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July 28, 2008
Opponents of proposed coal-fired power plant discuss concerns
Opponents of the proposed Pee Dee Energy Campus gathered Monday at Wilson High School to discuss concerns about the Santee Cooper coal-fired power plant.
Two sentenced for role in Williamsburg County drug conspiracy
Two men have been sentenced for their role in a Williamsburg County drug conspiracy.
Report available from Darlington County Water & Sewer Authority
The Darlington County Water & Sewer Authority has announced that the 2007 Consumer Confidence Report is available.
Bell named new Darlington County magistrate
Glenn Mondrae “Monty” Bell took office as a new magistrate for Darlington County on June 23. He was recommended for the post by state Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Hartsville and appointed by Gov. Mark Sanford.
Florence School District 1 initiative targets high school dropouts
Students in Florence School District 1 who decided to drop out of high school and don’t register by the end of the first week of school will hear an unexpected knock at their front door.
Wilson students broaden horizons with Chinese culture
Twenty Wilson High School students are spending three weeks of their summer broadening their horizons by learning about the Chinese culture through the school’s first summer Chinese camp.
State high court grants motion to expedite Florence mayor’s appeal
The S.C. Supreme Court has granted incumbent Florence Mayor Frank Willis’ motion to expedite his appeal of a circuit judge’s ruling on the city’s Democratic mayoral primary.
Autopsy findings indicate homicide in 5-year-old’s death
The death of a 5-year-old Florence boy this weekend was a the result of homicide, results of an autopsy show.
July 27, 2008
Collision claims life of woman in Hartsville
According to Darlington County Coroner J. Todd Hardee, Nikki Nicole Outen, 23, of Lancaster died when the vehicle she was driving collided with an oncoming car at about 10 p.m., Saturday. The collision occurred on Lakeview Blvd., near Hartsville.
Autopsy to determine reason for boy’s death
Clues into what happened to a little boy who died Saturday night will have to wait until an official autopsy is completed at MUSC in Charleston.
Darlington woman to work on leadership skills with Liberty Fellowship
Liberty Fellowship, a statewide leadership initiative, recently announced its class of 2010 fellows, which includes a woman from Darlington.
Florence buildings listed in National Register
Twenty-four of the buildings in the Florence Downtown Historic District contribute to the historic and architectural character of the district. The majority of the district encompasses the 100 block of North Dargan Street, the west side of the 100 block of South Dargan Street and a portion of the 100 block of West Evans Street.
Leadership class important way to connect with your community
Area chambers of commerce work in various ways to improve the communities where they operate.
Tourism and the business of Cuban cigars
Tourism is on the rise, especially over the past two decades, and is one of Cuba’s vital economic engines. Visitors from around the world vacation in Cuba’s eight main tourism regions — Havana, Varadero (the island’s nicest beach resort), Jardines del Rey, North Canaguey, North Holguin (where Columbus landed in 1492), Santiago de Cuba (Cuba’s second largest city), Costa Sur Central and Canarreos.
Fuel supply critical for U.S. economic, military security
America must wake up to two facts which will not change for decades — at best. We are overwhelmingly dependent on oil, and substantially (60 percent) dependent on imported oil.
Former Army Air Corps base home to community activity
Much has been said and written around here lately about how Florence Little Theatre made its first permanent home in the Florence Army Air Field’s old movie house.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all who helped raise funds for monument
The members of Rolling Thunder® SC4 would like to express their sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the following companies and individuals for their support during our recent fundraiser.
McDole? Flashbacks of another campaign
It’s an election between old and new.
July 26, 2008
Florence School District 2 announces food program
Florence School District 2, based in Pamplico, has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served under the national school lunch and and breakfast programs.
Florence 1 schools recognized for efforts
S.C. Education Oversight Committee recognizes Royall and Carver elementary schools for efforts to close the achievement gap for at least one historically underachieving student group.
Marion Rescue Squad to receive federal funds
Marion Rescue Squad will receive a $117,800 Vehicle Acquisition grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters grant program.
Florence man sentenced in health care fraud scheme
A Florence man was sentenced Friday in Charleston for health care fraud, U.S. Attorney W. Walter Wilkins said in a press release.
End of July marks beginning of back-to-school preparations
The last week in July marks the beginning of the back-to-school season, and schools soon will be opening their doors for parents to register their children for a new year.
Thomas retiring from Army Reserve
Little did Mullins native Martin C. Thomas realize when he enlisted in an Army Reserve unit in 1969 that he would retire 39 years later as a colonel.
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.
