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November 02, 2009
Hometown Heroes: Local evangelist touches broken lives behind bars
On most Sunday mornings, you can hear a joyful noise coming from inside the cell blocks at J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
August 03, 2009
Marlboro County man makes big impact on his small town
Larry Geddie is already known as a hero to the community of McColl, but many residents say his actions deserve the respect of surrounding communities as well.
July 06, 2009
Hometown Hero gives time to help others at local hospital
Henry McNeil is a regular inside the halls of the hospital and extended care facility at Loris Community System’s campus.
June 01, 2009
HOMETOWN HERO: Dorothy Fleck
Dorothy Fleck is more than just your average math teacher. For nearly half a century, she’s taught generations of eager, young minds at Wilson High School in Florence. Fleck says she made the decision to enter the teaching profession, some 46 years ago, after she had been inspired by a math teacher of her own.
April 27, 2009
HOMETOWN HERO: Man’s spirit inspires group
All of his life, Charlie Brindel said, he’s been looking for ways to help others. He claims it just comes naturally, since his life had its share of bumps along the way.
March 02, 2009
Radio DJ reaches out to community
This month’s Hometown Hero is known by many as a DJ at a popular radio station, but, friends say it’s the work he does behind the scenes that makes him a star.
January 26, 2009
Hometown Hero: Military Mom sends support to troops overseas
Carol Dion’s daughter, Melissa, is a Staff Sergeant in the US Army stationed at Fort Drum in New York. She’s been deployed to Iraq twice since 2003.
December 29, 2008
Dillon’s kicker a hero to many
The definition of a hero can be many things to many people. For some Dillon residents, the definition included the group of students who helped bring home a state football championship title, especially their kicker, T.J. Grimsley.
November 24, 2008
Horry County woman helps kids in need
For several hours each day, nearly every day for two decades, Barb Mains has worked to make sure Horry County kids in need have what they need.
October 27, 2008
9-year-old grows hair to help those who have none
What normally qualifies someone for the title of “hero”, is often years of hard work and helping others. But in some cases, there is a singular moment of true selflessness. Such was the case for 9-year-old Damon Lear.
September 29, 2008
Sight-impaired veteran helps others with disabilities
Carroll Prosser is dedicated to improving the quality of life for disabled veterans. As Commander of the Grand Strand chapter of Disabled American Veterans, Prosser works tirelessly to help veterans and their families apply for benefits, food and other necessities.
August 25, 2008
Gaye Douglas called a hometown hero for work to provide access to medical care
Gaye Douglas gained inspiration early on to change the lives of children in her community.
June 30, 2008
Rescue work a lifelong passion for McDaniel
Sheila McDaniel followed her passion for others 25 years ago and became a member of the Latta Rescue Squad.
May 27, 2008
Teacher’s lesson saves student
Carla Mills became a teacher for many reasons — she loves children and loves to help them grow, but more than that, she loves to pass along life lessons. Little did she know that one of those classroom lessons would pay off in the real world.
April 28, 2008
Burnadene Kelley followed her passion when she opened her dance company
Burnadene Kelley followed her passion nearly 20 years ago, when she moved back to the Florence area to start a dance company. Kelley says when she opened her doors in 1989, there were already 50 children signed up to participate.
March 31, 2008
Nearly 90, volunteer has no plans to slow down
Sarah Bozarth is one person who has put aside pretty much every excuse when it comes to volunteering. She?s 89-years-old, and while many would?ve given up any extracurricular activities 20 years before that age, Bozarth keeps going with the energy and vitality of a teenager.
February 25, 2008
Former police chief still serves community’s children
For many Florence residents, the name Ralph Porter is a familiar one. Porter served as Florence?s police chief from 1983 to 2000, helping thousands of residents while in the line of duty.
January 28, 2008
Locklair helps keep homes, hearts warm
In this time of year when the mercury drops and heating your home becomes more important than ever, SCE&G employee Randy Locklair is taking warming people?s lives to a whole new level.
December 31, 2007
Billheimer’s service a gift to the community
Joan Billheimer's love of volunteering began 12 years ago. A friend asked if she would help with Relay for Life. Little did Billheimer know that the offer would not only start a legacy of helping others, but the cause behind the relay, would impact her very own life.
December 03, 2007
Ashton McLamb raises awareness among teens
Ashton McLamb isn't necessarily your average teenager. While she does spend a lot of time hanging out with friends, working on the cheerleading squad and playing tennis, she also spends a significant amount of time volunteering and helping others.
October 29, 2007
Mary Barrow passes on values of volunteerism
October’s Pee Dee Hero, Mary Barrow, might seem like your average grandma.
October 01, 2007
Hodges makes a difference through volunteering
Teresa Hodges spends her days behind an ordinary desk, in a rather extraordinary workplace.
August 27, 2007
Pee Dee Hero: John Melton
When you think of the word “hero”, quite a few things come to mind.
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