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October 07, 2008
School to have second annual gala fundraiser
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School will host its second annual Gala Fundraiser to help the school raise funds to continue its mission of improving the school’s academic and extracurricular environment.
Three more arrested in Lake City corruption investigation
Three more people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale corruption investigation in Lake City, Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone said.
October 06, 2008
Lowe, Cooper vie for S.C. House District 60
Voters in S.C. House District 60 will have two choices Nov. 4: re-elect Republican Rep. Phillip Lowe, whose top priority is fixing the economy, or vote for challenger Zackery Cooper, a Democrat whose main concern is improving public education.
No site determined for proposed Marlboro County school
No site has been determined for a proposed elementary school to replace the more than 50-year-old Blenheim Elementary/Middle School.
Caboose gets stranded while making its way to new home
Drivers headed down the dirt road portion of Meadowbrook Road in Darlington County will be greeted by a 48,000-pound Atlantic Coast Line caboose that is parked on the side of the trail.
Marlboro County deputies arrest man in shooting
Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting another man near Bennettsville.
Winyah Community Hospice seeks volunteers
Winyah Community Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide companionship to patients with life-limiting illness, make new friends and learn new skills.
Man faces felony DUI after crash with motorcyclist
A Florence man was arrested after police said he ran a stop sign and hit a man on a motorcycle while driving drunk.
Police: Man, teen broke into at least one car
A Hartsville man and a 14-year-old boy were arrested Saturday after police said they smashed the window of a vehicle and stole a purse and wallet, Hartsville Police Chief Tim Kemp said.
Wukela, Pearce discuss public safety improvements
Florence’s mayoral candidates say improving public safety is a priority that requires city leaders to make better use of funding and resources.
School district offers $1,000 teacher bonus
Williamsburg County School District is piloting an attendance bonus program aimed at decreasing the number of teacher absences.
October 05, 2008
William McCall found success with SteelFab
William McCall grew up in Darlington, flunked the seventh grade, spent several summers in summer school and graduated from St. John’s High School in 1964 without a clue about a career path.
FMU teams host fund raising games to support Breast Cancer Awareness month
The Francis Marion University Men’s Soccer and the Women’s Volleyball teams will each host fundraising games in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Florence man accused of kidnapping girlfriend
A Florence man was arrested after a two-day domestic dispute in which he kidnapped his girlfriend and damaged the inside of her home, Florence Police Maj. Carlos Raines said.
Florence man arrested for carjacking woman
A Florence man was arrested Saturday after entering a woman’s parked car and demanding a ride home, Florence County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Brett Camp said.
Downtown gets another boost as FMU gets funds for amphitheater
We continue to editorialize about “downtown” Florence because we think the community needs to know and understand what’s happening.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local credit unions offer banking option
This nation is being attacked by liberals in public offices taking millions from failing mortgage firms and banks backed by our money as taxes.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Banks in South Carolina are still safe
South Carolina banks are safe and sound, and they are still the best place for all your financial needs.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Only one person can run for ‘re-election’
As I was riding through the city and county of Florence I noticed the political signs now appearing for the upcoming November elections.
Obama backers face struggle in Appalachian town
Appalachia can be a cold country for liberals, so when word came that the Obama campaign was opening an office in town, Dee Crescitelli started driving by, just to see if it was open yet.
Ponderings of past laws in present day times
Reading articles on Florence and area history during the past few weeks got me off on such a tear that I pulled out an 1889 Atlas and looked over the South Carolina section, trying to gradually return from my trip to the past.
Financial rescue plan necessary
Congress faced an unpleasant but necessary choice of approving the financial rescue plan.
Newspapers a key to preserving democracy
We’d like to say a great big thank-you for reading this commentary.
October 04, 2008
Red Cross discovers fake CPR cards
The Pee Dee Chapter of the American Red Cross recently made the startling discovery of fake CPR certificates in some area day-care centers.
Six people face drug charges in Bennettsville
Bennettsville police arrested six people as a result of an undercover drug investigation that began Aug. 1.
Adrienne Woods uses concert as album debut
For Florence native Adrienne Woods, music is a way of life. She remembers gingerly running a bow across the strings of a cello from an early age.
School district leadership posts up for grabs
Five Pee Dee school districts will have school board elections during the November general election.
Olanta Gator Festival draws appreciative crowd
The fire truck sirens were blaring and people were covering their ears during the annual Olanta Gator Festival Saturday.
Boone, Gregg vie for Florence County Sheriff’s Office
Getting the know the two men running for Florence County Sheriff, Jimmy Gregg and Kenney Boone.
Thumbs up to Creek Bridge High for earning recognition
Thumbs up to Creek Bridge High School in Marion County.
