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July 26, 2008
Darlington planning group wants to prevent pollution at Black Creek
The Darlington County Planning Department is trying to prevent a pollution problem at Black Creek before it begins.
Musical Depot in Florence expands services
Five years ago, Musical Depot in Florence was a small retail music store owned by Scott and Jodeen Gilreath.
Rebate checks expected to boost S.C. sales tax holiday
The Pee Dee still has one week until South Carolina’s annual three-day sales tax holiday, but the anticipation of not paying sales tax during a time when the nation has a gloomy economic outlook has some people out window shopping already.
Thumbs up to foundation for donating musical grant
Thumbs up to the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Fund for awarding a $3,000 grant to the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics in Hartsville to expand the school’s music instruction opportunities.
July 25, 2008
Graduation marks fresh start for campers
Friday symbolized a beginning and somewhat of an ending for 106 at-risk children and the lead prosecutor who started a camp to save them from adverse futures.
Darlington County Council wants jetport, pilots to prioritize projects
Darlington County Council would like the county’s jetport commission to work with the pilots who use the jetport and prioritize which projects need immediate attention.
Florence County elections commission removes Young, appoints interim director
Florence County’s acting elections director is serving as interim director following the dismissal of Mike Young, who in May was suspended without pay.
Forgetting to pack medicine for vacations can have serious consequences
Summer is here and people are packing up to go on vacation, but when they forget to pack important medications, their vacations can quickly turn into a headache.
Sisters seek singing careers together
Chelsey and Casey Mozingo are about as close as sisters can get. Chelsey, 17, and Casey, 15, have been singing together for years.
Florence-Darlington Tech to have open house
Florence-Darlington Technical College will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Southeastern Institute for Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) on the main campus, 2715 W. Lucas St., Florence.
Post Office in Florence to have passport fair
The Dr. Roswell N. Beck Sr. Post Office at 1901 W. Evans St., Florence, will hold a Passport Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2.
McLeod gets digital mammography grant
McLeod Health has been awarded $300,000 by The Duke Endowment in a grant to bring digital mammography to McLeod Medical Center-Darlington and McLeod Medical Center-Dillon.
Florence man sentenced on gun charge
A Florence man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Childcare scholarship applications available in Florence County
Florence County First Steps will be taking pre-applications for childcare scholarships Monday through Aug. 1.
Man, woman arrested in Florence for prostitution
A Florence man and a Hartsville woman were arrested Thursday night after Florence County sheriff’s deputies caught the two nude in a car.
Phantoms should have fan support they deserve for title game
The Florence Phantoms host the Wyoming Cavalry in the AIFA Championship Bowl II tonight at 7:45 at Florence Civic Center. It will be Florence’s first shot at a professional sports team title since the Blue Jays defeated Greensboro for the South Atlantic League championship in 1985
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Superintendent failing students in Marlboro
The students of Marlboro County are suffering because of a $125,00 mistake made by school board members voting to hire Alisa Goodman as our Superintendent of schools last year.
She has consistently made decisions that show her lack of executive experience.
July 24, 2008
Florence County Council wants petition concerning road maintenance fee dismissed
Florence County is asking a court to declare as invalid a petition for a referendum to cut the county’s $30-per-vehicle road maintenance fee in half.
Pee Dee children learn fire, life safety
Pee Dee children were schooled on the necessary skills to keep themselves and their families safe from fire and other dangers this week during a special fire safety camp this week.
New headmaster wants to build on Trinity Collegiate School’s strong foundation
Trinity Collegiate School’s new headmaster, Emeriel C. “Em” Hubbard Jr., said he is using his business and education experience — which spans 30 years — to build on the school’s “strong foundation.”
Florence Sonic Drive-In crew moves closer to ‘Mission Accomplished’
The Florence Sonic Drive-In crew from the South Irby Street location is one step closer to qualifying for the national finals of the 14th annual Dr. Pepper Sonic Games, a competition that recognizes the best Sonic Drive-Ins in the country.
Florence woman arrested on prostitution charge
A Florence woman was arrested after deputies said she solicited sex to an undercover deputy.
Florence teen accused of sexually assaulting toddler
A 16-year-old Florence boy is being charged as an adult after deputies said he sexually assaulted a 2-year-old.
Bennettville police identify murder suspect
Bennettsville police have identified the man they said is responsible for Tuesday’s shooting death of a 22-year-old man.
Hartsville man dies in motorcycle crash
A Hartsville man died Wednesday after he lost control of his motorcycle, according to a press release issued Thursday by the Hartsville Police Department.
Post Office in Lake City to have passport fair
The Lake City Post Office at 226 W. Main St. will hold a Passport Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Monster close to Sunday work exemption in Florence County
Monster, an online job recruitment and careers resource, is one step away from an exemption from state Sunday work prohibitions to ensure that it can operate its future Florence County customer service center around the clock.
FMU continues making steps to help educate Pee Dee students
South Carolina, and especially the Pee Dee, needs to continue efforts to make sure our residents get the education they need.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kids need to make effort to do it right
Chris Brown has made a great success since his days of starting at age 16.
July 23, 2008
Chesterfield County mourns deputy killed in crash
A small wreath hanging on a door at the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office is a silent reminder that the agency has one less deputy after a fatal crash near McBee on Wednesday night.
