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October 10, 2008
Deputies find $30,000 in cocaine after traffic stop
Two men who deputies said were transporting $30,000 worth of cocaine into Florence were arrested when their vehicle was spotted Wednesday night on U.S. 52 near Interstate 95.
FMU, USC, hospitals form education consortium
Francis Marion University, Carolinas Hospital System, McLeod Health and the University of South Carolina have partnered to help enhance educational opportunities in health care by establishing a Pee Dee Health Education Consortium.
Enjoy October with its nice weather, pretty days, cool nights
October is always a special time that divides the hot frenzy of summer and the approaching winter, but that’s especially true in years of presidential elections.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: America should work together to solve issues
A parable. One day a group of children got together and decided to have a baseball game.
October 09, 2008
Two charged in bank, credit union robberies
A suspect charged in connection with a Sept. 29 credit union robbery has been linked to a previous bank robbery.
Darlington County Sheriff’s deputy suspended after arrest
A Darlington County sheriff’s deputy has been suspended from duty after his arrest in Florence County.
Latta police officer fired after complaint
A Latta police officer was fired from the department Thursday after the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint against him,
Darlington man pleads guilty in armed robberies
One of three men indicted in connection with a series of armed robberies in Darlington has pleaded guilty in federal court to armed robbery and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Crawford, Wingard vie for S.C. House 63 seat
Kris Crawford, the Republican incumbent representing S.C. House District 63 in Florence County, will face Democrat Barry Wingard this November.
Bond set for 2 of 3 latest Lake City corruption case suspects
Two of the three people accused of threatening and intimidating a witness in connection with a long-term Lake City corruption investigation had bond set by a federal court judge on their charges Thursday afternoon.
Chick-fil-A recognized for support of local arts
Chick-fil-A received the 2008 Business and Arts Partnership Award from Florence Regional Arts Alliance during Thursday’s Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce Fall Outlook Luncheon at Florence Civic Center.
Humane society to hold pet adoption in Florence
The Florence Area Humane Society will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Planet Arf in Florence.
Six running for three seats on Pamplico Town Council
There are six candidates running for three seats on Pamplico Town Council. Members serve four-year terms.
Ohio pastor, writer will speak at church’s Loyalty Day
Peter Larson was a hard-charging newspaper reporter covering east Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma for the now defunct Dallas Times-Herald when he went to church one Sunday in Tyler, Texas.
Harmon cleared of murder, convicted of kidnapping
A Dillon County man accused of killing his 10-year-old stepdaughter 15 years ago has been aquitted of murder, but convicted of kidnapping.
Fortnum to lead Pee Dee Research and Education Center
Clemson University has named Bruce A. Fortnum director of the Pee Dee Research and Education Center.
Moore served community and his country well
Lake City and the surrounding area lost a key figure with the passing of Eugene T. “Gene” Moore Jr.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Endorsements don’t matter to this voter
This letter is for your readers that are constantly writing to the editor telling the rest of us who we should vote for.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence City Council misses boat on issues
The City of Florence and the Pee Dee area are one of the fastest growing areas of the country.
October 08, 2008
Trike-A-Thon to benefit Hartsville child
People from across the region are banding together to help a Hartsville child.
Watching butterflies from the back porch
The voice that haunted more radios than Black River has curves is only a whisper. I carry on a conversation with a pen and legal pad. My groceries come out of a can. Among the delicacies I miss is the flavor of crunchy fingernails.
Prosecutor drops, reduces charges for slaying suspect
A defendant in two Florence County slayings, including a fatal Easter 2003 shooting in a Florence park, has been released from jail after one murder count was reduced and the other was dropped.
Kingstree man faces burglary charge
A Kingstree man was arrested Wednesday after police said he entered a convenience store that had been left unlocked.
Florence man arrested in assault cases
A Florence man was arrested Tuesday in connection with two assault cases.
Scranton man pleads guilty to gun charge
A Scranton man has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Hartsville man pleads guilty to drug charges
A Hartsville man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
Bennettsville man faces life in prison for firearm charge
A Bennettsville man has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Corruption suspects detained, affidavit sealed
Three people accused of threatening and intimidating a witness were ordered to remain in jail Wednesday by a federal court judge until a second hearing on their charges can be held.
Yard sale to benefit area literacy efforts
The Morning News will have a yard sale from 6 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Florence Civic Center to raise funds for its Newspaper in Education program.
Official: Florence County received thousands of voter applications
Florence County has processed about 2,300 voter registration forms and could have a backlog of 5,000 to 7,000 additional applications, said Steve Love, interim county voter registration and elections director.
