Seniors gathered for lunch at the Gibbs Procurement Center for a lunch of turkey and vegetables — all courtesy of a $35,000 grant and a partnership with the Leatherman Senior Center in Florence.

Florence School District 2 has announced its policy for free and reduce-price meals for children served in its schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

A Pamplico man was arrested Thursday after deputies found several marijuana plants in his home, Florence County Sheriff’s Capt. Mike Nunn said.

Incumbent Johnny Jenkins and former school board member Elleveen Poston have been elected to serve another term as members of Florence School District 2 Board of Trustees.

Florence School District 2 will hold its annual citizens’ meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday where two school board members will be elected and the proposed 2009-10 operating budget will be presented.

The Florence County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of first degree burglary.

Members of Pamplico Town Council unanimously approved first reading of an ordinance to change and reduce the Consumer Price Index amount required for the 2009 fiscal year.

Pamplico Town Council has unanimously approved second and final reading of its 2009 budget, which includes $500,000 for Main Street improvements and no millage increases.

Two returning Pamplico Town Council members and a new councilwoman have taken the oath of office after their victories in this month’s general election.

Pamplico Town Council has approved the annexation of 4½ acres intended for future homes within town limits.

When the going gets tough, a family sticks together.  In this tough time for Pamplico native Sam Ard, the NASCAR family is coming to his aid.

Pamplico Town Council has voted unanimously to award a $108,000 bid for streetscape work in the town’s Main Street revitalization program.

There are six candidates running for three seats on Pamplico Town Council. Members serve four-year terms.

Pamplico Town Council has taken its attorney’s advice and voted unanimously to drop an ordinance that would forbid residents from wearing sagging pants.

Today could have been a literal day of belt-tightening in Pamplico, but pants can continue sagging legally as the town’s council takes some additional time to consider the issue.