusting government with our health care
What a bright notion President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi have, whoopee!
OPINION: Thumbs up to Project Turn Around for getting $600 S.C. grant
Thumbs up to Project Turn Around for recently being awarded a $600 South Carolina Arts Commission grant.
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.
‘Fantastic Friday’ encourages Lake City students to read
Florence School District 3 aims to instill in students the importance of reading by sponsoring the 14th annual “Reading for Fantastic Friday” at Main Street Elementary School’s gym.
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.
Horry County Schools announce school Teachers of the Year winners
Horry County school teacher nominees for Teacher of the Year for the county were announced Friday.
Cats in Georgetown County test negative for rabies. Others remain in quarantine
Four cats that were tested for rabies on Pennyroyal Road did not have the disease, according to officials with Georgetown County environmental services
North Myrtle Beach company takes over Premier Resort’s property
A new management company has taken over properties at Barefoot Resort and saved a wedding day for a couple left without a venue after Premier Resorts pulled out abruptly last month.
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.
