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October 05, 2008
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.
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.
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.
October 03, 2008
Roche shares training tips with other entities
Roche Carolina Inc. has shared its experiences with other organizations on how to improve training methods through an apprenticeship program.
Florence County robbery suspects caught in N.C.
Two Florence brothers accused of stealing a van at gunpoint, then setting it on fire, were captured Friday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.
Sullivan named Florence School District 2 superintendent
Robert Sullivan, assistant superintendent for Florence School District 2, has been named the new superintendent for the Pamplico-based district.
Plant, flower festival showcases colors of the season
There were pumpkins to the left, pumpkins to the right and flowers galore during the opening day of the Fall Plant & Flower Show Friday at the Pee Dee Farmer’s Market.
Consumer affairs rep to visit Florence
Regional S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs Outreach Coordinator Hugh Crofoot will be in Florence from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday to handle consumer complaints and questions.
Workshops will teach how to avoid foreclosure
The Homeownership Resource Center will hold foreclosure prevention counseling workshops in the Pee Dee to assist homeowners having trouble paying their mortgage.
Florence crews clean after 150,000-gallon sewer overflow
Florence city crews are cleaning the site of a 150,000-gallon sewer overflow that ran into Jeffries Creek, according to a city press release.
Women face charges in Hartsville murder case
Two relatives of the man accused of killing a Hartsville businessman Monday night are facing charges in connection with the crime.
Kostoff named to FMU’s Sparrow Chair for Writer in Residence
Lynn Kostoff, professor of English at Francis Marion University and a published novelist, told a crowd of nearly 100 people that he is making a life. Doing so, he said, “requires creativity, commitment, imagination, vision and faith.”
Hemingway man charged in Florence ambulance theft, chase
A Hemingway man Florence police say ran out of a hospital, stole an ambulance, hit a motorist and then led law enforcement officers on a chase turned himself in to face criminal charges Thursday night.
October 02, 2008
Florence School District 1 Board approves funding recommendation
Florence School District 1 Board of Trustees approved the administration’s recommendation for supplemental funding and a three-year plan for the gifted and talented program at a regular meeting Thursday.
Police: Hartsville murder suspect captured
Hartsville police said the suspect in connection with the murder of 57-year-old Keith Hoyle Hancock of Hartsville was captured Thursday night, according to WBTW News13.
Hartsville murder suspect has convictions for burglaries, grand larceny
The man wanted in connection with the death of a Hartsville business owner has a rap sheet that includes convictions for a long list of home burglaries as well as grand larceny counts.
State bar to offer legal clinic in Florence
The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic in Florence from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library, 509 S. Dargan St., Florence.
Man updates grave markers in Pee Dee
Bill Jordan has the unique job of going from cemetery to cemetery updating grave markers.
Report: Young black men have highest HIV/AIDs increase
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report recently that said young black men had the highest increase of incidences of HIV/AIDs in 2006.
Councilman Kirby to speak at Democratic breakfast
Florence County councilman Mitchell Kirby of Timmonsville, who is seeking re-election, will be the guest speaker at the Florence County Democratic Party’s First Monday Breakfast Club for October.
Flags to be lowered Sunday for firefighters
U.S. flags across the country will be lowered Sunday in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Clean energy discussion planned in Florence
The Sierra Club and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Research Director John Wilson will present a discussion about clean energy at 2 p.m. Saturday in Florence.
Pet adoption to take place in Florence
The Second Chance K9 Rescue of the Pee Dee and Carolinas Kitties Rescue will hold a pet adoption from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Bi-Lo, 2640 W. Palmetto St., Florence.
One day left for Pee Dee voters to register
The deadline in South Carolina to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election is Saturday, Oct. 4. Click here for complete details.
