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November 20, 2009
Marion group sends care packages to soldiers
A group of mothers and community members in Marion is sending care packages to troops overseas.
November 19, 2009
Plainview Elementary School All A Honor Roll
Plainview Elementary School honors first quarter all A students.
Emmanuel Christian School All A Honor Roll
Emmanuel Christian School honors first quarter All A students.
LETTER: Voter concerned about council election outcome
I am writing this letter because I am very disappointed with the recent elections. I live in City Council District 1 and had not voted in the last two council elections because there was no one running against our current council member.
EDITORIAL: Investing in Hartsville through the United Way
The United Way of Hartsville launched an ambitious campaign last Friday to raise $275,000 in 2010 for service agencies in the Hartsville area.
Darlington County Historical Society holds fall meeting
Over 60 Darlington County Historical Society members and guests gathered at Byrdtown Community’s Bethlehem United Methodist Church for their annual autumn meeting on Oct. 22.
Hines, Heatley honored for contributions to community
Former Hartsville City Councilman and business and civic leader Franklin Hines received dual honors Sunday when he was named Citizen of the Year and Omega Man of the Year by the brothers of the Alpha Beta Beta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Haley campaigns in Hartsville
State Rep. Nikki Haley brought her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor to Hartsville Tuesday.
All State, Rabon Agency donate 1,500 Fire Safety coloring books
All State and the Rabon Agency donated 1,500 Fire Safety coloring books to the Hartsville Fire Department to be distributed in Hartsville area elementary schools. The Rabon Agency also donated another 2,500 of the coloring books to the Darlington County Fire District.
People & Events Nov. 20
People & Events in Hartsville
Everybody Calls Me Jana Banana: Please forgive me, little pet turtle
When I purchased you with your sibling a few years ago, I had all good intentions on being a good turtle mommy. You and your brother (or was it sister?) were adorable with your green and yellow markings and wee little shy faces.
Illegal precious metal sales threaten Florence business
As a Florence pawn shop owner, Dave Hemmingsen depends on gold sales to keep his business going. But the illegal sale of precious metals by those without a permit are hurting threatening his livelihood.
PET OF THE WEEK: Ona
The Darlington County Humane Society shelter, (843) 398-4402, is located off Highway 151, ½ mile west of Darlington Raceway. Turn beside the water tower. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Wednesday and Sunday.
YMCA News & Notes
Hartsville YMCA News & Notes
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A missed opportunity to ban smoking in public places
On Nov. 9, the Florence City Council voted to defeat an ordinance that would ban smoking in public places.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Portable signs are important tool for small businesses
First of all, let me begin with this question: upon elections, did not all the elected officials make this promise, we will serve to protect and promote small business?
EDITORIAL: Monster a big win for Pee Dee
Monster’s grand opening in Florence was bigger than many imagined when the deal was consummated more than a year ago.
Falcons Fall Athletic Banquet
Darlington High School held its Fall Sports Athletic Banquet on Wednesday to honor the school’s athletes.
Jones honored with U.S. Congressional Record
The U.S. Congress recognized Frank Jones at the Marion County industry appreciation luncheon on Nov. 17.
Johnakin Players visit college production
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Mullins man arrested on drug, weapons charges
Agents have arrested a Mullins man after an extensive drug investigation by the Marion County Combined Drug Unit.
Sanford wants to report previously unrecorded flights
One day after the State Ethics Commission announced it’s moving forward with ethics charges against Gov. Mark Sanford, the governor said he wants to amend his ethics disclosure form to report private plane flights he had not reported before.
Stanko receives second death sentence
Stephen Stanko received his second death sentence Thursday afternoon, this time for the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man.
Florence County Council OKs museum architects
Florence County Council has selected a consortium from New York and Columbia to design the new Florence Museum of Art, Science and History.
New power stretchers ease weight for Florence County EMS workers
Earlier this year, Florence County purchased 10 powered ambulance cots, which are powered by a hydraulic system that raises and lowers a patient with the touch of a button. The cots were purchased in an effort to reduce lifting injuries among EMS workers.
Faith-based business offers entrepreneur training event in Cheraw
He’s Worthy Publications and Products will hold a Divine Connection Network Meeting beginning with registration at 9:15 a.m. Dec. 12 at Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw.
Marion family taking part in national contest
Update: The Hess Family was notified by Parenting Magazine, earlier this week, that they have been selected as the winners of the road trip national contest.
Hartsville man arrested after robbery, counterfeit shoes seizure
Darlington County deputies have arrested a Hartsville man in connection with a robbery and counterfeit shoes seizure.
BlueCross BlueShield PGBA sheds 90 Florence jobs
About 90 employees at BlueCross BlueShield PGBA in Florence may be out of a job by Feb. 5.
Simple steps can prevent home repair ripoffs
Donna Coombs said this past summer she was thinking of having the concrete at her house painted and sealed.
