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          <title>CDC survey says SC one of most obese states</title>
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The most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes the first county-by-county survey of obesity nationwide, and it found that South Carolina has some of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Highlights of Upcoming Events for the weekend of Nov. 21</title>
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For a complete list of events, click on &#8220;8 Days A Week&#8221; under the &#8220;Things to Do&#8221; tab on http://www.scnow.com           ]]></description>
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          <title>Lake City Rotarians hear Thanksgiving message</title>
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Lake City Rotary Club members recently heard words from local pastor to reflect on during the Thanksgiving season.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Diabetes patients learn lessons of survival from pharmacist</title>
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Nearly 70 patients gathered recently at Lake City&#8217;s Piggly Wiggly supermarket for an annual diabetes event that provided food lessons, door prizes and holiday desserts.           ]]></description>
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          <title>SC lawmakers to take up impeachment of governor</title>
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South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Senior Citizens Association to hold Thanksgiving Blessing</title>
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The Senior Citizens Association in Florence County has received donations for its Thanksgiving Blessing 2009. The donations will allow more than 150 Lake City senior members to enjoy enjoy a planned program, a nutritious meal, socialization and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Lake City girl named &#8216;Hero of the Month&#8217; by Kids Wish Network</title>
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Bria Singletary, a 5-year-old girl from Lake City, was recently honored as a Kids Wish Network Hero of the Month.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Elementary students learn about science, nature</title>
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Twenty-eight students from Lake City Elementary School learned about nature and science during a recent field trip to Camp Bob Cooper.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Williamsburg Technical College Student Initiative Program accepts applications</title>
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The Williamsburg Technical College Student Initiative Program is accepting applications for spring 2010 enrollment.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Florence 1 schools superintendent Jackson to retire</title>
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Florence School District 1 Superintendent Larry Jackson will retire at the end of the school year.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Carolina Bay opens in Marion</title>
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Carolina Bay Clothing Company opened their doors for a preview night on Thursday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Thanksgiving travel safety tips from the South Carolina Highway Patrol</title>
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The Thanksgiving holiday is a busy time on the highways. That&#8217;s why the South Carolina Highway Patrol wants to remind drivers to be extra safe during the holidays.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Planned power outage scheduled in downtown Florence</title>
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Progress Energy will conduct a planned outage at the Florence City-County Complex on Saturday and Sunday to upgrade service to the facility.           ]]></description>
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          <title>New Goodwill store opens on Grand Strand</title>
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Hundreds of anxious customers crowded the entrance to Horry County&#8217;s newest Goodwill store in Little River Friday morning. As the ribbon was cut and the doors opened, the crowds streamed in to gobble up the great deals on used items inside.           ]]></description>
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          <title>CCU football player arrested for DUI</title>
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A Coastal Carolina University football player was arrested Friday morning on driving under the influence (DUI) charges.           ]]></description>
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          <title>36 charged in SC cockfighting stings</title>
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Warrants have been issued against 36 people for their involvement in two cockfighting operations in Williamsburg and Lexington counties.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Elvington to retire in December</title>
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After serving 19 years as executive director of Hartsville Downtown Development Association, Judi Elvington is retiring effective Dec. 31.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Florence&#8217;s Harvest Hope celebrates food, truck donations</title>
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Harvest Hope Food Bank got a bit more hopeful Friday with the donation of 30 boxes of canned goods and the addition of two refrigerated trucks.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Marion community teams up to support troops</title>
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Antonio Johnson deployed to Afghanistan in August with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division of Fort Bragg, N.C.

Shortly after he left his mother, Linda Johnson began thinking of something she could do to help her son and other troops in Afghanistan.           ]]></description>
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          <title>SC unemployment rate jumps, Pee Dee rate mixed in October</title>
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The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, to 12.1 percent. Three of the 10 counties with the highest unemployment rates are located in the Pee Dee.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Oyster Roast supports Hartsville athletes</title>
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The 5th Annual Red Fox Oyster Roast and Shrimp Fest will be 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at J. Michael&#8217;s Grill &amp; Raw Bar, 636 Poole St., Hartsville. All proceeds support Hartsville High School (HHS) athletics.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Dillon County deputy faces domestic violence charge</title>
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A Dillon County sheriff&#8217;s deputy is facing a criminal domestic violence charge, Dillon County Sheriff Major Hulon said.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Report: Myrtle Beach doctor used cocaine, walked out of surgery</title>
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The State Department of Labor and Licensing and Regulation says Dr. Steven Matzinger used cocaine outside of work, and once walked out on a patient for half an hour during surgery.

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          <title>McNeill charged with rape, murder in 5&#45;year&#45;old&#8217;s death</title>
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A Fayetteville man accused of kidnapping 5-year-old Shaniya Davis is now charged with first-degree murder and rape in her death. Police announced the new charges against Mario Andrette McNeill during a news conference Thursday night. Shaniya apparently died of asphyxiation, according to preliminary autopsy results.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Boeing groundbreaking set for Friday</title>
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Boeing Co.&#8216;s transformational influence on the Lowcountry will start with a mound of dirt today but have an immeasurable impact on generations to come. The sheer scope of the aviation giant&#8217;s future $750 million plant, the largest private investment ever announced in the Charleston area, could change the economic and cultural fabric of the region.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Georgetown group objects to treated sewage going into Waccamaw River</title>
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The Georgetown County League of Women Voters is opposing the effort to place treated sewage water in the Waccamaw River.

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          <title>Hearing set on &#8216;Elmer Fudd&#8217;</title>
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A hearing will be held Dec. 3 to address two motions related to the case of &#8220;Elmer Fudd,&#8220; a commenter accused of posting false and defamatory information about the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce on The Sun News&#8217; Web site, chamber attorney Cherie Blackburn said.

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          <title>LETTER: Hartsville, the Art of Good Living Marketing in Full Swing</title>
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The economy may be lagging in cities around the nation, but here in Hartsville the living is decidedly good.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Library putting overdue book fines towards food donations</title>
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Library putting overdue book fines towards food donations           ]]></description>
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          <title>Pennington talks broadband with chamber</title>
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Hartsville Mayor Mel Pennington told members of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce that he is settling into his new role as mayor just over a week after taking office.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Hartsville Area Church News</title>
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Hartsville Area Church News           ]]></description>
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          <title>Library features new biographical titles</title>
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The new books below are a mixed bag, but the interesting thing is, the novels are almost more believable than the memoirs and biographical titles.&nbsp; Check them out and see if you agree.&nbsp; If you give up on the people, the animals have their own special wisdom to share.
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          <title>Wilson celebrates American Education Week</title>
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Wilson High School hosted its fourth annual Drop in to Wilson event on Thursday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Marion group sends care packages to soldiers</title>
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A group of mothers and community members in Marion is sending care packages to troops overseas.
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          <title>Plainview Elementary School All A Honor Roll</title>
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Plainview Elementary School honors first quarter all A students.           ]]></description>
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Emmanuel Christian School honors first quarter All A students.           ]]></description>
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          <title>LETTER: Voter concerned about council election outcome</title>
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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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:04:34 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Investing in Hartsville through the United Way</title>
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The United Way of Hartsville launched an ambitious campaign last Friday to raise $275,000 in 2010 for service agencies in the Hartsville area.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:01:15 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Darlington County Historical Society holds fall meeting</title>
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Over 60 Darlington County Historical Society members and guests gathered at Byrdtown Community&#8217;s Bethlehem United Methodist Church for their annual autumn meeting on Oct. 22.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:39:57 EDT</pubDate>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:20 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Haley campaigns in Hartsville</title>
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State Rep. Nikki Haley brought her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor to Hartsville Tuesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:12 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>All State, Rabon Agency donate 1,500 Fire Safety coloring books</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:25:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>People &amp;amp; Events Nov. 20</title>
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People &amp; Events in Hartsville           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:24:22 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Everybody Calls Me Jana Banana: Please forgive me, little pet turtle</title>
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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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:20:05 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Illegal precious metal sales threaten Florence business</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:38:26 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>PET OF THE WEEK: Ona</title>
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The Darlington County Humane Society shelter, (843) 398-4402, is located off Highway 151, &#189; 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.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:45 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>YMCA News &amp;amp; Notes</title>
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Hartsville YMCA News &amp; Notes           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:24:12 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A missed opportunity to ban smoking in public places</title>
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On Nov. 9, the Florence City Council voted to defeat an ordinance that would ban smoking in public places.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:29 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Portable signs are important tool for small businesses</title>
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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?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:58 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>EDITORIAL: Monster a big win for Pee Dee</title>
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Monster&#8217;s grand opening in Florence was bigger than many imagined when the deal was consummated more than a year ago.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:17 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Falcons Fall Athletic Banquet</title>
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Darlington High School held its Fall Sports Athletic Banquet on Wednesday to honor the school&#8217;s athletes.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:49 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Jones honored with U.S. Congressional Record</title>
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The U.S. Congress recognized Frank Jones at the Marion County industry appreciation luncheon on Nov. 17.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:15 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Johnakin Players visit college production</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:27 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Mullins man arrested on drug, weapons charges</title>
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Agents have arrested a Mullins man after an extensive drug investigation by the Marion County Combined Drug Unit.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:27:40 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Sanford wants to report previously unrecorded flights</title>
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One day after the State Ethics Commission announced it&#8217;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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:08 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Stanko receives second death sentence</title>
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Stephen Stanko received his second death sentence Thursday afternoon, this time for the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:14 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Florence County Council OKs museum architects</title>
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Florence County Council has selected a consortium from New York and Columbia to design the new Florence Museum of Art, Science and History.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:45 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>New power stretchers ease weight for Florence County EMS workers</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:59 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Faith&#45;based business offers entrepreneur training event in Cheraw</title>
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He&#8217;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.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:18 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Marion family taking part in national contest</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:07:52 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Hartsville man arrested after robbery, counterfeit shoes seizure</title>
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Darlington County deputies have arrested a Hartsville man in connection with a robbery and counterfeit shoes seizure.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:22 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>BlueCross BlueShield PGBA sheds 90 Florence jobs</title>
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About 90 employees at BlueCross BlueShield PGBA in Florence may be out of a job by Feb. 5.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:36:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Simple steps can prevent home repair ripoffs</title>
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Donna Coombs said this past summer she was thinking of having the concrete at her house painted and sealed.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:04 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Tips to avoid home repair ripoffs</title>
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There are some simple home repairs you can do yourself that may help you save time and money.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:59:33 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>HopeHealth named charitable &#8216;Angel&#8217; by the Secretary of State</title>
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced this year&#8217;s charitable organizations list of &#8220;Scrooges and Angels&#8221; Wednesday in Columbia.&nbsp; 
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          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:43:31 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Myrtle Beach runoff votes counted, certified</title>
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The Myrtle Beach runoff votes have all been counted and certified.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:24:41 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Judge delays trial in case against former Florence County sheriff&#8217;s deputy</title>
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The federal case against a former Florence County sheriff&#8217;s deputy accused of killing his mother and stepfather was continued until the next term of court.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:08 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Lawyers seek trial delay in former Latta mayor&#8217;s federal case</title>
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Lawyers in the federal case against a former Latta mayor and his wife have asked the case be continued until the next court term.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:07:52 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Reynolds wins mayor&#8217;s post</title>
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Randy Reynolds defeated Jackie L. Thomas, with 192 votes to Thomas&#8217; 141, for the Lamar mayor&#8217;s post. Voters in Lamar returned to the polls Tuesday to settle a runoff election.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:28:36 EDT</pubDate>
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Darlington County deputies are looking for the man who robbed The Markette in Pine Ridge on Wednesday.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:36:58 EDT</pubDate>
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Detectives are looking into allegations that Antoinette Davis used her 5-year-old daughter, Shaniya, to pay off a debt. &#8220;That&#8217;s an avenue of the investigation we&#8217;re looking at,&#8220; Fayetteville Police Chief Tom Bergamine said Wednesday. He did not elaborate.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:52:57 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Panel finds probable cause for charges against Sanford</title>
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A state ethics panel has found evidence Gov. Mark Sanford may have broken state law, charging him with &#8220;several&#8221; undisclosed violations after an investigation into his travel and campaign spending.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:26:49 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>More report food illness after Conway fundraiser</title>
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The number of people hospitalized after eating food sold at a church fundraiser in Conway during the weekend rose to about 11 Wednesday, according to DHEC officials, who said about 125 people in the area also sought a doctor&#8217;s care for gastrointestinal illness.

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          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:25:49 EDT</pubDate>
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An inmate at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center lies comatose in a Columbia hospital after he was severely beaten Monday afternoon by a fellow inmate who has been charged with assault and battery with intent to kill.           ]]></description>
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A computer glitch shut down most, if not all, departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other airports across the country Thursday morning.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Great American Smokeout makes it the best time to quit smoking</title>
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Tobacco use is the United States&#8217; most preventable cause of disease and premature death with a current or former smoker dying every 6.5 seconds as a direct cause of smoking. 
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Marion is the first and only small town in which I&#8217;ve resided (I was raised in Charleston).&nbsp; So there are still some things that strike me that I expect folks who have lived here all their lives take for granted.&nbsp; One is the connection that being in such a small community engenders.           ]]></description>
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It is great that we stop and remember our veterans who have given us so much and all those who are presently serving. 
President John F. Kennedy once said  &#8220;as we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.&#8221; 
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The following arrest reports are provided by the various Marion County law enforcement agencies. Motorists are reminded that Sheriff&#8217;s Deputies and the City of Marion Police Officers will be conducting random safety checks in their various jurisdictions through December. 
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Rick Fountain and Linda Whittle, both of Hartsville, were honored recently for their years of state service.           ]]></description>
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More than 40 percent of South Carolinians will be obese by the year 2013, but not if Bree Boyce has anything to say about it. The Francis Marion University student, who was crowned Miss Florence during the scholarship pageant last month, has become a compelling local figure in the fight against obesity.           ]]></description>
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I would like to outline several ideas that are being pushed by our want to be Governors and point out the pitfall of their positions.
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          <title>Scholarship established in memory of Marion High student</title>
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The Jonathan Chase Lee Scholarship has been established at Francis Marion University by his family. Lee, a senior from Marion High School, drowned in the Little Pee Dee River on May 22 after becoming trapped in a current.
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          <title>Groups say Florence County ordinance on unsafe structures a &#8216;win&#45;win&#8217;</title>
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Members of Florence-area neighborhood groups say an ordinance before Florence County Council will be a positive step toward handling unsafe structures in unincorporated areas that brush up against the Florence city limits.           ]]></description>
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A lawyer for South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is predicting the governor will face only minor allegations from a state ethics panel.           ]]></description>
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Alliance Consulting Engineers representatives presented the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership Board with a slideshow on industrial site certification on Wednesday at the Hartsville Country Club during the board&#8217;s monthly meeting.           ]]></description>
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Eighteen suspended bus drivers will soon be on the roads again for the Williamsburg County School District.            ]]></description>
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          <title>Living Green: Santee Cooper focuses on wind power</title>
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From solar to landfill methane gas, santee cooper has explored many types of alternative energy. Most recently, they&#8217;ve focused on wind power.&nbsp;            ]]></description>
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The Veterans&#8217; Day Program at Johnsonville Elementary School was a kin to a &#8220;two edged sword&#8221;, one might say, in that it honored one who had retired from the military Nov. 30, 2008 and one who will be entering the Army on Feb. 1, 2010.
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          <title>State politicians disagree on health care</title>
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act last week by a vote of 220-215. The bill&#8217;s narrow passage was greeted by mixed reviews from South Carolina Republicans and Democrats.&nbsp; 
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          <title>HAPPENINGS</title>
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What&#8217;s going on in your area this week?            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:01:25 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Weekly Observer Honor Rolls</title>
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Honor rolls from Hemingway and Johnsonville schools           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:58:50 EDT</pubDate>
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Recent bookings and criminal happenings in the area           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:57:13 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Environmental concerns at local golf course discussed by council</title>
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BY MILDRED BROWDER-HUGHES
CORRESPONDENT           ]]></description>
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McGill gave a presentaion on behalf of the state and recognized the strong commitment and relationship Japan and the state has           ]]></description>
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Two incidences have occurred in the last few weeks that should greatly trouble Americans.            ]]></description>
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          <title>FTC completes renovations</title>
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Local Communications Provider Makes Changes To Enhance Customer Experience             ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:48 EDT</pubDate>
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There is no other time when the trees have never been more gorgeous.           ]]></description>
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It&#8217;s like the United States is a house hosting a really big dinner party and the hosts, that&#8217;s all of us, want everyone to relax, make themselves at home.
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You face a delicate balance when it comes to preparing and saving for both college and retirement           ]]></description>
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