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November 29, 2007
Speeding motorists, chatty school bus drivers targeted in new laws
School bus drivers using cell phones. Speeding motorists. Both are among several groups targeted by 40 new state laws that take effect Saturday.
Darlington County deputies re-evaluating shooting investigation
Darlington County deputies say they're re-evaluating evidence in Wednesday's shooting incident investigation.
Cold keeps some paradegoers home
A cold wind kept some people from the Annual Christmas parade Sunday, November 25, so the crowd was a bit smaller than last year.
State, technical schools sign transfer agreement
The University of South Carolina and the South Carolina Technical College System have partnered to help students attending technical schools transfer to the state?s flagship university.
Wake Forest University’s law, medical schools get $7 million gift
Wake Forest University is getting a $7 million gift from an alumnus. The donation comes from the estate of Doctor Ralph Wingate Bland. He practiced medicine in Goldsboro for 33 years before his death last year.
Two postal workers charged with not delivering the mail
Steven Ward of Murrells Inlet and William Lancaster of Tabor City, North Carolina were each charged with unlawfully detaining and delaying mail. They could each receive a fine of up to $250,000 and 15 years in prison.
Conway man arrested for stealing Social Security Funds
John E. Hughes of Conway was indicted for embezzling and stealing money by accepting disability checks that he was not entitled to receive.
New Hartsville recreation center to be named for ‘Coach’ Thomas
HARTSVILLE ? The new recreation center that will be housed at Byerly Park will be named the T.B. ?Coach? Thomas Recreation Center for the former council member and mayor pro tempore.
Man accused of sending child porn to South Carolina
A New York man has been indicted for transporting and shipping child pornography, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Reginal I. Lloyd issued Thursday.
Darlington prepares to demolish dilapidated houses
DARLINGTON ? The city of Darlington is undertaking an effort not only trying to make itself more beautiful, but also to help its residents by demolishing some condemned houses that have been vacated.
This is how Hurricane Katrina transformed one photographer’s works of art - and life
Before Hurricane Katrina, Brian Nolan, a professional photographer who lived in the Lakeview section of New Orleans with his wife, says the levy that broke was one that they crossed routinely.
Goose Creek call center closes, 250 jobless
A call center for a rental car company is closing in Goose Creek, putting 250 workers out of a job.
Deputy to speak on gangs in Florence County
Florence County Sheriff?s Office Deputy Jody Lynch will speak about the gangs in and around Florence County during a presentation at 6 p.m. Monday at Johnsonville Community Coalition, 304 Hampton Ave., directly behind the high school football stadium.
Pet adoption events set for Saturday
Home Away From Home Rescue will have a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bi-Lo on Pamplico Highway in Florence.
Sandhills refuge to have workday
The Friends of Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge and the SC Wildlife Federation will sponsor a workday Saturday at the Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in McBee. The annual event will consist of learning about the wildlife of the refuge, protecting red-cockaded woodpecker trees, completing an interpretive kiosk, clearing hiking trails and building blue bird and wood duck boxes.
Cat, kitten adoption to take place in Florence
For the Love of Cats Inc. Feline Rescue & Adoption is having a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wood Creek Dog Food Center, 2803 W. Palmetto St., Florence.
Myrtle Beach man gets prison time for Social Security fraud
A Myrtle Beach man was sentenced in federal court, Thursday for embezzling money from the Social Security Administration.
ACLU says Bowden’s visits to church violates players’ rights
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson coach Tommy Bowden violates the constitutional rights of his players by making them have to opt out if they don't want to go to an annual team visit to a church, a leader of the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said.
Private school chess team returns trophy, teacher resigns
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- A chess team coach for a private school in Bowman allowed his son to play in a state tournament even though he was not eligible.
Driver of minivan seriously injured in collision with Charlotte school bus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A school bus accident has sent one person to a Charlotte hospital with what fire officials say could be life-threatening injuries.
Skies above Fort Bragg again filled with parachuting paratroopers
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) -- For the first time in more than a year, the skies above Fort Bragg are filled with the paratroopers of the famed 82nd Airborne Division.
State could allow building closer to the water on NC’s Atlantic coast
Towns along the North Carolina coast would be able to build closer to the ocean under a policy shift under consideration by state regulators.
McKnight brings law office to Main Street
There were three things Cezar E. McKnight wanted to be when he grew up. “I wanted to be an artist, pilot and attorney,” he said thinking back to his childhood days. In the 7th grade, McKnight said he drew the line and decided to become an attorney.
Mostly cloudy in the Pee Dee
Cloud cover will increase as a cold front approaches the Eastern Carolinas. Only slight chances for showers are expected Thursday afternoon and most locations will stay dry.
A little warmer along the Grand Strand
Cloud cover will increase as a cold front approaches the Eastern Carolinas. Only slight chances for showers are expected Thursday afternoon and most locations will stay dry.
Highway 301 Bypass opens in Florence
A ceremony is scheduled today for the opening of the Highway 301 Bypass in Florence County.
November 28, 2007
Ninety percent of animals euthanized
CONWAY -- Nine out of ten animals over the past two years at the Horry County Humane Society had to be euthanized.
Darlington County School District holds annual legislative dinner
Members of Darlington County School District, along with its local legislative delegation, discussed the district?s test results and the impact Act 388, the property-tax relief law, has on the district during its annual legislative dinner Wednesday night.
Florence County gang task force up and running
Law enforcement agencies in Florence County officially have joined forces with each other and with some federal agents to establish a task force designed to curb the region?s growing gang problem. Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone said a county-wide task force has been in the making for some time, but the group had its first official meeting Nov. 9.
Heisman Foundation recognizes Mullins students
Steven Smith II and Samantha Carper represented Mullins High School at the 2007 Wendy's Heisman awards banquet in Myrtle Beach on Nov. 12.
