OFFICERS ARREST TEACHER AFTER PREDATOR STING |
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01/01/2011 |
1A |
BYRNES SCHOOLS |
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JOHN KYLE KING- A PEE DEE TEACHER ARRESTED IN AN INTERNET PREDATOR STING- REMAINS IN CUSTODY AT THE CHARLESTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER ON A 0 THOUSAND SURETY BOND. HE IS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR. (MORE) |
FLORENCE'S TOP ELEVEN STORIES OF 2010 |
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01/01/2011 |
1A |
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ROCHE CAROLINA; LEE COUNTY SHERIFF EJ MELVIN; KEN ARD; PEE DEE SHOOTINGS; CHARLIE WALKER; SENIOR HOMICIDE; BRADY JOHNSON; DILLON OFFICIAL TURMOIL; NUCLEAR PLANT INCIDENTS; ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES; TIMOTHY POOLE VERDICT ARE TOP STORIES OF 2010. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/01/2011 |
4A |
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WILLIAM JOSEPH JOHNSON; JOHN L. TISDALE; OLIVIA F. DANIEL; FRANK RIVERS JR.; LOY EDWARD STOKES |
GOALS ARE BEST |
RESOLUTIONS ARE GOOD BUT FOR SUCCESS EXPERTS SAY PEOPLE SHOULD STRIFE [STRIVE] FOR RESULTS |
FMN |
02/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LARRY DAIVS; DEL BOYKEIN AT COMPETITIVE EDGE |
SETTING GOALS FOR ONESELF CAN BE MORE EFFECTIVE THAT NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. (MORE) |
FATAL CRASH LAND MAN BEHIND BARS |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMIE B. GREEN |
JAMIE B. GREEN OF LAKE CITY HAS BEEN JAILED IN CONNECTION WITH A DRUNK DRIVING CRASH THAT KILLED BRETT MCFADDEN AND MEISSA B. HAROLD IN THE ONE VEHICLE WRECK ON SHIRLEY ROAD NEAR PAMPLICO. (MORE) |
PICTURES OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
1C |
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PAGE 1C- DILLON FOOTBALL TEAM WARMING UP; AUSTIN TERRY AND JOYA JACKSON AT THE AMERICAN SOLDIER EXHIBIT AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER; ELI JEFFORDS AT THE RED WOLVES GAME; JENNIFER BENTLEY AND GREG DENN AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO FESTIVAL IN LAKE CITY; GLADYS ALEXANDER AND MICKEY KNIGHT OF MARY'S FLOWERS AND GIFTS; |
PICTURES OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
ALICE THOMPSON; KATHY DOW; ALICE MARIE CHAFFIN THOMPSON AND JAMIE LYN ROBERTS FAMILY MEMBERS OF CLAIR CHAFFIN AT THE TRIAL OF HIS MURDERED DONDRE SCOTT. |
PICTURES OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
SUSAN SUTTON AT THE MAPLE STREET FIRE; FLORENCE CHIEF ANSON SHELLS; KRISTIN CLAYTON; KACIE WALSH AT THE FUNERAL OF MAXWELL CLAYTON; SARAH AND CASEY CUSACK AT THE FUNERAL OF THEIR FATHER- CPL. KEVIN D. CUSACK; DONNIVIN BROWN POSING TO SHOW SCARS FROM AN ATTACK HE RECEIVED ON AUGUST 20. AFTERMATH OF A TORNADO THAT DESTROYED THE MELTON FAMILY HOME ON EAST SOUTHERN PINES ROAD IN DARLINGTON COUNTY. ON PAGE 3B ALICE THOMPSON; KATHY DOW; ALICE MARIE CHAFFIN THOMPSON AND JAMIE LYN ROBERTS FAMILY MEMBERS OF CLAIR CHAFFIN AT THE TRIAL OF HIS MURDERED DONDRE SCOTT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
2B |
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CHRISTOPHER LEE GIBBS; DAVID FRANK CAULK; LEILA BROOKS COOPER; LLOYD BRUCE PARKER JR.; LORRAINE N. MCKNIGHT; MARY ELAINE DAVIS; MINNIE WILSON; JAMES "BUDDY" PATTERSON; RANDALL GLEASON; SUREATHA BARR WERTS; SUSIE JONES;WILLIE TURNER JR.; ADDIE MCCULLOUGH; CASEY HUCKS; DAVID THAN EPPS; JAMES ROGER HUTCHINSON; RICHARD L. MILLER SR.; MARY KATHLEEN LEWIS; ROBERT L. MATTHEWS; ALVIN EARL BRAZELL SR.; CLARA MUNN HALLMAN; JOHN LAWRENCE TISDALE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
2B |
MEMORIAM |
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THOMAS LONEY HYMNA JR. NO DATE GIVEN |
PICTURES OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
2C |
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FATHER-DAUGHTERS DANCE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER; FLORENCE TENNIS TEAM AT THE SITE OF THE NEW TENNIS COMPLEX; MADELINE LEE AND SARAH QUERRY OF KINGS ACADEMY; MORGAN HAMM AT THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY; MAC DOYLE OF THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES |
PICTURES OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
02/01/2011 |
6C |
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CHARLIE WEEKS OF LONG ACRE NURSERY; JACKIE HOCH AND LAKESHIA MUMFORD; WEST FLORENCE TENNIS PLAYERS ANNA GRACE SKIPPER; ANNA LEE RHEA; CHRISSY GERTH |
MEMORIES DON'T MELT |
SUNDAE HOUSE CLOSES DOORS AFTER 61 YEARS |
FMN |
03/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SUNDAE HOUSE; PHOTO OF SIGN |
BOBBY STREETT AND CHARLIE AND SHIRLEE GOFF CLOSED THE SUNDAE HOUSE DUE TO THE POOR ECONOMY AND THE RISE OF FAST FOOD PLACES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2011 |
5A |
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JOE OLIVER BROWN JR. III; REV. HERBERT COPELAND; CLAUDIA POWELL FLOWERS; MARY L. JOHNSON; DEWAIN DEVON MATTHEWS; JOHN MILTON MURFF JR.; EDWARD PARKER; BOOKER T. PHILLIPS; ELIZABETH MCARN CAMPBELL WIGGINS; WILBERT YORK; DAVID FRANK CAULK; JUDY ELAINE DAVIS; MARSHALL WILSON EADDY; CHRISTOPHER LEE GIBBS; ERVIN RANDALL GLEASON; BEATRICE AMMONS LAMBERT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2011 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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OMEGA 'MICK JR.' DOWNS WHO PASSED 1/3/2010 |
MCLEOD WELCOMES FIRST BABY OF 2011 |
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FMN |
03/01/2011 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF KARIN AND SCOTT ANDERSON WITH DAUGHTERS REBECCA ELIAHA ANDERSON |
PARENTS WERE PLEASED TO WELCOME NEW YEAR AND DAUGHTERS. THE DAUGHTERS WAS BORN ON NEW YEAR'S AFTERNOON. (MORE) |
DELTA TAKES FLIGHT FROM PEE DEE |
AIRLINE OFFICIALLY GONE BUT LOCAL OFFICIAL SAYS DELTA WILL REALIZE IT ERRED BY LEAVING |
ELIZABETH LAMB |
04/01/2011 |
1A |
HARTSELL ROGERS; TOM MARCHSCHEL |
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DELTA AIR LINES NO LONGER FLIES OUT OF FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT AS OF TUESDAY. (MORE) |
TEACHER ON LEAVE AFTER ARREST |
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PATRICIA BURKETT |
04/01/2011 |
1A |
JOHN COLBY; BYRNES SCHOOLS |
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JOHN KYLE KING ARRESTED IN AN INTERNET PREDATOR STING IS ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FROM THE PRIVATE SCHOOL WHERE HE WORKS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2011 |
6A |
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DORIS BAXLEY BRITT; JOE OLIVER BROWN JR.; JUANITA BURGESS; CHERYL AMMONS BUTLER; MARY ROLAND GRIFFIN; JAMES JACKSON; LEAVERN JORDAN SR.; DAVID L. LUCAS; THOMAS TOM D. MOODY; VONITA RASBERRY; JOHNNIE DEMETRICE THOMPSON; KENNETH WARREN (TANK) BROWN; LEILA MAE BROOKS COOPER; CLAUDIA POWELL FLOWERS; EDDIE JASPER FOUNTAIN; JIM HUDSON; DOANE EPPS JAMES JR.; GERTRUDE MILES; JOHN MURFF; ELMA ALLEN TURNER |
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. ON NORTH IRBY STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
05/01/2011 |
2A |
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SEARS ROEBUCK IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IN THE 1940S |
INPUT SOUGHT ON CITY PLAN |
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FMN |
05/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO GIVE INPUT THURSDAY AT THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL ON THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THURSDAY AT THE FLORENCE CITY - COUNTY COMPLEX. (MORE) |
ATTORNEYS CONDUCT HEARING |
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FMN |
05/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRADY JOHNSON |
ATTORNEYS INVOLVED IN THE FEDERAL CASE AGAINST BRADY JOHNSON CHARGED WITH BEING A FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM MET TO LET THE COURT KNOW WHERE THEIR CASE STANDS. (MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE WATER BILLING A HOT TOPIC |
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FMN |
05/01/2011 |
1B |
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MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON SAID TOWN OFFCIALS HAVE WORKED VERY HARD TO CORRECT SOME OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WATER BILLING AND HAVE APPLIED FOR GRANTS TO MAKE FURTHER UPGRADES TO WATER METERS. (MORE) |
OFFICIALS; DEPUTIES DESTRIBUTE BLANKETS TO SENIORS IN NEED |
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FMN |
05/01/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SHERIFF KENNY BOONE LEAVING A BLANKET AT A PAMPLICO RESIDENCE |
AS PART OF THE BLANKET BLITZ PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE LT. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND BAUER'S PALMETTO TOMORROW FOUNDATIONS FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES DISTRIBUTED BLANKET TO ABOUT 50 SENIORS WHO LIVE AT THE 75% POVERTY RATTE IN FLORENCE COUNTY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/01/2011 |
1B |
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MYRTLE BEASLEY TALLON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/01/2011 |
2B |
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LINDA GAMBLE BLUEFORT; BENNIE HARDING; JOSEPH HARLEY; DETHENE BINGH HOUGH; MARION "BOOBIE" MARTIN JR.; LOUISE V. MCKAY; ROBERTA ODESSA JOE ROBINSON; JESSICA SCOTT; MS. JOHNNIE DEMETRICE THOMPSON; EDDIE RAY WRIGHT; DORIS LEE BASLEY BRITT; CHERYL AMMONS BUTLER; HERBERT COPELAND; MARY ROLAND GRIFFIN; THOMAS "DADDY TOM" DOUGLAS MOODY; JAMES W. "BUDDY" PATTERSON SR.; VONITA R. RASBERRY; AZALEE DAVIS SMITH |
MELVIN SENTENCING POSTPONED |
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FMN |
06/01/2011 |
1A |
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FORMER LEE COUNTY SHERIFF EJ MELVIN'S SENTENCING ON FEDERAL CHARGES HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23 COURT OFFICIALS SAID. MELVIN WAS FOUND GUILTY OF 37 OF THE 43 ORIGINAL CHARGES AGAINST HIM. (MORE) |
SLAYING SUSPECT'S TRIAL IS DELAYED |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
06/01/2011 |
1A |
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A FEDERAL JUDGE HAS GRANTED A REQUEST FOR A CONTINUANCE IN THE TRIAL OF BRADY JOHNSON- CONVICTED OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF MATTHEW CLAYTON- AN OFF-DUTY FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER. (MORE) |
OFFICIALS NAME YOUNG ADMINSTRATOR AGAIN |
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ELIZABETH LAMB |
06/01/2011 |
1A |
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CLAY YOUNG- WHO RESIGNED AS DILLON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TWO YEARS AGO- WILL SOON RETURN TO THAT POSITION. (MORE) |
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORN CHARGE |
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FMN |
06/01/2011 |
4A |
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GARY COOK DIXON PLEADED GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2011 |
7A |
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BILLIE LORRAINE AMERSON; BRENDA BRAGDON; MARGARET GRAHAM CLARK; ASHMEADE COOPER; SELVIN UNCLE BOO DAVIS; RUTH JOYCE DUBOSE; JACQUELIN HAGIN; JAMES EADDY JR.; TOM MCMANUS; JEANETTE HELEN MOSS MULDROW; LILLIE MAE POOLE; THOMAS TOM SIMS; JOHN SPELL; ANNIE RUTH WILKS; JOYCE CAMPBELL; BENNIE HARDING; WILLIAM J. JOHNSON; DAVID I. LUCAS; ALICE GOODWIN MCDUFFIE; LUOISE Y. MCKAY; ROBERTA ODESSA JOE ROBINSON; JANUARYE GADDY SHELLEY; ELIZABETH WILLIS |
SHERIFF DEPUTY SETTLE LAWSUIT |
SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIM AMOUNT TO BE SEALED RECORDS SAY |
FMN |
07/01/2011 |
1A |
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JODY L. LYNCH A FORMER SHERIFF'S OFFICE GANG INVESTIGATOR DISMISSED THE FEDERAL COURT LAWSUIT WITH PREJUDICE AFTER SETTLING WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF MONEY AND THIS HAS ENDED THE SUIT FOREVER.(MORE) |
CITIZENS HGAVE NEED FOR SPEED DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
07/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF COUCIL MAN TERESA MYERS ERVIN AND STEVE POWERS; FLORENCE RESIDENT MURRAY JORDAN; MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA; NIGH PHOTO OF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT INTERSECTION. |
FLORENCE RESIDENTS URGED FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL TO GET MOVING WITH THE PLAN TO REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN DURING A PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY AFTERNOON IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. (MORE) |
DENIAL OF FUNDS WON'T STOP WORK |
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FMN |
07/01/2011 |
4A |
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OLANTA WILL PROVIDE $5870 TOWARD ITS DOWNSIZED STREETSCAPE PROJECT AFTER $20000 IN MATCHING TOWN FUNDS WERE "DISALLOWED" BECAUSE OF PROCEDURAL PROBLEMS DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS TOWN LEADERS SAID. |
HUNDRED GET TASTE OF FAITH |
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FMN |
07/01/2011 |
4A |
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THE FOURTH ANNUAL "TASTE OF CENTRAL" WAS HELD THURSDAY AT FLORENCE'S CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. PROCEEDS GO TO VARIOUS CHURCH CAUSES. PICTURED ARE: JOANNE WHITAKER; PRESTON LEEKE; HELEN STOKES; ELIZABETH STOKES; JULYIE KNIGHT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/01/2011 |
6A |
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JOHNNIE DAVIS; WILLIAM FRANK JENKINS; LORRAINE AMERSON; RUTH JOYCE DUBOSE; EDITH NAOMI EDWARDS; THEMON CLEO "R.C." HUGHES; TOM MCMANUS; LEE PICKENS BAKER; GEORGE E. HUTCHINSON JR.; EDDIE RAY WRIGHT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/01/2011 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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WAYMON MACK JR. JUNE26 1947 - JANUARYUARY 7 2010 |
SNOW POSSIBLE BY MONDAY |
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FMN |
08/01/2011 |
4A |
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BUSINESSES IN FLORENCE SPENT FRIDAY PLANNING AND PREPARING FOR THE WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO HIT THE PEE DEE BY MONDAY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/01/2011 |
4A |
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JAMES THOMAS BOSTICK; NORMAN BRUCE; RICHARD "RICKY" CAMPBELL; THEODORE S. "TED" DENNIS; ALICE RUTH HUGGINS; JAMES MCRAE; MR. SUSPENCER ROCK; PAULINE SELLERS WILKINS; JUBERT MARION BELLAMY; JENETTE MULDROW; JAMES EDWARD JACKSON; ELLIOTT CRAYTON PORTER; MARTHA C. WOODS; MARCHGIE FAYE DOULGAS; JOSEPH HARLEY; LILLIE MAE POOLE |
SUSPECT IN PA. RAPE & BURGLARY CAUGUSTHTER HERE |
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FMN |
08/01/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF HAYES |
TYRONE HAYES FACES CHARGES INCLUDING RAPE BURGLARY SEXUAL ASSUALT AND FALSE IMPRISONMENT IN PHILADELPHIA HAS BEEN CAPTURED IN PAMPLICO ACCORDING TO KEVIN WASHINGTON U.S. MARSHALL FOR SOUTH CAROLINA. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/01/2011 |
4A |
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JAMES THOMAS BOSTICK; NORMAN BRUCE; RICHARD RICKY CAMPBELL; THEODORE S. TED DENNIS; ALICE RUTH HUGGINS; JAMES MCRAE; SUSPENCER ROCK; PAULINE SELLERS WILKINS; HUBERT M. BELLAMY; MARCHGIE FAYE DOUGLAS; JOSEPH HARLEY; JAMES EDWARD JACKSON; JENETTE MULDROW; SHELIA DEAS PERKINS; LILLIE MAE POOLE; ELLIOTT C. PORTER; MARTHA C. WOODS |
ARD READY FOR NEXT STEP |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF KEN ARD AND LIBBY ARD |
KEN ARD OF PAMPLICO GETS READY TO SERVE AS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF S. C. (MORE) |
ARD READY FOR NEXT STEP |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
1A |
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KEN ARD OF PAMPLCIO WHO WON THE ELECTION FOR LT. GOVERNOR IS READY TO GET STARTED WITH HIS ADMINISTRATION. (MORE) |
FIREFIGHTERS TO PUT FACILITY THROUGH PACES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE FIREFIGHTER KELLY LEE; PHOTO OF FACILITY |
FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS A NEW 18000 SQAURE-FOOT FIRE TRAINING FACILITY LOCATED IN AN INDUSTRIAL PARK JUST OFF MUCHANICSVILLE ROAD. IN THE PAST PROPERTY OWNERS HAD ALLOWED FIREFIGHTERS TO USE VACANT BUILDINGS OR THOSE THAT WERE SLATED TO BE TORN DOWN. (MORE) |
10 FUND HELPED 790 FAMILIES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
1A |
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DESPITE MISSING LAST YEAR'S DONATIONS BY $19000 THE SALVATION ARMY WAS ABLE TO HELP 790 FAMILIES IN THE PEE DEE. THE EMPTY STOCKING FUND RAISED $81741.22. (MORE) |
SCIENCESATURDAY AT SCIENCESOUTH |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
1B 3B |
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ABOUT 15 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SCIENCESATURDAY HOSTED BY SCIENCESOUTH. PICTURED ARE: JORDAN PAGE; REGAN WATSON; BENJAMIN WATFORD; BROCK PAGE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
2B |
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IMOGENE BRITT; J.T. CAMERON; LIZZIE MCCALL COX; RUFUS FLETCHER; LILLIAN HARLEY; JEAN MARIE COLEMAN HURLEY; LIZZIE T. HYMAN; HEYWARD H. MIXON; ETHEL MONTGOMERY; MAMIE E. OWENS; DAVID RAY PERKINSON; SHERRILL "SHERRY" POSTON ALTMAN; THOMAS EUGENE HEAD JR.; MARION "BOOBIE" MARTIN JR.; SANDY ALEXANDER SCOTT; CONDY GLENNWOOD MCLEOD III |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
2B |
MEMORIAM |
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JACQUELINE (JACKIE) GODBOLT NO DATE GIVEN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
5C |
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ERIN RENEE ROLLAND AND AARON MICHAEL INMAN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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LEO AND LORRIE MOREAU CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY. |
HALL WELCOMES ITS NEWEST GROUP OF INDUCTEES |
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FMN |
09/01/2011 |
1D |
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EIGHT PEOPLE WILL BE INDUCTED INTO THE FLORENCE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME AS THE SIXTH CLAS. THOSE SELECTED ARE: MIKE WILSON; JEROME ANDREWS; TAMMIE BENITA DURANT; DARIN LAVERN MYERS; RICKY SELLS; TOMMY SUMMERFORD; RICK HAVEKOST. Omore) |
WINTER STORM EYES PEE DEE |
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FMN |
10/01/2011 |
1A |
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SCDOT TRUCKS SPRAY BRINE ON ROADS |
SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES BEGAN CLOSING SUNDAY NIGHT AS A MAJOR STORM APPROACHED. (MORE) |
CALLING ALL TENORS & BARITONES |
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FMN |
10/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULIAN YOUNG AND TRY-OUTS. |
JULIAN YOUNG BEGAN AUDITIONS FOR THE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY. AUDITIONS WERE HELD AT ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SOCIETY BEGAN IN 2006. (MORE) |
DUKE TO BUY PROGRESS ENERGY |
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FMN |
10/01/2011 |
1A |
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DUKE ENERGY CORP. IS CLOSE TO BUYING UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY PROGRESS ENERGY INC. (MORE) |
DARGAN LOOKS BACK ON CAREER |
DARLINGTON NATIVE PLANTED ONE MILLION TREES |
FMN |
10/01/2011 |
1A |
ANNIVERSARY |
PHOTO OF LUCAS AND FRANCES DARGAN |
LUCAS DARGAN EARLY FOUND HIS CALLING IN LIFE AS A FORESTER. HE AND HIS WIFE HAVE BEEN MARRIED MORE THAN 50 YEARS. (MORE) |
MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY LINES UP NEW VOICES |
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FMN |
10/01/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MUSIC |
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JULIAN YOUNG LOOKS FOR VOICES TO FILL THE 40 CHOIR SPOTS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/01/2011 |
6A |
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ELSIE MAE POSTON CAMPBELL; WILLIE MAE NELSON DRIFFIN; ROBERT ERVIN FENNELL; LUCILLE E. JORDAN; JUNIOR DAVID MATTHEWS; HERMAN JAMES 'POP' MCALLISTER; JAMES EARL SALTERS; BOBBIE SAMUEL; BRUCE COLIN SMITH; MYRTLE LEE CARTER WILLIAMSON; LINDA FAYE ATKINSON CAMPBELL; LARRY DONALD CHADWICK; MEGHAN KATHERINE HUNTER; IMOGENE H. BRITT; WILLIAM FRANK JENKINS; HEYWARD HARMON MIXON; J. T. CAMERON; BENJAMIN MONDSIE OLIVER JR.; HARRY HALLMAN |
PLENTY ON THE BURNER FOR LAKE CITY IN 2011 |
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LAKE CITY NEWS & POST |
10/01/2011 |
7A |
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LAKE CITY IS LOOKING FORWARD TO 2011. (MORE) |
STORM SLOWS PEE DEE TO A CRAWL |
GOVERNMENTS; BUSINESSES; SCHOOLS CLOSE DOORS |
FMN |
11/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLAIRE PEEBLES; JULYIA SANSURY; MARCHK SANSBURY; MEG SANSBURY |
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS A BIG WINTER STORM BROUGHT SNOW; ICE AND CLOSINGS. (MORE) |
SO YOU THINK THIS IS BAD? |
STORM OF '73 LEFT 17 INCHES OF SNOW; SHUT DOWN I-95; KILLED 14 PEOPLE |
FMN |
11/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE UNEXPECTED 17 INCHES OF SNOW BEGINNING 2/9/1973 CAUGUSTHT PEOPLE BY SURPRISE AND STRANDED HUNDREDS OF MOTORISTS. REPORTS CALLED FOR 4 INCHES OF SNOW. (MORE) |
DUKE TO BUY PROGRESS ENERGY IN BILLION DEAL |
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FMN |
11/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM ROGERS DUKE CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
COMBINING DUKE AND PROGRESS ENERGY WOULD CREATE A UTILITY WITH THE MOST CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2011 |
6A |
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ANTHONY TYRONE HANNER; GARSCINA HARRELL; MABLE KELLY; ELSIE MAE POSTON CAMPBELL; ROBERT ERVIN FENNELL; ALEXANDER HOLDER JR.; LIZZIE THOMAS HYMAN; PAULINE SELLERS WILKINS; MYRTLE LEE CARTER WILLIAMSON |
STORM SLOWS PEE DEE TO A CRAWL |
GOVERNMENTSAND BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS CLOSE DORS |
FMN |
11/01/2011 |
1A |
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A WINTER STORM BLEW THROUGH SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE PEE DEE- BRINGING SNOW AND ICE AND A FLURRY OF CLOSINGS TO RESIDENTS MORE ACCUSTOMED TO WARM WEATHER AND ICE- FILLED DRINKS. (MORE) |
SO YOU THINK THIS IS BAD? |
STORM OF '73 LEFT 17 INCHES OF SNOW- SHUT DOWN I-95- KILLED 14 PEOPLE |
DWIGHT DANA |
11/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE UNEXPECTED 17-INCH SNOWFALL STARTED FRIDAY NIGHT- FEBRUARY 9 1973. (MORE) |
UTILITIES PREPARE FOR OUTAGES FROM SNOWSTORM |
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11/01/2011 |
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SOUTH CAROLINA PREPARED FOR MASS POWER OUTAGES TODAY AS SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN THAT ICED ROADS AND GAVE STUDENTS AND WORKERS A DAY OFF WAS EXPECTED TO STRAIN TREE BRANCHES AND POWER LINES. (MORE) |
DUKE TO BUY PROGRESS ENERGY IN BILLION DEAL |
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FMN |
11/01/2011 |
1A |
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION IS BUYING PROGRESS ENERGY INC. FOR MORE THAN BILLION IN STOCK IN A DEAL THAT WOULD CREATE THE UTILITY WITH THE MOST CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2011 |
6A |
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ANTHONY TYRONE HANNER; GARSCINA HARRELL; MABLE KELLY; ELSIE MAE POSTON CAMPBELL; ROBERT ERVIN FENNELL; ALEXANDER HOLDER JR.; LIZZIE THOMAS HYMAN; PAULINE SELLERS WILKINS; MYRTLE LEE CARTER WILLIAMSON |
GOVERNOR ROBERT MCNAIR SIGNS FOR COLLEGE IN FLORENCE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
12/01/2011 |
2A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO ONLY |
S.C. GOVERNOR ROBERT MCNAIR SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A FOUR-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE IN FLORENCE IN 1970. ALSO PICTURED DAVID HARWELL; JAMES A. ROGERS; CHARLES GODWIN; TOM SMITH; AND PETE HYMAN. (MORE) |
VOLUNTEER TRANSLATOR FOLLOWS HER PASSION |
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NJ |
12/01/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF DONNA MCDANIEL |
DONNA MCDANIEL HAS A PASSION FOR THE SPANISH PEOPLE AND THE SPANISH LANGUAGE. SHE TRANSLATES IN MANY VARIED SITUATIONS. (MORE) |
HISTORY FOR HALEY |
FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR WILL BE SWORN IN TODAY; PAMPLICO'S ARD WILL TAKE OFFICE AS WELL |
FMN |
12/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NIKKI HALEY; KEN ARD |
NIKKI HALEY WILL BE SWON IN AS THE 90TH GOVERNOR OF sOUTH CAROLINA AND IS THE FIRST WOMAN TO HOLD THE POST. KEN ARD OF PAMPLICO WHO HAD A SEAT ON THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL BEFORE WINNING THE eLECTION WILL BE SWORN IN AS LT. GOVERNOR AS WELL TODAY. (MORE) |
TAXI: FOR CABBIES BAD WEATHER IS 'FARE' WEATHER |
WHEN IT'S TOUGH DRIVING LOCAL CAB COMPANIES ARE THRIVING. |
FMN |
12/01/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF STATE TAXI DRIVER DESMOND ABRAHAM |
LOCAL CAB COMPANIES LIKE THE STATE TAXI COMPANY SAW AN INCREASE IN FARES DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PDRTA) SUSPENDED SERVICE ON MONDAY AND LIMITED ROUTES ON TUESDAY WAS THE MAIN CAUSE IN THE RISE OF FARES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2011 |
4C |
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DAVID RAY ATKINSON; MARIE DANIELS BAILEY; JAMES BESS; MARCHIA "TITA" BRAND; LYNN WINFIELD BROWN; RUTH BRUSON; MARY ANN BUTLER; ALISSA MARIE CAMPBELL; ROMELL CARPENTER; CLAUDE E. FLOWERS; MARJORIE DIXON; ELLEN CANTLEY DUKE; ROBERT GLENN "BOBBY GEE" FULMORE; GAIL GUESS; JAMES HOWARD; DIANNE E. LOWERY; DEACON JAMES MCFADDEN SR.; MODENA MCGEE; CARRIE MCQUEEN; PAUL MOORE; ELLIOTT C. PORTER; WILLIE JOE PRESSLEY; MONIQUE E. SIDIBE; RANDOLPH SINGLETARY; GATHEL TURNER; LINDA GAIL HUMPHRIES WALKUP; JESSE C. WHITE; LEROY WHITE; BRENDA WILLIAMS; DANNIE DURETTE "LUCKY" COKER; CLAUDE E. FLOWERS; RUTH BERNICE TUCKER GARRISON; CHARLES FREDD GUILFORD JR.; LILLIAN HARRISON MAHON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2011 |
5C |
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JUNIOR DAVID MATTHEWS; HERMAN JAMES "POP" MCALLISTER; ROBERT EARL "ROBBIE" VAUSE; BRUCE COLIN SMITH |
A PRETTY BIG DEAL' |
PAMPLICO'S ARD TAKES LT. GOVERNOR'S REINS |
TRACI BRIDGES |
13/01/2011 |
1A |
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PAMPLICO NATIVE KEN ARD WAS SWORN IN A SOUTH CAROLINA'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WEDNESDAY. (MORE) |
HISTORY IS MADE |
NIKKI HALEY SWORN IN AS GOVERNOR SHE BLASTS WASHINGTON FOR STATE'S WOES AND VOWS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION |
FMN |
13/01/2011 |
1A |
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REPUBLICAN NIKKI HALEY MADE HISTORY WEDNESDAY BY BECOMING THE FIRST WOMAN AND FIRST MINORITY TO RUN SOUTH CAROLINA AND QUICKLY ENTWINED THE CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL MOVEMENT THAT HELPED ELECT HER WITH THE STATE'S FIERCELY INDEPENDENT PAST. (MORE) |
MODEL HISTORIC PREVATION RULE PASSES COUNCIL |
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DWIGHT DANA |
13/01/2011 |
1A |
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DURING A SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY- FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MODEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/01/2011 |
8A |
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MATTHEW BLAND; LUDWELL CAMPBELL; FLONE GARDNER; SAM MARCHCHE; BEN DAVID MCKENZIE; SOPHIA NICHOLS; BRENDA THOMAS; JUDY YARD UMIAN; MARGARET DIANE VALLEJOS; VIVIAN B. WILLIAMS; DAVID C. YARBOROUGH; MARIE BAILEY; LYNN WINFIELD BROWN; NORMAN BRUCE; TOMMY BRUCE CLARK; RAYFORD FLOYD; ROBERT G. BOBBY G. FULMORE; GAIL GUESS; JAMES EDISON MELTON SR.; HARRY PAUL MOORE; BRUCE COLIN SMITH; SYLVIA JANUARYE TURNER |
CITY TO FILL DEVELOPMENT JOBS |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
15/01/2011 |
1A |
STEPHEN J. WUKELA; FLORENCE SC |
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CITY LEADERS HOPE TO HIRE A CITYWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. (MORE) |
DEPUTY PULLS STORE OWNER FROM FIRE |
ONE INJURED IN FIRE AT FIREARMS STORE |
STEFFANI NOLTE |
15/01/2011 |
1A |
DOC SOJOURNER; MIKE NUNN |
INCLUDES PHOTOS |
ONE PERSON WAS INJURED WHEN CITIZENS FIREARMS ON PAMPLICO HIGHWAY BURNED LATE FRIDAY MORNING. (MORE) |
FEDS PULL CHARGES IN OFFICER KILLING |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
15/01/2011 |
1A |
BRADY JOHNSON; MATTHEW CLAYTON |
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FEDERAL PROSECUTORS HAVE FILED A MOTION TO DISMISS A WEAPONS CHARGE AGAINST A FLORENCE COUNTY MAN WHO FATALLY SHOT AN OFF-DUTY FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER LAST YEAR. (MORE) |
FLORENCE WOMAN & INFANT HELD AT GUNPOINT |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
15/01/2011 |
1A |
CARLOS RAINES |
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FOUR MEN HELD A WOMAN AND HER INFANT AT GUNPOINT EARLY FRIDAY MORNING DURING A HOME INVASION AT MAGNOLIA TRACE APARTMENTS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2011 |
4A |
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DAVID L. BACOTE; OZELLA CUSAAC BAKER; THURMON D. BEARD; ROOSEVELT BOBBY ELLIS; JOSIE ELLIS; GWENDOLYN ANN JAMES GAINEY; SHATASHA HUNTER; RONALD H. JOHNSTON; MARTIN FRANCIS NOLAN; ESTELLA SMITH ROKES; LUCILLE E. JORDAN; WANDA MORRIS COX; VACIE S. CRIBB; ED HARRISON; SARAH ELIZABETH CHURCH; BOONE AIKEN KNOX; WILLIAM LUPER; ELIZA MORRIS MONTGOMERY; J.S. STAN THOMPSON; WOODROW WOODY WILSON WATFORD SR.; JOANNE HOWARD STRICKLAND |
FLORENCE TEEN USES MUSIC ON MISSION TRIP TO TURKEY |
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JOHN D. RUSSELL |
15/01/2011 |
1B |
JUSTIN MCALPHIN; EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH |
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DRAKE JOHNSTON PLANS TO USE HIS GOD-GIVEN GIFT OF MUSIC TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD WHILE IN TURKEY FOR TWO YEARS. (MORE) |
WINTER STORM DIMINISHES SUPPLY |
BLOOD NEEDED |
FMN |
16/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PHLEBOTOMIST DINA LUCAS AND BLOOD DONOR ALLEN PAUL |
THE WINTER WEATHER HAS CAUSED THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO CANCEL OVER 20 BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK WHICH HAS COST THEM ABOUT 800 UNITS OF BLOOD. BLOOD SUPPLY IS LOW. (MORE) |
TAX LEVY APPEAL DEADLINE LOOMS |
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FMN |
16/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE DEADLINE FOR APPEALS OF TAX REASSESSMENT NOTICES IS NORMALLY JANUARY 15. THIS YEAR IT FALLS ON A SATURDAY AND MONDAY IS A STATE HOLIDAY SO THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL TUESDAY. (MORE) |
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS |
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FMN |
16/01/2011 |
1B |
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SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYERS PERFORMED GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. PICTURED ARE: ASHLEY LEAMON- GOLDILOCKS; MARCHCIA SNOEDEN- MAMA BEAR; LYNN LANGSTON- BABY BEAR; DILL HARPER- PAPA BEAR; JASMINE WAHINGTON; AUSTIN PACE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/01/2011 |
2B |
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GERALD AUSTIN; ETHEL BARR; MABLE COOPER; EMMA COOPER FOOTMAN; GEORGIA MAE MCCRAY HICKMAN; JEAN MARIE COLEMAN HURLEY; MARY COOK JONES; DOROTHY MAE SMITH; DAVID LEE BACOTE SR.; PAULINE MCDANIEL GRIER; RONALD H. JOHNSTON; GWENDOLYN ANN JAMES GAINEY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
16/01/2011 |
5C |
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ELIZABETH SCOTT WESTBROOK AND RICHARD MYERS TRULUCK |
HUNDREDS MARCHCH IN FLORENCE IN KING'S HONOR |
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FMN |
18/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE MARCHCH IS A WAY TO NOT ONLY SHOW SUPPORT FOR THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT BUT ALSO TO HONOR KING'S LEGACY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2011 |
6A |
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CLIFFORD LAVAN BRANDIN; MARY M. BURRIS; EMMA LEE JORDAN; ELMAN FLAUKNHAM; WALTER GREGG; VIVIAN MOUZON; CLARKIE DELANE REAVES; ESTHER ELAINE SHEPARD; DOROTHY MAE SMITH; MARCHIO THOMAS; MATTHEW CLIFTON BLAND; ILLA MAYE HUTCHERSON HASELDEN; SHATASHA MARCHGAREE HUNTER; AGNES C. MCCORMICK; JEAN DELILA JOHNSON MURPHY |
SCHOOL GOES TO AUCTION |
HEADMASTER JOHN W. COLBY JR. DECEMBERLARES A SALE OF QUINBY SCHOOL WILL NEVER HAPPEN |
FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
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THE BYRNES SCHOOLS OWE FIRST CITIZEN'S BANK OVER $1.6 MILLION. (MORE) |
FLORENCE ELKS CLEAN THEIR TWO ADOPTED HIGHWAYS |
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NJ |
19/01/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SOME WORKERS |
ELKS MEMBERS CLEANED JODY ROAD AND BELTLINE DRIVE. |
WILLIAMS TO RETIRE AS FLORENCE CITY MANAGER |
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FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID WILLIAMS |
FLORENCE CITY MANAGER DAVID WILLIAMS ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER. 30 TO MEMBERS OF FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY. WILLIAMS HAS SERVED AS THE CITY MANAGER FOR 14 YEARS AND HAS BEEN EMPLOYED BY THE CITY FOR 26 YEARS. (MORE) |
SCHOOL GOES TO AUCTION |
HEADMASTER JOHN W. COLBY JR. DECEMBERLARES A SALE OF QUINBY SCHOOL WILL NEVER TAKE PLACE |
FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1A |
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BYRNES SCHOOLS (FORMERLY BYRNES ACADEMY) WILL BE SOLD AT ACUTION ON THE STEPS OF THE FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX ON FEBRUARY. 1 AS PART OF A COURT ACTION INITIATED BY FIRST CITIZENS BANK WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. THE CLAIM AGAINST THE SCHOOL BY THE BANK IS $1617812 INCLUDING LEGAL FEES. (MORE) |
RECYCLING PLANT WILL ADD JOBS |
JOHNSON CONTROLS BREAKS GROUND ON FACILITY THAT WILL EMPLOY 250 |
FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CEREMONY |
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES WERE HELD TUESDAY FOR JOHNSON CONTROLS' SECOND FACILITY IN FLORENCE. THE FLORENCE RECYCLING CENTER A FULLY-INTERGRATED BATTERY RECYCLING FACILITY REPRESENTS $150 MILLION IN CAPITAL INVESTMENT THAT OFFICIALS SAY WILL CREATE 250 JOBS WITH AN ESTIMATED 1000 INDIRECT JOBS. (MORE) |
43 YEARS ALWAYS IN TO WORK |
EVEN SNOW DIDN'T KEEP EVANS FROM BREAKING HER STREAK OF NO MISSED DAYS |
FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JULYIA EVANS |
JULYIA EVANS DIETARY COORDINATOR AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM'S CEDAR TOWER HAS NOT MISSED A DAY OF WORK INCLUDING JANUARY 10. WHEN IT SNOWED. SHE COULD NOT DRIVE HER CAR SO SHE WALKED TO WORK AND WAS HELPED BY A LOCAL TAXIE DRIVER WHO GAVE HER A RIDE. (MORE) |
RESTAURANT WEEK CONTINUES |
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FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1B |
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KEITH MILLINER AND MARCHIO WHITE ARE SHOWN ENDING UP A DAY OF WORK AT CREEK RATZ IN FLORENCE ON THE THIRD DAY OF RESTAURANT WEEK. PARTCIPATING RESTAURANTS ARE OFFERING PATRONS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS PROMOTIONS AND MENUS DURING THIS TIME. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/01/2011 |
2B |
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CARLIS W. BRITT; GEORGE CAIN; JOHN M. COE; LOUISE BULTMAN DAVIES; KATINA PAPAIOANNOU DEMETRIOUS; JONOTHAN C. "CHRIS" FORD; HAZEL WINT GRAY; CLIFTON HAMMOND; MOTHER ANNIE JOHNSON; SARAH LEE SNIPE; JAMES W. WILSON; EMILY WINDHAM AMERSON; GENERAL AUSTIN; MILDRED SPEIGHTS BROWN; GEORGIA MAE HICKMAN; JOSEPH LAWRENCE KING; CLIFFORD "CLIFF" LAVAN BRANDIN; LONNIE MITCHELL JOHNSON; MADGE RAINES PERRY |
WILSON STIFFLES SOCASTEE |
TIGERS HOLD FORMER COACH'S TEAM TO 29 POINTS |
FMN |
19/01/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF SOCASTEE COACH TOMMY JOHNSON |
WILSON BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM DEFEATED SOCASTEE TUESDAY THAT IS BEING COACHED BY TOMMY JOHNSON. JOHNSON HAD COACHED THE WILSON BOYS FOR TWO DECEMBERADES. (MORE) |
CAROLINA AAC CHANGING PLANS |
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FMN |
20/01/2011 |
1A |
AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE; CHARLES PATERNO |
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CAROLINA AAC ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY THAT A NEW MILLION FACILITY- EXPECTED TO CREATE 36 JOBS INITIALLY AND 50 IN ALL- WILL BE LOCATED IN THE MARLBORO COUNTY INDUSTRIAL PARK INSTEAD OF IN MARION COUNTY. (MORE) |
SHERIFF SEEKS ADDITIONAL GRANT FOR FORENSICS LAB |
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CHARLES TOMLINSON |
20/01/2011 |
1A |
KENNEY BOONE |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS SEEKING AN ADDITIONAL 2161 GRANT TO COVER SECOND-YEAR COSTS OF THE FUTURE FORENSIC LABORATORY AT THE COUNTY'S LAW ENFORECEMENT CENTER IN EFFINGHAM. (MORE) |
NEW SMOKING BAN PROPOSED |
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PATRICIA BURKETT |
20/01/2011 |
1A |
OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE |
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A REVISED SMOKING BAN PROPOSAL IS SET TO GO BEFORE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL IN FEBRUARY. (MORE) |
HALEY PUSHES BUDGET CUTS |
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JIM DAVENPORT |
20/01/2011 |
1A |
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IN HER FIRST STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY SAID SOUTH CAROLINA MUST STOP FUNDING ARTS PROGRAMS- CONSOLIDATE GOVERNMENT AND REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON FEDERAL CASH. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/01/2011 |
4A |
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MARY BLACKWELL; PAUL BROACH; SYLVIA FELTON; GARROTT (GARY) GOODMAN; KIMBERLY A. GUTHRIE; JOHN WESLEY MCGILL SR.; OZELLA CUSAAC BAKER; GRETTA MARIE COOPER BLAKNEY; CARLIS W. BRITT; GEORGE ALTON CAIN; LOUISE B. DAVIES; KATRINA DEMETRIOUS; FRED B. ELMORE; JUDD EDWIN FREEMAN; WALTER GREE; ELIZABETH BETSY LUCAS LYNCH JACKSON; JENNIFERH. JYE; KATHERINE GRIGGS KIRVEN; FRANCES H. TOOSH MOORE; ADDIE MAE PRIDGE; CECIL CHARLES SMITH; MARTHA JANUARYE HATTAWAY SMITH |
DEPUTIES ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY |
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20/01/2011 |
8A |
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JOHN CLIFTON CARTER AND EDWARD CHASE HARDIN WERE ARRESTED TUESDAY THANKS TO THE WATCHFUL EYE OF A CONCERNED NEIGHBOR IN GROVE PARK. (MORE) |
MISSING BOATER FACES CHARGES |
FLORENCE DEPUTIES ISSUE WARRANT FOR MAN IN CONNECTION WITH SEX OFFENSE INVOLVING MINOR |
FMN |
21/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARVEY COX |
SEArCH EFFORTS FOR MISSING BOATER HARVEY COX 58 OF FLORENCE WAS CANCELLED WHEN IT WAS LEARNED HE HAD CAUGUSTHT A CAB BACK TO FLORENCE FROM A BOAT LANDING IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY. (MORE) |
TOW ESCAPE MOBILE HOME FIRE |
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FMN |
21/01/2011 |
1A |
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WINDY HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL WORK THE SCENE OF A MOBILE HOME FIRE ON SOUTH JEFFORDS STREET IN FLORENCE ON THURSDAY. PICTURED IS FIREFIGHTER MATT EAGAN SMOTHERING A SMALL FIRE WITH HIS JACKET. |
NUISANCE CLUBS ARE UNDER FIRE |
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FMN |
21/01/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURED ARE: CAPT BRETT CAMP; 12 CIRCUIT SOLICITOR ED CLEMENTS III; CAPT. MIKE NUNN AND SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE AT THE DEMOLITION OF KY'S LOUNGE IN EFFINGHAM. |
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACROSS THE PEE DEE ARE WORKING TO SHUT DOWN SEVERAL NIGHT CLUBS AND ESTABLISHMENTS THAT THEY HAVE DEEMED PUBLIC NUISANCES TO THE COMMUNITY. |
CHECK CALLED A 'DEFICIENCY' IN AUDIT |
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21/01/2011 |
1A |
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A CHECK WRITTEN FOR LEGAL FEES BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE WITHOUT PROPER WARRANT HAS TURNED INTO A "SIGNIFICANT" DEFIENCY" ON THE COUNTY'S MOST RECENT INDEPENDENT AUDIT. THE CHECK WAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7833. |
FIREFIGHTERS QUESTION BOARD |
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FMN |
21/01/2011 |
4A |
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HOWE SPRINGS FIRE SEPTEMBERARTMENT BOARD HELD A QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION FOR DEPARTMENT MEMEBERS AS PART OF THEIR REGULAR TRAINING SESSION. MEMBERS EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT SHANNON SMITH'S RETURN TO WORK AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH DUI AND OTHER MATTERS. (MORE) |
SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP RESEARCH STATION IN ECUADOR |
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FMN |
21/01/2011 |
4A |
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WHAT BEGAN AS BIODIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON TWO YEARS AGO HAS RESULTED IN PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BIOLOGICAL STATION AT WILSUMACO WILDLIFE SANTUARY ON THE WEST SLOPE OF THE ANDES IN ECUADOR. (MORE) |
SCIENTIST KEEPS THE GRASS GREEN |
CLEMSON HONORS BRUCE MARTIN OF PEE DEE RESEARCH CENTER FOR TURFGRASS WORK |
FMN |
21/01/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF DR. BRUCE MARTIN |
DR. BRUCE MARTIN A CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PEE DEE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER TURFGRASS PATHOLOGIST HAS RECEIVED THE 2010 ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD FOR HIS WORK WITH TURFGRASS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/01/2011 |
6A |
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THERESA S. ALLEN; ERNESTINE BROWN; WALLY EDWARD BYRD; CORA CAMPBELL DIXON; WILFORD HENDERSON; DOROTHY ISHMAEL; GLADYS T. MCCUTCHEON; ABRAHAM JAMES NESMITH; BERNETHA HAMMONDS PETTIGREW; AMANDA BETH POWELL WATTS; DONELLA TERIA WEST; MARY LEE DOWNS WITHERSPOON; PAUL E. BROACH; LOUISE B. DAVIES; MABLE DIAL COOPER; EMMA COOPER FOOTMAN; DR. GLENN (ATU) CALVIN HOOKER; PAULINE HYATT MCKENZIE; TIMOTHY "TIM" SNIPES |
BARTHS HONORED FOR DECEMBERADES AS OWNERS |
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FMN |
21/01/2011 |
1B |
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KEVIN AND DONAA BARTH WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THEIR 10 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP OF THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES BASEBALL ORGANIZATION. (MORE) |
DROUGHT RELIEF |
PEE DEE FARMERS CAN APPLY FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MONEY |
PATRICIA BURKETT |
22/01/2011 |
1A |
KEMP MCLEOD |
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY LOAN FUNDING IS AVAILABLE TO PEE DEE FARMERS AND OTHERS ACROSS THE STATE WHO WERE AFFECTED BY SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN 2010. (MORE) |
HARTSVILLE SUES TO RECOVER PLANNED HOTEL PROPERTY |
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JIM FAILE |
22/01/2011 |
1A |
D.J. DESAINAD BALAJI II LLC; HAMPTON INN & SUITES |
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A HOTEL COMPANY'S PLANS TO BUILD A NEW HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN HARTSVILLE ARE APPARENTLY DEAD. THE CITY OF HARTSVILLE PLANS TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO REGAIN THE TITLE TO THE DOWNTOWN PROPERTY. (MORE) |
RED ROVER KEEPS PATRONS & COMMUNITY SAFE |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
22/01/2011 |
1A |
ALAN HYMAN; DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE; ALCOHOL ABUSE |
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RED BONE ALLEY HAS IMPLEMENTED RED ROVER- A FREE SOBER RIDE SERVICE THAT INSURES PATRONS AND THEIR AUTOMOBILES GET HOME SAFELY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2011 |
4A |
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REGINA ETHEL RICHBOURG ALSBROOKS; FAIRY L. BARTELL; BLONDELL GRAHAM BENNETT; STEVE BROWN; THOMAS J. BUSTER GRAY; WILLIAM REAVES MCCALL; WILLIAM MCDONALD; RICKY MCKNIGHT; GARY WAYNE FREEMAN SR.; JAMES JIM SCARBOROUGH; CORINE WILLIAMS; GLAD WILLIAMS; ELIZABETH MAGNOLIA YATES; GLENN ALLEN; KEVIN WAYNE K.B. BROWN; MARY LOIS MCELVEEN BURRIS; WALLY EDWARD BYRD; ANNIE JOHNSON; EMMA LEE JORDAN; GLADYS TURNER MCCUTCHEON; BERTHA ELIZABETH MCCRAY POMPEY; AMANDA BETH POWELL WATTS |
FLORENCE'S CIVIL WAR GUESTS FOUND IT WANTING |
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FMN |
23/01/2011 |
7A |
SCRM/VF |
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THE GUESTS OF FLORENCE WERE AT THE FLORENCE STOCKADE. "DIFFERENT PRISONERS HAD DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES; BUT NONE WOULD HAVE CHOSEN TO BE HERE." (MORE) |
CITI TRENDS LEAVING DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
23/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TILECIA CANNON; MARTHA EDWARDS |
CITI TRENDS IS MOVING FROM THEIR DARGAN STREET LOCATION TO OCCUPY SPACE IN THE OLD WALMARCHT BUILDING ON DAVID MCLEOD BLVD. (MORE) |
BYRNES' BRASS SAYS SCHOOLS WILL NOT CLOSE |
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FMN |
23/01/2011 |
1A |
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JOHN ISGETT PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE BYRNES SCHOOLS BOARD OF TRUSTEES RE-ASSURED PARENTS AND STUDENTS THURSDAY NIGHT FIRST CITIZENS BANK HAS REFUSED PAYMENT FROM THE SCHOOL AND HAS CALLED FOR FULL PAYMENT OF THE LOAN EVEN THOUGH THE SCHOOL IS NOT IN DEFAULT WITH PAYMENTS. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY TO GET GLIMPSE OF MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY MUSEUM |
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FMN |
23/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE RON MCNAIR COMMITTEE HAS DECEMBERORATED THE WALLS OF THE FORMER LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO TELL AN ABBREVIATED VERSION OF THE LIFE OF RONALD E. MCNAIR GIVING A GLIMPSE OF WHAT THE MUSEUM WILL EVENTUALLY LOOK LIKE. (MORE) |
MONSTER TRUCK MADNESS |
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23/01/2011 |
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MONSTER TRUCK WINTER NATIONALS WERE HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER FRIDAY. PICTURED ARE SOME TRUCKS; DANIEL ASH; ERIC JERNIGAN; NATALIE JERNIGAN; CJ MENTE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/01/2011 |
2B |
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EVA BROMELL; JAMES COOPER; CORA CAMPBELL DIXON; LLOYD A. JAMES; BRENDA MARCHILYN HODGE LEE; GENERAL THOMAS JR.; SHIRLEY ANN WATKINS; RALEIGH WILBURN "R.W." SHORTER; MARY BAKER MCELVEEN; WILLIAM REEVES MCCALL; DONELLE T. WEST; EARNESTINE B. BENJAMIN; HARVEY EDWARD BAILEY; JOHN WESLEY MCGILL SR. |
LOTTERY GIVES MAN ANOTHER CHANCE |
QUINBY MAN TAPPED TO LET LAWMAKERS KNOW HOW FUNDS HELPED HIM RE-ENERGIZE EDUCATION |
FMN |
24/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEON ROGERS |
LEON ROGERS WAS ASKED TO SPEAK TO THE STATEHOUSE FOR ALL THE WINNERS OF THE STATE'S LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS. (MORE) |
MUSE OVER MUSEUM |
WORK FOR EDUCATIONAL CENTER MOVES INTO DESIGN PHASE |
FMN |
24/01/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF THE PLANNED FLORENCE MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE AND HISTORY |
THE PLANS FOR THE NEW MUSEUM INCLUDE 28 THOUSAND SQUARE FEET WITH 11 THOUSAND SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITION AREA. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/01/2011 |
4A |
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MICHAEL RAY BOOHER; JOESEPTEMBERH DEWAYBE HALL; EDITH MYERS; RUFUS CORNELIUS STREATER; W. FRANZ WILLIAMS; DOTTIE MAE HUGHES; DANIEL LEE HYATT; TED HAYWOOD JOHNSON; CLIFTON JEFF PIGATE; STEVE BROWN JR.; MARY LEE DOWNS WITHERSPOON; WILSON JUNIOR TAYLOR; JACK LALANNE |
GAMBLING OPERATION UNCOVERED |
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FMN |
25/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARTVILLE POLICE CHIEF TIM KEMP AND DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WAYNE BYRD |
DARLINGTON COUNTY COMBINED DRUG UNIT AGENTS HAVE UNCOVERED ONE OF THE BIGGEST ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATIONS IN THE COUNTY'S HISTORY. (MORE) |
WASTE NOT; WANT NOT |
FARMER USES CHICKEN MANURE TO START ENERGY PROJECT IN DARLINGTON |
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25/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO POULTRY FARMER LAMARCH COLLINS |
FARMER LAMARCH COLLINS WILL COLLECT CHICKEN MANURE AND CONVERT IT INTO METHANE (BIOGAS) WHICH WILL BE USED TO GENERATE HEAT AND ELECTRICITY. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY JUDGE WILL NOT BE REAPPOINTED |
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25/01/2011 |
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LAKE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SELECTED DR. KENNETH L. BURGESS TO REPLACE CHRISTOPHER R. NOWLIN AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE. LOVITH ANDERSON JR. IS MAYOR OF LAKE CITY. (MORE) |
SMURFIT-STONE SOLD IN .5B DEAL |
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25/01/2011 |
4A |
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ROCKTENN BOUGHT SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER WHICH EMPLOYS ABOUT 480 PEOPLE IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2011 |
5A |
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MARGARET AMMONS; MICHAEL RAY BOOHER; DOLORES BUNCH; JAMES COOPER; FRANK LINELY FICKLING; MRS. CALEB HOWELL; LLOYD A. JAMES; JOHN A MACK; HAMPTON MCNEIL; LEONARD MONTGOMERY; JUSTIN TOWNSEND; RUFUS CORNELIUS STREATER; FAIRY LEE BARTELL; RICKY MCKNIGHT; EDITH LYNDALL LEE MYERS; BERNETHA HAMMONDS PETTIGREW; SARA 'SALLY' B. POORMAN; GENERAL ALSTON THOMAS JR. |
GAMBLING OPERATION UNCOVERED |
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STEFFANI NOLTE |
25/01/2011 |
1A |
JAMMY DARREL MILLER |
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DARLINGTON COUNTY COMBINED DRUG UNIT AGENTS HAVE UNCOVERED ONE OF THE BIGGEST ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATIONS IN THE COUNTY'S HISTORY AFTER A MONTH-LONG UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION. (MORE) |
WASTE NOT- WANT NOT |
FARMER USES CHICKEN MANURE TO START ENERGY PROJECT IN DARLINGTON |
JOHN D. RUSSELL |
25/01/2011 |
1A |
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LAMARCH COLLINS- OWNER OF COLLINS CHICK FARM IN OATES- HAS BEEN FARMING FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. HE IS NOW PLANNING TO KEEP THE WASTE FROM HIS CHICKEN FARM FROM GOING TO WASTE. (MORE) |
SUPERINTENDENT POSITION STILL UP FOR GRABS IN MARION |
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25/01/2011 |
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THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DIDN'T NAME THE FIRST COUNTYWIDE SUPERINTENDENT AS WAS EXPECTED DURING A SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY JUDGE WILL NOT BE REAPPOINTED |
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BRADRICK MCCLAM |
25/01/2011 |
1A |
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LAKE CITY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE VOTED UNANIMOUSLY NOT TO REAPPOINT CHRISTOPHER R. NOWLIN AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE IN LAKE CITY. THEY SELECTED DR. KENNETH L. BURGESS SR. AS MUNICIPAL JUDGE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2011 |
5A |
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MARGARET AMMONS; MICHAEL RAY BOOHER; DELORES BUNCH; JAMES COOPER; FRANK LINELY FICKLING; CALEB HOWELL; LLOYD A. JAMES; JOHN A. MACK; HAMPTON MCNEIL; LEONARD MONTGOMERY; JUSTIN TOWNSEND; RUFUS CORNELIUS STREATER; FAIRY LEE BARTELL; RICKY MCKNIGHT; EDITH LYNDALL LEE MYERS; BERNETHA HAMMONDS PETTIGREW; SARA SALLY B. POORMAN; GENERAL ALSTON THOMAS JR. |
WOODVILLE SCHOOL; PHOTO TAKEN 1935-1950 |
Do You Remember? |
NJ |
26/01/2011 |
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THE WOODVILLE SCHOOL WAS LOCATED IN FLORENCE COUNTY WHERE THE PRESENT DAY HENRY TIMROD SCHOOL IS.. |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS THRIVING |
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26/01/2011 |
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PHOTO OF SANDY AMMERLAAN- TEACHER; JOAN PENNSTROM- HEADMISTRESS; JACOB FARNSWORTH AND REILLY MIZELL- STUDENTS AT ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL |
IN THE WAKE OF FINANCIAL TROUBLES AT BYRNES SCHOOLS THE MORNING NEWS DID A SURVEY OF AREA PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND FOUND THAT ONLY ONE HAD CLOSED WHICH WAS CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY AS OTHER STRUGGLE TO REMAIN OPEN. (MORE) |
SEARCH FOR MISSING FLORENCE BOATERS ENDS |
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26/01/2011 |
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THE U.S. COAST GUARD HAS SUSPENDED TO THE SEARCH FOR JIM SANDER; STEVE SANDERS; AND ANDY MURRAY WHO WENT FISHING FOR THE DAY THURSDAY AND NEVER RETURNED TO SOUTH ISLAND FERRY LANDING. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO ADD TECHNOLOGY CENTER |
0000 PROJECT TO INCLUDE EXTRA COMPUTERS AMID ONE-STOP CLOSING. |
FMN |
26/01/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CLOUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE TO USE ALREADY APPROVED MONIES TO DO RENOVEMBERATION AT LAKE CITY AND HEADQUARTERS IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
NASA BRINGS ROBOTICS TO MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL |
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26/01/2011 |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON HARGIS |
BRANDON HARGIS BASED AT THE NASA LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER IN HAMPTON VA. TAUGUSTHT REBOTOTICS LESSONS TO STUDENTS AT THE RON E. MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL AS PART OF THE AEROSPACE EDUCATION SERVICE PROJECT AND IN CONJUNECTION WITH THE STUDENTS CELEBRATING MCNAIRS LIFE THIS WEEK. (MORE) |
MARCHCH FOR BABIES CAMPAIGN KICKING OFF IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
26/01/2011 |
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PHOTO OF CORA LIN GAY |
CORA LIN GAY AND HER FAMILY ARE THE 2011 FLORENCE AMBASSDORS FOR MARCHCH FOR BABIES SPONSORED BY THE MARCHCH OF DIMES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/01/2011 |
2B |
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JAMALYM A. GRAVES; DOROTHY MAE MORRIS HILTON; CORAYGUS "RAY LUV" HODGES; DAVID P. HYMAN JR.; ENGLISH MCCRAY; PRESTON MCNEIL; JOHN PURVIS; ANNIE LEE TIMMONS; MARGARET BYRD AMMONS; CALEP ELWOOD HOWELL; GRACE GOODSON INGRAM PACE; JEANETTE WISE PACK; JEAN CHANDLER ANDREWS BROACH; DOLORES MARIE DERRICK BUNCH; MIRIAM FRIERSON-LATSON; CORINE FRAZIER WILLIAMS |
FRIENDS RECALL MCNAIR'S BRILLIANCE |
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27/01/2011 |
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PHOTO OF RONALD MCNAIR |
CLASSMATES OF THE LATE ASTRONAUT AND PHYSICIST DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR REMEMBER THE LAKE CITY NATIVE'S INTELLIGENCE AND KINDNESS. |
TWO WOMEN CHARGED IN DEATH |
FLORENCE AUTHORITIES ARREST GREAT-AUNT AND COUSIN OF 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL ON HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE COUNT |
ELIZABETH LAMB |
27/01/2011 |
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JERALDING BROCKINGTON AND KESHA GRANT - GREAT-AUNT AND COUSIN OF A 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL- HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH THE HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE OF TYLASHIA GRANT. (MORE) |
DARLINGTON SHELTER OVERWHELMED |
MANY ANIMALS DYING BECAUSE AGENCY DOESN'T HAVE ROOM TO ACCOMMODATE UNWANTED PETS |
DWIGHT DANA |
27/01/2011 |
1A |
JACKIE KIRVEN- GREG VAUGHTT |
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SLIGHTLY FEWER THAN 4 THOUSAND ANIMALS WERE BROUGHT TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY SHELTER LAST YEAR. MANY OF THOSE- MOSTLY CATS- WERE EUTHANIZED BECAUSE CATS ARE THE LEAST LIKELY TO BE ADOPTED OFFICIALS SAID. THE SHELTER IS OVERPOPULATED AGAIN THIS YEAR. (MORE) |
HARTSVILLE OFFICIALS LOOK INTO DOWNTOWN ASSAULT AND FIRE |
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27/01/2011 |
1A |
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POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR THE TWO PEOPLE WHO ASSAULTED A DOWNTOWN HARTSVILLE BUSINESS OWNER BEFORE SETTING HER STORE ON FIRE. (MORE) |
STRICKLAND TO LEAD MARION SCHOOLS |
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NAEEM MCFADDEN |
27/01/2011 |
1A |
CYNTHIA H. LEGETTE |
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THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION HAS OFFERED A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO DAN STRICKLAND TO SERVE AS THE COUNTY'S CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2011 |
2B |
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PATRICIA KENNEDY ALLEN; DUKE L. BUCKLES; QUEENIE MAE FOXWORTH ISREAL; GLADYS FRANCES RILEY; BRITTNEY NICOLE STEEN SCHWERZLER; ALLEAN LOUISE JETT SCIPIO; PANSY C. SNOW; DOTTIE WILSON; G.S. THOMAS JR.; LESTER BARR SR.; ANNIE BRITT; FRANK LINELY FICKLING; ESTELLE GRAVES; ANNIE LOUISE NEELY HADDEN; DAVID PEARLY HUMAN JR.; VIRGIE LEE MCCUTCHEON; JOHN PRESTON PURVIS; GEORGE V. SIMS; RUFUS C. STREATER SR.; ANNIE LEE TIMMONS; JUSTIN CODY TOWNSEND |
MEMORIAM |
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27/01/2011 |
2B |
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CAROLYN B. JOHNSON- DOB JUNE4 1957- DOD JANUARYUARY 1- 2009 |
NORWOOD AND WILLIAMS HONORED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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27/01/2011 |
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TIM NORWOOD OF FLORENCE HAS BEEN HONORED AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. MARION COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAIMAN EDSEL WILLIAMS WAS ALSO AMONG THE HONOREES. (MORE) |
NO BOND FOR SLAYING SUSPECTS |
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FMN |
28/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KESHA GRANT; JERALDINE BROCKINGTON; KENDRA GRANT |
KESHA GRANT AND JERALDINE BROCKINGTON CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE IN THE DEATH OF 3 YEAR-OLD TYLASHIA GRANT WERE DENIED BOND THURSDAY AFTER APPEARING IN COURT AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX. (MORE) |
TWO ARRESTED AFTER MANHUNT |
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FMN |
28/01/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT CAUTHEN; RONALD MAINVILLE |
ROBERT CAUTHEN AND RONALD MAINVILLE WERE ARRESTED WEDNESDAY AFTER A HIGH-SPEED CHASE ON THE OLD RIVER AND A MANHUNT. BOTH ARE CHARGED WITH 2 COUNTS OF BURGULARY WHICH HAPPENED ON FLOWERS ROAD OFF THE PAMPLICO HIGHWAY IN FLROENCE COUNTY. (MORE) |
MOST OF MONEY IN FOR JOHNSONVILLE STATUE |
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28/01/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE SCULPTOR ALEX PALKOVICH CARRYING A BUST OF "BALL"- GENERAL FRANCIS MARION'S HORSE. |
THE GROUP THAT WANT TO PUT A STATUE TO HONOR GENERAL FRANCIS MARION NEAR VENTERS LANDING AT JOHNSONVILLE HAVE COLLECTED $65481 OF THE $100000 NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. MAYOR STEVE DUKES HOPES TO HAVE THE FUNDS SO THAT THE DEDICATION CAN TAKE PLACE ON MEMORIAL DAY OF THIS YEAR. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/01/2011 |
7A |
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JOYCE DIANNE HANCOCK DAVIS; NELSON HANNA; BERTHA KENNEDY; MS. CARNELLA LEGETTE; WILLENE DYSON REAGIN; JAMES TAYLOR; PATRICIA KENNEDY ALLEN; SHIRLEY MAE TRAVIS CONNER; HAROLD CRANFORD; DAVID PEARLY HYMAN JR.; THOMAS H. "TOMMY" LEWIS; TROY LARUE BAKE; DUKE LAFATTEE BUCKLES; CORAYGUS ANSONIO "RAY LUV" HODGES; VICTORIA A. VACANTI LEVINE; G. S. THOMAS JR. |
POLICE CHIEF TO RETIRE |
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JIM FAILE |
29/01/2011 |
1A |
MEL PENNINGTON |
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HARTSVILLE POLICE CHIEF TIM KEMP SAID FRIDAY HE WILL RETIRE AS POLICE CHIEF AFTER NINE YEARS IN THE POSITION. (MORE) |
ASTRONAUT'S FAMILY WANTS LEGACY TO CONTINUE TO GROW |
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BRADRICK MCCLAM |
29/01/2011 |
1A |
REGINALD MCNAIR |
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THE WIFE AND SON AND DAUGHTERS OF THE LATE ASTRONAUT AND PHYSICIST DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR WANT THE LAKE CITY NATIVE'S LEGACY TO REMAIN STRONG. PEOPLE CAME TOGETHER FRIDAY NIGHT FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN REMEMBRANCE OF MCNAIR. (MORE) |
HOMELESS COUNT OPENS MANY EYES |
295 COUNTED IN 2009- LAST TIME CENSUS HELD OF DISPOSSESSED |
JOHN D. RUSSELL |
29/01/2011 |
1A |
ELMA GALBREATH |
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MORE THAN 50 VOLUNTEERS FANNED OUT IN FLORENCE COUNTY TO MAKE SURE THE HOMELESS GET COUNTED AS PART OF THE 2011 POINT-IN-TIME HOMELESS COUNT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/01/2011 |
4A |
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BRENDA BINES; ULYSSES FULTON JR.; JOSEPH ROY GARRIS; TY-LASHIA SHAMMIRA MURRAY GRANT; DAVID WILLIAM BUDGT MCKNIGHT; JOHNNY MCRAE JR.; OZELEE P.POSTON; EUNICE EADDY STRONG; NORMAN EUGENE WILLIAMS; ROBERT OLEE BERRY; JOYCE DIANNE DAVIS; WILLIE SENA MOORE; ALLEAN LOUISE JETT SCIPIO; GLORIA ELIAS WARD; JAMES ARNOLD WARD (CAPTAIN ARNOLD); DOTTIE W. WILSON; SHIRLEY ANN HUMPHRIES WATKINS |
CALL FOR UNITY IN LAKE CITY |
TEACHER & PARENT-LIAISON DEFEND DISTRICT 3 |
FMN |
30/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE DISTRICT HAS BEEN RANKED BELOW AVERAGE. COMMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE THAT SUPERINTENDANT BETH WRIGHT HAS BEEN VISIBLE; HAS THE STUDENTS' BEST INTERESTS AT HEART; AND HAS HANDLED FINANCIAL SITUATION APTLY. THE SPEECH THERAPIST SAID A LARGE PERCENTAGE COULD NOT READ. (MORE) |
KINGHTS' BAND HAS OVERSEAS GIG |
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FMN |
30/01/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
PHOTOS OF BAND DIRECTOR STEVE RUMMAGE AND STUDENTS |
THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL BAND HAS BEEN INVITED TO PERFORM IN LONDON'S ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE. (MORE) |
REVISED FLORENCE SMOKING BAN STILL FACES OPPOSITION |
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30/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE ORIGINAL SMOKING BAN PASSED IN NOVEMBER. 2010. THE NEW PROPOSAL WILL BE MORE LENIENT. SMOKING MAY BE ALLOWED ON PATIOS AND DECEMBERKS. BUSINESSES MAY NOT LOSE BUSINESS LICENSES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. (MORE) |
MCNAIR'S STORY SHOULD SERVE AS AN INSPIRATION |
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FMN |
30/01/2011 |
6A |
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ASTRONAUT RONALD MCNAIR HAS RISEN FROM LAKE CITY IN S.C. TO THE STARS. (MORE) |
GOOD FEELINGS ALL AROUND AS LAMARCH LIBRARY GROWS |
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30/01/2011 |
7A |
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LAMARCH PUBLIC LIBRARY IS BREAKING GROUND FOR A NEW ADDITION. THE WRITER EXPLORES LAMARCH LIBRARY HISTORY. (MORE) |
HONORING THE LIFE OF MCNAIR |
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FMN |
30/01/2011 |
1B |
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MULTIPLE PHOTOS |
THE FORMER LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS BEEN RESTORED TO HOUSE THE DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY CENTER IN LAKE CITY IN S. C. THE BUILDING WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC MEETING SPACE AND AS A TRIBUTE TO RONALD MCNAIR. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/01/2011 |
2B |
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JOSEPHINE WALLACE MCBRIDE; DAISY MAE SCOTT; KENNETH LAWRENCE 'CHEF' YOUNG; MARY LOUISE DOZIER COX; JOSEPH LEROY GARRIS; GEORGE EDWARD HATCHELL; OZELEE POWELL POSTON; BRITTNEY NICOLE STEEN-SCHWERZLER; JAMES ARNOLD 'CAPTAIN ARNOLD' WARD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/01/2011 |
2B |
MEMORIAM |
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BETTIE ELIZABETH BROOKS (10-11-1931--1-24-2008) |
LIBRARY WELCOMES LOCAL AUTHORS |
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FMN |
30/01/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF AUTHOR MIKELL JOHNSON AND JOHN TUTTLE |
THE LOCAL AUTHOR EXPO AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE LIBRARY GAVE RESIDENTS THE CHANCE TO MEET LOCAL AUTHORS. (MORE) |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
MR. & MRS. GRIFFIN CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY |
FMN |
30/01/2011 |
5C |
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GERALD AND EDNA OLEAN WELCH GRIFFIN |
DOWNTOWN PLANS EXPAND |
COUNCIL TO APPROVE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR |
FMN |
31/01/2011 |
1A |
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECEIVES A FINAL SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE HIRING OF A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. THE SUBCOMMITTE IS LED BY OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE. (MORE) |
WBTW'S 'OUR TOWN' COMING TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
31/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF NICOLE BOONE; BOB JUBACK; AND FRANK JOHNSON |
WBTW WILL BROADCAST ITS 5 P.M. AND 6 P.M. NEWSCASTS LIVE FROM THE LIBRARY'S CHILDREN'S ROOM. (MORE) |
ATKINS A 70-YEAR FIXTURE AT HARTSVILLE FUNERAL HOME |
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FMN |
31/01/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF BILLY ATKINS |
BILLY ATKINS HAS BEEN IN THE FUNERAL HOME BUSINESS SINCE HE WAS 15. HE WOULD CONTINUE ANOTHER 72 YEARS IF HE LIVED THAT LONG. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/01/2011 |
6A |
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NITA LEE DENNIS; ROBERTA STATE GAMBLE; HUBERT HOOKS; REBA L. JONES; JOHNNIE PLAYER; CHARNEL MONIQUE REDDEN; FLEVELAND SESSION; CORBETT ERWIN BYRD; KEVIN DOUGLAS CHURCHILL; MARY LOUISE DOZIER COX; AGNES ALYNE HILBURN; AUGUSTUSTA GODBOLD SAVERANCE; EUNICE EADDY STRONG; DEACON JAMES TAYLOR; HUBERT C. WATSON |
CONTRACTING BUS OPERATIONS IN S. C. MIGHT BE COSTLY |
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31/01/2011 |
6A |
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BEAUFORT AND CHARLESTON OUTSOURCE SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION. NO STATE HAS A STATEWIDE CONTRACT FOR SCHOOL BUS SERVICE. MOST DISTRICTS HANDLE IT INDEPENDENTLY. (MORE) |
MOVING FORWARD FROM TRAGEDY |
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HEMINGWAY WEEKLY OBSERVER |
31/01/2011 |
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER EXPLODED. DR. RONALD MCNAIR OF LAKE CITY BACKGROUND DIED THAT DAY. (MORE) |
MCNAIR'S FEATS REVEAL POTENTIAL IN ALL PEOPLE |
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LAKE CITY NEWS & POST |
31/01/2011 |
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RONALD MCNAIR SHOULD BE INSPIRATION FOR EVERYBODY TO REACH FOR THE STARS. (MORE) |
DOWNTOWN DEFERRED AGAIN |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL PASSES UP HEARING ON PLAN FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT POSITION |
FMN |
01/02/2011 |
1A |
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A REPORT ON HIRING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR DOWNTOWN OR THE CITY AT LARGE WAS POSTPONED TO THE FEBRUARY. 14 MEETING. (MORE) |
BYRNES SCHOOLS FILES FOR RE-ORGANIZATION |
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FMN |
01/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCHOOL SIGN |
THE BYRNES SCHOOLS FILED FOR FINANCIAL RE-ORGANIZATION IN A FLORENCE COURT TO AVOID SELLING SCHOOL PROPERTY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2011 |
6A |
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RUFUS BOZIER; LAMARCHR CARTER; ANNIE MILLER COLLINS; GERALDINE LYNNETTE AMERSON FISHER; EVA AMMOS HUNSUCKER; SANDRA LOU RAY JONES; SADIE JOYNER; TREMAINE LEWIS; LUTHER MCCALL; LOUISE MOODY; BOOKER T. STANTON; NATHAN TISDALE; BRENDA BINES; WILLIAM DOUGLAS COUSAR; NITA LEE DENNIS; ELEANOR WINNFOXWORTH; LITTLE MISS TY'LASHIA SHAMMIRA MURRAY GRANT; AGNES ALYNE HILBURN; WILLIAM MONROE SMITH; WALTER LACY STRICKLAND; EUNICE G. SANBORN |
EBENEZER SCHOOL 1940S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
02/02/2011 |
2A |
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EBENZER SCHOOL WAS LOCATED ON EBENEZER ROAD NEAR PRESENT DAY EBENEZER PARK. |
PETS NEED HOME |
KENNEL OWNER DIES LEAVING SEVERAL ANIMALS HOMELESS |
FMN |
02/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEBORAH SAWYER WITH THE HOMELESS DOGS |
SYD JONES HAD AN IMPROPTU KENNEL FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS CARING FOR ANIMALS IN NEED. HER DEATH IN NOVEMBEREMBER HAS LEFT SEVERAL DOGS HOMELESS AND UNLESS ADOPTED THEY WILL BE SENT TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY. (MORE) |
ARD UNDER FIRE FOR MONEY |
ETHICS PANEL LOOKS INTO HOW CAMPAIGN FUNDS WERE USED |
FMN |
02/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LT. GOV. KEN ARD |
THE ETHICS COMMISSION HAS DETERMINE THAT SOME OF ARD'S AFTER ELECTION SPENDING OUT OF HIS CAMPAIGN FUND NEEDS SOME CLARIFICATION. ARD WILL NOT COMMENT UNTIL HE KNOW WHAT IS BEING QUESTION. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/02/2011 |
4A |
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DEA. ROBERT WILLIAM DOZIER; TIMOTHY "TIM" JEROME GRIFFIN; DOCK EMERSON KIRBY; ELAA SMITH; BOOKER STANTON; ANNIE MILLER COLLINS; GERALDINE AMERSON FISHER; CHARLIE DON FRYE; EVA AMMONS HUNSUCKER; SANDRA LOU RAY JONES; DOROTHY MARIE FARMER MORETTO |
90-MINUTE CHASE LEADS TO BUST |
SECOND SUCCESFUL MANHUNT IN LESS THAN SEVEN DAYS |
FMN |
02/02/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATORS JAMES ALLEN; CHAD COLLINS; SUSPECT DEMARCHIO SMITH MORE PHOTOS P. 2B |
DEMARION SMITH WAS ARRESTED ON BURGULARY CHARGES AFTER EVADING SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S BY JUMPING OUT OF HIS VEHICLE AND RUNNING THROUGH THE WOODS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME A SUSPECT HAS RUN AND BEEN CAPTURED IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. (MORE) |
BYRNES STUDENTS 'CAN' DO IT |
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FMN |
02/02/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
BYRNES STUDENTS COLLECTED CANS OF FOOD FOR THE HOUSE OF HOPE TO CELEBRATE THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL. PICTURED ARE THIRD GRADE STUDENTS; MADISON HENDRIX; HAYDEN WALKER; ANDRE AIKENS |
ARREST MIGHT COME SOON IN BUGULARIES IN GREENWOOD AREA |
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FMN |
02/02/2011 |
1B |
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INVESTIGATORS WITH THE FLORENCE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAY THEY NOW HAVE A PERSON OF INTEREST IN THE CONNCETION OF A STRING OF BURGULARIES IN THE GREENWOOD COMMUNITY |
KING'S ACADEMY LENDS A HAND |
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FMN |
03/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISTIN COLLINS |
STUDENTS AT LING'S ACADEMY COLLECTED DONATION FOR TAYLOR'S HELPING HANDS WHICH HELPS FAMILIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS AT HOSPITALS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2011 |
5A |
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REV. JIMMY LEE "JIM" BAKER; ERLENE S. BETHEA; KENDRICK GRAVES; JOHNNY HART; LEROI JONES SR.; PERCY JONES; CICERO "PEDRO" SALTERS; BOYD JASPER SAWYER; EMERSON "SCOTTY" SCOTT; JAMES G. STEELE; WILLIAM BRUCE THOMPSON; CHARLES H. TIMMONS; JAMES THOMAS "J.T." WEBB; DEBORAH HOPE CHRISTMAS; RUPERT RUDOLPH GADDY JR.; ANNIE LOUISE RICHARDSON JONES; MAE ETTA M. MILES; RUTHIE L. WILLIAMS; MARGARET C. ZOLDAK; TAMMY WATTS HYATT; DEXTER "BUBBA" MCLENDON JR.; ROSIE JEAN HULON MILLER |
CANCER CLAIMS JOHNSONVILLE 6-YEAR-OLD |
BOY'S 10-MONTH STRUGGLE BROUGHT TOWN TOGETHER |
JOHN SWEENEY |
03/02/2011 |
1A |
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SIX-YEAR-OLD JAMISON POWELL- A JOHNSONVILLE BOY WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR IN APRIL- HAS DIED ACCORDING TO A FAMILY FRIEND. (MORE) |
HUNDREDS MOURN CHILD |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
03/02/2011 |
1A |
JERALDINE BROCKINGTON; KESHA GRANT |
INCLUDES PHOTOS |
FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AND TEACHERS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY GATHERED TO SAY THEIR FINAL GOODBYES TO 3-YEAR-OLD TY'LASHIA SHAMMIRA MURRAY GRANT. GRANT WAS BROUGHT TO MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN FLORENCE WITH SEVERE BURNS AS WELL AS HEAD INJURIES AND OTHER SIGNS OF ABUSE. (MORE) |
PATHWAYS CHARTS STUDENT CAREER |
SUCCESSFUL NEW PROGRAM FACING STATE BUDGET CUTS |
ELIZABETH LAMB |
03/02/2011 |
P 1A |
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PERSONAL PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS- A STATEWIDE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURES- HAS MET SUCCESS AND ITS LEADERS HOPE LEGISLATORS WILL CONTINUE TO FUND THE PROGRAM. (MORE) |
DEPUTY CLEARED IN FATAL CRASH |
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ELIZABETH LAMB |
03/02/2011 |
4A |
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SARGEANT ERIC PIERRE- WHO STRUCK AND KILLED JOHNNY CLINT FLOYD OF TIMMONSVILLE WITH HIS PATROL VEHICLE IN OCTOBEROBER- HAS BEEN CLEARED. (MORE) |
WBTW COMES TO 'OUR TOWN' |
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FMN |
03/02/2011 |
4A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
WBTW'S NEWS ANCHORS COME TO THE DOCTORS BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN FLORENCE FOR A LIVE BROADCAST. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2011 |
2B |
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ANNIE L. BLACKMAN; MURPHY MILTON DAVIS; ERNESTINE HAM; MILDRED COE HOLLEY; LOLA JAMES; CHARLES PURVIS KELLY; DANIELLE ALINDA BROWN MATTHEWS; NETTIE JEAN ZAHLER O'BRIEN; ALICIA SINGLETARY; MARY JO BAKER; RUFUS BUBBA BOZIER; MARIAN HERRING; JOHNSON EDWIN HILL; DOCK EMERSON KIRBY; GLADYS POSTON; MARTHA ANNE RICKS SHEPARD; STELLA TWARDOWSKI VAJDA; KENNETH LAWRENCE CHEF YOUNG |
MAN FACES HATE CRIME STATUS |
FEDERAL CHARGES MIGHT BE SOUGHT AGAINST SUSPECT IN AUGUSTUST ASSUALT OF TEENAGER |
FMN |
04/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHASE MCCLARY |
CHASE LEWIS MCCLARY 22 HAS NOT BEEN INDICTED BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ON HATE CHARGES AS A RESULT OF HIS SEPTEMBER 2 ATTACK ON DONNIVIN BROWN 16 BUT IT IS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO BETH DRAKE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (MORE) |
FLORENCE POLICE CORRAL SUSPECTS |
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FMN |
04/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
FLORENCE POICE OFFICERS SGT ERIC JACOBS AND OTHER ARRESTED FOUR SUSPECTS IN AN ATTEMPT BURGLARY IN THE OLDE MILL NEIGHBORHOOD. PICTURED ARE SGT ERIC JACOBS AND HIS K-9 PARTNER; OTHER OFFICERS; AND TWO OF THE SUSPECTS. |
WOMEN TO ATTEND BOND HEARING |
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FMN |
04/02/2011 |
1A |
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JERALDINE BROCKINGTON AND KESHA GRANT CHARGE WITH HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE WILL HAVE THEIR BOND HEARING TODAY. TY'LASHIA GRANT DIED JANUARY. 25 AT MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FROM SEVERE BURNS AND OTHER INJURIES. (MORE) |
TWO MORE FILE FOR ARD'S SEAT |
TWO-PARTY RACE EMERGES |
FMN |
04/02/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF SC. LT. GOV. KEN ARD AND HIS PREDECEMBERESSOR ANDRE BAUER |
DEMOCRAT LAVERN BAZEN OF THE BAZEN'S CROSSROAD COMMUNITY NEAR PAMPLICO HAS ENTER THE RACE WITH FOUR REPUBLICANS TO FILL THE SEAT VACATED BY KEN ARD. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ARE: JOHN GODWIN- PAMPLICO; DAVID CREEL- PAMPLICO; DALE STRICKLAND- JOHNSONVILLE; ROGER POSTON- PAMPLICO |
NUCOR GIVES HOPE |
FLORENCE BUSINESS DONATES 475 TO HARVEST HOPE |
FMN |
04/02/2011 |
6A |
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THE PEE DEE BRANCH OF HARVEST HOPE RECEIVED THE MONEY ACCORDING TO PENNY WATSON SALES SUPERVISOR BECAUSE THE PEE DEE BRANCH OF HARVEST HOPE SERVES EIGHT COUNTIES AND NUCOR HAS EMPLOYEES FROM THOSE COUNTIES SO NUCOR FEELS THEY ARE HELPING THEIR NEIGHBORS HERE AT HOME. (MORE) |
NOW HEAR THIS… SCOTTY G ISN'T GOING ANYWHERE |
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FMN |
04/02/2011 |
6A |
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ARTICLE COVER SCOT GORMAN'S ACTIVITIES SINCE MOVING TO FLORENCE IN 1989 AND WORKING PART-TIME AT 103X RADIO STATION WHILE ATTENDING WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. GORMAN NOW DOES VOICE-OVER AND WORKS FOR HIMSELF. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/02/2011 |
7A |
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JAMES JOSEPH CASEY; T. ALLEN DUKE; JAMES TILLMAN GRANT SR.; WINSTON D. GUILES; VERGIE MAE HALBACK; BILLY MCFADDEN; MYRTRICE HARRIETT BROWN PEGUESE; JW SAMUEL; BARBARA SHANNON; WILNA MAE BAXLEY; MARY E. BULLARD; ERNESTINE HAM; MILDRED COE HOLLEY; HARRIET B. JONES; TREMAINE T.; DANIELLE ALINDA BROWN MATTHEWS; ULYSSES FULTON JR.; JAMES C. HYMAN; SUSAN HOPE JORDAN; CHARLES EDWARD LYNCH; CELIA MOORE O'NEAL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/02/2011 |
9A |
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JAMES BRAYDEN POWELL; ANNIE LOUGENIA L. ROGERS; JOSEPH T. ROGERS; DANIEL D. "DANO" ROGERSON III; CLEVELAND "STEVE" SESSION |
BOND DENIED |
TWO CHARGED IN TODDLER'S DEATH TO REMAIN JAILED |
JOHN D. RUSSELL |
05/02/2011 |
1A |
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TWELFTH CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLES HAS DENIED BOND FOR JERALDINE BROCKINGTON AND KENDRA GRANT- CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE IN THE DEATH OF 3-YEAR-OLD TY'LASHIA GRANT. (MORE) |
RINSE AND SPIT AND SMILE |
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FMN |
05/02/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
THE NINTH ANNUAL GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY WAS HELD IN FLORENCE ON FRIDAY. DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEER DENTISTS PROVIDED CARE FOR CHILDREN. (MORE) |
PAROLE BY NOVEMBEREMBER POSSIBLE IN COP DEATH |
GIVEN 7-YEAR SENTENCE JOHNSON COULD BE RELEASED AFTER 11 MONTHS |
TRACI BRIDGES |
05/02/2011 |
1A |
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BRADY ALLEN JOHNSON- CONVICTED OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF MATTHEW H. CLAYTON- COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE AS EARLY AS NOVEMBEREMBER. (MORE) |
INTERIM CHIEF MEETS A WORRIED HARTSVILLE |
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JIM FAILE |
05/02/2011 |
1A |
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INTERIM HARTSVILLE POLICE CHIEF JERRY THOMPSON TOLD HARTSVILLE BUSINESS OWNERS THAT POLICE HAVE STEPPED UP PATROLS IN THE CITY SINCE A BUSINESS OWNER WAS ROBBED ABD KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS . HER STORE SET ON FIRE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/02/2011 |
4A |
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EDWARD PENDER DEAS; KATHLEEN EVANS; BRUCE JONATHAN LESAINE; BRACEY WOODS; LANELL ANDERSON; JAMES DOUGLAS DOUG BROWN; ROSE C. BROWN; MURPHY MILTON DAVIS; THOMAS ALLEN DUKE; FLORENCE EADDY GRAHAM; ELIZABETH LIB KIRVEN MCKAY; NETTIE JEAN ZAHLER O'BRIEN; MYRTRICE HARRIETT BROWN PEGUESE; ORDET STROUD SHELLEY; DONALD E. STREET JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
6-YEAR-OLD LAID TO REST |
FMN |
06/02/2011 |
1A |
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JAMISON POWELL |
LAB TO BENEFIT LAW OFFICERS |
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FMN |
06/02/2011 |
1A |
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FUNDED PRIMARILY BY GRANTS THE NEW LAB AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX AT EFFINGHAM IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN JUNE1. A CHEMIST HAS BEEN HIRED BUT UNTIL HE BEGINS WORKING NOT NAME WILL BE GIVEN. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2011 |
2B |
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PARIS BOSTIC; ELLIOT "CHIP" MONTGOMERY; ANDREW PENDERGRASS; ELIZABETH ANN BOYD; GARY L. DIXON; DANNY M. EVANS; LOLA JAMES; DAVID E. MCCREA; ARTHUR DATAN "BOBBY" STRONG SR.; JOHN E. BRYANT; WALLACE TRAXLER HATCHELL; STEVE LEROY JOYE; HARRIET HARRELL MURRAY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
06/02/2011 |
7C |
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NATALIE BETH GROOMS AND PHILLIP DAVID MULLEN |
FLORENCE NATIVE TIMMONS TO PLAY IN SECOND BOWL IN THREE YEARS |
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FMN |
06/02/2011 |
1D |
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PHOT OF LAWRENCE TIMMONS |
LAWRENCE TIMMON FLORENCE NATIVE HAS PLAYED FOR THE PITTSBURG STEELER FOR 4 YEARS AND THIS IS HIS SECOND TIME TO THE SUPER BOWL. THE STEELERS BEAT THE ARIZONA CARDINALS IN 2009. (MORE) |
CARSON RELIVES SUPER BOWL MEMORIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2011 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF HARRY CARSON |
FLORENCE NATIVE AND FORMER PLAYER FOR THE NEW YORK GIANTS TALKS WITH MORNING NEWS SPORTS WRITER LOU BEZJAK ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE PLAYING PRO BALL AND ABOUT FLORENCE NATIVE LAWRENCE TIMMONS WHO PLAYS FOR THE THE STEELERS AND WILL BE IN THE SUPER BOWL. (MORE) |
ACTIVISTS SEEK TO IMPROVE DOWNTOWN RESIDENCES |
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FMN |
07/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RENETTE GILLARD |
JAMES GILLARD NEEDS A HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE DOOR. OTHER DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS FACE DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE LIVING CONDITIONS AND NEED HELP. COMMUNITY ACTIVIST VICTOR WEBSTER AND CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON PLAN TO DO SOMETHING. (MORE) |
GIRL SCOUTS PLAN TO SELL PROPERTIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VOLUNTEER BRENDA BRITTON AND SHOP MANAGER SUSAN RHYNE |
THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN CAROLINA ARE PUTTING UP PROPERTIES EXCEPT CAMP SANDY RIDGE FOR SALE BECAUSE OF BUDGET PROBLEMS. (MORE) |
BRUCE AND LEE GRANTS TOTALED MILLION |
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FMN |
07/02/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
RECIPIENTS ARE LISTED ON P. 6A. |
THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION HAS AIDED MORE THAN 20 ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1995 WITH FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF A LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL AND HAS AWARDED GRANTS TOTALING $68 MILLION. (MORE) |
HARTSVILLE'S BYERLY FOUNDATION AWARDS 0 THOUSAND IN GRANTS |
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FMN |
07/02/2011 |
1A |
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THE BYERLY FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED GRANTS OF ALMOST $600 THOUSAND IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2011 |
4A |
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JOANN DAVIS; BETTY LOVE GANDY; DUNMORE LYDE; VIRGINIA GASQUE MCDOWELL; HOWARD EUGENE MORRISON; ISABELLE HARRISON MURRELL; IRENE BERRY WILKES; MAVIS 'BLACK EYE' JONES WINGATE; SUE MCMILLAN LANE MCKNIGHT; PHYNIX R. DAVIS; EDWARD 'PENDER' DEAS; GARY MOORE; WOODIE FRYMAN |
COMMEMORATION CERTAINLY FITTING FOR MCNAIR |
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LAKE CITY NEWS & POST |
07/02/2011 |
7A |
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THE OPENING OF THE MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY CENTER IS IMPORTANT TO ALL LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. |
HANDS THAT HEAL |
LAKE CITY CHIROPRACTOR HAS MADE A CAREER OF REACHING OUT TO THOSE IN NEED |
FMN |
08/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. ARTHUR GRIMSLEY AND PATIENT CARMEN HUNT |
DR. ARTHUR GRIMSLEY OPENED HIS CLINIC 7/17/1961 AND DECIDED TO HELP PEOPLE WHETHER THEY COULD PAY OR NOT. |
BUDGET CUTS HITS READERS |
FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARIES TO CUT BACK; FOCUS OF LOCAL NEEDS |
FMN |
08/02/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
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COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE SAID FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARIES ARE PLANNING TO CUT BACK ON SOME SERVICES AND NEW MATERIALS; BUT WILL FOCUS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AS THEIR FUNDING IS CUT AT THE STATE LEVEL. |
SEWAGE FLOWS ONTO RAIL TRAIL |
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FMN |
08/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OVERFLOWING MANHOLE |
HEAVY RAINS CAUSE SEWAGE TO OVERFLOW MANHOLE. (MORE) |
DEVELOPMENT POSITION UP FOR REVIEW |
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FMN |
08/02/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL LOOK AT THE CITYWIDE/DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AGAIN. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2011 |
6A |
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HECTOR BETHEA; ANDRE BRADFORD JR.; RONALD LEE BREWER; CHRISTINE DELORES EADDY; WILLIAM ROBERT HUGGINS; GEORGE W. LIGHTY; VIRGINIA GASQUE MCDOWELL; LARRY WILLIAM MOORE; ISABELLE HARRISON MURRELL; LONNIE REAVES SR.; JAMES O. 'BUCK' WRIGHT; DON HUBERT BLACKMAN; JO ANN MILLSAPS DAVIS; MADGE HILDA FRYE; WINSTON DELEON GUILES; MARCHCELINE GALLOWAY SHERRILL |
FLORENCE MAYOR AND ALL-AMERICAN FLAG |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
09/02/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
DAVID MCLEOD AND FRED SAMRA POSE WITH THE ALL-AMERICAN CITY FLAG IN 1966. |
FLORENCE- THEN AND NOW |
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FMN |
09/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
PHOTO OF THE CORNER OF EVANS AND DARGAN STREETS- 1940s; PHOTO OF NORTH DARGAN TODAY. |
LEADERS UNITE ON POST |
VOTE ON NEW DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR EXPECTED NEXT WEEK |
FMN |
09/02/2011 |
1A |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL APPEARED TO PRESENT A UNITED FRON TUESDAY NIGHT AGREEING THE TIME HAS COME TO MOVE FORWARD ON INITIATIVES THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN AREA; INCLUDING PERHAPS AS SOON AS NEXT WEEK FINALLY MOVING FORWARD WITH THE 10-MONTH -OLD PLAN TO HIRE A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. (MORE) |
FLORENCE WOMAN IS STATE'S VIRTUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
09/02/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF LAURA HOWARD |
LAURA HOWARD HAS BEEN NAMED S.C. PUVLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND WORKS FOR S.C. VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL. (MORE) |
AARP PROGRAM ASSISTS TAXPAYERS WITH RETURNS |
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FMN |
09/02/2011 |
1B |
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AARP IS ONCE AGAIN ASSISTING TAXPAYERS WITH THEIR RETURN FREE OF CHARGE AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY THIS YEAR. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
LAKE CITY FONDLY REMEMBERS ITS 'AMBASSADOR' |
FMN |
09/02/2011 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF LAKE CITY FIRE CHIEF TONY SINGLETARY |
TONY SINGLETARY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2011 |
2B |
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RICHARD EVANS; LESLIE EUGEN BILL GADDY; ELLA MAE JOHNSON; ALBERTA LEWIS; ANNE W. LOVELL; JOSEPH PEARSON; JAMES CALHOUN "JC" SHULER; CITY FORE CHIEF TONY LEWIS; PARIS BOSTIC; MILLIE C. CAMPBELL; EDNA E. MATTHEWS COLLINS; WILLARD FOSTER JORDAN; EDDIE LYNN YOUNG CARR |
SPEAKER BRINGS GREEK REVIVAL ON A PLATE FOR LIBRARY FUNDRAISER |
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FMN |
09/02/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF PATRICIA MOORE-PASTIDES |
THIS YEARS GUEST FOR THE FRIENDS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM'S FUNDRAISER" GUESS WHAT FRIEND IS COMING TO DINNER?" WILL BE PATRICA MOORE-PASTIDES FIRST LADY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND AN ACCOMPLISHED COOK WRITER AND PUBLIC-HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. (MORE) |
SCHOOL CHIEF BACKS MERIT PAY |
MANY SUPPORT IDEA TOUTED BY ZAIS BUT FEW KNOW HOW IT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED EFFECTIVELY |
ELIZABETH LAMB |
10/02/2011 |
1A |
MERIT -BASED PAY |
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SOUTH CAROLINA STAE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MICK ZAIS' NEW TEACHER PAY PLAN WOULD COMPLETELY OVERHAUL THE WAY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE STATE ARE PAID.(MORE) |
THEY SAVED OUR TWINS' |
THANKFUL COUPLE TOUTS THE 'MIRACLE WORKERS' AT MCLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL |
JOHN D. RUSSELL |
10/02/2011 |
1A |
JORDAN JACOBS; TAB JACOBS |
INCLUDES PHOTOS |
BABIES AND CHILDREN FROM ALL OVER THE PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND AND REGIONS OF NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPEND ON THE MCLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL KICKED OFF THE ANNUAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RADIOTHON WEDNESDAY. (MORE) |
LAKE VIEW WILL JOIN DILLON DISTRICT 2 |
BOARD BACKS CONSTRUCTION OF THREE NEW SCHOOLS |
PATRICIA BURKETT |
10/02/2011 |
1A |
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SCHOOL BUDGET WOES BROUGHT ABOUT ANOTHER CONSOLIDATION WHEN THE DILLON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION VOTED TO CONSOLIDATE WITH THE LAKE VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT (DILLON DISTRICT 1) WITH DILLON DISTRICT 2. (MORE) |
MAN PUTS EXPERIENCES TO PAPER |
DARLINGTON'S BLACKMON DELVES IN BOOKS WITH ' THE FEATHER KEEPER' |
DWIGHT DANA |
10/02/2011 |
4A |
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WILLIAM A. TONY BLACKMON OF DARLINGTON HAS WRITTEN A FICTIONAL BOOK THE FEATHER KEEPER. THE WORK DEALS WITH THE THE JOURNEYS OF THREE NAVAJO COUSINS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/02/2011 |
2B |
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DAVIDBO BROCK; NYERERE DEON BUBBA BROWN; CHARLES L. GRAHAM; JOSEPH JOE KEITH; GENE PATRICK LOCKLEAR; FEARICE A. ROSE; RICHARD EVANS' DUNMORE DEE LYDE SR.; PHILLIP GLENN MEADS; TONY SINGLETARY; GEANETT A. TYLER; MAVIS JONES WINGATE |
NEW SMOKING BAN FLOATED |
REVISED VERSION OF 2009 ORDINANCE LESS RESTRICTIVE |
FMN |
11/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CITY COUNCILWOMAN OLIVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE |
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE FROM THE VERSION FIRST INTRODUCED JUST OVER A YEAR AGO NEW SMOKING BAN WILL BE INTRODUCED MONDAY. BUSINESS WILL NOT LOSE THEIR LICENSES IF FOUND IN VIOLATION BUT WOULD BE FINED. (MORE) |
THEY GOT THE BEAT |
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FMN |
11/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
STUDENTS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE LEARNING ABOU THE WORLD. THIS MONTH THE COUNTRY IS AFRICA. PICTURED ARE MIRACLE DAVIS; CARISMA MURRAY. THE GROUP BORENYA SPENT THE WEEK TEACHING THE FIFTH GRAD CLASSES SEVERAL DRUMMING AND DANCE SONGS NATIVE TO WEST AFRICA. (MORE) |
HEARING HELD ON '09 KILLING |
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FMN |
11/02/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTT LEE |
SCOTT LEE WAS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY AND CHARGED WITH MURDER AND THIRD DEGREE ARSON IN THE DECEMBER 18 SHOOTING DEATH OF 32-YEAR OLD MICHAEL FORD. FORD'S BODY WAS FOUND ALONG AN EFFINGHAM ROAD IN DECEMBEREMBER. LEE APPEARED BEFORE MAGISTRATE BELINDA TIMMONS TO HAVE HIS BOND SET. (MORE) |
COUNTY TO TAKE TIMMONSVILLE ELCTIONS |
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FMN |
11/02/2011 |
5A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL VOTES UNAMINOUSLY THURSDAY TO TRANSFER CONDUCT OF ITS MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION. (MORE) |
NESA REPORTS SUCCESS |
GROUP CITES GRANTS 2 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS AND EXPANSIONS AMONG 10 ACHIEVEMENTS |
FMN |
11/02/2011 |
5A |
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OFFICIALS WITH THE NORTH EATER STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (NESA) SAY THEY SAW SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS IN EASTERN CAROLINAS IN 2010 AND THEY HOPE TO BUILD ON IT IN 2011. (More) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/02/2011 |
6A |
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ALMA T. BELK; GEORGE "BOBO" CLARENCE BONETTE; LEE ANSOR BROWN; JANUARYIE "SUE" HAZELTON CAMERON; MILDRED CASSAVAW; WILLIAM "MASTER G" JAMES GEE; DAPHINE C. GIBONS; FRANCES LAMB JERNIGAN; EVANDER KENNEDY; GENEVA MCFADDEN; PHILLIP GLENN MEADS; LINDA ANN MUNN; BOBBY THOMAS; CHRISTINE DELORES EADDY; MRS. JOHNNIE FAYE BOCHETTE; CHARLES LEGETTE GRAHAM; GEORGE WAHINGTON LIGHTY; FEARUCE "RICKY" ROSE; EVA MAE LONG STRICKLAND; JAMES ELBER HUDSON; JOEY "LYNN" NORWOOD |
STATE ETHICS CITES ARD |
CITATIONS INCLUDE FILING PROBLEM IN 2008 RACE FOR COUNTY COUNCIL |
FMN |
11/02/2011 |
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PHOTO OF LT. GOV. KEN ARD |
THE S.C. ETHICS COMMSSION HAS SENT THREE LETTERS TO LT. GOV. KEN ARD FOR LATE INCOMPLETE AND MISSING CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORTS. HE WAS TOLD HE HAS TO PAY $100 FOR EACH VIOLATION. (MORE) |
FOUNDATION AWARDS 2 350 IN GRANTS |
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FMN |
12/02/2011 |
1A |
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THE EASTER CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE PEE DEE TO MEET A VARIETY OF NEEDS. ARTICLE INCLUDES LIST OF RECIPIENTS. |
NEW BAN GETS SOME LOVE |
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JOHN SWEENEY |
12/02/2011 |
1A |
OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE; BUDDY BRAND; TERESA MYERS ERVIN; GLYNN WILLIS |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL ARE GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER ROUND INVOLVING THE ORDINACE TO BAN SMOKING IN MOST PUBLIC AREAS. (MORE) |
MEMBERS HELP EACH OTHER FIND JOBS |
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STEFFANI NOLTE |
12/02/2011 |
1A |
CAROL MORRISON; RALPH MAY |
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FLORENCE CAREER BOOSTERS IS A GROUP OF JOB SEEKERS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER AS THEY SEARCH FOR NEW EMPLOYMENT OR ADVANCEMENT IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND SKILLED TRADES. (MORE) |
FUNERAL FOR A FIRE CHIEF |
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FMN |
12/02/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTO |
LAKE CITY FIRE CHIEF TONY SINGLETARY WAS LAID TO REST AT REST LAWN CEMETERY IN LAKE CITY ON FRIDAY. (MORE) |
FOUNDATION AWARDS 2 THOUSAND IN GRANTS |
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TRACI BRIDGES |
12/02/2011 |
1A |
SUSAN BANKSON |
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THE EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED 2 THOUSAND IN GRANTS IN 2010 TO MEET A VARIETY OF NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE PEE DEE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2011 |
4A |
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LOUISE WEST BAER; DAISY DIXON; LEONA BAILEY REBMAN; NELVA WELCH; MILDRED CUNNINGHAM CASSAVAW; FRANCES LAMB JERNIGAN;EARLE TYLER; EDDIE MAE EDWARDS OSBORNE; CORRIE MAE YOUNG STEWART; MOLLY NEWMAN |
CROPS HURT: FREEZES HIT PEE DEE'S CABBAGTES & COLLARD |
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FMN |
13/02/2011 |
1A |
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STAN MCKENZIE OF MCKENZIE FARMS IN SCRANTON SAID THE COLD WEATHER HAS TAKEN ALL OF HIS CABBAGE AND HALF OF HIS COLLARD CROP. (MORE) |
FRONT STREET MEMORIES DIDN'T COME FLOODING BACK |
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13/02/2011 |
7A |
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ANDERSON WRITES ABOUT FRONT STREET WHICH IS NOW BARRODY STREET BASED ON HIS MEMORY AND THE 1940 FLORENCE CITY DIRECTORY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2011 |
2B |
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ULYSSES ANDERSON; SARAH A. DAVIS BREWER; SHARON LEE BRADLEY DAVIS; CHARLIE CALHOUN GANDY; JAMES "CRUMB; GATTISON; CLAUDE LEE JONES; RONALD NORWOOD; DONNELL BROWN REYNOLDS; LEROY RICHARDSON; RETHA MAE RUBIN; LIZZIE SARGENT; SHAWN SOUDER; EARLIE RAY VANDERHAL; WILLIAM KENNETH ALLEN; GEORGE "BOBO" CLARENCE CONETT JR.; LYNN TYLER INABINET; EVELYN TALTON HAIGLER; DEACON JOSEPH "JOE" KEITH SR.; CAROLYN GIBSON KENNEDY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
MCKEVER "JOHNNY" MUMFORD DIED 29 NOVEMBER 2010; MABEL D. COOPER- NO DATE GIVEN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2011 |
3B |
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ANN B. ROBINSON |
SEVEN SETS OF VALENTINES |
THESE COUPLE SHARE THEIR SECRETS TO LONG LASTING LOVE |
FMN |
13/02/2011 |
1C 2C |
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PHOTOS OF WAYNE AND DELORES HOWEL; ROBERT AND RUTH HYMAN; MYERS AND EDITH HICKS; BOB AND MARY LYNN VAN WITZENBURG; JOE AND COURTNEY STUKES; SHIRLEY AND F.M. CORBETT; LAWRENCE AND XENIA COPELAND |
SEVEN PARIS OF SWEETIES IN FLORENCE WHO HAVE CELEBRATED THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY AGREE THE SECRET TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIP IS GIVE AND TAKE. (MORE) |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
13/02/2011 |
5C |
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JESSICA MORGAN PRUITT AND THOMAS RANDY HATCHELL JR.; PATRICIA KELLEY JOHNSON AND KEVIN PATRICK MORAN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
13/02/2011 |
6C |
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TIEESHA S. BACOTE AND STEPHEN E. CLYBOURN |
SUCH SWEET RELIEF! |
FLORENCE'S ICONIC SUNDAE HOUSE IS SET TO REOPEN |
FMN |
14/02/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF SUNDAE HOUSE |
THE SUNDAE HOUSE WILL REOPEN UNDER THE OWNERSHIP OF DENO CHOLKAS WHO IS OWNER OF TOWNHOUSE RESTAURANT. (MORE) |
THE 'RIDE' STUFF |
LIBRARY REVIVES PROGRAM THAT OFFERS BICYCLES AS REWARDS; PROMOTING LITERACY |
FMN |
14/02/2011 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF MAE SIMPSON AND KYLER CARLSON AT THE LIBRARY |
THE FLORENCE LIBRARY SYSTEM IS ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO READ AS PART OF ITS READ TO RIDE PROGRAM AND GIVING CHILDREN AN INCENTIVE IN THE FORM OF BIKES. (MORE) |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE BIG DAY |
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FMN |
14/02/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL AUTHORIZE THE SEARCH FOR A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND RENEW ITS DEBATE ON THE CITYWIDE SMOKING BAN. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/02/2011 |
6A |
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LEONA FLEMING BELL; LEROY 'NOODY CAB' CABBAGESTALK; VIRGINIA TUCKER CARROLL; BARBARA DEROCHE; RONALD W. DOTY; BETTY JEAN HARKLESS; CHARLES W. JONES; MARY ADA NERO; EUGENE RUSSELL POWERS JR.; VIRGINIA ANNE MCLEOD TANNER; JAMES L. WILLIAMS; MULDROW DELOS COKER; SHARON LEE BRADLEY DAVIS; JULYIA PYE FLOYD; SARA GLADYS HATCHER GRAY; CHARLES PURIVS KELLY SR.; DONNELL BROWN REYNOLDS; CANDY LYN POWELL STANLEY; JUDITH DIXON UNDERWOOD; PETER ALEXANDER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/02/2011 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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DEACON JERRY J. PRESCOTT WHO PASSED 13 FEBRUARY 2010 |
JAMISON POWELL LEFT A LEGACY OF LOVE |
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HEMINGWAY WEEKLY OBSERVER |
14/02/2011 |
7A |
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SIX-YEAR OLD JOHNSONVILLE BOY DIES. (MORE) |
I'LL MISS YOU--FROM BUD |
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LAKE CITY NEWS & POST |
14/02/2011 |
7A |
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TRIBUTE TO THE LAKE CITY FIRE CHIEF TONY SINGLETARY |
FIRE ROCKS HARTSVILLE |
MASSIVE BLAZE TORCHES CHEMICAL PLANT; NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED |
FMN |
15/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARTSVILLE RAINBOW OPERATIONS PLANT BURNING |
FIREFIGHTERS FROM AT LEAST THREE COUNTIES FOUGHT THE BLAZE AT THE HARTSVILLE FERTILIZER PLANT. (MORE) |
COUNCIL APPROVES DOWNTOWN MANAGER |
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FMN |
15/02/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE CREATION OF A POSITION TO OVERSEE THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/02/2011 |
6A |
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JERRY DEAN BRYANT; TRACY W. CAUSEY; FRANK WILLIAM FEDORCHUK; SILAS CLEVELAND FORTUNE; DAISY MOSES FROST; RONNIE SHAQUELL GREEN; HERBERT HIMES; BARNEY CLEO HUDSON JR.; LARRY MOSES JACKSON SR.; MARY BETH MIXON; ALBERTA ECHOLS ROBINSON; CATHERINE HERRING WILSON; SARAH A. DAVIS BREWER; REV. JOSEPH LEE CAGLE; BARBARA FLORENCE DE ROCHE; RONALD WAYNE DOTY; CHARLIE CALHOUN GANDY SR.; CHARLES W. JONES; REV. ROGER D. KNIGHT SR.; MARIE GALLOWAY KNOTTS; EUGENE RUSSELL POWERS JR. |
FLORENCE PIER 1 STORE TO CLOSSE |
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FMN |
15/02/2011 |
5B |
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STORE WILL CLOSE FEBRUARY. 20. FOUNDED IN 1962 PIER 1 HAS MORE THAN 1000 LOCATIONS IN 49 STATES. (MORE) |
JOHNSONVILLE FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS SEEK COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
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FMN |
16/02/2011 |
1A |
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A NEW FESTIVAL IS BEING CONSIDERED TO REPLACE THE JOHNSONVILLE'S FOUNDER DAY FESTIVAL AND THE RALLY AT THE RIVER ACCORDING TO POLICE CHIEF RON DOUGLAS ONE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE IT A JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY EVENT AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL. (MORE) |
DISTIRCT 4 FACES BUDGET CUTS |
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FMN |
16/02/2011 |
1B |
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BOARD MEMBERS COME TOGETHER TO DECEMBERIDE CHANGES IN PERSONNEL |
TIMMONSVILLE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 FACES PAYROLL CUTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200000 PER MONTH AND THE BOARD MET TUESDAY TO DISCUSS HOW TO ADJUST PERSONNEL ACCORDINGLY. |
OLANTA CUTS MORETHAN 60 PERCENT OF DEBT |
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FMN |
16/02/2011 |
1B |
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OLANTA MAYOR JIMMY MCCUTCHEON SHOWED A LIST OF THE TOWN'S CREDITORS AND A TOTAL DEBT OF $276880.06 OF WHICH $165778.99 HAS BEEN PAID OFF. THE MAYOR GAVE A LIST OF COST REDUCTIONS AND COUNCIL VOTED TO FORM A FINANCE COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THIS AND OTHER ISSUES CONCERNING THE DEBT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/02/2011 |
5C |
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DAVID DOVELL BARR; HARRY S. COLLINS; JOYCE OFMEISTER; BARNEY HUDSON JR.; JOHN LEROY HUGHES; BRUCE E. MATTHEWS; LILLIE BELL WASHINGTON MCMILLAN; JAMES SHAW; ELIZABETH J. BROWN; JAMES GORDON EDENS JR.; DENISE BROOM GRAHAM; HERBERT HIMES; MARY BETH MCNEILL MIXON; TRACY WAYNE CAUSEY; BARBARA ELAINE CRUMBLEY; JAMES "CRUM" GATTISON; PAMELA FAYE HAMILTON; BETTY JEAN HARKLESS; RUFUS DUNCAN LEWIS JR.; RAMONA SHEALY PLAYER |
CITY SEEKS FUNDS |
HARTSVILLE APPLIES FOR MONEY TO CLEAN UP AFTER BLAZE |
PATRICIA BURKETT |
17/02/2011 |
1A |
JAY LUCAS; NIKKI HALEY |
INCLUDES PHOTOS |
HARTSVILLE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY THEY HAVE APPLIED FOR A THOUSAND FEDERAL GRANT TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF CLEANING UP FOR THE AGRIUM HARTSVILLE RAINBOW OPERATIONS PLANT THAT WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE. (MORE) |
COUNCIL CHAIR PITCHES MERGER |
RUSTY SMITH TOUTS SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION OVER COUNTY'S SALES TAX |
CARLTON PURVIS |
17/02/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN K.G. RUSTY SMITH JR. SAID FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOLS OUGHT TO CONSIDER CONSOLICATION INSTEAD OF CASTING LONGING GLANCES AT THE COUNTY'S ONE-CENT SALES TAX. (MORE) |
SLED LOOKS INTO SHOOTING INVOLVING FLORENCE OFFICER |
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FMN |
17/02/2011 |
1A |
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THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION HAS BEEN CALLED TO INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING INVOLVING A FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER EARLY WENESDAY MORNING- FLORENCE POLICE CHIEF ANSON SHELLS SAID. (MORE) |
ONCE A BOY SCOUT… |
FLORENCE TEEN SAVES GRANDMOTHER'S LIFE WITH HEIMLICH MANEUVER |
DWIGHT DANA |
17/02/2011 |
1A |
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JACOB SUGGS PERFORMED THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER ON HIS GRANDMOTHER- SAVING HER FROM CHOKING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2011 |
9A |
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IDA ALICE WHEELER COOK; EVELYN PEE; MARCHILYN R. SUGGS; HAROLD HAGOOD RED CAMERON; LARRY GAINEY; HERBERT JACOB HINES; JOYCE HOFMEISTER; LARRY MOSES JACKSON SR.; JERONELL MCCOY; LIZZIE MOSES SARGENT; VIRGINIA ANNE TANNER; MALCOLM DWIGHT MIKE TAYLOR |
LIBRARIES GET GRANT TO TEACH FINANCES |
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FMN |
17/02/2011 |
9A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM HAS RECEIVED THOUSAND GRANT TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY. (MORE) |
CRIME WILL INCREASE IF BUDGET CUT SAYS SHERIFF |
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FMN |
17/02/2011 |
10A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE SAYS A 3-6% CUT IN STATE FUNDING FOR HIS DEPARTMENT COULD SEE A RISE IN CRIME. (MORE) |
BYRNES SCHOOLS BOYS & GIRLS ENJOYING SUCCESS |
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FMN |
17/02/2011 |
1B |
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THERE HASN'T BEEN MUCH THE BYRNES SCHOOLS BASKETBALL TEAMS HAVE NOT ACCOMPLISHED THIS SEASON. (MORE) |
COMPLEX TO OPEN IN SPRING |
PHOTO OF CONSTRUCTION SITE; LOVELESS COMMUNITY CONTRACTING EMPLOYEES KELVIN ATKINS; ORA MILLHOUSE; NATHANIEL JEFFCOAT |
FMN |
18/02/2011 |
1A |
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TENNIS ANYONE? |
THE NEW FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER ON NORTH CASHUA STREET IS ON SCHEDULE TO OPEN IN THE SPRING. (MORE) |
POLICE ARREST WOMAN IN CASE |
PHOTO OF KENDRA BORCKINGTON |
FMN |
18/02/2011 |
1A |
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WOMAN FACES CHARGES IN FATA CHILD ABUSE CASE |
KENDRA BROCKINGTON HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE JANUARY. 25 DEATH OF 3-YEAR OLD TY-LASHIA GRANT. (MORE) |
COUNCIL ASKS FOR HELP IN TREASURER CASE |
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FMN |
18/02/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL HAS ASKED THE S.C. ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR ITS SUPPORT IN A LEGAL BATTLE BETWEEN THE COUNCIL AND THE COUNTY TREASUR'S OFFICE. (MORE) |
MAYOR TALKS ABOUT DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR; NEGLECT OF PROPERTY |
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FMN |
18/02/2011 |
5A |
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WHICH CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENTS OF FLORENCE'S 16 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS MET WITH FLORENCE CITY MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND THE CITY'S DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES SCOTTY DAVIS TO DISCUSS SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES AND OFFER SUGGESTION ON THURSDAY NIGHT DURING ITS QUARTERLY MEETING. (MORE) |
FIRE DISTRICT SEEKS TAXING POWER |
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FMN |
18/02/2011 |
5A |
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THE JOHNSONVILLE FIRE DISTRICT HAS HAD ITS MILLAGE RATE CAPPED AT 25 MILLS SINCE THE 1990s. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL INTRODUCED ORDINANCES THAT WOULD DISSOLVE THE FIRE DISTRICT AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RE-ESTABLISH IT TO ALLOW FOR THE INCREASE IN MILLAGE. PUBLIC HEARING ARE TO BE HELD MARCHCH 17. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/02/2011 |
7A |
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MARTHA G. ADAMS; DEANNE BUIE ARMSTRONG; JIMMY OLIN CLARDY JR.; FANNIE DOUGLAS; EVELYN EDWARDS; LEROY MILLER; DONALD PAUL MOSLEY; MARY PRESSLEY; LEO TEDDER; TAMMY MCWHITE; STELLA YOUNG; ELIZABETH SHUMAKE CLARK; IDA ALICE WHEELER; REATHA MAE "TINY" JOHNSON RUBIN; GRACE W. MIMS; MARY ADA NERO; JOHN A. NEWMAN; RONALD LEONARD NORWOOD; ALLEYNE D. "NANNA" PHILLIP; ALBERTA ECHOLS ROBINSON; JOSEPH LANE "JOE" SINGLETARY; CHARLES WILLARD TURNER |
JUDGE SETS BOND |
GRANT ORDERED TO AVOID FAMILY ON FACEBOOK |
JOHN D. RUSSELL |
19/02/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY MAGISTRATE BELINDA TIMMONS SET A THOUSAND SURETY BOND FRIDAY FOR KENDRA GRANT- WHO IS CHARGED WITH BEING AN ACCESSROY AFTER THE FACT OF A FELONY IN THE JANUARYUARY 25 DEATH OF 3-YEAR-OLD TY'LASHIA GRANT. (MORE) |
PENNY TAX TENTATIVE FOR SCHOOL REPAIRS |
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CARLTON PURVIS |
19/02/2011 |
1A |
BEN ZEIGLER; ALLIE BROOKS |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS CONSIDERING THE INTRODUCTION OF A PENNY TAX FOR EDUCATION- WHICH WOULD PAY FOR EXPANSION AND RENOVEMBERATION OF FACILITIES. (MORE) |
FLORENCE BOY GETS NEW HEART IN TIME FOR SECOND BIRTHDAY |
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STEFFANI NOLTE |
19/02/2011 |
1A |
WANCILLA WHITE & KENTON WHITE SR. |
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KENTON KJ WHITE RECEIVED A TRANSPLANT HEART IN TIME FOR HIS SECOND BIRTHDAY. THE CHILD HAD NUMEROUS CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS |
FAMILY MOURNS DILLON WOMAN KILLED BY DOGS |
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BRIE JACKSON |
19/02/2011 |
1A |
MELICA MAUNET |
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RELATIVES OF SIRLINDA HAYES- ATTACKED AND KILLED BY TWO ROTTWEILERS- SAID THEY FORGIVE THE ANIMALS' OWNER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2011 |
4A |
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CHARLES HOWARD; CECIL J. DAVIS; PAUL W. EADDY; TERESA ELLERBEE; MICHAEL FINKLEA; LUTHER LLOYD HALL JR.; SIRLINDA J. HAYES; MARY HINES HAYNESWORTH; THOMAS F. TOM HOWLE; OLIVER JOSEPH JUNIOR; REPETE OLLIE MULDROW SR.; HOWARD DONALD (PETE) OLIVER; MICHAEL QUINONES; LEOLA C. RUTLEGE; STEVE ALLEN JOHANSEN; WILLIAM MICHAEL MAZYCK; DAVID DORVELL BARR; LILLIAN M. PROSSER; LOUISE EDITH POSTON; SADIE WANT; DEBBIE NORMAN YARBOROUGH; STELLA COKER YOUNG |
GREGG FOLLOWS DREAM AND OPENS QUINBY HARDWARE… |
QUINBY S.C. |
FMN |
20/02/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF ASHBY GREGG |
ASHBY GREGG OPENED QUINBY HARDWARE STORE IN THE OLD 1500 SQUARE FOOT IGA STORE. LAURA GREGG AND LYNN POWELL OPENED THE PALMETTO PARTY SHOP. |
MANGER SEARCH BEGINS |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL SEEKS TO IMPROVE DEVELOPMENT PLANS |
FMN |
20/02/2011 |
1A |
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CITY MANAGER DAVID N. WILLIANS A CITY EMPLOYYE FOR 26 YEARS WILL BEGIN THE SEARCH FOR THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER APPROVED BY FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/02/2011 |
2B |
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THOMAS FULLER "TOM" HOWLE; AHSLEY MILES; EDNA C. NANCE; MICHAEL QUINONES; MARTHA GOODSON ADAMS; ANDREA SMITH ROBINSON; JANUARY RAE CHEEK GAVIN; CATHERINE MCCALL ROGERS; DAISY MOSES FROST; VERA JENKINS BUTLER; TOMMY SKINNER; HOWARD DONALD OLIVER; BROTHER LEO TEDDER |
GREGG FOLLOWS DREAM OPENS QUINBY HARDWARE AT OLD GROCERY STORE SITE |
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FMN |
20/02/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO ASHBY GREGG INSIDE OF STORE |
ASHBY GREGG OPENED THE QUINBY HARDWARE STORE IN THE OLD IGA BUILDING AFTER RUNNING A GROCERY STORE FOR 25 YEARS AND A LIQUOR STORE FOR 20 YEARS. (MORE) |
WOMEN ESTABLISH QUINBY'S PALMETTO PARTY SHOP |
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FMN |
20/02/2011 |
4A |
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LAURA GREGG AND LYNN POWELL HAVE OPENED THE PALMETTO PARTY & COSTUME SHOP NEXT DOOR TO THE QUINBY HARDWARE STORE IN QUINBY. THEY HAVE COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES FOR EVERY OCCASION. (MORE) |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
20/02/2011 |
6C |
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CLARA MELISSA PRICE AND THOMAS HOWARD BROCK |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
20/02/2011 |
7C |
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MR. & MRS. FREDIS STRICKLAND CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY. (MORE) |
PAWMETTO PUPS STRUT THEIR STUFF |
LOCAL DOG CLUB BARKS AWAY THE COMPETITION |
FMN |
21/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DIANE MILES; BOB VILLAMIL |
DOGS AND OWNERS COMPETE IN THE PAWMETTO PACK FLYBALL CLUB TOURNAMENT. (MORE) |
SIMON PARK RENOVEMBERATIONS NEARLY COMPLETE |
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FMN |
21/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO TIMONSVILLE'S EDGAR SIMON MEMORIAL PARK |
TOWN COUNCILMAN JOHNNY E. WRIGHT BEGAN THE REFURBISHING THE PARK FOR THE CHILDREN TO HAVE A PLACE TO PLAY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2011 |
6A |
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SYLVANUS RICHARD COTTRELL; FRANCES BEST EARP; OLIVER JOSEPH JUNIOR; BARBARA JEAN ROGERS; DORA LENA SEGARS; GWENDOLYN ANNE STATE; FANNIE BURROUGHS DOUGLAS; REV. HENRY DUNCAN JR.; ASLEY MILES |
FEWER FESTIVALS ARE BETTER FOR JOHNSONVILLE |
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FMN |
21/02/2011 |
7A |
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JOHNSONVILLE HAS THREE FESTIVALS. PERHAPS THEY SHOULD BE CONSOLIDATED. (MORE) |
SINGLETARY MADE LAKE CITY PROUD |
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FMN |
21/02/2011 |
7A |
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LAKE CITY IS PROUD OF FIRE CHIEF TONY SINGLETON WHO PASSED AWAY. (MORE) |
WORKING TOGETHER: EDUCATION |
MILLION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TARGETS HARTSVILE SCHOOLS |
FMN |
22/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TORI LAIRD; SOLE HUDSON |
SONOCO IS FUNDING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOLS OF DARLINGTON. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL. (MORE) |
FEDS DROP CHARGE IN OFFICER'S SLAYING |
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FMN |
22/02/2011 |
1A |
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THE FEDS ARE DROPPING A FEDERAL WEAPONS CHARGE AGAINST BRADY JOHNSON WHO WAS CHARGED WITH INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER IN THE DEATH OF FLORENCE POLICEMAN MATTHEW CLAYTON. (MORE) |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE GROUP LOOKS FORWARD TO MOVING FORWARD |
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FMN |
22/02/2011 |
1A |
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THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. IS READY TO MOVE ON AS COUNCIL CHANGES JOB DESCRIPTION FOR NEW MANAGER. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/02/2011 |
6A |
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OSCAR BROWN; BENNY CHESTER DANIELS; CECIL DAVIS; JOHN ROGER FLEMING; SARAH FRAZIER; JAMES LEE GODBOLT; JOHN WALTER KING SR.; OLA MAE MACK; WILLIAM H. MARTIN; FRENCH SANDERS; ANDREW SEEGARS; JANUARYET LYNN ANDERSON ATKINSON; EVELYN FLOYD COKER; SYLVANUS RICHARD COTTRELL; REV. HENRY DUNCAN JR.; FRANCES BEST EARP; DONALD PAUL MOSLEY; MARCHILYN R.SUGGS; ANNE BOSEMAN TRUETT |
UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY HIRES NAVARRO |
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22/02/2011 |
5B |
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UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE HAS HIRED STEPHANIE NAVARRO AS IT COMMUNITY RESOURCE MANAGER. (MORE) |
O'LOUGHLIN SELECTED CHAIRMAN OF BOARD |
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FMN |
22/02/2011 |
5B |
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THE S. C. HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION SELECTED JIM O'LOUGHLIN AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2011. (MORE) |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IN 1925 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
23/02/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF HUBBARD'S GROCERY SIGN AND 100 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS STREET |
PHOTO OF HUBBARD'S GROCERY STORE AND CITY HALL TOWER IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
HARLEM ROCKETS TO FACE WILSON ALL-STARS |
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NJ |
23/02/2011 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF HARLEM ROCKETS |
THE HARLEM ROCKET WILL FACE THE WILSON ALL-STARS IN A GAME AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PROM. |
VAN JACKSON |
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NJ |
23/02/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CPL. VAN JACKSON |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON VAN JACKSON. |
DUARL WILLIAMSON |
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NJ |
23/02/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF OFFICER WILLIAMSON |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. |
MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDES FOR THOSE IN NEED |
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NJ |
23/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VOLUNTEERS |
GEORGE RHAME; MARY SMITH; AND ALMA CLEMMONS HELP AT MEALS ON WHEELS WHICH OPERATES OUT OF THE LEATHERMAN SENIOR CENTER IN FLORENCE. MEALS ON WHEELS FEEDS 250 PEOPLE EACH DAY. |
GROUP PLANNING DROP-IN |
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FMN |
23/02/2011 |
1B |
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WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPHY ARE PLANNING A DROP-IN AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY AT NOON ON THURSDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/02/2011 |
2B |
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KEMP TRACEY DAVIS; DARLENE ALLRED EDWARDS; CLARENCE HAM; HERBERT KENNETH JERNIGAN; QUINT ASHLEY MCPHATTER; LEROY MILLER; BRAYETON CODY NORTON; LOUISE SANDERS; ERVIN RICHARD TAYLOR SR.; ROBERT O. AVANT SR.; RITA WEISS SCHROETER;SSGT. OLIVER JOSEPH JR.; WILLIAM H. MARTIN JR.; WAYMON Y. "SONNY" WEBSTER III |
FILLING UP GETS MORE AGONIZING |
FLORENCE BUSINESS OWNERS SHOCKED OVER FAST RISE OF FUEL PRICES |
FMN |
25/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JEFF LEE JR. AND BRYAN GARDNER AT LEE'S SERVICE STATION ON WEST LUCAS STREET NEAR I95 |
GAS PRICES HAVE JUMPED OVER 14 CENTS OVER NIGHT. |
INFRASTRUCTURE IS KEY TO SUCCESS |
MAYOR WUKELA TOUTS DEVELOPMENT AS PATH TO CITY'S SUCCESS IN ADDRESS |
FMN |
25/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
IN HIS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESSS MAYOR WUKLEA STRESS INFRACSTRUTURE IS ALL PARTS OF THE CITY NOT JUST ROADS. THE COMING YEAR CRIME WOULD BE A PRIORITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/02/2011 |
7A |
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RUTH PRITCHARD CANNON; RUBY USHER COPE DAVIS; PASTOR CALVIN DIALS; AJEMS EDWARDS; BARGER LOUIS FRANK III; W. STANLEY CULLIPHER; CLARENCE BAXTER HAM; ELNITA SARVIS RABON SUMMERFORD; DOROTHY HICKMAN "TOOTSIE" MATHIS; KENNETH E. "BUBBA" WALLACE; LILLIAN IRENE (STANLEY) ANDERSON; MARSHALL "MUTT" FAIN; MARY LEE "JACKIE" HINES HAYNESWORTH; MARY ANNE GARRETT TAYLOR; MARY ANNE GARRETT TAYLOR REPETE "OLLIE" MULDROW SR. |
STATE CUTS MEDICAID DEEP |
SOME PROVIDERS ARE SEEING RED |
FMN |
26/02/2011 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA'S MEDICAID PROGRAM WILL SEND RATE REDUCTION PLANS TO DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS NEXT WEEK AND SET THE STAGE FOR LOWER PAYMENTS STARTING IN APRILM DIRECTOR ANTHONY KECK SAID. (MORE) |
SIMMONS FOUND GUILTY IN '09 KILLING |
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FMN |
26/02/2011 |
1A |
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VANDER B. SIMMONS CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER AFTER A WEEK-LONG JURY TRIAL IN MARLBORO COUNTY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2011 |
4A |
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BARBARA LOIS BRICE BEEK; MELVA LOUISE BURNO; CAMERON T. DAVIS; EMILY COLEEN GOODYEAR FORD; LIZZIE GENERETTE; JOHNNY GRAHAM; BEULAH E. WILSON MCCLAM; SYLVIA MORRIS; DANTE HUGH PARROTT; PEARL AMERSON WINDHAM; VIRGINIA CLARKE BYRD; JO K. FEE; RUTH P. CANNON; LEO RAY JAMES; OPAL FLOYD MCCUTCHEON; SYLVIA SIMMONS ROGERS; ALLEN FRANKLIN THAMES; BENNIE LEE TURNER |
POLICE MAKE PUBLIC URINATION ARREST |
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FMN |
26/02/2011 |
4A |
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JORDON BRYANT WAS ARRESTED AFTER A POLICE OFFICER FOUND HIM URINATING ON A MONUMENT AT FLORENCE VETERAN'S PARK. (MORE) |
BROOKS IS HALWAY THERE |
APPOINTEE ALMOST DONE WITH INTERIM FLORENCE SCHOOL TENURE |
FMN |
27/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. ALLIE BROOKS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTED DR. ALLIE BROOKS INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO TO FILL AND UNEXPIRED TERM. BROOKS WILL BE THROUGH WITH THAT APPOINTMENT IN JUNEE. A PERMANENT REPLACE WILL BE SOUGHT BY THE BOARD OR BROOKS MAY POSSIBLY CONTIUNE AS SUPERINTENDENT. |
WE HAVE WAITED SO LONG' |
NEPALESE GIRL MAKES HER WAY HOME TO FLORENCE FAMILY |
FMN |
27/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAY AND HER FATHER EVAN LEE |
EVAN AND JENNIFER LEE ARE FINALLY ABLE TO BRING THER ADOPTED DAUGHTERS- MAYA- HOME FROM NEPAL AFTER THE PROCESS WAS STALLED BY THE US STATE DEPARTMENT. |
CAT' COALITION CREDITED WITH CRIME DECEMBERREASE |
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FMN |
27/02/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE POLICE CHIEF ANSON SHELLS CREDITS COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT) AND THE COMMUNITY WATCH GROUPS FOR THE DECEMBERREASE IN CRIME RATE IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE. |
PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS HEALTH CARE OPTIONS |
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FMN |
27/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. PAUL DMARCHCO AND PATIENT RHONDA WILLIAMS |
HOPEHEALTH AND FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HAVE PARTNERED TO OPEN A NEW HOPEHEALTH SITE IN THE FMU EDUCATIONAL BUILDING SHARING SPACE WITH FMU STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES. |
FLORENCE 1 OFFICIALS PLAN RELIEF SCHOOL GROUNDBREAKING |
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FMN |
27/02/2011 |
8A |
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GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW RELIEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL BE HELD AT 10:30 AM ON MARCHCH 18 AT 3364 HOFFMEYER ROAD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/02/2011 |
2B |
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DONALD JIMMY BOWERS; THOMAS GRAHAM; WILLIE LEE JOHNSON; BEULAH WILSON MCCLAM; LATONYA MCNEIL; WILLIAM EUGENE MULLHOLLAND; ELLE REE NERO; JOSEPH "JOE" SINGLETARY; PATRICIA ANNE "APT" SKIPPER; CLEVE JUNIOR SWEAT; JOANNE WELCH; VIRGINIA NOBLES HOPKINS; SYLVIA MORRIS; JEWELL CAMPBELL SMITH; DANTE HUGH PARROTT; PEARL AMERSON WINDHAM; JAMES EDWARDS; EMILY GOODYEAR FORD; MAY NELL WALTON MORGAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/02/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
MRS. EUGENIA K. HYMAN FEBRUARY 9 2007 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
27/02/2011 |
5C |
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JESSICA NICHOLE FOXWORTH AND ADAM MARCHK WADE; ALLISON MARIE SCHEELE AND STEPHEN HALL KITTERMAN JR. |
SCAMMERS TARGET CITY |
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FMN |
28/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF POLICE MAJOR CARLOS RAINES |
FLORENCE POLICE MAJOR CARLOS RAINES IS TALKING TO GROUPS TO WARN THEM AGAINST SCAMS THAT HAPPEN EVERY DAY. |
HOME AGAIN; SOLDIERS RETURN TO HEMINGWAY WITH FREEDOM SALUTE |
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FMN |
28/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE HEMINGWAY NATIONAL GUARD WAS HONORED FOR SERVICE. PHOTO INCLUDES DENNIS MOORE; REINALDO DOMINGUEZ; EDWARD MCINNIS; MICHAEL KIRKLAND; WAYMON STOREY; STEPHEN OWENS; W. B. WILSON |
WILD HOGS A 'MENACE' IN THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
28/02/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILD HOG |
WILD HOGS WERE NOT A NATURAL PART OF THE PEE DEE. SOME 150 THUSAND NOW ROAM SC. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2011 |
6A |
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RUDDY ATKINSON; WILLIE IRENE BAILEY; MARY CHAPMAN RIVERS COVINGTON; JAMES GRIGGS; JACQUELINE MILLS; WILLIAM EUGENE SYLVESTER; CHARLES AUGUSTUS WOODS; MARY LOUISE BROWN; JESSIE MAE MATTHEWS CREEL; JOANNE ODOM DENNIS; DIANE PATRICIA CUSHING MILLER; WILLIAM EUGENE MULHOLAND;MILDRED PIATT; PATRICIA ANNE SKIPPER; JACK DEMPSEY SMITH; ALTON D. 'TORRE' STONE |
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CELEBRATING 150 YEARS |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
1A; 8A |
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PHOTO OF PASTOR BARRY JENKINS AND ASSOCIATE PASTOR CHRIS HANDLEY |
FLORENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WHICH BECAME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WAS ORGANIZED 23 MARCHCH 1861 WHEN FLORENCE WAS LITTLE MORE THAN A RAILROAD DEPOT. |
LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
02/03/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAND IN FRONT OF THE NEW SANCTUARY IN 1958. |
DOWNTOWN PROGRESS EXCITING TO ME |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
4A |
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THE DOWNTOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DARGAN AND EVANS HAS BECOME AN EMBARRASSMENT. IN THE 1950S AND 1960S THE DOWNTOWN WAS THE ONLY SHOPPING DISTRICT. FLORENCE MALL OPENED IN 1965 AND BELKS MOVED TO THE MALL. |
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN PLACES THIRD IN STATE SPELLING BEE |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF LOCAL STUDENTS |
AUSTIN DRUMMOND; ALEXANDER RISHMAWI; AND SAVANNAH GAYMON PARTICIPATED AND PLACED IN THE STATE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SPELLING BEE. MRS. ESTHER BERRY IS ALSO IN THE PHOTO. |
SR. PATROL OFFICER ALEX USSERY |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
12A |
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PHOTO OF POLICE OFFICER ALEX USSERY |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
JOHN S. DAVIS |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF OFFICER JOHN S. DAVIS |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
THREE STUDENTS ARE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR CANDIDATES |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
3B |
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COLOR PHOTO OF STUDENTS FROM WILSON HIGH SCHOOL |
NINA S. PANVELKER; ANNA E. WATT; AND HELENA WANG HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR CANDIDATES. |
ST. ANTHONY STUDENTS COMPETE AT SCISA MEET |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
2B |
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PHOTOS OF STUDENTS |
STUDENTS EARNED SECOND PLACE IN DEBATE SECTION OF THE SC INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. ALSO PICTURED WERE STUDENTS ON THE QUIZ BOWL TEAM FROM ST. ANTHONY'S. |
GRANT ENABLES PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
4B |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM WAS THE ONLY SC LIBRARY TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD TO HELP CHILDREN; TEENS; SENIORS AND LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME CITIZENS BECOME MORE FINANCIALLY SAVVY AND ALERT TO SCAMS. |
ECC FOUNDATION SEATS FIVE NEW BOARD MEMBERS |
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NJ |
02/03/2011 |
10A |
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THE EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD ADDED ANNE. B. ERVIN; LINDA P. RUSSELL; FRANK E. WILLIS; DAVID WATSON; AND PATTIE B. WHITE. |
CONTRACT SAVES 700 JOBS |
MILITARY DEAL MEANS PEE DEE WORKERS WILL KEEP WORKING |
FMN |
02/03/2011 |
1A |
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A US DEPARTMENT DEFENSE (DOD) CONTRACT WORTH AS MUCH AS $23.5 BILLION OVER FIVE YEARS SAVED ABOUT 700 JOBS AT PGBA LLC IN FLORENCE. THE SOUTH REGION TRICATE CONTRACT IS A MILITARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE AND REITRED MILITARY PERSONEL AND THEIR FAMILY. |
TEAM EFFORT KEEPS STUDENTS IN SCHOOL |
FLORENCE DISTRICT OFFICIAL EARN STATE AWARD FOR WORK TO PREVENT DROPOUTS |
FMN |
02/03/2011 |
1A |
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JIM SHAW WAS AWARDED THE COV. AND MRS. RICHARD W. RILEY AWARD FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION IS WITH FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
AMERICAN LEGION HELPS HOMELESS VETS |
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FMN |
02/03/2011 |
1B |
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THE FLORENCE AMERICAN LEGION FRED H. SEXTON POST 1 IS JOINING HANDS WITH THE PEE DEE AREA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS IN THE PEE DEE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2011 |
2B |
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EVERSON DESMOND BAINES; WALTER BRUSON' DORETHA DAVIS; ANTHONY HOFFMAN; DORIS JONES; EVANGELIST DR. BARBARA JEAN KENNEDY PHD; BURDETT LOWDER; IRIS DAVIS; WILLIE FRIERSON; MELVIN E. GAINEY; MARSHA ANN BYASSEE CARTER; RET. CAPT OSCAR LUTHER DERRICK JR.; FLORENCE MCLAUGUSTHLIN JOHNSON; CARISSA JO WEDDLE; CHARLES WILLIAM QUICK; WILLIAM EUGENE MULLHOLAND |
SCHOOL DISTRICT CUTS JOBS |
NEARLY 20 WORKERS IN TIMMONSVILLE REGION GET THE AXE |
FMN |
03/03/2011 |
1A |
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DR. BERTHA MCCANTS- SUPERINTENDENT OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IN TIMMONSVILLE- SAID THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' DECEMBERISION TO ELIMINATE 19 POSITIONS IS ONE THAT HAD TO BE MADE TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SOUND BY THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR. (MORE) |
ONE STEP AT A TIME |
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FMN |
03/03/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTO OF TIA PURVIS |
FIFTH-GRADER TIA PURVIS PARTICIPATES IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 VISION SERVICE'S ORIENTATION MOBILITY PROGRAM. (MORE) |
GIRL HAD BEEN ABUSED |
DOCUMENTS INDICATE PRIOR HARM OF SLAIN CHILD |
FMN |
03/03/2011 |
1A |
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TY'LASHIA GRANT- WHOSE DEATH IS BEING TREATED AS A HOMICIDE- HAD OLD INJURIES INDICATING ABUSE WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. (MORE) |
AUDIT RAISED CONCERNS FROM SCHOOL OFFICIALS |
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FMN |
03/03/2011 |
1A |
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AN AUDIT CONDUCTED ON THE MARLBORO COUNTY SCHOOL DISSTRICT CONCERNING THE 2008/2009 SCHOOL YEAR RAISED CONCERN FOR THE FIRM CONDUCTING THE FINANCIAL AUDIT AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. (MORE) |
SMOKING BAN SOUGHT FOR COUNTY |
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FMN |
03/03/2011 |
1A |
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SMOKE FREE FLORENCE IS SEEKING TO BAN SMOKING IN BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF FLORENCE. THEIR GOAL IS FOR THE ENTIRE COUNTY TO BEE SMOKE FREE. (MORE) |
TOWN SEEKS GRANT FOR WELL |
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FMN |
03/03/2011 |
4A |
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THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE IS WORKING WITH THE PEE DEE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO TRY TO SECURE GRANT FUNDING FOR A NEW UPGRADED WATER WELL. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2011 |
8A |
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WILLIAM ELLIS EADDY; SILVANUS TACO GILBERT; EDWARD GRAHAM; DENISE SOWELL-HARRELL; CARL D. PATE; WILLIAM BILL RHODES; ETTA MAE EDWARDS SAMUEL; TOM WILKES; GLENDA DALE CORDLE; EUNICE GRAY; DORIS IVEY JONES; BARBARA JEAN KENNEDY; CHARLES W. MARSH; TOM S. MILLER; ELLA REE NERO; HARRY YARBOR JR. |
SMOKE BAN MEETING COLORFUL |
PEOPLE ON BOTH SIDES OF ISSUE PRESENTED COLORS ARGUMENTS |
FMN |
04/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE SMOKING BAN MEETING WAS HELD AT MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WITH THOSE THAT SUPPORT THE BAN WEARING BLUE AND THOSE OPPOSED WEARING RED. |
MISSING BOATER ARRESTED FLORIDA |
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FMN |
04/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARVEY COX |
HARVEY COX STAGED HIS MISSING FROM A FISHING TRIP ON LYNCHES RIVER ON JANUARY 17 AND BEEN HIDING SINCE WAS ARRESTED IN MARION COUNTY FLORIDA. |
ARD SAYS SPENDING WAS LEGITIMATE |
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FMN |
04/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN ARD |
THE STATE ETHICS COMMITTEE IS INQUIRING ABOUT HOW LT. GOV. SPENT ALMOST $20000 OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS AFTER THE ELECTION. |
ROYALL SAFETY QUESTIONED |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TRIES TO SET BACKUP PLAN FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
FMN |
04/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE SCHOOL HAS SOME STRUCTURAL DAMAGE BUT THERE ARE NO IMMEDIATE PLANS SHOULD THE SCHOOL HAVE TO CLOSE. |
BAND ASKED TO LONDON IN '12 |
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FMN |
04/03/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF LORD MAYOR OF LONDON DUNCAN SANDYS AND WEST FLORENCE BAND DIRECTOR STEVE RUMMAGE |
THE LORD MAYOR OF WESTMINISTER PRESENTED STEVE RUMMAGE A SET OF CRYSTAL TUMBLERS AND FORMALLY INVITED THE WEST FLORENCE MARCHCHING BAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE IN LONDON ENGLAND IN 2011.THE SCHOOL WAS ONE OF 12 IN THE US TO BE VISITED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/03/2011 |
4A |
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JULIAN JEWEL ANDERSON; JOSEPH L. BROWN; LOUIE CARTER; PRICILLA MCELVEEN; BILLY D. MCHENRY; MRS. PLUMA ELOISE D. OSBORNE; TRILLIS POWELL; GLORIA ANN SWEETENBURG; EVELYN P. WRIGHT; REV. EMMETT G. ARD; SILVANUS TACO "S.T." GILBERT II; PHYLLIS EDNA LAMBER; BARRY GROVER MIXON; ETTA MAE EDWARDS SAMUEL; WILLIAM ELLIS EADDY; DENIS SOWELL-HARRELL; CARL D. PATE; WILLIAM HENRY RHODES; ERNESTINE STOGNER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/03/2011 |
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MEMORIAM |
DAVID W. MCKNIGHT 8/12/1942 - 1/28/2011 |
MELLOW MUSHROOM IS MORE THAN DIVINE |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF OWNER MATT DUKE |
THE MELLOW MUSHROOM IN THE OLD SHONEY'S LOCATION NEAR MAGNOLIA MALL WILL OPEN MONDAY. |
PEE DEE RESIDENTS SPREADING POSITIVE INFLUENCE GLOBALLY |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
1A |
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EDDIE JAMES MINISTRIES SPOKE TO THE CONGREGATION WEDNESDAY IN LAKE CITY AT LAKE CITY PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH. KRISTEN MOEN OF LAKE IS PARTY OF THE MINISTRY THAT SPREADS THE MESSAGE OF LOVE AND FAITH IN JESUS. |
IS COUNCIL LISTENING TO SMOKING DEBATE? |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
1A |
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ED ROBINSON AND STEVE POWERS WANTS THE SMOKING ORDINANCE TO GO TO A PUBLIC REFERENDUM AND LET THE PUBLIC DECEMBERISDE. OCTAVIA BLAKE-WILLIAMS AND 4 OTHERS DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE THAT THE REFERENDUM WILL NOT PASS AND KNOW THAT THEY CAN PASS IT IN COUNCIL BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE NUMBERS. |
CARE HOUSE KEEPS BUSY |
FLORENCE CENTER HELPED 700 AREA CHILDREN LAST YEAR |
FMN |
06/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE PROVIDED SERVICES TO MORE THAN 700 NEGLECTED AND ABUSED HILDREN IN THE PEE DEE LAST YEAR MAKING IT THE SECOND BUSIEST CHILD ADVOCAY CENTER IN THE STATE. |
SMALL TURNOUT AT FINANCIAL METTING |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
4A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSVILLE TRUSTEES STOOD OUTSIDE OF THE SMITH STREET IGA TO TALK WITH THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL CRISIS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A PUBLIC FORUM MEETING. |
BOY SCOUTS HIT THE TRACK |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF: JAQARIUS MCKEIHT; J.J.ERVIN; NATHAN BUIE; JARED KIRBY; JACKSON MILLER; WYATT SMITH; JAY HOLCOMBE |
THE ATAKWA DISTRICT CUB SCOUTS OF THE PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL OF THE BOYS SCOUT HELD ITS PINEWOOD DEBRY AT MAGNOLIA MALL ON SATURDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
2B |
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SFC PIETRO "PETE" VINCENZO BOVE; DOROTHY DAVIS "DOT" DINGLE; ALPHONSO FRIDAY; ALLEN JOHNSON; BOBBY SAMUEL; EVELEEN VEREEN; JOSEPH E. WILLIAMS; VINCENT JIMMY COLLINS; BERTIE WILLIAMS BEATTIE; RICHARD LEO LLOYD; SONNY MOORE; MARY ELIZABETH MCINTYRE ROGERS; MARION D. WATKINS; GLENDA "G.J" JAMISON; MARION KENDRICK (KENNY) BENTON JR.; STEPHANIE PAIGE LLEWELLYN; RUTH BENNETT REEVES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
MOTHER ANNIE JOHNSON MARCHCH 6 1925 - JANUARYUARY 18 2011; LIZZIE MOSES SARGENT 3-29-1914 / 2-12-2011 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
5C |
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KERRI CASSANDRA SMITH AND RONALD BENTLEY OATS III; MORGAN MARIE MAXWELL AND ROBERT LANDON BOYCE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
06/03/2011 |
6C |
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CARROLL AND JONELL HARRELSON CELEBRATE 5OTH ANNIVERSARY. MARRIED 5 MARCH 1961 |
FUNDS FOR FOSSILS |
MONEY SHORTAGE THREATENS WORK ON KOLB PROJECT |
FMN |
07/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ARCHAEOLOGIST SEAN TAYLOR; SARA ROLFE; AND ADRIAN STREET |
THE DARLINGTON COUNTY JOHANNES KOLB SITE WHICH GOES BACK 13 THOUSAND YEARS HAS LOST FUNDING AND THE SEASON MAY BE CUT SHORT THIS YEAR. |
IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR |
FAMILY'S TIES STAY STRONG |
FMN |
07/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARRIET HANNA AND ALBERT WALKER POSTON JR; PHOTO OF HIS MOTHER RUTH SHAW |
ALBERT WALKER POSTON JR. AND HARRIET HANNA WERE MARRIED AT LAUREL GARDENS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY WHERE HIS MOTHER RESIDES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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07/03/2011 |
6A |
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BARBARA R. FRIDAY; ALLEN JOHNSON; PRISCILLA MCELVEEN; LILLIE BELL MCRAE; HAZEL FRYE RICHARDSON; WILLIE STAGGERS; PIETRO 'PETE' VINCENZO BOVE; BILLY D. HOLBROOKS; MARION ANTHONY 'TONY' SAVERANCE; JOSEPH EDWARD WILLIAMS; |
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
09/03/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF THE INTERIOR AND CHOIR |
PHOTO IS OF THE CHURCH WHEN IT WAS LOCATED ON EAST EVANS STREET. SERVICES WERE HELD IN THIS CHURCH FROM 1906 TO 1952. |
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION |
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NJ |
09/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TARA DURDEN AND TOM EWART |
THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SAYS REVITALIZATION IS MOVING ALONG.THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE PLAN. CITY MANAGER CAN BEGIN SEEKING A DOWNTOWN MANAGER. |
HARLEM AMBASSADORS TO PLAY LOCAL TEAM HERE |
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NJ |
09/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF STUDENT AND BASKETBALL |
THE HARLEM AMBASSADORS WILL PLAY A LOCAL TEAM OF FLORENTINES AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL.THE EVENT WILL RAISE MONEY FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FLORENCE. |
LORD MAYOR OF WESTMINISTER VISITS WEST FLORENCE |
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NJ |
09/03/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF THE LORD MAYOR OF WESTMINISTER AND THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL BAND |
THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL BAND HAS BEEN INVITED TO PERFORM IN LONDON'S ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE. |
SCOTT WILLIAMSON |
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NJ |
09/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF OFFICER WILLIAMSON |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. |
JERRI D. JAMES |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
CPL. GEORGE CLARK |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGE CLARK |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
FOOD FOR THOUGHT |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE FLORENCE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS WAS HELD AT ROGER'S BAR-B-QUES TUESDAY. PICTURED ARE VOLUNTEERS: ANDRE CULBREATH; ANN HOBSON; BEVERLY HILLER |
SMOKING ORDINANCE IN DOUBT |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OCTOBERIAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMEN BUDDY BRAND AND GLYNN F. WILLIS AND 3 OTHER COUNCILMEN HAVE SUBMITTED TWO AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED SMOKING ORDINANCE THAT WOULD ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO LIGHT UP INDOORS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
TALK OF MERGING CROPS UP |
CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER DISTRICT OPTION TO FIX BUDGET WOES |
FMN |
09/03/2011 |
1A |
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TUESDAY EVENING THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSBILLE BOARD HELD A MEETING WHERE CONCERNED CITZENS CALLED FOR ACTION TO SOLVE THE DISTRICT BUDGET PROBLEMS AND SOME PLEADED FOR CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER DISTRICT. |
CITIZENS LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO WALK A BEAT |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DEBBIE ELLIOTT; JAMIE DeWEERDT |
FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT GIVES FLORENCE RSIDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TWICE A YEAR TO GET AN OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT'S OPERATIONS THROUGH A 10-WEEK PROGRAM CALLED CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY. |
LEATHERMAN PAYS JOHNSONVILLE A VISIT |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF HUGH LEATHERMAN |
STATE SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN HAS BEEN GOING AROUND HIS DISTRICT HOSTING A CHICKEN BOG SUPPER AND SPEAKING TO HIS CONSTITUENTS AS WELL AS LISTENING TO THEM. HIS LATEST STOP WAS JOHNSONVILLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
2B |
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BERNICE GORDON BARR; JAMES EDWARD BROWN; JOSEPH RAYMOND CUMMINGS; MARY SUE HAYES GRAY; MARGARET JOHNSON; ISAAC L. MCGILL; BOBBY JOE SAMUEL; WALTER SPARKS; JERONELL WILLIAMS; HOWARD RANDALL FOX II; LUCIA "GWENDOLYN" ROWELL SAWYER; JAMES P. SCOTT; EVELYN P. DIALS WRIGHT;THOMAS RAY |
MONSTER'S FUTURE IN FLORENCE BRIGHT |
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FMN |
09/03/2011 |
5C |
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MOVING ITS CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER FROM INDIA TO FLORENCE WAS A RISKY MOVE FOR MONSTER WORLDWIDE BUT COMPANY EXECUTIVE PATRICK W. MANZO SAID IT'S TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT DECEMBERISION. |
LANDFILL FOES FIGHT AGAINST LAWSUIT |
WALLACE OPPONENTS OF MEGADUMP AIM TO DISMISS LAWSUIT |
FMN |
10/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE LANDFILL OPPOSITION GROUP THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A FEDERAL DEFAMATION LAWSUIT HAS FILED A MOTION TO HAVE THE LAWSUIT DISMISSED. MRR SOUTHERN LLC FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST CITIZENS FOR MARLBORO COUNTY SEEKING DAMAGES RELATED TO WHAT MRR LAWYERS CALL A SMEAR CAMPAIGN. (MORE) |
LET'S TAKE A LOOK |
PANEL OKS BILL TO STUDY CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
FMN |
10/03/2011 |
1A |
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A BILL TO STUDY CONSOLIDATING SOUTH CAROLINA'S 85 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IS HEADING TO THE SENATE FLOOR. IT WOULD SET UP A COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE ANY COST SAVINGS FROM MERGING DISTRICTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE SAME COUNTY. (MORE) |
BEST OF THE BEST |
TIMMONSVILLE LIBRARY & LEADER RECEIVE HONOR FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
FMN |
10/03/2011 |
1A |
RAY MCBRIDE |
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THE BAKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN TIMMONSVILLE IS ALREADY BEING RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM CHOSE THE LIBRARY AS THE BEST LIBRARY IN 2011 AND NAMED BRANCH MANAGER DEBORAH SULLIVAN AS LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR. (MORE) |
VOTE ON BAN ON SMOKING FACES DELAY |
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FMN |
10/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE POSSIBLE SMOKING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF FLORENCE WILL BE POSTPONED TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN APRIL TO ENSURE ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL BE PRESENT FOR FIRST READING. (MORE) |
SMITH: COLLECT TAXES ON ONLINE SALES |
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10/03/2011 |
1A |
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MANY COMPANIES ARE REAPING THE BENEFITS AND TAKING MONEY AWAY FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AS THE STATE NEGLECTS TO COLLECT SALES TAX ON INTERNET PURCHASES-- FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN K.G. RUSTY SMITH JR. SAID. (MORE) |
FLORENCE WOMAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING EX-BOYFRIEND |
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10/03/2011 |
4A |
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JACQUETTA SCOTT IS CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER INCONNECTION WITH A SHOOTING THAT HEPPENED AT PALMETTO VILLAS APARTMENTS. A 26-YEAR-OLD MAN SUFFERED A GUNSHOT WOUND TO HIS UPPER ARM. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2011 |
5A |
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JULYIUS BURGESS; GRACE DEFIELDS; TERRY TINY WILDS ROBINSON; WANDA DELL DEAVER PERKINS; DEMETRICE SOWELLS JR.; WILLIAM BRAGG BILL WILLIAMS; CONSTANCE B. WOODBURY; JAMES EDWARD BROWN; JULYIA THERESA CRIBB; BARBARA R. FRIDAY; SHIRLEY MAE GROOMS; HARRY HOWELL HEARD JR.; REEDY FRANK HUGGINS; SAMUEL LAVERNE MCPHERSON SR.; JANUARYET BRUNSON RONGA; MILDRED FLOYD SANFORD; ALBERT J. TURNER; CHARLENA BACOTE WILLIAMSON;JOE BROWN SR. |
NEW SCHOOLS UNDER REVIEW |
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FMN |
11/03/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES HEARD FROM SUB-COMMITTEES FROM ROYAL AND NORTH VISTA RECOMMENDING NEW SCHOOLS BE BUILT FOR BOTH. OTHER ALTERNATIVES WERE DISCUSSED. |
IT WILL BE HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU |
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FMN |
11/03/2011 |
1A |
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GRADUATION FOR 11 ROOKIE FIREMEN WILL BE HELD AT POYNOR ADULT/COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER TODAY. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES 10 WEEKS OF EXTENSIVE FIREFIGHTING TRAINING. THOSE GRADUATING ARE: WILLIAM B. GOOD; TRENTON GORE; DONALD L. HUGGINS; LARRY M. JACKSON; WALTER B. LONG; DALLAS MCDOUGAL; ALEXANDER K. MCGOVERN III; KEVIN P. RAINES; JACOB W. SHULER; JEFF T. STUTLER; DALTON WILLIAMS. |
MORE SMOKE: POLL OUT - MEETING SET |
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FMN |
11/03/2011 |
1A |
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SMOKE FREE FLORENCE ORGANIZATION HAS RELEASED RESULTS OF A POLL THEY HAD DONE WHICH RELIED HEAVILY ON WOMEN CLAIMING THAT 63% OF THE RESIDENTS OF FLORENCE WANT A SMOKE FREE ORDINANCE. |
SHOOTING AT RESTAURANT |
DOMESTIC INCIDENT LEADS TO BEATING AND SHOOTING |
FMN |
11/03/2011 |
4A |
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FLORENCE POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR TRAVIS BLANE DIXON TRUETT 31 WHO IS WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND CRIMMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. HE BEAT HIS WIFE OUTSIDE OF CREEK RATZ THEN WENT INSIDE AND SHOT ONE OF HER CO-WORKERS. |
LACE UP YOUR GLOVES |
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FMN |
11/03/2011 |
4A |
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WEED AND SEED SAGE HAVEN WILL SPONSOR A BOXING MATCH TO INCLUDED BOXERS FROM FLORENCE AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE STATE. PICTURED ARE: CHRIS HICKMAN; JIMMY ELLIS. THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WEED AND SEED 1112-B OAKLAND AVENUE FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2011 |
6A |
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DONELLA VANN CAMPBELL; FREDDIE JAMES GILLIARD; ROGER DALE MCCREA; ALBERTINE CRAWFORD MILLER; BERTHA MAW SINCLAIR; HORACE WILLOUGHBY; LOIS H. ALLEN; WINFRED REGISTER BLACK; JAMES DELBERT COKER; GRACE DEFIELDS; VERLENE R. JONES; MARY LOUISE MCCUTCHEN; ROSA MARIE ROSS MURRAY; WANSA DELL DEAVER PERKINS; LAWRENCE MACARTHUR ACHAIBLE; JERROLYN "JERRY" WARD WHITEHEAD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2011 |
8A |
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JANUARYICE EAGERTON WARD; AUBREY MERLE POSTON SR.; DEACON WALTER SPARKS SR.; GLADYS RUTH BUSBY WALTMAN; REV. BILL BRAGG WILLIAMS |
A 'PREACHER' IN THE RANKS |
FIRST CLASS OF FLORENCE FIREFIGHTERS INCLUDES ONE UNUSUAL ROOKIE |
FMN |
13/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DALTON WILLIAMS; WILLIAM GOOD; JACOB SHULER |
THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT GAINED 11 NEW FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAS JUST GRADUATED FROM TRAINING. DALTON WILLIAMS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS "PREACHER" HAS BEEN TRYING TO BECOME A PREACHER BUT CIRCUMSTANCES FORCED HIM TO STOP. HE THEN DECIDED TO BECOME A FIREMAN. |
LET'S BOOK! |
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FMN |
13/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL HOSTED THE BAG O' BOOKS SALE AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL TO RAISE MONEY TO BUY EDUCATIONALK MATERIAL. PICTURED IS ED EMRICK |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/03/2011 |
2B |
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ALICIA F. BULLARD; BOYD EARNEST "ERNIE" FRIERSON; CECILE JEFFORDS AYNES; WILLIE JOHNS JR.; CREALOR W. LUNNON; LESLIE FRANK STUBBS; MARGARET WARFEL WAGNER; CORNELL WARD; ROBERT KENNETH BARBER; MICHAEL GERALD "BUBB" FORD; FRANCES J. GURLEY; JAMES ALTON HASELDEN; HUBERT B. TODD JR.; GLADYS RUTH BUSBY WALTMANN; ROBERT LEO WESTENBERGER; MARY LOIS WALKER ZEMAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/03/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
BENNY CHESTER DANIEL NO DATE GIVEN; ALBERTA ECHOLS ROBINSON NO DATE GIVEN; LENA MAE FRIERSON 7/20/1949 - 3/8/2010; LIZZIE MOSES SARGENT 3/29/1914 - 2/12/2011 |
TRAINED TO TAKE THE HEAT |
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FMN |
13/03/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTO ONLY |
PHOTOS OF FIREMEN AT THE WEST FLORENCE TRAINING CENTER AND THE JOHNSONVILLE TRAINING CENTER. PICTURED ARE: JEFF STUTLER; LARRY JACKSON;CAPT MONTY TEDDER; JACOB SHULER |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
13/03/2011 |
7C |
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PRICILLA DIANE SUGGS AND ANDERSON LEE YOUNG; ASHLEY SHERRILL GADDY AND JUSTIN KOREY LYLES |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
13/03/2011 |
7C |
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DON AND RUTH PIERCE CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MARCHCH 12TH. |
NCR CONFIRMS OVERSIGHT |
H. B. ROBINSON NUCLEAR PLANT |
FMN |
14/03/2011 |
1A |
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PROGRESS ENERGY'S H. B. ROBINSON NUCLER PLANT NEAR HARTSVILLE PERFORMED AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN THE NATIONAL REGULATORY COMMISSION'S HIGHEST PERFORMANCE LEVEL LAST YEAR. THE ROBINSON PLANT IS ONE OF SIX COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR REACTORS NATIONWIDE AND ONE OF FOUR IN SC. |
MEN AND WOMEN ON A MISSION |
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FMN |
14/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS ONLY; JEFF PIERFY |
SUE BARTHOLOMEW AND PHEBE HOLCOMBE SERVE HOT BREAKFAST BEHIND THE HOPEHEALTH PARKING LOT AS PART OF THE SATURDAY PARKING LOT MISSION. THE GROUP HAS HELPED PEOPLE FOR 17 YEARS. |
BARBECUE BENEFIT WILL BE FAMILY AFFAIR |
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14/03/2011 |
1A |
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BIR BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FLORENCE HAS SERVED FOR 58 YEARS. THE BARBECUE WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR THE GROUP. |
I-95 STUDY EARNS AWARD |
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FMN |
14/03/2011 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY WILL RECEIVE AWARD FOR THE I-95 HUMAN NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THIS AWARD RECOGNIZES GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS OF OUTSTANDING MERIT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2011 |
6A |
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WINIFRED R. BLACK; MILDRED WILLIAMS KIRVEN; CLARA COLEEN POOLE; FRANCES H. SINGLETON; ELLEN M. VENSON; ALICIA FLOWERS BULLARD; SUSAN MAYEUX BURGETT; TERESA SUZANN DAY HOBBS; MAYME LOUISE LEE; LONNIE ELMO TAYLOR; HUBERT B. TODD JR.; JOE MORELLO |
DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL AREA |
Do You Remember? |
NJ |
16/03/2011 |
2A |
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THE LOVELY HOMES ON THIS 1912 POSTCARD WERE ON COIT ST. IF YOU LOOK NORTH. |
CANDIDATES DEBATE ISSUES AT PAMPLCIO |
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16/03/2011 |
1A |
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CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE UNEXPIRED FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL SEAT IN DISTRICT 2 THAT BELONGED TO KEN ARD DEBATED ISSUES MONDAY AT THE SCHOOLHOUSE RESTAURANT IN PAMPLICO. |
FLORENCE ART TRAIL GALLERY |
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FMN |
16/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IN FLORENCE WILL EXHIBIT PHOTOS FROM MORE THAN 90 ARTIST AND OVER 1000 PICES OF WORK. THE EXHIBIT CALLED PHOTOFABULOUS! OPENED TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY. PICTURED ARE KIMA EVANS AND NORM BELGE; CLAY STATUE OF GENERAL FRANCIS MARION |
STAYING ON TRACK |
FORWARD PROJECT PUSHES FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS |
FMN |
16/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATE SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN AND HIS WIFE JEAN ON HIS LEFT. |
CONTINUING WITH HIS CHICKEN BOG SUPPERS HUGH LEATHERMAN SPOKE TO CITIZENS AT THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE STATION ABOUT THE PENNY TAX ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STILL ON TRACK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/03/2011 |
2B |
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TODDPHIL HALL; ROBERT LOUIS MACK; JOSEPH CONRAD THOMASSON; DORIS JEAN FREEMAN FLURY; HESTELLA BROADWATER PRIMUS; FRANCES CAROLINE HAYNES SINGLETON; AGNES LUPO STOKES |
HIGH SCHOOLS' GRADES RISE SLIGHTLY |
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FMN |
17/03/2011 |
1A |
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S.C. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REPORT CARDS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HIGH SCHOOLS ARE OUT. LAMARCH HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVED ITS TEST-RESULT GROWTH RATE AND MAINTAINED ITS GOOD ABSOLUTE RATING. (MORE) |
ARD UNDER FIRE |
PAMPLICO RESIDENT FACES 92 CHARGES ON ETHICS VIOLATIONS |
FMN |
17/03/2011 |
1A |
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LT. GOV. KEN ARD FACES 92 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION CHARGES CONNECTED TO ALLEGATIONS THAT HE SPENT CAMPAIGN MONEY FOR PERSONAL PURPOSED AND FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOME CAMPAIGN SPENDING. (MORE) |
JUDGE TO SENTENCE EX-SHERIFF |
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17/03/2011 |
1A |
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U.S. DISTRICT COUT JUDGE CAMERON MCGOWAN CURRIE IS SET TO SENTENCE FORMER LEE COUNTY SHERIFF EJ MELVIN ON CHARGES RELATED TO DRUG DEALING AND RACKETEERING TODAY. (MORE) |
S.C. BUDGET GOES TO SENATE |
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17/03/2011 |
1A |
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A .3 BILLION SPENDING PLAN THAT INCREASES SPENDING ON PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND CUTS EDUCATION SPENDING ELSEWHERE WON FINAL APPROVAL IN THE HOUSE WEDNESDAY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/03/2011 |
8A |
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SUSIE BELLAMY; CREOLA JONES BURGESS; EDWARD HENRY GRAHAM; LORENZO D. JACKSON; SARRAL A. JOHNSON; YUTONYIA Y. JONES; WILLIE LEE KEELS; ANTHONY R. LOWERY; LOUISE PRESSLEY MCFADDEN; ALMETA MCNEIL; MAHLON E. RADGETT IV; ALBERT HERMAN STIEFEL SR.; ERIC TURNER; MICHAEL GERARD BUBBA FORD; FREDDIE GILLARD; WILLIE GRIGGS; TODD HALL; CREALOR W. LUNNON |
MUSEUM LAUDS ARTIST'S 110TH BIRTHDAY |
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18/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PIECE BY FLORENCE ARTIST WILLIAM H. JOHNSON |
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON GRADUATED FROM WILSON HIGH SCHOOL IN 1918 AND WENT ON DOCUMENT SCENES OF THE DAILY LIFE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS. HE WAS PART OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE. |
JUDGE CALLS MISTRIAL IN CRAWFORD CASE |
FLORENCE RESPRESENTATIVE FACED CHARGES OF FAILING TO FILE STATE TAX RETURNS |
FMN |
18/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CRAWFORD |
AFTER 4 DAYS OF TESTIMONRY THE JURY DELIBERATED FOR FIVE HOURS AND COULD NOT COME UP WITH A DECEMBERISION PROMPTING THE JUDGE TO CALL A MISTRIAL FOR REP. KRIS CRAWFORD. |
MUSEUM LAUDS ARTIST'S 110TH BIRTHDAY |
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FMN |
18/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DIRECTOR BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER GENIA TYSON |
THE TRUSTEES OF THE FLORENCE MUSEUM ARE HOLDING THE 110TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR THE LATE AND NOTED ARTIST WILLIAM H. JOHNSON A NATIVE OF FLORENCE. A NEW PAINTING OF HIS WAS ACQUIRED BY THE MUSEUM AND WAS UNVEILED. |
ETHIS CHARGES TO BE RELEASED TODAY |
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FMN |
18/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN ARD |
THE STATE ETHIS COMMISSION EXPECTS TO RELEASE TODAY THE NOTICE OF HEARING DOCUMENT THAT WILL ANNOUNCE THE DETAILS OF THE 92 ETHIS CHARGES AGAINST LT. GOV. KEN ARD. |
CELEBRATE THE IRISH IN EVERYONE |
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FMN |
18/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE PARADE; CAROLINE STOKES; BRY STOKES; STEPHEN BLACK |
THE WINDERMERE NEIGHBORHOOD IN FLORENCE HAD ITS SECOND ANNUAL KIDS' ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE WITH OVER 400 ATTENDING. |
LEGISLATORS ASKED FOR HELP WITH BUDGET |
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18/03/2011 |
4A |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 MET WITH TWO OF THE THREE LEGISLATORS REPRESENTING THE DISTRICT FOR HELP IN FINDING A SOLUTION TO THEIR FINACIAL WOES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2011 |
6A |
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DETRULLA JOYCE BROWN-BOWENS; MARTHA CUNNINGHAM; DEACON HERMAN PAGE; ROY LEE WILLIAMS; LULA WILSON; LACY "BUD" BARNES; MYRTIE LEE MILES PARKER; CHARLES BLALOCK SMITH; ALBERT HERMAN STIEFEL; MRS. SARRAL A. JOHNSON; J. FREDDIS SELLERS; FRED L. WALLACE; OZELLE HANCOCK WALLACE |
FLORENCE PHOTO ALBUM ENDS SOON |
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NJ |
19/03/2011 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN MOTTE |
OLD PHOTOS OF OLD FLORENCE HAVE BEEN ON DISPLAY. ALSO A NEW LITERARY CLUB IS FORMING AT THE FLORENCE MUSEUM. |
FADED ATLAS REVEALS A CHANGING WORLD |
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FMN |
20/03/2011 |
7A |
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AN 1889 ATLAS SHOWED NO FLORENCE COUNTY ALTHOUGH FLORENCE WAS CREATED IN 1888. ONLY 35 COUNTIES WERE ON THE S.C. MAP. AUTHOR COVERS OTHER FLORENCE STATISTICS. |
LAST CHANCE TO GET RID OF OLD ELECTRONICS |
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FMN |
20/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEIF EREXSON |
SC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (DHEC) PAIRED WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT TO HELP FLORENCE COUNTY RESIDENTS RECYCLE OLD ELECTRONICS. EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST RECYCLING CENTERS WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT ELECTRONICS DUE TO NEW LEGISLATION. |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIAM JOHNSON |
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FMN |
20/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE MUSEUM UNVEIL THEIR LASTEST ACQUSITION OF WILLIAM H. JOHNSON'S ART WORK AS PART OF A 110TH CELEBRATION OF THE ARTIST'S BIRTHDAY. THE MUSEUM BEGAN ACQUIRING JOHNSON'S PAINTINGS IN THE 1950S AND JOHNSON IS A FLORENCE NATIVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/03/2011 |
2B |
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PAUL JOSEPH GATES; BEAUFORD GERALD HANCOCK; BURNETT LEE "BURTLEE" NETTLES; MARY FRANCES WINDHAM PAUL; VIVIAN CANDY ROBINSON; JONATHAN SCOTT SAUNDERS; DELLA MAE ABRAMS WALLACE; ESSIE LYNCH HILL; JOSEPH MCFADDEN; ANTHONY (RICKEY) LOWERY; FLOYD M. "MUTT" MATTHEWS; REV. ERNIE HASON ROWE; DONALD THEODORE PHILIPP |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
20/03/2011 |
7C |
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CLAIRE HAMER KIRKPATRICK AND DOCTOR DANIEL BRYON COBB |
SCHOOLS EYE PENNY TAX |
DISTRICT OFFICIALS WANT FLORENCE COUNTY TO SHARE REVENUES |
FMN |
21/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. ALLIE BRROKS |
ALL FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS PLAN TO SECURE THE ONE-CENT TAX FOR CAPITAL SPENDING AND USE IT FOR SCHOOL FUNDING WHEN THE SEVEN-YEAR AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY FUNDING EXPIRES IN 2014. |
TIMMONSVILLE LIBRARY GOES BEYOND BOOKS |
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FMN |
21/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BAKER MEMORIAL LIBBRARY; PHOTO OF STUDENTS: COURTNEY ASHLEY; TRENTEN PIPKINS; DEASIA WOODS AND DENETRA COOPER |
THE BAKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY CELEBRATED ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. THIS BRANCH LIBRARY WAS NAMED THE BEST IN THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AND ITS MANAGER DEBORAH SULLIVAN WAS NAMED LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR. |
GIVE A DOG A BONE |
FUNDRAISER SEEKS SPONSORS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER |
FMN |
21/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE BONE-E-FIT IS THE FIFTH ANNUAL EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER. |
FAMILY'S DREAM REACHER 'THE FINAL FRONTIER' |
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FMN |
21/03/2011 |
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THE DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WILL DEDICATE THE FORMER LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AS THE NEW DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY CENTER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2011 |
7A |
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CURTIS BROWN; BOBBY DIMERY; ELIZABETH JAMES HENRY; SCOTT HARMON JACKSON SR.; DONALD COLEMAN LAWRIMORE SR.; HUBERT LEGETTE; REBECCA MATTHEWS; TYRONE LEROY MCCRAY; BESSIE SCIPIO RICHARDSON; MERLEA BROWN DEFEE; GERALDINE WEAVER ELLIS; CREOLA JONES BURGESS; SHIRLEY CHESTNUT GRAINGER; MARY FRANCES WINDHAM PAUL; CORRIE 'CONNIE' MIXON ROGERS; REV. ERNIE JASON ROWE; DELLA MAE ABRAMS WALLACE; LLOYD OLIVER |
TOWN SQUARE POTENTIAL TURNING INTO REALITY |
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FMN |
21/03/2011 |
9A |
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EDITORIAL: LAKE CITY RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT FOR YEARS AND NOW HAVE THE MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY CENTER. |
SIX ARRESTED IN FAKE GOODS INVESTIGATION |
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FMN |
21/03/2011 |
10A |
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A COUNTERFEIT GOODS SCAM WAS STOPPED BY LAKE CITY POLICE AT THE FLEA MARCHKET. |
HAM'S ESSO SERVICE STATION |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
23/03/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF STATION IN THE 1940S |
FRANK HAM OWNED THE STATION ON 301 S/OLANTA HIGHWAY. IT LATER BECAME LAWHON'S CASH AND CARRY. IT HAS SINCE BURNED. |
SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH TEACHER RECOGNIZED BY VFW |
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NJ |
23/03/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF BECKY COOPER |
A SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL WAS NAMED THE 2010-2011 VETERANS OF FOREIGH WARS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AWARD. HER NAME I S BECKY COOPER. |
CPL TERRANCE FORD |
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NJ |
23/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF CPL. FORD |
CPL. TERRANCE FORD IS PART OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (AKA S.W.A.T.) ARTICLE HAS SOME BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. |
CPL. HOWAR WYNN |
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NJ |
23/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF CPL HOWARD WYNN |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON CPL. HOWARD WYNN. HE IS A SUPERVISOR ON PATROL DIVISION. |
GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW SCHOOL |
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NJ |
23/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN PORTER STEWART AT GROUNDBREAKING |
THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL RELIEVE CROWDING AT DELMAE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBEREMBER 2011 AND OCCUPIED FALL 2012. |
JO-ANN FABRICS AND CRAFTS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING… |
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NJ |
23/03/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF STORE FRONT |
JO-ANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORE WILL OPEN AT FLORENCE MALL. IT IS THE LEADING FABRIC AND CRAFT SPECIALTY RETAILER IN AMERICA. |
LEASERSHIP LOCK 'N' LOAD |
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FMN |
23/03/2011 |
1A |
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LEADERSHIP FLORENCE WHICH IS A PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VISITED THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER IN EFFINGHAM TUESDAY. PICTURED ARE CRYSTAL KIRKLAND; MEGAN SHEPPARD; JIMMY SANDIFER; TRIXIE USSERY. |
CLARITY HELPS DISPE ELECTION CONFUSION |
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FMN |
23/03/2011 |
1A |
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SOME CLARITY WAS FOUND AT THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MEETING CONCERNING THE ELECTION AND REDISTRICTING MAPS THAT WERE USED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/03/2011 |
2B |
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DIEAN J. BREWINGTON; ANNIE L. BROWN; ANDREW CARMICHAEL; MARY CUNNINGHAM; TONYA DOWE; JA'BARI EASTERLING; JAMES "BOBBY" GREEN; FRANCES SKINNER HUGGINS; RUFUS "BIGGIE" JOHNSON; NELLIE BAZEN JOYE; CATHERINE JETT MCCULLOUGH; ALBERTA BROWN MCNILL; VASTENA REAVES; ROSA VERNER; FOSTER M. WHEELER; DOROTHY "DOT" BAKER; BILL FLOWERS; ELIZABETH KAYE JAMES HENRY; JOHNIS THEA OWENS; FRED LEWIS PRICE SR.; JEANNETTE MIXON WINDHAM |
MCKEVER WINS TOP HONOR |
FLORENCE NATIVE DIVISION II PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
FMN |
23/03/2011 |
1C |
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SHANNON MCKEVER A FORMER SOUTH FLORENCE STAR WAS NAMED DIVISION II PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN BASKEBALL NOW PLAYERS FOR LANDER. |
IT'S GREEK AND SWEET |
PHILPTOCHOS SOCIETY TO HOLD PASTRY SALE |
FMN |
23/03/2011 |
1D |
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THE PHILPTOCHOS SOCIETY OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR SAVIOR GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL PASTRY SALE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT THE CHURCH. |
FIRES SCORCH RED CROSS' RELIEF WORK |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTO OF WILLIE MAE HANNA AND DOROTHY JOHNSON |
THE PEE DEE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS APPEALING FOR HELP FROM THE COMMUNITY AFTER RESPONDING TO TWO FIRES ON OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE PEE DEE OVERNIGHT. (MORE) |
HEALTH CAN BE FUN & EDUCATIONAL |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
1A |
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SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PROGRAM REINFORCES HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES FOR STUDENTS |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FLORENCE IS PARTICIPATING FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN THE HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION AS A WAY TO STOP THE INCREASE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE. (MORE) |
S.C.'S GROWTH UNEVEN |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
1A |
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COAST HAS FASTEST GROWTH; PEE DEE COUNTIES STAGNANT |
SOUTH CAROLINA GREW SO MUCH AS A STATE THAT IT GAINED ANOTHER SEAT IN CONGRESS. DATA RELEASED BY THE U.S. CENSUS SHOW HORRY COUNTY TO BE ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING IN A FAST-GROWING STATE. SEVERAL PEE DEE COUNTIES SHOWED LITTLE OR NO GROWTH. (MORE) |
MOORE'S OUSTER PROMPTS RALLY AT STATEHOUSE |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
1A |
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENTS AND ALUMNI CALLED ON GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY TO REINSTATE DARLA MOORE TO THE USC BOARD -- EVEN THOUGH THEY RECOGNIZED THE REQUEST WAS PROBABLY FUTILE. (MORE) |
FLORENCE DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT ROBBED |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
4A |
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THE PROPRIETOR OF THE DRIVE-IN AT 135 E. PALMETTO WAS LEAVING JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT WHEN HE WAS APPROACHED BY TWO UNKNOWN MEN IN THE PARKING LOT. THEY DEMANDED HIS WALLET AND CELL PHONE- THEN ORDERED HIM TO OPEN THE RESTAURANT AND HAND OVER THE MONEY IN THE OFFICE. (MORE) |
FLORENCE ROTARY TO OPEN TRAIL EARLY |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
4A |
TOMMY TAYLOR |
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FLOWERS IN THE PEE DEE HAVE BEGUN TO BLOOM AHEAD OF SCHEDULE SO THE ROTARY CLUB OF FLORENCE IS PLANNING TO OPEN ITS BEAUTY TRAIL AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2011 |
8A |
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HAROLD BOLDEN; LUCILLE FERRELL; LUTHER MALTRAVOUS FULTON; CHEVONNE KEMP GERALD; CLYDE HOLDEN; JOAN N. HUGHES; KAREN LEE; ELEASE MALLOYE; WILLIE J. MILLIGAN; SUSIE SIMMONS BELLAMY; VAN BUREN COLLINS JR.; TONYA VALETA DOWE; ERNEST STEVE JACK GANDY; NELLIE BAZEN JOYE; ALBERTA CROWN MCNILL; BARBARA ANN K. OSBORNE; BESSIE SCIPIO RICHARDSON |
MOORE OFFERS M TO USC |
DONATION TO FUND AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER IN HONOR OF LATE LAKE CITY ASTRONAUT |
FMN |
25/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS: DARLA MOORE; RON MCNAIR |
DARLA MOORE HAS DONATED FIVE MILLIONS DOLLARS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO FUND TO BE USED FOR A NEW AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER THAT WILL BE NAMED FOR LAKE CITY NATIVE RONALD E. MCNAIR. |
REBIRTH RELIES ON RESIDENTS |
CITY LEADER SAYS REVITALIZATION REVOLVES AROUND PEOPLE TAKING |
FMN |
25/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DWAYNE SCUDDER |
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TERESA MYERS ERVIN; ED ROBINSON; STEVE POWERS ARE PART OF A NEW COMMITTEE WORKING TO INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE ONGOING REVITALIZATION EFFORTS. |
BOY SCOUTS KICK OFF 2011 FUNDRAISING EFFORT |
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FMN |
25/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF LYLE LEWIS OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 476 |
THE PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HELD ITS 2011 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER ON THURSDAY NIGHT WITH 170 COMMUNITY LEADERS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/03/2011 |
7A |
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BLANCHE BRAYBOY; JOHN CURTIS "JC" DOBBINS; LEROY "SONNY" GARNER; DIANE MYERS JONES; ELLIOTT SCOTT; DR. RONALD "ROY" L. SKINNER JR.; CAROLYN PHILLIPS STEWART; PERRY KENT STRICKLAND; GERTHINA BAKER WASHINGTON; CURTIS BROWN; JAMES BOBBY GREEN; CLYDE VINCENT HOLDEN; BURNETT LEE NETTLES; FOSTER WHEELER; KAREN LEE; RENATA CASANDRA SMITH COOPER |
RAISING MONEY FOR NEW HOME |
PAMPLICO RESCUE NEEDS NEW STATION |
FMN |
27/03/2011 |
1A |
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PAMPLICO VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD IS HAVING A FUND RAISER TO BUY PROPERTY AND ERECT A NEW BUILDING FOR THEIR VEHICLES. IT IS THE ONLY VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD IN FLORENCE COUNTY. THE RESCUE SQUAD ASSIST THE COUNTY EMS AND DOES BACK-UP FOR THEM. |
FMU AND MORNING NEWS UNVEIL MARION MEDALLION INITIATIVE |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEDALLION |
BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND THE MORNING NEWS WILL RECOGNIZE TWO PEOPLE WHO SERVE THE PEE DEE WITH A NEW AWARD NAMES FOR GENERAL FRANCIS MARION. THE WINNERS MUST LIVE AND PERFORM THEIR GOOD DEEDS IN THE 10-COUNTY PEE DEE AREA. |
MAKING FLORENCE SQUEAKY CLEAN |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WINFIELD BROWN AND TERESA SIMONS |
OVER 1000 PEOPLE SIGNED UP TO TAKE PART IN THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP HELD FRIDAY IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE. |
CRISIS ABATES…. FOR NOW |
TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
FMN |
27/03/2011 |
1A |
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TEACHERS WERE ASSURED THAT THEIR PAY CHECK WOULD BE DEPOSITED SATURDAY AFTER NO CHECK WERE ISSUED ON FRIDAY SUE TO ERRORS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE THAT CAUSED A FAILURE TO HAVE THE MONEY DEPOSITED IN THE SCHOOLS ACCOUNT. |
LIKE PETULA; SPYMPHONY IS HEADED DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ABOUT THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY MOVING INTO THE NEW PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING NEXT YEAR. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AND THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AREA. |
FDTC WELDING RODEO |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE HELD ITS SECOND ANNUAL WELDING RODEO AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. PICTURED ARE: ANTONIO JOHNSON; ANTAWN CASEY; KYLE HUNEYCUTT; JESSE FLOWERS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
2B |
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NELL BAIRD; IDELLA BLAKENEY; CLINTON "CLINT" W. BOYD; ROSE "MICKEY" BURGESS; KENNETH LLOYD CHANDLER; BESIE LEE "TUT" FOUNTAIN; JOHN F. GAINEY JR.; ANGELA GUASE; SI LEWIS JR.; CHRISTINE PASLEY; CARLISLIE ROBINSON; AGNES THOMAS; JOHNNY CONON BRITT; CATHERINE JETT MCCULLOUGH; JOHN CURTIS "J.C." DOBBINS SR.; ELEASE MALOY; LOUISE ADELINE NOBLES |
FLORENCE WOMAN FINDS NICHE IN HOME STAGING AND REDESIGN |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF SUZI BALL |
AFTER YEARS IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS SUZI BALL HAS A NEW COMPANY CALLED DESIGN INTENTIONS. SHE STAGES HOUSES SO THAT THEY HAVE BETTER APPEAL WHEN PLACE ON THE MARCHKET FOR SALE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
27/03/2011 |
7C |
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SUMER ELIZABETH MILES AND BRIAN KEITH PRITCHARD; WHITNEY LAURA MARTIN AND ROBERT ANDREW FREEMAN; CASEY LEIGH ANDERSON AND BRANDON ELLIOTT TAYLOR |
BACK TO THE BOARD |
DISTRICT 1 TO STUDY ELECTION MESS AGAIN |
FMN |
28/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ELECTION WILL BE DISCUSSED AGAIN AFTER THEY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE U. S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION. |
LOW-KEY FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL PRIMARY IS TUESDAY |
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FMN |
28/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE REPUBLICANS FROM DISTRICT 2 WILL BE CHOOSING FROM FAIRLY ANONYMOUS CANDIDATES TO REPLACE KENNETH ARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2011 |
6A |
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ROSE 'MICKEY' BURGESS; BARBARA GASKINS; WARREN HALL; FELIX C. HUDSON; EDITH POLLY BURCH HOLDEN HUFFMAN; ONNIE GAYMON LEVINER; VIRGINIA LEE POSTON MATTHEWS; GENEVA MCNEIL; VELLA MAE GRAHAM MILLS; MARION L. ROBBINS; RUTH ANN KEELS SINGLETON; CECIL 'POP' SPIVEY; DOROTHY P. TATUM; CLINTON W. BOYD; HENRY MARTIN CAMPBELL JR.; LEROY 'SONNY' GARNER; WILLIAM R. 'SPEEDY' GRANT; EARL DAVID HUDSON; EDDIE H. JOHNSON; MARVIN 'CARL' KING; CARL E. LANGLEY JR.; MAYLEAN W. MATTHEWS; ARCHIE WILSON SOX SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2011 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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NAOMI ANTHONY (28 MARCH 1922--31 MAY 2010) |
TRINITY HONOR STUDENTS HELP ANIMALS |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF UNNAMED STUDENTS AND PAMELA GLASS |
THE TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HELD A BARBECUE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE DARLINGTON AND FLORENCE HUMANE SOCIETY. |
KNIGHT EDITION PRESENTS GALA 2011 ON FRIDAY |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KNIGHT EDITION STUDENTS |
THE RHYTHM OF THE KNIGHT WAS THE THEME OF THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT EDITION (HONORS CHOIR AND SHOW CHOIR) AT THEIR ANNUAL GALA. |
IB STUDENTS SCORE HIGH ON GERMAN EXAM |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF EIGHT GERMAN STUDENTS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS AT WILSON HIGH COMPETED WITH 25 000 STUDENTS ON THE NATIONAL GERMAN EXAM AND PLACED HIGHLY TO THE DELIGHT OF THEIR INSTRUCTORS DR. LUCIA HUANG AND DORIS SEARS. |
DEMOLITION OF COURTHOUSE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
30/03/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF PUBLIC STANDING AT THE NEW CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX |
VIEWERS SEE OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE TORN DOWN FOR PARKING. THE NEW COMPLEX WAS COMPLETED IN 1972. |
UNITED WAY PRESENTS 2010 ASHPY LOWRIMORE AWARD TO ALLIE BROOKS |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM O'LOUGHLIN AND ALLIE BROOKS |
DR. ALLIE E. BROOKS JR. WON THE ASHPY P. LOWRIMORE AWARD. HE EMPHASIZED ALL CAN BE GREAT BECAUSE OF SERVICE. |
BRIGGS ODYSSEY TEAMS EARN PLACE AT WORLD FINALS |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BRIGGS STUDENTS |
TWENTY BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS EARNED THE RIGHT TO COMPETE IN THE ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD FINALS IN BALTIMORE IN MARYLAND. THIS WAS THEIR FIRST ATTEMPT IN THE COMPETITION. |
OFFAICER JAMEY MCCALL |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JAMEY MCCALL |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON JAMEY MCCALL. HE HAS BEEN WITH THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 3 YEARS. |
OFFICER TRAVIS SCOTT |
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NJ |
30/03/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS SCOTT |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON TRAVIS SCOTT. HE HAS BEEN WITH THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 2.5 YEARS. |
TENN 'ON THE WAY UP' |
WILLIAMS FOUND STABBED TO DEATH ' BROKE STEREOTYPE' HIS FRIENDS SAY |
FMN |
30/03/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAHEEM WILLIAMS |
RAHHEM WILLIAMS WAS BEAT TO DEATH BY A FAMILY MEMBER FRIDAY NIGHT ON DIXIE STREET. WILLIAMS WENT TO WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL WHERE HE EXCELLED AT ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS. |
POSTON WINS 'CIVIL; PRIMARY |
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FMN |
30/03/2011 |
1A |
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ROGER POSTON APPEARS TO HAVE WON THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR DISTRICT 2. HE WILL FACE DEMOCRAT LEVERN 'SPEEDY' BAZEN IN A SPECIAL ELECTION IN MAY TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED SEAT OF KEN ARD. |
BOARD BARS DOORS ON SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING |
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FMN |
30/03/2011 |
1A |
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THE BOARD OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSVILLE CALLED A SPECIAL MEETING BUT CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL PROBLEM AND SPENT MOST OF THE TIME IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WHICH THE PUBLIC IS NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND. |
SOUTHSIDE LEARNS A LESSON IN SILENCE |
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FMN |
30/03/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JEF LAMBDIN |
JEFF LAMBIN WAS AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON TUESDAY AS PART OF AN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM AT THE SCHOOL TUESDAY. |
PEE DEE JOB FAIR EXPECTED TO PACK 'EM IN |
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30/03/2011 |
1B |
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WILL HOLD THE 2011 PEE DEE JOB FAIR AT THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN FLORENCE BEGINNING EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. |
A NOVEMBEREL IDEA |
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FMN |
30/03/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF FOOD |
FOODSCAPES OF LAKE CITY WILL BE CATERING THE FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL'S FUNDRASIER CALLED A NOVEMBEREL EVENTH WITH A UNIQUE MENU NAMED AFTER TITLES OF BOOKS. BOOKS LISTED ARE: THE CAT IN THE HAT; THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES; EAT PRAY LOVE; OLD MAN AND THE SEA; CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. THE EVENT IS 6:30 SATURDAY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2011 |
5D |
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ELEASE MCINTOSH GRANT; EVELYN LYNETTE BAKER; ROSE"MICKEY" BURGESS; JOHNNIE REBECCA " BETTY MILLER COX; ANNETTE GRANT HARRIS; VELA MAE GRAHAM MILLS; JOHN EDWARD "PITY" POSTON; SELMA LOUISE MCGEE POWELL; CARLISLIE ROBINSON; DOROTHY "DOT" FELKEL TRULUCK |
MELVIN APPEALS CONVICTION |
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FMN |
31/03/2011 |
1A |
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FORMER LEE COUNTY SHERIFF EJ MELVIN HAS APPEARLED HIS MORE THAN 17-YEAR FEDERAL SENTENCE AND CONVICTION FOR DRUG CONSPIRACY AND RACKETEERING. (MORE) |
EFFORT TO GIVE NEW LIFE TO CITY NEEDS BELP |
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FMN |
31/03/2011 |
1A |
AGNES WILLCOX |
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WITH THE LONG ANTICIPATED HIRING OF A DOWNTOWN MANAGER MOVING FORWARD ONE OF THE MANY QUESTIONS NOW WHETHER THAT NEW MANAGER BOOM WILL RESULT IN A REJUVENATED DIVERSE AND PROSPEROUS DOWNTOWN OF WILL BE JUST A FLASH IN THE PAN. (MORE) |
PATTERSON READIES FOR RUN ON COOPER RIVER BRIDGE |
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FMN |
31/03/2011 |
1A |
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HARRY PATTERSON WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE 33RD ANNUAL COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE FLORENCE NATIVE IS CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR. (MORE) |
BILLS WOULD LET VOTERS RECALL ELECTED OFFICIALS |
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FMN |
31/03/2011 |
1A |
SENATOR LARY GROOMS |
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SOUTH CAROLINA VOTERS WOULD BE ABLE TO RECALL LOCAL AND STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS UNDER BILLS NOW BEING WORKED ON IN A STATE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE. (MORE) |
HANDS-ON LEARNING |
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FMN |
31/03/2011 |
4A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS OF JAYLA MULDROW; RICHARD WASHINGTON; DORIAN OGLESBY; JAYDEN SMITH; DANNA FOWN; CATHERINE JOHNSON |
SUDENTS FROM NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARNED ABOUT VIDEOGRAPHY FROM ARTIST IN RESIDENCE GREG SMITH AT LYNCHES RIVER COUNTY PARK. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2011 |
8A |
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ISAAC BLAKNEY; ROSA MILLING BROWN; RODNEY H. EYESTAD; LOUVENIA MCKENZIE GRAHAM; ELEASE MCINTOSH GRANT; DELORES MACK; ROBERT MCCOWN; ALLEN MUNNERLYN; ROBERT PARROTT; JOSEPH ALLEN SIMKINS; DOROTHY P. DOT TATUM; MARGARET VIRGINIA WHITE BAZEMORE; PORTER PETE THEODORE BOYCE JR.; ALEX R. KELLEY; GENEVA MCNEIL; SELMA LOUISE MCGEE POWELL; DARRELL STEPHENS; SALLY VIRGINIA RAY TERRY |
MUSEUM IN FINAL STAGE OF DESIGN |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
1A |
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HAS PHOTO |
THE NEW 28 000 SQUARE FOOT MUSEUM WILL HAVE A WILLIAM H. JOHNSON GALLERY; A FLORENCE HISTORY SECTION; AND ROTATING EXHIBITS. |
MUSEUM IN FINAL STAGE OF DESIGN |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE PLANS FOR THE NEW FLORENCE MUSEUM OF ART SCIENCE AND HISTORY ARE IN THE FINAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. THE NEW MUSEUM WILL BE 28000 SQ. FEET WITH 11000 SQ FT OF EXIBITION SPACE. |
GETTING DOWN FOR THE SCHOOLS |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF : MIKE REICHENBACH; ALEXIS KELLY; EIMILE DAVIS; ERIN LEIGH; DONNA PROTHRO |
DANCING WITH FLORENCE'S STARS RAISED MORE THAN FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION LAST NIGHT AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY LAST NIGHT WITH OVER 750 ATTENDEES. |
PARENTS GROUP TO LOBBY FOR CONSOLIDATION |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IS CONSIDERING ASKING TO CONSOLIDATE WITH FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TO SOLVE THEIR FINANCIAL PROBLEMS. |
BENEFIT TEA AND FASHION SHOW SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S CENTER |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
4A |
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THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WITH HAVE A FUNDRAISER WITH THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ELIZABETH [ETTIGREW DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER LOCATED IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
7A |
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EVELYN ARD; KIMBERLY ELEN BIGGS; MARCHGIE CARVER; DARYL W. CHRISTIAN; JACQUELYN C. DANIELS; MITCHELL FINKLEA; EMMETT LOWRY; JOHN MCNEIL SR.; J. LAWRENCE WARWICK JR.; LARRY LEE ZIMMERMAN; LOIS BRUMBLE; HYDRICK (PIN) LEON CAMPBELL; AUDREY MAE CURRY CORMELL; CONSTANCE GRANGER SR.; JOHN "BUDDY" HARRINGTON; OMEGA MCELROY; ROBERT PARROTT; ELIZBETH PRUITT MEGGS; VIVISN M. CANDY ROBINSON; AGNES "DEAT" THOMAS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/04/2011 |
7A |
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MEMORIAM |
MICHAEL L. TUCKER 11/25/1961 - 3/26/2011 |
COUNCIL MAKES FINAL PAYMENT TO SCULPTOR |
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FMN |
03/04/2011 |
1A |
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ON THURSDAY JOHNSONVILLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL PRESENT SCULPTOR ALEX PALKOVICH WITH THE FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE STATUE OF GENERAL FRANIC MARION. THE NEXT STEP IS INSTALLATION AT THE VENTERS LANDING OF LYNCHES RIVER OUTSIDE OF JOHNSONVILLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2011 |
2B |
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WILLIAM GLEN BRADHAM; IRENE BRYANT CALHOUN; ALBERT PARROTT COGGESHALL; MITTIE LUNCH COLLINS; ZAKARIAH GOURDINE; ROSA LEE GREEN; HENRY MCCAIN; CHRIS CHARLES ODOM; JEROME "JIM" ROBINSON; GLORIA JEAN WARREN; FRANCINE G. WRIGHT; PAUL EDWARD GRANT; DARYL W. CHRISTIAN; IVOR JAMES MCMILLAN JR.; ROY EDWARD POSTON SR.; VIVIAN M. ROBBINS; EDWIN KESLER TOWNSEND |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
CHARLES A. STARR JR. 7/15/1964 - 4/01/1908 |
PLANT & FLOWER FESTIVAL HERALDS SPRING IN PEE DEE |
PHOTOS: JO-ANN GLADDINGS; LYNN WISE; MARY BRANHAM; S.M. GLADDING |
FMN |
03/04/2011 |
1C |
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THE 26TH ANNUAL SPRING PLANT & FLOWER RESTIVAL IS APRIL 7-10 AT THE PEE DEE FARMERS MARCHKET |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
03/04/2011 |
6C |
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SUMMER LEIGH BENNETT AND STEVEN MICHAEL MATUS |
CHURCH LIVES AGAIN FOR ONE DAY |
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FMN |
04/04/2011 |
1A |
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH OPENS DOORS FOR ANNUAL HOMECOMING SERVICE |
PHOTO OF PROCESSIONAL FOR TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
THE HISTORY OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH COVERS THREE HUNDRED YEARS. THE $1250 PUMP ORGAN WAS INSTALLED IN THE 1870S. LUCAS DARGAN SAID THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL TO HIM BECAUSE IT WAS HIS MOTHER'S CHURCH. REV. ANDREW R. O'DELL FROM ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF DARLINGTON OFFICIATES AT THE SOCIETY HILL CHURCH FOR THE ANNUAL HOMECOMING SERVICE. |
GIRL SCOUTS FIGHT ABUSE |
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FMN |
04/04/2011 |
1A |
PINWHEEL GARDEN MEMORIALIZES SLAIN FLORENCE GIRL |
PHOTO OF SARAH HAYDEN PLANTING BLUE PINWHEEL IN MEMORY OF TY'LASHIA GRANT |
MEMBERS OF GIRL SCOUT TROOPS 173 AND 159 AND 608 MET AT CARVER SCHOOL TO REMEMBER TY'LASHIA GRANT WHO HAD BEEN A STUDENT AT CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/04/2011 |
3A |
MEMORIAM |
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CAREY COX (4 APRIL 1925 - 5 OCTOBEROBER 2010) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/04/2011 |
6A |
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TANGY CURRY; CORA LEE HARRISON; TONY LAVON LLOYD SR.; REV. JOSEPH L. LOCKLEAR; GLORIA DEAN PERKINS; ROY EDWARD POSTON SR.; ALBERT PARROTT COGGESHALL SR.; MITTIE LYNCH COLLINS; OTCHA MAE HOWELL GARDNER; CHRISTOPHER CHARLES ODOM; JOSEPH ALLEN SIMKINS; BARBARA ANN 'GUL' JACKSON; WARLEY GRAHAM TAYLOR; LARRY LEA ZIMMERMAN; BILL SKIDMORE; THOMAS 'BUD' BRADY |
FMU HOSTS ARTS INTERNATIONAL ON SATURDAY |
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FMN |
06/04/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BUEN ACHE DANCERS |
THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY ARTS ALIVE AND THE PEE DEE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL HAVE JOINED FOR TWO YEARS TO PRODUCE THE ARTS INTERNATIONAL DAY TO CELEBRATE THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
CATHOLIC MISSION |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
06/04/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE FIRST CAHTOLIC CHURCH (ST. ANTHONY'S) WAS BUILT IN FLORENCE IN 1881 ON LAND DEEDED BY NORTH EASTERN RAILROAD AT THE CORNER OF IRBY AND PALMETTO STREETS. THE WOODEN STRUCTURE WAS LATER REPLACED WITH A GOTHIC STYLE STONE BUILDING. |
THEY WERE ALL 'STARS' |
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NJ |
06/04/2011 |
4A |
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TWENTY-SEVEN DANCERS DANCED ON STAGE AT THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION'S DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE. TOP PLACE WINNERS WERE MICHAEL REICHENBACH AND ALEXIS KELLEY. |
NORTH VISTA STUDENTS STUDY VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY |
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NJ |
06/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID PETERSON AND TRACY FLEMING |
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE GREG SMITH HELPED STUDENTS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARN AND PRACTICE THE BASICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. |
SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH TAKES TOP HONORS AT JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES |
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NJ |
06/04/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS |
MORE THAN 550 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE DEMONSTRATED THAT THEY ARE READY TO SUCCEED IN THE WORK PLACE. SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL EARNED THE MOST POINTS TO BECOME THE STATE CHAMPION SCHOOL. |
LINDSAY HUBELL |
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NJ |
06/04/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF OFFICER HUBELL |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. |
SGT. PATRICIA BLACK |
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NJ |
06/04/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF OFFICER BLACK |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. |
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TRAVELING EXHIBIT COMING |
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NJ |
06/04/2011 |
2B |
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AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER TRUCK VISITED THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY. HIGH QUALITY FACSIMILES FROM THE NATION'S TREASURES WERE ON DISPLAY. VISITORS COULD SEE THE 1507 WALDSEEMULLER MAP WHICH IS THE FIRST DOCUMENT TO USE THE WORD 'AMERICA', THE 1455 GUTENBERG BIBLE; AND A DRAFT OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN THE WRITING OF THOMAS JEFFERSON WITH EDITS BY B. FRANKLIN AND J. ADAMS. |
SNAKES SPRING OUT |
WARMER TEMPERATURES LURE REPTILES OUT OF THEIR HEIDING PLACES |
FMN |
06/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BLACK RACER SNAKE; DR. JEFFREY D. CAMPER |
DR. JEFFREY D. CAMPER WHO IS A BIOLOGY PROFESSOR AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY CAPTURES SNAKES AND IMPLANTS TRACKING DEVICES IN THE SNAKES. HE THEN RELEASES THE SNAKES AND STUDIES THEIR RANGE AND GROWTH. |
SCHOLARSHIP TO RECALL SLAIN TEEN |
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FMN |
06/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION AND FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE HAVE SET UP SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NAME OF RAHEEM WILLIAMSON. HE WAS FOUND DEAD OF A STAB WOUND TO THE CHEST IN THE BACKYARD OF HIS DIXIE STREET HOME. |
OFFICIALS AND RESIDENTS OFFER MIXED REVIEWS ON TIMMONSVILLE |
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FMN |
06/04/2011 |
1B |
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR MARCHK FOUNTAIN ADDRESSED SEVERAL POSITIVE STEPS THE TOWN IS TAKING AT THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN MEETING BUT MANY RESIDENTS ARE STILL DISSATISFIED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2011 |
2B |
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JOSIE ANDREWS; JEAN BULLOCK BAKER; LEROY BENTON; MARY BLACK; REV. WILLIAM LARRY BROWN; POLLY DAVIS; ISAIAH EDMOND EDWARDS; JESSE JAMES (SMOOTH J.) HANNA; PEARL "COOT" GENEVA WILLIAMS HARRY; VAL CYNTHIA HUGHES; CHARLES INABINET; PRINCE MCKAY; DEVONTE' L. RICHARDSON MAGGIE THOMAS; HUBERT JOHN GARRETT; MARY LEE WILSON; HENRY RIGGS COPELAND JR; CORA "SIS" LEE HARRISON MARGARET WLIZABETH HALL SPRING; DOTSEY M. GASKINS; GLORIA DEAN PERKINS; GEORGE JORDAN; MARY FRANCES STONE WELCH |
A TASTE OF SYMPONY |
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FMN |
06/04/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTOS FROM 2008 AND LAST YEAR'S EVENT: FLORENCE YOUTH ORCHESTRA; DALE BARTH; FORMER SHERIFF JIMMY GREGG; JAY GREGG; CHARLIE GREGG |
THE 11TH ANNUAL TASTE OF SYMPHONY WILL BE HELD APRIL 28TH AT ROSENEATH FARMS ON CHEROKEE ROAD IN FLORENCE. THIS IS THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY. |
FLORENCE SMOKING BILL CONTINUES TO SMOLDER |
CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE UP MEASURE AGAIN ON MONDAY |
FMN |
07/04/2011 |
1A |
DIANNE M. ROWAN; OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE |
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THE CONTROVERSIAL SMOKING ORDINANCE IN FLORENCE COUNTY IS UP FOR FIRST READING AT A COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY. (MORE) |
STARKS HANGS UP HAT |
LONGTIME COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SAYS HE INTENDS TO RETIRE |
FMN |
07/04/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RICHARD STARKS SAYS HE PLANS TO RETIRE BY THE END OF THE YEAR AND A COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE WILL MEET TODAY TO BEGIN SEEKING HIS REPLACEMENT. (MORE) |
NEIGHBORHOOD LUNCH |
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FMN |
07/04/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS OF JORDAN CURETON AND OTHERS |
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH IN HARTSVILLE SERVES LUNCH EACH WEEK TO THE NEEDY IN THE HARTSVILLE COMMUNITY. (MORE) |
MARION TOPS IN JOBLESSNESS |
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FMN |
07/04/2011 |
1A |
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MARION COUNTY HAD SOUTH CAROLINA'S HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 20.2 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY. (MORE) |
SCHOOL CHOICE COULD COST 3 MILLION |
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FMN |
07/04/2011 |
1A |
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BUDGET ADVISERS SAY PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE WOULD EVENTUALLY COST THE STATE 3 MILLION- NOT SAVE MONEY AS PREDICTED BY ADVOCATES. (MORE) |
ENGINEERS DRAW UP PLANS FOR UPGRADE |
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FMN |
07/04/2011 |
4A |
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ENGINEERS ARE DEVELOPING PLANS AND PREPARING TO SEEK CONTRACTOR BIDS FOR LAKE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE- MADE POSSIBLE BY A 0 THOUSAND GRANT. (MORE) |
COOPER AND WARD IN RUN-OFF |
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FMN |
07/04/2011 |
4A |
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THE RACE IS ON BETWEEN RALEIGH WARD JR. AND TAMELA STACKS COOPER - THE FINAL TWO CANDIDATES VYING FOR SEAT 5 ON FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2011 |
8A |
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ALBERT COOPER SR.; DARRELL W. GARNER; DORIS GASQUE; MATTIE LOUISE HODGE; DERRICK TYRONE MCCUTCHEN; MAXIE SPANN; DONALD FRANK THOMPSON; AUGUSTUSTON WILLIAMS; MARY KATHERINE ERVIN; LONELLE HUNTER GARDNER; HUBERT JOHN GARRETT; RICK THOMAS GASKINS; HENRY HANCOCK; CHARLES EMANUEL INABINET SR.; WINNIE D. JENKINS; JEROME ROBINSON JR.; RHUNETTE GIBBONS THOMAS; LOUISE E. WAGNER |
FLORENCE MUSEUM EMBRACING THE PRESENT THROUGH THE PAST |
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FMN |
08/04/2011 |
10A |
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HAS PHOTO |
THE ORIGINAL FOUNDER JANUARYE B. EVANS FORSAW A SMALL MUSEUM WHICH WOULD GROW LARGER AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN. |
STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES |
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FMN |
08/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE SOUTHERN PLANT & FLOWER FESTIVAL IS BEING HELD APRIL 7-11 AT THE PEE DEE FARMERS MARCHKET. PICTURED ARE: RUTH SARVIS; BRENDA GENERETTE' JUDY HARDWICJ; GRACE WILSON |
LITTLE RESPONSE' IN FIRST WEEK |
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FMN |
08/04/2011 |
4A |
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THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE RESPONSE TO FILL THE VACANCY OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN WAYNE MUMFORD. RICHARD STARK WHO HAS HELD THE POSITION SINCE 2005 IS PLANNING TO RETIRE AND THE COUNCIL HAS KNOWN ABOUT HIS DECEMBERISION FOR OVER A YEAR. |
FLORENCE 3 FACES TOUGH BUDGETARY DECEMBERISION |
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FMN |
08/04/2011 |
4A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 HAS NEARLY A $1.4 MISSION DEFICIT ACCORDING TO THE LAKE CITY DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT BETH M. WRIGHT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/04/2011 |
7A |
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EZZIE MAE COOK; LOUISE DANIELS; PATTI GERMAN; MARY MACK; ROY ELMORE ROBERTS; SYLVIA STANFIELD; ALVIN "BRITT" THOMAS ALLEN; FRANK BETTS; RICK THOMAS GASKINS; DORIS WITHERSPOON GASQUE; CARRIE MAE COE SCIPIO; BETSY ANNE PICKARD ARMSTRONG; LEROY BENTON SR.; DARRELL E. GARNER; MARY AGNES WILLIAMSON JOHNSON; FRANKLIN REGINALD WILLIAMS |
WOMAN BITTEN BY BROWN RECLUSE SHARES STORY |
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FMN |
09/04/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PAULA MURPH |
PAULA MURPH SHARES HER STORY OF PRAYER'S POWER. SHE WAS BITTEN IN OCTOBEROBER 2006 AND FINALLY RETURNS HOME JULY 2009. |
DECEMBERORATED WW II VET LAID TO REST |
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FMN |
09/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MRS. DARRELL GARNER; HIS DECEMBERORATED TRUCK; PATRIOT GUARD |
DARRELL GARNER WAS ONE OF THE AREA'S MOST DECEMBERORATED VETERANS OF WW II. HE SERVED IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE AND SAW ACTION ON D-DAY IN NORMANDY; WAS WOUNDED IN BELGIUM; AND SERVED IN GERMANY. HE LOVED HIS COUNTRY. |
DOWNTOWN WALK CONJURES GHOST OF THE PAST |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON REMEMBERS THE STORES OF THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS. |
DOWNTOWN WALK CONJURES GHOST OF THE PAST |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON REMINICES ABOUT DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AS HE TAKES A WALK DOWN EVANS STREET FROM IRBY STREET TO DARGAN STREET. |
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PLAY CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE CIRQUE DU SOLIEL IS TO BE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER IN JULY. |
FRANCIS MARION GOES INTERNATIONAL |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
ARTS INTERNATIONAL WAS HELD AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY THIS PAST WEEKEND. PICTURES OF: ANDREW O'DELL; ELLEN O'DELL; DRINK SMALL; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA DANCE COMPANY; BLACK CLASKOWSKI; AMELIA ABERNATHY; CLARA KEITH; CLAUDIA WEBER; FOOTHILLS OOMPAH BAND |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
2B |
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TRUSSIE BRISTOW; MARY LEE DUKES; QUEEN ESTHER GAINEY; MARY TYLER GOODWIN; GENERAL LEE"BUBK: JOHNSON; JAYDEN SILVA; THOMAS JIMMY STEWART; CLARICE BLACKWELL BILLINGSLEY; WILLIAM EUGENE :WILD BILL: DANIELS; NOVEMBERALENE WILLIAMSON GIER; SHARON JEAN MCFALLS; MAXIE SPANN; DANNY MILTON YOUNG; REGGIE MELSTON; CHARLES MARION FUNDERBURK; MARY LOIS MACK; MARIE BROACH RAINES; BETTY MILLER WALKER |
OLD MILL GETS BREATH OF NEW LIFE |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
4B |
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PALMETTO PEDDLER IS AN ANTIQUES MALL STARTED BY RICHARD HARRINGTON AND LOCATED IN THE OLD S & w MANUFACTURING BUILDING AT THE CORNER OF HOFFMYER AND DARLINGTON STREETS. |
THE WILL IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF: JACK GUINN; DELANEY GUINN |
JACK GUINN HAS TYPE 1 DIABETES. HE AND HIS SISTER ARE SELLING LEMONADE TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE PEE DEE WALT TO CURE DIABETES WHICH SILL BE SATURDAY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
5C |
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KARLA LASHONDA WILLIAMS AND LANCE EDWORD SANDERS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
10/04/2011 |
6C |
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DR. MARIAN DEANNA LOWDER AND THOMAS MCKAYNE RICHARDSON II; LINDSEY LEIGH WILKINS AND DERRICK WALKER GRIMSLEY |
CENTENARY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
11/04/2011 |
1A |
UNDIMMED FAITH; LIGHTNING ATTACK MARION CHURCH BUT NOT SPIRIT |
PHOTO OF TODD AND TANYA BARRON AS THEY LOOK AT PHOTO ALBUM OF THE CHURCH |
AN OLD BAPTIST CHURCH IN MARION COUNTY WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AND BURNED. |
SOUTH TO GET BUZZED; MALE CICADAS…LOOK FOR MRS. RIGHT |
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FMN |
11/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CICADA |
THE BUZZING SOUND WHICH WILL BE HEARD MORE IN THE UPSTATE IS THE MATING CALL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/04/2011 |
7A |
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JUANITA COOPER; ESTELLE BROOKS DOUGLAS; MARION EADDY; JACKIE LORIANNE GILLESPIE; ALARD AUSTIN HAMMOND; FRANCES JACOBS; HILTON MCELVEEN; PHYLLIS VEREEN MCNEIL; SUSIE RICH; KENDALL WILLIAMS; SYDNEY FRAZIER; CAROLYN DANIELS HANNA; PATRICIA BENTON OSBORNE; JULYIUS LEROY RIVERS; ROBERT ANDREW SCOTT SR.; GIL ROBBINS |
SOUTH FLORENCE NJROTC EXCELLED NATIONALLY |
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NJ |
13/04/2011 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF SQUAD |
THE CORP SCORED IN THE 90TH PERCENTILE NATIONWIDE. INSTRUCTORS ARE JOE HARMON AND MIKE BROWN. |
EAST EVANS ST. |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
13/04/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
PETE THORNELL'S SUPER X SERVICE STATION IN 1940S |
OLD TIMES NOT FORGOTTEN |
FORT SUMTER SITE OF A SOMBER CELEBRATION OF 1500TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN CIVIL WAR |
FMN |
13/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CANNON BLAST FROM FORT JOHNSON |
CROWDS WERE ON THE BATTERY IN CHARLESTON MUCH LIKE THEY WERE WHEN THE ACTUAL BOMBING OF FORT SUMTER TOOK PLACE. THE MOOD WAS WUIET AND CLEBRATORY AS IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO. |
PAWN SHOP SHOOTING KILLS ONE |
ONE OTHER PERSON HURT DURING CRIME AT FLORENCE BUSINESS |
FMN |
13/04/2011 |
1A |
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STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" DEAVER WHO IS EMPLOYED AT RICK'S PAWN SHOP ON US52/WEST LUCAS STREET WAS KILLED AS A RESULT OF AN ARMED ROBBERY BY A SHOT GUN BLAST TO HIS UPPER BODY. THE SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED BUT NOT IDENTIFIED AND THE NAME OF THE WOMAN HURT HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED. |
WOMAN MISSING ON HIKING TRIP |
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FMN |
13/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THORNBREW ON PG 6A |
KRISTY THORNBREW WHO GRADUATED FROM LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL AND IS FROM FLORENCE IS MISSING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA AFTER NOT RETURNING FROM AN EARLY MORNING HIKE ON SUNDAY. SEARCHERS CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR HER. |
CONSULTANT OFFERS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET |
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FMN |
13/04/2011 |
1A |
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GLEN STIEGMAN RECOMMENDED AT BUDGET AT THE TIMMONSVILLE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 BOARD MEETING THAT WOULD MAKE THE DISTRICT FINANCIALLY SOUND AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DR. BERTHA MCCANTS FORMALLY ANNOUNCED HER RETIREMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/04/2011 |
5A |
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MILDRED BETHEA; ROMMEL "JIMMY" BYNUM; DANA NICOLE DIAL; NORMA ANN FERREL; JAMES A. MARCHLOW; JAMES LEE RICHARDSON; EMMA MAE (MAMAE) BEASLEY ROBERTSON; ANNIE LEE JACKSON SCIPIO; ALICE MAE JUETT MCMILLAN; STEVIE COOK; ROBERT L. JOHNSON; JAMES ROBERT "BOBBY" HAMER; ROBERT L. JOHNSON; JOHN T. NIMMONS III; DOROTHY WATSON ROGERS; MARION "BO" EADDY; MARY FRANCES HYATT FENTERS; MARY FRANCES BLACK TEDDER; JACQUELYN JOHNSON WILKES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/04/2011 |
4A |
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MEMORIAM |
JOSEPH (TELLY) TODD WILSON MUNGO 10 APRIL 1985 - 17 DECEMBEREMBER 2003 |
READING IS FUN FOR EVERYONE |
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FMN |
13/04/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
1ST PICTURE: FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. CHARLES GOULD READS A BOOK TO CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL'S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DURING NATIONAL "DROP EVERYTHING AND READ DAY" ON TUESDAY. 2ND PICTURE: ZSA ZSA WHITE; VEDA LEWIS; SHAWN ZIMMERMAN LISTENING TO LATAUSHA MCNEIL OF UNITED HEALTHCARE READ A BOOK. |
JAMES STEPHENS III COMES HOME TO DILLON |
COMEDIAN RETURNS TO HOMETOWN; BRINGS SCHOLARSHIP GALA WITH HIM |
FMN |
14/04/2011 |
1A |
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JAMES STEPHENS III- A COMEDIAN WHO LEFT DILLON UEARS AGO- HAS RETURNED TO LAUCH A MINISTRY TO THE CHILDREN OF HIS HOMETOWN. (MORE) |
PEOPLE MOURN LOSS OF DEAVER |
FLORENCE TEEN ARRESTED IN SLAYING & ROBBERY |
FMN |
14/04/2011 |
1A |
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A LARGE PORTION OF THE FLORENCE COMMUNISTY VOICED ITS SADNESS AFTER WHAT MANY CALLED THE SENSELESS KILLING OF LOCAL MUSICIAN AND FATHER- STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER CHRIS DEAVER. (MORE) |
SEARCH GOES ON FOR HIKER |
WOMAN WENT MISSING DURING MORNING HIKE |
FMN |
14/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE SEARCH CONTINUED WEDNESDAY FOR A FLORENCE WOMAN- KRISTY THORNBREW- WHO WENT FOR AN EARLY MORNING MOUNTAIN HIKE MONDAY IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA AND NEVER RETURNED. (MORE) |
BLAZE COVERS KILLING |
NEIGHBORS WARNED AFTER POLICE DETERMINE WOMAN WAS SLAIN |
FMN |
14/04/2011 |
1A |
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MARCHIAM BURGESS WAS KILLED AND HER STACKLEY STREET HOME WAS SET ABLAZE EARLY WEDNESDAY. POLICE ARE CAUTIONING HER NEIGHBORS TO BE ALERT. (MORE) |
TEACHER UNDER FIRE AGAIN |
KING CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH SECOND SEX CRIME |
FMN |
14/04/2011 |
1A |
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JOHN KYLE KING-- A PEE DEE TEACHER ARRESTED IN AN INTERNET PREDATOR STING IN CHARLESTON LATE LAST YEAR-- IS BEING CHARGED WITH ANOTHER CASE IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
BRIGGS ELEMENTARY HOSTS AMERICAN HISTORY BOWL |
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FMN |
14/04/2011 |
4A |
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BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOSTS THE AMERICAN HISTORY BOWL-- A QUESTION AND ANSWER CONTEST BETWEEN FIFTH- AND SIXTH-GRADE STUDENTS. (MORE) |
FIVE LOCAL SCHOOLS COMPETE IN BATTLE OF THE BOOKS |
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FMN |
14/04/2011 |
4A |
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STUDENTS FROM BRIGGS ELEMENTARY; DEWEY CARTER; NORTH VISTA AND ROYAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MOORE INTERMEDIATE WILL COMPETE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS CONTEST. (MORE) |
ENTERTAINER AND CHILDREN CELEBRATE READING |
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK |
FMN |
14/04/2011 |
4A |
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CHILDREN OF ALL AGES WERE ENTERTAINED BY PAUL MILLER OF FLOW CIRCUS AT THE DRS. BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/04/2011 |
8A |
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CHARLES C.B. BENJAMIN; MARY CHAPMAN BRAZELL; NELLIE HAM; RACHEL GALLOWAY LEWIS; DELL DOUGLAS PARKER; FRANK SKIPPER; BABY BOY STACKHOUSE; GEORGE B. STUKES JR.; JOHNNY WOODBURY; MARGUERITE CRAFT ANDERSON; STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER DEAVER; ESTELLE BROOKS DOUGLAS; GERTRUDE FOROTHY MATRY DUGAS; NORMA ANN ELY FERRELL; QUEEN ESTER GAINEY; JAMES ANDREW MARCHLOW; JAMES LEE RICHARDSON; EMMA MAE ROBERTSON |
FAITH KICKED OUT OF SYSTEM |
BOARD BANS STAFF FROM SENDING MESSAGES WITH RELIGIOUS THEMES |
FMN |
15/04/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPTEMBERARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE COMPLAINING ABOUT EMAILS AND MEMORANDUMS SENT BY INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE BROOKS AND DELMAE PRINCIPAL ROY ANN JOLLEY TO STAFF MEMBERS. THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION HAS ALSO SENT A LETTER ON THIS MATTER ASKING FOR RELATED MATERIALS. |
RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION |
VIOLENT CRIMES HAVE PEOPLE RATTLED AND SEEKING ACCOUNTABILITY |
FMN |
15/04/2011 |
1A |
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RESIDENTS ARE CALLING FOR ACTION ON THE PART OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AFTER THERE WERE TWO SLAYING AND ONE ATTEMPTED SLAYING IN A 24- HOUR PERIOD. |
SHE'S SAFE AND SOUND |
MISSING HIKER FOUND ALIVE; THORNBREW FOUND ON LEDGE WITH BROKEN LEG |
FMN |
15/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LINDA CHRISTMAS - HER MOTHER; MARCHK CARMICHEAL - HER BOYFRIEND |
KRISTY THORNBREW OF FLORENCE FELL WHILE TAKING A WALK IN THE MOUNTAINS OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA AND HIS BEEN MISSING SINCE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. SHE WAS FOUND ON THURSDAY. |
TEA AND SCONES FOR TEACH |
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FMN |
15/04/2011 |
6A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 7TH & 8TH GRADE STUDENTS HELD A SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY DAY EVENT BY SERVING FACULTY AND STAFF WITH HOT TEA COMPLETE WITH LEMON CURD AND SCONES. THE COMMUNITY WAS INVITED TO ATTEND. PICTURES IS SCIENCE TEACHER LYNN MOORE. STORY TELLER CAPT. SAND VERMONT (PICTURED) ENTERTAINED STUDENTS WITH TALES AND LEGEDNS OF HISTORY THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH. |
SCHOOL TRIES TO KEEP THINGS NORMAN |
ASSAULT ALLEGED AT FLORENCE CHRISTIAN |
FMN |
15/04/2011 |
6A |
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JOHN KYLE KING WAS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY ON CHARGES OF SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL CONDUCT WHICH OCCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 1. AND MARCH. 1 2008 AT FLORENCE CHRISTAIN SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL IS PART OF THE FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH AND HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR 38 YEARS WITHOUT A HINT OF IMPROPRIETY ACCORDING TO PASTOR BILL MONROE WHO STARTED THE CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/04/2011 |
9A |
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DEBORAH BRIGHT AUSTIN; MIRIAM GREEN BURGESS; CAROLYN CLARK; RETHA MAE RHEM CLEVELAND; KATIE WILLIAMS COCKFIELD; SAMUEL LEE DUKES; DIRK FIELDS; CORNELL "NELLY" FRIERSON; LAURA O. GRAHAM; MARGARET SPORTS HYMAN; JAMES EDWARD (EDDIE) MCCRAY; STEVEN MICHAEL BROWN; MILDRED P. ELLIOTT; DELL DOUGLAS PARKER; FRANK DAVIS SKIPPER SR.; MRS. WILLIE MAE FRIERSON; ANNE LEE JACKSON SCIPIO; JOHN H. SPEIGHTS; GEORGE "BUDDY" STOKES |
NAVAL YARD IN THE PEE DEE? |
CIVIL WAR AT 150 |
FMN |
17/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATE UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGIST CHRIS AMER |
THE MARION COURTHOUSE NAVAL STATION AS THE CONFEDERATE PEE DEE NAVY YARD WAS ALSO CALLED WAS ONE OF SEVEN INLAND NAVY YARDS ACCORDING TO CARL HILL WHO IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES MUSEUM IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE 100 YEARS AGO: WILD HORSES; TAME BOYS |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON LISTS WHAT PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT 100 YEARS AGO. THE S. C. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL HAD OPENED IN 1906. |
FORMER TEACHER MARKS HISTORY AND HERITAGE |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF KENT DANIELS |
KENT DANIELS OF LAKE CITY NEVER STOPS TEACHING HISTORY. HE HELPED CREATE LYNCHES LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THE LYNCHES LAKE AREA INCLUDES A SERIES OF LAKES BETWEEN LAKE CITY AND JOHNSONVILLE. THE THREE MAIN LAKES HAVE GONE INTO SWAMP. |
NAVAL YARD IN THE PEE DEE? |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
1A |
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BREIF ARTICLE ABOUT THE MARION COURTHOUSE NAVAL STATION DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. |
FORMER TEACHER MARKS HISTORY AND HERITAGE |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF KENT DANIELS |
KENT DANIELS HELPED CREATE THE LYNCHES LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY. LYNCHES LAKE REFERES TO THE SYSTEM OF LAKES AND SWAMPS BETWEEN JOHNSONVILLE AND LAKE CITY. DANIELS HAS HISTORICAL ITEMS AT HIS STORE IN LAKE CITY. |
FLORENCE 100 YEARS AGO: WILD HORSES & TAME BOYS |
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FMN; SCRM/VF |
17/04/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ABOUT ARTICLES IN THE OLD FLORENCE DAILY TIMES CONCERNING THE ATLANTIC COAST RAIL ROAD; THE SEARBOARD COAST LINE; MOVIE THEATRES THE AIRDOME; THE MAJEXTIC; THE GEM; PLAYS AT THE OPERA HOUSE IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING AND PERSONAL NOTES FROM THE PAPER ON JUDGE AND MRS. S.W.G. SHIPP. |
A SPECIAL EVENT FOR SPECIAL ATHLETES |
LET ME WIN; BUT IF I CANNOT WIN LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT |
FMN |
17/04/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF: MICHAEL JOHNSON; JAQWANTAE GOODSON; TONYA JACKSON; BRIANNA JEFFERY; JOSH COOPER; SAM MONROE; JACOB COKER; JASHIKA DOCTOR |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HOSTED THE AREA I SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES FOR MORE THAN 400 PARTICIPANTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
2B |
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ELBERT GAINEY; NATHANIEL MCFADDEN; MABLE SHORT SELLERS; CHARLES "C.B." BENJAMIN; KATIE MAE WILLIAMS COCKFIELD; MILDRED KIRVEN; ALICE MAE JUETT MCMILLAN; RANDERSON IVY "RANNY" STEPHENS SR.; IRENE JOYCE MATTHEWS BRIGGS; NELLIE HOLLIE GREGG HAM; LOUISE DANIELS MOODY; FRANCES YARBOROUGH TURBEVILLE |
HER PATH DIDN'T FOLLOW HER PLAN |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF BARBARA MELLEN |
BARBARA MELLEN IS THE OWNER OF THE EARRING STORE AND IS KNOWN AS THE EARRING LADY. SHE MAKES EARRING USING GLASS. |
CIVIL WAR IN THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
1C |
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SEVERAL SMALL ARTICLES ABOUT VARIOUS CIVIL WAR EAR EVENTS AND PEOPLE FROM THE LOCAL AREAS OF THE PEE DEE INCLUDING BATTLES; THE PRISON CAMP; HENRY TIMROD; GEN ROBERT E. LEE; MAJ. FREDERICK WARLEY; CAPT. JAMES LIDE COKER; THE CSS PEE DEE; DRUMMER HENRY "DAD" BROWN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
6C |
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FRANCES MICHELLE ALLEN AND JOSHUA KENNETH STRICKLAND; ERICA NICOLE TURNER AND WILLIAM BRANDON HOOKS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
17/04/2011 |
6C |
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JAMIE DREW LEE AND ROBERT LANCE COLLINS; MOLLY ELISABETH GARNETT AND AARON BERGMAN ELLIS |
RAISING THE ROOF |
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FMN |
18/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PEOPLE AT BENEFIT CONCERT |
THE GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAD A CONCERT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THEIR CAUSE. JOHN POPPER AND THE DUSKRAY TROUBADOURS PERFORMED. |
IN FLORENCE THEY'RE RIDING WITH THE KING |
FOCUS ON ACADEMICS HAS HELPED THE KING'S ACADEMY THRIVE |
FMN |
18/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LIZ WHITNEY AND TAYLOR ANDERSON AT THE KING'S ACADEMY PLAYGROUND |
THE KING'S ACADEMY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1989 TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE STUDENT. MIKE HILTIBIDAL IS THE HEAD OF THE NON-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/04/2011 |
5A |
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JOHN WILLIAM CARNES; GENEVA DOZIER; DIANNE HODGES; JAMES A . MCDONAUGUSTH; PATRICIA THELMA GUTTENBIEL MCCARTT NICHOLS; WILLIE MAE LAWS RICHARDSON; EDNA VIRGINIA WEATHERLY FOUNTAIN; MILTON GLICK; DAVID A. SPECHT SR.; ANDREW SORENSEN |
COLLECTION IS REMINDER OF THE PAST |
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NJ |
20/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. AL HARLEY |
DR. AL HARLEY HAS BEEN A COLLECTOR ALL OF HIS LIFE. HE COLLECTS HISTORICAL AND MILITARY MEMORABILIA. |
MCLEOD NURSES RECEIVE 2011 PALMETTO GOLD AWARD |
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NJ |
20/04/2011 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF AWARD WINNERS |
MICHELLE DORE; TERESA SAPP; KIMBERLY THOMAS; LINDA PATE; GAYDEN TYLER; ANNETTA HAMMON; NOT PICTURED HERRY DRULIS |
NORTHEAST CORNER OF IRBY & EVANS STREETS |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
20/04/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
SAMRA'S SHOES AND J & J DRUGS IN 1949 |
YOUTHS LEARN ON THE FLY |
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FMN |
20/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF : JAY HAM; JOSHUA BAREFOOT; BENNETT CROUCH |
JAY HAM AND CHRIS SCOTT HAVE CREATED A CURRICULUM FOR FLY-FISHING TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA'S NATURAL RESOURCES. THE PILOT PROGRAM WILL BE HOSTED BY ALL STAINTS' EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL WHERE BOTH HAVE CHILDREN ATTENDING. THEY HOPE TO HAVE IT IN ALL THE SCHOOLS. |
LET THE STRAWBERRY PICKING BEGIN |
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FMN |
20/04/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURED ARE: BRYAN CORDEIRO; KEVIN LOPES; TIFFANI WALDROP |
STRAWBERRIES ARE READY AT COTTLE FARMS ON WEST PLAMETTO STREET OUTSIDE OF FLORENCE. |
COUNCIL TO VOTE ON EMS STATION BID |
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FMN |
20/04/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL ARE READY TO VOTE ON BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN EMS STATION JUST OUTSIDE OF PAMPLICO. CURENTLY COUNTY EMS ARE RENTING SPACE FROM FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 AT THE LOCATION OF THE OLD SCHOOL ON HICKORY STREET. |
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY THIRD ANNUAL BRANT CYCLE OPENS |
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FMN |
20/04/2011 |
1B |
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THE THIRD ANNUAL GRANT SYCLE FOR GRANTS FROM WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPHY (WIP) OF THE PEE DEE BEGAN APRIL 15TH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/04/2011 |
2B |
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MARY MAGDELEN BRAND; MARY JAMES FARMER; JOHNNY INGS; SILAS MCCRAY; DONALD STAGGERS; WADE E. THOMAS; JAMES ANDERSON; CARLEY MADISON FELTES; MRS. LURLINE V. HESTER FENDLEY; ROBERT RICHARD MITCHUM; DAVID YOUNG SR.; ELLA WELCH; BETTY HANNA BELUE; FRED EDWARDS; JAMES RANDALL "RANDY" HARRELL |
SENATE PANEL KILLS SCHOOL CHOICE BILL |
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FMN |
21/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE LATEST PROPOSAL TO GIVE PARENTS TAX CREDIT FOR SENDING THEIR CHILDREN TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS IS LIKELY DEAD FOR THE YEAR AFTER THE S.C. SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE VOTED 10-6 TO KILL THE BILL. (MORE) |
GROUPS WANT OPEN INCENTIVE DEALS |
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FMN |
21/04/2011 |
1A |
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TEA PARTY ACTIVITES AND CONSERVATIVE POLICY GROUPS CALLED FOR MORE DETAILED DISCLOSURE IN THE STATE'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEALS IN THE MIDST OF QUESTIONS ABOUT A SALES TAX COLLECTION BREAK FOR ONLINE RETAILER AMAZON.COM. |
INQUEST: MAN'S DEATH AN ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
21/04/2011 |
1A |
DARLINGTON COUNTY; SHOOTING |
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IT TOOK A JURY LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES TO RULE THE SHOOTING DEATH OF 23-YEAR-OLD CHRISTOPHER ODOM AN ACCIDENT. (MORE) |
OFFICIALS AIM TO TRASH DEBRIS PILE |
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FMN |
21/04/2011 |
4A |
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JOHNSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL BEGAN TO PREPARE FOR THE NEW YEAR'S FISCAL BUDGET -- FOCUSING ON THE POSSIBLE INCREASE IN THE MONTHLY FEES PAY FOR GARBAGE PICK-UP AS WELL AS A DEBRIS PILE THAT DATES BACK TO HURRICANE HUGO. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/04/2011 |
8A |
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LOUANNA ADAMS BROWN; GERALDINE COOPER; RUTH REAVES GAUSE; DAVID P. LINTON; VIVIAN DEFEE KENNEDY; ROBERTA SAWYER LITTLES; BOBBIE EVANS ODUM; J. MCROY RICHARDSON; LORA M. RICHARDSON; DONALD (PAP) STAGGERS; AZALEE WILLIAMS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/04/2011 |
10A |
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HESTER MAE BELL BROWN |
SEARCH FOR NEW CHIEF BEGINS |
APPLICANTS FOR ADMINISTRATOR POST COME 'FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE' |
FMN |
22/04/2011 |
1A |
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APLLICATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN FOR FLORENCE COUNTY ADMISITRATOR TO REPLACE RICHARD STARK WHO IS RETIRING. |
SCENES OF EASTER |
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FMN |
22/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
RE-ENACTMENT OF JESUS CRUCIFIXTION WERE DONE AT GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH AND RIDGECREST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE. PICTURED ARE: LACY GAY; RUSTY HICKSON; TAYLOR HUDSON; AMANADA LLEWELLYN; DEBORAH COLLINS. |
MCLAURIN STUDENTS FO THE DISTANCE FOR FITNESS |
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FMN |
22/04/2011 |
7A |
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MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED THEIR TWENTY THOUSAND MILES JOURNEY WHICH BEGAN OVER FIVE YEARS AGO. STUDENTS WALKED DURING RECESS AND THE PROGRESS WAS NOTED. THE PROJECT WAS A WAY TO PROMOTE FITNESS SCHOOL WIDE. |
TIME TO DANCE IN STREETS |
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FMN |
22/04/2011 |
7A |
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FLORENCE AFTER FIVE CONCERTS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE MIDDLE OF DARGAN STREET BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION GOING ON DOWNTOWN. THE AREA USED IN THE PAST IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NOW. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/04/2011 |
9A |
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ROSA FULMORE; MARIE E. GARGIULOE; ELLA MAE LIRBY GAUSE; FANNIE MAE BENJAMIN GIBSON; DARREN SEGARS; JOSEPH JOE SKINNER; EDWARD B. VARNADORE; DONALD WAYNE WILLIAMS; EDWARD ALLAN HARRIS; OLIVIA ELIZABETH MCFADDEN JACKSON; JAMES "BUD" FRANK JOHNSON; WADE ELBERT THOMAS |
SOUTH DARGAN STREET; ARTS CENTER REALLY BUSTLING |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
7A |
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPING ON DARGAN STREET IN THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY; ART TRAIL GALLERY; FMU PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING; AND FLORENCE LITTLE THEATER. |
LOWCOUNTRY KETTLE CORN RECALLS SIMPLER TIMES WITH FRESH TREAT |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF CLAY SMITH THE OWNER |
CLAY AND CHARLOTTE SMITH SELL FRESH POPCORN AT FAIRS AND FESTIVALS. THEY ENJOY MEETING PEOPLE AND TALKING ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT. |
CHURCH IN SHAMBLES; CONGREGATION FACES EASTER |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF DAMAGES; PHOTO OF CHARLES KETTERING |
OLANTA'S TRUE FAITH PENTECOSTALCHURCH WAS VANDALIZED. CHURCH DEACON CHARLES KETTERING SHOWS SHATTERED PIANO. |
DOWNTOWN FAÇADE GETS FACELIFT |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE METAL FAÇADE OF THE COSMOS BUILDING ON WEST EVANS STREET HAS BEEN REMOVED AS PART OF AN ATTEMPT TO GET THE AREA ON THE NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER. THE BUILDING WAS ERECTED SOMETIME BETWEEN 1903 AND 1908 BASED ON SANBORN INSURANCE MAPS. SCHOFILED HARDWARE WAS ONCE LOCATED THERE BEFORE MOVING OUT TO FIVE POINTS. |
CHURCH IN SHAMBLES & CONGREGATION FACES EASTER |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
1A |
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THE CONGREGATION OF THE TRUE FAITH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH IN OLANTA WILL MEET IN A TRAILER OWNED BY DEACON CHARLES KETTERING'S MOTHER. THE CHURCH HAD A FIRE OVER A YEAR AGO AND THEIR NUMBERS HAVE BEEN REDUCED FROM 30 TO 10. |
HOUSE DRAWS FLORENCE COUPLE DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOUSEL FULLER HELMS; STEVE HOYHOE |
FULLER AND DONNA HELMS HAVE BOUGHT AND BEGUN RESTORING A HOUSE ON WEST PLAMETTO STREET THAT WAS BUILT BY DR. THAD HOUCK IN 1925. THE WANT TO BE PART OF THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT AND HOPE OTHER WILL DO THE SAME. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
5C |
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JESSICA KISTLER SCHOFIELD AND WILLIAM DAVID CAOMPBELL JR.; MEREDITH LUANN PIERCE AND CLAYTON TYLER ELLIS; HEATHER JOYE LANGSTON AND GRAHAM TYLER JOHNSON |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
6C |
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MORGAN DANIELLE HUTCHINSON AND JAMES EDWARD JOYE; MELISSA DAWN GRATE AND WILLIAM BURGESS CARRAWAY; ELIZABETH ANNE THOMPSON AND THOM ALEXANDER BRADDOCK |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
7C |
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MARY IMMIE BAYLOR AND ASHLEY BLAKE POWELL |
THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE HELD IT EASTER EGG HUNT AT HYMAN FARMS IN DARLINGTON. PICTURED ARE: MICHAEL MILLER; PENELOPE MCCLAM; GEORGIA MCCLAM; CATON MCCLAM; SAVIAH ANNE MILLER; BAYLOR MILLER; JAMES WEBB' JORDAN OTT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
2B |
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MALACHI AMIR DAVIS; ALVIN BERNARD FLEMING; ERNEST A. "PEE WEE" GRAVES; BRENDA BLOCKER HORNE; JOHN MCLEOD; DENISE PURVIS; JOHN R. SPECHT; JAMES LOUISE WINGATE; SAMUEL KEELS BROCKINGTON SR.; GEORGE BROWN; LOUANNA ADMAS BROWN; BESSIE MAE WHITE; PEARLINE ROBERTS WILLIAMS; JUNIORE GRANTHAM |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/04/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
HERBERT "BUCK" ROBINSON 4/2/1932 - 10/16/2006; AILEEN "SWEET PEA" ROBINSON 3/2/1936 - 10/9/1999; QUEEN ESTHER GAINEY- NO DATE GIVEN |
MURDER SUSPECT NABBED |
WANTED IN STABBING; MAN ARRESTED IN N.J. |
FMN |
25/04/2011 |
1A |
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DEONTE NATHANIEL WILLIAMS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE STABBING DEATH OF MARCHIAM BURGESS OF FLORENCE. |
RADIO SHOW TO EXAMINE POWS HERE |
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FMN |
25/04/2011 |
1A |
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ALISON JONES IS THE WRITER/PRODUCER OF 'ENEMY LINES: THE STORY OF GERMAN POWS IN AMERICA'. THE PROGRAM IS A 60-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY TO BE BROADCAST ON PUBLIC RADIO. THE FIRST SEGMENT WILL COVER THE POWS IN S.C. AND MOSTLY IN FLORENCE AND THE PEE DEE. |
WHAT A GIFT IT IS… |
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FMN |
25/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF THE REVS. TAYLOR |
THE REVS. STEPHEN AND CYNTHIA TAYLOR HELD EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES AT CAMP SEXTON FOR CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/04/2011 |
6A |
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FELICIA MCCUTCHEON BALDWIN;WILLIE DAVIS; W. JOE GERALD; ELDER RUBY GREEN; DONNA YARBOROUGH HILL; ROBERT KENNY 'COOKIE' JAMES; DORIS HARRISON MITCHELL; LINDA HARDWICK TILTON; GERALDINE COOPER; HAZEL S. ELVINGTON; THOMAS M. HARRELSON; DENISE PURVIS; RUTH MARSHALL SEGARS; JOHN R. SPECHT SR. |
YOUR CHOICE FOR FLORENCE'S FINEST 2011 |
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NJ |
27/04/2011 |
7A |
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BUSINESSES BY NAME AND FINEST DESIGNATION |
CLOWNING AROUND |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
27/04/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THREE UNIDENTIFIED ADULTS HAM IT UP FOR A CANDID PHOTO 1920S. |
FREE RENT TO BE USED TO DRAW BUSINESS |
FLORENCE GROUPD SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CONTEST THAT WILL PROVIDE SPACE. |
FMN |
27/04/2011 |
1A |
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MEANWHILE DOWNTOWN IS OFFERING FREE RENT ON TWO LOCATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN REVELOPMENT CORPORATION. BUSINESSES CAN SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONTEST THE BRAINCHILD OF BETH MARTIN. |
FLORENCE'S TANNER FINALIST IN MERLEFEST CONTEST |
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FMN |
27/04/2011 |
6A |
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JOHNNY TANNER OF FLORENCE'S BORROWED TIME BAND HAS BEEN NAMED A FINALIST IN THE 19TH ANNUAL CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING ONTEST HOSTED BY MERLEFEST 2011. |
DISTRICT 3 BUDGET OFF TO VOTERS FOR APPROVAL |
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FMN |
27/04/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN LAKE CITY HAVE SENT THEIR BUDGET TO THE CITIZENS MEETING IN THE LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ON MAY 10 FOR A VOTE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/04/2011 |
5C |
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MR. LACY COKER; IDA MAE KIRBY GOODMAN; ROBERT HINES JR.; ESTER R. JUDGE; CHANEKA FENTRA STROUD; SINAUTRY WHACK; DYNETTA OLISSIA HEMINGWAY ADDISON; WILLIAM ADAMS BELL; GENEVA GREEN BROWN; JAMES IVEY "TOMMY" GRAY; JEREMIAH GORDON PURVIS; CARRIE PRICE THERRELL; KINDRED DELACTCHE WILLIAMS; MIRIAM C. IVEY; GEORGE BILLY JACKSON; HILDA ELIZABETH TURNER POSTON; GLADYS HUGGINS SOLES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/04/2011 |
5C |
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MEMORIAM |
LAKE CITY FIRE CHIEF TONY SINGLETARY 27 APRIL 1958 - 7 FEBRUARY 2011 |
FOWLER FILES SECOND LAWSUIT |
DOCUMENT TARGETS COUNTY COUNCIL AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR |
FMN |
28/04/2011 |
1A |
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TREASURER DEAN FOWLER HAS FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RICHARD STARKS-- SEEKING TO RECOVER MONEY TRANSFERRED OUT OF THE DELINQUENT TAX FUND TO AN ACCOUNT HIS OFFICE DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO. (MORE) |
GRAND JURY WILL GET CASE |
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FMN |
28/04/2011 |
1A |
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CASES AGAINST KESHA GRANT AND JERALDINE BROCKINGTON WHO WERE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF 3-YEAR-OLD TY'LASHIA GRANT WILL PROCEED TO A GRAND JURY. (MORE) |
BENNETTSVILLE STANDOFF GOES ON |
AUTHORITIES CORNER SUSPECT |
FMN |
28/04/2011 |
1A |
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CONTINUED TO NEGOTIATE AT PRESS TIME WITH A PERSON THAT LED THEM ON A CHASE TO A SITE ON UNION STREET IN BENNETTSVILLE. (MORE) |
SONOCO AND HARTSVILLE TARGET RECYCLING |
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FMN |
28/04/2011 |
1A |
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OFFICIALS WITH SONOCO AND THE CITY OF HARTSVILLE UNVEILED A NEW PROGRAM AIMED AT INCREASING THE CITY'S RECYCLING LEVELS AS MUCH AS 30 PERCENT OVER THE NEXT SIX YEARS. (MORE) |
JOKISCH TOP PROFESSOR AT FMU |
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FMN |
28/04/2011 |
4A |
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DEREK JOKISCH-- A PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS AND HEALTH PHYSICS AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY-- HAS BEEN NAMED THIS YEAR'S J. LORIN MASON DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/04/2011 |
5A |
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JAMES MICHAEL BILLINGS JR.; JEROME DARBY; TRAVIS LAVERN DIXON; CHERYL ANN FRAZIER; ROBERT WAYNE GAINEY; NEOMBI GAMBLE; WILLIE CLAY KELLEY; SARAH JOHNSON SPRINGS; ANGIE THOMAS; MARY ELIZABETH CAMERON; LACEY DEVON COKER SR.; CLARA LUKE JOHNSON; PEGGY B. MACKEY; WILLARD RANDOLPH MCCUTCHEON; HILDA ELIZABETH TURNER POSTON; WILBUR THOMAS TURNER |
TEACHING EFFORT COMES TO PEE DEE |
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FMN |
29/04/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE MAKING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT TFA AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY |
TEACHING FOR AMERICA IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT RECRUITS; TRAINS AND SUPPORTS RECENT GRADUATES WHO COMMIT TO TEACH IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN AREAS IT IDENTIFIES AS HIGH-NEED. |
RALLY TO KEEP YOUTH'S SLAYING IN SPOTLIGHT |
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FMN |
29/04/2011 |
1A |
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RAHEEM WILLIAMSON WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS OWN BACKYARD ONE MONTH AND TWO DAYS AGO. |
CONCERT TO BENEFIT HOUSE OF HOPE |
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FMN |
29/04/2011 |
7A |
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A CONCERT TO BENEFIT HOUSE OF HOPE OF THE PEE DEE WILL BE AT 7 PM MAY 19 IN THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER IN FLORENCE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/04/2011 |
9A |
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JUANITA M. CONLEY; GERALDINE "JERI" F. CRAWFORD; TAKEYIA SHAWANA WASTERLING; THEODORE FULTON; WILLIAM HAMBY; DAVID F. MANSON SR.; LILLIAN W. MCCATHERN; LOUISE "GENA" BUFKIN STAFFORD; LOUIL BEACH; ROBERT "JAY" HINES JR.; JENNINGS HOWLE JR.; ESTER RENEE JUDGE-HAWES; HARRIS MITCHEL MILES; KAREN POWELL MOODY; JIM MCDONAUGUSTH; ELDER RUBY GREENE |
FAMILY FINDS WAY TO COPE WITH ITS LOSS |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEBRA WALTERS AND CHILDREN : CJ & CAINE |
DEBRA WALTERS DONATED HER HSUBAND'S ORGANS AFTER HIS DEATH. SHE AND HER CHILDREN ARE ORGAN DONORS. |
TEA PARTY HOPES TO INCREASE LOCAL INFLUENCE |
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01/05/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURED ARE: GAIL FLOWER; CHRISSY FENNEL |
A TEA PARTY RALLY WAS HELD SATURDAY AT THE FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX. |
MARCHCHING FOR RAHEEM |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMEBERS OF RAHEEM WILLIAMSON HELD FUND RAISER CALLED THE RAHEEM WILLIAMSON STOP THE VIOLENCE PEACE MARCHCH TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CRIME STAPPERS TIP REWARDS. PICTURED ARE MARCHCHERS; MAMIE BURNETT; PEEBLES WILLIAMSON; KINA GLOVER; A-MIYAH; SANA SALTERS; DIVYON GRAHAM |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
2B |
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ALFONDA COLEMAN; WILLIAM "BILL" BRYAN DOZIER; ALBERT N. GREGG; JAMES BILLY LEE; WILLIE MCLAUGUSTHLIN; RICHARD MCLEAN :DICKIE: PLUMMER; ALBERTA WOODBERRY; JUDY LEWIS WRIGHT; OPHELIA BASS CHURCH; ELOISE LAVENDER MOORE; DORA RACHEL HENDERSON; SARAH ELIZABETH LATTIMORE MILLER; JOHN WILLIAM "JAY" POWELL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
G. W. MCELVEEN B. 1 MAY 1990 - NO DEATH DATE GIVEN |
A PARTY FOR THE PAWS |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
1C |
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THE FIFTH ANNUAL BONE-E-FIT FUNDRAISER FOR THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY WILL BE HELD 7 PM THURSDAY AT 405 S. COIT ST. IN FLORENCE. TICKETS ARE $75.00 PER PERSON. ARTICLE HAS PHOTOS FROM THE 2010 EVENT |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
4C |
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AMANDA SUZANNE DAVIS AND THOMAS CARROLL JETTER III |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
4C |
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TAYLOR CIRCIO AND BRADLEY HARREL WISE; MEGAN MICHELLE BRITT AND JASON LADD MCFARLAND |
HEALTHY FOOD STORE FILLS NICHE |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
7C |
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PHOTO OF STEVE POWELL |
THE HEALTHY FOOD STORE OF FLORENCE IS MANAGED BY DEB DISBURY. THE STORE WAS INHERITED BY STEVE POWELL AND HIS WIFE FROM HIS MOTHER. IT MOVED FROM HWY 76 AND WEST EVVANS ST TO ITS NEW LOCATION 2 YEAERS AFO. |
FOUR FMU PROFESSORS RECOGNIZED |
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FMN |
01/05/2011 |
7C |
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BRYAN FUISHER; HARI RAJAGOPALAN; LATHA M. MALAIH=YANDI; CHRIS JOHNSON WERE RECOGNIZED BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND WERE HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL WORK DURING THE PAST YEAR. |
OSAMA BIN LADEN DEAD |
DEATH OF AL-QAIDA CHIEF PROMPTS INCREASE IN THREAT LEVEL FOR U. S. |
FMN |
02/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HIM FROM 1998 |
THE MASTERMIND (OSAMA BIN LADEN) BEHIND THE 11 SEPTEMBER 2001 TERROR ATTACKS THAT MURDERED THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS WAS KILLED IN AN AMERICAN OPERATION IN PAKISTAN. |
PARK IT RIGHT HERE |
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FMN |
02/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FIDDLER CRYSTAL KANNEY AND CONCERT GOERS |
THE FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE UNDERWRITTEN BY HONDA OF S. C. SPONSORS A CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/05/2011 |
6A |
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DR. D. GLENBURN 'GLEN' ASKINS JR.; ISAAC B. FLOYD; WILLLIE GREEN; PAULINE 'PEARL' BROWN HENRYHAND; RONARD 'SKIRT' JOINT; HAYWARD KIM COOK; WILLIAM B. DOZIER; DEACONESS MARY AGNES MCCALL GREEN; ANNIE P. SIMMONS DEW; JUDY LEWIS WRIGHT; BASEBALL GREAT EMILIO NAVARRO; BOXER HENRY COOPER |
FLORENCE MAN INJURED IN FIRE |
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FMN |
02/05/2011 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF TRAILER FIRE |
POLICE CHIEF CARLOS RAINES SAID THE NAME OF THE BURN VICTIM WAS WITHHELD UNTIL HIS KIN COULD BE NOTIFIED. THE FIRE WAS BEHIND 413 S. BALLARD ST. IN FLORENCE. |
MAN WOUNDED AFTER SATURDAY SHOOTING |
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FMN |
02/05/2011 |
7A |
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THE MAN'S NAME IS WITHHELD FOR HIS SAFETY. THE SHOOTING WAS IN THE PINELAND DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD OFF S. IRBY STREET. |
SOUTHSIDE MOVES TO THE MUSIC |
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FMN |
04/05/2011 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO RANDYN FLOWERS AND PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE FLASH DANCE WITH STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AS PART OF FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA'S LET'S MOVE. THE LET'S MOVE INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO CURB CHILDHOOD OBESITY. |
SCHOOL'S FUTURE UP IN AIR |
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FMN |
04/05/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ADMINISTRATORS MET AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOOL. |
MEANWHILE DOWNTOWN ENCOURAGES POP UP SHOPS |
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NJ |
04/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BETH MARTIN AND VACANT BUILDINGS FOR SHOPS |
MEANWHILE DOWNTOWN IS AN OFFSHOOT OF THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. IT PLANS TO FILL TWO LOCATIONS DOWNTOWN FOR SUMMER MONTHS FREE. |
CAROL'S MILLINERY SHOP |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
04/05/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
ON DARGAN STREET. |
SCHOOL'S FUTURE UP IN AIR |
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FMN |
04/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ADMINISTRATORS MET TUESDAY NIGHT AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO DISCUSS MORE THAN A DOZEN POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SCHOOL. |
SOUTHSIDE MOVES TO THE MUSIC |
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FMN |
04/05/2011 |
1B |
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SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON DANCES WITH STUDENTS A PART OF FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA'S LET'S MOVE INIATIATIVE. OTHER PHOTO SHOWS STUDENTS DANCING AND EIGHT-GRADER RANDYN FLOWERS WAVING AN AMERICAN FLAG. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2011 |
7D |
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FREDDIE BROWN JR.; WILLIE JUNIOR HIGGINS; VIGINIA RAE OLIVER; VERLINE SPATES; GRESHEL PAGIAL "G.P." BROAD; HAZEL HOWARD RAY |
SCHOOL SHARING BILL IS ON HOLD |
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FMN |
05/05/2011 |
1A |
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A S.C. HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE VOTED WEDNESDAY TO PUT OFF A BILL THAT WOULD HAVE REQUIRED SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN EACH COUNTY TO SHARE SERVICES WITHOUT CONSOLIDATING. (MORE) |
BIN LADEN IMAGES SEALED |
OBAMA SAYS RELEASING PHOTOS IS NOT WHO WE ARE AS A COUNTRY |
FMN |
05/05/2011 |
1A |
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ORDERED GRISLY PHOTOGRAPHS OF OSAMA BIN LADEN IN DEATH SEALED FROM PUBLIC VIEW. (MORE) |
GOP SLAPS OFFICIALS |
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FMN |
05/05/2011 |
1A |
BUDDY BRAND; GLYNN WILLIS |
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SPARKS CONTINUE TO FLY OVER THE LONG-DEBATED FLORENCE SMOKING ORDINANCE- AN ISSUE THAT HAS DIVIDED OFFICIALS AND A POLITICAL PARTY. (MORE) |
WOMAN IS 'HOT STUFF' AT DARLINGTON |
LAPS AT FAMED RACEWAY HELP WOMAN CROSS OFF ITEM ON HER BUCKET LIST |
FMN |
05/05/2011 |
1A |
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93-YEAR-OLD LUCY GIBBS WANTED TO CROSS OFF ANOTHER ITEM ON HER BUCKET LIST-- A FEW HOT LAPS IN A PACE CAR AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2011 |
2B |
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ELLEN FULTON BURGESS; LOWELL COOPER; ELREE WHACK CROSLAND; BERTIE MARSHALL HINNEY; GOVA NIXON; ROACH ROARY; JOHNNY L. ELLISON; RONARD LETRON SQUIRT JOINT; AUTRY LEE ROBERSON; ROY CHIVES ROBERTS; GRACIE ANNE WILLIAMS WASHINGTON; PEARLE WILLIAMSON; RUBY R. WILLIAMSON |
WHEN HISTORY IS A HURDLE |
RESURRECTING DOWNTOWN FLORENCE CAN BE CHALLENGING WITH NATIONAL REGISTER |
FMN |
06/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO COORDINATE AND SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PRESERVE HISTORIC PLACES AROUND THE COUNTRY. AGNES WILLCOX LEADS THE HISTORIC FLORENCE FOUNDATION AND IS WORKING TO ENSURE HISTOIC BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ARE ON THE REGISTER AND HOPES THIS WILL ENTICE INVESTORS. |
FLORENCE 1 Oks 'PAY-AS-YOU-GO' CONSTRUCTION PLAN |
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FMN |
06/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED UNANIMOSLY TO ADOPT A COMPRESSED 'PAY-AS-YOU-GO' CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR NEW SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2011 |
7A |
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BERTIE MAE BRYANT COPELAND; CHARLIE NATHAN MCCALL; CALVIN WINGATE MCMILLAN; FRANCIS MARION 'BUSTER' BEASLEY; JANUARYIS STEWART SMITH; NEILL ARCHIE SINCLAIR JR.; AUBREY DEAN GREEN; DIANE MYERS-JONES; RUBEN "COONSHINE" TRAPPIER JR. |
DEVERSIFICATION KEEPS TOP HAT SPECIAL-TEAS IN THE PINK |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF MORGAN CHARLES; REESE CHARLES; ERMA FIELDS; LUCAS FIELDS; ISABEL JONES |
TOP HAT SPECIAL-TEAS HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. IT HAS A HOMEY FEELING AND GOOD FOOD ACCORDING TO OWNER-OPERATOR LAURIE CROUSE. |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATION CLASS OF 2011 |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS : TERRENCE JAMAL JONES; JIM GLEASON; GARY GLADDEN |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HELD ITS COMMENCEMENT EXERCISE ON SATURDAY WITH 321 STUDENTS GRADUATING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
2B |
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MAZIE SELLERS BRISTOW; CHRISTOPHER BURR; LARRY CLAVON; DAVE EDWARD FLUITT; GWENDOLYN MARIE GIBBONS; SANDRA STRICKLAND HYATT; SPANN LUKE; ROBERT L. "RED" MCELVENN; ALFONSO MENESES PIOOUINTO; DOROTHY ANNELL MILLER POPE; ARBY 'SIBBIE' RAY; JANUARYET PAGE TURNER; PERALINE BROWN WHEELER; LOIS T. BOSHER; VIRGINIA LEE MCALLISTER; ANTHONY SCOTT (TONY) GROOMS; B. R. "REX" HOBGOOD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
ARLINE JONES HENDRICKS NO DATE GIVEN; MARGARET D. MILO 6/15/1928 - 5/24/2010 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
5C |
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SARAH MORRIS AND JONATHAN COWAN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
6C |
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JENNIFER CAROL O'HARRA AND DUSTIN KENT FLOYD; RACHEL SAWN WATSON AND DERRICK HEATH EXUM; JULIANN FRANCES WIGGINS AND ERIK JOSEPH HEALY; LOIS CATHERINE ANDERSON AND CARL DAVIS FRANCOIS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
08/05/2011 |
6C |
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HENRY AND JUNEJOHNSON CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY |
DISTRICT TO GET HARD LOOK |
DISTRICT OFFICIALS TRY TO FIND WAY TO FIX FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 |
FMN |
09/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WILL MEET WITH FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND 4 TO FIND A FINANCIAL SOLUTION FOR TROUBLED DISTRICT 4 BASED IN TIMMONSVILLES. |
FINAL READING OF FLORENCE SMOKING ORDINANCE TODAY |
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FMN |
09/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD ITS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION ON THE CONTROVERSIAL ORDINANCE. COUNCILMEN BUDDY BRAND AND GLYNN WILLIS SPONSORED THE ORDINANCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/05/2011 |
6A |
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GEORGE ERVIN JR.; JUSTIN LEGETTE; NOVEMBERELLA LIGHTY; BETTIE JEAN JENKINS MCFADDEN; WILLIE MAE PETERSON; WILLIE WILDS; CRISTOPHER NICHOLAS BURR; WILLIAM SANDERS GRAY; LOTTIE BELL LOWERY; SPANN LUKE; HONORABLE ROBERT LEON 'RED' MCELVEEN; DOROTHY ANNELEE MILLER POPE; MILDRED DEAN DANIELS WILLIAMS; SADA THOMPSON; GUNTER SACHS |
KNOWN AS A WINNNER |
NASCAR |
FMN |
09/05/2011 |
1B |
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REGAN SMITH WON THE SHOWTIME SOUTHERN 500. HE QUALIFIES STRONGLY AND NEARLY WON TALLEDEGO IN 2008. |
LT. SAMUEL L. TONEY SR. |
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NJ |
11/05/2011 |
2A |
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HAS PHOTO |
A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH THE FLORENCE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR 35 YEARS |
ROYALL ELEMENTARY MEETING GETS HEATED |
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FMN |
11/05/2011 |
1A |
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BOARD MEMBERS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MET WITH PARENTS OF STUDENTS AT ROYALL ELEMENATARY SCHOOL TO DISCUSS WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE SCHOOL THAT IS RAPIDLY DETERIORATING. ONE OF THE FIRST NEW SCHOOLS BUILT WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT ROYALL FACILITY. |
AT HOME WITH HISTORY |
COUPLE RESTORES HISTORIC CLAUSSEN RESIDENCE IN FLORENCE MAKES IT THEIR HOME |
FMN |
11/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON AND JENCEY TETANICH WITH SONS HAMPTON AND LAWSON INFRONT OF THEIR HOUSE. |
THE TETANICH BOUGHT THE HOUSE IN 2008 AND RESTORED ENOUGH TO ALLOW THEM TO MOVE IN. THE HOUSE WAS BUILT ABOUT 1830 BY CHARLES BROWN HOWARD. WHEN HOWARD DIED IN 1838 HIS WIFE MARRIED DR. ROBERT HARLLEE WHO SOLD IT TO FREDERICK WILLIAM CLAUSSEN IN 1870. IT HAS BEEN KNOWN AS THE CLAUSSEN HOUSE EVER SINCE. |
SYSTEM FINANCES ARE GRIM |
TIMMONSVILLE BOARD COULD RUN OUT OF CASH BY JULY |
FMN |
11/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 HAS FEW OPTIONS TO CORRECT THEIR FISCAL PROBLEM. REP. KRIS CRAWFORD AND JOHN LAND PROPOSE THE DISTRICT BORROW 1 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NEXT YEAR BUT THIS WILL NOT HELP THE LONG-TERM PROBLEM. |
FLORENCE NURSERY TAKES ROOT |
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FMN |
11/05/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF GAIL LEOPARD |
WIND IN THE WILLOWS NURSEY IS LOCATED NEAR THE PEE DEE FARMER'S MARCHKET. |
TIMMONSVILLE BUDGET BALANCE FOR A CHANGE |
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FMN |
11/05/2011 |
2B |
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THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE SHOULD HAVE A BALANCED BUDGET WITH NO MILLAGE FEE INCREASE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/05/2011 |
7D |
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FREDDIE BROWN JR.; WILLIE JUNIOR HIGGINS; VIRGINIA RAE OLIVER; VERLINE SPATES; GRESHEL PAGIAL "G.P." BROAD; CYNTHIA BARNHILL HUNT; HAZEL HOWARD RAY |
RETIREMENT NEVER AN OPTION |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECH GRADUATION |
FMN |
12/05/2011 |
1A |
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JIM WINDSOR WAS LAID OFF AT THE AGE OF 69 BUT DID NOT WANT TO RETIRE. HE INSTEAD WANTED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. HE ENROLLED AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND MAJORED IN HEATING AND COOLING. ( MORE) |
BULB LAW HAS FACTORY AGLOW |
TURNING ON THE LIGHT IN MULLINS |
FMN |
12/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULB FREEDOM ACTIS AIMED AT THE BALANCE OF POWER BETWEEN FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. IT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE AMERICAN LIGHT BULB MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MULLINS--- IT COULD BE WHAT KEEPS THE COMPANY IN BUSINESS. (MORE) |
OBAMA HITS 60 PERCENT |
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FMN |
12/05/2011 |
1A |
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PRESIDENT OBAMA;S APPROVAL RATING HAS HIT ITS HIGHEST POINT IN TWO YEARS--60 PERCENT. MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICANS NOW SAY HE DESERVES TO BE RE-ELECTED. (MORE) |
MARION NAMES GRAY ITS NEW TOP COP |
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FMN |
12/05/2011 |
1A |
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MARION MAYOR RODNEY BERRY HAS REMOVED THE INTERIM LABEL FROM MARION POLICE CAPTAIN JIM GRAY. GRAY HAS SERVED AS THE INTERIM CHIEF SINCE WILLIE SMITH WAS DISMISSED FROM THE POST IN OCTOBEROBER. (MORE) |
YOUNG GETS A FELDSPAR DO-OVER |
W-I-N-N-E-R SPELLS WINNER |
FMN |
12/05/2011 |
4A |
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DEWEY L. CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIXTH-GRADER JORDAN YOUNG PLANS TO HEAD TO WASHINGTON D.C. TO COMPETE IN THE SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE IN JUNEAS LONG AS FUNDING COMES TOGETHER TO MAKE THE TRIP POSSIBLE. (MORE) |
BOARD PASSES BALANCED BUDGET |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 |
FMN |
12/05/2011 |
4A |
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WITH MASSIVE CUTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOCUSED ON LIMITING THE FUNDS PROVIDED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS-- FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 HAS PROPOSED AND PASSED A BALANCED BUDGET. (MORE) |
CRASH IN PAMPLICO KILLS BABY GIRL |
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FMN |
12/05/2011 |
4A |
DELILA MULLINS |
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NINE-MONTH-OLD JULYIA SUZANNE MULLINS DIED FROM INJURIES SUFFERED IN A ONE-CAR CRASH ON BIG SWAMP ROAD NEAR PAMPLICO. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2011 |
2B |
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LARRY CHANDLER; WILLIAM ELLIS DUBOSE; BENNY RAY FRIAR; GERALDINE P. FULTON; MELLIE DRUCILLA MCKENZIE HARDY; MAGGIE HUMPREY; JANUARYNIE HUNTER; JAMES HEU BUDDY JOHNSON; EDGAR DARGAN LIDE III; SARAH VICTORIA P. SMITH; WILLARD J. THOMAS JR.; ROBERT DALE ALLEN; CHARLIE NATHEN MCCALL; GARLAND J. CREECH; WILLIE MAE DAVIS-PETERSON; EVERETT WILLIAM BILL ISHMAN JR.; JANUARYET PAGE TURNER; MARGARET GAINES JOHNSON; WILLIAM M. KIRVEN; LARRY CLAVON; NATHANIEL LOWERY JR.; RANDY LOUIE MATTHEWS; ETHEL COCKFIELD STOKES; PERALINE BROWN WHEELER; ALVA LEE WILSON |
MAN'S SONG 'WAKES UP' MERLEFEST JUDGES |
TANNER EARNS FIRST-PLACE AWARD IN GOSPEL DIVISION ON MAIN STAGE |
FMN |
13/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHNNY TANNER |
JOHNNY TANNER OF FLORENCE WON FIRST PLACE IN THE 19TH ANNUAL CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST HOSTED BY MERLEFEST 2011. |
JUNIOR LEAGUE GIVE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB |
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FMN |
13/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FLORENCE WILL GIVE THE MONEY TO THE CLUB OVER A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS TO FUND THE CLUB'S "BE HEALTHY" PROJECT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/05/2011 |
6A |
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MARY POWELL GLENN; FLORIE MAE MCKNIGHT; RAY O. ROSS; CHAD WILLIAMS; LEROY ANDREWS; BENNY RAY FRIAR SR; BLANCH COLEMAN JAMES; HERBERT T. LEE; SARAH VICTORIA PATE SMITH; GWENDOLYN MARIE GIBBONS; JOHN FRANKLIN "POP" NESBIT; RICHARD GENE BELIN; WILLIAM ELLIS DUBOSE SR.; RAYMOND "RAY" F. HATCHELL; ELSIE MUNN KECK; DANNY EUGENE WATTS JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/05/2011 |
6A |
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MEMORIAM |
SENETER MORGAN "MUTT" PYGATT 9/28/1928 - 5/13/2009 |
NEW STORE AND BETTER TIMES AHEAD FOR FLORENCE CARPET & TILE |
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FMN |
15/05/2011 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF CO-OWNER WALT PARKER AND INSIDE THE STORE |
FLORENCE CARPET & TILE HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR OVR 40 YEARS AND SUPPLIES CABINETS; FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS; AND COUNTERTOPS. |
NEW DRESS CODE TO RULE SCHOOLS |
FLORENCE 1 BAND ASAGGY PANTS & VISIBLE UNDERWEAR ETC. |
FMN |
15/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE HAS ADOPTED NEW DRESS CODE RULES FOR THE STUDENTS NEXT YEAR. BAGGY PANTS AND EXPOSED UNDERWEAR ARE OUT. HEAVY CHAINA AND RINGS THAT LOOK LIKE BRASS KNUCKLES ARE NOT ALLOWED. MOST CHANGES ARE TO AVOID STUDENTS DISRUPTING CLASS AND CALLING ATTENTION TO THEMSELVES. |
ARD'S SUCESSOR TO BE DECIDED TUESSDAY |
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FMN |
15/05/2011 |
1A |
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ROGER POSTON WILL FACE LACERNE "SPEEDY" BAZEN IN THE ELCTION TOMORROW TO FILL THE EXPIRED TERM OF KEN ARD FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL SEAT IN DISTRICT 2. |
RAILRAOD STRUGGLE THAT MADE FLORENCE |
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FMN |
15/05/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON WIRTIES ABOUT THE STATE OF THE WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD AND ITS NEED FOR REPAIR DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. |
CUSTOMIZED CLASSICS |
ANNUAL EVENT BRINGS CROWDS DESPITED WORRISOME WEATHER |
FMN |
15/05/2011 |
1B |
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THE THIRD ANNUAL CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET WAS HELD AT THE EASTERN CAROLINA FAIRGROUNDS. PICTURED ARE JEFF VALLEJOS AND HIS 1969 CAMARCHO. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/05/2011 |
2B |
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NEIL C. BOWEN; DOROTHY COX; DOLORES ALMA PAILER; HENRY C. YOUNG JR.; ROY ALLEN ARRANTS; JENNY MAE TURNER; AUDREY COPELAND GARRISON |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
15/05/2011 |
5C |
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ALLISON LACHE ZEDICK AND CHARLES BENJAMIN FILYAW JR.; EMILY ELIZABETH MATTHEWS AND MICJAEL TRAVIS BLYTON; ERICA LYNNE WILSON AND CHADWICK DEON HUTCHINSON |
NEW STORE & BETTER TIMES AHEAD FOR FLORENCE CARPET & TILE |
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FMN |
15/05/2011 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF WALT PARKER CO-OWNER |
FLORENCE CARPET & TILE CO HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 1960s SELLING CABINETS AND FLOOR COVERING AS WELL AS WALL COVERINGS. |
A RARE BREED OF BURGER AT STRAY DOG |
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FMN |
16/05/2011 |
1A |
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A BARN-SHAPED BUILDING SUPPLIES A FAR FROM ORDINARY BURGER COOKED BY BIG RAY AND LITTLE RAY BARBOUR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/05/2011 |
9A |
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JOE LOUIS DAVIS; ROBERT GREEN JR.; NATHINE GURLEY JOHNSON; BERTHA JACKSON PEGUES; JAMES LARRY PEPPERS; CLARENCE ARNETTE; MARY KATHRYN STOKES FENTERS; HAROLD 'JIMMY' BARFIELD II; DOROTHY BRANCH COX; DONALD PEASHOT FOXWORTH; ELIZABETH LEE WRIGHT GREEN; JAMES HICKS; FLORIE MAE MKNIGHT; DOLORES ALMA PAILLER; DON RAY; TIMOTHY L. STRICKLAND; TED PRIOR |
MERGER IN AIR FOR FLORENCE SCHOOLS |
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FMN |
16/05/2011 |
1A |
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PLANS FOR CONSOLIDATING FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND 4 ARE IN THE WORKS.STATE REP ROBERT WILLIAMS OF DARLINGTON HOPES FOR A MERGER OF ADMINISTRATIONS THIS SUMMER AND THE DISTRICTS CAN WORK OUT THE DETAILS LATER. |
A DAY FOR MATHEMATICS |
DUELING MATHLETES |
FMN |
16/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO AS OF STUDENTS |
PEE DEE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE TRIMATHLON IN AN EFFORT TO GET THEM EXCITED ABOUT MATHEMATICS. |
DAYTIME DUIS A GROWING PROBLEM |
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FMN |
17/05/2011 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL HAS NOTICED A TREND-- DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE ON WEEKDAY MORNINGS AND AFTERNOONS. (MORE) |
FLORENCE TO PLAY CATCH UP ON BUDGET |
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FMN |
17/05/2011 |
1A |
DAVID WILLIAMS |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE IS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF AN ECONOMIC RECOVERY WHILE THE NATION CONTINUES TO FIND ITS ECONOMIC FOOTING. (MORE) |
VOLUNTEERS DRESS UP CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX |
GETTING GREEN (AND OTHER COLORS) |
FMN |
17/05/2011 |
1A |
BILL PICKLE |
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VOLENTEERS WITH KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL SPRUCED UP THE LANDSCAPING AT THE FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX. (MORE) |
HALEY SIGNS VOTER ID BILL |
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FMN |
17/05/2011 |
1A |
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GOVERNOR NIKKY HALEY SIGNED A BILL REQUIRING PEOPLE TO SHOW PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE. (MORE) |
BOYCHOIR BRANCHES OUT WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
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FMN |
17/05/2011 |
6A |
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THE PALMETTO STATE BOYCHOIR WAS FOUNDED ROUT YEARS AGO UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY. NOW IT IS TRYING TO BRANCH OUT AND BECOME ITS OWN ENTITY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/05/2011 |
9A |
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JANUARYE HAM; JOHN MONROE JONES; LEROY ICEWATER JONES; JOHNNIE MCELVENE; MARIAN WATFORD WHITE; JIMMY CAROL JAYCIE ALEXANDER; GLEN BARFIELD; JOE LEWIS DAVIS; JAMES (J.E.) MORGAN; DEMETRE JIM NIKOLAKAKOS; BERTHA MARIE JACKSON PEGUES; DOUGLAS ROLLINS PEE WEE POSTON; BILLIE SHERRILL; JOSEPHINE OLIVE SKINNER WILLIAMS |
WOMAN ACCUSED OF STABBING BOYFRIEND |
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FMN |
17/05/2011 |
10A |
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BRENDA HENSLEY WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AFTER POLICE SAID SHE STABBED HER BOYFRIEND. (MORE) |
TAKING CHALLENGES TO HEART |
FLORENCE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB EARNS AWARDS |
FMN |
18/05/2011 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO OF PATRICK MCKNIGHT |
THE FLORENCE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ITS HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING AND FOR ITS HIGH PERFORMANCE STAFF TEAM. |
LANDSLIDE SWEEPS POSTON INTO OFFICE |
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FMN |
18/05/2011 |
1A |
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ROGER POSTON WON A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AGAINST LEVERNE "SPEEDY" BAZEN IN A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL SEAT DISTICT 2 CAUSED BY KEN ARD BEING ELECTED LT. GOV. |
FISHER ANGLES FOR NEW FUTURE |
WORKING WITH 'THE GREATEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD' ENDS AS DUPONT PLANT CLOSES ITS DOORS. |
FMN |
18/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIM FISHER; DEBBIE TUMBLIN |
DUPONT HAS CLOSED IT DOORS AFTER COMING TO FLORENCE IN 1960. FISHER HAS WORKED FOR DUPONT FOR 32 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/05/2011 |
5A |
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ROBERT BENNETT ATKINSON; RAFAL CATELLANOS; IRENE CORINA CROWLEY; JOE L. DAMON; ROSA LEE "POMPEY" EPPS; WALLACE BEARRY PITTMAN SR.; DOUGLAS POSTON SR.; LIZZIE SINGLETON; JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS; KYNEISHEA WRIGHT; DONALD GAINEY; THETIS G. LAMB; HARRY N. TYLER; JESSIE NAOMI ARD BROWN; ROBERT "PIGGY" GREEN JR.; ANN M. LLOYD; SMILEY JOE MATTHEWS; ROBERT NEAL ROLLINS; GEORGE WASHINGTON MATTHEWS; NATHINE GURLEY "MOOCHIE" JOHNSON; RICHARD M. LONG; DEMETRE "JIM" NIKOLAKAKOS; JAMES M. POTTS; HERBERT LINWOOD ROGERS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/05/2011 |
6A |
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WILLIAM H. WIGGINS JR. |
TAKING CHALLENGE TO HEART |
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FMN |
18/05/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PATRICK MCKNIGHT |
PATRICK MCKNIGHT WAS NAMED YOUTH OF THE YEAR. HE HAS BEEN ATTENDING THE FLORENCE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SINCE HE WAS SIX AND IS NOW 16. |
JOBS TO LOSE FUNDS & WASTE FEE TO GROW |
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FMN |
20/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL HAS VOTED TO INCREASE THE SOLID WASTE FEE AS WELL AS NOT FILL 26 VACANCIES. THE COUNCIL HAS NO PLANS FOR A MILLAGE INCREASE. |
BUDGET HINTS SLOW RECOVERY |
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FMN |
20/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL HAVE A BUDGET THAT WILL LEAVE THE CITY FISCALLY STABLE ACCORDING TO OUT-GOING CITY MANAGER DAVID WILLIAMS. |
PAMPLICO WOMAN CHARGED IN CRASH THAT KILLED HER BABY |
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FMN |
20/05/2011 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF DELILAH MULLINS |
DELIAH MULLINS WILL FACE CHARGES IN DEATH OF HER 9 MONTH OLD DAUGHTERS JULYIA SUZANNE AS WELL AS OTHER CHARGES RESULTING FROM THE CAR ACCIDENT ON BIG SWAMP ROAD MAY 10TH. TWO OF HER OTHER CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE AND ALL THREE WERE NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. |
FLORENCE 1 ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPALS |
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FMN |
20/05/2011 |
7A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ANNOUNCED THAT LUKE MATTHEWS WILL BE AT DEWELY L. CATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACING MARVIN SMITH WHO IS SERVING TO FILL THE VACANY CAUSED BY AMY POSTON'S RESIGNATION. RODNEY C. RUTH JR. HAS BEEN NAMED PRINCIAPL OF MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REPLACING BARBARA HOOD WHO IS RETIRING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/05/2011 |
9A |
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TOMMY GEORGE ADAMS; JAMES ANDREWS; WILLIAM F. COLLINS; JAMES ECHOLS; HERMAN GAMBLE; LILLIAN ATKINSON HAYDEN; THONIE JAMES MOSES; ODELL REAVES; WENDY CAROL BOYKIN STANTON; CAROLYN ANN DANCY-WHITE; JANUARYE C. HAM; LIZZIE SINGLETON; SUSAN ELIZABETH 'LIB' BODIFORD WATFORD; MAZIE LOUISE SELLERS BRISTOW; PARKER KEITH COOK; HUGH MACSWAINE ELLIOTT; KAYA SAVANNAH JOHNSON; LEROY 'ICEWATER' JONES; MARIAN WATFORD WHITE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/05/2011 |
9A |
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MEMORIAM |
JONATHAN JONQUIL SAMUEL 20 MAY 1973 - 16 FEBRUARY 1999 |
PALMETTO FARMS' RESCUE EFFORTS EXTEND BEYOND DOZEN OR SO HORSES |
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FMN |
22/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SALLY BOSS AND HORSES |
THE STAFF OF PALMETTO FARMS HAVE RESCUED ABOUT 30 HORSES FROM NEGLECT AND ABUSE. |
SENIOR SPORTS CLASSIC |
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FMN |
22/05/2011 |
1B |
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THE S.C. SENIOR SPORTS CLASSIC WAS HELD AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY FOR THOSE SENIORS WHO ENJOY PLAYING TENNIS AND OTHER OUTDOOR SPORTS. PICTURED ARE: MIKE BEKNER; LORETTA BECKNER; PHIL HUNGERFORD; WALT LANCASTER; CARL JONES; WOODY BARNES; BARBARA ROTHWELL; SCOTT YARKNESS; JANUARY SINGER |
CAPTURING LIFES TREASURES |
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FMN |
22/05/2011 |
3B |
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CYNTHIA JACKSON-KIRVEN IS A PHOTOGRAPHER WITH HER OWN BUSINESS CALLED FLORENTINE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS. SHE BEGAN USING A CAMERA WHEN SHE WAS 12. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
22/05/2011 |
8C |
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TRACI SIMMONS BASH AND DAVID MICHAEL LAKE; KRISTINA MARCHIA GILCHRIST DAWSON AND DAVID WILLIAM SNIPES; BRITTON ELIZABETH REAVES AND CHARLES DUDLEY YARBOROUGH |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
22/05/2011 |
9C |
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LAUREN LEIGH LUCAS AND JEFFREY THOMAS TEDDER; ASHLI NICHOLE WOOTEN AND JOHN (TREY) JAVOUS CUNNIGHAM III |
CLEMENTS PONDERS DEATH PENALTY IN SLAYING CASE |
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FMN |
22/05/2011 |
1A |
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TWELFTH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR ED CLEMENTS II SAID HE IS STILL CONTEMPLATING WHETHER THE STATE WILL SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST DEONTA WILLIAMS WHO IS ACCUSED OF KILLING MARCHIAM BURGESS BY STABBING HER TO DEATH. |
SUSPECT STILL IN JAIL |
PROSECUTORS MULL HATE CRIME CHARGES IN FLORENCE ASSAULT CASE |
FMN |
23/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHASE MCCLARY OF JOHNSONVILLE |
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WALL LAUDS VETERANS |
NEW PLAQUES HONOR VETERANS IN HARTSVILLE |
FMN |
23/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PLAQUES AND VISITORS |
PHOTO OF KERESSA CHESTNUT AND AVERY LYLES RAISING NEW FLAG; PHOTO OF PAMELA AND HOLLY OGLE SEEKING FATHER'S PLAQUE (GENE OGLE) |
SLAIN OFFICERS |
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23/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SKYDIVING PAULA RADFORD |
PAULA JONES RADFORD LOST HER FIANCEE JOEY RODGERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT. HE WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. SHE HAS HER CHANCE TO SKYDIVE WITH THE U.S. ARMY'S GOLDEN KNIGHTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/05/2011 |
7A |
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EDWARD BURROUGHS SR.; FLORINE ADAMS EVANS; REBECCA HICKMAN; RUTHENA JACKSON; MILDLEAN WEAVR; HAZEL LANE WILLIAMS; DAVID CURT CARPENTER; EDNA GARNER; ULMER SNOW HUGHES HANNA; STEVE EDWARD 'WEZEL' HARRINGTON; PATRICIA HARTLEY; DORIS B. LEE; VIRGINIA PAGE NEWTON MACDONALD |
MR. ROBINSON NEEDS ANOTHER FORUM FOR HIS PERSONAL AGENDA |
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HARTER, LEANNE M. |
23/05/2011 |
9A |
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR |
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SOUTHSIDE'S SIXTIES GENERATION PLANS REUNION |
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NJ |
25/05/2011 |
1 B |
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COLOR PHOTO OF STEVE GUYTON AND EDDIE COLLINS |
LOCAL ARTIST STEVE GUYTON HAS CREATED A WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF THE SCHOOL. |
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES TO BE HELD MONDAY AT NATIONAL CEMETERY |
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PRESENTS |
NJ |
25/05/2011 |
6A |
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MEMORIAL DAY WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY CALLED DECORATION DAY IS A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN OUR NATION'S SERVICE. IT IS A DAY OF RECONCILIATION AND COMING TOGETHER TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN SERVICE. IT BEGAN MAY 5, 1868. |
B & G CAFÉ, 1949 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
25/05/2011 |
2A |
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B & G CAFÉ WAS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF EVANS AND DARGAN STREET. THE PICTURE IS IN APRIL 1949. |
DAWSEY METHODIST BEGINS REBUILDING |
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NJ |
25/05/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF JAMES FRIDAY; PASTOR RICKY HOWELL; AND FORMER PASTOR NICK LYERLY |
THE CONGREGATION OF DAWSEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BROKE GROUND ON A NEW SANCTUARY ON MAY 14. THE FORMER BUILDING WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTENING AND BURNED IN JULY 2008. |
MOVIE CREW FILMS SCENE IN FLORENCE |
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NJ |
25/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ACTORS IN GOLDEN CORRAL |
THE CAST AND CREW OF A NEW SPORTS COMEDY "CRACKERJACK" FILMED INSIDE GOLDEN CORRAL. |
OLD LIBRRY GETS NEW LOOK |
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FMN |
25/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INSIDE VIEW |
THE TURNER; PADGET; GRAHAM AND LANEY PA LAW FIRM WILL TAKE OVER THE NEWLY RENOVEMBERATED OLD LIBRARY BUILDING. BEN ZEIGLER AND PARTNERS SET OUT TO SAVE THE OLD BUILDING AND LANDMARCHK. |
POP-UP SHOPS TO OPEN FRIDAY |
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FMN |
25/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN MCCREA; KARA ADAMS; AND LUKE EVANS |
WINNERS OF DOWNTOWN POP-UP SHOP FREE RENT CONTEST GET STOREFRONTS ON EVANS STREET RENT-FREE FOR THREE MONTHS. |
POP-UP SHOPS TO OPEN FRIDAY |
FLORENCE CONTEST WINNERS WORK TO GET SHOPS READY FOR OPENING |
FMN |
25/05/2011 |
1A |
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KARA ADAM; LUKE EVANS |
TWO NEW BUSINESSES WILL OPEN AT 157 AND 163 W. EVANS STREET AFTER WINNING THE CONTEST MEANWHILE DOWNTOWN WHICH AWARDED THEM FREE RENT. HAPI BALANCE IS OWNED BY KARA ADAMS MOVES INTO THE FORMER J & J DRUG STORE LOCATION. RAILROAD JUNECTION WHICH WILL SELL HANDMADE CLOTHING AND OTHER THINGS IS LOCATED WHERE THE FLORENCE SHOE STORE USE TO BE. |
OLD LIBRARY GETS NEW LOOK |
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FMN |
25/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INTERIOR |
MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AND OTHERS GOT AN INSIDE TOUR OF THE NEWLY RENOVEMBERATED OLD FLORENCE LIBRARY. |
POLICE FIND MISSING TIMMONSVILLE MAN |
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FMN |
25/05/2011 |
5A |
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TERRY DOUGLAS BARNES HAD LEFT THE BEARD'S RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY IN TIMMONSVILLE WHERE HE WAS A RESIDENT ON THURSDAY. HE WAS FOUND ON THE GROUNDS OF THE MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ON TUESDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/05/2011 |
6A |
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SARA ANN ELLIOTT; BLANCHE HARDEE LEWELLEN; MICHAEL LEE LOCKLEAR; PHILLIP PANZUTO; JAMES "JIMMY" ANDREWS; NANCY COXE FALLON; LEAMONT JENKINS; JEFFREY MARTIN KEEFE; WALTER LEE "CHARLIE" MCCRAY SR.; BILLIE HOWARD MORGAN; TOM BRANCH; STEVE C. BROWN; MITTIE LEE SHOKES HOLMES; MARY LOUISE LAWHON; OLLIE MAE JAMES WILSON |
MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL BRINGS FAMILIES TOGETHER |
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FMN |
25/05/2011 |
1B |
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GAVIN MATHEWS; JULIAN MATHEWS; ALICIA MATHEWS; JORDAN MATHEWS |
KUK SOOL WON OF THE PEE DEE IS LOCATED AT 3015 E. PLAMETTO ST. ACROSS FROM THE LFORENCE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMPLEX. |
S.C.SENATE DISCUSSES AMAZON AND TAX |
BODY ADJOURNS SO NO FINAL VOTE ON INCENTIVE |
FMN |
26/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE DEAL TO BRING AMAZON.COM TO SOUTH CAROLINA CAME UP FOR DEBATE IN THE STATE SENATE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BUT SUPPORTERS HOPING FOR QUICK PASSAGE DIDN'T GET IT. (MORE) |
FREE LUNCH ALL SUMMER LONG |
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FMN |
26/05/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
SUMMER BREAK BEGINS FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 STUDENTS NEXT WEEK AND ADMINISTRATORS WANT TO HAVE THEIR MINDS AND BELLIES FULL WITH GOOD THINGS. (MORE) |
WRIGHT OUT AT DISTRICT 3 |
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FMN |
26/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 SUPERINTENDENT BETH WRIGHT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD HAVE REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO RELEASE WRIGHT FROM HER CONTRACT AS SUPERINTENDENT. (MORE) |
HOUSE REJECTS PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE AGAIN |
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FMN |
26/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE LATEST PLAN TO USE TAX CREDITS TO HELP PARENTS SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO PRIVATE SCHOOL DIED BY SLIM MARCHGINS WEDNESDAY IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE. (MORE) |
SUSPECT IN MO-PED CRASH WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING |
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FMN |
26/05/2011 |
4A |
RANQUA YOUNG |
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A MINOR COLLISION INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS AND A MO-PED IN FLORENCE MONDAY LED TO THE ARREST OF A MAN WANTED FOR NEARLY A YEAR ON A KIDNAPPING CHARGE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/05/2011 |
9A |
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MANNIX ANTHONY WAYNE ATKINSON; JAMES BLACK; ORTORE CAROL BRYANT; JORDAN L. GREEN; CLEVERDA NESMITH; ANNA LEE CHAPMAN WOODS; JUNE(JOHNNNY) H. BARFIELD; EASTER MAE WILDS PLANTER; ELROD LOWERY WITHERSHPOON |
QUESTIONS LINGER ABOUT MISSING MONEY |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
1A |
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THE ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS (APT) AT SAVANNAH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAVE FINANCIAL QUESTIONS FOR SHANDRA JOHNSON WHO WAS PRESIDENT FROM 2007-2010. BRETT MAYS WHO IS THE CURRENT PRESIDENT SAYS THERE IS A MATTER OF $8754.09 UNACCOUNTED FOR WHILE THE DISTRICT SAYS THE MATTER IS CLOSED. |
DOWNTOWN MANAGER NOT HIRE YET |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY MANAGER DAVID N. WILLIAMS SAID HE STILL HOPES TO BRING A MORE THAN A DECEMBERADE-OLD PROCESS TO A CLOSE BY HIRING THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN MANAGER BY JULY 1. |
RELAXING AT COMMUNITY PICNIC |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
6A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE HELD ITS ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC AT THE DOWNTOWN BREEZEWAY ON EVANS STREET WHICH HAS USUALLY BEEN HELD AT TIMROD PARK. PICTURED ARE: LILLIE MAE EDWARD; LESTER CONNER; RILEE BROWN; JOY BARNES; FORREST WHITTINGTON. |
FLORENCE OPENS FIRST FIRE STATION IN 30 YEARS |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
6A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE AND THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALLY OPEND THE NEW FIRE STATION #5 IN SOUTH FLORENCE ON REDBUD LANE WHICH IS A BLOCK FROM SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
FMU STUDENT EARNS UNCF/MERCK SCHOLARSHIP |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
7A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY STUDEND WENDEL JONES HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO RECEIVE A 2011 UNCF/MERCK UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. JONES IS PICTURED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
8A |
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QIYANA R. BROWN; DONNIE J. HUMPHRIES; JOSEPH THOMAS LLOYD JR.; LITTLE MISS ZY'MERRIAH MCKITCHEN; JOSEPH 'JOE' WILLIAMSON POWELL SR.; MARY THOMAS SHAW; ELOISE 'WEEZ' GRAINGER STANTON; CYNTHIS JAMES TOWLES; PAULINE MCCUTCHEON WARREN; KENNETH LLOYD WELLS; JAMES BLACK; TYRONE MELVIN MILLER; JOE POWELL; PHYLLIS JEAM PRIDEMORE; MARTIN DAVID 'MARCHTY' TAYLOR JR.; RALPH DURANT WELCH; MILDLEAN BARCUS WEAVER; TIMOTHY DAVID CARTER; DAISY MARIE HICKS; BETTY JEAN MURDEN POSTON; JONATHAN CARSON SMITH |
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE TO HOLD SUMMER INSTITUTE |
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FMN |
27/05/2011 |
4C |
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THE CETER OF EXCELLENCE TO PREPARE TEACHERS OF CHILDREN OF POVERTY AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY WILL HOLD ITS SUMMER INSTITUTE JUE 7 & 8 FEATRUING CRAIG KING WHO IS A THIRD GRAD TEACHER IN ORANGEBURG. |
TAILGUNNER'S TALES; GARDNER LOOKS BACK |
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FMN |
28/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARRELL GARDNER |
HARRELL GARDNER REMEMBERS WORLD WAR II DAYS AND STARTING GARDNER FERTILIZER & FARM SUPPLIES IN 1955. |
CHRIST EPOSCOPAL PREPARES FOR HOMECOMING SERVICE |
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FMN |
28/05/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DEACON HIRAM MOSELEY IN PEW AT CHURCH |
HISTORY OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
IRON HORSE BUILT DILLON AND LATTA TOO |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
8A |
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DILLON AND LATTA ARE ALSO RAILROAD TOWN JUST AS FLORENCE IS. LATTA WAS NAMED FOR ROBERT J. LATTA WHO SURVEYED THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RAILROAD. |
SMALL CROWD FOR PROTEST |
ROBINSON CALLS FOR PREEMPTIVE STRIKE AGAINST VOTER ID |
FMN |
29/05/2011 |
1A |
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ED ROBINSON AND ABOUT 20 OF HIS SUPPORTERS MET ON THE STEPS OF THE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX TO DISCUSS PLANS TO FIGHT SOUTH CAROLINA'S RECENTLY PASSED VOTER'S ID BILL. |
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2011 |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
THE BYRNES SCHOOLS CLASS OF 2011 HELD GRADUATION FRIDAY. PICTURED ARE: KEVIN FIELDS BAZEN; THOMAS GOODSON; HEADMASTER JOHN COLBY JR.; JORDAN LEIGH GOODSON; ALEXANDRIA PARKER SMITH; CYRPRIAN CLAY DICKSON. THE CLASS HAD TWELVE MEMBERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
2B |
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MICHELLE JACOBS; LONZO LEWIS JR.; MATTIE LEE WALKER; BARBARA ANN BURR; JIMMY RAY HERRING; LITTLE MISS ZY'MERRIAH NICOLE MCKITHEN; DAVE D. SEVERANCE; KIZZIE HALL; BILLY RANDOLPH KING SR.; LAURA R. MILES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
2B |
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MEMORIAM |
ROBERT "JAY" HINES JR. NO DATE GIVEN; CLARA LUKE JOHNSON NO DATE GIVEN |
ADVENTURES ON THE FORGOTTEN HIGHWAY |
ROADTRIPPIN' WITH RUSTY |
FMN |
29/05/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF THE CHAT N' CHEW; RICHARD CARRAWAY AND HIS ANTIQUE STORE |
BUSIENSSES ALONG US HIGHWAY 378 ARE HIGHLIGHTED. THE CHAT N' CHEW IN TURBEVILLE; THE S.C FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH HOME FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN TURBEVILLE AND LAKE CITY; CARRAWAY'S TREASURES AND COLLECTIBLES BETWEEN LAKE CITY AND KINGSBURG. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
7C |
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VICKIE LAURETTA RICHARDSON AND ALONZO GERNARD SCIPIO; BRITTANY ASHTON GULLEDGE AND GARY TOD SANDERS JR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
8C |
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LAURA READ CHAPMAN AND MARION WORTH BEACHAM III; DONNA LYNN ELLIS AND RICKY POOLE; BROOKE LOREN EVANS AND JACK RAY CHAMBERLAIN III |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
9C |
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TAYLOR ELIZABETH GREEN AND KENNY BURGESS KEELS JR.; DR. BRITTANY PAGE RODGERS AND ADRIANP FRANCESCO MACEROLA; KELCIE BOGAN DEVAUGHTN AND WILLIAM HARRY TEMPLE |
TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011 |
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FMN |
29/05/2011 |
11C |
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PHOTOS AND COLLEGE DESTINATION OF THE 24 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2011. |
PEARLS OF WISDOM |
KNOWLEDGE COMES FROM NEARLY 30 YEARS IN JEWELRY BUSINESS |
FMN |
29/05/2011 |
7D |
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PHOTO OF THE SARMIENTOS |
EDGARD SARMIENTO AND HIS WIFE BLNCA HAVE BEEN OWNERS OF SARMIENTON WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELRY FOR 28 YEARS. THEY MOVED THE BUSINESS 18 YEARS AGO FROM DOWNTOWN FLORENCE TO THEIR CURRENT LOCATION AT 305 RAINBOW DRIVE. |
NOTHING SEPTEMBERARATES STUDENT FROM HER DIPLOMA |
IN SICKNESS OR IN HEALTH |
FMN |
30/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DESTNEE HAILEY IN HER RED GRADUATION GOWN AND HER PARENTS; PHOTO OF HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL |
DESTINEE HAILEY RECEIVED HER HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA A DAY EARLY IN MCLEOD HOSPITAL BECAUSE SHE WAS TOO SICK TO GO TO HER HARTSVILLE GRADUATION. |
A TORNADO TO REMEMBER |
DEADLY TORNADOES STIR MEMORIES IN MARLBORO COUNTY |
FMN |
30/05/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DESTRUCTION |
MARLBORO COUNTY RESIDENTS REMEMBER THE 1984 TORNADO AND ITS DAMAGES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/05/2011 |
7A |
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WILLIE LEE ELLERBE; GEORGE 'JUNIOR' GARDNER JR.; LUCINDA HAMPTON; RALPH A. LOVE EASTER PAGE; LARRY LEE TARLTON SR.; JIMMY C. ALTMAN; LONZO LEWIS SR.; BETTY L. COWARD; LEON 'BUG' FLOYD JR.; BOBBY JACK SPIVEY SR. (CASEY); GIL-SCOTT HERON |
THE FLORENCE LIBRARY |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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01/06/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTOS |
PHOTOS OF THE MAIN READING ROOM AND THE CASUAL WALK-THRU OF THE RENOVEMBERATED BUILDING BY MAYOR AND CITIZENS |
FLT HONORS ITS OWN AT AWARDS NIGHT |
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NJ |
01/06/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF AWARD WINNERS |
AWARD WINNERS WERE KATHY MOORE; LLOYD WILLCOX; ASHTON SANKEUR; CANDY CARTER; AMELIA ABERNATHY; ABBY MILLS; SNOWDEN JACKSON; AND COURTNEY DEASE. |
CITY GARDENERS SHARE SPACE TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD |
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NJ |
01/06/2011 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO OF SARAH MELLON; JANUARYET WHITE; AND TERESA SIMONS |
THE PEE DEE GROUP SIERRA CLUB AND ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH HAVE ORGANIZED A COMMUNITY GARDEN WHERE LOCAL PEOPLE CAN RENT PLOTS AND GROW ORGANICALLY VEGETABLES AND HERBS. |
S. N. I. P. PROVIDES LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES |
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NJ |
01/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DR. ELIZABETH WILCOX |
SPAY AND NEUTER INTERVENTION OF THE PEE DEE IS A NON-PROFIT CLINIC WHICH CHARGES UNDER $75 FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING SEVICES OF ANIMALS IN THE AREA. |
LIBRARY RENOVEMBERATION DOES OUR CITY PROUD |
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NJ |
01/06/2011 |
4A |
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THE LIBRARY BUILDING WHICH WAS PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER COULD NOT BE TORN DOWN. POSSIBLE BUYERS WERE AWARE OF THIS STIPULATION. LAW OFFICES OF TURNER PADGET GRAHAM & LANEY WILL NOW OCCUPY THE BUILDING. |
HONORED TO LEARN |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH STUDENT PREPARES TO GRADUATE EARLY |
FMN |
01/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIERE GRAHAM; ANNA THOMPSON |
KIERE GRAHAM WILL GRADUATE FROM WEST FLORENCE THIS YEAR AND JUST 3 DAYS AFTER TURNING 17. |
FLORENCE SHERIFF SAYA ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL SAVE SIX DEPUTIES' JOB |
COUNCI8L MUST MEET EARLIER ON BUDGET MEMBERS SAYS |
FMN |
01/06/2011 |
1A |
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SHERIFF KENNY BOONE TOLD FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL THAT THE MONEY REQUESTED WOULD SAVE JOBS IN HIS DEPARTMENT. STATE LAW SAYS THAT THE COUNTY MUST PROVIDE THE SAME AMOUNT OF MONEY TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/06/2011 |
5A |
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BLANCH JACKSON BACOTE; JOSEPH LEE BROWN; PEGGY THOMAS DAVIS; WANDA JUNEHOLLOWAY; CHRISTINE LESAINE; PHILLIP ELIJAH MAYES SR.; DORIS MCELVEEN PACKER; ROBERT WILFRED "BOB" PAQUETTE; LOLA WILLIAMS; SAMUEL L. WILSON; LAURETTA PARKER GREEN; RALPH A. LOVE; JOHN IVEY OLIVER; HALLIE ROGERS YONKERS; RUTH LUDLAM MCCLAM; LARRY LEE TARLTON SR.; DAVID L. TYLER SR. |
FLORENCE CO. DEVELOPS INCENTIVES FOR NEW JOHNSON CONTROLS SITE |
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FMN |
01/06/2011 |
6D |
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FLORENCE COUNTY IS WORKING ON A FEE-IN-LIEU-OF-TAXES INCENTIVE AGREEMENT FOR JOHNSON CONTROLS AS THE COMPANY IS BUILDING IT SECOND FLORENCE FACILITY WHICH WILL RECYCLE BATTERIES. |
CONGRATULATIONS KIM GREGG RN |
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GOLDEN LIFE |
01/06/2011 |
24A |
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PHOTO OF KIM GREGG RN |
2011 PATIENT CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM |
LESSON LEARNED FROM LUMBEE INDIANS |
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GOLDEN LIFE |
01/06/2011 |
15A |
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THE LUMBEES ARE NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND DO NOT GET HELP THE OTHER TRIBES DO. THE LUMBEES DO MUCH BETTER. THEY OWN HOMES AND BANKS. |
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH BADRI GIRI MD |
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GOLDEN LIFE |
01/06/2011 |
13A |
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PHOTO OF DR. BADRI GIRI AND FAMILY |
DR. BADRI GIRI AND DR. RAINA KARANJEET (HIS WIFE) PRACTICE WITH PEE DEE INTERNAL MEDICINE OF CAROLINAS. |
MAP SHOWS NEW DISTRICTS |
DOCUMENT MIGHT END CONTROVERSY FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
02/06/2011 |
1A |
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AN UPDATED MAP OF SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICTS GOES BEFORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY - BRINGING A CONTROVERSY DATING BACK TO 2004 TO A CLOSE. (MORE) |
JUST CHILLIN' |
SUMMER HEAT PRESENTS PROBLEMS FOR ANIMALS THAT PET OWNERS CAN'T IGNORE |
FMN |
02/06/2011 |
1A |
PETS; HEAT |
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EXTREME TEMPERATURES ARE NOT ONLY DAGEROUS FOR PEOPLE BUT ALSO FOR PETS. (MORE) |
SENATE DELAYS ACTION ON BILL |
IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION |
FMN |
02/06/2011 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA SENATORS PUT OFF UNTIL THURSDAY DEBATE ON CHANGING THE STATE'S 2008 ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION LAW SO THEY COULD WORK TO BRING IT IN LINE WITH LAST WEEK'S RULING BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT. (MORE) |
HARTSVILLE'S NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM IN EFFECT |
PROGRAM EXPECTED TO BOOST RECYCLING BY AS MUCH AS 30 PERCENT |
FMN |
02/06/2011 |
1A |
SONOCO; MEL PENNINGTON |
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HARTSVILLE CITY RESIDENTS WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO BUY YELLOW TRASH BAGS AS A NEW PROGRAM AIMED AT BOOSTING RECYLING TAKES EFFECT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/06/2011 |
8A |
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BLANCH BRUCE BACOTE; LOIS HARRELL; JAMES FRANKLIN; LOUISE M. CROWLEY; RONNIE COLLINS; W. JERALD COATES; WANDA JUNEHOLLOWAY; DORIS MICHELLE MCELVEEN PACKERRICK GRIER; ROBERT WILLIAM BOB HANCOCK; WILLIAM MATTHEWS; VALERIE BAUMRIND; WILLIE BILL LEE ELLERBE SR. |
MEMORIAM |
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FMN |
02/06/2011 |
8A |
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HELEN SPEARS ALSBROOKS 4/26/1925 -- 6/2/2010 |
LEVY PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO BEGIN SOON |
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FMN |
03/06/2011 |
4A |
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ED ROBINSON; LEVY PARK |
FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA PRESIDED OVER A GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY WEDNESDAY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSION OF THE LEVY COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK. |
GRANT GIVES CAMP RAE INCREASED OFFERINGS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN |
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FMN |
03/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOURNEY CAMPANA; SAMANTHA EVANS |
THE PEPSI REFRESH PROJECT GRANT TEEMED WITH HARRIS TEETER THIS WEEK TO CONTRIBUTE TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO CAMP RAE. THIS ALLOWS CHILDREN LIKE JOURNEY CAMPANA TO ATTEND THE SUMMER CAMP |
FOUNDATION HELPS FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS FIND 'NOOKS' |
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FMN |
03/06/2011 |
1A |
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THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION HAS FUNDED NEARLY ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF ENDEAVORS ACROSS FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE. AMONG OTHER THINGS THESE FUNDS WILL HELP TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF COLOR KNOOKS FOR THREE SCHOOLS: WILSON; WILLIAMS MIDDLES; NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY. |
HONDA'S PETERSON WILL LEAD UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN |
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FMN |
03/06/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF LISA PETERSON |
THE UNITED WAY ANNOUNCED THAT LISA PETERSON OF HONDA SOUTH CAROLINA MFG. INC. WILL BE THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE'S 2011-2012 CAMPAIGN CHARIWOMAN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/06/2011 |
7A |
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VIRGINIA B. ALLEN; EDITH MAE LYDE CATO; JULYIUS BRYANT JORDAN; JAMES FRANKLIN (JEFF) KING; LUCIOUS ROBINSON; BLANCHE BRUCE BACOTE; THORNWELL HENRY GAINEY; LOIS LEE DAVIS HARRELL; PAMELA DENIS MARTIN LOVETT; AUDREY LYNN SUMMERLIN; RUTH MARIE GORDON MCALONAN; RONNIE DEAN COLLINS; LYL CULBERTSON; PEGGY THOMAS DAVIS; MARY ROGERS HARDY; JUBY "CROW" PHIPPS; CHRISTINE LEE SAULS |
NEW SHOP CHURNS OUT FUN (NEL) CAKE… |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF OWNERS AND THE FUNNEL CAKE |
GEORGE AND MELISSA WAITES HAVE OPENED GEORGE'S FUNNEL CAKE SHOP AT 812 S. CASHUA DRIVE 28 MAY 201 |
ATTENDANCE LINES 'WELL RECEIVED' |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CONSTRUCTION SITED OF RELIEF SCHOOL |
THE OFFICIAL MAP SHOWING WHERE STUDENTS AT DELAME; CARVER; AND THE NEW RELIEF SCHOOL WILL GO NEXT SCHOOL YEAR WAS UNVEILED THURSDAY NIGHT A THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD MEETING. |
REDBONE HELPING TORNADO ALLEY |
FLORENCE EATRY DRO-OFF POINT FOR ALABAMA RELIEF |
FMN |
05/06/2011 |
1A |
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REBONE ALLEY RESTAURANT IS THE REGIONAL DROP-OFF LOCATION FOR COMMUNITY2COMMUNITY WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION CREATED BY TWO CLEMSON STUDENTS ELISSA BAILEY AND JENNY DELAERE THE DAY AFTER THE DEVASTATING TORNADOES TORE THROUGH ALABAMA. THE PURPOSE OF C2C IS TO COLLECT AND DELIVER NEEDED ITEMS TO AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. |
NEARLY 1000 GRADUATES |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON GRADUATE SAVANNAH WITHERSPOON |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S THREE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED NEARLY ONE THOUSAND STUDENTS. WHILE STUDENTS FROM WEST FLORENCE AND SOUTH FLORENCE GRADUATED AS WELL THE ARTICLE HIGHLIGJHTS WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. |
A SENIOR PROM FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
ELMCROFT HELD ITS SENIOR PROM FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW. PICTURED ARE: VICKI IRICK; GARREN CLONTZ; DAWN CHAPMAN; HELEN LEWIS; BETTY KIRVEN; KARA MORGAN; JESSE HINES; FAIRY KEITH; LOIS PRUITT; JANUARYICE BRANHAM. |
NEW SHOP CHURNS OUT FUN(NEL) CAKE EVEN WHEN THE FAIR IS NOT IN TOWN |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF GEORGE AND MELISSA WAITES |
GEORGE AND MELISSA WAITES HAVE OPENED GOERGE'S FUNNEL CAKE SHOP AT 812 S. CAHSUA DR. WITH HOURS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. SUMMER HOURS WILL BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINGS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
2B |
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ROBERT G. BROYHILL; DOROTHY "DOT" CROMER; STEVE GRAHAM; HAZEL P. LYNCH; CARRIE "MAMA CARRIE" MAZON; ARCHIE MILLS; BARRY EUGENE "BUBBA" COOKE; CHARLES MERRITT GRACE III; TED "BUDDY" HYMAN SR.; LEROY DAVENPORT JERNIGAN; CURTIS TALBERT; JEANETTE SAWYER EDWARDS; JULYIUS BRYANT JORDAN; RONNELL L. "TOM" TANNER |
A SECRET GARDEN VISITORS ENJOY RARE GLIMPSE AT LAKE CITY GARDEN |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
1C |
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SPRING AT MOORE FARMS |
THE PRIVATELY OWNED GARDENS ARE ONLY OPENED TO SELECTED VISITORS AND IS A FUNDRAISER FOPR THE A. C. MOORE HERBARIUS OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
5C |
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ANGELA DAY HAM AND TIMOTHY JOHN GROOMS; KRISTEN ELAINE OWEN AND WILLIAM DANIEL HARDAWAY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
05/06/2011 |
6C |
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VALARIE MUSICK AND TRAVIS GARDNER; KRISTINA MARCHIA GILCHRIST DAWSON AND DAVID WILLIAM SNIPES; CATHERINE ANN DEARHART AND TROY PRESTON BRAY |
RETURNING THE FAVOR: DEAVERFEST |
HUNDREDS ATTEND MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD TO HONOR SLAIN MUSICIAN |
FMN |
06/06/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF HUNTER NIMMONS AND AMBER FRYE; PHOTO OF CASEA DAVID |
SHUCKER'S RAW BAR HELD DEAVERFEST IN HONOR OF CHRIS DEAVER. CHRIS DEAVER WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO EVERYONE HE MET ACCORDING TO BROOKS FICKLING. |
IT'S THE BEST KIND OF VACATION |
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FMN |
06/06/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF DAVID BIRD; PHOTO OF MISSOURI HOME DESTROYED BY TORNADO |
DAVID BIRD OF FLORENCE SPENT ALMOST THREE DAYS WITH OTHERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY HELPING CLEAN UP AFTER THE TORNADO. A CROSS RISES ABOVE A DESTROYED HOME. |
CHILL LEFT TURTLES SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED |
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FMN |
06/06/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF KELLY THORVALSON AND GREEN SEA TURTLE FROSTY |
THE S. C. AQUARIUM SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL HAS REQUESTED LOGGERHEAD TURTLES AND TREATED THEM FOR VARIOUS ILLNESSES. NOW THEY RELEASED NINE BACK ON KIAWAH ISLAND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2011 |
7A |
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SHANNON FARRELL CARMICHAEL; AUDERY VERMELL STUCKEY; JACQUELINE SUE TAYLOR WOODHAM; ROBERT G. BROYHILL; DOROTHY HOOTEN CROMER; HERMAN T. FENNELL; CHARLES MERRITT GRACE III; JOHN RAE LOVE; HAZEL TRAVENE POSTON LYNCH; MAUDE BENSON CAPPS MOODY; RONELL L. 'TOM' TANNER; BETTY TAYLOR; WALLY BOAG |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2011 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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GIRLENER WHITE DAVIS WHO LIVED 1914-2001 |
VETERAN WANTS TO GIVE BACK |
FLORENCE MAN HOSTS STAND DOWN RALLY TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS |
FMN |
07/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL MCINTIRE AND C. B. ANDERSON |
C. B. ANDERSON BEGAN DREAMING OF HOSTING A STAND DOWN RALLY TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. HE WAS IN THE MILITARY IN VIETNAM AND SERVED IN KOREA. HE WANTS TO GIVE BACK. |
GALESBURG MAN REMEMBERS D-DAY HISTORY AND MOMENTS |
WORLD WAR II |
FMN |
07/06/2011 |
10A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT BERN |
ROBERT BERN'S FIRST JOB ON NORMANDY BEACH WAS TO PICK UP THE DEAD. 9,000 ALLIED SOLDIERS WERE DEAD OR WOUNDED. HE SAID THAT TROOPS COULD NOT WALK BECAUSE OF SO MANY BODIES. |
D-DAY INFANTRY DIVISION TRAINED AT FORT GORDON |
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FMN |
07/06/2011 |
10A |
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PHOTO OF WW II VETERAN ARNOLD WHITTAKER |
THE U.S. ARMY'S 4TH MOTORIZED INFANTRY DIVISION TRAINED AT CAMP GORDON BUILT IN 1941 IN AUGUSTUSTA. IT HELPED PREPARE THE TROOPS FOR THEIR PART IN D-DAY ON THE SANDS OF NORMANDY'S UTAH BEACH. |
MATT DILLON WAS A GREAT MARSHALL FOR A PARADE |
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FMN |
08/06/2011 |
1B |
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JAMES ARNESS KNOWN AS MARSHALL MATT DILLON HAS DIED. HE SERVED AS GRAND MARSHALL AT THE 1958 SOUTHERN 500 PARADE. |
FFD'S CAPT. MIKE WARD |
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NJ |
08/06/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MIKE WARD |
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIREMAN |
MASHBURN & CMI ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE |
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NJ |
08/06/2011 |
1A |
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MASHBURN CONSTRUCTION OF COLUMBIA AND CMI OF FLORENCE WILL EXPLORE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUBHOUSE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
08/06/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUBHOUSE |
PHOTO SHOWS CLUBHOUSE OF THE 1940S. THE BUILDING BURNED ABOUT 1949 OR 1950. IT HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE. |
HE SHARES THE ROAD |
MAN IN WHEELCHAIR PREFERS THE ROAD TO CITY'S SIDEWALKS |
FMN |
08/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL MCCLAIN; STEVE MURPHY |
MCCLAIN IS PARALYZED FROM THE CHEST DOWN AND WOULD RATHER ROLL DOWN THE MEDIAN LIKE IRBY STREET [ IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD] IN HIS WHEELCHAIR THAN SIDEWALSK BECAUSE THE CITY'S SIDEWALKS ARE NOT SUITABLE TO WHEELCHAIRS. |
WIDENING PLAN GETS DEBUT |
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FMN |
08/06/2011 |
1A |
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MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE WHERE AT AND INFORMAL MEETING AT DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO HEAR OF WIDENING PLANS OF S. CASHUA FROM SECOND LOOP TO KNOLL ROAD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/06/2011 |
4A |
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DAVID HADLEY ADAMS; ORREN E. BYRD SR.; MATTIE MOORE DANIELS; VIVIAN DAYS; ELBERT FLEMING; CLAUDIES HARDIN JR.; HAZEL LOCKLAIE HUTCHINSON; DELORES JOHNSON JORDAN; ELLA LEACH; CLEO LAVERNE MCDANIEL; MARY ELIZABETH PATTERSON; STEPHEN JAMES "STEVE" TILLEY III; COLEMAN WESLEY CAIN; SHANNON FARRELL CARMICHAEL; STEVEN "STEVE" GRAHAM; COLONEL GENE RALPH RILEY; MOTHER SUSANNA JAMES SWARINGER; ALICE CATHERINE BONNOITT SEGARS |
ACTING UP |
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FMN |
08/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF HUNTER COSTAS; MISC. CAMPERS |
THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE HELD ITS WEEK LONG ACTING UP DAY CAMP FOR 5-8 YEAR OLDS. ANOTHER CAMP IS POSSIBLE IN JULY. |
SLAYING SUSPECT FACES EVALUATION |
PROSECUTION WANTS TESTING ON MAN FACING DEATH PENALTY IN CASE OF WOMAN'S DEATH |
FMN |
09/06/2011 |
1A |
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DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON IS CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE DEATH OF WILLIE MAE HAYES. SOLICITOR ED CLEMENTS WANTS HIM TO UNDERGO INTELLECTUAL TESTING BEFORE HE FACES THE DEATH PENALTY. (MORE) |
VETS TO BE HONORED; CASH NEEDED |
NEW MONUMENTS WOULD HONOR SERVICEMEN'S COMMETMENT AND COMMEMORATE 9/11 |
FMN |
09/06/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE VETERANS PARK; ALEX PALKOVICH |
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TWO NEW MONUMENTS IN THE WORKS FOR THE 3-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE VETERANS PARK WILL REQUIRE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY IF THEY'RE TO BECOME REALITY. (MORE) |
MAP TALK RAGES |
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS DON'T TRUST STATE BUT LEGISLATURE HOLDS KEY TO NEW MAPS |
FMN |
09/06/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE AND ALEXIS D. PIPKINS SR. WANT TO BRING THE ELECTION MAP BEFORE THEIR FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS AGAIN. BOTH SAY THAT SINCE THE BAORD WASN'T CONSULTED IN DRAWING THE MAP THAT THEY REFUSE TO RECOGNIZE IT. (MORE) |
HABITAT TO HAMMER OUT NEW FUTURE |
NEW BOARD- DIRECTOR- CAMPAIGN BUT SAME MISSION FOR LOCAL CHAPTER |
FMN |
09/06/2011 |
1A |
JESSICA TAYLOR BROWN |
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GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CELEBRATES ITS 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH WITH 11 NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND A RELATIVELY NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. (MORE) |
FLORENCE MAN CHARGED IN BURGLARY |
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FMN |
09/06/2011 |
4A |
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RODRIGUEZ DESHAZIO LEWIS WAS ARRESTED AFTER A BREAK-IN AT THE FAST LANE CONVENIENCE STORE ON NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD. (MORE) |
CITY NARCOTICS AGENTS RECOVER STASH OF COCAINE |
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FMN |
09/06/2011 |
4A |
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AN ON GOING INVESTIGATION IN SUSPECTED DRUG ACTIVITY IN A FLORENCE NEIGHBORHOOD LED TO THE RECOVERY OF COCAINE WORTH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND THE ARREST OF SANTONIO BERNARD STILLMAN. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/06/2011 |
8A |
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TRAVIS SENTELL CHATMAN; ANDREW CONTEE IV; BRYAN ELLISON; RUSSELL JOHNSON; ANNIE LEE LEGETTE; ANNA MONTGOMERY; HELEN PARNELL; QUEEN TILLMAN; ELOISE L. ANDREWS; ORREN BYRD SR.; EDITH ADDIE HERRING CARTER; MATTIE JULYIA MOORE DANIELS; LUCILLE EADDY; CLAUDIES HARDIN JR.; HAZEL L. HUTCHINSON; DELORES MARCHICA JOHNSON JORDAN; CLEO LAVERNE MCDANIEL |
BIGGEST BLESSING |
TRIP TO BEE AN ADVENTURE FOR SPELLER'S WHOLE FAMILY |
FMN |
10/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JORDAN YOUNG; BRENDEN GODFREY |
JORDAN YOUNG COMPETED IN THE SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPEELING BEE IN WASHINGTON DC AND IS NOW BACK HOME. HE MADE SEVERAL ROUNDS BEFORE MISSING A WORD. |
CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE CONTINUES ITS WORK WITH YOUTH FROM THE AREA |
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FMN |
10/06/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SHERIFF DEPUTY ADAM MOORE; CAMPERS: SEAN CAMPBELL; ALLY BARRERA; AUDREY KELLY; BRYANNA HOLLEY |
CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE HAS GROWN FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS 15 YEARS AGO. THEY HAVE HELD ALL TYPES OF FUNDRAISER TO HELP WITH THE CAMPS FOR CHILDREN OF THE PEE DEE AREA. |
FLORENCE CELBRATES IMPROVED LEVY PARK |
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FMN |
10/06/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF NAKAILA ELLIS; KIERAA BAKER; TERESA SIMONS |
LEVY PARK HAS RIBBON CUTTING ON THURSDAY AND HAS OPENED ITS NEW YOUTH CENTER WHICH IS THIRTY SIX HUNDRED SQUARE FEET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/06/2011 |
7A |
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DAISY LEE HYMAN DORSEY; MRS. MARIAN OLIVER SMITH HANNA; ADLA B. HICKSON; LORENROBBY LEON SMITH; KAREN DENIS HUGER WARREN; HORACE REESE TYLER; RAY ABSON; SAM JACKSON; MORRIS MILLER; PHOEBE SMOTHERS; ROSA C. KAPLAN; CLIFFORD "UNKIE" BERGSTROM; ED NA "TINA" HUTTON DAVIS; PAULINE HOWELL JAMES; ARCHIE DANIEL MILLS; BESSIE LEE POSTON STONE HOWELL JAMES |
DIAZ NAMED MCLEOD LEGAL COUNSEL |
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FMN |
10/06/2011 |
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PHOTO OF SONYA DIAZ |
MCLEOD HEALTH HAS APPOINTED SONYA DIAZ AS IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL. |
FLORENCE TO LAND NEW CITY HOTEL |
A HOTEL FOR DOWNTOWN? |
FMN |
11/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OLD COSMOS BUILDING |
THE DOWNTOWN MAY SOON HAVE A $5.6 MILLION BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH VICTOR'S RESTAURANT ON 126 W. EVANS STREET. |
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MAKES FLORENCE ITS… |
CITY PROJECT |
FMN |
11/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
CHURCH MEMBERS CLEANED LOTS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; WORKED AT HOPE HEALTH; WORKED AT MANNA HOUSE; AND COOKED MEALS FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS AS PART OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT. |
VETERANS BACK ON FEET |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO STAND DOWN PARTICIPANTS |
THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ESTIMATES THERE ARE 107 000 HOMELESS VETERANS EACH NIGHT IN THE U.S. C.B. ANDERSON HAD THE DREAM TO HAVE A STAND DOWN EVENT IN FLORENCE AND IT HAPPENED. |
FREE SENIOR PRODUCE PROGRAM RETURNS TO FARMERS MARCHKET |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
1A |
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THE SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF FLORENCE COUNTY WILL ISSUE COUPONS TO CITIZENS 60 AND OLDER TO PURCHASE FRESH PRODUCE AT PARTICIPATING FARMERS' MARCHKETS. THERE ARE GUIDELINES TO BE MET. |
DISTRICT CALLS FOR REZONING |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
12/06/2011 |
1A |
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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MOVES AHEAD WITH REZONING PLANS FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF CARVER AND DELMAE AND RELIEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
4A; 5A |
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BERTHA MAE BOYD; JOHNNY LEE BRITT; BELVA ANN DUDLEY; L. MAE EVANS; VIRGINIA HENBURG; PALMER LEE JACKSON; ROBERT LEE JORDAN; LOUENA 'LOU' LAYTON; BERNICE T. SINGLETARY; GEORGE JAMES WILDS III; GILES KINSAUL; DOLLIE BRUMFIELD BELLOMY; INEZ ARD KIETH; HARRIETT CRITCHER KIRVEN; CLYDE LIGHTY; GEORGE PUTNAM JR.; FREDERICK KILLIAN SCHULZE; KENNETH ALEXANDER SMITH SR.; LORENZA MACK; ROBERT RUSSELL RICH; ROBBY LEON SMITH |
HOTEL PROJECT OFFERS REAL HOPE DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
6A |
EDITORIAL |
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A HOTEL AND/OR RESTAURANT SHOULD DRAW PEOPLE DOWNTOWN. EITHER WOULD PROMOTE SECURITY IN THE AREA. |
STORY DEPENDS ON WHO'S DOING THE TELLING |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON GIVES EXAMPLES OF STORIES TOLD FROM THE UNION SIDE AND THE CONFEDERATE SIDE IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. |
ON D-DAY IT WAS EVERYBODY'S WAR |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
7A |
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TUCKER MITCHELL RECORDS THE STORY OF CHARLES APPLEBY ON D-DAY AND AFTERWARDS. MR. APPLEBY LIVES AT THE METHODIST MANOR OF THE PEE DEE. |
GOP COULD SLAM ARD ON ETHICS |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
7A |
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JOHN SWEENEY WRITES ON THE FUTURE OF LT. GOV. KEN ARD AND SOME OTHERS IN POLITICS. |
CAROLINA CRITTERS |
WALLS WANTS TO TEACH YOU ABOUT SNAKES |
FMN |
12/06/2011 |
1C |
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COLOR PHOTOS OF TIMBER RATTLESNAKE AND KING SNAKE |
JERRY WALLS COLLECTS AND HOUSES SNAKES AND OTHER ANIMALS AT HIS HOME. HE TAKES THEM TO LOCAL GROUPS TO SHOW THEM AND TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT SNAKES. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
5C |
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JULYIE ELIZABETH MATHEWS AND TRAVIS WAYNE SINCLAIR; ASHLEY MCLAURIN WADDELL AND NEIL THOMAS HOPWOOD; LINDSEY DANIELLE WISE AND TYLER JOSEPH MACCHIO |
TWO STUDENTS GET ARTS ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIPS |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
7C |
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THE FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH HONDA OF S. C. AWARDED THE BETTY ANN DARBY SCHOLARSHIPS TO PETER AUBREY DIMERY AND MICHELLE RENEE NICHOLS. |
ARTS ALLIANCE HONORS MULTIPLE ART STUDENTS |
HONDA OF S. C. EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AWARDS RECEIVED |
FMN |
12/06/2011 |
7C |
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SENIORS FROM VARIOUS FLORENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS RECEIVED THE ARTS ALLIANCE AWARDS. |
MOORE INDUCTED WITH FIVE OTHERS |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF PEARL MOORE OF FMU |
PEARL MOORE AND FIVE OTHERS WERE INDUCTED INTO THE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME IN KNOXVILLE IN TENNESSEE. |
KINGS' GREENHOUSE BUSINESS GROWS AND SURVIVES AFTER 20 YEARS |
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FMN |
12/06/2011 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF TIM AND LISA KING AND EMPLOYEE RON JAMES |
TIM AND LISA KING STARTED FOREST LAKE GREENHOUSES ALMOST 20 YEARS AGO. BOTH ARE HORTICULTURISTS. THEY STRESS QUALITY AND GROWING THEIR OWN PLANTS. |
OFFICERS EQUIPPED TO DETECT DRUGGED DRIVING |
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FMN |
13/06/2011 |
1A |
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SOME FLORENCE AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND HANDLE PEOPLE WHOSE DRIVING SKILLS ARE IMPAIRED DUE TO DRUGS OTHER THAN THE TRADITIONAL ALCOHOL. THE PROGRAM IS THE DRUG AND EVALUATION PROGRAM ADOPTED IN SC IN 2006. |
HOME SCHOOLERS MARCHCH TOO |
NEARLY THREE DOZEN STUDENTS GRADUATE IN WEEKEND CEREMONY |
FMN |
13/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHELSEA MORGAN AND SARAH JONES AND AMANDA LAWING AND HER MOTHER |
MORE THAN 30 HOME SCHOOL GRADUATES WALKED ACROSS THE STAGE AS PART OF GRACE HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION'S GRADUATION CEREMONY. |
BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP A LABOR OF LOVE |
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FMN |
13/06/2011 |
1A |
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BECKY SIMMONS AND DR. WILIAM NASO FOUNDED THE FLORENCE NEUROSURGERY AND SPINE BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP TO SHARE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. CALL 843-206-1910. |
SUSPECT NOW IN CUSTODY |
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FMN |
13/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DOUGLAS D. GREGG |
DOUGLAS D. GREGG WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY DARLINGTON LAW ENFORCEMENT AFTER A HOMICIDE IN DOVESVILLE. THE VICTIM WAS NOT NAMED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/06/2011 |
6A |
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GLORIA E. BLUNT; CHARLES A. BRUNEIO; LEWIS E. CORDER; MICHAEL DAVIS; MARCHIA GRAHAM; JERRY L. GRIFFITH; ALBERT JACOBS; JAMES E. JORDAN; EVELYN MAE HARDING MARTIN; NORMAN MURRAY JR.; HATTIE MARIE PAGE PRIMAS; FRANCES BYRD ARNOLD; JOHNNY LEE BRITT; ANDREW SAMUEL 'MANN' CONTEE IV; HARRIETT CRITCHER KIRVEN; L. MAE EVANS; DENNIS MITCHELL SPEASE; LIZZIE DORSEY LAWRENCE; DONALD MITCHELL ROUSE SR.; GEORGE JAMES WILDS III; EDYTHE SCOTT BAGLEY; ADOLPH SCHWIMMER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/06/2011 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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MEMORIAM: ALLICE WILLIAM NETTLES 11-1-1929 TO 6-13-2010 |
REICH WILL LEAD DOWNTOWN |
FLORENCE RAIDS SUMTER TO FILL LEADERSHIP POST |
FMN |
15/06/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY MANAGER DAVID WILLIAMS HAS HIRED RAY REICH WHO HAS BEEN THE SUCCESSFUL DOWNTOWN MANAGER OF SUMTER FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS. HE WILL START JULY 5. |
YARBOROUGH AMONG 2012 CLASS |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF CALE YARBOROUGH AND RANDY HOPE |
C. YARBOROUGH WILL BE INDUCTED INTO THE NASCAR HALL OF FAMES ALONG WITH DARRELL WALTRIP; GLEN WOOD; DALE INMAN ; AND RICHIE EVANS. |
SCHOOL EARNS NATIONAL AWARD |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
FMN |
15/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY SPINNING HULA HOOPS |
THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION SAYS SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED A BRONZE AWARD FOR MAKING THE SCHOOL A HEALTHIER PLACE. SOUTHSIDE PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON IS PLEASED. |
MAN FACES CHARGES |
POLICE: MAN GAVE FALSE INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH HIS WIFE'S DISAPPEARANCE |
FMN |
15/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RODNEY DALE IVEY |
RODNEY DALE IVEY' S WIFE DEVIN HAM IVEY WAS LAST SEEN JUNE9 AT THE BUDGET MOTEL ON U. S. 301 IN OLANTA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
4A |
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LISA ANNN ELVINGTON; MARY LEE SMITH OWENS; DEPOSHIA FRANKLIN SHERRILLS; JAMES O. STEWART; GLENDA MILLEN TERRELL; MIRIAM ROSE LARSON AMERSON; EVELYN HARDING MARTIN; JERRY BRUCE ROBERTSON; WILLIAM EUGENE 'SMITTY' SMITH |
INMATES PLEAD GUILTY TO ESCAPE |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
4A |
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DARREN DENARD DIXON AND MARCUS ROBINSON WALKED AWAY FROM SEPTEMBERARATE PEE DEE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTES. BOTH WERE SENTENCED ON CRACK COCAINE CHARGES. |
FLORENCE COUNCIL OKS FIRST READING OF BUDGET |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
4A |
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THE COUNCIL MUST HAVE FIRST READING COMPLETE BY JUNE30 TO HAVE A BUDGET IN PLACE AT THE START OF THE NEW FISCAL YEAR JULY 1. |
FLORENCE WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
4A |
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MICHELLE OWENS PLED GUILTY TO FEDERAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FRAUD AND FELONY MAIL FRAUD. SHE WORKED IN THE EDUCATION OFFICE OF LEATH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AND USED PERSONAL INMATE INFORMATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS. |
IT'S TIME TO MOVE ON WITH FSD1 MAP |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
7A |
EDITORIAL |
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THE FOUL-UPS OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOARD'S ELECTORAL SEAT MAPS ARE BAD. |
71 YEARS AND COUNTING |
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FMN |
15/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF W. J. AND MARTHA RIMER AND ROBERT AND TERESA THIGPEN |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT HELD ITS ANNUAL GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON FOR COUPLES WHO HAVE BEEN MARRIED 50 YEARS OR LONGER. |
LEVY PARK OFFICIALLY OPENS YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER… |
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NJ |
15/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHILDREN IN YOUTH CENTER AND RIBBON CUTTING |
THE LEVY PARK OPENS THE YOUTH CENTER AND CELEBRATES RENOVEMBERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. |
DISTRICT 1 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR |
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NJ |
15/06/2011 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF ATHLETES |
ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON GUEST SPEAKER LT. GEN. CHARLES BAGNAL. ATHLETES ARE ALEXIS MONTGOMERY; KALEB GRIFFIN; STEVE BEHR; LAUREN ELLIS; SHAMONTE HARLEY; AND JOHN ISARAEL. |
ACTOR JAMES ARNESS |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
15/06/2011 |
2A |
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GUNSMOKE'S MARSHALL MATT DILLON FROM 1955-1975 ARRIVES AT THE FLORENCE AIRPORT AND IS GRAND MARSHALL FOR THE SOUTHERN 500 PARADE AND RACE. HE PASSED 3 JUNE2011. |
SHANNON TANNER |
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NJ |
15/06/2011 |
3A |
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MEMBER/S OF THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT |
SCRANTON WOMAN'S BODY FOUND |
HUSBAND FACES MURDER CHARGE |
FMN |
16/06/2011 |
1A |
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RODNEY DALE INVEY WAS BOOKED TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER IAND CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF HIS WIFE DEVIN GRACE HAM IVEY. THE WOMAN'S BODY WAS FOUND ALONG BROWN ROAD NEAR SALEM CHURCH IN COWARD. (MORE) |
WILSON HIGH FROSH COMPOSES HIS WAY TO LANDMARCHK MUSIC HALL |
HOW DO YOU GET TO CARNEGIE HALL? * *PRACTICE--PRACTICE-- PRACTICE (OLD JOKE) |
FMN |
16/06/2011 |
1A |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN GABE SMALLWOOD WAS ONE OF THREE STUDENTS NATIONWIDE COMMISSIONED TO DO NEW WORKS FOR CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA AT CARNEGIE HALL AS PART OF THE CARMINA BURANA CHORAL PROJECT. (MORE) |
SURPLUS AN OBSTACLE; NOT BUDGET BOON |
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FMN |
16/06/2011 |
1A |
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NO FINAL BUDGET HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE BECAUSE OF A DISAGREEMENT ON HOW TO SPEND A SURPLUS OF 0 MILLION. (MORE) |
FLORENCE MAYOR WUKELA WHITE HOUSE-BOUND |
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FMN |
16/06/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA WILL JOIN A GROUP YOUNG ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO'LL MEET WITH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AT A WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION FRIDAY. (MORE) |
DISTRICT 3 NAMES INTERIM FINALISTS |
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FMN |
16/06/2011 |
4A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS INTERVIEWED FOUR CANDIDATES FOR INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT WEDNESDAY. THEY ARE DR. KEITH CALLICUTT- DR. FRANK BAKER- MELVIN SMOAK- AND DR. LANE N. FLOYD. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/06/2011 |
2B |
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TOMMY CLARK; LONZO CULICK; WILLIAM BILL FOIL; JOE MANAGO SR.; HOWARD MELTON; CLEVELAND SHAW; BELVA ANN DUDLEY; LISA ANN ELVINGTON; LEVI JUNEE GREGG; JAMES JAMIE HICKS; ROBERT BOBBY LEE JORDAN; RUSSELL W. GERIES; PRESTON HEYWARD STANDLEY; JAMES STEWART |
SUSPECT FACES MAGISTRATE |
SCRANTON MAN IS ACCUSED IN WIFE'S SLAYING |
FMN |
17/06/2011 |
1A |
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RODNEY DALE IVEY IS ACCUSED IN THE SLAY8ING DEATH OF HIS WIFE DEVIN GRACE HAM IVEY. |
SCHOOL BOARD FAILS TO PASS BUDGET ON SECOND READING |
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FMN |
17/06/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE HAS FAILED TO PASS BUDGET ON SECOND READING. |
DEPUTIES SPARED BUDGET AX |
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FMN |
17/06/2011 |
4A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL WAS ABLE TO SAVE SIX SHERIFF DEPUTIES' JOBS AND THAT OF A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AFTER SOME LAST-MINUTE FISCAL RE-ARRANGING OF MONIES. |
POLICE CAMP KEEPS YOUTHS' LIVES IN BOUNDS |
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FMN |
17/06/2011 |
4A |
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THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S WIGHT WEEK "EDUCATIONAL BASKETBALL" CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 10 TO 14 IS BEING HELD AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL. |
GRAINGER GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL |
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FMN |
17/06/2011 |
4A |
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34 YEAR OLD MYRA GRAINGER HAS PLEAD GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL IN THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF HER GRANDPARENTS IN JULY 2010.87 YEAR OLD JAMES HILL AND 83 YEAR OLD EDNA MAE HILL WERE FOUND ON THE FRONT PORCH OF THEIR HOME INJURED AND BLEEDING. |
FLORENCE 1 RECORDS ACCIDENTALLY SHREDDED |
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FMN |
17/06/2011 |
5A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS HAVING TO RECONSTRUCT SCHOOL RECORDS FOR SOME 300 STUDENTS WHOSE RECORDS WERE DESTROYED AS PART OF THEIR DATA REDUCTION. THE RECORDS BELONG TO RISING NINTH GRADERS OF SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE WHO WILL BE ATTENING SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/06/2011 |
7A |
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CHARLES EDWARD BROCK; JOANNE C. BROCK; GEORGIA ANN LUNDY BUTLER; FREDDIE CHARLES; DAVID B. GILLIARD; RUTHAMAE BURROWS WILSON; LONZO CULICK; NORMAN MURRAY JR.; DAISY LEE HYMAN DORSEY; DR. WILLIAM C. "BILL" FOIL; DEVIN GRACE HAM; PATRICIA ROBINSON; MARCHGIE PHILLIPS SHIELDS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/06/2011 |
4A |
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EVELYN GRANTHAM PROCTOBEROR |
WHEN NABOKOV ROAMED THE PEE DEE |
THOM ANDERSON |
FMN |
19/06/2011 |
6A |
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VLADIMIR NABOKOV LECTURED AT COKER COLLEGE IN OCTOBEROBER 1942. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/06/2011 |
8A |
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DANIEL GLOVER; SALLIE STROUD HOOKS; VIRGINIA STRAWN LEWIS; DONNIE BELL GERALD RAY; WILLIAM L. TILLER JR.; EVA WILKES ELKINS; MARY LEE SMITH OWENS; JASON DOUGLAS VAUGHTT; JAMES WILLIAM "BILLY" KING SR.; JESSE MCKNIGHT; MYRTLE LEE PURVIS SHEPARD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/06/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
MARY LOUISE COE HODGES DIED ONE YEAR AGO |
FARMERS FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
19/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
LAKE VITY HELD ITS FIFTH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA FARMER FESTIVAL. PICTURED ARE POLLY JO HANNA; TAMMI BIENIEK; MATT VINCETT; JOE MARSH; DA'QUVION SINGLETARY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
19/06/2011 |
7C |
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SHARON MCELVEEN AND JERALD ALTMAN; MARGARET SHERER MOORE AND MICHAEL GERALD MILLER; ELIZABETH REBECCA JACKSON AND JACOB ANDREW POOLE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
19/06/2011 |
8C |
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GEORGIANNA MARSHALL KEY AND THADDEUS BRYAN WESTER III; JESSICA DAVIS TOMLINSON AND CHRISTOPHER MATTHEW WEGMANN; |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
19/06/2011 |
9C |
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CARLIE MCKENZIE TURBEVILLE AND TRENTON DALE EDWARDS; DEANNA ROSE LOWE AND DANIEL EDWARD SMITH |
COMMISSION HACKS OUT TRAIL |
FRANCIS MARION TRAIL |
FMN |
20/06/2011 |
1A |
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BUILDING A TOURIST TRAIL DEDICATED TO A MAN WHO DID NOT WANT TO BE FOUND HAS BEEN A SIX YEAR PROJECT, BUT IT IS PROGRESSING EVEN AFTER LOSING STATE FUNDING |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/06/2011 |
8A |
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EDGAR FREDERICK JUNEGE; NED MCALLISTER; GRETHA M. REED; BILLY FLETCHER SPRADLEY; WILLIAM DAVID FLOYD; JOE MANAGO SR.; JOHN ISRAEL 'CORKY' MCKENZIE JR.; DONNIE BELL GERRALD RAY; ALISE PATTERSON TAYLOR; BILL COIT WELCH |
FLORENCE FOSTER HOME STAFF |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
22/06/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
CORA POSTON AND ANNE MOORE YAWN WERE STAFF AT THE FLORENCE FOSTER HOME ESTABLISHED IN 1949 AND LOCATED AT 515 CHURCH STREET. |
FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT |
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NJ |
22/06/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MATTHEW WARNIX |
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KIWANIANS HONOR OUTSTANDING MEMBER |
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NJ |
22/06/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RON HIESTER AND MALCOLM ROGERS |
THE GOLDEN KIWANIS CLUB HONORED MALCOLM G. ROGERS FOR 23 YEARS OF ATTENDANCE. |
CITY HIRES DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER |
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NJ |
22/06/2011 |
1A |
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RAYMOND REICH WAS HIRED AND WILL BEGIN JULY 5. |
CENTER TEACHES PEOPLE TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD |
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NJ |
22/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEON CRUMP |
LEON CRUMP HAS BEEN TRAINING PEOPLE TO GROW OWN FOOD. HE IS THE STATE DIRECTOR FOR THE FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN COOPERATIVES. |
FLORENCE 1 SCHOOL BOARD PASSES NEW 2011-12 GENERAL BUDGET |
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FMN |
22/06/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD PASSED THE BUDGET AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF DISCUSSION WHICH IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING ON THE SC LEGISLATURE'S APPROVAL OF THE STATE BUDGET. |
LIMITING OPTIONS |
SENATE SUSTAINS HALEY'S TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOL BORROWING BILL VETOE |
FMN |
22/06/2011 |
1A |
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THE SENATE VOTES 18-17 TO SUSTAIN GOV. HALEY'S VETOE OF TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4'S REQUEST TO BE ALLOWED TO BORROW $2.5 MILLION TO VOER ITS DEBT AND HAVE FUND TO OPERATE DURING THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/06/2011 |
4A |
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BUEL GARDNER BAGGOTT; NAOMI ADDISON JOHNSON; MARCUS WILLIAM KITCHEN; KATIE E. "MAMA SSTELL" SMITH; ALFRED HAMER COLE; MARY LEE PARROTT;MARCHTENIO FULGHAM; CECIL BELLFLOWERS; SAVANNAH ROSE HUX |
LIFECHANGERS RENOVEMBERATE; REPAIR FLORENCE HOMES |
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FMN |
22/06/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURED ARE: ROLLER KINGS; DYLAN PRICE; RICKY SMITH; K. LEE DUPREE; JOSHUA CLARDY |
FLORENCE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION'S LIFECHANGERS ARE SPENDING THE WEEK FIXING UP 10 HOMES IN FLORENCE. TWO HOMES MENTIONED ARE ALESHIA DUPREE'S ON ROYAL STREET AND SHELIA DIXON'S. |
CALLICUTT TO BE INTERIM SUPER |
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FMN |
22/06/2011 |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 LAKE CITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS SELECTED DR. KEITH CALLICUTT TO SERVE AS THE DISTRICT INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT. |
TRUSTEES SCRAMBLE FOR DEFICIT FIX |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 |
FMN |
23/06/2011 |
1A |
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IN THE WAKE OF A FAILED SENALTE BAILOUT PLAN THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TO ISSUE BONDS TO MEET ITS OPERATION EXPENSES FOR NEXT YEAR-- THE DISTRICT IS SCRAMBLING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE UP FOR ITS DEFICIT. (MORE) |
AUDIT RAISES FLAGS |
QUESTIONS ARISE ABOUT POSSIBLE ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES |
FMN |
23/06/2011 |
1A |
TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL |
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AN AUDIT REPORT RAISED MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS FOR THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE AND INDICATES POSSIBLE ILLEGAL ACTIVITY INVOLVING THE TOWN'S FINANCES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/06/2011 |
4A |
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RUTH JACKSON BLAKNEY; TODD GARDNER; MARCUS WILLIAM KITCHEN; KENNETH LEE LAWHON; THEODIS MURPHY; HALSTEAD BOWDEN POWELL JR.; BOBBY ROBINSON; BUEL GARDNER BAGGOTT; JAMES MCKIBBEN JIM GREEN III; LEE MANUEL MACK SR.; ROBERT S. MELETTE; EUNICE R. ROGERS; KATIE E. MAMA STELL SMITH; MICHAEL ROAN WALDO |
FLORENCE MAN GETS 10 YEARS FOR CHILD PORN CHARGE |
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FMN |
23/06/2011 |
4A |
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GARY COOK DIXON HAS BEEN SENTENCES TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. (MORE) |
DNA LEADS POLICE TO ROBBERY SUSPECT |
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FMN |
23/06/2011 |
6A |
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DNA EVIDENCE LED POLICE TO ARREST DONOVEMBERAN HILL WHO IS CHARGED WITH THE ARMED ROBBERY OF A GROCERY STORE IN AUGUSTUST. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY MAN GETS 23 YEARS |
WILLIAMS ACCEPTS PLEA TO REDUCED CHARGE IN WIFE'S DEATH |
FMN |
23/06/2011 |
1B |
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RODNEY WILLIAMS HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS EX-WIFE IN 2008. (MORE) |
OFFICE ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES |
FLORENCE DISTRICT 3 |
FMN |
23/06/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 HAS ANNOUCED ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR. J.C. LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FR. FRANKLIN FOSTER WILL BE LEAVING.RONALD E. MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JEANETTE ALTMAN WILL BECOME ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT J. PAUL TRULUCK MIDDLE SCHOOL. (MORE) |
ARD BREAKS TIE FOR DISTRICT |
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FMN |
24/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN ARD |
LT. GOV. KEN ARD BROKE A 19-19 TIE IN FAOR OF ADOPTING AN INITIAL PAN FOR THE STATE'S SEVEN U.S. HOUSE SEATS. |
THESE PEOPLE ARE ON A MISSION |
NEVER A DULL MOMENT; EAST FLORENCE MISSION CENTER OFFERS CHILDREN MORE THAN LEARNING |
FMN |
24/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KARIEM LONGMORE; AUSTIN MCDOWELL |
IN 1985 FRANK KEY SOLD HIS BUSINESS LEASED LAND AND BUILT WHAT IS NOW EAST FLORENCE MISSION CENTER SAY SCHOOL. IT IS LOCATED JUST OFF CHURCH STREET ON NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD. |
A/C INIT MAINTENANCE CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR COOL |
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FMN |
24/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLEN MILLER WITH A-1 CONFORT SYSTEMS |
ARTICLE STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF REPLACING FILTERS AND TOTHER TIPS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/06/2011 |
4A |
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MR. ELLIE BECAOT JR.; MAE WEATHERFORD BROWN; DANIEL CAMPBELL; LENA CAULDER; JENNIE V. BLAHA; DOCK BLATHERS; GLADYS TURNER CAPPS; GENEVA CAULDER DANIELS; DR. ROBERT S. MELLETTE; RICHARD TODD GARDNER; KENETH LEE LAWHON; ROBERT FREDERICK MACMILLAN; MARTHA MOODY; HALSTEAD BOWDEN POWELL JR.; ELIZABETH MCCRAY SINGLETARY; LEVERNE CURTIS WILLIAMS |
BACK FROM DISASTER |
LOCAL FARM RECOVERS FROM DEVASTATING FIRE |
FMN |
26/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OWNER OPERATOR CHARLES CALDWELL |
OWNER OF ORVIS FARMS IN TIMMONSVILLE ARE WELL ON THE WAY TO BUILDING A NEW BARN WITH THE HELP OF THE COMMUNITY THAT BURNED ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO KILLING HUNDRED OF ANIMALS. |
MAN CONVICTED OF KILLING FLORENCE WOMAN UP FOR PAROLE |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
1A |
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DAVID SAULS JR. NOW 70 WAS CONVICTED OF THE 1976 MURDER OF JENNY FOWLER ADAMS. IF PAROLE IS DENIED SAULS CAN GO BEFORE THE PAROLE BOARD IN TWO YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
8A |
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DEACON JEROME BAILEY; LEONARD "KNOT" CONYERS; JUANITA DUTCHER; CHRISTOPHER E. EAGLE; ROZENA W. GROOMS; MIRIAM B. HOOKS; LACY MANNING; JIMMY LEE MCCALL; ANNIE MAE MCINNIS; HAMMAH LUCILLE IULA SHARPER; CLARENCE SPOKES; CREOLA STACKHOUSE; EUGENE JEROME STUCKEY; ANNA ELIZABETH WATSON; WILLIS JOSEU "WILL" WOODHAM JR.; MR. ELLIE BECOAT; LEUREA CLARENCE "L.C." CRAWFORD; DORIS BAKER BREWER; PAMELA FAULK GRAINGER; MICHAEL MACDONALD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
ALLEN MUNNERLY JANUARYUARY 28 1931 - MARCHCH 30 2011; BISHOP LLOYD EDWARD SWARINGER SR. 11/14-1914 - 07/14/1997; SUSANNA JAMES SWARINGER 8/18/1934 - 06/06/2011; DYNETTA OLISSA HEMING WAY ADDISON NO DATE GIVEN; CHARLES "PETE" TIMMONS JR. 06/29/1942 -06/26/2010 |
SEEING STARBORD |
CONFEDERATE SUB UPRIGHT FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1864 |
FMN |
26/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SUB AT CONSERVATION LAB |
KEPT IN A SLING AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE FOR THE LAST ELEVEN YEARS LIKE IT WAS FOUND ON THE OCEAN FLOOR IT TOOK TWO DAYS TO UPRIGHT THE CSS PEE DEE THAT SUNK THE US HOUSATONIC. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
6C |
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ELIZABETH LEE ATKINSON AND STEVEN JOEL SHULTS; JAMIE LEE MCLEOD AND JOHN ARCH "JEBB" MCMILLAN III; CHRISTI RENEE MCKNIGHT AND HOLDEN GLENWOOD MOORE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
7C |
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KYLE DEANE MCGEE AND MURRAY BRANTLEY BURROWS JR. |
CAMPER LEARN VALUABLE LESSONS AT YMCA CAMP |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF "FIREMAN JIM" JANUARYSEN; MASON SHULER; NOAH TWIGGS; C. J. BETHEA; JUSTICE WILSON |
SECOND GRADE STUDENT LEARNED ABOUT FIRE SAFETY AT THE FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY CAMP THIS WEEK. |
FRIENDSHIP GIVES RISE TO ARTS BUSINESS |
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FMN |
26/06/2011 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF JACKIE WUKELA; LYNDA ENGLISH |
JACKIE WUKELA AND LYNDA ENGLISH OPENED LYNDA ENGLISH STUDIO GALLERY AND ART SUPPLIES FIFTEEN YEARS AGO AND IS LOCATED ON SECOND LOOP ROAD IN FLORENCE. |
DEATHS ARE HOMICIDES |
BODIES OF TWO WOMEN FOUND SATURDAY AT COUNTRY CLUB OF SC |
FMN |
27/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF 3119 NICKLAURS COURT AND CAPT. BRETT CAMP |
NO NAMES WERE GIVEN IN THE DOUBLE DEATH. AN OUT OF STATE FAMILY MEMBER ALERTED THE POLICE WHEN SHE COULD NOT CONTACT HER RELATIVE. |
RETIRING OLD GLORIES |
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FMN |
27/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BURNING FLAGS |
GIRL SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS HELP WITH THE BURNING OF RETIRED AMERICAN FLAGS AT THE NATIONAL CEMETERY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/06/2011 |
8A |
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BERNELLE CALDER BECKHAM; BLEASE CANTEY; DAVID MCLEOD SR.; MARGARET GODFREY MILLER; JOHN LEONARD NETTLES; LILLIE PRESSLEY; RICHARD SAMUEL WEATHERFORD; DONALD E. MYERS; EDWARD NATE NOWLIN; LIZZIE MORRELL STEWART; JENNIFER PAIGE THOMPSON; ANNA ELIZABETH WATSON; WILLIS JOSEY WOODHAM JR. |
ROY GRAHAM SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS LATE 1940S |
Do You Remember? |
NJ |
29/06/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
CHARLES BAGNAL (NOW RETIRED GENERAL) IS IN PICTURE OF TEACHER AND 10 BOYS |
HUSBAND CHARGED IN SLAYINGS |
SUSPECT STABBED WIFE & MOTHER-IN-LAW POLIC SAY |
FMN |
29/06/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HIRALKUMARCH GOPALDAS |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIRALKUMARCH GOPALDAS FOR THE STABBING OF PUNAM GOPALDAS AGE 30 AND VINABEN PATEL AGE 56 AT THE GOPALDAS HOME ON 3119 NICKLAUS COURT IN THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/06/2011 |
6A |
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ADA TERY BENNETT; JOSEPH BROWN; WOODROW "BUCK" CARTER; LEANDER MEARITE' GEORGE W. ERVIN' MAGDALENE S. MACK; ROZENA WINIFRED JACKSON GROOMS; HATTIE PERRY LOWERY; DAVID MCLEOD SR.; ROBERT RYAN LYNCH; LILLIE ANN PRESSLEY |
BUDGET OK'D; DISTRICT HAS DEFICIT |
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FMN |
29/06/2011 |
1B |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PASSED A BUDGET FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR AT ITS BOARD MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT BUT THE DISTRICT STILL HAS A NET DEFICIT OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AS IT ROUNDS OUT ITS FISCAL YEAR. |
BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BRAODWAY |
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FMN |
29/06/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE SCHOOL OF DANCE ARTS' RETURN TO BROADWAY MUSICAL THEATER CAMP WA HELD IN FLORENCE TUESDAY. PICTURED ARE ABBIE NORTON; JANUARYE GAGLIARDI |
HALEY BLASTS OVERRIDES |
GOVERNOR: ACTIONS ARE PROOF LAWMAKERS SPEND TOO MUCH |
FMN |
30/06/2011 |
1A |
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MONEY FOR EDUCATION; PUBLIC TELEVISION AND THE ARTS WAS RESTORED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S BILLION BUDGET AS REPUBLICANS WHO RUN THE STATE LEGISLATURE BRUSHED ASIDE GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY'S FIRST BUDGET VETOES. (MORE) |
SLAYINGS SUSPECT APPEARS IN COURT |
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FMN |
30/06/2011 |
1A |
PUNAM GOPLADAS; VINABEN PATEL |
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HIRALKUMAN GOPALDAS- THE HUSBAND ARRESTED IN THE SLAYING OF HIS WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW- APPEARED BEFORE A JUDGE WEDNESDAY. (MORE) |
FORMER SOLDIERS GET ROUSING ' THANK YOU' |
DARLINGTON EVENT HIGHLIGHTS SERVICE- SACRIFICES OF WORLD WAR II VETERANS |
FMN |
30/06/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
A GROUP OF MORE THAN FORTY VETERANS RECEIVED A STANDING OVATION FROM A CROWD OF MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE AT DARLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. (MORE) |
NEW DISTRICT GETS APPROVAL FROM SENATE |
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FMN |
30/06/2011 |
1A |
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STATE SENATE AND HOUSE LEADERS WILL WORK ON A COMPROMISE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT A NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2011 |
4A |
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LOUISE NELSON BETHEA; SHIRLEY WHEELER; MYRTLE JEFFORDS MCCUTCHEON; REBECCA THOMPSON FAULK; CHARLES LINWOOD JORDAN; ADA TERRY BENNETT; WOODROW BUCK CARTER; ROBERT RYAN LYNCH; VIOLA BROWN MCLAIN; JOSEPH JOHN PARIANO JR.; ELIZABETH SWINNEY PARLER; BRENDA MAY SHULER; EUGENE JEROME STUCKEY SR. |
THAT MARCHIACHI BEAT |
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FMN |
30/06/2011 |
1B |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
OTTO RONDON OF TAHINO MUSIC PERFORMED DURING THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM. (MORE) |
ARD TO PAY FORTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS FINE TO END ETHICS PROBE |
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FMN |
01/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ARD |
LT. KEN ARD FROM PAMPLICO WAS FINED FOR VIOLATION OF ETHICS CODES WHICH SHOULD STOP ANY MORE INVESTIGATIONS. |
ROSEBUD' TO BRING 360 JOBS |
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FMN |
01/07/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY OFFICIALS ARE NOT SAYING MUCH ABOUT THE NEW BUSINESS THAT HAS THE CODE NAME "PROJECT ROSEBUD". THE AVERAGE WAGE WILL BE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AN HOUR. |
MAN PLEADS TO MANSLAUGUSTHTER IN '07 SLAYING |
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FMN |
01/07/2011 |
1A |
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JAMES ANDREW PEERY PLEAD GUILTY IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF 19 YEAR OLD ANTONIO DESHAWN MARTIN AND RECEIVED SEVEN YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/07/2011 |
6A |
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MAYESVILLE "DOT" BENJAMIN; DONALD T. BUDDIN; EDGAR CHAMBLISS; EDNA MARIE ARD FLUDD; ELIZABETH SANSBURY "BETYH" GAINEY; STEVEN MCLELLAN; HANNAH E. PLATT; WHITNEY SLATER; JERRY D. STROUD; LOIS SIMMONS WEATHERLY; CURTIS CORNESON WRAGG; GEORGE WASHINGTON ERVIN SR.; JOSEPH BROWN; WINIFRED JOYCE NOLTE; WADE HAMPTON TOWNSEND JR.; CHARLES LINWOOD JORDAN; RUTH JULYIETTE PASLEY |
CASTING FOR KIDS |
LONG-RUNNING SHERIFF'S FISHING TOURNEY FUNDS CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE |
FMN |
01/07/2011 |
1B |
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THE BASS PRO SHOPS/SHERIFF'S OFFICE FISHING TOURNMANT HAS BEEN A FUNDRAISER SINCE MAY 1993. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE WHICH IS AN ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP FOR COUNTY CHILDREN. |
LAKE CITY DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS TO GET MAKEOVER |
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FMN |
01/07/2011 |
3B |
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THE MERCHANTS OF DOWNTOWN LAKE CITY ARE RESTORING THE FRONTS OF THEIR BUILDINGS TO SHOW THEIR ORIGINAL AND HISTORICAL LOOK. |
LETTERS TO HOME |
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FMN |
03/07/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
INDIANA COUPLE BRINGS UNION PRISONER'S LETTERS BACK TO FLORENCE.SAMUEL STRATTON WAS AT THE FLORENCE STOCKADE. |
RATIONING MADE SURE WE SACRIFICED |
THOM ANDERSON |
FMN |
03/07/2011 |
6A |
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WORLD WAR II EXPERIENCES ON THE HOMEFRONT AND RATIONING |
TIME TO CLEAN UP INTERNET COMMENTS |
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FMN |
03/07/2011 |
1A |
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MORNING NEWS HAS LAUNCHED A NEW COMMENT TOOL ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE THAT WILL REQUIRE COMMENTER'S IDENTITIES LIKE THE NEWSPAPER COMMENT COLUMN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/07/2011 |
8A |
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CLIFFORD CROSLAND; MILNE K. EADDY; ALLEN ROY EDWARDS; CLAUDE FUNKHOUSE JR.; DOUGLAS HENRY HARRELSON; WOODROW JONES; JAMES W. MYERS; ARTHUR JOE ROBINSON; OCTAVIA JAMES SAWYER; MARY OLIVER SIMS; JO ANN WILSON; BESSIE LEE RUSH WHITE; CARLIE CLARK; KENETH BRWON HASTINGS; CHARITY MARIE POWELL |
SPIRIT OF FLORENCE |
ANNUAL CELEBRATION DRAWS HUNDRED TO TIMROD PARK |
FMN |
03/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF: LEANNA SHEFFIELD; KAYLA SHEFFIELD; ALIYAH WILLIAMS; TIMMY GOODMAN; STEPHEN MCKNIGHT; JENNIFER GOODYEAR; ISAAC KIRBY |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE CELEBRATED ITS 8TH ANNUAL CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT OF FLORENCE EVENT AT TIMROD PARK. |
LETTERS TO HOME |
INDIANA COUPLE BRINGS UNION PRISONER'S LETTERS BACK TO FLORENCE |
FMN |
03/07/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF: LAURIE DITTMARCH; JON DITTMARCH; SANDY KENDALL |
JON DITTMARCH BOUGHT THE LETTERS OF UNION SOLDIER SAMUEL STRATTON FOR TWENTY-FIVE CENTS AT A YARD SALE. SOME OF THESE LETTERS WERE FROM WHEN STRATTON WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE STOCKADE DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
03/07/2011 |
5C |
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ELIZABETH LEE ATKINSON AND STEVEN JOEL SHULTZ |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
03/07/2011 |
6C |
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ROBY AND DARLENE MCCAULEY PRUITT CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE11- 2011. |
READY FOR RE-DRAW |
NEW DISTRICTS MUST BE CREATED TO RDFLECT POPULATION CHANGES. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL |
FMN |
04/07/2011 |
1A |
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STATE LAW STATES DEVIATIONS FROM THE ONE MAN AND ONE VOTE MUST BE LESS THAN 10%. FLORENCE'S CURRENT DEVIATION MAY BE HIGH AS 32% BASED ON UPDATED POPULATION STATISTICS. |
SOME KIND OF LIFE |
DARLINGTON COUNTY VETERAN RECALLS WW II EXPERIENCE |
FMN |
04/07/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF RANDOLPH ABBOTT |
RANDOLPH ABBOTT SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WHILE HE WAS STILL ALIVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/07/2011 |
8A |
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BLINA BACCUS; CATHERINE HOWLE BROWN; MARGARET DUOGLAS; NANCY JONES; SADIE MCBRIDE; DOUGLAS HENRY HARRELSON; NANCY LEE HARRELSON JACKSON; GUNNERY SERGEANT RALPH E. PATE JR. |
WILSON CHEERLEADERS RAISE SOME CHEER FOR JOPLIN MO. |
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NJ |
06/07/2011 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CHEERLEADERS |
THE CHEERLEADERS OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTED FOOD AND CLEANING ITEMS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS IN JOPLIN IN MISSOURI. |
FLORENCE OVER 100 YEARS AGO |
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NJ |
06/07/2011 |
4A |
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FROM THE FLORENCE DAILY TIMES DATED DECEMBER. 9 AND DECEMBER. 19 IN 1907 THE ARTICLE MENTIONS THE DOUGLAS STORE WITH ITS BUSTER BROWN AND HIS DOG TIGE AND D. D. BOINEST HARDWARD COMPANY. THE ADMISSION PRICE FOR PICTURES AT THE ELECTRIC THEATRE ON DARGAN STREET WAS TEN CENTS. |
MUSEUM RECEIVE ANTIQUE MEDICINE CHEST |
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NJ |
06/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GALE HARLLEE DIXON AND CAMDEN ADAMS AND DARGAN ADAMS |
A MEDICINE CHEST FROM DR. PETER BROCKINGTON BACOT HAS BEEN DONATED TO THE FLORENCE MUSEUM BY HIS GREAT GREAT GREAT NIECE GALE HARLLEE DIXON. |
MCCLENAGHAN HIGH SCHOOL |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
06/07/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
A PHOTO WAS SUBMITTED BY THE 1950S GET TOGETHER COMMITTEE WHO IS PLANNING A REUNION FOR THOSE WHO ATTENDED OR GRADUATED FROM MCCLENAGHAN FROM 1950 TO 1959. |
BUST UNVEILED |
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NJ |
06/07/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JACK DOWIS AND BUST |
JACK DOWIS HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE FLORENCE MUSEUM FOR OVER 50 YEARS. |
MAYOR NOT WORRIED OVER AUDIT RESULTS |
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FMN |
06/07/2011 |
1A |
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MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON OF TIMMONSVILLE SAYS HE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE NEARLY THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS NOT ACCOUNTED FOR SINCE NO ONE HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF WRONGDOING. BAD RECORDKEEPING IS PART OF THE BLAME. |
PDRTA ALTERS BUS ROUTE TO AID RESIDENTS |
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FMN |
06/07/2011 |
1B |
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PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY HAS ALTERED A BUS ROUTE TO HELP ACCOMMODATE THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS IN THE TARA VILLAGE COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/07/2011 |
4A |
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BERNETHA "BERT" CARROWAY ALEXANDER; HENRY LEE BROWN; EMERY SAGE CLARK; JOE LEON COOPER; YULINDA TEWANDA DURANT; DOUGLAS S.K. SMITH; WILLIAM "BUDDY" TISDALE; ELIJAH WILLIAMS; LARRY WAYNE ATKINSON; NANCY E. JONES; JAMES E. "JIMMY" ROGERS; FRANK C. PASQUINO; ROGER L. BALTON; JOHNNY LANUE GASKINS; LILLIE MAE H. JOHNSON; SPENCER LANDON MCGEE; BESSIE LEE RUSH WHITE; CAROL CECIL WIGGINS |
ROCHE TO STAY HERE--- FOR NOW |
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FMN |
07/07/2011 |
1A |
HUGH LEATHERMAN; CARY ASHWORTH |
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COMPANY OFFICIALS AT THE ROCHE CAROLINA'S FLORENCE PLANT TOLD THE NEARLY 300 EMPLOYEES AT THE FACILITY THAT CORPORATE PLANS TO DIVEST THE PLANT HAD BEEN DROPPED--- AT LEAST FOR THE NEAR FUTURE. (MORE) |
MULLINS BIDS 'GUNNY' E.J. PATE FAREWELL |
SEMPER FIDELIS: ALWAYS FAITHFUL |
FMN |
07/07/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TURNED OUT WEDNESDAY TO HONOR THE LIFE AND SACRIFICES OF GUNNERY SGT. RALPH E.J. PATE JR. PATE DIED JUNE26 WHILE FIGHTING IN HELMAND PROVINCE IN AFGHANISTAN. (MORE) |
DROUGHT PROMPTS BAN ON BURNING |
FIRE WARNING STATEWIDE-- BAN HERE IN THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
07/07/2011 |
1A |
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THE S.C. FORESTRY COMMISSION HAS ISSED A RED FLAG ALERT FOR THE STATE AND A FULL OUTDOOR BURNING BAN FOR 14 COUNTIES INCLUDING FLORENCE. (M0RE) |
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PROBE ARD'S SPENDING |
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FMN |
07/07/2011 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL IS REVIEWING LT. GOV. KEN ARD'S CAMPAIGN SPENDING CASE-- WHICH BROUGHT THE STATE'S SECOND-LARGEST ETHICS FINES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/07/2011 |
4A |
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FLOSSIE ALLEN; GOLDA ARMSTRONG; HAZEL SAM ARTHUR; OLGA ANN BLACKMAN; JAMES M. JAMIE BROGDON; JOE LEON BIG BOY COOPER; ETHEL L. CUNNINGHAM; PEARLIE M. DAVIS; BRENDA GATTISON; PEARL GENWRIGHT; BETTYE ANN LITTLE; PEGGY LEE WILSON MCLEOD; GERVONNIE THOMAS; BINA LEE LONNON BACCUS; RICHARD DAVID BEASLEY; C. MICHAEL COLLINS; YULINDA T. DURANT; JANUARYE ELLEN GADDY GRAHAM; DOROTHY HOFFMAN; KENNETH OSCAR MOODY; OCTOBERVIA JAMES SAWYER; MARY JANUARYE MADDIE OLIVER SIMS; SCOTT STEVENS; JONNIE W. WATTS |
OTIS ELEVATOR TO BUILD HERE |
ELEVATOR MAKER LIKELY COMING TO FLORENCE |
FMN |
08/07/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL GAVE FINAL APPROVAL TO A FEE-IN-LIEU OF PAYMENT AGREEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS CONCERNING PROJECT ROSEBUD. THE FINAL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE NAME OF THE COMPANY SO OTIS WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR THE PROJECT ROSEBUD NAME. |
AUDIT: NO PAPER TRAIL FOR 1659.00 |
OTHER'SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES IN TOWN ACCOUNTING REVEALED |
FMN |
08/07/2011 |
1A |
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THE FULL REPORT OF THE AUDIT ON THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLES FINANCES WAS RELEASED THIS WEEK SHOWING THERE IS NO PAPER TRAIL OR EXPLANATION FOR THE DEFICIT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/07/2011 |
5A |
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REV. ROBERT WESLEY "BOBBY" LOCKLEAR; RICHARD MCKNIGHT; HOWARD THOMAS; LLOYD WILLIAMSON JR.; DEKE WRIGHT; OLGA ANN BLACKMAN; HENRY LEE BROWN; VIRGINIA MARGARET PRICE EDWARDS; PEGGY LEE WILSON MCLEOD; LEONA TAYLOR PROCTOBEROR; DOROTHY JEAN WISE BRITT; JAMES MARSHALL "JAMIE" BROGDON; JOE LEON "BIG bOY" COOPER; OLIVETTE MCCALL KEEFE; M. W. "MUTT" MCKNIGHT; SHERRY LYNN TANNER POWELL; MARY LOUISE FRALEY SAVERANCE |
GUNNING FOR ANOTHER CROWN |
TKA WILL COMPETE FOR FOURTH NATIONAL TITLE NEXT WEEK |
FMN |
08/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BRAXTON IVEY |
THE KINGS ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP CLAY TARGET TEAM WILL COMPETE AT THE WORLD SHOOTING IN SPARTA ILL. FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. |
CATCH & KILL OF THE WEEK |
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FMN |
08/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
STEVE "THE LEGEND" DRUMMOND HARVESTED A 225-POUND BOAR. ANDREA ATKINSON; STACY ATKINSON AND CALLIE HUGGINS WITH A 56-POUND FLATHEAD CATFISH CAIGHT IN THE BIG PEE DEE RIVER. |
FLORENCE'S BOYCE BASKS IN ATTENTION |
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FMN |
09/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE'S BREE BOYCE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST OBESITY AS SHE REPRESENTS S. C. EACH DAY IN INTERVIEWS AND VISITS. |
IF THESE RAILROADS HAD BEEN; FLORENCE WOULDN'T HAVE |
THOM ANDERSON |
FMN |
10/07/2011 |
6A |
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FLORENCE MIGHT NOT EXIST IF MONEY HAD NOT BEEN RAISED TO BRING 3 RAILROADS TO A JUNECTION WHERE FLORENCE IS TODAY. |
IF THESE RAILRODS HAD BEEN; FLORENCE WOULDN'T HAVE |
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FMN |
10/07/2011 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S ARTICLE ABOUT HOW IF THE WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER; THE NORTH EASTERN; AND THE CHERAW AND DARLINGTON RAILRODS HAD CREATED A JUNECTION HERE FLORENCE WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/07/2011 |
8A |
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DIANE BROWN; SHIRLEY DEAN COLLINS; RICKY JONES; ANN YOUNG MARSH; RICHARD NEIL MCQUEEN; SONNY LEE STOKES; DENNIS WINBURN; JOSEPH "JOE" KIRKLAND ALEXANDER; KATHERINE LOUISE HEATLEY; KYLE SHANNON MCKINNEY; MARY JANUARYE DESHANE; FRED KIRBY |
POLICE & CHURCH PLAN CEMETERIES CLEAN UP |
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FMN |
10/07/2011 |
1B |
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THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MEMBERS OF TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ARE PLANNING TO CLEAN UP BAPTIST CEMETERY; WILLIAMS CEMETERY AND NORTHVIEW CEMETERY ON JULY 23RD. |
TOURNAMENT TIME |
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FMN |
10/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
THE DIXIE SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT WILL BE TAKING PLACE JULY 9-13 AT THE FREEDOM FLORENCE RECREATIONAL COMPLEX; PICTURED ARE ASHLYN FLOWERS; SIERA PARE'; MANDI HARPER; GEORGETOWN BELLES; BEVERLY SMITH; FLORENCE PONYTAILS. |
GOOD CLEAN BUSINESS |
HOBBY GIVES RISE TO HARVEST MOON SOAPWORKS |
FMN |
10/07/2011 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF PATRICK SHOWALTER |
PATRICK SHOWALTER AND HIS WIFE CHRISTINE HAVE TURNED THEIR HOBBY OF SOAPMAKING WHICH BEGAN ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO INTO A BUSINESS OF SELLING THE HOMEMADE OSAP. |
A CIRCUS LIKE NO OTHER - NO CLOWNIN' AROUND |
ORAGANIZED 'CHAOS' SETS STAGE FOR ALGERIA PERFROMANCE IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
10/07/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF CIRCUS |
LIFE AS A PERFORMER ON THE ROAD WITH CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AS THE TROUPE ROLLS INTO FLORENE THIS WEEK TO PERFORM AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
10/07/2011 |
5C |
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NARY GLENN EVERETTE AND JULYIUS ERNEST ELDRIDGE III; CAROLINE FRANCES DAWSON AND NICHOLAS JAMES RIVERA |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
10/07/2011 |
5C |
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CAROL ELAINE PERKINS AND TROY MICHAEL INGLIS; MERRETTE AMANDA LANE AND MATTHEW RYAN DOWDELL |
IT'S BUSINESS AS USUAL |
FLORENCE PRIVATE SCHOOL HAS FILED PLAN; WAITS TO HEAR FROM BANK AND JUDGE |
FMN |
11/07/2011 |
1A |
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THE BYRNES SCHOOLS HAS FILED A RE-ORGANIZATION PLAN UNDER CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPCY AND AWAITS JUDGE'S RULING BEFORE PAYING CREDITORS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/07/2011 |
7A |
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MARY LEE HAWKINS DALTON; JAMES DANIEL FOX; GEORGE WAYNE JOHNSON; TONY CARROLL PERKINS; DORIS WILSON RAINEY; RONNIE REDDEN; ISAIAH 'BILL' WILDS; ALEXANDER GRANT DONALD; SHIRLEY DEAN COLLINS; ELISE SNOWDEN GALLOWAY; ANNE YOUNG MARSH; GARY WARWICK STONE |
MARCHCH TOWARD HOTEL PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
FMN |
11/07/2011 |
7A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WOULD ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF THE OLD COSMOS/SCHOLFIELD HARDWARE BUILDING. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WOULD ADD A 53-BED HOTEL AND 180-SEAT RESTAURANT. VICTOR'S WOULD BE THE RESTAURANT. |
FIREMEN EXHIBITION 1950S |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
13/07/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
FIREMAN JACK HILL JUMPS FROM A BUILDING FOR A FIREMAN'S EXHIBITION IN THE 1950'S. PICTURED ALSO IS FIRE CHIEF BEN DOZIER. |
BREE BOYCE GAINS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION |
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NJ |
13/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BREE BOYCE CROWNED MISS S.C. |
BREE BOYCE OF FLORENCE WAS CROWNED MISS S.C. HER LIFE IS CHAOTIC BUT IN A GOOD WAY. HER SISTER TIFFANY BOYCE WAS MISS FLORENCE TWICE. |
SPEKING THROUGH SMILES |
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FMN |
13/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF LESLIE WASE; NYRU WILLIAMS; LESHON JACKSON |
CAMP RAE IS A CAMP THAT OFFERS THERAPY DURING THE SUMMER TO CHILDREN 12 AND YOUNGER WITH PROFOUND HANDICAPS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/07/2011 |
4A |
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ROBERT BRADLEY JR.; OTELIA C. CHAPMAN; PAMELA H. FARMER; WANDA TERESA FLEMING; EULA MAE JOHNSON; MARY E. WATTS; GUSSIE WILLIAMS; WILLIE ANN WRIGHT-MACE; EARLEAN HUCKS ARD; DORIS WILSON RAINEY; ERNEST DARYL ROBINETTE; NORMA JEAN MCDONALD; DAVID L. PATRICK JR.; SONNY LEE STOKES |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 FACES DIFFICULT CHOICES |
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FMN |
13/07/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSVILLE SUPERINTENDENT STEVE QUICK SAYS THE DISTRICT HAS ENOUGH CASH TO OPERATE THE SCHOOLS THROUGH SEPTEMBEREMBER. OPTIONS SUCH AS CONSOLIDATION WITH ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT OR FILING BANKRUPTCY ARE A CONSIDERATION AS ARE OTHERS. |
FORENSIC FRENZY CAMP OFFERS MYSTERIES AND PUZZLES |
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FMN |
13/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
SCIENCESOUTH HAS OFFERED CAMP THROUGH THE SUMMER WITH A FEW MORE TO COME. PICTURE ARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN WELCH; CAMPERS JORDAN SHUMAKE; ETHAN KERR; COURTNEY BROWN; KELSY LIFFREDO; ANNA TILTON. |
LAKE CITY AIRPORT ON CUSP OF EXPANSION |
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FMN |
13/07/2011 |
1B |
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LAKE CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION CHAIRMAN DUSAN FRIDL TOLD THE LAKE CITY CITY COUNCIL THAT THE LAKE CITY AIRPORT IS BUSIER THAN MOST THINK AND THAT EXPANSION WILL BE NEEDED IN THE FUTURE. |
COUNCIL AIMS TO HELP TROUBLED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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FMN |
14/07/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4; K.G. RUSTY SMITH |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 RESOLVED TUESDAY NIGHT AT A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TO SPEAK WITH FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO HELP FUND THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR'S EXPENSES. (MORE) |
KILLER DENIED PAROLE |
MAN CONVICTED IN 1976 MURDER TO STAY IN PRISON |
FMN |
14/07/2011 |
1A |
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DAVID SAULS JR.-- CONVICTED OF KILLING DEBRA RUTH ADAMS IN 1976-- HAS BEEN DENIED PAROLE FOR THE 15TH TIME. (MORE) |
ORIGINAL TESTIMONY TO BE ALLOWED IN NANCE TRIAL |
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FMN |
14/07/2011 |
1A |
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THE STATE SUPREME COURT RULED THIS WEEK THE ORIGINAL TESTIMONY OF ROBERT FRALEY--THE SURVIVING VICTIM IN A 1992 ATTACK-- CAN BE READ DURING THE RETRIAL OF ROBERT LEE NANCE- THE MAN ACCUSED FO THE CRIME. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/07/2011 |
4A |
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CURTIS DUKES; FRANCES SIMMS FRALEY; DAVON GATHERS; DEREK GATHERS JR.; SUN POK MCCANTS; DPMA;D DON MCDANIEL; CONNIE NETTLES MCFADDEN; APHRODITES PALLES; WILLIAM DONALD PERRY; CLIFFORD ROCHELLE ROBINSON SR.; DOMINICK T. CHARLES TRIFILETTI; WILLIAM J. WARREN JR.; JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS; OTELIA CHAPMAN; LILLIE MAE PHILLIPS; PAMELA H. FARMER; CAROL STANLEY STRICKLAND; JACOB LEWIS MCELVEEN; MARY E. WATTS |
TIMMONSVILLE WOMAN FACES CHILD NEGLECT CHARGE |
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FMN |
14/07/2011 |
1B |
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KIMBERLY ANN DOWNEY OF TIMMONSVILLE HAS BEEN ARRESTED AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAID A CHILD IN HER CARE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COCAINE AND OPIATES. (MORE) |
FLORENCE-BASED DOG RESCUE GETS VACCINATION GRANT |
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FMN |
14/07/2011 |
1B |
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SECOND CHANCE K-9 RESCUE OF THE PEE DEE HAS RECEIVED A GRANT FOR CANINE INFLUENZA VIRUS (CIV) VACCINES AS PART OF A PETFINDER.COM FOUNDATION PROGRAM. (MORE) |
JUDGE DENIES BOND |
GOPALDAS CHARGED WITH MURDER IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE |
FMN |
15/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HIRALKUMARCH; ROSE MARY PALMER |
HIRALKUMARCH GOPALDAS IS ACCUSED OF STABBING TO DEATH HIS WIFE PUNAM GOPALDAS AND HIS MOTHERILAW VINABEN PATEL ON JUNE25 AT 3119 NICKLAUS COURT IN THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/07/2011 |
5A |
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ANN BLOOMENSTEIN; CAROLYN KIRTON; FRANCES FITCH LANE; ROY LIVINGSTON; SEL'CARLOS M. SHORES SR.; JESSIE 'SONNIE' TISDALE; GEORGE E. WILLIAMS; BISHOP WILLIE LEE BACOTE; FRANCES SIMS FRALEY; JAMES JOYE HOWLE; EARL LINWOOD MCRAE; JOHN DAVID MOORE; DOMINICK 'CHARLES' TRIFILETTI; ROBERT 'JINIOR' BRADLEY; ERNEST ELVIN HAYES; SUN POLK MCCANTS; DONALD 'DON' MCDANIEL; JAMES ALLEN MILES; APHRODITE CHRIS PALLES |
CATCHES OF THE WEEK |
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FMN |
15/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THREE YEAR OLD LEXI HANNA THE DAUGHTERS OF DAVID AND CHARLOTTE HANNA OF LAKE CITY RECENTLY LANDERD A BASS |
SHERIFF INVESTIGATES SAVANNAH GROVE APT |
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FMN |
15/07/2011 |
3B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAS TURNED OVER FINANCIAL RECORDS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS AT SAVANNAH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR INVESTIGATION. ALLEGATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE BY CURRENT APT PRESIDENT BRETT MAY THAT MIS-APPOPRIATION ON FUNDRAISING MONEY WAS DONE BY FORMER APT PRESIDENT SHANDRA JOHNSON. OFFICIAL COMMENT WILL BE MADE BY THE DISTRICT AFTER FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION ACCORDING TO SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE BROOKS. |
CRUMBLING STREETS REMIND OF DIRT ROAD DAYS |
THOM ANDERSON |
FMN |
17/07/2011 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON RECALLS THE DIRT ROADS AS HE CONTEMPLATES THE CRUMBLING ROADS OF TODAY. |
MERGING SCHOOLS- SAVING MONEY |
SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION CAN CUT COST BUT NOT EVERYONE IS A FAN |
FMN |
17/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CINDY CROSSWELL; KEVIN ADAMS |
THE PROS AND CONS OF CONSOLIDATION ARE DISCUSSED IN LIGHT OF VARIOUS SCHOOLS DISTRICTS IN THE PEE DEE CONSOLIDATING AND SOME UNDER CONSIDERATION. |
ARD CASE DRAGS |
TOP DEMOCRAT: AG 'DRAGGING FEET' ON INVESTIGATION |
FMN |
17/07/2011 |
1A |
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DICK HARPOOLIAN SAYS ARD SHOULD BE BEFORE THE GRAND JURY AND NOT HAVE A TASK FORCE INVESTIGATE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/07/2011 |
8A |
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CARY BACHUS; QUEEN V. COCHRAN; JEROME FLLOYD; WILLIAM LAWRENCE MCKENZIE; BESSIE LOUISE HENDRIX ATKINSON; ELIZABETH "LIB" BROGDON; LORRAINE BYRD; WILLIE ANN WRIGHT MACE; JOHNNY G. BRANTON; HENRY DEWITTE CHAPMAN; CLIFFORD ROCHELLE ROBINSON; BETTY T. YEARBOROUGH |
THE ROAD TO FAMILY FUN |
U.S. 76 CUTS PATH TO SPINNING WHEELS- ROTATING PLANETS |
FMN |
17/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO RANDY TYNER |
FORE DECEMBERADES FLORENCE MOTOR SPEEDWAY HAS THRILLED AUDIENCES YOUNG AND OLD WITH SHORT-TRACK RACING ACTION ON WHAT WAS FIRST A SIRT TRACK BUT NOW A 1/4 PAVED TRACK. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
17/07/2011 |
6C |
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KATHERINE VIRGINIA WHARTON AND CHRISTOPHER CHARLES WILLIAMS; CARLEY REBEKAH GEORGE AND TYLER KEITH CHAPMAN; |
MCLEOD TAKES A GIANT STEP |
SPORTS MEDICINE & REHAB CENTER BRINGS CARE UNDER ONE ROOF |
FMN |
17/07/2011 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF SHAUNA KRAWIEC; KAREN HAMMER; RUSSEL DELA PENA |
MCLEOD OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION AND SPORTS MEDICINE FACILITY OPENED AND IS LOCATED BEHIND MCLEOD FITNESS CENTER ON WILLWOOD DRIVE IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/07/2011 |
7A |
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VIRGINIA COTTON ALFORD; CHARLES HENRY CALDER; JAMES GARY ROBERTS; REV. PAUL M. SULLIVAN; JAMES WILLIE CLARK JR.; EARL R. GADDY; CLIFFORD ROCHELLE ROBINSON SR.; BRENDA JOANN HATMAKER WEBB |
GRAND OPENING FOR NEW TENNIS CENTER ON WEDNESDAY |
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NJ |
20/07/2011 |
1A |
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THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD TENNIS CENTER WILL OPEN AT 1060 NORTH CASHUA DRIVE. |
MEANWHILE DOWNTOWN |
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NJ |
20/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BETSY PAGEANT AT RAILROAD JUNECTION; PHOTO OF KARA ADAMS AT HAPI BALANCE |
TWO NEW BUSINESSES ARE OPENING IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. RAILROAD JUNECTION IS A BOUTIQUE AND ART GALLERY. HAPI BALANCE OFFERS BELLY DANCING; YOGA; MASSAGES; ETC. |
SEUSSICAL IS FANTASTICAL! |
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NJ |
20/07/2011 |
4B |
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THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATER WILL PRESENT "SEUSSICAL JR." AS PART OF ITS SUMMER PRODUCTION. |
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRE |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
20/07/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF IRBY AND PALMETTO STREET BURNS IN THE EARLY 1970S. |
DEPUTIES ARREST MAN IN SHOOTING |
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FMN |
20/07/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED CEDRIC ANTWAN PETERSON FOR THE SHOOTING DEATH OF NICHOLAS ROSS WHICH HAPPENED MONDAY AT CARVERS CIRCLE. |
RED WHITE & TRUE VOLUNTEENS SERVE & LEARN AT CAROLINAS |
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FMN |
20/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NYETASSIA LUNN; JULYIOUS MOORE; LARRY BARNOSKI |
MORE THAN 25 YEARS AGO CAROLINAS HOSPITAL STARTED A VOLUNTER PROGRAM FOR TEENS DURING THE SUMMER. UNTIL FOUR YEARS AGO THEY WERE CALLED CANDY STRIPER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/07/2011 |
5A |
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NICKOLAS ROSS; MARCHQUITA WEST; FAIRY ANN DUKES WILEY; CY=LYDE ELMER BLACK SR.; ALICE RABON HUTCHINSON; MARY ELIZABETH 'PEGGY' MATTHEWS; THOMAS ANDREW 'ANDY' POWELL II' LOUISE PATE VEREEN;MARY RUSH MCFADDEN; MRS. CHARLES HELEN TURNER; BERT PETER WRIGHT JR. |
FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING |
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FMN |
20/07/2011 |
6A |
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THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER LOCATED OFF NORTH CASHUA DRIVE BETWEEN SUMTER AND LUCAS STREET IS ONE OF THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE. THE TENNIS CENTER'S DIRECTOR IS BRIAN PARKKONEN. THE CEREMONY WILL BE TODAY AT 10 A.M. |
GRAND JURY GETS ARD CASE |
ETHICS CASE REVOLVES AROUND ALLEGED MISUSE OF FUNDS |
FMN |
21/07/2011 |
1A |
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S.C. ATTRONEY GENERAL ALAN WILSON HAS FORWARDED LT. GOV. KEN ARD'S ETHICS CASE TO THE STATE GRAND JURY. (MORE) |
COUNCIL OK WITH HOTEL PLAN |
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FMN |
21/07/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHARIMAN K.G. RUSTY SMITH SAID THERE ARE NO MAJOR HURDLES TO FLORENCE COUNTY SIGNING OFF ON ITS PART OF THE PROPOSAL THAT WOULD BRING A 53-ROOM UPSCALE BOUTIQUE HOTEL TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
SPORTING CHANCE FOR FLORENCE |
CENTER MEANS BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES IN PEE DEE |
FMN |
21/07/2011 |
1A |
DR. EDDIE FLOYRD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER |
INCLUDES PHOTOS |
THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER HAD ITS GRAND OPENING ON WEDNESDAY WITH FLORENCE CITY AND COUNTY PUBLIC OFFICIALS. |
JURY FINDS BAGGETT GUILTY IN 2007 DEATH OF WOMAN |
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21/07/2011 |
1A |
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AFTER FOUR YEARS SPENT IN JAIL AWAITING TRIAL MARCHTY BAGGETT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF RECKLESS HOMICIDE AND FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN THE DEATH OF JEAN TURNER. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/07/2011 |
4A |
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RUBY MASTERS ADAMS; CALLIE LOCKLEAR DRIGGERS; EUREALEE ELMORE; MARY VIOLA HOLLOMAN; LORENA NESBITT; ALEX RICHARDSON; VIRGINIA MAE COTTON ALFORD; CHARLES HELEN TURNER; FIARY ANN DUKES WILEY |
DEMOCRATS CALL FOR ARD TO RESIGN |
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FMN |
22/07/2011 |
1A |
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DEMOCRATS WANT ARD TO RESIGN SINCE HIS ETHICS CASE IS GOING TO THE GRAND JURY. |
COTTON HANDY |
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FMN |
22/07/2011 |
1A |
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CAMPERS AT THE KIDS CREATION CAMP AT THE FLORENCE MUSEUM THURSDAY LEARNED ABOUT HANKERCHIEF DOLLS AND THAT SOME DAUGHTERS OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS MADE THEM OUT OF THEIR FATHER'S HANKERCHIEFS WHILE THEY WERE AWAY FROM TO REMEMBER THEM. PICTURED ARE ELIZABETH RICHARDSON; ALLISON BREWER; CAROLINA SHEALY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/07/2011 |
5A |
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MARGARET BERNICE DAVIS; GEORGE R. FLEGLER; BURNICE GRAHAM; DONALD GREGG; LORETTA C. JACKSON; HAZEL HERKIN KNOX; NEHEMIAH MCCREA; CLAUDE NETTLES; CHARLES PETERLIN; CARL J. SAMUEL; RUBIN SMITH; RUBY ADAMS; JAMES "RONNIE" BELL; VIOLA WELCH HOLLOMAN; MARTHA WALLACE HAYHURST; EDWARD ATKINSON LEWIS; LORENA WATTS NESBITT; HATTIE JOHNSON HICKSON WHEELER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/07/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
TOMMY "PETE" POSTON 9-20-1942 / 7-22-2010; MARY C. PAGE 12/25/1929 - 7/22/2009 |
PASSIONS COLLIDE |
HUGGINS COMBINES TWO OF HIS FAVORITE ACTIVITIES |
FMN |
22/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CHANTZ HUGGINS; MARCHIBETH STALVEY |
CHANTZ HUGGINS HAS A PASSION FOR FISHING AND PAINTING. MOST OF HIS ART IS OF FISH. HE IS A WEST FLORENCE GRADUATE AND PROJECT MANAGER AT H.D. SUPPY. |
POLICIES DISCUSSED FOR UPCOMING YEARS |
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FMN |
22/07/2011 |
3B |
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BOARD MEMBERS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HANDED OUT AWARDS PRIOR TO THE MEETING: JERI JAMES- RESOURCE OFFICER OF THE YEAR; DR. ALLIE BROOKS- EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR FOR HIS SUPPORT OF THE RESOURCE PROGRAM. DRESS CODES AND THE NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTIONS WERE DISCUSSED AND WILL BE REVISITED AT THE AUGUSTUST MEETING. |
SUPERINTENDENT RECIEVES FIERY BAPTISM FIRST WEEK ON THE JOB |
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22/07/2011 |
3B |
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DR. KEITH CALLICUTT WHO IS SUPERINTENDENT OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 THAT COVERS LAKE CITY COWARD SCRANTON AND OLANTA ATTENDED HIS FIRST BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING THURSDAY TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF THE DISTRICT. |
FMU SAYS STRICKLAND AND JACOBS TOP EMPLYEES |
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FMN |
22/07/2011 |
6B |
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SHERON JACOBS OF LFORENCE AND BEN STRICKLAND OF FAIR BLUFF NC WERE NAMED TOP EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR FOR 2011. OTHER SERVICE AWARDS WERE HANDED OUT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/07/2011 |
8A |
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BOBBY TOMLINSON ANDERSON; MARION EDWARD THOMPSON; ANNIE HINES WALKER; LUCILLE JOHNSON WATTS; GEORGE F. WILSON JR.; DORIS MARIE CLARK BAXLEY; BETTY JOLLY DUDLEY; JAMES RUSSELL JACKSON; STEVE WOODROW BOURNE JR.; MARCHGIE ANN COLLINS STRICKLAND-POPE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/07/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
BISHOP HUNTER 7/18/1918 - 7/24/1991; WILLIAM R. LONG 8/5/1932 - 7/21/2010; THE LATE HAROLD AND QUEEN GAINEY 65TH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
24/07/2011 |
6C |
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KRISTINA LEANNE MCCUTCHEON AND SHANE ALLEN MOTTE; MURRIAM KHAMBARY AND ROBERT BARILE |
DOES MY HEART GOOD |
BOTH YOUNG AND NEEDY REAP BENEFITS FROM PUBLIC GARDEN |
FMN |
25/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF ALICE SPANN; FANNIE MAE; AVIOUNES LUNNON AND MYANGEL BROWN |
A COMMUNITY GARDEN HELPS ELDERLY GET VEGETABLES AND HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT AGRICULTURE. 4-H VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR MAE HELEN BURCH STARTED THE GARDEN WITH COLLARDS AND FED 700. THE GARDENS HELPS BUILD COMMUNITY SPIRIT. ANOTHER COMMUNITY GARDEN WAS PLANTED IN TIMMONSVILLE. PHOTOS OF VICTORIA SMITH; TAQUASIA GILYARD AND GORGEOUS MCCULLOUTH ARE SHOWN PICKING BUTTERBEANS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/07/2011 |
7A |
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REV. ANDERSON BARNES; DENNIS W. BRYANT; DANIEL LACY COLEMAN; THOMAS DICKERSON; GIRLEAN GROOMS; WILLIE BENJAMIN KING; DAVID LUCAS JR.; RONALD LANE MCCATHERN; JOHN LEWIS THOMPSON; MARION WOODS; ANNA LOURBES YOUNG; BOBB TOMLINSON ANDERSON; FLORA MAE REGISTER JOHNSON HAMILTON; GEORGIA ANNE DANIELS TURNER; ELIZABETH TURNER PROSSER; MISTER NICKOLAS ROSS |
ARD WON'T LEAVE SEAT |
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27/07/2011 |
1A |
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LT. GOV. KEN ARD SAID TUESDAY HE HAS NO PLANS TO RESIGN AFTER THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TURNED AND ETHICS INVESTIGATION OVER TO THE GRAND JURY. |
VEHICLE ALARMS DON'T ALWAYS ACTIVATE FOR CAR BREAK-INS. |
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FMN |
27/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FATHER JOHN ZIMMERMAN |
FATHER JOHN ZIMMERMAN WHO IS PASTOR OF ST. ANNE CATHOLIC PARISH HAD HIS CAR WINDOW BROKEN AND THE ALARM DID NOT GO OFF. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2011 |
5A |
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TONI FUTURE CANNON; JEANNIE MAE GOINS; CHESTER M. ROLLER; WALTER GREEN COLLINS; WILLIAM "BISHOP" HANNA; JO ANN JERNIGAN HIGGINS; JAMES DORRIS POSTON; MARY EVANS POSTON; JAMES LEE DELOACH; GEORGE FRANKLIN WILSON JR. |
JAMES NAMED PEE DEE'S TOP SRO |
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FMN |
27/07/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF JERI JAMES; NICK NERO; KABREA MONTGOMERY |
CPL JERRI JAMES OF THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND RESOURCE OFFICER FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DIISTRICT 1 HAS BEEN NAMED SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR THE PEE DEE BY THE SC ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS AT ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE. |
TOWN GETS GRANT TO UPGRADE WELL |
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FMN |
27/07/2011 |
1B |
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THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE HAS BEEN AWARDED A FIVE HUNDRE THOUSAND DOLLARS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO UPGRADE ITS EXISTING WELL ON MAIN STREET. |
HOPES HIGH FOR 7TH DISTRICT |
PLAN GETS PRAISE FROM BOTH POLITICAL ANALYSTS AND ECONOMIC LEADERS |
FMN |
28/07/2011 |
1A |
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THE COMPROMISE REDISSTRICTING PLAN THAT WOULD ENCOMPASS THE PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND IS RECEIVING PRAISE FROM POLITICAL ANALYSTS AND ECONOMIC LEADERS ALIKE. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY & OLANTA LEFT OUT OF 7TH U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT |
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28/07/2011 |
1A |
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LAKE CITY AND OLANTA ARE PART OF A CHUNK OF SOUTHERN FLORENCE COUNTY LEFT OUT OF THE STATE'S NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT-- WHICH ENCOMPASSES A MAJORITY OF THE PEE DEE AND IS ANCHORED IN MYRTLE BEACH. (MORE) |
MAN GETS 43 YEARS FOR DEATH |
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FMN |
28/07/2011 |
1A |
RANDY ANTONIO BAKER |
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JEREMY DURANT PLEADED GUILTY TO MURDER WEDNESDAY MORNING IN THE DEATH OF RUSH VANCE BASS. HE WAS SENTENCED TO 43 YEARS IN JAIL. (MORE) |
SOFTBALL TEAMS' SUCCESS UNITES THE AREA |
TWO TEAMS WILL VIE FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE DIXIE YOUTH SOAFTBALL WORLD SERIES |
FMN |
28/07/2011 |
1A |
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TWO DILLON GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAMS-- THE U12 PONYTAILS AND THE U15 BELLLES-- WILL COMPETE FOR THE TITLE IN THE DIXIE YOUTH SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/07/2011 |
4A |
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RUTH BAILEY; RICHARD LEE FOSTER; ORA BELL FRAZIER; BESSIE GREEN; GIRLEAN GROOMS; CHARLES HOUSE JR.; IDELLA ABRAHAM LYONS; ALBERTA BLACK MCCLAM; CHARITY E. MCFADDEN; RUFUS SIMMONS; LILLLIAN BEATY SMITH; GERALD SHARIFF STANLEY; ROBERT WILLIAM THAMES SR.; HELEN BISHOP; VICKI COX ATKINSON; RICHARD BROWN SR.; TONI FUTURE CANNON; PATRICIA MCGILL CLIFTON; JOHN DUNLAP HARDY; J. STANLEY ROGERS JOYCE WATFORD |
BYRNES SCHOOLS & CREDITORS AGREE |
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FMN |
28/07/2011 |
1B |
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BYNES SCHOOLS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH ITS LARGEST CREDITOR-- FIRST CITIZEN'S BANK-- AT A HEARING TO APPROVE THE SCHOOL'S RE-ORGANIZATION PLAN UNDER A CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY. (MORE) |
MEETING ADDRESSES BOARD ELECTIONS |
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FMN |
28/07/2011 |
2B |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
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PROTEST OVER FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S RECENT ELECTIONS WILL CONTINUE TODAY WHEN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE AND ALEXIS PIPKINS HOST A COMMUNITY MEETING. (MORE) |
HE KEEPS 'ROLLING ALONG' SINGING HIS SONG |
PEE DEE'S MUSICAL MAINSTAY |
FMN |
28/07/2011 |
1C |
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ALLEN JOHNSON-- LOCAL MUSCIAN-- HAS BEEN PLAYING SOLO AND IN VARIOUS BANDS VIRTUALLY SINCE MOVING TO FLORENCE IN 1983. (MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE SEES LIGHT AT END OF TUNNEL |
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FMN |
29/07/2011 |
1A |
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PLAN MIGHT SOLVE SCHOOL'S FISCAL WOES |
STEVE QUICK THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT AT TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 ANNOUNCED AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON WEDNESDAY THAT THE FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURE SI PREPARED TO LEND THE MONEY THE DISTRICT NEEDS TO MEET ITS OPERATIONAL CASH FLOW PROBLEMS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR. |
SERVICE TO OTHERS IS THE AIM |
CHURCHES WANT YOUNGSTERS TO KNOW THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS |
FMN |
29/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GRACE MUNN; ZANE MORRIS |
THREE AREA CHURCHES- HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN AND CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST ARE COLLABORATING TO HELP PEOPLE AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND HELP CHILDREN LEARN THE IMPORTANCE OF SERVING WITH A MISSION CAMP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/07/2011 |
5A |
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AUDREY LORETTA MCFADDEN BROWN; CHRISTOPHER COVINGTON; ROBERT GUY HILL; REVEREND CARL EDWARD MILES; THADDEUS JEROME BYRD; BERNICE RATLEY; TIMOTHY J. JACKSON; ROBERT WILLIAM THAMES JR. |
DOWNTOWN INCENTIVES MUST BE FAIR' |
CITY COUNCILMAN ROBINSON COMES OUT AGAINST TIF CHANGE FOR HOTEL PROJECT |
FMN |
29/07/2011 |
3B |
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PLANS TO DISMANTLE A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISITRICT - ORIGINALLY PROPOSED TO FUEL DOWNTOWN FLORENCE REDEVELOPMENT- TO ACCOMMONDATE A PROPOSED BOUTIQUE HOTLE WOULD BE UNFAIR TO ESISTING MERCHANTS FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON SAID IN A PRESS CONFERENCE THURSDAY. |
OLANTA'S FLOYD IS NAMED MISS TEEN SC |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
7C |
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PHOTO OF EMILY CAROLINE FLOYD |
MISS FLOYD WON THE TITLE IN SEPTEMBEREMBER 2010 AND WILL COMPETE FOR THE NATIONAL TITLE IN APRIL 2012. |
DREAMS OF AN IMPROVED DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
6A |
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MEMORIES OF DOWNTOWN MIAMI LAKES AND WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR FLORENCE BY THOM ANDERSON |
SUCKERS FOR SUMMER WARE THAT THAT OLD-TIME FLAIR |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHK BUCK JR; see pg 4A FOR PHOTOS OF LLOYD WILLCOX II; JOW W. KING; DWIGHT DANA |
ARTICLE CONCERNS THE WEARING OF SEERSUCKER CLOTHING. |
DISTANT RELATIONS |
DESCENDANT OF SLAVE OWNER JOINS DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES AT UNUSUAL FAMILY REUNION IN DARLINGTON |
FMN |
31/07/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOAN HUNTER DUNBAR; WAYNE HUNTER |
JOAN HUNTER DUNBAR HAS TRACED HER AFRICAN AMERICAN ROOTS AND HAS BEEN INC ONTACT WITH WAYNE HUNTER WHOSE FAMILY WERE THE SLAVE OWNERS. THE MET AT THE HUNTER FAMILY REUNION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
8A |
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LEROY BRUNSON; DON R. BURR; MARY FRANCES COKER; RICKY ALLEN COOPER; LEWIS A. EDWARDS; ROSIE CURTAIN-GAUSE; HENRY LAWS; HATTIE M. SHAW; CARL BYERLY VINCENT; ANNIE DAVIS WHITE; SARAH N. WINGATE; JOYCE YORK; ROBERT BLACKMON; ORA BELL "SISTER" FRAZIER; M. MAGDALENE KIRBY; JAMES STEPHENS "STEVE" LEE; ARCHIE SHAW DARGAN JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
RAYMOND EVANS 11/14/1941 - 7/28/2010; BISHOP WALLACE JOHNSON D. 8/02/2001; EARLINE BROACH MOORE D. 18 OCTOBEROBER 2010 B. AUGUST 2ND BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
9A |
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JULIAN LESTER MCDOWELL; REV. CARL EDWARD MILES; HARRY E. WINDHAM; W. L. MCKENZIE; EVELYN G. ROUSE; GERALD "SHARIF" STANLEY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
31/07/2011 |
5C |
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MEAGAN RAE MAHONEY AND JASON VANCE CHATLOSH; CATHERINE ASHLEY GODWIN AND WILLIAM BRANDON CREW |
HE'S WISE TO WEINERS |
YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD DOG DOWN |
FMN |
01/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF WILLIE COOPER GETTING HOT DOG FROM JOHN TRAUB; LOADED HOT DOG |
JOHN TRAUB OPENED THE HEY YOU HOT DOG STAND ON THE CORNER OF WEST PALMETTO AND SOUTH IRBY STREETS. TRAUB BUYS ALL BEEF AND SAUSAGE DOGS. |
GROUPS INTEND TO SHOW SOLIDARITY |
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT |
FMN |
01/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF POLICE CHIEF ANSON SHELLS |
FLORENCE GROUPS CELEBRATE A COMMITMENT TO MAKE NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL CELEBRATE AT THE LEATHERMAN CENTER 6 TO 8:00 P.M. WITH FREE FOOD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/08/2011 |
7A |
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MYRTLE LEE ALFORD; TYQUAN XAVIER BRANTLEY; DON R. BURR; DONALD DUBOSE; JAMES 'BO' GAMBLE; PETE JACOBS; FLOSSIE JOHNSON; ALLEN L. LAWHON; JAMES GLENN LYNCH; EUGENE OLIVER; CARRIE LEE TIMMONS WILLIAMS; THOMAS WRIGHT; MARY FRANCES GRAHAM COKER; TERRY CLYDE COOPER; PATRICIA L. GRIER; JIMMY DELEON LANE; CARL BYERLY VINCENT; RUTH PERELMAN |
BOND HEARING SET FOR SUSPECT IN PAWN SHOT SHOOTING |
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FMN |
01/08/2011 |
7A |
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TAVARIO BRUNSON IS CHARGED WITH THE SHOOTING OF CHRIS DEAVER AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. |
FIRE DAMAGES VACANT FLORENCE HOME |
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FMN |
01/08/2011 |
7A |
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FIREFIGHTERS WERE SENT TO THE 100 BLOCK OF MARLBORO STREET AND WERE ABLE TO CONTROL THE FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. |
DELMAE TEACHER WINS SCETV AWARD |
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NJ |
03/08/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LISA HOLIMAN |
TWO TEACHERS WERE CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE AWARD. THEY WERE LISA HOLIMAN AND ASHLEY LISA ROUSE. |
DOWNTOWN |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
03/08/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
MARY CHAPELL FINKLEA AND RUTH COX THOMPSON AROUND 1949 |
NNO PROGRAM PRODUCES BIG TURNOUT |
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FMN |
03/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS: CROWD AT EVENT; MARCHINE CORPS MAJOR AND FLORENCE NATIVE TERRANCE THOMAS |
A LARGE CROWD OF RESIDENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS- AND CIVIC AND BUSINESS GROUPS TURNED OUT TUESDAY AT THE LEATHERMAN CENTER THUESDAY EVEING IN FLORENCE COUNTY FOR THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT SPONSORED BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY'S SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
CITY COUNCIL WILL SEEK FORENSIC AUDITOR |
OFFICIALS HOPE DEEPER DIGGING WILL GET TO BOTTOM OF TOWN'S BUDGET IRREGULARITIES |
FMN |
03/08/2011 |
1A |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL VOTED TUESDAY TO SEEK A FORENSIC AUDITOR TO REVIEW AND ANALYZE A RECENT AUDIT REPORT THAT INDICATED SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCES IN THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE'S INTERNAL CONTROL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING IN FEBRUARY 2010. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/08/2011 |
5A |
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MARCHGIE HOWELL GARDNER; VIRGINIA JACKSON HOLMES; JESSIE JAMES SNOWDEN; IDELLA ABRAHAM LYONS; LYNN CAMPBELL; FRANCIS MARION HUMPHRIES SR.; IRENE C. JONES; JOYCE MCNABB WEAVER; CARRIE LEE TIMMONS WILLIAMS; IVAN E. HANNA SR. |
NEW FSC1 BOARD MEMBER A 'PRIVATE' GUY |
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FMN |
03/08/2011 |
8B |
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KENT CAUDKE IS THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 WITH A LONG HISTORY IN LOCAL EDUCATION. FSD1 WILL MEET TONIGHT WITH THE AGENDA A CONTINUATION OF THE JULY MEETING. |
VICTIM EAGER TO FACE SUSPECT |
NICKY WILSON EXPECTED TO APPEAR BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE TODAY |
FMN |
04/08/2011 |
1A |
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ANDREW CAPPS-- THE FORMER PAMPLICO POLICE OFFICER INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN 2006 IS EAGER TO FACE NICKY WILSON-- THE MAN ACCUSED OF TRYING TO TAKE HIS LIFE DURING A ROUTINE TRAFFIC STOP. (MORE) |
SCHOOL REGISTRATION |
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FMN |
04/08/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS FILL OUT PAPERWORK AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THEY REGISTER FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. (MORE) |
ECONOMY STYMIES S.C. TOURISM |
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FMN |
04/08/2011 |
1A |
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TOURISM IN SOUTH CAROLINA WAS BATTERED BY THE GREAT RECESSION AFTER ALMOST TWO DECEMBERADES OF STEADY INDUSTRY -- ACCORDING TO NEW FIGURES RELEASED BY THE STATE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/08/2011 |
4A |
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EDWARD ATKINSON JR.; GRETCHEN SHALONDA BURGESS; STEFAN GRAF JR.; GRAY S. GREEN JR.; JAMES HAYES; JAMES STANLEY LONG; SARA MARTHA MARTIN; RANDY GRANT MCCORD SR.; PETER WILIAM MORELLI; ECCLESIASTES L. PINCKNEY; ODESSA MOORE RICKETSON; FRANKIE ROBINSON; EUNICE SCOTT; TYQUAN XAVIEW BRANTLEY; WILLIAM E. BILL COPELAND; CAROLYN SMALL; ALFRED GASKINS; THELMA STRICKLAND GOODMAN; MARCHGIE HOWELL GARDNER; CURTIS J. HYMAN; BILLY ODELL RICHARDSON; CHARLOTTE WHITAKER |
DISTRICT ADDS MILLION TO BUDGET |
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FMN |
04/08/2011 |
2B |
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THE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGREED TI TAJE SINE .7 MILLION FROM THE DISTRICT'S FUND BALANCE-- ITS FISCAL SURPLUS-- AND USE IT TO REFUND SOME ITEMS AXED AT BUDGET TIME. (MORE) |
BROTHERS MAKE IT TO FRONT OF TWO LARGE COLLEGE BANDS |
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FMN |
05/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS: T.J. DEAS; JARROD DEAS |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ARE DRUM MAJORS AND BROTHERS IN TWO OF THE BEST-KNOWN HISTORIC BLACK COLLEGE SHOW BANDS IN THE COUNTRY. JARROD IS AT FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY AND J. T. IS AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE. |
NO BOND FOR 'MOST WANTED' NICKY WILSON |
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05/08/2011 |
1A |
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MAGISTRATE JUDGE BELINDA TIMMONS DENIED BOND TO NICKY ALLEN WILSON EXTRADITED FROM TENNESSEE FOR THE 2006 ASSAULT ON PLAMPLICO POLICE OFFICER ANDREW CAPPS. |
FOURTH SUSPECT CHARGED IN '09 DOUBLE MURDER |
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FMN |
05/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY WINGATE |
ANTHONY WINGATE WAS CHARGED FOR THE 2009 SHOOTING DEATHS OF TALYA POSTON AND BILLY HALL. HE WAS GRANTED BOND WITH AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/08/2011 |
5A |
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ABUL BROWN; MARCHGIE DAVIS EATON; EULA MARCHCISSA CORNELL GIBSON; BARBARA JEAN POLSON JONES; THOMAS LUCAS; SAMANTHA MCNEIL; MILDRED L. OWENS; ANNIE BELL TONEY; OCIE LEE WILLIAMS; DORA ALEXANDER; EVARY N. GREEN; JAMES ALVIN LONG; TANDY GRANT MCCORD; ELIZABETH ANN WILLIAMS THOAMS; LUTHER MARTIN BARRENTINE SR.; DONNIE DUBOSE; MARY MAGDALENE STUCKEY GREGORY; PETER WILLIAM MORELLI |
UP THE CREEK WITHOUT A PADDLE |
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FMN |
05/08/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE BOAT MANUFACTURER TAKES OUTDOORMEN WHERE OTHERS CAN'T |
CHRIS NORMAN BUILDS FIBERGLASS BOATS AT HIS COMPANY CAIMAN OUTDOORS LOCATED ON WEST DARLINGTON STREET. |
THE GROVE; FROM FARM TO B&B |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
DENLEY CAUGUSTHMAN AND HIS WIFE BOUGHT THE GROVE; THE INN ON HARLEE IN MARION COUNTY SC AND ARE COMPILING ITS HISTORY. |
SUBS HAVE HAD A LITTLE 'PLUS' FOR 18 YEARS |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
10D |
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BROTHER MICHEL AND ELIAS HAYEK FROM LEBANON HAVE CO-OWNED SUBS PLUS OF FLORENCE. |
VITAL ROLES RUMBLED THROUGH FLORENCE |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE BOOK VITAL RAILS BY LOCAL PHYSICIAN DAVID STONE. ANDERSON POINTS OUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH TO THE CONFEDERATE MILITARY. HE ALSO COMMENTS ON THE WILMINGTON & MANCHESTER & LOCAL CONNECTIONS OF ROBERT L. SINGLETARY. |
TOO YOUNG TO DIE? HIGH COURT RULING CONTRADICTS S.C. LAW & TIES SOLICITOR'S HANDS IN DEAVER SLAYING |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAVARIO BRUNSON; CAMMIE CARROLL |
US SUPREME COURT RULED AVOUT 6 MONTHS AGO THAT THE DEATH PENALTY FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS 'CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHEMENT'. SC. LAW ALLOWS FOR THOSE 160-18 TO BE TRIED UNDER THE DEATH PENALTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
8A |
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JAMES CAMPBELL; RUBY A. HARDEE; JIMMY LUCKEY; JORGE LUIS MARTINEZ SR.; BRIAN MOORE; FRANCES MALONE; RODNEY REESE BARNES; JOHN KISTLER HOLMES; EULA NARCISSA CARNELL GIBSON; PATRICIA ANN LEROY; LUBERTHA BARNES MYERS; RAMONA HUGGINS THOMPSON; DECEMBERATOR FLEMING; NORRIS TIMOTHY LEE; OCIE LEE WILLIAMS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
JOSEPHINE "SISTER" KELLY LEWIS DIED JULY 27 1988 23 YEARS AGO; EUGENE J. STUCKEY SR. NO DATE GIVEN |
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE SPONSORED A COMMUNITY FESTICAL AT NORTHWEST PARK ON SATURDAY. PICTURED ARE: ASHARIA SOLOMON; KEVIN MCDONALD; MISSY BURGESS-PLANTER; MAURICE BROWN; KALEB BROWN; A. J. LIGHTY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
07/08/2011 |
5C |
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ALLISON ELIZABETH STROUGHTON AND MICHAEL ANTHONY MOORE; WILLIAM A. AND THELMA HUTCHINSON CELEBRATED THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY ON AUGUST 4TH 2011. |
NEW VILLAGE GREEN A BOOST FOR LAKE CITY |
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FMN |
08/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WHAT WILL BE THE MAIN STAGE AT THE VILLAGE GREEN |
A CONCRETE WASTELAND IS BECOMING A VILLAGE GREEN IN LAKE CITY. LAKE CITY ANTICIPATES TWO FALL FESTIVALS IN SEPTEMBEREMBER. ONE WILL BE THE PALMETTO OUTDOOR SPORTS FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER. 16-18. THE OTHER IS THE THE HERITAGE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 21-24. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/08/2011 |
6A |
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JOE COBLE; CLARA CONYERS COOK; GRADY HANNA; WILSON LEMON; ANNE PADGETT TOONE;MYRTIS LAVONNE WILLIAMS; MICHAEL WAYNE BROGDON III; RUBY AILEEN HACKS HARDEE; WILLIIAM EDWARD MELVIN; DONALD RICKY J0HNSON; HAZEL BOATWRIGHT POWERS MARTIN; ECCLESIASTES LEWIS PINCKNEY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/08/2011 |
6A |
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MEMORIAM: JOHN SCOTT SR. (7-9-1927---8-8-2011 |
CAPT. MONTY W. TEDDER; TONY R. 'GEORGE' SMITH |
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NJ |
10/08/2011 |
5A |
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MEMBER/S OF THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT |
RAILING AGAINST 'RUSTY' |
PROTESTERS REJECT OFFICIAL'S PLANS TO SEEK COUNTY POST |
FMN |
10/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MYRRAT JORDAN; CONNIE HUDSON; ROGER MCQUEEN; ALEX NACKASHI; DEANNE FOWLER |
K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. IS SEEKING THE FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S JOB WHICH WILL BE VACATED BY RICHARD STARK AT THE END OF THE YEAR. MANY CITIZENS DO NOT WANT THE CURRENT FLORENCE COUNTY COOUNCIL CHAIRMAN TO HAVE THE POST STATING HE IS NOT QUALIFIED. |
FISCAL PLAN GETS NOD |
BOARD Oks .3M TAX NOTE OFFERED BY TREASURER'S OFFICE |
FMN |
10/08/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IN TIMMONSVILLE HAS AGRRED TO ACCEPT THE FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE OFFER OF A NOTE FOR $1.3M WHICH WILL HELP THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MEET OPERATIONAL CASH FLOW PLROBLEMS THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR. |
SONS TESTIFY ABOUT WOMAN'S DISAPPEARANCE |
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FMN |
10/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROGER BRUCE |
SHANE AND MICAHEL RICH TESTIFIED TUESDAY THEY KNEW SOPMETHING WAS WRONG WHEN THEY DID NOT HEAR FROM THEIR MOTHER FOR SEVERAL DAYS IN OCTOBEROBER 2009 AS THE TRIAL OF ROGER BRUCE FOR THE KILLING OF LAURA B. CREEL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2011 |
5A |
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JOE BROWN; FURNDENIA BRUNSON; BARBARA BAKER CRIBB; ERNEST DAVID MCKENZIE; JIMMY CARROLL "J.C." HANNIFORD; CATHERINE JOHNSON HOLLOMAN; DIANNE LOUISE CRAMER; ANN MARGARET WAHLIG ALVAREZ; MARCHGIE DAVIS EATON; SANDRA DEE PYE GAINEY; NANCY B. MCKNIGHT; EDWARD CARLYLE 'LYLE' SIMS; EDWARD E. BUEHLER; SHIRLEY BARBARA 'BOBBIE' MCMILLAN GRAINGER; MARSHALL KENNETH :KEN: BAKER; GLEATON EDWARD "ED" MIMS; ANNE PADGETT TOONE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
BILLY MARCHLOW 06/20/1949 - 08/10/2010; DEACON JEROME BAILEY- HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN |
PROJECTS RUN ON SCHEDULE |
CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR TIGHTENS AS NEW PROGRAMS ARE ON HORIZON |
FMN |
12/08/2011 |
1A |
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ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT LIONEL BROWN TOLD BOARD MEMBERS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ARE ON SCHEDULE. THE ROOF OF THE OLD MCCLENEGHAN HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS REPAIRS AT A COST OF $700 THOUSAND. |
BATH SALTS HIT FAMILY HARD |
MAN'S ABUSE OF DRUGS LANDS HIM IN HOSPITAL; FAMILY PRAYS FOR THE BEST |
FMN |
12/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LINDA MORALES; CHRISTOPHER KINARD |
CHRISTOPHER KINARD WAS ADMITTED TO MCLEOD AFTER TAKING BATH SALTS AND WAS FOUND WALKING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON US 52. THE NEW DESIGNER DRUG IS LEGAL IN SC AND IS SOLD AT CONVENIENCE STORES WITH TOBACCO PRODUCTS INSTEAD OF WITH BUBBLE BATHS. |
MAN GETS LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE IN WOMAN'S SLAYING |
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FMN |
12/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROGER BRUCE |
ROGER BRUCE WASA SENTENCED THURSDAY BY 12TH CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE THOMAS RUSSO FOR THE DEATH OF LAURA CREEL WHO WAS HIS LIVE-IN GIRLFRIEND. SHE WAS FOUND SHOT TO DEATH IN THE TRUNK OF HER CAR ON OCTOBER 12 2009. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2011 |
5A |
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PEARL BURGESS; FRANK HYMAN; GEORGE "JUNIOR" MCCREA; MR. LEAH ROBINSON; JAMES DANIEL 'JD' OR 'SHORTY' STARLING; MAGGIE THOMAS; LARRY EDWARDS DAVIS; EUGENE G. 'JIFFIE' BECKMAN; SADIE JONES MYERS; ISSAC "SON" JOHNSON SR.; "JAY" JERRY ALAN COX JR.; JIMMY LUCKEY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2011 |
5A |
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ULYSSES (SMOKEY) ROBINSON 1/31/1956 - 8/11/2006; JOSEPH PAGE 10/27/1923 - 8/12/2010; DEACON R. B. DRAKEWOOD 1/22/1925 - 8/12/2010 |
GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL |
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FMN |
12/08/2011 |
3B |
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FOURTH GRADE TEACHER KIM REZZUTI OF MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GETS A BULLETIN BOARD READY FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. |
ARTS CENTER OFFICIALLY IN FMU HANDS |
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FMN |
12/08/2011 |
3B |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS RECEIVED THEIR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THURSDAY FROM THE STATE INSPECTORS FOR THE PERFROMING ARTS CENTER. THE GROUNDS STILL HAVE SOME WORK THAT REMAINS TO BE DONE. ROBERTA FLACK WILL PERFORM SEPTEMBEREMBER 9 AT THE OPENING ALONG WITH OTHER EVENTS FOR THAT WEEKEND. |
LAKE CITY MOTHER WALKS IN MEMORY OF SOLDIER SON |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TONI STACK |
TONI STACK IS TRAINING FOR THE 5K "RUN FOR THE FALLE" AT FORT JACKSON ON AUGUST 20. SHE WILL BE WALKING IN MEMORY OF HER SON SGT. MAJ. MICHAEL D. STACK WHO WAS KILLED IN IRAQ IN 2004. |
BYE BYE BLUE LAWS |
COUNTY HITS THE 'BIG TIME' AS IT PASSES HOTEL TAX THRESHOLD AND BIDS SUNDAY RETAIL RESTRICTION ADIEU |
FMN |
14/08/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE IS NOW DESIGNATED AS A "HIGH TOURISM" COUNTY AND WILL NO LONGER HAVE BLUE LAWS THAT RESTRICT PURCHASES ON SUNDAY EXCEPT ALCOHOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
4A |
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SHELBY J. HALL; DOROTHY JERNIGAN; DORIS ANN PIGETT; CHARLES SUTTON; KENNETH BAXLEY; GEOFFREU DAVID HUGGINS; RUTH MCLELLAN TURNER; HENRY MICHAEL LEWIS; DONALD ERVIN COOPER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
4A |
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MEMORIAM |
SHIRLEY DANIELS 8/14/1939 - 8/23/2001; ANNIE HINES WALKER NO DATE GIVEN |
INJURIES HIT WEST FLORENCE AT QUARTERBACK |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
1C |
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WEST FLORENCE COACH TREY WOODBERRY EXPECTS TO BE WITHOUT STARTING QUARTERBACK PHILLIP GARDNER FOR THE SEVERAL WEEKS AND POSSIBLY THE SEASON. GARDNER INJURED HIS KNEE FRIDAY IN THE GAMEAGAINST MARION IN THE FLORENCE JAMBOREE. |
BUSINESSES HOPE TO STICK AROUND |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN MCREA; BETSY PADGETT |
HAPI BALANCE AND RAILROAD JUNECTION WILL BEGIN PAYING RENT IN SETPEMBER. BOTH HAD WON THE 3MOS RENT FREE OFFERED BY MEANWHILE DOWNTOWN. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
5D |
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JIM AND ANN HART CELECTRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON AUGUSTST 14 2011. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
6D |
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MEAGAN RAE MAHONEY AND JASON VANCE CHATLOSH; MELISSA CARRIE HOLT AND KYLE THOMAS HOOSS |
WARD TOP TEACHER IN DISTRICT 3 |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
7D |
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PHOTO OF SUPERINTENDENT DR. V. KEITH CALLICUTT; LAURA WARD |
OLANTA ELEMENTARY MEDIA SPEACIALIST LAURA WARD HAS BEEN NAMED FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 [LAKE CITY] TEACHER OF THE YEAR. |
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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FMN |
14/08/2011 |
7D |
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CHANCE KALLON CARTER SON OF DR. J. CHANCE AND KIMBERLY CARTER CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY 22 JULY 2011. |
GOP HEADED TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
15/08/2011 |
1A |
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MICHELE BACHMANN AND RICK PERRY WILL COME THROUGH THE PEE DEE ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY GOP CHAIR BILL PICKLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/08/2011 |
7A |
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JAMES E. BOYD; MARJORIE ANN LANEY BROWN; BESSIE DARBY; STEVE MCKENZIE; JAMIE NETTLES; CHARLES LAWRENCE SANDERS JR.; EMMA STAGGERS WILSON; PENNIE WILSON; MILDRED DELORIS BENNETT; FRANK LEONARD EVANS SR.; HAMP MOODY; SHELBY JOHNSON HALL; DOROTHY BROOKS JERNIGAN; JESUS DEL POZO |
FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT |
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NJ |
17/08/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF EACH FIREMAN |
CHRISTOPHER RAY BARNWELL; MICHAEL WAYNE POSTON; KURT POSTON |
TEXACO FIRE CHIEF GASOLINE |
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NJ |
17/08/2011 |
2A |
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THE MEN AND THE DATE ARE NOT KNOWN. |
SCHOOL SHOWS OFF TOYS |
OFFICIALS DISPLAY WHAT 0 THOUSAND CAN BUY IN KITCHEN |
FMN |
17/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EQUIPMENT |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SHOWED OFF THEIR NEW EQUIPMENT FOR FOUR OF THE SCHOOLS. MOORE INTERMEDIATE FOT A NEW FOOD STEAMER. NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY GOT A NEW DSIHWASHER. ROYALL ELEMENTARY GOT THE DISTRICT'S FIRST FOOD CHOPPER/PROCESSOR. BRIGGS ELEMENTARY GOT A NEW HOT/COLD SERVING LINE TO REPLACE ITS 59 YEAR OLD ONE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/08/2011 |
4A |
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MARTHA IDA BRYAN; WILLIAM COUNTS; PAMELA GILES; RUSSELL C. KING JR.; THELMA YORK MCDOWELL; CHERRIE REAVES;; WILLIAM DAVID VERNON; ELLA NORA WILLIAMS; EMMA JANUARYE WILLIAMS; SABRINA MANITA AYCOCK; WILLIAM PARKER "BILL" MILLER SR.; SHARON WATKINS-WASSON; EULA MAE BAILEY; MAJORIE ANN LANEY BROWN; MARY CORRIE BYAN HOBBS; CLARENCE STEVEN MATTHEWS; EVELEA HICKS THREADGILL; EMMA "MAXINE" STAGGERS WILSON |
STUFF THE BUS' |
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FMN |
17/08/2011 |
1B |
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DONATIONS WERE MADE TO OVER 30 SCHOOLS IN THE PEE DEE AS PART OF A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE. PICTURED ARE: WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MARCHK FRAISER; UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COLUNTEER TEDD HARDING; UNITED WAY EMPLOYEE STEPHANIE NAVARRO |
FLORENCE POLICE PLAN GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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FMN |
17/08/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOLDING ITS 11TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON SEPTEMBER 9 WITH THE PROCEEDS GOING TO BENEFIT THE POLICE FUND. |
SCDOT MONEY WOES GO ON |
CASH FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PAYS BILLS BUT S.C. SENATE LAUNCHES INQUIRY |
FMN |
18/08/2011 |
1A |
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DELAYED PAYMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS SHOULD BE COVERED NOW THAT THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINSTRATION HAS ADVANCED PAYMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THE STATE SENATE IS LAUNCHING AN INQUIRY INTO PROBLEMS AT THE AGENCY. (MORE) |
BACK TO SCHOOL |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
WEDNESDAY AUGUSTUST 17 WAS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. (MORE) |
SCHOOLS COPING WITH OVERCROWDING |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
18/08/2011 |
1A |
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AS STUDENTS ENTERED SCHOOLS FOR THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES MANY ELEMENTARY TEACHERS AND STAFF SAID THEY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT OVERCROWDING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
4A |
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REGINA ANN BLUNT; FLEETWOOD ELLIOTT; LOTTIE MAE FELDER; RONNIE RAY FLOYD; HAROLD HAYNESWORTH JR.; MAE MCCULLOUGH; IRENE JO TEMPLE ALLEN NEWTON; ALMA DEWILLA ANDERSON OAKLEY; JESSIE WHITTINGTON; KHA'MARCHI ELIJAH BEASLEY; MARTHA IDA BRYAN; JOHN GARY COOPER SR.; WILLIAM MICHAEL COUNTS; WINTER LEE MATTHEWS; LARRY LEAMON MEDLIN; KATHLEEN WADDELL ROBINSON; LEE RONNIE ROUSE; HILDA R. WEBB |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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JESSIE MAE SMITH DIED 18 AUGUST 2010 |
RESIDENTS SEEK WATER BILLING SOLUTION |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
1B |
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AFTER THE LAST TOWN HALL MEETING IN TIMMONSVILLE SOME RESIDENTS DECIDED TO ORGANIZE IN ORDER TO CORRECT BILLING PROBLEMS THEY SEE WITH THE TOWN'S WATER SYSTEM. (MORE) |
FLORENCE MUSEM ACQUIRES BACOT MEDICINE CHEST |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
1B |
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THE MEDICINE CHEST OF FLORENCE DOCTOR PETER BROCKINGTON BACOT HAS BEEN DONATED TO THE FLORENCE MUSEM BY HIS GREA-GREAT-GREAT NIECE GALE HARLLEE DIXON. (MORE) |
FLORENCE DEPUTIES ARREST TWO FOR FORGERY AT FLEA MARCHKET |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
2B |
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JAMES DEMARCUS HOLDEN AND CHRISTINA MARIE ROBINSON WERE ARRESTED AFTER DEPUTIES SAY THEY TRIED TO ITEMS AT THE FLORENCE FLEA MARCHKET WITH COUNTERFEIT MONEY. (MORE) |
TWENTY STUDENTS FROM WILSON EARN IB DIPLOMAS |
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FMN |
18/08/2011 |
2B |
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TWENTY STUDENTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM IN THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011 RECEIVED THEIR IB DIPLOMAS AND WERE RECOGNIZED AT THE AUGUSTUST 11 MEETING OF THE FLORENCE 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
IT'S OFFICIAL: OTIS CLOSES DEAL |
COMPANY TO PLACE A NEW FACILITY IN FLORENCE COUNTY |
FMN |
19/08/2011 |
1A |
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OTIS ELEVATOR COMPAN CLOSED A DEAL TO PURCHASE THE OLD MAYTAG PLANT ON INTER STATE 95 THURSDAY. |
FLORENCE 1 PROPOSES SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION STUDY |
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FMN |
19/08/2011 |
4A |
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IN THE WAKE OF TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4'S FINANCIAL PROBLEMS A PROPOSAL TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING THE COUNTY'S FIVE DISTRICTS WAS MADE AT THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S BOARD MEETING ON THURSDAY NIGHT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/08/2011 |
7A |
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MARGARET BETHEA; THOMAS J. CARLOCK; J. P. ELLIOTT; VIRGINIA J. JOHNSON; MR. PEARLIE LEONARD; CLEVELAND MCLEOD; ELEASE COE SCIPIO; EUAL MAE GADDY BAILEY; OAMELA RENA GILES; HAROLD "BO PETE" HAYNESWORTH JR.; BOBBY JEAN JONES; LOUISE WIGGINS WALSH; HAROLD MCCOY CAMPBELL; RONNIE RAY FLOYD; LINDA EHITTINGTON GREGORY; DR. JAMES MICHAEL TWOMBLEY |
STUDENTS RETURN SATURDAY |
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FMN |
19/08/2011 |
3B |
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FOR THE 13TH YEAR IN A ROW FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FACULTY & STAFF ARE ORGANIZING TO HELP FRESHMEN STUDENTS MOVE ONTO CMAPUS. |
PROTESTORS STILL CRYING 'NO' TO SMITH |
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FMN |
19/08/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO: MURRAY JORDAN; WAYNE MUMFORD |
MURRAY JORDAN AND A FEW OTHERS ARE STILL PROTESTING THE POSSIBILITY OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH BECOMING THE COUNTY ADMINSITRATOR. COUNCILMAN WAYNE MUMFORD SAYS THERE ARE 79 APPLICANT AND SMITH'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COUNCIL WILL NOT INFLUENCE THE DECEMBERISION FOR A NEW COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR. |
QUESTION MARKS |
BRUINS REPLACING KEY PLAYERS FROM LAST YEAR'S PLAYOFF SQUAD |
FMN |
19/08/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF ETHAN GRAINGER |
SOUTH FLORENCE BRUINS WILL PLAY AGAINST BLYTHWOOD TONIGHT AT LEGION STADIUM. |
I-73 IS BIG NOT BIGGER THAT YESTERDAY'S RAILROADS |
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FMN |
21/08/2011 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD AND THE NORTH EASTERN RAILROAD. |
SPORTS BUCKS POUR IN |
SOFTBALL- BASEBALL- TENNIS PACK 'EM IN |
FMN |
21/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO:DARA ADAMS; DARLENE ADAMS; JOHN ADAMS |
FREEDOM FLORENCE IS A NINE FIELD COMPLEX FOR BOTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL AND IS NOW JOINED WITH A LARGE TENNIS FACILITY GEARED TO TAKE ADVANCE OF THE GROWING SPORTS TOURISM MARCHKET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/08/2011 |
8A |
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MONTEE C. "SOLLY" DRIGGERS; LAVERNE EADDY; PEARLIE MAE GRAHAM; KENNETH "KEN" R. HARDEE; EMANUEL HARLEY; CHRISTINE E. MCFARLAND; DOROTHY MAE WASHINGTON; KATHERINE B. HARRIS; CLEVELAND "SON" MCLEOD SR.; MARIE WHITTLE; JANUARYET ROGERS INGLE; EUGENE ANTHONY KNOWLES; MARY PROSSER TYLER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/08/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
ORAL MCQUADE (PAUL) CHRISTMAS 4/01/1929 - 8/24/2001; HATTIE M. LEWIS-SHAW NO DATE GIVEN |
FLORENCE VETERAN SENDS GIFT TO GRIEVING TEXAS BOY |
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FMN |
21/08/2011 |
2C |
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PHOTO: JASON SPRINGS |
JASON SPRING GOT DONATIONS TO BUY A FIRETRUCK FOR COOPER STONE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
21/08/2011 |
5C |
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HARRIET AND JESSE HILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY; HAYES S. AND NADINE HARRELL OLLIS 70TH ANNIVERSARY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
21/08/2011 |
6C |
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MELANIE ANN HYMAN AND CURTIS COLLINS; JOANNE THEODORA KAMPIZIONES AND TIAN YING |
DAD FILLLING IN DENTAL CARE GAP |
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FMN |
22/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PATIENTS RECEIVING CARE |
THE S. C. DENTAL ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES DENTAL CARE ON DENTAL ACCESS DAYS OR DAD PARTLY BECAUSE THE S. C. LEGISLATURE HAS CUT THE ADULT DENTAL MEDICAID PROGRAM. |
IRENE BARRELS TOWARD PUERTO RICO |
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FMN |
22/08/2011 |
4A |
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TROPICAL STORM IRENE IS EXPECTED TO UPGRADE TO HURRICANE AS IT MOVES WEST AND NORTH-WEST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/08/2011 |
7A |
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SGT. JESSIE LEE ALLEN; BILL BRASINGTON JR.; DONTAE DAVIS; EULA DAVIS; EVELYN MCIVER JOE; MAXIE ELWOOD MCCUTCHEON; R. A. NORWOOD SR.; JAMES 'JR.' REAVES; BLANCHE RUSSELL; ALBERT EARL SUGGS; JAMES CARROLL DEW; MONTEE C. 'DOLLY' DRIGGERS; JEROME GOODE; KENNETH R. HARDEE; ELEASE 'ELLA COE SCIPIO; MARY FRANCES KING STEWART; MARGARET BRITT TAYLOR; DEACON FLEMON WILLIAMS SR.; LANE VENARDOS |
DHEC; COUNTY TO ADDRESS ISSUE OF CONTAMINATION |
BAD WATER IN BLACK CREEK? |
FMN |
22/08/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF JAY JAMES OF THE BLACK CREEK LAND TRUST; PHOTO OF BLACK CREEK; PHOTO OF BESS THE BLACK LAB |
SC DHEC HAS FOUND HIGH LEVELS OF POLLUTION OF FECAL MATTER IN DARLINGTON COUNTY'S BLACK CREEK WHICH FLOWS INTO THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER. |
EX-REC DIRECTOR GETS FOND; WARM HOMECOMING |
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FMN |
22/08/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF JOHN DAVIS |
JOHN DAVIS WAS RECREATION DIRECTOR IN DARLINGTON IN THE 1950S. HE RECEIVED A PLAQUE IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICES. ARTICLE IS A NICE LENGTHY BIOGRAPHICAL PIECE. |
TIMROD PARK POOL |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
24/08/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
1950S |
CHOICES BEGINS ITS 10 YEAR |
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NJ |
24/08/2011 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
STUDENTS FROM 12 TO 17 YEARS OF AGE FROM FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON ATTEND THIS ALTERNATE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPELLED OR CANNOT HANDLE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL. |
DID YOU KNOW? |
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NJ |
24/08/2011 |
5A |
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PHOTO |
BILL MCREE OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY WRITES ABOUT ALEXANDER H. FORD WHO WAS BORN IN FLORENCE AND PROMOTED SURFING AND HAWAII. |
HISTORIC HOME UP FOR AUCTION |
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FMN |
24/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HOUSE |
1886 ACRES KNOWN AS PATRIOT PLANTATION AT 700 MUDDY CREEK ROAD IN JOHHNSONVILLE WILL BE UP FOR AUCTION ON AUGUST 25. KNOWN AS A HUNTING AND FISHING GAME CLUB THE HOUSE IS NOT THAT OLD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/08/2011 |
5A |
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ELLEN BEATRICE WILSON; EMMA J. BEARD; GEORGIA MAE BETHEA BILLINGS; PAULINE ELIZABETH JACKSON; ROSA LEE ISAIAH JENKINS; MR. IVORY L. LOWERY; MADELYN "MATTIE" JAMES MITCHELL; EULA MAE DAVIS; MARIE ARD STEWART IRICK; MAXIE ELWOOD MCCUTCHEON SR.; JAMIE THREAT; ROBERT E. "BOB" DITTMAN JR.; WILEY THOMAS "SHINE" DIXON; EVELYN ELMA MCIVER JOE; CHRITINE E. "MUDDA" MCFARLAND |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/08/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
LUVENIA ROBINSON RIVERS 5/29/1919 - 8/23/2010 |
EAST COAST SHAKES & RATTLES |
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FMN |
24/08/2011 |
1A |
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AN EARTHQUAKE CENTER IN MINERAL VIRGINIA WAS FELT IN FLORENCE SC AND FURTHER SOUTH TO GEORGIA AND NORTH BEYOND NEW YORK CITY. |
STORIES TO GO |
NEW LIBRARY TOOL HELPS CHILDREN READ |
FMN |
24/08/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MARVIN WADE; TAYDEN WADE; TIFFANY WADE |
THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY HAS THE PLAYAWAY VIEW VIDEON PLAYER THAT HAS POPULAR CHILDREN'S STORIES UPLOADED ON IT. |
JOHNSON CONTROLS AND UNITED WAY TO HELP RESIDENTS GET JOBS |
PROJECT CALLED HOPE |
FMN |
25/08/2011 |
1A |
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UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE AND JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF PROJECT H.O.P.E. (HELPING OUR PEOPLE GAIN EMPLOYMENT) DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. (MORE) |
BATH SALTS FIGHT STARTS AT STORES |
FLORENCE POLICE |
FMN |
25/08/2011 |
1A |
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BATH SALTS MAY BE LEGAL TO SELL BUT AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ARE ASKING BUSINESS OWNERS TO CHOOSE LIFE OVER PROFIT AND VOLUNTARILY REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM THEIR SHELVES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/08/2011 |
4A |
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HAROLD T. BISHOP; WILLIE JOE SANDERS SR.; BONNIE BELL SULLIVAN; JESSIE LEE ALLEN; EMMA JENKINS BEARD; LOUIS LB CAMERON; JOSPEH CLARK; JAMES DODD (DAN) DANIEL II; ANNIE MAE HATCHELL; RHODA M. MCLAMORE; GRACE EVANS NOLL; ETHEL JUANITA EVENS TOOTIE REED |
MEMORIAM |
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FMN |
25/08/2011 |
4A |
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FERDINANDO (JOMO) GANDY DIED AUGUSTUST 25 2010 |
FLORENCE 4 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT UP |
CONSOLIDATION STILL THE ANSWER |
FMN |
25/08/2011 |
1B |
EDUCATION |
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INTERIM FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 SUPERINTENDENT STEVE QUICK SAID THAT FIRST WEEK ENROLLMENT FOR THE DISTRICT WAS 781-- UP FROM LESS THAN 720 STUDENTS NEAR THE END OF LAST SCHOOL YEAR. (MORE) |
TOP TEACHER |
AMY MCALLISTER-SKINNER HONORED |
FMN |
25/08/2011 |
1B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AMY MCALLISTER-SKINNER TEACHERS ENGLISH AT JOHNSONVILLE HIGHT SCHOOL BY DAY AND AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S LAKE CITY CAMPUS BY NIGHT. (MORE) |
WEST FLORENCE GRAD COMING BACK HOME TO COACH |
SPECIAL HOMECOMING |
FMN |
25/08/2011 |
1D |
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ALLEN SANDERSON - A FLORENCE NATIVE--WILL COACH HIS FIRST GAME AS SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CO-HEAD COACH AGAINST KINGS ACADEMY. (MORE) |
MOORE: LAKE CITY WILL GET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN YEAR |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FMU PRESIDENT FRED CARTER & DARLA MOORE |
PHILANTHROPIST DARLA MOORE OF LAKE CITY WAS HONORED AS SHE PLEDGED TO BUILD CLUBS WITHIN A YEAR. |
ACLU ASK FOR NEW ELECTIONS |
ALL 9 SEATS WOULD BE UP FOR GRABS IN 2012 |
FMN |
26/08/2011 |
1A |
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THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION HAS DECIDED THAT SINCE THE ELECTORIAL MAP FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE IS NOT PROPER THAT ALL SEATS FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTESS NEED TO BE NEWLY ELECTED. |
MOORE: LAKE CITY WILL GET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FMU PRESIDENT DR. FRED CATER; DARLA MOORE |
DARLA MOORE WAS HONORED BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE FOR THE PEE DEE AREA CHAMPHION OF YOUTH. SHE ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD A BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN LAKE CITY SURRISING THE 200+ GUEST IN ATTENDANCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
7A |
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BOBBY BACCHUS SR.; LOUIS FUENTES CARDENAS; ROSA BELLE THOMAS COTTON FOX; CARRIE BELL FRAZIER; ANDREW "ANDY" GAINEY; ELIZABETH MURRELL SMITH; JUDY STRICKLAND; ROSA LEE JENKINS; MILDRED FLOYD JORDAN; PAULINE E. (PJ) JACKSON; DORIS COLE CATER; PEALIE MAE GRAHAM; TIMOTHY "MUTLY" SANDERS; ELLEN BEATRICE WILSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
7A |
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MEMORIAM |
ELDER PURNELL PAGE NO DATE GIVEN |
FLORENCE 5 SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
3B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 SUPERINTENDENT DR. JOHN MORRIS HAS RESIGNED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 2012 CITING FAMILY MEDICAL REASONS. MORRIS BEGAN IN 2009 TAKING THE REIGNS FROM DR. DALE STRICKLAND WHO HELD THE POSITION IN JOHNSONVILLE FOR 10 YEARS. |
NONPROFITS PLEAD FOR GRANT MONEY |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
3B |
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WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPHY MEMBERS LISTENED TO NINE ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING GRANT MONEY THAT HAD BEEN NARROWED DOWN FROM A LARGE FIELD OF REQUESTORS. THOSE REQUEATING ARE: PEE DEE COLAITION AGAINST DOMESTIC & SEXUAL ASSAULT; PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING; PEK FOUNDATION; GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA; HARVEST HOPE FOOD BAK; CAMP RAE; CHRYSALUS CENTER; CIRCLE PARK; HOUSE OF HOPE; FAMILY PROMISE OF FLORENCE. ALL WILL RECEIVE MONEY AND SOME UP TO $1O THOUSAND. |
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' BROWN: 'STILL WORK TO DO' |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
3B |
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PEEGY BROWN WHO HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION SINCE 2004 WAS THE CHIEF HONOREE. ORIGINAL FOUNDERS OF THE GROUP WHICH STARTED IN 1970 WERE ALSO HONORED WITH GAG GIFTS. THEY WERE: DOLORES J. MILLER; PATSY SCHNIBBEN STONE; BARBARA THORNTON SYLVESTER. |
BRUINS BRUISE HOBBLE KNIGHTS |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE'S JALIN DIXON; SOUTH FLORENCE'S OCTOBERAVIOUS RICHARDSON; SOUTH FLORENCE'S R. P. MITCHELL |
SOUTH FLORENCE BRUINS BEAT THE WEST FLORENCE KNIGHTS FOR THE FIFTH STRAIGHT TIME. THE SCORE WAS 24-7. |
JACK OF ALL TRADES |
MULTI-FACTED WILSON SENIOR KING LINES UP IN MULTIPLE SPOTS |
FMN |
26/08/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON KING |
BRANDON WILSON PLAYS A VARIETY OF POSITIONS OF THE WILSON TIGER'S OFFENSE FOOTBALL TEAM. |
RUSTY'S RUN FOR TOP SPOT |
BOID FOR ADMISTRATOR JOB CREATING COMPLICATIONS INCLUSING WHEN TO RESIGN SEAT ON COUNCIL |
FMN |
26/08/2011 |
1A |
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K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH HAS BEEN FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN FOR OVER 25 YEARS AND CANNOT HOLD DUAL OFFICES IF HE IS SEEKING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S POSITION. IT IS UNCERTAIN WHEN HE SHOULD RESIGN FROM FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
4A |
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JASPER W. CAIN; KATENYN CEASER; GEORGE MCCOY JOHNSON; JOSEPH ALLEN KNELL; WARREN WENDELL LEE SR.; VERTA RIEGER MARCHZE; DEBORAH ANNE SCOTT; MARION WILLIAMS JR.; ELIZABETH A. "TOOT" JACKSON; CLEO MORRIS "C.M." WARD; JUDY STRICKLAND; JULYIUS D. "JUNIOR" JOHNSON JR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
6D |
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JESSICA LURAN MCRAE AND STEPHEN THOMAS HINSHELWOOD; COURTNEY LEIGH DOWLING AND THOMAS HOWARD FREEMAN JR.; JODEE ELIZBETJ ;OTT;E AMD JOHN R. ETHERIDGE III |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
6D |
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JAMES T. AND SARAH P. HODGES CELEBRATE 65TH ANNIVERSARY; HARRY WADE MATTHEWS AND CAROLYN CHRISTMAS MATTHEWS CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
26/08/2011 |
7D |
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KIRSTEN DESROSIER AYERS AND CHRISTOPHER JORDAN FLOYD |
CONSOLIDATION ON TAP |
SUPERINTENDENTS WILL MEET TO DISCUSS SOME TYPE OFMERGER |
FMN |
29/08/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
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FLORENCE 1 INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. ALLIE BROOKS JR. HAS INVITED THE FOUR OTHER SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS FOR A TALK ON POSSIBLY CONSOLIDATING THE DISTRICTS OR SOME SERVICES/PERSONNEL. |
PROGRESS ON THE MOVE |
PEE DEE CREWS HEAD TO N.C. TO HELP RESTORE POWER |
FMN |
29/08/2011 |
1A |
THERE GOES THE CAVALRY |
PHOTO OF PROGRESS ENERGY CREWS AND EQUIPMENT |
MORE THAN 300 PROGRESS ENERGY CREW MEMBERS AND CONTRACTORS GATHERED AT GENERAL ELECTRIC BEFORE HEADING TO N. C. TO HELP RESTORE POWER AFTER HURRICANE IRENE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/08/2011 |
7A |
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NAOMI CLAIR; JAMARCHEY DOUGLAS; MARGARET B. EDICK; SARA M. GANDY; EUGENE THOMAS 'TIM' KENNEDY JR.; LAURETTA ROBINSON MCCLURE; MARVIN NIXON; MYRTLEEN B. STONE; WANDA LYN STREETT; EARL F. TEDDER; ANTHONY S. WEAVER; DOROTHY WRIGHT; MIRIAM REBECCA LEE SMITH; LEONIDAS KYRKOS |
MARGARET HOLMES LOOKS FOR WINNING RECIPE |
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FMN |
31/08/2011 |
2D |
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THE MARGARET HOLMES BRAND IS OWNED BY MCCALL FARMS OF EFFINGHAM SC. THEY ARE STAGING A CONTEST USING THIS BRAND OF PRODUCTS. |
TRINITY BAPTIST |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
31/08/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
ST. BENEVOLENT'S SOCIETY POSE IN FRONT OF CONSTRUCTION OF TRINITY CHURCH IN1893. CENTER IS REV. E. RAINY ROBERTS--PASTOR 1884-1901. |
ST. JOHN'S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
31/08/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
THE SOCIETY IS POSED IN FRONT OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE FOR THE CHAPEL OF TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH IN 1893. PICTURED THEREIN IS REV. E. RAINEY ROBERTS PASTOR 1884-1901. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2011 |
5A |
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BESSIE "BERNICE" EVANS; MARY ALICE WILLIAMS GREEN; ZENA MAE HAIRE JOHNSON; RUBY LEE SAMUEL SLATER; ALPHONZO "BUBBA" WARREN; JANUARYIE BELL POSTON GALLOWAY; MIRIAM L. MCELVEEN; SARA MOONEYHAN GANDY; HENRY MITCHELL "MITCH" LEWIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
CATHALEE ROBINSON MCGILL 8/31/1940 - 11/2/1994 |
RESIDENTS SEEK PERMANENT SOLUTIONS |
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FMN |
31/08/2011 |
1B |
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CITIZENS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IN TIMMONSVILLE ARE GLAD SCHOOL HAS STARTED BUT ARE AWARE THAT THERE ARE STILL PROBLEMS. |
FLORENCE GIRL AIMS FOR BROADWAY |
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FMN |
31/08/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SAVIAH MILLER |
NONE YEAR OLD SAVIAH MILLER OF FLORENCE WENT TO NEW YOR TO AUDITION FOR THE PART OF ANNIE IN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL OF THE SAME. |
BUSINESS INCUBATOR TO OPEN |
5-STAR USA TO BUILD FACILITY IN BENNETTSVILLE |
FMN |
01/09/2011 |
1A |
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5-STAR USA WILL LOCATE ITS HEADQUARTERS IN BENNETTSVILLE ON THE BORMER BORO WOOD MANUFACTURING COMPLEX. (MORE) |
DOG THAT LOST HIS BACK FEET LOOKS FOR NEW 'LEASH' ON LIFE |
LOVE AND PUPPY PROSTHETICS |
FMN |
01/09/2011 |
1A |
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CHIEF- A 2-EAR-OLD BLACK CHOW MIX-- WAS FOUND TIED UP TO A TREE AT AN ABANDONED HOME IN FLORENCE. HE IS MISSING THE FOOT ON ONE BACK LEG AND HALF OF THE OTHER BACK LEG. (MORE) |
BYE-BYE BATH SALTS |
COUNTIES AND TOWNS MOVING TO STOP LATES DESIGNER DRUG |
FMN |
01/09/2011 |
1A |
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COMMUNITIES IN THE PEE DEE ARE OUTLAWING THE TROUBLING NEW BATH SALTS DRUG RIGHT AND LEFT. (MORE) |
DMV ANNOUNCES FREE RIDES TO GET PHOTO IDS |
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FMN |
01/09/2011 |
1A |
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ABOUT 178000 SOUTH CAROLINA REGISTERED VOTERS DON'T HAVE THE PHOTO ID THE LAW REQUIRES TO VOTE AND MANY MIGHT NOT HAVE A WAY TO GET TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO GET ONE. THE DMV OFFICE WILL OFFER FREE RIDES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/09/2011 |
4A |
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JETHRO BAILEY; MARY LEE COLE; R. GEORGE DASTOU; TAMMY LYNN EDWARD FOWLER; EVELYN WRIGHT LEWIS; SAKKY TURNER PAGE; WILBURT SHINE SHANNON; CHELVY ANN SIMPSON; KATELYN Z'YAHRE CEASER; VIRGINIA MCKEITHEN CHESHIER; MARGARET PHYLLIS BLACKMER EDICK; KING DAVID RYALS SR.; DEBORAH A. SCOTT; LOUISE U. SESSIONS; RUBY LEE SAMUEL SLATER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/09/2011 |
7A |
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WANDA LOCKLAIR COKER; MARY ALICE "NANA" WILLIAMS GREEN; NANCY L. MCELVEEN; BETTY A. SINGLETARY; GEORGE S. "SAMMY" BRASWELL; BENNIE "BUBBA" DANIELS JR.; SALLY TURNER PAGE; ALPHONZO "BUBBA" WARREN; MARY LEE VAUSE COLE; TAMMY LYNN EDWARDS FOWLER; KING DAVID RYALS SR. |
ON THE MARCHK: JOHNSONVILLE SIBS AMOUNT STATE'S TOP ARCHERS |
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FMN |
02/09/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL PENNELL; CHRISTIAN PENNELL |
MICHAEL PENNELL AND CHRSITIAN PENNELL ARE SISTER AND BORTHER WHO EXCELL AT ARCHERY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/09/2011 |
4A |
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MAJOR ANDERSON KELLY; WILLIAM MOODY; EUGEN (CROAK) PAIGE; WILLIAM "LITTLE Bill" AMERSON JR.; IDA BELL BYRD; LISA RENEE GREEN; JERRY LEE KALE; NANCY LEAH MCELVEEN; NANCY ELLEN OAKLEY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/09/2011 |
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MEMORIAM |
JOHN WILLIAMS 9/4/1917 - 8/9/2010; PERCOLIA WILLIAMS 12/27/1927 - 9/4/2002 |
BUSINESSES WARNED TO PREP FOR NEW LAW |
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FMN |
04/09/2011 |
7C |
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JIM KNIGHT |
JIM KNIGHT WITH THE SC DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LICENSING AND REGULATIONS MET WITH THE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE AND BUSINESS PERSON OF LAKE CITY TO DISCUSS THE NEW IMMIGRANTION LAW CONCERNING VERIFYING CITIZENSHIP FOR NEW HIRES. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
04/09/2011 |
6D |
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ANDREA RENEE MCKENZIE AND CHRISTOPHER BLAKE OWENS; NORA STRUBBE AND MATTHEW PROCTOBEROR; BRITTANY NELL WATTS AND WILLIAM BRANDON EILLIS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
04/09/2011 |
7D |
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TINA NICOLE MARTIN AND JAMES MARVIN JACKSON |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE NEEDS A COMMUNITY STADIUM AGAIN |
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FMN |
04/09/2011 |
7A |
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HICKS ATHLETIC FIELD BEHIND FLORENCE (LATER MCCLENAGHAN) HIGH SCHOOL BROUGHT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DOWNTOWN. THE MHS GAMES WERE TRANSFERRED TO MEMORIAL STADIUM IN 1949. FLORENCE LOST THAT COMMUNITY SPIRIT THEN. THOM ANDERSON |
FLORENCE VETERANS PARK PLANS 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY |
PEE DEE EVENTS COMMEMORATE SEPTEMBER. 11 |
FMN |
05/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALEX PALKOVICH AND NEW PENTAGON MONUMENT |
THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK IS PLANNING REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY FOR THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9/11 ATTACK ON THE NEW YORK CITY TRADE CENTER TWIN TOWERS. ALSO IN PHOTO ARE BARRY WINGARD; GREG MOSES AND LANCE SHRIBER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/09/2011 |
7A |
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SARAPHINE BROWN KINDRED; JANUARYNIE MCCREA; ROSE MCKOY; WILLIAM MCKINLEY MOODY; JETHRO BAILEY; JOHN BERTIS ISGETT; MAJOR ANDERSON 'ANDY' KELLEY; BARBARA ANN M. LEE; RAFORD IRVIN MCABEE SR.; LOUISE FRANCES JACKSON MONTGOMERY; EVA MAE STRAWN ROGERS; BETTY ANN 'BLUE' SINGLETARY |
GREETING GUEST |
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FMN |
07/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
VARIOUS PHOTOS SHOWING FLORENCE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER CPL. JERRI JAMES REPRESENTING THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND GREETING GUEST AT FATZ RESTAURANT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/09/2011 |
5A |
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DAMEON WINDELL BLAKLEY; DOMINIQUE COLEMAN; DONALD D. DONMOYER; ORLANDO "DEE" EDWARDS; CURTIS HENDERSON; WILLIAM WILSON "BUBBA" KIRVEN; AARON LEE LAWRENCE; CATHERINE LUCAS; JAMES MACK; ALVAN RANDOLPH SEEGERS; PAMELA TARLTON; LOUISE MAZON WILLIAMS; JETHRO BAILEY; DIANE CATHERINE (MCLEOD) BARTH; DOROTHY MOORE GILBERT; WILLIARD LAVERNE JACOBS; WILLIARD "BILLY" MCKENZIE; LINDA E. MYERS; CARRIE MAE ARD MUNN; JERRY WAYNE TALYOR |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/09/2011 |
8A |
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RANDY LEVERN WISE |
WINGARDS TO BE INDUCTED IN LAURENS COUNTY HALL OF HEROES |
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NJ |
07/09/2011 |
2B |
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COL. BARRY WINGARD JR. AND HIS FATHER BRIGADIER GENERAL BARRINGER FOX WINGARD SR. ALONG WITH 18 OTHER VETERANS WILL BE HONORED. |
OUR CITY LAWS 119 YEARS AGO |
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NJ |
07/09/2011 |
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ORDINANCES ON THE SABBATH LAWS FROM THE 1892 CITY DIRECTORY |
PROFILES: FFD |
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NJ |
07/09/2011 |
8A |
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RUSSELL GAINEY; BOBBY 'NICK' NICHOLS; FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT |
MCLEOD INFIRMARY AND NURSES HOME |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
07/09/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE MCLEOD INFIRMARY AND NURSES HOME ARE SHOWN IN THIS 1950S PHOTO ALONG THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST CHEVES STREET. |
DARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES BATH SALTS PROBLEM |
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FMN |
08/09/2011 |
1A |
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DARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL HAS GIVEN FIRST READING TO AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE THAT BANS THE SALE OF BATH SALTS AND SYNTHETIC MARCHIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. (MORE) |
JROTC INSTRUCTOR EARNS ANOTHER ACCOLADE |
JROTC'S TOP GUN (AGAIN) |
FMN |
08/09/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTO |
LT. COL. JUSTIN BLUM-- A JROTC INSTRUCTOR AT MARLBORO COUNTH HIGH SCHOOL-- HAS ANOTHER AWARD TO HIS NAME: HE HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THIS YEAR'S NATIONAL JROTC SENIOR ARMY INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/09/2011 |
4A |
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BARBARA JEAN TONEY ANDERSON; BEULAH BUTLER; DAVID BUDDY CAULDER; AGER CRAWFORD; TOMMY RAY HYATT; JOHNNYE B. MATTHEWS; WILLIAM MCALLISTER; LORETTA PITTMAN; RAYMOND CHARLES SMITH; MAMIE ANNELYN THIGPEN VANROTEN; STEVE WALTER; SANDRA GALE COX;DERRILL RUSSELL INFINGER; ELLEN EADDY HENNEGHAN; GEORGE MOSLEY; PAMELA SUE TARLTON; KAYDEN WALTERS; DRUSILLA MAYNARD WOLKING |
OLANTA BACK FROM BRINK |
TOWN HAS PAID OFF MOST DEBT; THOUSAND IS LEFT TO PAY OFF |
FMN |
08/09/2011 |
1B |
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THE TOWN OF OLANTA HAS RECOUNDED FROM THE BRINK OF FINANCIAL DISASTER IN 2009 TO PAYING OFF 81 PERCENT OF ITS DEBT. (MORE) |
LIBRARIES ARE MORE THAN BOOKS |
CARD SIGN-UP MONTH |
FMN |
08/09/2011 |
1B |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
OCTOBEROBER IS ALA'S LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH. FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE SAID PEOPLE REALLY NEED TO TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT THEIR LIBRARY. (MORE) |
TEACHING 9/11 NOT EASY |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBYN HEFFERNAN |
MCLAURING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER ROBYN HEFFERNAN SHOWS HER FOURTH GRADE CLASS IN FLORENCE NEWSPAPERS JUST AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 11 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS. |
FLORENCE'S NEWEST GEM SHINES TODAY |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
1A |
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WORKERS ARE MAKING SURE THAT THE GRAND OPENING OF THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSOTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND THE GALA EVENTS SURROUNDING ARE SUCCESSFUL AND THAT EVERYTHING IS READY. |
INVESTIGATORS: NO FOUL PLAY IN WILLIAMSON'S DEATH |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
1A |
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FINDINGS IN THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF 20-YEAR OLD BASKETBALL STANDOUT RAHEEM TI WILLIAMSON WHO WAS FOUND DEAD IN HIS BACKYARD IN MARCHCH INDICATE THE FATAL STAB WOUND TO HIS CHEST WAS SELF-INFLICTED ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICIALS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
5A |
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DOROTHY B. HANNA; ELOISE MCCREA; ROBERT LOUIS RAY SR.; MARY J. REAVES; LOUISE WOODS ROSS; ROBERT MACK STANTON; CHARLES EDGAR ATKINSON; MS. JOHNNYE BARNWELL MATTHEWS; ALVIN RANDOLPH SEEGARS; EVA MIXON COCKFIELD; ORLANDO "DEE" DEESHON EDWARDS JR.; MAMIE LORETTA MILES ODOM; MARTHA JUANITA REEVES SHERBERT; RAYMOND CHARLES SMITH; MAMIE ANNELYN THIGPEN VANROTEN |
FLORENCE CHAPLAIN RECALLS 9/11 EXPERIENCE |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
6A |
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RICHARD SALE WORKED AS A CHAPLAIN AT GROUND ZERO IN NEW YORK FOLLOWING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS. |
SCHOOL CHEIFS DISCUSS ISSUE |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
3B |
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SUPERINTENDENTS FROM THE 5 SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY MET IN PAMPLICO TO DISCUSS TIMMONSVILLE' PROBLEM AND SOME ABOUT CONSOLIDATION. |
GRANDPARENT'S DAY PICNIC |
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FMN |
09/09/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAD GRANDPARENT'S DAY. PICTURED ARE JAYLA TIMMONS; JOAN BECOAT; CAMPBELL CROMER; LOUISE CROMER; JIMMY CROMER; SOPHIA ELIZABETH STEVENSON; BOBBY STEVENSON; LIZ CAPPS. |
FLORENCE FAMILY STILL TRIES TO COPE WITH NEPHEWS' DEATHS IN 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS |
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FMN |
11/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF : TIM GRAZIOSO; JOHN GRAZIOSO; FRAN FORMELIUS; HARVEY FORNELIUS |
THE GRAZIOSO BOYS DIED IN THE TWIN TOWERS AND ARE NEPHEWS OF FRAN AND HARVEY FORNELIUS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/09/2011 |
4A |
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DEBBIE LEE KNOTTS; ANDREW LANE; EALINE COOKE SANSBURY; ELAR RAY TUCKER SR.; ROZELLEN DALTON BENNETT; JANUARYE DALRYMPLE; WYNONNA ELIZABETH LANDRUM JOHNSON; CATHERINE LUCAS; HAROLD L. MCCLAM |
PATRIOTISM PARADE |
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FMN |
11/09/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
THE 10TH ANNUAL PATRIOTISM PARADE DOWN WEST EVANS ST. IN FLORENCE WAS HELD SATURDAY. PICTURED ARE: WEST FLORENCE DRUM MAJOR BREANNA MCKENZIE AND THE BAND; CADET AT'LEA OF CHARLOTTE NC; MYKARIA DAVIS; NARLE BARTELLE; TREY ANDERSON; TYLON GERAIN; JAHONNA MCWHITE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
11/09/2011 |
5D |
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REV. BOYKIN B. AND RUTH E. WILLIAMS JORDAN CELEBRATED 50TH ANNIVERSARY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
11/09/2011 |
6D |
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EMILY LAUREN GRAY AND AUSTIN IRELAND GRANTHAM; JENNIFER MICHELLE MCLESTER AND CHRISTOPHER CHANNING LYNCH; SARA LYNN MALARIK AND SAMUEL CLAY EVATT |
9-11 MEMORIAL AND NEW PLAQUE UNVEILED |
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FMN |
12/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEMORIAL |
THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK HAS TWO NEW FEATURES. IN THE PHOTO ARE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF CARLOS WASHINGTON; GEORGE G. MCKNIGHT OF LAKE CITY; AND FLORENCE POLICE KAREN ACOSTA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/09/2011 |
6A |
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LARRY DONNELL BEST; GAIL WILLIAMS COOPER; CLARENCE ALEXANDER ELMORE SR.; TOMMY EPPS; THELMA W. HAM; WARREN VERDOE KELLAHAN; ZANIYAH SQUIRE; STEVE MICHAEL TILLER SR.; KEESHA ANN GARRIS GODLEY; DEBBIE LEE KNOTTS; JAMES A. PIERCE; ELMARCH RAY TUCKER SR.; PEARLENA WILSON WHITE; PAUL L. WILLIAMS; MICHAEL S. HART; CLIFF ROBERTSON |
BODY ID'ED AS N. C. WOMAN |
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FMN |
14/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHELLE YVONE HAGGADONE |
THE BODY OF A WOMAN FOUND OFF INTERSTATE 20 IN DARLINGTON COUNTY 11 YEARS AGO HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THAT OF MICHELLE YVONE HAGGADONE OF BOLIVIA NC. |
PRODUCE ASSURES KIDS EAT RIGHT |
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FMN |
14/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF REGINA PETERSON; DEIDRA VANCE-BARNES |
THANKS TO THE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROGRAM WHICH IS A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THE STUDENTS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN FLORENCE WILL GET A SERVING OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES EACH SCHOOL DAY. |
WOMAN IS ALIVE AND SAFE |
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FMN |
14/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BLYTHE HILLARD |
BLYTHE HILLARD WHO WAS REPORTED MISSING SOMETIME AFTER MIDNIGHT SATURDAY WHEN SHE LEFT APPLE ANNIES' WITH TWO MEN SAYS SHE DID NOT KNOW SHE HAD BEEN REPORTED. SHE IS THE MOTHER OF TWO SMALL CHILDREN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/09/2011 |
5A |
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LOUISE "WEE" DIXON EADDY; LAURIE GAMBLE; EDITH BERNICE JONES GREEN; ALEXANDER MAY HOOD; LAURA ANN PLOWDEN WAY; DWELDA DIAL WEATHERFORD; MICHAEL DAVID FRATE; HERBERT "SONNY" DEAS; LINDA KIKER TURNER |
FLORENCE CHURCH TAKES REVIVAL TO STREETS |
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FMN |
14/09/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF RON WHITE |
NEW GRACE TEMPLE CHUAT THE CORNER OF EAST PALMETTO AND SOUTH GRIFFIN STREETS AS PART OF A YEARLY MISSION. |
MEDIA GENERAL AND MORNING NEWS LAUNCH NEW COUPON MAGAZINE |
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FMN |
14/09/2011 |
8D |
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A BI-WEEKLY PUBLICATION FO COUPONS FROM AREA REATILERS WITHH BE PUBLISHED BY THE MORNING NEWS WITH A SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF $2.95 WHICH IS LESS THAN THE LOWEST COUPON OF $5.00. |
TEEN GETS 33 YEARS FOR KILLING MOTHER |
LAMARCH TEENAGER CHARGED AS ADULT; PLEADS GUILTY TO SHOOTING PREGNANT MOTHER AND YOUGER SISTER |
FMN |
15/09/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
A LAMARCH TEEN WHO ADMITTED TO SHOOTING HIS PREGNANT MOTHER TO DEATH AND SHOOTING HIS YOUNGER SISTER IN 2008 WILL SERVE ABOUT 33 YEARS IN PRISON. (MORE) |
DIALIDATED HOUSING FACUS OF REGIONAL MEETING |
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FMN |
15/09/2011 |
1A |
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CONCERNS REGARDING DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS WERE A CENTRAL FOCUS FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT THE S.C. MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION'S PEE DEE REGIONAL ADVOCACY MEETING. (MORE) |
SMITH'S BID STILL DISPUTED |
STATE AG'S OFFICE ISSUES OPINION ON APPOINTING COUNCILMAN TO POSITION |
FMN |
15/09/2011 |
1A |
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THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE HAS ISSUED AN OPINION IN THE ONGOING CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING FLORENCE COUNTY COUCIL CHAIRMAN K.G. RUSTY SMITH JR.'S BID TO BECOME COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/09/2011 |
4A |
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GLENDINE BERNDT; BOBBIE J. DAVIS; ANN J. FLEMING; ROSE LEE MCCLARY; DAVID C. MCLEAN; BOOKER TEE ASKINS SR.; LARRY DONNELL BEST; FREDA BRITT; AKEXANDER M. HOOD; WILLIAM WILSON KIRVEN JR.; EDWARD G. MORRIS; OPAL C. WILLIAMS |
CENTENARIAN STAYS BUSY LIVING AND APPRECIATING LIFE |
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FMN |
15/09/2011 |
1B |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
ANNIE CREEL OF JOHNSONVILLE CELEBRATED HER 1OOTH BIRTHDAY AT NEW PROSPECT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH. (MORE) |
BOARD GETS DOWN TO BUDGET DETAIL |
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FMN |
15/09/2011 |
1B |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 |
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TRANSPARENCY AND MONEY ISSUES WERE KEY TOPICS IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4'S MEETING AT THE TIMMONSVILLE EDUCATION CENTER. (MORE) |
DEPUTIES ARREST SECOND SUSPECT |
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FMN |
16/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RANJIT KALABHAI |
RANJIT KALABHAI HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF MURDER IN THE STABBING DEATH OF HIS SON'S WIFE AND HER MOTHER IN LAW AT THEIR RESIDENCE IN THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA. HIS SON HAS ALREADY BEEN CHARGED WITH THESE STABBING DEATHS AS WELL. |
ATTORNEY DOUBTS AG OFFICES OPINION |
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FMN |
16/09/2011 |
1A |
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K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. |
MALLOY MCEACHIN JR WHO IS THE ATTORNEY FOR THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISAGEES WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION AS TO WHETHER K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR CAN BE SELECTED FOR THE KOB OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DURING HIS TERM ON FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL. THE OPINION OF THE AG STATED THAT IT WOULD BE "CONTRARY TO PUBLIC" POLICY. |
UNIT DEPLOYS TO AFGHANISTAN |
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FMN |
16/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF : VARIOUS MEMBER UNITS; JANUARYIC WILLIAMS; DARIUS WILLIAMS; JASON BAZEN; CLAY BAZEN |
THE 170 MEMBER 133RD MILITARY POLICE COMPANY "REGULATORS" DEPARTED THURSDAY FOR AFGHANISTAN AFTER A CEREMONY WAS HELD IN THEIR HONOR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2011 |
5A |
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RUBY JONES DAILEY; FLORA MARGARET POSTON GARNER ROWE; THOMAS WATSON; DAVID BLACKMON; BAXTER RAY EWING; EDITH BERNICE JONES GREEN; FRANKLIN R. MCCREA; ANN J. FLEMING; EARVIN "DICKIE" EADDY JR.; LOUISE "WEE" DIXON EADDY; ERVIN ALLEN "COOTIE" GROOMS; RICHARD LYNN LEWELLEN |
POSTAL SERVICE STUDIES FLORENCE MAIL CENTER |
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FMN |
16/09/2011 |
6B |
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THE US POSTAL SERVICE PLANS TO STUDY THE MAIL PROCESSING CENTER IN FLORENCE ON WEST EVANS STREET TO SEE ABOUT THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING THE SERVICE TO COLUMBIA. |
OTIS MAKES MOVE OFFICIAL |
ELEVATOR FIRM SAYS FLORENCE SITE WILL BE 'CENTER OF EXCELLENCE' |
FMN |
17/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PRESIDENT AND MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA AND OTHERS |
PRESIDENT OF OTIS ELEVATOR CO. DIDIER MICHARD-DANIEL SPOKE AT A PRESS CONFERENCE. FLORENCE WILL PRODUCE ALL-NEW ELEVATORS. FLORENCE WILL BE THE CENTER FOR NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. |
SEARCHING FOR THE LAKE IN LAKE CITY |
INTREPID REPORTER; HELPFUL LIBRARIAN AND HISTORIAN SOLCE ANCIENT MYSTERY |
FMN |
18/09/2011 |
1A |
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LIBRARIAN DEBBIE QUESADA AND HISTORIANS MARGARET CARTER AND KENT DANIELS HELP EXPLAIN THE MYSTERY IN LAKE CITY SC. |
SEARCHING FOR THE LAKE IN LAKE CITY |
INTREPID REPORTER; HELPFUL LIBRARIAN AND HISTORIAN SOLVE ANCIENT MYSTERY |
FMN |
18/09/2011 |
1A |
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ARTICLE RELATES PROCESS BY REPORTOR TO FIND THE ANSWER ABOUT THE LAKES OF LAKCE CITY WHEN THERE ARE NONE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/09/2011 |
8A |
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SOLLIE EDWARD BARR; ANNIE KNOX; MARGARET "PEGGY" BELLMAN; MARY GATHINGS BUCK; REBECCA K. (BECKY) PSAROUNDIS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
18/09/2011 |
7C |
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GLORIA JONNETTE BAGGETT AND DAVID SCOTT WAGGONER; ELIZABETH BUTLER MAXWELL AND MATTHEW WILLIAM KNIPPEN |
A GRISLY POSSIBILITY |
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FMN |
19/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHELLE Y. HAGGADONE |
JOHN BOYER WHO IS ACCUSED OF KILLING MICHELLE YVONNE HAGGADONE IS UNDER SUSPICION OF MORE KILLINGS.THE BODY OF M. HAGGADONE WAS FOUND IN DARLINGTON 11 YEARS AGO. |
BATTER UP |
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FMN |
19/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOES OF FANS AND PLAYER EDZAVIAH PAUL |
THE FLORENCE REVOLUTION BASEBALL TEAM PLAYED IN A TOURNAMENT AT FREEDOM FLORENCE. JACKIE SMITH AND CONNIE WALLACE CHEERED PLAYER CONNER SMITH. |
SHE' JUST HORSING AROUND |
FLORENCE NATIVE THRILLED TO BE WORKING WITH THOROUGHBREDS |
FMN |
19/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE NATIVE MEGAN JONES |
MEGAN JONES WORKS FOR TEAM VALOR INTERNATIONAL WHICH IS A THOROUGHBRED RACING STABLE IN KENTUCKY. HER DUTIES ARE VARIED ENOUGH SO THAT SHE MIGHT BE IN NEW YORK ONE DAY AND LONDON THE NEXT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/09/2011 |
7A |
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IRIS T. ANDERSON; EULA LEE DANIEL; LINDA GAIL IVEY; MARY MCFADDEN MCKNIGHT; MARVIN LEE WILLIAMS; BETTY J. WINDHAM; THOMAS WARREN CHAVIS; MARCHK O'NEAL 'DOWRIGHT' WRIGHT; FRANCES BAY; MOHAMMED BASSIOUNI |
BATTERY D; 713TH AAA GUN BATTALION |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
21/09/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
AT THE SC ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SUMMER CAMP IN CAMP STEWART GA IN 1949. INCLUDES NAMES |
BIG BREAK WA TIES TO REUCKERS |
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FMN |
21/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN WAYNE BOYER; CAPT ANDY LOCKLAIR |
DARLINGTON COUNTY CAPT. ANDY LOCKLAIR GAINED THE CONFIDNECE OF TRUCKER JOHN WAYNE BOYER TO GET A CONFESSION OF MURDER TO HELP SOLVE AN 11 YEAR OLF MURDER INVESTIGATION. BOYER IS SUSPECTED OF BEING A SERIAL KILLER AND IS CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF MICHELLE HAGGADONE OF NORTH CAROLINA WHOSE BODY WAS FOUND IN DARLINGTON COUNTY OFF OF I-20. |
PROFITS FROM MACHINES BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 |
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FMN |
21/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAYF KIRVEN; KEVIN REED |
VENDING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE SCHOOLS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 PROVIDE REVENUE TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND TO ALSO RE-IMBURSE SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR TRIPS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/09/2011 |
5A |
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BESSIE JEFFREY BOSEMAN; MRS. ODELL LAURA FULTON COOPER; MARCHGIE DEMBY HORTON; MARY LOUISE JONES; THE HONORABLE ULYSSES "SHOTGUN" LEE; CHARLENE MCWHITE; ALINE WEST MOBLEY; WILLIE HAYDEN MOORE; LORINE PEARL SINGLTARY; MICHAEL VAN WINKLE; JOHN WOODS; HAROLD DOUGLAS BRONW; MRS. NORRIS SCOTT HORTON; ANNIE KNOX; LAURIE G. PRICE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/09/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
TINA MIRANDA ALLISON NO DATE GIVEN |
READY TO DELIGHT |
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FMN |
21/09/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS |
THE 29TH ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD THIS WEEKEND. |
REDWOLVES NAME BARKDOLL COACH |
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FMN |
21/09/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF JARED BARKDOLL |
JARED BARKDOLL HAS BEEN NAMED COACH OF THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES BASEBALL TEAM… |
SC ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SUMER CAMP |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
21/09/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
BATTERY D, 713TH AAA GUN BATTALION OF SC ARMY NATIONAL GUARD IN CAMP STEWART GA IN 1949. INCLUDES NAMES |
BULLYING OF WITNESS KEY ISSUE |
JERRY BUCK INMAN APPEAL HEARING |
FMN |
22/09/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
THE S.C. SUPREME COUNTY HEARD THE APPEAL OF JERRY BUCK INMAN'S DEATH SENTENCE WEDNESDAY AND JUSTICES WERE DISTURBED AT THE APPARENT BULLYING OF THE PROSECUTION IN THE CASE SAID CHIEF JUSTICE JEAN TOAL. (MORE) |
FLORENCE FOLLOWS TIDE TO BAN BATH SALTS |
PEE DEE COMMUNITIES ATTACK DANGEROUS DRIG WITH NEW ORDINANCES |
FMN |
22/09/2011 |
1A |
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LOCAL LAWMAKERS CONTINUED THEIR ASSAULT AGAINST BATH SALTS AND SYNTHEITC MARCHIJUANA THIS WEEK WITH TWO MORE MUNICIPALITIES PASSING ORDINANCES PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OR SELLING OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE SUBSTANCES. (MORE) |
NO BOND IN FLORENCE DOUBLE MURDER CASE |
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FMN |
22/09/2011 |
1A |
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RANJIT KALABHAI - FATHER OF A MAN ACCUSE OF STABBING HIS WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW TO DEATH AT THEIR COUNTY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENCE- WAS DENIED BOND BY JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/09/2011 |
5A |
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LOUSIE WELLS ALLSTON; HAROLD DOUGLAS BROWN; STEPHEN MARTIN CREWS JR.; TRACY CROWLEY; VIRGINIA MCCALL GREENE; JACK ERVIN HAMRICK; CORA JOHNSON; FRED M. MCALISTER; HERBERT MCKENZIE SR.; INEZ WALTERS PLAYER; JOSEPH AFTANAS; BESSIE MILLER BAKER; LARRY B. CLARK; ENID VAUSE EADDY; RICHARD MANNING RICKY JOHNSON JR.; ELOUISE DELORES FRIESON MILLER |
AVID TRAVELER- DITTMAN HAD IT ALL MAPPED OUT- IN THE END |
MAN WITH A PLAN |
FMN |
22/09/2011 |
1B |
WANDA DITTMAN |
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BOB DITTMAN - WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH INOPERABLE PANCREATIC CANCER IN MARCHCH- TOOK CARE OF ALL ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE HIS DEATH ON AUGUSTUST 22. |
REICHENBACH IS CHAMBER'S BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
23/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MIKE REICHENBACH; CHARISE REICHENBACH |
MIKE EICHEBBACH WAS NAMED BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AT THE 94TH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON OF THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. REICHENBACH OWNES THE LOCAL FORD LINCOLN MERCURY DEALERSHIP. |
ARD: PRAGMATISM BEATS PARTISANSHIP |
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FMN |
23/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN ARD |
LT. GOV. KEN ARD SPOKE TO THOSE THAT HAD GATHERED AT THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP MUNCHEON THAT WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER ON THURSDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/09/2011 |
5A |
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BARBARA ROGERS ANDRESS; CHERYL RENEE CHARLES; ALPHA COKER; JONATHAN COOPER; DOROTHY "DOT" HILL DAVIS; EDDIE C. "HONEY" DIXON SR.; RAY ELLIOTT; SARAH LEE MANSFIELD EVANS; OLA ALBERTA JACKSON; ROBERT JACKSON; JERRY O. MACK; PASTOR CLEMON WAYNE PERHEALTH; AMIE D. TOWNSEND; BESSIE LOUISE JEFFRERY BOSEMAN; JACK HAMRICK; MARY LOUISE JONES SHELTON; THE HONORABLE ULYSSES "SHOTGUN" LEE; FRED M. MCALLISTER; CHARLENE MCWHITE |
THEIVES STEAL TROOP'S TRAILER |
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FMN |
23/09/2011 |
3B |
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THE UTILITY TRAILER WITH VARIOUS ITEMS INCLUDING CAMPING EQUIPMENT BELONGING TO TROOP 402 BOY SCHOOLS OF AMERICA WAS STOLEN FROM THE PARKING LOT OF HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OVER NIGHT TUESDAY. THE CHURCH SPONSORS THE TROOP. |
WACHOVIA IS NOW WELLS FARGO IN SC |
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FMN |
25/09/2011 |
AD |
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PHOTOS |
SINCE 1852 WELLS FARGO HAS HANDLED THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS. |
NEIL DIDN'T STAY AWAY FROM MAM' |
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FMN |
25/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRIAN 'NEIL' HOOKS |
BRIAN 'NEIL' HOOKS HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE SEPTEMBEREMBER 1988. FLOERNCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS HIGHLIGTING COLD CASE AND HOPE TO GET SOME LEADS. |
ABUSE LEAVES DESTRUCTION |
BUSINESS OWNER SAYS BATH SALTS COULD EXPOSE PUBLIC TO DISEASE |
FMN |
25/09/2011 |
1A |
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STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TO MAKE "FAKE" DRUG ILLEGAL SINCE THEY CAN BE JUST AS DANGEROUS AS THE REAL THING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/09/2011 |
8A |
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PATRICIA CRIBB; GWENDOLYN (GWEN) C. SIMPSON; EULA COOPER SMALLS; MALON YARBOROUGH; MARGARET LEOLA M. EVANS; VERGIE VERNETTE MCKENZIE; CHRISTIE SCURRY ROBINSON; PATRICIA ANN POSTON WEAVER; GAYLE WELCH; JAMES HARRELSON JR.; ROBERT "JACK" JACKSON; MARGARET ANNELLE "TOOTIE" WARD MOORE; GAYLE WELCH |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
25/09/2011 |
6C |
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SHELLIE BREANA LEE AND JUSTIN MICHAEL SMITH; DR. VIRGINIA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS AND JUSTIN PAUL WEBB; TONYA LEE LANE AND AVERY IAN MARCHMOR |
EVENT SHOWS OFF WHAT'S NEW; WHAT'S ANTIQUE IN GUN WORLD |
GOT GUN? |
FMN |
26/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AARON FOX; CARTER FOX |
THE LAND OF THE SKY GUN AND KNIFE SHOW WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. PROMOTER MIKE KENT STRESSES SAFETY WITH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. |
WILLIAMS-COOPER TEACHER OF THE YEAR |
DARLINGTON COUNTY |
FMN |
26/09/2011 |
1A |
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VICTORIA WILLIAMS-COOPER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/09/2011 |
7A |
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ANNIE MAE JACKSON; VIRGINIA JACOBS LEE; OLEAH GASKINS WILSON; JOHN ALLEN 'BUBBA' WOODS; OLA ALBERTA JACKSON; CAROLYN JEAN CRAWLEY KAUFMAN; MARIE D. MOORE; SGT. MALON YARBOROUGH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
26/09/2011 |
7A |
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CHRISTINE W. MURRAY 11 OCTOBER.1920--26 SEPTEMBER.2010 |
WOMAN STILL GOING STRONG AT 100 |
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FMN |
26/09/2011 |
10A |
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NEW PROSPECT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH HELPED ANNIE CREEL OF JOHNSONVILLE CELEBRATE THIS YEAR. |
GET HER POINT ACROSS |
SOUTH FLORENCE COACH KEEPS STUDENTS ACTIVE WITH FENCING PROGRAM |
FMN |
28/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF: CHASE COVINGTON; HAGAN DENNIS |
SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL COACH ALLI MCKAIN TEACHES DENCING AMONG OTHER UNUSUAL SPORT IN HER GYM CLASS. |
SMILEY NAMES INTERIM CHIEF |
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FMN |
28/09/2011 |
4A |
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RANDY SMILEY HAS BEEN NAMED FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRTICT 5'S SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE JOHNSONVILLE SCHOOLS BEGINNING NOVEMBER. 18. HE WAS ALREADY THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT. HE REPLACES DR. JOHN MORRIS WHO RESIGNED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/09/2011 |
5A |
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WILLIAM J. BROWN JR.; HERMENIA PRESSLEY GAMBLE; HENRY GREEN JR.; GLORIA JEAN SUMTER HYMAN; LEE MCCALL; EMILY DOROTHY DAVIS; LAURA E. GUASE; JAMES EDWARD REID; ROBERT FLEMING; MARY EVA JOHNSON GILCHRIST; GWENDOLYN CLAREASE SIMPSON |
BLACKBERRY PICKING |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
28/09/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
JERRY LEE; PAT LEE; AND ANN LEE READY TO PICK BLACKBERRIES IN 1942. |
RENAISSANCE MAN ZEIGLER RECEIVES HONOR |
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FMN |
28/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HELEN Z. ELLERBE; BEN ZEIGLER |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA PAYS TRIBUTE TO EDUCATION AND ARTS ADVOCATE EUGENE N. 'NICK' ZEIGLER |
PDC GETS HIS PIG |
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FMN |
28/09/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
TV HOG HUNT ENDS IN KILL AS THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT AND THE TEAM MARSH TACKY GET THEIR HOG. |
GAMECOCK CORN VENUE AMAZE-ING IN MCBEE |
MAZE OF MAIZE WILL PAY FOR 'FIELD OF DREAMS' |
FMN |
29/09/2011 |
1A |
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A MASSIVE CORN MAZE AT MCLEOD FARMS IS BEING TOUTED AS A FIELD OF DREAMS FOR THE IMPACT IT COULD HAVE ON YOUNG BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYERS IN MCBEE. (MORE) |
ARTISTS HIGHLIGHT MUSICAL PIECES |
WORLD OF MUSIC EXHIBIT |
FMN |
29/09/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
THE ART TAIL GALLERY WILL BE DISPLAYING VARIOUS MUSICAL PIECES AT ITS WORLD OF MUSIC EXHIBIT. (MORE) |
PAMPLICO NEEDS S.C. 51 PROJECT |
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FMN |
29/09/2011 |
1A |
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THE PROJECT TO WIDEN HIGHWAY 51 IN PAMPLICO MAY BE IN JEOPARDY BECAUSE MONEY NEEDS TO BE FOUND TO MOVE THE TOWN'S WATER AND SEWER LINES-- NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2011 |
4A |
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RODESSIA MYERS JENERETTE; GENA KIM GALLOWAY KINSEY; SCITT M. PUGS KIRVEN; LEON SNAKE LEGETTE; MICHAEL LYDE; TONIA LAFAIRES DRAKE MCFADDEN; JOHNNY SELLERS; AMY BETHEA TOWNSEND; E.W. CARRIAN JR; MARY LEE MCGILL FULWOOD; MARIE HAYES WINDHAM |
FLORENCE 1 SET TI RE-BID NEW SCHOOL |
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FMN |
29/09/2011 |
1B |
EDUCATION |
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FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL OFFICIALS WILL OPEN A SECOND SET OF BIDS ON THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL ON HOFFMEYER ROAD. (MORE) |
SEE YOU AT THE POLE |
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FMN |
29/09/2011 |
1B |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
MEMBERS OF THE BLUE NOTES CHORUS OF SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRAYDURING THE SEE YOU AT THE POLE EVENT AT THE SCHOOL WEDNESDAY IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
LAIRD EARNS MCLEOD'S JOSEPH G. SYLVESTER AWARD |
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FMN |
29/09/2011 |
1B |
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MCLEOD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSE KRYSTAL LAIRD WAS NAMED THE WINNER OF THE 2011 JOSEPH G. SYLVESTER AWARD. (MORE) |
WALBERG HONORED AT EVENT |
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FMN |
30/09/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT EDITION SHOW CHOIR; MARCHK WALBERG |
MARCHK WALBERG WHO IS THE HOST OF THE PBS PROGRAM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW WAS HONORED AT THE 10TH ANNUAL GALA BY THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. WALBERG IS A 2011 DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE. |
PEE WEE GASKINS POPS UP AGAIN |
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FMN |
30/09/2011 |
1A |
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DOCUMENTARY ON PEE DEE NATIVE SERIAL KILLER PREMIERS TODAY |
THE TELEVISON SHOW "TWISTED" WILL FEATURE PEE WEE GASKINS. THE SHOW ATTEMPTS TO UNCOVER THE PHYSCOLOGY OF EACH KILLER…. TO UNDER STAND WHETHER NATURE OR NURTURS DROVE THEM DOWN THE PATH OF MURDER. IT AIRS TONIGHT AT 10 ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL. |
PEE DEE JEWISH COMMUNITY CELEBRATING ROSH HASHANAH |
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FMN |
30/09/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTOS OF: ARTHUR SIEGAL; LARRY FALACK; BRIAN POTTER; JULYIA JAMES; AARON SHERMAN |
THE JEWISH NEW YEAR AND HIGH HOLY DAYS WERE BEGUN WITH A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT TIMROD PARK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/09/2011 |
5A |
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DEBRA A. ALTMAN; JANUARYIE MAE GRAHAM BURNS EVANS; HATTIE FULTON; MARY EVA JOHNSON GILCHRIST; TERESA KETTER; VIRGINIA JACOBS LEE; WILLIE LEE; DEAN RHOAD; ELIZABETH "LIB" BEASLEY; MARIE R. HARDWICK; BARBARA KEITH; SCOTT M. "PUGS" KIRVEN; OLEAH GASKINS WILSON; MARTHA D. GROVER; JOE CEPHAS JAMES; RUBY ANNIE LEE STEWART TOMLINSON |
RELIEF FOR THE INJURED |
FREE INJURY CLINIC HELPS ATHLETES GET QUICKER TREATMENT |
FMN |
30/09/2011 |
1D |
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MCLEOD SPORTS CLINCI HAS HOST A FREE CLINIC EVERY SATURDAY FROM THE END OF AUGUSTUST THROUGH NOVEMBEREMBER FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. |
DARGAN STREET STARTING TO HOP AGAIN |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
6A |
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DARGAN STREET BUSINESSES |
… SOMETIMES DOING THE RIGHT THING IS VERY DIFFICULT… |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
1A |
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DAVID WILLIAMS |
MORNING NEWS INTERVIEW: FLORENCE'S OUTGOING CITY MANAGER SITS DOWN FOR A LOOK BACK AT 26 YEARS IN CITY GOVERNMENT. |
PEDIATRICIANS HELP REVIVE CHILD LITERACY PROGRAM |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
1A |
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DR. KAREN HILL; JAYDEN JOHNSON |
PEE DEE PEDIATRIANS AND ACTIVIST HAVE TEAMED UP TO REJUVENATE A NATIONWIDE LITERACY PROGRAM CALLED REACH OUT AND READ. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
8A |
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PETROLIA ARNETTE; MOLLY BARBARA MCMILLAN; LYDIA BUFKIN; FRANK GOODWIN JR.; ESTHER MCCALLUM; ISAAC LAVERNE SINGLETARY; JOHNNY H. DENNIS; HOWARD ROY HUCKS; SCOTTA MCLENDON HODGE; GLORIA JEAN SUMTER HYMAN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
6C |
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KRISTEN VIRGINA HASLEDEN AND JONATHAN LEE MCDANIEL |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
6C |
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J. E. COX AND MIRRIAM WILLIAMSON COX CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY; JOE AND ELEASE WEB CELEBRATED THEIR 68TH ANNIVERSARY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
02/10/2011 |
7C |
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ANNE ELIZABETH ROBINSON AND JONATHAN DON EVANS; BROOKE NICOLE PARKS AND TAYLOR ROME POSTON |
SHERIFF'S OFFICE RE-EXAMINES COATES, EVANS KILLINGS |
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FMN |
03/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS LOOKING INTO THE DEATHS OF PAUL K. COATES AND WANDA EVANS. CHRIS HARRELL GIVES HIS RESPONSE. |
QUITE A RACKET |
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FMN |
03/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF SEVERAL PLAYERS |
THE WELLS FARGO GREATER FLORENCE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE HELD AT THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER. |
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS CAUGUSTHT IN BIND |
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FMN |
03/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PENNY MATTHEWS AND REAQUAN WILLAMS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE HAS A POOL OF 300 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS. SOME OVERQUALIFIED CANDIDATES FILL IN DURING THE RECESSION SAYS DR. ERIK LOWRY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/10/2011 |
7A |
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ELSIE MARIE FLOYD COLE; EDELL BRIGMAN EDWARDS; LELIA M. HARTGROVE; KATHLEEN PARNELL MCELVEEN; JAYLEN WASHINGTON; MILDRED W. WILLIAMS; MOLLIE BARBARA MCMILLAN BLOUNT ABRAHAM; GLADYS TURNER BLAKELEY; FRANCES ANDERSON COLLINS; NETTIE MAE GASKINS GARRIS; GLORIA JEAN SUMTER HYMAN; LEROY C. MATTHEWS; REV. JOSEPH MCALLISTER SR.; ROBERT WHITAKER; GWEN YEARWOOD |
DID YOU KNOW? |
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NJ |
05/10/2011 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BRIG. GENERAL THOMAS DRAYTON |
A STAINED GLASS WINDOW DEDICATED TO THOMAS FENWICK DRAYTON (1808-1891) MAY BE SEEN AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON DARGAN ST. AUTHOR BILL MCREE |
CONTRACTS WORRY COUNCILMAN |
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FMN |
05/10/2011 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS TRIED TO REVISIT THE ISSUE OF THE CONTRACTS FOR THE TOWN ADMINSTRATOR MARCHK FOUNTAIN AND TREASURER DORA LEE EVEN THOUGH IT VIOLATED THE RULES OF CONDUCT SET BY COUNCIL. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE CONTRACTS. |
EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR HEALDS FALL'S RETURN |
IT'S NOT FAIR (NOT YET ATLEAST) |
FMN |
05/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF VARIOUS STAGES OF SET-UP. |
THE EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR STARTS TODAY AND RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER. 15. |
MEALS STILL FLOWING LIKE MANNA AT MINISTRY- BUT PLATES & CUPS NO LONGER FREE. |
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FMN |
05/10/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTOS OF : SUSAN DUSENBURY; CHRISTINE HARRISON |
GEORGIA PACIFIC DIXIE CUP IN DARLINGTON IS NO LONGER DONATING DISPOSABLE PLATES AND CUPS TO THE MANNA HOUSE. IT IS NOW COSTING THE MANNA HOUSE $500 A WEEK TO PURCHASE THESE ITEMS WHEN THE MONEY COULD BE USED TO BUY QUALITY FOOD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/10/2011 |
5A |
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BENNIE BURGESS; RANDALL A. HUGHES; JAMES DREW KIRKLEY; RAYMOND MCQUEEN; CHARLES PALMER; SAM RIDGES; JEROME SMALLS; MICHAEL ROBERT TEDDER; JAYLEN WASHINGTON; EMILY VIRGINIA POMPONI WILSON; NA'DIA P. BUFFKIN; ELSIE GANDY AUMAN HENLEY; EMMA RUTH RAUH; ISAAC LAVERNE SINGLETARY SR.; HARRIETT WALKER; ANN PARKER DEATHERAGE;JIMMY LEE "BUTCH" CARTER; TONIA LEFARRIS DRAKE MCFADDEN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/10/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
JOHN JAMES SR. NO DATE GIVEN |
2 ARRESTED IN INGRAM STREET SLAYING |
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FMN |
06/10/2011 |
1A |
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MILDENZEL MALCOLM DAVIS WAS SERVED WITH AN ARREST FOR MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHOOTING DEATH OF 18-YEAR-OLD JESSIE RAHEEM BROWER JR. JAMAD THOMAS IS ALSO CHARGED WITH MURDER. (MORE) |
BANK AND ROTARY CLUB DONATE 00 |
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FMN |
06/10/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 RECEIVED 00 FROM FIRST RELIANCE BANK AND THE FLORENCE BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB. THE DISTRICT PLANS TO PURCHASE 28 VIOLINS WITH THE MONEY. (MORE) |
AP: NO PROOF HALEY PICK SPED BOEING WORK |
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FMN |
06/10/2011 |
1A |
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GOV. NIKKI HALEY SAID ONE OF HER APPOINTEES CLEARED THE WAY FOR PERMITS THAT ALLOWED THE BOEING COMPANY PLANT IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO OPEN SIX MONTHS EARLY. NEITHER THE AIRCRAFT COMPANY NOR THE STATE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT COULD PROVIDE PROOG FOR THE CLAIMS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/10/2011 |
4A |
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WILBUR BUBBA DANIELS JR.; ADDIE RUTH JACKSON FUNDERBURK; JOHN ALEXANDER STEDMAN; CLARENCE WAGNER JR.; CHERYL JEAN PARKER WALLS; JOYCE WOODBERRY; GEORGE BAXLEY JR.; RANDALL A. HUGHES; BETTY J. LEWIS; RUBY L. MARTIN; JEROME SMALLS; MICHAEL ROBERT TEDDER |
MILLER PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLEMENT |
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FMN |
06/10/2011 |
1B |
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FORMER MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 SUPERINTENDENT DR. NATHANIEL MILLER HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO EMBEZZLEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE THEFT OF MORE THAN 0 THOUSAND IN PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE MULLINS-BASED DISTRICT AND RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. (MORE) |
SCHOOLS AND CITY PURSUE RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS |
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FMN |
06/10/2011 |
1B |
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A PROPOSED PROJECT IN JOHNSONVILLE WILL BRING FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5'S THREE SCHOOLS AND THE CITY TOGETHER THROUGH A UNIQUE COSS-CAMPUS RECREATIONAL RENOVEMBERATION (MORE) |
GROUPS TO ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR MARCHCH & RALLY |
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FMN |
07/10/2011 |
1A |
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ROUGHLY SEVEN ORGANIZATIONS BASED THROUGHOUT THE PEE DEE ARE SCHEDULED TO HAVE A PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY AT NOON ON THE STPES OF THE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX TO ANNOUNCE PLANS OF A MARCHCH AND RALLY TAGGED JUSTICE FIRST MARCHCH AND RALLY ACCORDING TO SPOKESPERSON RABBI JEFF RONALD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2011 |
5A |
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ETTA JONES FUNDERBURK; ANITA ANN PARKER; EVELYN SMITH PETERSON; EDITH ROBINSON; JULYIA ANN STOKES; CAMILLE THRAILKILL; BENNIE BURGESS MARGARET PEARL OLIVER; BRIAN EDWARD HEWITT; CHARLES BAILEY BYNUM; KENNETH "KENT" SAVIS |
OFFICIALS TRY TO SAVE WELL |
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FMN |
07/10/2011 |
3B |
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JOHNSONVILLE OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO SAVE THEIR NEW WELL WHICH HAS A HIGH CONTENT SMELL OF SULFUR. THEY HAVE BEEN USING CHLORINE BUT THIS HAS BEEN OFFENSIVE TO RESIDENTS AS WELL. |
OPEN HOUSE AT FIREHOUSE |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EDWIN RICHARDSON; VINCE MATTHEWS |
THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT HELD OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AT STATION NO. 1 TO KICK OFF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
8A |
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WILLIE DEAN ADDISON; JEROME BRUNSON; CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER JEAN B. HALL; RICHARD WAYNE LANGSTON; SHAVIS FOXWORTH SR.; LEE DIX (DICKEY) FREEMAN JR.; JAMES WESLEY MALLOY; JOYCE ANN WOODBERRY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
5C |
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NARTHA ANNE ADDISON AND MITCHELL SEAN WALKER; ALLYSON RENAE WERTZ AND DAVID HERBERT SONS; ASHLEY EVON BESCH AND CHARLES WAYNE NORRIS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
6C |
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CASEY DONYELLE SHERRILL AND ANDREW BRIAN RHEUARK; CAREN LOUISE KIRVEN AND AUSTIN THOMAS OATES |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
6C |
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JOE AND ELEASE WEB CELEBRATE 68TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY |
FLORENCE WOMAN RETURNS GIFT OF LIFE TO MOTHER |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
7C |
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PHOTO OF TAMIKA HOLMES; JOYCE HOLMES |
TAMIKA HOLMES IS A POSITIVE MATCH TO HER MOTHER FOR A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. HER 4 OTHER SIBILINGS WERE NOT. |
CORMELL-STREETT & PATTERSON CELEBRATES 70 YEARS OF SERVICE |
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FMN |
09/10/2011 |
9D |
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PHOTO OF : JOE BLANTON; WESTON PATTERSON; RICHARD WALKER |
CORMER-STREET WAS STARTED IN 1941 BY CLIFFORD S. CORMELL AND ERNEST STREET. R. WESTON PATTERSON JOINED IN 1950. IN 1991 JOE BLANTON AND RICHARD WALKER BOUGHT THE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE FIRM. |
BLAZE DESTROYS SMITH BUILDING |
DECEMBERADES OF RENOVEMBERATIONS SNARL ATTEMPTS TO STOP CONFLAGRATION |
FMN |
10/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FIREMEN |
A SATURDAY NIGHT FIRE EESTROYED THE SMITH BUILDING ON DARLINGTON'S HISTORIC COURTHOUSE SQUARE. CORNERSTONE BLOCKS INDICATE THE BUILDING WAS BUILT IN 1925. |
PETS GO TO CHURCH |
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FMN |
10/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REV. MARY M. FINKLEA AND HER HUSBAND WADE BLESSING THEIR DOG BUDDY; ALSO KEN AND SONYA FANNING'S DOG CHESTER |
PETS AND HUMANS OF THE CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN CHURCH WORSHIPPED AT THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE. |
CITY COULD HAVE A BALL |
FLORENCE EYES MILLION FOR BASKETBALL FACILITY |
FMN |
10/10/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING A NEW BASKETBALL GYM AND YOUTH OUTREACH CENTER WHICH COULD DRAW TOURNAMENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/10/2011 |
7A |
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ESTHER M. ASSEF; J. C. BENTLEY; AUDREY SUE MALLOY CARTER; MARY ELIZABETH MASSE DENIS; CANDACE ATKINSON GIBBS; LIZZIE H. THOMASON; ANTON JOHN THOMPSON; BOBBY CARLYLE KING SR.; ROZENA BRUNSON SMITH; MICHAEL ALLAN WEST; RICHARD WAYNE LANGSTON |
KAFER'S BAKERY 1948 |
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NJ |
12/10/2011 |
2A |
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BREAD TRUCKS LINE UP BEFORE BAKERY IN MARCHCH 1948. |
BREAD TRUCKS AT KAFER'S BAKERY |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
12/10/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
KAFER'S BAKERY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IN MARCHCH OF 1948 |
GEAR UP GRANT AWARDED TO CORRIDOR OF SHAME SCHOOLS |
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NJ |
12/10/2011 |
5B |
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THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HAS AWARDED A $3.5 MILLION GRANT FOR GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (GEAR UP). |
AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE CELEBRATED…BEAN MARCHKET MUSEUM |
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NJ |
12/10/2011 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO OF INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF BUILDING |
THE NATIONAL BEAN MARCHKET MUSEUM IN LAKE CITY HAS RE-OPENED. THE ORIGINAL BUILDING WAS BUILT IN 1936 WITH PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION FUNDS. IT BECAME THE LARGEST TRUCK AUCTION MARCHKET OF GREEN BEANS IN THE COUNTRY. IT WAS DEDICATED TO GENE MOORE. |
MANNA HOUSE DONATIONS |
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FMN |
12/10/2011 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO OF CHRISTY MOORE AND CO. SALON |
CHRISTY MOORE AND CO. HAS COLLECTED PAPER GOODS FOR MANNA HOUSE. THEY HAD PLANNED TO VOLUNTEER DURING NOVEMBER. THEY STARTED EARLY WITH PAPER GOODS PROJECT. |
COUNTY CORONER MATTHEWS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT |
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FMN |
12/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF: MARION GREGG "BUBBA" MATTHEWS |
FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER MARION GREGG "BUBBA" MATTHEWS ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL RETIRE AND NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION WHEN HIS TERM ENDS. HE HAS BEEN CORONER SINCE 1993 AND PRIOR TO THAT HE WAS WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/10/2011 |
5A |
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L. J. BARTELL; MABEL MCGILVRAY BOST; ROY BROWN; NANCY ALICE CARPER; GRANVILLE DAVID CARTER; JOANNE BARNES HUGHES; MRS. CEASER JETER; BOBBY JOE JOHNSON' JAMES ALVIN JONES; LAWRENCE CHARLIE COE JR.; LONZO MANNING; BARBARA S. MILES; MARY LEE ROGERS RIGGINS; MARY M. SINGLETARY; HERBERT LAWRENCE SMITH; HALLIE K. BADOR WIGHTMAN; JAMES LEE GAMBILL; WILLIAM PRESTON "BUCK" CARROWAY; JEAN B. HALL; ROBERTA FORD ROGERS; ANTON JOHN THOMPSON JR.;CAROLYN KATE ARMSTRONG KILGO DORETHA FOXWORTH ROWELL |
HOTEL TAX FALLS INTO FAMILIAR COFFERS |
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12/10/2011 |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL HAS ADDED FOUR NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR LIST OF THOSE WHO WILL GET FUNDING FROM THE ACCOMADATION TAX. A LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS AWARDED IS GIVEN. |
MANNA HOUSE DONATION |
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FMN |
12/10/2011 |
1B |
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CHRISTY MOORE OF CHRISTY MOORE SALON IS HOLDING A FUNDRAISER THROUGH OCTOBEROBER COLLECTING DISPOSABLE DISHES IN ANSWER TO THE MANNA HOUSE'S ARTICLE CONCERNING DIXIE CUP NO LONGER PROVIDING THME TO THE MANNA HOUSE. |
SLED TO PROBE RECORDING CLAIM |
JUDGE ORDERS INQUIRY DURING HEARING IN DOUBLE SLAYING CASE |
FMN |
13/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION WILL INVESTIGATE A CLAIM THAT A CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PROSECUTOR AND DEFENSE AT AN EVIDENTIARY MEETING RELATED TO CHARGES AGAINST DOUBLE MURDER SUSPECT HIRALKUMARCH GOPALDAS WAS RECORDED BY A MEMBER OF THE FLORENCE COUNTU SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (MORE) |
WUKELA WANTS SECOND TERM |
MAYOR WOOS REPUBLICANS AT RE-ELECTION KICKOFF |
FMN |
13/10/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA-- WHO WON THE 2008 RACE FOR THAT POST BY A SINGLE VOTE-- WILL TRY FOR A PLURALITIY AT LEAST THAT LARGE IN 2012. (MORE) |
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COUNCIL PROCEEDING DESPITE LAWSUIT BY CORONER AND TREASURER |
FMN |
13/10/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SEARCH |
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FINALISTS FOR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S POST ARE EXPECTED TO BE ANNOUCED TODAY DURING A SPECIALLY CALLED COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/10/2011 |
4A |
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ILA MAE CROSLAND; BRUCE FUNDERBURKE; RICKY ALLEN HICKS; ROOSEVELT JONES; WILLARD DOC MCCLAIN JR.; SHIRLEY FAY POLSTON OXENDINE; DELORES LOIS RICHARDSON; GRANVILLE DAVID CARTER; PEARL KEARSE DAVIS; SHARON POGUE DUNCAN;MARJORIE FLOWERS LAWRIMORE; GENEVA MCFADDED; BARBARA S. MILES; HAZEL H. TRULUCK; HALLIE K. BODOR WIGHTMAN |
COUNCIL HIRES ADMINISTRATOR |
ROBINSON TAPPED; SMITH WITHDRAWS |
FMN |
14/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THOMAS B. ROBINSON |
RECENTLY RETIRED ROCKINGHAM COUNTY NC MANAGER THOMAS B. ROBINSON TENTATIVELY ACCEPTED THE JOB AS FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AFTER A SPECIAL MEETING OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL THURSDAY. K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH, JR. WITHDREW HIS BID FOR THE POSITION ON THURSDAY AS WELL. |
BOARD ASKS IF MONEY IS SPENT TO BRIDGE GAP IN ACHIEVEMENT |
ALSO DISCUSSES BUILDING PLANS |
FMN |
14/10/2011 |
1A |
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SOME MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE QUESTIONING WHETHER ENOUGH MONEY IS BEING SPENT TO BRIDGE THE GAP OF ACHIEVEMNET AMONG STUDENTS. |
FALL FAIR SHOWCASES CHILDREN'S LIVESTOCK |
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FMN |
14/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE LIVESTOCK BUILDING AT THE EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR THIS WEEK DISPLAYS THE HARD WORK OF LOCAL CHILDREN IN FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FAA) AND 4-H. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/10/2011 |
5A |
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FRANCES HELEN BENFIELD; HENRY BLUE; FREEMAN BRANTLEY; CHARLES RUDOLPH FORD; DOLLIE POWERS HAROUFF; BOSIE BENJAMIN "B.B." INABINET JR.; NATHANIEL "NAT" JOHNSON; CORINE GEORGE JONES; LAWRENCE "CHARLIE" LOWERY; DR. HENRY V. SAWYER SR.; CAROL GLADYS SINGELTON; EARLINE SMARCHT; MRS. WILLIE DEAN ADDISON; L. J. BARTELL; ANNIE BELL GRACIE BELLINGER CRAWFORD; JAMES ALVIN JONES |
LOCAL ANIMAL TRAPPER HAS BOUT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER |
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FMN |
14/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CHAN POSTON |
CHAN POSTON OF HANNAH WAS BITTEN BY A TICK THAT GAVE HIM ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER. A FEW DAYS LATER HE HAD A STROKE. FUNDRAISERS HAVE BEEN ORGANZIED TO HELP WITH THE MEDICAL COST. |
CHILDREN LEARN IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSITY |
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FMN |
14/10/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JACKIE PATEL; KRIST KAYTE; HUNTER MCCLENDON |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL BACCAUREATE STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE THE MEXICAN HAT DANCE DURING STORYTIME AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY ON THURSDAY. |
WOMAN MEETS 'CHILDREN OF PROMISE' |
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FMN |
15/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JULYIETTE WILLIAMS |
JULYIETTE WILLIAMS OF TIMMONSVILLE HAS TRAVELED 4 AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO MEET 1200 SCHOOL CHILDREN HELPED BY THE CHILDREN OF PROMISE PROGRAM. |
A BREW-HAHA IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF BREW FEST |
BREW FEST WAS HELD SATURDAY AND PROCEEDS WENT TOWARD KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL |
DEATH PENALTY TRIAL SET FOR FEBRUARY |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
1A |
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DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON GOES ON TRIAL IN FEBRUARY FOR THE AUGUSTUST 2008 SLAYING OF WILLIE MAE HAYES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
8A |
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LAURA MAE ARNOLD; LACEY CAUSWELL; EMAUEL RAY GREEN; MYRTLE CHRITINE "CHRIS" DUDNEY HATCHELL; ESTER MARTIN' ROBERT WADE MCDANIEL; DONNIE C. "BRASCO" MCKNIGHT; PHILLIP ALTON GIBSON; BOSIE BENJAMIN "B.B" INABINET JR.; JULYIA MAE KELLY WEBER; SELORES RICHARDSON; WILLARD "SOC" MCCLAIN JR.;NATHNAIEL JOHNSON JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
GRAIG K. GRANT 30 SEC 1968 - 18 OCTOBEROBER 2007; HAROLD GAINEY B. 10/15/1921 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
9A |
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VIVIAN LOGAN PARKS; EMMA JEAN ROBINSON SHOOK; PHILLIP WHACK |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
6C |
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SARA ELIZABETH COKER AND RUSSELL THOMAS WEEKS; EMILY LYNN WINDHAM AND THOMAS ALAN FINKLEA; |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
7C |
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BRITTANY AARON ERWIN AND JOSHUA LEE VICARI; ALEXANDER NICOLE LAVEGA AND KEVIN LEE MYERS |
JACK'S SEAFOOD JOINS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION |
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FMN |
16/10/2011 |
7D |
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PHOTO OF MIKE TAYARA; WALEED ABBAS |
JACK'S SEAFOOD AT NORTH COIT AND WEST DARLINGTON STREETS RE-OPENED ITS DOORS AFTER HAVING A FACELIFT AND SOME PRETTY SIGNIFICANT REMODELING. WALEED ABBAS AMD MIKE TAYARA BOUGHT THE LONGTIME DOWNTOWN BUSINESS WHEN IT WENT UP FOR SALE. MANY YEARS AGO IT WAS KNOW AS ISGETT'S GAS STATION. |
ARTISTS & SUPPORTERS COME OUT EN MASSE FOR OPENING |
ART GALLERY OPENS |
FMN |
17/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACK DOWIS & ALEX PALKOVICH'S PAVAROTTI |
THE DR. N. LEE MORRIS GALLERY WAS OPENED AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY.EXHIBITS OF JACK DOWIS AND ALEX PALKOVICH MAY BE SEEN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/10/2011 |
7A |
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ELLIE LEE DOZIER; GWENDOLYN LEE MEREDITH EVANS; VIVIAN GASKIN; NOVEMBERALENE JOHNSON HERANDEZ; SCARLETTE MARIE LYNCH; LARRY DEAN MORRIS; HENRY BLUE; RITA WELSH COX; CHARLES REX GRAHAM; RICHARD GRADY HINDS; LLOYD LANNUE MARTIN; SUE MENGERS |
FLORENCE MAN FATALLY STRUCK BY SUV |
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FMN |
17/10/2011 |
8A |
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LARRY DEAN MORRIS WEARING DARK CLOTHES WAS STRUCK DEAD BY VEHICLE ON NORTH CASHUA AT SUMTER ST. |
CANCER SURVIVOR TAPS EXPERIENCE TO HELP OTHERS |
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NJ |
19/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CANCER SURVIVOR RAQUEL SERRANO |
RAQUEL SERRANOHELPS IN THE MCLEOD CANCER CLINIC AS SHE DRAWS ON HER OWN FIRST HAND EXPERIENCES AS A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR. |
SELECTED DAIRIES INC OF FLORENCE 1948 |
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NJ |
19/10/2011 |
2A |
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JAMES HENNING PORTER JR. ( FATHER OF FORMER MAYOR HAIGH PORTER) STARTED THE PLANT IN LATE 1940 OR EARLY 1941. |
NORTH VISTA ART STUDENTS CREATE ADOOPT-ME BANDANAS FOR ANIMALS |
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NJ |
19/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SYDNEY BRADLEY AND OTHER STUDENTS |
STUDENTS CREATED BANDANAS TO HELP THESE ANIMALS GET ADOPTED. |
BENEFIT FOR THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY… |
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NJ |
19/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF AUTHOR HOLLY HERRICK |
THE BOOKS AND BOIL WILL RAISE MONEY FOR ALL THE LIBRARIES OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SYSTEM. |
PRIME TIME SPORTS CAFÉ CLOSES |
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FMN |
19/10/2011 |
2C |
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THE PRIME TIME SPORTS CFE REPLACE INDIGO JOE'S IN 2010 AND NOW CLOSES IN 2011. |
HALEY SEEKS JOBS |
HALEY VISITS FLORENCE |
FMN |
19/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. TO SEVENTH AND EIGTH GRADE STUDENTS AT WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL ABOUT BULLYING. |
GOV. HALEY WAS IN FLORENCE THURSDAY SPEAKING TO MORE 100 PEOPLE AT THE FRANCIS MARION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ABOUT JOBS. SHE ALSO VISITED THE "TASTE OF Florence" AND WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL WHILE IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/10/2011 |
4A |
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LEWIS GOODMAN; FREDDIE GREGG; EMMA GURLEY; ELOISE MCLELLAN; EDDIE MULDROW; RUBY C. OUTLAW; MATTHEW A. OWENS JR.; JUNEIUS LEROY PARROTT; APRIL E. JACKSON; SUE CAROL THIGPEN KAIRIS; ALFREDO EDDY GILMORE; JAMES JONES; MANELLE MITCHELL; EUNICE TURNER MUNN; ASHLEY BROOKE PORT |
GROUP GETS 5 THOUSAND GRANT |
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FMN |
19/10/2011 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD SALES |
FLORENCE COUNTY COALITION FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION RECEIVED A $625 THOUDAND GRANT FRON THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY TO BE USED IN THE JOHNSONVILEE AND PAMPLICO COALITION COMMUNITIES. |
TASTE OF FLORENCE |
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FMN |
19/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
PHOTO OF SARAH FOSTER; KRISTEN MOSS; AND KELSEY LEE AT THE TASTE OF FLORENCE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER TUESDAY NIGHT. |
PANEL CLOSER TONAMING SCHOOL |
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FMN |
19/10/2011 |
1B |
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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND A COMMITTEE MET TUESDAY NIGHT TO WHITTLE DOWN THE CHOICES FOR THE NAMING OF THE NEW SCHOOL TO BE LOCATED ON HOOFMYER RD FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE. THE FINAL TWO: HOFFMYER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
FLORENCE COUNTY TO FINALIZE COUNCIL DISTRICTS |
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FMN |
20/10/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A THIRD AND FINAL READING OF A REDISCTRICTING PLAN THAT WILL CAUSE SOME DISTRICTS TO GROW AND OTHERS TO SHRINK AT THEIR MEETING TODAY. (MORE) |
CREDIT CARD SCAMS PROBED |
10-DAY INVESTIGATION NETS FOUR ARRESTS |
FMN |
20/10/2011 |
1A |
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FOUR MEN HAVE BEEN ARRESTED THIS MONTH AS FLORENCE POLICE CONTINUE THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO AN ONGOING COMPLES DREDIT CARD SCAM. ARRESTED WERE MOHAMED BOIRO AND FALAYE KOUROUMA. (MORE) |
MACNEIL TO TAKE OVER PDRTA |
BAROODY REACHES HER BUS STOP |
FMN |
20/10/2011 |
1A |
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SEASONED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE CHUCK MCNEIL JOINED THE PEE DEE REGAIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TEAM THIS MONTH TO ASSUME THE POST AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS JANUARYICE BAROODY LEAVES TO RETIRE. (MORE) |
BONDS FOR I-73 WORK TO COME UP AGAIN |
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FMN |
20/10/2011 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ASKED AGAIN IF THEY WANT TO SCUTTLE PLANS TO BORROW 4 MILLION FOR SEVERAL ROAD PROJECTS INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF SIX MILES OF INTERSTATE 73 IN DILLON COUNTY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/10/2011 |
4A |
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AGNES S. SHELLEY; EDITH D. TAYLOR; LEON BATTS; LUCILLE FREY; CLARA EDITH LIGHTY JOHNSON; ELOISE MCLELLAN; LARRY D. MORRIS; WILLIE MAE STROUD; MARJORIE ANN HUNTER THOMAS; JACKIE LEACH WILLIS; |
JUDGE SENTENCES EX-MULLINS SCHOOLS LEADER TO PRISON |
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FMN |
20/10/2011 |
1B |
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FORMER MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 SUPERINTENDENT DR. NATHANIEL MILLER WILL SPEND SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE THEFT OF MORE THAT 0 THOUSAND IN PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE MULLINS-BASED DISTRICT AND FUNDS FROM MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AND FUNDS FROM RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. (MORE) |
PURSUING WILD HOGS; GRANT'S TEAM CROSSES LYNCHES RIVER JUST AS MARION'S MEN DID |
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FMN |
21/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEY JONES; MARION BROACH; AND HUNTER ROGERS |
PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT AND HIS TEAM ON MARSH TACKIES RETRACE THE PATH OF MARION'S MEN AND ENDURE SOME OF THE HARDSHIPS MARION'S MEN ENDURED. |
COURT UPHOLDS POOLE TERM |
400-YEAR SENTENCE REMAINS IN EFFECT |
FMN |
21/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMOTHY POOLE |
A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT HAS UPHELD A 400-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR TIMOTHY POOLE WHO WAS A FORMER FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY CONVICTED OF FRAUD CHARGES RELATED TO THE SLAYINGS OF HIS MOTHER AND STEPFATHER. |
FLORENCE COUNTY BACKS LAWSUIT AGAINST GOP PRIMARY |
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FMN |
21/10/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO SUPPORT AN ACTION FILED ON BEHALF OF THE SC ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES CHALLENGING THE SUTHORITY OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT THE PRIMARY AND REQUIRE COUNTIES TO COVER THE COST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/10/2011 |
5A |
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LARRY HOUSTON BARBER; WILLIAM MCKINLEY "BILLY" BASS JR,; GARREN W. CLONTZ; COOLIDGE FORD; GERALD MOODY HAM; RICHARD HAROLD HANNA; LINDA ROLLINS; PERVIS LEE SHAMBLEY; DOROTHY GRAINGER JOHNSON; LUCILLE COLEMAN MCKENZIER; ANTHONY L. (TON) TIGER; ELMA KINDER MCFADDEN; ROSA MAE DOUGLAS COWARD; NOVEMBERALENE JOHNSON HERNANDEX; JOANN JONES WOODWARD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/10/2011 |
6A |
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ERIC HERRING; EDDIE MULDROW; PATRICK TIMOTHY STONE; BESSIE BRYANT HULON |
SAFE AND SOUND |
EVENT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS |
FMN |
21/10/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF : TONY NESMITH |
THE FLORENCE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATED IN THE LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL RALLY ORGANIZED BY THE AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE. THE EVENT WAS HELD AT LEVY PARK IN FLORENCE. |
BOARD OFFERS JOB TO THOMAS |
OFFICIALS ADD CASH INCENTIVE TO DROP PENDING LAWSUIT |
FMN |
21/10/2011 |
3B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTES DISTRICT 3 HAS OFFERED WILLIE THOMAS A POSITION AS A PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER AT RONALD MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AS THE ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE BOY'S BASKETBAKK TEAM AT LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL. THEY HAVE ALSO OFFERED HIM $45 THOUSAND IF HE WILL AGREE TO DROP HIS LAWSUIT ARISING OUT OF HIS TERMINATION IN OCTOBEROBER 2010. |
VYING FOR THE SEVENTH |
VIERS HAS JUMPED ON RAISING MOEY FOR RACE EVEN THOUGH LINES NOT APPROVED. |
FMN |
23/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE LINES FOR THE NEW SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HAS YET TO BE APPROVED AND ALREADY SEVERAL HAVE MADE THEIR INTENTIONS OF RUNNING KNOWN. JAY JORDAN AN ATTORNY FROM FLORENCE; FORMER LT. GOV. ANDRE BAUER; STATE REP. THAD VIERS. VIERS ANNOUNCED AUGUST 4 AND HAS BEEN RAISING MOENY FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS THOUGH HE IS NOT KNOWN OUTSIDE OF HORRY COUNTY. |
TIGHT GROUP TURNS 25 |
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY FIGHTING ABUSE AND ASSUALT: PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLANCE |
FMN |
23/10/2011 |
1A |
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ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED 25 YEARS AGO WITH VOLUNTEERS DEBBIE BARRETT AND ELLEN HAMILTON AND HAS MADE A GREAT IMPACT IN THE PEE DEE. |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION OFFERS CASH FOR FLORENCE 1 SEARCH |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION HAS OFFERED $40 THOUSAND TO HELP FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IN THEIR SEARCH FOR A NEW AND NON-INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT. ALLIE BROOKS HAS HAD THE POSITION SINCE JUNE2010. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
8A |
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JOYCE FAYE RHINEHART CAMPBELL; PAUL FERGUSON; TABATHA L. JOHNSON; JAMES ROBINSON; ERNEST "BOY" RUSSELL JR.; JANUARYNIE MAE TAYLOR; CHARLES :SKIPPY" THOMAS; SALLIE SCOTT MATLACK;JAMES RAYMOND OWEN; NINA MAE LYLERLY POPE; DAVID CHARLES PRICE; SADIE ELIZABETH MOORE REGISTER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
ROSA MAE TYLER SNEAD NO DATE GIVEN; HERBERT (SONNY) DEAS NO DATE GIVEN |
2011 HOMECOING QUEEN FOR THE BYNES SCHOOL |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
SIDNEY "KESWICK" MOORE DAUGHTERS OF DENNIS AND CRYSTAL MOORE |
FOUR CHORDS TO VICTORY |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO GENERAL ASSEMBLY; GOLD STRAND CHORUS |
THE SEMI-ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE CAROLINAS DISTRICT BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC WILL COMPETE IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMPPETITION NEXT JULY IN PORTLAND OREGON. FLORENCE HOSTED THE VENT BUT DOES NOT HAVE A CHORUS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
5C |
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HELEN JENSEN STEPHENS AND DAVID T. STEPHENS CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON 2 SEPTEMBER 2011 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
5C |
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STEPHANIE NICOLE BARTON CAPTAIN BRIAN BRENNAN; DARLA KAY KIRBY AND BENJAMIN WAYNE SUTTON; BRITTANY ELISE MCKAY AND WILLIAM JORDAN LAWHON; CRYSTAL JONES AND BRANTLEY FLETCHER |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
23/10/2011 |
6C |
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HALEY NICOLE JORDAN AND TIMOTHY AARON LELAND; ALLISON RICE SCHARSTEIN AND CRIAN ADAM AICHER; MEGAN EILEEN SMITH AND WILLIAM WALKER JOHNSON |
FOLKLORISTS ON PROWL IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
24/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE SC ARTS COMMISSION IS SEEKING 'TRADITION BEARERS'--PEOPLE OR GROUPS WHO ARE EXPERTS ON FOLKLORE AND SPECIAL TRADITIONS WITHIN A COMMUNITY. |
WILSON ALUMNI RETURN |
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FMN |
24/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NAOMI WALTERS; ELIZABETH M. THOMAS ; AND JAMES BRUNSON |
DURING HOMECOMING AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL FOUR INDIVIDUALS WERE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME. THOSE INDUCTEES ARE LARRY ALEXANDER; JOSEPHINE ANDERSON; JAMES BRUNSON AND ELIZABETH M. THOMAS. |
GRANTS LAND AT COKER & FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECH |
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FMN |
24/10/2011 |
5A |
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FDTC HAS RECEIVED A $1.8 MILLION GRANT TO DEVELOP ONLINE COURSES TO HELP WITH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. COKER COLLEGE RECEIVED A GRANT FROM MONSANTO FOR ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/10/2011 |
7A |
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HARRY VERNON EDGERTON; ROBERT HARISON GWIN JR.; ROMELL MCRAE; SALLY R. PAYTON; LEO WILLIAMSON; ALLAN EUGENE BROCK III; JOYCE FAYE RHINEHART CAMPBELL; GEORGE FRANKLIN DAILEY SR.; PAUL FERGUSON; REV. JOHN D. WILKINSON; ROBERT PIERPOINT |
2011-12 TRIBUTE TO WOMEN OF INFLUENCE HONOREES |
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FMN |
24/10/2011 |
10A |
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COLOR PHOTOS OF EACH CANDIDATE |
DONNA C. ISGETT; IRIS FLOYD-NORRIS; CHRYSTAL SMALLS; PINKY SAHA; MARGARET LOVE; JULYIE MOOSE; CAROL T. ADAMS; PARTICIA MCLEOD; CHRISTINA LAWSON; SHELLEY J. FORTIN |
SURVIVORS OF WW II'S LEYTE GULF GATHER |
SAILORS RECALL MEMORIES OF FEAR; PRAYER WHILE IN SHARK-INFESTED WATERS |
FMN |
25/10/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF FIVE SURVIVORS |
SURVIVORS GATHER IN CHARLESTON REUNION. NONE WERE FROM SC. |
MCLEOD BLUE FLASHERS 1944 |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
26/10/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
WILLIAM 'BILL' FRANCIS GRAHAM COACHED THIS TEAM TO AN UNDEFEATED SEASON. PLAYERS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED. |
DOGS PROVIDE THERAPY TO CONFINED RESIDENTS |
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NJ |
26/10/2011 |
1A |
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DULCINEA AND SQUIGGY PROVIDE THERAPY MAINLY AT HONORAGE NURSING HOME AND HOUSE OF HOPR. |
FLT TO PRESENT 'INHERIT THE WIND' |
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NJ |
26/10/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PLAYERS IN COSTUME |
THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS THIS DRAMA WHICH WAS INSPIRED BY THE SCOPES 'MONKEY' TRIAL IN 1925. |
SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN FESTIVAL PROMISES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE |
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NJ |
26/10/2011 |
1B |
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MAIN EVENTS ARE LISTED. |
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS NAMING SCHOOL FOR DAVIS |
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FMN |
26/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LUCY T. DAVIS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S RELIEF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON HOOFMYER ROAD WILL BE NAMED LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PENDING BOARD APPROVAL. |
FLORENCE VETERANS TAKE FLIGHT TO WAR MEMORIES & MEMORIALS |
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FMN |
26/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN HASKELL; THORNTON CROUCH; CHARLIE APPLEBY; SELDON WATERS; RICHARD SCUBERT |
RICHARD SCUBERT IS DRIVING FOUR WWII VETERANS TO MYRTLE BEACH TO CATCH A FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON SC AS PART OF THE HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK. |
RETIREMENT SUBCOMMITTEE PLANS FLORENCE HEARING |
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FMN |
26/10/2011 |
1A |
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THE STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S SPECIAL SUB-COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT WILL HOMD APUBLIC MEETING THIS TODAY AT 5PM AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/10/2011 |
5A |
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DONALD R. BLATHERS; HENRY BONAPARTE; WILLIE ALVIN BROWN; JESSIE MOORE ROBINSON; VIVIAN R. THOMAS; SAMUEL WALKER; LILLIE MAE CYRUS SCOTT WALLACE; BABY GIRL ZAMERIA WASHINGTON; ALICIA BURBAGE; LAURA ALTMAN HORTON; LARRY ONEAL HOWELL SR.; THOMAS CLIFTON (TOMMY) NORTON; ELDER LEO WILLIAMSON SR.; JANUARYNIE MAE TAYLOR; DIANE CONSIGLIO; WALTER JOSEPH (LITTLE WALT) KUBAS III; HASKELL PAGE SMITH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/10/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
MAGGIE JEAN ALLISON 16 JULY 1956 - 26 OCTOBEROBER 2000; ELIZABETH WINDHAM 10/25/1985 - 10/18/2004 |
VOTER ID BILL DOES NOT COVER ABSENTEES |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
1A |
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ADVERTISING PREPARED BY THE STATE ABOUT THE NEW PHOTO IDENTIFICATION LAW FOR VOTING LEAVE OUT A KEY FACT: MAIL-IN ABSENTEE VOTERS DON'T NEED A PHOTO ID. (MORE) |
SENATORS HEAR FROM PUBLIC |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
IA |
STATE RETIREMENT PROGRAM |
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STATE SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC DISCUSSED PROS AND CONS OF THE FUTURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC RETIREMENT PROGRAM- WHICH IS SET TO BE ALTERED IN SOME WAYS BY THE END OF THE YEAR. (MORE) |
MOST COUNTY OFFICES TO BE UNDER 1 ROOF |
WORK CONTINUING ON NEW .7 MILLION COUNTY COMPLEX |
FMN |
27/10/2011 |
1A |
WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY |
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MANY WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY EMPLOYEES WILL SOON BE HOUSED UNDER THE SAME ROOF. (MORE) |
CLEMSON AND TECH SCHOOLS TEAM TO DEVELOP CENTERS |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
1A |
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT |
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FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S DR. DALE DOTY WITH CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND ITS PARTNERS WILL DRIVE A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO CREATE A SKILLED WORK FORCE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S LEADING AVIATION AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
4A |
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LEILA GRANNY GIBSON; MAGGIE JEAN JOE; JOHN SIMMONS; MARCHGIE WILLIAMS STRAND; DOC ABE WALTERS; ANNIE MARGARET MAYES WILSON; MARGARET ARMSTRONG; EMMALINE A. CARTER; HARRY VERNON EDGERTON; TABATHA TAP JOHNSON; JAMES C-MORE/ MONK ROBINSON; MILTON A. STUBBS SR. |
COUNCIL QUESTIONS MAYOR'S POWER |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
1B |
TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL |
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QUESTIONS OVER PROCEDURE AND POWER LED TO AN EXCHANGE BETWEEN TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON AND MEMBERS OF TOWN COUNCIL DURING A MEETING WEDNESDAY-- THE LATEST IN AN INCREASINGLY HOSTILE SITUATION BREWING IN THE FLORENCE COUNTY TOWN. (MORE) |
CANDIDATE CLAIMS HARASSMENT |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
1B |
JASON SHEPHERD; CURTIS HARRISON SR. |
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A CONFRONTATION BETWEEN TWO TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES LED TO THE FILING OF AN INCIDENT REPORT WITH THE TIMMONSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. |
SEMINAR OFFERS TOUGH LOOK AT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
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FMN |
27/10/2011 |
1B |
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IN 2010 FORTY-FOUR MEN AND WOMEN DIED AS A RESULT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. SIX OF THEM WERE FROM THE PEE DEE AND ONE WAS OLUKEMI LUTAYO WHEELER OF DARLINGTON. (MORE) |
FLORENCE'S FIRST INTERNIST RETIRES… |
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FMN |
28/10/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF DR.WADDY BAROODY & HIS WIFE |
DR. WADDY BAROODY RETIRES AFTER 55 YEARS. HE LOVED MEDICINE AND HE LOVED PEOPLE. IT SHOWED. |
CONSORTIUM WANTS HEALTHY PEE DEE |
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FMN |
28/10/2011 |
1A |
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THREE YEARS IN THE MAKING MEMBERS OF THE PEE DEE HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (PDHEC) MET AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY ON THURSDAY TO HASH OUT THE DETAILS IMPLEMENTING A PARTNERSHIP FOCUSED ON TRAINING LOCAL STUDENTS WORKING TOWARD BECOMING MEDICAL PRACTICIONERS. |
FLORENCE WOMAN MAINTAINS HER HEALTH AFTER HEART ATTACK |
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FMN |
28/10/2011 |
1A |
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PENNY RANDALL SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK AND NOW WORKS OUT AT MECLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER WITH A 30-MINUTE CARDIO ROUTINE. |
COMPANY CHALLENGES COMMUNITY |
SEEKS TO FILL SHELVES AT HARVEST HOPE PEE DEE |
FMN |
28/10/2011 |
1A |
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JOHNSON CONTROL IS CHALLENGING PEE DEE RESIDENTS TO COLLECT BETWEEN TUESDAY AND NOVEMBER 18 A RECORD BREAKING FOUR TONS OF FOOD DONATIONS. JOHNSON CONTROL WILL MATCH THE DONATIONS UP TO TWO TONS WHICH WILL PROVIDE 3000 MEALS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/10/2011 |
5A |
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ETHEL MAE HICKMAN BARKER; PEARL KNOTTS BRITT; RUTH BROACH; BEVERLY ANN TURNER BYERS; ERNEST JAY "EJ" GORDON; EDWARD MCGRAW; HENRY BONAPORTE SR.; BERTHA B. LONG; MARCHGIE WILLIAMS STRAND; EDDIE MAE NOWLIN SCIPIO; ANNIE MARGARET MAY WILSON; JAMIE DENNIS; MARION REX LANE; VIVIAN RICHARDSON THOMAS |
FLORENCE'S FIRST INTERNIST RETIRES AFTER EXTENSIVE CAREER |
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FMN |
28/10/2011 |
3B |
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DR. WADDY BARRODY BEGAN PRACTICING MEDICINE IN FLORENCE IN 1955 |
GRINGRICH BRINGS 'CONTRACT' TO PEE DEE |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
1A |
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NEW GRINGRICH MADE IS FIRST CAMPAIGN STOP IN THE PEE DEE SATURDAY MORNING A BAZEN'S RESTAURANT IN FLORENCE. |
WISH TO HONOR FATHER COMES TRUE |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
1A |
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BETTY EDGAR JOHNSON SPENT 3 YEARS PROVING HER FATHER HAD SERVED IN WORLD WAR 1 SO THAT HIS NAME COULD BE PLACED ON THE WALL OF HONOR IN THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK. EDGAR ALLEN MILLS SERVED FROM 1918-1919 BUT HIS RECORDS WERE ONE OF THOSE THAT BURNED IN ST. LOUIS MISSOURI. |
GRIGGIN 'HITS GROUND RUNNING' AS MANAGER |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
1A |
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DREW GRIFFIN HAS BEEN THE CITY MANAGER OF FLORENCE FOR ALMOST A MONTH AND HAS NOT SLOWED DOWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
8A |
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LUTHER BLATHERS; CLARA COLE; ALILEEN SPRINGS HANNA; WILLIAM VERNON "BILL" HUGGINS; JAMES ALLEN KING; ISAIAH "IKE" KIRKLAND; LEVI MOORE; ANNIE LOU GRAY NOLAN WALLACE; DONALD RAY BLATHERS; PAUL BOYD DUBOSE; DAVID HARRIS; SPIGNER EADDY; JOHN HENRY HELMKE JR.; CAROLE RENEE LLOYD; GRACE INEZ TUREBEVILLE RICHARDSON; EDNA 'IRENE' SCOTT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
HERMAN CLAYTON FORD SR. NO DATE GIVEN; HERBERT (SONNY) DEAS NO DATE GIVEN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
5C |
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LACEY KATHRYN EDENS AND WESLEY JAMES DANIELS; JESSICA CAROL SANDERS AND LEIF EVERS HENDERSON; POTITSA NICHOLETTA CHAVIS AND REED ALAN SANSBURY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
30/10/2011 |
6C |
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HALEY NICOLE JORDAN AND TIMOTHY AARON LELAND; SAMANTHA NICOLE ROBINSON AND BRIAN JONMICHAEL SCOTT; HEATHER MARIE SOCKERY AND BOBBY RAY SMALL JR. |
GET A BREATH OF FRESH AIR |
CITY SMOKE-FREE ORDINANCE TAKES EFFECT TUESDAY |
FMN |
31/10/2011 |
1A |
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RESTAURANTS AND BARS WITHIN FLORENCE CITY LILMITS WILL GO SMOKE-FREE TUESDAY WHEN ORDINANCE OFFICIALLY TAKES EFFECT. STEVE TONIOLO OF STEFANO'S MADE THE DECEMBERISION SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND FOUND BUSINESS INCREASED. |
DOWN ON THE FARM |
OVIS HILL FARM FESTIVAL |
FMN |
31/10/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHEEP SHEARER JONATHAN HEARNE |
FESTIVAL IN TIMMONSVILLE GIVES CHILDREN CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE LIFE ON THE FARM (HAYRIDES; ANIMALS; BIRDHOUSE PAINTING; ETC.) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/10/2011 |
7A |
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PINEASE COOPER BATTS; BERTHA MAE BOSTON; JOSEPHINE CAPERS; CLARA HALL COLE; BERRY L. GRAY; PHILIP K. HIGGINS; PEGGY GREGORY JONES; WILLIE JAMES KENNEDY; CURTIS LUCKY; SARA LOIS CALHOUN MCKENZIE; MARY ROSS; SPIGNER EADDY; CHARLIE MONROE MCLELLAN SR.; AILEEN SPRINGS HANNA |
JOSEPHINE PHILSON CAPERS |
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FMN |
01/11/2011 |
7A |
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OBITUARY OF A VERY ACTIVE INVOLVED LADY OF FLORENCE |
IS THAT REAL |
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FMN |
01/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JAMYCHAEL AND JAKIA GREGG - CHRIS MCNAIR AND CARLY REID |
WINDY HILL OPENS STATION ONE TO HOST FAMILIES FOR GAMES - CANDY AND POPCORN. " IT'S JUST A NICE WAY TO WELCOME THE COMMUNITY TO THE STATION" - CHIEF JOHN DELUNG SAID. THE EVENT OFFERS CHILDREN A SAFE PLACE TO GATHER CANDY AND PLAY GAMES WITHOUT THE DANGERS OF BEING ON THE STREETS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/11/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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ELIZABETH BETTY LEMMON BAZEMORE; PATRICIA M. BETHEA; DANIEL CAMPBELL; COL. ROBERT SHERRILL JOHNSON; DONALD VINCENT SORENSON; GARY WENDELL WILSON; JOSEPH F. BASS JR; JOSEPHINE PHILSON CAPERS; PHILIP K. HIGGINS; PEGGY GREGORY JONES; JAMES ALLEN KING; MACIE COOK PAGE; JULYIAG. STOKES; ELLOREE S. TIMMONS |
EDUCATION LOAN FRAUD INDICTMENT NAMES 12 |
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FMN |
01/11/2011 |
10A |
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TWELVE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHARGED IN A ONE-COUNT INDICTMENT WITH CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE AND LOAN FRAUD - ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. ATTORNEY BILL NETTLES. (MORE) |
FRANKS ELECTED TO DISABILITIES BOARD |
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FMN |
01/11/2011 |
10A |
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ANNA FRANKS OF LAKE CITY - A MEMBER OF FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD - UNANIMOUSLY HAS BEEN ELECTED TO SERVE A THREE YEAR TERM ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES FOUNDATION. (MORE) |
PHILLIPS JOINS FLORENCE EDWARD JNONES OFFICE |
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FMN |
01/11/2011 |
5B |
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EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR WENDELL JONES JR. ANNOUNCED A SECOND FINANCIAL ADVISOR - COREY PHILLIPS - HAS JOINED HIS OFFICE IN FLORENCE AT 602 S. COIT ST. (MORE) |
PECAN FESTIVAL TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER |
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NJ |
02/11/2011 |
1B |
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COLLAGE OF PHOTOS |
THE PECAN FESTIVAL IN 2010 DREW OVER 50 000 VISITORS TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE MUSEUM COLLECTION TO BE VISIBLE ONLINE IN 2013 |
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NJ |
02/11/2011 |
1B |
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PEOPLE LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION ONLINE DUE TO A GRANT AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER FLORENCE ENTITIES. |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IN 1949 |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
02/11/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS ST. LOOKING EAST FROM THE CORNER OF IRBY ST. |
STUDENTS HAVE NEW TOOLS TO LEARN HOW TO READ |
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FMN |
02/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAKAISHA TIMMONS; JAHIEM STEVENSON; BRENA JOHNSON |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION PROVIDE A GRANT THAT ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF 30 NOOKS FOR THE STUDENTS OF NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
DOUBLE SLAYING CASE OFFICIALLY TURNED OVER |
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FMN |
02/11/2011 |
1A |
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TWELFTH CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLES HAS FILED AN ORDER TO TURN THE CASE AGAINST DOUBLE SLAYING SUSPECT HIRAL GOPALDAS OVER TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND THE S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO AVOID AND APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/11/2011 |
4A |
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JOSEPH F. BASS JR.; PUTRONIA "TRONY" GEORGE DRISCOLL; EARNEST A. JANUARYSEN; DEANNE GRIGGS JOHNSON; KENNETH MARCHLOW; JOHNNIE B. MCNEIL; PHILLIP EDWARD TALLMAN; DR. HALFOURD SYNDER "BUDDY" WHITAKER; DANIEL "D.M." ALFORD; LEVI MOORE SR.; SHERYL DALY; DORA I. "GIRLIE" SMITH SPEARS WILLIAMS |
CANCER CLAIMS FORMER PUBLIC DEFENDER LAWSON |
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FMN |
03/11/2011 |
1A |
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JACK W. LAWSON-- FORMER DEPUTY SOLICITOR AND CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT-- DIED EARLY NOVEMBEREMBER 2 AFTERA LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER. (MORE) |
TEACHER FACES SEX CHARGES |
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FMN |
03/11/2011 |
1A |
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY |
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CAROLE ANN HOPE WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT EACH OF SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR AND COMMITTING A LEWD ACT ON A MINOR. (MORE) |
FAIR GIVES FMU STUDENTS CHANCE AT POTENTIAL JOBS |
LINING UP FOR OPPORTUNITY |
FMN |
03/11/2011 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS MET WITH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS DURING A CAREER FAIR WEDNESDAY TO FIND NOT EVERYONE THERE WAS HIRING -- YET. (MORE) |
SERVICE HELD FOR SLAIN WOMAN |
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FMN |
03/11/2011 |
1A |
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A MEMORIAL SERVICE WAS HELD WEDNESDAY AT MAGNOLIA CEMETERY IN HARTSVILLE FOR MICHELLE YVONNE HAGGADONE. HER BODY WAS FOUND 11 YEARS AGO BUT WAS NOT IDENTIFIED AT THE TIME. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/11/2011 |
5A |
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ERNEST A. JANUARYSEN; DONALD RAY MCCALL; DELLA DEAS MUNGO; JAMES E. TIMMONS JR. DORIS L. WILLIAMS; ELIZABETH LUGENIA ELKINS CALDWELL; JOHN HOOD; JACK WOFFORD LAWSON JR.; DEANNE GRIGGS JOHNSON; JUDITH DARLENE CURRY; MILDRED LILLIAN WHEELER POWELL; DONALD VINCENT SORENSEN; BUDDY HALFORD WHITAKER |
POLICE INTRODUCE POWER CAT |
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FMN |
03/11/2011 |
1B |
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THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCED A NEW TOOL TO FIGHT CRIME IN THE COMMUNITY-- A MASCOT CALLED POWER CAT. (MORE) |
FLORENCE DISTRICT 2 ABSORBS CUTBACKS |
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FMN |
04/11/2011 |
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PHOTO OF SUPERINTENDENT ROBERT E. SULLIVAN |
FOUR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REPLACE 10 STAFF MEMBERS OF THE 1990S IN THE PAMPLICO DISTRICT. |
TIMMONSVILLE CLERK ARRESTED |
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FMN |
04/11/2011 |
1A |
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WILHELMENIA GIBSON WAHINGTON HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND ACCUSED OF FORGING A JUDGE'S SIGNATURE ON A COURT DOCUMENT IN A CASE THE TOWN MAYOR SAYS IS POLITICALLY AND PERHAPS RACIALLT MOTIVATED. |
FLORENCE DISTRICT 2 ABSORBS CUTS |
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FMN |
04/11/2011 |
1A |
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UNLIKE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 WHO EMPLOYEES ONE INDIVIDUAL FOR EACH PROGRAM DISTRICT 2 SAVES MONEY BY HAVING THE SUPERINTENDENT ROBERT SULLIVAN AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT CHARLES HYMAN OVER SEE THE PROGRAMS FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS AND ANYTHING ELSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/11/2011 |
5A |
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EARL "B" BOSTICK; LOUISE DANIEELS; JACOB DRIGGERS; MRSS. PRESSIE CUSACK EMANUEL; MARY ANN GREGG; CLARENCE LOWE JR.; MR. J. C. RUSH; AGNES K. SINGLETARY; IDA BELL STACKHOUSE; EARNEST DARGAN STANTON; SARAH FRANCES GARRETT AMMONS; BENTON LAVERN ATKINSON JR.; MARY LUNDY BRIDGES; DIXON LEE HAYES; STELLA S. RAMON; JOE SANDERSON; BERTAH MAE "BERT" HAM BOSTON; JUDITH DARLENE CURRY; SARA CALHOUN MCKENZIE; KENNETH MARCHLOWE; ANDY ROGERS; JOE SANDERSON; DIXON LEE HAYES; STELLA SMITH RAMON |
NEW AND SAFE AT LAST |
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FMN |
05/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HOME SAFE MONUMENT |
SCULPTOR ALEX PALKOVICH CREATED THE HOME SAFE MONUMENT AT THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK. IT DEPICTS A SOLDIER RETURNING HOME TO HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. |
HOME AND SAFE AT LAST |
NEW STATUE TO GET OFFICIAL UNVEILING AT FRIDAY CERMONY |
FMN |
05/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF ALEX PALKOVICH |
VETERANS DAY PROMISES TO BE A RARE EVENT: IT WILL BE OBSERVED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE 11TH MONTH ON THE 11TH DAY IN THE 11TH YEAR. TO MAKE IT EVEN MORE SPECIAL - ORGANIZERS OF THE VETERANS DAY CEREMONY IN FLORENCE HAVE PLANS TO UNVEIL A NEW MONUMENT THAT HAS EVOKED POWERFUL EMOTIONS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN IT. (MORE) |
RESIDENTS URGED TO CHANGE SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES |
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FMN |
05/11/2011 |
5A |
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THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS REMINDING RESIDENTS EVERYWHERE TO USE THE EXTRA HOUR THEY "GAIN" FROM DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN THEIR SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS - TEST THE ALARMS AND REMIND FRIENDS - FAMILY - NEIGHBORS AND FELLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DO THE SAME. (MORE) |
FLORENCE DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE BODY DISCOVERY |
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FMN |
05/11/2011 |
5A |
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INVESTIGATORS SAID IT IS TOO EARLY IN THE INVESTIGATION TO SAY HOW A LAKE CITY WOMAN - WHOSE BODY WAS DISCOVERED OFF GREEN HAVEN DRIVE DIED. (MORE) |
CHURCH'S FOUR-DAY EVENT TO SHOW JESUS' RELEVANCE TO MODERN LIFE |
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FMN |
05/11/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF REV. DANE MOORE - DR. BILLIE HANKS JR. - GRESHAM BARRET AND GIGI GRAHAM |
ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILL HOST "NEW LIFE CELEBRATION MAKING JESUS RELEVANT IN OUR LIVES - OUR CHURCH AND OUR COMMUNITY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/11/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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ANNIE BARNES BENTON; BERNICE CAIN; BETTY B. GREENE; JAMES CLIO HENDRIX; JOHN CALVIN "PENNY" JULYIOUS; COYT KING; RICHARD ''RICKY" LOGAN KIRBY; LAURA LATTAKER; ALLYSON REBECCA PLOWDEN; ESTELLA SAMUEL; JANUARYICE ODOM STUBBS; JACOB L. DRIGGERS; MARY LUNDY BRIDGES; PATTI HOLDEN HODGE; WILLIAM VERNON HUGGINS; DELLA LEE DEAS MUNGO; MILDRED E. OSBORNE; DONALD FOREST RITCHIE; JENNIFER SUZANNA HUSTON RUSHING; AGNES SINGLETARY; JAMES EARL "SHACK" TIMMONS JR; RONNIE C. POPE; ERNEST DARGAN STANTON JR. |
LIAO SERVES AS GUEST EDITOR FOR SAT BOOK |
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FMN |
05/11/2011 |
6B |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR JA-JA LIAO IS EMPLOYED AS THE NEW GUEST EDITOR AND PUBLICITY PERSON FOR WORKMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY'S UP YOUR SCORE SAT BOOK. (MORE) |
THANK YOU, LORD, FOR JO CAPERS |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
1B |
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MEMORIES OF JO CAPERS |
FLORENCE MAN DRIVEN BY FAITH |
RETIRED INTERNIST AND MERCY MEDICINE FOUNDER EARNS HUMANITATIAN AWARD |
FMN |
06/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. MYERS HICKS |
RETIRE FLORENCE INTERNIST DR. MYERS HICKS WHO IS 90 EARNED THE 2011 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY SHEKINAH FELLOWSHIP OF CHURCHES. |
ON THE BALL |
ROBINSON IS UPBEAT ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR FLORENCE |
FMN |
06/11/2011 |
1A |
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THOMAS B. ROBINSON BEGINS AS FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ON DECEMBEREMBER 2 WHEN CURRENT ADMINSITRATOR RICHARD STARK HAS HIS LAST DAY ON DECEMBER 1. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
8A |
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EDNA "DOLL" MAE HARRISON BEST; DAVID "BOY" BROWN JR.; ALICIA PEARL JOHNSON; TOMMY NEVERSEE JOHNSON; CLARA K. MCCUTCHEON; DIANNE NICHOLS' JANUARYICE ODOM STUBBS; PATRICK THOMPSON; ANNIE BARNES BENTON; CLRENCE LOWE JR.; VICKIE B. MILES; GWEEN LEE COOPER HICKS; RICHARD KIRBY; AGNES K. SINGLETARY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
LUCILEE R. HUGHEE AUGUST 3 1914 - NOVEMBER 6 2009; NATHNAIEL "NAT" JOHNSON 1936-2011 |
SLAIN WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN WOODS |
MURDER CHARGE IN LAKE CITY |
FMN |
06/11/2011 |
2B |
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A WARRANT WAS ISSUED FOR JSAON MCCREAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF ALICIA PEARL JOHNSON WHO WAS FOUND IN THE WOODS ALONGSIDE GREEN HAVEN ROAD FRIDAY AFTERNOON. |
PECANS & BLUES; A BUSY DAY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS FROM THE 8TH ANNUAL PECAN FESTIVAL THAT WAS HELD IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ON SATURDAY. PICTURED: REBECCA PHIPPS; JIMMY LEE; REBECCA DAWKINS; JOHN DAVIS; MARSHALL BELLEW; JILLIAN HAWKINS |
TASTES OF HONEY; BEEKEEPERS AND CHEFS SAVOR FALL HONEY HARVEST |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
1C |
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BRIAN FENTERS AND HIS WIFE DEBRA MOODY-FENTERS OF STOEN HONEY SELL THEIR HONEY EXCLUSIVELY TO FOODSCAPES IN LAKE CITY THAT IS OWNED BY KATHY FRIDL. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
6C |
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MARY ALICE THOMY AND DR. JUSTIN HARLEY BOGUE; DORIS LEIGHT GRIGGS AND LOUIE LANDER CASON III; CHRISTINE LOUISE MARTIN AND ANDREW GABRIEL SUSKI |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
06/11/2011 |
7C |
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REV. CAROL L. AND MARY L. ABRAHAM CELEBRATES 51ST ANNIVERSARY |
BARE CUPBOARDS POINT TO POOR HARVEST |
CHARITIES BEING SQUEEZED BY MORE REQUESTS FOR AID & FEWER DONATIONS |
FMN |
07/11/2011 |
1A |
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DIRECTOR MICHAEL MURPHY AND BARE SHELVES |
PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME TO HARVEST HOPE WITH BASIC NEEDS HAVE INCREASED 145% IN THE LAST YEAR. THE SHELVES ARE VERY BARE RIGHT HERE BEFORE THANKSGIVING. |
COMMUNICATION KEY TO SAFETY |
GETTING THE WORD OUT IS BIGGEST PART OF SECURITY |
FMN |
07/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SECURITY GUARDS MONITORING SECURITY CAMERAS |
SECURITY GUARDS MONITOR THE CAMPUS OF THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AS WELL AS THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON MAIN CAMPUS. |
JOHNSONVILLE AWAITS GRANT FUNDING TO PLACE SWAMP FOX STATUE |
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FMN |
07/11/2011 |
1A |
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JOHNSONVILLE MAYOR STEVE DUKES BELIEVES A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES WILL PAY FOR LANDSCAPING AND PLACING THE STATUE OF FRANCIS MARION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/11/2011 |
7A |
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WALLACE BROACH; KENNETH EARL COLES; SHIRLEY SMITH HAWKINS; JAMES E. THOMPSON; ANITA MATTHEWS GALLOWAY; BETTY BUTLER GREENE; CLYDE E. JAMES; JOHN J. LAMB; ERNEST EUGENE 'GENE' LYONS; CLARA K. MCCUTCHEON; ALAN MOOTNICK |
ALCHEMY |
ALCHEMY PUTS TAPAS ON PEE DEE RESTAURANT MAP |
FMN |
09/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF FOODS |
JOHN KEITH AND BUSINESS PARTNER PETE GIOLDASIS OPENED ALCHEMY TAPAS BAR & LOUNGE. THEY ADDED CHEF ADAM SILVERMAN. THEY WANTED A NEW DINING EXPERIENCE FOR FLORENCE. |
ALFORD BRINGS OUT THE VOTE |
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FMN |
09/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID ALFORD |
DAVID ALFORD IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION HEADQUARTERED AT 216 THIRD LOOP ROAD. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS HIS WORK AND WHAT THE COMMISSION DOES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/11/2011 |
5A |
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MAXINE EATERLING; GERALDINE G. JAMES; JAMES P. JOHNSON; FLORIA JONES; DELORES CASHWELL MOODY; ELEANOR BROWN O'TUEL; JUANITA (NITA) LANGSTON SHEETS; ANDRE TERRELL SMITH III; SHERIDAN BRUCE WATERWORTH; HOUSTON C;INTON "JACK" COLLINS; EARNEST CALVIN CUTSHAW; LOUISE DANIELS; SPIGNER P. FOCWORTH; DELORES MELTON ISEMAN; RUTH PAULINE OGLE JACKSON; LUCILLE SUMMERS JENKINS; NELLIE "NANCY" LOWERY; FRANK MCDOWELL JR.; PHILLIP W. PARNELL; WILLIAM MICHAEL WILLARD |
ALCHEMY PUTS TAPAS ON PEE DEE RESTAURANT MAP |
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FMN |
09/11/2011 |
1B |
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JOHN KEITH AND PETE GIOLDASIS HAVE OPENED ALCHEMY ON SOUTH DARGAN STREET SINCE CLOSING FOUNTAINHEAD AT THE SAME LOCATION. TAPPAS ARE A SIDE VARIETY OF APPETIZERS OF A SPANISH CUSINES. A MENU OF THE FARE OFFERED IS GIVEN. |
CHAMBER PLANS 14TH ANNUAL FINE FLAVORS OF FLORENCE |
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FMN |
09/11/2011 |
1B |
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THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOLD ITS 14TH ANNUAL FINE FLAVORS OF FLORENCE ON TUESDAY FROM 5:30 TO 8 PM AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER ON RADIO RAOD. |
RUNNOFF PROBABLE FOR TIMMONSVILLE COUNCIL |
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FMN |
09/11/2011 |
1C |
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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FROM THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION HAS INCUMBENT WILLIAM JAMES JR. WITH 203 VOTES AND CHALLENGER JAMES ASKINS WITH 160 VOTES ASSURRING BOTH A SEAT ON COUNCIL. INCUMBENT JOHNNY WRIGHT II AND CHALLENGER CURTIS HARRISON DID NOT RECIEVE THE NECESSARY 160 VOTES SO A RUN-OFF WILL BE HELD. |
TAPE: TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR PRESENT AT FORGERY |
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FMN |
10/11/2011 |
1A |
DARRICK JACKSON; WILHELMINA WASHINGTON |
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SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE FROM TIMMONSVILLE TOWN HALL SHOWS THAT THE TOWN'S MAYOR WAS PRESENT DURING AN INCIDENT THAT LED TO FORGERY CHARGES BEING FILED AGAINST TIMMONSVILLE'S CLERK OF COURT. (MORE) |
PEE DEE SCORES IMPROVE |
GRADUATION RATES |
FMN |
10/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE S.C.DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RELEASED ITS ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT CARE SUMMARY. MANY SCHOOLS IN THE PEE DEEHAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN GRADUATION RATES. (MORE) |
PRIORITY DISPATCH BOOSTS EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE AT EMERGENCY CALL CENTER |
NUMBER 1 AT 9-1-1 |
FMN |
10/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY CENTRAL DISPATCH CENTER IS JUST ON OF TWO CENTERS IN THE STATE USING A PRIORITY DISPATCH TO RESPOND TO JUST ABOUT ANY TYPE OF EMERGENCY AND DO IT IN THE MOST EFFICIENT MANNER. (MORE) |
SLED ISSUES REPORT ON RECORDING IN DOUBLE SLAYING CASE |
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FMN |
10/11/2011 |
1A |
HIRAL GOPALDAS; PUNAM GOPALDAS; VINABEN PATEL |
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A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION INVESTIGATIVE REPORT SETTLES LITTLE IN TERMS OF THE FACTS REGARDING A RECORDED MEETING BETWEEN ATTORNEYS INVOLVED IN THE CASE OF A DARLINGTON ACCOUNTANT ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/11/2011 |
5A |
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BEULAH COLLINS DORRIETY; JOHN T. ETHERIDGE; HALLIE FREEMAN MCNATT; WILLIAM WESLEY MCRAE; GLENN LEE RHAMES; PAUL MICHAEL ST. PIERRE; LARRY STUCKEY; MARGARET MCGILL WILLIAMS; LIAM JAMES FETTER; MARCHIO FRANCISCO CANELON; CHARLES L. GASKINS; GERALDINE W. JAMES; ANN G. MILLER; DELORES CASHWELL MOODY; JULYIA G. OAKLEY; FRANCES ELIZABETH HARRELL PERKINS; ANDRA TERRELL SMITH III; BRUCE WATTERWORTH |
MEMORIAM |
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FMN |
10/11/2011 |
5A |
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CORNELL FRIERSON SR. DATE OF BIRTH NOVEMBEREMBER 10 -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY |
OUT0OF-CONTROL HAZING ALLEGED |
NINE MEN ARRESTED AFTER TEEN ENDED UP IN PEE DEE HOSPITAL |
FMN |
11/11/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED NINE PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY MEMBERS- THREE FRANCIS MARION STUDENTS AND SIX ALUMNI- IN CONNECTION WITH THE OCTOBER 23 HAZING OF AN FMU PLEDGE AT AN OFF-CAMPUS LOCATION. THOSE ARRESTED: KEVIN LEQUINCY COOPER; MILES RUKEAN NORTON; MARCUS N. RAVEN; MAURICE LAVON ROBINSON; CHAPPELLE MARCUS SMITH; NICHOLAS ALEXANDER WASHINGTON; JATRAVIAN FUNTELLO BROWN; URIBE RAYMON NORTON; HENRY JAMES WATSON. THE VICTIM WAS PADDLED TO THE POINT THAT HE REQUIRED A STAY IN AN AREA HOSPITAL. PHOTOS OF THOSE ARRESTED ON PAGE 6A. |
BOARD EXTENDS BROOKS' CONTRACT |
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NAMED FOR DAVIS |
FMN |
11/11/2011 |
1A |
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DR. ALLIE E. BROOKS WILL REMAIN THE SUPERITENDENT FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS. THE OVER-FLOW SCHOOL BEING BUILT ON HOFFMYER ROAD WILL BE NAMED THE LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/11/2011 |
5A |
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ELLEN LOUISE "LOU" HESTER HARRISON; LOREN INMAN; CINDY ANN MCCREA; JULYIA M. MCFARLIN; JAMES (FLEM) RAYSOR; BEULAH COLLINS DORRIETY; ALICIA PEARL "NESHIA" JOHNSON; HALLIE MCNATT; JOHN CALVIN "PENNY: JULYIOUS; JOHN THOMAS ETHERIDGE SR.; CHARLES DELEON GASKINS; LINDA R. HUMES; CELESTE KELLEY |
RUNNOFF SET FOR ONE SEAT |
TWO OTHER SEATS SET AFTER CERTIFICATION |
FMN |
11/11/2011 |
3B |
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INCUMBENT WILLIAM JAMES JR. AND CHALLENGER JAMES ASKINS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS WINNERS TO THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL. INCUMBENT JOHNN WIRGHT III AND CHALLENGER CURTIS HARRISON WILL HAVE A RUNOFF ON NOVEMBER 22 TO DECIDED THE WINNER OF THE LAST SEAT ON TOWN COUNCIL. |
GOING NATIVE |
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FMN |
11/11/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTOS ONLY: VERNON TANNER OR "BIG BEAR MINGO" AS HE IS KNOWN BY HIS CHALOKLOWA TRIBESMAN; SHERISE JAKEL A JOHNSONVILLE ELEMENTARY TEACHER; AND HER DAUGHTERS MADISON; GIBSON BROWN FOURTH-GRADER AT JOHNSONVILLE ELEMENTARY; MECK HARTFIELD A BLACKSMIHT. AL WERE AT TANNER FRAMS IN INDIANTOWN EITHER SHOWING OR LEARNING ABOUT LOCAL INDIANS. |
REFLECTING ON SELFLESS SERVICE |
CROWDS CHEER UNVEILING OF HOME SAFE MONUMENT |
FMN |
12/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF LESLIE GREEG |
PATRIOTIC MUSIC KICKED OFF THE VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK WHERE A CROWD OF NEARLY 200 GATHERED TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY. (MORE) |
BABY IS A ONE-DER |
DELAYS TURNED BIRTH INTO HISTORIC EVENT FOR FAMILY, HOSPITAL |
FMN |
12/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF CLAIRE PROFFER - EMILY AVA PROFFER AND JASON PROFFER |
EMILY AVA PROFFER WASN'T BORN ONE MINUTE TOO EARLY OR ONE MINUTE TOO LATE. CLAIRE AND JASON'S SECOND CHILD - EMILY AVA - WAS BORN AT 11:11AM ON 11/11/11. (MORE) |
TEACHER TIED TO ALLEGED HAZING |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF MARCUS LAVON ROBINSON |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TOOK NO ACTION DURING ITS REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING REGARDING AN ALLEGED HAZING INCIDENT INVOLVING A FRATERNITY LAST MONTH, BUT CHAIRMAN RANDY DOZIER SAID HE AND THE OTHER TRUSTEES ARE PLEASED WITH THE WAY BOTH THE UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES HAVE HANDLED IT. (MORE) |
FIRE DAMAGES FLORENCE RESIDENCE |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
4A |
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AN EARLY MORNING FIRE HEAVILY DAMAGED A GREE AVENUE RESIDENCE , BUT NO ONE WAS INJURED. (MORE) |
DEPUTIES ARREST MAN AFTER CHASE |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
4A |
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PICTURE OF DERRICK GORE |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED A FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. MOTORCYCLIST AFTER THEY SAID HE LED THEM ON A HIGH-SPEED CHASE INTO FLORENCE (MORE) |
KIRKLAND FULFILLS HIS MISSION OF FAITH THROUGH THE GIDEONS |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF BEN KIRKLAND AND REGINA DUDLEY |
BEN KIRKLAND WAS INVOLVED IN SO MANY ACTIVITIES IN JACKSON ALA HE DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER HE WAS COMING OR GOING WHEN HE WAS ASKED TO JOIN THE GIDEONS IN 1982. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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WALTER RALEIGH BOSTICK; DAISY CLARK; JAMES GALLOWAY; RODNEY JOHNSON JR.; MIONA LAWSON; CLEMENTINE MARTIN; PATRICIA "TRICIA" MCKAY; AMANDA GRAHAM MILES; JAMES RICH; JESSE SANDERS; MARY SWINNEY; FRANKLIN WOODS; WILLIE LEE WOODS; VENDIL IDELL MCKNIGHT; OLA HAYES; CARL DOUGLAS HYATT; NOAH WAYNE JACKSON; LOIS BYRD PAGE LOWRY; JOHN ALVIN MILLER |
FMU'S DAVIS EARNS HEALTH CARE HONER |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF YVONNE DAVIS |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS COORDINATOR YVONNE DAVIS RECEIVED HONORS AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE S.C. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION (SCPHCA) HELD IN MYRTLE BEACH. (MORE) |
BUYCKS LISTED AMONG TOP U.S LAWYERS |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
6B |
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MARCHK W. BUYCK JR. AND MARCHK W. BUYCK III - BOTH OF THE FLORENCE FIRM WILCOX - BUYCK & WILLIAMS - HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO THE 2012 EDITION OF BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA. (MORE) |
AS RENT-FREE PERIOD ENDS - POP-UPS STAY PUT |
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FMN |
12/11/2011 |
6B |
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TWO POP-UP HAVE MADE IT PAST THE FREE-RENT STAGE AND THE STORE'S OWNERS HOPE IT'S THE BEHINNING OF GROWTH FOR THEM AS REVITALIZATION EFFORTS DOWNTOWN CONTINUE. (MORE) |
POLICE SEEK TO SOLVE SLAYING |
COLD CASE |
FMN |
13/11/2011 |
1A |
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SHELIA HUTCHINSON WAS FOUND DEAD ONA PATH BEHIND A RESIDENCE ON SUMTER STREET SIX AND A HALF YEARS AGO. HER MURDER IS STILL UNSOLVED. FLORENCE POLICE STILL FOLLOW LEADS WITH NO RESULTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/11/2011 |
8A |
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JERRY FORDHAM; LARRY HOWARD; SILOLA TAYLOR KEARNS; LYDE LEWIS; ALICE JEAN "ONE'SY MACK; DAISY PINCKNEY; HAZEL ANN DALLAIRE; MARY KATHLEEN PHILLIPPO; JAMES VANOLIN "VAN" BREWER JR.; T. GARVICE MURPHREE; HARRY CLEVELAND ROGERS; MARY MCLEOD ROGERS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/11/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
ROZENA B. SMITH NO DATE GIVEN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
13/11/2011 |
6C |
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WINTER NICHOLE GRIER AND CLAYTON DEREK POWELL; BRITTANY GAIL COLLINS AND JOSHUA CURTIS BROWN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
13/11/2011 |
7C |
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FOLLIN DANIELLE CORBETT AND DAIEL KEITH CAULDER |
ONE LAST HONOR |
MARCHINE RECEIVES NEW HEADSTONE TO COMMEMORATE WW II DUTY |
FMN |
14/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INDIA AND BILL BOYKIN AND TOMBSTONE |
CORPORAL HAROLD RAY BOYKIN WHO ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARCHINE CORPS RESERVES IN 1942 RECEIVES NEW HEADSTONE AFTER YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH AT IWO JIMA IN JAPAN IN MARCHCH 1945. |
COUNCIL TWEAKING FINAL HOTEL DEAL |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
FMN |
14/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WORKS ON THE FINAL DETAILS OF AN INCENTIVE PACKAGE TO BRING IN A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. |
PROGRESS CONTINUES ON FLORENCE COUNTY FORWARD PROJECT |
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FMN |
14/11/2011 |
A1 |
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PHOTO OF TV ROAD TRAFFIC |
THE SIX MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS HAVE BECOME KNOWN AS THE FLORENCE COUNTY FORWARD PROJECT. PROJECTS INCLUDE WIDENING PINENEEDLES RD.; U. S. 76; U.S. 378; S.C. 51 AND U. S. BYPASS 301 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/11/2011 |
7A |
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DONALD LEON CARTER; VIOLA HOOD; I. CHRISTINE JACKSON; DENSON ORUM LYERLY; TYGJULYES SKYWATCHER; JOHN WILLIAM BERRY; WALTER RALEIGH BOSTICK; DEXTER GILBERT ALLEN; SARA KIBLER ROGERS CAMPBELL; LYDE WILEY LEWIS; LOUISE COLEMAN; FLORENCE BENEDICT NORRIS; LARRY STUCKEY; WILLIE LEE WOODS |
HOTEL GETS MORE MONEY |
SECOND INCENTIVE COULD BRING PROJECT DEVELOPERS $476,000 OVER SEVEN YEARS |
FMN |
15/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE DOORS AREN'T OPEN YET AND THE NAME ISN'T OFFICIAL BUT THE HOTEL FLORENCE IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE APEARS TO BE A GO. (MORE) |
WIDENING PROJECT CELEBRATED |
PINENEEDLES ROAD WORK LAUDED WITH CHICKEN BOG DINNER |
FMN |
15/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JEFFREY HONG AND STATE SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN |
TRAFFIC IS FAR LESS OF A HEADACHE FOR MOTORISTS ON PINENEEDLES ROAD IN FLORENCE NOW THAT THE FIRST OF SIX MAJOR ROAD PROJECTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY IS DONE. (MORE) |
EARLY EDUCATION SUMMIT SET FOR FLORENCE |
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FMN |
15/11/2011 |
1A |
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HUNDREDS OF BUSINESS LEADERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES FROM ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA WILL GATHER IN FLORENCE FOR THE FIRST PEE DEE REGIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS' SUMMIT ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTMENT AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/11/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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TOLLIE COLLEY JR.; ALEX COOKSEY; LILLIE MAE CORNELL; EDDIE CARLOUS CRAVEN; NATHAN "BUTCH" CUSACK; DR. WOODWARD RION DIXON; FRANCES JOHNSON HOSTETLER; ALFONZO LOVE; CLEMENTINE MARTIN; RODNEY PARSLEY; MELVIN PATE; JESSE THOMAS "DINO" WILLIAMS; DONALD LEON CARTER; HUBERT COLLINS; ROBERT C. JORDAN JR.; JOSEPHINE J. PEGRAM; RUTH TEAL THREATT |
MCLEOD ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH LORIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM |
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FMN |
15/11/2011 |
8A |
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MCLEOD HEALTH AND LORIS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HAVE FORMALIZED THEIR LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - UNANIMOUSLY MADE THE DECEMBERISION TO AFFILIATE WITH MCLEOD HEALTH. (MORE) |
MINIATURE ART EXHIBIT |
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FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN MOTT |
THE FLORENCE MUSEUM HOSTED THE MINIATURE ART COMPETITION EXHIBIT. NO ITEM COULD EXCEED 4X5 INCHES IN SIZE. |
NEW FLORENCE SIGNS POINT THE WAY DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SIGN |
NEW DIRECTIONAL SIGNS POINT THE WAY TO DOWNTOWN POINTS OF INTEREST. |
RELIEF SCHOOL TO BE NAMED AFTER LUCY T. DAVIS |
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NJ |
16/11/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
MS. LUCY TEDDER DAVIS WAS A LONG-TIME EDUCATOR AND PRINCIPAL; AN ORDAINED METHODIST MINISTER AND THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF HOUSE OF HOPE. |
SUMMIT LINKS LEADERS |
BUSINESS & EDUCATION COMMUNITY LEADERS CONVENE |
FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS' SUMMITT ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INVESTMENT WAS HELD AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE FOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLGY IN FLORENCE ON TUESDAY |
LOW RATES AND BIG SAVINGS FOR CITY WITH REFINCE |
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FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE HOPES TO SAVE BY REFINANCING SOME OF THEIR LOANS. |
EMERGENCY OFFICIALS PRACTICE SIMULATED LEAK OF RADIATION |
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FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1A |
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EMERGENCY REPSONDERS HAVE A NUCLEAR HAZARD DRILL PRETENDING THAT THE ROBINSON NUCLEAR PLANT LEAKED AND PEOPLE AER TO BE EVACUATED TO THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
CLERK OF COUT PLACED ON PAID LEAVE |
TIMMONSVILLE CLERK ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE DURING INVESTIGATION |
FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1B |
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WILHELMINA WASHINGTON IS ACCUSED OF FORGING A SIGNATURE AND COUNCIL AGREED TO PAY HER WHILE THE INVESTIGATION IS BEING HELD SHE IS JUST NOT ABLE TO WORK. |
MINATURE ART EXHIBIT |
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FMN |
16/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN MOTTE |
THE FLORENCE MUSEUM IS HOLD ITS 23 ANNUAL MINATURE ART COMPETITION EXHIBIT FROM NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 18TH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2011 |
5A |
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W. LARRY ADAMS; MARGARET WILDS BARR; EDITH MAE KING; FLORA BELLE H. ENZOR; SCHIRRA STEVEN BUTLER-GRIFFIN; LILA ROSE MCDOWELL; RONALD CABBAGESTALK; REBECCA 'BECK' SMITH SPARKS; HENRY STANFIELD; LESLEY RENEE STONE; RANDY LYNN TURNER; JAMES DANIEL WALLACE; SHELVIA WEATHERFORD; WILLIE BERNARD HUGGINS; NATHAN "BUTCH" CUSACK; DR. DONALD BRYANT COOPER; MICKEY FRIERSON MCELVEEN; JANUARYI BELL JOYE GRAY; DONALD R. MATTHEWS; JOSEPHINE J. PEGRAMTOLLIE COLLEY JR.; DR. RION DIXON SR.; TOLLIE COLLEY JR; RODENY LEE "BUGGY" JOHNSON JR.; ELLA MAE STONE MATTHEWS |
DEBATE SWIRLS OVER MILLION GYM |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
FMN |
17/11/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ISSUED CHALLENGES BOTH TO THEMSELVES AND TO THE CITY'S ADMINSTRATION TO DEFINE THE CITY'S PRIORITIES DURING A LIVELY WORK SESSION. SPECIFICALLY THEY WANT TO KNOW WHERE A NEW MULTI-COURT BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM FALLS ON THE LIST. (MORE) |
ARRESTS BEGIN; HALEY ORDERS END OF PROTEST |
OCCUPY COLUMBIA |
FMN |
17/11/2011 |
1A |
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STATE POLICE ON WEDNESDAY ARRESTED 19 OCCUPY COLUMBIA PROTESTERS WHO MADE A STAND BETWEEN A CONFEDERATE FLAG AND A MONUMENT TO CONFEDERATE WAR DEAD ON THE STATEHOUSE GROUNDS. (MORE) |
RICE: PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND ' LEFT BEHIND' |
LATEST CANDIDATE ENTERS RACE FOR 7TH |
FMN |
17/11/2011 |
1A |
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HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN AND CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE TOM RICE SAID THE COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THE NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND AND PLEDGED TO BRING THE REGION TOGETHER IF ELECTED. (MORE) |
STUDENTS MAKING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY |
MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL |
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17/11/2011 |
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ED FALCO-- PROGRAM MANAGER WITH CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA-- SAID MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IS THE ONLY SCHOOL IN FLORENCE COUNTY WITH THE DISTINCTION OF BEING ENVORONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY. (MORE) |
PLUFFMUD RECYCLING MUCKING BUSINESS FORWARD |
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17/11/2011 |
1A |
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BRIAN BAGWELL AND HIGH BAKER WANT TO SEE THE ENVIRONMENT REMAIN GREEN AND DECIDED TO START A FULL-SERVICE COMMERCIAL RECYCLING COMPANY CALLED PLUFFMUD. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/11/2011 |
5A |
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NAPOLEON CARTER; ELIHU LLOYD FORE; BONNIE DEW; MICHEAL FORD; MICHELE JACKSON; MARY PRECIOUS DOWLING MCALLISTER; JAY MENDENHALL; MARIE SANDERS; ANNETTE SESIT; PAUL MICHEL ST. PIERRE; FRANKLIN WOODS; WILLIAM P. BARFIELD; MARY S. BRAMLETT; EDDIE CARIOUS CRAVEN; KATHLEEN COLE DAVIS; LEON MORRIS; GRACE ALLEN MIMS PIGATE; RANDY LYNN TURNER; SHELVIA M. WEATHERFORD |
SHOOTING SUSPECT TURNS SELF IN |
TIMMONSVILLE |
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17/11/2011 |
1B |
DAVION LEGRANT |
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ANTRON DEVON HANNA OF LYNCHBURG WAS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY ON CHARGES OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY IN CONNECTION WITH A RECENT INCIDENT IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
ARCHITECTS SHARE NEW VISION OF HISTORIC FLORENCE FASCADES |
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18/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF THOM ANDERSON; DENNIS WARD |
FIVE LOCAL ARCHITECTS GAVE THEIR RENDERINGS OF THE FASCADES OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. DENNIS WAS DID HYMAN LAW FIRM. RANDY KEY DID BOSMITH AND NOFAL BUILDING. SCOT COLLINS DID THE RAINWATER BUILDING AND GARANTY BANK; DEWEY ERVIN DID BARRINGER HARDWARE AND THE GREENBERG BUILDING. GARY BROWN DID THE KUKER BUILDING AND THE YELLOW FRONT BUILDING. |
COUNCIL HONORS OUTGOING ADMINSTRATOR |
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18/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD STARK |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL RECOGNIZED RICHARD STARK FOR HIS 6 YEARS OF SERVICE AS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AT THEIR MEETING ON THURSDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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18/11/2011 |
7A |
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JOHN HERBERT BURKE; MARGARETTE GAMBLE; EARL T. GRAHAM; FRANK KELLY; LEVERN LYDE JR.; ARLENE RICHARDSON; SARA B. WHITTINGTON; MACKIE PRINCE WILSON; W. LARRY ADAMS; BONNIE FAYE STRICKLAND DEW; ALICE JEAN "ONE'SY" MACK; DAVID LLEWELLYN GOWDY; JANUARYE J. PERRY; MARGARET IRENE duPONT WATERS; MARGARET WILDS BARR; BRUCE EDWARD COWARD; SILOLA LOUISE TAYLOR KEARNS; TONLY NELSON FIX; ANNETTE ROSE SESIT |
KIDS HAVE PRICELESS FUN |
HUNTING NEXT BEST THING TO REAL MEDICINE FOR CANCER VICTIMS |
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19/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF PETE BUSH - JIMMY BOATWRIGHT - CHASE HOWARD AND BILL LOPEZ AND WILLIAM LOPEZ |
THE GREAT OUTDOORS IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTORS ORDERED FOR TWO BOYS BATTLING SERIOUS FORMS OF CANCER. THANKS TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THE UNIQUE PRESCIPTION WAS FILLED. |
PEE DEE SENIORS BREAK BREAD AT ANNUAL EVENT |
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19/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF MARCHISSA MANNING |
FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW, MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE SENIOR COMMUNITY ARE STARTING THE HOLIDAY SEASON BREAKING BREAD TOGETHER. MORE THAN 200 SENIORS FROM THE SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION GATHERED AT LEATHERMAN SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BLESSING MEAL AND TO HEAR SEVERAL SPEAKERS TALK ABOUT THE EVENT AND THE CENTER. (MORE) |
HOLIDAYS ARE NO TIME FOR GRIEVING |
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19/11/2011 |
1A |
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE HARD FOR JOE GRIFFITH OF FLORENCE. AFTER LOSING HIS WIFE IN 1996, HIS BROTHER IN JUNEAND HIS FRIEND ABOUT A MONTH LATER, THIS WILL BE THE FIRST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT THEM. (MORE) |
MAN CHARGED IN ARMED ROBBERY |
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19/11/2011 |
4A |
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PICTURE OF ANTHONY FINNEY |
POLICE ARRESTED A LYNCHBURG MAN AFTER THE ARMED ROBBERY OF A CONVENIENCE STORE. (MORE) |
POLICE ARREST MAN AFTER CHASE |
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19/11/2011 |
4A |
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PICTURE OF RODNEY MCCRAY |
A BRIEF HIGH SPEED CHASE THROUGH COWARD ENDED IN A CRASH. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/11/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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DENNIS BROADY; JOHN EMACK DUVALL; MARCHGIE HAILEY; LEEVERN MURPHY; LUCILLE MCLEOD THORNBREW; SCOTTIE LYNN WICKER; JOHN HERBERT BURKE; JAMES COUNCIL ELKINS; AMANDA GRAHAM MCCOY MILES; LEIGH MITCHELL; DANNY L. "BOOMER" POSTON; ERNEST A. "BILLY" SMITH; LESLEY RENEE STONE; SARA BAKER WHITTINGTON; |
ENGMAN NAMED TO PACENOW BOARD |
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19/11/2011 |
6B |
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BEAU ENGMAN, VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMERCIAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. - HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE BOARD OF ADVISORS FOR PACENOW - A NONPROFIT FOCUSED GLOBALLY ON ACCELERATING ENERGY EFFICENCY UPGRADES TO BUILDINGS. (MORE) |
PEACE AND JUSTICE FOR FLORENCE? |
RABBI WANTS CITY TO START PANEL TO STUDY TOPICS RELATED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE |
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20/11/2011 |
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PHOTO OF RABBI JEFF RONALD |
RABBI JEFF RONALD WOULD LIKE THE CITY OF FLORENCE TO START A PANEL TO STUDY SUCH TOPICS AS PAYDAY LENDING; CERTIFICATION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING; LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/11/2011 |
8A |
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LEO BRITT; MARGARET ANN CANTY; ALBERT GILBERT; PHYLLIS GRYE HUTCHINSON; WILLIAM LEWIS JR.; JEFFREY L. WALTON; DUNCAN WILLIAMS; ANPOLEAON CARTER; MARY DOWLING MCALLISTER; ELAR RAY "PETE" TUCKER JR.; ROY WILL; EDITH MAE JAMES KING; LUCILLE THORNBREW; SCOTT WICKER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/11/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
DARA DAVIS 5/18/1944 - 11/18/2009 |
IT'S JOLLY OL' ST. NICK |
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20/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
SANTA AND HIS ELVES HAVE COME TO MAGNOLIA MALL. EIGHT YEAR OLD LEANAH DAYTON MEETS SANTA |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
20/11/2011 |
6C |
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PRICILLA ASHLEY OUTZS AND ROBERT EVANDER MCNAIR III; MELISSA GRACE TOLER AND JOHN PARHAM JORDAN; TONJA LEE TART AND DENNY WESLEY SEIF |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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20/11/2011 |
7C |
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LEE AND JACKIE SMITH CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY |
ST ANNES KICKS OFF SEASON |
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FMN |
21/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SUE COX SHOWING VISITOR GAYE KIRBY A NATIVITY SCENE |
ST ANNES CATHOLIC CHURCH KICKED OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON THIS WEEKEND WITH ITS THIRD ANNUAL COME TO THE MANGER NATIVITY EXHIBIT IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL OF THE CHURCH ON KEMP STREET.(MORE) |
FLORENCE TEACHER CARTER HAS MATH EXPERTISE THAT GOES GLOBAL |
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21/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VICKIE CARTER WITH STUDENTS RACHEL GROSSICK; EMMA DUNCAN; AND SLOAN BANKSTON |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER VICKIE CARTER HAS SPENT 36 YEARS TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN FLORENCE BUT SHE IS TAKING HER EXPERTISE GLOBAL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/11/2011 |
6A |
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CAROLYN LASSITER BRYANT; JERRY ALAN COX; KEIRA IMANI PARK-FULTON; INEZ D. MACK; MARCHCHVIN MCDOWELL; ROBERT L. WILLIAMS; MARCHCHGARET ANN CANTY; SARAH CLIFTON CRUMP CONNELL; LEON ALLISON "AL" DAVIS JR.; PHYLLIS FRYE HUTCHINSON; MARCHCHY BANKS MATTHEWS; ARLENE RICHARDSON;MARCHCHION CLAUDE SMITH; |
INVESTIGATORS: SCRANTON MAN ADMITS TO STRANGLING WIFE |
MAGISTRATE RULES TO SEND IVEY SLAYING CASE TO GRAND JURY |
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22/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF RODNEY DALE IVEY |
INVESTIGATORS SAID A SCRANTON ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS WIFE IN JUNEHAS ADMITTED TO STRANGLING HER - AND FLORENCE COUNTY MAGISTRATE BELINDA TIMMONS HAS RULED THERE IS ENOUGH PROBABLE CAUSE TO SEND THE CASE TO A GRAND JURY. (MORE) |
MAN CHARGED IN PIZZA PARLOR ROBBERY |
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22/11/2011 |
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A MAN WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY IN CONNECTION WITH AN INCIDENT AT A NEARBY PIZZA PARLOR . NO ONE WAS INJURED. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/11/2011 |
8A |
OBITUARY |
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GREGORY "GREGG" JASON BEST; JAMES ALLEN "JIMMY" BOYD; RUDY LEE HUGHEE HOPKINS; HENRY JOHSON; MARTHA QUICK MOORE; ERNESTINE W. NESMITH; BARBARA ANN PARNELL; ELIZABETH ROACH PSIHOS; WILLIE LEROY REAVES; LEROY SMITH JR.; ADAM LEE BARLOWE; DOROTHY C. BRACEY; MARGARET ANN CANTY; SARAH CONNELL; DAN HOWARD COOK; JERRY COX; ALVIN GODWIN; BETTY LOU HAYES GORE; EARL THOMAS GRAHAM; WILLIAM LEWIS JR.; LEVERN LYDE JR.; DUNCAN WILLIAMS |
NESA HOLDS CONSULTANT EVENT |
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22/11/2011 |
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THE NORTH EASTERN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE RECENTLY HOSTED A PRESENTATION FEATURING DARIN BUELOW - A PRINICIPAL AT DELOITTE CONSULTING. (MORE) |
CITY PARKS DEPT. THANKS SENIORS WITH EARLY LUNCH |
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23/11/2011 |
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PHOTO OF LILLE MAE EDWARDS- MORE PHOTOS P 5A: MISSY BURGESS; DORA FRIERSON |
THE FLORENCE PARKS ANDNT GAVE THANKS TO SENIOR CITIZENS WITH AN EARLY THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT LEVY PARK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/11/2011 |
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ELVA BOSEMAN; WILLIE LEE CRAIG; ANNIE EADDY; ANTHONY ISHMELL; PATRICIA A. LEGETTE; JACK C. MIMS; JOHN DOUGLAS "J.D." STUBBS; MACK WILLIAMSON; GREGORY "GREG" JASON BEST; JOSEPH "JOE" LEE MARTIN; JANUARYIE T. MOORE; JERRY GORDON WOODBERRY; WILLIARD JESSIE CARTER; GLORIA JEAN HATCHER; CHARLES THOMAS MOORE; DAVID C. WHITE |
CHILDREN'S WISHES COME TRUE |
HIGHWAY PATROL GOLF TOURNAMENT HELPS CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS |
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23/11/2011 |
1B |
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TROOP 5 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL HELD ITS 15TH ANNUAL MAKE-A-WIXH FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT AT TRACES GOLF CLUB IN FLORENCE RAISING $14 THOUSAND IN SEPTEMBEREMBER. |
THANKSGIVING GIVEWAY |
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23/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SILISHA SMITH |
MEMBERS OF THE GLORIOUS PENTECOSTAL APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF TIMMONSVILLEGATHERED FOODFOR A THANKSGIVING GIVE AWAY |
TIMMONSVILLE RUNOFF ELECTS HARRISON |
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23/11/2011 |
1B |
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CURTIS HARRISON BEAT INCUMBENT JOHNNY WIRGHT III FOR THE REMAINING COUNCIL SEAT IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
PEE DEE ARTISANS MARCHKET OFFERS HILIDAY BUYERS HAND-MADE GIFTS |
HAND-MADE CHRISTMAS |
FMN |
24/11/2011 |
1A |
MARCHIA BUTLER |
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A GROUP IN FLORENCE IS HOPING TO OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF TRADITIONAL SHOPPING THROUGH THE INAUGUSTURAL PEE DEE ARTISAN'S MARCHKET. MORE THAN 20 LOCAL ARTISANS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE WILL FEATURE THEIR GOOD IN A HAND-MADE STORE. (MORE) |
MEMORIAM |
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24/11/2011 |
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LIVETTE MCCALL KEEFE; MCKEVER (JOHNNY) MUMFORD; ROBERT MCCALL; SONJA (BIGGIE) 1993-2011; THELMA LEE DAVIS MYERS; LONNIE MITCHELL JOHNSON; LEE HAWKINS 10/6/1925- 11/21/2001; WALLA BROWN JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/11/2011 |
7A |
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SADIE BELL MUNNERLYN ALLISON; DAVID EARL CARRIGAN SR.; EUNICE M. CUMBIA; BRIANNE LACHELLE STEWART-GOODRICH; ETHEL J. HYMAN; FLOREE MCNEIL; WILLIE CARTHEN COBB POWELL; GLADYS MAE TAYLOR; VERLIN WILLIAM ATKINSON; DICK FAGAN; ELVA DOUGLAS BOSEMAN; MARY CATHERINE TAYLOR RICHBERG HERRICK; ALBERT MORRIS KELLEY; MARVIN MCDOWELL; JACK C. MIMS; CHARLES THOMAS MOORE SR.; MCLAMORE WILLIAMSON |
REMAINS FOUND IN TIMMONSVILLE |
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THEY MIGHT BE THOSE OF MISSING CHARLOTTE MEN |
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25/11/2011 |
1A |
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HUMAN REMAINS FOUND OFF YOUNG ROAD IN TIMMONSVILLE MIGHT BE THOSE OF TWO MEN REPORTED MISSING FROM TIMMONSVILLE. |
DEAL SEEKERS LINE UP EARLY FOR BARGAINS |
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25/11/2011 |
1A |
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SHOPPER WERE OUT EARLY WEDNESDAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE FO BLACK FRIDAY SALES. SOME WERE LINED UP AT BEST BUY AS EARLY AS 5:30 PM. |
VOLUNTEERS HELP FEED OTHERS ON HOLIDAY |
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25/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF : CATHY CHARLES; MAGGIE MACK; JAMIE BACOTE; ANDREA HUGEE; JOSH FRANCO; JESSICA FRANCO |
THE MANNA HOUSE ESTIMATED THEY SERVED OVER 300 PEOPLE A THANKSGIVING DINNER ON THURSDAY IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/11/2011 |
5A |
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ANDREW JONES JR.; SHAQUETTA LATISH AMOUS MURPHY; LEO BRITT SR.; KEIRA IMANI PARK- FULTON; ROBERT L. WILLIAMS; LEROY SMITH JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/11/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
MCKEVER (JOHNNY) MUMFORD 1946-2010 |
BLACK FRIDAY STARTS EARLY IN FLORENCE |
SEVERAL PEE DEE STORES OPEN EARLY TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS |
FMN |
26/11/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF SARAH DIXON - BEKA HORTON - AL STAUCH AND LIKI TURNER |
BLACK FRIDAY FOR SEVERAL YEARS HAS BEEN A POST-THANKSGIVING DAY ACTIVITY TO CATCH SOME OF THE BEST DEALS ON WHAT EXPERTS SAY IS THE BUSINEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR. THIS YEAR WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT BECAUSE SOME STORES SUCH AS TOYS "R" US AND WALMARCHT OPENED LATE WHILE OTHERS LIKE KOHL'S, TARGET AND BEST BUY OPENED UP AT MIDNIGHT. (MORE) |
W. FLORENCE HIGH STUDENT LEADS YOUTH EXTRAVAGANZA |
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26/11/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF DARRYL D. CUNNINGHAM |
DARRYL CUNNINGHAM ISN'T AN ORDAINED PREACHER YET BECAUSE HE'S ONLY 16, BUT THAT HASN'T KEPT HIM FROM PREACHING ON OCCASION AT PEOPLE'S UNITED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/11/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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PEGGY ANDREWS - PAMELA CAUGUSTHMAN - RENA MAE DAY DAVIS - NAZAREE JOHNSON - ALINE SANDERS VAN LANDINGHAM - MARGARET MAY LEIS - PATRICIA H. MCCLOUD - SHAQUETTA LATISHA AMOUS MURPHY - LEE ROY RICHARDSON - CLAUDIA MCKNIGHT WHITNEY - LULA T. WOODS - SADIE BELL MUNNERLYN ALLISON - PRISCILLA SHORTER BOWERS - BURNETTE G. BROWN - DAVID "POPS" EARL CARRIGAN SR. - KATHLEEN ALICE CASWELL - WILLIE LEE CRAIG - EUNICE MARJORIE HAYES CUMBIA - MARGARET W. CURRY - ANNIE "ANN" EADDY - BRIANNE LACHELLE STEWART-GOODRICH - MARY CATHERINE TAYLOR RICHBERG HERRICK - ARMSTRONG HOWARD - RUBY LEE HUGHEE HOPKINS - A.B. JOHNSON - ALBERT MORRIS KELLY - ALINE SANDERS VAN LANDINGHAM - PATSY LEE - PATRICIA ANN WILLIAMS LEGETTE - INEZ DUNHAM MACK - MARY CATHERINE TAYLOR RICHBERG HERRICK - DORIS G. POWELL - WILLIE CARTHEN "COB" POWELL - FLOYD TOWNSEND - F. WAYNE "LIL WAYNE " TURBEVILLE II |
A NEW FACE FOR DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
27/11/2011 |
1D |
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PHOTOS OF BUILDINGS |
BO SMITH BUILDING; KUKER BUILDING; RAINWATER BUILDING; HYMAN LAW FIRM; 172 W. EVANS ST. LOCAL ARCHITECTS ENVISIONED OLDER BUILDINGS CLEANED UP AND REPAIRED. |
MOORE FACES TOUGHEST CHALLENGE |
LAKE CITY NATIVE'S HUSBAND BATTLES RARE BRAIN DISEASE |
FMN |
27/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE |
RICHARD RAINWATER THE HUSBAND OF DARAL MOORE HAS A BRAIN TUMOR WHICH WAS ANNOUNCED IN THE NOVEMBER 7TH ISSUE OF FORTUNE MAGAZINE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/11/2011 |
3A |
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CYBTHIA MYRL MARCHINELLI ALLISON; BILLY H. DENNIS; SHIRLEY ANN TAYLOR HUDSON; WILLIAM DANIEL SMITH; MICHAEL WAYNE TURNER; CHARLOTTE BRITT ALTMAN; MARCHHORIE MIMS GRIFFIN; ANTHONY LEROY "LEE" ISHMELL; L.M. "BILL" LOGAN; BETTY L. STONE BROWDER-POSTON; PEGGY SARLENE BIRCKHEAD ANDREWS; PAMELA CAUGUSTHMAN; ESSIE CORINE JORDAN |
LADY ANTEBELLUM ROCK FLORENCE |
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FMN |
27/11/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF HILLARY SCOTT; CHARLES KELLEY; DAVE HAYWOOD |
COUNTRY MUSIC BAND LADY ANTEBELLUM PLAYED AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER SATURDAY NIGHT. THE TRIO SANG FROM THEIR NEW ALBUM "OWNED THE NIGHT". |
A NEW FACE FOR DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
27/11/2011 |
1D |
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ATRIST RENDITIONS OF SOME OF THE BUILDINGS |
BEFORE AND WHAT ARCHITECTS' RENDTIONS OF AFTER FOR THREE BUILDING ON THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS STREET FLORENCE. FEATURED ARE THE BOSMITH BUILDING; THE KUKER BUILDING; RAINWATER BUILDING. HYMAN LAW FIRM; 172 W. EVANS; 178 W. EVANS FEATURED ON PG 2D |
THE 75TH ASSEMBLY BALL IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
27/11/2011 |
3D |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
HANNAH ELIZABETH STARKE BRUNSON; MARY AMANDA ELOISE CAMPBELL; MARGARET FRANCES JONES; MARY RACHEL MCMILLAN; MILLIE HOWARD GRIFFIN; JANUARYIE HAYNIE FULP; KATHERINE FALLON LUCAS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
27/11/2011 |
6D |
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JEAN ALMAND ALLEN AND CHRISTOPHER COLLINS CONKLIN; APRIL LYNN KNOTTS AND BRIAN JOSEPH ELENDER |
ALL ABOUT SALES |
BUSINESS OWNERS HOPE SHOPPERS RETURN THROUGHOUT HOLIDAYS |
FMN |
28/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CYNTHIA POSTON OF CYNTHIA'S |
BLACK FRIDAY SALES WERE UP 7 % |
BYERLY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS |
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FMN |
28/11/2011 |
1A |
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BYERLY FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED 15 GRANTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/11/2011 |
6A |
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JERRY BYRD; GARY D. HUDSON JR.; MARY PERKINS NOLAN; OTIS POLSON; LEAH BETH POWELL; MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS; DENNIS TRENT HICKS; LULA TORRENCE WOODS; SYLVIA MARIE SULLIVAN; MARY ELIZABETH CARTER SUMNER; WILLIAM 'DAN' SMITH |
BANDITS HIT A LOW NOTE, MAKE OFF WITH BAND'S GUITARS |
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FMN |
29/11/2011 |
4A |
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A VAN AND TRAILER LOADED WITH $20.000 IN GEAR BELONGING TO A GEORGIA-BASED BLUE GRASS BAND WAS STOLEN FROM THE PARKING LOT OF A FLORENCE HOTEL. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/11/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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ANTONIO BROWN - GARY D. HUDSON JR. - DOROTHY M. HUNT - LOIS EUGENIA SANDERS JAMES - LILUS AIKEN -ROGER DALE "MUNCHIE" MADISON - JOHN PEARSON - THEODORE COKLEY - LOUISE VANDERHALL - MARY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS -PEARL L. HAM - JERRY BYRD - RENA MAE DAY DAVIS - ETHEL HYMAN - JANUARYET " JANUARY" PAGE LOMBARDO - LINDY COOK MATTHEWS - WANDA GAIL R. SAWYER - LEAH BETH POWELL - MITZI WOLF |
FIRM NAMED AS 'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FIRM' |
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FMN |
29/11/2011 |
6B |
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TURNER PADGET GRAHAM & LANEY P.A. HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED IN THE 2012 EDITION OF "BENCHMARCHK LITIGATION: A DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AMERICA'S LEADING LITIGATION FIRMS AND ATTORNEYS" AS A "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FIRM" FOR LITIGATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA. (MORE) |
DARGAN STREET LOOKING SOUTH |
Do You Remember? |
FMN |
30/11/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
1948 PHOTO SHOWING BELKS AND MILLER'S BOOTERY |
FINALLY SOME HELP FOR OAKLAND AVENUE |
UNLIKELY WUKELA-LEATHERMAN TEAM TO SECURE FUNDING |
FMN |
30/11/2011 |
1A |
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SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN AND MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA HAVE TEAM UP TO SECURE FUNDS TO REGRAT AND REPAVE OAKLAND AVENUE WHICH WILL BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS IN THAT AREA. |
FLORENCE IN LIGHTA |
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FMN |
30/11/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULYIA THOMPSON; GEORGANNA KELLEY; NORALISA THOMAS |
THE 18TH ANNUAL CHRISTMASS TREE LIGHTING FOR THE CITY OF FLORENCE WAS HELD TUESDY NIGHT. SANTA CLAUS ARRIVED ON A FIRE TRUCK. DANCE MEMBERS OF KELLY'S FINE ARTS PERFORMED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/11/2011 |
5A |
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REV. DAISY FULTON; JARIUS FRANK KIREH GREEN; BEN "BEN JR." HARRISON; JAMES O. HILL; CHARLIE MURPHY; JOSEPH (SONNY) PURNELL; MARGARET JANUARYE ALLEN GARDNER; LINDA WHITE MARTIN; SADIE HOOKS PERRITT; IMOGENE ATKINS HASELDEN; GARY DEAN HUDSON JR.; VICKII B. MILES; JACKIE MIXON |
SMILEY READY TO LEAD FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 |
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FMN |
30/11/2011 |
1B |
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ROBERT RUDOLPH "RANDY" SMILEY ALREADY HAS 11 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 WHICH WILL HELP HIM AS JOHNSONVILLE SCHOOLS' NEW SUPERINTENDENT. |
SWEET SURRENDER |
TWO 'CAKERIES' OPEN ON CELEBRATION DRIVE |
FMN |
30/11/2011 |
1C |
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JACKIE TRAVIS HAS OPEN LET THEM EAT CAKE WHICH MAKES SCULPTURED CAKES. KYJA LEE HAS OPENED SWEET THAT MAKE UNIQUE CUPCAKES. THEY ARE LOCATED SIDE BY SIDE AND ORIGINAL PLANNED TO BE IN THE SAME BUILDING TOGETHER BUT REALIZED THEY BOTH NEEDED MORE ROOM. |
ELECTION DISTRICT TALK HEATS BACK UP |
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FMN |
01/12/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT1'S HEATED DEBATE OVER SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICTS HAS MOVED TO THE BACKBURNER OF LATE AS THE DISTRICT'S TRUSTEES FIRED A NEW/OLD SUPERINTENDENT AND PUSHED THE DISTRICT BUILDING PROGRAM ALONG. (MORE) |
C-SPAN ROLLS INTO FLORENCE |
POLITICS ON WHEELS: FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY |
FMN |
01/12/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
CABLE NETWORK C-SPAN IS SHOWING ITSVERSATILITY WITH ITS CAMPAIGN 2012 BUS-- WHICH PASSED THROUGH FLORENCE ON WEDNESDAY WHILE ON A NATIONWIDE TOUR. (MORE) |
HURRICANE SEASON OVER |
IRENE ONLY MAJOR STORM TO HIT US |
FMN |
01/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE 2011 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON WAS A STUDY IN CONTRADICTIONS: IT SPARED THE USUAL SOUTHERN TARGETS WHILE IRENE PARALYZED THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND DEVASTATED PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST WITH DEADLY FLOODING. (MORE) |
FLORENCE NATIVE'S DOCUMENTARY 'SHAKES THE WORLD' |
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FMN |
01/12/2011 |
1A |
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LIBBY SPEARS--A FLORENCE NATIVE-- IS NOW A FLOBE-TROTTING DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER WHO'S WORKED WITH GEORGE CLOONEY AND STEVEN SODERBERGH TO PRODUCE FILMS FOCUSING ON HEAVY TOPICS LIKE SANITATION WORK IN NEPAL-- THE AFTERMATH OF A TSUNAMI AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/12/2011 |
5A |
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ROSIE L. BELL; ROSEANN TAYLOR LEWIS; TINNIE JANUARYE WILSON MCFADDEN; ONAY MCRAE; LETHA TAYLOR; DASMINE TAYLOR; TOMMY BEDENBAUGUSTH; JAIRUS GREEN; ROGER DALE MUNCHIE MADISON; VICKII B. MILES |
DARLINGTON RECOVERS AFTER FIRE |
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FMN |
01/12/2011 |
1B |
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SEVERAL BUSINESS OWNERS WHO LOST EVERYTHING IN AN OCTOBEROBER 10 FIRE ON DARLINGTON'S PUBLIC SQUARE ARE WAITING TO FIND OUT IF AND WHEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO REBUILD. (MORE) |
DISTRUCT CLOUDS REDISTRICTING PLANS |
TENSION MOUNTS AT FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MEETING |
FMN |
02/12/2011 |
1A |
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THERE IS STILL CONTROVERSY OVER THE REDISTRICT OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND BOARD MEMEBERS ALEXIS D. PIPKISN AND PAT GIBOSN-HYE MOORE DISTRUST THE STATE REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY BOWERS. THE NEW LINES WERE PASSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND COMPLY WITH THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965. |
MCLEOD HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY BRIGHTES HOLIDAY. |
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02/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE MCLEOD HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING IS IN ITS 26TH YEAR. |
FMU RECEIVES DONATION FROM PROGRESS ENERGY |
GIFT TO HELP HEALTH PHYSICS PROGRAM |
FMN |
02/12/2011 |
4A |
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PROGRESS ENERGY HAS DONATED $100 THOUSAND TO HELP EXPAND FMU'S NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED HEALTH PHYSICS PROGRAM TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY. |
HOPEHEALTH TO HOLD ITS 14TH ANNUAL AIDSWALK |
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FMN |
02/12/2011 |
4A |
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HOPEHEALTH WILL HOLD ITS 14TH ANNUAL AIDSWALK ON SATURDAY IN HONOR OF WORLD AIDS DAY AND TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THOSE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. |
CHRISTMAS COMES ALIVE |
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FMN |
02/12/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE; BETHAN STOCKTON; JASON ISGETT; MARTHA HARDIN; TIMOTHY SMALLS |
FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE WILL PERFORM THEIR 18TH LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE CONCERT TODAY AND SATURDAY. |
JOHNSONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECEIVES POSITIVE AUDIT REPORT |
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FMN |
02/12/2011 |
4A |
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THE TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 JOHNSONVILLE GENERAL FUND AUDIT WAS VERY GOOD BUT THERE WAS SOME CONCERN ABOUT THE AMOUNT SPENT ON BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING FOR STUDENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/12/2011 |
5A |
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MARION "DICK" HUNTER CHARLES; EUGENE HUGH GOINS; SHIRLEY ANN TAYLOR HUDSON; WILLIAM A. TONEY; OLIVIA C. WILKES; HON. DR. ROSSLEE TENETHA GREEN DOUGLAS RN BSN; ROSEANN TAYLOR LEWIS; WALTER EUGENE PUPA; DEACON BEN "BEN JR" HARRISON; LOIS EUGENIA SANDERS JAMES; JAMES O. HILL JR.; TINNIE JANUARYE WILSON MCFADDEN; HENRY WHETSTONE WEBB; LOUISE SIMPSON |
OAKLAND AVE. RESIDENTS 'ECSTATIC |
LONG-OVERDUE ROAD PROJECT TO PROCEED |
FMN |
03/12/2011 |
1A |
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RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS WHO HAVE WORKED FOR YEARS FOR IMPROVEMENTS ALONG FLORENCE'S OAKLAND AVENUE SAY THEY ARE EAGER FOR WORK TO BEGIN ON A NEWLY ANNOUNCED $400.000 PROJECT THERE. (MORE) |
EDUCATION SALUTE |
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FMN |
03/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF VICTORIA ROWELL |
GUEST SPEAKER VICTORIA ROWELL SPOKE TO THOSE GATHERED FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL UNCF FLORENCE/PEE DEE SALUTE TO EDUCATION GALA AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/12/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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TILLIE DAVIS - ANNIE MARGARET BRUNSON-KING LEGGETTE - WILLIE LEROY MILES - MARION "DICK" HUNTER CHARLES - SHIRLEY ANN TAYLOR HUDSON - FELICIA "TEET" CARMON LEMONS - JAMES MURRAY MORRISON - WALTER RONALD WARD - OLIVIA C. WILKES |
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS |
BUDDING ALLIANCE PROVES OLD ADAGE |
FMN |
04/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA; SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN |
ONCE OPPONENTS MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN HAVE PARTNERED TO AQUIRE FUND TO REPAIR SECTIONS OF OAKLAND AVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/12/2011 |
8A |
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JOHN B. WILLOUGHBY; BLAINE "TOM" MCCANTS; SARAH LEE TIMMONS GREGG; JUDY COLE GEDDIE; JIMMIE JACKSON "JACK" HUGHES; MYLENE ADKINS FLOYD NESBITT; MARSHALL TRIS PURVIS SR.; MARY ANN SMITH PURVIS; KIERSTIN MCKENNON SHELLEY; MARCHGIE DOWNER STRAUGUSTHAN |
A TIME TRAVEL CHRISTMAS |
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FMN |
04/12/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF AIDEN PLYLER; DRESDEN TUCKER; MATTHEW LAMB; FAITH KIRPATRICK |
RED DO PLANTATION HOSTED CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE YEARS HIGHLIGHTING THE COLONIAL; ANTEBELLUM; VICTORIAN AND 1950S PERIOD. IT IS HOPED THE FUNDRAISER WILL BE AN ANNUAL EVENT. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
04/12/2011 |
6C |
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LESLEE MARIE PURPURA AND JONATHAN HUNT; NICOLE MONIQUES MCQUILLAR AND KELVIN CHAD BELIN |
HALEY CELEBRATES TROOPS AT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY |
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FMN |
05/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NALIN HALEY THE SON OF THE GOVERNOR |
GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY ADDRESSED THE NATIONAL GUARD 251 TROOPS WHO WILL BE DEPLOYED TO KUWAIT SOON. SHE SPOKE AS A MILITARY WIFE. |
SON'S SICKLE CELL ANEMIA KEEPS FLORENCE FAMILY IN CRISIS |
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FMN |
05/12/2011 |
1A |
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SALVATION ARMY EMPTY STOCKING FUND GO A LONG WAY TO MAKING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR MANY FAMILIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/12/2011 |
7A |
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BRAXTON DANIEL CONRAD; DANIELLE CROUCH; JULYE DAVIS; DORIS HARKLESS JAMES; WILLIE KETTER; DOREEN SIMONDS; CARRIE LOUISE BAILEY SINGLETARY; CHARLES LINDBERG BECK SR.; SARAH COPE BOONE; BLAINE CLARK 'TOM' MCCANTS; WILLIE LEROY MILES; MYRTLE ANNA TERRELL; WILLIAM A. TONEY SR.; JOHN B. WILLOUGHBY JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/12/2011 |
7A |
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MEMORIAM: VIRGINIA 'JENNY' TODD |
FACILITY PLANS ON HOLD |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF THE PLANS FOR THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY |
PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORTIY HAS BEEN AWARDED A NEARLY $2.1 MILLION FEDERAL STATE OF GOOD REPAIR GRANT TO BUILD A NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY, BUT ITS PLANS ARE ON HOLD UNTIL IT FINDS A MATCH OF $1.1 MILLION IN LOCAL FUNDS. (MORE) |
FLORENCFE POST OFFICE ON USPS CHOPPING BLOCK |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
1A |
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NEWS OF MORE CUTS AND REDUCTIONS BY THE U.S . POSTAL SERVICE COULD MEAN THE CLOSURE OF THE FLORENCE MAIL PROCESSING CENTER. (MORE) |
SPEAKER OF HOUSE VISITS ROATARY CLUB |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF BOBBY HARELL |
EVERY WEEK THE FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB INVITES A NEW GUEST SPEAKER FOR ITS WEEKLY MEETING AND THIS WEEK IT WAS SOMEONE WHO MAKES HIS LIVING AS A SPEAKER: S.C. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BOBBY HARRELL. (MORE) |
FLO 1'S SANDERSON RECOGNIZED |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
4A |
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CATHERINE SANDERSON, A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AT THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE S.C. SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (SCSHA). (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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ELIZABETH ROGERS CARTER - LEROY DAVIS - JAMAL DURANT - WESLEY BEE JONES - HERBERT LEE MOSES - ELI "TIM" SELPH - JOHN HENRY SMALLS - ANNABELLE LUDLAM SNIPES - JASON COOPER - ALPHA JAMES - TILLIE MCIVER DAVIS - BRANSON MICHAEL CREEL - JULYE DAVIS - RETHA WESSINGER GREEN - EMALINE DEW LEE - MYRTLE ANNA TERRELL |
LAKE CITY TEACHER ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING STUDENT |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
8A |
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PICTURE OF ANTHONY MARCHICHIAL CAMERON |
A LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER IS ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING A STUDENT. ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS. ANTHONY MARCHICHIAL CAMERON - 43 - OF 519 LAUREL ST. LAKE CITY - WAS ARRESTED NOVEMBER. 23 AND CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF ABUSE OF A VULNERABLE ADULT - ACCORDING TO A SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE. (MORE) |
FLORENCE MAN WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
8A |
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PICTURE OF TROY HUNTER |
THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR A FLORENCE MAN WHO POLICE SAY ROBBED AND ASSAULTED A MAN ON VICTOR STREET. INVESTIGATORS SAID 35 - YEAR - OLD TROY HUNTER HIT THE VICTIM FROM BEHIND WITH THE BUTT OF A HANDGUN - KNOCKING OUT EIGHT OF THE MAN'S TEETH AND CAUSING BONE STRUCTURE DAMAGE TO HIS FACE - FLORENCE POLICE MAJ. CARLOS RAINES SAID. (MORE) |
FLORENCE MAN SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH BURGLARY |
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FMN |
06/12/2011 |
8A |
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PICTURE OF IAN JAMES CASLEY |
A FLORENCE MAN IS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A BURGLARY THAT HAPPENED IN OCTOBEROBER. IAN JAMES CASLEY - 25 - OF 903 SHERWOOD DRIVE IN FLORENE IS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN OCTOBER. 3 BURGLARY AT A RESIDENCE IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD - FLORENCE POLICE MAJ. CARLOS RAINES SAID. (MORE) |
DARGAN STREET LOOKING SOUTH |
Do You Remember? |
FMN |
07/12/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
1950'S PHOTO SHOWS THE REMODELED BELKS AND CARS |
ACLU OPTOMISTIV ON REDISTRICTING |
TRUSTEE PIPKINS SUSPICIOUS OF STATE |
FMN |
07/12/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEE ALEXIS D. PIPKINS CONTINUES TO STATE THAT HE DOES NOT TRUST BOBBY BOWERS WHO IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE SC OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS WHEN IT COMES TO THE RESDISTRCTING MAP FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. |
MCLEOD HOSPICE BRIGHTENS PATIENTS' LIVES WITH DONATIONS |
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FMN |
07/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LARRY ALEXANDER; LARRY CHEWNING; ANDREA MOZINGO |
MCLEOD HOSPICE HAS DONATE 12 LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES TO HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/12/2011 |
4A |
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JANUARYES ALEX CAULDER; ANNIE M. CALHOUN; BOSTON EDDIE DAVIS; GENEROSE MILLER ELMORE; LEWIS LEAR; JERRI LYNN ALVA LOCKLEAR; PEARLSTINE DAVIS; ELEANOR SEALS RHEA; SHELIA GARRISON PALMER; VIRGINIA LOFTON; ELIZABETH ROGERS CARTER; JAMES C. MUNN; ALICE FAYE COKER WARD; JASON COOPER; LARRY ODELL THORNHILL |
ILLEGAL SEWER LINGE THREATENS TO DISRUPT SERVICE |
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FMN |
07/12/2011 |
1B |
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AN APARTMENT COMPLEX OWNED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IS CONNECTED ILLEGALLY TO A TIMMONSVILLE SEWER LINE AS WELL AS OTHER BUSINESSES AND RESIDENCE. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FLORENCE IN A LETTER. |
BELL RINGERS |
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FMN |
07/12/2011 |
1B |
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16 STUDENTS DONNED SALVATION ARMY RED APRILILONS AND KNOCKED ON THE WINDOWS OF CARS ASKING FOR MONEY DURING THE PICK-UP LINE AT LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. PICTURED: JONQUICHEA SANDRS; SHIFFON WELLS. THE STUDENTS ARE IN MARY GLENN ELDRIDGE SIXTH GRADE CLASS. |
BACHMANN CHALLENGER: ' I WASN'T COACHED |
MYRTLE BEACH BOY--8-- SAYS HE 'WANTED' TO CONFRONT CANDIDATE ON HOMOSEXUALITY |
FMN |
08/12/2011 |
1A |
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ELIJAH CROMER OF MYRTLE BEACH SHYLY CHALLENGED REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MICHELLE BACHMANN'S STANCE ON HOMOSEXUALS. (MORE) |
SLOW GROWTH IS OUTLOOK FOR STATE ECONOMY |
USC ECONOMISTS RELEASE ANNUAL REPORT |
FMN |
08/12/2011 |
1A |
STATE ECONOMY |
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SOUTH CAROLINA'S ECONOMY IS STABLE BUT WILL REMAIN FRAGILE THROUGH THE COMING YEAR -- WITH EMPLOYMENT EXPECTED TO INCH UPWARD 2 PERCENT SAY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC EXPERTS. (MORE) |
RUNNING AN ELECTION ' ON THE CHEAP' |
STATE CUTS FOR POLL WORKERS PUT LOCAL ELECTION COMMISSIONS IN BIND |
FMN |
08/12/2011 |
1A |
S.C. GOP PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY |
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ON JANUARYUARY 21 SOUTH CAROLINA WILL RUN ITS GOP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET. BUDGETS FOR THE PRIMARY WERE SLASHED BY 25 PRECENT FROM AN OCTOBEROBER ESTIMATE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/12/2011 |
5A |
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ROGER L. BURLESON; LUCILLE FULTON EPPS; JOHN T. TAYLOR; BERNICE TURNAGE TEAL; STEPHEN L. LUKIE BRUNSON SR.; JAMES ALEX CAULDER; GENEROSE MILLER ELMORE; JOHNNY B. HOLLAND; AILEEN MCKENZIE PARKER HYATT; CARL MILLARD SANDERS JR.; JOHN HENRY SMALLS; RAYMOND DANNY STONE; LARRY ODELL THORNHILL |
A QUICK TURN AS TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOL BOSS |
STEVE QUICK LEAVES FLORENCE 4 INTERIM POST WITH TROUBLED DISTRICT IN ' GOOD SHAPE' |
FMN |
08/12/2011 |
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MOORE: TIME TO MERGE |
LAKE CITY MILLIONAIRE SAYS SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION A MUST |
FMN |
09/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE; JOAN BILLHEIMER |
WHILE SPEAKING AT THE FLORENCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LUCNHEON THURSDAY DARLA MOORE ASKED THOSE PRESEN A MOVEMENT TO CONSOLIDATE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECT OF THE FIVE FLORECE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. |
NAACP OFFERS ITS OWN MAPS |
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FMN |
09/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE NAACP HAS PROPOSED 2 MAPS TO HELP WITH THE REDISTRICTING PROBLEM FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE. THESE MAPS WILL HELP INSURE THAT A BLACK IS ELECTED TO THE BOARD. |
ST. ANTHONY'S KIDS GO ON TRIAL |
MOCK EVENT GIVES MIDDLE SCHOOLES UNIQUES EXPERIENCE |
FMN |
09/12/2011 |
1A |
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ST. ANTHONY'S WAS ONE OF FOUR SCHOOLS CHOSEN FROM THE AREA TO GO ON TO STATE MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/12/2011 |
3A |
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ALMITA MCCRAY; JOE NATHAN :JOHNNY" BROWN; CLINTON JOSEPH "JODY" GASKINS III; REV. ALONZO ROSS; RUDOLPH "RUDY" ALFARONE; MARY CAMPBELL FLOYD; RUTH HARRINGTON; HATTIE KING; HERBERT LEE MOSES; ELI "TIM" SELPH; SARAH LEE TIMMONS GREGG; BEATRICE JOHNSON JOHNSON; RUTH TEMPLE MAYER; MICHAEL SCHRETZMANN |
LAWSON HONORED WITH ANDERSON PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD |
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FMN |
09/12/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JACK W. LAWSON JR. |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION HONORED JACK W. LAWSON JR. POST-HUMOUSLY WITH THE 2011 RALPH KING ANDERSON JR. PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD. LAWSON DIED NOVEMBER 2 AFTER A LONG BATTTLE WITH CANCER. LIST IS GIVEN OF RECIPIENTS FROM 1998 TO PRESENT. |
CHRISTMAS AT PEE DEE REGIONAL CENTER |
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FMN |
09/12/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JEROME DICKERSON |
SANTA CLAUS AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT DISTRIBUTED PRESENTS TO OVER 30 RESIDENTS OF THE PEE DEE REGIONAL CENTER THAT HAVE DISABILITIES. |
MERRY CHRISTMAS' - AS CLEAR AS GLASS |
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FMN |
10/12/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF DANNY TURNER |
DON'T DAY "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" AT TURNER'S AUTO GLASS BECAUSE THE STAFF IS ALL ABOUT BRINGING "MERRY CHRISTMAS" BACK INTO THE HOIDAY GREETING VOCABULARY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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LAURA POWELL ACOSTA - ELIZABETH "BETTY" WHITE BIZZELL - TONY LYNN BOONE - LORA BELL BYRD - JACKIE ANN SANDERSON - GEORGE RANDOLPH BROWN - ANN ENGLAND - CLINTON JOSEPH " JODY GASKINS III - WALTER JACKSON "JACK" HALL - DORIS HARKLESS JAMES - HATTIE KING - REVEREND ALONZO ROSS - GLADYS C. SHELLEY - GRETCHEN SMITH |
WE HAVE TO HONOR THEM' |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN WILLIAMS; CARLY TILTON;SHARON FITXGERALD-FOSTER; RODERICK FITZGERALD; CHAJUAN FITZGERALD |
SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE FROM AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS TO BOY SCOUTS TURNED OUT SATURDAY AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY TO PLACE WREATHS ON GRAVES TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAD SERVED. |
GRANT LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE VIRTUAL FLORENCE MUSEUM |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY AND THE FLORENCE COUNTY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) HAVE COLLABORATED WITH THE FLORENCE MUSEUM TO DEVELOP A VIRTUAL MUSUEM USING A $37 THOUSAND GRANT FROM THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT THAT WILL HELP FUND THE $55 THOUSAND PROJECT. THE LIBRARY IS CURRENTLY CATALOGING THE MUSEUM'S ITEMS MAKING IT A SEVENTH BRANCH OF THE SYSTEM. |
FLORENCE'S JORDAN HE 'RELUCTANT' CANDIDATE |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
1A |
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JAY JORDAN IS RUNNING FOR HE 7H CONGRESSIONAL SEAT. HE IS A LAWYER FROM FLORENCE AND HAS 3 SMALL CHILDREN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
8A |
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SUE NELL MCCOY; ONY L. BOONE; ANN ENGLAND; ARTHUR B. CRAWFORD; FLOYD N. GRIFFIN; GEORGE RANDOLPH BROWN; ELIZABETH "BETTY" WHITE BIZZELL; JACKIE ANN SMITH SANDERSON |
OLANTA PARADE WIH A TWIST |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DAKOTA LAWSON; JAMIE COKER; GINGER THE DOG; ZYLIRE HERRINE; DEMOND WAITERS; DESTINY WAITERS |
15 DECEMBERORATED GOLF CARTS PARTICIPATED SATURDAY IN THE OLANTA CHRISTMAS GOLF CART PARADE. |
FLORENCE INVITES ALL TO CHRISTMAS PARADE |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SASHA GREGG; MARYA GREGG; NATAYLIA GREGG |
FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE WAS HELD SATURDAY. |
SEWAGE BACKUP A DELMAE ALARMS PARENTS |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
2B |
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SEVERAL PARENS ARE CONCERNED THAT SOIL CONTAMINATED WITH SEWAGE HAS BEEN LEFT ON THE PLAYGROUND AT THE SCHOOL. SC DHEC DOES NO REQUIRE THAT THE SOIL BE REMOVED. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
6C |
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STEPHANIE RENEE PIERCE AND BRANDON MICHAEL BARRETT; AMANDA RAINES MARTIN AND JOHN BOLIVER WILHITE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
11/12/2011 |
7C |
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MARTHA BARRETT NORRIS AND BRIAN ANDREW RAUCH; SAMANTHA MARGARET OWENS AND STELING AUSTIN HEWITT; SYDNEY HAMILTON KALE AND LIEUTENANT JOHN PARICK O'DONNELL |
GYM DEBATE DELAYED |
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FMN |
12/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE CITY COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING A CITY GYMNASIUM COSTING $6-7 MILLION. IT IS ONE OF MANY PROJECTS TO CONSIDER IN THE NEW YEAR'S BUDGET. |
MASTERWORKS CHOIR |
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FMN |
12/12/2011 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO |
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/12/2011 |
7A |
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ANNIE 'DOT' MCALLISTER SUMTER; JUDGE (Ret.) S. NORWOOD GASQUE SR.; REV. LEVERN KIRKLAND SR.; CHARLES M. 'BUD' MCGEE; MONROE HINSON |
WELLS FARGO DONATES $10,000 |
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FMN |
13/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF TRENT BENEFIELD AND ED MCMENAMIN |
THE HISTORIC WELLS FARGO STAGECOACH MADE ANOTHER STOP IN FLORENCE, PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATE BACKDROP AS THE CALIFORNIA - BASED COMPANY MADE A LARGE DONATION TO THE MANNA HOUSE. (MORE) |
COUNCIL TAKES ON TAX DEBATE |
HONORABLES SQUABBLE OVER PHILOSOPHY ON A DAY TAXPAYERS SAVED $770,000 |
FMN |
13/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF REV. RON MOORE |
NO TAXPAYERS WERE INJURED AND NO TAXES WERE RAISED DURING THE COURSE OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, BUT A FULL-FLEDGED DEBATE ON THE SUBJECT BROKE OUT ALL THE SAME. THE CAUSE OF IT ALL - ODDLY ENOUGH - WAS THE APPEARANCE BEFORE COUNCIL OF A HOLY MAN. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/12/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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BOB CADDELL - HALLIE GILLIAM CASIDFY - LILLIE RUTH JUNE- ESTELLE HUDSON MURPHY - JOE NATHAN BROWN SR. - ALFRED M. MELTON - JUDGE (RET.) S. NORWOOD GASQUE SR. - ANNABELLE LUDLAM SNIPES - FLORRIE TYLER OWENS - JOHN THEODORE VENO |
FLORENCE TO RENEW DEAL WITH WELLS FARGO |
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FMN |
13/12/2011 |
10B |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO RENEW ITS BANKING ARRANGEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO. (MORE) |
PHYSICIAN EARNS EXCELLENCE AWARD |
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FMN |
13/12/2011 |
10B |
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DEAN LORENZO - M.D. - MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF FLORENCE RECEIVED THE 2011 CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD DURING HEALTHSOUTH'S MEDICAL DIRECTORS' CONFERENCE HELD IN ORLANDO FLA. (MORE) |
THE COFFEE SHOP IN THE HOTEL FLORENCE |
Do You Remember? |
FMN |
14/12/2011 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE HOTEL FLORENCE WAS ON EAST EVANS STREET; AND CENTRAL HOTEL WAS ACROSS THE STREET. |
DID COUNTY PAY TOO MUCH TO BUY LAND? |
FOWLER QUESTIONS PRICE OF PARCEL AT PROPOSED JUDICIAL CENTER SITE |
FMN |
14/12/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURER DEAN FOWLER SAYS THAT FLROENCE COUNTY COUNCIL HAS GROSSLY OVERPAID FOR PROPERTY ON N.B. BARRODY STREET. THE COUNCIL SHELLED OUT OVER $500 THOUSAND FOR PROPERTY TAXED AT $45 THOUSAND. |
VANHOOSE GETS 30 YEARS FOR SPRING MURDER |
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FMN |
14/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THOMAS ELBERT VANHOOSE |
THOMAS ELBERT VANHOOSE HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS FOR THE 2010 SLAYING OF COWARD MAN JIMMY LEGRAND SPRINGS II. |
PASSING INSPECTION |
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FMN |
14/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
A RECEPTION WAS HELD AT THE DRS. BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN HONOR OF NEW FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THOMAS B. ROBINSON. PICTURED ARE ROBINSON AND HIS WIFE CAROL. |
PARENTS STILL FRUSTRATED BY SCHOOL SEWAGE |
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FMN |
14/12/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF PLAYGROUND SURROUND WITH CAUTION TAPE. |
SOME PARENTS OF STUDENTS AT DELMAE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE UPSET THAT THE DISTRICT HAS NOT MOVED FAST ENOUGH OR GONE FAR ENOUGH TO ADDRESS SEWAGE PROBLEMS THAT NIGHT PRESENT HEALTH RISK TO THEIR CHILDREN. |
MCGILL DRAWS CHALLENGER |
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FMN |
14/12/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MCGILL AND MCKNIGHT |
CEZAR E, MCKNIGHT HAS CHALLENGED YANCEY MCGILL FOR THE STATE SENATE SEAT IN DISTRICT 32 THAT MCGILL HAS HELD SINCE 1988. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2011 |
5A |
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JOHN A. BENNETT; HANSEL BROWN; OLLIE FAYE DOUGLAS; THEODORE T. JEFFREY; ROBERT CLEVELAND GERALD SR.; TRAVIS JOHN EILER; MATTIE JANUARYE TAYLOR; JEAN WILLIS WHELESS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2011 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
CARRIE BROWN JAMES 12/14/1961 - 11/11/2007 |
FIESTY ROBINSON LAUNCHES MAYORAL BID |
CONTROVERSIAL COUNCILMAN WILL TAKE ON STEPHEN WUKELA IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY NEXT YEAR; BRING THEM ON HE SAYS |
FMN |
15/12/2011 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTO |
ED ROBINSON-- A LONG-TIME FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN-- ANNOUNCED THE START OF HIS CAMPAIGN TO UNSEAT STEPHEN WUKELA AFTER HIS FIRST TERM AS FLORENCE MAYOR. (MORE) |
RESHUFFLING FLORENCE'S POLITICAL DECEMBERK |
POWERS MIGHT RUN FOR MAYOR-- OR NOT AT ALL; WILLIAMS-BLAKE MIGHT OPT OUT OF RE-ELECTION TOO |
FMN |
15/12/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNCILMAN STEVE POWERS AND COUNCILWOMAN OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE (BOTH DEMOCRATS) SAID IN SEPTEMBERARATE INTERVIEWS THAT THEY MAY NOT SEEK SECOND TERMS ON COUNCIL. POWERS ALSO SAID THAT HE COULD POSSIBLY JOIN THE MAYOR'S RACE. (MORE) |
SOME TRUSTEES READY TO MOVE ON DISTRICT MAP |
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FMN |
15/12/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOARD; KENT CAUDLE |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES DOES BACK TO WORK ON ITS CONTROVERSIAL POLITICAL REDISTRICTING PLAN. A FINAL DECEMBERISION IS NOT EXPECTED BUT SOME BOARD MEMBERS SAY THEY ARE READY TO RENDER ONE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2011 |
6A |
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JOHNNY MASON ATKINSON SR.; MARY MAGDALENE HENNIGAN WILLIAMSON BAILEY; RACHEL BROMELL; WALTER ALLEN DORSEY; JAMES B. JIMMY GORDON III; JACK HENDRIX; CLIFTON EUGENE HILL; WILLIE MAE LAVERN MAZYCH; ARNETTE PASLEY SR.; NATHAN PRICE; JAMES LEWIS TAYLOR; LULA TOMAS; JERRY MITCHELL MITCHIE VANN; JOAN P. YATES; HESTEEN JACKSON; TRAVIS JOHN EILER; ANNIE MCALLISTER SUMTER; CULLA LERUE YARBOROUGH; OLLIE FAYE DOUGLAS |
MAN FOUND GUILTY OF ARMED ROBBERY |
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FMN |
15/12/2011 |
6A |
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MALCOLM ROBERT LEE MELVIN WAS FOUND GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT OF ONE COUNT OF CONSPIRACY TO COMMENT ARMED ROBBERY AND EIGHT COUNTS OF ARMED ROBBERY. (MORE) |
MAN CHARGED WITH MOLESTING A CHILD |
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FMN |
15/12/2011 |
6A |
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LEONARD EUGENE BROCKINGTON WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES THAT HE SEXUALLY MOLESTED A 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD. (MORE) |
NEW DIGS: NOW HOW ABOUT ANOTHER AIRLINE? |
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FMN |
15/12/2011 |
1B |
FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT |
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FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT'S NEW 12 THOUSAND SQUARE-FOOT CONCOURSE - WHICH HAS BEEN MORE THAN A YEAR IN THE MAKING-- OPENS FOR BUSINESS TODAY. (MORE) |
BOARD INCHES CLOSER TO RECOMMENDATION |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 REDISTRICTING |
FMN |
16/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE SCHOOL BOARD IS CLOSER TO HAVING ALL THE FACTS TO FORMULATE A RE-DISTRICTING RECOMMENDATION. JOHN RUOFF OF COLUMBIA WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE NAACP TO DRAW UP MAPS. |
FEDS UNDECIDED ON HATE CRIME CHARGE |
JOHNSONVILLE'S MCCLARY HAS BEEN IN JAIL SINCE ARREST AFTER '10 ATTACK |
FMN |
16/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHASE LEWIS MCCLARY |
CHASE LEWIS MCCLARY WAS ARRESTED 2 SEPTEMBER 2010 ON A CHARGE OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE ON WEST FLORENCE HIGH STUDENT DONNIVIN BROWN. |
MORE MIGHT MEAN LESS FOR THE CITY'S YARD SALES |
CITY COUNCIL PONDERS REGULATIONS TO BRING YARD SALES INTO COMPLIANCE |
FMN |
16/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE OLD LAW ALLOWS ONE YARD SALE PER YEAR. THE NEW LAW WOULD ALLOW ONE YARD SALE PER QUARTER POSSIBLY ON TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS BUT NOT ON SUNDAYS. |
PATTYCAKE RECOVERS AT FOSTER HOME |
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FMN |
16/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF LAB-MIX DOG PATTYCAKE AND PUPPIES AND SUZANNE FOX |
PATTYCAKE WAS RESCUED BY ANITA SILVERS; TREATED BY VET DR. ADDIE OWENS OF KINGSTREE; AND PLACED IN FOSTER CARE BY SUZANNE FOX OF WILD HEIR LABRADOR RESCUE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2011 |
5A |
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ROGER ALLEN BLACKWELL; EVELYN BOSEMAN; CECIL CHARLES EDWARD BROWN; FRANCES EDWARDS DARGAN; JOHHNIE 'DEE' DAVIS; ELLA MAE EVANS; KEVIN GODIN; DOROTHY BARR HANNA; HATTIE BEATRICE MITCHUM ROBINSON; BERTHA SMITH SEIPLE; MITCHIE VANN; BEATRICE BESS WINGATE; PLEASANT POSTON WOODHAM; WALTER ALLEN DORSEY SR.; JOHNNY MASON ATKINSON SR.; JAMES B. GORDON III; JACK HENDRIX; CLIFTON EUGENE HILL; REV. LEVERN KIRKLAND; ESTELL HUDSON MURPHY; LINWOOD NICK SINGLETARY |
IRAQ WAR ENDS FORMALLY BUT WITH LITTLE FORMALITY |
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FMN |
16/12/2011 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF U. S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON PANETTA |
AFTER NEARLY 9 YEARS; 4500 AMERICAN DEAD; 32 000 WOUNDED; $800 BILLION SPENT; U.S. OFFICIALS SHUT DOWN THE WAR IN IRAQ. |
SUDDENLY A MAYOR'S RACE; NOW HOW ABOUT A DEBATE |
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FMN |
16/12/2011 |
7A |
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CANDIDATES STEVE WUKELA AND ED ROBINSON |
COYOTES REMAIN MOSTLY A NUISANCE IN SC |
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FMN |
16/12/2011 |
2B |
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ANYONE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT COYOTES SHOULD CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 803-734-3609. |
FUND DONATES #25 000 TO LOCAL MINISTRIES |
KONDUROS FISHERMAN FUND MAKES 000 GIFT TO FMU… |
FMN |
16/12/2011 |
3B |
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THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY RECEIVED FUNDS TO HELP UNDERPRIVILEGED PEOPLE IN THE PEE DEE AND COLUMBIA. |
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS |
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FMN |
16/12/2011 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF SENIOR CLERK ELAINE PILOT |
FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION DIRECTOR DAVID ALFORD SAID VOTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY WEDNESDAY TO VOTE IN THE JANUARY. 21 GOP PRIMARY. |
DNA EVIDENCE UNDER FIRE |
SUSPECT'S ATTORNEY SAYS CRIME SCENE DNA DOESN'T MATCH THAT OF HER CLIENT |
FMN |
17/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF HIRAL GOPALDAS AND ROSE MARY PARHAM |
THE ATTORNEY FOR A DARLINGTON ACCOUNTANT ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW SAYS DNA FOUND ON ONE OF THE VICTMS BELONGS TO AN UNKNOWN MAN. (MORE) |
HUDSON RETRUNS TO PEE DEE |
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FMN |
17/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF ORLANDO HUDSON AND GALVIN JOHNSON |
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER ORLANDO HUDSON AND THE C.A.T.C.H. FOUNDATION HELP FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM THROUGH FUNDING FOR PROPER THERAPY, EDUCATION AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.(MORE) |
NOT JUST A GIRLS NIGHT OUT |
ZUMBA MARCHATHON HELPS WOMEN IN INDIA TRAPPED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING INDUSTRY |
FMN |
17/12/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF LAUREN KIRVEN AND VICTORIA ZYBKO |
ON THE EVENING OF DECEMBER. 10 - 30 YOUNG WOMEN CUT A RUG FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH IN FLORENCE. AND THEY CUT IT - AND THEY CUT IT - AND THEN THEY CUT IT SOME MORE. THEY DANCED FOR FIVE HOURS TO PULSING ZUMBA WORKOUT MUSIC AND TECHNO BEATS - BUT MOSTLY THEY DANCED TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN INDIA TRAPPED IN THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING INDUSTRY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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ISADORA ABRAHAM - JANUARYNIE C. CANNON - MARION CLIFFORD GRAY - MARGARET KELLY GREEG - TAMMY MCCUTCHEON - PATRICK A. MCLAURIN - JANUARYNIE MAE TOBY MYERS - JOYCE ANN CONLEY SHANAHAN - LILLIAN LEWIS WILSON - ROGER BLACKWELL - FRANCES EDWARDS DARGAN - JAMES B. "JIMMY" GORDON III - KENNETH RAY WILKES - JAMES LEWIS TAYLOR |
ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED |
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FMN |
17/12/2011 |
4B |
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FLORENCE POLICE CAPTURED A MAN WATED IN CONNECTION WITH A NOVEMBER. 30 ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ARMED ROBBERY. TROY HUNTER 35 OF WEST PENNSYLVANIA STREET WAS BOOKED AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER AT 9:50 P.M. ON CHARGES OF ATTEMPTED MURDER - ARMED AND POSSESSION OF MARCHIJUANA - ACCORDING TO THE CENTER'S WEBSITE. (MORE) |
BARNES TO LEAD MCLEOD REHAB |
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FMN |
17/12/2011 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF DAVID BARNES |
DAVID BARNES HAS BEEN NAMED DIRECTOR OF REHABILITATION SERVICES AT MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER DARLINGTON. (MORE) |
OLD COLUMNS MARCHK HISTORY; BUT DON'T ALWAYS JOG ONE'S MEMORY |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON MENTIONS THAT STROM THURMOND SAID HE WOULD PROBABLY NOT RUN FOR U.S. SENATE AFTER THE 1978 ELECTON. WRONG! HE STAYED IN OFFICE UNTIL 2011 AT 100 YEARS OF AGE. HARLLEE SCHOOL PLANTED A FRANCIS MARION TREE. |
POWERS 'INVITES' MAYOR |
SAYS BRING OFFICE INTO FLORENCE & PAY CITY FEES; WUKELA DECEMBERRIES CHALLENGE & CALLS IT 'PERSONAL ATTACK' |
FMN |
18/12/2011 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN STEVE POWERS CHALLENGED MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA TO HAVE HIS LAW OFFICE ANNEXED INTO THE CITY SO THAT HE WOULD BE SUBJECTED TO CITY FEES AND TAX HIKES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
8A |
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BERTHA COX CHANDLER; RUDOLPH DAVIS; ISLA MAE ALLEN GARRISON; VERA M. GRAHAM; HARRY J. OSBORNE SR.; CHARLES PETERSON SR.; SADIE WESTON; HANSEL BROWN SR.; DAVID VENTERS CREEL; TAMMY YVONNE YARBOROUGH; HATTIE BEATRICE MITCHUM ROBINSON; JERRY M. TEDDER; JANUARYIE CAIN 'SISTER' CANNON; SARA PERRY MCLEOD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
HENRY BLUE NO DATE GIVEN; JOSEPH TODD WILSON" TELLY" MUNGO 4/10/1985 - 12/17/2003 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
9A |
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HATTIE BEATRICE BESS WINGATE |
ROBOTS ROCK |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF: ISABEL TOWNSEND; MARION MCKNIGHT; ANNIE KATE WATSON |
CLOSE TO 100 MIDDLE SCHOOLERS FROM NORTH CHARLESTON TO MYRTLE BEACH TO FLORENCE COMPETED IN THE ANNUAL PEE DEE/SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY FIRST LEGO LEAGUE FOOD FACTOR CHALLENGE WITH LEGO ROBOTS THE STUDENTS DESIGNED. |
FMU WALKS 313 GRADUATES AT WINTER CEREMONY |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
1B |
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53 GRADUATE DEGREES WERE EARNED AND 260 UNDERGARDUATED DEGREES WERE GIVEN OUT AT THE FALL COMMENCEMENT OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
5C |
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HAMER ELIZABETH MANNING AND ROBERT KYLE TITUS' KATIE LYNNE JETT AND DAVID MATTHEW BRADDY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
18/12/2011 |
5C |
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DR. & MRS (HELEN) JAMES OWEN CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY. |
EPA RULES THREATEN ROBINSON COAL PLANT |
AREA COULD LOSE JOBS & TAX REVENUES FROM REGULATIONS |
FMN |
19/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF H. B. ROBINSON NUCLEAR POWER PLANT |
MORE THAN 32 MOSTLY COAL-POWERED PLANTS AND POSSIBLY 36 ADDITIONAL PLANTS MAY HAVE TO CLOSE BECAUSE OF NEW FEDERAL AIR POLLUTION REGULATIONS. PAGE 8 INCLUDES LISTING OF PLANTS. |
CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVES RISE TO CALLING |
TEEN MAKES MAGIC IN KITCHEN; HOPES TO MAKE A CAREER OF IT |
FMN |
19/12/2011 |
1A |
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CAKES BY JOSH EADDY |
JOHN EADDY RECEIVED THE 2011 YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD. HE BEGAN COOKING CAKES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND HE HAS BEEN CAKES BY JOSH SINCE THEN. |
LAST U. S. TROOPS EXIT IRAQ |
BY THE NUMBERS (STATISTICS) |
FMN |
19/12/2011 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF TROOPS AWAITING TRANSPORT |
TROOPS ARE CROSSING INTO KUWAIT AFTER NEARLY NINE YEARS OF WAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/12/2011 |
6A; 9A |
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JOHNNY LEE BROWN SR.; ETHA JANUARYE 'DUCKY' BYRD; LUCILLE MOORE FLOWERS; DAVID E. GAINEY; HENRY EVANS GORDON; INEZ ROGERS MCINNIS; CATHERINE WALDEN JONES; JOHNIE RESPUS; RANDY ROGERS; RITA GREGG TAYLOR; NINA LOUISE TUCKER; MARY MAGDALENE HENNIGAN WILLIAMSON BAILEY; MAGGIE LEE RANDOLPH ANDREWS CARTER; LAVONNE HILL 'SONNY' FLOYD; ISLA MAE ALLEN GARRISON; CURTIS NETTLES; HARRY JUNEIUS OSBORNE SR.; PAULA MARIE HOWLE; MARY 'TERI' FINUCANE RIZZO; CORINEE DAVIS COSKREY VINCENT; LILLLIAN LEWIS WILSON; MARY FRYE SCURRY WISE |
AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT |
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FMN |
20/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF MIKE KONKLE AND RON SEIGLER |
THE SIGN OUTSIDE OF ROSIE'S BAR AND GRILL IN FLORENCE BADLY NEEDED A COAT OF PAINT. CUSTOMERS MIKE KONKLE AND RON SEIGLER STEPPED UP TO DO THE JOB AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT. (MORE) |
AGENCY GETS AN EARFUL |
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FMN |
20/12/2011 |
1A |
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THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE CONDUCTED ITS LAST PUBLIC MEETING TO DOCUMENT QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT CLOSING THE FLORENCE MAIL PROCESSING FACILITY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/12/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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JACOB BELIN - MICHAEL MELVIN BROWN - JOSEPH CADE - HATTIE R. DAVIS - KOTRENNA EADDY - ISAIAH COE - CHARLES EARLY "CHARLIE" HICKS - EVELYN BROWN BOSEMAN - MARGARET KELLY GREGG - CATHERINE W. JONES - DOROTHY HANNAH - SADIE WESTSON - HELEN MOODY - RITA GREGG TAYLOR - LILLIAN LEWIS WILSON - MARY FRYE SCURRY WISE |
YOUNG JOINS FIRST CITIZENS AS MANAGER |
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FMN |
20/12/2011 |
5B |
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JUSTIN YOUNG HAS JOINED FIRST CITIZENS AS RETAIL SALES MANAGER FOR THE BANK'S TIMMONSVILLE OFFICE AT 12 E. MAIN ST. (MORE) |
ENGLISH BIBLE DISPLAYS JOIN LIBRARY'S 1611 BIBLE |
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NJ |
21/12/2011 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BILL MCREE AND BIBLE |
THE DISPLAY OF THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE AND THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY'S 1611 KING JAMES VERSION OF THE BIBLE WERE ON DISPLAY THROUGH JANUARYUARY 2012. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/12/2011 |
5A |
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WILLIE L. BARR; SHARON TERESA CAIN; RITA L. GRIFFITH; CHARLES LEGETTE; JANUARYICE RAMONA COOPER MCCRAY; VERNELIA OXENDINE STEWART; HARRY TAYLOR; ETHA JANUARYE "DUCKY" BYRD; JOSEPH LEE CADE; JOHNNIE DEE DAVIS; VERA K. GRAHAM; O'LILLIAN "JILLY" HAM (BROWN) SARVIS; FLETCHER M. JOHNSON JR.; AARIONA AMYA PERRY; FRANCES LEE WINDHAM |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/12/2011 |
6A |
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RUDOLPH DAVIS; CORA LEE FLOYD THIGPEN |
WELLS FARGO GIVES GRANTS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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FMN |
21/12/2011 |
6D |
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THE BANK WILL GIVE OR HAS GIVEN AWAY ABOUT $3.4 MILLION THIS YEAR ACCORDING TO SUSAN BANKSON WHO LEADS THE BANK'S CHRITABLE GIVING PROGRAM. EACH GIFT IS ABOUT $1000. SOME ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BENEFITED ARE: MCARN COMMUNITY MINISTRY; MARCHCH OF DIME; AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION; AMERICAN RED CROSS; FLORENCE AREA LITEREACY COUNCIL; NAOMI PROJECT; DARLINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY; FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER; SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION; UNITED MINITRIES; GIRLD SCOUTS OF WASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA |
OFFICIALS ORDERED TO ACCEPT CONTESTED TAX BILL |
S.C.SUPREME COURT TULES AGAINST AUDITOR & TREASURER |
FMN |
22/12/2011 |
1A |
FLORENCE COUNTY; PEE DEE LAND COMPANY LLC |
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SOUTH CAROLINA'S SUPREME COURT SAID FLORENCE COUNTY'S AUDITOR AND TREASURER MUST ADHERE TO A 2009 CIRCUIT COURT RULING AND ACCEPT A CONTESTED TAX BILL FROM A LOCAL PROPERTY COMPANY. (MORE) |
ZAIS: A.G. OPINION MIGHT HEAD OFF BOARD'S LAWSUIT |
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FMN |
22/12/2011 |
1A |
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STATE EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT MICK ZAIS SAYS AN UPDATED OPINION FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE COULD HELP RESOLVE A DISPUTE WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION THAT STEMS FROM ZAIS' REFUSAL TO SEEK FEDERAL GRANTS. (MORE) |
DELMAE SUIT SEEKS ANSWERS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL'S SEPTEMBERIC PROBLEM HEADED TO COURT |
FMN |
22/12/2011 |
1A |
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A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN AN ONGOING SITUATION AT DELMAE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/12/2011 |
5A |
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REX LEE ADAMS; SHARON COKER BAGNAL; CLYDE OTIS KEITH; HAZEL B. POWELL; LEONA RICHARDSON; EARL WATSON STUBBS; JACOB BELIN; KOTRENNA COOPER EADDY; HOWARD FRYE; RITA JEAN LEDBETTER GRIFFITH; GENNIES RALPH HARDWICK; HATTIE M. DAVIS; RUBY MCARTHUR; HOPE SMITH PRIVETTE; KITTILEE COMPTON HANNA PURVIS; JOHN W. SNADEN; MARGARET ROLLINS WILLIAMS |
PAMPLICO MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING CHILDREN |
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FMN |
22/12/2011 |
6A |
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DARRICK EUGENE POSTON WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF COMMITTING A LEWD ACT UPON A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF 16. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY LIBRARY TO EXPAND |
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FMN |
22/12/2011 |
1B |
RAY MCBRIDE; DEBBIE QUESADA |
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THE LAKE CITY LIBRARY-- THE FIRST OF THE SIX FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCHES TO MOVE INTONEW FACILITIES JUST A FEW YEARS AGO-- HAS OUTGROWN ITS SPACE AND IS READY TO EXPAND. (MORE) |
LIKE A DANGLING CARROT' |
LOTTERY'S LURE ATTRACTS ALL TYPES, BOOST PROFITS AT TOP-SELLING STORE |
FMN |
23/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THOMAS BELIN |
VISSU REDDY IS THE OWNER OF SUNHOUSE PETROLEUM LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF HOWE SPRINGS AND PAMPLICO HIGHWAY. IT IS RANKED 18TH IN THE STATE FOR LOTTERY SALES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/12/2011 |
5A |
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HAZEL KNIGH BARFIELD; WILLIE BEAYFORD; ANNIE LEE EMERY; JESSIE MAE HUTCHINSON POWELL HUGGINS; JANUARYIC JACKSON; REATHA JOE; DORIS PEE JOSHUA; MELVIN MCQUEEN; ELIZABETH "LIB" DAWKINS PURVIS; TRELLIS RAY "BUD" SIMS; SHARON TERESA CAIN; EDD MARTIN CAMPBELL; MARTIN LOUIS CAHNDLER; JOHNNY L. CARTER; BENJAMIN HOWARD FRYE; ROSA L. GRAINGER; CARL MATTHEWS JR.; CYLDE KEITH; HAZEL BUDDIN POWELL |
WFHS BAND'S ROAD TO LONDON FULL OF BUMPS |
DIRECTOR HAD STROKE, FUNDS CAME UP SHORT, BUT KNIGHTS WILL MARCHCH IN NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE |
FMN |
24/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF STEVE RUMMAGE |
IT HASN'T BEEN THE SMOOTHEST ROAD GETTING THERE BUT THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL BAND WILL MARCHCH RIGHT THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF LONDON IN THAT CITY'S FAMOUS NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE. (MORE) |
LOCALS STORM HOMES HIT BY HURRICANE |
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FMN |
24/12/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF PATSY SLICE |
ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SENT 32 MISSIONERS TO SWAN QUARTER N.C. DECEMBER. 9-10 TO WORK ON HOMES DAMAGED BY HUURRICANE IRENCE IN SEPTEMBEREMBDR. (MORE) |
SANTAHATCHIE ALL ABOUT WARM FEELINGS |
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FMN |
24/12/2011 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF VOLUNTEERS |
MAKING THOSE IN NEED WARMER - SAFER AND DRIER IS THE MISSION OF CENTREAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S ANNUAL SANTAHATCHIE CAMP, WHERE MORE THAN 100 VOLUNTEERS GATHER TO HELP REPAIR HOMES IN THE FLORNECE AREA. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/12/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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BURENA DENNIS BLAKELY - BLEASE PETERSON - ALAN M. GRAVES - HARRIET R. LEE HARRIS - WALLACE WAYNE HATCHELL - JOHN TARTE - COUNCIL C. REGISTER JR. - SARAH MAE LOWE MCCOLL - JAMES EDWARD SCOTT - JACOB SCOTT -BERTHA BAILEY - HAROLD LAMBUTH DAVIS - ELIZABETH "LIB" PURVIS - JENNIE LOU HUCKS - BENJAMIN EDWARD LUCAS - CHARLOTTE BRITT MCDANIEL |
LIFELONG FLORENCE FARMER REFLECTS ON PAST YEAR AT COLLARD HARVEST |
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FMN |
25/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERRY MARCHLOWE; MARY MARCHLOWE; DUKE THE DOG; JOHN THOMPSON P9A |
TERRY IS A FIFTH GENERATION FARMER WHO GORWS PRODUCE ON HIS FARM ON NATIONAL V=CEMETERY ROAD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/12/2011 |
8A |
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ISAIAH DUGGINS; PEGGY GAMBLE; MONROE RAYMOND KANNADAY; ROBERT O. LUSSIER; CHESTER LEE ROBINSON JR.; ODESSA ROGERS; JAMES EDWARD SMITH; WILLIAM MCCALL "BILL" GREGG; BENJAMIN EDWARD LUCAS; COUNCIL COSTIN "CASH" REGISTER JR.; MALISSA HILL STREETT; REATHA ELAINE JOE; THOMAS D. "LEON" MYERS; GERTRUDE O'NEAL PATRICK; HARRY TALORY SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/12/2011 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
ESSIE WRIGHT 25 DECEMBER 1950 - 5 NOVEMBER 2009 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
25/12/2011 |
6C |
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JESSICA BROOKE WILLIAMS BROCK CHRISTOPHER NEWELL; MEREDITH ANN WELCH AND CHAD BRAXTON POWELL |
THE FLORENTINE SOCIETY HOLDS ITS 47TH ANNUAL CHRSITMAS BALL |
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FMN |
25/12/2011 |
7C |
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DEBUTANTS ARE: CAROLINE TAYLOR HINSON; JULYIA CLAIRE HYLER; EMITLY ELIZABETH JACKSON; CAROLINE WILLIS JONES; MARGARET WICKER PERRY; LAURA PEACE STOKES; SARAH BROWNING TAYLOR; EMILY CATHERINE WATTS |
TIMMONSVILLE'S TANGLED MESS |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES OF 2011 COUNTDOWN |
FMN |
26/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO FROM TOWN HALL SECURITY CAMERA |
NUMBER 10: TIMMONSVILLE SC HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS AND MOST OF IT WAS UNFLATTERING. DIFFICULTIES INCLUDED A SLED INVESTIGATION AND A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT COULD NOT PAY ITS TEACHERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/12/2011 |
7A |
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WALLACE WAYNE HATCHELL; MELVIN MCQUEEN; JESSIE MAE POWELL HUGGINS; TRELLIS R. 'BUD' SIMS |
OTIS STOPS ON OUR FLOOR |
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FMN |
27/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF OTIS ELEVATOR OFFICIALS |
AFTER MONTHS OF BEHIND-THE-SCENE NEGOTIATIONS BY STATE- LOCAL AND EVEN NATIONAL OFFICIALS - NEWS FINALLY BROKE ON JULY 7 THAT OTIS ELEVATOR - A DIVISION OF THE MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATION UNITED TECHNOLOGIES - WAS LOCATING A MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN FACILITY IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
SHOPPERS HIT STORES FOR DAY-AFTER DEALS |
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FMN |
27/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF TAGET STORE CUSTOMERS |
SHOPPERS FILLED STORES ACROSS THE PEE DEE TO CASH IN ON POST-HOLIDAY DEALS AND DISCOUNTS AND TO RETURN PRESENTS THAT DIDN'T EXACTLY SUIT THEIR TASTES. THEY WEREN'T ALONE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/12/2011 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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JOHN HENRY CLARK - MELVINE CRIBB - VALENTINE INMAN - REV. WILSON KENNEDY - PETER "BOY BLUE" MCKNIGHT JR. - J.C. THOMPSON - LUCILLE ALEXANDER - ALAN S. GRAVES SR. - MONROE RAYMOND KANNADAY - ROBERT O. LUSSIER SR. VIRGINIA W. LYNCH - CHESTER LEE ROBINSON JR. |
SHERIFF RECOGNIZES TOP PERFORMERS |
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FMN |
27/12/2011 |
7A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE RECOGNIZED EXEMPLARY SERVICE DURING THE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL CHRISTMANS LUNCHEON EARLIER THIS MONTH. (MORE) |
GILLARD FINALLY GET NEW TUB |
PROJECT COMES TO FRUITION FOR FAMILY IN NEED |
FMN |
28/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF : CLAY PARKER; JOE EADDY; KELSEY LEEKE |
JAMES AND RENETTE GILLARD ARE GETTING A NEW BATHROOM WITH THE HELP OF CENTRAL METHODIST'S SANTAHATCHIE VOLUNTEERS. A JOB LONG DELAYED THAT WAS INAIATED BY ED ROBINSON OVER A YEAR AGO. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/12/2011 |
5A |
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HERMAN "BIG MOOSE" BAKER; JAMES BROWN; EDELLE EGARS COLCOUGH; MICHAEL LEON COX; ERNEST WILSON STOKES; JOSEPH GENE" JOE" GREGG; LINDA RUTH MCDANIEL HALEY; LEOLA FELDER MCDUFFIE; THELMA KELLY MCCLAIN; MICHEAL ANTONIO THOMAS; ANNIE MAE MCDANIEL; MICHAEL ANTONIO THOMAS; MICHAEL DANE BURROWS; ELLA EADDY BARR; JACOB BARRON ERVIN; JAMES ROBERT "BOB" WARD; MICHAEL DANE BURROWS; EARL B. GAINEY; BETTY LEE HICKS; JAMES EDWARD SCOTT; REV. WILSON KENNEDY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/12/2011 |
6A |
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CARROLL ELWOOD ROBINSON; JAMES EDWARD SMITH; JULYIA NELL TAYLOR WARD |
FIRE WHERE THERE'S SMOKING DEBATE |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES FOR 2011 COUNTDOWN |
FMN |
28/12/2011 |
1B |
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#8 FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO PASS AND ORDINACE TO BAN SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE CITY. NO PUBLIC VOTES WAS ALLOWED. |
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RESIDENTS CAN CALL THEIR OWN |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES FOR 2011 COUNTDOWN |
FMN |
28/12/2011 |
1A |
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#7 BASED ON NEW POPULATION NUMBER FOR SOUTH CAROLINA A NEW DISTRICT WAS MAPPED OUT IN THE PEE DEE PROVIDING ANOTHER SEAT IN THE HOUSE. |
AWAY FROM THE MANGER: BABY JESUS MISSING |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATIVITY SCENCE OUTSIDE OF CHURCH |
THE BABY JESUS FROM THE NATIVITY SCENE AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON PALMETTO AND IRBY STREET HAS BEEN STOLEN. CHURCH MEMBERS HOPE THIS IS JUST A PRANK AND THE RESIN BABY WILL BE RETURNED OR FOUND. THE CHURCH HAS DISPLAYED THE NATIVITY SCENE FOR OVER 60 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
6A |
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DORA SMITH FRAISER; ANGELA JONES; LUCIOUS WOODS; DEACON ARTHUR MCBRIDE; JEAN VEREEN; ESTELLA LORENE PAGE; BABY BOY BRAELYN ARMANI TIMMONS; VASKA A. TURNER; VELMA KATHLEEN WEATHERFORD; HERMAN "BIG MOOSE" BAKER; HELEN FIELDS; EDELLE SEGARS COCLOUGH; WILLIE FAYE FUNDERBURK DVORSAK; PATRICK EARLE HODGES; WARL HULON; NELL OWENSA; TERRIE FAYE NEWSOME PACE |
SMOKE FREE FLORENCE EYEING COUNTY BAN |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
8A |
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SMOKE FREE FLORENCE HOPES TO HAVE THE NINE FLORENCE COUNTY MUNICPALITIES COME ON BOARD WITH GOING SMOKE FREE AND EVENTUALLY MAKE IT COUNTY WIDE. |
A HOTEL FOR DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES FOR 2011 COUNTDOWN |
FMN |
30/12/2011 |
1A |
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#3: PLANS ARE BEING MADE TO HAVE A HOTEL ON THE 100 BLOCK OF EVANS STREET IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE. |
MURDER- MARRIAGE MIX IN CCSC KILLINGS |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES FOR 2011 COUNTDOWN |
FMN |
30/12/2011 |
3B |
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#4 HIRAL GOPALDAS WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW. PUNAM GOPALDAS AND VINABEN PATEL WERE KILLED IN JUNEOF 2011. |
AWAY FROM THE MANGER: BABY JESUS MISSING |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
1A |
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CHURCH MEMBERS AT FLORENCE'S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NOTICED AFTER WORSHIP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING THAT BABY JESUS WAS MISSING FROM THEIR NATIVITY SCENE. (MORE) |
SMOKING ORDINANCE SPARKS QUESTIONS |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
1A |
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IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN TWO MONTHS SINCE FLORENCE'S SMOKING ORDINANCE WENT INTO EFFECT. WHILE THE CITY MANAGER SAYS THE ENFORCEMENT HAS GONE SMOOTHLY--SOME QUESTIONS LINGER ABOUT WHO IS EXEMPT FROM THE NEW BAN. (MORE) |
A HOTEL FOR DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
1A |
TOP NEWS STORIES OF 2011 |
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AFTER MONTHS OF RUMORS AN UPSCALE BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT COMING TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE BECAME A REALITY. (MORE_ |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
6A |
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DORA SMITH FRASIER; ANGELA JONES; LUCIOUS WOODS; ARTHUR MCBRIDE JR.; JEAN VEREEN; ESTELLA LORENE PAGE; BRAELYN ARMANI TIMMONS; VASKA A. TURNER; VEKMA KATHLEEN WEATHERFORD; HERMRAN BIG MOOSE BAKER; HELEN FIELDS; EDELLE SEGARS COLCLOUGH; WILLIE FAYE FUNDERBURK DVORSAK; PATRICK EARLE HODGES; EARL HULON; THELMA KELLY MCCLAIN; NELL OWENS; TERRIE FAYE NEWSOME PACE |
MURDER & MARRIAGE MIX IN CCSC KILLINGS |
WOMAN AND HER MOTHER FOUND STABBED TO DEATH IN POSH HOME; HUSBAND & HIS FATHER BOTH CHARGED IN CASE FILLED WITH LEGAL TWISTS |
FMN |
30/12/2011 |
3B |
TOP NEWS STORIES OF 2011 |
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HIRAL GOPALDAS--A 33-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON ACCOUNTANT-- WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATHS OF HIS WIFE PUNAM GOPALDAS AND MOTHER-IN-LAW VINABEN PATEL. (MORE) |
FLORENCE MEN FACE DRUG CHARGES |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
3B |
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ANTHONY GATTISON JR. AND ANTONION ANDERSON WERE CHARGED WITH DRUG OFFENSES FOLLOWING A WOODBRIDGE ROAD TRAFFIC STOP. (MORE) |
FLORENCE 3'S COOK SCSBA PRESIDENT |
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FMN |
30/12/2011 |
3B |
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RICHARD COOK-- A MEMBER OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES BASED IN LAKE CITY-- HAS BEEN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE S.C. SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION. (MORE) |
VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECT HELPS RECIPIENTS FEE 'MORE AT HOME' |
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FMN |
31/12/2011 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF ALESHIA DUPREE - JEFF BATEMAN - BOONE AIKEN AND CHRIS LOYD |
OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW - RIGHT IN TIME FOR 2012. WHAT WERE ONCE SOOT-COVERED WALLS FROM KEROSENE HEATERS NOW ARE COVERED IN CAROLINA BLUE - BUT ALESHIA DUPREE GOT MORE THAN A COAT OF PAINT IN HER HOUSE. (MORE) |
MUSICIAN KILLED IN PAWN SHOP ROBBERY |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES OF 2011 COUNTDOWN. NUMBER 2 |
FMN |
31/12/2011 |
1A |
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A BELOVED LOCAL MUSICIAN WAS KILLED AND ANOTHER PERSON WAS INJURED APRIL 12 IN A ROBBERY AT RICK'S PAWN SHOP IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2011 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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CORNETTE JONES - GEORGIA MEDLIN MOZINGO - GIP BRABAHAM DUNAHOE - JESSIE B. HODGE - MARION R. ANDERSON - SAM MCCRAY - LESLIE L. ANDERS - LIZZIE GRAHAM - VASKA "BO" TURNER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2011 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
PICTURE OF SUSIE MAE JONES |
SUSIE MAE JONES MAY 20 1942 - DECEMBEREMBER 31 2010 |
FLORENCE LAW FIRM NAMES CAMPBELL SHAREHOLDER |
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FMN |
31/12/2011 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF C. PIERCE CAMPBELL |
TURNER PADGET GRAHAM & LANEY P.A. HAS ELECTED C. PIERCE CAMPBELL AS A SHAREHOLDER IN THE FIRM'S FLORENCE OFFICE. (MORE) |
NOT RUSTY' NOT THIS TIME |
MORNING NEWS TOP STORIES FOR 2011 COUNTDOWN |
FMN |
01/01/2012 |
1A |
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#1 K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. ATTEMPTED TO PURSUE THE POSITION OF COUNTY MANAGER VACATED BY RICHARD STARKS THAT CAUSED AN UPROAR AMONG COUNTY CITIZENS. AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR HE REMOVED HIMSELF AS A CANDIDATE. ARTICLE INCLUDES 1-10 LIST OF THE TOP STORIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/01/2012 |
8A |
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FRANCES HOWLE MORRISON; GIP BRABAHAM DUNAHOE; GEORGIA MEDLIN MOZINGO; BISH NORTH CUTT; MARCHILYN WEATHERFORD ROGERS; BERT C. SEEGARS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
01/01/2012 |
6B |
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MICHELLE LABUGUEN MASCSAET AND CAPT. MATTHEW THOMAS MEGGS; HANNAH GASQUE EDWARDS AND MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER MAYNARD |
CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS |
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FMN |
01/01/2012 |
1C; 4C-5C |
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PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY STAFF OF THE MORNING NEWS TAKEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
REAL PROGRESS COMING |
FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR READY TO KICK REVITALIZATION INTO HIGH GEAR |
FMN |
02/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAY REICH |
RAY REICH HAS A LAUNDRY LIST OF ITEMS SET TO GO BEFORE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARYUARYUARY AND FEBRUARY THAT WILL KICK THE REVITALIZATION MOVEMENT INTO HIGH GEAR.(MORE) |
FAMILY RINGS IN 2012 WITH ADDITION |
NEW YEAR BABY |
FMN |
02/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LESLIE BLACKMAN AND TIMOTHY VARNER WITH CAMERA SHOWING PICTURE OF BRAYDEN JAMES VARNER |
LESLIE BLACKMAN AND TIMOTHY VARNER HAD THE FIRST BABY OF 2012 AT MCLEOD REGIONAL CENTER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2012 |
6A |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH GENE "JOE" GREGG; LUCIOUS WOODS |
REAL PROGRESS COMING |
FLORENCE'S DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR READY TO KICK REVITALIZATION INTO HIGH GEAR |
FMN |
02/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAY REICH |
FORMER DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR SUMTER RAY REICH SEES MORE DEVELOPMENT COMING. HE BEGAN 1 JULY 2011. ALREADY IN PROGRESS ARE THE PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING; A PARKING LOT; TWO NEW BUSINESSES; A REMODELED BUILDING; AND POSSIBLE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. |
FAMILY RINGS IN 2012 WITH ADDITION |
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FMN |
02/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PROUD PARENTS AND BABY |
LESLIE BLACKMAN AND TIMOTHY VARNER VIEW PICTURE OF BABY BRAYDEN JAMES VARNER. HE WAS BORN AT 8:09 A.M. AT MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2012 |
6A |
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JOSEPH GENE 'JOE' GREGG; LUCIOUS WOODS; |
VOLUNTEER VICTIM OF FATAL SHOOTING |
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FMN |
03/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF MICHAEL HAWKINS |
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A FATAL SHOOTING OF A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AT A HOME OFF HARMONY STREET IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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ALBERT DAVIS JR. - JOSEPH "J.R." ROBBINS FISHER JR. - MICHAEL ANTHONY HAWKINS - ALA DELORES HODGES HAYES - WALTER DANIEL LOCKHART - HENRY RUSSELL MCGUIRT - EDNA RAMSEY - ELIZA RICHARDSON - ERNEST W. STOKES - PEARL TILLER - MARION R. ANDERSON - CHARLES W. ALTMAN - BRENDA HUBBARD FURR - MITCHELL SCOTT HUGGINS - RUTH LUPO - ANNIE MAE MATTHEWS - FRANCES HOWLE MORRISON - MARY DUKE MCLEOD REED - ALTA JACKSON SNEAD - LUCIOUS WOODS - BETTY RUTH BARFIELD |
JOB FAIR COULD LEAD TO 500 JOBS HERE |
AGERO CONSIDERING CALL CENTER, WILL HOST JOB FAIR HERE JANUARY 9-10 |
FMN |
04/01/2012 |
1A |
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A MASSACHUSETTS-BASED COMPANY THAT PROVIDES CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS' ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND SIMILAR PRODUCT IS CONSIDERING LOCATING AN INBOUND CONTRACT CENTER IN FLORENCE THAT COULD BRING 500 OR MORE JOBS TO THE AREA. A JOB FAIR WILL BE HELD JANUARY 9-10 AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MAUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO GUAGE THE STRENGTH OF THE LOCAL LABOR MARCHKET. |
HAWKINS' DEATH 'WORSE THAN HORRIBLE' |
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FMN |
04/01/2012 |
1A |
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FRIENDS OF A MICHAEL HAWKINS WHO WAS GUNNED DOWN INSIDE HIS HOME ON NEW YEAR'S DAY SAY HE LEFT A LEGQCY OF VOLUNTEERISM AND LOVE FO NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN AND HIS COMMUNITY. NO ARREST HAVE BEEN MADE. |
NO DEATH PENALTY IN HAYS KILLING |
COURT DECEMBERLARES SUSPECT 'INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED' |
FMN |
04/01/2012 |
1A |
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DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON CHARGES WITH THE 2008 SLAYING OF WILLIE MAE HAYES WILL NOT FACE THE DEATH PENALTY AS PLANNED. EXPERTS TESTIFIED THAT JOHNSON IS MENTALY RETARDED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2012 |
3A |
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JUNEHINDS STANTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2012 |
4A |
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DOUGLAS RONALD "RONNIE" CARSON; NANCY COVINGTON; ALBERTA GILBERT; WILLIE ARTHUR HAMER; MICHAEL JAMES; TRAVIS LEVERN KIRKLAND; PATRICIA (PAT) ANN COX LESESNE; GLORIA J. MARSHALL; PARFINE POPE MOSES; VENNIE SWEATT PETTY; AZALEE P. WILKES; ALBERT DAVIS JR.; DONALD COLBURN GIBSON SR.; CHANCE LEE BAKER; ROBERT W. GURLEY; EDITH MAE BENTON MCCONNELL; JOHN "JOHNNY" MCKENZIE; ELIZA RICHARDSON; RUDOLPH CLINTON SMITH JR. |
ANGUS PALM - FLROENCE PLANT - ACQUIRED BY WORTHINGTON |
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FMN |
04/01/2012 |
8D |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES ANNUNCED TUESDAY THAT THE COMPANY HAD ACQUIRED THE STOCK ANGUS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING THE FLORENCE PLANT LOCATED IN THE PEE DEE COMMERCE CITY INDUSTRIAL PLANT. |
LENDER IS ONLY BIDDER FOR CCSC LAND |
GERMAN AMERICAN CAPITAL ENTERS .44M BID FOR 175-ACRE PARCEL. |
FMN |
04/01/2012 |
1B |
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AMERICAN CAPITAL CORPORATION PLACED A BID OF $1.44MILLION AT A FORECLOSURE SALE OF A TRACT OF LAND BELONGING TO THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
TIMMONSVILLE ON ROAD TO SMOKING BAN |
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FMN |
04/01/2012 |
1B |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL PASSED THE FIRST READING OF THE SMOKE FREE ORDINANCE TUESDAY. BEFORE SECOND AND FINAL READING COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING POSSIBLE ADMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE. |
NO LAB YET BUT SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS CHEMIST ON STAFF |
NEW EMPLOYEE EXPEDITES DRUG TESTS AND INVESTIGATIONS |
FMN |
05/01/2012 |
1A |
MICHAEL HANSEN |
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ALMOST A YEAR AGO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR MORE THAN 0 THOUSAND PER YEAR OVER THREE YEARS TO BUILD A CRIME LAB. (MORE) |
AFTERNOON PRAYERS |
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FMN |
05/01/2012 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
HAMID AND HATIM WERE TRAVELING THROUGH FLORENCE TO NORTHERN VIRGINIA AND STOPPED FOR A BREAK TO SAY THEIR MID-AFTERNOON PRAYERS-- A CUSTOM OF THEIR ISLAMIC FAITH. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/01/2012 |
5A |
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BRAYDEN BLACKBURN; JONATHAN BOONE; MARY BRIDGES; GEORGE DEVERN FULTON SR.; ROSA BOSTON GARDNER; STANLEY GREEN; LIZZIE C. HEMINGWAY; KATHRYN KATHY LOIS TALBERT HICKS; NOVEMBERELLA DELORIS MARTIN; RALPH EUGENE MCADAMS; BRENDA JOYCE PLATT; CLARENCE T. PRIOLEAU JR.; CARL BUBBA SPANN; GEORG L. STORK; SUSAN STANLEY BANKS; VENNIE SWEATT PETTY; EFFIE ANDREWS ATKINSON; JOSEPH J.R. ROBBINS FISHER JR.; GILBERT RAYMOND GEORGE; DONALD COLBURN GIBSON SR.; WALTER DANIEL LOCKHART; SAM MCCRAY; DAVID SAMUEL TAPSCOTT; ASZELEA P. WILKES |
GRANT BREATHES LIFE INTO SCHOOL CLINIC |
LAKE CITY FACILITY WILL RECEIVE 0 THOUSAND MAKEOVER |
FMN |
05/01/2012 |
1B |
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LAKE CITY HIGH SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL'S HEALTH CLINIC - KNOW AS HEALTH CONNECTIONS- WERE NOTIFIED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THAT THEIR GRANT REQUEST FOR 0 THOUSAND WAS APPROVED. (MORE) |
GYM PROJECT NEEDS CLARITY |
CITY COUNCIL NEED CONTEXT COMMITMENT AND PROBABLY SOME CO-FUNDING FOR FACILITY |
FMN |
06/01/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCILWOMAN TERESA MAYER-S ERVIN IS PUSHING A GYMNASIUM OUTREACH CENTER AS A PRIORITY OF HER FIRST TERM. SHE HOPES TO BET THE COMPLETE CITY COUNCIL ON BOARD AS WELL AS GET ADDITIONAL FUNDUNG FROM OTHERS BESIDES THE CITY. IT IS STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES. |
ADDING GREEN |
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FMN |
06/01/2012 |
1A |
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CITY OF FLORENCE CREWS ARE TEARING UP THE TENNIS COURTS AT MAPLE PARK TO MAKE MORE GREEN SPACE AND A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO PICNIC. MAPLE PARK IS HOME TO THE ALLSTARS BASEBALL TEAM AND HOST HUNDREDS OF BASEBALL GAMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
REDISTRICTING MEETING YIELDS THREE NEW MAPS |
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FMN |
06/01/2012 |
1A |
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A REDISTRICTING UPDATE MEETING YIELDED THREE MAPS FOR FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOARD MEMEBERS TO LOOK OVER BEFORE THURSDAY'S BOARD MEETING WHERE THE ISSUE WILL BE ON THE AGENDA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2012 |
5A |
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SARAH ANN BOSTICK BUSBEE; TOLENE KENNEDY CARTER; SHIRLEY MIDDLETON MAYRANT; PATRICIA S. MELTON; BABY ALONZO MUMFORD; RALPH SPRUILL; FRANKIE BASS; CLARENCE CURRIE "CHIEF" CUMMINGS JR.; DR. NED P. HOBBS; MICHAEL JAMES; MABEL WRIGHT BOULWARE; ELIZABETH "LIB" BARKER CONSTANTIAN; MICHAEL ANTHONY HAWKINS; AL-HAJJ SAMI AMAN KHALIFAH (aka) SAMUEL JOSEPH ROBINSON JR.; TRAVIS LEVERN KIRKLAND |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2012 |
6A |
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JOHN P. LAMBERT; MRS. PARFINE POPE MOSES; GEORG L. STORK; RALPH EUGENE MCADAMS; VIRGINIA "JINX" FLOWERS TURNAGE |
LIGHTS ARE BACK ON IN OLANTA |
RE-LIGHTED SIGNAGE ANOTHER SIGN OF TOWN'S FISCAL IMPROVEMENT AFTER YEARS OF MOUNTING DEBT. |
FMN |
06/01/2012 |
3B |
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THAT THOSE SIGN LIGHTS ARE NOW TURNED BACK IS A FURTHER SIGNAL THAT THE FINANCIAL RECOVERY REGIMEN IMPOSED BY MAYOR JIMMY MCCUTCHEON AND THE TOWN COUNCIL IS WORKING. THE TOWN IS LOOKING INTO GOING SMOKE FREE AND WILL RECEIVED MONEY FROM A CIRCLE PARK GRANT IF THEY DO SO. |
BOYCE GOES FOR TITLE |
FLORENCE NATIVE SAYS THERE'S MORE TO HER THAN JUST LOSING 100 POUNDS |
FMN |
07/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF BREE BOYCE |
BREE BOYCE OF FLORENCE WAS CROWNED MISS SOUTH CAROLINA JULY 8 AND SINCE THEN HAS GAINED NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION. (MORE) |
CAROLINAS CEO TO LEAVE |
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FMN |
07/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JAMES O'LOUGHLIN |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM CEO JAMES O'LOUGHLIN WILL BE LEAVING AS THE HOSPITAL'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE FEBRUARY. 3 TO BECOME CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN JACKSONVILLE FLA. (MORE) |
SAX - PIANO PERFORMERS TO KICK OFF CONCERTS JANUARY. 15 |
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FMN |
07/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JOSEPH RACKERS |
PIANIST JOSEPH RACKERS IS ONE OF TWO PERFORMERS WHO WILL HIGHLIGHT THE OPENING OF ST. JOHN'S EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES BEGINNING ON JANUARY. 15 AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/01/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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SUE CAROL PARKER BROWN - KEVIN MAURICE DICKERSON - GEORGIA DELAINE JAMESON - WILLIAM TRUMAN SCOTT - DALE LEVON COOPER - ANDREW ASHTON "DOODLE" FREEMAN - GEORGE DEVERN FULTON SR. - ALTON E. THOMPSON SR. |
HINSON JOINS FIRM'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
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FMN |
07/01/2012 |
6B |
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TURNER - PADGET - GRAHAM & LANEY P.A. ANNOUNCED THAT RICHARD HINSON HAS BEEN ELECTED TO A THREE-YEAR TERM ON THE FIRM'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND WILL ALSO SERVE AS THE MANAGING SHAREHOLDER OF THE FLORENCE OFFICE. (MORE) |
JOHNSON CAN GET PAROLE |
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FMN |
08/01/2012 |
1A |
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BRADDY ALLEN JOHNSON WILL GO BEFORE THE PAROLE BOARD ON FEBRUARY 15. HE WAS CONVICTED IN THE 2010 SHOOTING DEATH OF MAXWELL H. CLAYTON. |
FLORENCE MOURNS SLAIN ACTIVIST |
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FMN |
08/01/2012 |
1A |
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MICHAEL HAWKINS WAS LAID TO REST ON SATURYDAY. JACQUELL MCCULLEUM AND JACOB WHITE ALONG WITH A 15 YESR OLD ACCOMPLICE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTIONS WITH HAWKINS' MURDER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/01/2012 |
8A |
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ANNIE WHITE; GLORIA B. CLARKE; JAMES E. DAVIS; DIANE PEACOCK COLLINS; ROWLAND W. BLACK; WILLIAM ROBERT "BERT" THAYER; CATHY PARKER KNIGHT; MILDRE LOUISE PHILLIP-GAUSE; WARREN EDWARD MEAD; SRAH ANN BOSTICK BUSBEE; DOULGAS RONALD "RONNIE" CARSON; GLORIA BURLESON CLARKE; MARCUS WAYNE "BUTCH" ALL; WILLIAM ROBERT "BERT" THAYER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/01/2012 |
8A |
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ANN MARIE HELFRICH ENGLAND NO DATE GIVEN |
FOR THE GAIN SOME PAIN |
LOCAL ROLLER DERBY TEAM - CIRQUE DU PAIN - TRADES BRUISES FOR GOOD TIMES |
FMN |
08/01/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF ERIKA STANLEY "DIZZY KILLESPIE"; TARA CASSIFY "HO ALONG CASSIDY"; SHERRY "CRICKET" BLACK; HARRIETT MOREE "DERBY DARLING"; DEANNA YOUNG |
CIRQUE DU PAIN IS THE LOCAL FLORENCE ROLLERSKATING DERBY MEETING EVERY WEDNESDAY AT SKATELAND USA. TEAMS ARE MADE UP OF FIVE MEMBERS STATE SKATE AGAINST EACH OTHER TO SCORE. |
BROOKS' EVALUATION AND NEW LEADER SEARCH ON TABLE |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS AND PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEEES--TWO NEW MEMBERS WILL BE SWORN IN AT THURSDAY NIGHT'S MEETING-- IS WASTING NO TIME TACKLING WHAT COULD BE SOME BIG BUSINESS.(MORE) |
FLIGHT TRAVE UP AT AIRPORT |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT REGISTERED ITS FOURTH-HIGHEST YEAR OF PASSENGER ENPLANEMENTS IN 2012 SHOWING A 1 PERCENT INCREASE OVER 2011 ACCORDING TO OFFICIALS AT THE AIRPORT.(MORE) |
FLORENCE PASSES BIG JOB TEST |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF TIFFANY MATTHEWS |
A MASSACHUSETTS COMPANY PONDERING WHETHER TO LOCATE A NEW CALL CENTER IN FLORENCE PUT THE REGION'S JOB MARCHKET TO THE TEST WITH AN EXPLORATORY JOB FAIR AT FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECH. (MORE) |
WASHINGTON HEADLINES MLK CELEBRATION AT FMU |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST THE 14TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION IN THE MCNAIR SCIENCE BUILDING'S CHAPMAN AUDITORIUM ON THE FMU CAMPUS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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JAMES D. BAREFOOT - ORA LEE CHANDLER BURGESS - MARY VIRGINIA CAULDER - MARGARET ELIZABETH DEBERRY - MARIAN HILL ROGERS DUBOSE - EDDIE MAE KENNEDY - GAIL HENDRIX MOORE - GEORGE MASOD SALEEBY JR. - JAMES LAMARCH WATSON - MILDRED "BILLIE" FLEMING CUNNINGHAM - OTIS DAVIS - DALTON MCKINLEY - AIDEN MCKENZIE HALL - KEITH ALLEN PALMER - MOLLIE WODS WATFORD - BERTHA MARTIN WATSON - NEIL ALLAN WEINSTEIN |
FCSO SEEKS NUCOR CREDIT UNION ROBBERS |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
7A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NEEDS HELP IN IDENTIFYING A SUSPECT WHO ROBBED THE NUCOR EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION ON 1202 NORTH CASHUA ROAD IN FLORENCE COUNTY. (MORE) |
SCHOOL BUS - TRUCK CRASH ON U.S. 76 |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
7A |
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THE S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL IS INVESTIGATIN A CRASH INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS AND AN 18 WHEELER OUTSIDE TIMMONSVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE SCHP WEBSITE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND 6:45 A.M. ON TOLSON ROAD AND HIGHWAY 76. (MORE) |
CIRCLE PARK EARNS 3-YEAR ACCREDITATION |
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FMN |
10/01/2012 |
5B |
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THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION ON REHABILITATION FACILITIES (CARF) HAS AWARDED CIRCLE PARK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OF FLORENCE A THREE-YEAR ACCREDITATION FOR ITS ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT - PREVENTION AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. (MORE) |
CENTRAL'S LIGHT SET TO SHINE AGAIN |
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FMN |
11/01/2012 |
1A |
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A TASTE OF CENTRAL WILL BE HELD THURSDAY ON JANUARY 12TH. THE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO LIGHT THE CROSS ATOP THE DOME OF THE CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. |
POLICE ARREST FOURTH SUSPECT |
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FMN |
11/01/2012 |
1A |
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POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A 16 YESR-OLD JUVENILE IN THE DEATH OF MICHAEL HAWKINS. |
OCTAVIA WON'T REPEAT |
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FMN |
11/01/2012 |
1A |
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OCTAVIA-WILLIAMS BLAKE IS NOT GOING TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION TO FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2012 |
5A |
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ROBERT REID ATKINSON; JAMES D. (SID) BAREFOOT; ELLA LEE BENNETT; JERRY JUVONE CARROLL; DONALD RAY DORITY; JASON DUNN; JOE LIDE JR.; MARIAN JANUARYE GRIGGS PERDUE; PHYLLIS DITORE RAFFA; MARGARET SMITH; VIRGINIA H. SMITH; SUE CAROL PARKER BROWN; MARGARET ELIZABETH "MARCHGO" DEBERRY; MARIAN HILL ROGERS DUBOSE; GEORGE MASOD SALEEBY JR.; JOHN SCOTT PICKEREL JR.; MOLLIE WOODS WATFORD; CHARLES D. WATSON |
LAKE CITY STUDENTS SCORE IPADS |
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FMN |
11/01/2012 |
1B |
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MAIN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LAKE CITY PURCHASED IPADS FOR THE STUDENTS USING TITLE ONE MONEY. |
DEAD VOTERS HAUNT STATE OFFICIALS |
DMV LEADER: RECORDS SHOW 900 DEAD MIGHT HAVE VOTED |
FMN |
12/01/2012 |
1A |
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DIRECTOR KEVIN SHWEDO TOLD LEGISLATORS THAT STATE RECORDS SHOW MORE THAN 900 PEOPLE HAVE VOTED AFTER DYING IN THE STATE AND HE HAS ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION. (MORE) |
DEATH PENALTY DEBATED |
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FMN |
12/01/2012 |
1A |
MELTON SLAYING |
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PROSECUTORS ARE REVIEWING EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION IN THE RECENT SLAYING OF BEVERLY HOPE MELTON WHO WAS ABDUCTED FROM CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND HAVE NOT YET DECIDED WHETHER TO PURSUE THE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST NICKOLAS JERMAINE MILLER. (MORE) |
FLO 1 MAP VOTE MIGHT BE TONIGHT |
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FMN |
12/01/2012 |
1A |
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AFTER MULTIPLE REDISTRICTING UPDATE MEETINGS AND SEVERAL PROPOSED REDRAWN DISTRICT MAPS- THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING TONIGHT WILL BE THE FIRST WHERE MEMBERS PLAN TO HAVE AN OPEN DISCUSSION ON ALL PROPOSED PLANS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2012 |
5A |
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ELIZABETH PEG BENJAMIN; EDWARD BROWN; JESSIE BROWN; ROBERT MCLAURIN HORTON; LEROY COWBOY JACKSON; LEROY JACOBS; GREGORY JONES; ODELL RACHEL KIRKLAND; MONROE MALLOY; HAROLD EUGENE SAWYER; WALTER JOEL TARTE; DIANE TYNER (ELIZABETH DIANE STURGIS TYNER); DONALD DORITY; ALBERTA LANE HUNT; JERRY JUVONE CARROLL; EDDIE MAE KENNEDY; PHYLLIS RAFFA; THOMAS D. SMITH JR.; MARY ALDA STURGEON WIGGINS; MARTHA ANN WOODS |
MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER |
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FMN |
12/01/2012 |
5A |
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POLICE ARRESTED WILLIAM FISHER FOLLOWING A STABBING INCIDENT AT A SOUTH DARGAN STREET APARTMENT COMPLEX. (MORE) |
LAKE CITY MEETING FOCUSES ON PRESERVATION ORDINANCE |
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FMN |
12/01/2012 |
1B |
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THE RECENTLY PASSED HISTORIC PRESERVATION ODRINANC WAS A PROMINENT DISCUSSION POINT JANUARYUARY 10 AT THE FIRST LAKE CITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF 2012. (MORE) |
SURPRISING ART TRAIL GALLERY TURNS 3 |
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FMN |
12/01/2012 |
1D |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
THE ART TRAIL GALLERY AT 135 S. DARGAN STEET SET UP SHOP IN THE OLD KIMBRELL'S BUILDING JUST THREE SHORT YEARS AGO. IT HAS EVOLVED INTO A DOWNTOWN MEETING PLACE FOR PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND ARTISTIC BACKGROUNDS. (MORE) |
POLICE SEEKING FIFTHE SUSPECT |
HAWKINS SLAYING |
FMN |
13/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARRISON |
LAKAVIS ANTONIO HARRISPN ALSO KNOWN AS KAVIS IW WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER OF MICHAEL HAWKINS ALONG WITH FOUR OTHERS. |
SOLDIER SURPRISES SOSN |
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FMN |
13/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STAFF SGT. RUSTY BOWER; JORDAN BOWER; WESLEY BOWER; HARRY BAKER; BETSY BOWER |
STAFF SGT. RUSTY BOWER RETURNED FROM HIS TOUR IN LUWAIT TO SURPRISE HIS SONS WHILE THEY HAD DINNER AT RED BONE ALLEY. |
FSD1 TRUSTEES OK PLAN |
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FMN |
13/01/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TRUSTEES VOTED TO RECOMMEND THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS (ORS) PLAN 1.3 REDISTRICTING MAP DURING THE BOARD'S MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/01/2012 |
5A |
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JOHN ARTHUR COOPER; MARY ALMA HICKS CUTTER; BETTY JEAN DOUGLAS DURANT; VERNETTA ECHOLS; ODEL RACHEL KIRKLAND; SAM "BO" DANIELS SR.; GLORIA SMITH; ADLINE "CONNIE" GRANSTRAND; REVEREND EDWARD JAMES HANCOCK; MAJOR ROBERT MCLAURIN HORTON; ELEASE A. "RENA" STEVENSON; JAMES "BECK" LAMARCH WATSON; DONNA HUGGINS MOORE WALTER JOEL TARTE; EMMA LOU HUCKS F. WILLIAMSON |
CITY'S CHRISTMAS PARADE TO RETURN |
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FMN |
13/01/2012 |
3B |
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AFTER TWO YEARS WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS PARADE JOHNSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL HAS HAD TWO PROPOSALS CONCERNING A PARADE THIS YEAR. ONE BY POLICE CHIEF RON DOUGLAS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE AND BRAD RICHARDSON THE FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE JOHNSONVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE. |
TEACHERS PELTED BY CUPCAKES |
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FMN |
13/01/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF: SAVANNA MCDONALD; JESSICA SUMMERFORD; GRACE MAHONEY; MATTHEW COTE AND OTHER TEACHERS. |
AS AN INCENTIVE TO PASS THE 018 ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MATH QUIZE THE THIRD GRADE STUDENTS OF DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WOULD BE ABLE TO THROW CUPCAKES AT THEIR TEACHERS. 81% OF THE CLASE PASSED AND THE EVENT TOOK PLACE THURSDAY. |
BREE WILL GO GOR THE CROWN |
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FMN |
14/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF BREE BOYCE |
MISS SOUTH CAROLINA - FLORENCE NATIVE BREE BOYCE - WAS RECOGNIZED WITH DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS DURING THE THIRD ROUND OF THE MISS AMERICA COMPETITION. (MORE) |
HONORING A LEGACY |
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FMN |
14/01/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF BISHOP MICHAEL BLUE |
NEARLY 44 YEARS AGO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAS KILLED IN MEMPHIS TENN. NEARLY 25 YEARS AGO THE COMMUNITY TIMES IN FLORENCE PRINTED ITS FIRST NEWSPAPER. AT SAVANNA GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH - CLERGY OF ALL FAITHS - COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS GATHERED TO HONOR KING'S LIFE AND LEGACY AND CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF THE COMMUNITY TIMES AT THE INAUGUSTURAL INTERFAITH PRAYER BREAKFAST. (MORE) |
LOCAL FESTIVAL TO BE ONE OF STATE'S BIGGEST |
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FMN |
14/01/2012 |
1B |
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IF EVERYTHING GOES ACCORDING TO PLAN - JOHNSONVILLE'S CROSSOVER CHURCH COULD BE THE SPONSOR OF ONE OF THE LARGEST CHRISTIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS IN THE STATE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/01/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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ESTHER LEE ABRAHAM - WALTER C. "DOC" BAXLEY- SAMUEL A. BRADLEY - ELEMUEL CADE - SGT. TOMMY L. COVINGTON - BARBARA HUGGINS DEAN - JESSIE DIXON JOHNSON - NATHAN JOHNSON - HERBERT LEE "JUNEE" JOHNSON JR. - NORMA JEAN HIGHTOWER LEE - MARCUS MCLELLAN - WILLIS OWENS - CLARENCE ROBERTS - BARBARA JEAN GALLOWAY STROMAN - MARY ALMA HICKS CUTTER - BETTY COVERSTON DAVIS - BETTY JEAN DOUGLAS DURANT -ANDREW EARL FLOYD SR. - MONROE MALOYE JR. - DICKIE LEE TALBERT |
MAN CHARGED WITH INJURING CHILD |
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FMN |
14/01/2012 |
4B |
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A TIMMONSVILLE MAN WAS ARRESTED BY FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH A NOVEMBER. 9 INCIDENT IN WHICH A CHILD WAS INJURED. TREAVIS NEON PETERSON - 32 - WEST DEER ROAD - IS CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF UNLAWFUL NEGLECT OF A CHILD - ACCORDING TO A RELEASE ISSUED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. ( MORE) |
ESAB PARENT COMPANY ACQUIRED BY COLFAX CORP. |
ESAB OFFICIAL SAYS DEAL WON'T AFFECT CUSTOMERS DISTRIBUTORS |
FMN |
14/01/2012 |
6B |
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CHARTER INTERNATIONAL PLC OWNER OF ESAB WELDING & CUTTING PRODUCTS - HAS BEN ACQUIRED BY COLFAX CORP. (MORE) |
BREE'S PAGEANT BID FALLS SHORT |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BREE BOYCE; LAURA KAEPPELER |
THE MISS AMERICA PAGEANT WAS HELD IN LAS VEGAS AND THE WINNER WAS LAURA KAEPPELER WHO WAS MISS WISCONSIN. BREE BOYCE WHO IS MISS SOUTH CAROLINA ADVANCED TO SEMI-FINALIST IN THE SWIMSUIT AND EVENING WEAR COMPETITION BUT DID NOT ADVANCE FROM THE TALENT COMPETION. SHE IS MOST NOTED FOR LOSING 110 POUNDS ON HER WAY TO BEING A PAGEANT WINNER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
8A |
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JOENATION "JOE" BURGESS; LEGRANDE COLLINS; BARBARA DEAN; BILLY GERALD ELVINGTON; DOROTHY CAIN GRANT; CAROLYN SIMON; ILA SNOWDEN; CALEB MICHAEL STEVENSON; GEORGIA HICKS DELAINE; WALTER CLIFTON "DOC" BAXLEY; JAMES JOHNSON; VERNETTA SWINNEY ECHOLS; GLADYS STONBELY LUTFY; BARBARA JEAN GALLOWAY STROMAN; ELWELL "BILL" TURNER; NORMA JEAN LEE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
DAVID LEE BACOTE SR. 11/19/1923 - 1/13/2011; MOTHER ANNIE JOHNSON 6 MARCHCH 1925 - 18 JANUARYUARY 2011; THELMAS K. MCCLAIN 4/8/1928 - 12/27/2011 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
9A |
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BETTY COVERSTON DAVIS |
SPEEDERS OF THE PACK |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
1B |
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PACK 402 HELD ITS PINEWOOD DERBY SATURDAY MORNING AT FAITH CHAPEL IN FLORENCE. THE TOP FINISHERS WILL PROCEED TO THE ATAKAWA DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY RACE TRADITIONAL HELD AT MAGNOLIA MALL IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE ONE CALENDAR: MORE DAYS- LATER END |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
1B |
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FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR AT THURSDAY'S MONTHLY MEETING. SCHOOL WILL START AUGUSTUST 20 AND LAST DAY OF CLASSES WILL BE JUNE6 IN 2013. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
15/01/2012 |
5C |
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JODY ANN COURTNEY AND MARCHK DAVID PILAND |
SANTORUM TOUTS PRIDE |
CANDIDATE LAMBASTES OBAMA FOR DEFENSE CUTS & SUPPORTS MORE LIMITS ON GOVERNMENT POWER |
FMN |
16/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO RICK SANTORUM SHAKING HANDS AT PERCY AND WILLIE'S |
U. S. SENATOR RICK SANTORUM FROM PENNSYLVANIA CAMPAIGNED AND GAVE HIS VIEWS AT THE LOCAL RESTAURANT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/01/2012 |
7A |
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THELMA BROWN; WILLIAM JOHNSON; JAMES LESLIE 'LES' MAYNARD JR.; WILLIAM O'NEAL PERRY; WILLIE JAMES STAGGERS; MARY FRANCIS ELLISON SUGGS; VIOLA A. THOMAS; JOHN E. 'J.E.' TURBEVILLE III; LUCILLE MCKENZIE BARFIELD; DALLIE LOU MCELVEEN CARRAWAY; LEGRANDE COLLINS; SAM 'BO' DANIELS SR.; LAFON LEE; RONALD GLENN 'RONNIE' TRUESDALE |
ROMNEY - PERRY - NEWT ALL ARE IN TOWN TODAY |
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FMN |
17/01/2012 |
1A |
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FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY WILL BE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER AS PART OF WHAT IS SHAPING UP TO BE A BIG DAY FOR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES IN THE HEART OF THE PEE DEE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/01/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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ALBERT JOHNSON SR. - KENNETH LEE CHATMAN - PARTHENIA OWENS WILSON - RONNIE PRESTON WELLS - WILLIAM WORTHY JONES - FRANKLIN J. BARR - BILLY GERALD ELVINGTON - JOHN ARTHUR COOPER - JACQUELINE "SISTER" HATCHELL - JAMES LESLIE "LES" MAYNARD JR. - JUANITA M. LEE - REX ANTHONY JACKSON - RUDOLPH LEGRAND OWENS - SUFFRAGAN BISHOP HAROLD EUGENE SAWYER SR. |
FLORENCE ACCOUNTANT WINS AWARD |
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FMN |
17/01/2012 |
5B |
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WEBSTER ROGERS LLP ANNOUNCED THAT BOBBY R. CREECH JR. CPA - OF FLORENCE HAS BEEN AWARDED THE SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION AWARD BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (SCACPA) AT ITS RECENT ANNUAL SUMMIT. (MORE) |
FOR A HOURS FLORENCE IS CENTER OF POLITICAL UNIVERSE |
PERRY- ROMENEY- GRINGRICH ALL STOP BY THE HEART OF THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
18/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO MITT ROMNEY; NEWT GINGRICH; RICK PERRY |
RICK PERRY MADE HIS STOP AT THE (301) DRIVE-IN AS A LUNCH STOP. NEWT GRINGRICH HELD HIS CAMPAIGN STOP AT THE ARTS TRAIL GALLERY ON SOUTH DARGAN STREET IN FLORENCE. MITT ROMNEY HELP HIS STOP AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. ALL VISITED FLORENCE ON TUESDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2012 |
4A |
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CAROL GHOENS ARD; LEVERN DIXON; EILEEN HALL DREHS; WILLIE L. GREEN; ROBERT BROWN HARRIS; BECKEY ANN BRYANT HOLT; BONNY LOUISE FITTS; ALEXANDE MCRAE; MARGARET BINGHAM SMITH; JAMES R. SQUIRE; CHARLES VAUGHTN; PAUL DONALD BELCHER; SAMUEL AUGUSTUS BRADLEY; CLARA HOWELL; CHRISTINE MARY KING; KARIN L. SPECK GIANNETTI; HERBERT LEE "JUNEE" JOHNSON JR. |
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT UNDERWAY |
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FMN |
19/01/2012 |
1A |
CITY OF FLORENCE; MCGOWAN COMMONS |
INCLUDES PHOTOS |
WEDNESDAY'S GROUNDBREAKING IN NORTH FLORENCE MOVES THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FLORENCE ONE STEP CLOSER TO FINALLY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR A SPECTRUM OF LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN THE CITY. (MORE) |
HALEY CALLS FOR TAX CUTS AND TORT REFORM |
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FMN |
19/01/2012 |
1A |
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IN HER SECOND STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY ASKED LEGISLATORS TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES; FURTHER CLAMP DOWN ON UNIONS; AND PASS A LOSER-PAYS PROVISION ON CIVIL LAWSUITS. |
BILL WOULD ADD TO STATE'S MANY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES |
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FMN |
19/01/2012 |
1A |
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STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES DEBATED LEGISLATION TO ADD 16 NEW DESIGN OF SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES-- INCLUDING BEACH MUSIC AND COON HUNTING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/01/2012 |
5A |
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COLLIE VAN DICKER; WALTER HALL; ALBERT JOHNSON SR.; MARY HUELL MCCRAY; BOYD L. MILES; DONALD H. SMITH; MICHAEL DALE TYNER; CHARLES S. VAUGHTAN; MARY HELEN CAULDER WADE; KAY MEARES WHALEY; JACQUELINE PHILLIPS WILSON; ESTHER LEE ABRAHAM; CAROL GHOENS ARD; PEARLINE OXENDINE BELL; ROBERT BROWN HARRIS; BECKEY HOLT; PHILIP N. KENNEDY SR.; WILLIAM O'NEIL PERRY; GEORGE MORRIS RAINES JR.; MAURINE Z. SIMMONS; MARGARET BINGHAM SMITH |
FORMER WEST FLO FIRE CHIEF DIES |
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FMN |
19/01/2012 |
1B |
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FORMER WEST FLORENCE FIRE CHIEF PHILIP N. KENNEDY SR.- WHO WAS KNOW NATIONALLY FOR HIS EXPERTISE AS A FIRE INVESTIGATOR- DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING. (MORE) |
WILSON TEACHERS DON'T TAKE FUNDING FOR GRANTED |
GOODSELL-GUTMAN DUO LANDS 5 THOUSAND GRANT FOR FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL |
FMN |
19/01/2012 |
1B |
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MARY GUTMAN AND JOY GOODSELL-- FACED WITH ONGOING BUDGET CUTS THAT SEEMED TO TARGET WILSON HIGH SCHOOL'S NEEDIEST-- BEGAN TO WRITE GRANTS AND SEEK FUNDS. (MORE) |
TEAM DEPOT LENDS HAND |
CORPORATE WORK TEAM REFURBISHES FLORENCE'S TRANSITIONAL SHELTER |
FMN |
20/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO : TANYA JACKSON; FIKERA CARROLL; DOMINIQUE EASTERLING; ROBBIE HAYES |
EMPLOYEES OF HOME DEPOT IN FLORENCE PAINTED NINE ROOM AND A HALLWAY AND INSTALLED A NEW STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR FOR THE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER. THE SHELTER HAD RECEIVED A $179 THOUSAND GRANT FROM HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR DONATION FROM THE COMMUNITY TIMES NEWSPAPER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/01/2012 |
4A |
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EDITH ORENE ALFORD; ANNETTE BAKER; BOBBIE ANN ROGERS MCLAUGUSTHLIN; FRANCES DORITY GRIGGS; JACKIE EDWARD GOODWIN; MARCHCEL WHITE; MARY WALLACE MOORE; CHRISTOPHER BARR; BILLY IDRIS RAJAH JR.; CATHERINE DUDLEY ROBERTS; WADE EDISON "W.E." TALBERT; LARRY ALLEN CATOE; BONNY LOU8ISE FITTS JOHNSON; THELMA BROWN; DEACON LEVERN OTIS DIXON; MAURINE Z. SIMMONS; MARGARET RADFORD DRIGGERS; BOYD LENTZ MILES; MARY WALLACE MOORE; VIRGINIA MCCLAM TURNER; WADE PERRY FEAGIN |
HAVE GUNS- WILL TRAVEL |
PROMOTER'S LOVE OF FIREARMS HAS HIM PRODUCING SHOWS AROUND SOUTHEAST |
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20/01/2012 |
1B |
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MIKE KENT FOUNDED MIKE KENT AND ASSOCIATES IN 1990 TO PROMOTE GUN SHOWS. HE AND HIS WIFE CATHY PROMOTE 20-25 GUNS SHOWS A YEAR. THE LAND OF SKU GUN SHOW HELD AT THE CIVIC CENTER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IS ONE OF HIS PROMOTIONS. HIS LARGEST IS THE NASHVILLE CIVIL WAR SHOW. |
SMITH CHAIR AGAIN- AUDIT 'GREAT' |
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FMN |
20/01/2012 |
3B |
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CHAIRMAN K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH; VICE CHAIRMAN WAYMON MUMFORD; AND SECRETARY/CHAPLIN MORRIS ANDERSON WERE RE-ELECTED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE IN THE BREIF ELECTION HELD BY COUNTY ATTORY MALLOY MCEACHIN. THIS IS THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR THAT THE THREE HAVE HELD THEIR POSITION. THE AUDIT PROVIDED GOOD NEWS. INTERVIEWS WITH NINE CONTRACTORS ARE UNDER WAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MUSEUM ON SOUTH DARGAN STREET. |
IN MEMORY OF PHILLIP KENNEDY |
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FMN |
21/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF LINDA KENNEDY - RALEIGH DUTTON - TODD MATTHEWS AND FIREFIGHTERS AND OTHER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL |
A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR FORMER WEST FLORENCE FIRE CHIEF PHILLIP KENNEDY WAS HELD AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH. SONG - PRAYERS AND MEMORIES ECHOED UPON THE WALLS OF THE CHURCH WHERE HE WORSHIPPED FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. (MORE) |
MONROE BACKING GINGRICK |
FIRST BAPTIST TEMPLE'S CONSERVATIVE PASTOR PUTS ASIDE FORMER SPEAKER'S MISTAKES IN PERSONAL LIFE |
FMN |
21/01/2012 |
1B |
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FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE PASTOR DR. WILLIAM T. "BILL" MONROE ENDORSED FORMER SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE NEWT GINGRICH IN THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY EVEN THOUGH HE HAD TO HOLD HIS NOSE A LITTLE BIT TO DO IT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/01/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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DOROTHY BLAKNEY - BEULAH BROWN - LARRY FAISON - HATTIE MAE MCNEIL - JOHN DAVIS EUTEN - NATHANIEL "NAT" KING - MAXIE LEO MIMS - FLOSSIE TISDALE STONG BURROUGHS - TINEY BROWN - WILLIAM FRANK WOODS - WILLIE WILLIAMS - DAPHNE ARTHUR - WILLIAM "BILL" PLATT EDWARDS - EUGENE A. "SKETT" GARDNER JR. - JACKIE EDWARD GOODWIN - FRANCES LOUISE DORITY GRIGGS - AUBREY OUTLAW JAMISON - MARY WALLACE MOORE - ROBERT " BOB" PERRITT - W.E. TALBERT - MINISTER MARCHCELLA WHITE |
GINGRICH WINS BIG IN THE PEE DEE |
NEWT CARRIES EVERY COUNTY WITH OVERALL MARCHGIN MORE THAN 2:1 |
FMN |
22/01/2012 |
1B |
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NEWT GINGRICH EMERGED THE BIG WINNER IN SATURDAY'S "FIRST IN THE SOUTH" PRIMARY, RIDING A CHARGE IN THE FINAL DAYS LEADING UP TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST AND OVERTAKING MITT ROMNEY WITH 38 PERCENT OF THE VOTE TO THE FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR'S 29 PERCENT ACCORDING TO UNOFFICIAL RESULTS. (MORE) |
FLORENCE GROUP WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS - AWARDS CURRENT ONES |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
2B |
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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE AREA RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT SOME MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVED NATIONAL SERVICE TO YOUTH AWARDS - AS WELL AS THE ADDITION OF SEVEN NEW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. (MORE) |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
6C |
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PICTURE OF MARY MARIE ASHLEY AND MARCHK EUGENE WALLACE |
GINNA LEIGH EVANS AND JOSHUA BLAKE TIMMONS-LAURA ANNE CRANFORD AND JOHN GATLING HOFLER III -MARY MARIE ASHLEY AND MARCHK EUGENE WALLACE - ANNA IRENE STEENERSON AND DAVID LOWELL YOUNG - LAUREN CELESTE MIKELL AND JAMES LIVINGSTON BRUNER JR. |
THREE SCOUTS FROM TROOP 477 AWARDED EAGLE SCOUT BADGES |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
6C |
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THREE BOY SCOUTS FROM TROOP 477 WERE AWARED THEIR EAGLE SCOUT BADGES DURING TROOP 477'S EAGEL SCOUT COURT OF HONOR ON DECEMBER. 5 AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN FLORENCE. THE CEREMONY ALSO MARCHKED THE TROOP'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY. (MORE) |
STALKING DISCUSSION DOESN'T DRAW CROWD |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
1A |
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KELLY ANN CURRAN AND GLORIA DAVIS FROM THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SGT. MIKE WATSON OF THE LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT WAITED IN THE LAKE CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY CONFERENCE ROOM ON MONDAY MORNING TO TALK TO PEOPLE ABOUT STAKLING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICE AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
4A |
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NAOMI LEWALLEN COOPER - BEATRICE COPELAND - JERRY WAYNE COX - JAY CREEL - CECIL GAINEY - MACKIE JOE JR. - BERLIN JOHNSON - MACK LEE JONES - ANDER "DIMPLEE" - ROBERT E. THORNTON - COROLIE FEAGIN DAVIS - JEREMY JOHN LAMB - DOZIER MERRITT MUNN JR. - ELIZABETH ANN PALSO - HAROLD SUGGS ROGERS - WILLIAM E. SNOWDEN - DWIGHT HERBERT STUCKEY |
LONG-SERVING EDWARDS IS A MASTER OF A MENTOR |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF STEVE QUICK - LEVERN EDWARDS JR.AND GLORIA BRACEY |
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS COME AND GO - FULFILLING THEIR TERMS AND MOVING ON OR NOT BEING RE-ELECTED TO THE DIFFICULT WORLD OF SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP. FOR LEVERN EDWARDS JR. OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 - THINGS HAVE BEEN A LITTLE DIFFERENCT. (MORE) |
BAIL SCAM BILKS AREA RESIDENTS |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
1B |
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LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS SAY AN ONGOING PHONE SCAM HAS ALREADY LED TO SOME LOCAL RESIDENTS BEING OUT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. ANYONE GETTING A FRIEND-IN JAIL CALL SHOULD BE LEERY- OFFICIALS SAY. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICE AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2012 |
8A |
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JOHN WESLEY ALDRICH - MAYOLA LEGETTE BARNES - ROBERT S. CORNETT - CHARLES RICHARD LEWELLYN - CHARLES LOYD - RUBY MCCOY - NATHANIEL SCOTT - ANNETTE BAKER - JESSE W. "J.W." LUCAS - LUTHER FRANKLIN MARCHLOW SR. - MAXIE LEO MIMS JR. |
WET - INTERESTING DAY AT POLLS |
FLORENCE VOTERS BRAVE ELEMENTS - CAST THEIR VOTES IN CLOSE RACE |
FMN |
22/01/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF HIGH HILL CHURCH OF GOD - KAY TISDALE - RALEIGH WARD - JOSH POSTON AND OTHERS |
THE WEATHER WASN'T AS COOPERATIVE AS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN, BUT FLORENCE COUNTY VOTERS INTERESTED IN SATURDAY'S REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY APPEARED TO HAVE TURNED OUT INDECEMBERENT NUMBERS. (MORE) |
HAZING STIRS MEMORIES FOR WOMEN |
JOHNSONVILLE |
FMN |
23/01/2012 |
1A |
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MAISIE BALLOU LOST HER SON TO HAZING ACTIVITIES AS USC IN 1980. SHE HAS PUSHED ANTI-HAZING LAWS SINCE THEN. |
PILOTS MEET FOR MEAL |
S. C. BREAKFAST CLUB |
FMN |
23/01/2012 |
1A |
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PILOTS MEET FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB EVERY OTHER SUNDAY AT DIFFERENT AIRPORTS FOR FELLOWSHIP & FOOD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/01/2012 |
7A |
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GREGORY BYRD; DAVID M. 'MICKEY' DRIGGERS; DOROTHY HANNA GASKINS; FRANCAS DAVIS JOHNSON; ODIS HUBERT PETERSON; THEOLIA PETTIGREW; MEGAN ELIZABETH PIATT; EUGENE SHAW; NOAH BRYANT DICKERSON; NATHANIEL L. KING; VANDETTA GALLOWAY LIVINGSTON; ELISA EVERS NEWTON; FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT TEDDER; JAMES RICHARD OSBORNE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/01/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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MAYOLA LEGETTE BARNES - JESSIE DAVIS - ALMA FULTON - WELDON CECIL GAINEY JR. - HILDA JACKSON - VICKIE A. JOHNSON - JEREMY JOHN LAMB - HATTIE MAE MCNEIL - ROBERT NOWLIN - ERMA MARCHLENE PLAYER - SHIRLEY MAE REAVES - SANDRA DIANE ROGERS - FRANCES MCKAY TAYLOR - NORBERT W. WITTE - MICKEY DRIGGERS - CHRISTINE ELLOISE DUDLEY ISEMAN - BOBBLE ANN ROGERS MCLAUGUSTHLIN - RACHEL DESSIE TIJERINA - WILLIE WILLIAMS |
LYDIA MEN ARRESTED FOR CONSPIRING TO ROB - KIDNAP |
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FMN |
24/01/2012 |
8A |
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PICTURE OF JULYIUS ELLIOTT AND CARLTON MCCULLOUGH |
TWO LYDIA MEN WERE ARRESTED FOR CONSPIRING TO ROB AND KIDNAP A PERSON. JULYIUS ELLIOTT AND CARLTON MCCULOUGH WERE ARRESTED BY INVESTIGATORS WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (MORE) |
LINCOLN THEATER |
Do You Remember? |
FMN |
25/01/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
1940'S PHOTO OF THEATER ON N. DARGAN STREET |
CITY UNVEILS DOWNTOWN FIXUP PLAN |
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE' WOULD REQUIRE BUILDING FIXES; GOES BEFORE COUNCIL FEBRUARY. 13 |
FMN |
26/01/2012 |
1A |
RAY REICH; DREW GRIFFIN |
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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS GOT A LOOK AT A NEW MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARD ORDINANCE SET TO GO BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL IN FEBRUARY-- THE NEXT BIG STEP FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION. (MORE) |
GOOD MANORS: METHODIST HOME TURNS 20 |
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FMN |
26/01/2012 |
1A |
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METHODIST MANOR OF THE PEE DEE CELERATES ITS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO ELDERLY RESIDENTS. (MORE) |
FINANCIAL PICTURE IMPROVING FOR DISTRICT 4 |
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FMN |
26/01/2012 |
1A |
TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOLS; MARCHTELL STURKEY |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IS STILL INTOUGH FINANCIAL STRAITS BUT THE TIMMONSVILLE-BASED SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS REASON TO BE OPTIMISTIC. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/01/2012 |
5A |
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RALPH SALVATORE ATTANASIO; JUSTIN BROCK; MARY HENKE; RUBY MAE HALL JOHNSON; ERNEST HAROLD MCINTOSH; LINDA LOUISE JENKINGS SINGLETON; PATSY A. SMITH; TONY THOMAS; MARY N. WILLIS; BEATRICE COPELAND; JERRY W. COX; DOROTHY FENTERS CREEL; COROLIE FEAGIN DAVIS; DOROTHY HANNA GASKINS; NINA B. GRIMES; JOHN O'NEIL LEWIS; EDWIN H. (HAROLD) LLOYD SR.; BILLY IDRIS RAJAH JR.; JAY CREEL; JERRY MCCAW; ELEANOR RICHARDSON MOORE; PAUL ANTHONY REINMAN; JAY EDWARD ROESSLER; ROBERT EARL THORNTON |
FMU CELEBRATES ALUMNI |
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FMN |
27/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF: DR. TOBY NELSON; JULIAN YOUNG |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND AWARDS GALA WAS HELD AT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON THURSDAY. DR. SHIRLEY BAUSMITH RECEIVED THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD. DR. TOBY NELSON RECEIVED THE BENJAMIN WALL INGRAM III YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD AND ATTORNER JOHN NICOLS RECEIVED THE OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2012 |
5A |
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FREDDIE J. BINES; JERRY DIXON; KIMBERLY DENISE EADY; TIMMY RONNIE HALL; WILLIE HARRISON JR.; LUCILLE MOODY LIVINGSTON; PAULINE PADGETT; JACKIE SWAIN POWERS; DEBRA J. STEVENSON; RUTHIE L. WILLIAMS; RALPH SALVATORE ATTQANSAIO; JAMES BRADY "J.B." FOGLE; VERLIE GRAHAM FULMORE; MACKIE JOE JR.; ANDER "DIMPLEE" PAGE; CHARLIE "BAYBYE" TADLOCK; MARY HENKE JAMES WARREN HERNDON; STEVE ROLAND LOVE; CHARLES RICHARD LEWELLYN; PATSY A. SMITH |
PATRIOTS LAND A WINNER WITH A NEW COACH |
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FMN |
27/01/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF JOHN CAMPBELL |
JOHN CAMPBELL IS NOW THE COACH OF THE MEN'S SOCCER TEAM AT FMU. |
CLOWNING AROUND |
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FMN |
28/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF RINGLING BROTHERS & BARNUM BAILEY'S CLOWNS AND TAKAYLA BOSTICK |
RINGLING BROTHERS & BARNUM BAILEY'S CLOWNS ENTERTAINED CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT THE TIMMONSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY. (MORE) |
FIFTHE MAN IN CUSTODY |
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FMN |
28/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF LAKAVIS HARRISON |
A FIFTH SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEW YEAR'S DAY SHOOTHING THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF FLORENCE COMMUNITY ACTIVIST MICHAEL HAWKINS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/01/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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EUGENE "GENE" LAWRENCE - STATCHER ROGERS - ALAN SEAN "BRUCE" BOYETT - NAOMI LEWALLEN COOPER - HILDA JACKSON - ERNEST HAROLD MCINTOSH -AMBER MENIUS - MAYOLA LEGETTE BARNES - TONY THOMAS - GENEVA MARGARET WILLIAMSON TOLSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/01/2012 |
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MEMORIAM |
PICTURE OF QUEEN ESTHER GAINEY |
QUEEN ESTHER GAINEY (DOB) 1-28-1924 |
ORGANIST HARLOW PERFORMS ON SUNDAY |
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FMN |
28/01/2012 |
4B |
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PICTURE OF JULYIA HARLOW |
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN FLORENCE CONTINUES ITS EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES WITH A PERFORMANCE BY ORGANIST JULYIA HARLOW. (MORE) |
BACK ISSUES OF DAILY TIMES ARE SORELY NEEDED AND MISSED |
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FMN |
29/01/2012 |
7A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ABOUT THE VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS OF FLORENCE FROM 1894-1925 AND HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE NEWSROOM AS A YOUNG BOY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/01/2012 |
8A |
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ELLEN WILKES; HAZEL CULPEPPER BYRD; LEROY GAMBLE; DONNA GEARLD CALDWELL; SHELIA SNELL KENNEDY; JOHN CASWELL "J.C." MORRIS SR.; BERLIN JOHNSON; ROBERT EDWARD LEWIS |
EXTRA HELP GOT FMU GRAD PAST HEARING LOSS |
ONE PROFESSOR EVEN OFFERED TO SHAVE BEARD TO HELP SMITH'S LIP-READING: 'THAT WAS A BIG DEAL' |
FMN |
29/01/2012 |
2C |
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PHOTO OF JONATHAN SMITH; KAREN COPELAND |
JOHNATHAN SMITH WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEUROFIBROMATOSIS SOON AFTER ENTERRING FMU AS A FRESHMAN. SURGERY TO REMOVE THE TUMORS LEFT HIM COMPLETELY DEAF. GRADUATE ASSISTANTS HAVE HELPED HIM WITH NOTE TAKING AND HE WAS A BLE TO GRADUATE IN DECEMBEREMBER 2011. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
29/01/2012 |
6C |
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VANESSA ANN CORSO AND JAMES BLAKE PUTNAM |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/01/2012 |
7C |
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BEVERLY MARIE SIMMONS AND JONATHAN RANDALL HOWARTH |
MANOR TURNS 20 |
MANOR CELEBRATION CAPPED OFF WITH FOUNDER PORTRAITS |
FMN |
30/01/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARY ALICE INGRAM BUSH |
THE METHODIST MANOR OF THE PEE DEE CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ACTIVITIES AND FOUNDER PORTRAITS OF MARY ALICE INGRAM AND REV. ROBERT FAULKNER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/01/2012 |
7A |
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BETTY JEAN SHELLEY; BOBBY MONTREY MCALLISTER; CICEROE SALTERS; DUSTY LEE HUTSON SR.; JAMES EDWARD 'SONNY' FOX; JEAN MARIE BROWN CHURCH; ARTHUR BERRY; EDNA JONES GARRETT; MATILDA MAE BRAILEY; EARLINE 'NINA' HARDWICK WEBB; FREDDIE J. 'FROG' BINES; GRACE GARDNER ANDREWS; JAMES EDISON COX; MARION LEE; ROBERT EDWARD LEWIS; WILLIE 'BUBBA' HARRISON JR.; CAROLYN YVONNE CLARK TOMLINSON |
PAIN FIXES CAN LEAD TO DRUG ADDICTION |
MANAGING' PAIN IS IMPORTANT BUT CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS |
FMN |
31/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF DR. JOHN BOOTH |
A LONG LIST OF STATISTICS SHOWS THAT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE A GROWING PROBLEM IN AMERICA. OVERDOSES ARE UP DRAMATICALY - CRIMES INVOLVING PRESCRIPTION DRUG THEFT OR FRAUD ARE UP AND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING HELP IS WAY UP. (MORE) |
READING IS IMPORTANT |
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FMN |
31/01/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF RANDY SMILEY - JOSHUA COOPER AND MARSHA PITTMAN |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 SUPERINTENDENT RANY SMILEY SAID BY READING TO THE STUDENTS - IT HELPS SHOW THEM THE IMPORTANCE OF READING AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO READ ON THEIR OWN. (MORE) |
NUCKLES: 1-73 IS BIG - NOT GOOD IDEA |
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FMN |
31/01/2012 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEMBER SARAH NUCKLES TOLD THE FLORENCE CHAPTER OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS THAT A "BIG IDEA ISN'T NECESSARILY A GOOD IDEA AND 1-73 - IN ITS PRESENT FORM - PROBABLY IS NOT A GOOD IDEA - ALTHOUGH IT CERTAINLY IS A BIG ONE." (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/01/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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ANDREW TIMOTHY DANIELS - STEPHANIE GAYE - CLARA GRANT - JOSEPH HASTY - KENNETH W. KRUEGER - MARGARET P. MCGEE - DEXTER MCLENDON - HORACE MCZEKE - CHESTER PALMER - MARY WILLIAMS - JEAN BROWN CHURCH - EUGENE THOMAS LAWRENCE - MARION F. LEE - STATCHER ROGERS JR. - FRANK BOYD WILLIS SR. |
SO NICE TO SEE THINGS HAPPENING' |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRONT FASCADE OF 154 W. EVANSS ST. |
THE NEWLY RENOVEMBERATED BUILDING AT 154 W. EVNAS STREET WILL HOUSE THE EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND THE PEE DEE LAND TRUST. BOTH ARE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ELLA'S BOUTIQUES HAS MOVED FROM THEIR LOCATION ON IRBY STREET TO ACROSS THE STREET ON EVANS. |
SPRING OPENING BREWING FOR CLAY POT |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PEGGGY BROWN INSIDE OF HER NEW SHOP LOCATED DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
PEGGY BROWN IS THE OWNER OF THE CLAY POT WHICH WILL OPEN ON SOUTH DARGAN BETWEEN THE THAI RESTAURANT AND ALCHEMY. RENOVEMBERATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETE IN THE SPRING FOR THIS COFFE SHOP/ RESTAURANT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
4A |
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MATILDA MAE BRAILEY; ANNIE LOUISE JONES; DOCTOR KENNETH W. KRUEGER; BARBARA MCCLARY; DAVID PARKER; ADDISON ROBINSON JR.; CHARLES H. TIMMONS; HAZEL DEYO CULPEPER BYRD; LIZZIE HICKMAN; JAMES EDISON COX; MARGARET MCGEE; JEAN BROWN CHURCH; SHELIA SNELL KENNEDY; MARGARET J. PARKER; CHRIS ALAN PEMBERTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
4A |
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MEMORIAM |
MAYESVILLE "DOT" BENJAMIN "HAPPY 88TH BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN" |
DOWNTOWN PARADE IS GROWING |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
6A |
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DOWNTOWN FLORENCE HAS SHOWN AND INFLUX OF NEW BUSINESS AND THE TREND DOES NOT SHOW SIGNS OF SLOWING. RAILROAD JUNECTION; HAPI BALANCE; ELLA'S BOUTIQUES ARE ALREADY OPEN. HARVEST MOON WILL MOVE FROM THE PEE DEE FAMER'S MARCHKET. LATER THIS SUMMER A HOTEL AND UPSCALE RESTUARANT WILL BE LOCATED ON EVANS ST. |
SOUL OF THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF: BRUCE GRAVES; REV. LEO WOODBERRY; MICHAEL MADDEN |
THE ART GALLERY ON SOUTH DARGAN IS HOSTING THE SOULD OF THE PEE DEE IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. WORKS BY LOCAL BLACK ARTIST WILL BE DISPLAYED. |
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 'ALWAYS SMILING' |
FLORENCE FITZ WINS MCLEOD AWARD AND WORKS FOR BOTH HOSPITALS |
FMN |
01/02/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF FLORINE FITZ |
FITZ WAS HONORED BY MCLEOD AND HAS WORKED AT THE MELEOD GIFT SHOP FOR NEARLY 23 YEARS |
NEW BURGER JOINT TO BRING FLAVOR IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
01/02/2012 |
6D |
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JACK HOLT HAS OPENED A BURGER RESTAURANT CALLED 1720 BURGER BAR AT 850 WOODY JONES BLVD IN FLORENCE. IT FEATRUES A UNIQUE MENU OF EXTRA TOPPONG FOR BURGER. |
ANOTHER OFFICER MOURNED |
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FMN |
02/02/2012 |
1A |
AIKEN, SC |
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POLICE OFFICERS FROM ACROSS THE CAROLINAS AND GEORGIA FILLED A HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S AIKEN CAMPUS TO MOURN THE DEATH OF AIKEN POLICE MASTER CORPORAL SANDY ROGERS. (MORE) |
CHILDREN FILL THE FALL FOR 'RAILROAD' |
KIDS DAY AT THE PAC |
FMN |
02/02/2012 |
1A |
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MORE THAN 1 THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED STUDENTS FROM SCHOOLS ALL AROUND THE PEE DEE ROLLED INTO THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERISITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON WEDNESDAY FOR A PRODUCTION ENTITLED HARRIET TUBMAN AMD THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. (MORE) |
SHELTER TO OPEN WITH PET PARADE |
FAHS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO TRANSPORT SUPPLIES, ANIMALS TO NEW FACILITY |
FMN |
02/02/2012 |
1A |
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AFTER YEARS OF PLANNING- FUNDRAISING-AND SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS AND GRASSROOTS EFFORTS; THE NEW FLORENCE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER IS FINALLY ABOUT TO OPEN ITS DOORS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/02/2012 |
5A |
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WILMORE BRISBON; DEBORAH H. CHRISTMAS; SHIRLEY FARRISON; PERRY JONES; NOVEMBERA LEE SIMPSON; TIMOTHY SKI VERNON SR.; KATHY MCKENZIE ALMERS; ROBERT S. CORNETT; PIERRE A. DALLAIRE SR.; DWIGHT M. LEE; PATRICIA NELL WATFORD NETTLES; DAVID D. PARKER; WILLIE RICHARD STONE; CHARLES H. TIMMONS |
LOAD OF LYE OVERTURNS-- CLOSES I-95 RAMP |
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FMN |
02/02/2012 |
1B |
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THE EXIT RAMP FROM INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH-BOUND ONTO INTERSTATE 20 WEST-BOUND WAS CLOSED MUCH OF WEDNESDAY AS EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND RECOVERY CREWS CLEANED UP AN OVERTURNED 18-WHEELER THAT WAS HAULING A PETENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CARGO. (MORE) |
STEEL DRUMS |
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FMN |
02/02/2012 |
1B |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
KIMBERLY ROBERTS DEMONSTATES WHICH HAND TO USE TO TAP OUT BEATS DURING A MUSIC CLAS AT LAKE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. (MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE WOMAN WINS SC LOTTERY PRIZE |
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FMN |
02/02/2012 |
1B |
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A TIMMONSVILLE WINNER IS A BIG WINNER IN THE SC EDUCATION LOTTERY-- CLAIMING 0 THOUSAND FROM A TICKET IN THE MONEY MANIA GAME. (MORE) |
SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT |
STUDENTS - VOLUNTEER DENTISTS - HYGIENISTS CLEAN TEETH AND HAND OUT ADVICE |
FMN |
04/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JONELLEN THOMPSON - TAILOR BRACKINGTON AND DR. CARROLL WATFORD |
DESPITE SOME PULLS - SCRAPES - LIGHT PRESSURE AND STINGING THERE WERE SMILES - LAUGUSTHTER AND CLEAN TEETH AT THE 10TH ANNUAL GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
PEE DEE PRIMED FOR BIG FIRE SEASON |
FORESTRY COMMISSION HOPES PREVENTION - EDUCATION CAN OVERCOME CHALLENGING FORECAST |
FMN |
04/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF A FIRE |
AS THE PEE DEE APPROACHES SPRING IT ALSO APPROACHES THE PEAK OF THE WILDFIRE SEASON - A SEASON PREDICTED TO BE AS BUSY IF NOT BUSIER THAN LAST YEAR'S. (MORE) |
FOUR NABBED IN FLORENCE COUNTY PROSTITUTION STINGS |
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FMN |
04/02/2012 |
6A |
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PICTURE OF JESSICAL VELASQUEZ - CHRISTY TALBERT - BENITA ELDRIDGE AND ROBERT SHAW |
FOUR PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AT AN INTERSTATE MOTEL IN A FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROSTITUTION STING. THE STING WAS PROMPTED BY CITIZENS' COMPLAINTS - ACCORDING TO A RELEASE ISSUED BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (MORE) |
TWO ARRESTED IN FLORENCE PROSTITUTION STING |
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FMN |
04/02/2012 |
6A |
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PICTURE OF QUARTEZ KENNEDY AND ALONZO LAW |
TWO PEE DEE MEN WERE ARRESTED AFTER - DRESSED AS WOMEN - THEY APPROACHED CITY NARCOTICS AGENTS AND OFFERED TO PERFORM A SEX ACT FOR CASH - A FLORENCE POLICE OFFICIAL SAID. (MORE) |
SAVANNAH GROVE BAPTIST HERITAGE ARTS FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
04/02/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF KEVIN MCCOLLOUGH - MATTHEW ALEXANDER - DEMETRIS MCCOLLOUGH AND THE GROUP TEEN PURE-N-HEART |
PERFORMERS OF THE GROUPS TDK MIME AND TEEN PURE-N-HEART PERFORMED AS PART OF THE SAVANNAH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH HERITAGE ARTS FESTIVAL IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/02/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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ERLENE S. BETHEA - SHIRLEY ANN GARRISON - ANDY W. HANNA - FRANK JAMES JR. - FANNIE PERKINS LANE - JANUARYNIE RUTH BOARDS MCCREA - ELEANOR "ELLY" BURDEN MCRAE - LAUREN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS - MAEDEEN DAVIS STEWART - REVEREND JIMMIE LEE "JIM" BAKER - JOHN L. HOOKS - AMIR MUHAMMAND - BOYD JASPER "B.J." SAWYER - EMERSON SCOTT JR. - JAMES T. WEBB |
DREAM COMES TRUE FOR GIRL |
WEST FLORENCE STUDENTS SEND 5-YEAR-OLD TO DISNEY WORLD |
FMN |
04/02/2012 |
5B |
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PICTURE OF GRACE DIXON - ROBIN AND "G" DIXON |
A LEGACY OF GIVING CAME FULL CIRCLE AS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HONORED THE LEGACY OF A FORMER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MAKING A CHILD'S DREAMS COME TRUE IN THE PROCESS. (MORE) |
IT'S DEBUT TIME |
WILSON HIGH FRESHMAN TO PLAY HIS DAYS OF WRATH THIS AFTERNOON |
FMN |
05/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GABE SMALLWOOD |
TODAY IN NEW YORK AT THE FAMED CARNEGIE HALL A FULL ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS WILL PERFORM "DAY OF WRATH" BY GABE SMALLWOOD FOR THE FIRST TIME. SMALLWOOD WAS SELECTED AS ONE OF THREE STUDENTS NATIONWIDE COMMISSIONED FOR NEW WORKS FOR CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA A THE HALL AS PART OF THE CREATIVE LEARNING PROJECT' CARMINA BURNA CHORAL PROJECT 2012. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/02/2012 |
8A |
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BERTHA ROSE MCKENZIE; FRANK "JACK" MINNIGAN JR.; FREEDEL BELIN JR.; NAPOLEAN MCCRAY; ELEASE "SALLY" WILLIAMS GURLEY; FANNIE PERKINS LANE; ANDY W. HANNA; DAVID L. PATRICK; CYRIL DAVID ALLEN JR.; JAMES EDWARD "SONNY" FOXE; DORA P. SAMPLE; ELLA MAE WEATHERFORD HAYES; LAUREN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS; SHIRLEY ANN GARRISON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/02/2012 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
MOTHER CHRISTINE WILDS HOLLOWAY 4/28/1939 - 2/5/2010 |
EVEN IN RETIREMENT HE'LL STILL BE YOUNG |
AT 91 CONGRESSMAN/FARMER/FLYER ED YOUNG TAKING A BREATHER. AUCTION SET FOR FEBRUARY 15. TO CLEAR OUT BARN AND GARAGE. |
FMN |
05/02/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF ED YOUNG; BILLY WILLIAMS |
ED YOUNG WILL NO LONGER FARM AND PLANS TO HAVE AN AUCTION TO SELL OUT HIS FARMING EQUIPMENT WHICH IS MAINLY JOHN DEERE. ARTICLE RECAPS HIS LIFE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/02/2012 |
6C |
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CLARA EVERETT LEACH AND PHILLIP LEACH CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY. |
LIGHT MSKRD EYES GLAZE OVER |
FLORENCE MARCHKET RANKS 10TH IN DOWNLOADS OF KRISPY KREME'S ICONIC HOT NOW APP |
FMN |
05/02/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTOS OF: ERIN DURHAM; JEFF DURHAM; RENIYAH MYERS; KALIK WALLACE |
CUSTOMERS CAN NOW BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE WHEN THE HOT NOW SIGN HAS BEEN ACTIVATED AT THEIR FAVORIT KRISPY KREME. THE THREE IN FLORENCE ARE RUN BY BROTHERS BRIAN AND JEFFREY WARREN. THE FIRST KRISPY KREME IN FLORENCE WAS OPENED BY THEIR FATHER RONALD WARREN IN 1966 ON SOUTH IRBY STREET. |
MILLER RECALLS HIGH TIMES FOR DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
06/02/2012 |
1A |
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COLOR PHOTO OF SELMA MILLER AND THE FAMILY STORE M.SYSTEM GROCERY |
MRS. SELMA MILLER HELPED HER HUSBAND C. H. MILLER RUN THE DOWNTOWN FAMILY BUSINESS. WHEN FOOD STAMPS CAME OUT AND LARGER STORES MOVED TO THE MALLS; THE DOWNTOWN LOST OUT. MRS. MILLER HAS SEEN MANY CHANGES. |
FAMILY SUES FUNERAL HOME OVER QUICK CREMATION |
RELATIVES DIDN'T GET CHANCE TO VIEW DISPOSAL; FILE LAWSUIT FOR DAMAGES |
FMN |
06/02/2012 |
1A |
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JAMES P. AND PAT REEVES AND SONS FILED A SUIT AGAINST PLAMETTO CREMATORY LLC. AND CAIN FUNERAL HOME IN THE HANDLING OF PHILLIP TOOD REEVES WHO DIED 14 AUGUST 2009. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2012 |
7A |
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ANGELA DOUGLAS CALDERON; CHARLES K. MCCLAM; ELIZABETH CARRAWAY FARMER; FRANK A. GASKINS; MINOR MCDOUGALD; ANSEL PAUL WISE; REV. RICHARD E. SMITH; DAVID VERNO GRAHAM; FANNIE PERKINS LANE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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CHARLES BRIDGES - BEATRICE DRIGGERS - CARRIE GILCHRIST - DEZAREE L. HUDSON - TORRELL JOHNSON - URSULA DIANE JOHNSON - ELIJAH LIGHTY - JESSICA MCCALLISTER LOWERY - JANUARYNIE RUTH BOARDS MCCREA - DOUGLAS MILLER - EDDIE ROSS - JOHN HENRY SINGLETARY - ETHEL WHEELER - ELIZABETH CARRAWAY FARMER - FRANKLIN A. GASKINS - FRANK "JUNEEBUG" JAMES JR. - JACK LYNN JONES - CHARLES K. MCCLAM - REVEREND RICHARD ELSWORTH SMITH - JOHNSIE WATSON - LARRY WILKES - ANSEL PAUL WISE |
PAGE RESIGNS AFTER 19 SEASONS AT WILSON |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF COACH DARRYL PAGE |
DARRYL PAGE RESIGNED HIS POSITION AS WILSON FOOTBALL COACH . PAGE INFORMED THE SCHOOL OF HIS DECEMBERISION IN A LETTER TO DR. GERARD EDWARDS AND FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 SUPERINTENDANT ALLIE E. BROOKS JR. (MORE) |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
5B |
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THE NORTH EASTERN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (NESA) - AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION ENCOMPASSING SOUTH CAROLINA'S NORTHEAST REGION - ANNOUNCED THAT IN 2011 THE REGION SECURED 13 NEW DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS - WHICH BROUGHT IN NEARLY $250 MILLION - CREATING 2000 JOBS. (MORE) |
CLYBURN: ' DREAM BIG, GO FAST' |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JAMES CLYBURN - RICK WALDEN AND THE PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY FINE ARTS STUDENTS |
U.S. REP. JAMES CLYBURN - D-COLUMBIA - WAS HONORED FOR HIS WORK IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS AND DELIVERED THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO STUDENTS - STAFF AND FAMILY AT THE SEVENTH ANNUAL PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY BLACK HISTORY LUNCHEON AT PROGRESSIVE CHURCH . (MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE HIRES NEW ATTORNEY |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE'S TOWN COUNCIL HAS ACQUIRED NEW LEGAL REPRESENTATION - BUT SOME COUNCIL MEMBERS REMAIN UNHAPPY WITH THE DECEMBERISION TO LET GO OF THE OLD ONE AND SAY THEY WERE LEFT OUT OF THE SEARCH PROCESS. (MORE) |
FMU AFRICAN-AMAERICAN STAFF TO HOLD GALA FEBRUARY. 23 |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
4A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY 'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN FACULTY AND STAFF COALITION (AAFSC) WILL HOLD ITS 11TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA. THE THEME OF THIS YEAR'S EVENT IS "LEAVING A LEGACY, COMMEMORATING" EXCELLENCE." (MORE) |
FEDERAL GRANTS WILL HELP PEE DEE PUBLIC HOUSING |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
4A |
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HOUSING AUTHORITIES ACROSS NORTH-EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA LANDED GRANTS TO FUND LARGE-SCALE IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS. (MORE) |
ST. JOHN'S EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES WITH PIANO- VIOLIN TEAM |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
1B |
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ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN FLORENCE CONTINUES ITS EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES WITH A PERFORMANCE BY THE PIANO AND VIOLIN TEAM OF PAOLO GUALDI AND DANIJELA ZEZELJ-GUALDI IN THE CHURCH'S PARISH HALL. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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JULYIA BROWN - ELIZABETH L. CLEVELAND - HATTIE DAVIS CRANFORD - WOOSTER "BUBBA" JACOBS - HESTER MCPHAIL - PATSY GAINEY - BYRON L. MCFADDIN - BRENDA GAIL COOK POSTON - EVA MAE PENNINGTON - EDDIE LEE "T.D." ROSS SR. - WILLIE N. SUGGS - FRANCES C. WEST |
MCLEOD EMPLOYEES GATHER FOOD TO FEED THE NEEDY IN PEE DEE AREA |
HARVEST HOPE |
NJ |
08/02/2012 |
2B |
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NICOLE ECHOLS AND OTHERS ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD |
HARVEST HOPE OPENED IN 1998 AND SERVES 8 COUNTIES: CHESTERFIELD; CLARENDON; DARLINGTON; DILLON; FLORENCE; LEE; MARLBORO; AND MARION. IN 2011 IT DISTRIBUTED OVER 5 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND HELPED OVER 400 000 INDIVIDUALS. |
STATE THEATRE ON EAST EVANS |
DO YOU REMEMBER |
NJ |
08/02/2012 |
2A |
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STATE THEATRE ON EAST EVANS STREET IN THE 1940S |
DID YOU KNOW? |
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NJ |
08/02/2012 |
3A |
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JOE OLIVER |
JOSEPH "KING" OLIVER PREDATED LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND DUKE ELLINGTON; BUT HIS TRUMPET SPOKE WITH FIRE IN THE NEW ORLEANS AND LATER CHICAGO JAZZ SCENE. HE LIVED IN FLORENCE AT SOME TIME AND DIED IN SAVANNAH APRIL 1938. BILL MCREE |
ALL SAINTS' STUDENTS CELEBRATE DIVERSITY |
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NJ |
08/02/2012 |
1B |
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STUDENTS IN INTERNATIONAL COSTUME |
ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL CELEBRATED DIVERSITY IN MANY CULTURES. STUDENTS DRESSED IN COSTUME. SOME PREPARED FOLK DANCES. |
OPPONENTS OF PROPOSED I-73 SPEAK OUT |
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NJ |
08/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NANCY CAVE; BECKY CARR; PEGGY BROWN; AND SARAH NUCKLES |
THEY OPPOSE SPENDING MONEY THE STATE DOES NOT HAVE. THEY SAY THE STATE COULD IMPROVE ROADS. THEY PROPOSE UPGRADING HWY 38 AND HWY 501 AS THE GRAND STRAND EXPRESSWAY. |
ART EDWARDS WONDERS WHO REMEMBERS RUPTURED DUCK PIN |
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NJ |
08/02/2012 |
6A |
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ART EDWARDS |
ART EDWARDS JR. HAS A PIN AND EXPLAINS ITS HISTORY. |
CHAMBER HONORS DANA POSTHUMOUSLY |
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FMN |
08/02/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
THE GREATER DARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAID TRIBUTE TO MORNING NEW COLUMNIST DWIGHT DANA WHO DIED IN HOUSE FIRE 25 NOVEMBER 2012. DANA WAS A VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY. |
FREE PREP WORK A NICE DEDUCTION |
PROGRAMS AT FLORENCE LIBRARY AND FMU OFFER NO-HASSELL AND NO-FEE TAX PREPARATION FOR ALL |
FMN |
08/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF: ROBERT COREY; THEOLA TIMMONS |
DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IS HOSTING FREE TAX AID BY MEMBERS OF AARP WHILE OUT AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY DR. BRAD JOHNSON AND ARE OFFERING THE SAME SERVICE. |
BOARD HEADED TO MOMENT OF SILENCE |
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FMN |
09/02/2012 |
1A |
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WHILE THE FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES DID NOT VOTE TO REPLACE THE CONVOCATION WITH A MOMENT OF SILENCE AT THEIR MEETING THERE SEEMS TO BE SUPPORT FOR THE CHANGE. |
ATTORNEY BUYCK IS BOUNCED |
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FMN |
09/02/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHK BUYCK III |
MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON ANNOUNCED AFTER A CLOSED SESSION OF THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL THAT TOWN ATTORNY MARCHK BUYCK THE III'S LEGALS SERVICES HAD BEEN TERMINATED. NO REASON WAS GIVEN FOR THE DISMISSAL OF BUYCK WHO HAS BEEN THE TOWN LAWYER FOR THE LAST SIC YEARS OTHER THAN THAT THE COUNCILWAS READY TO "MOVE FORWARD". BUYCK AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR MARCHK FOUNTAIN WERE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE MEETING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2012 |
5A |
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GLADYS S, DANEGAL; OLANDO HINES; JOSEPHINE CANADA KNOWLES; THOMAS MASESHACK; DOUGLAS MILLER; TREMAINE J. MILLER; WILLIE ESTER SIMON; S. W. TAYLOR; ELEASE "SALLY" WILLIAMS GURLEY; URSULA DIANE JOHNSON; STACY JOHN MOORE; FREEDEL "E.D." BELIN JR.; ANTONIO "TONY" CANNON; MILDRED M. HURLEY |
TOWN OWES FIRED LAWYER AT LEAST 0 THOUSAND |
MOVE SURPRISED SOME ON COUNCIL |
FMN |
09/02/2012 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN OFFICIALS SAY THE TOWN OWES MORE THAN 0 THOUSAND IN LEGAL FEES TO THE TOWN'S FORMER ATTORNEY MARCHK BUYCK III-- WHOM THE TOWN COUCIL VOTED TO FIRE TUESDAY NIGHT. (MORE) |
POLL: US HEADED INWRONG DIRECTION-- FINANCES IMPROVING |
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FMN |
09/02/2012 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINIANS ARE EQUALLY DIVIDED ON WHETHER ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY ARE GETTING WORSE OR BETTER-- BUT 51 PERCENT REPORT THAT THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES ARE IMPROVING--A WINTHROP IUNIVERSITY POLL REPORTED. (MORE) |
ARTWORK OF FLORENCE NATIVE JOHNSON BECOMES STAMP |
BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
FMN |
09/02/2012 |
1A |
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THE US POSTAL SERVICE WILL ISSUE A STAMP THIS SPRING OF FLORENCE NATIVE WILLIAM H. JOHNSON'S STILL LIFE PAINTING. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2012 |
5A |
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SARAH SA ALFORD; IDELLA DECEMBERK GREEN BYRD; ROSA MAE EADDY; LASHONDA GENERETTE; MARCHGIE ROBINSON MCINTOSH; ANNIE MAE WILLIAMS MCNEIL; PEARLINE VIRGINIA SKINNER; DEZAREE L. HUDSON; JOSEPHINE C. KNOWLES; DORIS OLIVER MOUZON; SIDNEY N. SIPTROTH; S.W. TAYLOR; MARIE POWERS WIGGINS |
ICICLES IN MY FOXHOLES' |
VETERANS RELIVE THE BULGE |
FMN |
10/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIRKE POWELL; OTHER VETERANS; RILEY PROPPS |
APPROXIMATELY 150 PEOPLE MANY OF THEM WWII VETERANS VIEWS THE DOCUMENTARY BATTLE OF THE BULGE WHICH IS PART OF A TRILOGY FROM THE "AMERICAN ROAD TO VICTORY" SPONSORED BY LIVINGBATTLEFIELD. AFTERWARDS VETERANS TOLD OF THEIR EXPERIENCES. |
BUS BILL HOT TOPIC IN FSD1 |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
1A |
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BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 VOTED UNAMINOUSLY TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 4547 REGARDING TUITION TAX DEDUCTION AND HOUSE BILL 4576 REGARDSING A TUITION TAX CREDIT. THEY ALSO OPPOSED THE BILL THAT WOULD TAKE THE CARE AND REPLACEMENT OF BUSES FROM THE STATE AND MAKE EACH DISTRICT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BUS WHICH WOULD BE COST PROHIBITIVE FOR MOST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
5A |
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BETTY JO CUTTINO BOYD; JAMES HENRY ELLIOTT; PATSY D. GAINEY; COLLEN C. LOCK; BYRON MCFADDIN; BERTHA ROSE MCKENZIE; WILLIE N. SUGGS; LASHONDA GENERETTE; JESSICA MCALLISTER LOWERY; JAMES BAILEY WALKER SANDERS; JOHN HENRY SINGLETARY; ROBERT L. HARDIN; NAPOLEAN "MACK DADDY" MCCRAY; ETHEL WILDS WHEELER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
DEASON JERRY L. PRESCOTT DIED 10 FEBRUARY 2010 |
OUTDOORS… FIND NICHE IN LOCAL MARCHKETPLACE |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF TODD STEWART; DAVID DEWITT |
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS THREE SPORTING GOODS BUSINESSES IN FLORENCE. TODD STEWART OWNER OF IRBY STREET SPORTING GOODS ON SOUTH IRBY STREET. DAVID DEWITT OWNER OF SOUTH'S FINEST TAXIDERMY AND SPORTING GOODS ON WEST PALMETTO ST. STEVE AND BRANDON LAWHON RECENTLY OPENED BIG OAK OUTFITTERS ON CASHUA STREET JUST DOWN FROM THE 2ND LOOP INTERSECTION. |
JOHNSON COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
3B |
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DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON HAS BEEN FOUND COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF WILLIE MAE HAYES IN 2007. HE WILL NOT FACE THE DEATH PENALTY. |
PAMPLICO'S BEACOAT HONORED |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF ELLIE BEACOAT II |
ELLIE BEACOAT III HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS THE YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE AREA AND WILL COMPETE FO RHT ES.C. YOUTH OF THE YEAR TITLE ON APRIL 25-27 IN COLUMBIA. |
TIMMONSVILLE COUNCIL TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION |
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FMN |
10/02/2012 |
3B |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL WILL MEET TODAY TO DISCUSS LEGAL AND CONTRACTURAL MATTERS JUST THREE DAYS AFTER THE COUNCIL VOTED TO FIRE THE TOWN ATTORNEY. |
ROSES STILL RULE ON VALENTINE'S DAY |
FEBRUARY IS BOOM TIME FOR TOMMY'S WHOLESALE FLORIST |
FMN |
10/02/2012 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF GLEN RICHARDSON- CO-OWNER |
TOMMY'S FLORIST HAS A STAFF OF ABOUT 30 EMPLOYEES AND WILL DISTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY 100 THOUSAND ROSES THIS VALENTINE. |
TOWN TO PAY OFF MILLION USDA BOND |
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FMN |
12/02/2012 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL WAS REMINDED BY THE USDA BY LETTER THAT THEY STILL OWE ROUGHLY $6 MILLION TO REPAY BONDS THAT WERE ISSUED TO UPGRADE THE TOWN'S WATERWATER PLANT AND WATER AND SEWER THAT WERE ISSUED IN 2008. THE TOWN WAS ALSO NOTIFIED THAT THE USDA WOULD WORK WITH THEM BUT THAT PAYMENTS WOULD BE INCREASED BY $917 MAKING THE MONTHLY PAYMENT $28 THOUSAND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2012 |
8A |
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MAJ. RET. JEROME J. "JJ" DAVIS; CHARLES GIBSON; EDWARD GILCHRIST; JAMES HAROLD GUY JR.; FRANCIS WALL; PAULINE OLIVIA AMERSON WEATHERFORD; MAX WILLIAMS; DAVID LEE BROWN; KIMBERLY KAY DOVE EILLIOTT; JEAN MCLELLAN KENNEY; JESSE RAY WHITE; MARCHGIE R. MCINTOSH; MISS PAISLEY PINK FLOYD; PATSY GAINEY; BENJAMIN ROBERT "BOBBY" LANIER SR.; ANNIE JOE (MAMA ANN) WILLIAMSON-STEADMAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2012 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
MYRTICE HARRIETT PEGUESE 7/26/1958 - 2/2/2011; LEROY RICHARDSON 08/07/1929 - 02/11/2011 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2012 |
7C |
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APRIL ALAINA DUNCAN AND ADAM BEST DUBOSE |
BIG DAY FOR DOWNTOWN AT MEETING |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
FMN |
13/02/2012 |
1A |
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CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER ISSUES IMPORTANT IN OFT-NEGLECTED DOWNTOWN. ORDINANCES WILL INCLUDE REQUIREMENT OF DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS TO KEEP UP PROPERTY AND OFFER INCENTIVES TO NEW BUSINESSES. |
NOTHING LIKE A PACKARD |
FLORENCE DOC SELDOM SEEN WITHOUT HIS '51 MACHINE |
FMN |
13/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. THOMAS F. SPENCE |
DR. THOMAS SPENCE BOUGHT A 1951 PACKARD ON EBAY. HIS TWIN DR. TIM SPENCE GETS THE 1971 CADILLAC ELDORADO CONVERTIBLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2012 |
7A |
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DAVID LEE BROWN; PATRICIA DENNIS; WILLIAM C ELLIS; FLORA AYRES HAMMOND; JAMES HAYES; MARY ANNE JOHNSON; HARRY GNE JONES; EMMA MAE MCALLISTER; REV. MORGAN W. RODGERS; WILLIE WILLIAMS SR.; HATTIE CAVIS CRANFORD; LENA HAZEL EDWARDS FINKLEA; PATRICIA ANN PARNELL; WAYNE THOMPSON; PAULINE OLIVIA AMERSON 'MAMMY' WEATHERFORD; JESSIE BOYD 'DICK' YOUNG |
TRUCKS PURCHASED WITH FEE MONEY |
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FMN |
14/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF TRASH CANS |
YEARS OF CHARGING CUSTOMERS A TINY - ALMOST UNNOTICEABLE MONTHLY FEE FOR ROLLOUT GARBAGE CARTS - IT'S JUST 75 CENTS - HAS LEFT THE CITY OF FLORENCE WITH A RATHER LARGE SURPLUS IN ITS ROLLOUT GARBAGE CART REPLACEMENT FUND. (MORE) |
COUNCIL SPARS OVER MINORITY EDUCATION |
ROBINSON - ERVIN - WILLIAMS - BLAKE TRADE BARBS OVER EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL EDUCATION |
FMN |
14/02/2012 |
1A |
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ON THE WAY TO PUSHING FORWARD MEASURES DESIGNED TO HELP FLORENCE'S DOWNTRODDEN DOWNTOWN - THE THREE BLACK MEMBERS OF THE FLORECE CITY COUNCIL GOT INTO AN ARGUMENT ABOUT THE CITY'S DOWNTRODDEN MINORITIES. (MORE) |
TESTIMONY BEGINS IN 2008 HAYES MURDER TRIAL |
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FMN |
14/02/2012 |
1A |
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TESTIMONY GOT UNDERWAY IN THE TRIAL OF A LOCAL MAN CHARGED IN THE 2008 SLAYNG OF A FLORENCE WOMAN. DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON - 22 - OF FLORENCE IS CHARGED WITH MURDER - FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY - ARMED ROBBERY AND POSSESSION OF A WEAPON DURING THE COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME IN THE DATH OF 69-YEAR-OLD WILLIE MAE HAYES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/02/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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DAVID LEE BROWN - MARY H. CARMICHAEL - MARY ARTLEE GREGG - JOHN FRANCIS HIRSHBERG - OLIVIA MONTGOMERY - WESLEY P. MOORE - JOHN EVERETT OWENS - ELIZABETH L. CLEVELAND - PATRICIA A DENNIS - WILLIAM C. "BILLY" ELLIS - FLORA A. HAMMOND - RALPH HELMS - WOOSTER "BUBBA" JACOBS - MARY ANNE MCLAUGUSTHLIN JOHNSON - DEKAY MOORE JR. KIRBY GARRISON POSTON - REV. MORGAN W. RODGERS - MARY HOPE TURNER ROGERS |
PROSECUTORS INTRODUE FORENSIC EVIDENCE |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON; JAMES HOFFMYER |
DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON HAS BEEN CHARGED AND IS ON TRIAL FOR THE 2008 KILLING OF WILLIE MAE HAYES. |
DILAPIDATED HOUSE BILL TAKE WUKELA TO COLUMBIA |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
1A |
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MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA WILL TESTIFY AT A SENATE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON SEANTE BILL 1117 WHICH IS CALLED THE REHABILITATION OF ABANDONED AND DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS ACT WHICH WUKELA SUPPORTS. ONE OF HIS PROJECTS IS TO CLEAN UP LOTS AND BRING DOWN DILAPIDATED STUCTURES TO CLEAN UP FLORENCE. |
RED ROSES AND A HEAVY HEART |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
LIZA HUDSON SITS BY THE GRAVE OF HER HUSBAND AT THE NATIONAL CEMETERY WITH RED ROSES. SHE IS SHOWN IN ANOTHER PHOTO VIEWING VIDOE OF HER LATE HUSBAND PLAYING WITH THE DOG. |
BOY SCOUT'S TOP GUY HEADED TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT "BOB" MAZZUCA |
THE CHIEF SCOUT EXECUTIVE OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WILL BE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER FOR A LUNCHEON ON |
CAROLINA CUPCAKE WARS |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MONA CARTER |
MORE THAN 20 EMPLOYEES OF CAROLINA HOSPITAL SYSTEM DONATED OVER 250 CUPCAKES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
5A |
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JANUARYIE BLACKMON; PEARLIE MAE BURGESS; DOROTHY G. CARTER; ALBERTHA EASTERLING; BARBARA ANN KEITH EVANS; RICKEY JENKINS; VIRGINIA R. KIRBY; WILLETTE MATTHEWS; CHARLES MCKINNEY; OLA BELL SMITH PRINCE; WILMA S. BLACKMON; LEON " CAMPBELL; ANN HARRELL GILBERT; EULALIA LAWHON; EMMA MAE DANIELS MCALLISTER; WESLEY PRESTON MOORE JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
REVEREND RACHEL ALLISON- 3 YEARS SINCE PASSING; HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN |
RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO TO OPEN IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
15/02/2012 |
6D |
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LOCATED AT 2417 DAVID H. MCLEOD BLVD THE RESTAURANT WILL HAVE A SOFT OPENING ON ERDNESDAY FEBRUARY 29 PENDING RESULTS OF ITS FOOD AND HEALTH INSPECTION. |
VERDICT OVERTURNED IN FATAL DOG ATTACK |
STATE COURT OF APPEALS RULES PHOTOS MIGHT HAVE OREJUDICED JURY IN 2009 TRIAL OF BENTLEY COLLINS OF DILLON |
FMN |
16/02/2012 |
1A |
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BENTLEY COLLINS-- CONVICTED OF THE 2006 DOG MAULING DEATH OF A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY-- SAW HIS CONVICTION OVERTURNED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS. (MORE) |
POLICE TESTIFY AT MURDER TRIAL |
INVESTIGATOR TALKS ABOUT INTERVIEWS |
FMN |
16/02/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE POLICE INVESTIGATORS TESTIFIED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT ABOUT EVIDENCE THEY COLLECTED IN THE SLAYING OF AN ELDERLY FLORENCE WOMAN AS THE TRIAL OF DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON CONTINUED. (MORE) |
LUCY T. DAVIS NEARS COMPLETION |
NEW SCHOOL ALMOST READY |
FMN |
16/02/2012 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTOS |
ON BUDGET AND ON SCHEDULE-- LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY IF NEARLY READY TO OPEN ITS DOORS. (MORE) |
PUBLIC TELLS CORPS TO DEEPEN HARBOR SOON |
PORT OF CHARLESTON |
FMN |
16/02/2012 |
1A |
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THE PUBLIC IS TELLING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IT WANTS THE CHARLESTON HARBOR SHIPPING CHANNEL DEEPENED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (MORE) |
CROWD ON HAND FOR AUCTION |
ED YOUNG'S FARM GEAR AND MORE ON SALE FOR SIX HOURS |
FMN |
16/02/2012 |
1A |
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INCLUDES PHOTO |
THE AUCTIONING BY WORLD NET AUCTIONS OF GREELEYVILLE WAS FAST AND FURIOUS AT ED YOUNG'S SPREAD WEDNESDAY. (MORE) |
PAROLE DENIED FOR BRADY JOHNSON |
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FMN |
16/02/2012 |
4A |
MATTHEW H. CLAYTON |
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BRADY JOHNSON-- CONVICTED IN 2010 OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF AN OFF-DUTY FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER-- WAS REJECTED FOR PAROLE AFTER A HEARING BEFORE THE STATE'S PAROLE BOARD. (MORE) |
WUKELA: ABANDONED HOUSING A BIG PROBLEM |
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FMN |
16/02/2012 |
4A |
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FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA TOLD THE SENATE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE WEDNESDAY THAT DILAPIDATED AND ABANDONED HOUSING IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR FLORENCE AND OTHER CITIES IN THE STATE. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/02/2012 |
5A |
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ANDREW BROADWAY DEMON BAILEY; GLORIA HARKLESS BARLOW; JOSEPH EDWARD BAST JR.; DAVID LEE BROWN; JUANITA C. NITA COKER; WILLIE POOK CUNNINGHAM; SAMMIE LEE NED DEWITT SR.; DONNA COKER DUBOVSKY; SARAH ELLEN HARPER; A.C. KEEFE; BARBARA ANN KEITH EVANS; MARY S. FISHER; VIRGINIA R. KIRBY; JEROME J. DAVIS; BOBBY MISHUE; OLIVIA MONTGOMERY; FLORA MCDONALD SMITH; JAMES E. JIM STEVENS; MARY OMIE COOK STUCKEY; WILLIE UNCLE WILLIE' WILLIAMS SR. |
CASE HEADED TO JURY TODAY |
JOHNSON AND ALLEDGED ACCOMPLICE POINT FINGERS ON LAST DAY OF TESTIMONY |
FMN |
17/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON |
DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF THE KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF WILLIE MAE HAYES IN 2008 AND NOW THE CASE HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE JURY FOR DELIBERATIONS. |
HIGH HOPES FOR NEW INCUBATOR |
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FMN |
17/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
JAMES HARRELSON AND CHABERLIN DIAL BOTH WORK FOR THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION ARE SHOWN SWEEPING WATER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE NEW SiMT UNCUBATOR DURING A MEDIA TOUR AT FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON THURSDAY. FOR COMPLETE STORY SEE PG 6B. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2012 |
5A |
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BILLY CANTY; CARRIE "SISTER" WILDS DAVIS; MICHAEL MELVIN FRIERSON; FOREST JACKSON; HECTOR BEN MCLAIN JR.; ROSAETTA MIDDLETON; MILTON TILMAN HUNTER; JOYCE HALL VENO; OTIS WILLIAMS; JUANITA C. "NITA" COKER; MARY ARTLEE GREGG; ARELIOUS KEEFE JR.; WILLETTE MATTHEWS; HESTER MCFARLAND MCPHAIL; DONNA RENEE COKER DUBOVSKY; JAMES E. "JIM" STEVENS; WILLIAM BENJAMIN "W.B." LESTER SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2012 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM |
LUCIOUS WOODS 2/17/1938 - 12/28/2011 HAPPY BIRTHDAY |
COUNCIL Oks CONTRACTORS FOR MUSEUM |
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FMN |
17/02/2012 |
3B |
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DURING FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL'S REGULAR MEETING ON THURSDAY 8 CONTRACTORS WERE PARED DOWN FROM THE LIST OF 28 SUBMISSIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF NORTH DARGAN AND EAST CHEVES STREET. PLANS CALL FOR 28 THOUSAND SQUARE FEET WITH A PRICE TAG OF $12 MILLION. |
FDTC INCUBATOR HOPES TO HATCH HIGH-TECH BUSINESSES |
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FMN |
17/02/2012 |
6B |
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FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS SET TO OPEN THEIR NEW MANUFATURING BUSINESS INCUBATOR THIS SUMMER. THE 27 THOUSAND SQUARE FEET CENETER COULD HOUSE AS MANY AS 26 DIFFERENT FLEDGKING BUSISNESS. ALL WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES AND EXPERTISE AT THE SOUTHEASTER INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY. |
GOPALDAS MIGHT NOT BE TIRED UNTIL APRIL |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
1A |
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THE TRIAL OF A FLORENCE MAN ACCUSED OF MURDER IN A DOUBLE HOMICIDE AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA COULD BE DELAYED UNTIL APRIL. HIRAL GOPALDAS APPEARED BEFORE JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLES IN GENERAL SESSIONS, 12TH CIRCUIT COURT IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
SHADOW DAYS |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF VERENA JACK - KAYLA THOMPSON - DR MEREDITH HARRY AND SARAH NORRIS |
TWO FLORENCE STUDENTS WERE PART OF THE ANNUAL SHADOW DAY PROGRAM WHICH WAS HELD AT WINDSOR ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN FLORENCE. THE PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE ROTARY CLUBS OF FLORENCE. (MORE) |
JOHNSON GETS LIFE IN PRISON |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF DAVID GERRARD JOHNSON |
A MAN FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER AND ROBBERY IN THE 2008 DEATH OF A 69-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE WOMAN WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON. (MORE) |
DEACON JEFF LEAVES ST. ANTHONY - HEADS HOME |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF DEACON JEFF PIERFY |
DEACON JEFF PIERFY IS LEAVING FLORENCE AND ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH A TANK FULL OF SOUTHERN MEMORIES EN ROUTE TO HIS FOREIGN HOMELAND OF HAMILTON TOWNSHIP N.J. (MORE) |
NEWSPRING STRIKES A CHORD |
ROCK MUSIC - EDGY MESSAGE - OUTREACH TO THE LOST IS A WINNING FORMULA FOR CHURCH |
FMN |
18/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF TYLER OVERCASH - CHRISTOPHER O'CAIN AND A AUDIENCE |
NEWSPRING CHURCH MIGHT BE DIFFERENCE - IT MIGHT BE CONTROVERSIAL. BUT THERE'S NO DOUBT THAT IT'S GROWING. THE 12-YEAR-OLD - ANDERSON BASED MEGA CHURCH BRINGS ABOUT 15000 PEOPLE TO WORSHIP EACH SUNDAY AT ITS FIVE - SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPUSES. (MORE) |
COMPLAINTS WON'T TAKE BIBLE OFF SHELVES |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
2B |
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COMPLAINTS THAT THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION OF THE BIBLE IS INACCURATE AND TOO GENDER- INCLUSIVE WON'T STOP LIFEWAY CHRISTIAN RESOURCES FROM SELLING IT. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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THOMAS "COIN" BROWN - EMMA MOORE - BETTY GANDY HODGES - MARTHA MOULTRIE - OTIS SANDERS - EMMA WHITE - GLORIA H. BARLOW - JOSEPH "JOE" BAST JR. - PEARLIE MAE SPEIGHTS BURGESS - JODI BETH QUIN FLOYD - WILLIE JEFFORDS - DONALD RAY WILLIAMS |
YOUTHS SEEN NEAR FIRE BEING SOUGHT |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
4B |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATORS ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN SOLVING THE CASE OF A SUSPICIOUS FIRE THAT HAPPENED AT EBENEZER ROAD IN FLORENCE. (MORE) |
ACCIDENT SLOWS DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC |
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FMN |
18/02/2012 |
4B |
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PALMETTO STREET BETWEEN DARGAN AND IRBY STREETS WAS CLOSED FOR THE LATTER PART OF FRIDAY MORNING AND ON THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AFTER A TRACTOR TRAILER PULLING AN OVERSIZED LOAD SNAGED UTILITY LINES. (MORE) |
HIGHWAY 378 BRIDGE WINS AWARD |
NATIONAL GROUP GIVES HONOR TO COMPANY THAT DESIGNED BRIDGE |
FMN |
18/02/2012 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF THE NEW HIGHWAY 378 BRIDGE |
THE NEW HIGHWAY 378 BRIDGE OVER THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER IN SOUTHERN FLORENCE AND MARION COUNTIES IS A HIT WITH LOCAL DRIVERS - WHO APPRECIATE ITS WIDE SHOULDERS AND SAFER FEEL. (MORE) |
FMU SEMIOR READY TO RUN FOR S.C. HOUSE |
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FMN |
19/02/2012 |
1A |
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AUSTIN SMITH WHO IS A STUDENT AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERISTY AND HOPES TO GRADUATE DECEMBEREMBER 2012 PLANS TO RUN AGAINST INCUMBENT DR. KRIS CRAWFORD FOR U.S. HOUSE SEAT 63. |
ICON OF FLORENCE MUSIC SCENE DIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILL MILLS |
BILL MILLS DIED EARLY SATURDAY MORNING AFTER A BATTLE WITH CANCER. HE FOUNDED THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR AND WAS A DIACONAL MINISTER AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLORENCE AND SERVED AS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND ORGANIST FOR 42 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2012 |
8A |
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OSCAR BREWER; ANNA L. MIDDLETON; WILLIAM BRANT MILLS; ADDIE JAMES MOORE; OTIS SANDERS; JOHN C. "SAM" CAMPBELL; WALTER REMINGTON CREIGHTON JR.; BETTY GANDY HODGES; SAMMIE LEE "NED" DEWITT; CARRIE LOU "SISTER" WILDS-DAVIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2012 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
BESSIE AZALEE BAILEY EATERLING 11/13/1924 - 2/19/2005 |
PARADE ADD EXCITEMENT TO FMU HOMECOMING |
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FMN |
19/02/2012 |
1B |
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THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HOME COMING PARADE WAS THE FIRST IN OVER TWENTY YEARS. STUDENTS DECEMBERORATED THEMSELVES AND GOLF CARTS FOR THE EVENT. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2012 |
6C |
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PATRICA THOMAS AND GARY ANTHONY CATO; SARAH ANNE WILL AND BRETT ANTHONY OWENS; FIEKE RICHTER AND JEFFREY THOMAS JOHNSON II |
POLLUTION REPORT BUGS ENVIRONMENTALISTS |
OLD DATA MAKES CONCLUSIONS SUSPECT. TWO TONS OF PET POOP PER MONTH |
FMN |
20/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BLACK CREEK |
A NEW REPORT COULD BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING UP BLACK CREEK WHICH IS AN IMPORTANT NATURAL WATERWAY IN THE PEE DEE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/02/2012 |
6A |
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MARY MARTHA MOORE GIBSON; JAMES CARLYLE GRAINGER; KENYON 'KENNETH' 'BO BO' HUDSON; MAXINE WEAVER; DAVID WAYNE NORTON; LILLIE STATE SMITH; DAVID WILSON; CAROLYN ANDERSON; HENRY LAWRENCE BARRINEAU; KIZZIE WELCH FLOYD; WILLIAM BRANT MILLS |
PRINCIPAL MOVING TO CAROLINA ACADEMY |
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FMN |
20/02/2012 |
7A |
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JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL STEVIE PHILLIPS WILL RESIGN AND MOVE TO CAROLINA ACADEMY. HE HAS WORKED IN THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 FOR 27 YEARS. |
TRINITY GETS 0 000 DONATION |
SCHOOL NOTES |
FMN |
20/02/2012 |
7A |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE; ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL; FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 TOBACCO FREE |
MEGA-DUMP GOES BACK TO COURT |
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FMN |
20/02/2012 |
1A |
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THE PROPOSED LANDFILL ON A 1691-ACRE SITE BETWEEN HIGHWAY 177 AND HIGHWAY 38 NEAR WALLACE SC IN MARLBORO COUNTY BEGAN IN 2007 AND CONTINUES. |
A LOT MORE WILL FAIL |
LONGER, TOUGHER ROAD COURSE WILL MAKE FOR BETTER DRIVERS - DMV SAYS |
FMN |
21/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF MARCHK BONNOITT AND DAVID EASLER |
BY THE TIME SUMMER ROLLS AROUND - IT WILL BE A LITTLE BIT HARDER FOR A FIRST-TIME DRIVER (AND SOME OTHERS) TO OBTAIN A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE. (MORE) |
MOTHER-DAUGHTERS BOOK TELLS 60-YEAR TALE |
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FMN |
21/02/2012 |
1A |
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DE MONTLUZIN COLLABORATION RECOUNTS LIFE IN POST-WORLD WAR II US - FRANCE |
FRANCE MARION UNIVERSITY WELCOMED BACK RETIRED HISTORY PROFESSOR EMILY LORRAINE DE MONTLUZIN ALONG WITH HER MOTHER EMILY HOSMER DE MONTLUZIN FOR A BOOK SIGNING IN THE JAMES A. ROGERS LIBRARY. THE MOTHER-DAUGHTERS PAIR RECENTLY PUBLISHED "DEAREST ARLETTE: EVERYDAY LIFE IN POSTWAR AMERICA AND FRANCE - 1945-1955 - AS RECORDED IN THE LETTERS OF TWO REUNITED FAMILIES. (MORE) |
NEW VETERANS GROUP FORMED IN PEE DEE |
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21/02/2012 |
1A |
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A NEW NON-PROFIT WILL HELP THE FAMILIES OF SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN WHO FOUGHT TO DEFEND THE COUNTRY AND PERHAPS DIDN'T RETRUN BETTER FOR IT. LEADERS OF THE NEW - WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS OF VETERANS ANNOUNCED THE FORMATION OF THE GROUP AT THE FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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MARGARET SHARP COUSAR - CHRISTINE DAVIS - HAYWARD GOODSON - WILLIAM "BILL" ASA GRIFFIN - HARRIET ANN MILLER - GEORGIA CAROLYN RANSOME - CONRAD HENRY ANDREWS - KATE BUTLER DRUMMOND - MICHAEL MELVIN FRIERSON - MARY MARTHA GIBSON - JAMES CARLYLE GRAINGER - MARY HEER - HELEN PHARIS - MALCOM FOSTER ROGERS - DEACON OTIS SANDERS - |
IMPACT OF WINDSHIELD LEGISLATION IS NOT CLEAR |
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FMN |
21/02/2012 |
6B |
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A BILL AIMED AT GIVING COSUMERS MORE OPTIONS AND PREVENTING WHAT ITS SPONSOR SAYS IS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE - COULD END UP RAISING CAR INSURANCE PREMIUMS - ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY. (MORE) |
HOFFMEYER'S BOOKSTORE |
Do You Remember? |
FMN |
22/02/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
BOOKS AND SUNDRIES WERE SOLD BY THE BROTHERS HOFFMEYER: JULYIUS; JAKE; AND HENRY. |
CALLING ALL DISABLED SENIORS! |
NEW PROGRAM GETS SENIORS OUT OF HOUSE SO THEY CAN HELP OTHERS |
FMN |
22/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLAUDETTE RUSH; SALLIE HAM |
A NEW PROGRAM OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WOTJ THE UNITED WAY ASSOICATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE RETIRED * SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OFFERS A CHANCE TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF SOME SENIORS WHILE HELPING THE VOLUNTEERS THEMSELVES BY GETTING THEM OUT OF THE HOUSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/02/2012 |
5A |
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JOHN HERMAN COOK; PATRICIA ODELL COOKLEY; HATTIE DAVIS; RANDY ALFRED DAVIS; BETTY DORIS GALLOWAY; MIRIAM MAXINE LANE HARRELSON; JEANETTE BROWN HUFFMAN; JULYIE HUDSON ALBAUGUSTH; WILLIAM B. "BILLY" BLUM; ADDIE MAE JAMES MOORE; MORRIS J. BARNWELL; CHRITINE R. DAVIS; ANN MILLER |
A RED CROSS RESCUE |
FMU & KINDUROS FUND PITCH IN TO HELP TRAIN LEADERS FOR DISASTER |
FMN |
22/02/2012 |
1B |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVSERSITY AND THE KONDUROS FISHERMAN FUND HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO ENSURE THAT RED CROSS LEADERS ARE BETTER SUITED TO DEAL WITH DISASTERS. THE UNIVERSITY IS COLLABORATING WITH THE RACHEL HODGE LEASERSHIP INSTITUTE TO GIVE MORE THAN 350 AMERICAN RED CROSS EXECUTIVES AND STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FROM EIGHT STATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE TRAINED IN A VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND DISASTER COURSES. |
17TH ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER |
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FMN |
22/02/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
ALANA MCELVEEN AND BETSY COMMANDER ARE SHOWN FIXING BBQ PLATES AT ROGER'S BBQ FOR THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES FOUNDATION. SCHOOL HOUSE RESTAURANT IN SCRANTON WAS ALSO ANOTHER BBQ RESTAURANT IN THE FUNDRAISER. |
JUDGE HEARS ARGUMENTS IN CASE |
MARLBORO COUNTY MEGA-DUMP |
FMN |
23/02/2012 |
1A |
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CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLRES DIRECTED ATTORNEYS FOR MRR SOUTHERN LLC AND SC DHEC TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF FACTS REGARDING THE 1 THOUSAND ACRE LANDFILL IN MARLBORO COUNTY. (MORE) |
BUDGET MIGHT INCREASE PAY FOR TEACHERS |
STATE LEGISLATURE SESSION |
FMN |
23/02/2012 |
1A |
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THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BEDGET-WRITING COMMITTEE TENTATIVELY APPROVED SPENDING PLANS FOR 2012-13 THAT WOULD ADD MORE THAN 50 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; SET ASIDE 0 MILLION TO DEEPEN THE CHARLESTON HARBOR; PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE TO AN ADDITIONAL 80 THOUSAND CHILDREN; AND INCREASE BY 3 MILLION A KEY EDUCATION FUNDING SOUCE THAT GOES TOWARD SALARIES FOR TEACHERS AND ASSISTANTS. (MORE) |
HOUSE PONDERS TAX BREAK FOR ABANDONED BUILDINGS |
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FMN |
23/02/2012 |
1A |
STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
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MORE THAN 30 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS HAVE SIGNED ONTO THE ABANDONED BUILDINGS REVITALIZATION ACT WHICH WOULD GIVE A 25 PERCENT STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT TO BUSINESSES INVESTING AT LEAST 0 THOUSAND IN A BUILDING VACATED FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. (MORE) |
LOOPHOLE BRINGS GAMBLING MACHINES BACK |
SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES SKIRT LAW; 'SAME AS VIDEO POKER'- PLAYERS SAY |
FMN |
23/02/2012 |
1A |
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SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES AND CAFESARE POPPING UP DAILY ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA-- LEAVING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND LAWMAKERS SCRAMBLINGTO FIGURE OUT IF THEIR OPERATORS ARE VIOLATING THE STATE'S ANTI-GAMBLING STATUTES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/02/2012 |
5A |
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JACQUELYN N. BYRD; ROBIN DEAN; NETTIE MAE MARCUS GRAY; DOLLIE HENDRIX; MILDRED SUE TYNER HOWLE; WILLIE DEAN MEADOWS; BETTIE PATTERSON; PAUL B. RITTER SR.; BEULAH L. SAMUEL; DOROTHY ANDREWS CAUDLE; GEORGE L. SLICK: MCCLARY; GEORGIE LEE P. TURNER; MAXINE WEAVER |
RESTORATION IN THE WORKS FOR HISTORIC LAKE CITY TRAIN DEPOT |
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FMN |
23/02/2012 |
1B |
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THE GREATER LAKE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCED ITS 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION WILL BEGIN AT THE END OF FEBRUARY. ONE OF THE CHAMBER'S PROJECTS IS THE RESTORATION OF THE TRAIN DEPOT THAT IS HOME TO THE CHAMBER OFFICES. (MORE) |
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER LANDS LOWER STATE CAHMPIONSHIP |
ARENA STAFF HOPE MORE SUCH EVENTS ARE IN THE FUTURE |
FMN |
24/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INTERIOR OF CIVIC CENTER |
KENDALL WALL IS THE GENERAL MANAGER FOR THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER AND HE DID NOT REALIZE IT WOULD TAKE SO LONG TO BE ABLE TO HOST THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. TWO 4A GAMES ARE SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT. OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS WILL PLAY SATURDAY. |
POSTAL PROCESSING CENTER TO CLOSE |
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FMN |
24/02/2012 |
1A |
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THE US POSTAL SERVICE'S MAIL PROCESING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY BEHIND THE MAIN POST OFFICE AT WEST EVANS AND CASHUA STREET WILL CLOSE WITH A LOSS OF 39 JOBS WHEN THE OPERATINS MOVES TO COLUMBIA. NOW FLORENCE RESIDENTS WILL GET THEIR MAIL IN 2-3 DAYS LIKE THE REST OF THE STATE INSTEAD OF NEXT DAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/02/2012 |
5A |
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ROSA LEE PRESSLEY COOPER; TOMMIE FULMORE; WILLIE LITTLES; WILLIE DEAN MEADOWS; ODELL C. MYERS; CATHY LORRINE PAGE; JAMES RONALD POPE; FRANCES TETTIT RHODES; ALBERTUS ROGERS; DILLON LANSIGN WILKES; DEACON THOMAS "COHEN" BROWN; MATTIE LOU HYATT; JACQUELYN NORTON BYRD; THOMAS GLEEN FEAGIN; EARLE LESTER KINNEYMAN; MILDRED SUE TYNER HOWLE; JACQUELINE HICKMAN BUCK; ROBIN DOUGLAS DEAN; DOLLIE HENDRIX |
MORE THAN 100 GET CHECKED FOR FREE |
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FMN |
24/02/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTOS: RONNIE HOUSER; CHELSEYA BROWN; KITTY FINKLEA; TERESA SIMONS |
THE MCLEOD INDUSTRY HEALTH FAIR WAS HELD THURSDAY AT THE MCLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER IN FLORENCE WITH OVER 100 PEOPLE GETTING FREE HEALTH SCREENING THAT WERE OFFERED. |
JOHNSONVILLE P.D. CARS GO HIGH-TECH |
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FMN |
24/02/2012 |
3B |
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THE JOHNSONVILLE OILICE DEPARTMENT NOW HAS AN AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERON. IT INSTANTLY PHOTOGRAPHS THE PLATE THEM CHECKS TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY ALERTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLATE. |
BOY SCOUTS STILL RELEVANT, BSA CHIEF SAYS |
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FMN |
25/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF BEN WARD - SHAW DARGAN AND MARVIN SLAUGUSTHTER |
NATIONAL BOY SCOUT CHIEF EXECUTIVE BOB MAZZUCA TOLD A ROOM FULL OF SCOUTING ENTHUSIASTS AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER THAT WHILE SCOUTING FACES CHALLENGES IN THE MODERN WORLD IT STILL AS RELEVANT AS EVER. (MORE) |
WRECK KILLS THREE IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
25/02/2012 |
6A |
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THREE PEOPLE DIED IN A WRECK ON WEST LUCAS STREET IN FRONT OF FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON FRIDAY AFTERNNON, ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER M.G. "BUBBA" MATTHEWS. (MORE) |
BAPTISTS RALLY FOR FAITH |
PREACHER PROCLAIMS "IM NOT ASHAMED I'M A BAPTIST AND A SOUTHERN BAPTIST." |
FMN |
25/02/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF DR. JEFF LABORG - JEREMY PEACE - TIM RACKLEY - DOUG ROARK AND DANIEL ASHMORE |
HUNDREDS OF EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS FROM AROUND THE REGION AND STATE ATTENDED THE ANNUAL EVANGELISM CONFERENCE HOSTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAPTIST CONVENTION (SCBC) AT HOFFMEYER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/02/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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CALISTINE BOONE - ZELLA MAE BRANTLEY - EARNESTINE L. COLEMAN - WIHELMENIA WALLACE DAVIS - LEON HARRIS - LENDOL CRESPIN HICKS - DARLENE BROWN LEE - ROCHELLE WHITE MCALLISTER - LUTHA MAE NESMITH - ELBERT CHARLES RICHARDSON - MAE B. SMITH - MARY LEE GOODMAN WALTERS - OLEAN FOXWORTH - CECIL HARDING HANNA - ELIZABETH ROBERTS DANIEL - GRACIE M. JORDAN - ODELL COOPER MYERS - FRANCES PETTIT RHODES - DILLON LANSING WILKES |
CROSLAND RECEIVES FMU'S DIVERSITY AWARD |
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FMN |
25/02/2012 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF ANGELA CROSLAND |
ANGELA CROSLAND OF THE PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OFFICE AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN NAMED THE THIRD RECIPIENT OF THE FMU AFRICAN-AMERICAN FACULTY AND STAFF COALITION (AAFSC) DIVERSITY AWARD. (MORE) |
PEE DEE HEROES FINALLY GET THEIR DUE |
FMU & MORNING NEWS TEAM UP TO PRESENT MARION MEDALLION |
FMN |
26/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEDALLION |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND THE MORNING NEWS ARE TEEAMING UP TO PRESENT THE FIRST-EVER MARION MEDALLION AT A SPECIAL CEREMONY THURSDAY AT THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS AT 4PM. HONOREES ARE THOSE RESIDENTS OF THE PEE DEE WHO HAVE MADE "SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE REGION." |
ON TO THE FINALS |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHNSONVILLE CHEERLEADERS AND SHAUN LAWRENCE. JOHNSONVILL HAS WON THE CLASS 3A BOYS LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND WILL TRAVEL TO COLUMBIA FOR THE STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
8A |
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ABUIE TRULUCK MELOT; CRYSTAL ANNE BARRETT; DERRICK AMERSON; DONALD CAMPBELL; ELIZABETH "TOOTSIE" D. GALLOWAY; HESTER MAE THOMAS; MARY RUTH AUSTIN; VIOLA NEAL; RONALD LINWOOD BROWN; BESSIE HEWITT SINGLETON; DARLENE BROWN LEE; BETTY YARBOROUGH WATT; JOHN "JOHNNY" LEE MCKNIGHT; LENDOL CRESPIN HICKS SR.; GERALD O'NEAL BYRD; BEULAH L. SAMUEL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
8A |
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MEMORIAM |
FRANCES "NOOGA" BROCKINGTON MCALL 11/8/1922 - 2/26/2008 |
THE WORST NIGHT OF SLEEP IN MY LIFE' |
SLEEPING FORMER SLAVE CABINS GIVES MEN SOBERING LOOK INTO HISTORY |
FMN |
26/02/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF JOSEPH MCGILL; TERRY JAMES |
TERRY JAMES OF FLORENCE HAS JOINED JOSEPH MCGILL IN SLEEOING IN SLAVE CABINS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THEIR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ANCESTORS. BOTH ARE SLAVE RE-ENACTORS AND HAVE ASKED PERMISSION TO SLEEP IN THE CABINS AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSAIRES |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
5C |
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RACHEL LOIS MARTIN AND ROBERT DANIEL O'HARRA; AMIE KOROMA AND GREGORY BROWN; AMANDA LEIGH MILLER AND JUSTIN BROOKS HEAD |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
6C |
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MEGAN NICOLE STEAGALL AND DREW MCCRARY; KRISTIN LANE SHORTER AND MARSHALL THOMAS CHIPLEY |
TEAM EFFORT SENDS TIMMONSVILLE TO STATE |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF SADIE ELI |
THE TIMMONSVILLE GIRLS HAVE WON THE CLASS A GIRLS LOWER STATE TITLE GAME AND WILL GO ON TO SOLUMBIA FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BY BEATING C. E. MURRAY. |
FLASHES FORWARD |
JOHNSOVILLE BEATS BURKE TO ADVANCE TO THE STATE TITLE GAME. |
FMN |
26/02/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF AARON MACK |
JOHNSOVILLE WON THE CLASS A BOYS LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER BY BEATING BURKE 54-52. |
LOWER STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
5D |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
VARIOUS PHOTOS OF TEAMS THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE LOWER CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES. PICTURE: MICHAEL OUTLAW; TRE'KWAN RAYNOT; AARON MACK; JOHN ROSS; MARCUS EDMONDS; ERION BLACK; LAKEITH INGRAM; SADIE ELI; JASMONE MCCLAM; MIKAYLA WRIGHT; KRYSTAL FRASER |
WEST FLORENCE JUNIOR RAKES IN CASH FOR COLLEGE |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
7D |
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PHOTO OF TAYLOR LEE |
TAYLOR LEE BOWLS IN TOURNAMENTS THAT OFFER CASH SCHOLARSHIPS AND HAS WON SEVERAL. |
AGONY-ECSTASY-DISBELIEG |
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FMN |
26/02/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
PHOTOS FROM THE CLASS 3A LOWER STATE CHAMPIOSHIP AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. PICTURED ARE: JORDAN WILLIAMS; LARON ADAMS; JOHNSONVILLE CHEERLEADERS |
SNOW ISLAND EXCURSION |
SEARCH FOR ANCESTOR'S HOME SHINES LIGHT ON FRANCIS MARION'S OLD STOMPING GROUNDS |
FMN |
27/02/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BOB BARRETT; MARGARET MCKINNEY AND KAYE MOORS SEARCH FOR THE DOZIER PLANTATION ON SNOW'S ISLAND. SNOW'S ISLAND WAS THE BASE FOR FRANCIS MARION DURING THE REVOLUTION. MS. MOORS CAME FROM NEW MILLS, ENGLAND. |
I THOUGHT THEY WERE ALL DEAD |
OCEAN ISLE VET REUNITES WITH S. VIETNAMESE COMRADE IN ARMS |
FMN |
27/02/2012 |
1A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
SHAUN NO AND JIM MILSTEAD EMBRACE AS THE TWO VIETNAM WAR VETERANS REUNITE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 41 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/02/2012 |
7A |
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DOROTHY WATFORD INGRAM; MILDRED W SELLERS; DAVID BLACKMON JR.; ANNGENETTE SHAW; CHRISTINE S. SCOTT; ETHEL GUY; AUBIE TRULUCK MELOT; DERRICK AMERSON; ELIZABETH 'TOOTSIE' RABB DEWITT GALLOWAY; ESTELLE IVEY MCKELLAR; LEON HARRIS; PAUL DAVID HARRELSON; ROCHELLE MCALLISTER; RONALD LINWOOD BROWN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
27/02/2012 |
7A |
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PHOTO |
JAMESINA BABETT BRUNSON 1/11/1968--2/27/2010 |
SAFARI TOPS LIST FOR ANNUAL BYRNES SCHOOL AUCTION |
SCHOOL NOTES |
FMN |
27/02/2012 |
8A |
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FLORENCE 1 OFFICIALS PLAN RELLIEF SCHOOL GROUNDBREAKING |
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FMN |
27/02/2012 |
8A |
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THE NEW SCHOOL WILL END THE PORTABLE CLASSROOM UNITS BEHIND CARVER AND DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE DISTRICT PLANS A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL THERE ALSO. FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 PLANS A NEW SCHOOL EVERY TWO YEARS ON A PAY AS YOU GO BASIS. |
A GOLD MEDAL DAY |
BAXLEY, JOHNSON-KING DUO FIRST TO RECEIVE MARION MEDALLION |
FMN |
28/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF KATHY BAXLEY - MARCHK BLUM AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS |
LAKE CITY BUSINESSMEN HENRY JOHNSON AND HEYWARD KING - AND KATHY BAXLEY - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE 12-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON FREE MEDICAL CLINIC - WERE HONORED AS RECIPIENTS OF THE FIRST MARION MEDALLION - A NEW REGIONAL AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE. (MORE) |
MCCOLL STUDENT WINS PEE DEE BEE |
JACOB EVERS REACHES PINNACLE BY SPELLING 'NADIR' |
FMN |
28/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF JACOB EVERS |
THE PEE DEE REGIONAL SPELLING BEE STARTED WITH 31 OF THE AREA'S FINEST SPELLERS AND ENDED WITH ONE WHO WILL HEAD TO THE SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE IN WASHINGTON D.C. (MORE) |
HOOP CITY? CIVIC CENTER WANTS MORE |
WALL READY TO MAKE THREE-YEAR BID FOR LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS |
FMN |
28/02/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF ERICA ERVIN AND TAYLOR JONES |
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL FIRST ATTEMPT AT HOSTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE LOWER STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS - FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER GENERAL MANAGER KENDALL WALL IS READY TO LOCK UP THE EVENT FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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CHARLES BROWN - MELVA E. CULICK - LOUISE MCCALL - DAVID MCDONALD - LAURA KATO REAVES - ANNGENETTE SHAW - RALPH WILLIAM WASKO - CRYSTAL BARRETT - ISABELL LEWIS LARRIMORE - HELEN A . CARTER - WILHELMENIA WALLACE DAVIS - JOHNNY EVANS JR. - MELODIE C. GORDON |
PEOPLE NOT PROFITS' MOTIVATE PUBLICITY-SH IGA EXECS |
WE WERE TAUGUSTHT TO LIVE IT - NOT TALK ABOUT IT.' |
FMN |
28/02/2012 |
8A |
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PICTURE OF TERESA BREEDEN |
IGA CHAIRMAN AND CEO HEYWARD L. KING JR. AND PRESIDENT WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSON JR. ARE TWO RECIPIENTS OF THE 2012 FRANCIS MARION MEDALLION AWARD - AN HONOR PRESENTED BY THE MORNING NEWS AND FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY EACH YEAR TO OUTSTANDING CITIZENS OF TH PEE DEE WHO DEMONSTRATE EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. (MORE) |
RENT TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? IT PROBABLY IS |
CRAIGSLIST SCAM LEADS TO INVESTIGATION AND ARREST |
FMN |
29/02/2012 |
1A |
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ROMAINE SINGLETARY AND HER HUSBAND ANSWERED AN FOR TO RENT A HOUSE ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WAS A SCAM. 19 YEAR OLD KELLY JOHNSON OF NORTH CAROLINA WAS ARRESTED BY FLORENCE POLICE FOR THE SCAM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/02/2012 |
5A |
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MILDRED WATTS ALLEN; JAMES BROWN; CLARENCE AUBREY CALHOUN JR.; PATSY EADDY MYERS; VERLEEN ELIZABETH PRESSLEY; BARBARA JANUARYELL "JANUARY" REVELS; MARY RICHARDSON; ANNGENETTE SHAW; JAMES SMITH; HENRY WOODS JR.; MELVIA ELIZABETH CULICK; FAYE MARTIN HOKE; RETIRED USAF MSGT WILLIAM S. JOLLYE; CHRISTINE S. SCOTT; HESTER MAE THOMAS;NETTIE MAE MARCUS GRAY; JENNIE MAE JOHNSON; DAVID ALEXANDER MCDONALD; JOHN JOSEPH SCHNIEDER JR.; MARY LEE GOODMAN WALTERS |
A NEW YEAR: FSD4 IN THE BLACK |
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FMN |
29/02/2012 |
1B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSVILLE ARE SEEING THE FRUITS OF THEIR HARD WORK BY HAVING A BUDGET THAT DO NOT INCLUDED FISCAL WOES. |
REPLACING PHILLIPS WON'T BE EASY |
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FMN |
29/02/2012 |
1B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 JOHNSONVILLE BUPERINTENDENT RANDY SMILEY AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL HAVE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL STEVIE PHILLIPS. OHILLIPS WHO HAS BEEN WITH THE DISTRICT FOR 27 YEARS AND PRINCIPAL SINCE 2008 WILL BECOME THE HEADMASTER AT CAROLINA ACADEMY. |
PROPOSAL WOULD CUT DEFICIT--BUT LOWER BENEFITS |
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FMN |
01/03/2012 |
1A |
STATE PENSION PLAN |
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A PLAN INTRIDUCED IN THE SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CUT THE BILLION DEFICIT IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BY .2 BILION WOULD DECEMBERREASE BENEFITS FOR STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES-- INCLUDIG TEACHERS. (MORE) |
OFFICIAL BILL TO END OFFICIAL STATE STUFF |
SENATOR: COLLARDS PUSHED HIM OVER THE EDGE |
FMN |
01/03/2012 |
1A |
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A BILL BU SENATOR HARVEY PEELER (R.- CHEROKEE COUNTY) IS UP FOR DEBATE BY A SENATE PANEL AND WOULD PUT AN END TO ALL ACTS NAMING NEW STATE SYMBOLS. (MORE) |
GOPALDAS TRIAL PUSED TO JUNEE |
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FMN |
01/03/2012 |
4A |
COUNTRY CLUB OF SC DOUBLE MURDERS |
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THE TRIAL OF HIRAL GOPALDAS -- ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW-- AT THE COUPLE'S HOME IN THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SC WILL BEGIN ON JUNE11. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2012 |
5A |
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MARY FRANCES WILKES ALLEN; VICTOR C. CALCUTT; MELBA J. EADDY; SHAWN GREEN; MICHAEL TYRONE JOHNSON; EARL B. JONES; PEGGY J. MCKENZIE; ROGER DALE POSTON; TALMAGE MITCHELL RHAMES; CAR; DAVID THOMPSON; RUSSELL RUSTY WAYNE TURNER; DAVID BLACKMON JR.; DORA ELIZABETH LIB BRYANT; KEITH WHITE |
FLIPPING FOR CHILDREN |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BUTCH CARROLL |
KIAWANAS MEMBERS JULIAN PRICE AND GLENN BELL WERE COOKING PANCAKES FOR THE PEE DEE KIWANIS CLUB PANCAKE SUPPER AT MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. THE FIRST SUPPER RAISED $400 IN 1962. THIS SUPPER SERVED 1000 IN THREE HOURS. TICKETS WERE $5.00. |
UNUSUAL ART EVENT PLANNED |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1A |
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ART FIELDS' PATTERNED AFTER MICHIGAN EVENT WOULD BE ECONOMIC BOOST FOR FLORENCE COUNTY ACCORDING TO CITY ORGANIERS. THE ART EVENT WILL BE HELD IN LAKE CITY SC IN 2013. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
5A |
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ELMA GILBERT; THOMAS HICKS; MARCHLON LUCAS JR.; ILA MAE NESMITH; JOSHUA PINKNEY; CALESTINE 'CAT' BOONE; JAMES BROWN; VICTOR CARLISLE CALCUTT; ILEEN G. HATCHER; MICHAEL TYRONE JOHNSON; JERRY DURANT JONES; KEITH WHITE; PEGGY GIBSON MCKENZIE; PATSY EADDY MYERS; VIOLA ELIZABETH NEAL; TALMAGE MITCHELL RHAMES; RUSSELL 'RUSTY' WAYNE TURNER |
MAKING MEMORIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DAVID GRANT AND BUCK |
PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT RETELLS SOME UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS IN WAHEE. THE WAHEE SECTION IS MARION COUNTY BETWEEN CATFISH CREEK AND THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER. |
THE BEAST AWATS COMPETITIORS |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTOS OF THE BEAST AND COMPETITORS |
DEL BOYKIN OF FLORENCE HAS ORGANIZED THIS THIRD ANNUAL PALMETTO O-RUN. IT COVERS AN OBSTACLE COURSE OF 4 MILES CROSS COUNTRY OFF THE LYNCHBURG HIGHWAY. |
WILSON STUDENT PICKS NAVY OVER DUAL CITIZENSHIP |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
3B |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENT BRAIN TSAI HAS RENOUNCED HIS DUAL CITIZENSHIP WITH TAIWAN AND PLANS ON ENTERING THE U, S, NAVAL ACADEMY. |
SPRATT ENDORSES VICK IN 7TH DISTRICT RACE |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
3B |
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FORMER U. S. REP. JOHN SPRATT OF YORK ENDORSED TED VICK FOR CONGRESS. VICK IS KNOWN FOR HIS HARD WORK. |
IT COMES TO THIS… |
FLASHES TAKE RUN-AND-GUN STYLE TO STATE TITLT GAME |
FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF JOHNSONVILLE'S ERION BLACK |
THE JOHNSONVILLE FLASHES WILL PLAY GREAT FALLS IN THE CLASS A STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. |
WHIRLWINDS SAVOR CHANCE TO PLAY FOR TITLE |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF TIMMONSVILLE'S JUSTICE GEE |
THE TIMMONSVILLE WHIRLWINDS WILLFACE ABBEVILLE IN THE CLASS A GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. |
FLIPPING FOR CHILDREN |
50TH ANNUAL SUPPER RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL CHILDREN'S CHARITIES |
FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURED: BUTCH CARROLL |
THE PEE DEE KIWANIS CLUB PANCAKE SUPPER WAS HELD AT MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SERVING OVER ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE IN THREE HOURS. ALL MONEY RAISE GO TO SUPPORT AREA ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON CHILDREN. |
UNUSUAL ART EVENT PLANNED |
ART FIELD' PATTERNED AFTER MICHIGAN EVENT WOULD BE ECONOMIC BOOST FOR FLORENCE COUNTY CITY ORGANIZERS SAY |
FMN |
02/03/2012 |
1A |
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JAMES "JIM" FIELDS A CONSULTANT WITH THE LAKE CITY PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL SAID AN UNUSUAL ARTS COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR LALE CITY IN SPRING OF 2013 WILL "OPEN THE DOORS OF LAKE CITY TO THE WORLD AND PUT LAKE CITY ON THE MAP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2012 |
5A |
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ELMA GILBERT; THOMAS HICKS; MARION LUCAS JR.; ILA MAE NESMITH; JOSHUA PINKNEY; ISBEL POSADA SARMIENTO; CALESTINE BOONE; VICTOR CARLISLE CALCUTT; SHIRLEY LEACH DAVIS; MICHAEL TYRONE JOHNSON; PEGGY GIBSON MCKENZIE; TALMADGE MITCHELL RHAMES; JAMES BROWN; ILEEN G. HATCHER; KEITH WHITE; PATSY EADDY MYERS; VIOLA ELIZABETH NEAL; RUSSELL "RUSTY" WAYNE TURNER |
HE WAS JUST PASSING BY |
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FMN |
03/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARLOS WASHINGTON |
WASHINGTON DIDN'T MEAN TO STAY IN FLORENCE AND DIDN'T THINK HE'D BECOME A FIREMAN; FUNNY HOW THINGS WORKED OUT. SOON-TO-RETIRE ASSISTANT FLORENCE FIRE CHIEF CARLOS WASHINGTON JOINED THE DEPARTMENT IN 1981. |
STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TOSTEP OUT OF THE BOX |
YOUNG AMERICANS WORKSHOP |
FMN |
03/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PERFORMER FRANCIS ADRIANTO |
OVER 150 PEE DEE STUDENTS WILL LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO BE YOUNG AND AMERICAN IN AN IMMERSIVE THREE-DAY WORKSHOP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2012 |
7A |
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JOHNNY L. CARRAWAY; LEROY ALEXANDER; ROBERT ROSE JR.; TRISTAN DARON STACKHOUSE; YOLANDA MCCALL; BARBARA JEAN KEITH CAMPBELL; ESTHER JONES GRIGGS; HERBERT ELONDER 'SCOTT' FLOWERS; JEFFERY DOWDY SCOTT; MARY ELIZABETH STILLEY MARCHINKO; PERRY LEGRAND COKER; REV. DICK TURNAGE |
SCHOOL NOTES |
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FMN |
03/03/2012 |
8A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1; TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL; COMING ATTRACTIONS; AWARDS AND HONORS |
FMU TRUSTEES OK NURSING PROGRAM |
NEW SCHOOL WILL TURN OUT INSTRUCTORS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS |
FMN |
03/03/2012 |
1A |
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THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TOOK FINAL ACTION TO ADDRESS THE STATE'S GROWING SHORTAGE OF NURSE EDUCATORS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE IN THE PEE DEE REGION AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE. (MORE) |
MUSIC CELEBRATION |
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FMN |
03/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF BRITTNEY BROWN - KALA JENKINS - AMARCHIS DAVIS - ALONZO DAVIS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS |
WALLACE GREGG ELEMENTARY CHORUS ENSEMBLE MEMBERS SANG DURING THE MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS CELEBRATION AT THE MAGNOLIA MALL . (MORE) |
CONNECT EVENT A BIG HIT |
ONE-STOP SHOP DOUBLES ATTENDANCE FOR SECOND MONTH |
FMN |
03/03/2012 |
1B |
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PICTURE OF MYESHA BROWN - LATOYA ROBINSON - STEPHANIE LEE AND SHARONDA EAGLE |
IN FLORENCE COUNTY- 18 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION LIVES BELOW THE POVERTY - A RATE THAT LOCAL OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO COMBAT DAILY. LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES - FLORENCE'S BEACON OF HOPE OF THAT FIGHT TO LOWER THAT FIGURE - BATTLES IT EVERY DAY- BUT ESPECIALLY NOW ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. ( MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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LEROY ALEXANDER - LEGRAND CABBAGESTALK JR. - BESSIE CEO - ELAINE ROUSE - JEFFERY " COACH SCOTT" DOWDY SCOTT - KELLY PATRICK HUMPHRIES - EARL V. LUNDY SR. - LOUISE MCCALL - ESTELENE SHELLEY STRICKLAND - MELBA J. EADDY - THOMAS HICKS - WANDA R. HILL - JERRY DURANT JONES - ROGER DALE POSTON - JOHNATHAN " DANGER" ROSS ROGERS - EVELYN C. WARD |
ANYWHERE WITH BILL WAS MAGICAL" |
MILLS LEFT IMPRINT ON FLORENCE - CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST…. AND HE LFFT PLANS BEHIND |
FMN |
03/03/2012 |
5B |
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PICTURE OF WILLIAM MILLS - CLAVIN DERRICK - SHERMAN GRUMMAN - ADRIAN KETCHARM AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS |
IT'S A WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THE CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHOIR IS REHEARSING FOR SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES. THE DIRECTOR - A DISTINGUISHED MAN WITH THICK WHITE HAIR - SUDDENLY PAUSES AT THE PIANO AND GRINS. (MORE) |
HIGHER EDUCATION STILL MATTERS; SC IS STILL LAGGING BEHIND |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FMU SENIOR CHRIS JOHNSON |
CHRIS JOHNSON JOINS THE 30 PERCENT OF THE NATION'S POPULATION AGED 25 OR OLDER THAT HOLD A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER. 24.5 % OF S. CAROLINIANS HOLD COLLEGE DEGREES. 84% OF S. CAROLINIANS HOLD HIGH SCHOOL DEGREES. OF FLORENCE COUNTY PEOPLE 80% HAVE HIGH SCHOOL DEGREES AND 20% HAVE COLLEGE DEGREES. |
HAVE TRUCK? MISSION MARCHT NEEDS IT |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MISSION MARCHT MANAGER LISA JAMES |
THRIFT STORE SUPPORTING HOUSE OF HOPE CAN'T MANAGE WITHOUT FAITHFUL BOX TRUCK. |
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES TOP DONORS |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
4A |
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DONORS FOR CANDIDATES TOM RICE; TED VICK; PRESTON BRITTAIN; JAY JORDAN; ANDRE BAUER; JIM MADER |
SHORT REIGN OF THE ONLY GOVERNOR FROM TIMMONSVILLE |
THOM ANDERSON COLUMN |
FMN |
04/03/2012 |
6A |
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CHARLES AURELIUS SMITH WAS THE ONLY PERSON FROM FLORENCE COUNTY TO SERVE AS GOVERNOR. HE SERVED FOR 5 DAYS WHICH IS ALSO A RECORD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
8A |
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HENRY LEE GENWRIGHT; JAMES MCINNIS; LEE CAIN WILLIAMS; RICHARD SINGLETARY SR.; DOROTHY BENJAMIN HUNTER; ROSALIND GOURDINE; ESTELENE SHELLEY GANIS STRICKLAND; ESTHER JONES GRIGGS; ETHEL POSTON WISE; MACK BOSTICK; WILLARD 'SMOKEY' GRANT |
SOME HEARTS SORA; OTHERS ARE BROKEN |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
TIMMONSVILLE GIRLS WON THE CLASS A GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. JOHNSONVILLE BOYS CAME IN SECOND IN THE BOYS STATE CLASS A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP. |
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
GIRL SCOUTS WILL MARCHK 100 YEARS OF CLOSING GENDER GAP. JULYIETTE GORDON LOW OF SAVANNAH GA FOUNDED THE GIRL SCOUTS IN 1912. |
THESE WOMEN HAVE AMBITION; ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN COMMON |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
2C |
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PHOTO |
DONNA POPE AND TINA MARTIN WERE SELECTED FOR PHI THETA KAPPA'S ALL ACADEMIC TEAM. ONLY 20 STUDENTS FROM 12 TECHNICAL COLLEGES WERE CHOSEN. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
6C |
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LATONYA C. L. BROWN AN RICHARD K. P. MCCLAM; BARBARA ANN MILLER AND DAVID EARL LEVERETT JR. |
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS |
BLESSING FROM GOD |
FMN |
04/03/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
TIMMONSVILLE RUNS PAST ABBEVILLE FOR SECOND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP |
FLASHES CAN'T HANG WITH RED DEVILS |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
4D |
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JOHNSONVILLE BOYS BASKETBALL CANNOT DEFEAT GREAT FALLS FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. |
CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
5D |
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PHOTOS OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS |
CHRIS HICKS; ANTRON DAVIS; JUSTICE GEE; ERION BLACK; PERRY STOKES; ROBERT BLACK; ZAVIER HOLMES; SADE ELI; |
NEWMAN TO JOIN TECH EDUCATION COMMISSION |
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FMN |
04/03/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
BRIAN NEWMAN OF HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA JFG. INC. HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION BY GOV. NIKKI HALEY. |
LEATHERMAN LOOKS LIKE A MILLION |
SENATOR LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION BID - EYES BIG NUMBER TO HELP STAVE OFF OPPONENTS |
FMN |
06/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF SENATOR. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN |
SENATOR. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN HAS REPRESENTED DISTRICT 32 IN SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR MORE THAN THREE DECEMBERADES AND HE HAS NO PLANS OF STOPPING ANYTIME SOON. (MORE) |
FARMERS CAN REAP CASH CROP |
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FMN |
06/03/2012 |
1A |
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POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS IN THE NATIONWIDE BLACK FARMERS SETTLEMENT CASE SHOWED UP THROUGHOUT THE DAY MONDAY AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER TO COMPLETE PAPERWORK AND CONSULT WITH ATTORNEYS ON HAND TO HELP DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS OF $50,000 OR MORE AS PART OF A DISCRIMINATION SUIT FILED AGAINST THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOME 20 YEARS AGO. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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JULYIA BETHEA - WILENA GREEN BROCK - ABRAHAM BURGESS - SARAH DIANNE ELIAS - NATHANIEL FULTON - BILLY GRAHAM - CARLOS ALBERTO REYES MIXTER - JAMES MCNEIL "SMOOGO" PATTERSON - GEORGE THOMAS "PEACH" WALDEN SR. MAE M. HUGGINS - JESSE JAMES " JIMMY" MOORE JR. - MICHAEL " MIKE" JALICKI - MARY RICHARDSON - BEVERLY H. NETTLES - DR. ELWYN " JAKE" MARION ROZIER - RICHARD SINGLETARY SR. - ISABEL POSADA SARMIENTO - ANNIE LAURA SMITH |
HONDA S.C. NAMES NEW OFFICIAL |
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FMN |
06/03/2012 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF BRAIN NEWMAN |
BRIAN NEWMAN HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT OF HONDA SOUTH CAROLINA MFG. INC. (HSC) IN TIMMONSVILLE - WHERE HONDA EMPLOYS MORE THAN 800 ASSOCIATES AND PRODUCES ALL- TERRAIN VEHICLES. (MORE) |
BOJANUARYGLES' LAKE CITY OPENS |
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FMN |
06/03/2012 |
6B |
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PICTURE OF SKYLAR LOURECY |
A NEW BOJANUARYGLES OPENED ITS DOORS IN LAKE CITY AND LOCAL BISCUIT ENTHUSIASTS WERE QUICK TO TAKE ADVANTAGE. (MORE) |
A MODEL EVENT: DRIVEN FOR LOVE OF THE MODEL A |
DRIVERS OF VINTAGE AUTOS WILL TAKE SPIN AT DARLINGTON TRACK |
FMN |
07/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VAN THREADGILL POLISHES HIS 1931 MODEL A FORD AND CHECKS THE ENGINE |
THE LOW COUNTRY MODEL A CLUB WILL TRUNDLE INTO FLORENCE ON THURSDAY FOR A FOUR-DAY SWAP MEET THAT INCLUDES 10 LAPS AROUND THE FAMED DARLINGTON RACEWAY ON SATURDAY.(MORE) |
RAIN HELPS BUT DROUGHT NOT OVER |
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FMN |
07/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON THE ROGERS BROTHERS FARM |
IT RAINED ENOUGH IN THE PEE DEE LAST WEEKEND TO CHOKE A FROG BUT AREA FARMERS ARE STILL WORRIED ABOUT THE CROPS CROAKING THIS SUMMER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/03/2012 |
5A |
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MARCHCHTHA WEAVER LAMBERT BAXLEY; ANTHONY WILLIAM BELL; LEGRAND CABBAGESTALK; JOHNNY L. CARRAWAY; LINDSAY "CHARLIE" CAULDER; BONNIE GREEN ; JAMELL MCFADDEN; LOUISE MELVIN; C. TRAVIS POWELL; JERLEAN JORDAN THOMAS; LAKEYDRA NYSHEIA WILLIAMSON; ELOUISE JORDAN WRIGHT; JOHNNY L CARRAWAY SR; DALE ELVINGTON; DOROTHY MAE BENJAMIN HUNTER; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DAVID JEFFORDS; MARCHCHION "BUDDIE" LUCAS JR.; EARL V. LUNDY SR.; NANNIE BELLE H. ROGERS; ISABEL POSADA SARMIENTO; LEE CANIE WILLIAMS |
FINALIST HAILS FROM JOHNSONVILLE |
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FMN |
07/03/2012 |
1B |
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AMY MCALLISTER FROM JOHNSONVILLE IS AMONG FOUR OTHER TEACHERS TO BE NAMED FINALISTS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAM.(MORE) |
STANDING UP AGAINST TRAFFICKING |
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FMN |
07/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS FILLING SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER TO WATCH VIDEOS |
STUDENTS FILL THE SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER ON TUESDAY TO WATCH VIDEO PRESENTATIONS ON ISSUES FACING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE.(MORE) |
FIREFIGHTERS WORK TWO HOURS TO FREE MAN |
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FMN |
07/03/2012 |
1B |
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FIREFIGHTERS SPENT TWO HOURS TUESDAY MORNING WORKING TO FREE THE LEG OF A MAN AFTER IT BECAME ENTRAPPED IN A MACHINE AT CHARLES INGRAM LUMBER COMPANY.(MORE) |
REBEL PIEDEFYING ORDINARY |
NEW TIMMONSVILLE PIZZA PARLOR TAKES ITS SLOGAN SERIOUSLY |
FMN |
07/03/2012 |
1C |
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"DEFY ORDINARY" IS THE NEW SLOGAN OF REBEL PIE WHICH IS A NEW TIMMONSVILLE PIZZA PARLOR.(MORE) |
JOHN L. BARRINGER'S DRY GOODS STORE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
07/03/2012 |
7A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
LATER MILLER'S BOOTERY AND THEN ROYAL KNIGHT FORMAL WEAR. 1900S |
REMEMBERING BILL MILLS THE MAESTRO |
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NJ |
07/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
BILL MILLS DIRECTOR OF THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR AND CENTRAL UNITED METHODISH CHOIR LEFT A LEGACY OF LOVING MUSIC AND PEOPLE. HE DIED OF CANCER. |
THIS PINBALL WIZARD ALSO HANDLES SILICON CHIPS |
COMPUTER CHIPS-- THAT IS-- AS HE WORKS ON ALL TYPES OF HONKY-TONK MACHINES |
FMN |
08/03/2012 |
1A |
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KENNY LARIMORE -- AN AMUSEMENT COMPANY REPAIRMAN-- HANDLES VIDEO GAME AND LIKE APPARATUS REPAIR IN A 300- MILE RADIUS FROM DARLINGTON. (MORE_ |
GEEK OUT ! WALKMAN MEETS IPOD |
LIBRARY PROGRAM FOR TECHIE TEENS |
FMN |
08/03/2012 |
1A |
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GEEK OUT-- A NATIONAL INITIATIVE OF THE YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION'S TEEN TECH WEEK-- IS BEING OBSERVED LOCALLY AT THE DOCTORS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY. (MORE) |
BILL WOULD REQUIRE PARTY REGISTRATION IN S.C. |
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FMN |
08/03/2012 |
1A |
SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; VOTING |
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A HOUSE PANEL ADVANCED A BILL REQUIRING SOUTH CAROLINA VOTERS TO SIGN UP AS A REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT TO VOTE IN PARTY PRIMARIES. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/03/2012 |
5A |
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HARVEY COOPER; RICHARD DAVIS; JIMMIE FORE; JOSIE ALENE HERNDON; ELIZABETH NASH JORDAN; PURVIS FRANKLIN STRAWN; LOIS E. WOODALL; MARTHA WEAVER LAMBERT BAXLEY; ELEANOR ELLY BURDEN MCRAE |
COMPANY PREPARES FOR BIG MOVE |
RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY HELD FOR NEW REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS |
FMN |
08/03/2012 |
1B |
PATHOLOGY SERVICE ASSOCIATES |
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PATHOLOGY SERVICE ASSOCIATES (PSA) IS READY TO MOVE INTO ITS NEW 32 THOUSAND-SQUARE-FOOT REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS AT 1362 CELEBRATION BOULEVARD. (MORE) |
JOHNSONVILLE HOPEFUL FOR STATE FUNDING TO UPGRADE WATER LINES |
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FMN |
08/03/2012 |
1B |
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JOHNSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS SPENT MOST OF TUESDAY NIGHT'S MONTHLY MEETING CONDUCTING A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER. (MORE) |
BOARD: PRIVATE BUSES AND VOUCHER PLAN ARE BAD IDEAS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
09/03/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TRUSTEES THURSDAY NIGHT TOOK A STAND AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PROVIDE TAX BREAKS FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BUS PRIVATIZATION.(MORE) |
WILSON STUDENTS FIGHTS HUNGER |
PHOTO OF ARYANA DERAKHSHAN LOADING CANNED FOODS INTO HER CAR |
FMN |
09/03/2012 |
1A |
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ARYANA DERAKSHAN COLLECTED MORE THAN 7000 POUNDS OF FOOD BY ORGANIZING THE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DRIVE TO BENEFIT HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/03/2012 |
5A |
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DIANA BOSTON; RUTH MUNN KILGALLON; ANNIE MAE SIMS; DORIS GENE MCDANIEL MYERS; BENNY THOMAS; HENRY JAMES BOLING SMITH; CLARENCE PIGATT; DOROTHY PUGH WILSON; ESTALEEN GAUSE ALLEN; ANTHONY WILLIAM "HANK" BELL; EDSEL L. CAUSEY; BONNIE GREEN; ELIZABWETH NASH JORDAN; DALLAS J. DOUGHTERY; IMOGENE S. LAMBERT; ROBERT ROSE JR.; ELOUISE JODAN WRIGHT; LEROY "BABE" ALEXANDER; DIANAN BOSTON; PURVIS FRANKLIN STRAWN; |
COLBY RETIRING; WINSTEAD TAKING OVER |
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FMN |
09/03/2012 |
3B |
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HEADMASTER JOHN COLBY IS RETIRING FROM THE BYRNES SCHOOL AND THE NEW HEAD OF SCHOOLS IS BRANDIS WINSTEAD.(MORE) |
POLICE: 9-YEAR-OLD STABS GRANDMOTHER |
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FMN |
09/03/2012 |
3B |
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FLORENCE POLICE SAID THEY WERE CALLED TO AN INCIDENT INVOLVING A CHILD WHO STABBED HER GRANDMOTHER AFTER THE TWO ARGUED ABOUT WATCHING TELEVISION.(MORE) |
THEATER TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR "STARS" EVENT |
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FMN |
09/03/2012 |
3B |
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THE FLORENCE DANCING WITH THE STARS TO BENEFIT THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS A SELL OUT.(MORE) |
DRIVER INJURED COLLISION WITH SCHOOL BUS |
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FMN |
09/03/2012 |
3B |
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NINETEEN STUDENTS ESCAPED IN INJURY WHEN THEIR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BUS COLLIDED WITH A DODGE NITRO AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTHBOROUGH ROAD AND SOUTH BRONCO ROAD.(MORE) |
DELMAE SEWER FIX WILL TAKE 60 DAYS |
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FMN |
10/03/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S DELMAE ELEMENTARY WILL JOIN THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM SOMETIME THIS SPRING. (MORE) |
ALL OVER FOR ARD |
PAMPLICO NATIVE RESIGNS - PLEADS GUILTY TO CAMPAIGN FRAUD |
FMN |
10/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF KEN AND TAMMY ARD |
IN LESS THAN SIX HOURS - FORMER LT. GOV. KEN ARD OF FLORENCE WENT FROM A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM BEING SOUTH CAROLINA'S GOVERNOR TO A DISGRACED CONVICT SERVING FIVE YEARS OF PROBATION FOR SCHEMING TO VILATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS AND SPENDING MONEY DONATED TO HIS CAMPAIGN ON HIMSELF AND HIS FAMILY. (MORE) |
HARPOOTLIAN LIKENS GOP TO 'CRIME FAMILY' |
EVEN RAY CHARLES COULD SEE A PATTERN DEVELOPING - HE SAYS |
FMN |
10/03/2012 |
3A |
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PICTURE OF KEN ARD |
THE S.C. DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS REMINDING STATE VOTERS THE PART IT PLAYED IN THE RESIGNATION AND EVENTUALLY INDICTMENT OF FORMER LT. GOV. KEN ARD - CALLING IT YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION IN STATE POLITICS. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2012 |
4B |
OBITUARY |
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JAMES WILLIAM BAKER SR. - MICHAEL DEAN BLACK SR. - EDDIE DEWITT "TED" BROOKS - TAMMY COLLINS - RUBY J. HUDSON - JUANITA JAMES - ALICE JENKINS - JUDITH RHOAD JOHNSON - AZALEE JULY - BERTHA L. LYNN - SHERON M. MOORE - ABRAHAM "ZEKE" BURGESS SR. - JACK L. HOPKINS - BOBBY JOE HARTLEY SR. - VIVIAN RUTH MUNN KILGALLON - LAKEYDRA WILLIAMSON - BARBARA DELL POSTON - RUBY PRUITT VAUGHTAN |
POLICE - CORONER LOOK INTO HOMICIDE |
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FMN |
10/03/2012 |
4B |
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POLICE AND THE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE ARE INVESTIGATING AS A HOMICIDE THE DEATH OF A 69-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN FOLLOWING A BRIEF ALTERCATION AT HIS CHARLOTTE STREET RESIDENCE . FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER MG " BUBBA" MATTHEWS IDENTIFIED THE VICTIM AS EUGENE ROBINSON WHO FELL DURING AN ALTERCATION. (MORE) |
STUDENT CHARGED AFTER FALSE CLAIM |
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FMN |
10/03/2012 |
4B |
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A HUSBAND AND WIFE DIED IN A SINGLE-CAR WRECK FRIDAY MORNING IN TIMMONSVILLE - ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTY CORONER DON REYNOLDS. THE WRECK HAPPENED AT SOUTH HILL ROAD NEAR PEPPERTREE LANE IN FLORENCE COUNTY AT 9:45 A.M. (MORE) |
OPINION MIXED POSSIBLE COMBACK |
ARD RESIGNATION |
FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1A |
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KEN ARD OF FLORENCE IS DISGRACED AND ON PROBATION AND IS NO LONGER THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA.(MORE) |
LT.GOVS FROM PEE DEE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THOMAS A MCLEOD AND ROBERT MCNAIR |
THE RESIGNATION OF LT. GOV. KEN ARD LAST WEEK WAS NOTHING NEW FOR |
BOYHOOD CHUMS NOW RIVAL D. C. LOBBYISTS |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRUCE HAYNES AND JIMMY WILLIAMS |
BRUCE HAYNES AND JIMMY WILLIAMS-- BOTH FROM THE MAYFAIR SUBDIVISION OF FLORENCE--ARE NOW RIVAL D. C. LOBBYISTS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
8A |
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DONALD EARL BETHEA; MICHAEL DEAN BLACK SR.; JOHN D. DANIELS; GENE ARCHIE JOHNSON; RONALD LEE "RON" BRYANT; WILBUR LYLE "RED" CLEVELAND; MADGE C. DEFOSSET; SHERON MCCRACKE MOORE; JERLEAN ETTA JORDAN THOMAS; VIVIAN RUTH MUNN KILGALLON; BRUCE WELBORN WHITE JUNEEIOR; DOROTHY MAE PUGH WILSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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FRANCES J. "LIL BAY" GURLEY |
A NICE DAY FOR CRUISING INTO THE PAST |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JIM MCPHERSON; HARVERY HOOD; WILSON VOHS; PHOTO OF FORD MODEL A ENTHUSIASTS RUNNING AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY |
SATURDAY WAS A GOOD DAY FOR LOW COUNTRY MODEL A ENTHUSIASTS TO TAKE A SPIN AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY AND MUSIC FROM THE 50S BLARED AT THE SUNDAE HOUSE WHERE OLD CARS AND NEW PEOPLE MINGLED FOR A SOCK HOP.(MORE) |
FLORENCE LIBRARIAN REMEMBERED BY COLLEAGUES |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF RUTH KILGALLON |
RUTH MUNN KILGALLON WAS A LIBRARIAN IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY ROOM AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY WHO KNEW THE HISTORY OF THE PEE DEE BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS.(MORE) |
FAMILY GLUE HOLDS JEBAILYS TOGETHER |
SUCCESSFUL FLORENCE FAMILY CONNECTED BY TIES TO MAMA AND PAPA; JOHN JEBAILY SR; GEORGE: SILVIA; AND JOHN JR. IN A 1964 PHOTO OF CINDERELLA; JOHN JEBAILY AND IVY HILL; JOHN JEBAILY AND FAMILY IN "THE WIZARD OF OZ" |
FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF SYLVIA JEBAILY WITH HER FIVE SONS JERRY; RON; JOE; JOHN ; GEORGE |
THE FIVE JEBAILYS BROTHERS ARE AS TIGHT KNIT AS THEY COME BUT THE GLUE THAT HOLDS THE FAMILIES TOGETHER IS SYLVIA OR "SITTI" THEIR 93-YEAR-OLD MOTHER.(MORE) |
GRAFTING DEMO TO BE HELD AT OLANTA LIBRARY |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
2C |
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STAN MCKENZIE OF MCKENZIE FARMS AND NURSERY WILL GIVE A DEMONSTRATION ON GRAFTING FRUIT TREES AT THE DR. JOHN M. THOMASON PUBLIC LIBRARY ON WEDNESDAY MARCHCHCH 14.(MORE) |
FAMILY GLUE HOLDS JEBAILYS TOGETHER |
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FMN |
11/03/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
JERRY JEBAILY; RON JEBAILY; RON JEBAILY; GEORGE JEBAILY; JOHN JEBAILY ARE HELD TOGETHER BY MOTHER SYLVIA'S LOVE. |
OVERTURNED TANKER FORCES L-20 RAMP CLOSURE |
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FMN |
13/03/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
THE RAMP TO I-20 TOWARD COLUMBIA EXIT 160-B ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND WAS CLOSED DUE TO TANKER CONTAINING HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND CORROSIVE MATERIALS. AN OVERTURNED TANKER A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO ALSO CLOSED THE SAME RAMP. |
FOUR PLEAD GUILTY IN HOMICIDE |
SUSPECTS ADMIT TO ROLES IN MURDER AND ROBBERY OF FLORENCE WOMAN |
FMN |
13/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF RASHAWN JEROME BAILEY - RAKEEM FLOYD - GREG MONTGOMERY AND ANTHONY WILSON |
FOUR MEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROBERY AND MURDER OF AN ELDERLY FLORENCE WOMAN PLEADED GUILTY TO VARIOUS LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE CRIME. (MORE) |
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SCOUTING |
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FMN |
13/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF ANIAH FLEMING - SKYLA GRAY- SARAH WATFORD AND OTHERS |
A GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. CLOSE TO 100 SCOUTS SANG AND RELEASED 100 BALLONS TO COMMEMORATE THE OCCASION. (MORE) |
REICH SAYS DOWNTOWN FIX UPS MIGHT START BY MAY |
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FMN |
13/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF RAY REICH |
A REVITALIZED DOWNTOWN WON'T POP UP IN FLORENCE THIS SPRING - BUT THE FIRST "GREEN SHOOTS" MIGHT BE VISIBLE BEFORE THE SUMMER HEAT ARRIVES SAID RAY REICH - THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN DIRECTOR. (MORE) |
FLAX FIBER FIRM WILL RE-OPEN DELTA MILLS PLANT |
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FMN |
13/03/2012 |
1A |
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PICTURE OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY |
A NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL BE BREATHING LIFE INTO AN OLD FLORENCE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE WHEN NATTURALLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC RE-OPENS THE 143.500 SQUARE FOOT DELTA MILLS CYPRESS PLANT ON OLD RIVER ROAD NEAR PAMPLICO. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/03/2012 |
7A |
OBITUARY |
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TIMOTHY REID - JUANITA JAMES - GENEVIEVE KORYCKI - WILLIE PEARL JAMES MCELVEEN - JC MCELVEEN - EARL HOMER ODOM - JACKSON RICHARD ABRAMS - MICHAEL DEAN BLACK SR. - DEACON HOHN H. BRISCO - MICHAEL JOSEPH BRUNE - WILLIAM A. BUDDIN - NICKY LAVERNE COOPER - NEVAEH CUTRIGHT - CYNTHIA HYMAN GUNNIN - GENE ARCHIE JOHNSON - MICHAEL E. LEWIS - HOPE MARIE NORRIS MCCLAM |
FLORENCE CHAMBER LUNCHEON |
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FMN |
14/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GREENVILLE MAYOR KNOX WHITE SPEAKING AT THE FLORENCE CHAMBER LUNCHEON; PHOTO OF MORE 300 GATHERED FOR THE FLORENCE CHAMBER LUNCHEON |
PHOTO ONLY: GREENVILLE MAYOR KNOX WHITE SPOKE ABOUT THE REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE AND HOW FLORENCE MIGHT DO THE SAME.(MORE) |
BROTHER OF LEE POINTS FINGER HIS WAY |
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FMN |
14/03/2012 |
1A |
MICHAEL FORD MURDER TRIAL |
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JONATHAN LEE TESTIFIED IN THE TRIAL OF HIS BROTHER FOR MURDER OF ERIC FORD AND ALSO FOR ARSON.(MORE) |
EDWARDS OUT AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL |
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FMN |
14/03/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED A STAFFING SHAKEUP AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2012 |
4A |
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AGNES MARCHCHGIE HATCHER; PATRICIA GAIL HEWITT; ROBERT EDISON HORTON; CORRINE MCLAIN; BENNIE C. RHODES; JAMES REYNOLDS "RJ" THOMPSON; EDDIE DEWITT "TED" BROOKS; JAMES LISTON BROWN; NICKY LAVERNE COOPER; VERA K. GRAHAM; ROBERT EDISON HORTON; THERESA "TERRI" CUSAAC HOWLE; KELLY PATRICK HUMPHRIES; AZALEA M. JULYY; EARL HOMER ODOM; ANNIE MAE SIMS |
HOTEL FIRE |
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FMN |
14/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE FIREFIGHTERS TO GET THE LAST OF THE FIRE AT SURBURBAN EXTENDED STAY ON LUCAS STREET; FIREFIGHTERS AT LOBBY OF THE EXTENDED STAY |
PHOTO ONLY:FLORENCE FIREFIGHTERS FIGHT A MARCHCHCH 13 FIRE AT THE SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY LOBBY ENTRANCE ON LUCAS STREET (MORE) |
LIZARDS THICKET HEAD TO FLORENCE |
FAMED COLUMBIA EATERY LINED UP FOR WEST PALMETTO LOCATION |
FMN |
14/03/2012 |
6C |
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COLUMBIA-BASED RESTAURANT LIZARDS THICKET COULD BE DISHING OUT COUNTRY COOKING IN FLORENCE AS SOON AS THIS SUMMER.(MORE) |
DOWNTOWN IMPORTANT TO GREENVILLE MAYOR |
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON |
FMN |
14/03/2012 |
6C |
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DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT WILL NOT HAPPEN OVER NIGHT; THIS IS SOMETHING FLORENCINES KNOW AND SOMETHING THAT GREENVILLE MAYOR KNOX WHITE KNOWS.(MORE) |
LIZARD'S THICKET HEADED TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
14/03/2012 |
6C |
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LOGO |
THE FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT GROUP HAS THE FORMER CAROLINA WINGS AND RIBS ON W. PALMETTO STREET. THE GROUP WAS BEGUN BY BOB AND ANNA WILLIAMS IN COLUMBIA IN 1977. |
PEE DEE GOVERNMENT'S 'ONE PERCENT' |
GOVERNMENT WORK DOESN'T PAY BIG BUCKS BUT THOSE WHO STICK WITH IT FOR A WHILE MAKE OUT OK |
FMN |
15/03/2012 |
1A |
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MORNING NEWS ADDS A NEW FEATURE TO THEIR WEBSITE SCNOW.COM. USING A MUNICIPAL SALARY DATABASE. USING A MUNICIPAL SALARY DATABASE ANYONE CAN NOW TRACK THE TOP GOVERNMENT EARNERS IN THE REGION'S MUNICIPALITIES. (MORE) |
LIFE AT 105 NOT THAT DIFFERENT |
MILESTONES PASSED |
FMN |
15/03/2012 |
1A |
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A MONTH FROM TODAY WAYNE BRITTON WILL TURN 100 AND WILL BE THE YOUNGEST TO JOIN THE ELITE RANKS OF HIS FELLOW CENTENARIANS JO DOWNER (101) AND ALBERTA WOODS (105). (MORE) |
LEE GETS 40 YEARS FOR FORD MURDER |
KILLER SAID PEE WEE GASKINS' SON DID IT |
FMN |
15/03/2012 |
1A |
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SCOTT LEE WAS FOUND GUILTY TO MURDER AND ARSON IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF MICHAEL FORD. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2012 |
5A |
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IDA CLAYTON; JAMES (JIM) EMERSON COOPER III; ROBERT LEE DARBY; ALLEINE HOLMES HARDEE; ROBERT ANDREW JACKSON; JUANITA TILLER JOHNSON; GLADYS JONES; THOMAS LEE ROGERS; GLENDA EASON WALTERS; WILLIE JAMES NERO; EDITH MARY EAGLETON BOSTICK; LISTON BROCKINGTON; WILLIE BILLY MCNEIL; WALTER L. BUDDY NEW JR.; GEORGE WASHINGTON JR.; OLA MAE H. OWENS |
POLICE ARREST MAN IN MARCHCH 8 CHARLOTTE STREET DEATH |
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FMN |
15/03/2012 |
5A |
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POLICE ARRESTED ROBERT BROWN- CHARGED WITH VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTHTER-- IN THE DEATH OF GENE ARCHIE JOHNSON AT HIS 309 CHARLOTTE STREET HOME. (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2012 |
5A |
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MARY BEATRICE (BEA) ROBINSON --BORN JULY 23 1944 -- DIED MARCHCH 15 2001 |
SPRING TO CHALLENGE KIRBY |
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FMN |
15/03/2012 |
1B |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL |
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MARY FLOYD SPRING WANTS INTO THE BOYS CLUB AND HOPES TO DEFEAT INCUMBENT FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMAN MITCHELL KIRBY IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. (MORE) |
PARTY TIME: POLITICAL FILING SEASON OPENS |
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FMN |
16/03/2012 |
1A |
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CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR LOCAL STATE AND NATIONAL PUBLIC OFFICES MAY BEGINS TODAY. (MORE) |
STOCKADE HISTORY ON DISPLAY |
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FMN |
16/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAY MCBRIDE AND ALLEN CONGER ASSEMBLING DISPLAY CABINET; PHOTOS OF ITEMS THAT ARE PART OF THE EXHIBIT IN THE CUSTOM CABINET |
PHOTO ONLY: DIRECTOR OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM RAY MCBRIDE AND ALLEN CONGER OF AMEC WORK TO ASSEMBLE A CUSTOM-MADE CYPRESS CABINET TO DISPLAY ARTIFACTS FROM THE FLORENCE STOCKADE.(MORE) |
REPORT: SPRING FORECAST IS WARM AND DRY |
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FMN |
16/03/2012 |
1A |
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WITH SPRING STARTING ON TUESDAY WEATHER OFFICALS ARE CALLING FOR A WARMER AND DRIER THAN AVERAGE SPRING.(MORE) |
FOX OF FLORENCE IS SCHP TOP TROOPER |
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FMN |
16/03/2012 |
1A |
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HIGHWAY PATROLMAN ANTHONY FOX WAS RECOGNIZED FOR BEING THE BEST HIGHWAY TROOPER IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/03/2012 |
5A |
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BRASTICE L. HOWELL; DOROTHY FAYE WELLS POLSON; ROBERT LEE SMITH; SAMUEL GORDON WEST III; FLORENIA MCABEE DEAN BRITT; ALLEINE HOLMES HARDEE; LEE ETTA HINDS; RALPH L. LANE SR.; AYILA JOSHLIN MCKENNY; ANNA JEAN SHARPE MOORMAN; WILLIE JAMES NERO; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH AUSTIN STONE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/03/2012 |
4B |
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JEANETTE BROOKS COLLINS; LUCINDA DONALDSON; FRANKIE B. JONES; J. CARLISLE GRIMSLEY; HARRY E. MABRY; JUANITA R. HOOPER; VIOLA B. KING; J. C. MCELVEEN; WILLIE PEARL JAMES MCELVEEN; EDMOND BAILEY; WILLIE NEWSMITH; DAVID OLEN RICHARDSON; GABRIELLE ELIZABETH STRICKLAND; WILLIE J. PINKNEY; BRASTICE L. HOWELL; ROBERT BELL "BOB" BENSON JR.; BOBBLY WARREN TROGDON; SAMUEL EDWARD "S. E. " CADE SR.; IDA GASQUE CLAYTON; GLADYS THELMA MATTHEWS; BERRY BRYANT MONROE; EVA LANDRY ROWNTREE; |
GOOD DAY FOR A WALK |
FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB BEAUTY TRAIL |
FMN |
17/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOMMY TAYLOR AND CAROLINA JESSAMINE ON THE BEAUTY TRAIL |
FRESH FROM A PRE-SPRING SPRUCE-UP THE FLORENCE ROTARY BEAUT TRAIL IS SET TO OPEN ON SUNDAY MARCHCHCH 18.(MORE) |
MAN LOSES MEMORABILIA OF SON WHEN LUGGAGE IS STOLEN IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
17/03/2012 |
1A |
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CHARLES VECCHIO OF LONG ISLAND NEW YORK WAS EN ROUTE THROUGH FLORENCE TO DAYTONA WHEN LUGGAGE WAS STOLEN MARCHCHCH 11 FROM HIS TRUCK A THE ECONO LODGE AT 1920 W. LUCAS ST.(MORE) |
TURNING OVER NEW LEAF TO HELP LAW |
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FMN |
17/03/2012 |
1A |
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NONPROFIT SEEKS TO RAISE FUNDS TO MAKE POLICE & DEPUTIES SAFER SINCE SAFETY AGENCIES ARE AMONG FIRST FOR BUDGET CUTS. LEAF STAND FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY FOUNDATION. |
GOOD DAY FOR WALK |
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FMN |
17/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO TOMMY TAYLOR AND CAROLINA JESSAMINE |
MORE THAN 50 MARCHKERS DEFINE THE ROTARY CLUB'S BEAUTY TRAIL WHICH IS SET TO OPEN SUNDAY 18 MARCHCH 2012. |
MAN LOSES SON'S MEMORABILIA WHEN LUGGAGE IS STOLEN.. |
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FMN |
17/03/2012 |
1A |
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CHARLES VECCHIO HAS HIS TRUCK BROKEN INTO AND LOST HIS DEAD 11-YEAR OLD SON'S BIBLE AND PICTURES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/03/2012 |
4B |
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JEANETTE BROOKS COLLINS; LUCINDA DONALDSON; MRS. FRANKIE B. JONES; REV. J. CARLISLE GRIMSLEY; HARRY E. MABRY; JUANITA R. HOOPER; VIOLA B. KING; J. C. MCELVEEN; EDMOND BAILEY; WILLIE NESMITH; DAVID OLEN RICHARDSON; GABRIELLE ELIZABETH STRICKLAND; WILLIE J. PINKNEY; BRASTICE L. HOWELL; ROBERT BELL BENSON JR.; BOBBY WARREN TROGDON; SAMUEL EDWARD CADE JR.; IDA GASQUE CLAYTON; GLADYS THELMA MATTHEWS; DR. BERRY BRYANT MONROE; EVA LANDRY ROWNTREE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
8A |
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JOHN T. ATKINSON; EDWARD BARCUS; PAUL T. BRIGMAN; BEULAH M. DUKES; JANUARYUARYIE MAE GAMBLE; LILLIE JACKSON; ETHEL CUMMING JACKSON; RAMONA MULDROW; PICKENS KINARD MOYD; RENA BELL PETERSON COOPER TERRANCE SCOTT; EARNEST SUMPTER. LISTON BROCKINGTON; LWAREN S. "DICK" RHODES JR.; FRANCES B. EVANS; FRANKE BARR JONES; THELMA TURNER DIMERY ROSSER; SAMUEL GORDON "SAM" WEST III; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
7C |
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LAUREN SINCLAIR ADAMS AND BRYAN KEITH STUCKEY JR. |
IT IS THE SEASON FOR POLITICAL QUESTIONS |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN SMILING DURING A FLORENCE COUNTY REPUBLICAN FILING EVENT WITH BILL PICKLE |
FILING FOR POLITICAL OFFICES BEGAN FRIDAY AND THE PROCESS OFTEN GOES A LONGWAY TOWARD ANWERING VEXKING QUESTION ABOUT THE UPCOMING ELECTION CYCLE.(MORE) |
TWO TOUGH TO TAME |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SADE ELI AND JALEN SHAW |
IN A PEE DEE BRIMMING WITH HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TALENT SADIE ELIFROM TIMMONSVILLE AND JAYLEN SHAW OF HARTSVILLE PROVED WEEKLY THAT THEY WERE TWO TO BE RECKONED WITH AND HAVE BEEN NAMED MORNING NEWS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR.(MORE) |
ALL-PEEDEE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TIMMONSVILLE'S SADE ELI AND HARTSVILLE'S JAYLEN SHAW ARE TOO TOUGH TO TAME. |
TIS SEASON FOR POLITICAL QUESTIONS |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOT OF HUGH LEATHERMAN AND BILL PICKLE |
MANY PEE DEE RACES STILL AWAIT DECEMBERISIONS. |
FLORENCE '23: MORE HORSES AND FEWER BANKS |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE CITY DIRECTORY. BUSINESSES AND ADS WERE LISTED. W R. BARRINGER WAS MAYOR. NINETEEN ACL RR PASSENGER TRAINS RAN THROUGH FLORENCE DAILY. |
MARCHCH MADNESS BUT WITH BRAINS & NOT BASKETBALLS |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BENJAMIN LIU AND MAGGIE JOHNSON |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL WAS THE WINNER IN THIS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT AGAIN. |
GEN MARION TOP GUEST AT SECOND HERITAGE FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1B |
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THE STATUE OF GEN. FRANCIS MARION WILL BE ON TEMPORARY DISPLAY AT VENTER'S LANDING DURING JOHNSONVILLE HERITAGE DAYS MAY 4-5 THIS YEAR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
7C |
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LAUREN SINCLAIR ADAMS AND BRYAN KEITH STUCKEY JR. |
ADAMS EARNS EAGLE AWARD |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
7C |
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SKYLAR ADAMS OF FLORENCE'S BOY SCOUT TROOP 402 EARNED HIS AWARD. |
HONORING THE LEADERS |
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FMN |
18/03/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
TIMMONVILLE'S SADE ELI AND HER COACH PERRY STOKES AND HARTSVILLE'S JAYLEN SHAW AND HIS COACH ARIC SAMUEL |
FLORENCE READY FOR ITS CLOSE UP |
ANNUAL 'FLORENCE DAY' IN STATE CAPITOL… |
FMN |
19/03/2012 |
1A |
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LEGISLATORS AND STATE OFFICIALS WILL RUB ELBOWS WITH FLORENCE'S FINEST OVER DRINKS AND SNACKS. |
LYNCH & FINNEY INDUCTED INTO SC HALL OF FAME |
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FMN |
19/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JUDGE FINNEY AND FAMILY |
THOMAS LYNCH SR. AND ERNEDST A. FINNEY JR. ARE HONORED.LYNCH WAS A HIGHLY RESPECTED SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. FINNEY WAS THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE STATE SUPREME COURT & THE STATE'S FIRST BLACK SUPREME COURT JUSTICE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/03/2012 |
7A |
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JAMES BRADDY; DEANNA SUE EISIMINGER; KENNY GOSS; VIOLA B. KING; HENRY PRESSLEY; PEGGY KIRBY STAFFORD; MARY FRANCES GREEN WILLIAMS; WILLIAM H. BRAGDON; EDITH MARY EAGLETON BOSTICK; REV. DR. JOHN V. PLATT; BENNIE C. RHODES |
SCHOOL NOTES |
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FMN |
19/03/2012 |
7A |
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FMU; COMPUTERS FOR D. C. COOPER ELEMENTRY SCHOOL IN SALTERS SC; ELIZABETH E. KELLER OF COASTAL CAROLINA AWARDS |
GROUP WANTS EDWARDS BACK |
UNREST AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL |
FMN |
20/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DOROTHY HINES & BETTY GREGG |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 REASSIGNED WILSON HIGH SCHOOL PRINICIPAL TO THE DISTRICT'S ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL. PARENTS AND ALUMNI HAVE FORMED SOCARDE (SAVE OUR CHILDREN AND REASSIGN DR EDWARDS) TO PROTEST DECEMBERISION. |
THIEVES STEAL DOG FROM NEW SHELTER |
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FMN |
20/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MISSING DOG HARRIET |
THIEVES CUT A HOLE IN THE BACK FENCE AND RELEASED DOGS INTO INNER COMPOUND. PIT BULL HARRIET IS MISSING. |
S.C. FAILS INTEGRITY PROBE |
LACK OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY |
FMN |
20/03/2012 |
1A |
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LACK OF TRANSPARENCEY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO CITIZENS LEADS TO HIGH RISK FOR CORRUPTION IN STATE GOVERNMENT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/03/2012 |
7A |
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WILLIAM THOMAS ALLEN JR.; INFANT DASANI A. BROWN; DAVID C. BROWN; HARVEY HAM; BRADLY DEAN LANE; LEROY LUCKY SR.; ALBERTHA PORTER MACQUIRE; RICHARD G. BINKLEY; ALPHONSO 'SONNY' MARTIN JR.; AMY CAROL MCKENZIE; BARBARA ANNETTE PAGE; PEGGY KIRBY STAFFORD; LEXTON DELANE 'DAN' MCKNIGHT; JEFFREY FRANK NORWOOD; EDWARD BARCUS; WILLIAM HAROLD BRAGDON SR.; MARCHGIE SMITH JORDAN; MEMORIAM TONYA VALETA "TAR" DOW WHO LIVED 17 FEBRUARY 1969 TO 20 MARCH 2011 |
MARION NIGHTCLUB SHOOTING SUSPECT IN JAIL |
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FMN |
20/03/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
JERMAINE CALVIN POMPEY OF LATTA IS IN CUSTODY FOR THE DEATH OF RONDALE MCEACHERN OF DILLON AT FUZION SPORTS BAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2012 |
5A |
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GLADYS VERNELLE GRIGGS GAINEY; HARVEY HAM; FRANKIE EVANS LEFTWICH; RONDALE MCEACHIN; CHAMP MILLER; VIRGINIA GRANT MUNNERLYN; RAMONA MULDROW; C. B. "CHARLIE" SINGLETARY; DANIEL F. WIGGINS; RICHARD G. BINKLEY; DEANNA SUE EISIMINGER; SIDNEY THOMAS GRAHAM; AMY CAROL MCKENZIE; ALBERTA P. MCGUIRE; ALVA S. WILLIAMSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARCHCHY LOIS MCELVEEN BURRIS DIED 16 JANUARYUARYUARY 2011 |
WUKELA ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID FOR MAYOR |
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FMN |
21/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN WUKELA |
FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA MADE HIS RE-ELECTION BID OFFICIAL TUESDAY WHEN HE FILED THE PAPERWORK WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO BECOME THE FIRST CANDIDATE TO ENTER THE RACE FOR MAYOR.(MORE) |
BUSINESSMAN FILES FOR FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
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FMN |
22/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ENTREPRENEUR ROBBY HILL FILED FOR AN AT LARGE POSITION WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. |
EX-WORKERS SAY NURSING HOME LATE WITH PAY |
MARION COUNTY |
FMN |
22/03/2012 |
1A |
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WORKERS HAD NOT RECEIVED PAY CHECKS OR PAY CHECKS HAD BOUNCED FROM MAGNOLIA GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING CENTER. |
BEST BBQ? YOU BE THE JUDGE |
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FMN |
22/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAKE HIGH BBQ JUDGE |
LAKE HIGH WILL BE HERE IN FLORENCE JUDGING BBQ FOR THE SC BARBECUE ASSOCIATION. |
CHILD PORN SUSPECT PLEADS |
FLORENCE MAN FAKED HIS DEATH |
FMN |
22/03/2012 |
1A |
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HARVEY COX PLEADED GUILTY TO POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AND CAUSING A RESCUE MISSION WITHOUT REASON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/03/2012 |
5A |
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GREGORY S. GRAY; CATHERINE HOLLOWAY; LORRAINE B. KENDALL; RUBEN FELIPE 'PHIL' MANRIQUEZ; MARIE MOODY NEWSOME; CONSTANCE MCLENDON BELK; GLADYS GRIGGS GAINEY; ANNA M. JOYE; LULA JO ALTMAN MCGEE; J. W. 'RED' MCNEILL; RAMONA MULDROW; CHARLIE BROOKS SINGELTARY SR.; MARGARET WINBURN WESTMORELAND;MARY FRANCES GREEN WILLIAMS |
KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES CLEANUP |
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FMN |
22/03/2012 |
1B |
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MICHELLE BAILEY CHAIRS GROUP TO RID THE STREETS OF DEBRIS AND TRASH SAT. AT 8:00 A.M. GROUP BEGINS AT TIMROD PARK. |
MILES LOOKS FOR RETURN TO COUNCIL |
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FMN |
22/03/2012 |
1B |
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JOHN L. 'DINKY' MILES IS RUNNING FOR COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 POSITION. |
MARCHCH OF THE BANDS |
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FMN |
22/03/2012 |
3D |
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PHOTOS |
BENEFIT FOR THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE; SHAMROCKFEST; ROTARY CLUBS OYSTER ROAST; SHAMROCK CELEBRATION |
USC MED SCHOOL STILL IN WORKS? |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
1A |
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A BRANCH FOR 3RD AND 4TH YEAR STUDENTS COULD OPEN IN FLORENCE AS EARLY AS 2014.THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION BROUGHT REPRESENTATIVES TOGETHER TO DISCUSS. |
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO FLORENCE DOWNTOWN MANAGER RAY REICHS |
DOWNTOWN MANAGER RAY REICHS TOURED WITH CONSULTANTS. |
FALLING ANEW FOR BUDDY AND ELLA |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF BUDDY AND ELLA JOHNSON |
THE CULTURAL REALISM AND VISION CENTER (CRC) IN DARLINGTON SC ARE HOLDING A DAYLONG REMEMBRANCE OF THE DARLINGTON MUSICIANS. THE MUSICIANS WILL BE INDUCTED INTO THE SC MUSIC HALL OF FAME IN MAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
5A |
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DAVID ADAMS; RONNIE DAIN ANDERSON SR.; CHARLES PROCTOBEROR CUSACK JR.; MRS. LANDEAS G. FULMORE; QUEENIE MILLER; JESSE ALDON WISE; JOYCE ANN GARDNER; PATRICIA CAMPBELL TEAL; RONALD JUNIOR OUTLAW; WAYNE J. PEGRAM; MARCHILYN PETTY; JACKIE THOMAS; MARIE MCGINNIS WINGARD; ZELLA MAE WILSON SMALLS; CONSTANCE MCLENDON BELK; JOHN SHEPPARD BRUCE JR.; ANNIE LEE HICKMAN; CATHERINE HOLLOWAY; LILLIE B. JACKSON; LORRAINE B. KENDALL; MARION 'COONIEBEAR' NELSON KINARD SR.; FRANKIE EVANS LEFTWICH; WILL JAMES MCNEIL; J. W. 'RED' MCNEILL; PATSY BULLA UNDERWOOD WRIGHT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
6A |
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CHAMP MILLER; VIRGINIA GRANT MUNNERLYN; BARBARA ANNETTE PAGE; DORIS GALLOWAY NEWSOME; GEORGE WASHINGTON JR. |
WHY REMOVE WILSON PRINCIPAL |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
7A |
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EDITORIAL LISTING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. GERARD EDWARDS FORMERLY OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL (2005-2012) |
LEAGUE LOOKS FOR VOTERS IN SOUTH FLORENCE |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
3B |
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THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WAS REGISTERING STUDENTS AT LUNCH AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
JEWELER OPEN BARBECUE HOUSE |
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FMN |
23/03/2012 |
6B |
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WHOLLY SMOKIN BBQ AND RIBS WILL BE COMING TO CELEBRATION BLVD. THE RESTAURANT WILL MOVE INTO THE FORMER ROBERTO'S AND A TAKE-OUT COUNTER WILL OPEN AT THE OLD TRAVIS JEWELERS LOCATION. BILL TRAVIS IS STARTING THE BUSINESS. |
TO SERVE & AFFECT |
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FMN |
24/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF OFFICERS |
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WILL UNITE TO DELIVER GOD'S WORD IN AFRICA. PICTURED ARE NELSON TART; JOHN MARCHK CALHOUN; AND MICHAEL BRUMBLES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2012 |
4B |
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ROBERT EARL COCKRELL; JOYCE ANN GARDNER; PERRY GRAHAM; CLAUDIA BROWN HAMMOND; CATHERINE HOUSTON; JAMES FRAZIER; ISAAC MCCULLOUGH; JOHN C. PRATT; RONALD PAUL BOWEN; CHARLES PROCTOBEROR CUSACK JR.; LESLIE MCLAURIN JR.; PATRICIA GERALD JAYNES; VIRGINIA MUNNERLYN; WAYNE J PEGRAM; CLARA L. PICIRILLI; JACKQUELINE YARBOROUGH THOMAS |
PICKETING AT WILSON |
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FMN |
24/03/2012 |
4B |
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PHOTO |
BENJAMIN NETTLES AND WILLIAM BROCKINGTON PICKET IN PROTEST OF THE TRANSFER OF PRINCIPAL DR. EDWARDS. |
ANDERSON CALLS IT QUITS AFTER TWO TERMS |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MORRIS ANDERSON |
INCUMBENT COUNTY COUNCILMAN DR. MORRIS ANDERSON ANNOUNCED FRIDAY HE WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION TO THE NINTH DISTRICT SEAT ON FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL.(MORE) |
FLORENCE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DAY |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF PEOPLE GATHERED FOR FLORENCE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DAY; SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN HAKES HAMDS WITH SENATOR PAUL CAMPBELL |
MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE10TH ANNUAL FLORENCE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DAY TUESDAY AT THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART.(MORE) |
FLORENCE COUNTY TO PLEAD FOR MORE STATE MONEY |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
1A |
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COUNTY COUNCIL SAYS STATE LEGISLATORS ARE TO BLAME FOR CONTINUING TO UNDERFUND WHAT IS KNOW NAS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND (LGA) THAT PROVIDES PORTIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET THAT PROVIDES COUNTIES THE MONEY TO PAY FOR STATE MANDATES.(MORE) |
THE KING OF HARD WORK |
KRISTIAN CROCKER-HALL OF DARLINGTON BURGER KING SUPER SCRUBBER IS OUT TO PROVE THEM WRONG |
FMN |
25/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISTIAN CROCKER-HALL SCRUBBING WINDOWS AND CLEANING THE DRIVE-THRU |
CROCKER LIKES HIS JOB AT BURGER KING IND DARLGINTON SO MUCH THAT HE HAS WALKED TO IT TWO MILES PER DAY FOR TWO YEARS ON SIX DAYS OF THE WEEK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
8A |
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BILLY KEITH "B.K." PHILLIPS; DRAFF YOUNG; IDAREE REDDEN DAMON; OTIS C. TURNER; ROBERT EARL COCKRELL; LIZZIE B. LAMBERT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH CAROLILES GRIMSLEY |
HUNDREDS SPRUCE UP PEE DEE |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF D-ANDREA MITCHELL AND BRITTANY DOUGLAS; MARCHCHTHA WILLIAMSON; JACQUELINE JONES AND PATRICIA BONETTE; ANSON SHELLS AND ALLEN HEIDLER COOK BURGERS.(MORE) |
PHOTO ONLY: KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL AND PARTICIPATED IN THE NATIONWIDE EVENT KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP. MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE FLORENCE EVENT.(MORE) |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
6C |
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LAURA ANNE CRANFORD AND JOHN GATLING HOFLER III; VALERIE MCHELLE DAVIS AND JEROME WILBERT BAILEY |
LANDMARCHK PISGAH CHURCH IS ALLURING,… |
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FMN |
25/03/2012 |
6A |
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PHOTO |
THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE BEAUTIFUL PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFF HOFFMEYER ROAD FOUNDED IN 1914. |
FIREFIGHTERS HIT STREETS TO RAISE MONEY |
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FMN |
26/03/2012 |
1A |
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DARLINGTON AND HARTSVILLE FIREMEN WILL RAISE MONEY FOR FIGHTING NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE. |
PIANISTS TO TAKE STAGE |
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FMN |
26/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
YOUTH PIANO CONTEST WINNERS KRISTY LIAO; JOHN GIBSON; AND GABE SMALLWOOD WILL PLAY WITH THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2012 |
7A |
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ALBERT SAMUEL; KENNETH MELVIN BLACKMON; MAE BELL BRODDY; MICHAEL PATRICK COMFORT; CHARLIE FRED BROCKINGTON; STEVE FAW; THELMA MCRAE; THOMAS EMANUEL BARR; WALTER LEO RUFF JR.; BILLY KEITH PHILLIPS SR.; JACK J. ROBBINS; JULIAN MOYD DRAKE |
WILSONIAN CLERGY SCHOLARSHIPS ON TAP |
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FMN |
26/03/2012 |
10A |
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THE WILSONIAN CLERGY WILL LAUNCH ITS 19TH SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE FOR DESERVING WILSON STUDENTS WHO MAY LACK RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EDUCATION. |
MUSEUM KICKOFF SLATED FOR MAY |
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FMN |
27/03/2012 |
1A |
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APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR $11.7 MILLION PORJECT NEXT BIG STEP |
GROUP AND DISTRICT LEADERS MEET |
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FMN |
27/03/2012 |
1A |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL UPROAR OVER REMOVING PRINCIPAL DR. GERALD EDWARDS |
DISTRICT COOKING UP ITS OWN ACTIVITY BUS FUEL |
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FMN |
27/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR EDDIE MCKENZIE HOLDS UP A CONTAINER OF BIODIESEL FUEL MADE AT THE SCHOOL BUS SHOP. COOKING OIL FROM THE CAFETERIAS WILL BE USED TO MAKE THE FUEL FOR ACTIVITY BUSES. |
IPADS COULD GET OK |
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FMN |
27/03/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MAY OK USING PERSONALLY-OWNED ELECTRONICS IN THE CLASSROOM. THEY MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE PRINCIPAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/03/2012 |
7A |
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LUKE BENJAMIN JR.; MARCHIUS A. CHRISTIANSEN; ANDRECIO J. (BERKIE) DELAINE; DONALD EUGENE DANIELS; JUSTIN EMANUEL HANNA; JOHN LAWHORN; MARY LOU MARCHTEZUS; MARGARET MCELVEEN; CYNTHIA WILSON MUNGO; FREDDIE SINGLETARY; EMA S. STANLEY; JAMES BRAYDEN THOMAS; JAMES GIVENS YOUNG; DAVID ADAMS; LULU JO HOBBS; ALPHONSO MARTIN JR.; HUBERT CROWLEY; STEVEN F. FAW; TONLY L. PERKINS; CAROLYN CROWLEY STEWART; CLIFFORD AUSTIN TYLER; JESSE A. WISE |
NEW PARTNERSHIP COULD DECEMBERREASE PEE DEE POVERTY |
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FMN |
27/03/2012 |
8A |
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THE SC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE PALMETTO DEVELOPMENT GROUP WILL PARTNER TO HELP LOW-INCOME PARENTS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND DEPART WELFARE ROLLS. |
GIVENS YOUNG LEFT IMPRINT ON MCLEOD AND MORE |
BOARD CHAIR DROVE THE MOVE FROM HOSPITAL TO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER |
FMN |
28/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GIVENS YOUNG |
J. GIVENS OUNG DIED MONDAY BUT HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN TURNING FLORENCE INTO A REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.(MORE) |
MIME TIME |
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FMN |
28/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF MIME JEF LAMBDIN; TYLER BENTON; MEGAN TURK |
STUDENTS WARM UP IN THE DRAMA CLASS OF GLORIA TURNER AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL BEFORE LEARNING MIME TECHNIQUES FROM MIME JEF LAMBDIN.(MORE) |
"SMOKE FREE" WILL HAVE TO CUT BACK NOW |
SMOKE-FREE FLORENCE TWO-YEAR GRANT OF $2.1 MILLION IS GONE. NEW STRATEGIES MUST BE FOUND |
FMN |
28/03/2012 |
1A |
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THE FEDERAL GRANT RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDING THE TWO YEAR ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN OF SMOKE-FREE FLORENCE HAS EXPIRED BUT SUPPORTERS SAY THE FIGHT AGAINST SMOKING HERE WILL CONTINUE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2012 |
5A |
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JOHN HENRY CALDWELL SR.; MIRIAM WINGATE DOUGLAS; JAMES IVORY IZZARD; HOLLY DAVIS LEE; GISELA MONICA MCCRAY; DAVID MOES; SIMON EMMANUEL THOMAS; CHARLIE FRED BROCKINGTON;JERRY WENDELL KING; CHARLES L. TYNER SR.; WALTER "LEO" RUFF JR.; J. GIVENS YOUNG; |
FOUR MORE DEMOCRATS FILE FOR OFFICES |
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FMN |
28/03/2012 |
6A |
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FOUR MORE DEMOCRATS STEPPED FORWARD THIS WEEK TO FILE FOR OFFICE.(MORE) |
TO HONOR THE FALLEN |
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FMN |
28/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DEPUTY BEN PRICE RIDING HIS BICYCLE ON CLAUSEN ROAD |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE DEPUTY RIDES HIS BIKE DOWN CLAUSSEN ROAD ON TUESDAY TO TRAIN FOR HIS RIDE TO REMEMBER OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.(MORE) |
HANNA MAKES IT OFFICIAL |
FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER |
FMN |
28/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHILIP D. HANNA ANNOUNCED HIS CANDIDACY FOR FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER MONDAY AT THE DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR MEMORIAL IN LAKE CITY.(MORE) |
GRANT TO ASSIST WITH PRESERVATION OF SCHOOL |
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NJ |
28/03/2012 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION DONATED $5000 TO PRESERVE THE MT. ZION ROSENWALD SCHOOL BUILT IN 1925. |
LIBRARY; MUSEUM & FLORENCE COUNTY GIS EXPAND THEIR VIRTUAL PROJECT |
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NJ |
28/03/2012 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE AND BILLY DEWITT |
THE VIRTUAL TOUR PROJECT HAS COMPLETED ITS TOUR OF THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE LIBRARY IN FLORENCE SC AND THE RONALD MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY CENTER AND MEMORIAL IN LAKE CITY SC. |
MAYOR WUKELA WANTS TO FINISH JOB |
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NJ |
28/03/2012 |
7A |
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MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA NOTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIRED 15 NEW POLICE OFFICERS; ORGANIZED COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM; IMPROVED LEVY PARK; BUILT NEW TENNIS FACILITY; DECEMBERREASED JUVENILE ARRESTS BY A THIRD; DEMOLISHED 85 HOUSES; CLEARED 453 LOTS TO DISCOURAGE GANG ACTIVITY AND MORE. |
POWERS WILL GO FOR MAYOR; OCTAVIA RETURNS |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEVE POWERS |
STEVE POWERS WILL RUN FOR MAYOR OF FLORENCE AS A REPUBLICAN; OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE WILL RUN FOR RE-ELECTION ON CITY COUNCIL AFTER ALL |
WILSON TEAM PUTS IN OVERTIME |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS |
A TEAM OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL COMPETE IN THE WE THE PEOPLE CAROLINAS COMPETITION. THEY ARE SCORED ON RESPONSES IN A MOCK CONGRESSIONAL HEARING. COMPETING ARE ANDY BARNES; DAVID BOYD; ADITYA PANDE; AND EMILY WESTO KANNON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
5A |
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JESSIE W. BARR; BISHOP CATHERINE BRYANT; ANDRECIO JEROD 'BERKIE' DELANIE; VERA M. EDWARDS; RONALD FRANKLIN; MAE FRANCES JACKSON; VIRGINIA CAPPS JOHNSON ; FRANKLIN JONES; LAURIE ANN POWELL MCDANIEL; KAY ADAMS PRATT; HOLLY DAVIS LEE; MARION SYLVIA MCCALLISTER BARNIO; JIMMY W. COOK; CLAUDIA BROWN HAMMOND; JUSTIN HANNA; BETTY WARREN MORGAN; ZELLA MAE WILSON SMALLS |
MOORE TO SEEK FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL SEAT |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
6A |
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PHOTO |
ACTIVIST TURNED POLITICIAN SAYS HE WILL BRING CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES TO JOB. RONALD MOORE IS RUNNING AS A REPUBLICAN. |
ARTS! FOOD! CULTURE! |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY WILL HOST THE ARTS INTERNATIONAL DAY. ART'S ALIVE AND THE PEE DEE INTERNATIONAL DAY ARE COMBINED THIS SATURDAY. |
DANCING WITH THE STARS |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
2D |
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PHOTO OF JEFF HELTON AND SHANDI COX |
THE DANCING WITH THE STARS BENEFITS FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. THE COMPETITION IS THURSDAY. |
10TH ANNUAL FLORENCE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DAY |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
3D |
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PHOTOS OF SOME ATTENDEES |
MORE THAN 300 ATTENDED MARCHCH 20 AT COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART IN COLUMBIA SC. |
FIRST PEE DEE SPRING CARVINAL COMINT TO FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
29/03/2012 |
5D |
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THE PEE DEE SPRING CARNIVAL WILL FEATURE RIDES; FOOD; AND GAMES AT THE CIVIC CENTER MARCHCH 29 THROUGH APRIL 1. |
TEEN TAKES DIABETES IN STRIDE |
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FMN |
30/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DONOVEMBEREMBERAN MACPHERSON GIVING HIMSELF AN INSULIN SHOT |
DONOVEMBEREMBERAN MACPHERSON IS DIABETIC AND INJECTS HIMSELF WITH INSULIN MORE THAN SEVEN TIMES A DAY.(MORE) |
BRADHAM AND JEBAILY ENTER FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL RACE |
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FMN |
30/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILL BRADHAM JR. AND GEORGE JEBAILY |
THE FILING FRENZY FOR TWO AT-LARGE SEATS ON FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED THURSDAY WHEN WILLIAM C. "BILL" BRADHAM JR. AND GEORGE JEBAILY ENTERED THE FRAY ON THE EVE OF THE FILING DEADLINE.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
30/03/2012 |
1A |
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THOMASENA WILSON MASON; JAMES WINFRED SPARROW; OKARETTA TENNIE; JOHN "BUDDY" HENRY CALDWELL SR.; MIRIAM WINGATE DOUGLAS; MAE FRANCES JACKSON; VIRGINIA C. JOHNSON; MARCHCHY LOU MARCHCHTEZUS; DAVID MOSES; CYNTHIA WILSON MUNGO; LUCAS KENNETH KENNEDY; CLYDE H. PARKER; KAY ADAMS PRATT; JAMES BRAYDEN THOMAS; |
FLORENCE NIGHTCLUB DENIED ALCOHOL LICENSE |
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FMN |
30/03/2012 |
3B |
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A LOCAL NIGHT CLUB WAS DENIED AN ON-PREMISE LICENSE TO SERVE ALCOHOL AFTER FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNY BOONE POTESTED ITS APPLICATION.(MORE) |
DANCING WITH THE STARS |
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FMN |
30/03/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF DR. MARCHCHK STEADMAN AND AMANDA SHEPHARD; JOHN SCOTT AND KRYSTEN WHETSELL |
FIFTEEN COULDPLES DANCED THE NIGHT AWAY IN THE BALLROOM OF THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY TO BENEFIT THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION WITH THE SECOND ANNUAL DANNCING WITH THE STARS.(MORE) |
FLORENCE BREAKS NEW GROUND |
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FMN |
30/03/2012 |
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PHOTOS OF NEW WAFFLE HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON THE PAMPLICO HIGHWAY; A NEW FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY RETAIL SHOP IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON SOUTH IRBY STREET |
THE ECONOMY IS MOVING SLOWLY BUT SOME SIGNS OF LIFE EXIST. A NEW WAFFLE HOUSE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ON THE PAMPLICO HIGHWAY AND A FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY RETAIL SHOP IS BEING BUILT ON SOUTH IRBY STREET.(MORE) |
LET THE GAMES BEGIN |
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FMN |
31/03/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION 2012. COMPLETE PEE DEE LISTING OF FILINGS AT SCNOW.COM |
BROTHER ARRESTED IN '11 SLAYING |
MECHANICSVILLE SHOOTING |
FMN |
31/03/2012 |
1A |
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EUGENE AUSTIN 'TRIPP' GARDNER III WAS ARRESTED ON THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS BROTHER TODD GARDNER 9 YEARS AGO. |
DAYS OF SERVICE |
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FMN |
31/03/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMIE WILLIAMSON; BRITTANY WILDS |
SIXTY-FIVE STUDENTS OF DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WORKED ON BEAUTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE IN EIGHT LOCATIONS. PICTURED ALSO WERE LAKIN TAYLOR; MAKALA MCFARLAND; SHALANDRA WILLIS; KADESHA HANKINS; MICHELLE ROSE; & JESSICA HUNTER. |
WILSON HIGH GROUP CALLS ON NAACP FOR HELP |
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FMN |
31/03/2012 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE COMMUNITY EXPECTS RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE REASSIGNMENT OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DR. GERARD EDWARDS TO THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL. |
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN DITCHING PCUSA |
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FMN |
31/03/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF REV. JIM BYRD AND CHURCH SIGN |
FLORENCE CHURCH QUITS OVER 'BIBLICAL DIFFERENCES' RELATING TO WHO CAN BE A PREACHER AND WHO CANNOT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2012 |
4B |
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WILLIE D. ALLISON; LILLIE MAE BROWN EDWARDS; FRANK JONES; MARCHVALINE G. PRICE; WILLIE SCIPIO JR.; ANDREW E. SELLERS; OTIS WILLIAMS; ARTHUR 'OTTIE' JERRY COOPER JR.; DOROTHY GARRETT HYATT; KATHERINE MCCANTS MOORE; DRAFF YOUNG; HARRY CREWS |
MAN VS. MOSQUITO |
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FMN |
01/04/2012 |
1A |
EPIC BATTLE SET TO RESUME; …"SKEETER TIME AGAIN" |
PHOTO OF TERRY HUGHES LOOKING OVER A MAPPING AND TRACKING COMPUTER PROGRAM WITH PARTNER OFFICER TODD FLOYD |
THE BATTLE BEGINS AGAIN BETWEEN MAN AND MOSQUITO |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
01/04/2012 |
8A |
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JULYIA JAMES; MARCHCHK JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MATHER; MARCHCHVALINE G. PRICE; GURTNESTINE ROBINSON; ALICE FAYE HARRELSON; RONALD FRANKLIN; DAVID VARIAN BLAGG II; JOAN G. FREEMAN; MARCHCHTHA FRANCES BELL RIMER; |
IT WAS BIG NEWS WHEN TRAIN CROSSED THE RIVER |
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FMN |
01/04/2012 |
6A |
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IT WAS BIG NEWS WHEN THE TRAINS BEGAN CROSSING THE PEE DEE RIVER WITH PASSENGERS AND FREIGHT. |
EASTER EGG HUNT |
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FMN |
02/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHILDREN |
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HID 1600 EGGS FOR SOME 150 CHILDREN TO FIND IN THEIR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/04/2012 |
7A |
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BABY GIRL AHRIANNA GOODMAN; LITTLE MISS SAMARCHIA SKY'I BURGESS; EDNA MELVIN; ANDREW E. SELLERS; ANN ELIZABETH BROWN; ALICE JOHNSON CATOE |
SCHOOL NOTES |
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FMN |
02/04/2012 |
7A |
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BOJANUARYGLES AIDS 5 TEACHERS FROM 3 COUNTIES; ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL; FMU; TRINITY COLLEGIATE MIDDLE SCHOOL (DARLINGTON); AND THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL (GREENVILLE) |
PEGGY BAROODY RETURNS; UNIQUE MUSICAL CAREER |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE NATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL SINGER NOW TREATS 'INJURED VOICES' TO SINGERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD |
LANDFILL WOES WIN A FEW |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
1A |
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LEE COUNTY VICTORY ENCOURAGES MARLBORO GROUP. A JUDGE AWARDED $2.3 MILLION TO 6 BENNETTSVILLE PEOPLE WHO HAD ENDURED FOUL SMELLS FROM LEE COUNTY DUMP. |
BREATHING FREE |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENTS KIMBERLY DREW AND KASI WILSON AND OTHERS GAVE FREE LUNG TESTING TO LOCAL CITIZENS AT MAGNOLIA MALL. |
JEBAILY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN; PRIMARY BATTLES SET |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FOUR DEMOCRATS WILL SQUARE OFF IN JUNEPRIMARY. THE TWO REMAINING WILL FACE TWO REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES IN ROBBY HILL AND RON MOORE.THE DEMOCRATS ARE OCTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE; GEORGE JEBAILY; BILL BRADHAM; AND TRACY HYMAN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
7A |
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LITTLE MISS SAMARCHIA SKY'I BURGESS; JULYIA DINGLE COLLINS JAMES; MARY FRANCES MOORE; JEANIE HUTCHINS NORRIS; LARRY PRESSLEY; BRENDA LEE RAINEY; SIDNEY BRITTON WHITE; WARREN FRANKLIN MILES; HOSEA ALVIN GERALD; MARCHK JOSEPH MATHER; MAXWELL K. CANTEY; KATHLEEN ATKINSON THOMPSON |
DILLON POSTAL WORKER FREES ACCIDENT VICTIM |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
7A |
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RURAL CARRIER CHRYSTAL GILLESPIE OF LATTA CAME UPON ACCIDENT VICTIM; CALLED 911; AND HELPED CONSCIOUS VICTIM ESCAPE AS RESCUE WORKERS ARRIVED. |
NELSON PRIMED FOR 500 |
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FMN |
03/04/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COACH CHARLIE NELSON (SC'S 2ND WINNINGEST BOYS TENNIS COACH) CAN REACH THAT MILESTONE. |
FLORENCE GOP QUESTIONS ELIGIBILITY OF 20-YEAR-OLD TO SEEK OFFICE OF CRAWFORD |
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FMN |
04/04/2012 |
1A |
PEE DEE POLITICAL PROCESS GETS SHAKEN |
PHOTO OF AUSTIN SMITH |
REPUBLICANS QUESTIONING THE ELIGIBILITY OF A DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE AUSTIN SMITH IN FLORENCE COUNTY REVEALS A CLOUDY ISSUE INVOLVING A STATE ELECTION LAW.(MORE) |
HYMAN IS OUT OF THE RUNNING AS A RESULT OF MISSING THE FILING DEADLINE |
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FMN |
04/04/2012 |
1A |
PEE DEE POLITICAL PROCESS GETS SHAKEN |
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TRACY HYMAN IS OUT OF THE RUNNING FOR A CITY COUNCIL SEAT AS A RESULT OF MISSING THE FILING DEADLINE.(MORE) |
COACH NELSON GETS 500TH WIN |
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FMN |
04/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COACH CHARLIE NELSON AND MARCHCHK SINT |
WEST FLORENCE COACH CHARLIE NESON WATCHES ONE OF TWO REMAINING MATCHES THAT ULTIMATELY GAVE HIM HIS 500TH WIN AS COACH.(MORE) |
FARMERS MARCHCHKET WILL COME TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
04/04/2012 |
1A |
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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION WILL ENTER A NEW PHASE APRIL18 WHEN A FARMERS MARCHCHKET MAKES ITS DEBUT IN THE HEART OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
04/04/2012 |
5A |
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BILL BAGGETT; PLLLY GLADYS BRYANT; MARCHCHGARET HOFFMAN KING; MARCHCHIE MCWHITE; JIMMIE RICHARD MILES; GREGORY PARKER; JAMES PHILLIP QUINT; KEITH WINDHAM; DOROTHY WOODARD; DORETHA THOMSON HASELDEN; CHARLES LEONARD MANNING SR.; WARREN FRANKLIN MILES; JEANIE H. NORRIS; WILLIE SCIPIO JR.; BARBARA PHILLIPS WHITE; SIDNEY BRITTON WHITE |
DOWNTOWN EVANS STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
04/04/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
TWO VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN EVANS STREET ABOUT 1916 |
SMALL BUSINESS STARTED 17 YEARS AGO… |
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NJ |
04/04/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
DR. LOUIS WRIGHT FOUNDED THE PATHOLOGY SERVICE ASSOCIATES AND IT HAS GROWN TO BE ONE OF THE LARGEST 3RD PARTY BILLING COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES. |
CUTS LIMIT NEW STOCK AT FLORENCE LIBRARIES |
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FMN |
05/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE WHOLE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM IS ASKING FOR DONATIONS OF SLIGHTLY USED BOOKS SINCE THE STATE FUNDING OF THE BOOK BUDGET HAS BEEN CUT 65 PERCENT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS ACCORDING TO DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE. |
CITY PAVING PORJECT STILL ON GO |
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FMN |
05/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE OAKLAND AVENUE PROJECT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY 2012 OR BEFORE. |
POLICE SEEK TWO IN DRIVEWAY ROBBERY |
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FMN |
05/04/2012 |
1A |
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SURVEILLANCE CAMERA PHOTO |
WOMAN WAS ROBBED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THIEVES TRYING TO USE HER CREDIT CARDS HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/04/2012 |
5A |
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OTIS BROWN; MARY FRANCES CALCUTT JOHNSON CLARK; ROBERT JONES; FRANCES O. LEE; LUCILLE LINCOLN; LINDA MCCLARY; FRANCES STRUHAR; JAMES THOMAS; JOE L. 'JAKE' WARR; WILLIAM BAGGETT; POLLY GLADYS BRYANT; BOYD TIMOTHY CLANTON; LORENA VENTERS DENNIS; HARRY B. HIPPS; MARGARET HOFFMAN KING; ANITA LOUISE ROYALL; DOTTIE JEAN HILL WEATHERFORD; KEITH WINDHAM |
WILD CAR CHASE LEAVES ONE DEAD |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER DOMESTIC DRIVE-AND-SHOOT DISPUTE |
FMN |
06/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGIA WOODBERY |
GEORGIA WOODBERRY IS CHARGED WITH MURDER-TWO COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER- AND DISCHARGING A FIREARM INTO AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE IN A FATAL CRASH AT THE INTERSECTION OF NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD AND FREEDOM BOULEVARD. LORI TEAGUE PRUEETT WAS KILLED IN THE CRASH.(MORE) |
BOND SET IN GOPALDAS MURDER CASE |
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FMN |
06/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HIRALKUMARCHCH GOPALDAS |
A TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND HAS BEEN SET FOR HIRALKUMARCHCH "HIRAL" GOPALDAS WHO IS CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF PUNAM GOPALDAS AND VINABEN PATEL.(MORE) |
PHOTOS AND TIP LEAD TO TWO ARRESTS IN DRIVEWAY ROBBERY |
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FMN |
06/04/2012 |
1A |
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RASHOWN BYRD AND WILLIET BYRD ARE EACH CHARGED WITH ONE COUNT OF ARMED ROBBERY IN CONNECTION WITH AN INCIDENT THAT BEGAN ABOUT 6 A.M. MONDAY.(MORE) |
BEAT THE CLOCK…THEN USC |
CONTRACTORS RACE TO GET FIELD READY IN TIME FOR THE BIG GAME NEXT WEEK |
FMN |
06/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBIE BIDWELL AND MAX PINEDA AHD HERIVETO MORA SANCHEZAS WITH MANER FENCE CO. PREPPING TO INSTALL A FENCE |
THE BASEBALL GAME BETWEEN FRANCIS MARCHCHION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WILL BE ARGUABLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION BUT CONSTRUCTION CREWS AND UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ARE WORKING ALMOST AROUND THE CLOCK TO MAKE SURE THE ATHLETIC COMPLEX IS COMPLETED IN TIME FOR THE FIRST PITCH AT 7 P.M.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2012 |
5A |
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LEOLA BRAXTON; MARCHCHY EVELYN EMANUEL CRABLE; NAOMI MERITT CLARK; LAUREN DENITTO; HOMER EDWIN "ED" EDWARDS; MICHAEL ANTHONY GOSSNER; GRACIE M. LEE; LORIE MARCHCHIE PRUITT; ELIJAH TAYLOR JR.; GERALDINE TUCKER YOUNG; DORA LEE BURNHAM; MARCHCHY FRANCES CLCUTT JOHNSON CLARK; ROSCOE COX; KEITH BRENT JOHNSON; NORA BARFIELD COOK; CHRISTINE HAYNES; ROBERT "CHUM" JONES; MARCHCHIE RECIA MCWHITE; FRANCES O. LEE; MR. GREGORY "ROCK" PARKER; G. FRANCES STRUHAR; JOE L. "JAKE" WARR; JACQUELINE "JACKI" WLCH LANGSTON; |
HALL HONORS CARSON |
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FMN |
06/04/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF HARRY CARSON |
HARRY CARSON WHO ATTENDED MCCLENAGHAN HIGH SCHOOL AND WILSON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYED FOR THE NEW YORK GIANTS. HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. |
FLORENCE 1 BOARD ASKED TO RESIGN |
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FMN |
06/04/2012 |
3B |
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THE COMMITTEE TO SAVE OUR CHILDREN SAYS THE BOARD IS ILLEGAL BECAUSE THE VOTING DISTRICT MAP WAS NOT APPROVED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. |
CARSON REMAINS A CLASS ACT |
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FMN |
06/04/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF FORMER FLORENCE NATIVE HARRY CARSON |
A PLAQUE TO HONOR HARRY CARSON WAS UNVEILED AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL.HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. |
CHARGE ADDED IN FATAL CHASE |
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FMN |
07/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGIA WOODBERRY AND LORI TEAGUE PRUETT |
THE ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF STALKING HAS BEEN FILED AGAINSST A FLORENCE WOMAN WHO IS ALREADY CHARGED WITH MURDER AND TWO ACCOUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER.(MORE) |
STEPHENS GALA MOVING TO PAC |
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FMN |
07/04/2012 |
1A |
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JAMES STEPHENS III IS BACK AND IT APPEARS THAT HE WILL STICK AROUNDD.(MOER) |
NOTHING SAYS EASTER LIKE A GOOD LOOKING HAT |
A SONNET OF BONNETS |
FMN |
07/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANN RICHARDSON ADJUSTS A HAT FOR LOIS GRAHAM |
INSIDE ELLAS BOUTIQUE ON EVANS STREET THE SPRING RUSH IS ON FROM SHINY SUITS TO PROM DRESSES IN ALL SIZES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2012 |
4B |
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HATTIE LOUISE JONES DAVIS; LOUISE W. KELLY; JANUARYUARYIE MCCLELLAN; FRANCES M. E. WILLIAMS; HERBERT LEE WILLIAMS; EULA YOUNG; ROY CLIFFORD ALEN; JOE BARFIELD; MARCHCHY E. CRABLE; SARAH BAKER CARSON; MICHAEL ANTHONY GOSNER; ARCHIE THEODORE HARRELL JR.; SANDRA HARDIN HATCHELL; MYRTIE LEE JERNIGHAN TINGEN; |
POSTAGE THAT IS LONG OVERDUE |
STAMP CELEBRATING OVERLOOKED FLORENCE ARTIST WILLIAM H. JOHNSON TO GO INTO CIRCULATION WEDNESDAY; UNVEILING SET FOR FLORENCE MUSEUM |
FMN |
08/04/2012 |
1A |
SCROOM/VF |
PHOTO OF "FLOWERS" AN OIL-ON-PLYWOOD PAINTING WHICH WILL BE A NEW "FOREVER" STAMP |
THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE WILLBEGIN CIRCULATING AN NEW COMMEMORATIVE "FOREVER" STAMP HONORING FLORENCE NATIVE JOHNSON.(MORE) |
FMU VS. USC HOTTEST GAME IN TOWN |
TICKET? ANY BODY GOT TICKETS? |
FMN |
08/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TICKETS AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF THE NEW CORMELL FIELD AT SPARROW STADIUM |
A FEW LUCKY FANS WILL STREAM INTO THE NEW CORMELL FIELD AT SPARROW STADIUM TO WITNESS HISTORY NOT ONLY FOR THE BASEBALL TEAM BUT FOR THE INSTITUTION ITSELF.(MORE) |
THE GLUE THAT BINDS |
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FMN |
08/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LILLIAN BEATY KISSING HUSBAND WILLIAM |
IT WAS THE BILL AND LILL SHOW FRIDAY IN ROOM 147 AT THE HERITAGE NURSING HOME. BILL AND LILL BEATY CELEBRATED THEIR 70TH ANNIVERSARY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/04/2012 |
8A |
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LINWOOD CRAWFORD; ERNESTINE FLOYD HUGGINS; AUBREY ANTIONE MCCLAM; JONATHAN "JOE" MCLEOD; TIMOTHY "TIM" PHELPS; ISAIAH PHILLIPS; FRANK RUSSELL "RUSTY" RICHARDSON; MAE LIZA PULLEY WILLIAMS LOUISE HOWLE ANDERSON; JEAN LANGSTON BURGESS; LAUREN DENITTO; HONMER EDWIN "ED" EDWARDS; LUCILLE LINCOLN; BETTY JEAN BROWN ANDERSON MCGEE; LORI MARCHCHIE PRUETT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH NATHAN "JODY" STREETT; IRENE BISHOP OWENS SPIVEY WILLIAMS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/04/2012 |
5C |
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ANDREA ELIZABETH GRANATH AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH NORMAND LANDRY |
COUNCIL SAYS "NO" TO NEW CITY GYM |
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FMN |
09/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL VOTED DOWN A RESOLUTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT THAT WOULD HAVE BROUGHT A BASKETBALL FACILITY AND YOUTH CENTER TO THE NORTH SIDE OF THE CITY BUT ALSO FORCED THE CITY TO RAISE TAXES.(MORE) |
BRUNSON MURDER TRIAL |
VICTIM: " HE SHOT ME IN THE HEAD"; JUDGE KEEPS TRIAL HERE; RULES CONFESSION IS ADMISSABLE |
FMN |
09/04/2012 |
1A |
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EMOTIONS RAN HIGH IN GENERAL SESSION COURT MONDAY SAAS THE SURVIVOR OF A DOUBLE SHOOTING LAST YEAR AT A LOCAL PAWN SHOP TOOK THE WITNESS STAND TO RECOUNT THE DAY SHE WAS SHORT IN THE HEAD AND HER CO-WORKER MURDERED BEFORE HER EYES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/04/2012 |
7A |
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WILLIAM CARL BENNETT; DARRYN BOWMAN; ANDREW "ROOSTA" DWAYNE ASKINS; CORINE MCCREA EADDY; TOTSIE MARCHCHCUS GAVINS; CLARENCE GRICE SR.; GLOVER WILLIAMS HOWARD; EARL LEE JONES; MARCHCHY DUKES; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE MCWHITE; MILDRED SCOTT MILES; CORNELIA MITTIE BLALOCK POSTON; RAY ROBERTON PRIOLEAU; ROSSEVELT ROSS SR.; EVANDER TONEY; DAVID P. ATKINSON; JAMES ALLEN COFFEY; HATTIE LOUISE JONES DAVIS; DORIS BEATRICE CROSLAND HALEY; ERNESTINE FLOYD HUGGINS; LOUISE W. KELLY; JONATHAN "JOE" MCLEOD; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DANIEL MORRIS JR.; RONALD DOUGLAS MURPHY; DOROTHY "DOT" M. CROOK; FRANK RUSSELL "RUSTY" RICHARDSON; AUBREY GILES SEASE; LOIS M. TURNER SILVA; SANRA LEE WEUNSKI; HERBERT LEE WILLIAMS SR.; JOYCE WARREN JONES WILLIAMS; MAE LIZA PULLEY WILLIAMS |
RUN TO RAISE CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS |
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FMN |
09/04/2012 |
1A |
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PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CARE HOUSE IN HONOR OF TY'LASHIA GRANT |
CITY GYM MAY GET BOUNCED |
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FMN |
09/04/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL TAKE UP RESOLUTION FOR GYM AND YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE NORTH AREA OF FLORENCE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/04/2012 |
7A |
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GRACIE MACK LEE. FUNERALS TODAY: LOUISE HOWLE ANDERSON; DR. REV. SANDRA HARDIN HATCHELL; LUCILLE LINCOLN; BETTY MCGEE; GERALDINE TUCKER YOUNG |
DEFENDANT SAYS HE INTENDS TO TESTIFY |
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FMN |
11/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEFENDANT; JUDGE WM. SEALS; AND LAWYERS |
DEFENDANT TAVARIO BRUNSON IS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER; ATTEMPTED MURDER; ARMED ROBBERY; AND POSSESSION OF A WEAPON DURING A VIOLENT CRIME. |
TOWN SLOW PAYING OFF ITS DEBTS |
TIMMONSVILLE SC |
FMN |
11/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL VOTED MONEY TO PAY WILCOX LAW FIRM FEES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/04/2012 |
5A |
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JOE ALFORD; MARY RUTH THREADGILL BROCK; JUNIOR LEE HOGGARD; MUHMMED YAQOOB KHAN; CLYDE MUMFORD JR.; ROOSEVELT NEWSOME; CECIL EUGENE SLIGH; FLORENCE CAULDER SWEAT; DOROTHY WITHERSPOON; REBA LEE MAXWELL BARRETT; BARBARA JEAN COBLE BURR; NAOMI DELORES MERRITT CLARK; JERRY RAY COLLIER; ANGELEEN HALL; ELIZABETH BEASLEY MCCASKILL; JOSEPHINE 'BEDDIE' MCWHITE; TIMOTHY ALAN PHELPS; CORNELIA MITTIE POSTON; JUNEDEVALL RANKIN; ROLAND LAMARCH YARBOROUGH; GERALDINE TUCKER YOUNG |
TASTES OF DARLINGTON & SYMPHONY BUMP HEADS… |
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FMN |
11/04/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
A TASTE OF DARLINGTON AND A TASTE OF THE (FLORENCE) SYMPHONY WILL FALL ON THE SAME NIGHT THIS YEAR. |
A NEW ERA AT FMU |
FRANCIS MARION ALL DECEMBERKED OUT & READY TO GO IN NEW STADIUM |
FMN |
11/04/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
THE FMU PATRIOTS WILL FACE THE USC GAMECOCKS DURING THE STADIUM-OPENING GAME AT GERALD R. GRIFFIN ATHLETIC COMPLEX. THE FIRST GAME WILL BE PLAYED ON SPARROW STADIUM'S CORMELL FIELD. (BASEBALL) |
A FLOAT IN FRONT OF THE OLD COURT HOUSE |
Do You Remember? |
NJ |
11/04/2012 |
2A |
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A FLOAT DECEMBERORATED BY MRS. JOHN L. BARRINGER SR. IS PARKED IN FRONT OF COURT HOUSE AROUND 1900. PICTURED ARE JOHN L. BARRINGER JR. AND MARIE BARRINGER ROGERS. |
STAMP HONORS JOHNSON IN HIS HOMETOWN |
FLORENCE WAS NOT A HAPPY PLACE FOR FAMOUS ARTIST DURING HIS LIFE |
FMN |
12/04/2012 |
1A |
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A NEW U. S. STAMP WAS UNVEILED BEFORE AN OVERFLOW CROWD AT THE FLORENCE MUSEUM.(MORE) |
BRUNSON GETS LIFE PLUS 75 |
PAST MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS SHOWED SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR |
FMN |
12/04/2012 |
1A |
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TEENAGER TAVARIO BRUNSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A FATAL SHOOTING AT A LOCAL PAWN SHOP THAT CLAMIED THE LIFE OF BELOVED LOCAL MUSICIAN CHRIS DEAVER LAST YEAR WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON FOR HIS CRIMES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/04/2012 |
5A |
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JUANITA FALSON MCLEOD; JOHN OTIS MANNING; RAY ROBERSON PRIOLEAU; DONALD RAY "DUCK" SINGLETARY; ROSA LEE CAMPBELL TOMLINSON, JEREMY BLAKE ANDERSON JR.; WILLIAM CARL BENNETT; JUNEEE S. BROWN; STAFFORD RAYMOND FORT; LANNY RHETT GREGORY JR; CLARENCE "CODY" GIBBS; JERRY CLEVELAND HUGGINS; ROLAND LAMARCHCH "R. L." YARBOROUGH` TAMMY SUE PATE ROBINSON; CECIL EUGENE SLIGH JR.; NINA LOUISE GAINES WATT; GLYNN WORRELL WEBSTER SR.; |
MAYOR: FLORENCE " UNITED AND GETTING STRONGER" |
WUKELA SPEECH LAYS GROUND WORK FOR RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN |
FMN |
13/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA GIVING THE ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY |
FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA USED HIS "STATE OF THE CITY" ADDRESS TO REFLECT ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF HIS PAST THREE YEARS IN OFFICE AS WELL AS TO LAY THE GOURNDWORK FOR HIS RE-ELECTION BID THIS SUMMER.(MORE) |
YOUTH PAINTS OVER HOLIDAY |
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FMN |
13/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH GROUP MEMBERS PAINTING OUTDOOR FURNITURE; BEKAH FAZIO AND KATHLEEN ERVIN PAINT A STAIRCASE AS A PART OF "LOVE WEEK" |
LOVE WEEK FOR THE YOUTH AT CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH WAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 39 YOUTH TO GO INTO THE COMMUNITY AND SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO THOSE IN NEED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/04/2012 |
5A |
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WILLIAM BOWMAN; DANNY RAY BRYANT; CAROL ANN BUTLER; CHRISTINE ANDREWS CLARK; JAMES B. "J. B." COLSTON; LOU E. FOWLER; RILLEY MAE JONES; JOEPH DANIEL MORRIS JR.; LEROY SHEPARD JR.; MARCHCHY WILLIAMSON; EULA LEE YOUNG; ANDREW DWAYNE "ROOSTA" ASKINS; LINWOOD "LIN" SHUEWETT CRAWFORD; ALICE JANUARYUARYETTE BROACH HAWKINS; MATTIE NEEL EADDY; TOTSIE LEE MARCHCHCUS GAVINS; JUNEEIOR "JUNEEE" LEE HOGGARD; EARL LEE JONES; JUANITA FAISON MCLEOD; LISA CADDELL MURRAY; IRIS JONES POWERS; DONALD RAY "DUCK" SINGLETARY; ROSA LEE CAMPBELL TOMLINSON |
MANATEES RETURNING |
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FMN |
13/04/2012 |
1B |
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BOATERS ARE URGED TO BE CAUTIOUS. FLORIDA MANATEES MIGRATE UP THE SC COAST EACH SPRING AND SUMMER. |
THE PEE DEE COWBOY WOOS THE LADIES |
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FMN |
13/04/2012 |
1B |
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DAVID GRANT SPOKE TO THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA ABOUT THE MARSH TACKY. THE TACKY IS THE HORSE MANY OF FRANCIS MARION'S MEN MAY HAVE RIDDEN THROUTH THE SWAMPS. |
HONOR FLIGHT STIRS UP WARTIME MEMORIES |
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FMN |
14/04/2012 |
1A |
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WORLD WAR II VETS REFLECT DURING TRIP TO D. C. MEMORIALS. LOU GREEN FROM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF SC THOUGHT IT WOULD BE HARD TO GET 100 VETERANS TO GO BUT MORE THAN 260 APPLIED. ALBERT JAMES JR. OF DARLINGTON AND ED YOUNG OF FLORENCE WENT. |
TEA PARTY RELOADING FOR TAX RALLY |
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FMN |
14/04/2012 |
1A |
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EVENT MOVES TO CIVIC CENTER AS ORGANIZERS ADD SPEAKERS. CHARLOTTE HENDRIX WHO IS CHAIRPERSON OF THE FLORENCE TEA PARTY SAYS THE EVENT IS MEANT TO BE EDUCATIONAL AND TO GET PEOPLE INVOLVED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/04/2012 |
4B |
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PAMELA SANSBURY ADAMS; MARY COSKREY BELL; LIZZIE RAMBLE CRAWFORD; JAMES BUCKLEY DAVIS; WILLIAM CHARLES 'PICKLE' DEVANE; BUSTER LOVE; ROSEMARY DIXON MCKNIGHT; EMMA JEAN MOORE; JAMES PLATT; SAUNDRA BROWN TARLTON; DOROTHY M. WITHERSPOON; LOU ELLA FOWLER; EDWARD PARNELL SR.; IRIS JONES POWERS; DOROTHY ABBOTT SHELLEY |
SAINT LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
14/04/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF CHURCH |
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH |
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FMN |
14/04/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF CHURCH |
FMU OPENS WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER |
REMOTE ECUADOR COMPOUND TO HOST STUDENTS AND SCIENTISTS |
FMN |
15/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS KNOWLES |
AFTER SEVEN YEARS OF FUNDRAISING AND COORDINATING FMU BIOLOGY PROFESSOR TRAVIS KNOWLES IS NOW THE DIRECTOR OF THE WILD-SUMACO BIOLOGICAL STATION.(MORE) |
TRIAL OF COWARD WOMAN TO BEGIN |
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FMN |
15/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRENDA MILES BRATSCHI |
THE TRIAL OF BRENDA MILES BRATSCHI OF COWARD FOR THE MURDER OF RANDY DELYN BRATSCHI WHO IS HER ESTRANGED HUSBAND.(MORE) |
SHOW PLACE ON VERGE OF CONDEMNATION |
WPA-ERA AUDITORIUM IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE |
FMN |
15/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE J. C. DANIEL AUDITORIUM WAS BUILT IN 1935 BY THE WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION AS THE PERFORMANCE HALL FOR ST JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/04/2012 |
8A |
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GLENN S. ROBERTS; GOLDIE BISHOP; ELIANNA GRACE WEDDINGTON; IRIS JONES POWERS; SAUNDRA BROWN TARLTON; VELMA EDWARDS "AUNT BO" STRICKLAND; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/04/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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CAROLYN GRANT GRAHAM DIED 14 APRIL2002 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/04/2012 |
5C |
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CHERYL LARAINE TERRIO AND HUGH (TREY) GILBERT BELL III; CARME FOY WARD AND JUDSON EARL COKER |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/04/2012 |
6C |
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PAMELA BROOKE RUSSELL AND ALEX EUGENE KNOTTS |
YOUTH ADVOCATE TO RETIRE |
LONG TIME BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS DIRECTOR TO RETIRE |
FMN |
16/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARLISLE ROGERS |
CARLISLE ROGERS HAS BEEN FILLING THE VOIDS OF LOCAL CHILDREN AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PEE DEE AREA BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS FOR FORTY PLUS YEARS.(MORE) |
ATHLETES HELP MAKE WISHES |
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FMN |
16/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS PAIGE PARREAULT; LAEX MATZ; MEGHAN PEJI; SAVANNA MCELVEEN AND SARA ANNE COX |
PHOTO ONLY: FRANCIS MARCHCHION VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS WASH AND DRY CARS DURING A CAR WASH TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION ON SUNDAY AT THE HARDEES NEAR FIVE POINTS IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
IN CHARITY GOLF SOME HEAVY HITTERS REALLY HELP |
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FMN |
16/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STAFF POSING IN FRONT OF AMBULANCE: DEBORAH KEMP; BRANDI ANDREWS; CHAPEL BRANGI; STEVE BRIDGES; MATT MORRIS; SHERRY GASQUE AND WINTER PITTMAN |
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS LIKE TO HAVE SOME BIG HITTERS AND NO LINE UP IN THE PEE DEE HAS MORE OF THEN THAN THE MCLEOD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL GOLF CLASSIC.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/04/2012 |
7A |
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JOE LEWIS BURGESS; LIZZIE WILSON COE; SHANNON CORTEZ; JAMES FLOYD DAVIS JR.; DONNA LYNN ODOM MEGGS; KIMBERLY TISDALE; CHARLES M. GRICE; WILLIAM CHARLES "PICKLE" DEVANE; GLENN S. ROBERTS; VELMA EDWARDS "AUNT BO" STRICKLAND; |
JURY PICKED AND KEY EVIDENCE ADMITTED |
BRATSCHI MURDER TRIAL |
FMN |
17/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRENDA MILES BRATSCHI |
TESTIMONY WILL BEGIN TUESDAY MORNING IN A FLORENCE COURTROOM IN THE CASE OF BRENDA MILES BRATSCHI WHO IS CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE DEATH OF RANDY DELYN BRATSCHI.(MORE) |
MELTON OF OLANTA ON WAY TO TOP |
NEXT STOP FOR GOVERNS SCHOOL GRAD: PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS |
FMN |
17/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAM MELTON WORKING WITH REBECCA KELLEY |
WHEN HE TURNS 18 THIS AUGUSTUST CAM MELTON WILL TAKE A STEP TOWARD A CAREER AS A PROFESSIONAL DANCER AS HE IS ONE OF ONLY 35 YOUNG MEN AROUND THE WORLD WHO WILL BE FRESHMEN IN THE DANCE PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS IN PHILADELPHIA.(MORE) |
CONNFUSION MAY BE THE BIG WINNER IN ELECTION |
LAW SAYS VOTERS MUST FIGURE OUT DISTRICTS ON THEIR OWN |
FMN |
17/04/2012 |
1A |
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ALL THE REDISTRICTING CREATED BY THE 2010 CENSUS TAKES EFFECT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THAT MIGHT CHANGE THE DISTRICTS CITIZENS VOTE IN VARIOUS OFFICES WITHOUT THEM REALIZING IT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/04/2012 |
7A |
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LIZZIE RAMBLE CRAWFORD; JAMES FLOYD DAVIS JR.; MINNIE MAE GENERETTE; CAROLYN RAY KELLEY; LORINE MCCOWN; SHAWTA MCFADDEN; JENNIFER BROAD-MCKENZIE; J. SHARP MCLAURIN; DONNAL LYNN ODOM MEGGS; JOHNATHAN J. MORENO; DELORIS DIANE PEARCE; BRENDA PRESSLEY RABENOLD; RACHEL WAITERS; CLEO WILLIAMS; LIZZIE "TIP" WILSON COE; ELLAVEENE STONE OWENS;ALEASE CALDER PORTER; GLENN S. ROBERTS; MARCHCHIAN TERRY VENON; JAMES WILKES; |
DOMESTIC DISPUTE FOCUS OF TRIAL |
JURORS HEAR DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS FROM BRATSCHI AND LATE HUSBAND VIA 911 CALLS |
FMN |
18/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRENDA BRATSCHI |
TESIMONY TUESDAY IN THE TRIAL OF BRENDA BRATSCHI OF COWARD CHARGED IN THE MURDER OF HER HUSBAND FOCUSED ON A DOMESTIC DISPUTE BETWEEN THE COUPLE ABOUT SIX WEEKS BEFORE RANDY BRATSCHI DISAPPEARED.(MORE) |
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET TO MAKE DEBUT |
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FMN |
18/04/2012 |
1A |
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LOCAL MEATS; CHESSE; PRODUCE; CRAFTS; AND MORE WILL BE AVAILABLE WHEN THE NEW DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET OPENS AT 3 P.M. TODAY.(MORE) |
POSTAL WORKERS AND ACTIVISTS TO VOICE WORRIES TO OFFICIALS |
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FMN |
18/04/2012 |
1A |
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A GROUP OF POSTAL WORKERS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS ARE CALLING ON PEE DEE CITIZENS TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT JOBS FOR THE MIDDLE AND WORKING CLASS AT A FORUM SATURDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/04/2012 |
5A |
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ROSA COOK; LIZZIE R. CRAWFORD; RICKY GRAVES; MARCHCHY BETH HOOD; WANDA JEAN LANE; ELEX MCDOWELL; ODESSA MCKENZIE; ELIZABETH "BETSY" MIDDLETON; WILLIE LEE PATTERSON; ALMA LOU FLOYD; CECIL "BUD" HAMER JR.; SHERVEY OVETA MARCHCHSH; JENNIFER BROAD MCKENZIE; ANNI RUTH MORRIS MILES; JONATHAN J. "REDNECK" MORENO; JOHN SLEE SINER |
DEFENSE ASKS FOR ACQUITTAL IN MURDER CASE |
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FMN |
19/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRENDA BRATSCHI WITH HER ATTORNEY LEE HERRON |
THE JUDGE PRESIDING OF THE TRIAL OF BRENDA BRATSCHI OF COWARD CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF HER HUSBAND WILL RULE ON A MOTION IN THE CASE A 9 A.M. TODAY.(MORE) |
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET IN FLORENCE HOLDS DAMP OPENING |
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FMN |
19/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CITY COUNCILWOMAN OCTOBEROBERAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE LAUGUSTUSTHING |
THE CITY GOT A CASE OF COUNTRY WEDNESDAY AS THE MUCH ANTICIPATED DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET OPENEND TO A WARM RECEPTION IN FLORENCE THAT KICKED OFF THE SIX-MONTH SEASON FOR THE OUTDOOR VENUE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/04/2012 |
5A |
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JAMES FLOYD DAVIS; PEARLIE MAEE DOZIER; JULYIETTE VIRGINIA JAMES; JAZMINE ADORE MCALLISTER; ROBERT MCCLELLAN; ZELMA MCFADDEN; DOMENIC JOHN DEMICHELE; E.J. MILES; BETTY CAROLYN PERKINS; ELLIS M. RAYNOR; ASHLEY NICOLE REYNOLDS; JAME ROGERS; PERRY "MARCHCHK" TAYLOR III; MARCHCHY TURNER; FRANCES LOLLIS WATSON; SARA REBECCA T. "BECKY" BAXLEY; MARCHCHSHALL GOW GOFF SR.; DELORIS DIANE PEARCE; WILLIAM THOMAS KIRKLAND; ODDESSA F. MCKENZIE; |
BRATSCHI SENTENCED TO LIFE IN MURDER OF HUSBAND |
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FMN |
20/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRENDA BRATSCHI |
AFTER A FOUR DAY TRIAL IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT BRENDA MILES BRATSCHI OF COWARD WAS CONVICTED OF MURDER IN THE 2004 DEATH OF RANDY BRATSCHI.(MORE) |
COURT SIDES WITH COUNCIL IN VERDICT AGAINST TREASURER |
FLORENCE COUNTY |
FMN |
20/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE WAR BETWEEN THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL AND FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURER MAY BE WINDING DOWN AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF A COURT ORDER SAYING THE TREASURER EFFECTIVELY BROKE STATE LAW HOWEVER THERE MAY BE MORE BATTLES TO FIGHT AND THE RAMIFICATIONS EXTEND BEYOND FLORENCE COUNTY BORDERS.(MORE) |
CHARITY RACE GROWS FROM THE TRAGEDY OF ONE FAMILY |
RUN FOR BRIGHTER DAYS TO HELP SUPPORT MENTALLY ILL TEENS |
FMN |
20/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LYNN BULLOCH WITH PHOTO OF JONATHAN C. SMITH |
THE JONATHAN C. SMITH FOUNDATION; WILL HOST THE RUN FOR BRIGHTER DAYS 5K AND 10K WALK OR RUN AT DARGANS POND IN NORTHEAST FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DOUBLE TASTE |
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FMN |
20/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF CHASE HOWARD AT TASTE OF DARLINGTON AND TASTE OF THE SYMPHONY SHOWS TOM EWART AND JOHN BILLHEIMER |
CHASE HOWARD PULLS OFF ANOTHER RACK OF BARBEUE RIBS DURING THE TASTE OF DARLINGTON AT THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/04/2012 |
5A |
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MATTIE FERGUSON; JYMEKE SANDERS; DAVID RANDOLPH THOMAS; MARCHCHK ALEXANDER ZIMMON; ETHELDA L. LOWDER LEE; JAMIE ROGERS; LILLIE JANUARYUARYE KERSEY; JULYIETTE VIRGINIA JAMES; E. J. MILES; ELEX MCDOWELL; GEORGE HORACE PAYNE; ASHLEY NICOLE REYNOLDS; FRANCES LOLLIS WATSON; MARCHCHY LOUISE TURNER; BETTY CAROLYN PERKINS; BONNIE STANTON; |
MCLEOD GOLF CLASSIC |
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FMN |
21/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEE NETTLES; JOHN CROUCH; JOHN TAYLOR; CHARLIE WILLIAMS; JOHN BANKSON |
PHOTO ONLY: LEE NETTLES DRIVES BALLS FRIDAY BEFORE THE MCLEOD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL GOLF CLASSIC AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA.(MORE) |
JOBLESS RATE DIPS IN PEE DEE |
STATEWIDE RATE HITS THREE-YEAR LOW |
FMN |
21/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR THE STATE IS BELOW 9 PERCENT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THREE YEAR.(MORE) |
FORMER FLORENCE INVESTIGATOR FACES DRUG CHARGES |
SHERIFF OFFICE INVESTIGATES ONE OF ITS OWN |
FMN |
21/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADAM MOORE |
A CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF IS FREE ON A TEN-THOUSAND DOLLAR PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND AFTER HE WAS ARRESTED THURSDAY AND CHARGED WITH MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE; POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND THEFT OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/04/2012 |
4B |
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GRACIE WARD BRADLEY; VIOLET PARKS BROWN; EDWARD COUNCIL; ELIZABETH "BETTY" H. MCGHEE FLOWERS; BETTY CAROLYN PERKINS; GEMSON P.POSTON; TONY SANDERS; HELEN TOWNSEND; MARCHCHGUERITTE THOMPSON BUTLER; LEON JAMES CARTER SR.; ROBERT L. "BOBBY" PITTMAN; GEMSON P. POSTON; BERTHA MAE "BERT" ROLLINS; DAVID RANDOLPH THOMAS |
FLORENCE GOLF FAN RUNS AFOUL OF QUIRKY LAW |
FREE TICKET TO MASTERS COSTS MAN MUCH MORE |
FMN |
22/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF J. BRYAN EPPS |
IN MAY A FEW VISITORS WILL RETURN TO AUGUSTUST TO FIGHT CHARGES THAT LANDED THEM IN JAIL FOR TRYING OBTAIN ONE OF THE TOUGHEST TICKETS IN SPORTS |
DIGGING DEEP FOR HARBOR $ |
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FMN |
22/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATE SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN |
STATE SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN HAS DUG DEEP TO GET LEGISLATION PASSED BUT NEVER DEEPER THAN NOW TO MAKE SURE THERE IS MONEY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA TO DIG THE DEEPEST PORT ON THE EAST COAST.(MORE) |
SHAG AND BARBECUE IN HEMINGWAY |
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FMN |
22/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLYNN COCKFIELD; BOO KEELS AND LUANNE HARLEY |
FLYNN COCKFIELD IS BACK TO BACK WINNER AT THE 24TH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA SHAG FESTIVAL IN HEMINGWAY. DERRICK GREER WON SECOND PLACE; BENJY BYERS PLACED THIRD; BAILEY MILES TOOK FOURTH AND FRANKIE HUNTER FINISHED IN FIFTH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/04/2012 |
8A |
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JEFFREY COCKFIELDS; JIMMY BOAN; LEE THOMAS RATLIFF; MILLER MCLEOD MARCHCHSHALL III; ANNIE MARCHCHGAREET "MISSES" MILLER; ELIZABETH "BETTY" H. MCGHEE FLOWERS; MARCHCHK ZIMMON; PERRY "MARCHCHK" TAYLOR III; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/04/2012 |
5C |
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BRITTANY NICOLE DILL AND KEVIN VIVIN COLLINS |
GRIFFIN: NO CRISIS AND NO TAX INCREASE |
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FMN |
23/04/2012 |
1A |
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THERE WILL NOT BE MUCH FISCIAL INDIGESTION ON THE MENU MONDAY AFTERNOON WHEN FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL BEGIN SITS ANNUAL BUDGET DELIBERATIONS.(MORE) |
VENERABLE FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER FILLS HIS VARIOUS ROLES |
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FMN |
23/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OFFICER W. KEN MCLENDON GIVES A HIGH FIVE TO JAMESON POWERS; MCLENDON POSES FOR A PORTRAIT IN HIS PATROL CAR |
FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER W. KEN MCLENDON RETIRED IN 1991 AND CAME BACK IN 2002 AND IS STILL GOING STRONG WITH THE DEPARTMENT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/04/2012 |
7A |
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ELEANOR FOSTER; KAY M. EVANS; FREDDIE BARNES; GEORGE HILL; RANDOLPH MULDROW; WILLIAM FRANKLIN "BUNK" HANEY; PAULINE DOZER WALLACE; RUTH HAITHCOCK HEYWARD GRIGGS; NANCY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS; WILHEMENIA FLEMING; CHARLES "BUCK" OWENS; EVA GRAINGER BUTLER; MILLER MCLEOD MARCHCHSHALL III; EDWARD COUNCIL; CAROLYN HOLMES JOHNSON; |
SNEED STUDENT SWEEPS TOP AWARDS FOR PEE DEE |
EIGHTH-GRADER MAKES BETTER SCORES ON PSAT THAN MANY HIGH SCHOOLERS COULD DREAM |
FMN |
24/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID LU |
THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME THE FOUR COVETED AWARDS AT THE PEE DEE EDUCATION CENTER REGIONAL JUNEEIOR SCHOLAR AWARDS CEREMONY WENT TO DAVID LU.(MORE) |
MESS FEST |
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FMN |
24/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AARON SMITH AND SPENDER SELMON |
THE BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HOSTS MESS FEST AS A WAY TO GIVE STUDENTS A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL AND RELIEVE STRESS BY GETTING MESSY.(MORE) |
FLORENCE COUNCIL REVIEWS BUDGET NUMBERS AND OBJECTIVES |
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FMN |
24/04/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL HELD A 2 AND A HALF HOUR WORK SESSION MONDAY TO TAKE A GANDER AT THE SEVENTY MILLION SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLAR FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/04/2012 |
1A |
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COLLEEN HART; HOWARD LESLIE "LES" IVEY; SIDNEY "FROG" JACKSON III; CATHERINE JOHNSON; ELISE C. LAWRIMORE; JESSIE MAE CALCUTT POSTON; REBECCA ANN "BECKY" SAXTON SABOT; DOMENIC JOHN DEMICHELE; KAY M. EVANS; ELEANOR MOSELEY FOSTER; MARCHCHY JEAN BUDDIN HERBERT; HOWARD LESLIE "LES" IVEY; RUBEN PHIL MANRIQUEZ; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HANNIBAL "JOE" NESMITH |
DELMAE SEWER WORK SET FOR MAY 1 BID |
PROJECT TO LINK SCHOOL TO SEWER LINE LIKELY TO BE COMPLETED BY START OF COMING YEAR BUT LAWSUIT STILL PENDING.(MORE) |
FMN |
25/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PLAY GROUND AT DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOWING THE AREA THAT WORKERS DUG UP TO EXAMINE THE SEPTEMBEREMBERTIC LINE |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS FINALLY MOVING ON THE DELMAE ELEMENTARY SEPTEMBEREMBERTIC AND SEWER PROBLEM.(MORE) |
AIRMEN OF NOTE |
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FMN |
25/04/2012 |
1A |
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GEOFF REECER PLAYS GUITAR |
THE AIRMEN OF NOTE PERFORMED TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. THEY ARE A PREMIER JAZZ ENSEMBLE OF THE US AIRFORCE DATING BACK TO 1950.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/04/2012 |
5A |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH I MCCANTS; DOROTHY MAE MCGILL; LOUISE REED; FAYE KISER SHANKLE; K'VONTE DAMON WASHINGTON; CAROLYN WILLIAMS; CALVIN WILSON; RIENA JACKSON WRIGHT; GRACIE WARD BRADLEY; SCARLETT HELENA BUFFKIN; JAMES HOWARD HANEY; ELISE CALCUT LAWRIMORE; JESSIE MAE CALCUTT POSTON; BILLIE FLOYD AMERS SHAW; LOIS TURNER SMALL; LOIS TURNER SMALL; RACHEL WHITTLE TODD; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/04/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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CLARA LUKE JOHNSON WAS BORN ON 28 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1922 AND DIED 25 APRIL2011 |
OWNERS DEMOLISH VACANT DOWNTOWN GAS STATION |
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FMN |
25/04/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
BUNNEKK-LAMMONS ENGINEERING INC. AND CLEAN WATER SOLUTIONS WILL DEMOLISH AN OLD BP GAS STATION AT 207 S. IRBY ST. THIS STATION IS IN BAD SHAPE AND HAS BEEN VACANT FOR SOME TIME. THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR THE LOT AT THIS TIME. |
CANDIDACY IN JEOPARDY |
LAWSUIT CASTS DOUBT ON SOME PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS |
FMN |
26/04/2012 |
1A |
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THE CANDIDACIES OF MORE THAN 80 EOPLE WHO FILED FOR POLITICAL OFFICES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA ARE IN JEOPARDY INCLUDING SEVERAL CANDIDATES IN THE PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/04/2012 |
5A |
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SYLVESTER "NICHEE" GOODSON; FAYE POPE KNOTTS; DAVID MICHAEL SEPTEMBEREMBERULVEDA JR.; ABRAHAM "BONE" SINGLETARY'; GARNELL THOMPSON; ALPHONZIA WILSON; LUCILLE RICHARDSON WOLFE; ROBERT STANLEY HARRELL; SIDNEY "FROG" JACKSON III; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ISAIAH " JOE" MCCANTS; MITCHELL DREW PAGE; RIENA JACKSON WRIGHT; |
WHAT US GLOAT? |
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FMN |
27/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILLBOARD |
FMU SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY CELEBRATORY BILLBOARDS JUST PRESENT 'INDISPUTABLE FACTS' AS FMU BASEBALL TEAM DEFEATED USC NCAA DIVISION I CHAMPIONS ON 11 APRIL 2012 IN THE NEW STADIUM CORMELL FIELD AT SPARROW STADIUM 5-4. |
DISTRICT WILL LOCK UP THS FOR NOW |
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FMN |
27/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OLD TIMMONSVILLE HIGH |
CONSULTANT STEVE QUICK RECOMMENDS BOARDING UP THE OLD TIMMONSVILLE HIGH AS CHEAPER THAN TEARING IT DOWN. IT HAD BECOME A TARGET OF VAGRANTS AND TRESPASSERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/04/2012 |
7A |
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IDA LOU BROWN; MARGARET ELLEN HARDIN HUTCHERSON; MARGARET YOUNG PETERSON; OREN LEE BEASON; WILLIE HAMES ODOM; KENNETH WAYNE HATCHELL; JAMES GILLIARD; PEARLINE HODGES; WILLIE JAMES; MRS. CURLEAN WILLIAMSON; MARY LOUISE CAIN MILES; ANNA MAE NELSON; MISS BUFORD RICHARDSON; WILLIAM HERMAN ALLEN; ANDREW RAY EMANUEL; SYLVESTER 'NINCHY' GOODSON; CATHERINE CANNON JOHNSON; LELA FAYRIE 'FAYE' POPE KNOTTS; RANDOLPH A. MULDROW; LOUISE D. REED; MARY ASKO BOSWELL SANDERS; RONALD DEAN TILLEY; CAROLYN YVONNE WILLIAMS |
MAYOR SAYS TROUBLE IS GETTING WORSE |
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28/04/2012 |
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PHOTO OF TIMMONSVILLE ADMINISTRATOR AND TREASURER |
A HOSPIATALIZED ADMINISTRATOR MARCHK FOUNTAIN AND TREASURER DORA LEE WITH JOB ON THE LINE AND WORSENING FINANCIAL FORECAST HIGHLIGHT ISSUES IN TIMMONSVILLE SC. |
CITY TAKES AIM AT BUILDING REHAB |
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28/04/2012 |
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PROPOSED CITY BUDGET CONTAINS $280 000 IN ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR REPAIRING RUNDOWN HOUSING AND ADDRESSING OTHER INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS. FLORENCE AND OTHER CITIES HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM OF UNKEMPT AND UNINHABITED PROPERTY. MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA HAS FOCUSED ON THIS PROBLEM. |
WORTH THE WALK |
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FMN |
28/04/2012 |
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MCLAURIN SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS HAVE WALKED OVER 100 000 MILES IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS. PICTURED ARE KATHERINE BAIR; TRACE LARYMORE; ZINYAH MCLAURIN; KAMRYN DAVIS AND SARY JACKSON. |
DIGGS TO BE HONORED AT STEPHENS GALA |
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28/04/2012 |
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REV. WILLIAM P. DIGGS WILL BE HONORED AT THE JAMES STEPHENS FOUNDATION GALA. REV. DIGGS HAS PREACHED AT TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH SINCE 1962. ABOUT HALF OF THE GRADUATINS SENIORS WILL RECEIVE $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS AND LAPTOPS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/04/2012 |
4B |
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ALTON BROWN; CHARLES L. BRUNSON; PAULINE CHRISTMAS CHESTNUT; TODD B. COX; EDWARD MACK WIGGINS; ANNIE LOIS THOMPSON WILLIAMS; LANNEAU WILLIAMSON; PEGGY LEE BELL; NETTIE MAE GARDNER FOUNTAIN; KENNETH WAYNE HATCHELL; MARY LOUISE CAIN MILES; WILLIE JAMES ODOM; MARGARET YOUNG PETERSON; ABRAHAM SINGLETARY; DOUGLAS LEROY TAYLOR; JOSEPH NATHANIEL WEBB; DEACON ALPHONZIA WILSON; LUCILLE BRYANT RICHARDSON WOLFE |
MEN WHO WOULD BE MAYOR |
INCUMBENT STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON WILL DQUARE OFF IN THE JUNEEE 12 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARCHCHY |
FMN |
29/04/2012 |
1A |
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SEPTEMBEREMBERARATE ARTICLES PROFILING BOTH DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN PRIMARCHCHY RACE FOR FLORENCE MAYOR |
MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA NO JOKE BUT HAS HIS FUNNY SIDE TOO. |
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29/04/2012 |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN WUKELA |
MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA LIKES TO LAUGUSTUSTH.(MORE) |
ED ROBINSON KNOWS IMPORTANCE OF STABILITY AND HAS STRUGGLED TO FIND IT. |
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FMN |
29/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
EDWARD ROBINSON IS KNOWN AS A FEISTY AND OFTEN CONTROVERSIAL MEMBER OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL.(MORE) |
HIGH SCORES FOR THE CORPS IN PEE DEE |
CONTROVERSIAL TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM GETS GENERALLY HIGH MARCHCHKS AND MORE COMING NEXT YEAR |
FMN |
29/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULYIETTE SUMMY AND GABRELLE HOGAN |
GABRIELLE HOGAN IS A 22 YEAR-OLD LONG ISLAND NATIVE ABOUT TO FINISH HER FIRST YEAR IN THE CLASSROOM AND IS ONE OF 28 TEACH FOR AMERICAN CORPS MEMBERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/04/2012 |
8A |
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ALTON BROWN; BERTHA MAE HAMMETT JONES; CLIFTON HENRY JR.; EDDIE WAYNE MCDUFFIE; JUNEEE A. LAOWDER; LARENCE JENKINS; LEROY QUILLEN; TARA GORDON; TODD METTS; LOIS THOMPSON WILLIAMS; LANNEUA WILLIAMSON; LILLIAN SHOEMAKE KNIGHT; NICHOLAS CARROLL MYERS JR.; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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29/04/2012 |
5C |
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MARCHCHIANN LEIGH GRANTHAM AND DANIEL ADAM D ARCANGELIS; STEPHANIE LENA GIRARD AND EDWARD LEE BARNES; CHRISTIAN MONROE HOLLIDAY DOUGLAS AND PETER (DREW) CAREY SCHAUMBER |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/04/2012 |
6C |
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MEREDITH BLAIRE BENNETT AND CHRISTOPHER BRAND YOUNG; LAUREN ELIZABETH BENTON AND CODY LEE STANTON MURPHY STANTON; REBECCA BRITTON FINKLEA AND BLAKE WALLACE YOUNG |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/04/2012 |
7C |
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ASHLEY DAWN HERRING AND DARREN KEITH RATLEY; WELLSON MACE WILLIAMS AND CHARLES MCKELLAR GRANTHAM; LAUREN CELESTE MIKELL AND JAMES LIVINGSTON BRUNER JR.; |
IT'S A GENUINE PARADOX |
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FMN |
30/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OD DRS. SPENCE AND SPENCE |
IDENTICAL TWINS TOM AND TIM SPENCE ARE ALSO DOCTORS AT MCLEOD PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF FLORENCE. |
DOG DAY AFTERNOON |
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FMN |
30/04/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DENNIS AND KATEY BROWN |
PEOPLE PRIMP AND PREEN THEIR CANINES FOR THE MYRTLE BEACH KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW HELD AT THE SOUTHEASTERN AGRICULTURAL FAIRGROUNDS IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/04/2012 |
7A |
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ANNA MAE NELSON; EMMETT JULYIUS DIXON; GENE WAYNE MILLER; JULYETTE MCDANIELS WILLIAMS; ALLEN W. MONTGOMERY; MR. DYRALL KELLEY; ROVENIA 'ROBERTA' FULMORE; NORA BELLE MILLS COXE; REV. ROBERT DAVIS; THOMAS RAY DEMBY SR.; JUNEN. LOWDER; CLAIRE F. GARRIS; JAMES 'TUMPY' GILLIARD; LEONARD BARRY COHEN; ROBERT ALLEN PITTMAN; ROBERT KIRVEN JR. |
EX-WILSON OFFICIAL IS NEW JHS PRINCIPAL |
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FMN |
30/04/2012 |
8A |
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CURRENT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SAMUEL W. TUTEN WILL BECOME PRINCIPAL OF JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WHEN CURRENT PRINCIPAL STEVIE PHILLIPS RETIRES AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. |
SCHOOL NOTES |
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30/04/2012 |
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GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS; TRINITY SCHOOL; DISTRICT TWO OFFICERS |
TIMMONSVILLE SET TO AX POLICE FORCE |
ADMINSTRATOR WILL ALSO GO. SHERIFF WILL BE ASKED TO PATROL TOWN AS BOARD LOOKS TO CUT 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS |
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01/05/2012 |
1A |
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DRASTIC MEASURES ARE IN STORE FOR THE FINANCIALLY STRAPPED TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE AFTER THE TOWN COUNCIL APPROVED A 400 THOUSAND DOLLAR BUDGET AT A SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY THAT WILL MEAN AT LEAST THE TEMPORARY ELIMATION OF THE TIMMONSVILLE POLICE FORCE.(MORE) |
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES HIT THE AIR; RAISE $$$ |
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01/05/2012 |
1A |
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WITH THE JUNEEE 12 PRIMARCHCHY JUST OVER A MONTH AWAY THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ARE RAMPING UP FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND CONTINUING TO LOAN INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGNS THEIR OWN CASH AND STARTING TO SPEND FROM POLITICAL WAR CHESTS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/05/2012 |
7A |
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HENRY BRADLEY; NATHAN CARTER; HELEN M. CLOUSE; MABELL EDWARDS DAVIS; BABY BOY SHAMARCHCHR "SHAM" DEAN; VALENTINE "VALLIE" KEELS GALLISHAW; FREDDIE LEE GIBSON; ULYSSES HEPBURN; ISAIAH HAMAAL IZZARD; SUE VANCE JACKSON; PAULETTE MORRISON; LISA POWERS COOK MOTHERWAY; ROBERT "NICK" ROLLINS; VIOLET "VIE" BORWN; ELLEN EDWARDS BURNHAM; JANUARYUARYE PITTMAN DANIEL "COUNTRY TWIN"; ARTHUR S. PARRISH; MAUDE BOATWRIGHT GARDNER; CLEVELAND MITCHEL HEIDT; LEROY "SONNIEBOY" QUILLEN; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/05/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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BETTY A WILSON WAS BORN 25 JANUARYUARYUARY 1955 AND DIED 1 MAY 1997 |
PEE DEE TEACHER IS THE BEST IN THE STATE |
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02/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF AMY MCALLISTER-SKINNER RECEIVING KEYS TO HER NEW BMW A A CHECK FROM STATE SUPERINTENDENT MIC ZAIS AS PAST TEACHER OF THE YEAR PATTI TATE WATCHES |
AMY MCALLISTER-SKINNER FROM JOHNSONVILE IS THE NEW SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR SELECTED BY THE S. C. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PRESENTED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FUTURE MINDS.(MORE) |
PROPOSED CUTS CAUSE CONTROVERSY |
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FMN |
02/05/2012 |
1A |
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ANOTHER EVENTFUL NIGHT IN TIMMONSVILLE AS COUNCILMEN AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT VOICED THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AND DETAILS OF THE FINANCIAL STATE OF THE TOWN WERE DISCUSSED AND DEBATED.(MORE) |
UP UP AND AWAY |
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FMN |
02/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF PAINTERS REPAINTING THE STEEPLE OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ; ANDY MOSS AND TIM DANIELS |
PAINTERS USED A LIFT TO REACH MORE THAN 125 FEET TO REPAINT THE STEEPLE AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN FLORENCE AS PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION AT THE CHURCH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/05/2012 |
6A |
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BILLY BOYD CARTER; JAY FRANKIN CHAPMAN; NORA BELLE MILLS COXE; LISA DIXON; JAMES M. MCNEAL; CLYDE MCNEIL; LISA POWERS COOK MOTHERWAY; JESSIE GENEVA SELLERS; FRANKLIN JAMES SWEAT; ROBIN RENEE MATTHEWS BELTON;BETTY SANDERS CARNES; SHAMARCHCHR ELIJAH RASHAD DEAN; CAROLYN FAYE SELLERS KNOTTS; COLLEN MILLER HART; ROBERT NICHOLAS "NICK" ROLLINS |
GOV. TALKS GROWTH ON TOUR |
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FMN |
03/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HONDA PRESIDENT BRIAN NEWMAN INTRODUCES GOV. NIKKI HALEY TO WORKERS WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY TOURED HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING IN TIMMONSVILLE ON WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
S. C. SUPREME COURT BOOTS DOZENS OF CANDIDATES FROM BALLOT |
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FMN |
03/05/2012 |
1A |
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ELECTION DAY CAME EARLY IN SEVERAL POLITICAL RACES ACROSS THE STATE AS THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT TOSSED DOZENS OF CANDIDATES OF OF JUNEEE 12 PRIMARCHCHY BALLOTS AFTER FAILING TO FILE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK.(MORE) |
CHOIR TO HONOR LEGACY OF FOUNDER |
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FMN |
03/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM MILLS |
THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR OF FLORENCE HAS ANNOUNCED A COMPETITION AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN HONOR OF ITS LATE FOUNDER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/05/2012 |
5A |
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SANDRA E. CAIN; KIM COX CURRY; MARCHCHY ALICE WILLIAMS FRISON; LEO HART; ELLA MCFADDEN HICKMAN; CLEVELAND LEE JACKSON; ROBERT LEE JAMES JR.; ALBERT EUGENE ALFORD; CHRISTINE RAY; JOHNSON HEYWARD TISDALE; SARAH GODWIN KING; JAY FRANKLIN CHAPMAN; HELEN M. SIPTROTH CLOUSE; OVALENE JOHNSON MCDONALD; ANN (CHANA) GRESSETTE NOLL; JEFFERY SCOTT WILLIAMSON; CLYDIE MAE BURGESS WILSON; MITCHELL WAYNE ANDERSON; RHETTE MCCLAM CANNON; CLIFTON HENRY JR.; |
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN EATS NEXT UP |
DA MASSIMO COULD OPEN THIS MONTH IN ALCHEMY SPACE |
FMN |
04/05/2012 |
6B |
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DA MASSIMO RISTORANTE ITALIANO NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF DARGAN AND CHEVES STREETS FOLLOWS IN THE SPACE PREVIOUSLY USED BY FOUNTAINHEAD AND ALCHEMY. DR. JOHN KEITH'S RESTAURANT LOCATION WILL BE OPERATED BY MAX MASSIMILIANO. IT WILL BE OPENING SOON. |
BUDGET WOES BLAMED ON STATE |
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04/05/2012 |
1A |
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TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES MEAN TOUGH CHOICES AND AT THE THURSDAY AFTERNOON COUNTY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION THERE WERE SOME ROUGH WORDS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.(MORE) |
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER |
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04/05/2012 |
1A |
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TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PASTOR MATT WALTON RAISES HIS HANDS DURING A PRAYER TO COMMEMORATE THE 61ST NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER EARLY THRUSDAY MORNING. MIKE HILTIBIDAL ADDRESSES THOSE GATHERED FOR THE MENS CIRCLE OF PRAYER AT TRINITY.(MORE) |
PAY RAISES ANTICIPATED FOR TEACHERS |
FLORENCE ONE |
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04/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD GOT ITS FIRST LOOK AT THE BUDGET FOR NEXT YEAR AND SAW ONE NOTABLE DIFFERENCE OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS: THE POSSIBILITY OF A RAISE FOR TEACHERS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2012 |
6A |
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DEETTE PIPKIN BLACKMAN; BESSIE WINBURN BRADDOCK; CHARLES WESLEY DAVIS; MARCHCHILYN BLACKSTEN FICK; DIANNE GRAHAM GASKINS; MARCHCHGARET SHEFTON; JULYEE DEWARD SINGLETARY; BRADLEY JOHNSON "JOHNNY" SMITH JR.; ELIJAH WASHINGTON JR.; KIM COX CURRY; CHRISTINE FORD MOORE RAY; LINDA ROBINSON GRADY; ALLEN WESLEY MONTGOMERY; ROBERT LEE JAMES JR.; SARAH GODWIN KING; AMY D. COLE STRICKLAND |
FINANCIAL DRAMA INTENSIFIES |
TIMMONSVILLE SC |
FMN |
05/05/2012 |
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THE WEEK BEGAN WITH A PROPOSAL TO CUT ALL POLICE POSITIONS. THE WEEK ENDED WITH THE POLICE RESTORING ORDER IN THE MEETING OF ADMINISTRATORS AND TOWN COUNCILMEN. DARRICK JACKSON IS MAYOR AND MIKE MARTIN IS POLICE CHIEF. |
FMU GRADUATE IS ALSO A MOTHER OF FOUR |
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05/05/2012 |
1A |
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DEBRA WALTERS WILL RECEIVE HER DIPLOMA ALONG WITH 338 OTHER UNDERGRADUATES SATURDAY 5 MAY 2012. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2012 |
4B |
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BILLY RAY STONE; CLEODA LESTER DOCKERY; MARGARET MCCUTCHEN DRIGGERS; ALPHONZO FORD; GLADYS CAIN; TAAFFEE LYNCH JOLLY; BOBBIE HERRING HICKSON; MARCHILYN BLACKSTEN FLICK; HOWARD EVAN 'CANNON' 'POW WOW' KERSEY; JOE MCGILL ANDERSON JR.; JOYCE DeETTE PIPKIN BLACKMAN; MARY LOU W. MATTHEWS; CHARLES HIGHAM; LILLIAN MUSIAL |
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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FMN |
05/05/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
CHURCH INFORMATION |
ANTIOCH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH WORD OF FAITH |
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FMN |
05/05/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
CHURCH INFORMATION |
BOTOX A REAL LIFT FOR GANNON'S VOICE |
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FMN |
06/05/2012 |
1A |
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PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER OF DARLINGTON VET COL. R. J. 'ROCKY' GANNON SOULD BE OVER WITHOUT INJECTIONS |
JAMES STEPHENS III FOUNDATION GALA |
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06/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICKY ROBERTS; JOHN ISHAM; MAGGIE THOMPSON; MELBA MOORE; JAMES STEPHENS III; GERI REISCHL (BEST KNOWN AS JANUARYUARY BRADY); KEVIN THOMAS; TYQUAIN MCLELLAN; JOHNNIE LEUHRS |
RICKY ROBERTS OF LATTA HIGH SCHOOL WAS PRESENT WITH THE PERFORMING ARTS AWARD DURING THE JAMES STEPHENS III FOUNDATION GALA ON SATURDAY AT THE FMU PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; OTHER AWARDS WENT TO KAEJAH BETHEA; HOLLY DAVIS; WILLIAM HUMPHREY; ANNA JOHNSON; DARIUS JONES; TQUAIN MCLELLAN ; SHADE MOORE; CHARDAE RUSS; AND IMANI WILSON |
BOTOX A REAL LIFT FOR VOICE OF GANNON |
PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER WOULD BE OVER WITHOUT INJECTION |
FMN |
06/05/2012 |
1A |
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COL. R. J. "ROCKY" GANNON SMILES AFTER SPEAKING WITH FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AT ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
BOXTOX HAS MADE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TO ROCKY GANNON OF DARLINGTON AND HE NEVER FAILS TO DRAW A RAISED EYEBORWN OR TWO WHEN HE TELLS FOLKS HE HAS BEEN GETTING INJECTIONS FOR FOUR YEARS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2012 |
8A |
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QUENTIN GOODSON; DONALD MCCULLOUGH; JUANITA AMMONS SHAW; ANNIE H. WILLIAMS; BESSIE WINBURN BRADDOCK; FREDDIE LEE GIBSON; TAAFE ELIZABETH LYNCH JOLLY; LAVERNA LEE "PEPPIE" BOSEMAN JR.; JUANITA STRICKLAND SPARROW; MARCHCHGARET MCCUTCHEN DRIGGERS; LEO M. HART; CLAUDIA LEE MELLETTE; JULYEE DEWARD SINGLETARY; BILLY RAY STONE; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2012 |
5C |
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DOROTHY JACKSON DEGRAFFENREIDT AND LUCKY JR.; BRIDGET DENIE FLOYD AND TOBY JAMES PARKER |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2012 |
6C |
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ALEXANDRA (ALI) MARCHCHIE ROGERS AUSTIN RICHARD MORRELL; GENEVA MARCHCHIE HYMAN LUKE DAVIS BAXLEY JR. AMANDA KAREN ELENDER AND PAUL MICHAEL GURSKI; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2012 |
7C |
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HEATHER KRISTIN PEARCE AND JONATHAN DAVID MCKEE; AMY LAUREN BAXLEY AND WILLIAM PAUL TRIPLETT III; CHRISTINA JEFFERSON ALUTARES AND MICHAEL ANDREW JEFFORDS |
LAKE CITY SCHOOLS FACING DEEP CUTS |
TWENTY-FOUR POSTIONS THAT INCLUDE TEACHING POSTS ARE LISTED AMONG POSSIBLE REDUCTIONS |
FMN |
07/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEITH CALLICUT |
FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 IS LOOKING AT SOME BIG CUTS FOR THE COMING YEAR.(MORE) |
NEW CLOTHES FOR HIS NEXT MISSION |
COMMAND SARGEANT MAJOR JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ALLEN OF TIMMONSVILLE IS RETIRING AFTER 37 YEARS IN THE ARMY. NOW WHAT WILL HE WEAR? |
FMN |
07/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF COMMAND SGT. MAJ. JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH R. ALLEN TOURING THE OASIS WATER BOTTLING CAMP ON CAMP LIBERTY ON JULY29.(MORE) |
AFTER GRADUATING FROM TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BACK IN THE MID 1970S JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ALLEN LEFT HIS HOMETOWN TO JOIN THE ARMY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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07/05/2012 |
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RONALD EUGENE KING SR.; CORNELIUS MCARTHUR SPEARS; ANNIE H. WILLIAMS; DIANNE LINDA GASKINS; JUANITA AMMONS SHAW; MARCHCHGARET SKINNER SHEFTON; MARCHCHILYN BELL "JUDY" SAWYERS; MARCHCHY RUTH TEDDER |
JUNIOR COUNTED HIS CHICKENS TOO SOON |
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08/05/2012 |
1A |
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LARRY FRANK'S ONLY NASCAR VICTORY SECURED AFTER LONG WAIT & PROTEST WIN. JUNIOR JOHNSON UNSEATED. 1962 SOUTHERN 500 |
DEMOCRATS SUE GOP OVER FILING |
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08/05/2012 |
1A |
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REPUBLICANS IGNORED HIGH COURT AND RE-CERTIFIED INELIGIBLE CANDIDATES DEMS SAY. ATTORNEY JASON B. TURNBLAD SAID THE SUIT WAS TO INSURE ALL PARTIES ABIDED BY THE STATE SUPREME COURT RULING. |
CANDIDATES' FATE IS STILL UP IN THE AIR |
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FMN |
08/05/2012 |
1A |
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POLITICAL CANDIDATES ACROSS THE PEE DEE ARE UNCERTAIN OF THEIR POLITICAL FUTURE AS NEW LISTS OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATATES COME OUT. |
LAWSUIT FILED OVER VOTING PROBLEMS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
08/05/2012 |
1A |
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FEDERAL SUIT ALLEGES VOTING RIGHTS ACT VIOLATION |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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08/05/2012 |
7A |
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JULIAN LOUIE BUIE;RUBY BRAYBOY COOPER; SHIRLEY A. DAVIS; RONNIE LEE CRIBB; ESTHER R. NORTON; WESLEY MONTGOMERY JR.; MAE GRANT; KEVIN CORNDIOUS DOZIER; PATRICIA RUBLE EDGERTON; ETHEL G. FLOYD; REILLY BILLY JONES; EUGENE CHARLES KURTZ; ELEASE KING MASON; MARY EMILY TOLSON RITTER; CATHERINE JOHNSON SOTO; GLADYS CAIN; DIXIE EVANS MULDROW CALDER; SARA COOKE HYMAN GRIFFIN; BETTY SHARLEAN CROWLEY; RONALD EUGENE KING; DORA KATHLEEN WATFORD PARNELL; DR. WILLIAM LOUIS PERRY; JUANIA AMMONS SHAW; BRIDGETTE LEANN 'BEE BEE' SMITH; MARIAN UTTERBACK |
VIP SECURITY FLORENCE STYLE |
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FMN |
08/05/2012 |
8A |
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SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNIT PROTECTS HIGH-PROFILE CANDIDATES & OTHERS ON VISITS TO FLORENCE COUNTY. THE UNIT WAS FORMED AFTER THE SOOTING OF GABRIEL GIFFORDS IN ARIZONA IN JANUARY 2011. |
U. S. BOWLING CONFERENCE TOURNEY IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
08/05/2012 |
10B |
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PHOTOS |
UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS' YOUTH TOURNAMENT AT SOUTHGATE BOWLING CENTER AND ALL STAR LANES IN FLORENCE FOR AGES UP TO 19 WAS HELD SATURDAY. |
AS FISCAL WOES MOUNT THERE IS A CRY FOR HELP |
OFFICIALS ASK STATE GROUP FOR AID AND PONDER STACK OF BILLS |
FMN |
09/05/2012 |
1A |
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LEADERS OF THE FINANCIALLY TROUBLED TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE ARE CALLING FOR A UNITED FRONT AND ASKIG FOR HELP BUT DIVISIONS REMAIN EVIDENT AS THE LITTLE WEST FLORENCE MUNICIPALITY CONTINUES ITS SEARCH FOR STABILITY.(MORE) |
BUDGET CALLS FOR 24 LOST JOBS AND SALARY REDUCTIONS |
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FMN |
09/05/2012 |
1A |
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ELIMINATING 24 FULL-TIME-EQUIVALENT POSITIONS WILL SAVE FLORENCE COUNTY DISTRICT THREE NEARLY ONE POINT ONE HUNDRED TWENT-EIGHT MILLION IN ITS UPCOMING BUDGET.(MORE) |
PDRTA SEEKS ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR BUS SERVICE |
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FMN |
09/05/2012 |
1A |
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PEE DEE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (PDRTA) HAS ASKED FOR ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE NEW BUDGET FOR DARLINGTON COUNTY TO HELP THE AGENCY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PUBLIC BUS SERVICE IN THE COUNTY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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09/05/2012 |
4A |
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JANUARYUARYE GRIER BELL; DAVID LEGRANDE STRANGE; CICERO GORE; BETTY LOU GREEN; GEORGE JOHNSON; RELLEY BILLY JONES; LOUISE KENNEDY MCCRAY; LOUISE HERRING RHEUARK; VERNITTA GRAHAM ROBINSON; WALTER LEE SINGLETARY; PAUL C. YOUNG JR.;HAZEL HODGES BARRENTINE; ROBERT E. COOPER III; BETTY SHARLEAN CROWLEY; PATRICIA RUBEL EDGERTON; EMILY TOLSON RITTER; MARCHCHIE BEHEA SCULLY; BEULAH BARRINEAU SMITH; CORNELIUS "MACK" MCARTHUR SPEARS; |
"CREDENTIAL QUEEN" HAS CREDENTIALINGDOWN PAT |
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10/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LYNN COLEMAN |
IT WAS A IRREVERSIBLE MOMENT FOR LYNN COLEMAN WHEN SHE WAS ASKED DURING A SANTAS WORKSHOP AT THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY IF SHE WOULD HELP IN THE RACEWAY CREDENTIDIALS OFFICE.(MORE) |
WHAT THE ARMY APPROVED LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER |
FLORENCE COUPLE MET IN WORLD WAR II AND STILL MARCHCHRIED 69 YEARS LATER |
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10/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DORIS AND GEORGE HAMMOND |
GEORGE AND DORIS HAMMOND MET IN FEBRUARY 1942 IN WASHINGTON D. C. AND ELOPED A SHORT WHILE LATER ON APRIL29 1943 AFTER RECEIVING PERMISSION FROM THE ARMY AIR FORCES WHICH CONTROLLED THINGS LIKE THAT BACK THEN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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10/05/2012 |
5A |
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JULIAN LOUIE BUIE; JEFFREY BRENARD JUDGE; WALTER LEE SINGLETARY; OPAL LEE TYNER; DERRICK WALLS; HERMAN WILLIAMS; ROBERT E. COOPER III; BILLY SUNDAY FAISON; DONALD WAYNE HOUSE; QUENTION BERNARD GOODSON; CORNELIA THOMPSON MOORE; |
HAULER PARADE |
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11/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAVING TO CAR HAULERS FROM HOUSE OF GLADYS GREEN |
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WAVE TO CAR HAULERS ON THURSDAY. CALE YARBOROUGH WAS GRAND MARCHCHSHALL OF THE PARADE.(MORE) |
PRIMARCHCHY CONFUSION CONTINUES |
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11/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE MAY HAVE PUT THE KIBOSH ON REINSTATING NEARLY 200 CANDIDATES TO THE JUNEEE 12 PRIMARCHCHY BALLOTT BUT THE FIELD OF POLITICAL HOPEFULS REMAINS IN FLUX ALL THE SAME AS LOCAL PARTIES AND ELECTION OFFICES SCRAMBLE TO DEAL WITH THE FALLOUT.(MORE) |
ROBINSON NAMED NEW PRINCIPAL FOR WILSON |
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11/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHTOTO OF ERIC ROBINSON |
ERIC ROBINSON IS THE NEW PRINCIPAL OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL.(MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE SET TO ELIMINATE POLICE FORCE |
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11/05/2012 |
1A |
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A SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TO DISCUSS "REDUCTION IN FORCE" AMONG TIMMONSVILLE TOWN EMPLOYEES IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY EVENING BUT THE FATE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT APPARENTLY IS ALREADY SEALED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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11/05/2012 |
5A |
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HESTER ADAMS; SARAH ELLEN WALTERS BAREFOOT; FRANKLIN DIALS; LOUISE E. HARDEN; JOHNNIE H. HARRELL; GEORGE LEONARD; WILLIAM "BILL" LANCER BROWN; CHARLES DAVID LONG "CHARLIE"; ELIZABETH MARCHCHTIN; DONALD MCCULLOUGH; VERNITTA "NEAT" GRAHAM ROBINSON; ROSA LEE INGRAM TILLER; ELEASE "LEE" KING MASON; WILLIAM LOUIS PERRY; BETTY GRAN SPARKS; RICHARD A. WINDHAM |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/05/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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HATTIE DAVIS WAS BORN 30 JULY1924 AND DIED 6 APRIL2012 |
CHAOS ERUPTS FOLLOWING TOWN CUTS |
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12/05/2012 |
1A |
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IN LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT; ADMINISTRATOR; TREASURER AND CLERK OF COURT WERE WIPED OUT IN ONE FELL SWOOP FRIDAY NIGHT AND ANGRY CITIZENS WASTED NO TIME IN VOICING THEIR ANGER AND FRUSTRATION.(MORE) |
LAST CHANCE FOR FLORENCE VOTERS TODAY |
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12/05/2012 |
1A |
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VOTERS HAVE ONE LAST CHANCE TOREGISTER FOR THE JUNEEE 12 PRIMARCHCHIES.(MORE) |
LETTER CARRIERS TO COLLECT FOOD DONATIONS FOR NEEDY |
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12/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDY THOMPSON |
MAIL CARRIERS WILL BE PICKING UP MORE THAN LATE MOTHERS DAY CARDS FROM MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STATE AND NATION SATURDAY THE 20TH ANNUAL "STAMP OUT HUNGER" LETTER CARRIERS FOOD DRIVE WILL HAVERRESIDENTS PLACING FOOD DONATIONS IN AND ON AND AROUND THEIR MAILBOXES TO BE DISTRUSTED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2012 |
5C |
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LUECILE COOPER; DOROTHY LARRIMORE HANNA EVANS; JEANETTE SELPH; JUANITA "BUNCH" WEATHERLY USHER; JANUARYUARYIE GRIER BELL; MARCHCHTH FAYE HAMILTON JOHNSON; ELIZABETH MARCHCHTIN; RELLEY BILLY R. JONES; JOHNNIE H. HARRELL; HETTILE LOU CARMICHAEL LEE; HERMAN WILLIAMS |
SAFETY IS NOW A CONCERN IN POLICE-LESS TOWN |
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13/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE DECEMBEREMBERISION BY A NARROW MAJORITY OF THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL TO DISBAND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS GREETED WITH IMMEDIATE PROTEST BY CITIZENS BUT WORRY OVER PUBLIC SAFETY WAS ON THE MIND OF LOCALS BEFORE THE FRIDAY VOTE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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13/05/2012 |
8A |
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ANNIE M. DARGAN; VERNON FOWLER III; ARNETH MCWHITE; THOMAS SCOTT; CAROLYN JANUARYUARYETTE SELPH; CONNIE STEVENS; MARCHCHY LOUISE JOHNSON TAYLOR; NELLIE FRYAR COLEMAN; BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ROBERTS; SAMUEL H. HUSBANDS JR.; DOROTHY LARRIMORE HANNA EVANS; JOHN PRESTON HARPE; MARCHCHTHA ANN TAYLOR; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
13/05/2012 |
5C |
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MELISSA ANN ANDERSON AND MATTHEW PHILLIP MEEKS; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
13/05/2012 |
6C |
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AMY ELIZABETH FLOWERS AND CALEB MATTHEW MILLER; LAURA ASHLEY PURPURA CARSON ALLEN STEEN; EMILY RUTH TAYLOR AND RYAN MATTHEW HUMINSKI |
WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL NEARING FINAL STAGES |
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14/05/2012 |
1A |
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A UNIQUE MEMORIAL WITH ENOUGH "WOW" TO ATTRACT BOTH FUNDS AND VISITORS IS THE DREAM OF FLORENCE VETS AND OTHERS WORKING TO BRING A WORLD WAR II PRESENCE TO FLORENCE VETERANS PARK.(MORE) |
PRE-SCHOOL AND REACH ON THE MOVE |
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14/05/2012 |
1A |
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TWO PROGRAMS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WILL BE ON THE MOVE OVER THE NEXT YEAR ORSO AS DISTRICT OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO SHUFFFLE THE FACILITIES DECEMBEREMBERK.(MORE) |
PUBLIC GETS CHANCE AT CITY BUDGET |
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FMN |
14/05/2012 |
1A |
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RESIDENTS WITH AN EYE FOR NUMBERS AND A TASTE FOR DETAIL WILL GET THEIR CRACK AT THE CITY OF FLORENCE 2012-13 BUDGET MONDAY AFTERNOON WHEN THE CITY COUNCIL HOLDS A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LEDGER AT 1 P.M. AT THE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/05/2012 |
7A |
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ELEWESE "BELLE" BAILEY; NEHEMIAH "SONNY" FRANKLIN; WASHINGTON JACKSON; WILLIE JOHNSON; NELL ALTMAN KEDERICK; THARON LEONARD; MITCHELL LEWELLEN; JEROME MCBRYDE CARRIE B. MILLER; CAROLYN COOPER MORRIS; DENNIS ANTONIO PARROTT JR.; MELVIN RICHARD PERRY JR; MARCHCHILYN WEATHERFORD POSTON; WILLIE C. SOUTHERLAND; NELIE FRYAR COLEMAN; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE LEOTA LEMAY (SARGEANT) LLEWELLYN |
ROBINSON: DO NOT LET FOUNDATION RUN THE CITY |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
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15/05/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL GAVE THE FIRST READING TO ITS PROPOSED SEVENTY MILLION SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET MONDAY THAT INCLUDES NO TAX INCREASES.(MORE) |
JORDAN WINS GOP STRAW POLL |
CANDIDATES DUKE IT OUT IN UNIQUE DEBATE AT WEST FLORENCE HIGH |
FMN |
15/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY JORDAN; TOM RICE AND CHAD PROSSER CHATTING BEFORE THE SECOND ROUND OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEBATE MONDAY |
A CROWD OF MORE THAN 500 PILED INTO THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM MONDAY NIGHT TO HEAR WHAT REPLUBLICANS SEEKING THEIR PARTY NOMINATION FOR THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE HAD TO SAY-AND TO CAST SOME OF THE FIRST VOTES IN THAT CONTENTIOUS RACE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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15/05/2012 |
7A |
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JOHNNIE MACK ARTHUR WRIGHT; WILLIE J. BROWN; ROY ALTON CHARLES; JAMES L. COOPER; MARCHCHGIE CRUM DEAN; MARCHCHY GERALD; OTIS LEVERN GOODSON; DAVID HAMILTON; CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL HENRY; MAE CILLER LEGETTE; KING DAVID LOWERY; DETRA RENEE MUNN; DORIS ANN SCOTT; LEILA W. VENTERS; WALTER PETE YOUNG; ANNIE MAE ROBINSON DARGAN; ANTHONY RAYMOND "TONY" DILEO; NELL ALTMAN KEDERICK; MITCHELL LEWELLEN ANN MARCHCHIE WISE; MARCHCHILYN SHIELA WEATHERFORD POSTON; JAMES LUCIAN "J. L." HARRELSON JR.; MEVIN RICHARD PERRY JR.; BILLY STOKES SARVIS; JANUARYUARYE BACKWELL THOMPSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/05/2012 |
5A |
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FLOSSIE MAE WILLIAMS BARR; LOIS R. DEASE; NATHANIEL HICKS; LUCIUS DYKES; L. "BUBBA" COE; NICOLIN MACK; ROSETTA MCCRAY LEE; RICHARD ALLAN ROLLINSON; DORIS ANN SCOTT; RUDOLPH BROWN; OTIS LEVERN GOODSON III; DETRA RENEE MUNN; HAZEL MCKENZIE "BUTCH" RICHARDSON;MILDRED MUNN BLACKWELL; MARCHCHGIE EMMA CRUM DEAN; KING DAVID LOWERY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/05/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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SENETER MORGAN "MUTT" PYGATT WAS BORN ON 28 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 1928 AND DIED 13 MAY 2009.(MORE) |
LOCAL GROUPS LINKS TEEN COMPOSERS |
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FMN |
16/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PRESTON TAYLOR STONE AND BENJAMIN LIU; DARBY MOORE PLAYING FIRST VIOLIN WITH OTHER MUSICIANS FOR A PIECE SHE WROTE DURING THE YOUNG COMPOSERS FORUM.(MORE) |
THERE ARE YOUNG MUSIC COMPOSERS IN FLORENCE AND THANKS TO ANEWLY FORMED GROUP THEY NOW KNOW EACH OTHER.(MORE) |
BAUER AND RICE LEAD IN FMU/SCNOW.COM |
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17/05/2012 |
1A |
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FORMER LT. GOVERNOR ANDRE BAUER AND HORRY COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIR LEAD THE RACE FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR THE NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT.(MORE) |
BRIGGS TEACHER READY TO "WHIP OUT " THE IPADS |
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FMN |
17/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERTA OLMSTEAD HELPING JOSIE STEPHENS PRESENT HER PORTION OF A PAINTING OF THE OCEAN TO THE CLASS. |
THE CLASS OF ROBERTA OLMSTEAD AT BRIGGS ELEMENTARY HAD EW DULL MOMENTS BECAUSE SHE IS CONSTANT(LY) ENGAGING HER FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS WHO HAVE LANGUAGE DISORDERS WITH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES.(MORE) |
WAITING FOR THE STORM |
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17/05/2012 |
1A |
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FANNIE MULLINS PLACES HER LINE INTO JEFFERIES CREEK IN FLORENCE AS GOLFERS TRY TO BEAT THE INCOMING STORM WEDNESDAY AT THE FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUB.(MORE) |
WUKELA AND ROBINSON TO DEBATE |
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17/05/2012 |
1A |
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CALL IT THE "FIGHT IN FLORENCE"; "SHOWDOWN IN FLO-TOWN"; OR "RUMBLE AT THE PAC" BUT MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON HAVE TENTATIVELY AGREED TO A FLORENCE DEMOCRATIC MAYORAL DEBATE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/05/2012 |
5A |
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HERGER GEE CAIN; CHARLES WILLIAMS COLVIN "CC"; ARNOLD "BILLY" COOPER; HEZEKIAH ELLIS; BILLY H. KELLY; VIRGINIA WILLIS LOVETT; BETTY TYNER SMITH MORRISON; JERRY PEGUESE; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" MACKIE STEPHENS SR.; AARON THEODORE BRIGMAN SR.; WILLIE JOHNSON; ELEWESE "BELLE" BAILEY; BARBARA EVA BONNETT; MARCHCHY AILEEN KIRK CARRICK; LOIS RALEY DEASE; EDWARD LEE "E. L." FREEMAN; CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL HENRY; WALTER GANDY (PETE) YOUNG; |
MORNING NEWS SOLD TO BUFFETT/BERKSHIRE |
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FMN |
18/05/2012 |
1A |
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BILLIONAIRE BUYS 63 PAPERS FROM MEDIA GENERAL. THE TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE 25 JUNE2012. MEDIA GENERAL INC. IS SELLING MOST OF ITS NEWSPAPER DIVISION TO NEBRASKAN WARREN BUFFETT OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. |
STREETS FLOOD DURING HISTORIC STORM |
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FMN |
18/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STALLED CAR AND CORNFIELD |
THE TORRENTIAL ONE-DAY RAINFALL YESTERDAY AT 2.63 INCHES WAS WELL ABOVE THE 1953 RECORD OF1.99 INCHES. |
NO TAX INCREASE; NO CERTAINTY IN 2012-2013 BUDGET |
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FMN |
18/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL PASSED A FIRST READING OF THE BUDGET REVENUE ORDINANACE WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE STATE FUNDING LEVELS. |
DEMOCRATS ARE LARGELY UNDECIDED |
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FMN |
18/05/2012 |
1A |
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RESULTS OF THE MAY 14-15 POLL WITH 611 VOTERS CONTACTED IN THE NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SHOW 65% OF DEMOCRATIC VOTERS ARE UNDECIDED ON A CANDIDATE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/05/2012 |
7A |
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MATTIE M. PRINGLE AUSTIN; CLEE E. BELEN SR.; EVANG. MARCHGRETTE QUATTLEBAUM BROWN; JANUARYNIE MAE BURROUGHS; ROY EDWARD COVINGTON SR.; LARRY HOUGH JR.; TERRY MCCALL; GARY (CAVE MAN) JACKSON; MERLENE NESMITH MARTIN; JERRY F. NESBITT JR.; FRANCES MARIE PARSON; MARY JANUARYE ROBINSON; SHERYKEE STACKHOUSE; ANGELA CRAWFORD WATERS; CHRISTOPHER T. WHITE; BILLY WILLIAMS; MARY LOUISE JOHNSON TAYLOR; HERGER LUCILLE GEE CAIN; CAROLYN FAYE SELLER KNOTTS; VIRGINIA WILLIS LOVETT; HOYT RALSTON MATTHEWS; REV. ARNETHA MCWHITE; ANNIE MAE THOMAS MILES; JERRY PEGUESE |
OLD-TIMERS GO HOG WILD |
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FMN |
18/05/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT |
VETERAN OUTDOORSMEN BAG SEVEN PORKERS WITH THE HELP OF HORSES AND DOGS. LLOYD RICHARDSON PARTICIPATES IN THE HUNT ALONG WITH MARION BROACH & DICKEY PHILLIPS. |
MAY FLY AIR SHOW AND FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
19/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SKIP STEWART AND DAUGUSTUSTHTER SKYE SIT IN A STANDARD D25 BIPLANE PILOTED BY CLAY HAMMOND |
PHOTO ONLY: SKIP STEWART PILOTS A STANDARD D25 BIPLANE WITH PASSENGERS SKIP STEWART AND DAUGUSTUSTHTER SKYE; |
WOMENS EDUCATION GROUP COMPES TO FLORENCE |
SORORITY FOCUSES ON SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN BY WOMEN |
FMN |
19/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION SISTERHOOD (PEO) WILL BE HOLDING ITS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHAPTER CONVENTION FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/05/2012 |
1A |
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ANNIE MAE BILLINGS; LESTER IVORY CONNOR; ELSIE GREEN SEVERANCE; BRIETT "BARRY" JOHNSON; PAUL KENT POWERS; CANDI STUCKEY; DON LEON BRYANT; FRANKLIN D. ELLIOTT "FRANK"; ELIOSE GREEN HAM; NATHANIEL "NAT" HICKS; TERRY LEROY MCCALL SR. ;THOMAS DAVID LONG JR.; JERRY F. NESBITT; HELEN STONE POWELL; ALICE CHRISTINE SMILEY MATTHEWS; DORIS FAYE COLEMAN STROMAN |
VOTERS UNSURE ABOUT CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES |
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FMN |
20/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IS A BRAND NEW REPRESENTATIVE ENTITY WITH THE FACES OF SOME CANDIDATES MOST VOTERS DO NOT REALLY KNOW.(MORE) |
FCSO WILL JOIN "BIG BROTHER" SET |
SHERIFF OFFICE PURCHASING LICENSE PLATE SCANNER; CITATION MACHINE MAY PAY FOR ITSELF |
FMN |
20/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE OFFICE OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF WILL BE ENTERING THE HIGH-TECH WORLD OF SURVEILLANCE SOMETIME NEXT MONTH.(MORE) |
SALE-ALL CATS HALF OFF |
PET ADOPTION DRIVE SUCCESSFUL BUT MANY MORE NEED HOMES |
FMN |
20/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OLIVIA CESSNA PLAYS WITH A KITTEN; HOPE A THREE-YEAR OLD BORDER COLLIE; EDNA A SHORT HAIRED TABBY CAT |
THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY HALF-OFF CAT SALE WAS SATURDAY.(MORE) |
PROMISE KEPT: JANUARYUARYES MUSEUM READY TO GO |
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20/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF E. N. ZEIGLER |
SIXTY-TWO YEARS AGO EUGENE "NICK" ZEIGLER MADE A PROMISE TO JANUARYUARYE EVANS NOT TO LET HER MUSEUM FAIL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/05/2012 |
8A |
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CAROLYN ROGERS; CHARLES ALFORD; SARAH BRIGMAN COLEMAN; DARRELL KEITH GANDY; ELIZABETH "BETH" BURGESS POSTON; ELSIE GREEN SEVERANCE; JEANETTE SPRING BARFIELD; MATTIE PRINGLE AUSTIN; ROBERT (BOBBY) CORNELIUS ROGERSON |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
20/05/2012 |
5C |
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LAURA ELIZABETH PHILLIPS AND JOHN JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MURPHY IV; MORGAN CHERE DAMPIER AND DANNY LAVERNE POSTON JR.; MARCHCHY NERISSA GILMER AND MARCHCHK WARREN VAHLE; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
20/05/2012 |
6C |
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KATHLEEN LYNE DAVIS AND JUSTIN BRODY BUKOWSKY; LAURA ASHLEY SCARBOROUGH AND JASON WESTBROOK MCLHANEY; ANNA CAROLINE CAULDLE AND JODAN ANTHONY BERRY; ANNE PINKNEY STEELE AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LESTER WOLFE IV |
VOTERS SPLIT ON PRIORITIES |
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS DIFFER ON WHAT ISSUE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD TACKLE FIRST |
FMN |
21/05/2012 |
1A |
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DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS ARE SPLIT WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT THE TOP PRIORITY OF THE NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD BE ACCORDING TO A RECENT POLL AND WHILE SOME CANDIDATES APPEAR IN LOCK-STEP WITH THEIR BASES OTHERS ARE ADVOCATING EVEN DIFFERENT APPROACHES.(MORE) |
STUDENTS THANK GOD AT SERVICE |
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES BRING SERMONS FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO LISTEN |
FMN |
21/05/2012 |
1A |
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THE FAMILIAR SOUND OF "AMAZING GRACE" RANG OUT FROM A SAXOPHONE IN FLORENCE ON SUNDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/05/2012 |
7A |
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ALISIA S. FREEMAN; JOHN WILLIAM SCHOFIELD; GWENDOLYN "NETIA" LEE; JAMES JOE; JAMES JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" ROBINSON; JANUARYUARYIE BELL ANDERSON MULDROW; JUDY THOMAS HUGGINS; KIRON SHABAZZ JENKINS SR.; LEE EDWARD JACKSON JR.; SULVESTER "BAY" TAYLOR; SAMSON T. SPENCER SR.; ROBERT RAYMOND "RAY" MCELVEEN; JUDY THOMAS HUGGINS |
STACKHOUSE FOUND GUILTY AND GETS LIFE |
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FMN |
22/05/2012 |
3B |
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CIRCUIT JUDGE WILLIAMS SEALS SENTENCED EDWARD STACKHOUSE JR. TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE SHARON WARREN ON 17 SEPTEMBEREMBER 2010 IN MARION SC. |
VOTERS UNSURE OF DISTRICT MAKEUP |
7TH CONGRESSIONAL POLL |
FMN |
22/05/2012 |
1A |
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MAP SHOWING DISTRICT |
NEARLY HALF OF THOSE POLLED DON'T KNOW IF COMBINING PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND REPRESENTATION WAS GOOD IDEA |
GROUNDBREAKING TOUCHES GENERATIONS |
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FMN |
22/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF E. N. ZEIGLER; JEAN LEATHERMAN; LAURA SIMS; DENNIS WARD |
GROUND WAS BROKEN FOR THE NEW FLORENCE MUSEUM OF ART; SCIENCE AND HISTORY AT THE CORNER OF CHEVES AND DARGAN STREETS. E. N. 'NICK' ZEIGLER PROMISED FOUNDER JANUARYE BEVERLY EVANS TO KEEP THE MUSEUM OPEN. JANUARYE EVANS IS BURIED AT MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY. |
SHOOTING IN DILLON; ONE DEAD; TWO INJURED |
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FMN |
22/05/2012 |
3A |
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CARDINAL DRIVE RESIDENCE IN DILLON |
DILLON SHERIFF MAJOR HULON REPORTED SHOOTING. NO NAMES HAVE BEEN RELEASED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/05/2012 |
7A-8A |
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AUGUSTUSTA BRIDGES; ROBERT PARKMAN BROWN; LOIS RASCH GANDY; WILLIAM DAVID GODWIN; JAMES L. HAYES; ARCHIE S. HUCKS; JERRY CHARLES JENKINS; JAMES JOE; IRENE BURGESS KILGORE; HERMINIA STUCKEY MCCRAY; MARIE REAVES; SYLVESTER TAYLOR; MRS. THEO HAMRICK TURNER; JAMES EDWIN 'BROWNIE' BROWN; JUDGE L. 'BUBBA' COE; HARRY KENNETH GASKINS; KIRKE MATTHEW MICHAEL POWELL; JAMES JOSEPH ROBINSON; LILLIAN D. RODGERS; DR. JOHN WILLIAM SCHOFIELD; WILLIAM EUGENE SQUIRES; REBECCA ELLEN BETHEA WIGGINS |
STOKES GAS AND GROCERY |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
23/05/2012 |
2A |
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GEORGE W. STOKES OWNED THE GROCERY AND WORKED FOR THE ACL RAILROAD. PICTURED ARE MAE HOUSER STOKES AND MARCHGIE STOKES MORRIS. MORE HISTORY INCLUDED. |
LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEARS COMPLETION |
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NJ |
23/05/2012 |
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PRINCIPAL SONYA GRAVES WILL OPEN THE NEW SCHOOL OF ABOUT 93 000 SQUARE FEET FOR GRADES KINDERGARTEN TO 5TH GRADE.THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL IS PLANNED TO OPEN AUGUST. 2013. |
CANDIDATES AND VOTERS SUPPORT BUILDING I-73 |
HOPEFULS DIFFER ON HOW TO PAY FOR ROAD AND QUESTION ITS IMPACT ON ROADSIDE COMMUNITIES. |
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23/05/2012 |
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MORE THAN 60 PERCENT OF BOTH LIKELY REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC VOTERS WHO TOOK PART IN A FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY/SC NOW.COM -COMMISSIONED POLL LAST WEEK SAID THEY SUPPORTED THE PROJECT THAT WOULD CREATE A NEW INTERSTATE RUNNING THROUGH THE PEE DEE TO MYRTLE BEACH.(MORE) |
JUDGE MOVES TRIAL DATE |
WILL BE HELD IN JULYAT EARLIEST |
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23/05/2012 |
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THE TRIAL OF HIRALKUMARCHCH "HIRAL" GOLPALDAS CHARGED IN THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW WILL NOT START JUNEEE 11 AS SCHEDULED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/05/2012 |
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WALTER M. BELL; ENID C. GREEN; LEE EDWARDS JACKSON JR.; GERTRUDE LEE; MARCHCHIE LEONARD; MATTIE MANNING; CLARENCE ALVIN KEITH; MICHAEL C. MCBENNETT; JAMES MCGILL; CARRIE TOWNSEND MCLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; HUBER CARROL PORTER; GEORGE D. WINSLOW JR.; MRS. LESTER IVORY CONNER; LOIS RASCH GANDY; HUBERT CARROL PORTER; CANDI PATRICE STUCKEY; GWENDOLYN VENNITA "NITA" LEE; MARCHCHTIN LYNN "MERT" STEPHENS; |
CANDIDATES SAY THEY WOULD AFFECT NATIONAL POLICY |
POLL INDICATES THAT VOTERS ARE NOT SO SURE |
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24/05/2012 |
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CANDIDATES IN THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICCT RACES SAY THEY ARE CONFIDENT THEY WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON NATIONAL POLICY BUT VOTERS ARE NOT SO SURE THE NEW REPRESENTATIVE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.(MORE) |
SUIT CLAIMS FUNDS DIVERTED |
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24/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF A U. S. AIRWAYS EMPLOYEE PREPARING AN AIRPLANE FOR TAKEOFF WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
A LAWSUIT RECENTLY FILED BY THE UNITED STATES SAYS THAT THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT OWES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE THAN $1 MILLION .(MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE TO ADVERTISE FOR NEW ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK |
ANNOUCEMENT COMES LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER ELIMINATING POSITIONS IN COST-CUTTING MOVE |
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24/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL PREPARING TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION DURING AN EMERGENCY MEETING WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL VOTED WEDNESDAY TO MOVE FORWARD IN ADVERTISING FOR A NEW ADMINISTRATOR AND CLERK OF COURT LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER ELIMINATING THOSE POSITIONS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/05/2012 |
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MARCHCHGIE ANDERSON; HAZEL W. JONES; MARCHCHY LOUISE JAMES MCFADDEN; NIGUL COREY MCNEIL; JAMES P. "JUNEEIOR" POWELL JR.; MARCHCHY ANN ROWELL; ERLINE SMITH; CARRIE THOMAS; JANUARYUARYET TYNDALL WHITE; LILLIAN WRIGHT; LOU ETTA JOHNSON; EDNA LOISE BELFLOWER MCDANIEL; WALTER "JUNEEE" MALCOLM BELL; JAMES JOE; GERTRUDE WELCH LEE; COARNEILIUS W. "BUCK" MAYERS; BRANFORD EDGAR TOWNSEND; VIVIAN HOFFMAN; CLARENCE ALVIN KEITH; HARRY LEE "DOODY" MATTHEWS; JANUARYUARYIE BELL ANDERSON MULDROW JR.; VIRGINIA IRBY WOOD; |
MAYORAL CANDIDATES TRADE BARBS |
WUKELA AND ROBINSON SPAR OVER FAILED DEBATE |
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25/05/2012 |
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MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON MAY NOT HAVE A DEBATE BUT THAT IS NOT PREVENTING THE FLORENCE MAYOR DEMOCRATIC PRIMARCHCHY CANDIDATES FROM TRADING VERBAL BARBS.(MORE) |
EASY RIDERS |
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25/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF BARNEY MURPHY; EDDIE JONES; DONALD MURPHY; LEO MURPHY; ROBERT PEARSON |
BIKER FRIENDS BARNEY MURPHY; EDDIE JONES; DONALD MURPHY; LEO MURPHY; STOP TO TAKE A BREAK AT A FLORENCE GAS STATION ON NORTH WILLISTON ROAD JUST OFF I-95.(MORE) |
AIRPORT LAWYER RESPONDS TO SUIT |
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25/05/2012 |
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A LAWYER REPRESENTING FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT ISSUED A STATEMENT THURSDAY IN RESPONSE TO A LAWSUIT THAT STATES THE AIRPORT OWES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MORE THA N $1 MILLION IN OVERPAID FUNDS.(MORE) |
EMPLOYEES TO GET 2 PERCENT SALARY BUMP |
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25/05/2012 |
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BOARD MEMBERS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE GOT THEIR FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE FULL BUDGET DRAFT THURSDAY NIGHT JUST AN HOUR AFTER THE SENATE APPORVED A $6.6 BILLION BUDGET FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/05/2012 |
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AUDRY BETHEA; BARBARA CANTY; WILLIE EDWARD COOPER SR.; ROSEZEL JAMES; HUBERT JOHNSON JR.; DONALD MACPHERSON; ALMEDA MADISON; ELOUISE DUKES SMITH; JESSIE WASHINGTON; DAVID BENJAMIN BOSWELL JR.; MYRTLE HATTIE PARKER COLLINS; BETTY L. MARCHCHTIN HARRINGTON; MARCHCHIE FRANCES LEONARD; ROBERT LEONARD "RAY" MCELVEEN; CARRIE THOMAS; CHARLES ROBERT GRIER; ILETA THOMSON HYMAN; HERMENIA STUCKEY MCCRAY; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/05/2012 |
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MEMORIAM |
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MARCHCHCH JAMES WAS BORN 14 JULY1939 AND DIED 25 MAY 2007 |
CAREFUL SPENDING & LITTLE DEBT TO PAY OFF |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
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26/05/2012 |
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DISTRICT EXPECTS TO MAINTAIN HIGH CREDIT RATING FOR SUMMER BOND ISSUE. THE BONDS FOR THE NEW LUCY DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON HOFFMEYER ROAD WERE PAID OFF LAST MONTH. |
CHORUS GROUP HONORS VETERANS THROUGH SONG |
A WORTHY TRIBUTE. JAHSIEL BRAVO REHEARSES TAPS. |
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26/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF SCHOOL GROUP |
SAINT ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS TEACHER SUSAN GERTH CONDUCTS STUDENTS AS THEY SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES. |
VICK CALLS IT QUITS |
7TH DISTRICT |
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26/05/2012 |
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ONE-TIME DEMOCRATIC FRONTRUNNER ANNOUNCES HE'S LEAVING THE RACE. STATE REP. TED VICK WAS ARRESTED FOR DUI. |
CLYBURN TO ENDORSE BRITTAIN |
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26/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF JIM CLYBURN |
SC REPRESENTATIVE JIM CLYBURN WILL ENDORSE HORRY COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESTON BRITTAIN IN THE STATE'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. |
GROUP PITCHES IN TO HELP RURAL COUNTIES |
RED BIRD MISSION |
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26/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF PHOTO OF VOLUNTEERS AT KY. HOUSE |
ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SENT 23 TEAM MISSIONARIES TO BEVERLY KENTUCKY. THEY JOINED ANOTHER CHURCH TEAM IN THE RED BIRD MISSION WHICH WAS FORMED IN 1921 TO HELP IN POVERTY-STRICKEN COUNTIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/05/2012 |
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MELVIN L. BETHEA; BARBARA JEAN WHACK CANTY; ANNIE LEE MACK CARSON; AMY LEE CROMER; DONALD MACPHERSON; AUSTIN C. MOORE IV; CHARLES PALMER; LEE ALPHONSA SHAW; JANUARYE GRAY THOMAS; MARY ETHEL WILLIAMSON TALLON |
MEMORIAM |
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26/05/2012 |
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TRAVIS PATRICK LEWIS 5/8/1991-5/26/2008 |
BOSTICK CHALLENGES ATHLETES |
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27/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF ANDY BOSTICK AND JODY WELCH |
ANDY BOSTICK DELIVERS AND INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH SATURDAY AT THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR BANQUET.(MORE) |
SCOUTS DECEMBEREMBERORATE TO HONOR VETERANS |
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27/05/2012 |
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A SMALL ARMY OF BOY SCOUTS; GIRL SCOUTS AND VOLUNTEERS DESCENDED ON SATURDAY TO THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY TO DECEMBEREMBERORATE AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES MONDAY.(MORE) |
STILL IN GEAR: FLORENCE SENIOR BIKES ACROSS NATION |
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27/05/2012 |
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ROBERT CHRISTOPHER WAITED UNTIL HE WAS 68 AND SPORTING TWO HIP REPLACEMENTS BEFORE EMBARKING ON A 3000 MILE BIKE TREK FROM THE WEST COAST TO THE EAST COAST.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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27/05/2012 |
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AUSTIN C. MOORE IV; CARL TENIS TOWNSEN; CHARLES A. "CHUCK" PALMER; HAROLD GANDY; JOHN ARCHIBALD FISHER; MARCHCHIE VIRGINIA CAMPBELL BAILEY; MARCHCHY LOIS REYNOLD DURANT; SANDRA PERKINS HOWARD; ROBERT KEVN BYRD; AMY LEE CROMER; JAMES "KIRBY" TAYLOR JR.; NIGUEL COREY MCNEIL; SHIRLEY CARTER; SARA F. WILLIAMS HARRELSON; RANDOLPH 'RANDY" KING; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH STANLEY ANDERSON; AGNES H. JOYNER; SAMUEL JERRY POSTON; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/05/2012 |
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COURTNEY ALISE PETERSON AND ROBERT EDWARD MITTERANDO; AMY ARNETTE GREEN AND CHAD ALLEN HARRELL; |
CHURCH BUILDING RESURRECTED |
FOUR YEARS AFTER THE FIRE THE CONGREGATION GETS A NEW BUILDING AND PASSION |
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28/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF RICKY HOWELL BEHIND ACOLYTE JACOB DEVANE |
ON PENTECOST SUNDAY AT DAWSEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE REV. RICKY HOWELL BEGAN HIS SERMON BY DONNING AN ATHLETIC SWEATBAND AND DOING RICHARD SIMMONS IMPRESSION REMINDING PEOPLE NOT TO GET EXCITED IN YOUR BODY BUT TO HAVE A BURNING PASSION.(MORE) |
FLORENCE TEENS PLUCKED FOR SPOLETO FESTIVAL |
WORTH LEWALLEN AND DARBY MOORE WILL PLAY VIOLIN DUETS AS PART OF RISING STARS PROGRAM ON FRIDAY |
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28/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DARBY MOORE AND WORTH LEWALLEN PRACTICE THEIR DUETS IN PREPARATION FOR THE PICCOLO SPOLETO RISING STARS CONCERT PROGRAM IN CHARLESTON.(MORE) |
WORTH LEWALLEN AND DARBY MOORE WERE PICKED AS WINNERS OF THE PICCOLO SPOLETO RISING STARS PROGRAM FOR VIOLIN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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28/05/2012 |
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CARSON BENJAMIN; EVA M. MCLAURIN; FELICIA JEFFREY SMITH; LAVERN MELVIN; ELIOUISE EPPIS CUNNINGHAM JENKINS; JAMES HARRY; CAROLYN COOPER MORRIS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH PAUL BALTENBACH; JOHN A. FISHER; ROBERT KEVIN BYRD |
MEMORIAL DAY IN FLORENCE |
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29/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF GOLD STAR MOTHER ADDIE CAULDER; KEN ROWLEY |
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES WERE HELD YESTERDAY AT FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
"GOD KNOWS, I DO NOT KNOW" |
MEMORIAL DAY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SOLDIER-PRIEST AT ST. ANTHONY |
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29/05/2012 |
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FATHER RICK JACKSON ST. PRIEST AT ANTHONY SPENT 23 GRUELING MONTHS AMIDST THE WORST FIGHTING OF THE VIETNAM WAR.(MORE) |
BRITTAIN WILL PICK UP NEW BACKERS |
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29/05/2012 |
1A |
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IN THE RAPIDLY CHANING DEMOCRATIC RACE IN THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WILL SEE ANOTHER BOOST FOR MYRTLE BEACH ATTORNEY PRESTON BRITTAIN WHEN FORMER SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSMAN JOHN SPRATT AND CURRENT CONGRESSMAN JIM CLYBURN ARE EXPECTED TO FORMALLY ENDORSE HIS CANDIDACY AT A PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE WUKELA LAW FIRM IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/05/2012 |
7A |
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WILLIE O. MCLEOD JR. WAS BORN ON 27 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1951 AND DIED ON 29 MAY 1992. |
A QUADRUPLE MIRACLE FOR FLORENCE'S LEWIS FAMILY |
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30/05/2012 |
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MATT AND SUSAN LEWIS OF FLORENCE HAD QUADRUPLETS ON 30 JUNE2012. DR. GARY EMERSON WAS THE PHYSICIAN. |
WAR HERO LOOKS TO GRIDIRON |
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30/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF VETERAN DANIEL RODRIGUEZ |
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ SERVED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN; BUT HIS DREAM WAS TO PLAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL. HE SEEKS TO PLAY FOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AFTER HE MET COACH DABO SWINNEY. |
MULDROW'S MILL POND |
Do You Remember? |
NJ |
30/05/2012 |
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AN ENGINEERING PROJECT SEAWALL BY CONTRACTOR T. B. HAYNSWORTH |
MASTERS OF MATH |
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30/05/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAKAYLA GARY; BLAKLEY GAYLORD; TAYLOR HOWARD; JADYN WILLIAMS |
MAKAYLA GARY; BLAKLEY GAYLORD; TAYLOR HOWARD; JADYN WILLIAMS WORK TOGETHER TO SOLVE GROUP PROLEMS DURING THE MATH MASTERS COMPETITION TUESDAY AT DELMAE ELEMENTARY.(MORE) |
POST-VICK; DEMOCRATS LINE UP BEHIND BRITTAIN |
MYRTLE BEACH ATTORNEY LANDS ENDORSEMENTS FROM CLYBURN; SPRATT; SHEHEEN; HODGES; AND LAND |
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30/05/2012 |
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DEMOCRAT PRESTON BRITTAIN RECEIVED THE SUPPORT OF FIVE MAJOR SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS ON TUESDAY WHICH FURTHERS THE CASE OF THE 32-YEAR-OLD HORRY COUNTY ATTORNEY THAT HE IS THE NEW FRONT-RUNNER IN THE CONGRESIONAL DISTRICT PRIMARCHCHY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/05/2012 |
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JOHNNIE MAE BROWN; ISAAC SON DAVIS SR.; ALBERT DAVIS; MARCHCHK HERRING; DEBRA ANN BRADY; HUBERT "SONNY" JOHNSON; FREDDIE HINES; DOROTHY JEAN MCCLAM MCELVEEN; JOANNE MCRAE; SUSANNA MOULTRIE; LOUCIOUS SAM; NETTIE MAE HOWARD SAMUEL; JOHN LOUIS SINGLETARY; MARCHCHIE SPARKS; ROSEMARCHCHY TINDALL; ROBERT "BOB" WALLACE; CALVIN WASHINGTON; NOAH ELIJAH WILLIAMS; RUBY LANE CAPPS; LESTER JARROTT GORNTO; ROSIE MAE HARDEE; SARA LOWRY HOWLE; NORMA JEAN STONE MILLER; ELMER EVELYN STONE MINNICH; ALINE CLAYTOR MOORE; BENNINGTON OLIVER "STONEY" STONECYPHER JR.; ALMA RUTH "BUG" STONECYPHER; JOHN KEVIN TIMMONS; RUBY LANE CAPPS; |
APRIL10 ARREST OF ROBINSON SURFACES |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN AND MAYORAL CANDIDATE FACES ONE CHARGE OF RESISTING ARREST |
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31/05/2012 |
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LONGTIME FLORENCE CITY COUNCLMAN AND DEMOCRATIC MAYORAL CANDIDATE ED ROBINSON SAID HE WAS STANDING UP FOR HIS WIFE WHEN HE WAS ARRESTED APRIL10 IN MYRTLE BEACH BUT DETAILS SURROUNDING THE INCIDENT REMAIN UNCLEAR.(MORE) |
THE GOLDEN AGE OF FITNESS |
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31/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF ROBIN HATCHELL LEADS A WATER ARTHRITIS AQUATICS CLASS; MABLE KING TALKS TO REPRESENTATIVES FROM MCLEOD PHARMACY; JOYCE WOODWORTH RIDES A STATIONARY BICYCLE |
AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR ROBIN HATCHELL LEADS A WATER ARTHRITIS AQUATICS CLASS FOR SENIORS WEDNESDAY AT MCLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER IN HONOR OF NATIONAL SENOIR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY.(MORE) |
SEE MONKEY RIDE WITH DARLINGTON MAN |
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31/05/2012 |
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PHOTO OF FRED PIERCE WITH JOHN |
FRED PIERCE WORKED IN HIS GARDEN ALL DAY RECENTLY IN HIS GARDEN BUT DID NOT GET THE FIRST BIT OF HELP FROM HIS BEST FRIEND JOHN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/05/2012 |
5A |
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ANDRE ADDISON; WILLIAM RILEY BROWN; WILLARD BRUCE DAVIS; WAYNE HICKS; DENNIS MARCHCHTIN HOWELL; CAROLYN HUDSON MARCHCHSHALL; DELMOUTH "RED" MCELVEEN; NELLIE MAE NOWLIN; MARCHCHIE SPARKS; LOUISE SUTTON; IVY TARTE BUDDIN; DAVID ALLEN CARAWAY; INGRID KATHARINA BESSE CROOKS; ALBERT DAVIS; SANDRA PERKINS HOWARD; FREDDIE HINES; ROBERT "BOB" WALLACE; FLOYD PURVIS RAY; ROSEMARCHCHY TINDALL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/05/2012 |
5A |
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OMEGA "MICKEY" DOWNS SR. DIED 31 MAY 2002; MOYR LOU HAYNESWORTH BRINSON WAS BORN 29 MAY 1930 AND DIED 30 APRIL2007 |
AIRPORT BOARD KNEW LEASE WAS "SWEET DEAL" |
JOLLEY: DIRECTOR TOLD TO "SIGN THE HELL OUT OF" LEASE THAT LED TO LAWSUIT |
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01/06/2012 |
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PHOTO OF US AIRWAYS EMPLOYEE PREPARING PLANE FOR TAKEOFF AT THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT |
FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY NO QUESTIONS WERE ASKED WHEN THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PRESENTED THEM WITH A CONTRACT BACK IN 2003 THAT CALLED FOR THE FEDERAL AGENCY TO LEASE A 1000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE FROM THE AIRPORT FOR $18400 PER MONTH.(MORE) |
SCOUT EARNS HIS WINGS |
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01/06/2012 |
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PHOTO OF JACK PAWLOSKI STACKS ENCYCLOPEDIAS ON A NEW BOOK SHELF AS HE COMPLETES HIS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT; FRIENDS DAVID MCLEAN; T. J. LUIKART; RICHARD SURMAN; TAYLOR STOKES HELP STACK NEARLY 1000 BOOKS ON SHELVES |
THE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT OF JACK PAWLOSKI IS PROVIDING NEARLY 1000 BOOKS FOR USE AT THE PEE DEE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER.(MORE) |
BRITTAIN DEFENDS BACKINGS |
OTHER DEMS CRITICIZE THE SUPPORT OF CANDIDATE FROM NEWFOUND FRIENDS AND FAMILY TIES |
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01/06/2012 |
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NEWLY CHRISTENED 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC FRONTRUNNER PRESTON BRITTAIN WAS FORCED TO DEFEND HIS STRING OF RECENT ENDORSEMENT AS PRIMARCHCHY RIVAL GLORIA BROMBEL TINUBU AND OTHERS DURING A THURSDAY NIGHT FORUM IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
FLORENCE 4 CLAWING WAY OUT OF DEBT |
DISTRICT PLANS TO KEEP BELT TIGHT AND LOOKING FORWARD TOWARD FULL REPAYMENT IN 2013 |
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01/06/2012 |
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STRATEGIC CUTS AND CONTRACTING OUT SERVICES HAS HELPED THE TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT CHIP AWAY NEARLY 40 PERCENT OF ITS LARGE DEBT TO THE STATE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/06/2012 |
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LYNN BOYD "LB" ALLEN; ESTHER J. CAIN; CALVIN DAVIS; THERESA HILSON; JAMES SAMUEL "SAM" PATE; JOSHUA BRANDON ROBERSON; MARCHCHY BARR SINGLETARY; TOMMIE BACCUS HENNIGAN; SONYA GAIL DANIELS; DEBRA ANN BRADY; WILLIAND BRUCE DAVIS; WAYNE THOMAS HICKS; NETTIE MAE HOWARD SAMUEL; MARCHCHK ROWLAND HERRING; WILLIAM RILEY BROWN; |
LOCAL HAZMAT TEAMS GETS NEW 'SNIFFER' |
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02/06/2012 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS WILL BE ABLE TO "SNIFF OUT" THE IDENTITY OF ALMOST ANY CHEMICAL OR SUBSTANCE THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH THANKS TO A NEW DEVICE APPROVED FOR PURCHASE LAST MONTH BY FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/06/2012 |
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DORIS SANDERSON CIROSKY; DOROTHY HUMPHRIES; FRED ALEXANDER CROMARCHCHTIE; HARRY VICTOR GAUSE; MARCHCHY "FROGGIE" COE DANIELS; JAMES JACKSON; JONATHAN HUGHES; MARCHCHY JACKSON; WILLIAM LEWIS PINION; RAY C. LINTON; WILLIAM GENE PARK; GERALD W. WINDHAM; HENRY ALFRED REVELL; ELEANOR HANNA; JAMES MCLESTER SHAW; JAMES ROBERT LONG; NATHAN HAROLD HALL; SARAH HOLT HENDRICK; TOMMIE BACCUS HENNIGAN; |
FUND HONORS NURSE KILLED IN WRECK |
LORI PRUETT WILL BE REMEMBERED THROUGH FMU NURSING SCHOOL |
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02/06/2012 |
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PHOTO OF LORI PRUETT |
A TRIBUTE BORN IN TRAGEDY AND BEGUN IN ITS WAKE ALMOST TWO MONTHS AGO CAME TO FRUITION FRIDAY WHEN LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS PRESENTED FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY WITH 107 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE ENDOWMENT OF A NURSING SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF LORI MARCHCHIE PRUETT.(MORE) |
TEST OF TIME |
KNIGHTS CELEBRATE 72 YEARS OF MARCHCHRIAGE AT HOSPICE HOUSE |
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02/06/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DAVID KNIGHT RUBBING THE CHEEK OF HIS FATHER JOHN KNIGHT |
JOHN AND JOYCE CATO KNIGHT MET IN PAGELAND THE HOMETOWN OF JOYCE TOWARD THE TAIL END OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION.(MORE) |
GROUPS FACING BUDGET HOLE |
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02/06/2012 |
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GROUPS SUCH AS THE FLORENCE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ARE FACING BUDGET HOLES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/06/2012 |
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INEZ HYMAN ANDERSON; DOROTHY "SHIRLEY" BRADLEY IZZARD; MARCHCHY LOIS MCCOLLUM; ROSEMARCHCHY TINDALL; T HERESA WILLSON; MARCHCHY BARR SINGLETARY; WILLARD ELLIS GRANT; JOSHUA "JOSH" BRANDIN ROBERSON;HAMES HARRELL GANDY; JAMES SAMUEL "SAM" PATE |
MISSING VIETNAM PILOT REMAINS TO GET BURIAL |
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03/06/2012 |
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THE REMAINS OF COL. DERRELL JEFFORDS WAS 40 WHEN HIS AC-47D AIRCRAFT DISAPPEARED ON CHRISTMAS EVE 1965. HIS REMAINS HAVE BEEN FOUND AND WILL GET REBURIED AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
IT IS TICK TIME |
WARM WEATHER BREEDING MORE TICKS? AREA OFFICIALS DO NOT LATCH ON TO THE THEORY |
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03/06/2012 |
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PHOTO OF AN IMMATURE LONE STAR TICK |
A POPULAR THEORY CIRCULATING IN THE REGION IS THAT WARM WINTER HAS LED TO AN INCREASED TICK POPULATION BUT ENTOMOLOGISTS AND STATE OFFICIALS SAY THAT THE MYTH IS MISLEADING.(MORE) |
GOP CANDIDATES READY FOR DEBATE |
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03/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE DEBATE MONDAY BETWEEN FOR OF THE NINE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN HOPEFULS WILL GIVE VOTERS A CHANCE TO SEE WHERE THE LEADING CANDIDATES STAND ON ISSUES AND THE CANDIDATES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW HOW THEY STAND APART FROM EACH OTHER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/06/2012 |
8A |
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CHARLIE MCFADDEN; DOROTHY SWEET WILSON HATCHER; FAYE JINKS KURTZ; GERALD WINDHAM; JAMES M. SHAW; JAMES ROBERT LONG; CALVIN DAVIS; ELSIE KATHLEEN HERRING TOWNSEND; NATHAN H. HALL; RANDY WILSON JR.; ROBERT "BOB" LOVELAND; SAUNDRA MCCLARY; WILLIAM DAVID PINION; ESTHER JACKSON CAIN; FAYE E. STEEN; INEZ HYMAN ANDERSON; HENRY ALFRED REVELL; MARCHCHY FRANCES JAMES; MARCHCHAGARET LOUISE MATTHEWS; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
03/06/2012 |
5C |
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HOLLY MAYNOR AND SHANE DORRELL; HEATHER NICOLE WEST AND GARY THOMAS DICKS; AMANDA MEMORY PRIDGEN AND JOHN CHADWICK LLEWELLYN; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
03/06/2012 |
5C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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CAROL MICHAEL PHILLIPS AND CYNTHIA FAYE PHILLIPS WERE MARCHCHRIED 24 MAY 1997 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
03/06/2012 |
6C |
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JANUARYUARYET ELAINE LAWRENCE AND PAUL RUSSELL DAURITY |
WEAK' OFFICE OFFERS CHANCE FOR INFLUENCE |
ROBINSON SAYS HE COULD "SELL HIS IDEAS" TO COUNCIL |
FMN |
04/06/2012 |
1A |
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INCUMBENT STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND CHALLENGER ED ROBINSON HAVE TOSSED VERBAL DARTS AT ONE ANOTHER IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THE JUNEEE 12 MAYORAL DEMOCRATIC PRIMARCHCHY BUT WHOEVER GOES ON TO FACE NEWLY-CONVERTED REPUBLICAN STEVE POWERS IN THE NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE FIGHTING FOR A POSITION THAT IS VIRTUALLY POWERLESS.(MORE) |
DEAVERFEST |
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FMN |
04/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAMME CARROLL; MANDY SUNDAY |
DEAVERFEST 2012 WAS HELD SUNDAY AT CACTUS JACK SALOON. THE EVENT IS HELD IN HONOR OF LOCAL MUSICIAN CHRIS WHO WAS KILLED DURING A ROBBERY. BANDS PLAYED THE EVENT TO RAISE MONEY TO BENEFIT MORGAN DEAVER THE DAUGUSTUSTHTER OF THE MUSICIAN. |
STATE HIGH COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS IN LAWSUIT |
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FMN |
05/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE S.C. SUPREME COURT HEAR DORAL ARGUMENTS MONDAY IN A LAWSUIT BY FLORENCE COUNTY DEMOCRATS THAT CHALLENGES SEVERAL REPUBLICAN COUNTERPARTS WHO APPEAR ON THE PRIMARCHCHY BALLOT.(MORE) |
BAUER AND RICE TRADE BARBS AT DEBATE |
TELEVISED FORUM BEFORE LIVE AUDIENCE HAD LITTLE SPARK |
FMN |
05/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OFANDRE BAUER; TOM RICE; JAY JORDAN; CHAD PROSSER |
THE TWO LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES TRADED BARBS WHILE TWO OTHERS FOUGHT TO BE NOTICED IN WHAT WAS ULTIMATELY A RATHER DOCILEDEBATE FOR THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MONDAY AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.(MORE) |
EXCESSIVE CELEBRATION LEADS TO ARRESTS AT GRADUATION CEREMONIES |
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05/06/2012 |
1A |
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FOUR PEOPLE--FAMILY MEMBERS OF GRADUATES-- WERE ARRESTED ON DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGES DURING THE WILSON AND SOUTH FLORENCE COMMENCEMENT SERVICES AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER ON SATURDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/06/2012 |
4A |
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MISS BAILEY (BAYY) EADDY; ROBERT L. GAYMON; DEACON ROOSEVELT GOODSON SR.; ESTER MAE ROBINSON HAM; NARCISSA JAMES; FRANCES LIDE; LOIS AVINGER LANE; FANNIE HOLMES LOWERY; PATRICIA O'NEAL; J. BRYAN RHODES; CHARLES SCOTT; ERLINE CROSBY WEAVER; DORIS SANDERSON CIRSOSKY; SONYA GAIL DANIELS; HARRY VICTOR GAUSE; HELEN LOUISE HAMILTON; DOROTHY BOYKIN HUMPHRIES; JACOB DEWITT LINTON JR.; CHARLES MCFADDEN; WILLIAM GENE PARK; RAY C. LINTON; DOROTHY MODEAN "DEANE" TAYLOR |
COURT RULES AGAINST GOP IN DISPUTE |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
1A |
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FOUR FLORENCE COUNTY REPUBLICANS DROPPED FROM BALLOT IN JUNE6 PRIMARY ELECTION: SUSAN MINCK; WARREN SNELL; RON MOORE; CARL 'CHIPPY' JOHNSON |
NO 'ZOMBIES'; BATH SALT USE DECEMBERLINING |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE DECEMBERLINE IN THE USE OF BATH SALTS SEEMS TO BE DUE TO THE BAN ON THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF BATH SALTS. THE CHEMICAL NAME IS METHYLENEDIOXPYROVALERONE (MDPV). |
SAFE SITTERS |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLASS AND TRACIE FOSTER |
MCLEOD HEALTH OFFERS MEDICALLY BASED PROGRAM TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES WHEN BABY-SITTING THREE TIMES EACH SUMMER. |
LAND TRUST GIVES TOOP PRESERVATION AWARD TO JAMES |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
4A |
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THE PEE DEE LAND TRUST GAVE ITS WILLIAM H. CHANDLER AWARD TO DARLINGTON ATTORNEY JAY JAMES. HE FOUNDED THE BLACK CREEK LAND TRUST WHICH WAS THE AREA'S FIRST LOCAL LAND TRUST THAT HOLDS SOME 5000 ACRES. |
DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO OR WORK |
THE EXCEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS LINKING DELMAE SCHOOL WITH THE FLORENCE CITY SEWER SYSTEM AT A FEE OF $146 947. THE OLD SCHOOL'S SEPTEMBERIC SYSTEM OVERFLOWED AND SHUT DOWN THE PLAYGROUND FOR A WEEK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
5A |
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JOHN F. CLARK; MERCENI COLLINS; BAILEY (BAYY) EADDY; DOROTHY S. HAYES; HARRY B. HIPPS; ERLINE WEAVER; LINDA GILBERT CAGLE; ROBERT L. GAYMON; GERALDINE EDWARDS MYERS GILES; BENNIE EUGENE GREENE; HELEN LOUISE HAMILTON; DOROTHY WILSON HATCHER; HAZELINE HARRINGTON HINNANT; BEULAH MAE HUFFMAN REAVES JORDAN; LOIS AVINGER LANE; JAMES EDWARD LLOYD; MARY EARL LEE MCKENZIE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
6A |
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NELLIE M. NOWLIN; J. BRYAN RHODES |
FLORENCE CHURCH RALLIES COMMUNITY FOR MEAL PREPARATION |
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FMN |
06/06/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN CHERICO DIRECTOR & FOOD PACK |
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FLORENCE WILL HOST FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN (FMSC) MOBILE PACK EVENT JULY 12. THE MEALS ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN IN 70 COUNTRIES. |
EVANS STREET LOOKING WEST ABOUT 1930S |
Do You Remember? |
NJ |
06/06/2012 |
2A |
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NO TEXT BEYOND TITLE |
JO CHURCH [DICKERSON] WILL SHARE HER EXPERTISE |
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NJ |
06/06/2012 |
2B |
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JO CHURCH DICKERSON SHARED HER VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE WITH THE PEE DEE CHAPTER OF THE SC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. ARTICLE GIVES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION. |
FRIENDS REMEMBER LATE TEEN'S SMILE AND SPIRIT |
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FMN |
07/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHURCH FUNERAL |
BAILEY (BAYY) EADDY OF HARTSVILLE SC WAS KILLED IN CAR CRASH. SHE WAS A RISING JUNIOR AT HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/06/2012 |
5A |
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IRENE COVINGTON; RYAN THOMAS FLING; MARY M;. JACKSON; GERALDINE GRANT JOSEPH; LEROY KELLY; FREDDIE KENNEDY; FRED LEE TURNER JR.; CARRIE LOUISE WILLIAMS; JACK A. GAINEY; JONATHAN C. O. HUGHES; MARY ALICE 'FROGGIE' COE DANIELS; ROBERT LOVELAND; NARCISSA JAMES; EVELYN STRICKLAND; JOHN COLSON KNIGHT; RONALD WAYNE ODOM; ROBERT A. STONE; REV. DR. WALLIN ALBERT WILLIAMS SR.; HAZEL BINGHAM WINDHAM |
TROPICAL STORM & SPRING RAINS IMPROVE DROUGHT.. |
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FMN |
07/06/2012 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO SHOWING DROUGHT LEVELS BY COUNTY IN SC |
RAINS FROM TROPICAL STORM BERYL HAVE IMPROVED WATER LEVELS. CROPS ARE GREENER. |
DARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS FLAT-RATE BUDGET |
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FMN |
07/06/2012 |
1B |
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THE BUDGET FOR 2012-2013 OF $6 190 136 WAS APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. THE BUDGET FOR 2011-2012 WAS $5 775 751. |
FLORENCE'S CAMERON ALLEN RELEASES NEXT CD |
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FMN |
07/06/2012 |
1D |
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COLOR PHOTOS |
CAMERON ALLEN HAS BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT PLAYING GUITAR SINCE HE RECEIVED HIS FIRST GUITAR AT AGE 6. |
JUDGE DENIES BOND IN WOODBERY CASE |
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FMN |
08/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WOODBERRY |
WOMAN ACCUSED IN DEATH OF 36-YEAR-OLD NURSE LORI PRUETT. |
TROUPE LEADS NATIONAL CONTEST |
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FMN |
08/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE VERSION OF "ANNIE" IS IN COMPETITION WITH PRODUCTIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/06/2012 |
5A |
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JAMES LEE BARBOUR; VERNIE BLUNT; RUBY HAMILTON CAMPBELL; JANUARYET MOODY; FLOYD BENTON SMITH JR.; DEACON ROOSEVELT GOODSON SR.; MARY LAWHON HAM; FRANCES LIDE; LOUIE AUGUSTUS PITTMAN JR.; PATRICIA JOAN PORTER; CHARLES ROGERS SCOTT; SUZANNE PARKER SMITH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/06/2012 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM: CHARLES D. 'CHUCK' LEE JR. 6/8/1965--3/27/2010 |
FLORENCE 1 NOT WAITING ON STATE TO PASS BUDGET |
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FMN |
08/06/2012 |
3B |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES GAVE THE 2012-13 BUDGET ITS FIRST READING. |
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS HOLD MEMORIAL WALK |
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FMN |
08/06/2012 |
3B |
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FREDA SUMMER LOST HER YOUNGEST SON IN A CAR CRASH IN 2009 AND THOUGHT NO ONE WOULD UNDERSTAND UNTIL SHE RECEIVED A NEWSLETTER FROM COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS. |
DOWNTOWN DOINGS |
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FMN |
09/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF THE 5X5 QUINTET; SUSAN COX; JIM AND VAL GLEASON; JOHNNY POWERS |
PHOTOS ONLY: MEMBERS OF THE BRASS 5X5 QUINTET REHEARSE FRIDAY AT THE ART TRAIL GALLERY. THE QUINTET IS MADE UP OF MUSIC EDUCATORS AND THE GROUP HAS BEEN TOGETHER FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS |
IVEY GIVEN LIFE IN JAIL |
SCRANTON MAN PLEAD GUILTY TO MURDER OF HIS WIFE |
FMN |
09/06/2012 |
1A |
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RODNEY DALE IVEY OF SCRANTON WAS SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR THE PLEA OF GUILTY IN THE MURDER OF DEVIN HAM IVEY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/06/2012 |
4B |
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ANTOINE LAMONTE GUNER; BEJAI FITCH; ROBERT FULTON DORSEY SR; SHANNON PATRICE THOMPSON; CHARLES W. KNAPP SR.; MARCHCHY ETTA GRIGGS BEASLEY; JAMES "JIMMY" LEE BARBOUR; ESTER MAE ROBINSON HAM; HARRY MCKENZIE; SAUNDRA "BUNNY" MCCLARY; WILLIAM A. TURNER; |
BLUES GROUP FALLS FOR DUO |
DARLINGTON SIBLINGS JOIN LEGENDARY ARTISTS IN BLUES HALL OF FAME |
FMN |
10/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BROTHER-SISTER COMBO OF BUDDY AND ELLA JOHNSON TAKEN 25 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1940 |
DARLINGTON NATIVES BUDDY AND ELLA JOHNSON HAVE BEEN INDUCTED POSTHUMOUSLY IN TO THE BLUES HALL OF FAME IN MEMPHIS.(MORE) |
SPOTLIGHT ON AREA AFTER GRAD ARRESTS |
NATIONAL MEDIA GOES NUTS; LOCAL OFFICIALS PONDER WAYS TO HANDLE DISRUPTION BY PARENTS |
FMN |
10/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHERELL ALEXANDER AND HER YOUNGER BROTHER TIKUAN ALEANDER |
FLORENCE MAYOR AND SOUTH FLORENCE GRAD STEPHEN WUKELA WAS SURPRISED THIS WEEK WHEN HIS CITY FELL INTO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT AFTER THREE WOMEN WERE ARRESTED AT THE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH GRADUATION CEREMONIES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/06/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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LIZZIE D. LAWRENCE DIED 6 JUNEEE 2011 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/06/2012 |
8A |
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EARLINE B. GILLIARD; ESTHER MAE GRAVES; MARCHCHY HOWARD; LATOYA LINNEN; ROBERT "ROBBIE" FERRELL LUPO; WILLIAM "BILLY" BOYD NOLA SR.; XAVIER ESPINOSAL SMITH; WILLIAM L. "BILL" STONE; LESLIE G. WYNNE; WINNIE MCCUTCHEON BROWN; RUBY HAMILTON CAMPBELL; BEJAL ELIZABETH FITCH; FREDDIE "FISHMAN" KENNEDY; ALFRED "BOONIE TIMMONS; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/06/2012 |
5C |
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KRISTEN ELIZABETH ARTHURS AND THOMAS HOWARD HANNA; JENNIFER LEE HATCHELL AND SHAWN GERAL STOM; JENNIFER MARCHCHIE LEE AND WILLIAM BRAD OWENS; JULYIE FAULK AND BILLY GROOMS; LAURA CAMILLE HUDDLESTON AND BRENTON MATTHEW CARTER; JESSICA LAUREN BROWN AND JOHN BRADLEY WATTS; ABBY GRACE SHUMATE AND JOHN DENTO BANKSON III; KIRBY LEIGH KING AND PRESTON DAVID WOOD; ERIN OLIVIA TARTE AND FITZLEE HOWARD MCEACHIN |
A SPOONFUL OF MEDICINE HELPED FLORENCE … |
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FMN |
10/06/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S COMMENTS ON HOW FORTUNATE FLORENCE WAS TO HAVE THE HOSPITALS AND NURSING SCHOOLS OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE. |
RUN-OFF IN 7YH LIKELY; BAUER VS. ??? |
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FMN |
11/06/2012 |
1A |
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LESS THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE VOTERS HIT THE POLLS IN THE NEWLY CREATED CONGRESSIONAL DIRSTRICT; MANY OF THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES AND CAMPAIGNS ARE ALREADY ADMITTING DEFEAT.(MORE) |
WUKELA AND ROBINSON SEEK VOTES AT LAST MINUTE |
BOTH CANDIDATES IN DEMOCRATIC MAYORAL PRIMARCHCHY SAY CITY-WIDE RECEPTIONS HAVE BEEN POSITIVE |
FMN |
11/06/2012 |
1A |
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THERE IS NOT MUCH TIME LEFT BEFORE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS IN FLORENCE HEAD TO THE POLLS AND DECEMBEREMBERIDE WHICH CANDIDATE THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE TAKE ON FORMER DEMOCRAT STEVE POWERS IN THE NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER GENERAL ELECTION.(MORE) |
METHODISTS UNITE |
ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO ORDAIN PASTORS; APPROVE BUDGETS; AND WORSHIP |
FMN |
11/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF FAYE STEPHENS; ASHLEY BRUNSON; DAISY BRUNSON; AND KEITH HUNTER |
THE 41ST SESSION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ANNUAL UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCE IS EXPECTED TO DRAW MORE THAN 3000 PASTONS AND LAY PEOPLE FROM ALL ACROSS THE STATE TO THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER OVER THE NEXT FOUR DAYS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/06/2012 |
7A |
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LOUISE BARKER; LILLIE MAE "HERNETHA" HAWKINS; MARCHCHK LOGAN; WESLEY MCCLAM; SAMUEL MARCHCHK BAIRD; WILLIAM L. "BILL" STONE; DELORES LEE SPRINGS; ANTOINE LAMONTE GUNTER |
NO TAX HIKE IN CITY; WORKERS GET MORE |
INCREASE WILL BE BASED ON PERFORMANCE |
FMN |
12/06/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED A SEVENTY MILLION AND 61 THOUSAND 800 FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 BUDGET MONDAY THAT INCLUDES NO TAX INCREASES.(MORE) |
STRANGE DAY AHEAD FOR VOTERS |
FILING GATE: MISSING CANDIDATES WILL CREATE POLLING "IRREGULARITIES" |
FMN |
12/06/2012 |
1A |
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AFTER MONTHS OF ELECTION DRAMA-INCLUDING THE USUAL CAMPAIGN BATTLES; UNUSAL LAW SUITS AND 11TH HOUR BALLOT REVISIONS THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PRIMARCHCHY ELECTIONS ARE FINALLY HERE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/06/2012 |
7A |
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ROSE COE; A'MIA JA' NIYAH DAVIS; THELMA DUBOIS; RONALD MARCHCHK HACKETT; JAMES WALKER HERNDON; LOUISE SABB KEELS; CHARLIE PETE MCCANTS; CLAVIN WILLIAMSON; MILDRED LOUISE LOWDER DRIGGERS; MARCHCHK L. LOGAN; KENNETH "ABE" LYLERLY SR.; DELORES LEE SPRINGS; LESLIE GILMOUR WYNNE; EARLINE BRIGHT GILLIARD; BENJAMIN THOMAS "TOMMY" HARPE JR.; LARRY PRESTON LEVINER; XAVIER ESPINOSA; JOHN L. STONE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/06/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARCHCHVIN CLARENCE MCALLISTER WAS BORNE 11 JUNEEE 1933 AND DIED ON 8 JANUARYUARYUARY 2010. |
COUNCILMAN DEAD AFTER ILLNESS |
DILLON COUNTY |
FMN |
12/06/2012 |
8A |
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SMALL PHOTO |
LONGTIME COUNCILMAN MACIO WILLIAMSON PASSES. |
REPUBLICAN RUN-OFF; DEM DILEMMA IN 7TH |
BAUER AND RICE SQUARE OFF IN JUNEEE 26 RE-DO; TINUBU LEADS DEMOCRATS BUT CONFUSION REIGNS |
FMN |
13/06/2012 |
1A |
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ONE ELECTION WAS NOT ENOUGH TO DECEMBEREMBERIDE WHICH REPUBLICAN WOULD ADVANCE TO THE NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND IT MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TO FIND A DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE EITHER.(MORE) |
JORDAN JUST MISSES; BUT NO REGRETS |
FLORENCE CANDIDATE SAYS HE RAN GOOD RACE |
FMN |
13/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY JORDAN WITH DAUGUSTUSTHTER LANA CLAIRE JORDAN AND SON WALLACE JORDAN |
THE PRAYERS AND EFFORTS OF A LOYAL FOLLOWING WEREN'T ENOUGH TO PROPEL FLORENCE REPUBLICAN JAY JORDAN INTO A RUNOFF FOR THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TUESDAY.(MORE) |
WUKELA ROLLS IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARCHCHY |
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FMN |
13/06/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA SCORED A DECEMBEREMBERISIVE VICTORY (2273 TO 915) OVER ED ROBINSON IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARCHCHY FOR MAYOR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/06/2012 |
5A |
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DENNIS COHEN II; ELTON COLEMAN; WILLIE DUNMORE; LOUISE GAMBLE; REED HUGHTES; JOHNNIE MASON KELLY; JUSTIN MATTHEW LOCKEY; CHARLIE 'PETE' MCCANTS; ELOISE TRUETT MICHAU; MYRTIS CONNOR PHILLIPS; JOHNNY R. ROBERTS; ROSA MAE HARRISON BROWN STARR; ALLEN DAVID WHITTLE; MAURICE LEVAL WILLIAMS; JAMES HORACE BRYANT; RONALD MARCHK HACKETT; JAMES RANDOLPH TEAL SR. |
TIMROD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
NJ |
13/06/2012 |
7A |
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THE CHARACTER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP OF WASHINGTON DC SAYS TIMROD SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED ONE OF 297 PROMISING PRACTICES AWARDS. |
CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOME |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
13/06/2012 |
2A |
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CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S HOME AT 518 CHURCH STREET IN 1938. A NEW FACILITY WAS LATER BUILT OFF W. PALMETTO ST. |
"DISRUPTIVE" MOM ASKS FOR JURY TRIAL |
GRADUATION ARRESTEES VOCAL ABOUT CHARGES |
FMN |
14/06/2012 |
1A |
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SHANNON COOPER THE MOTHER OF A FLORENCE TEEENAGER WHO MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES FOLLOWING HER ARREST AT THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OF HER DAUGUSTUSTHTER PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO THE CHARGE WEDNESDAY INSIDE A FLORENCE COURTROOM.(MORE) |
DEMS UP IN AIR OVER RUN-OFF |
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FMN |
14/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION COMISSION MIGHT SAY GLORIA BROMELL TINUBU WITH PRESTON BRITTAIN IN THE TUESDAY 7TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARCHCHY FOR DEMOCRATS BUT THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS NOT SO SURE AND OFFICIALS MIGHT TAKE LEGAL ACTION TO CORRECT WHAT THEY SAY IS A MISTAKE.(MORE) |
HOT DOG! FREE FOOD |
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FMN |
14/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTTY DAVIS; ANNETTE PEYTON; CASSANDRA BRANDON; KATHY SEAWOOD AND MARCHCHLAND SEAWOOD |
FLORENCE CITY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR SCOTTY DAVIS AND OTHER CITY LEADERS SERVE FREE HOT DOGS ON WEDNESDAY AS THE CITY OF FLORENCE HOSTED THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC IN THE BREEZEWAY DOWNTOWN OFF WEST EVANS STREET.(MORE) |
TEACHER RAISE AND STEP NOT ENOUGH AFTER DEFERRAL |
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FMN |
14/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS SET OT MAKE A FIAL DECEMBEREMBERISION ON NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET THURSDAY NIGHT EVEN THOUGH BOARD MEMBERS ARE STILL AWAITING A FUNDING VERDICT FROM STATE LAWMAKERS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/06/2012 |
7A |
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JACK BROWN; LEROY DAVIS; DENNIS COHEN III; JAMES DENNIS HEFFNER; JOHNNIE MASON KELLY; VICKI ADAM MOLINA; DELANE TANNER MUSICK; MELLODEE WASHINGTON; ALLEN DAVID WHITTLE; RONALD ELBERT HILL; LOUISE "SUGAR" SABB KEELS; MYRTIS CONNER PHILLIPS; R. WAYNE STROUD; BURRIS TURNER; RICHARD GLENN "RICKY" JOHNSON; ELOISE TRUETT MICHAU; ROSA MAE HARRISON BROWN STARR; |
BUDGET PASSED; NEW SCHOOLS UP NEXT |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
15/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED A NEARLY $115.5 MILLION BUDGET FOR 2012-13. THE BUDGET IS TIGHT. IT CAN STILL BE TWEAKED. STEPS WERE TAKEN TO FUND THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL. |
SUIT ASKS FOR DEM RUNOFF |
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FMN |
15/06/2012 |
1A |
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A LAWSUIT TO HAVE RUN-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP TWO DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR THE NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL SEAT SHOULD PASS. |
PINT-SIZED PERFORMANCES |
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FMN |
15/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AVA HUTCHINSON AND NATALIE MCCABE |
ACTING UP! CAMP AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE INCLUDES CRAFTS; SINGING; DANCING AND THEATRE CRAFT FOR AGES 5 TO 10. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2012 |
7A |
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ISAAC 'BENNIE' BARTELLE; HAYES GAINEY; MACDONALD OWEN GILLASPY; MATTHEW JACKSON; HAROLD L. JORDAN; MICHAEL HOLT BOSWELL; BARBARA ANN BRYANT; THELMA LLOYD DUBOIS; BOBBY JOE EDWARDS SR.; LILLIE MAE 'HERNETHA' HAWKINS; FRANCES BAKER HICKS; DEACON HIKIE L. KIRVEN; COACH CHARLIE 'PETE' MCCANTS; WESLEY MCCLAM; BETTY LOU SAWYER; JAMES L. WEBSTER II |
SOMETHING TO SQUEAL ABOUT |
PEE DEE COWBOY |
FMN |
15/06/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
ANOTHER HUNT IN THE LIFE OF THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT WHO WAS SEEKING FERAL PIGS |
BYRD SAYS FIRINGS ARE JUSTIFIED |
FIVE DEPUTIES DISMISSED AFTER SHERIFF'S RE-ELECTION |
FMN |
15/06/2012 |
3B |
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CURRENT LAW PUTS THE AUTORITY TO HIRE AND FIRE IN THE SHERIFF'S HANDS AND MAKES IT CLEAR THAT DEPUTIES SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE SHERIFF. DARLINGTON SC |
TOMBSTONES CLEANED; EAGLE AWARD WON |
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FMN |
15/06/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
JOSEPH ALAN DONALDSON HAS EARNED HIS EAGLE SCOUT AWARD AFTER CLEANING THE OLD CEMETERY AT DARLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND OTHER WORK. |
SOMETHING TO SQUEAL ABOUT |
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FMN |
15/06/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
WATERY HUNT PRODUCES TROPHY-SIZED PORK FOR THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT AND TEAM MARSH TACKEY |
FMU TUITION RISING 3 PERCENT |
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FMN |
16/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE 2012-13 BUDGET. IN STATE STUDENTS WILL PAY ANOTHER $130 PER SEMESTER. THE OUT OF STATE STUDENTS PAY ALMOST DOUBLE THE IN STATE RATE PER SEMESTER. |
PANEL: NO RUNOFFF IN 7TH DISTRICT |
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FMN |
16/06/2012 |
1A |
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NO RUNOFF BETWEEN THE TOP TWO VOTE-GETTERS IN THE DEMOCRATIC RACE FOR SC'S NEWEST 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. THE ISSUE WILL PROBABLY GO TO THE COURTS. |
DEBATE ON FLORENCE MAYORAL DEBATE |
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FMN |
16/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CANDIDATES |
STEVE POWERS PROPOSES 16 WEEKS OF COMMUNITY FORUMS; STEPHEN J. WUKELA SAYS ONE DEBATE WOULD WORK. |
INCARNATE WORD LUTHERAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
16/06/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
REV. MATTHEW K. JEFFORDS |
JOHN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
16/06/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR RODNEY FOSTER |
RESTAURANT ROW GOING AL FRESCO |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
FMN |
17/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DA MASSIMO RESTAURANTE |
OPEN SPACE BEHIND RESTAURANTS WIL HAVE TERRRACE AND WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE. OWNERS ARE DEVELOPING THIS AREA TO DRAW PEOPLE. |
GROWTH SPURT HITS FMU |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER PRESIDENT |
DOCTORS AND ENGINEERS ON THE WAY AS FLORENCE UNIVERSITY ADOPTS A PROGRAM-A-YEAR PLAN. |
MORE HORSEPTEMBEROWER NOT WHAT FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDED |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S TAKE ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE CHIEF ALBERT THIEME. HE INCLUDES A MEMORIAL TO TOM KIRKLAND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
8A |
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BARBARA JEAN GOODLET MCCOTTRY; EZELL GALLISHAW; LEROY THOMAS; WINIFRED MCMILLAN; QUEEN ESTHER WALLACE; BETTY SING ALFORD; JOHN ELLIS BACON; HAROLD L. JORDAN; MACDONALD OWEN GILLASPY; MICHAEL GREEN; EMMA LOGAN DEESE ROGERS |
HISTORY RE-ENACTED |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTOS |
JOHN GOURDIN IS A RE-ENACTOR OF THE 54TH MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT COMPANY I AND TELLS CIVIL WAR HISTORY IN CHERAW SC EVENT. ALSO PICTURED ARE JOE MCGILL AND TERRY JAMES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
17/06/2012 |
10A |
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JAYWARD GOODSON JR. 2/29/1953--2/20/2012; MINISTER LEVI GREGG 2/28/1948-6/12/2011; HERBERT 'BUCK' ROBINSON 4/3/1932-10/16/2006; GEORGE E. MOUZON PASSED 6/17/1979; HAROLD GAINEY 10/15/1921-12/6/2004 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
5C |
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ABRAM GANDY; IVORY GANDY; GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
5C |
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CHRISTINE MARIE MCCORMICK AND TAYLOR AINSLEY JAMROK |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
17/06/2012 |
6C |
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JULYIA BIRD BOATWRIGHT AND STRATFORD REED HUNT; DEIDRE LOUISE YOUNG AND BERNARD EZEKIEL GILES |
LAW ENFORCEMENT HEADED TO CLASSROOM |
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FMN |
18/06/2012 |
1A |
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SCHOOL MIGHT BE OUT FOR STUDENTS BUT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM ACROSS THE PEE DEE AND BEYOND WILL TAKE TO THE CLASSROOM THIS WEEK TO TRAIN FOR A SITUATION THEY HOPE WILL NEVER OCCUR.(MORE) |
DADS CELEBRATED |
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FMN |
18/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY TAYLOR AND CATE; SETH MARCHCHKOWITZ WITH WIFE CHRISTINE AND DAUGUSTUSTHTER SOPHIA |
PHOTO ONLY: DADS WERE CELEBRATED ON FATHER'S DAY NATIONWIDE AS IT OCCURS ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF JUNEEE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/06/2012 |
7A |
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EZELL GALLISHAAW; JOE ERVIN MOUZON; KATHERINE GAINEY JORDAN; JULYIA KATHLEEN WILLIAMS SMITH; MARCHCHY MAXINE FORE TABER; MOGENS HENNINGSEN; ANTHONY MOODY; ROBERT LEE MOUZON; VALERIE ANITA BARBOT BEATY; HELEN MILES; ISAAC BARTELLE |
TIRED OF HER DOG; SHE PUT HER IN A SACK |
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FMN |
19/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF "BELINDA" AS FOUND BY DARLINGTON ANIMAL CONTROL |
VERONICA CRAWFORD OF FLORENCE WAS ARRESTED FOR ILL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS AFTER ALLEGEDLY LEAVING HER DOG TIED UP IN A SACK FOR MORE THAN 72 HOURS.(MORE) |
SEEKING JORDAN'S BLESSING |
BAUER AND RICE VIE FOR ENDORSEMENT FROM FLORENCE ATTORNEY |
FMN |
19/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE CHATTING WITH CAROLYN AND JOHN JAMES |
THE POSSIBLITY OF A JAY JORDAN ENDORSEMENT WAS NOT FAR FROM THE MINDS OF EITHER ANDRE BAUER OR TOM RICE AS THE TWO RUN OFF CANDIDATES ATTEMPTED TO WIN THE FLORENCE ATTORNEY'S SUPPORT.(MORE) |
MCKNIGHT GAINS A VOTE; MCGILL HANGS ON TO SEAT |
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FMN |
19/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SENATE DISTRICT 32 CHALLENGER CEZAR MCKNIGHT |
THE GOOD NEWS FOR CHALLENGER CEZAR MCKNIGHT IN MONDAY'S RECOUNT IN THE STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32 RACE WAS THAT HE PICKED UP A COUPLE OF MORE VOTES ON INCUMBENT SEN. YANCEY MCGILL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/06/2012 |
7A |
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ALFERTA HARRIS; DOROTHY ROGERS SMITH; FLORENCE LOWRIMORE; HIGHWAY GASKINS; WILLIAM "MARCHCHION " COLLINS; JOHNNIE "SON' JAMES SR.; SAMUEL M. "CUTCIE" COOPER; ROBERT LEIGH PHILLIPS; SHERMAN CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" COVINGTON; THOMAS MONROE GANDY; JULYIA KATHLEEN WILLIAMS SMITH; TOMIE WALTERS;IRVIN BROWN GEORGE; THOMAS PINCKNEY SIMS III |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/06/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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SAVANNAH ROSE HUX WAS BORN ON 1 JANUARYUARYUARY 2002 AND DIED ON 19 JUNEEE 2011 |
FINE JUST $268 FOR BUS CASE |
DARLINGTON POLICE CHIEF SAYS LAW CHANGE FORBIDS STIFFER PUNISHMENT IN APRILASSAULT OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS |
FMN |
20/06/2012 |
1A |
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TOMEKA DANIELLE SELF AND ROSANNA DUDLEY PLEADED GUILTY AND PAID A $268 FINE AFTER ASSAULTING A SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT ON A SCHOOL BUS.(MORE) |
STORY BEGINS FOR ONCE UPON A CHILD |
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FMN |
20/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GENNIEL VARNER AND TARA HOFFMEYER; COURTNEY WISE AND BRIDGETTE FLORENCE EMPLOYEES DOUBLE CHECK PRICE ON A TRAIN SET |
ONCE UPON A CHILD CELEBRATED ITS GRAND OPENING TUESDAY.(MORE) |
CRAWFORD ENDORSES BAUER FOR RUNOFF |
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FMN |
20/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF ANDRE BAUER AND KRIS CRAWFORD |
THE NAME GAME CONTINUES FOR THE GOP 7TH CONGRESSIONAL RUNOFF RACE AS STATE REP. KRIS CRAWFORD R-FLORENCE PUT HIS SUPPORT BEHIND FOMER LT. GOV. ANDRE BAUER.(MORE) |
SCAM ARTIST SENTENCED FOR SWINDLING FOUR COUNTY RESIDENTS |
CLACK ORDERED TO PAY 80 THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN RESTITUTION |
FMN |
20/06/2012 |
1A |
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TOMMY CLACK OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH WHO SCAMMED SEVVERAL FLORENCE RESIDENTS WILL HAVVE TO PAY THAT MONEY BACK OR SPEND 10 YEARS IN PRISON.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/06/2012 |
5A |
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EZELL GALLISHAW; DEANNA JOHNSON; ANTHONY MOODY; PERRY MOSES; VALERIE ANITA BARBOT BEATY; DORIS CHAPMAN; THOMAS M. "TOMMY" GANDY; MOGENS ERIK HENNIGSEN; FLORENCE RICHARDSON LARIMORE; JAMES LAURIE "JAMIE" WEBSTER II; THOMA MCCOY "THOMAS" RICHARDSON; WILIAM "MARCHCHION" COLLINS; MARCHCHION CHARLES GRIMSLEY; LOUISE ALTMAN DEW KEA; DOROTHY ROGERS SMITH; LOUISE JEANNE KERNER WOLFE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/06/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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EDWARD CAIN SR. WAS BORN 4 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1919 AND DIED 17 JUNEEE 2002. |
ADS TELL MUCH ABOUT THE CITY |
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NJ |
20/06/2012 |
4A |
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ONE CAN DISCOVER LOADS OF FLORENCE HISTORY BY SCANNING THROUGH THE EARLY CITY DIRECTORIES. |
RIBBON CUTTING FOR HODGES PIANO & ORGAN |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
20/06/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
1979 OPENING AT 775 N. CASHUA. GENE VAUGHTT; JERRY SANDERS; BILLY HODGES; MAXCENE HODGES; JOE WOLFE; MAYOR COOPER TEDDER; BOB PARKER |
MCCLARY PLEADS GUILTY IN HATE CRIME ASSAULT |
JOHNSONVILLE MAN ADMITS 2010 ATTACK ON WEST FLORENCE STUDENT WAS MOTIVATED BY RACE |
FMN |
21/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHASE MCCLARY |
CHASE MCCLARY OF JOHNSONVILLE PLEADED GUILTY WEDNESDAY TO A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL HATE CRIME STATUTE IN CONNECTION WITH 2010 ASSAULT OF BLACK TEENAGER.(MORE) |
PDRTA SET TO ELIMINATE ROUTE 5 BUS |
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FMN |
21/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSH WILLIS SITTING IN THE MOSTLY EMPTY ROUTE 5 BUS WEDNESDAY |
PDRTA VOTES THURSDAY NIGHT TO PASS A BUDGET WITH SEVER CUTS TO COVER A PROJECTED SHORTFALL OF MORE THAN $500,000 INCLUDING THE PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF THE ROUTE 5 BUS ROUTE.(MORE) |
LEGAL BATTLE IMPERILS BALLOTS |
RESTRAINING ORDER LIMITS WINDOW FOR EARLY AND ABSENTEE VOTING |
FMN |
21/06/2012 |
1A |
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A TIGHT WINDOW IS GETTING TIGHTER AND COULD CLOSE COMPLETELY FOR SOME VOTERS WANTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JUNEEE 26 RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE NEW 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.(MORE) |
DISTRICT AND COUNTY SAY THEY'RE NOT AT FAULT FOR VOTING MAP MIX-UP |
LAWSUIT COULD BE MOOT SOON |
FMN |
21/06/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMISSION HAVE RESPONDED THAT THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VOTING MAP MISTAKES DURING THE 2006; 2008; AND 2010 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS CLAIMING THEY ARE NOT TO BLAME.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/06/2012 |
7A |
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ROSA LEE NELSON CONNER; BARRY DAVIS; MISTY DAWN HEFFINGTON; WILLIAM HOWARD "BOBIE" TADLOCK JR.; NANCY HOKE BRATTON; WILLIAM CLYDE LUNDY; RICHARD H. STREETT; CARLIE REAVES; MICHAEL SYLVESTER; WILLIAM D. SPORTS SR; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/06/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARCHCHION LUCAS JR. WAS BORN 21 JUNEEE 1961 AND DIED ON 1 MARCHCHCH 2012 |
COURSE PREPS SCHOOL GUNFIRE RESPONSE |
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FMN |
22/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF OFFICERS STORMING DOWN A HALLWAY DURING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING EXERCISE; PHOTO OF JEFF UPTAGRAFFT AND OTHER OFFICERS |
OFFICERS FROM ACROSS THE PEE DEE STORMED THE HALLS OF MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THURSDAY AS A PART OF A TRAINING EXERCISE DESIGNED TO ILLUSTRATE QUICK AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE SHOULD ANY ONE EVER OPEN FIRE IN A SCHOOL.(MORE) |
COUNTY COUNCIL TALKS "FLOATING TAX" AS FIX FOR LESS LGF |
BUDGET READING DELAYED |
FMN |
22/06/2012 |
1A |
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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN WHAT MEMBERS SAID MAY BE THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DELAYED FINAL READING FOR NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET AND IS CONSIDERING A NEW TAX MECHANISM TO MAKE UP FOR STATE FUNDING THE COUNTY HAS LOST OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/06/2012 |
7A |
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CHARLIE BROWN; WALTER WHITE; MAX E. BRANYON; LINDA DIANE HOLLOMAN GALBRAITH; JOHNNIE "SON" JAMES SR.; DAVID FREDERICK MONTROSE; J. KENNETH RENTCH; ALICE QUEEN ESTER WALLACE; LOUISE JEANNE KERNER WOLFE; SHERMAN CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" COVINGTON; JOHN L. HEVERLING JR.; OLLIE MAE JOHNSON HILL; MAY ANNE OWINGS |
SOLICITOR: ABUSIVE WORKERS SLIPPED THROUGH LOOPHOLE |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
1A |
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SMALL FINE INSTEAD OF 10 YEARS IN BUS STUDENT SHAKING INCIDENT. TWO FORMER DARLINGTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES PAID FINE AFTER SLAPPING A SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENT. |
JUDGE ORDERS RUNOFF IN 7TH |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
1A |
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DEMOCRATS ATTORNEY PRESTON BRITTAIN AND ECONOMICS PROFESSOR GLORIA TINUBU WILL HAVE RUNOFF ELECTION. |
THREE KILLED IN AFGHAN SUICIDE BOMBER ATTACK |
FIVE OTHERS HURT FROM TIMMONSVILLE-BASED UNIT |
FMN |
23/06/2012 |
1A |
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FROM SC KILLED WERE RYAN RAWL OF LEXINGTON; MATTHEW THOMAS OF EASLEY; AND JOHN MEADOR OF COLUMBIA |
BUSY SUMMER |
FOUR NEW SCHOOLS TO OPEN IN FOUR YEARS |
FMN |
23/06/2012 |
1A |
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TEACHERS ARE MOVING INTO THE NEW LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAS A PAY-AS-YOU-GO FUNDING PROGRAM FOR NEW SCHOOLS AND RENOVEMBERATIONS. |
ATTORNEY EXPLAINS PROPOSED FLOATING TAX |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
3A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ATTORNEY MALLOY MCEACHIN EXPLAINED THE NEED FOR A FLOATING TAX WHICH WOULD BE VOTED ON EACH YEAR. |
GARDENERS DESCEND ON 'GOD'S GARDEN' PATCH |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS OF GARDEN PATCHES |
CORA TAYLOR OFFERED LAND FOR PEOPLE TO PLANT GARDENS IN DARLINGTON SC. THEY HAVE TAKEN HER UP ON THE OFFER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
4B |
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MARY FLORENCE EDWARDS BETHEA; MARTHA TYNDALL 'PEGGY' HANEY; IRENE WINBURN HOWLE; ROBERT HERBERT LEISON; MACH ARTHUR SMITH; JAMES LAURIE WEBSTER II; DAVE WHITE; DEWEY WILKES; LALINE MILLS YOUMANS; TED FRASE CORBETT; MARY WILLIAMS GALLAGHER; MAE RABON JORDAN; VICKI ADAMS MOLINA; OLLIE MAE JOHNSON HILL; NATHAN WESLEY 'DOUG' WILLIAMS; HELEN JOYCE WILLIAMSON |
GAMECOCKS HEAD TO FINALS |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF TEAM MEMBERS |
SOUTH CAROLINA WILL PLAY ARIZONA IN THE BEST-OF-THREE FINALS. THE GAMECOCKS WANT TO WIN THREE IN A ROW. |
LAMB'S CHAPEL |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
3514 SOUTHBOROUGH ROAD IN FLORENCE SC |
MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
23/06/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
DARLINGTON SC; MINISTER CECIL L. BROMWELL |
DARK MATTERS DON'T DRAG YOUTH DOWN |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DA'SHAWN MOSLEY RECEIVED ONE OF 20 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR IN THE ARTS AWARDS. HE PLANS TO GO TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO TO FURTHER HIS WRITING. |
MARION GRAD'S ROUTE AS UNUSUAL AS HIS ABILITIES |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MARION HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN WILLIAM HUMPHREY HAS EARNED A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO BROWN UNIVERSITY. |
FLORENCE: WE REALLY KNOW HOW TO BUILD PARKING LOTS |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S VIEWS ON PARKING LOTS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
8A |
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ARTHUR CROOK DOUGLAS SR.; DARENE GIBBONS CUSAAC; EARTHERLEEN LUCAS; HATTIE MOZELLE GARDNER COX; MARJORIE EDWARDS PLOWEDN; MARTHA TYNER; DERRICK L. WAGNER; CELESTE MUNN CROWLEY; DEWEY LEVERNE WILKES; IRENE WINBURN HOWLE; JOHN JORDAN MCCULLOUGH; MARJORIE LALINE MILLS YOUMANS; BARRY DEAN DAVIS; SARA FREEMAN EARLE; WILLIAM MCLAIN 'GOV' GORE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
24/06/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
DEACON JEROME BAILEY 8/10/1948-6/24/2011 |
A CAMP LIKE NO OTHER |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
1B |
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MCLEOD'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CAMP HEALTH HAS FASHION SHOW AT THE END OF CAMP. PICTURED ARE KHALIL BETHEA; HAVEN STEVENS; ANIAH FLEMING; ISABELLE GUERRIERO; GRACE STUCKEY; LEADER TRISH POWELL; LEADER ASHLEY COSTAS; JARROD WOODLAND |
FLORENCE PAINTER PICKED TO PAINT LUCY T. DAVIS |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
1B |
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A FUNDRAISER IS UNDERWAY FOR ROBERT C. SMITH TO PAINT LUCY T. DAVIS PORTRAIT FOR THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
A SHELLUVA LOT EASIER |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
MARCHINE VETERINARIAN AL SEGARS WILL RECYCLE OYSTER SHELLS TO BUILD OYSTER REEFS OFF THE COAST OF SC. THE COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION BAGS THE SHELLS. |
PEE DEE BEST RECIPES CHALLENGE-- DESSERTS |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
1C |
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THE MORNING NEWS IS SEEKING ORIGINAL RECIPES FOR THIS CONTEST. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
7C |
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MAEGAN ELIZABETH COX AND MICHAEL THOMAS MANSON; ELYSE NICOLE HORNE AND MARCHC THOMAS JENNINGS JR.; MARTHA MCCALL AND LEROY SANDERS |
WHO LIVED HERE? |
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FMN |
24/06/2012 |
9C |
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HOW TO DIG UP YOUR HOUSE'S HISTORY |
E. EVANS STREET LOOKING EAST CA. 1914 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
FMN |
24/06/2012 |
2A |
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SMILE FOR THE CAMERA |
POLICE DEPARTMENTS LAUCH VIDEO SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS DOWNTOWN |
FMN |
25/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SOLDIERS WITH MILITARY STYLE DRONES |
RESIDENTS OF DARLINGTON AND FLORENCE MIGHT SOON FIND THEMSELVES ON "CANDID CAMERA". |
STRANGE PRIMARCHCHY LIMPS TO FINISH |
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FMN |
25/06/2012 |
1A |
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NEARLY TWO MONTHS AGO BOTH THE LAWYERS ARGUING A CASE BEFORE THET STATE SUPREME COURT AND THE JUSTICES THEMSELVES WONDERED IF A LAWSUIT OF THE FILING OF FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS THAT CONTAINED LITTLE INFORMATION WOULD PLUNGE THE 2012 ELECTIONS INTO CHAOS.(MORE) |
FLYING FELLOWSHIP |
CLUB OFFERS FLYING AND FRIENDSHIP AND A SOUTHERN BREAKFAST |
FMN |
25/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JERRY BAAK AND JIM HODGES AT BREAKFAST; PHOTO OF GEORGE ROBERTS LISTENS FOR PILOTS ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT THE LEE COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.(MORE) |
BUTTERS FIELD AT THE LEE COUNTY AIRPORT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ON SUNDAY FOR SEVERAL DOZEN AIRCRAFT FLYING IN FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKFAST CLUB BI-WEEKLY MEETING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/06/2012 |
7A |
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DONALD ROGERS WORLEY; EDNA ROGERS GREGG; HERBERT MCCULLOUGH; J. B. TOBIAS; LILLY MORRISON; MARCHCHY LEE WYKLE; MCKENZIE BESS; RUBY JANUARYUARYE MCDOWELL GADDY; SADIE GILLIARD EASTERLING WILLIMA JAMES NOWLIN JR.; WILLIE DUBOSE JR.; DARENE GIBBONS CUSAAC; WALTER "GENE" WHITE; FAYE POTTER WEBB; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/06/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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LATANYA L. DOUGLAS WAS BORN 8 FEBRUARY 1974 AND DIED ON 25 JUNEEE 2006 |
WORK FINALLY BEGINS ON "HOTEL FLORENCE" |
DOWNTOWNS COULD OPEN BY MAY 2013 |
FMN |
26/06/2012 |
1A |
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MASHBURN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT BUTCH JEFFCOAT STANDS OUTSIDE THE COSMOS BUILDING STOREFRONT. |
THE "HOTEL FLORENCE", LINCHPIN OF THE LONG HOPED FOR REVITALIZATION OF FLORENCE'S OLD DOWNTOWN IS FINALLY UNDER WAY.(MORE) |
HUGH WON'T BUDGE |
LEATHERMAN REBUFFS HOUSE DEAL; SENATE PASSES MEASURE TO KEEP GOVERNMENT RUNNING |
FMN |
26/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HUGH LEATHERMAN |
WITH THE CHAMBERS DEADLOCKED OVER A BUDGET COMPROMISE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE APPROVED A MEASURE MONDAY TO PREVENT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
26/06/2012 |
7A |
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ROMONA BETHEA ABRAMS; WINIFRED MCMILLAN; ISAAC "BENNIE" BARTELLE; CLAUDE "SONNY" CHAPMAN; BESSIE COUTRIER; SHA'DIAMOND GRAHAM; DORETHA CHERRY FOSTER; MARCHCHY LOUISE ROBINSON; WILLIAM E. "BILLY" BAKER; WALTER "BRO" EADDY; CORA LEE LESENE JOHNSON; MARCHCHY ETTA CLARK LOCKLEAR; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH PLATO; MALCOLM JAMAL SMITH; QUEEN ESTER WALLACE; JIMMY CARTER; LILO FOTH; GEORGE W. "BUBBA" HUTCHINSON JR.; LOIS J. LLOYD; EARTHERLEEN "SUE" LUCAS; MACK ARTHUR SMITH; JOHN "DOUGLAS" JONES; ALLIENE BROACH LOCKLAIR; FRANCES A. SKIPPER; JAMES BRADLEY "J. B." TOBIAS |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
26/06/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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CHARLES "PETE" TIMMONS WAS BORN 29 JULY1942 AND 26 JUNEEE 2010. |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
26/06/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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BONNIE B. WINDHAM WAS BORN 7 MARCHCHCH 1941 AND DIED 25 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 2007 |
DOWN THE HOME STRETCH |
7TH DISTRICT RUN-OFF CANDIDATES WRPA UP FINAL DAY OF CAMPAIGNING |
FMN |
27/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATE TOM RICE WITH GOV. NIKKI HALEY AT LOCALS GRILL IN FLORENCE |
AN EVENTFUL AND COMPLICATED CAMPAIGN FOR THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NOMINATIONS FINISHED WITH A FLOURISH ACROSS THE PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND MONDAY AS CANDIDATES IN BOTH PARTIES GOT IN THEIR FINAL LICKS BEFORE TUESDAY'S RUNOFF ELECTION.(MORE) |
BYRNES AND TRINITY SCHOOLS WILL MERGE |
PRIVATE ACADEMIES TO COMBINE ON TRINITY CAMPUS; "MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR KIDS" |
FMN |
27/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRANDIS WINSTEAD OF THE BYRNES SCHOOLS AND TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL HEADMASTER ED HOFFMAN |
ADMINISTRATORS FROM TWO OF THE AREA'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE SCHOOLS ARE HOPING THE TWO WILL PROVE AS MIGHTY AS THEIR MYTHICAL NAMESAKES - AND MAYBE EVEN MIGHTIER - WHEN THEY ARE COMBINED.(MORE) |
PAC SITS IN THE BLACK |
ARTS CENTER NETS PROFIT IN FIRST YEAR |
FMN |
27/06/2012 |
1A |
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FMU PRESIDENT FRED CARTER NEVER EXPECTED THE SCHOOL'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TO BE A MONEY-MAKER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/06/2012 |
5A |
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BETTY JEAN BLATHERS; EDNA ROGERS GREGG; FLORRIE FAULKNER STOCKMAN; DAVE WHITE; RUTH POSTON GASKINS ALLEN; WILLIAM EDGAR "BILLY" BAKER JR.; CASHIE MCDONALD GALLOWAY; PAULINE JUNEEE "PLLY" HOUSE LENHART; MCKENZIE BESS; SHERRIE BUFFKIN PENA |
FLORENCE ARTISAN CENTER PLANS UNDER WAY |
DOWNTOWN MANAGER: DETAILS OF PROJECT ARE JUST BEGINNING |
FMN |
27/06/2012 |
1A |
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IT'S STILL JUST WORDS AND PICTURES ON SOME PIECES OF PAPER BUT PLANS FOR A FLORENCE ARTISANS CENTER ARE UNDERWAY IN A PROJECT ORGANIZERS CALLED "POSSIBLE AND FEASIBLE." (MORE) |
TIME'S UP: COUNTY MUST PASS A BUDGET |
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FMN |
27/06/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL HOLD FINAL READING AND PROBABLY ADOPTION OF ITS LONG-DELAY 2012-13 BUDGET THURDSDAY HOPEFULLY HAVING TIMED ITS WORK TO COINCIDE WITH NEWS FROM THE S. C. LEGISLATURE THAT ITS LENGTH BUDGET DEBATE HAS FINALLY REACHED AN END.(MORE) |
FLORENCE CREWS SET FOR HEAT WAVE |
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FMN |
27/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAMPBELL'S ROOFING ANTHONY WILLIAMS PUSHING A PIECE OF PLYWOOD ON A LADDER TO A CO-WORKER; EDDIE MORRISON OF THE SAME GRABS A DRINK |
SUMMER IS BARELY A WEEK OLD AND WEATHER FORECASTERS ARE ALREADY EXPECTING THE TEMPERATURES TO REACH THE TRIPLE DIGITS BY FRIDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/06/2012 |
5A |
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AGNES GRAHAM ALFORD; TAMMY DENISE BURLESON; MARCHCHY RUTH GILLASPY; LEON LAVERNE GRAINGER; MICHAEL JAMES HARRINGTON SR.; GWENDOLYN "GWEN" HOFFMAN MCMANUS; MARCHCHTHA HOWLE ODOM; JOE CEPHUS PETERSON; THOMAS HOUSTON RIVERS; ELMER T. "JIMMY" STEPHENSON JR.; MARCHCHY LOU WHITE BIALEY; CELIA MARCHCHVALENE TURNER LOGAN; FLORRIE FAULKNER STOCKMAN;SADIE GILLIARD EASTERLING; WILLIM MURDOCK "DOC" MCKENZIE |
FLORENCE ARTISAN CENTER PLANS UNDER WAY |
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FMN |
28/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO: ARTIST'S RENDERING |
DOWNTOWN MANAGER RAY REICH SAYS THERE IS MAJOR SUPPORT FOR THE ARTISAN CENTER TO BE LOCATED WHERE THE ROYAL KNIGHT BUILDING AT 104 W. EVANS ST. IS LOCATED. A COLUMBIA ARCHITECTURE FIRM BOUDREAUX PRESENTED PLANS. THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SUPPORTS THE PROJECT. |
COUNTY APPROVES 3-MIL TAX INCREASE |
EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AS COUNCIL OUTLINES NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS |
FMN |
29/06/2012 |
1A |
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THEY SAID THEY WERE RELUCTANT BUT MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL STILL VOTED 6-2 ON THURSDAY FOR A THREE-MIL TAX INCREASE TO OFFSET MONEY THEY SAY THE COUNTY IS LOSING BECAUSE OF UNDERFUNDING FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/06/2012 |
7A |
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HORTENSE HYMAN BRAGDON; CATHERINE BAILEY COLLINS; AUGUSTUSTUS H. COLLINS; ROBERT MARCHCHSHALL FALES; RHYADRIC NAKYLIN GRAHAM; ELISHA JAMEIR MELIK MOODY GURLEY; JANUARYUARYE P. HILL; NORA C.G. HODGE; JESSIE L. JOHNSON; LUCILLE MULDROW; KEVIN EUGEN WILLIAMSON; DORETHA CHERRY FOSTER; CASHIE MCDONALD GALLOWAY; SYLVESTER HICKS; MARCHCHY RUTH GILLASPY; ROSA LEE HYMAN; FAYE GAINEY YOUNG; JEAN CAROL "GIGI" TAYLOR; ELMER T. "JIMMY" STEPHENSON JR.; |
WILLIS BACK IN THE SADDLE IN DARLINGTON |
EX-FLORENCE MAYOR TAKES REIN AS THE COUNTY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
FMN |
30/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRANK WILLIS |
THE 70-YEAR-OLD WILLIS STARTS WORK MONDAY AS DARLINGTON COUNTY'S NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.(MORE) |
HOT HOLIDAYS |
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FMN |
30/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SARAH ELIZABETH MOODY; AMY ROGERS WITH A GROUP OF MARCHCHION SCHOOL OF MUSIC STUDENTS |
PHOTO ONLY: SARAH ELIZABETH MOODY AND STUDENTS FROM THE MARCHCHION SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE LYNCHES RIVER SPLASH PAD.(MORE) |
GROUP ESTABLISHES BENEFIT ACCOUNT FOR WOUNDED ARMY NATIONAL GUARDSMAN |
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FMN |
30/06/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEVIN DAVIS WITH HIS WIFE CHRISTIE |
A TRAVEL EXPENSE ACCOUNT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN THE NAME OF SGT. DEVIN DAVIS WHO WAS SEVERLY INJURED JUNEEE 20 IN A SUICIDE BOMBING IN KHOST CITY AFGAHANISTAN. HE IS WITH THE 133RD MILITARY POLICE COMMAND BASE IN TIMMONSVILLE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2012 |
1A |
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HARVEY COOK; LARRY C. DENNIS; JAMES JIM JACKSON; BETTY JEAN BLATHERS; AUGUSTUSTUS HUGH COLLINS; CATHERINE BAILEY COLLINS; WALTER "BRO" EADDY; ROBERT MARCHCHSHALL FALES; RHYADRICK NAKYLIN GRAHAM; ROBERT MARCHCHSHALL FALES; MARCHCHGARET ELIZABETH "PEG" KRAMER HODES; FLORA MAE HUNTLEY; KEVIN EUGENE WILLIAMSON |
CAN TINUBU HOO-DOO RICE TOO? |
UPSTART TRANSPLANT POUNDED ESTABLISHMENT FAVE BRITTAIN WITH "SMARCHCHT" CAMPAIGN; BEATING REPUBLICAN RICE WILL BE TOUGHER |
FMN |
01/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GLORIA BROMELL TINUBU |
GLORIA BROMELL TINUBU DID NOT JUST BEAT OPPONENT PRESTON BRITTAIN IN THE JUNEEE 26 DEMOCRATIC RUNOFF.(MORE) |
SEARING DISPLAYS OF COLOR |
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FMN |
01/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE REDWOLVES PLAYERS |
PHOTO ONLY: FLORENCE REDWOLVES PLAYERS SIT AT HOME PLATE TO WATCH THE FIREWORKS SHOW AFTER THEIR WIN.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
01/07/2012 |
8A |
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MARCHCHY HAYES; RUTH BROWN; MINNIE COOPER; CHARLES HAROLD TURNER; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH POMPEY; HALLIE THOMAS ANDERSON; HORTENSE HYMAN BRAGDON; HILBERT HARRY PAXTON; GARY LAMARCHCH FABIAN; CHARLES M. PELUSO; CLIFFORD J. "BUDDY" ARD; NORA CALCUTT GEE HODGE; |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
01/07/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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OCTOBEROBERAVIA JAMES SAWYER WAS BORN 19 APRIL1949 AND DIED 30 JUNEEE 2011; PARFINE POPE MOSES WAS BORN 24 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1943 AND DIED 2 JANUARYUARYUARY 2012 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/07/2012 |
5C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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MR AND MRS ERNEST FRANKLIN GRADY CELEBRATED THEIR 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. SHE WAS THE FORMER MARCHCHGARET RUTH TAYLOR.(MORE) |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/07/2012 |
5C |
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MEGAN AMELIA MOORE AND MATTHEW PAUL WENTZEL; KACEY ELIZABETH CAUDLE AND STEPHEN ROBERT RATLIFF JR.; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/07/2012 |
5C |
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LAURIE BROOKE GODWIN AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MARCHCHTIN ROTAN; DALISSA JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE CROPPER AND EDWARD "SAM" DISKTIN TINSLEY IV |
CUSAAC'S STORE LOOKING FOR HELP AFTER FIRE |
BLAZE RUINED 80-YEAR-OLD LANDMARCHCHK FAMOUS FOR ITS PERSONAL SERVICE |
FMN |
02/07/2012 |
1A |
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CUSAAC'S COUNTRY STORE WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED IN A JUNEEE 24 FIRE AND THE OWNERS ARE HOPING FOR HELP.(MORE) |
CHURCH MIXES FAITH AND PATRIOTISM |
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FMN |
02/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN MOORE AND DENLY CAUGUSTUSTHMAN |
ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH PAID HOMAGE TO ITS ROOTS AND THE MILITARY WITH A PATRIOTIC SERVICE SUNDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/07/2012 |
7A |
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HALLIE THOMAS ANDERSON; MARCHCHION ELIZABETH GOODING EVANS; CHARLES ADAMS BURLESON; CATTIE MAE MOORE; LENARD CHARLES TODD; MARCHCHION ELIZABETH GODDLING EVANS; MARCHCHY J. BETHEA; MARCHCHY THOMAS NETTLES; PARTHENIA ANN ROBINSON; ROBERT "RANDY" JOHNSON; RITH "HAMPER" DAVIS; THOMAS R. "BUTCH" MCELVEEN JR.; WILLIAM FLOYD; WILLIAM NEWELL POSTON SR.; WILLIARD PRIMO; CHARLES HAROLD TURNER; EDWARD LYNN STRICKLAND SR.; JERRY BRIAN IKNER; MARCHCHY LEE REGISTER; ROBERT BAXLEY HOWE; LARRY CLAUDE DENNIS; WILLIAM H. "BERT" REYNOLDS; |
POLICE INVESTIGATE CLAIMS OF DOG SET ON FIRE |
WITNESS SAYS GROUP "LAUGUSTUSTHING" IN ACT |
FMN |
03/07/2012 |
1A |
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POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE SEVERAL EYEWITNESS REPORTS THAT A GROUP OF TEENAGERS SET A DOG ON FIRE SATURDAY NEAR IOLA JONES PARK.(MORE) |
CHURCH FACILITIES AIM TO UNITE EAST FLORENCE |
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FMN |
03/07/2012 |
1A |
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LEROY SINGLETARY SINGS WITH THE CHOIR DURING THE CEREMONY. |
A PROJECT SEVEN YEARS IN THE MAKING IS NOW UNDERWAY IN EAST FLORENCE AS NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH KICKED OFF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 35,000 SQUARE FOOT EDUCATION AND RECREATION FACILITY.(MORE) |
GILBERT PASSIONATE ABOUT ENRICHING LIFE IN LAST DAYS |
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FMN |
03/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AUDREY GILBERT WITH PHOTO OF HER HUSBAND JOHN "TREETOP" GILBERT |
VISITING MCLEOD HOSPICE HOUSE IS A RESPITE FOR AUDREY GILBERT WHO LOST BOTH OF HER PARENTS AND HER HUSBAND TO CANCER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/07/2012 |
7A |
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LAURENTA ANN BELL; MARCHCHY LOUISE JACKSON BELLE; MINNE COOPER; LILLIE DAUPHINE; ETHYL M. FORD; SYLVIA MCKNIGHT; CLIFFORD "BUDDY" ARD JR.; EVANDER POWERS BROWN; MARCHCHIAN ELIZABETH GOODING EVANS; JACQUELYN STURGIS HOKE; ROBERT "RANDY" JOHNSON; ELTON RAYMOND MCKENZIE; LENARD CHARLES TODD |
FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY |
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FMN |
04/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE 246TH ARMY BAND OF THE SC NATIONAL GUARD PLAYED A CONCERT OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC AT THE CIVIC CENTER ON JULY 4. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/07/2012 |
5A |
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WILLIAM 'RABBIT' CAIN; MARCHLA SABRINA FLAGLER; LOUISE MOUZON HENNIX; ANTOINETTE 'TONI' GRIMES HERMES; CAROLE JEAN S. LEGETTE; VIVIAN B. PICKNEY; MR. KERRY L. SANDERS; RUGH NESMITH BROWN; PENNY RENEE DAVIS; NORMAN DOUGLAS ELLIS JR. MD; JULYIA LANE WALLACE MCLALURIN; PARTHENIA ANN ROBINSON-MCCLAIN; MARY LOU SCHUSTER; LOTTIE MILES SIMS |
FIRE CHIEF STEPS DOWN AMID ALLEGATIONS |
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FMN |
04/07/2012 |
2C |
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DARLINGTON FIRE CHIEF JIM STONE RETIRED ON THE HEELS OF AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY SC LAW DIVISION (SLED). |
GRIFFIGH 'THE BILLY GRAHAM OF ENTERTAINMENT' |
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FMN |
04/07/2012 |
2C |
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DARLINGTON NATIVE CROSSED PATHS WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND ANDY GRIFFITH WHO PASSED AWAY 3 JULY 2012. |
CORNER OF DARGAN AND CHEVES |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
04/07/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
THE SANITARY LUNCH; MCLEOD INFIRMARY; AND THE NURSING SCHOOL CAN BE SEEN. THESE WILL BE REPLACED BY THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND THE FLORENCE MUSEUM. |
FIRE DESTROYS MORE THAN OLD COUNTRY STORE |
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NJ |
04/07/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
AN EARLY MORNING FIRE DESTROYED MUCHOF THE COUNTRY STORE AT CADE'S CROSSROADS. IT WAS THE CENTER OF NEWS AND COMMUNITY SOCIALIZATION. |
PERFORMING ARTS REVIEWS FIRST SEASON |
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NJ |
04/07/2012 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER |
LISTING OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2012-MAY 2013 |
MANNA HOUSE MARKS 25TH YEAR |
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NJ |
04/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MATTHEW LANGSTON |
BEGAN BY CHURCHES IN 1986; THE MANNA HOUSE ON JARROTT ST. STARTED SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ON THE 4TH OF JULY 1987. |
FLORENCE FAMILY SHOWS FLAG ON I-95 |
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FMN |
05/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
JAHN HULTGREN ON IMPULSE WAVED AN AMERICAN FLAG OVER I-95 ON 4 JULY 2002. FRIENDS HAVE CONTINUED THE CELEBRATION |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/07/2012 |
5A |
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FRED GAUSE SR.; FLORABELL KEELS; MARY LOUISE BROCKINGTON BELLE; LUERENTA ANN BELLE; DR. GEORGE EDWARD GIBSON; CAROLE JEAN SMITH LEGETTE; JAMES BIVEN LONG; THOMAS R. 'BUTCH' MCELVEEN; MARY 'MABLE' THOMAS NETTLES; ELIZABETH COKER TANNER |
LAKE CITY ART PRIZE SET: IT'S 0 000 |
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FMN |
06/07/2012 |
1A |
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FIRST 'ARTFIELDS' EVENT WILL DISTRIBUTE BIGGEST ART PRIZE MONEY IN SC HISTORY. THE 10-DAY ARTFIELDS EVENT SET FOR APRIL 18-29 (2013) WILL DISTRIBUTE $100 000 IN PRIZE MONEY. |
STORE'S BOUNTY HEADED TO DUMP |
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FMN |
06/07/2012 |
1A |
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STORM-CAUSED OUTAGE AT SECOND LOOP ROAD FOOD LION SPOILED TONS OF FOOD; REGULATIONS PREVENTED POTABLES FROM BEING DONATED TO MANNA HOUSE OR HARVEST HOPE. |
MALWARE MAY KNOCK THOUSANDS OFF INTERNET ON MONDAY |
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FMN |
06/07/2012 |
1A |
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THE FBI BROUGHT IN A PRIVATE COMPANY TO INSTALL TWO CLEAN SERVERS SO THAT PEOPLE WOULD NOT LOSE INTERNET ACCESS. MOST VICTIMS DO NOT KNOW IF THEIR COMPUTERS ARE AFFECTED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/07/2012 |
7A |
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RICHARD BURTON ARCHER JR.; JOSHUA EPPS; MAYO FLEMING; FLORABELL KEELS; WAYNE MCELVEEN; OTIS BEVEL; TERRY OWENS; ELLOISE WILLIAMS; ALICE JAMES 'RED' CARTER; AGNES L. MARTIN MONSON; MARTHA TINSLEY HANNA; KARL SPENCER HOWARD; ELIZABETH COKER TANNER; LOUISE 'PIGGY' MUOZON HENNIX; VIRGINIA MORRIS WEBSTER; WILLIAM 'RABBIT' CAIN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
06/07/2012 |
7A |
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LEO SMITH SR. 1926-2002 |
SANKOFA FESTIVAL FLIES BACK TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
06/07/2012 |
3B |
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A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN MUSIC; HISTORY; AND CULTURE RETURNS TO FLORENCE FOR THE 12TH YEAR AT A NEW LOCATION AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (SiMT). THE SANKOFA SYMBOLIZES GOING BACK FOR WHAT WE FORGOT. ORIGINAL ORGANIZERS WERE IMANI COLCLOUGH; FANTAH HOOKER AND ANOTHER COLLEAGUE AT THE KEMET SCHOOL. |
LEARNING (AND PLAYING) ALL SUMMER |
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FMN |
06/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTOS |
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PROGRAM TRADES ACADEMIC WORK FOR VIDEO GAME TIME. ARTICLE INCLUDES TIPS FOR PREVENTING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS. |
GOPALDAS CASE DROPPED -- FOR NOW |
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FMN |
07/07/2012 |
1A |
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ATTORNEYS CITE 'INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE AT THIS TIME' AS CAUSE FOR ACTION; 'CASE NOT OVER' SAYS AG'S SPOKESMAN. CASE OF HIRALKUMARCH 'HIRAL' GOPALDAS AND HIS FATHER RANJIT KALABHAI IN GRISLY MURDER OF HIRAL'S WIFE PUNAM GOPALDAS AND HER MOTHER VINABEN PATEL |
POLICE ARREST JUVENILE IN FLORENCE DOG-BURNING CASE |
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FMN |
07/07/2012 |
1A |
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JUVENILE IS CHARGED WITH THIRD-DEGREE ARSON AND ANIMAL CRUELTY. THE 14-YEAR-OLD WAS TRANSPORTED TO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE IN COLUMBIA. |
POLICE HELP COOL OFF HARTSVILLE |
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FMN |
07/07/2012 |
4A |
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FANS WERE GIVEN AWAY TO HELP COOL RESIDENTS WHEN AC DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH COOLING OR AIR CONDITIONING IS NOT AVAILABLE. PRIVATE DONATIONS AND A BYERLY FOUNDATION GRANT WERE USED TO PURCHASE FANS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/07/2012 |
4B |
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BEULAH M. LEWIS; DOUGLAS PAUL SHERLY; IOLA SWINTON DANIELS; LOUISE TYNER CAMPBELLL; DAVID ELLIS THOMAS; JEROME DONELLY; JOHN WALLACE JOHNSON; MORRELL COOK; SAMUEL ROWELL; MARY LOUISE HARRISON EADDY; VIVIAN B. PINCKNEY; TERRY OWENS; REGINALD L. SMITH; SHARON BILDON-TOWNSEND; WILLIAM EDWARD WATKINS; EVELYN CAPPS GORNTO; MAYO FLEMING |
MOUNT ZION AME |
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FMN |
07/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR NERRUTT B, GRAVES |
MILL BRANCH CHURCH |
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FMN |
07/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PAMPLICO SC; PASTOR LARRY HARRIS |
AMERICAN HERO |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE IS NAMED FOR BRITISH PILOT WHO WAS FIRST AMERICAN FLYER KILLED IN WORLD WAR II. ERVIN D. SHAW FROM SUMTER SC WAS ATTACHED TO THE ROYAL AIR FORCE. |
TECH PROGRAM TAILORED FOR INDUSTRY NEEDS AND QUICK EMPLOYMENT |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
1A |
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PEE DEE MANUFACTURERS LOOK TO FDTC FOR PIPELINE OF SKILLED WORKERS. JOBS ARE RETURNING TO THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE COMPANIES NEED EDUCATED AND SKILLED WORKERS TO RUN EXPENSIVE AND COMPLEX MACHINERY. |
PLANS FOR DOWNTOWN ENCOURAGE HIM TO DREAM |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
6A |
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THERE WAS A HOTEL FLORENCE IN THE 1950S ON THE 100 BLOCK OF EAST EVANS STREET. PERHAPS THE NEW HOTEL WILL TAKE THAT NAME. THOM ANDERSON COLUMN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
8A |
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PATRICIA ANNETTE HALL BURKETT; THOMAS FRAZIER; JEFFERY HICKS; GERALDINE HICKSON; JAMES 'BILLY W.' JOHNSON; RYAN MOULTRIE; MARCHUY PITTS; ROBERT TIMMONS; AGNES WEEKS; GLORIA JETT WILSON; JERRY WINGO; MORRELL COOK; DOUGLAS PAUL SHERLY |
FIRE DESTROYS ONE FLORENCE HOUSE; DAMAGES TOW OTHERS |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
THE HOUSE ON 1324 POINSETT DRIVE BURNED WHEN A GAS GRILL LEAKED BURNING PROPANE ACROSS THE BACK OF THE HOUSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
08/07/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
OCTAVIA JAMES SAWYER 19 APRIL 1949--30 JUNE2011 |
HEALING HIDDEN WAR WOUNDS |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
VIETNAM VETS SEEKING PTSD TREATMENT 40 YEARS AFTER CONFLICT. TONIE AND CECIL STACK; TIM AND TAMERA CAULDER |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
5C |
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KAITLYN JOY BRADEN AND CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MILLER; |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/07/2012 |
5C |
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JAMES JR. & FANNIE D. TIMMONS RENEWED THEIR WEDDING VOWS AFTER 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/07/2012 |
7A |
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WILBUR GASKINS; ANNE ROBINSON JOHNSON; VIRGINIA JORDAN; EDDIE L. OSBORNE; MAURICE PARE; DONALD HUGH PHILLIPS SR.; RENEE NICOLE TOMLINSON; CHRISTOPHER ADAM "CHRIS" WASHAM; JOYCE AMELIA MORRIS FLOYD; JAMES WINIA "BILLY W." JOHNSON; CHARLES EDWIN OSTWALT; MARCHCHY MOSELEY PITTS; |
FLORENCE PILOT AND COMRADES FINALLY LAID TO REST |
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FMN |
10/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DERRELL JEFFORDS |
FORTY-SEVEN YEARS AFTER THEY DISAPPEARED OVER LAOS THE CREWMAN OF A U. S. WARPLANE -- INCLUDING COL. DERRELL JEFFORDS OF FLORENCE WERE FINALLY PUT TO REST MONDAY AT ARLINTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
MISSON CAMP TEACHES BIG LESSONS |
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FMN |
10/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALBERT STEP DEMONSTRATING RUG HOOKING TO JOSHUA DANIELS; PHOTO OF KATE POTTER CUTTING BABY BLANKET TO BE GIVEN TO MOTHERS OF NEWBORNS |
MORE THAN 100 CHILDREN FROM A GROUP OF FLORENCE AREA CHURCHES ARE COMING TOGETHER THIS WEEK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND LEARN HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - AS PART OF MISSION CAMP 2012.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/07/2012 |
7A |
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CHESTER LEE BROCKINGTON; JOSH JAMES JR.; ROGERS KIRTON; EVELYN R. LEWIS; ROBERT PAGE; JERRY EUGENE WHITE; JOSSIE POSTON BROWN; TANYA LYNN LEE CLEMONS; GERALDINE HICKSON; EDWARD LELAND "EDDIE" HILL; EDIE L. OSBORE; BEATRICE ODOM POE; RENEE NICOLE TOMLINSON; ANTOINETTE GRIMES HERMES; BEULAH M. LEWIS; FREDDIE RAY PARKER SR.; ROBERT LEE TIMMONS; CHRISTOPHER ADAM "CHRIS" WASHAM; |
HALEY VETOES PING PEE DEE |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
1A |
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FMU; DARLINGTON COUNTY WATERSHED PORJECT; GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATH; MARION COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS |
SLED REVIEWING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST WILLIAMS |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
1A |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAMS AND LOFTIS |
SC LAW AND ETHICS OFFFICIALS TO DETERMINE IF ALLEGATIONS FROM STATE TREASURER (CURTIS LOFTIS) AGAINST FLORENCE ATTORNEY REYNOLDS WILLIAMS. LOFTIS SAYS WILLIAMS USED HIS POSITION ON SC RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR HIS OWN PROFIT |
STATUS OF FLORENCE MAYORAL DEBATE REMAINS UP IN THE AIR |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF POWERS AND WUKELA |
MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AGREES TO A ONE NIGHT ONLY DEBATE WITH COUNCILMAN STEVE POWERS; NOT 16 TOWN HALL STYLE DEBATES PROPOSED BY POWERS. |
SUMMER THERAPY |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
CAMP RAE STAFF PROVIDE FREE THERAPY TO PROFOUNDLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. PICTURES ARE RACHEL FOSTER; GRACE DIXON; AND NYRU WILLIAMS AND STAFF MEMBER STEPHANIE HAM. |
SMITH FILLS SEAT ON JOHNSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
JACK SMITH TOOK OFFICE WHEN DALE STRICKLAND RESIGNED IN APRIL 2012. HE WILL RUN FOR OFFICE IN THE FALL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/07/2012 |
5A |
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MARY DAVIS BARCOUS; WILLIAM CARROLL BRADSHAW; CHARLIE BUTLER; WILLIE L. CALDWELL; ANNETTE J. EDWARDS; CARRIE ELLISON; LEATHA ANN JACKSON; LAFFETTY MCDONALD; SAMUEL MONTGOMERY; SHEKELIA 'SHEILA' ANN COOPER-NETTLES; SALLIE PHINE DICKER SINGLETARY; CHRISTOPHER SOLOMON; JAMES 'BUBBA' SUMTER; WESLEY WILSON; OLAR LUNN-WRIGHT; JOSEPH BUFFKIN; MARY FRANCES 'OKIE' NELSON; LEONA LOUISE HANNA; DONALD HUGH PHILLIPS SR. |
VIRGINIA COLLEGE EXCEEDS ENROLLMENT GOAL |
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FMN |
12/07/2012 |
1A |
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ON THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL DAY OF INSTRUCTIO 250 STUDENTS SHATTERED THE ENROLLMENT GOAL OF 100 THAT EDUCATION CORPORATION OF AMERICA HAD SET BASED ON LOCAL DEMOGRAPHICS FOR ITS FLORENCE VIRGINIA COLLEGE.(MORE) |
AMID INVESTIGATION LOFTIS AND WILLIAMS TO APPEAR FOR JOINT MEETING |
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FMN |
12/07/2012 |
1A |
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THE LATEST CHARGE OF CORRUPTION IN SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO UNFOLD AS THE STATE TREASURER AND THE FLORENCE ATTORNEY HE HAS ACCUSED OF CORRUPTION MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SCANDAL BEGAN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/07/2012 |
5A |
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IRENE CRUMP: KENNETH "LAKE CITY" DAVIS; KATHERINE "KAT" JACKSON; AUDREY GEORGE JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH; ERNEST TODD MORRELL; FRANKLIN REAVES; SHIRLEY FAYE NETTLES BELLINGER; WILLIAM CARROLL BRADSHAW; MARCHCHY LOUISE HARRISON EADDY; CHARLIE BUTLER; SHERIDAN F. LAWRENCE; ANNIE LOUISE ROUSE SPORTS |
LIGHTNING STRIKES DOWN CHURCH |
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FMN |
12/07/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
RUSSELL SIMON AND DAVID MIMMS BEGIN REPAIRS ON CADES BAPTIST CHURCH. |
AFTER-SCHOOL FUNDING; FEEDBACK WORRIES RESURFACE |
FLORENCE 1 BOARD MEMBER SAYS HE'S NOT GETTING REQUESTED INFORMATION |
FMN |
13/07/2012 |
1A |
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IN A MEETING OTHERWISE FULL OF OPTIMISTIC UPDATES AND AWARDS; SOME MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD VOICED CONCERNS ABOUT FUNDING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND A LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION.(MORE) |
TENSE TALKS FOR LOFTIS AND WILLIAMS |
BUDGET BOARD APPROVES MORE EYES ON MONEY AS TWO LEADERS BICKER AMIDST MISCONDUCT CLAIM |
FMN |
13/07/2012 |
1A |
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THERE WERE SOME TENSE MOMENTS DURING A JOINT MEETING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET CONTROL BOARD AND ITS RETIREMENT INVESTMENT COMMISSION BUT IN THE END BORTH SIDES ADMIT IMPROVEMENTS ARE NEEDED AND ARE TAKING STEPS TO DO SO.(MORE) |
SWIM BUDDIES |
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FMN |
13/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LANDON BRADSHAW AND HAMPTON SIMS |
PHOTO ONLY: LANDON BRADSHAW GETS RESCUED BY HAMPTON SIMS DURING JUNEEIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING AS A PART OF THE FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA H20 EXPLOSION CAMP.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/07/2012 |
7A |
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BUDDY BROCKINGTON; LYCURGUS A. "GUS" FORD; ELIZABETH GAINEY; BOBBY RAY GRAINGER; SAMUEL HANNAH;; JOHNNY BELINDA WILLIAMS JAMES; JOSH JAMES JR.; RITA GAIL HOWLE JORDAN; DONALD "MITCHELL" JORDAN; ROBERT FRANCIS "BOBBY" KEATING III; JIMMY LEGGETT; MARCHCHY MCDUFFIE; IRENE D. PAGE; METHEL POSTON PRICE; GLENDA GRANT SUTERA; CHESTER LEE BROCKINGTON; AUGUSTUSTREY GEORGE JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH; CHRISTOPHER ADAM "CHRIS " WASHAM; WILBUR GASKINS; GORDON CRAWFORD GLAZE; LEATHA "LISA ANN JACKSON; DANIEL PHILIP LANE; MARCHCHY PARROTT EVANS; SAMUEL "BIG BUBBA" MONTGOMERY; MARCHCHY FRANCES "OKLE" NELSON; SHEKELIA "SHEILA" ANN COOPER-NETTLES; |
LAKE CITY GETS ITS LAKE |
GROUP'S $2.5 M GRANT TO FUND CREATION OF PARK |
FMN |
14/07/2012 |
1A |
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A NEW PARK UNVEILED AT THE ROTARY CLUB IN LAKE CITY FRIDAY WILL CREATE A BODY OF WATER THAT WILL TRULY PUT THE LAKE BACK INTO LAKE CITY.(MORE) |
SIBLINGS SAYING LET'S STAY TOGETHER |
CONFUSION OVER AUTHORITY BROUGHT DELAYS CODIFYING UNWRITTEN POLICY |
FMN |
14/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 FAMILIES CAN REST ASSURED THAT THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE CLOSE IN GE CAN GO TO THE SAME SCHOOL EVEN IT''S NOT IN THEIR BASE DISTRICT.(MORE) |
MILKING IT FOR FREE FOOD |
PHOTO OF BETSY BRIDGES; SHELLEY BETHEA; CURTIS MCLAURIN; |
FMN |
14/07/2012 |
1A |
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WENDY SEETHLER; HER MOTHER LAURIE SEETHLER AND HEATHER PEELER PUT COW MASKS ON KIDS FROM MAIN STREET UMC IN DILLON AS THEY GET THEIR COSTUMES READY FRIDAY OUTSIDE THE CHICK-FIL-A ON SOUTH IRBY STREET DURING COW APPRECIATION DAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/07/2012 |
4B |
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ELIZABETH ANN GAINEY; JUANITA GRAHAM; RUTH B. GREENBERG; MARCHCHGARET ANDREWS HALL; STEVEN JOHNSON; SARAH JONES; CLEVELAND "DIMMY" NESMITH JR.; JOHN F. ROBINSON; KATIE ELIZABETH LEE YARBOROUGH; RITA GAIL HOWLE JORDAN; LYCURGUS ADMIRAL "GUS" FORD; SHERIDAN F. LAWRENCE; |
PALMETTO STREET CHURCH OF GOD |
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FMN |
14/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR VERNON R. LEBUHN |
NEW JERUSALEM APOSTOLIC CHURCHOF JESUS INC. |
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FMN |
14/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR LINDA D. BAILELY |
LAKE CITY GETS ITS LAKE |
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FMN |
14/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION'S $2.5 MILLION GRANT TO FUND CREATION OF PARK |
FLORENCE 1 AND SC DROPOUT RATES CONTINUE DECEMBEREMBERLINE |
STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATORS SAY SCHOOL PRGRAM THAT TARGET AT-RISK STUDENTS ARE PAYING OFF |
FMN |
15/07/2012 |
1A |
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HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES ONTINUE TO FALL IN FLORENCE AND ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA AND EDUCATORS CREDIT SEVERAL YEARS OF STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DO JUST THAT.(MORE) |
DOWN BUT FAR FROM OUT |
SOME REMOVED FROM PRIMARCHCHY BALLOTS TO RUN AS PETITION CANDIDATES |
FMN |
15/07/2012 |
1A |
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SOME CANDIDATES BOOTED FROM PRIMARCHCHY BALLOTS THIS SPRING MAY MAKE TO TO THE GENERAL ELECTION THIS NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER AFTER ALL.(MORE) |
KIDS LEARN TO HANDLE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS |
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FMN |
15/07/2012 |
1A |
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LARRY MARCHCHMO HELPS HIS YOUNGEST SON SILAS GET HIS THUMBPRINT SCANNED AS BIG BROTHER VINCENT LOOKS ON.(MORE) |
AFTER WATCHING VIDEOS AND HEARING STORIES AND MEETING A POLICE OFFICER; 5-YEAR-OLD EMI WEAVER MADE SURE TO LOOK AT HER MOTHER FOR REASSURANCE BEFORE ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS A STRANGE NEWS REPORTER ASKED HER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/07/2012 |
1A |
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DOUGLAS L. ADDISON; GEORGE MITCHELL GRADY SR.; JERRY MCLORIN; JUDY LYNN HOWARD; MARCHCHGIE HYMAN LOVE; JOHNNY BELINDA WILLIAMS JAMES; KATIE LEE YARBOROUGH; RUTH BRODY GREENBERG; WARREN LELAND "RED" TAPP; KENNETH "LAKE CITY" DAVIS; SAMUEL HANNA JR.; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/07/2012 |
6C |
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NATALIE RENEE ROLAND AND DAVID LYNN COWLES; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH BELK AND ANDREW PAUL POPECKI |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/07/2012 |
7C |
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COURTNE SAUNDERS BONNOITT AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH CLYDE COKER; JENNY ANDERSON DRAFFIN AND KEVIN IVES SMITH; BROOKE NICOLE HOWELL AND JORDAN LANCE PERUGINI |
HOT BALL; REAL FANS |
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FMN |
16/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OLIVIA FREEMAN AND HER HUSBAND GARY; SC BANDITS CATCHER CAITLYN HUMMEL AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE TEAM |
PHOTO OF HAMPTON BADKATS TEAM AND OLIVIA FREEMAN AND HER HUSBAND GARY WATCHING GRANDDAUGUSTUSTHTER CHANDLER COOK |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
16/07/2012 |
7A |
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BRENDA JACKSON; CLEVELAND NESMITH JR.; CYNTHIA GITTENS; FRANCES FIELDS HOLLIDAY; FRANK CEPERO; GENEVA HOWARD; HUBERT I. ROLFE; ISABELL MCKENZIE "PINKY" MOORE: JOHNL LEWIS ELLIOTT; JUANITA GRAHAM WILSON; SAMMIE DAVIS; TONY HAROLD NORWOOD; ASHTON EMERY ARD; MARCHCHGIE HYMAN LOVE; JIMMIE TANNER LEWIS; JIMMY L. WILLOUGHBY; ROBERT OWEN HARLLEE; |
KECK: HEALTHCARE ACCT NO GOOD FOR S. C. |
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FMN |
17/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY KECK ADDRESSING THE FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB |
DR ANTHONY KECK WHO IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TOLD THE FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB THE PROPOSED AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) IS NO GOOD FOR THE STATE.(MORE) |
NEW LIFE FOR LOST CANDIDATES |
PETITIONS GIVE THE DISENFRANCHISED A SECOND CHANCE |
FMN |
17/07/2012 |
1A |
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THAT'S THE STORY FOR MORE THAN FOUR DOZEN WOULD-BE CANDIDATES WHO SUBMITTED PETITIONS FOR LOCAL AND STATE OFFICE IN THE PEE DEE AND GRAND STRAND BY MONDAY'S NOON DEADLINE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/07/2012 |
7A |
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LEE DEVANCE COKER-HOLMES; LEVON "SARGE" GALLOWAY; SARAH JOHNSON; LUCY BENNETTE JONES; JERRY LEE MCCLORIN; ROBERT D. "ROBBIE" MCLAUGUSTUSTHLIN JR.; ELIAS MOORE; ELIZABETH NELSON; WARREN LELAND TAPP; FRANK CEPERO-RIVERA; TONY HAROLD NORWOOD; DORTHY LEE KEARSON VAN DYKE; JOHNL LEWIS ELLIOT; FRANCES FIELDS HOLLIDAY; HUBERT I ROLFE; JULYIA GRAHAM WILSON |
D-DAY LETTER IS SPECIAL DELIVERY |
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FMN |
17/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AFTER 68 YEARS WOMAN FINDS PEACE. HAZEL GEORGE GETS THE DETAILS OF HER BROTHER'S (LEONARD A. DAVIS) BATTLEFIELD DEATH. WW II |
PEE DEE SCOUT LEADERS SUPPORT CHANGE AND EXPECT LITTLE IMPACT |
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FMN |
18/07/2012 |
1A |
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LEADERS OF THE PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAN SUPPORT THE NATIONAL DECEMBEREMBERISION AND DO NOT EXPECT IT TO HAVE MUCH OF A LOCAL IMPACT.(MORE) |
HOUSE REINSTATES FUNDING FOR PEE DEE RESEARCH CENTER |
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FMN |
18/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PEE DEE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER FEATURING A CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE.(MORE) |
THE S. C. HOUSE OVERRODE A VETO BY GOV. NIKKI HALEY THAT WOULD HAVE CUT $4 MILLION INTO INVESTMENTS FOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY'S PEE DEE RESEARCH ANDEDUCATION CENTER (PDREC) LABORATORIES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/07/2012 |
5A |
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ESTHER LOUISE MCCUTCHEN COKER; MARCHCHION JEAN BROCKINGTON COSON; SUSIE BASS DAVIS; RUFUS GAUSE; GEORGE MITCHELL GRADY SR.; ELLA J. CHRISTENSEN; MOORE; THOMAS PIERCE; CARL ALLEN REEVES; J. MURRAY RICHARDSON; CEDRIC ALI ROBINSON; HEYWARD SIMON; MINNIE LEE SINGLETARY; LEILA ME BACOTE WHITE; MICHAEL O. "MICKEY" COLLINS; LOIS HINELY COOK; ROBERT LUTHER "BOB" MCCLAM; MARCHCHTHA A. PRICE; GEORGE MITCHELL (MICKEY) GRADY; SARAH JOHNSON; FRANCES ATKINS LANE; LILA MAE BACOTE WHITE; |
USC-FLORENCE BECOMES FMC |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
FMN |
18/07/2012 |
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UNIVERSITY OF SC EXTENSION BECOMES USC-FLORENCE IN THE FLORENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY. IN 1970 USC-FLORENCE BECOMES FMC. |
UNIVERSITY OF SC--FLORENCE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
18/07/2012 |
2A |
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USC-FLORENCE BECOMES FRANCIS MARION COLLEGE IN 1970. |
FLORENCE NATIVE JAY SHEPARD DEBUTS SOLO.. |
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NJ |
18/07/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
MUSICIAN AND SONGWRITER JAY SHEPARD OF FLORENCE HAS RECORDED HIS SOLO ALBUM 'HARSH MISTRESS'. |
TREASURER CALLS FOR WILLIAMS TO "STEP ASIDE" |
SLED OFFICIALLY OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO RETIREMENT FUND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN |
FMN |
19/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REYNOLDS WILLIAMS AND CURTIS LOFTIS |
STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS OPENED A CRMINIAL INVESTIGATION OINTO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 25 BILLION RETIREMENT FUND AS STATE TREASURER CURTIS LOFTIS CALLS ON THE FUND'S COMMISSION CHAIRMAN TO "STEP ASIDE." |
DIRECTOR WANTS "PERFECT" VETERAN SERVICES |
PHOTO OF CAROLYN HOWARD THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
FMN |
19/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A GRAVE OF A SPOUSE OF A VETERAN BURIED AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY |
THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY HOLDS A PLACE IN HISTORY FOR MORE THAN 9500 VETERANS.(MORE) |
LIMBAUGUSTUSTH NO LONGER IN LIMBO THANKS TO SWAP |
WFRK TO CARRY POPULAR SHOW BEGINNING THURSDAY |
FMN |
19/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUSH LIMBAUGUSTUSTH |
"DITTOHEADS" ACROSS THE PEE DEE WERE WITHOUT THEIR BELOVED RUSH LIMBAUGUSTUSTH FOR JUST THREE DAYS BUT AS ONE LOCAL RADIO STATION SAID THEY WOULD NO LONGER CARRY THE FAMED CONSERVATIVE RADIO TALK SHOW HOST ANOTHER ANNOUNCED THEY WOULD BE PICKING HIM UP.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/07/2012 |
5A |
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WILLIE JAMES CHATMAN; PRECIOUS RUTH DANNELLY; JUDGE LEE CHANDLER; WAYNE C. HOWELL; CLIFTON H. JOHNSON "CLIFF"; BARBARA JOHNSON; GEORGE MATTHEW JORDAN; MARCHCHY HILGERS MCNULTY; NAYOLA MOULTRIE; LOUIS MOUZON JR.; EMMMA "RUTH" BROACH SANDIFER; THOR GERALD "GERRY" SORENSEN; LEVON "SARGE" "LEE" GALLOWAY; FRANCES VIRGNIA MARCHCHTIN KEARSE; JOHN MURRAY RICHARDSON; CARL ALLEN REAVES; |
FLORENCE CO. TREASURER AND AUDITOR LOSE COURT BATTLE |
FOWLER SAID CASE ULTIMATELY HELPED TAXPAYERS ALTHOUGH FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISAGREES |
FMN |
20/07/2012 |
1A |
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IT TOOK ALMOST THREE YEARS BUT THE BATTLE BETWEEN FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURER, AUDITOR AND A LOCAL PROPERTY COMPANY APPEARS TO BE OVER.(MORE) |
VETERAN AMONG FIRST BLACK MARCHCHINES |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL |
FMN |
20/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RANDOLPH HARRELL HOLDING A REPRODUCTION AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL |
AMONG THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MARCHCHINES WHO JOINED AFTER A PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE BY PRESIDENT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT WAS TIMMONSVILLE'S RANDOLPH HARRELL. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THAT HISTORICAL GROUP LATER KNOWN AS THE MONTFORD POINT MARCHCHINES NAMED AFTER THE GROUP'S BOOT CAMP.(MORE) |
FORMER SC SUPREME COURT JUSTICE A. LEE CHANDLER DIES |
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FMN |
20/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A. LEE CHANDLER |
FORMER DARLINGTON RESIDENT AND SOUTH CAROLIAN SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE A. LEE CHANDLER DIED WEDNESDAY IN A MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPICE FACILITY.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
20/07/2012 |
7A |
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THOMASINA EADDY COUSIN; RUBY LOUISE SANDERS GALLOWAY; MARCHCHY HEMINGWAY; TIMOTHY IZZARD JR. HARRY A. JONES; MACK SHEPPARD; SONDRA LEE JOUCE LEE ROTHWELL; OLIVERWAYNE SELVERTON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" SMITH SR.; CHERYL WASHINGTON; GEORGIANA WILLIAMS GREEN; CARLISLE JR. WILSON; ARCHIE LEE CHANDLER; PRECIOUS RITH DANNELLY; SAMMIE DAVIS SR.; STEVEN LEE JOHNSON SR.; MARCHCHGIE TRUETT ATKINSON; ROY ALLEN BERRY; WILLENA "W" SHELLEY CAPPS; MINNIE LEE SINGLETARY-EADDY; GEORGE MATTHEW JORDAN; EMMA "RUTH" BROACH SANDIFER; SHARRON SHULLER WILLIAMS;MARCHCHY HILGERS MCNULTY; THOR GERALD "GERRY" SORENSEN |
VETERAN AMONG FIRST BLACK MARCHINES |
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FMN |
20/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN (RANDOLPH HARRELL) AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL |
PEDAL POWER |
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FMN |
20/07/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE PEE DEE GROUP HAS BEEN RIDING ITS BIKES SINCE 1999. |
AME CONGRESS |
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FMN |
21/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JENETTA BROWN; HENRY BROWN; AND ADIAN MICHAEL; WORSHIPPERS AT CONGRESS |
JENETTA BROWN HELPS HER GREAT-GRANDSON ADIAN MICHAEL CLAP DURING THE CLOSING WORSHIP CELEBRATION OF THE ANNUAL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH LEADERSHIP CONGRESS AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER ON FRIDAY.(MORE) |
SECURITY WILL GROW AT LOCAL THEATERS |
ATTACKS LIKE THE ONE IN COLORADO RARE BUT LAW ENFORCEMENT WANTS TO CURB COPYCATS |
FMN |
21/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANSON SHELLS |
SECURITY AT FLORENCE'S TWO MULTIPLEX MOVE THEATERS WILL BE STEPPED UP IN THE WAKE OF FRIDAY MORNINGS MASSACRE AT AN AURORA COLORADO MOVIE THEATER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/07/2012 |
4B |
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MARCHCHY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HARRISON MCALLISTER; LEVERN "FRANKE" MCCULLOUGH; THOMAS WILSON; SYLVIA WOODS; MARCHCHION JEAN BROCKINGTON COSTON; DORIS JONES GASQUE; BARBARA BETHEA JOHNSON; ANNETTE C. GODWIN; LOUIS MOUZON JR.; SONDRALEEN JOYCE LEE ROTHWELL; GEORGE HOWARD DEASE; GEORGIANA WILLIAMS GREEN; PATRICIA FOLWER GRAINGER; LEE "DEE DEE" COKER-HOLMES; BARBARA JUDITH LEE; |
PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
21/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR J. MICHAEL ARANT |
PEACE FREEL WILL BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
21/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
MINISTER DONNIE MILES |
WEST EVANS STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
21/07/2012 |
2A |
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WEST FLORENCE LOOKING EAST IN THIS MID-1950S PHOTO: NEWSY HUT; NEIMMAN'S; DARLING SHOP; BARBER SHOP; STEIN'S; F. W. WOOLWORTH'S |
VOLUNTEERS TO TACKLE WATER TESTING |
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP WILL FUND OWN STUDY AND CITES INCONSISTENCIES IN RECENT REPORT FROM DHEC |
FMN |
22/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BLACK CREEK AT BRIDGE |
AN INCOMPLETE OFFICIAL PICTURE OF CONTAMINATION PROBLEMS - OR NOT - ON BLACK CREEK IS PUSHING A LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP TO DO ITS OWN TESTING.(MORE) |
NOVEMBEREMBER. ELECTION MARCHCHKED BY UNUSUAL RACES |
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FMN |
22/07/2012 |
1A |
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THE CONFUSING 2012 PRIMARCHCHY SEASON MAY BE TECHNICALLY OVER BBUT FOR MANY CANDDATES IN THE PEE DEE THAT NOMINATION FIGHT MERELY GOT BUMPED BACK TO NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER.(MORE) |
GIRLS WITH GUNS |
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FMN |
22/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELLEN MEDER; LAUREN BECKUM; MARCHCHNEY BOATWRIGHT |
PHOTO ONLY: MORNING NEWS REPORTER ELLEN MEDER AND LAUREN BECKUM AND INSTRUCTOR MARCHCHNEY BOATWRIGHT WORK ON THE RANGE AT WILDLIFE ACTION IN COWARD.(MORE) |
TWO FLORENCE DISTRICTS BOAST NO DROPOUTS |
FLORENCE 2 AND 4 KEEP ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CLASS DURING 2010-11 |
FMN |
22/07/2012 |
1A |
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ONLY TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA MANAGED TO KEEP ALL OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SCHOOL DURING THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR AND BOTH ARE IN FLORENCE COUNTY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/07/2012 |
1A |
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A. J. RHODES; ANTHONY ALBERT GAETANO; DELORIS PETERSON SCOTT HUGHES; L. H. HARRINGTON; MARCHCHY ANN HILL; MILDRED INEZ SMTIH MCELVEEN; CORRIE LEE BENTON; WILLIAM HALLIE GRIFFIN III; MARCHCHY ANN YARBOROUGH |
TOP SECRET |
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FMN |
22/07/2012 |
6A |
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ONLY HALF OF TOWN KNEW ABOUT FDR'S TRIP BECAUSE THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE EMPLOYEES WERE SWORN TO SECRECY. THOM ANDERSON AS A CHILD OF 8 OR 9 SAW PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. |
TO SECRET: ONLY HALF THE TOWN KNEW… |
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FMN |
22/07/2012 |
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THOM ANDERSON REVEALS THAT ONLY HALF OF THE TOWN KNEW ABOUT F. D. ROOSEVELT'S (FDR) BRIEF TRAIN STOP IN FLORENCE. |
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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FMN |
23/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MADISON ALBERT; HALLIE FITE; SHEILA WALSH; OF RIVERSIDE SLAMMERS |
PHOTO OF PLAYERS AT USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS ENTER.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
23/07/2012 |
1A |
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BEULAH MAE MONTGOMERY RAGLAND; CORA B. HARRELL; GEORGE BOSONTEA; LAWRENCE ELLERBE; MARCHCHY VIRGINIA JORDAN RADFORD; ZACHARY THOMAS WOODRUFF; ANN HALL STACKHOUSE; RALEIGH JOE MCDANIEL; WILLIAM H. SHELLEY; SUZANNE HAGLER TAYLOR; |
TIME TO DANCE |
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FMN |
24/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SUSAN ROWE; JOSIE SEVERANCE; MARCHCH ELAINE POWERS; ABBY SEVERANCE |
PHOTO ONLY: SOUTH CAROLINA DANCE THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SUSAN ROWE LEADS A BALLET ROUTINE DURING THE "BABY DOLL BALLERINA CAMP" ON MONDAY.(MORE) |
CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE ARRESTED |
AUSTIN SMITH PICKED UP FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING; HINDERING POLICE OFFICERS; VOWS TO CONTINUE TO RUN FOR SEAT |
FMN |
24/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AUSTIN SMITH; KRIS CRAWFORD |
AUSTIN SMITH THE 20-YEAR-OLD DEMOCRATIC AND FRANCIS MARCHCHION STUDENT RUNNING FOR AN SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE SEAT BASED IN FLORENCE COUNTY WAS ARRESTED SUNDAY FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING AND HINDERING POLICE OFFICERS WHILE SERVING A WARRANT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/07/2012 |
7A |
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TALIB ABDU-MAJID "SUNNY"; CHAUN BRYANT; JOHN EARL COKER; ABEVEN "ABE" COOPER; WALLACE FASION" ALLEAN BROWN LITTLE; ANNIE COLE THOMAS PARSON; WILLIW SHAW; MURTIE IRENE CLARK; MARCHCHY EMMA HARRISON-MCALLISTER; CEDRIC ALI ROBINSON; THOMASINA EADDY; AGNES GENEVA WELCH HAM; ROBERT TYSON MILLER; ZACHARY THOMAS WOODRUFF |
GUN-TOTING GRANNY SCARES OFF BURGLARS |
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FMN |
25/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUBY HODGE |
EIGHTY-NINE YEAR OLD RUBY HODGE OF BLENHEIM THWARTED A HOME INVASION |
CONWAY VETERAN GIVEN PROPER BURIAL |
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FMN |
25/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
UNCLAIMED MILITARY REMAINS GET NEW LIFE THANKS TO LAW. THE REMAINS OF U. S. ARMY SSGT. JOHN RIESER WERE BURIED AT FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
RESTORING THE COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
25/07/2012 |
4A |
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JAMIE JACKSON STRIPS PAINT AT THE BACK SWAMP SCHOOLHOUSE ON POCKET ROAD IN FLORENCE SC. ZACHARY JACKSON WILL USE THIS PROJECT FOR HIS EAGLE SCOUT BADGE. THE SCHOOL WAS BUILT IN 1921 AND CLOSED IN 1950. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/07/2012 |
5A |
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SARA BRAILEY; CYNTHIA FREEMAN; ROBERT L. HARRIS; ANNIE R. JAMES HAYNES; ANNIE COLE PARSONS; JOHN EARL COKER; RICHARD ORR DEAN; CRAWFORD PAUL GILLETTE; L. H. HARRINGTON; ALLEAN BROWN LITTLE; LEVERN 'FRANKIE' MCCULLOUGH; ANNIE RUTH KIRBY SNIPES; TYSON MILLER |
YMCA ORCHESTRA |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
25/07/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
CARRIE CRONENBERG; LEWIS NEWMAN; FRANK TAYLOR; MORGAN DAVIS; MOSELEY OLIVER; JOHN BARRINGER; TOM BARRINGER; ROBERT RUTLEDGE |
JAMES ANDERSON NAMED PRINCIPAL OF ST. ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC SCH. |
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FMN |
25/07/2012 |
6A |
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JAMES ANDERSON SUCCEEDS FORMER PRINCIPAL FRANK COTTONE. ARTICLE GIVES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON MR. ANDERSON. |
MCCALL FAMRS EXPANSION TO CREATE 80 JOGS |
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NJ |
25/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MCCALL FARMS INC. WHICH CANS AND FREEZES VEGETABLES WILL INVEST $10.6 MILLION IN THE BUSINESS. |
FISH OUT OF WATER |
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FMN |
26/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE DAM AT PALMETTO SHORES BROKE EVIDENTLY DURING HIGH RAINS. DYING FISH REMAIN. |
POVERTY HARD ON KIDS IN SC AND PEE DEE |
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FMN |
26/07/2012 |
1A |
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THE STATE IS NEAR THE BOTTOM IN CHILD WELL-BEING ACCORDING TO AN ANNUAL REPORT. IN 4 PEE DEE COUNTIES (NOT FLORENCE) 36 PER CENT OF THE CHILDREN ARE LIVING IN POVERTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/07/2012 |
5A |
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HEATHER GOODSON; JANUARYNIE JOHNSON EAGLETON; LETHA MAE SHIRD; ROBERT NEIL ROUSH; MARY LEE SHELLEY ELVIS; FRANCES RUTH JEFFORDS SEAGERS; ROBERT HERLONG; EUGENE ALLEN LEWIS; OLIVE MCELVEEN; HATTIE MOSES; MARGARET STARLING; DENISE NICOLE WOODBERRY; DONNA LYNN COLLINS YOUNG; HELEN MADALINE ADKINS BAILEY; CHAUN LYVONNYEA BRYANT; ANNIE RUTH JAMES HAYNES; DAVID HOWARD LANGSTON |
MUSCLE-BUILDING MEALS |
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FMN |
26/07/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
BRYANT SMITH HAS HELPED RAISE MONEY FOR THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION FOR TWO YEARS. HIS COUSIN DANIEL COLE SUFFERS FROM THE DISEASE. BARBARA COKER AND HER DAUGHTERS LISA COLE HELP BRYANT SMITH IN THE PHOTOS. |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL GETS NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS |
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FMN |
26/07/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
LARRY ROLAND AND PAMELA JOHNSON ARE ADDED TO THE STAFF. |
TRAVEL CHANNEL "BOMB"-SHELL |
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FMN |
27/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN MOTTE; "MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM CAMERAMAN" ROBERT BONDY |
PHOTOS ONLY: FLORENCE MUSEUM CURATOR OF INTERPRETATION AND COLLECTIONS STEPHEN MOTTE REMOVES A COVER CONTAINING PIECES OF THE MARCHCHS BLUFF ATOMIC BOMB ON THURSDAY AT THE FLORENCE MUSEUM.(MORE) |
TECH STAFF RIDES ROUTES TO RECRUIT |
FDTC LETS BUS RIDERS KNOW THEY CAN GET TO SCHOOL TOO |
FMN |
27/07/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE TOOK ITS MESSAGE THURSDAY TO THE STREETS OF FLORENCE WHEN ADMINISTRATORS TOOK TIME TO RIDE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BUSES.(MORE) |
SHERIFF HIT WITH LAWSUIT |
FORMER DEPUTY CONTESTS DISMISSAL IN THE WAKE OF BYRD'S RE-ELECTION VICTORY |
FMN |
27/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WAYNE BYRD |
A 20 YEAR VETERAN OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIRED IN THE WAKE OF THE 2012 PRIMARCHCHY ELECTION HAS FILED SUIT AGAINST DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF WAYNE BURD OVER HIS DISMISSAL AND DEFAMATION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2012 |
7A |
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JAMES DAVID BENNETT; PHELIA HARRY BYRD; ROBERT LEROY HARRIS SR.; JAMES "SKEET" MCNEIL; CLARENCE MCPHAIL; IRENE BURR SANSBURY; CHARLES "MUTT" ALLEN STAFF SR.; ROBERT DAVIS; ROBERT ALSTON "BOBBY" HERLONG; LINDA T. SHARPE; SYLVIA WOODS; JANUARYUARYNIE JOHNSON EAGLETON; HEATHER NANCE GOODSON; TOLMAN C. LENNON JR.; EUGENE ALLEN LEWIS; BERRY JEAN FORD; HATTIE MCDOWELL MOSES; A. J. RHODES SR.; BEULAH MAE MONTGOMERY RAGLAND; FRANCES RUTH JEFFORDS SEGARS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE KELLY LEWIS DIED 27 JULY1988; OTIS "RICKY" DANIELS DIED 27 JULY2002 |
FESTIVE FUN AFTER FIVE |
SCORES ENJOY FOOD; DRINK AND BEAN BAG TOSSING FUN |
FMN |
28/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EMILY COTE; JAYSON QUESADA TOSSING BEAN BAGS; SCOTT AND LINDA ZEMOLO AND EDDIE HOWIE DRESSES AS A MEMBER OF ZZ TOP. |
FRIDAY MARCHCHKED THE START OF THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES IN LONDON BUT IN FLORENCE THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AT FLORENCE AFTER FIVE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/07/2012 |
4B |
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ROBERT C. CONYERS SR.; BESSIE EPPS; DEBORAH FORD; MILDRED WATTS GREEN; ROBERT ELLIOTT HOLLEY; GENE ANSON LONG; KAMISHA MACK; ELOREE WIGGINS MCCUTCHEON; GREGORY PATRICK STONE; WARREN DONALD PARNELL; IRENE BURR SANSBURY; BEVERLY ALTMAN WILLIAMS; DONNA LYNN COLLINS YOUNG. |
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH |
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FMN |
28/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
FATHER ROBERT E. MOREY |
SAINT LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
28/07/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR JEFFREY SHEALY |
REMEMBERING " MR. LUKE" |
LUCAS POSTON WIRED HOUSES; TUNED PIANOS AND WOULDN'T THROW RELIEF FOOD AWAY NO MATTER WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SAID. |
FMN |
29/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LUCAS POSTON CA. 1930; THE MEN IN THE POSTON FAMILY IN A PORTRAIT FROM THE 1920S. LUCAS POSTON IS IN THE FAR RIGHT OF THE BACK ROW |
WHEN JEAN MCPHERSON READ A STORY IN THE MORNING NEWS SEVERAL WEEKS AGO DEALING WITH A FLORENCE GROCERY STORE HAVING TO THROW AWAY TONS OF PERFECTLY GOOD (BUT SOON TO BE NOT SO GOOD) FOOD IN THE WAKE OF A STORM THAT KNOCKED OUT THE STORE'S POWER FOR SEVERAL DAYS; HER EYES TEARED UP AND SHE COULD NOT HELP BUT THINK OF HER DAD LUCAS "MR. LUKE" POSTON.(MORE) |
HOPE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LITTLE |
FLORENCE MINISTRY PUTS DISADVANTAGED ON PATH |
FMN |
29/07/2012 |
1A |
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THOE HOUSE OF HOPE OF THE PEE DEE IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SERVING THE HOMELESS BY PROVIDING A HELPING HAND.(MORE) |
PILOT TO CO-PILOT; FATHER TO SON; CREVELING MEN SHARE DEEP BOND |
TWO GENERATIONS MAN COCKPIT DURING SON'S INAUGUSTUSTURATION TO THE FRIENDLY SKIES |
FMN |
29/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTT CREVELING WITH CO-PILOT AND SON ROB CREVELING |
MANY PEOPLE WOULD BE NERVOUSE ON THEIR FIRST DAY AS A COMMERCIAL AIRLINE PILOT BUT IN LATE JUNEEE ROB CREVELING HAD THE FORTUNE OF CO-PILOTING WITH SOMEONE HE REALLY TRUSTED - HIS DAD.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/07/2012 |
8A |
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DORIS LLOYD BRAMLETT; LEROY NESMITH; MICCHAEL MOZINGO MELTON SR.; LILLIE M. BUNDY WILLIAMS; R. CC. CONYERS; JENNIFER JOY SELLERS; LOU ALICE CRIBB EADDY; MILDRED POWERS HOLLAND SAVERANCE; MILDRED WATTS GREEN; ROBERT D. "ROBBIE" MCLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; LETHA MAE SHIRD; ROBERT CECIL "R. C." CONYERS; WARREN DONADL PARNELL |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/07/2012 |
5D |
ANNIVERSARY |
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WILSON "BUSTER" MAJOR DEAS SR. ;AND EUTELIA HUNTER "TEA" DEAS CELEBRATED 50 YEARS OF MARCHCHRIAGE ON 19 JULY 2012. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/07/2012 |
5D |
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SCHUYLER KATHLEE MIMS AND MICHAEL ANDREW CONARD; |
CAITLYN LYNDSEY BROCKINGTON |
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FMN |
29/07/2012 |
5D |
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PHOTO OF CAITLYN LYNDSEY BROCKINGTON |
CAITLYN LYNDSEY BROCKINGTON BECAME THE FIRST RUNNER-UP OF THE EPSILON CHI OMEGA CHAPTER, 51ST DEBUTANTE COTILLION ON 19 MAY 2012 AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
EUPHONIUM EUPHORIA CARRYING HIM A LONG WAY |
FLORENCE'S PAUL DICKINSON HEADED TO COREA FOR EXCLUSIVE MUSICAL EVENT |
FMN |
30/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAUL DICKINSON DEMONSTRATING HIS EUPHONIUM |
PAUL DICKINSON HAS GOTTEN SO GOOD AT PLAYING THE EUPHONIUM THAT HE WON THE INTERNATIONAL EUPHONIUM INSTITUTE COMPETITION IN ATLANTA AND GOOD ENOUGH TO BE INVITED TO THE WIND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL AUGUSTUST. 10-18 IN KOREA.(MORE) |
HEART AND SOUL |
HUNDREDS DISMISS LEGAL DIFFICULTIES AND CELEBRATE JIM STONE'S YEARS OF SERVICE |
FMN |
30/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM STONE AND CARTER WEAVER; PHOTO OF CASSIDY LEE LOOKS AT DARLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PICTURES AND MEMORABILIA |
MORE THAN 200 CITIZENS; PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND FIRE PERSONNEL GATHERED SUNDAY TO SAY THANK YOU TO FORRMER DARLINGTON FIRE CHIEF JIM STONE FOR HIS DECEMBEREMBERADES OF SERVICE TO THE CITY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/07/2012 |
1A |
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BERTHA BROWN; CLARA BELL BROWN; ETHEL MADISON; JACKIE D. AVANT; LUCIAN NORWOOD NORTON JR.; LAURA MAE SEGARS; EVEN PAUL "STEVE" BENTON; ESSIE MAE ROLLER; SHERI V. GERALD; REID HERMAN ALLEN JR.; DORIS LLOYD BRAMLETT; REBA CRIDER COX; WILLIAM CHARLIE HERRING JR;JAMES DAVID BENNETT; JOHN (JACK) ARNOLD SOPHER; MICHAEL MOZINGO MELTON SR.; |
LAWSUIT TARGETS VIRGINIA COLLEGE |
"USEFULNESS" OF DEGREES AND DISCRIMINATION QUESTIONED AT FOR-PROFIT SCHOOL THAT JUST OPENED A CAMPUS IN FLORENCE. |
FMN |
31/07/2012 |
1A |
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AN ALABAMA-BASED FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE WITH CAMPUSES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST - INCLUDING FLORENCE - IS DEFENDING ITSELF AGAINST A LAWSUIT THAT CLAIMS IT USED DISCRIMINATORY ADVERTISING AND MISREPRESENTED THE USEFULNESS OF ITS DEGREES.(MORE) |
REYNOLDS WON'T SEEK RE-ELECTION |
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FMN |
31/07/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SUZETTE REYNOLDS |
ONE SEAT ON THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD WILL BE UP FOR GRABS THIS NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER AS THE INCUMBENT HAS DECEMBEREMBERIDED NOT TO RUN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/07/2012 |
9A |
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BEATRICE MOUSON ARCHIE; CLARA KELLY MACK; DAN G. AKSINS SR; EARL TURNER JR.; KAMISHA DANNETTE MACK; LAURA MAE SEGARS; MARCHCHY JOHNSON CURL; MARCHCHY LEE JACKSON; ODESSA M. ADAMS; CAROLYN ANN SQUIRES BRANHAM; FRANK MICHAEL "MICKEY" TOMLINSON; GEORGE GRICE REAVES; KATIE R. LE GETTE; RUTH DAVIS BLACKMON LONG; JOHN EMORY FLOYD SR.; MARCHCHGIESPORTS LEE; SHIRLEY H. DAVIS; VICKIE LEE HORTON STEWART |
NEXT DOWNTOWN DOMINO FALLS |
KIMBRELL-WATERS BUILDING; HOME OF THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IS SOLD TO HOTEL FLORENCE GROUP. |
FMN |
01/08/2012 |
1A |
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ANOTHER PIECE OF THE DOWNTOWN RE-DEVELOPMENT PUZZLE FELL INTO PLACE LAST WEEK WHEN A PRIVATE GROUP BOUGHT THE WATERS-KIMBRELL BUILDING ON DARGAN STREET.(MORE) |
60 MINUTES' INSPIRES CONWAY MAN |
BILL HINSON WANTS TO BUY 100 DEVICES TO HELP AUTISTIC KIDS LEARN AND COMMUNICATE |
FMN |
01/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASMINE SMITH-BROWN WITH LUKE CAIN AT MON-DAE MORNING DAYCARE |
WATCHING A RECENT EPISODE OF THE VENERABLE CBS NEWS MAGAZINE "60 MINUTES" BILL HINSON OF CONWAY WAS STUNNED TO SEE TOUCH SCREEN COMPUTERS - IPADS - AND OTHER SIMILAR TECHNOLOGY HELPING SEVERELY AUTISTIC CHILDREN COMMUNICATE AND LEARN.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
01/08/2012 |
5A |
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DAYLIN ISAIAH BROOKS; DAN GERALD ASKINS SR.; GERTRUDE DUNSON; JACKIE L. CAMPBELL; MARCHCHGARET LOUISE STONE; MARCHCHY "VICKI" JOHNSON CURL; MORRIS JAMES COOK; CHARLIE MCKITHAN; RALEIGH SMITH; MARCHCHGARET STARLING; ROBERT BARRY GARDNER; RUSSELL JAMES PORTER; VITHA ANN COX; BETTY JEAN HARRELSON; DELORICE TOMLINSON HANNA; LUCIAN NORWOOD NORTON JR.; WILLIAM RALPH MCALLISTER; CHARLES "MUTT" ALLEN STARR SR.; GENE A. LONG; ODESSA M. ADAMS; VICKIE LEE HORTON STEWART; |
COLONIAL THEATER |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
01/08/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
THE THEATER WAS IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING ON WEST EVANS STREET IN 1955. PLAYING WAS 'THE OUTLAW'S DAUGHTERS.' |
HOUSE OF HOPE FEELING THE PINCH |
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NJ |
01/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
JANUARYE TUTTLE WITH CHILDREN AT THE HOUSE OF HOPE. HOUSE OF HOPE IN THE FIRST 6 MONTHS HAS HELPED 209 INDIVIDUALS. |
BIG DAY FOR CHICK-FIL-A |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
APPRECIATION DAY WAS ANNOUNCED AFTER CHICK-FIL-A'A PRESIDENT DAN CATHY ANNOUNCED COMPANY'S STANCE AGAINST GAY MARRIAGE. |
RESTAURANTS GET MOR' KUSTUMERS ON APPRECIATION DAY |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MANY FLOCKED TO CHICK-FIL-A TO EAT CHICKEN SANDWICHES AND SUPPORT ITS ANTI-GAY MARRIAGE STANCE |
PETITION CANDIDATES ALL OK IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1A |
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ALL THAT FILED MAKE BALLOT IN 'ELECTION YEAR FROM HELL". |
NEW VOTING MAPS IN PLACE FOR FLORENCE 1 |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION IS UPDATING THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOARD VOTING DISTRICTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
7A |
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BABY BOY BRISON NOEL LUCAS; DENNIS DAVIS JR.; DOMINIC TREMAIN WILLIAMS; JOHNNY BRUNSON; JULYIA MCCONNELL ALLEN; LENICH COKER; MAGGIE L. STRICKLAND WIGGINS; MARGARET LOUISE STONE; MELVIN JEFFORDS; ODESSA M. ADAMS; CHRISTA BELL HANNA FLOYD; FRANCES SEVERANCE BAILEY; JANUARYET WATFORD BOYKIN WEATHERFORD; MARY 'VICKI' JOHNSON CURL; MARY L. JACKSON; RALEIGH H. 'BUBBA' SMITH; ROBERT BARRY GARDNER; ROSENE WINBURN LYLES; VITHA ANN WEAVER COX; WILLIAM C. EVANS; GORE VIDAL |
LITTER OF CRITTERS |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY HAS CRITTER CAMP TO TEACH YOUNG CAMPERS ABOUT BIRDS AND PETS. |
HOSPITAL UNVEILS FIRST CHOPPER OF ITS OWN |
MCLEOD'S AIR FORCE |
FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
MCLEOD FACILITY AT DILLON NOW HAS A HELICOPTER TO PROVIDE SPEEDY MEDICAL CARE. |
CHAMPIONS AT LAST |
LEGION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP |
FMN |
02/08/2012 |
1C |
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POST 1 DEFEATS WEST COLUMBIA FOR FIRST STATE TITLE SINCE 1943 |
NATIVE'S WRITING CAREER FAR FROM 'SLOWING' DOWN |
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FMN |
02/08/2012 |
5D |
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PHOTO |
EMILY SMITH PEARCE FULFILLS HER DREAMS OF BECOMING A WRITER FOR CHILDREN. SHE IS A GRADUATE OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
BACKPACK BUDGETS ON THE RISE |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS TOP $65; DOESN'T TAX MONEY PAY FOR THIS STUFF? |
MANY PEE DEE SCHOOLS STILL LAG |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
1A |
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THREE DISTRICTS GET 'F' IN NEW STATE SCORING SYSTEM |
AUTHORITIES DOUBLE DOWN ON SWEEPSTAKES |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
SEVERAL FLORENCE SWEEPSTAKES PARLORS RAIDED; BUT NO CHARGES FILED YET. STEVE STARLING; SHANNON HILL; MICHAEL BRANDT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
9A |
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BARBARA ANN GRIGGS DIXON; FRANK WARD; LEROY KEELS; JEREMIAH ERNEST MOORE; WILLIAM BERLIN HEARON; BETTY LEE IVORY; EDITH CHAVIS GIBSON; CHARLIE MCKITHEN; ELIZABETH RABY PARKER KOLB; GLENN 'LEO; SPIVEY; GUY DANA PLANTE; JOHNNIE EDWARD MOZINGO JR.; JULYIA MCCONNELL 'TI' ALLEN; LENICH ERIC COKER SR.; LEWIS VOYNE STEPP SR.; MELVIN JEFFORDS; CLARA KELLEY MACK; BEATRICE MOUZON ARCHIE; OPHELIA HARRY BYRD |
PEE DEEDEER CLASSIC RETURNS |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
PICTURED ARE MEGAN BASS; BILL ROBERTSON; CHRIS COLEMAN; ADAM COYLE; DELANEY HEWITT; STEVE SCRUGGS; TYLER WRIGHT; JORDAN DANFORD; GRACIE DANFORD; SAM SINGLETARY |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION TO HONOR ZEIGLER |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION WILL HONOR EUGENE 'NICK' ZEIGER JR. AT THE 11TH ANNUAL GALA. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
POWERS GOES AFTER WUKELA AT FORUM |
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FMN |
03/08/2012 |
3B |
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STEVE POWERS AT THE FIRST CAMPAIGN EVENT IN THE FLORENCE MAYORAL RACE SLAMMED INCUMBETN STEPHEN J. WUKELA. |
TRINITY-BYRNES KEEPS MOST STUDENTS THROUGH MERGER |
PRIVATE SCHOOLS READY FOR FIRST YEAR AS BLENDED INSTITUTION |
FMN |
04/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRINITY COLLEGIATE SCHOOL CAMPUS WHICH WILL BE THE TRINITY-BYRNES COLLEGIATE SCHOOL |
TWO PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE FLORENCE AREA ARE READYING TO START THE YEAR UNDER ONE ROOF IN HOPES OFFERING ONE OF THE REGIONS "PREMIER" PRIVATE EDUCATIONS.(MORE) |
NO-FLY ZONE FOR FLO? |
THINK TANK SAYS FED CUTS COULD CLOSE AIRPORT |
FMN |
04/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT ALONG WITH 105 OTHERS NATIONWIDE WOULD CLOSE IF AUTOMATIC SPENDING - KNOWN AS SEQUESTRATION - TAKE EFFECT NEXT JANUARYUARYUARY ACCORDING TO A REPORT ISSUED BY A WASHINGTON D C THINK TANK.(MORE) |
CORN IN THE HOLE |
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FMN |
04/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COMBINE DRIVER JERRY SUTTON HARVESTING CORN AND HANDING IT TO JEFF ANDERSON SO IT CAN BE TESTED FOR WATER CONTENT. |
DEWITT FARMS HARVESTS CORN IN THE FIELD AT THE INTERSECTION OF SALLY HILL ROAD AND BLITSGEL DRIVE.(MORE) |
FMU LOOKS TO DEVELOP MORE APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS |
BOARD TAKES LOOK AT LONG-TERM VISION FOR DEGREES AND FACILITIES |
FMN |
04/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER |
THIS WEEK THE LEADERSHIP OF FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HAS PLANNING THE INSTITUTION'S FUTURE WHICH COULD INCLUDE SEVERAL NEW APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS AND SOME NEW FACILITIES TO HOUSE THEM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/08/2012 |
4B |
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ALFRED BERRY; ANNIE LOUISE SUGGS PARNELL; BRIDON NOEL LUCAS; LACY N. MOORE; PHILLIP DUDLEY FREDERICK EDWARDS; TIRESS MORANT; FRANK EDENS WARD; "SHOT" CAROL WADE HASELDEN; DAYLIN ISAIAH BROOKS; RISON ELWOOD "R. E" MAYHEW |
ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH |
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FMN |
04/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
FATHER JOHN ZIMMERMAN |
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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FMN |
04/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
RECTOR KEN WELDON |
JUSTICE AND JOB |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLES |
JUDGE MICHAEL NETTLES SENTENCED DRUNK DRIVER CASSANDRA BELLE TOLLEY TO YEARS; PROBATION; AND READ AND WRITE A SUMMARY OF JOB. |
FLORENCE AWASH IN LIQUID GOLD |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WATER TREATMENT FACILITY |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE CAN PROVIDE ABOUT 25 MILLI9N GALLONS OF WATER EACH DAY. THIS CLEAN WATER IS TAKEN FOR GRANTED. |
IT'S NOT BLACK FRIDAY; BUT IT IS CLOSE |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VICTORIA JACKSON & ZAKARIA BOYD |
TAX-FREE WEEKEND IN SC COINCIDES WITH FEVERED BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING. |
WHAT WE NEED ARE A FEW GOOD NOBLES |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON COMMENTS ON NON-GOVERNMENT CREATED NOBILITY. |
TIS IRONIC FRAIL TIMROD'S LINES WOUND UP IN DYLAN |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
7A |
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TUCKER MITCHELL COMPARES POETRY LINES AND SONG LINES OF BOB DYLAN AND HENRY TIMROD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
8A |
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ROBBIE 'COBB' COLLINS; LURA 'LUDIE' MARTIN FORD; HARRY LEE REAVES; WILBERT SMITH; ANNETTE STRICKLAND YARBOROUGH; SHERI V. GERALD; WILLIAM BERLIN HEARON; DANIEL L. MCKNIGHT JR.; ANNIE LOUISE SUGGS PARNELL; JOSEPH KEITH WALLACE; ROBERT N. 'BOBBY' ROUSH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
05/08/2012 |
8A |
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BISHOP WALLACE JOHNSON WHO PASSED 8/2/2001; EARLINE B. MOORE WHO PASSED 18 OCTOBER 2010 |
OUT OF BOREDOM; NOTABLE ART |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF JIM GLEASON |
JIM GLEASON WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WHEN HE STARTED MAKING ART FROM OLD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. FEW PEOOPLE ARE BORED BY THE RESULT. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
5C |
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AUTUM LEE CARTER AND BROOKS COLEMAN; KARI-ANNE EDGELL KERTIS AND WILLIAM CHARLES SUSKI |
CAILYN LYNDSEY BROCKINGTON |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
5C |
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PHOTO |
MS. BROCKINGTON WAS FIRST RUNNER-UP FOR THE EPSILON CHI OMEGA CHAPTER, 51ST DEBUTANTE COTILLION. SHE IS A GRADUATE OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL.. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
6C |
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ASHLEY ELIZABETH ALTMAN AND DEREK GRIFFITH HIPP; NANCY ELIZABETH WOODS AND ROBERT JAMES STAMP |
CRAVEN RELISHES NEW ROLE WITH CAROLINAS |
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FMN |
05/08/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
DARCY CRAVEN WAS NAMED THE NEW CEO OF CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM IN FLORENCE IN JULY. |
WATER SYSTEM STEPS INTO FUTURE |
FLORENCE WORKS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND IMPROVE BILLING ACCURACY |
FMN |
06/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE SURFACE WATER PLANT FOR THE CITY OF FLORENCE |
THE CITY WATER PLANT IS WORKING TO IMPROVE BILLING ACCURACY AND TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.(MORE) |
SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS |
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FMN |
06/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBIE GARDNER; HUNTER DANIELS AND RHONIA THOMAS-HOWARD LEAD THOSE GATHERED AT THE DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE NEW LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; LUCY DAVIS' SISTER POLLY TEDDER HOWLE SMILES AS SHE LOOKS A A PORTRAIT OF HER SISTER FOR WHOM THE SCHOOL IS NAMED. |
HUNDREDS TURNED OUT SUNDAY TO DEDICATE A NEW FLORENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HONOR OF LONGTIME EDUCATOR LUCY T. DAVIS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/08/2012 |
1A |
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EVA DENISE COMMEDO; THOMAS CHARLES COUSINS SR.; JOHN CARL GAINEY; LILLIAN PIPE HUTCHINSON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MASON; WILLIE LEE TIMMONS; ROBBIE "COBB" COLLINS; BETTY LEE DAVIS-IVORY; GRACE MARCHCHIE MISHOE LEIGH; MARCHCHY SMITH WATTS; KENNETH DUDLEY "KEN" WILKINS;MARCHCHY LOUISE CLARK; LURA (LUDIE) MARCHCHTIN ERVIN; LAURA DAVIS HARRELL; JIMMY POSTON; ANNETTE STRICKLAND YAROBOROUGH |
HIS ROUTE IS DONE AND FLORENCE'S CREEL HANGS IT UP |
FROM NEWSPAPERS TO THE U. S. MAIL RANDY CREEL ALWAYS GOT THE JOB DONE |
FMN |
07/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FORMER PAMPLICO POSTMASTER RANDY CREEL |
RANDY CREEL ALMOST SURELY WORKE UP LAST WEDNESDAY; ROSE FROM HIS BED AND MENTALLY BEGAN CHARTING OUT THE COURSE OF HIS DAY ONLY TO REALIZE THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN FOUR DECEMBEREMBERADES HE HAD NOTHING TO DELIVER OR TO WORRY ABOUT SOMEBODY ELSE DELIVERING.(MORE) |
FLORENCE WILL HOST A NEW AGRICULTURAL EXPO |
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FMN |
07/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF USDA PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN KENDREAL WINGATE CROSS POLLINATES COTTON IN A FIELD ON THE CAMPUS OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PEE DEE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER ON MONDAY.(MORE) |
AGRIBUSINESS INS ON THE RISE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND AGRICULTURE RICH PEE DEE REGION WILL BENEFIT FROM THE BRAND NEW SOUTH CAROLINA AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO WHICH IS COMING TO THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER JANUARYUARY. 16-18.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/08/2012 |
9A |
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ALFRED BERRY JR.; LYNN ALAN GRAVES; J. L. "LYNWOOD" MEGGS SR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LEROY TONY "JL"; JO ELLEN BRYAN TOWNSEND; VICTOR CARL WARE; JAMES "TONY" E. MCCRACKEN; GENEVIEVE ELAINE COX BAXLEY PETTIGREW; WILLIAM DONAL THIGPEN |
FISCAL WOES STIFLING AIRPORT |
LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT PUTS AIRPORT BUDGET UNDER PRESSURE |
FMN |
07/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT IS STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET IN THE WAKE OF SETTLING A LAWSUIT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THIS SUMMER.(MORE) |
SLOPPY RECORDS PLAGUE TOWN |
LIMITED FINANCIAL REPORTS AND NEWLY DISCOVERED ACCOUNT LATEST ROUND OF DRAMA |
FMN |
08/08/2012 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE'S FINANCIAL TROUBLES CONTINUE AND IF IT'S COUNCIL DOESN'T ACT SOON THE SMALL WESTERN FLORENCE COUNTY TOWN COULD BE IN VIOLATION OF STATE LAW.(MORE) |
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL LOOMS |
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FMN |
08/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAMIEN MCCOY; PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHANIE THOMPSON; GLORIA MCFADDEN; KAYLA HYMAN; MOTHER KATHI AN TEACHER ASSISTANT QUENDOLYN BINES |
SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DAMIEN MCCOY LOOKS AT PICTURES TAKEN BY LIFETOUCH PORTRAIT STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHANIE THOMPSON DURING MCCOY'S SENIOR PORTRAIT SHOOT DURING REGISTRATION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/08/2012 |
5A |
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RODNEY CRAIG GOODWIN; MALHERBE JOANEN; JULYIA TAYLOR LAMPLEY; RHODA F. POSTON; ROBERT LEON "ROBBIE" WALTERS; CATHERINE COX CLARK; JOE ELLEN BRYANT TOWNSEND; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LYNWOOD "J. L" MEGGS; SADIE ATKINSON COOK; JIMMY LEWELLYN HANNA |
AERIAL VIEW OF EVANS ST. |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
08/08/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
VIEW OF EVANS STREET LOOKING EAST FROM THE 200-BLOCK OF W. EVANS ABOUT 1949 |
REMEMBERING THE DYNAMIC LUCY |
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NJ |
08/08/2012 |
4A |
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BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON LUCY T. DAVIS FOR WHOM THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS NAMED. |
BILLY CAMPBELL PUBLISHES SECOND BOOK… |
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NJ |
08/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
BILLY CAMPBELL'S NEW BOOK IS CREATINGJOBS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. |
LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEDICATED |
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NJ |
08/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS NAMED FOR LUCY TEDDER DAVIS WHO WAS A LONGTIME EDUCATOR IN FLORENCE. |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION STATUE FUNDING COMPLETE |
JOHNSONVILLE FINALLY GETS NECESSARY MONEY AFTER YEARS OF UNCERTAINTY |
FMN |
09/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATUE OF FRANCIS MARCHCHION TO BE PLACED AT VENTERS LANDING IN JOHNSONVILLE |
AFTER YEARS OF WAITING AND MEASURED UNCERTAINTY JOHNSONVILLE'S STATUE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR GEN. FRANCIS MARCHCHION WILL LIKELY MAKE ITS HOME IN A NEW VETERANS PARK AT VENTERS LANDING IN THE NEAR FUTURE.(MORE) |
FACES OF FOSTER YOUTH POWERFUL |
FLORENCE EXHIBIT AIMS TO FIND HOMES FOR KIDS |
FMN |
09/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHELLY HAMRICKA DN HER DAUGUSTUSTHTER ARABELLA LOOK FOR BOOKS IN THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY AMID PHOTOS OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF ADOPTION. |
A NEW EXHIBIT AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN FLORENCE SHOWCASES CHILDREN IN NEED AS PART OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEART GALLERY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/08/2012 |
7A |
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WILLIE LEE BENNETT; JAIMES DAVIS; HELEN PATRICIA KING; JANUARYUARYETTE JOHNSON WILLIAMS GREEN; RUFUS "BOBBY" JACKSON; LOUISE KARIM; ROBERT LEON "ROBBIE" WALTERS; DARREN WILLIAMS; BETTY GRAHAM BECKETT CATHERINE COX CLARK;ROHODA FLOWERS POSTON; WILLIE LEE TIMMONS |
OFFICIALS HOPE AIRPORT CLOSURE OFF FED'S TABLE |
PEE DEE ECONOMY WOULD TAKE HIT IF CUTS GO THROUGH |
FMN |
09/08/2012 |
1A |
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PEE DEE ECONOMIC LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS SAY THE CLOSURE OF THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT WOULD BE A MAJOR BLOW TO THE REGION'S ECONOMY BUT THAT EVEN WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR FEDERAL CUTS MOST DOUBT SUCH A THING WOULD OCCUR.(MORE) |
WILL THE REBELLION START IN DARLINGTON? |
MILITARY THINKERS USE PEE DEE COMMUNITY AS FLASHPOINT FOR ARTICLE ON INSURRECTION PLANNING |
FMN |
10/08/2012 |
1A |
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A RECENT ARTICLE IN THE RESPECTED MILITARY PERIODICAL SMALL WARS JOURNAL SUGGEST A BIZARRE TURN OF EVENTS IN DARLINGTON AS A JUMPING-OFF POINT FOR A DISCUSSION OF THE IISUES THE U.S. ARMY AND GOVERNMENT WOULD FACE IF CONFRONTED BY AN INTERNAL INSURRECTION.(MORE) |
TOWN HALL BURGLARS FLEECE GUNS AND DOCUMENTS |
EPISODE LATEST IN LITANY OF WOES FOR FLORENCE CO. TOWN.(MORE) |
FMN |
10/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO SHOWS THIEVES INSIDE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN HALL |
THREE MASKED SUSPECTS STOLE GUNS AND MONEY AND A SAFE AND MUNICIPAL COURTROOM DOCUMENTS FROM TIMMONSVILLE TOWN HALL SOMETIME LATE WEDNESDAY OR EARLY THURSDAY.(MORE) |
WET SUMMER BRINGS KILLER VIRUS |
EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS ON THE RISE AGAIN |
FMN |
10/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OF STERLING SADLER WHIH HER 19-YEAR-OLD MARCHCHE SISSY; DR. KAREN BOLTEN CHECKS THE EYE OF A HORSE IN MARCHCHION. |
THE RAINS THAT ALLOWED FARMERS TO BENEFIT ALSO BROUGHT MOSQUITOES WHICH CARRY EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS.(MORE) |
ARD BACK IN SPOTLIGHT WITH PEE DEE RADIO SHOW |
FORMER LT. GOVERNOR TO TALK PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND SOME POLITICS |
FMN |
10/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN ARD |
FORMER LT. GOV. KEN ARD IS BACK IN THE PUBLIC SPOTLIGHT AS A HOST OF A NEW MORNING TALK RADIO SHOW.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2012 |
7A |
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GLADYS THURMAN SUTTON; HAZEL ETHRIDGE " UNCLE HAZEL" BOYCE; ALEXANDER "ALEX" ARNETTE; TIRELES ORLANDO "MOOKIE" MORANT; HARRY LEE REAVES; BOBBY RAY "BOB" CRAIN; LOUISE MOSES KARIM |
DOUBLE THE TROUBLE IN TIMMONSVILLE |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
1A |
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BREAK-IN FOLLOWS TOWN HALL BURGLARY |
NATIVE MURALIST RETURNS WITH DOWNTOWN WORKS |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
TWO FRESCOES AT CLAY POT DEPICT FLORENCE'S HISTORY. RENOWNED NY CITYMURALIST AND FLORENCE NATIVE BOBBY GAREY PAINTS SCENES OF FLORENCE SC FROM 1926 AND 1958. |
WOMAN GUILTY OF TYING DOG IN SACK |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VERONICA CRAWFORD WAS SENTENCED TO $225 FEE OR 30 DAYS IN JAIL. THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE WAS UP TO 60 DAYS AND BETWEEN $100 AND $500 FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE. |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY TO HEAD USC TRUSTEES |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STATE FUNDING AND TUITION ARE TOP PRIORITIES FOR FLORENCE ATTORNEY GENE WARR. |
FLORENCE CHURCH REVIVAL RENEWS ENERGY |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLORENCE HAS A THREE-DAY REVIVAL LED BY REV J. ALBERT WILLIAMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
4B |
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BILLY MITCHELL HAYES; CONNIE BROWN JOHNSON; REV. LEVERN MURRAY; BABY B. G. SELLERS; ALEXANDER ARNETTE; TERRY WAYNE DOYLE |
ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
MINISTER DANE MOREHEAD |
TRINITY BAPTIST |
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FMN |
11/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
MINISTER WILLIAM P. DIGGS |
PAIR OK AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NO NAMES WERE GIVEN BUT PILOT AND PASSENGER HAD NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. THEY LANDED IN A CORN FIELD NEAR EFFINGHAM SC. PROPELLOR WAS FOUND NEAR COWARD SC. |
BOYS OF '43 CAST A LONG SHADOW |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES 'BOOTS' GREGG |
SIXTY-NINE YEARS AGO FLORENCE WON ITS LAST STATE LEGION TITLE AND WAS HAPPY TO DO IT. |
THREE PEE DEE SCHOOLS ON ACHIEVEMENT GAP LSIT |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
1A |
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MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY; CHERAW IMTERMEDIATE IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY; AND BROCKINGTON ELEMENTARY IN DARLINGTON COUNTY |
FLIPPING THROUGH THE PAGES OF ISSUES PAST |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON REMEMBERS 1927 SCHOOL OPENING OF CIRCLE SCHOOL WHICH BECAME MCKENZIE SCHOOL AND OTHER COLUMNS. |
HEROES ARE HARD TO FIND--EXPECIALLY IN THE SWAMP |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
7A |
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TUCKER MITCHELL'S COLUMN ON FRANCIS MARION--THE SWAMP FOX AND HIS ROLE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
8A |
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IRENE GRAHAM; BILLY MITCHELL HAYES; DALTON L. BEARD; FRANCES B. PERRIGO FIELDS; JOHN VALENTIN MALECKAR; JON OWEN PICKETT; LORINZ WILHELM LASSEN; WALTER CAROL MCCANTS; DANIEL AUSTIN MCCASKILL; DONALD LEROY MATTHEWS; JULYIET WOODBERRY TODD; LARRY J. NORWOOD; LEE EDWARD DIXON; TIMOTHY HAMPTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
12/08/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
LUBERTHA BARES MYERS PASSED 5 AUGUSTUST 2011 |
CORRIDOR OF SHAME SCHOOL SET TO RE-OPEN |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE NEW DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACES J. V. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER THE POOR CONDITIONS ATTACTED NATIONAL NEWS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
6C |
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ARTHUR AND SYLVIA BERG CELEBRATED GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2012 |
6C |
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ANGELA HATCHELL AND DARIN JAMES |
HOPE HEALTH MIGHT BE SOLUTION FOR BUSH SITE |
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FMN |
13/08/2012 |
1A |
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EYESORE PLOT AT DOWNTOWN GATEWAY MIGHT BE CEDED TO COMMUNITY HELATH ORGANIZATION. THE OLD BUSH RECYCLING SITE AT THE CORNER OF IRBY AND LUCAS STREETS MIGHT BE CHANGED. |
WALMARCHT OPENS ITS DOORS |
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FMN |
13/08/2012 |
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WALMARCHT OPENS IN BENNETTSVILLE (MARLBORO COUNTY) WITH MANAGER RAEFORD CARR JR. IT WILL EMPLOY 200. |
NO MORE ARRESTS FORTHCOMING IN DOG-BURNING CASE |
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FMN |
13/08/2012 |
1A |
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ONE ARREST HAS BEEN MADE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/08/2012 |
9A |
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BERNETHA J. QUILLEN; EDEFELL LEWIS YOUNG; ERICK BARRON; MARCHGIE DELL NESMITH; RANDY LEVINE; ROBERT PEARSON; DORIS MCCOY GRAHAM; FRANCES C. COLEMAN; MARGARET CAUSEY STOCKTON; CAROLYN SMITH; WALTER CAROL MCCANTS; WOODROW MARVIN PERRITT |
FLORENCE ONE SCHOOLS RESHUFFLE ADMIN DECEMBEREMBERK |
SOUTH FLORENCE; MOORE; TIMROD ALL GET NEW PRINCIPALS |
FMN |
14/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF NEAL VINCENT; MATTRELL STURKEY; CAROL SCHWEITZ |
JUST A WEEK FOR BEFORE THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 IS SHUFFLING ITS ADMINISTRATIVE DECEMBEREMBERK INCLUDING SEVERAL PRINCIPALS.(MORE) |
HOPE HEALTH TO RECYCLE BUSH SITE |
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FMN |
14/08/2012 |
1A |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE A PROPOSAL TO DONATE 10 ACRES OF LAND ON THE CORNER OF IRBY AND LUCAS STREETS - THE OLD BUSH RECYCLING SITE - TO FLORENCE'S HOPE HEALTH AT THEIR MEETING MONDAY WHICH IS A MOVE DESIGNED TO BRING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE CLOSER TO THOSE WHO NEED IT.(MORE) |
MOORE HOT AIR |
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FMN |
14/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHERS LAURIE TILLER AND SUZANNE LIVINGSTON WITH PILOT STEVE LAMBERT |
PHOTO OF MOORE INTERMEDIAET SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STAFF WAIT THEIR TURN TO RIDE IN A HOT AIR BALLOON MONDAY AT THE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
TREASURER'S LOST MONEY ROADSHOW COMES TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
14/08/2012 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA TREASURER CURTIS LOFTIS WILL BE IN FLORENCE WITH HIS PALMETTO PAYBACK ROADSHOW.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/08/2012 |
9A |
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BERT BARR JR.; THOMAS BROADY; WILLIE MAE MEDLIN DAVIS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH WILLIAM DUBIS; FRANCES B. PERRIGO FIELDS; VIRGINIA WEAVER SAWYER; MARCHCHTH ANN TOLSON ALTMAN; JOYCE GUNTER WILSON; BARBARA LYNN WILSONN WEAVER;SHERIDAN CORNELIA "SHERRI" BAXLEY; LORENZ "LARRY" WILHELM LASSEN; |
NEW DARLINGTON FIRE CHIEF SETTLING IN |
CAVANAUGUSTUSTH PEGGED AFTER STONE'S SUDDEN RETIREMENT |
FMN |
15/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NEW DARLINGTON FIRE CHIEF PAT CAVANAUGUSTUSTH AND LT. CHARLES BAILY |
THE SIGN ABOVE THE DOORE ON NEWLY MINTED DARLINGTON FIRE CHIEF PAT CAVANAUGUSTUSTH'S OFFICE SASY IT ALL: "START, THE REST IS EASY".(MORE) |
UNCLAIMED MONEY IF NAME IS RIGHT |
TREASURER'S 'SHOW' IN FLORENCE PART OF SC TOUR |
FMN |
15/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEVERLY WILKE LOOKS A CURTIS LOFTIS' IPAD; TREASURY INTERN BRET CUNING HAM SEARCHES NAMES FOR FAYE BURGESS AS FELLOW INTERN KATE RODDEY HELPS ANOTHER PERSON |
THE S. C. OFFICE OF STATE TREASURER RETURNED $12.6 MILLION TO PEOPLE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND WITH ONE MONTH DOWN ALREADY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 THE OFFICE IS HARD AT WORK FINDING THE OWNERS OF UNCLAIMED MILLIONS.(MORE) |
FLORENCE 1 LOOKING FOR 2 PRINCIPALS AT TRICKY TIME |
JOB SHAKEUP AND RESIGNATIONS LEAVE MOORE AND TIMROD WITH INTERIM PRINCIPALS AT BOTH |
FMN |
15/08/2012 |
1A |
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TOP FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ADMINISTRATORS DID NOT INTEND TO IMPLEMENT A ROUND OF "MUSICAL JOBS" SO CLOSE TO THE START OF SCHOOL BUT THE SUPERINTENDENT SAYS IT WAS OUT OF THEIR HANDS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/08/2012 |
5A |
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ROBERT D CHANDLER; BESSIE DAVID; JOHN MILLARD TURNER; EDWARD JOHNSON; CHRISTINE MCCLAIN; ODESSA ELIZABETH RAINEY MCFADDEN; JERRY LEWIS POST; AMBERS ROSE; BARBARA W. WEAVER; STARLENE WILLIAMS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH WILLIMA DUBIO; BERNETHA J. QUILLEN; SARAH ROGERS POWERS; ADDIE MAE DORRIETY THOMAS;BOBBLY JO HARRELL; ISABELLE LANE LEWELLEN; EMMA VIRGINIA WEAVER SAWYER; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/08/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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HORACE BLAND WAS BORN 1 AUGUSTUST 1939 AND DIED 15 AUGUSTUST 2009 |
MURALIST CREATING STREET SCENES FROM …PAST |
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NJ |
15/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
PAINTER ROBERT GAREY PAINTS DOWNTOWN FLORENCE MURALS. HE GRADUATED FROM MCCLENAGHAN; WORKED IN NY; AND RETURNED HOME IN FEBRUARY OF 2011, |
DARGAN STREET IN THE 1950S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
15/08/2012 |
2A |
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ON THE RIGHT IS THE ORANGE BOWL RESTAURANT WHICH IS THE FORMER LOCATION OF LAKE'S DRUGSTORE. |
EYE IN THE SKY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHES |
FLORENCE ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS SURVEILLANCE CAMERA NOT ABOUT "BIG BROTHER" WATCHING YOU |
FMN |
16/08/2012 |
1A |
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LEADERS OF A LOCAL NONPROFIT LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVOCACY HOPE TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS TO MAKE FLORENCE'S RESIDENTIAL AREAS A LITTLE SAFER.(MORE) |
WORLD SERIES-BOUND |
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FMN |
16/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AKEM BOSTICK AND DERRICK PARNELL LAUGUSTUSTH AS THE FLORENCE DISTRICT ONE AMERICAN LEGION TEAM BOARDS THE BUS FOR THE WORLD SERIES; DERICK URQUHART; |
PHOTO ONLY: THE FLORENCE LEGION ONE BASEBALL TEAM BOARDS A BUS TO SHELBY N. C. TO PLAY FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION WORLD SERIES TITLE.(MORE) |
ONE INCUMBENT FACES OPPOSITION IN FLORENCE 1 ELECTIONS |
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FMN |
16/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE; WARREN FOX |
ONLY ONE INCUMBENT FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 BOARD MEMBER WILL BE FACING OPPOSITION IN THE NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER ELECTIONS WHILE TWO OTHER RACES ARE HEATING UP WITH THE CLOSE OF FILING WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/08/2012 |
7A |
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THURMAN BEST; CRAIG SEBASTIAN BULL; JOAN HARTER CONYERS; ETHER JONES; KEIDRE MACK; JERRY POST; BROOKS WRIGHT; ERICK BARRON; HELEN K. HAIRE; JOHN M. TURNER; ROBERT B. CHRISTMAS; EMMALENA WEINBERG SHERRILL; |
FROM ZERO TO 100 MILES |
RIDERS DIDN'T OWN A BIKE A YEAR AGO; NEXT MOTH THEY'LL PEDAL TO NC TO HELP THOSE WITH MS |
FMN |
16/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ERNIE JAMES; CYNTHIA MCDANIEL; VONTELLA KENNEDY; DOROTHY CROSBY; SAMUEL WILLOUGHBY; |
CYCLISTS' GOAL IS TO RAIDE MONEY BY RIDING THEIR BIKES TO HELP AN ESTMATED 400 THOUSAND AMERICANS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN THE MS BREAKAWAY TO THE BEACH BENEFIT RIDE.(MORE) |
NEW DILLON SCHOOL LESSENS STIGMA |
STUDENT WHOSE LETTTER HELPED INSPIRE BUILDING CAMPAIGN RETURNS |
FMN |
17/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TY'SHEOMA BETHEA WITH CATINA LEACH AND ZIMORIA BETHEA ARE EXCITED AT THE NEW DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
TY'SHEOMA BETHEA RECEIVED NATIONAL ATTENTION FOR A LETTER SHE WROTE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA DESCRIBING THE DILPAIDATED CONDITIONS OF J. V. MARCHCHTIN JUNEEIOR HIGH SCHOOL. ON MONDAY HER SISTER JAMAICA AND OTHERS WILL START EIGHTH GRADE AT THE BRAND NEW DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL THAT HER WORDS HELPED BUILD.(MORE) |
SMITH WILL HEAD EMS STUDY GROUP |
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FMN |
17/08/2012 |
1A |
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COUNTY COUNCIL WASTED LITTLE TIME ADDRESSING A KEY COUNTY SERVICE ISSUE WHERE WASTED TIME IS AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION--EMERGENCY SERVICES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/08/2012 |
9A |
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OSCAR "SCOOTER" BYRD II; ANN SIMPSON GREENFIELD; MITCHELL C. GRICE; FELIPE HERRERA; DIANNE HANNA HERRIN; SHERRY PARKER WATKINS; THURMAN KELLY BEST; JOAN HARTER CONYERS; JOAN CAROL BESSETTE HASTINGS; AMBERS ROSE; LINDA SMITH; ROBERT "DON" CHANDLER' MITCHELL CHARLIE GRICE; EWARD JOHNSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/08/2012 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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GENEVA B. EDWARDS WAS BORN 23 MARCHCHCH 1928 AND DIED 17 AUGUSTUST 2010 |
LIGHTS; CAMERAS…LITTLE ACTION |
PEE DEE COWBOY |
FMN |
17/08/2012 |
1B |
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REALITY TV HOG HUNT HAS SLOW START UP. FLOYD AND ELIZABETH SUTHARD JOIN PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT. PICTURED IS A 460-POUND HOG. |
NEW DILLON SCHOOL LESSENS STIGMA |
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FMN |
17/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FOUR YEARS AGO TY'SHEOMA BETHEA WROTE A LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON HOW BAD J. V. MARTIN SCHOOL WAS. MONDAY THE BRAND NEW DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL OPEN. |
TIMMONSVILLE WANTS A SHERIFF'S OFFICE |
WITH POLICE FORCE GONE; "A "PRESENCE" WOULD HELP; ACCOUNTANT TO BE HIRED TO CLEAN UP RECORDS |
FMN |
18/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE HARD PRESSED TIMMONSIVLLE TOWN COUNCIL MOVED TO ADDRESS TOW OF THE TOWN'S MANY PRESSING PROBLEMS AT A SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY AND VOTED TO HIRE SOMEONE TO SORT THROUGH THE TOWN TANGLE FINANCIAL RECORDS AND RAISING THE ISSUE OF OPENING A SATELLITE SHERIFF'S OFFICE..(MORE) |
CHEERING THE NEW YEAR |
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FMN |
18/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FAITH BROWN; AND KIM MATTHEW-ROBINS BEFORE THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 CONVOCATION AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER; DR. JOHN DRAPER ADDRESSES FLORENCE 1 EMPLOYEES |
FAITH BROWN GIVES KIM MATTHEWS-ROBINS A BIG HUG BEFORE THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 CONVOCATION WHICH INCLUDED A SPEECH FROM DR. JOHN DRAPER AND A PEP TALK DROM SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE BROOKS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/08/2012 |
4B |
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GRACE LOUISE BROWN; DOROTHY CALHOUN; JOHN EDWARD DAVIS; JANUARYUARYICE EASTER; SONNYA GAVIN; RICKIYAH LESTER; BOYD A. MARCHCHTIN; MARCHCHGIE DELL NESMITH; LAWRENCE ARDEN "LARRY" NESSETH; LARRY SCOTT; ELSIE MAE CARTOS; FELIPE HERREA; DIANNE HANNA HERRIN; ODESSA ELIZABETH RAINEY MCFADDEN; WALTTER RYAN CURETON; GEORGE WILTON ATKINSON; EHE MAE BLAKNEY JONES; BILLY ROGERS "ROGER" MARCHCHTIN JR.; |
HERITAGE DAY PUTS MARION BACK IN THE SWAMP |
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FMN |
18/08/2012 |
5B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CREATED HERITAGE DAY EVERY AUGUST. 17. CITIZENS GATHER FOR THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF GENERAL FRANCIS MARION AT VENTER'S LANDING NEAR JOHNSONVILLE SC. STATUE WAS CARVED BY ALEX PALKOVICH. |
TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
18/08/2012 |
3B |
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ON EBENEZER ROAD FLORENCE SC. |
WAYSIDE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
18/08/2012 |
3B |
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MINISTER IS TERRY ALEXANDER; YOUTH MINISTER IS DEACON TOMMY SCOTT |
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ALLIE |
AS ALLIE BROOKS BEGINS FIRST YEAR AS FSD 1 FULL FELDGED SUPERINTENDENT HE INTENDS TO BE FAIR OF COURSE. |
FMN |
19/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS AND SOPHIA FRIERSON; PAM SCURRY |
MONDAY ALLIE BROOKS BEGINS HIS FIRST FULL YEAR AS FLORENCE 1 SUPERINTENDENT AFTER DROPPING THE "INTERIM" TAG FROM HIS TITLE.(MORE) |
SINGING PRAISES FOR GOD'S "SECOND-GREATEST GIFT" |
AMBERLY MILLER'S FIRST WORDS - AT AGE 5 - WERE THE NAME OF A HYMN; SEVENTEEN YEARS LATER SHE IS STILL "SINGING FOR THE LORD" |
FMN |
19/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMBERLY MILLER SMILING AUGUSTUST 13 AS HER PARENTS JIM AND MARCHCHTHA SING SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC AT THE COMMANDER NURSING HOME IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
JIM AND MARCHCHTHA MILLER WERE 40 AND 50 RESPECTIVELY WHEN THEIR DAUGUSTUSTHTER AMBERLY WAS BORN WITH DOWN SYNDROME IN 1990.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/08/2012 |
8A |
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BETTIE EDMOND PRICE; BRENDA JOHNSON; CEASER MYERS; MILDRED DAVIS; ALAN DALE WALLACE SR.; RUTHENIA SCOTT; SUSAN JORDAN JOHNSON; BILLY DIAVIS MORRIS; HELEN ELIZABETH GARDNER CHAPMAN; JERRY ALLEN FINCH; MARCHCHGARET LUCILLE UTLEY; MAXINE WITHAM TEAL; WANNAH EADDY DAVIS; BOYD ALGIN MARCHCHTIN; EULALEE EVANS MCLEOD; GRACE LOUISE HARRELL BROWN; LAWRENCE ARDEN "LARRY" NESSETH; ROSA LOUISE MOBLEY DEAN; PAULINE FANCES BYRD HATTAWAY; WILLIAM "BILL" CLYDE BYARS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/08/2012 |
6C |
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ALY DELORES BOURREZA AND D. WESLEY BRANSTITER III; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/08/2012 |
7C |
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KRISTY ANNE COWAN AND JASON EUGENE HARRIS |
IMPORTANCE OF BEING ALLIE |
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FMN |
19/08/2012 |
1A |
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AS ALLIE BROOKS BEGINS FIRST YEAR AS FSD1'S FULL-FLEDGED SUPERINTENDENT; HE PLANS TO BE FAIR--OF COURSE. |
OAKLAND AVENUE PART WAS HOME TO THE PELTERS |
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FMN |
19/08/2012 |
6A |
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THE OLD AMERICAN LEGION STADIUM WAS ON OAKLAND AVENUE. THE FLORENCE LEGION TEAM WON THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN 1942 AND 1943. |
PEOPLE HID BEHIND LOCKS AND GUNS |
RESIDENTS OF POLICE-LESS TOWN FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY AND SECURITY |
FMN |
20/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEVEN POLICE CARS SITTING BEHIND THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN HALL WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THE FORCE DISBANDED IN MAY BECAUSE OF THE FINANCIAL ISSUES FACING THE TOWN.(MORE) |
LAWLESSNESS AND CORRUPTION ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY SINCE THE FIVE MAN POLICE FORCE WAS DISBANDED IN MAY DUE TO BUDGET CUTS.(MORE) |
NEW SCHOOLS; $$; LEADERS |
NEW SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS TEACHER RASIES AND FACILITIES TO PEE DEE |
FMN |
20/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HAZEL DAVIS CHECKS HER TIRES DURING A SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION FRIDAY; DELMAE SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER VERONICA FLOWERS CHATS WITH BLAZELY YOUNG AND MICHELLE WILSON |
STUDENTS MIGHT BE SADI TO SEE SUMMER SLIP AWAY BUT THOUSANDS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS IN THE PEE DEE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE START OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/08/2012 |
7A |
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CURTIS WOODS; ELIZABETH ANNE EDGERTON; FREDDIE EVANS; JAMES WESLEY SIGNETARY; JOHNNY MCKNIGHT; KELSEY DAY; LISHA LEWIS; RICHARD ALLEN TAYLOR; STANLEY BOSCH; WILLIAM SAMUEL "SAM" HAMMOND; BILLY DAVIS MORRIS; CHARLES LEE HATTAWAY; GEORGE WASHINGTON JOHNSON; HANNAH EADDY DAVIS; SUSAN JORNDAN JOHNSON |
IT'S A GREEN JCKET FOR DARLA MOORE |
LAKE CITY FINANCIER JOINS CONDOLEEZZA RICE AS FIRST FEMALE MEMBERS AT AUGUSTUSTA NATIONAL |
FMN |
21/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE AND CONDOLEEZA RICE |
AUGUSTUST A NATIONAL GOLF CLUB OFFICIALS SAID MONDAY THAT THEY'RE GOING TO ADMIT FEMALE MEMBERS FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS FALL.(MORE) |
WOLVES AND FMU |
WOOD BAT TEAM HOPING TO CEMENT "LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP" |
FMN |
21/08/2012 |
1A |
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KEVIN BARTH HAS AN UNBRIDLE ENTHUSIASM WHEN IT COMES TO THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES WHICH HE HAS OWNED SINCE 2001.(MORE) |
BRAVE NEW WORLD |
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FMN |
21/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JODY AND NEVAEH WILLIAMSON;TAYLOR MCFADDEN; ELIZABETH ODOM WITH DAUGUSTUSTHTERS CAITLYN AND RAELYN |
PHOTOS ONLY: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BROUGHT SMILES AND MAYBE A FEW TEARS AS THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS HEADED BACK TO CLASS IN THE PEE DEE.(MORE) |
FIRST DAY SUIS GRAVES TO A LUCY T. |
NEW PRINCIPAL RIGHT AT HOME ON OWL LAND |
FMN |
21/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SONYA GRAVES HELPS BRADEN ATKINSON AND ZAK CHEN |
IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE FIRST TIME SONYA GRAVES WELCOMED STUDENTS TO SCHOOL AS A PRINCIPAL BUT YOU WOULD HAVE NOT HAVE KNOWN IT WHILE WATCHING HER IN ACTION AT LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON MONDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/08/2012 |
1A |
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BILL STANLEY; MILDRED M. PARKER; AUGUSTUSTREY BRANTLEY PARKER; ALEIGHA "LEELEE" MICHEL OQUENDO; JOHN EDWARD DAVIS; HAZEL MOSES SMITH; DONALD LORRAIN BYRD SR.; LAKAYLA IONNA GREGG; RAYMOND LINSDAY; WILLIAM HAROLD LOCKAMY; LIONEL J. WOODS SR.; BERRY JOHNSON BAKER; ELIZABETH ANNE EDGERTON ; KELSEY MITCHELL DAY; A. WAYNE LANE; LARRY SCOTT; JIMMY KEITH SHARP; OSCAR LEE "SCOOTER" BYRD II; JEFFERY PAUL KNAUFF; LLOYD THOMAS LINDSAY; PAULINE FRANCES BYRD HATTAWAY; |
IT'S A GREEN JACKET FOR DARLA MOORE |
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FMN |
21/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LAKE CITY FINANCIER JOINS CONDOLEEZZA RICE AS FIRST FEMALE MEMBERS AT AUGUSTUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB. |
WHEN SQUIRRELS ATTACK: FLORENCE WOMAN HEALING FROM WOUNDS |
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FMN |
22/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOYCE LINTON WHO WAS ATTACKED AND BITTEN BY A SQUIRREL IN HER YARD OVER THE WEEKEND. |
JOYCE LINTON OF FLORENCE WHO WAS ATTACKED BY A SQUIRREL THIS WEEKEND SAID SHE IS STILL EMOTIONALLY SHAKEN BY THE INCIDENT BUT IS HEALING WELL.(MORE) |
GOLF CHAMPIONS IN TRAINING |
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FMN |
22/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NGA TOUR PROFESSIONAL BRIAN MAURER HELP RAELYN OTT; JORDAN OTT; CAMILLA AND SOPHIA BURNETT AND WILLIAM PHIPPS WALK TO THE CHIPPING GREEN DURING A JUNEEIOR GOLF CLINIC |
THE NGA TOUR ICE RECYCLING "ENVIRONMENTAL" CLASSIC GETS UNDERWAY THURSDAY AT CCSC AS PROFESSIONALS COMPETE FOR THE $150,000 PURSE.(MORE) |
PUBLIC CHECKS IN ON HOTEL |
FLORENCE LEADERS HAIL PROJECT AS START OF NEW ERA FOR DOWNTOWN |
FMN |
22/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE CEILINGS ARE OPENED AND EXPOSED ; THE FLOORS ARE COVERED IN SAWDUST AND GRIME AND ANTIQUE STAIRCASE SITES IN HUMID AND STALE AIR AS THE BUZZ OF CONSTRUCTION ECHO THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/08/2012 |
5A |
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HERMAN L. BIARD; SCOTT BURGESS JR.; ANDREW FORD; MATTIE LEE FOWLER; A. WAYNE LANE; WILLIAM MACK JR.; VICTOR CARL MINCEY; CEASER MILES; WILLIE JAMES PRESSLEY; DOROTHY REAVES; DOUGLAS WALLS JR.; JUANITA WARNER; MARCHCHGARET WASHINGTON; CATHEINE VICTOR "KITTIE" DANIEL; MILDRED DAVIS; MILRED ALIENE PARKER; ELLA MAE GREER MAYS; ALEIGHA "LEE-LEE" MICHELLE OQUENDO; ANNIE MAE ROWN ROWELL; WILLIAM THOMAS STANLEY II; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/08/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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EVELYN MCIVER JOE WAS BORN 17 JANUARYUARYUARY 1942 AND DIED 21 AUGUSTUST 2011; JAMES THOMAS "JAKE" HUMPHRIES WAS BORN 8 MAY 1985 AND DIED 21 AUGUSTUST 2007 |
PUBLIC CHECKS IN ON HOTEL |
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FMN |
22/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF LOCAL INVESTORS |
FLORENCE LEADERS HAIL PROJECT AS START OF NEW ERA FOR DOWNTOWN |
CHERO-COLA BOTTLING CO. |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
22/08/2012 |
2A |
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THIS COMPANY WAS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 200 BLOCK OF W. FRONT ST. CA 1918. PICTURED ARE LESLIE HALL; JOHN LUNDY; T. H. WEAVER; EDDIE BLOUNT; H. B. WEAVER; & C. K. SUMMERFORD. |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTR. 1 ANNOUNCES CHANGES |
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NJ |
22/08/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTOS |
MATTRELL STURKEY; ;NEAL VINCENT; CAROL SCHWEITZ |
PEE DEE AREA PREPARES FOR SECOND STAND DOWN |
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NJ |
22/08/2012 |
7A |
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PHOTO |
PEE DEE AREA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND AMERICAN LEGION FRED H. SEXTON POST #1 WILL HOLD 3-DAY EVENT TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS FROM THE AREA. |
FLORENCE COUNTY TO ADDRESS EMS STAFFING ISSUES |
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FMN |
23/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMBULANCE |
DIRECTOR PRESENTS PLAN BUT NEEDS STUDY TO LOOK DEEPER FOR SOLUTION. RYON WATKINS IS EMS DIRECTOR. |
VOLUNTEERS MATTER AT MCLEOD'S HOSPICE |
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FMN |
23/08/2012 |
1A |
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JOHN HULTGREN SINGS TO PATIENT ELIZABETH GILES |
THERE ARE MORE THAN 150 HOSPICE PATIENTS IN A SEVEN COUNTY AREA. VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THEY ARE NEEDED. |
DOWNTOWN PURCHASE SUPPORTS ARTS SCHOOL DREAM |
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FMN |
23/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE BUILDING |
THE FORMER FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE BUILDING AT 412 S. DARGAN ST. (BUILT IN 1974) WILL ADD 2900-SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND ADDED PARKING TO FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/08/2012 |
7A |
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GALE A. OLSEN; CYNTHIA GAINEY KELLEY; JAMES ROBERT JACKSON SR.; ALBERTA MARIE BIERING POOLE; CLAUDETTE AUDRINE SAMPSON RUSH; FLOSSIE 'RACHEL' MAE ENGLISH; MATTIE LEE FOWLER; WILLIAM SAMUEL HAMMOND; BETTY SUE LANE; LISHA LEWIS; RICHARD ALLEN TAYLOR; JAMES SINGLETARY |
THICK STACK OF APPLICATIONS |
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FMN |
23/08/2012 |
10C |
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800 IN FIVE DAYS APPLY FOR FLORENCE LIZARD'S THICKET. THE COLUMBIA-BASED FIRM WAS BEGIN BY BOB & ANNA WILLIAMS IN 1977. |
HOTEL FLORENCE RIBBON CUTTING 22 AUGUST. 2012 |
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FMN |
23/08/2012 |
3D |
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PHOTOS OF LOCAL CITIZENS |
PARTNERS AND DIGNITARIES LINE UP WITH SHOVELS |
JUVENILE SUSPECTS TO BE TRIED AS ADULTS |
TWO TEENS AMONG FIVE CHARGED IN JANUARYUARY. 1 SLAYING |
FMN |
24/08/2012 |
1A |
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TWO TEENAGERS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEW YEAR'S DAY SHOOTING DEATH OF COMMUNITY ACTIVIST MICHAEL HAWKINS WILL BE INDICTED AND TRIED AS ADULTS.(MORE) |
FLYING DOG |
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FMN |
24/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTT MESSINGER WITH LEMON; KATIE EDWARDS WITH PIPI |
PHOTO ONLY: PILOT SCOTT MESSINGER WALKS A DOG NAMED LEMON UP TO HIS PLANE BEFORE A PILOT N PAWS TRANSPORT FLIGHT THURSDAY AT THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT.(MORE) |
DRUG COURT TO CLEAN UP ADDICTION |
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FMN |
24/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT'S NEW DRUG COURT PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE REPEAT OFFENDERS WITH THE TOOLS TO BUILD A CLEAN AND SOBER NEW START.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/08/2012 |
1A |
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ULYSEES FULTON; CYNTHIA GAINEY KELLEY; JOHN SCOTT; ERNESTINE ELLERBE VICKERS; MICHAEL H. WILDS; HERMAN L. BAIRD; BRENDA BEVERLY JOHNSON; ALBERT MARCHCHIE BIERING POOLE; HAZEL LEE MOSES SMITH; JUANITA G. WARNER; MARCHCHTHA ANN YARBOROUGH CARTER; E. STANLEY BOSCH; MARCHCHY FRANCIS HAYES; JULYIA "JUDY" A. GRIGGS; JAMES M. "JACK" KING; LEILA OLIVIA HAMMONDS SAUNDERS; DON A. TANNER |
GOT A RECORD? NEED A JOB? SEMINAR MIGHT HELP |
BLACK CLERGY GROUP SPONSORING SUMMIT TO HELP GUIDE CITIZENS THROUGH EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS |
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25/08/2012 |
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THE BLACK CLERGY IN IN ACTION S IS HOLDING AN "EXPUNGEMENT SUMMIT" ON MONDAY AT WAYSIDE CHAPEL BAPTIST.(MORE) |
LIBRARY OFFERING AMNESTY FOR DEBTS |
FLORENCE SYSTEM OWED NEARLY $150K IN LATE FEES |
FMN |
25/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM IS OFERING AMNESTY TO MORE THAN 4000 PATRONS OR 6 ERCENT OF THE ROUGHLY 77500 ACTIVE CARHOLDERS WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT ACCRUED THROUGH LATE FEES OR FINES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/08/2012 |
4B |
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EVAN JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANDREWS; WILLIAM E. BARR; MARCHCHTIN DAVIS JR.; EUGENIA TUREENTINE AIKEN; VIOLA GIBSON; ANN SIMPSON GREENFIELD; EDNA EARLE COX GRICE; MARCHCHSHA CECILA HICKSON; EDNA ECKLES JORDAN; LATONIA NELSON; GLEEFUS BERNARD NERO; KEITH WAYNE DEAN; BETTY JEAN BAKER PROSSER-THOMPSON; MARCHCHY FRANCIS HAYES; ANNIE MAE GRIGGS MOORE |
DIGGS: COOLER HEADS IN FLORENCE HELPED |
CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATE; PIONEER TO BE HONORED BY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
26/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. WILLIMA DIGGS AT PULPIT OF OF TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH |
THE REV. DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS OF FLORENCE WILL RECEIVE YET ANOTHER HONOR IN HIS LONG AND ACCOLADE-FILLED CAREER AT THE AUGUSTUST. 28 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF TH PEE DEE AREA'S CHAMPION OF YOUTH BANQUET. (MORE) |
WHOOPING COUGH STILL AROUND |
VACCINATIONS BEST DEFENSE AGAINST "GRANDMA'S" DISEASE |
FMN |
26/08/2012 |
1A |
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THE WELL-WORN DISEASE KNOWN AS WHOOPING COUGH FORMALLY KNOWN AS PERTUSSIS IS STILL AROUND AND CAN STLL BE A PROBLEM.(MORE) |
STUDY SHOW PEE DEE'S GENEROSITY |
CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY STUDY SHOWS TATE AND REGIONA AMONG NATIONAL LEADERS WITH CHARITABLE GIVING. |
FMN |
26/08/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DOC HOOKER; RYAN BLACKMAN AND BILL GILMORE PAINTING THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES DURING THE DAY OF CARING; BOBBI GRNT AND SHYRON RICHARDSON AT THE SATURDAY PARKING LOT MISSION |
IN A STUDY RELEASED EARLIER THIS WEEK BY THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY THE PALMETTO STATE RANKED NO. 5 FOR PERCENTAGE OF INCOME GIVEN TO CHARITIES BY HOUSEHOLD.(MORE) |
C. E. MURRAY HIGH GRADUATE A FINALIST ON "SUNDAY BEST" |
BET SHOW IS LIKE "AMERICAN IDOL" AND WINNER GETS CAR AND CONTRACT CASH |
FMN |
26/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSHUA ROGERS |
GREELEYVILLE NATIVE JOSHUA ROGERS A RECENT GRADUATE OF C .E. MURRAY HIGH WILL LINE UP SUNDAY NIGHT IN THE FINALS OF THE BLACK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK'S "SUNDAY BEST".(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2012 |
10A |
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BETTY J. BLACK; GILFORD GREEN; WILLIE MAE MYERS HANNA; ETHEL WHITE; EUGENIA TURRENTINE AIKEN; WILLIAM E. BARR; NANCY BAKER BROWN; EDNA EARLE COX GRICE; ROBERT R. GARRIS; MAYO ELLIOTT ANDERSON; ETHEL LAZAR CHERNISS; TILLMAN A. COOPER; JOHN VALENTINE MALECKAR; CLAUDETTE AUDRINE SAMSON RUSH; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2012 |
11A |
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HAZEL MUNN COX; W. F. (BILLY) MCCASKILL; ERNESTINE ELLERBE VICKERS; ANNIE MAE GRIGGS MOORE |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2012 |
8C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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HARRY AND BILLIE BERG WERE MARCHCHRIED ON 8 AUGUSTUST 1962; GEORGE ALLEN LEE AND SYLVIA LAWHORNE CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON 24 AUGUSTUST 2012 |
STROLL DOWN 'IMPROVED' MEMORY LANE |
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FMN |
26/08/2012 |
8A |
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THOM ANDERSON USES THE CITY DIRECTORY TO RECREATE THE STORES ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF EVANS STREET. |
DIGGS: COLLER HEADS IN FLORENCE HELPED |
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FMN |
26/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATE AND PIONEER TO BE HONORED BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE: REV. DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS |
WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATE FEMALE JUDGES AND SUFFRAGE |
FLORENCE LEAGUE MARCHCHKS ANNUAL WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY WITH RECEPTION |
FMN |
27/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE DEBRA JACKSON WITH FLORENCE COUNTY MAGISTRATE KIMBERLY COX |
THE FLORENCE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATED WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE SUNDAY BY HONORING THE FEMALE JUDGES OF THE COUNTY.(MORE) |
SLOW FOOD ADVOCATES NETWORK AND NOSH AT POT LUCK |
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FMN |
27/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FOOD OFFERINGS AT THE SLOW FOOD PEE DEE POTLUCK; VALERIE CRISWELL HELPS HER SONS LUKE AND MATTHEW DISH UP GOODIES AT SLOW FOOD POTLUCK |
WITH THE HEAVENLY AROMA OF PEARS AND PEPPERS COOKED INTO VARIOUS MEATS AND SWEETS FILLING THE BIRGHT AND COZY DINING ROOM DOZENS OF FLORENTINE FOOD ENTHUSIASTS STREAMED INTO THE CLAY POT SUNDAY EVENING TO TALK LOCAL CUISINE.(MORE) |
OFFICERS DRAG NET OVER ROAD |
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FMN |
27/08/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE-BOUND TRAFFIC PASSED THROUGH THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LAW ENFORCEMENT CHECKPOINT ON THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SIDE OF THE LINE WHILE DARLINGTON-BOUND TRAFFIC DID THE SAME AT THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LAW ENFORCEMENT NETWORK CHECKPOINT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/08/2012 |
7A |
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PEARLINE BURNS; WILLIAM LEWIS; SARAH "SALLY" BURNETT ROPER; CAROLYN TAYLOR EDWARDS; MATTIE FORD; MICHAEL H. WILDS; W. F. (BILLY) MCCASKILL; JERRY LEE MENTION; ELSIE LEE STEWART; BARNEY WILLIAMS JR.; IDA MAE YORK; R. C. "PETE" JOHNSON; LLOYD MEEKINS SR.; EUGENIA TURRENTINE AIKKEN; JAMES HORACE SNIPES; EDNA MAE ECKLES JORDAN |
LEATHERMAN LANDS ANOTHER M FOR FLORENCE |
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FMN |
28/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STATE SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN HAS ACQUIRED UP TO $90M FROM THE SC TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO HELP COMPLETE SIX BIG ROAD PROJECTS BEGUN AS PART OF THE COUNTY'S ONE-CENT SALES TAX CAMPAIGN. |
ISAAC MIGHT DRENCH CAROLINAS |
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FMN |
28/08/2012 |
1A |
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TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS EXPECTED TO SEND BIG RAINS (1-4 INCHES). THE STORM MAY HIT LAND TUESDAY IN GULF AREA. |
DUSTY MEMORIES |
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FMN |
28/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ADAM DOWLILNG WATCHES BILLY PRICE FLY HIS CROP DUSTING ROUNDS. |
RICE STEELS HIMSELF FOR CAMPAIGN |
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FMN |
28/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE AND JIM BLEW |
GOP HOPEFUL VISIT NUCOR BAR MILL GROUP IN DARLINGTON. HE CALLS GOVERNMENT OVER-REGULATION 'INSANE'. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/08/2012 |
7A |
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JAMES ARTHUR 'ROCK' HINES; LONNIE MCLAUGUSTJLIN; CARNELL SPANN; ELIZABETH CARTER AYRES; FAYE WEAVER COLLINS; NANCY MAY HINDS; JACK C. LEE; HOWARD S. LOFTON; JAMES DAVIS MCELVEEN; JOHN 'DURANT' MCKENZIE; JACKIE PARROTT MOODY; SARAH LOUISE ROPER ('SALLY' BURNETT SIMMONS) |
SCHOOL PROGRAMS NET THREE AWARDS |
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FMN |
29/08/2012 |
1A |
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DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TIMROD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECEIVED THE AWARD FROM THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE TO PREPARE TEACHERS OF POVERTY AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. BOTH SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE $500 AND FREE REGISTRATION AT AND FUNDS FOR THE CONFERENCE THIS FALL. |
VOLUNTEERS PITCH IN TO FINISH FIELD |
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FMN |
29/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE NEWLY FORMED TRINITY-BYRNES COLLEGIATE SCHOOL WILL HAVE ITS OWN FOOTBALL FIELD. THE TWO SCHOOLS MERGED EARLIER THIS SUMMER. |
TINUBU BRINGS EDUCATION AND GA. PAST INTO FOCUS |
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FMN |
29/08/2012 |
1A |
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GLORIA BROMWELL TINUBU WON THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR SC 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AS A WAY TO FULFILL DREAMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/08/2012 |
5A |
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MERCEDES CEPEDA; LEWIS KENNEDY; BETTY JEAN MESSER; MARION PAGE; IVORY ROBINSON; ELSIE STEWART; JOHN EDWARD BARKER; FRED R. HARRIS SR.; CHERYL FAYE ALAMBIS JOHNSON; EDWARD T. JOHNSON (12-31-1925--8-23-2012); JAMES H 'SAMBO' OWENS; KATHRYN STOKES PARNELL; ROBERT G. RAMAGE; WILMONT MARTIN TRULUCK |
CHARGES AGAINST ROBINSON DROPPED |
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FMN |
29/08/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNCILMAN SAYS HE 'STOOD UP' FOR WIFE IN APRIL. |
WATERS FURNITURE ON S. DARGAN CA 1950 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
29/08/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
HAYNSWORTH; SINKLER; BOYD & HILLIARD LYONS WILL OCCUPY UPPER FLOORS WHEN IT RENOVEMBERATED. CA 1950 |
COUNTY LIBRARY OFFERS AMNESTY AND POLICY CHANGES |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
2A |
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LIBRARY PATRONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE LIBRARY CARDS TO PRINT MATERIALS. PATRONS WHO OWE $5.00 OR MORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE PUBLIC COMPUTERS UNTIL FINES/FEES ARE BELOW $5.00. |
DOWNTOWN RENOVEMBERATION PROJECTS UNDERWAY |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
HOTEL FLORENCE AND VICTOR'S BISTRO HELD GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY. PLANS FOR THE WATERS BUILDING WILL INCLUDE KEEPING THE 100-YEAR-OLD CHARACTER IN SPACE FOR OFFICES. |
SCHOLFIELD HARDWARE BLDG |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO IN FOLDER |
ORIGINAL SECTION OF THE BUILDING WAS CONTRUCTED BY HENRY S. ROSE IN 1891. THE SCHOFIELD BROTHERS PURCHASED IT CA 1923. |
FLORENCE BANK BLDG |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO IN FOLDER |
THIS BUILDING LOCATED AT 122 W. EVANS WAS ORIGINALLY PART OF ACRES PURCHASED BY THE NORTH EASTERN RAILROAD IN 1854 (?) FROM THE ESTATE OF THOMAS MCCALL. |
JONES SMITH JEWELERS BLDG |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THIS BUILDING LOCATED AT 124 W. EVANS ST. WAS PART OF THE NORTH EASTERN RAILROAD LANDS. |
MCLEOD HOSPICE HOUSE UNVEILS NEW ADDITION… |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTO |
THE ORIGINAL HOSPICE HOUSE OPENED IN 2005 WITH 12 BEDS. THE TWO NEW WINGS ADD 12 BEDS AND ADDITIONAL SPACE. |
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY SEEKS ONLINE BOTES |
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NJ |
29/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DEWEY E. FOX AND LIBRARIAN PAULA CHILDERS ASK FOR VOTES ON LINE TO EARN $5000 FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES. |
IT MAKES ME NAUSEATED |
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FMN |
30/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DOG'S NOSE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CHEWED OFF DURING FIGHT TRAINING. DOG HAS NUMEROUS OTHER DOG BITES |
SAREA ZONING IS BALANCING ACT FOR CITY'S DEVELOPMENT |
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FMN |
30/08/2012 |
1A |
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PROPOSAL WOULD RESTRICT WEST DARLINGTON STREET: PREVENT UNWANTED INDUSTRY NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF CITY |
BOOK SHOW BIN LADEN RAID AT POINT BLANK RANGE |
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FMN |
30/08/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OSAMA BIN LADEN |
FORMER SEAL'S ACCOUNT CONTRADICTED OFFICIAL ACCOUNT IN THE DAYS AFTER THE MAY 2011 RAID IN ABBOTABAD, PAKISTAN THAT KILLED THE AL-QAIDA LEADER. |
NO ELECTION; NO PROBLEM FOR 'SEATED SEVEN' |
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FMN |
30/08/2012 |
6A |
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SEVEN MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES 'WIN' ELECTION WHEN NO RUNOFF CANDIDATES FILE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/08/2012 |
7A |
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JOSEPH BROWN; IDESSA BURROUGHS; MATTIE SUMPTER FORD; DAVE MCCLAIN SR.; MARCUS DARNELL NELSON; MARY ELLEN PLAYYER PRESSLEY; CHARLES SMITH; JOHN W. ANDERSON SR.; CAROLYN 'KAY' TAYLOR EDWARDS; METTIE B. CRIBB MILLER; JAMES EDDIE WILLIAMSON |
SHORTFALL AXES DARLINGTON PROJECT MONEY |
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FMN |
31/08/2012 |
1A |
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SC'S LOWER-THAN-EXPECTED SURPLUS MEANS $15 MILLION WORTH OF PROJECTS WON'T GET FUNDED. INCLUDED IS A FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECT FOR DARLINGTON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2012 |
7A |
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JESSIE MAE ABSON; LEVONE BELL; ANNIE MAE EVANS BRITT; HAZEL COOPER; HARVEY DAVIS; MICHAEL T. TREAGUS; AUGUSTUS HAM; BOBBY JACKSON; LEOLA PENDERGRASS JONES; ZUMARCHI TUNEIZ LEMON; LONNIE WAYNE MCCUTCHEN; SUSANNA MOORE; MARY ELLEN PLAYER PRESSLEY; DEACON JUNIOR DICK TIMMONS; TERRY LEE ALLEN; MICHAEL JOSEPH FRELIGH; LEWIS KENNEDY; JACK WILLIAM MCRAE; JERRY LEE MENTION; GERALD 'JERRY' MILES; MARION W. OLVIER SR.; JO FENDER SCARBOROUGH; VIVIAN REYNOLDS TRUETT; IDA MAE YORK |
HARTSVILLE MOVES FORWARD WITH NEW CITY HALL |
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FMN |
31/08/2012 |
3B |
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HARTSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTED LOW BID TO RENOVEMBERATE THE FORMER BANK OF AMERICA BUILDING TO SERVE AS NEW CITY HALL. |
DILLON COUNTY DELICACIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTOS |
THE 14TH TASTE OF DILLON WAS HELD TO PROMOTE CATERERS AND RESTAURANTS IN DILLON COUNTY SC. |
LIBRARY TO GET NEW PLAYAWAY VIEWS |
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FMN |
31/08/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PAULA CHILDERS WON A SET OF PLAYAWAY VIEWS FOR THE REENBERG CHILDREN'S ROOM. DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE STANDS BY THE DONATED OIL PAINTING OF SAUNDERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. |
NEGHBORHOOD WAS "A DREAM COME TRUE" |
FIRST FLORENCE SUBDIVISION OPEN TO BLACKS PROPELLED MANY TO SUCCESS |
FMN |
01/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SPAULDING HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION SIGN; IDA "IDIE" LEE BUTLER; AVIE JAMES "JIMMY" RAINWATER |
FOR MEMBERS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN FLORENCE IN THE 1950S PEOPLE LIKE AUDREY HAIGER-KIRVEN THE DAUGUSTUSTHTER OF MADELINE WHITE ROBINSON HARLEY; THE FIRST BLACK REGISTERED NURSE INFLORENCE" THE IDEA OF LIVING IN A BRICK HOUSE WAS A DREAM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
1A |
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PATRICIA ANN LILYE; CATHERINE MOORE "MS. MONKIE" HANNAH; JOHN HENRY MCLAUGUSTUSTHTERY; KENNETH O. "KEN" MCCRACKEN; KENNETH W. MCNEIL; TERESA NAOMI SMITH; SHANTA STACKHOUSE; EDWARD ZIMMERMAN; JESSIE MAE ABSON; TOMMY LEE CATS; LONNIE WAYNE MCCUTCHEN; CHARLES WILSON SMITH; WILMONT. M. TRULUCK; HOWARD EUGENE "GENE" OR "RANK" WHITEHEAD SR.; |
THE ANCHOR HELD FOR CHEWNING |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAWRENCE CHEWNING |
LAWRENCE CHEWNING FAITH HAD BEEN ROCK SOLID SINCE HE ACCEPTED CHRIST AT THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 8 BACK IN 1957.(MORE) |
SPEEDY RELIEF; CHALLENGER TO CUT COSTS; |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAVERNE "SPEEDY" BAZEN |
LAVERNE "SPEEDY" BAZEN DOESN'T GIVE UP EASILY AND HE HOPES VOTERS NOTICE.(MORE) |
POSTON'S NEW AGENDA; PUBLIC SAFETY AND TAX FAIRNESS |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROGER POSTON |
HE'S ONLY BEEN ON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR 16 MONTHS BUT FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN ROGER POSTON SAYS THAT'S PLENTY OF TIME TO RECOGNIZE AN ISSUE HE THINKS NEEDS ADDRESSING AND IT'S AT THE CENTER OF HIS RE-ELECTION BID TO DISTRICT 2: PUBLIC SAFETY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
9A |
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BRANDON MITCHELL BARR; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH FULLARD; FRANK LEE KING; GRADY CLAR JR.; HENRY DIXON; HUEY LEE; AUGUSTUSTUS "GUS" HAM; JUNEEIOR "DICK" TIMMONS"ELLIE VERA IVES MCINVILLE; ANNIE MAE EVANS BRITT; |
NEIGHBORHOOD WAS 'A DREAM COME TRUE' |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FIRST FLORENCE SUBDIVISION OPEN TO BLACKS PROPELLED MANY TO SUCCESS. SPAULDING HEIGHTS TURNS 50. MANY DREAMED OF A BRICK HOME. |
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
THE PASTORS ARE REV. WILL MALAMBRI AND REV. JOSH BLACKWELDER |
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
01/09/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR MIKE MILLS |
THE 7TH DISTRICT'S STRANGE MIX |
VASTLY DIFFERENT CANDIDATES AND NEW DISTRICT MAKES PEE DEE-BASED RACE ONE TO WATCH |
FMN |
02/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF GLORIA BROMELL TINUBU AND TOM RICE |
BASIC POILITICAL STRATEGIES SAY CANDIDATES SHOULD ALL THEY CAN TO POINT OUT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THEIR OPPONENTS.(MORE) |
SC DOESN'T PAY (MANY) UNION DUES |
HALEY TOUTS LABOR STANCE AS ADVANTAGE BUT UNION WORKERS LOOK FOR SECURITIES |
FMN |
02/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE RAIL YARD AND FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT TOWER |
TOMORROW MARCHCHKS THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST LABOR DAY WHICH BEGAN IN NEW YORK CITY ON 5 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 1882 BY PETER I MCGUIRE A CARPENTERS AND JOINERS UNION SECRETARY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/09/2012 |
8A |
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ALICE PARRISH BYRD; CLEVELAND H. HAMLIN; ELLIE VERA IVES MCINVILL; JOHN WILLIE BORWN; MARCHCHY EELEN PLAYER PRESLEY; GENEVA BECOTE GREENE; BETTY SHIRENE GAINEY; CARNELL SPANN; TERRY MITCHELL BOYKIN; HOWARD EUGENE WHITEHEAD SR.; KENNETH O. "KEN" MCCRACKEN; MARCHCHGARET JONES WOOD; |
WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
02/09/2012 |
6C |
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LINDSAY REBECCA DANIEL AND WILLLIAM ELDWARD CROSSWELL; SHANYA ROZIER AND ALEXANDER MUSE |
FUNDS FLOW FOR PEE DEE FLAX PRODUCTION |
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FMN |
02/09/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF FLAX |
CANADIAN-BASED COMPANY (NATURALLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES) BETS EARTH-FRIENDLY FIBER WILL TAKE OFF. |
GOOD TIMES IN SPAULDING HEIGHTS |
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FMN |
04/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EARLINE ROBINSON; DAVID WILLIAMS AND ETHEL PERRY; MINGO LEE-ROBINSON; LEILA RAINWATER SPEAKS WITH SGT. JOHN WRIGHT |
THE SPAULDING HEIGHTS COMMUNITY IN FORTH FLORENCE CELEBRATED MORE THAN 50 YEARS ON LABOR DAY WITH A PICNIC.(MORE) |
CHALLENGER SAYS "WE'RE CHOKING ON INCOMPETENCE" |
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FMN |
04/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHY FLOYD SPRING |
IT DOESN'T SOUND PRETTY BUT THAT'S HOW FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATE MARCHCHY FLOYD SPRING DESCRIBES THE WESTERN MOST PORTION OF THE COUNTY AND SHE BLAMES WEAK TO NONEXISTENT LEADERSHIP FOR IT.(MORE) |
KIRBY: WE NEED MY LEADERSHIP |
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FMN |
04/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MITCHELL KIRBY |
TWENTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME TO DO ANYTHING LET ALONE SERVE IN GOVERNMENT BUT FLORENCE COUNTY COUNTY COUNCILMAN SAYS HE'LL REPRESENT DISTRICT 4 FOR AS LONG AS IT NEEDS HIM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/09/2012 |
7A |
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JEFFERY SCOTT BROWN; CARLYLE COCHRANE; JOHNNIE BLANTON; MAGGIE ANNE DUNCAN HAM; CARRIE WINGATE JOHNSON; DAVID GEORGE MIXON JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH FULLARD; RONADL PAGE; PAUL WILLIAMS; CARRIE WILSON; WALLCAE LAVERNE AVIN SR.; BRANDON; MITCHELL "BB" BARR; KINBLERLY KAYE "KIM" FEGUSON; JESSIE DELEON POSTON; |
DEBT DOWN BUT SEIDENTS SAY CRIME IS GOING UP |
MAYOR SAYS POLICE FORCE STILL TOO COSTLY FOR TOWN |
FMN |
05/09/2012 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE HAS REDUCED ITS CURRENT SHORT-TERM DEBT BY MORE THAN $230,000 SINCE MARCHCHCH.(MORE) |
GOING BANANAS |
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FMN |
05/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GLENN TURNER AND HIS BANANAS |
GLENN TURNER HAS MORE THAN 70 BANANA TREES ON HIS PROPERTY IN COWARD AND SAID PEOPLE DON'T BELIEVE HIM THAT BANANAS CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTH CAROLINA.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/09/2012 |
4A |
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RODNEY DALE LOWDER; CARRIE GREEN JOHNSON; HAROLD B. NELSON; RICKEY LAMARCHCH SAMPSON; LEGRAND DAVID SOLES; JOAN J. WILLIAMS; GERALDINE WRIGHT; EDWARD ZIMMERMAN SR. JAMES BRYAN SMITH SR "BO"; GENEVA BECOTE GREENE; DORIS ROOSEVELT HANCOCK; DAVID NOLAN THOMAS; ADURLINE TOMPKINS CHELLIS; GRADY CLARK JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH FULLARD; MAGGIE ANNE DUCAN HAM; ANNIE F.PRITCHARD; |
YMCA BUILDING: 1940'S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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05/09/2012 |
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THE YMCA BUILDING WHEN IT WAS LOCATED IN EAST FLORENCE NEAR THE RAILROAD PASSENGER STATION IN THE LATE 1940S |
SMALL UPTICK IN SOME FEES AT FLORENCE AIRPORT |
INCREASES HELP OFFSET PROJECTED SHORTFALL |
FMN |
06/09/2012 |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY UNANIMOUSLY PASSED ITS $2.9 MILLION FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 OPERATING BUDGET WEDNESDAY EVENING THAT FEATURES FEE INCREASES OFTHER COST-SAVING MEASURES TO OFFSET A SLIGHT DEFICIT.(MORE) |
SMITH JUST CAN'T STAY RETIRED |
EDUCATOR RETURNS TO TAKE REINS AT TIMROD ELEMENTARY |
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06/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF KAEO HURB AND PRINCIPAL MARCHCHTIN SMITH. |
MARCHCHTIN SMITH KEEPS ON "RETIRING" BUT THE VETERAN EDUCATOR JUST CAN'T SEEM TO STAY THAT WAY.(MORE) |
WILSON READY TO PITCH IN |
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06/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF CANDIDATE ANDY WILSON |
THERE ISN'T MUCH ANDY WILSON HASN'T DONE WHEN IT COMES TO COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN FLORENCE COUNTY BUT HE'S HOPING TO ADD ONE MORE ACTIVITY TO HIS ALREADY LONG LIST -- FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN FOR DISTRICT 5.(MORE) |
CAUDLE ALL"BUSINESS" IN RUN |
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06/09/2012 |
1A |
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WHEN IT COMES TO RUNNING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 KENT CAUDLE'S APPROACH IS ALL BUSINESS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/09/2012 |
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RICHARD DEAN BLASSER; JEFFERY SCOTT BROWN; LERON JEFFERSON; WILLIE CAMPBELL; LUELLA PETERSON; KENNETH STANLEY BOWEN "RUNT"; FRANK LEE KING; CATHERINE MOORE "MS. MONKIE" HANNAH; ALBERT WARREN "ABO" MCLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; ANNE WORSHAM RICHARDSON PASZEK; MARCHCHGIE KEASLER ROOF; HENRY DIXON; CLEVELAND HAMLIN; JOHN WILLIAM LEE; JOANN M. OUTLAW; CARROLL "SNAKE" NETTLES: LEGRAND DAVID "CROCKETT" SOLES |
STORMWATER STOPPER |
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07/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH WITH THE CITY OF FLORENCE STORMWATER OPERATIONS DIVISION; THOMAS JOHNSON RAKES THE RAIN GARDEN THURSDAY IN TIMROD PARK |
PHOTO ONLY: THOMAS JOHNSON WITH THE CITY OF FLORENCE STORMWATER OPERATIONS DIVISION RAKES THE RAIN GARDNE IN TIMROD PARK.(MORE) |
SNELL READY TO VOLUNTEER SERVICES |
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07/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF WARREN SNELL |
WARREN SNELL SEES HIMSELF AS A VOLUNTEER AND NOT A POLITICIAN SO THE QUESTION IS CAN THE VOTERS OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 WANT HIS HELP OR THINK HE CAN GIVE THEM ANY.(MORE) |
DORRIETY NOT AFRAID TO STAND UP |
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07/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF WILLARD DORRIETY JR. |
WILLIARD DORRIETY JR. IS THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 AND HE IS NOT AFRAID TO REMIND ANYONE OF THAT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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07/09/2012 |
5A |
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THELMA ABSON; CAROL JUNEEE STRICKLAND CARTER; RONALD PAGE; EDNA COCHRAN; JAMES LEGETTE; CORNELLE EADDY; LOUISE JACKSON MCKELLAR BROWN; CLEVELAND HAMLIN; HAZEL C. COOPER; HUEY LEE JR.;JOAN JOHNSON WILLIAMS; ROCHELL CARROLL; EARL DOWARD COOEPR; CARRIE LEE GREEN JOHNSON; ARCHIBALD COVINGTON PREVATTE; THOMAS GLENN ROGERS SR.; |
ART GALLERY DISCOVERS NEW DOWNTOWN HOME |
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FMN |
08/09/2012 |
1A |
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GROUP WILL SETTLE IN AT OLD BO SMITH BUILDING ON THE CORNER OF WEST EVANS AND IRBY STREETS AS THE WATERS/KIMBRELL BUILDING IS BEING RENOVEMBERATED FOR OFFICE SPACE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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08/09/2012 |
4B |
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ESTHER BRUORTON ALLEN; SHIRLEY ARRANTS; JERRY JENKINS; DONNIE LEWIS; MARGARET ELLERBEE; GRACIE V. FORD; WILLIE LAVERNE GERALD; SANDRA LEE GODWIN HUGHES; JAMES RIVERS; BRENDA MCCOLLUM; BERTHA JANUARYE MCCORMICK ANDERSON; MATTIE WILSON MCFADDEN; SALLY L. SAMUELS; EUNICE MILLER ANDERSON; RONALD VASSY DAVIDSON; CORNELL FOSTER EADDY; WILLIAM JOSEPH GETZ; MRS. T. ALLISON LITTELL; BETTY JANUARYE COPELAND MORGAN; WILLIAM PERLON MOORE |
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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FMN |
08/09/2012 |
3B |
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HIGHWAY 327; FLORENCE SC; REV. MICHAEL BURTON |
CHERRY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CH. |
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FMN |
08/09/2012 |
3B |
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PASTOR E. B. BURROUGHS |
PAPERS IN THE BUSHES; PENNIES IN THE GRASS |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JUDGE KENNETH EATON |
MORNING NEWS PAPER BOYS AND GIRLS EARNED SOME CASH AND LEARNED SOME LESSONS; EARLY MORNING MEMORIES; PHOTOES OF EDWARD SPEARS AND JAMES SPEARS |
TRAFFIC-SNARLING RR TRACKS MISSED |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON REVEALS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
8A |
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BEN BARRON; EDWARD REAVES; ERNEST SANDERS; FREDDIE CHINA; JUNIOR BELL; ANDREW B. JOHNSON; RUBY LANE; WANDA JEAN KELLY PIERCE; BERTHA JANUARYE MCCORMICK ANDERSON; EUNICE MILLER ANDERSON; JAMES CLAUDE THOMAS; LERON 'SON' JEFFERSON; RUBY ALICE COKER LANE; |
TINUBU: FLORENCE 'CRITICAL' TO HOPES |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
DEM CANDIDATE FOR 7TH DISTRICT OPENS OFFICE |
WILSON GRAD LOOKS INTO SEOUL & FINDS CALLING |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
ASHLEY DUFFINS LEARNS KOREAN AND HEADS TO PENINSULA ON ARMY ASSIGNMENT |
BALLROOM IS STRICTLY FUN |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
FLORENCE DANCE CLUB RETRAINS FEET AND REKINDLES FLAMES AT THE LEATHERMAN SENIOR CENTER ON SECOND FRIDAYS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
09/09/2012 |
6C |
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JENNIFER NICOLE SEAGO AND JOHN TEMPLIN HARDEE; LINDSAY REBECCA DANIEL AND WILLIAM EDWARD CROSSWELL; SHAYNA ROZIER AND ALEXANDER MUSE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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09/09/2012 |
7C |
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JOANNA ELIZABETH HUTTO ANE RANDOLPH BRANHAM OSWALT JR.; CARMEN ELIZABETH STEPHENS AND JAMES ANTHONY SMITH; CINDERELLA JOHNSON AND CALVIN ELLERBE |
JURIST "HICKS" HARWELL IS DEAD |
CELEBRATED ATTORNEY AND LEGISLATOR FROM MARCHCHS BLUFF WAS "LARGER THAN LIFE". HE SUCCUMBED TO PANDREATIC CANCER. |
FMN |
10/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF BAXTER "HICKS" HAWELL JR. |
THE PEE DEE LOST A LEGAL LEGEND SUNDAY AFTERNOON WHEN FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND CIRCUIT JUDGE BAXTER "HICKS" HARWELL JR. DIED AFTER A BATTLE WITH PANCREATIC CANCER.(MORE) |
YNOT GIVE A PINT |
THIS YEAR BIG BLOOD DRIVE AT SPEEDWAY IS PERSONAL FOR FLORENCE MAN |
FMN |
10/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RONNIE PRIEST HOLD A PHOTO OF HIS SON TONY PRIEST. |
ANYONE CAN DRIVE A PERSONAL VEHICLE AROUND DARLINGTON RACEWAY TUESDAY FOR A SMALL PRICE: ONE PINT OF BLOOD.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/09/2012 |
7A |
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FREDDIE CHINA; ILLA MAE BOYD; MARCHCHY L. LUCKEY; NOMI JAMES ROSS; ROBERT LEE BURGESS; SILASA JONATHAN JAMES; WILLIE "BILLY" LAVERNE GERALD; BETTY LEE TODD; GEORGE ALBERT WILLIAMSON; JOHN TED STAMBOLITIS; WANDA JEAN KELLY PIERCE; |
BARKER: TIGERS HAVE WIDE REACH |
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FMN |
11/09/2012 |
1A |
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CLEMSON'S PAWS ARE SPREAD ACROSS STATE; AG CENTER IN FLORENCE IS VISIBLE PROOF; CLEMSON PREZ IN FLORENCE: JAMES BARKER; FMU PREZ FRED CARTER; SC SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN |
NEW CITY ORDINANCE CAPS TWO TRUCK FEES |
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FMN |
11/09/2012 |
1A |
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VEHICLE CANNOT BE TOWED WITHOUT OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE. ORDINANCE LIMITS AMOUNT TOWING COMPANY CAN CHARGE. |
DARLINGTON COUNTY HIRES NEW DIRECTOR OF TOURISM |
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FMN |
11/09/2012 |
6A |
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PHOTO |
MEGAN NELSON BEGINS NEW JOB ON THE RUN. 843-339-9511 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/09/2012 |
9A |
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JOYCE TAYLOR LLOYD; GEORGE ALBERT WILLIAMSON; WILLIAM FRANKLIN KELLEY; ELIJAH KENNEDY; JOSEPH MURPHY; OBEDIAH SHIRD; THOMAS SMITH; TERRELL GORDON COVINGTON; PEGGY LEE GAINEY; BAXTER HICKS HARWELL JR.; EMMA MAE HERRING; DAVE MCCLAIN JR. |
ROBINSON POINTS FINGER AT BLACK MINISTER--AGAIN |
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FMN |
11/09/2012 |
10A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON SAYS BLACK MINISTERS ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH TO HELP DOWNTRODDEN IN COMMUNITY. |
SALAD DAYS AHEAD FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS |
NEW USDA RULES MANDATE HEALTHIER CHOICES; FRIED CHICKEN GETS THE BOOT |
FMN |
12/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRYCE MCCULLUM PUT DRESSING ON HIS SALD DURING LUNCH AT CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
FRIED CHICKEN IS GONE IN AREA SCHOOL CAFETERIAS AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AROUND THE COUNTRY REVAMP THEIR MENU TO COMPLY WITH UPDATED FEDERAL NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL LUNCHES.(MORE) |
REMEMBER; REMEMBER; RECOMMIT |
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FMN |
12/09/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GATHER FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE ON TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 2012 TO REMEMBER THE TRAGIC EVENTS THAT HAPPENED. |
THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WAS FORMED IN THE WAKE OF THE 9/11 TRAGEDY SO IT'S ONLY FITTING FOR TSA OFFICERS TO REMEMBER THAT ANNIVERSARY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/09/2012 |
5A |
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SILAS JONATHAN JAMES; BRENDA ELIZABETH MCCOLLUM; MYRON MCRAY; ALPHONSER D. MURPHY; CLARA EADDY; BEULAH POLSTON; BAXTER HICKS HARWELL JR.; HULEY LEE JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH EDWARD "NED" PETTIGREW III; LEONARD WATSON; ANDREW B. JOHNSON; OBEDIAH SHIRD; |
JUANITA HILL'S FOURTH GRADE CLASS |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
12/09/2012 |
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CLASS AT CIRCLE PARK SCHOOL 1940-41. LISTING OF STUDENT NAMES |
ALMANAC'S REMINDS US OF TAFT'S VISIT |
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NJ |
12/09/2012 |
4A |
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT STOPPED IN FLORENCE FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS AND ATE PINE BARK STEW (A FISH CHOWDER). |
CERTIFICATE STILL GOOD; 23 YEARS LATER |
FLORENCE COUPLE WILL SLEEP EASY AFTER REDEEMING GIFT CARD FROM J. C. PENNY |
FMN |
13/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF POLLY AND BLANEY HOWLE |
A FLORENCE COUPLE PUT THE NOTION THAT NO EXPIRATION DATE MEANS NO EXPIRATION DATE.(MORE) |
SC NEEDS VOTER ID SAYS AG |
WILSON SAID FEDS SHOULD TREAT STATE CITIZENS "LIKE ADULTS" |
FMN |
13/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALAN WILSON |
HE MIGHT BE THE YOUNGEST ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE UNITED STAETS BUT SOUTH CAROLINA'S TOP PROSECUTOR SAYS IT'S TIME THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STAARTED TREATING HIS STATES "LIKE ADULTS" WHEN IT COMES TO ELECTION LAW.(MORE) |
BENEFIT TO SHINE LIGHT ON MD |
SC NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS GET PREVIEW OF OBSTACLE COURSE |
FMN |
13/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BLAKE O'NEAL; MICHAEL PITTS; AND AALYIYA FLETCHER; MARCHCHCUS WILLIAMS PULLS HIMSELF OVER A 10 FOOT WALL WHILE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE S.C. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD WATCH |
IN LIEU OF THEIR NORMAL MONTHLY PHYSICAL TRAINING ABOUT 80 MEMBERS OF THE S.C. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD DID THE SWAMP RUN OBSTACLE COURSE BEHIND FREEDOM FLORENCE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.(MORE) |
FSD1 MULLS BUYING IPADS FOR OFFICIALS |
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13/09/2012 |
1A |
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APPLE'S IPADS HAVE ALREADY MADE IT INTO THE CLASSROOMS AROUND THE STATW BUT NOW ONE PEE DEE SCHOOL BOARD HAS VOTED TO PUT THE DEVICES IN THE HANDS OF BOARD MEMBERS WHILE ANOTHER IS CONTEMPLATING GOING PAPERLESS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/09/2012 |
5A |
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BASCOM FRANK NEWSOME; LOUISE BLACKWELL DEAN; LESTER HAM; DAVID C. HOLMES; VERA CABBAGESTALK JACKSON; JOYCE TAYLOR LLOYD; MARCHCHY LEE SPANN LUCKEY |
JURIST LAID TO REST |
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FMN |
14/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NANCY HARWELL; CASKET OF BAXTER HICKS HARWELL JR.; JUDGES PROCESS TO FELLOWSHIP HALL |
WIDOW NANCY HARWELL HUGS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AFTER THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR FORMER JUDGE AND ATTORNEY BAXTER HICKS HARWELL JR. ON THURSDAY AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
EMERGENCY SERVICES GO UNDER KNIFE |
FIRST UP: HOW TO IMPROVE EMS |
FMN |
14/09/2012 |
1A |
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EMERGENCY SERVICES IN FLORENCE COUNTY ARE CLOSER TO FINDING WHAT ACTIONS ARE NEEDED TO IMPROVE SERVICE TO COUNTY RESIDENTS--STARTING WITH EMS.(MORE) |
ROYALL REVAMP RICE TAG COULD INCREASE |
LOOSE SOIL WILL REQUIRE COSTLY STABILIZING MEASURES |
FMN |
14/09/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED A BIT OF A BOMBSHELL LATER THURSDAY NIGHT WHEN THEY FOUND OUT THAT UNSTABLE SOIL CONDITIONS COULD ADD NEARLY NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE PRICE TAG TO REBUILD ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/09/2012 |
7A |
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JACQUELINE MORRIS BROOKS; LOUISE QUICK AYERS; RONALD HULON BRYANT; HATTIE BELL CAMPBELL; THOMAS "BOO" JEFFERSON VANDERHALL; SHIRLEY EARLY GAINEY; BRENDA CAROLYN FRAZIER NOLAN; OTIS HUFF; LESTER HAM; PHILLIP M. MCNAIR JR.; WILLIAM EARL "BILL" LUPO JR.; CLARENCE MOORE; JUSTIN GUAGE SCOTT; MATTIE M. SCOTT-WILSON; JUEL COX MISHOE COOPER; ZIMP IVEY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH EDWARD "NED" PETTIGREW IIII; NAOMI "PATSY" JAMES ROSS |
PEE DEE'S 133RD COMING HOME |
WELCOME HOME CEREMONY FOR UNIT BASED IN TIMMONSVILLE WILL BE SUNDAY AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK |
FMN |
15/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYICE WILLIAMS GIVING HER SON DARIUS WILLIAMS A HUG ON 15 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 2011 AFTER A DEPARTURE CEREMONY |
THE 133RD MILITARY POLICE COMPANY AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNIT BASED IN TIMMONSVILLE AND FILLED WITH SOLDIERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION WILL CELEBRATE IS RETURN AND HONOR THE SERVICE OF ITS MEMBERS AT A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY AT VETERANS PARK IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DAY OF CARING |
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FMN |
15/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF QUEEN WINHAM AND DONNIE DAMON; SHIRLEY TIMMONS |
ERNEST AND DONNIE DAMON PASS BOXKES TO PASTOR KENNETH WILDER OF NEW DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES DURING THE 20TH DAY OF CARING FOR THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY.(MORE) |
U. S. NEWS RANSK FMU HIGH AGAIN |
CLEMSON GETS HIGH MARCHCHKS AS "UP AND COMING" COLLEGE |
FMN |
15/09/2012 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN RANKED BY THE U. S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT MAGAZINE AS ONE OF THE SOUTH'S BEST REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE 2013 EDITION OF "AMERICA'S BEST COLLEGES" BY THE U. S. NEWS MEDIA GROUP.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/09/2012 |
4C |
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AUSTIN GUAGE SCOTT; GILBERT BOSTICK; CHARLES FREDERICK BROOKS JR.; DEBORAH MANNING CONNER; CLARA LEE EADDY; MATTIE M. SCOTT-WOLSON; TASHON MACK; ANNE MASTON;CARLISLE GRIGGS; ELIZABETH B. HARKLESS; FRANKIE GERALDINE HORL; MARCHCHY ANN HYMAN; ROY LEE LOYD JR.; TIMOTHY "BOBBY" MCDONALD; SARAH BELLE OLIVER; HARVEY L. "BUCK" LEGETTE; JAMES ROGER "BUDDY" NEELY; DOROTHY JENE LEE PLYLER; ALPHA JEAN TILTON; SARA LOUISE TESIDALE; GERTRUDE ALLYNNE TURNER GREGG; ELIJAH KENNEDY JR.; THOMAS "TOM" SMITH SR. |
CHURCH AT KING AVENUE |
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FMN |
15/09/2012 |
3C |
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PASTOR ROBERT NORRIS |
EFFINGHAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
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15/09/2012 |
3C |
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PASTOR BRIAN L. HOWARD |
MAYORAL TAX ARGUMENT IS WELL TAXING |
DIFFERENCES IN TAX PHILOSOPHY HARD TO DETECT BETWEEN WUKELA AND POWERS |
FMN |
16/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF STEVE POWERS AND STEPHEN WUKELA |
TAXES ARE OFTEN AT THE CENTER OF A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND FLORENCE'S MAYORAL RACE IS NO EXCEPTION.(MORE) |
HARWELL STORIES JUST KEEP ON COMING |
BELOVED JURIST AND LAWMAKER PASSED AWAY THIS WEEK |
FMN |
16/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HICKS HARWELL AND HIS WIFE NANCY; PHOTO OF HICKS HARWELL RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE FROM JOE NETTLES |
FORMER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE AND S. C. REP. HICKS HARWELL WAS LAID TO REST THIS WEEK BUT THE MEMORIES HE LEFT BEHIND ARE LIKE THE MAN HIMSELF JUST TOO BIG TO DISAPPEAR QUICKLY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2012 |
8A |
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AFTON OLDEN (PUD) AMERSON; BETTY MCIVER BACOTE; MIRIAM HATCHELL STROTHER; BETTY GARNER; MICHELLE DENISE HAARISON; IVAN F. KEELY SR.; RANDY MCINTOSH; SHIRLEY ANN SPRINGS; RUTH TADLOCK; EFFIE MCMILLAN TYSON; ISABELLE GRAHAM WARDY; GILBERT "FROG" BOSTICK;; DEBORAH MANNING CONNER; MARCHCHY ANN HART HYMAN; THELMA CATHERINE HUMPHRIES HOLMES; TRACY ANGLE KING; DYPHANIE S. WILLOUGHBY |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2012 |
5C |
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KRISTEN DANEE BARR AND ERIK JAMAL PRINCE; BRITTANY ANN GAYLORD AND CLAY MCCOY LLOYD; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2012 |
6C |
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KAYLI MICHELLE DEAS AND JIMMY LEE CANTEY |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2012 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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MR AND MRS. W. ROBERT MITCHELL CELEBRATED THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY |
WELCOME TO CARTERSVILLE WINE COUNTRY |
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FMN |
16/09/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
THOMAS LANGSTON WANTED TO FARM AND NOW GROWS GRAPES IN FLORENCE COUNTY. CRESCENT MOON VINEYARDS IN UNLIKELY SPOT. |
HARWELL STORIES JUST KEEP ON COMING |
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FMN |
16/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FORMER JUDGE ICKS HARWELL PASSED AWAY; BUT MEMORIES AND STORIES COME FROM MIKE BALLENGER; JOHNNY ETHERIDGE; HAIGH PORTER; JUDE RALPH KING ANDERSON; STEPHEN WUKELA; ETC. |
133RD IS BACK |
UNIT'S RETURN FROM AFGHANISTAN DRAWS NEARLY 1000 PEOPLE |
FMN |
17/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SPC. TERMAINE SHIVERS MEETS HIS NEPHEW MANNY ESPARZA IN A CROWD OF FAMILY; LLYSS ABOKEN AND CALEB SKINNER WAIT FOR HER DAD SGT. JOHN BOKEN |
AFTER A YEAR AND A DAY AWAY FROM HOME MORE THAN 160 SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS TO A HUGE CROWD OF EXCITED FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK.(MORE) |
PEE DEE LAWYERS ON JUDICIAL SELECTION LIST |
LONG CAMPAIGN AHEAD BEFORE THE ROBES GO ON |
FMN |
17/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF RENE JOSEY AND JIM MCGEE |
RENE JOSEY AND JAMES G. "JIM" MCGEE ARE TWO FLORENCE ATTORNEYS UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR OPEN CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT JUDGESHIPS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/09/2012 |
7A |
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LOUIS BILL MITCHUM; ALICE RHODES ROGERS; BENJAMIN F. "BEN" SKINNER JR.; ANNIE BELL TAYLOR; DEBORAH ANN WILDS; LUTHER "RANDY" MCINTOSH III; SHIRLEY ANN SPRINGS; MIRIAM HATCHELL STROTHER |
TWO 19-YEAR-OLDS DEAD IN FLORENCE CAR CRASH |
ALEX WILLIAMS AND KIM SPEARE SUCCUMB AFTER SUNDAY EVENING INCIDENT AT IRBY AND THIRD LOOP |
FMN |
18/09/2012 |
1A |
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TWO FLORENCE MEN DIED AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUFFERED IN A TWO-CAR CRASH AT THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD LOOP ROAD AND SOUTH IRBY STREET ON SUNDAY EVENING.(MORE) |
STORIED PAST--EMPTY FUTURE? |
FEW PROSPECTS FOR MASSIVE DARLINGTON LANDMARCHCHK |
FMN |
18/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLINGTON'S "WHITE HOUSE" WHICH WAS BUILT BETWEEN 1895 AND 1905 |
THE "WHITE HOUSE" IN DARLINGTON HAS GONE BY DIFFERENT NAMES SINCE IT WAS BUILT BETWEEN 1895 AND 1905.(MORE) |
SALES TAX UP AND PROPERTY TAX IS DOWN |
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FMN |
18/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR WUKELA |
THE SMILE ON FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA'S FACE WAS THE SIZE OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS HE ANNOUNCED - DURING AN ELECTION CAMPAIGN - THAT CITY PROPERTY OWNERS WILL SEE A 52 PERCENT DECEMBEREMBERREASE IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS WHEN THEY'RE SENT OUT IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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18/09/2012 |
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AFTON OLDEN (PUD) ANDERSON; JULYIA BRYANT; HARRY FRANKLIN CAMERON; GERTIS DINGLE; JEROME HAMILTON ; AARON JACKSON; JEROMEO JOHNSON; JORDIN NELSON; LOUIS BILL MITCHUM; CLARENCE MOORE, JR.; MADIE PEARSON; BEN SKINNER; KIM EDWARD SPEARE; WILLIAM (BILL) C. WATSON III; CREOLA WHITE; ALEX CASEY "BUBBA"WILLIAMS VERA ELIZABETH SPRINGS |
STORIED PAST AND EMPTY FUTURE? |
DARLINGTON'S WHITE HOUSE |
FMN |
18/09/2012 |
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PHOTOS |
THE 'WHITE HOUSE' BUILT BETWEEN 1895 AND 1905 BY WILLIAM M. HAYNSWORTH WHO WAS PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLES BANK AND MAYOR FOR TWO TERMS. |
FRIENDS TO THE END: FLORENCE TEENS LEAVE A HOLE |
CO-WORKERS AND FAMILIES GREIVE ALEX WILLIAMS AND KIM SPEARE |
FMN |
19/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF ALEX WILLIAMS AND KIM SPEARE |
ALEX WILLIAMS AND KIM SPEARE WERE BY ALL ACCOUNTS KIND AND FUN-LOVING YOUNG MEN WHO WERE INSEPTEMBEREMBERARABLE SINCE THE AGE OF 8.(MORE) |
RECYCLING CENTER OPENS ITS DOORS |
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19/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF JOHNSON CONTROLS POWER SOLUTIONS VICE-PRESIDENT ALEX MOLINAROLI TALKS WITH STATE SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN AND RON WELL ON TUESDAY AT THE GRAND OPENING OF THE JOHNSON CONTROLS FLORENCE RECYCLING FACILITY ON PAPER MILL ROAD; PHOTO OF THE NEW $150 MILLION JOHNSON CONTROLS RECYCLING FACILITY ON PAPER MILL ROAD |
JOHNSON CONTROLS' ONE-OF-A-KIND FLORENCE RECYCLING CENTER OFFICIALLY OPENED TUESDAY TO ACCOLADES AND HOSANNAS FROM LOCAL AND STATE LEADERS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/09/2012 |
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CLIFFORD LEE AYERS; SARAH "SENA" COOPER BALDWIN; MARCHCHY LOU "NOONIE" BRADLEY; FREDRENA DAVIS; THOMASINA BRACY-SMITH; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ROSS; MODESTINE DOUGLAS DUBOSE; DONALD RAY HATCHER; WILLIAM (BO PETE) MCIVER; ISAAC "IKE" "BOY" J. WILLIAMSON; GEORGIA ELIZABETH "BETTY" BELL SANDERS; ALEX CASEY "BUBBA" WILLIAMS |
DR. LLOYD BIRCH AWARDED ORDER OF THE SILVER CRESCENT |
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19/09/2012 |
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DR. WILLIAM LLOYD BIRCH WAS AWARDED THE SC ORDER OF THE SILVER CRESCENT--THE HIGHEST AWARD FOR VOLUNTEER AND/OR COMMUNITY SERVICE. |
ZEIGLER RELEASES LIMITED PRINTING OF NEW BOOK |
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NJ |
19/09/2012 |
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EUGENE NOEL 'NICK' ZEIGLER HAS PRINTED 300 COPIES OF HIS NEW BOOK IN DISGRACE WITH FORTUNE AND MEN'S EYES. |
CAROLINA THEATER |
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NJ |
19/09/2012 |
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CHARLIE HOWLE REMEMBERS THE CAROLINA THEATER. |
FLORENCE 1 TRUSTEE: MY PRAYERS WILL NOT BE SILENCED |
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20/09/2012 |
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PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE SAYS BOARD POLICY AND SUPREME COURT WILL NOT STOP HER FROM PRAYING ALOUD AT MEETINGS. |
BUCKLE 'EM RIGHT; BUCKLE 'EM TIGHT |
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20/09/2012 |
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PHOTOS |
SAFE KIDS PEE DEE/COASTAL COORDINATOR ASHLEY COSTAS SAID THAT THEY WILL CLEAR CONFUSION ON HOW LONG A CHILD SHOULD BE IN CAR SEAT AND WHAT SEAT TO USE. TRAFFIC WRECKS ARE THE NUMBER 1 KILLER OF CHILDREN 1 TO 12 YEARS OLD. |
READY TO RALLY? DEMS & GOP SET TO RUMBLE |
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20/09/2012 |
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CANDIDATES WILL SPEAK AT RALLIES IN FLORENCE SC. |
CUT FROM SAME CLOTH |
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FMN |
20/09/2012 |
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CLAY RICE CUTS OUT SILHOUETTES OF A CHILD IN ABOUT 45 SECONDS AT BURRY BOOKSTORE IN HARTSVILLE SC. HE ALSO SINGS; WRITES SONGS; WRITES BOOKS; TELLS STORIES. |
HISPANIC FILMMAKER COMING TO FMU |
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20/09/2012 |
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JESUS NEBOT WILL SPEAK ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/09/2012 |
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GEORGE BARTELLE; TAMIRA K. BROWN; DAISY BELL SWINTON DIXON; RETHA RHODES DIALS; LULA MAE KING; JOSEPH FRISON; AARON JACKSON; RICHARD AUSTIN LANIER; JAMES W. MCCALLUM; WILLIAM 'BO PETE' MCIVER; DEBORAH ANN WILDS; CLIFFORD LEE AYERS; BETTY MCIVER BACOTE; VIRGINIA COPELAND HILL; ROBERT LOCKEY; MARY ALICE RHODES ROGERS; ISAAC 'IKE' 'BOY' JOHN WILLIAMSON JR.; |
AN EVENING TO REMEMBER |
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20/09/2012 |
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MCLEOD FUNDRAISER HONORS LOVED ONES AND RENEWS CANCER FIGHT |
FOUNDATION TO HONOR ZEIGLER'S IMPACT ON SCHOOLS; ARTS; MORE |
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20/09/2012 |
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THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION WILL HONOR EUGENE 'NICK' ZEIGER JR. AT THE 11TH ANNUAL GALA. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
SC'S OLDEST ART SHOW CONTINUES TO GROW |
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20/09/2012 |
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THIS YEAR'S PEE DEE REGIONAL ART COMPETITION WILL BE THE LAST AT THE MUSEUM ON SPRUCE ST. IT WILL MOVE TO THE NEW MUSEUM LOCATION. NICK ZEIGLER ESTABLISHED THE SHOW IN 1953. |
REMEMBERING ALEX AND KIM |
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FMN |
21/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF TYLER THOMAS LIGHTING A CANDLE WITH OTHER FRIENDS;FRIENDS OF KIM SPEARE AND ALEX WILLIAMS DECEMBEREMBERORATE LUMINARIES THURSDAY.(MORE) |
FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHER THURSDAY AT THE CORNER OF THIRD LOOP ROAD AND SOUTH IRBY STREET FOR A VIGIL TO REMEMBER THE LIVES OF ALEX WILLIAMS AND KIM SPEARE WHO WERE KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AT THE INTERSECTION.(MORE) |
MCLEOD HONORS 2 OF ITS FINEST |
BAROODY AND TERRELL RECOGNIZED WITH MEMORIAL PORTRAITS |
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21/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DR. WILLIAM H. HESTER AND DR. N. B. BAROODY'S WIDOW MARCHCHGARET HINSON-BAROODY |
THE MCLEOD MEDICAL COMMUNITY HONORED TOW OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP DOCTOBEROBERORS THURSDAY EVENING WITH THE UNVEILING OF PORTRAITS OF DR. N. B. BAROODY AND DR. HILTON P. TERRELL.(MORE) |
US MARCHCHSHALS ALWAYS READY FOR THE CALL |
LOCAL LAWMEN HEAP PRAISE ON AGENCY ON ITS 223 BIRTHDAY |
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21/09/2012 |
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THE U. S. MARCHCHSHALS SERVICE CELEBRATED 223 YEARS OF SERVING AND PROTECTING ON THURSDAY WITH A SEPTEMBEREMBERCIAL GATHERING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/09/2012 |
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FRED NORMAN LYNCH JR.; KING SOLOMON MCCRAY SR.; DOROTHY MAE MOUZON; GEORGE BARTELLE; ROBERT "ROBBIE" HAMER FLOYD; AARON JACKSON; RICHARD AUSTIN "RICK" LANIER; BETTY STEWART PARNELL; EFFIE MCMILLAN TYSON; MODESTINE DOUGLAS DUBOSE; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "SUNNY" FRISON SR.; JAMES DAVID GIBSON III; LULA MAE JAMES KING; BARBARA ANN PITTMAN; JORDIN MCKENZIE NELSON; TIMOTHY RAY MCCUTCHEN |
PROBLEM-SOLVER STEPS INTO CHAMBER BREACH |
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22/09/2012 |
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WENDELL JONES IS THE 'MR. VOLUNTEER' AND HE BECOMES THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ALSO PICTURED ARE TOM MARCHSCHEL AND FRANK WILLIS. |
PENNSYLVANIAN IS LAND TRUST'S NEW DIRECTOR |
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FMN |
22/09/2012 |
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DAVID HARPER SUCCEEDS JENNY WILLIAMSON PEZE AS DIRECTOR OF THE LAND TRUST. MRS. PEZE WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST. |
HIPP READY TO CONNECT FLORENCE CONGREGATIONS |
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FMN |
22/09/2012 |
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WITH A NAME LIKE JOHN WESLEY; METHODIST CALLING CAME EASY. JOHN WESLEY HIPP IS THE NEW FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/09/2012 |
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CARROLL B. BAREFOOT; ROSA L. BROWN; FRANK CARMICHAEL; DANIEL FLOYD; SADIE MAE CHINA FOOTMAN; HENRIETTA BETTY 'BOKAY' LIDE GRAY; EUGENIA SOLOMON; HERBERT SOLOMON; MARY MAGDALENE CRIBB MATTHEWS BISHOP; LESTER M. ATKINSON; JOHNNIE MAE HODGES BUTLER; DAISY BELL 'SUE BELL' SWINTON DIXON; FRED NORMAN LYNCH JR.; DOROTHY MAE MOUZON; MARY ALICE RHODES ROGERS; ISABELL GRAHAM EDWARDS WARDY; DANIEL LYNN WHARTON; EMILY BUENA ARD WHITE |
EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
22/09/2012 |
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DR. QUINN HOOKS IS PASTOR. |
HARTSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
22/09/2012 |
3C |
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PHOTO |
DAVID L. MCINTOSH JR. IS PASTOR. |
WILL PROJECT LEAVE RICE FEELING 'BLUE'? |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
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VALUES OF 7TH DISTRICT CANDIDATE QUESTIONED OVER PROPOSED CALL CENTER |
REACHING FOR MORE |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 LOOKING TO EXPAND PROGRAM FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED. PICTURED ARE SETH GIORDINO; CODIE BROWN; MADELYN PARROTT; JANUARYAZIA TIMMONS; AND TEACHER TERRI ABBOTT |
TINUBU RALLIES BASE IN TIMMONSVILLE; RICE & TEA PARTY CONNECT |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
1A |
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7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NOMINEES FOCAL POINTS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
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REV. ALTON NATHAN DAVID; DOROTHY ANN ODOM HOWLE; ROBERT 'BUTCH' LEGRAND MCCLELLAN JR.; DANIEL FLOYD; ELIZABETH BYRD STREETT; ERWIN MENDEL STALVEY JR.; FRANK MARTIN CARMICHAEL; JACQUELINE BLANCHE MORRIS BROOKS; |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
6C |
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DORISE NICOLE DENNIS AND MELVIN GARY CAULDER; EMILY MICHELE ROGERS AND JOHN ROLAND EVANS;CASEY BENNETT JORDAN AND JACOB LEE HANDLEY |
NO MORE WINTER BLUES |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF FLAX |
NATURALLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES SAYS FLAX IS PERFECT FOR EMPTY OFFSEASON FIELDS. NAT WILL TAKE OVER THE FORMER DELTA MILLS CYPRESS PLANT AT THE PAMPLICO SITE. |
BUSINESS CARDS OR NOT; LOVE EXCITED WITH OWN LAW FIRM |
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FMN |
23/09/2012 |
8D |
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FLORENCE NATIVE JOINS WITH TWO OTHERS IN NEW OFFICE: ED LOVE; BRANDON SMITH; ROB KING |
BEAN MARCHKET GOES NASHVILLE |
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FMN |
24/09/2012 |
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PHOTO: FRANK ROGERS; ELLA ROGERS; MANNY ROGERS |
FLORENCE SONGWRITING SENSATION FRANK ROGERS BRINGS HIS PALS TO LAKE CITY FOR THE 'WRITERS IN THE ROUND' EVENT. |
YOUR JUNEK; HIS COLLECTION |
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FMN |
24/09/2012 |
1B |
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MECHANICSVILLE MAN FOLLOWING IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS; ACQUIRING A LOT OF…STUFF. WAYNE TOLSON IS A COLLECTOR. WHEN HIS WIFE WANTED A SECOND BATHROOM, HE ACQUIRED AN OUTHOUSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/09/2012 |
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DOROTHY POSTON HUDSON; JANUARYICE POSTON COX; MAISIE POSTON BALLOU; MOTIE P. BRYANT; REV. WILLIE MAE BACOTE GRAHAM; THOMAS JOSEPH HANDLEY; DOROTHY ANN HOWLE; EUGENIA POMPEY SOLOMON; INEZ OSBORNE MOUZON; LULA DEERE BASS MANNING; MARY EDWARDS ROBERTS |
BALKAN QUARTET AT THE ART TRAIL |
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FMN |
24/09/2012 |
7A |
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THE BALKAN QUARTET OF ATLANTA DREW QUITE A CROWD IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE SC. |
DEMS WANT CRAWFORD OUT |
PARTY LEADER FILES LAWSUIT AND SAYS FLORENCE LEGISLATOR SHOULD HAVE BEEN BOOTED FOLLOWING 2010 CHARGES |
FMN |
25/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF KRIS CRAWFORD; PHOTO OF SHEILA GALLAGHER |
THE ALREADY BIZARRE RACE FOR S. C. HOUSE DISTRICT 63 BETWEEN REP. KRIS CRAWFORD AND CHALLENGER AUSTIN SMITH TOOK ANOTHER UNEXPECTED TWIST LAST WEEK WITH THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT THAT SEEKS TO SUSPEND THE INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN FROM OFFICE AND REMOVE HIM FROM THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT.(MORE) |
SC SAT SCORES DROP FIVE POINTS |
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FMN |
25/09/2012 |
1A |
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FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN ROW THE AVERAGE SAT SCORES OF SOUTH CAROLINA GRADUATING SENIORS DECEMBEREMBERLINED.(MORE) |
"CALM" PARENTING GURUS ARE COMING TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
25/09/2012 |
1A |
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CELEBRATE CALM A UNIQUE FATHER-SON RACING TEAM IS COMING TO CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FROM 6:30-8:30 WEDNESDAY TO SHOW PARENTS HOW TO BRING A LITTLE CALM TO EVEN THE MOST INTENSE AND CHALLENGING CHILDREN ON THE PLANET.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/09/2012 |
1A |
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CECIL TANNER JOHN WESLEY TOWNSEND; KING SOLOMON MCCRAY SR.; MARCHCHY ARNOLD; DANIEL ROBERTS; RONNIE WILLOUGHBY; WILLIAM O.L MATTHEWS; WILLIE J. BROWN; MELVIN POSTON; JOHN BILLY GARRIS; JANUARYUARYICE POSTON COX; RETHA MAE RHODES DIAL; ELIZABETH BYRD STREETT; GRACE HERRING ETHERIDGE; MOTIE P. BRYANT; DONALD CLATON PINGER |
NICE DAY IN THE PARK |
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FMN |
25/09/2012 |
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PHOTO OF LYRIC GADDY;WITH HER AUNT SHERICE CLARK; HAYDEN PEAGUES GETS HELP FROM HER MOM VONNA CLARK WITH HER SISTER JORDAN PEAGUES TRAILING ON A BRIDGE |
COOLER TEMPERATURES AND BRIGHT SUNSHINE AND A NICE BREEZE MADE FLORENCE'S TIMROD PARK A GREAT PLACE TO BE MONDAY AFTERNOON. |
WUKELA TOUTS OAKLAND AVE. REPAVING PROJECT |
MAYOR CREDITS BIPARTISANSHIP WHILE OPPONENT POWERS SAYS HECOULD HAVE DONE IT SOONER |
FMN |
26/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CRES WORKING ON DRAINAGE REPAIR ON OAKLAND AVE. |
GROUND AND PAVEMENT ARE BEING MOVED AND GROOVERD ON OAKLAND AVENUE AS FLORENCE REAPS WHAT MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA SAYS ARE THE FRUITS OF BIPARTISAN LABOR.(MORE) |
HERE COMES THE SUPE |
S.C. EDUCATION CHIEF ZAIS HEADED TO FLORENCE |
FMN |
26/09/2012 |
1A |
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S. C. SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION DR. MICK ZAIS IS MAKING SEVERAL STOPS WEDNESDAY IN FLORENCE COUNTY TO TOUR SCHOOLS; HEAR EDUCATORS' CONCERNS AND ADDRESS THE PUBLIC AT A LIBRARY EVENT.(MORE) |
CHAMBER SPOTSLIGHT SWINS AND MCCALL |
DAY AT THE "FARM" YIELDING BIG-TIME RESULTS IN EFFINGHAM |
FMN |
26/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HENRY SWINK; MARCHCHION SWINK AND THEIR MOTHER HARRIETT SWINK; HENRY SWINK AND BROTHER MARCHCHION SWINK WALK OFF STAGE AFTER BEING PRESENTED WITH GREATER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF FLORENCE BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM WELLS FARGO'S ROB SASSER |
TWO BROTHERS FROM ONE OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S BEST KNOWN BUSINESS FAMILIES WERE RECOGNIZED TUESDAY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADERSHIP TO THE COMMUNITY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/09/2012 |
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SARAH E. BLUNT; NELLA LEWIS; TRINA G. CARTER; HERMAN GERARD YOUNG; NEAL T. OLIVER; JULYIA CHAVIS BRIGMAN; MARCHCHY GAMBLE; JEANETTE ROGERS SARGENT; THOMAS JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HANDLEY; STEVEN BRUCE "STEVE" SPRINGS; HENRIETTA BETTY "BOKEY" LIDE-GRAY |
JOHNSON CONTROLS OPENS BATTERY RECYCLING PLANT |
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26/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALEX MOLINAROLI PRESIDENT |
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. OPENS ITS FLORENCE RECYCLING CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES. IT WILL INCREASE JOBS BY 250 DIRECTLY AND 1000 INDIRECTLY. |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA WILL HONOR NICK ZEIGLER |
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NJ |
26/09/2012 |
1A |
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THE FOUNDATION HONORS EUGENE NOEL 'NICK' ZEIGLER WHO IS A 1938 GRADUATE OF FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
FLORENCE BUS TERMINAL |
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NJ |
26/09/2012 |
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1938 PHOTO OF BUS TERMINAL OF SEVEN OF THE NATION'S MAIN BUS TRANSPORTATION LINES |
REMEMBERING TERMINAL TAXI-YELLOW CAB FEUD |
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NJ |
26/09/2012 |
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CHARLIES HOWLE REMEMBERS THE FEUD BETWEEN TERMINAL TAXI AND YELLOW CAB. |
CHEER ON: EXCITED GRAD MOM NOT GUILTY |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
1A |
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SHANNON COOPER WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT. OFFICIALS WILL PROSECUTE DISRUPTIONS AT FLORENCE SCHOOL CEREMONIES. FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FUNDING REQUEST SPLITS COUNCIL |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
1A |
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FUNDING FOR THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM WHICH HELPS THE CITY'S NORTH SIDE (FOR UNDER PRIVILEGED CHILDREN) WAS DISCUSSED IN LENGTH. THE CITY HAS NOT RECEIVED A FINANACIAL STATEMENT FROM THE ORGANIZATION. |
A FEW ANSWERS FROM DR. ZAIS |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. MICK ZAIS AND H-P PRINCIPAL TIMOTHY GIBBS |
DR. MICK ZAIS THE SC SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TALKED TO THE MORNING NEWS AND RESPONDED TO QUESTIONS FROM READERS. |
ELECTION TURNOUT TO MIRROR 2008 |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
1A |
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EXPECT ABOUT THE SAME VOTER TURNOUT AS 2008 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
5A |
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CHRISTINE LEDBETTER; FERRELL LEON 'LEE' FLETCHER; BOBBY MAURICE EDWARDS; FREDDIE ALLEN PIGATT; LEROY KELLY; JEANETTE ROGERS SARGENT; HARRY 'RAT BAIT' STOKES; DEW PERCY 'DICK' RICHARDSON; REV. WILLIE MAE BACOTE GRAHAM; PATRICIA ANN NORTHCUTT HAM; KIMBERLY LAMB COKER; GERALD ALLEN RADCLIFF; ROBERT L. 'BUTCH' MCCLELLAN; HERMAN GERARD YOUNG; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
5A |
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MEMORIAM: BILLY BREEDEN 29 MARCHCH 1965--27 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
OTIS ELEVATOR PLANT FIRE |
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FMN |
27/09/2012 |
1B |
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ABOUT 1200 SQUARE FEET OF ROOF WAS DAMAGED WHEN SUPPOSEDLY A STRAY SPARK HIT FLAMMABLE GLUE. |
COKER IN; TIMMONS OUT ON BOARD |
JOHNSONVILLE SCHOOL BOARD |
FMN |
27/09/2012 |
1B |
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DARREN TIMMONS RESIGNED AND RON COKER TAKES A POSITION AS THE ONLY NON-INCUMBENT RUNNING FOR THE POSITION. |
RENAISSANCE MAN ZEIGLER RECEIVES HONOR |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA PAYS TRIBUTE TO EDUCATION AND ARTS ADVOCATE |
FMN |
28/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HELEN ZEIGLER ELLERBE NICK ZEIGLER'S DAUGUSTUSTHTER TURNS AROUND TWARD A CAMERA STREAMING THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA TO APPLAUD HER FATHER'S WORK ALONG WITH HER DAUGUSTUSTHTER CAROLINE ELLERBE AND HUSBAND FRANK ELLERBE |
MORE THAN 700 TURNED OUT THURSDAY TO CELEBRATE A WELL-KNOWN FLORENCE RENAISSANCE MAN AND SOME OF THE AREA'S TOP TEACHERS AT THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION'S 11TH ANNUAL GALA.(MORE) |
AN EVENING OF HOPE |
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FMN |
28/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTIST AND FLORENCE NATIVE AND CANCER SURVIVOR ALICIA WILLIAMSON-GARCIA; JESSALYN THOMAS AND JUDY HENEGAR LOOK AT ART ON DISPLAY |
AN EVENING OF HOPE CANCER BENEFIT FOR THE MCLEOD CANCER CENTER WAS HELD THURSDAY EVENING AT THE MCLEOD CANCER CENTER.(MORE) |
BURGLARY RING BUST CONTINUES TO GROW |
GROUP MIGHT BE LINKED TO CRIMES IN TIMMONSVILLE AND DARLINGTON AND FLORENCE |
FMN |
28/09/2012 |
1A |
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A GROUP OF FLORENCE MEN RECENTLY CHARGED WITH BREAK-INS AT SEVERAL FLORENCE COUNTY BUSINESSES ALSO FACE CHARGES IN A STRING OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DROUGHT CALLED OFF IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
28/09/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE AND THE ENTIRE GREATER PEE DEE REGION IS OFFICIALLY DROUGHT FREE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/09/2012 |
7A |
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CATHERINE BEATY; JOANN FULTON DAVID; LUCILLE FELDER; DELORIS GREEN; CARRIE S. ISGETT; JOHN JACKSON; ETHEL PRICE LACY; SUE CAROL PARKER; LAWRENCE DAVID WILLIAMS; MAISIE LEE POSTON BALLOU; BOBBY MAURICE EDWARDS; FERRELL LEON "LEE" FLETCHER; JEANETTE ROGERS SARGENT; BETTY LOU ANDERSON BARNHILL; GLADYS CANTLEY; WILLIAM O. MATTHEWS; JULYIA MCKAY WEATHERLY; HERMAN GERARD YOUNG; |
HODGES DEFENDS OBAMA AND SLAMS GOP |
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FMN |
29/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FORMER GOV. JIM HODGES SPEAKING TO FLORENCE COUNTY DEMOCRATS |
FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW DEMOCRATS IN FLORENCE COUNTY RALLIED AROUND THEIR PARTY'S BANNER. THIS TIME WAS AT LYNCHES RIVER PARK LED BY FORMER S. C. GOV. JIM HODGES |
RETIRED PROF GETS TOP SC HONOR |
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FMN |
29/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. LLOYD BIRCH PLAYING AN OLD BANJO. |
RETIRED FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR DR. W. LLOYD BIRCH WAS ABOUT AS SURPRISED TO RECEIVE THE ORDER OF THE SILVER CRESCENT AS HE WAS TO HAVE BEEN INVITED BY DR. DOUG SMITH TO BE PART OF THE SCHOOL'S FIRST FACULTY.(MORE). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2012 |
4B |
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WILLIE MAE BETHEA; WILLIE "BO" VAUGUSTUSTHAN; WILLIE J. BROWN; PEGGY BALLARD BRYANT; LUCILLE FELDER; HEYWARD S. ROSEMOND SR.; AKEEN SHAQUAN STEADMAN; BETTY HUGGINS ROGERS BROWN; LEROY "ROY" KELLY; ROBERT LYNCH; HARRY CARLYLE STOKES; LUCILLE FELDER; SYBIL CAROLYN HARDY FLOYD; CARRIE STOKES ISGETT; ROBERT C. "BOB" ROGERS; |
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
29/09/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR IS CHARLES PITTMAN; ASSOCIATE PASTOR IS PETER RIVERA |
HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
29/09/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR IS MIKE HENDERSON |
BEST REVITALIZATION STRATEGY? INVOLVEMENT |
NEW FLORENCE STUDIES SAYS NEIGHBORHOODS AND ACTION GROUPS KEY IN RE-ENERGIZING AREAS |
FMN |
30/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
THE VERDICT IS IN AND THE KEY TO FLORENCE'S DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION IS SIMPLE: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.(MORE) |
NINETY MINUTES WITH MICK |
STATE SUPERINTENDENT WEIGHS IN ON THE "F-WORD" AT MAYO HIGH; TOO MANY DISTRICTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY AND THE END OF PAYDAY LENDING |
FMN |
30/09/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SC SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION DR. MICK ZAIS |
DR. MICK ZAIS WAS IN FLORENCE COUNTY LAST WEEK TOURING SCHOOLS AND SPEAKING TO CITIZEN GROUPS. HE ALSO TOOK TIME TO MEET WITH MEMBERS OF THE MORNING NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD.(MORE) |
A MORNING WITH NICK AND DISCUSSING AUTHOR'S SIXTH |
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FMN |
30/09/2012 |
7A |
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NICK ZEIGLER; THE FLORENCE TREASURE HAS A NEW BOOK OUT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/09/2012 |
8A |
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AARON HOWARD; DORETHA THOMPSON WILLIAMS; JEROME GEORGE RANDAL; PHILLIP CAMERON; BETTY HUGGINS ROGERS BROWN; DALLAS R. BOONE; WALTON ENGLISH; GERALDINE "GERI" MCNEILL; MONROE "M. H. H. FLEMING JR.; EUNICE EVANS THOMPSON; RALPH LAROY THOMPSON JR.; DENNIS BROWN; ETHEL PRICE LACY; PEGGY BALLARD BRYANT; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
30/09/2012 |
5C |
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ASHLEY ELIZABETH GLASS AND MARCHCHTIN CHRISTOPHER SAYER; DEBORAH EILEEN BLACKWELL AND TERRY ALSTON MUNCHMEYER; RANDOLPH STOKES ROGERS II; |
A MORNING WITH NICK DISCUSSING AUTHOR'S SIXTH |
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NJ |
30/09/2012 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF BOOK |
TUCKER MITCHELL WRITES UP INTERVIEW WITH E. N. ZEIGLER JR. AND HIS WIFE ANNE ZEIGLER. THEY DISCUSS HIS SIXTH BOOK IN DISGRACE WITH FORTTNE AND MEN'S EYES AND EARLIER CAREER. |
LIZARD'S THICKET STOPS IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
30/09/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
RESTAURANT STARTED BY BOB AND ANNA WILLIAMS IN COLUMBIA WILL OPEN IN FLORENCE. |
ONE FINAL MISSION |
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FMN |
30/09/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
HONOR FLIGHT TAKES WW II VETS TO MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE 'GREATEST GENERATION' IN WASHINGTON DC. ROBERT STOPP OF DILLON AND JOHN AMERSON OF LAMARCH PICTURED. |
"GAL" VOLUNTTERS ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AND OFFERING TRAINING IN OCTOBEROBEROBER |
FMN |
01/10/2012 |
1A |
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FOR FLORENCE'S RITA J. BRIGGS SERVING IN FLORENCE COUNTY'S GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE.(MORE) |
MORNING PHIPPS LEAVES THEM ENCHANTED |
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FMN |
01/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF REBECCA MORNING PHIPPS AND RUSTY HENDERSON |
IT'S HARD TO PLACE THE MUSIC WRITTEN BY FLORENCE SINGER/SONGWRITER REBECCA MORNING PHIPPS INTO A SPECIFIC GENRE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/10/2012 |
7A |
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BETTY FLOWERS WELCH; ELLIS SMITH WRENN SR.; FRANCES MCKINLEY; FURQUAN THOMPSON; GWENDOLYN WHEELER; HORACE L. "BUNNY" JOLLY; JAMES EVANS; LESTER J. GODWIN; LORETTA BROWN JOYE; LULA MAE STACKHOUSE; ABE MUMFORD JR.; CHARLENE NESBITT; VERNONLEE JONES; JOHN JENNINGS GOODWIN; BETTY HUGGINS ROGERS BROWN; LEONAD HANNIBAL GASQUE JR.; PEGGY BALLARD BRYANT; DEACON NEAL "BOY BLUE" OLIVER; DENNIS BROWN; LUCILLE FELDER |
"TRACKER" NOW HEAVEN SENT |
FPD'S BELOVED BLOODHOUND DIES UNEXPECTEDLY OVER THE WEEKEND |
FMN |
02/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRACKER THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S BLOODHOUND WHO DIED UNEXPECTEDLY OVER THE WEEKEND. |
THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOST A SMALL BUT VITAL OFFICER OVER THE WEEKEND WHEN TRACKER THE BLOODHOUND OF THE DEPARTMENT DIED UNEXPECTEDLY AT THE HOME OF HIS HANDLER SGT DANNY CAMLIN.(MORE) |
YES THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT |
HANNAH-PAMPLICO STAFF HELPS GUIDE FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE APPLICANTS |
FMN |
02/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIM MYERS SHOWING SENIOR JASMINE BARNES HOW TO NAVIGATE A WEBSITE THAT HELPS STUDENTS APPLY ONLINE TO MULTIPLE SCHOOLS; SAFIYA DANIELS WRITES CONFIRMATION NUMBERS FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS SHE SUBMITTED |
FALL IS A DAUNTING TIME FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AS COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES CREEP UP FROM EVERY DIRECTION AND AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE LOOMS ON THE HORIZON.(MORE) |
BROOKS: GRADUATION ACQUITALL DISAPPOINTING |
FLORENCE SCHOOLS CHIEF SAYS NEW POLICY FOR KEEPING CEREMONY "DIGNIFIED" IN THE WORKS |
FMN |
02/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE BROOKS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT SAYS HE STANDS BEHIND THE DISTRICT'S DECEMBEREMBERISION TO ARREST ROWDY GUESTS AT LAST SPRING'S GRADUATION DESPITE THE RECENT JURY AQUITTAL OF THE MOST VOCAL ARRESTEE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/10/2012 |
7A |
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WILLIE RAY DIXON; BASIL W. PIPER; THELMA V. SINGLETARY; LOWELL A. STEPHENS; JAMES TRUETT; LAWRENCE DAVID WILLIAMS; LEONARLD HANNIBAL GASQUE JR.; JOHN ELVIN "J. E." HATCHELL; LORETTA BROWN JOYE; JEROME GEORGE RAMLAL; HENLEY MCBRIDE HANNA; ARRON HOWARD; FRANCES MARCHCHION PURVIS; BETTY FLOWERS WELCH; ELLIS SMITH WRENN SR.; |
NEIGHBORS WANT TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE TO STAY |
HISTORICAL STRUCTURE MOVING TO NEW FLORENCE MUSEUM |
FMN |
03/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE HENRY TIMROD SCHOOL HOUSE |
A BUILDING WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE COMMUNITY WAS THE TOPICOF CONCERNED DISCUSSION OF BY NEIGHBORS OF THE TIMROD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ON TUESDAY EVENING.(MORE) |
THE CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN |
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FMN |
03/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RIDE OWNER TONY BROWN |
PHOTO ONLY: RIDE OWNER TONY BROWN WORKS TO ASSEMBLE THE WITCHES' CASTLE ON MONDAY DURING SETUP FOR THE ANNUAL EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/10/2012 |
5A |
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LARON WILLIAMS; RUSSELL MCLEOD GAINEY; JANUARYUARYIE LEE ELLERBE; JEREMIAH "JERRY" JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH KELLEY JR.; CARY TATE SR.; JAMES ERVIN TRUETT; RICHARD CARL MCKAY; JAMES COWAN BARNETT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DANIEL "J. D." BRITTON SR.; ANNA MAE BUTLER; JOHN JACKSON SR.; SARA TINA MARCHCHTIN; HEYWARD SYLVESTER ROSEMOND SR.; LOWELL A. STEPHENS; WILLIE "BO" VAUGUSTUSTHAN; MILDRED HARRIETT SCOTT ALSBROOK; ABE MUMFORD JR.; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/10/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARCHCHGARETTE LEGETTE WAS BORN 3 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1930 AND DIED 26 OCTOBEROBEROBER 2006 |
ALISA HOBGOOD IS FLORENCE DIST.1 TEACHER |
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NJ |
03/10/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER ALISA HOBGOOD SHOWS POOR FAMILY BACKGROUND BUT GREAT SUCCESS TEACHING MATHEMATICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS. |
HOTEL SANBORN |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
03/10/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THIS SITE WAS ORIGINALLY THE CENTRAL HOTEL BUILT BY JOHN BARRINGER ABOUT 1891. WHEN FIRE HIT IN 1893 AND THE HOTEL WAS RE-BUILT, SANBORN CHASE BOUGHT IT AND NAMED IT THE HOTEL SANBORN. |
GOING DOWNTOWN TO THE 'PICTURE SHOWS' |
NOSTALGIA |
NJ |
03/10/2012 |
2A |
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MEMORIES OF THE CAROLINA THEATER AND THE COLONIAL THEATER BY DAVE HICKLIN AND JIMMY RHODES |
FLORENCE CHAMBER RECOGNIZES SWINK BROTHRS |
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NJ |
03/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BROTHERS MARION SWINK AND HENRY SWINK OF MCCALL FARMS WERE HONORED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.MCCALL FARMS ARE ALMOST 175 YEARS OLD. |
NEIGHBORS WANT TIMROD SCHOOL TO STAY |
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FMN |
03/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HISTORICAL STRUCTURE HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE MAY BE MOVING TO NEW FLORENCE MUSEUM FOR BETTER SECURITY |
HAVE IT YOUR WAY: A WHOPPER OF A REFUND |
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FMN |
04/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DARLINGTON BURGER KING OVERCHARGED ON SALES TAX AND WILL REPAY $42 300 TO CITY OF DARLINGTON. |
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION UNDER MICROSCOPE |
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FMN |
04/10/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 WILL HOST ROUNDTABLE TO ASSESS STUDENT PREPAREDNESS. |
SCHOOLHOUSE WALK |
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FMN |
04/10/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
STUDENTS AT WALLACE GREGG ELEMENTARY CELEBRATE WALK AT SCHOOL DAY SINCE SO FEW OF THEIR STUDENTS WALK TO SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/10/2012 |
5A |
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NELLIE J. GALES; CARRIE GRAHAM; ERICK V. MCGILL; EVELYN HUDSON MURRAY; BETTY SMITH ADAMS; ELIZABETH BETHEA CLAPP GRIFFIN; GEORGE WASHINGTON JORDAN III; CORINNE KELLY HANCOCK; TONI MAE PETERS LLOYD; CHARLENE NESBITT; JEREMIAH JOSEPH KELLEY JR.; WILLIE JAMES 'BILL' RIMER; LARON 'MONEY' WILLIAMS; RUTH KNIGHT SIMPSON |
NEW PIGGLEY WIGGLEY OWNER IN HOG HEAVEN |
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FMN |
04/10/2012 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
RICKY MCLEOD OF SUMTER RECENTLY ACQUIRED THE PIGGLY WIGGLEY AT FLORENCE MALL AND ON CHEROKEE ROAD |
BUILDING A HOME ON ROCK |
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FMN |
04/10/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISER TO FEATURE COMPETITION BETWEEN LEE HARRINGTON AND VICTOR WEBSTER TO SELL THE MOST TICKETS; PLUS BANDS AND FAIR FOODS |
NO EASY ANSWERS ON EDUCATION RIDDLE |
EARLY EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE BRINGS CONSENSUS ON THE WHAT BUT NOT THE HOW |
FMN |
05/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BIRAN DENNY MAKING A POINT WHILE WILLARD DORRIETY LISTENS |
WHEN IT COMES TO THE POWER OF EARLY EDUCATION- WHICH MIGHT NEED TO BEGIN BEFORE A NEWBORN LEAVES THE HOSPITAL-NOBODY AT THURSDAY'S NIGHT FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ROUNDTABLE HEARD ANY DISAGREEMENT.(MORE) |
ROCKIN' THE ROOF |
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FMN |
05/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN BLOCK SINGS WITH ANDREW COPELAND; HANK EDWARDS PREFORMS WITH KAYLEY GREEN |
PHOTO ONLY: KEN BLOCK SINGS WITH FELLOW BAND MEMBER ANDREW COPELAND THURSDAY NIGHT DURING RAISE THE ROOF A BENEFIT FOR THE GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AT THE FMU PAC.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/10/2012 |
5A |
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MAJOR NELSON; JERRY HARPS; IAN D. GAUSE; MADGALINE WILLIAMS; GERTRUDE "G. P." PARROTT ORGERS; WILLIE RAY DIXON; RICHARD CARL "BIRD" MCKAY; JAMES EVANS; VIRGINIA STUTTS WATSON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH (JOE) KERSHAW LOCKLAIR |
TEEN COLLAPSING ON FIELD |
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FMN |
06/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AUTOPSY WILL BE RUN ON MARION RED FOX FOOTBALL PLAYER RONALD ROUSE WHO COLLAPSED ON FIELD AND DIED. |
STUDENTS HELP FIGHT HUNGER |
KING'S ACADEMY |
FMN |
06/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LAND SANKEUER AND EMILY PARNELL ARE PAINTING BOWLS TO SELL FOR A FUNDRAISER FOR THE HARVEST HOE FOOD BANK. |
SAMPLE DILLON CHURCH HISTORY DURING TOUR |
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FMN |
06/10/2012 |
1B |
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THE SECOND ANNUAL DILLON COUNTY HISTORICAL OF CHURCHES WILL FEATURE SOME 13 CHURCHES THIS WEEKEND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/10/2012 |
4B |
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MARY JAMES; CARLTON HERRING; MARY LEE LUNN; JOFFOS 'JAY' MCFADDEN; JACOB 'PORKY' JUINIOR SINGLETARY; GERTRUDE PARROTT ROGERS; CARRIE MAE GRAHAM; EVELYN B. HUDSON MURRAY; JAMES EVANS |
BETHANY FREEWILL BAPTIST |
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FMN |
06/10/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
THE PASTOR IS EARL HANNA. |
AUTOPSY RULES NATURAL DEATH FOR ROUSE |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DEATH OF RONALD ROUSE WAS RULED NATURAL DEATH BECAUSE OF A " 'FATAL SUDDEN ARRHYTHMIA BROUGHT UPON BY A CONGENITAL ENLARGED HEART.' " |
SCHOOLS BATTLING COURTS AND COST |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SINGLE-SEX SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR FANS BUT CHALLENGES ARE BRINGING EXPERIMENT TOWARD AN END IN CERTAIN LAKE CITY SCHOOLS. |
MAYORAL CANDIDATES TRADE BARBS ON ETHICS |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STEVE POWERS SAYS STEPHEN WUKELA'S BUSINESS SHOULD BE IN CITY; MAYOR SAYS COUNCILMAN VOTED TO HELP HIMSELF |
NOT AS MANY CLASSIC BUILDINGS; BUT THE PARKING IS WONDERFUL |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
8A |
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THOM ANDERSON REMEMBERS OLD BUILDINGS THAT HAVE COME DOWN OVER THE YEARS TO MAKE MORE PARKING SPACES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
10A |
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ALBERT MONROE INMAN; ALGIE RAY POSTON COX; BABY KHYAL PEGUES; ETHELDA DRIGGERS DEFEE; MADGE C. THOMAS; CELIA MAE 'BUNCH' WILLIAMS; RONALD ROUSE; ROSA L. HINES; EVEA DEAN DAVIS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
07/10/2012 |
10A |
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SONNY BOY MCKINLEY WRIGHT PASSED THREE YEARS AGO; CYNTHIA MUNGO 10-7-1963--3-26-2012 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
7C |
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RABIN DANIELLE MOTT AND DAMON ELLIS MOODY; ERIN COLEEN ROGERS AND CHARLES JASON RICHARDSON |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
8C |
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HEATHER THOMAS GERRALD AND CHESTLY WAYNE MORRIS; JENNIFER NICOLE PAIGE AND JUSTIN MONROE WILLIAMS; WHITNEY NICOLE WALTER AND AUGUSTUST ALAN LANGLEY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
9C |
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SABRINA THOMAS TIMMONS AND DONALD DEAN LANTZ; HAILEY NICOLE LITTLE AND RYAN WEBB ATKINSON |
HE WAS LIKE OUR BIG BROTHER |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
1D |
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COMMUNITY REMEMBERS HARTSVILLE LINEMAN RONALD ROUSE WHO DIED AFTER COLLAPSING ON THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD |
SWEET NEWS FRO FLORENCE FROYO LOVERS |
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FMN |
07/10/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
DONNA AND MARCHK SKINNER ARE SELLING FROZEN YOGURT AT THE SWEETFROG. THEY PLAN TO OPEN SECOND STORE. |
S. C. A LEADER IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
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FMN |
08/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STATE IS SECOND IN RATE OF WOMEN KILLED BY MEN. IN FLORENCE 2011 THERE WERE 307 INCIDENTS AND OF THOSE 139 ARRESTS. |
FALL PLANT FESTIVAL DRAWS LARGE CROWD |
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FMN |
08/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO: KATELYN SCOTT & JACE SCOTT |
FARMERS DISPLAY PUMPKINS; PANSIES; MUMS AT THE PEE DEE STATE FARMERS MARCHKET. |
EAGLE SCOUT SALUTE IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER. 29 |
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FMN |
08/10/2012 |
1A |
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PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WILL HOST DINNER TO HONOR EAGLE SCOUTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/10/2012 |
7A |
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WILEY FULLARD; TERRENCE LEVON NESMITH; ETHELDA DRIGGERS DEFEE; HUGH . BAILEY; CARY TATE SR.; AIGIE RAY P. COX; W. J. WATSON |
ZEIGLER DEAD; STATE HAS LOST 'A GREAT ONE' |
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FMN |
09/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
EUGENE NOEL 'NICK' ZEIGLER JR. HAS PASSED.FLORENCE AND SOUTH CAROLINA LOSE AN ATTORNEY; HISTORIAN; LEGISLATOR; CIVIL RIGHT ADVOCATE; AND FRIEND. |
IT'S 27 YEARS FOR GRANT |
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FMN |
09/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
KESHA GRANT AGED 24 PLEADED GUILTY TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE IN THE DEATH OF HER YOUNG COUSIN TY'LASHIA GRANT. |
MAN WHO DRAGGED POLICEMAN GETS 10 YEARS |
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FMN |
09/10/2012 |
1A |
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NICKY ALLEN WILSON AGED 29 ENTERED PLEA OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH INTENT TO KILL FORMER PAMPLICO POLICE OFFICER ANDREW CAPPS WHO IS PERMANENTLY SCARRED AND DISABLED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/10/2012 |
7A |
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BRADFORD LEIGHTON MORRIS; HANNA MAE LOWERY DOUGLAS; ANSEL AUGUSTUS HOLBACK JR.; DONALD LEWIS HUTCHIN; HILTON MAJOR; JOHN NOAH MCINNIS; BARBARA ROBERTS; ROBERTA ROUSE; PHILIP 'ROCKY' AMERSON; ELBERT SCHRECKENGOST; EUGENE NOEL ZEIGLER JR.; THELMA MARIE ROWELL FOWLER; CARLYSLE CHANDLER; ALBERT MONROE INMAN; MARY LEE LUNN |
LAKE CITY MAN PLEADS IN SLAYING… |
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FMN |
09/10/2012 |
8A |
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ROBERT JACKSON CLARK AGED 59 ENTERED AN ALFORD PLEA IN WHICH A PERSON MAINTAINS INNOCENCE BUT REALIZES THERE MAY BE EVIDENCE TO CONVICT HIM. MAN WAS TOO DRUNK TO REMEMBER. |
FAREWELL TO FALLEN FOX TODAY IN HARTSVILLE |
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FMN |
10/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 4 P.M. AT HIGH SCHOOL FOR RONALD ROUSE |
BIZ OWNERS & SCDOT AT ODDS |
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FMN |
10/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
OPENING UP SECTION OF S. CHASHUA TO FIVE LANES WILL IMPACT PARKING LOTS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/10/2012 |
7A |
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ARTHUR ALFROD; PHILLIP 'ROCKY' ANDERSON JR.; FRANK BRAXTON; JEANNIE LEE DYCHES; LEATHEL A. JAMES; PHIILIP A. LITTLE; ANESE MCFADDEN THOMAS; DONALD R. TUNSTALL; MAE HELEN POMPEY WILSON; HANNA MAE LOWERY DOUGLAS; LILLY JERELENE GRAINGER ELLIOTT; GEORGE EDWARD FLOWRS; OPHELIA GRANTHAM JORDAN; BRADFORD LEIGHTON MORRIS; MARGARET GRANTHAM SMALL; CELIA MAE 'BUNCH' ECHOLS WILLIAMS; EUGENE NOEL ZEIGER JR. |
MISS COLLEGIATE SC |
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FMN |
10/10/2012 |
6A |
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FLORENCE NATIVE LAUREN JOHNSON A RISING SOPHONORE AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY WOEN THE MISS SC COLLEGIATE AMERICA PAGEANT SEPTEMBER. 29 IN LEXINGTON SC. |
REMEMBERING THE CHOCOLATE SHOPPE |
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NJ |
10/10/2012 |
2A |
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CHARLIE HOWLE TELLS ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE. |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S CRAIG WASHINGTON… |
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NJ |
10/10/2012 |
6A |
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CRAIG WASHINGTON WAS NAMED OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL BY THE SC ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. |
WEST EVANS STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
10/10/2012 |
2A |
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200 BLOCK LOOKING EAST ABOUT 1920S |
WILSON ALUMNI FLOCK HOME |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
UNIQUELY LARGE NETWORK OF TIGERS HEAD TO FLORENCE FOR FOOD & FELLOWSHIP |
RONALD DID CHANGE LIVES SAYS COACH |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
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PHOTOS |
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HOMECOMING MIDDLE-SCHOOL STYLE |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTOS |
MISS WILLIAMS: RAYNA MACK; MR. WILLIAMS: JOSEPH STEVEN; PRINCIPAL LEON MCCRAE; CHEERLEADERS: EMMA REIS; MIKAYLA SUGGS; CAROLINE HAM; MR. SEVENTH GRADE: JUSTICE LONG |
SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL BOASTS SOMETHING… |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTO |
30TH ANNUAL TUBER CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS ONE OF AREA'S BEST CROPS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
7A |
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TERRENCE BENNETT; ALLEAN BETHEA; DORETHA SWEET JACKSON; ESAW LEWIS SR.; ANDREW 'NATHAN' HARDEN; ROY A. HARGROVE; NORMAN MOORE; JOANN ARNOLD YOUNG; FRANK RUDOLPH 'TOJO' BRAXTON; SUSAN MOORE DICKINSON; LETHA MATTHEWS DOUGLAS; JENNIE LEE DYCHES; ANSEL AUGUSTUSTA HOLBACK JR.; LEATHEL A. JAMES; PHILIP A. LITTLE; HENRY REGISTER; DON TUNSTALL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
11/10/2012 |
7A |
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GRANVILLE D. CARTER 6 JULY 1931--11 OCTOBER 2011 |
ART OF POLITICS |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
ELECTION YEAR SHOWS IN LAST COMPETITION AT OLD FLORENCE MUSEUM |
CARSWELL LEADS NEW CHAPTER OF MASTERWORKS CHOIR |
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FMN |
11/10/2012 |
5D |
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PHOTO |
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF THE DANCE; MUSIC AND THEATRE DEPARTMENT AT COKER COLLEGE DR. WILLIAM CARSWELL WILL REPLACE BILL MILLS AT THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR BEGUN IN 1979. |
A QUICK FAREWELL TO NICK ZEIGLER |
SIMPLE CLASSIC CEREMONIES COMMEMORATE LONG FULL LIFE OF FLORENCE LEGEND |
FMN |
12/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FATHER KEN WELDON OF ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROCESSING OUT OF THE CHURCH WITH THE REMAINS OF EUGENE "NICK" ZEIGLER. PHOTO OF FATHER KEN WELDON; RETIRED BISHOP FITZSIMONS ALLISON AND CURRENT BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA MARCHCHK LAWRENCE PLACE THEIR HANDS ON THE URN OF EUGENE "NICK" ZEIGLER JR. AT THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE AT MOUNT HOPE CEMETERY IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
FLORENCE SAID FAREWELL TO EUGENE "NICK" ZEIGLER JR. THURSDAY WHO WAS THE FLORENCE ATTORNEY; ;LEGISLATOR; AND A CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATE; AUTHOR AND CIVIC PERSONALITY.(MORE) |
TICKET TO CUTTING OUT GRAD DISORDER |
FSD1 HOPES INVITES AND OTHER REFORM BRING DECEMBEREMBERORUM BACK TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS |
FMN |
12/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S ADMINISTRATION GAVE THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PUBLIC THE FIRST GLIMPSE AT ITS PROPOSED PLAN TO KEEP GRADUATIONS MORE DIGNIFIED THURSDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
CARING AND ENTHUSIASM MAKE HOBGOOD TEACHER OF THE YEAR |
WEST FLORENCE MATH EDUCATOR USED DIFFICULT CHILDHOOD TO MOTIVATE HER TO HELP EVERY STUDENT |
FMN |
12/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TEACHER OF THE YEAR ALISA HOBGOOD HELPS JUNEEIOR ARLENE BREWINGTON WITH SOME PRE-CALCULUS EQUATIONS. |
IN ALISA HOBGOOD'S PRE-CALCULUS CLASS AT WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL THE MOOD IS LIGHTHEARTED AND FUN AS STUDENTS PLOT PARABOLAS IN GROUPS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/10/2012 |
7A |
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TERRANCE JAMAINE BENNETT; EVELYN HAZEL QUICK BONEY; MILDRED WILSON CLARK; WILLIAM H. HANSEN; HENRY ISAIAH JAMES; KATHERINE P. "KATHY" JONES; CORNELIUS MURRAY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH RICHARDSON; ARTHUR ALFORD; LAFONE (BILL) COLLINS; JOHN HERMAN JOHNSON; ROBERTA ROUSE; GLORIA JEAN HORNE SUTTON; MARCHCHY LOUISE JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH WHITEHURST; BILLY GRAHAM; MONTEASE LOCKLIEAR HYDRICK; ESAW LEWIS SR.; MARCHCHGARET VIRGINIA SMITH; ANESE MCFADDEN THOMAS; JOANN ARNDOLD YOUNG; |
CARING & ENTHUSIASM MAKE HOBGOOD TEACHER OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
12/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DIFFICULT CHILDHOOD HELPED MOTIVATE WEST FLORENCE HIGH MATH TEACHER TO HELP EVERY STUDENT. |
RIPPING IT TACKY STYLE |
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FMN |
12/10/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
HUNTING DEER ON HORSEBACK IS ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE WITH DAVID GRANT THE PEE DEE COWBOY. |
DARLINGTON WWII HERO TUNSTALL LAID TO REST |
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FMN |
13/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HORSE-DRAWN CAISSON BEARING WWII HERO DON TUNSTALL OF DARLINGTON AT DARLINGTON OAK GROVE CEMETERY |
WORLD WAR II HERO DON TUNSTALL WAS CARRIED ON A CAISSON PULLED BY TWO BLACK HORSES TO HIS FINAL RESTING SPOT IN DARLINGTON'S GROVE HILL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
THE FRUITS OF FALL |
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FMN |
13/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF BEAUTY BERRY WILD ASTER; MORNING GLORY; SOYBEAN |
PHOTO ONLY; MANY PEOPLE HEAD TO THE MOUNTAINS THIS TIME OF YEAR TO SEE THE LEAVES CHANING COLORS AND WELCOME FALL TO THE SOUTH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/10/2012 |
4B |
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JULYIA ANN COE ALSTON; DAVID BROWN JR.; AVERY WILLIAM ELLIOTT; HARMON JERNIGAN; WILLIAM W. "WILL" MATTHEWS III; PEARLIE MAE MCLELLAN; FREDERICK LEON ROGERS; CURTIS ZIMMERMAN; ANN GILLESPIE BRONSTEIN; MILDRED WILSON CLARK; DORETHA SWEET JACKSON; JAMES EDWARD "JAY" CROWLEY; WILLIAM HOWARD HANSON; HENRY ISAIAH JAMES; KATHERINE P. "KATHY" JONES; DORIS WYONA TYNER |
TODDLER'S GUARDIAN RECEIVES 23 YEARS |
BROCKINGTON STOOD BY AS TY'LASHIA WAS TORTURED ACCORDING TO PROSECUTOR |
FMN |
13/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GERALDINE BROCKINGTON |
GERALDINE BROCKINGTON WHO WAS THE SECOND WOMAN CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE IN THE DEATH OF A 3-YEAR-OLD GIRL WAS SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN PRISON FRIDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO HER ROLE IN THE TRAGEDY.(MORE) |
JOHN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
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FMN |
13/10/2012 |
3B |
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PASTOR IS DR. RODNEY FOSTER |
LAMBS CHAPEL |
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FMN |
13/10/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
3514 SOUTHBOROUGH ROAD IN FLORENCE SC |
DARLINGTON WWII HERO TUNSTALL LAID TO REST |
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FMN |
13/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DON TUNSTALL WAS BURIED WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS. |
WHY ISN'T FLORENCE A BIGGER DEAL? |
MAYOR QUESTIONS |
FMN |
14/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF STEVE POWERS AND STEPHEN WUKELA |
FLORENCE SITS AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION OF I-95 AND I-20 SIMILAR TO OTHER CITIES IN THE STATE LIKE COLUMBIA, GREENVILLE, AND CHARLESTON THAT ARE ALSO LOCATED NEAR MAJOR INTERSTATES.(MORE) |
AIRPORT DO-IT-ALL KEEPS 'EM FLYING |
MAURICE LEMMOND HAS FIXED PLANES (AND MORE) AT FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR 43 YEARS. |
FMN |
14/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF MAURICE LEMMOND CHECKING ONE OF THE ENGINES OF A PIPER CHEYENNE |
MAURICE LEMMOND CAN FIX AND REBUILD THE ENGINE; CHANGE OIL FILTERS BIG AND SMALL; FIGURE OUT WHAT'S MAKING THAT RATTLING SOUND AND EVEN TALK YOU THROUGH AN EMERGENCY LANDING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/10/2012 |
8A |
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BETTY L. TURNER; JAMES WILLIAMS; KEVIN TINDALL; MYRTLE PRESSLEY PENDERGRASS; WILLIAM C. (RED) BELL; AVERY WILLIAM ELLIOTT; HARMON L. JERNIGAN; ESTHER LOUISE RHODES; WILEY ALLEN JR.; WILLIAM W. "WILL" MATTHEWS III; CORNELIUS MURRAY; DONNA M. CHANDLER; MAE HELEN WILSON; SIDNEY "SID" DAVID ALBERT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/10/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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DAVID "DUKE" GURLEY WAS BORN ON 17 MAY 1956 AND DIED 14 OCTOBEROBEROBER 2007 |
FOR STUKES'S IT'S NOT AN ACT |
LOCAL HISTORIAN'S FAMOUS PORTRAYALS ARE GROUNDED IN RESEARCH AND NOT GREASEPTEMBEREMBERAINT |
FMN |
14/10/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS OF JOE STUKES AS TEDDY ROOSEVELT; DOUGLAS MCARTHUR; AND FRANCIS MARCHCHION |
JOE STUKES WILL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT IT: HE'S NOT MUCH OF AN ACTOR.(MORE) |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
14/10/2012 |
5C |
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JENNIFER-GRACE WILLIAMS AND MICHAEL TODD BOYER; KATELAN ANN FERCANA AND BRIAN PHILLIP SMITH |
FOR STUKES IT'S NOT AN ACT |
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FMN |
14/10/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
LOCAL HISTORIAN'S FAMOUS PORTRAYALS ARE GROUNDED IN RESEARCH AND NOT GREASEPTEMBERAINT: DR. JOSEPH T. STUKES |
ART ON PARADE |
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FMN |
15/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FMU PROFESSOR OF CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE DOUG GRAY |
PHOTO ONLY: DOUG GRAY WHO IS THE PROFESSOR OF CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE AT FMU TALKS ABOUT A WOODEN BOOK ON DISPLAY MADE BY FMU ALUMNI ARTIST MATTHEW DONALDSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/10/2012 |
7A |
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DONALD LEGRANT; JUNEEIOR LEE JOHNSON JR.; BOYSIE LEE MANNING; FREDERICK ALLEN "PETER RABBIT" KERSHAW JR.; JOHN WILSON ISGETT JR.; JACQUELINE ANNETT MCFADDEN WILSON; JANUARYUARYIE REDDING; TERRI PATRICE ELLIOTT; ZADA PORTER JONES; CHARLES MONROE "CHUCK" DAVIS JR.; KEVIN HASELDEN TINDALL; JULYIA ANN COE ALSTON; EMMIE MARCHCHIE BRYANT BYRD; JAMES "J. K." FLOYD JR.; MAXINE TURNER KEEFE; |
WILLIAMS SLAPPED WITH $5390 FINE BY ETHICS GROUP |
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FMN |
16/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATE SENATOR KENT WILLIAMS |
THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE HAS ISSUED A PUBLIC REPRIMAND OF STATE SEN. KENT WILLIAMS (D-MARCHCHION) FOR IMPROPERLY REPORTING CAMPAIGN LOAN PAYMENTS OF ACCEPTING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE LEGAL LIMIT; AND HAS FINED HIM OR ORDERED HIM TO PAY BACK MORE THAN EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.(MORE) |
IN THE WATERS OF HOPE |
IN A PLACE WHERE ALL ARE LOST SOME ARE FOUND. "EVERYONE HAS A CHOICE." |
FMN |
16/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASON MCCREA SMILES BESIDE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE CHAPLAIN IRA "BUDDY" RAINWATER AND BISHOP LINWOOD COOPER OF ST. MARCHCHK BELIEVERS HOLINESS CHURCH. MARCHCHVIN MCRAY RISES FROM THE WATER OF THE BAPTISMAL FONT. JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BACKUSS III; KASHEEM DAVENPORT AND TERRY LEE BROWN PRAY FOLLOWING THEIR BAPTISMS ON OCTOBEROBER. 15 |
THERE ARE PLACES WHERE PEOPLE THINK THEY'RE LIKELY TO FIND GOD BUT THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER USUALLY IS NOT ONE OF THEM.(MORE) |
THREE ARRESTED IN MECHANICSVILLE SHOOTING |
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FMN |
16/10/2012 |
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PHOTOS OF MICHAEL RASHAD WILLIAMSON; MATTHEW EUGENE CADE; AMARCHCHICE DANNY HUNTER |
DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESTED THREE SUSPECTS AND HAVE AN ARREST WARRANT FOR A FOURTH ALL OF WHOM ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A JULYSHOOTING IN DARLINGTON COUNTY'S PINEVILLE COMMUNITY THAT AUTHORITIES BELIEVE IS CONNECTED TO A SHOOTING AND FIERY CRASH FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE MECHANICSVILLE HIGHWAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/10/2012 |
7A |
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JUDY ANN JACKSON ALFORD; MRS. MICKEY T. EVANS; JAMES LUTHER GARY; VENESSA BROCK HUGGINS; JERMAINE JACKSON; DERKAYLAH MCCRAY; ELLA F. MCLAURIN; HAZEL NESMITH; BRENDA WRIGHT-NICHOLS; MARCHCHGARET G. GAINEY THOMPSON; ROBERT "BOB" WEBB BROWN; JOHN WILSON ISGETT JR.; EMMA JEAN BRITT WEATHERFORD; BETTY L. TURNER; JIMMY LEVAUGUSTUSTHN ROTAN; BOYSIE LEE MANNING |
FLORENCE 1 PURCHASES BYRNES SCHOOL POPERTY |
TEN ACRES FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY PRIVATE SCHOOL TO BE FOLDED INTO FSD1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN |
FMN |
17/10/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAS PURCHASED THE PROPERTY THAT FORMERLY HOUSED THE BYRNES SCHOOL.(MORE) |
HOUSE LEADER STUMPS FOR RICE |
CANTOR SAYS HORRY COUNTY CHAIR REFLECTS VALUES OF 7TH DISTRICT |
FMN |
17/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE WITH US HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER ERIC CANTOR |
WITH 20 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY THE FIGHT FOR THE 7TH DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SAW A NEW BUT IMPORTANT POLITICIAN COME OUT IN SUPPORT. (MORE) |
CIRCLE PARK CAMPAIGN TARGETS TEEN DRINKING |
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FMN |
17/10/2012 |
1A |
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PARENTS WILL BE RECRUITED TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN CURBING UNDERAGE DRINKING IF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COALITION FOR ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CIRCLE PARK BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES HAVE ANYTHING TO DO ABOUT IT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/10/2012 |
5A |
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JEROME DIXON; PEARLIE LEGETTE; TERRANCE JAMAIME BENNETT; LILLIAN EVELYN ELLIS BENTON; MICKEY THOMAS EVANS; WESLEY LAGRAND JEFFERSON; MARCHCHGARET GANDY GAINEY THOMPSON;TERRI PATRICE ELLIOTT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH I."JOE" GRAHAM; TOMMY LEE MARCHCHTIN JR.; MARCHCHY FAULK MCMILLAN |
FLORENCE LOSES A 'TREASURE' |
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NJ |
17/10/2012 |
4A |
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FLORENCE LOST A TRUE NATIVE SON LAST WEEK WITH THE PASSING OF E. N. 'NICK' ZEIGLER JR. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION |
SEARS IN THE 1950S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
17/10/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
SEARS FROM THE CONER OF IRBY AND EVANS LOOKING NORTH IN THE 1950S |
REMEMBERING DOWNTOWN |
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NJ |
17/10/2012 |
2A |
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ED DAVIS REMEMBERS STORES AND VISITS TO THE DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
2-FOR-1 SCHOOLS: FSD1 CONSIDERS MOVING ROYALL |
RELOCATION COULD PAVE WAY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER |
FMN |
18/10/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD WILL CONSIDER MOVING THE REBUILD OF ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM ITS CURRENT SITE TO THE LOCATION OF MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WHICH WOULD SAVE NEARLY $3 MILLION AND POTENTIALLY GIVE THE DISTRICT A NEW EARLY CHILDHOOLD DEVELOPMENT FACILITY.(MORE) |
CHILDREN OF THE CORN |
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FMN |
18/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HIGHLAND PARK KINDERGARTEN STUDENT THOMAS HARDEE PICKS PUMPKINS ON MONDAY AT TRIPLE R FARMS IN FLORENCE. PHOTO OF ANNA KELLY AND CHLOE DAVID AND LAUREN ELDER HOLD HANDS AS THEY WALK THROUGH THE CORN MAZE. |
HIGHLAND PARK KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES WORK THEIR WAY THROUGH THE CORN MAZE ON MONDAY AT TRIPLE R FARMS IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
STADIUM, LEGION FIELD ON THE MOVE? |
CITY-COUNTY COMMITTEE DISCUSSES SITUATION; NEW FACILITY AND NEW SITE SUGGESTED |
FMN |
18/10/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIALS ARE PONDERING A RE-DO OF THE CITY-COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX ON EAST PALMETTO STREET.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/10/2012 |
5A |
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JOYCE L. BURCH; BOBBIE JEAN JAMES; BELVERY JOHNSON; MERYLE JEAN KNIGHT TRUETT; WILLIE BETHEA JR.; CAROL JEAN WILSON SNOWDEN; NATHAN JAMES WALL; ARTHUR D. "DANNY" "ART" WILLIAMSON; MARCHCHGARET HARKLESS WILLIAMS; VANESSA BROCK HUGGINS; JEWELL RIDGEWAY LANGSTON; JUDY ANN JACKSON ALFORD; FREDERICK ALLEN "PETER RABBIT" KERSHAW JR.; WILLIAM LEGETTE "W. L." STANTON JR. |
ROYALL TO RELOCATE TO MOORE INTERMEDIATE SITE |
BOARD VOTES TO MOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NETS $3 MILLION IN SAVINGS |
FMN |
19/10/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY THURSDAY TO MOVE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THE SITE OF MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
PEARL OF A GARDEN |
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FMN |
19/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PEARL FRYAR LOOKING OUT OVER HIS TOPIARY GARDEN; A VISITORS STROLLS THE GARDEN THURSDAY |
PHOTOS ONLY: PEARL FRYAR LOOKS OUT OVER HIS TOPIARY GARDENS THURSDAY IN BISHOPVILLE.(MORE) |
DETAILS ON FLORENCE COUNTY EMS STUDY COMING NEXT WEEK |
REPORT PART OF A MULTI-PRONGED STRATEGY TO EVALUATE EMERGENCY SERVICES |
FMN |
19/10/2012 |
1A |
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A STUDY ASSESSING FLORENCE COUNTY EMS AND AMBULANCE SERVICES IS COMPLETE AND WILL BE PRESENTED TO MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL AT A SPECIAL MEETING NEXT WEEK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/10/2012 |
9A |
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JOHN "PETE" DARGAN; DWIGHT GARNET BASS; MCKINNON J. "MACK" GAINEY JR.; CRYSTAL GILCHRIST; VERA ANN WASHINGTON HALL; ONEATHER M. JOHNSON; JEANETTE MCINNIS; PHILLIP HARLEY MATTHEWS; KATHERINE OLIVIA MILLER THOMAS; EVELYN B. BIRGMAN;JANUARYUARYNIE MCNEIL REDDING; MERYL JEAN KNIGHT TRUETT; JACQUELINE ANNETTE MCFADDEN WILSON; JOLLIE ARD COX; JOYCE LEWIS BURCH; ERIC "BRUCE" HARDY; CAROL JEAN WILSON SNOWDEN; NATHAN JAMES WALL; |
THREE FROM PEE DEE IN BSA "PERVERSION FILES" |
ONE FLORENCE MAN AND TWO FROM HARTSVILLE ARE ON LIST AND ALLEGED INCIDENTS ALL FROM 1960S |
FMN |
20/10/2012 |
1A |
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TEN FORMER BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA INCLUDING THREE FROM THE PEE DEE ARE AMONG THOSE LISTED IN THE BSA "PERVERSION FILES" MADE PUBLIC EARLIER THIS WEEK FOLLOWING AN ORDER FROM AN OREGON JUDGE.(MORE) |
MENIUS: ACCUSATIONS "100 PERCENT FALSE" |
EXEMPLARY HARTSVILLE CITIZEN SAYS HE WAS NEVER ASKED TO RESIGN FROM SCOUT LEADERSHIP |
FMN |
20/10/2012 |
1A |
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A DECEMBEREMBERORATED HARTSIVLLE CITIZEN SAID FRIDAY THAT HE WAS NEVER ACCUSED OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ANY OF HIS BOY SCOUTS IN HIS CHARGE DURING A 12 YEAR RUN AS SCOUTMASTER OF TROOP 512 AND HIS RESIGNATION WAS RELATED TO CONFLICTS WITH HIS WORK.(MORE) |
SCDHEC SAYS GET THE SHOT |
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FMN |
20/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GEATHEL GALBREATH GETS HER FLU SHOT ON THRUSDAY AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICE IN FLORENCE; SAM ONEAL GETS A FLU SHOT FROM SCDHEC REGISTERED NURSE CANDACE SOLOMON ON THURSDAY AT THE SCDHEC OFFICE IN FLORENCE |
THE FALL SEASON BRINGS CHANGING LEAVES; COOLER TEMPERATURES AND FOOTBALL. IT ALSO BRINGS THE SEASON'S FIRST SORE THROAT; COUGHS AND MUSCLE ACHES FROM THOSE CATCHING THE FLU.(MORE) |
MAYOR'S QUESTION:WOULD YOU RAISE TAXES FOR ANY REASON? |
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FMN |
20/10/2012 |
1A |
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STEPHEN J. WUKELA; STEVE POWERS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/10/2012 |
4B |
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WILLIAM WILSON BYRD JR.; JOE LEWIS MCMILLIAN; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MILIZIA; ANNIE LOUISE MORRIS; HARRY PHILLIP "DOT" MYERS; DWIGHT GARNET BASS; DONALD RAY HAYES; GWYNNE PETTIGREW JEFFORDS; ONEATHER MCEVER JOHNSON; MARCHCHAGARET HARKLESS WILAMS; PHILIPP HARLEY "FAT ALBERT" MATTHEWS; BEALER "CARL" SINGLETARY; OLAN WILLWHITE; GERGORY KETIH WILLIAMSON; JUDY ANN JACKSON ALFORD; |
MILL BRANCH AME CHURCH |
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FMN |
20/10/2012 |
3B |
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PASTOR IS REV. DR. LARRY HARRIS. |
RICHBOURG DOUBLE DOWN ON THE LAND |
FLORENCE NATIVE IS NOW PEE DEE LAND TRUST'S MILLION-DOLLAR MAN |
FMN |
21/10/2012 |
1A |
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THERE'S A MILLION REASONS THE PEE DEE LAND TRUST CAN THANK BRUCE RICHBOURG FOR ITS SUCCESS.(MORE) |
CHOICES CHARTER'S FUTURE UP IN THE AIR |
LAST-CHANCE SCHOOL FOR FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON STUDENTS IN LIMBO AFTER DISTRICT CUTS ITS TIES |
FMN |
21/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHANIE BRIGGS AND STUDENT CHRIS GATLING; PHOTO OF ROBERT SEGOVIA AND ALEX WEST AND KEGAN PETERSON |
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS HAVE BEEN TOUGH FOR FLORENCE'S JOHN RADFORD. NOW HE'S AT THE ALTERNATIVE TO THE ALTERNATIVE: CHOICES CHARTER SCHOOL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/10/2012 |
8A |
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ALMA GRADY; BARBAR JEAN ERVIN; CHARLES H. ROGERS; JAMES FRANK EDWARDS; JAMES LUTHER GARY; J. D. ROGERS; KAY ANDERSON HAGERTY; LARRY RAY CHAPMAN; BENJAMIN CHERISH "B. C. " GREENE JR.; BARBARA JEAN PATTERSON-WHITE; SADIE MAE JOHNSON LOWERY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ALBERT MILIZIA; LORIE W. MOORE JR.; ARTHUR DANIEL WILLIAMSON III; MICHAEL LEE BABOWICZ; KATHERINE OLIVIA MILLER THOMAS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/10/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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JEANETTE R. SARGENT WAS BORN 27 APRIL1936 AND DIED 24 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 2012; ROBIN E. PROSSER WAS BORN 22 MARCHCHCH 1966 AND DIED 20 OCTOBEROBEROBER 2007; CRAIG K. GRANT WAS BORN 30 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1968 AND DIED 18 OCTOBEROBEROBER 2007 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/10/2012 |
6C |
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EMMA MELLETTE JOHNSON AND JAMES GABRIEL CHATHAM ; MEGAN CRAVEN EPTING AND DAVID SHAUN GALLOWAY; RACHEL MEREDITH BAKER AND BRANDON MICHAEL AMMONS; |
FORMER RESTAURANT WINES DOWN |
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FMN |
21/10/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
VINCE AND MAURA ROLLAND WHO RAN THE GROTTO RESTAURANT FOR 25 YEARS HAVE OPENED THE GROTTO WINE SHOP AT THE SAME LOCATION. IT IS MORE LIKE A WINE BAR WITH CHEESES. |
BAD TIMES CLOSE THE DOORS AT DENNIS BRICK |
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FMN |
21/10/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
DENNIS TAYLOR JR AND HIS BROTHER ALAN TAYLOR ARE CLOSING DENNIS BRICK DISTRIBUTORS BEGUN IN 1976 BY THEIR FATHER. |
THINGS SHAPING UP ALONG DARGAN STREET |
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FMN |
21/10/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S COLUMN ON E. N. 'NICK' ZEIGLER; THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; THE MUSEUM |
FLORENCE 1 CONSIDERS DELETING MOMENT OF SILENCE |
MOORE USES MOMENT FOR AUDIBLE PRAYER; BOARD CONCERNED IT LEAVES DISTRICT VULNERABLE |
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22/10/2012 |
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IN AN EFFORT TO STAVE OFF POTENTIAL LEGAL ISSUES THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD IS CONSIDERING DOING AWAY WITH ITS START-OF-MEETING MOMENT OF SILENCE WHICH HAS BECOME A PLATFORM FOR ONE MEMBER'S AUDIBLE PRAYERS.(MORE) |
DAIRY DINER A SUCCULENT HIT IN '50S |
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22/10/2012 |
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PHOTOS OF LOLA LEMONS NORWOOD POSING AT THE DAIRY DINER WHEN SHE WAS 12 AND 14 |
THE OFFICIAL NAME OF A POPULAR DARLINGTON HANGOUT IN THE 1950S WAS THE DAIRY DINER BUT THOSE FAMILIAR WITH THE WEST END EATERY CALLED IT THE DAIRY BAR.(MORE) |
COLD WEATHER IS COMING; BE SMARCHCHT WITH HEATERS |
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22/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DON RALPH WALKING BY AN ASSORTMENT OF SPACE HEATERS |
FALL IS HERE AND THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS URGING PEOPLE TO USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN USING PORTABLE HEATERS THIS WINTER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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22/10/2012 |
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DORIS ROWLAND FOWLER; EMMA LEE DICKS RUSSELL; EDMUND SMITH SR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH SABB; PAT JEFFERSON BROWN; PAULA LINETTE MARCHCHNER SCHMIDT; ROSA COOK; CHARLES HAMILTON ROGERS; JAMES FRANK EWARDS; KAY ANDERSON HAGERTY;;HARRY PHILLIP "DOT" MYERS SR.; MATTIE ANN WATFORD WOODS; |
LEAGUE'S EVENT TAKES ON VOTER APATHY |
TURN OUT STRONG AT EVENT BUT SOME CANDIDATES WERE DISAPPOINTED AT LACK OF SPEAKING TIME |
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23/10/2012 |
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IF CIVIC APATHY IS A DISEASE THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HOPES IT IS THE CURE.(MORE) |
PE-CAN DO ATTITUDE |
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23/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF KYLIL EADDY AND JOSHUA GOODSON |
(PHOTOS ONLY) KYLIL EADDY; GRAND MOTHER LORETTA TAYLOR; AND HIS BROTHER JOSHUA GOODSON COLLECT PECANS OFF PINE STREET IN FLORENCE ON MONDAY AFTERNOON.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/10/2012 |
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ESSIE GRIGGS HUGGINS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH SAAB; RICHARLD LEVERNE FULTON SR.; DORIS ROWLAND FOLWER; HUGH GORDON MCALL II; LINDA SAWYER FORT; MARCHCHY E. (TAYLOR) INADAROLA; PAULA LINETTE MARCHCHNER SCHMIDT |
YOUTH CHAMPIONS |
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FMN |
24/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF JAYLEN PRESSLEY ACCEPTING HIS TROPHY; TOM SNYDER AND JOE EDICK CELEBRATE AFTER WINNING 10 AND UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP |
PHOTOS ONLY: TIMMONSVILLE YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYER JAYLEN PRESSLEY ACCEPTS HIS TROPHY AFTER HIS TEAM WON THE FLORENCE JUNEEIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE 12-AND UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP; THE GIANTS WITH COACHES TOM SNYDER AND JOE EDICK WITH THE TEEM AFTER WINNING THE 10 AND UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP ON TUESDAY NIGHT |
DEBATE LEAVES RICE BLACK AND (PROJECT) BLUE |
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24/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF GLORIA BROMELL TINUBU AND TOM RICE AT THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEBATE |
IF ACTION WAS WHAT VOTERS - AND GENERAL ELECTION AUDIENCE MEMBERS WERE LOOKING FOR; TUESDAY NIGHT'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT DEBATE DID NOT DISAPPOINT.(MORE) |
THE SOOTHING SOUNDS OF SOUTHSIDE'S PRINCIPAL |
BE IT A BARITONE OR TROMBONE WASHINGTON STAY ACTIVE IN ARTS AND EARNS STATE RECOGNITION |
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24/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON WARMING UP ON THE BARITONE |
WHEN HE WALKS INTO THE BAND ROOM AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON IS GREETED BY A CHORUS OF "HEY MR. WASHINGTON!" AND STUDENTS ASKING IF HE'LL BE PLAYING WITH THEM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/10/2012 |
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RONALD W. BURNS; CATHERINE IRENE LAWTON HOLLAND; JOE D. HOUSTON; ESSIE GRIGGS HUGGINS; MICHELE FELICE LOCKMAN; JATENNA STARRETTA O'CONNOR; IDA M. STEPHENS; RACHEL ANN HAMMETT ALLEND; EDMUND SMITH SR.; MELVIN OSCAR ANDERSON; OBELAS "AUNT BEA" BYRD; |
MCCOWN-SMITH CO.; BOSTON CAFE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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24/10/2012 |
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MCCOWN-SMITH CO. AND BOSTON CAFÉ CAN BE SEEN IN THIS 1949 PHOTO. |
MANAGING ANGER PROBLEMS WITH A CLASS |
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE CLASS ADDRESSES THE OTHER SIDE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
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25/10/2012 |
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JOHN KNOWS HE HAS AN ANGER PROBLEM AND HE HAS KNONW IT FOR A LONG TIME.(MORE) |
A NIGHT WITH FRANK |
FLORENCE-BORN SONGWRITER SINGS FOR THE HOME FOLKS |
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25/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DON SAMPSON; LEE THOMAS; FRANK ROGERS; JIM "MOOSE" BROWN |
FRANK ROGERS PLAYED FOR A HOMETOWN AUDIENCE WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
EMS IN NEED OF REVAMP |
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN SAYS STUDY "FIRST STEP" ON ROAD TO IMPROVE EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNTYWIDE |
FMN |
25/10/2012 |
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WEDNESDSAY MARCHCHKE D THE FIRST STEP IN WHAT MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL SAY WILL BE A REVOLUTIONIZING JOURNEY FOR THE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY SERVICES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/10/2012 |
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MAE KATHERINE ADAMS; RONALD FRANKLIN BASS; HAROLD "HAL" TAYLOR; REGINALD BRIAN COOPER; JAMES E. SCOTT JR.; PHIL FIELDS; JACQUELINA ZIIMERMAN KIRKLAND; SADIE MAE JOHNSON LOWERY; MILDRED MARCHCHSHALL; WILLETTE JOHNSON MOORE; TERESA VANDERHALL SIMON; REGINALD TISDALE; GEORGE WHITE; ELAINE HOWELL CHANDLER; KENNETH CHARLES "KACEY' CULBERSON; ALICE BISHOP GADDY; JATANA STARETT "STAR" O'CONNOR; LESTER MARCHCHION FORDE SR.; MADGE BRITT ISRAEL; IDA M. STEPHENS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/10/2012 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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ROBERT SANDERS "PAPA" WAS BORN 16 APRIL1945 AND DIED 25 OCTOBEROBEROBER 2006 |
USC GETS M GIFT FOR MCNAIR AEROSPACE CENTER |
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26/10/2012 |
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CHARLESTON BUSINESSWOMAN ANITA ZUCKER DONATES TO ESTABLISH THE ZUCKER INSTITUTE. LAKE CITY NATIVE DARLA MOORE CREATED THE MCNAIR SPACE CENTER LAST YEAR WITH A $5M GIFT. |
EAT; DRINK; GO NUTS AT ANNUAL PECAN FESTIVAL |
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26/10/2012 |
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CELEBRATE THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBEREMBER 3 IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/10/2012 |
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BRENDA JANUARYE BRADFORD AUSTIN; RICHARD DILINGER; CATHERINE IRENE LAWTON HOLLAND; CHARLES EDWARD KENNEDY; WANDA PARKER; JAMES E. 'COFFEE JR.' SCOTT JR.; GEORGE WHITE; OZELL YORK; WESLEY WASHINGTON YOUNG V; LARRY RUDOLPH ABERCROMBIE; FLOYD MARTIN 'BUDDY' ALTMAN; MILDRED HOFFMAN MARSHALL; WILLETTE MIRIAM JOHNSON MOORE; EMMA LEE DICKS RUSSELL; HAROLD FRANKLIN TAYLOR; ELOISE BOWLES CALCUTT TURNER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
26/10/2012 |
9A |
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PHOTO |
MAGGIE J. ALLISON 7-16-1956--10-26-2000 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/10/2012 |
10A |
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BARBARA JEAN PATTERSON WHITE; TONYA MICHELLE WILKES |
ONE BIG HUNTING FAMILY |
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26/10/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
JUSTIN ALTMAN; MARSHALL ALTMAN; ANDREA ATKINSON; STACY ATKINSON; PAM HYATT;MARCHK HYATT; JERROB MARCHLOW |
WATCH FOR DEER ON STATE ROADS |
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26/10/2012 |
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THE STATE NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. DOES NOT COMPENSATE MOTORISTS INJURED BY DEER COLLISIONS. |
HIGHEST LOGGERHEAD NESTING FOR SC SINCE 1982 |
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26/10/2012 |
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LAST CUP OF KOFFEE FOR KINARD |
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FMN |
27/10/2012 |
1A |
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FRIENDS HEAP PRAISE ON HIGHLY DECEMBERORATED RADIO PERSONALITY DURING FINAL BROADCAST: TOM KINARD |
SLED LOOKS AT FOWLER |
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27/10/2012 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY TREASURER UNDER FIRE FOR USING COUNTY TAX FUNDS TO PAY LEGAL FEES: DEAN FOWLER |
SUPERHEROES LIKELY TO RULE THE DAY |
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27/10/2012 |
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COSTUME STORE IN QUINBY HAS HOST OF FUN AND FRIGHTFUL LOOKS. PALMETTO PARTY AND COSTUMES OWNED BY LORI GREGG |
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION |
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FMN |
27/10/2012 |
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MRS. MARTHA LEWIS SINGLETARY OR 'AUNT NUMMIE' |
A VISION FROM GOD BEHIND THE PROJECT |
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FMN |
27/10/2012 |
1B |
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LYNCHBURG NATIVE EDWARD PHILLIPS AGED 22 WORKS TO BUILD ORPHANAGE IN KENYA |
CHANGING OF THE GUARD FOR FLORENCE COMPANY |
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FMN |
27/10/2012 |
4B |
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EVERY TWO YEARS THE FLORENCE RECRUITING BATTALION CHANGES THE FIRST SERGEANT NONCOMMISSIONED LEADERSHIP. OUTGOING 1ST SGT. YVETTE KENNEDY PASSES THE SWORD TO COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. SHAWN FITZGERALD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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27/10/2012 |
4B |
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REV. EDWIN SINGLETARY; WALLACE HAZELTON; JUDY ANN BOONE; PANSY REDDICK; SAM LUCAS; WILLIE PETERKIN; WILEY EDWARD FULLARD; MINISTER JACQUELINE ZIMMERMAN KIRKLAND; CARRIE LOU NESMITH HASELDEN; RICHARD L. DILLINGER JR.; WANDA KAY PARKER |
MOUNT ZION AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL |
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FMN |
27/10/2012 |
3B |
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PASTOR IS REV. MERRITT B. GRAVES. |
RICE BATTLES TINUBU'S DIGS: DOWN TO THE WIRE |
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28/10/2012 |
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DEMOCRAT GLORIA TINUBU TAGS GOP AS ELITIST; REPUBLICAN TOM RICE SHOWS OFF WORK IN SHELTER |
NEW DISTRICT LINES COULD IMPACT FSD1 BOARD RACE |
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FMN |
28/10/2012 |
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PRAYER DISCUSSION MAY ALSO SWAY SEAT 2 BATTLE BETWEEN PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE AND WARREN FOX |
CYBERBULLYING ... INTO ADULTHOOD |
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FMN |
28/10/2012 |
1A |
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RELATIVE ANONYMITY MAKES STOPPING IT HARD FOR VICTIMS |
IN 7TH DISTRICT; EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW |
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FMN |
28/10/2012 |
8A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S TAKE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/10/2012 |
10A |
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JAMES DANIEL BROWN; JANUARYNIE BENNETT FOX; LACEY E. JOHNSON JR.; LEALER GEORGIANA LEGETTE; RUBY SCOTT; MAE KATHERINE ADAMS; DEACON LEROY EADDY; BETTY JANUARYE EVERETT MOORE; BETH PHELPS ROGERS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
28/10/2012 |
8C |
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LAUREN ASHLEY BRUNS AND JAMES SCOTT LARYMORE; |
FOUR DECEMBEREMBERADES AND 400 THOUSAND PATIENTS FOR HARTSVILLE DOC |
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29/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DR. THOMAS JAMES "JIMMY" BELL |
FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS DR. THOMAS JAMES "JIMMY" BELL HAS PRACTICED MEDICINE MOST OF THAT TIME IN HIS HOMETOWN OF HARTSVILLE.(MORE) |
OVIS HILL |
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FMN |
29/10/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF LOGAN WATFORD PAINTS A BIRD HOUSE GOURD; NATALIE REMEL HOLDS A BABY CHICKEN; JONATHAN HEARS SHEARS A SHEEP USING NON ELECTRIC SHEEP SHEARS WITH HELP FROM KIT FULMER |
PHOTOS FROM OVIS HILL FARMS FAMILY FESTIVAL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/10/2012 |
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MURRY MARCHCHTEZ ADDISON JR.; JOSHUA DAVIS; JAMES JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DUBOVSKY; RUBY MAE B. HODGE; RANDOLPH HUDSON; CHARLES JACKSON; WILLIAM CHARLIE NESMITH; LILLIAN HARPER THARP; SAMUEL LEE THOMAS JR.; ELIZABETH WOODHAM; CHARLES EDWARD CREEL; LACEY EDWARDS "BABY" JOHNSON JR.; BETH PHELPS ROBERS; ANNIS HOPE TURNER; GEORGE C. CROWDER JR.; LILLIAN HARPER THARP; GEORGE AUTRY "BUCK" ROGERS; |
VOTE EARLY AND VOTE…ABSENTEE |
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FMN |
30/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF RESIDENTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SIT IN THE WAITING AREA OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION BUILDING; POLL WORKER JUDY LIBERTY TALKS WITH RESIDENTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY IN THE WAITING AREA OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION BUILDING.(MORE) |
A FLOOD OF VOTERS WERE CASTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE.(MORE) |
FARMERS MARCHCHKET MOVES TO WINTER DIGS |
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FMN |
30/10/2012 |
1A |
DOWNTOWN ATTRACTION NOW POWERED BY SLOW FOOD GROUP |
PHOTO OF BRYAN TAYARA OF OUR LOCAL CATCH SORTS OYSTERS IN HIS BOOTH DURING DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET ON A RECENT WEDNESDAY |
THE SHOW MUST GO ON AT THE FLEDGLING DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET AND IT WILL -- ALL WINTER LONG.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/10/2012 |
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RANDY K. BREWER; WILFORD BROWN SR.; EDEAFEL RYAN; ERIC C. OSBORNE; JOHNNY LEE "SHORTY" HOPKINS; LEE ROY JOHNSON JR.; CARL EUGENE KIKER; JERRY MCCUCHEON; SARAH WYLIE MOBLEY; LLOY ALEXANDER GUFFEY; CHRISTOPHER "CAS" A. SHIELDS; JAME S "JIM" JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DUBOVSKY; |
FMU ENGINEERING PROGRAM STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE |
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FMN |
31/10/2012 |
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PHOTOS OF FMU PRESIDENT FRED CARTER AND FDTC GOULD |
THE PEE DEE IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO GETTING ITS FIRST ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM AS FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BEGINS WORKING ON A CIRRICULUM AFTER GETTING A PRELIMINARY GREEN LIGHT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.(MORE) |
GRAHAM STUMPS FOR RICE AND TINUBU LAUNCHES NEW AD |
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31/10/2012 |
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PHOTO OF LINDSEY GRAHAM SPEAKS TO STAFF AND SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS OF TIM RICE AT RICE'S FLORENCE HEADQUARTERS ON 30 OCTOBEROBER. |
THE MARCHCHATHON THATWAS THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE IS OFFICIALLY A SPRINT TO THE FINISH AS ONE CANDIDATE RECEIVED CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT AND THE OTHER TOOK TO THE AIRWAVES JUST SEVEN DAYS BEFORE ELECTION DAY 2012.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/10/2012 |
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JOHN ARTHUR BROWN; RANDY K. BREWER; DANNY RAY DIXON; GLENN "BUCKY" PARROTT; MYRTLE M. MATTHEWS; BOBBIE WILSON MCMANUS; JOHNNY JONES; ELIZABETH "LIZ" BYRD GOODMAN; EDWARD MCFADDEN SR.; ANN POMPEY; L. J. PRESSLEY; GEORGE MTICHELL "MITCH SHARP; JANUARYUARYIE TUCKER COX; GLORIA JEAN (AUTREY) GOFF; LEE ROY JOHNSON JR.; ERIC CLARENCE OSBORNE; JERRY CARSTEN MCCUTCHEON; LOUISE WHITE SPROTT;WILLAIM W. "BILL" DOUGLAS; RANDOLPH JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HUDSON; |
WINDOW SHOPPING DOWNTOWN… |
DOWNTOWN NOSTALGIA |
NJ |
31/10/2012 |
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MIKE FLOWERS TELLS HIS DOWNTOWN MEMORIES. |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
31/10/2012 |
2A |
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WEST FLORENCE LOOKING EAST IN THIS MID-1950S PHOTO: NEWSY HUT; NEIMMAN'S; DARLING SHOP; BARBER SHOP; STEIN'S |
COUNCIL CANDIDATES SAY "NOT RUSTY" |
PANEL PRAISES CHAIRMAN FOR HIS WORK BUT UNSURE IF MAKING SMITH ADMINISTRATOR IS APPROPRIATE |
FMN |
01/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF MARCHCHY FLOYD SPRINGS AND KENT CAUDLE |
IT WASN'T WITH THE SAME FERVOR AS PROTESTORS A YEAR AGO BUT THE MAJORITY OF CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL SAID THEY WOULD NOT BE IN FAVOR OF MAKING COUNCIL CHAIRMAN K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.(MORE) |
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS |
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01/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF YANNI JEMISON AND MAISHIA KNIGHT |
STUDENTS AT THE SOUTH FLORENCE SPANISH CLUB PREPARED FOR THE DAY OF THE DEAD ON OCTOBEROBER. 24.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
01/11/2012 |
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WILLIAM ALBERT DAVIS; LARR LEE DAVIS; ROSIE JOHNSON; RUTH EMERY LINDSEY; HELEN STOKES; MINNIE PRICILA BELL WILLIAMS; WALTER WINGATE JR.; ALBERT GROSS CREECH; ELIZABETH BROWN POUNDER; DAISY PORT THOMPSON; ERIC CLARENCE OSBORNE; SAMUEL LE THOMAS SR.; GLENN "BUCKY" PARROTT; |
NUTTIN' BUT A GOOD TIME AT PECAN FESTIVAL |
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02/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PECANS |
THOUSAND SO FPEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO PACK THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE THIS WEEKEND AS THE NINTH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN FESTIVAAL GETS UNDERWAY.(MORE) |
HONDA TO ADD JOBS IN TIMMONSVILLE |
MEXICAN OPERATION MOVING TO PEE DEE; PLANTS CELEBRATES 2.5 M ATVS PRODUCED |
FMN |
02/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GLENDA MARCHCHTIN SHOUTING TO FELLOW QUALITY CONTROL EMPLOYEES |
HONDA ANNOUNCED A $27 MILLION INVESTMENT THURSDAY MORNING IN RELOCATING ITS SIDE BY SIDE MULTI-UTILITY VEHICLE PRODUCTION FROM HONDA MEXICO TO THE TIMMONSVILLE PLANT NEXT YEAR.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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02/11/2012 |
9A |
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WILLIAM ABRAHAM; DAVID L. BARNHILL; MAY ELIZABETH BOSTON; GERRI ANN BRIGGS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH FRANKLIN "JOE" COPELAND; FLORENCE CARTHERINE FORE; ANNIE RUTH MARCHCHTIN GILYARD; SARAH "BUNNY" ELLA GRANTHAM HEWITT; REN GANDY WATFORD; ALLEN LEROY WOODS; MURRY "MARCHCHTEZ" ADDISON; BLANCHE MOORE; HELEN DODSON STOKES; VIRGINIA HELEN DAVISON STARKS; BLAR A. WILLIAMS; ELISE MAE JONES CRAWFORD; CHARLES "CHARLIE" RICHARDS HUNTER JR.; JOHNNIE WAYNE JONES; JACQUELINE "JACKIE" COLEMAN PARROTT; ERNEST JOHN "ERNIE WATTS JR.; |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
02/11/2012 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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LUREE B. STOCKTON WAS BORN 15 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 1928 AND DIED 2 NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 1992. |
LEGEND BEGINS |
PEE DEE COWBOY |
FMN |
02/11/2012 |
1B |
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HOW BRIAN STANTON ONE OF THE COWBOY'S EARLY ADVENTURES SHAPED HIS OUTDOORS LIFE. |
SMALL EDGE TO WUKELA IN FUNDRAISING |
BOTH FLORENCE MAYORAL CANDIDATES ACQUIRED THEIR POLITICAL WAR CHESTS IN DIFFERENT WAYS |
FMN |
03/11/2012 |
1A |
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CITY VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS TUESDAY TO FLORENCE'S NEXT MAYOR BUT THEY'VE ALREADY BEEN TO THEIR CHECKBOOKS AND DECEMBEREMBERIDED THE CAMPAIGN'S FUNDRAISING WINNER.(MORE) |
FLORENCE ONE NUTTY PLACE TODAY |
NINTH ANNUAL SC PECAN FESTIVAL OPENS DOWNTOWN AT 10 A.M. |
FMN |
03/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BAND MEMBERS AFTER DARK AL HAYNES AND STEVE ROGERS SET UP FRIDAY IN PREPARATION FOR THE HOPE HARVEST FUNDRAISER |
THE NINTH ANNUAL S.C. PECAN FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TODAY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE WITH THE ANNUAL "RUN LIKE A NUT" 5K; 10K AND HALF MARCHCHATHON AND THE "BIKE LIKE A NUT" METRIC AND HALF METRIC CENTURY BIKE RIDING COMPETITIONS.(MORE) |
POLICE ON LOOKOUT FOR BRAZEN MALL THIEVES |
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FMN |
03/11/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING AN INCIDENT WHERE FIVE INDIVIDUALS-FOUR FEMALES AND ONE MALE - STOLE MERCHANDISE FROM A DEPARTMENT STORE AT THE MAGNOLIA MALL IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/11/2012 |
4B |
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DAVID L. BARNHILL; DORIS BAYNES; HENRY BESS; SAMUEL "BUBBA" GRAHAM; GERALD THOMAS O'CONNOR" VESPER "DICK" POWELL JR.; MAJOR SUMMERFORD; RANNY WASHINGTON; WILLIAM "BILLY" HARVEY WOODS; IRENE ANNETTE BLANTON; KETIH HAMILTON COLLINS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" FRANKLIN COPELAND; ROBERT BRAXTON TUCKER; JOHN VLAHOS; REN GANDY WATFORD |
CUMBERLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
03/11/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
PASTOR IS REV. ANTHONY HODGE. |
"PRAY THEN VOTE" INITIATIVE SPREADS |
UNIQUE SIGNS MADE BY FLORENCE CHURCH ENCOURAGE VOTERS TO HIT THE POLLS |
FMN |
04/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF "PRAY THEN VOTE" SIGN STANDS IN FRONT OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH |
CAMPAIGN SIGNSHAVE LONG BEEN USED TO PROMOTE CANDIDATES; CAUSES AND ISSUES LEADING UP TO AN ELECTION BUT MEMBERS OF A FLORENCE CHURCH HAVE INTRODUCED A SIGN THAT PRMOTES INFORMED VOTING WITH A LITTLE DIVINE INTERVENTION.(MORE) |
FESTIVAL IN A NUTSHELL |
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FMN |
04/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF ZAIRE JONES EATS A FUNNEL CAKE WHILE WATCHING THE WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS; CHARLES JAMERSON SLOW DANCES WITH HIS WIFE FAY AS THE RICK STRICKLAND BAND PLAYS.(MORE) |
PHOTOS OF VISITORS AT THE S. C. PECAN FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE, (MORE) |
NEW FACES COMING TO FSD1 BOARD |
AT LEAST TWO NEW FACES WILL BE PUT IN PLACE AFTER TUESDAY. |
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04/11/2012 |
1A |
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AFTER TUESDAY'S ELECTION THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD WILL HAVE SOME NEW VOICES AROUND ITS HORSESHOE AND POSSIBLY AN OLD FAMILIAR ONE TO CHANGE THE DYNAMICS AND PRIORITES OF THE BOARD.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/11/2012 |
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BETTY J. JONES; BRUCE FLOYD "SAM" HILL; LEE STOVER HOWARD BUSTER SHAW; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MCGEE; BETTY HARRIS; PAUL NICK KREMIDAS; RONNIE MELTON LEE; DAVID L. BARNHILL; WALTER "WJ" WINGATE JR.; MAYER SHAMPTON HICKS; SHERRRI ROGERS ROBINETTE; VESPER "DICK" POWELL JR.; GEORGE MITCHELL "MITCH" SHARP; MAJOR SUMMERFORD JR.; ELIZABETH "LIZ" BYRD GOODMAN; NONIE SCOTT POSTON; |
WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/11/2012 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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ERNEST FRANKLIN GRIMSLEY AND MARCHCHGARET RUTH TAYLOR CELEBRATED THEIR 65TH ANNIVERSARY BY RENEWING THEIR WEDDING VOWS WITH THE MINISTER THAT MARCHCHRIED THEM THE REV. DR. WRIGHT SPEARS. THEY WERE MARCHCHRIED ON 4 JULY1947 |
WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/11/2012 |
6C |
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JORDAN VICTORIA WIGGINS AND JOHN AUSTIN MEGGS |
WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/11/2012 |
7C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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MR. AND MRS. A. W. AND BETTY JOYNER WERE MARCHCHRIED 11 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1952 |
IN A STORM; ALL LIMOS CONVERGE OF FLORENCE |
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FMN |
04/11/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON TELLS OF TRIP TO NY AND RETURN BY LIMOS SINCE AIRPORTS AND RAILROADS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER. |
THE FORGOTTEN VETERANS |
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FMN |
04/11/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
HONOR FLIGHT RECOGNIZES THOSE WHO SERVED IN KOREAN WAR |
WHIRLWIND DURDEN IS YP OF 2012 |
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FMN |
05/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TARA DURDEN |
TARA DURDEN HAS LIVED IN FLORENCE MORE THAN 15 YEARS BUT SHE READILY ADMITS IT WASN'T UNTIL JUST THREE YEARS AGO THAT SHE REALLY LIVED HERE.(MORE) |
RICE AND TINUBU PREPARING FOR FINAL CAMPAIGN PUSH |
TWO DAILY NEWSPAPERS ENDORSE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE WHILE TINUBU DEALS WITH FALLOUT FROM FAILED "PROJECT BLUE" ATTACK |
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05/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE WITH US CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE JOE WILSON; GLORIA TINUBU TALKS WITH LYNETTE JEFFERIES FROM HILLSBORO, N. C. |
AFTER NEARLY A YEAR ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL CANDIDATES FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HAVE JUST 24 HOURS TO MAKE FINAL APPEALS TO VOTERS EACH FROM VERY DIFFERENT POSITIONS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/11/2012 |
7A |
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JOSHUA "JJ' JONES; KELLY MARCHCHIE GAGNON; FLOYD LEE DAVIS; ALMA WASHINGTON GIBSON; EDNA WILSON MCDOWELL; GLADYS SWINTON ECHOLS; IDA MAE BOYLE; WILLIE JONES; STEPHEN DAVIS; KENNETH C. POSTON SR.; BRUCE FLOYD "SAM" HILL; PAUL NICK KREMIDAS' JUANITA POWELL WIGGINS; VINEY FAYE "PETE" DISHER; LONNIE SHEFFORD MAHON; GERALD THOMAS O'CONNOR; SAMMY LYDELL CRANFORD; |
RECORD TURNOUT PREDICTED IN SC, PEE DEE |
ELECTION OFFICIALS ASK VOTERS TO BE PATIENT; TURNOUT TO MIRROR CROWDS OF 2008 |
FMN |
06/11/2012 |
1A |
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IT MAY HAVE FELT LIKE IT WOULD NEVER COME BUT ELECTION DAY 2012 HAS FINALLY ARRIVED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/11/2012 |
7A |
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ALBERT C. ALTMAN; JAMES ALEXANDER BARRIER; THOMAS BLACKMON; LOUVENIA STATE CUNNINGHAM; WILLIE "TUBBY" DURANT; JAMES HODGE; CLARA MAE JOHNSON; WILLIE JONES; LJ LLOYD; REATHA T. MCKENNEY; NONIE SCOTT POSTON; REX ALLEN PARNELL; KELLY MARCHCHIE GAGNON; KYNIRA NERI HOOKS; FRANCES COWARD MILES; MARCHCHGIE ANN SANDERS; EMMA JEAN SPARKS; O'NEAL "BUBBA" WOOD; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BLAKE DOZIER; GLADYS SWINTON ECHOLS; WILBUR (BILL) PESTER; BETTY ELLEN HUCKS HARRIS; |
HORRY COUNTY CARRIES RICE PAST TINUBU |
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FMN |
07/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE; PHOTO OF GLORIA TINUBU |
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ALMOST 20 YEARS SOUTH CAROLINA'S PEE DEE REGION HAS A CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO CALL ITS OWN AND HIS NAME IS TOM RICE.(MORE) |
ANOTHER TERM FOR WUKELA |
INCUMBENT LEADS BY 2500 VOTE MARCHCHGIN WITH SOME VOTES OUT |
FMN |
07/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN J. WUKELA KISSING HIS WIFE LAURA |
FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA WILL HAVE ANOTHER FOUR YEARS AT THE CITY'S HELM AFTER WINNING HIS BID FOR RE-ELECTION TUESDAY NIGHT AGAINST FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN STEVE POWERS HIS REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/11/2012 |
7A |
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MICHAEL BASKIN; NANETTE DAWN CURTIS; JIMMY LEE DANIELS; WILLIAM ALBERT DAVIS; ERNEST MCCULLOUGH; EUNICE ONEAL PREVATTE; JAMES "JUNEEEBUG" QUICK JR.; RICHARD LEWIS "HAM LOW" ROSS; MARCHCHION "BUSTER" SCOTT; RYAN BENJAMIN "BEN" BYRD; TERRY NANCE FORKASDI; ANNIE RUTH "SISTER" MARCHCHTIN GILYARD; WILLIE LEE JONES; HELEN E. KENT; HUGH "SONNY" TURNER III; ALBERT "BOOTS" COLEMAN ALTMAN; JAMES ALEXANDER BARRIER; KELLEY MARCHCHIE GAGNON; SAMUEL "BUBBA" GRAHAM; MARCHCHK LEWIS JR.; EDNA WILSON MCDOWELL; O'NEAL "BUBBA" WOOD; WILLIAM "BILLY" HARVEY WOODS; |
VETERANS OF ALL WARS |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
07/11/2012 |
2A |
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VETERANS PICTURED ARE LAFOYE NORRIS; EUGENE FALLON; FRANK ELMORE; & CHARLIE GRACE SR. |
HONDA MARKS 2.5 MILLIONTH ATV BUILT IN S.C…. |
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NJ |
07/11/2012 |
1A |
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HONDA ANNOUNCES NEW PLAN TO ADD SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN MID-2013. |
PARTY POLITICS MEAN LITTLE ON FLORENCE COUNCIL |
GOP PICK UP SEATS ON COUNTY COUNCIL; MEMBERS SAY IT WON'T AFFECT BUSINESS |
FMN |
08/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIARD DORREITY; KENT CAUDLE |
THE BALANCE OF POWER BETWEEN THE REPUBLICANS AND THE DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS IS THE SUBJECT OF SCRUTINY EVERY RELEVANT ELECTION CYCLE BUT THE SPLIT BETWEEN THE NATION'S TWO MAJOR PARTIES IS HARDLY A TOPIC OF CONVERSATION WHEN IT COMES TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL.(MORE) |
COOKS FOR CHRIST COOKING UP BENEFIT FOR LOGAN |
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FMN |
08/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LOGAN GAUSE WHO IS BATTLING TWO INOPERABLE CANCEROUS TUMORS |
SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFUL TO REMOVE A CANCEROUS BRAIN TUMOR FROM LOGAN GAUSE IN 2006 BUT FIVE YEARS LATER THE 15-YEAR-OLD OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH TWO CANCEROUS TUMORS THAT ARE INOPERABLE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/11/2012 |
5A |
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WILLIAM "BILL" CHERRY CLINCKSCALES SR.; COLE CUMMINGS; ANN PRICE CAMPBELL; PEARLEAN EADDY; MARCHCHGARET GILCHRIST; BERNICE ELLERBY ROWELL; EDNA MAE SAMUEL; WILLIAM "WILLIW" "POPS" ABRAHAM; FLOYD LEE DAVIS; ; REATHA T. MCKENNEY; QUADE C. LESTER JR.; JAMES EDWIN MILLIREN; LOVUENIA STATE "VENIA" CUNNINGHAM; NANETTE DAWN CURTIS; SARA "BUNNY" ELLA GRANTHAM HEWITT; TEPHEN RAMON DAVIS; CLARA MAE JOHNSON; EUNICE O'NEAL PREVATTE; PATRICIA ANN SINGLETON; FLORA FAYE WOODELL; |
WORTHY HONOR |
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FMN |
08/11/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
WORLD WAR II AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS FROM SC TOUR THE NATIONAL WW II MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON DC. |
NEW DIGS MIGHT BE IN WORKS FOR CITY |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PROPOSAL WOULD MOVE OFFICES TO WEST EVANS SITE TO BE BOUGHT BY DRS. BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION. NEW LOCATION WOULD BE THE FOUR-STORY AND 70 000 SQ. FEET FLEET FINANCIAL SITE. |
ROBINSON OUT AS FLOR CO MANAGER |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
COUNCIL MEETS NEXT WEEK TO DETERMINE FUTURE OF POSITION. ADMINISTRATOR TOM ROBINSON WAS FIRED. |
SECOND LOOP RE-DO ALMOST DONE |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SECOND LOOP IS BEING RESURFACED FROM U.S. 76 (W. PALMETTO) TO SOUTH IRBY STREET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
8A-9A |
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OTHEA BRISTON; JAMES M. STROUD; BILLIE SUE HARRIS COKER; KENNETH CADE FELKEL; RANDOLPH BENJAMIN; MOTHER ANNIE CROWELL; CHARLIE POMPEY; MARY LINDA DAVIS; ROBERT SCHENCK; ANN PRICE CAMPBELL; WILLIE CLIFTON SULLIVAN; JAM,ES SMITH; PHILLIP MCBRYDE; BLISS JANUARYETTE STANTON AMSPACHER; IDA MAE BOYLE; EVA RUTH FINKLEA BURNS; JIMMY LEE DANIELS; BERTHA MAE DAVIS DORSEY; SARAH 'BUNNY' ELLA GRANTHAM HEWITT; JOSHUA JONES; QUADE C. LESTER JR.; OLIVIA A. LEWIS; JAMES 'JUNEEBUG' QUICK JR.; L. D. RIDENHOUR; MARION EDWARD 'BUSTER' SCOTT; LOUISE POWERS SNYDER; RANNY WASHINGTON; MINNIE PRISCILLA BELL WILLIAMS; ROBERT LEE WILLIAMSON |
RECENT KILLS BY PEE DEE OUTDOORS READERS |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
CAMERON PARSONS; ZACH DUTTON; BROCK PATTERSON; LUKE ALTMAN; HUNTER JEFFORDS; ZACHARY HILL |
PASSION; QUESTIONS ABOUND ON CHOICES.. |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS JR. |
LARGE SUPPORT FOR 'ALTERNATIVE TO THE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL'; BUT LEGAL ISSUES LURK |
W. LEE FLOWERS EXPANDS OPERATIONS |
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FMN |
09/11/2012 |
6B |
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PHOTO |
$6.5 M INVESTMENT IN SCRANTON EXPECTED TO CREAT 15 NEW JOBS |
SECOND TIME A CHARM FOR RUSTY? |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
COUNCIL SET TO MAKE CHAIRMAN THE COUNTY'S TOP ADMINISTRATOR AT NEXT MEETING |
CLASS NOTES HELP 11-YEAR-OLD SAVE MOM |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SHIKEM TO THE RESCUE. SHIKEM CRAWFORD ADMINISTERED THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER TO HIS MOTHER ANGELA & SAVED HER LIFE. |
MOMENT MAY END; BUT PAT'S PRAYERS WON'T |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE CONTINUES TO SUPPORT PRAYER AT THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. GLEN ODOM REQUESTED NO PRAYER. |
BAT MOBILE |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE BREATH ANALYZING TESTING (BAT) UNIT IS ON LOAN TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX. |
FMU'S DOWNTOWN HEALTH SCHOOL PLAN ON TRACK |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
5A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PLANS TO BUILD A POWERFUL SCHOOL IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES AREA MAYBE DOWNTOWN. |
SHOEBOX TIME AGAIN; PEE DEE CHURCHES ARE READY |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
1B |
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX IS READY TO BEGIN COLLECTION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/11/2012 |
4B |
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HERMAN DEAS; REATHA M. GARNER; EMERSON GILCHRIST; DORIS ELEANOR ANN JACKSONM; R. HAGOOD SMITH; MARCHGIE ANN SANDERS; GAREY E. FRENDAK; EDNA MAE SAMUEL; PEARLEAN GRAHAM EADDY; FRANCES POSTON COLEMAN HATCHELL; FRANCES MEGGS LANE |
HONOR GOES RESPECTFULLY TO DOGS |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A FOUR-LEGGED VETERAN (PRINCE--GERMAN SHEPHERD) AMONG 36 TO BE ADDED TO WALL AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK |
BYRNES ALUMNI RALLY FOR FORMER CUSTODIAN |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WHEN THE BYRNES SCHOOLS CLOSED AND BECAME THE TRINITY-BYRNES COLLEGIATE SCHOOL; MR. HOWARD BECK JR. LOST HIS JOB OF MORE THAN 40 YEARS. THE ALUMNI WANT TO HELP BUY HIM IN A HOME. |
NATIONAL NONPROFIT CONDUCTS TRAIN SAFETY TIPS |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
1A |
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REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE RAILROAD AND LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRIBUTE SAFETY PAMPHLETS AT MAJOR RR CROSSINGS. |
GLAD TO BE HOME IN THE HOME OF THE ARTS |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
8A |
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THOM ANDERSON REPORTS ON NEW BAROODY BOOK AND THEATERS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
10A-11A |
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ANDREW JACKSON GILBERT; CLIFFORD JAMES MAYS JR.; JANUARYIE SUE HOLMES BROWN; LOIS TURNER LITTLE; MAGDALENE SHEIN HAUMANN; MAZIE J. MOODY; FRANZ MITCHELL; JAMES REED; WANDA LORRAINE REYNOLDS; BILLY GRANT JOHNSON; GRETTA JOHNSON; CHARLOTTE 'TWITTY' MEYER; COLE CUMMINGS; GRACE ALFORD HERRING; DONALD LEONARD LANE; MICHAEL BASKIN; RHUNETTE MORRIS KEELS; RANDOLPH BENJAMIN; ROBERT SCHENCK; JO ANN MILLER GRIER; ERNESTINE MATTHEWS JONES; FURMAN DEAS JR.; ROBERT HAGOOD SMITH SR. |
SOLVING THE MYSTERY ABOUT HUCK'S DEFEAT |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
1C |
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HISTORIANS PINPOINT SITE OF REVOLUTIONARY AMBUSH. THE SC MILITIA DEFEATED REGULAR BRITISH TROOPS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
4C |
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PHOTO |
TED AND GLADYS VINZANI CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY. |
RENOVEMBERATION BECOMES A REALITY |
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FMN |
11/11/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
METICULOUS PLANNING MAPPED EXPANSION OF MCLEOD REGIONAL |
POLICE TURKEY SHOOT ABOUT FUNDRAISING |
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FMN |
12/11/2012 |
1A |
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A TURKEY SHOOT AT PAPER TARGETS WILL HELP RAISE MONEY FOR TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT DECEMBER. 8. |
PEE DEE VETERANS HONORED |
SERVICE FOR LIFE |
FMN |
12/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HUNDREDS GATHERED AT THE VETERAN'S PARK TO HONOR VETERANS WHO SERVED IN CONFLICTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/11/2012 |
7A |
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BLANEY HARPER HOWLE; LEANNA BRIDGES; MACEY JONES; ROBERT GILES; ANDREW JACKSON GILBERT; CHARLIE POMPEY; PAUL LEROY SOWELL |
USC SECURITY CHIEF: WE'RE ALL AT RISK |
DR. BILL HOGUE HAS BEEN HACKED HIMSELF; CALLS SCDOR BREACH "HIDEOUS" |
FMN |
13/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. BILL HOGUE |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA VICE PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER DR. BILL HOGUE TOLD THE FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB MONDAY THAT THE SCDOR BREACH WAS "HIDEOUS" BUT NOT SURPRISING.(MORE) |
TIME FOR UNITY SAYS WUKELA |
MAYOR CALLS FOR SHARED SACRIFICE AS NEW COUNCIL SWORN IN |
FMN |
13/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPEHN J. WUKELA; PHOTO OF JUDGE A. E. GENE MOREHEAD ADMINISTERING THE OATH OF OFFICE NEW CITY COUNCILMAN ROBBY L. HILL AS HIS PARENTS LOOK ON. |
LESS THATN A WEEK AFTER CITIZENS HEADED TO THE POLLS IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE AND ELSEWHERE THE CITY HAS A NEW CITY COUNCIL.(MORE) |
CITY OFFICES ON THE MOVE FOLLOWING COUNCIL VOTE |
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FMN |
13/11/2012 |
1A |
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IT'S NO LONGER JUST A PROPOSAL IT'S AN ORDINANCE AND A COUPLE OF MORE APPROVALS FROM NOW AND THE CITY OF FLORENCE WILL BE ON ITS WAY TO MOVING ITS OFFICES - OF THEM - FROM THE FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX TOAND VARIOUS OTHER SUNDRY POINTS AT A NEW HOME ON THE CORNER OF COIT AND EVANS STREETS WILL BE OFFICAL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/11/2012 |
9A |
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MATTHEW BLATHERS JR.; WILLIAM JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DESANTO; NANCY G. DUPREE; LINDA KAY BURR; IVERY J. DAVIS; CARL E. WASHINGTON; DARIN KING SINGLETON; GENE "PETE" CALDER; JAMES WILLIE MCCOY; I Z FRAZIER; LULA GRAHAM; JACKIE MORRIS HARRSION; SHERRY GODBOLD MARCHCHSHALL; GERALD EDWARD MICHEL; NORA COCKFIELD GASKINS THOMAS; FRANKIE LEE; ALVIN LEE BORUM; SHARON HUNT ELVIS; SAULE LEE KELLY; ROBERT "RUNT" RANDALL MCGEE; MICHAEL TODD WATFORD; JAMES CARNELL FLOYD; BLANEY HARPER HOWELL III; ALEX E. JOHGNSON; KATHY POSTON ROBERTSON |
EXCELLENT! DARLINGTON AND FSD1 HIT SC TESTING GOLD |
PEE DEE'S BIGGEST DISTRICTS RECEIVE TOP MARCHCHKS; FLORENCE 5 AND MARCHCHION 7 SCORE WELL TOO |
FMN |
14/11/2012 |
1A |
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DARLINGTON COUNTY AND FLORENCE 1 SCHOOL DISTRICTS PLEASE REPORT TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS.(MORE) |
EXCELLENT! DARLINGTON AND FSD1 HIT SC TESTING GOLD |
MAYO AND LAMARCHCH GRAD RATES TOP THE STATE |
FMN |
14/11/2012 |
1A |
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IN SOUTH CAROLINA ONLY THREE-QUARTERS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE ON TIME BUT EVERY STUDENT IN TWO DARLINGTON SCHOOLS GOT THEIR DIPLOMA IN FOUR YEARS LAST YEARS AN HONOR ONLY FOUR SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE COULD MATCH.(MORE) |
FOUR YEARS FOR MCCLARY IN HATE CRIME CASE |
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FMN |
14/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHASE LEWIS MCCLARY |
A JOHNSONVILLE MAN WHO PLEADED GUILTY EARLIER THIS YEAR TO A VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL HATE CRIME STATUTE WILL SPEND FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR HIS VIOLENT 2010 ATTACK ON A BLACK TEENAGER.(MORE) |
ART GALLERY BACKERS FINISHING NEW HOME |
HOLIDAY SHOW WILL OPEN EVANS ST. DIGS |
FMN |
14/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT SINGLETARY OF SCRANTON SETTING OUT HER PAINTING ITEMS; JIM GLEASON ORGANIZES HIS ITEMS MADE FROM OLD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.(MORE) |
IT'S GOING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE WITH THE OPENING OF THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IN ITS NEW LOCATION |
RETRIAL IN CRAWFORD TAX LAWSUIT BEGINS |
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FMN |
14/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REP. KRIS CRAWFORD LISTENING TO PROSECUTORS |
REP. KRIS CRAWFORD M. D. R-FLORENCE WAS IN FAMILIAR TERRITORY TUESDAY AS THE RETRIAL OVER WHETHER THE CONSERVATIVE STATE REPRESENTATIVE WILLFULLY FAILED TO FILE HIS TAXES OR NOT STARTED ANEW.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/11/2012 |
7A |
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ESTELLE BELL BOUCHETTE; LEPHEW COOK; VIRGINIA S. TURNER COX; REBECCA E. HICKSON; CHARLIE LEVY; ASHLEY WARREN O'QUINN; MAXIE PHILLIPS; WILHEMENA PIERCE; JOHN L. SCHURLKNIGHT; SALLIE MAE LOWERY CLARK; WADE EARNEST SMITH JR.; LOIS (BOO BOO OR BOOT JACK) T. LITTLE; SHERRY GODBOLD MARCHCHSHALL; CINDY HILBURN CORMELL; MARCHCHGARET MITCHUM DENNIS; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH IRBY LEWIS; |
EARL ROTAN REMEMBERS DOWNTOWN SHOE STORES |
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NJ |
14/11/2012 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
EARL ROTAN WAS A SHOE RETAILER DOWNTOWN AND HAS MANY MEMORIES OF EARLIER FLORENCE. |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE STAYS PUT - FOR NOW |
QUESTIONS ABOUT OWNERSHIP LEAD TO BOARD'S DENIAL OF MOVE TO NEW FLORENCE MUSEUM; VF/SCR |
FMN |
15/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE/ |
A SMALL CROWD OF ATTENDEES APPLAUDED AFTER THE FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD VOTED TO DENY AN APPLICATION BY THE FLORENCE MUSEUM TO RELOCATE THE HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE TO A COURTYARD INSIDE THE MUSEUM.(MORE) |
CRAWFORD THOUGHT TAX ERROR WAS GOVT'S FAULT |
STATE REPRESENTATIVE'S TRIAL MAY WRAP UP FRIDAY |
FMN |
15/11/2012 |
1A |
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THE RETRIAL OF REP. KRIS CRAWFORD'S TAX TROUBLES ENTERED ITS SECOND DAY WEDNESDAY AS THE STATE RESTED ITS CASE AND CRAWFORD'S ATTORNEYS BEGAN THEIR CLIENT'S DEFENE STARTING WITH THE REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE TESTIFYING ON HIS OWN BEHALF.(MORE) |
SECESSION MOVEMENT GAINS STEAM IN SC…AGAIN |
ONLINE PETITION HEADED TOWARD 25000 SIGNATURES AND OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE RECOGNITION |
FMN |
15/11/2012 |
1A |
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SECESSION IS IN THE AIR AGAIN AND AS USUAL SOUTH CAROLINA IS LEADING THE CHARGE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/11/2012 |
5A |
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CHRISTENA S. "PAT" ARTHUR; SYLVIA ANNE LANE CAMPBELL; VERNELL HENBURG; HYMAN PEOPLES; ESTELLE BELL BOUCHETTE; VIRGINIA SMITH TURNER COX; JAMES L. FAILE SR.; MERTICE ROGERS AHARRELSON; HARRIETT LEOMA CRIBB BORTNER MARCHCHTELL; JAMES REED JR.; DARIN KING SINGLETON; NORA COCKFIELD GASKINS THOMAS; GENE "PETE" CALDER; CHARLES PAUL "CHARLIE" LEVY; JOHN LEON SCHURLKNIGHT; |
CLOSING ARGUMENTS SET IN CRAWFORD RETRIAL |
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FMN |
16/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF CREIGHTON WATERS DISCUSSING EVIDENCE WITH HIS PROSECUTION TEAM DURING THE RETRIAL OF REP. KRIS CRAWFORD. |
THE THIRD DAY OF THE RETRIAL OF S. C. REP. KRIS CRAWFORD M.D. GOT OFF TO A SHAKY START FOR PROSECUTOR TOM MCDERMOTT AND NEVER GOT MUCH BETTER.(MORE) |
STIRRING UP HOPE |
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FMN |
16/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DON RICHARDSON AND LOGAN GAUSE |
PHOTOS ONLY: DON RICHARDSON OF COOKS FOR CHRIST STIRS CHICKEN BOG DURING A BENEFIT OF LOGAN GAUSE WHO HAS TWO INOPERABLE TUMORS AND IS UNDERGOING TWO YEARS OF CHEMOTHERAPY. |
NO HESITATION AS COUNCIL HIRES SMITH |
CURRENT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN WILL BECOME COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR IF NEGOTIATIONS WORK OUT |
FMN |
16/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. NOW OFFICIALLY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL TO BUREAUCRAT AFTER HIS COUNCIL COLLEAGUES VOTED TO OFFER SMITH THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR POSITION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2012 |
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ANGIE SMITH ARTHUR; DEAN GASQUE; JUDY BOURGOIN HARGROVE; NATHANIEL MCMILLAN; BILL MILLER; MICHAEL A. MORGAN; GLORIA PERSONS; BENJAMIN WILKES; WILLIAM E. "BUCKY" ATKINSON JR.; EMILY SUZANNE HARSH; HENRY CLYDE MORRELL; REBECCA ENGLISH HICKSON; SYLVIA ANNE (LANE) CAMPBELL; RUBY GADDY; DUNCAN ANDREW "ANDY" JOHNSON; |
JUDGE DECEMBEREMBERLARES MISTRIAL IN CLERK'S CASE; |
JURY HUNG IN FORGERY CASE INVOLVING FORMER TIMMONSVILLE CLERK OF COURT` |
FMN |
16/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF WILHELMINA WASHINGTON |
THE TRIAL OF FORMER TIMMONSVILLE CLERK OF COURT WLHELMINA WASHINGTON ENDED THRUSDAY IN A HUNG JURY.(MORE) |
STUDENT DENTAL CARE UP FOR FSD1 DEBATE |
COMPANY PITCHES IN-SCHOOL CLEANING; DENTISTS WARN AGAINST POOR QUALITY CARE |
FMN |
18/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DR. DAVID MOSS OF PALMETTO SMILES COMPLETES A FINA EXAM OF 13-YEAR-OLD CAROLINE SPENCE'S MOUTH AS A PART OF HER BIANNUAL CHECKUP AND CLEANING.(MORE) |
ANYONE WHO HAS WORKED WITH CHILDREN WILL SAY THEIR SMILES ARE PRICELESS BUT NEXT MONTH THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD WILL HAVE TO DECEMBEREMBERIDE WHAT ROLE THE DISTRICT AND POSSIBLY AN AOUTSIDE COMPANY WILL TAKE IN KEEPING STUDENTS' PEARLY WHITES HEALTHY.(MORE) |
SCOUTS FOLLOW STRICT RULES TO ENSURE SAFETY |
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING; TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP PARAMOUNT TOPREVENTING ABUSES OF DECEMBEREMBERADES PAST |
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18/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL BITZKY HELPS TO GET SECOND GRADER SAWYER MOSS AND THOMPSON MOSELEY GETS ASSSITANCE FROM ASST. SCOUTMASTER JENNIFER HAWLEY |
ANYONE WHO'S BEEN TO A SCOUT CAMP REMEMBERS THE BUDDY SYSTEM WHICH KEEPS CAMPERS SAFE BY REQUIRING THEM TO TRAVEL IN TWOS AT ALL TIMES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2012 |
8A |
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CELIA MAE DOTTS JOE; HILDEGARD JOHNSON; JOE ROY WALL; MILDRED HARRELSON GAINEY; RAYMATEO EDWARDS; VIVIAN ANN ELLIS; ANIIE MAE S. WATFORD; CHRISTENA "PAT" SMITH ARTHUR; HENRY MICHAEL "MIKE" ROBERTS; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH SEKELLA TRACY; AUGUSTUSTA JONES; JACK RAYMOND ROSE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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NAPOLEON "NICK" CARTER WAS BORN 4 AUGUSTUST 1946 AND DIED 16 NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 2011 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2012 |
6C |
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JENNIFER LEANN HALES AND JAMES "JIMMY" CALCUTT |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2012 |
7C |
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JESSICA MAE CASPER AND MATTHEW MICHAEL SUTKOWSKI; EVA KATHARINE RAPPE AND COLE PHILLIP TYRELL; JENNIFER JOY PETRUSH AND STEFAN ALEXANDER PEREA |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2012 |
7C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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MR. AND MRS MAJOR BETHEA CELEBRATED THEIR 65TH ANNIVERSARY ON 20 OCTOBEROBEROBER 2012. THEY WERE MARCHCHRIED ON 21 JUNEEE 1947 |
SEARCH FOR EAGLE SCOUTS UNDERWAY |
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FMN |
18/11/2012 |
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IN CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSDARY OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S EAGLE SCOUT AWARD BSA ORGANIZATION ARE SEARCHING FOR EAGLES IN THEIR AREA SO AS COMPLETE A LIST AS POSSIBLE MAY BE COMPILED.(MORE) |
WOMEN RUN FOR HEALTH |
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18/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VERNDIE BORDEN; CARIOLYN FAIRLEY-SILAS; AND LYSANDRA WALKERS; |
WOMEN WHO A PART OF A LOCAL CHAPTER OF BLACK GIRLS RUN A GROUP OF BLACK WOMEN WHO ARE LOOKING TO GET HEALTHY AND BATTLE THE STAGGERING NEGATIVE HEALTH STATISTICS STACKED AGAINST THEM SUCH AS OBESITY AND CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS AS A RESULT OF A SEDENTERY LIFESTYLE AND POOR DIET.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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18/11/2012 |
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CLEA FLOWERS KARLO L. BAKER; SHERMAN NANNING; ANNIE "PIG" CURRY; R. LAVERNE GRANT; JIMMY KETIH PIERCE SR.; ROBERT A. WINKELER; MILDRED HARRELSON GAINEY; JOE ROY WALL; ROBERT WARREN "BOBBY" COLE |
RECIPIENT REMEMBERS OCC SHOEBOX |
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NJ |
20/11/2012 |
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PHOTO |
IRINA SIMS AND KATYA SIMS REMEMBER RECEIVING THE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX OF CHRISTMAS WONDERS. |
PEE DEE TAKES PART IN ENERGY RESEARCH… |
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FMN |
20/11/2012 |
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PEOPLE WILL START PLUGGING IN TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AS PART OF RESEARCH BY PROGRESS ENERGY TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS. |
SPEAKER: CRAWFORD CAN STAY IN OFFICE |
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FMN |
20/11/2012 |
1A |
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AUSTIN SMITH THREATENS LEGAL ACTION |
YOUTH GROUP GIVES TURKEYS TO LESS FORTUNATE |
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FMN |
20/11/2012 |
1A |
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THE YOUTH OF THE GLORIOUS PENTECOSTAL APOSTOLIC CHURCH IN TIMMONSVILLE SC HAVE THE GIVING SPIRIT. CHRISTI GALLISHAW; MOESHA SMITH; KRISTI MCIVER |
SMITH OFFICIALLY TAKES OFFICE AS FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR |
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FMN |
20/11/2012 |
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CHAIRMAN K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH JR. NOW BECOMES ADMINISTATOR K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/11/2012 |
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GEORGE DARGAN; HERBERT DAVIS; ERALPIA LEE ECKLES; PATSY GIBSON; NATILEE HICKSON; MAGGIE SMITH MITCHELL; JULYIA MYERS THOMAS; ROSEANNA SMALL WILLIAMS; LOUISE LLOYD BLACKMON; ANNIE LOUISE 'PIG' CURRY; BETTY JANUARYE HALL; CONCETTA 'CONNIE' LEWIS; LAWSON LAGREE LOWDER JR.; GEORGE 'NUKE' MILES; GLADYS CHRISTINE LEE OWENS; HYMAN PEOPLES; ROBERT A. WINKELER |
WET AND WONDERFUL |
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FMN |
20/11/2012 |
10B |
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PHOTOS |
FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA SWIM PRACTICE |
EX-SCOUT CONFIRMS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HARTSVILL MAN |
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FMN |
21/11/2012 |
1A |
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ALLEGATIONS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S 'PERVERSION FILES' ARE ACCURATE. ALLEGATIONS ARE AGAINST JOHN DUCKWORTH GARLAND AND 3 OTHER PEE DEE MEN. |
GREEK CHURCH DEPICTED IN 2012 ORNAMENT |
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FMN |
21/11/2012 |
1A |
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CHARITY'S 19TH CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SUPPORTS GOOD CAUSE AND MARKS CHURCH'S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY. |
SC JOBLESS RATE DROPS IN OCTOBEROBER |
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FMN |
21/11/2012 |
1A |
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MOST PEE DEE NUMBERS ALSO TREND DOWNWARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/11/2012 |
5A |
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NORMA ELLIOTT; GEORGIANNA BROWN EPPS; JANUARYIE MAE SIMON MACK; MRS. CLYDIA LYNN BUTLER MIMS; SAMMIE PEOPLES JR.; SADA KATE; HELEN HARRELL THOMPSON; BERT NEAL ANDERSON; KARLO LIVINGSTON BAKER; R. LAVERNE GRANT; CELIA MAE DOTTS JOE |
ARSON INVESTIGATOR WINS AWARD |
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FMN |
21/11/2012 |
5A |
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PATRICK J. O'HARA OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS NAMED ARSON INVESTIGATOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2012. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
21/11/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTO |
HARRY E. GITTINGS; KAREN GITTINGS |
LOCAL RELEASE PARTY TO LAUNCH BAROODY BOOK |
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NJ |
21/11/2012 |
1A |
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DR. JOE BAROODY HAS PUBLISHED "WHAT GOES WRONG CAN MAKE YOU BETTER; CHRONICLES OF AN IRREVERENT REVEREND". |
DOWNTOWN: 100 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS ST. |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
21/11/2012 |
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BARBARA COVINGTON REMEMBERS THE COLONIAL THEATER; KRESS STORE; AND THE CAROLINA THEATER. |
IN DARLINGTON TURKEYS RAINED FROM THE SKY |
IN 1933 GIVEAWAY LIVE FOWL WERE DROPPED FROM STORE ROOF |
FMN |
22/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COGGLESHAW DEPARTMENT STORE |
IN THIS MODERN AGE THEY GIVE AWAY DRESSED FROZEN TURKEY BUT BACK IN 1933 IN DOWNTOWN DARLINGTON IT WAS EVERY MAN AND GOBBLER FOR HIMSELF.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/11/2012 |
7A |
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LEROY JOHNSON; DONALD DAVIS; RITA ELLIOTT; JAMES "HARRY" MACK; JULYIE MARCHCHIE RICHARDSON; HELEN HARRELL THOMPSON; THAYDIS TURNER; ERALPHIA LEE ECKLES SR.; GEORGIA DORIS FLWOERS; SADA KATE ROGERS; WILLIARD DELON YARBOROUGH; CLYDIA "LYNN" BUTLER MIMS; BONNIE IVEY SPRINGS; |
SERVING IT UP; MANNA HOUSE STYLE |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
MANNA HOUSE SERVED A HOLIDAY CROWD OF 250. CHRIS FRANCO; GAIGE JOHNSON; ARCHIE HUNTER |
FOWLER AND JOYE TOLD TO PAY COURT FEES |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
1A |
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SC SUPREME COURT ORDERED TREASURER DEAN FOWLER JR. AND AUDITOR WAYNE JOYE TO PERSONALLY PAY $23 883.53 FOR 2009 CASE INVOLVING WAVERLEY WOODS SUBDIVISION. |
SPEED WAS A FACTOR IN FATAL ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
NO ARRESTS WILL BE MADE IN FATAL CRASH ACCIDENT KILLING ALEX WILLIAMS AND KIM SPEARE. WILLIAMS WAS DRIVING AN ESTIMATED 81 MPH IN A 45 MPH SECTION. THE ONCOMING CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF THEM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
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ROSA LEE GAMBLE; OMEGA L. GILLIARD; ANNIE KING MCFARLAND; EARNESTINE ALFORD NICHOLS; KELVIN A. REDMOND; EDITH 'BOOTSIE' REYNOLDS; RONALD LAVERN DANIELS; ANNIE RUE BELL DENNY; HELEN HARRELL-THOMPSON; LEROY JOHNSON; JANUARYIE MAE SIMON MACK; MAGGIE SMITH MITCHELL; JULYIA MYERS THOMAS; THAYDIS FILYAW TURNER; ROSEANNA SMALL WILLIAMS |
CITY & COUNTY DEALS MAKE ROOM FOR VETS |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTOS |
THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY WILL EXPAND BY 20 ACRES. |
TIMMONSVILLE CLUB TEAMS UP FOR WORLD RECORD |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TIMMONSVILLE TOOK PART IN BREAKING THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR HAVING THE MOST PARTICIPANTS IN A GAME OF TAG DURING 24 HOURS IN MULTIPLE VENUS. |
LAKE CITY'S SPRINGS TO RUN FOR SMITH'S SEAT |
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FMN |
23/11/2012 |
3B |
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LAKE CITY COUNCILMAN JASON SPRINGS IS RUNNING IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE POSITION LEFT BY K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH JR. |
LOCAL STORES OFFER ALTERNATIVES |
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FMN |
24/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AREA SHOPS WORK FOR BLACK FRIDAY BUSINESS. |
EARLY OPENINGS AT BIG BOX STORES EASING LINES |
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FMN |
24/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SHOPPERS REPORT LESS INTENSE BLACK FRIDAY EXPERIENCE AS HALF OF CHAINS OPEN THURSDAY |
REJUVENATING YOUTH PROGRAM |
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FMN |
24/11/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
SEAN HOMAN WAS HIRED AS DIRECTOR OF THE YOUNG LIFE PROGRAM. IT SEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOUTH TO FAITH IN LESS THREATENING ENVIRONMENTS THAN CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/11/2012 |
4B |
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WILLIAM ALEXANDER BEATY JR.; DAVID JOE CHEKONIK; DOROTHY ROPER; ROSA LEE GAMBLE; SHADRACH GRANTHAM; ROCHELLE BROWN MCCLELLAN; ALEX HICKSON; ROSA DUCKSON; NANCY RUSH MCFADDEN; ROBERT PRICE SR.; THOMAS C. MCDOWELL; WESLEY MACK; ANNIE MAE MCALLISTER DUKES; JAMES HARRY MACK; EDITH LARSTENE 'BOOTSIE' JARRELL REYNOLDS; JUDY ARDIS TURNER |
PEACE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
24/11/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
MINISTER IS REV. TERRY MILES. |
PISGAH UMC |
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FMN |
24/11/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
PASTOR IS J. MICHAEL ARANT. |
WHEN THE "WORLD" REVOLVED AROUND FLORENCE |
THE OLD HORTON SPHERE HELD A BALL OF PROPANE |
FMN |
25/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE "BASEBALL" A GAS TANK OWNED BY PEOPLES GAS COMPANY |
A FLORENCE LANDMARCHCHK 30 FEET TALL AND WEIGHING 200 TONS WENT UP WITH GREAT FANFARE IN 1928 BUT IT CAME DOWN WITH NARY A TOOT FROM THE TRUMPETS IN 1976.(MORE) |
SMITH NOT LETTING PAINT DRY |
NEW ADMINISTRATOR RUNNING HARD TO GET THINGS DONE AND PROVE HIS CRITICS WRONG |
FMN |
25/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. |
K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. FLORENCE COUNTY'S NEW ADMINISTRATOR CLEARS HIS THROAT AND TAKES A SIP OF HIS SOFT DRINK FROM A STYROFOAM CUP.(MORE) |
FOUR YEARS ALL LAMARCHCH GRADS NEED |
SMALL CLASS SIZES AND HANDS-ON APPROACH HELP RURAL SCHOOL PUSH STUDENTS TO EARN DEGREES |
FMN |
25/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JENNIFER KING AND YASMINE SAMUEL WORKS OUT A PROBLEM ON THE PROMEATHEAN BOARD.(MORE) |
ONLY ONE TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL HAD A 100 PERCENT GRADUATION RATE IN THE ENTIRE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA -- LAMARCHCH HIGH SCHOOL IN DARLINGTON COUNTY.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/11/2012 |
8A |
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MALCOLM HICKS CARAVEN; DOROTHY MAE "SISTER" SIMON; WILLIAM "BILL" ALEXANDER BEATY JR.; DAVIDE JOE CHECKONIK; MAXINE DUNCAN CAPPS; RITA W. ELLIOTT; OMEGA LOUIS GILLIARD; LINDA MARCHCHIE TURNER JACOBS; LUCIUS CALHOUN DURANT; HENRYJOHN RUSSELL II; JUDY ARDIS TURNER; MILDRED "MICKEY" REYNOLDS WILFORD; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
25/11/2012 |
5C |
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MEGAN DANIELLE PAGE AND CODY THOMAS HERRING |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
25/11/2012 |
6C |
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LESLEY BROOKE COKER AND BARRY FAUS HUGGINS JR. |
FIRE CLAIMS MORNING NEWS' DANA AND SON |
RADISSON DANA PERISHED TRYING TO SAVE 67-YEAR OLD DAD FROM BURNING FAMILY HOME |
FMN |
26/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DWIGHT DANA WITH SONS BRENTON; PAYSON AND RADISSON AND PAYSON'S BULLDOG CONROY |
AN EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE TOOK THE LIFE OF MORNING NEWS COLUMNIST AND REPORTER DWIGHT DANA AND HIS 27-YEAR-OLD SON RADISSON.(MORE) |
"WHO'LL TELL THE STORIES" NOW THAT DWIGHT IS GONE |
MORNING NEWS COLUMNIST DWIGHT DANA MOURNED AFTER TRAGIC DEATH |
FMN |
26/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DWIGHT DANA |
THE PEE DEE LOST A DARN GOOD JOURNALIST SUNDAY.(MORE) |
NO TIME FOR ROCKING CHAIR |
STAYING BUSY IS WOMAN'S SECRET FOR STAYING YOUNG |
FMN |
26/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MCLEOD DILLON LADIES AUXILIARY CHRISTINE CARMICHAEL |
A SENIOR CITIZEN FROM DILLON COUNTY WAS RECENTLY AWARDED FOR HER EFFORTS IN HELPING OTHER SENIOR CITIZENS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/11/2012 |
7A |
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LUKE BRUNSON; HUBERT CREEL; FREDERICK DIX; JANUARYUARYETTE WILSON EVANS; HEYWARD LEORY MCCREA SR.; MAE NICHOLS; WILLIAM M. "BILLY" STUBBS; GERTRUDE A. THOMPSON; MARCHCHGARET G. WHITE; WILLIAM "BILLY" EDWARD BROWN; MALCOLM HICKS CRAVEN; DAVID RAY HILBURN; MARCHCHHSALL GLEN POWELL; LINDA MARCHCHIE TURNER JACOB; MARCHCHY FRANCES ROGERS WEAVER; |
MOORE'S THE MERRIER IN SCHOOL NAME HUNT |
DISTRICT COMMITTEE CONSIDERING NAME FOR NEW FSD1 MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS 24 MEMBERS |
FMN |
27/11/2012 |
1A |
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THE SEARCH FOR A PERFECT NAME FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S NEW MIDDDLE SCHOOL BEGINS TUESDAY NIGHT AND THE DISTRICT HAS LINED UP AN (ALMOST) PERFECTLY BALANCED COMMITTEE TO HELP IT MAKE THE CHOICE.(MORE) |
CITY MOVE APPROVED; ARCHITECT WILL BE LOCAL |
COUNCIL APPROVES DEAL TO MOVE TOCITY CENTER BUILDING BY JULYY |
FMN |
27/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CITY CENTER BUILDING AT 324 W. EVANS STREET IS NEW LOCATION FOR THE CITY'S OFFICES |
THE "I'S" HAVE BEEN DOTEED AND THE "T'S" CROSSED, AND THE CITY OF FLORENCE IS ON ITS WAY TO A NEW HOME BEGINNING NEXT MONTH.(MORE) |
DANA FUNERAL SERVICE SET FOR WEDNESDAY |
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FMN |
27/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DWIGHT DANA |
THE DEATHS OF MORNING NEWS COLUMNIST DWIGHT DANA AND HIS SON RADISSON HAVE BEEN RULED ACCIDENTAL CAUSED BY SMOKE INHALATION DARLINGTON COUNTY CORONER J. TODD HARDEE.(MORE) |
FLORENCE ARMY MARCHCHCHING ON |
SALVATION ARMY'S COMMAND CELEBRATES 125 YEARS AND ENTERS CRITICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY |
FMN |
27/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAPT. AL SMITH; PHOTO OF CHILDREN GATHERED AROUND SANTA CLAUS DURING A TOY DISTRIBUTION SPONSORED BY THE SALVATION ARMY OF FLORENCE IN THE 1960S. |
THE SALVATION ARMY FORAYS INTO MISSION WORK AND SOUL SAVING HAE BEEN OBSERVED IN COUMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/11/2012 |
7A |
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TERRY HOWLE BLACKWELL; HENRY COE; THALIA DAVIS; KATHERINE MONTGOMERY DICKSON; FREDERICK DIX; MARCHCHY MAGALENE HANNA DOLLARD; ROSA LILLIE DUCKSON; GEWNDOYLN FLEMMING; LIZZIE MCDONALD FRANKLIN; SARA JO GAMBLE FREEMAN; CLYDE EDWARD GRAVES; RONALD HICKS; ROY J. JOHNSON; MARCHCHY MCLELLAN; BETTIE MCLEOD; JULYIA C. WILLIAMS MURRAY; LEONARD QUILLEN; EULA M. RICE; LAVERNE "BUDDY" SMALL; HUBERT ASHLEY CREEL; JOHNNY S. HOLLAND; ODELL W. CAPPS; DOROTHY MAE EVANS HAYNES; GERTRUDE A. THOMPSON; JAMES DWIGHT DANA; JAMES RADISSON DANA; GEORGE WHISENHUNT DAVIS SR.; WILLIAM HOWARD PAULSON; LOUIE HOLLAN TYLER SR.; |
DANA FUNERAL AT 3 P.M. |
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FMN |
28/11/2012 |
1A |
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THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MORNING NEWS COLUMNIST DWIGHT DANA AND HIS SON RADISSON WILL BE HELD AT 3 P.M. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 28 AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN DARLINGTON WITH BURIAL FOLLOWING IN GROVE HILL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
BASEBALL BAT BEATING ENDS IN DEATH |
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FMN |
28/11/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CRAIG ALEXANDER BELLMON |
CRAIG ALEXANDER BELLMON OF DILLON HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE BASEBALL BAT BEATING DEATH OF JAMES "GREG" MCLELLAN ALSO OF DILLON.(MORE) |
A DOGGONE GOOD TIME |
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FMN |
28/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEY O'CONNOR AS CRUELLA DE VIL WITH BROOKE TURNER AS JASPER AND SALLY ANNE FROST AS HORACE ; PHOTO OF JALISA DANIELS WAITS FOR REHEARSAL TO START MONDAY FOR THE IMPACT CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCTION OF "101 DALMATIONS KIDS" |
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DOWN TO SIX CHOICES FOR NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL NAME |
EDUCATORS AND LEGISLATORS AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST IN MIX FOR SCHOOL NAME |
FMN |
28/11/2012 |
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IT WILL BE A TOUGH DECEMBEREMBERIDING ON WHAT TO NAME THE NEW FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL BUT COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THE NAMING COMMITTEE SAID THEY'RE GLAD TO HAVE A SOLID LIST OF WELL-QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/11/2012 |
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RUSSELL EUGENE BYRD; DURWOOD ASHTON CARTER JR.; GLORIA G. KENNEDY; JAMES GERGORY MCLELLAN; CLAUDE ELBERT NANCE; RONALD EUGENE PASCHAL; OMIE LENORA FLOYD; RONALD H. HUCKS; FLORENCE COOKE JONES; LEONARD QUILLEN; THELMA JANUARYUARYE JONES TYLER;SARA JO GAMBLE FREEMAN; ALEX HICKSON; BRIAN ALAN MATURE; WILMA PARNELL SAVERANCE; |
GOODBYE DWIGHT |
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NJ |
28/11/2012 |
7A |
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DEATH OF FORMER LOCAL JOURNALIST DWIGHT DANA |
CENTRAL HOTEL |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
28/11/2012 |
2A |
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THE CENTRAL HOTEL BUILT BY J. L. BARRINGER CA1891; BURNED CA 1893; REBUILT AND BECOMES THE SANBORN HOTEL. |
"DARLINGTON HAS LOST SOME OF ITS SOUL" |
HUGE CROWD MORNS AT SERVICE FOR MORNING NEWS COLUMNIST DWIGHT DANA AND HERO SON RADISSON |
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29/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF PALLBEARES CARRYING THE CASKET OF DWIGHT DANA AS CLOSE FRIENDS CARRY THE CASKET OF RADISSON DANA;THE CASKETS OF DWIGHT DANA AND HIS SON RADISSON LEAVE THE FULL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH; PHOTO OF BRENTON DANA HIS MOTHER PAULA DANA AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR SIDNEY BELK |
AS THE SUN WENT DOWN AND A BIG BALEFUL AUTUMN MOON POPPED ON THE HORIZON THEY LAID MORNING NEWS COLUMNIST DWIGHT DANA AND HIS SON RADISSON DOWN WEDNESDAY EVENING.(MORE) |
SANTA'S COMING TO TOWNN FOR FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE |
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29/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF KELLEY'S DANCE AND GYMNASTICS SCHOOL POURED ONTO THE PARADE ROUTE LAST YEAR IN DOWNTOWN FOR THE FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE. |
THIS YEAR THE FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE'S THEME WILL BE "THE SEASON FOR HOPE AND GIVING AND WITH A NEW CHARITY COMPONENT TO THE FESTIVITIES ORGANIZERS ARE HOPING FLORENTINES WILL SHOW UOP WIT A FEW CANNED GOODS TO GIVE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/11/2012 |
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ANDREW BERTRAND; DORIS M. BYRD; JANUARYUARYETTE WILSON EVANS; FLORINE NELON FITZ; FREDERICK JAMAL JACKSON; SHIRLEY GURLEY JAMES; J. MARCHCHION SIMS; CHARLES ALLEN SKIPPER; DURWOOD ASHTON CARTER JR.; RICHARD WILLIAM KOENIG; DOROTHY "SISITER" MAE SIMON; LAVERNE "BUDDY" SMALL; CHARLES WILLIAM TAYLOR; RUBY BAKER "R. B." TURNER; JOHN ALBERT SIMPSON; ROBERT EDWARD "MR. BOB" GOODSON SRL; WILLIE JUNEEIOR GUZMAN; CLAUDE ELBERT NANCE; WILTON EUGNEN THEBODEAU SR.; |
LAKE CITY BY CANDLELIGHT |
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29/11/2012 |
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PHOTO: ASKINS HOUSE |
TEN STOPS: MCNAIR LIFE HISTORY CENTER; DR. LYNCH HOME; CARTER HOME; FIRST BAPTIST; ARTFIELDS OFFICE; ASKINS HOUSE; MCCLAM HOUSE; FIRE TOWER AT MOORE FARMS; OLIVE'S B&b; BEAN MARCHKET |
ZEIGLER'S SON: KEEP MOORE NAME FOR SCHOOL |
FAMILY SAYS ZEIGLER ADMIRED "THE COLONEL" |
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30/11/2012 |
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A NAMING COMMITTEE FOR A NEW FLORENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS A LIST OF SIX PROMINENT FLORENTINES UP FOR THE HONOR BUT THE SON OF ONE OF THE POTENTIAL NAMESAKES IS SAYING HIS LATE FATHER WOULD HAVE LIKED THE SCHOOL'S CURRENT NAME TO CARRY OVER TO ITS NEW FACILITIES.(MORE) |
100 YEARS AND STILL SOARING |
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD IS STILL COVETED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS |
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30/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF AUTHOR AND EAGLE SCOUT ALVIN TOWNLEY TALKS ABOUT A RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT AWARD RECIPIENT ROCKY GANNON OF DARLINGTON. |
BOY SCOUTS; SCOUTMASTERS; PARENTS; AND EAGLE SCOUTS CAME TOGETHER THURSDAY IN FLORENCE FOR THE PEE DEE AREA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA "SALUE TO EAGLES" DINNER TO CELEBRATE THE 100TH ANNIVERASARY OF THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD.(MORE) |
FLORENCE STORE FEELS LUCKY AFTER $1MILLION POWERBALL TICKET SOLD |
NEWEST MILLIONAIRE FROM FLORENCE UNKNOWN |
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30/11/2012 |
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PHOTO OF SARWAT "SAM" HUSSAIN HOLDS UP THE WINNING POWERBALL NUMBERS ON THURSDAY.(MORE) |
YOU GOTTA PLAY TO WIN AND SOME ONE WHO STOPPED BY THE CRUIZERS STORE NO. 12 IN FLORENCE DID JUST THAT BECOMING ONE OF THE STATE'S NEWEST MILLIONAIRES AFTER WEDNESDAY EVENING'S RECORD POWERBALL JACKPOT DRAWING FOR $587.5 MILLION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/11/2012 |
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ALEX MONROE ATKINSON; WILLIAM D."BILL" BLAISDELL; WALTER HENDRIX; ROBERT HENRY BROWN JR.; JAMES CLEO COLEMAN; ROSE MARCHCHIE GODFREY; GLORA MIXON GOSKIE; GERTRUDE HAMER; MARCHCHY SCOTT PAGE; MARCHCHY MAGALINE HANNAH DOLLARD; GY LEE SIMPSON; DONALD OWEN VESTAL; HENRY "HEN" COE;; DORIS MARCHCHSHALL BYRD; FLORINE NELON FITZ; SHIRLEY "UNHIE" GURLEY JAMES; JULYIA CAROLINA WILLIAMS MURRAY; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/11/2012 |
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RICHARD WILLIAM KOENIG; RANDOLPH PARKER; MICHAEL A. "MIKE" TOMLINSON; J.MARCHCHION SIMS; MARCHCHGARET G. WHITE; |
RUSTY'S SALARY? WE'RE STILL WAITING |
EDITORIAL |
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30/11/2012 |
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THE FLORENCE MORNING NEWS FILED A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST FOR THE SUM OF FORMER FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH AS COUNTY'S NEW ADMINISTRATOR. |
FAMILY PRACTICE OPENS DOORS IN LAKE CITY |
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30/11/2012 |
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HOPEHEALTH WITH DR. NAVDEEP 'NEENA' SINGH OPENED IN LAKE CITY SC. |
WILDCATS WIN! |
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01/12/2012 |
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DILLION HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS BEAT FAIRFIELD CENTRAL 21-6 FOR THE STATE CLASS 2A DIVISION NOVEMBER. 30 AT BENEDICT COLLEGE IN COLUMBIA SC. |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE DECEMBERISION APPEALED |
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01/12/2012 |
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APPEALS OVER MOVING TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE FROM TIMROD PARK TO MUSEUM GROUNDS COULD DELAY DECEMBERISION FOR MONTHS. |
COMMEMORATION OF UMC'S LONG HERITAGE |
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01/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MARY LOU B. DERRICK & MARCHKER |
BETHLEHEM METHODIST CHURCH GREW OUT OF SARDIS METHODIST CHURCH IN 1889. IT BURNED IN 1889. DAVID BYRD DONATED LAND FOR NEW SARDIS METHODIST WHICH WAS DEDICATED IN 1890 AS BETHLEHEM METHODIST CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/12/2012 |
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KENNETH RAY BRASWELL; ANNIE MARGARET DAVIS; CARL FRANCIS; BETTY A. GRAVES; JIMMY 'BIG JIM' HAWKINS; CHARLES NATHANIEL EVANS SR.; WANDA MCKOY; EUNICE ELIZABETH FORD ROGERS; MINISTER HENRY STANLEY; COOPER WILLIAMS; WILLIAM M. BLAISDELL; ELIZABETH ROWE CANADA; JAMES CLEO COLEMAN; EDGAR CROCKER; WALTER HENDRIX SR.; ROY J. JOHNSON; GLORIA FAY ISGETT LEWIS; RONALD EUGENE PASCHAL; DONALD EDWARD PATE; JERRY MCGINTY MARSH III; MOLLIE HYATT POWELL; EDWARD JOHN ROBINSON |
TOP 'CATS AGAIN |
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01/12/2012 |
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PHOTO: ANTHONY BLUE |
AVERY MCCALL AND ANTHONY BLUE LEAD DILLON HIGH SCHOOL TO THIRD TITLE IN FIVE YEARS |
TRUCKS OF TOYS BUT SALVATION ARMY NEEDS MORE |
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02/12/2012 |
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FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS THE SALVATION ARMY; THE FLORENCE MORNING NEWS AND THE PEOPLE OF THE PEE DEE HAVE GIVEN CHEER THROUGH THE EMPTY STOCKING PROGRAM. |
HARTSVILLE MAKE A SPLASH! |
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02/12/2012 |
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HARTSVILLE HEAD COACH JEFF CALABRESE LEADS THE RED FOXES TO A CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP OVER UNION 62-27. |
BIG HOPES FOR FMU NURSING |
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02/12/2012 |
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OFFICIALS EYE GRADUATE TRACKS AS STEP TO BETTER HEALTH CARE IN PEE DEE. FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY IS ADDING MASTERS PROGRAMS TO BE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER OR NURSE EDUCATOR. |
MCKNIGHT WANTS IN POLITICAL GAME |
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02/12/2012 |
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NEWCOMER MERRIL MCKNIGHT IS READY TO ENTER THE FRAY AS LAKE CITY REP. AT A GLANCE BACKGROUND |
SPRINGS ' FIRE BURNS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE |
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02/12/2012 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL HOPEFUL'S EARLY START STOKED DESIRE TO SERVE. AT A GLANCE BACKGROUND |
LOSS OF DWIGHT AND 'WORMY' MAKES…SADDER |
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02/12/2012 |
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THOM ANDERSON'S REMARKS ON THE DEATH OF NEWSPAPER REPORTER DWIGHT DANA AND JOEL 'WORMY' WALL |
MEANWHILE HERE IN THE NEWSROOM DWIGHT'S DESK |
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02/12/2012 |
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TUCKER MITCHELL RECALLS DWIGHT DANA. |
DWIGHT MADE ME READ HIS EMAILS EVERY ONE |
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02/12/2012 |
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JOHN SWEENEY RECALLS DWIGHT DANA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/12/2012 |
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WILLIAM ALLEN BRAY; LOLA ANN GAINEY; RUBY MAE HANNA; M. C. ISGETT III; ERNEST KING; DELL MENG HAMMOND STAMPS; JOHN WILLIAM TOLSON; DAN GASTON CARMICHAEL; RUSSELL EUGENE BYRD; ALICE LANGSTON CREEL; CARL A. FRANCIS; WILLIAM E. 'BABE' MCLEOD 9 MAY 1931--2 DECEMBER 2010; HENRY MILLER JR.; CARY SMITH; THOSEPTEMBERH THOMAS SQUIRES JR.; JAMES 'RAY' WHITE |
A MAN; HIS WORDS…AND HIS FRIENDS |
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02/12/2012 |
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FRIENDS BID BELOVED MORNIGN NEWS COLUMNIST FAREWELL--DWIGHT DANA |
SOME GREEN TIPS FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY |
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02/12/2012 |
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USE LED LIGHTS RATHER THAN INCANDESCENT BULBS; RE-CYCLE CHRISTMAS CARDS TO ST. JUDE'S RANCH FOR CHILDREN. RC-CYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES INTO MULCH THROUGH CITY PICK UP. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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02/12/2012 |
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VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ERVIN AND PAUL KARL THEBO; JENNIFER ELIZABETH FLOYD AND WILLIAM MARCUS LEE |
DWIGHT DANA SAMPLER |
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02/12/2012 |
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SMALL SELECTION OF DWIGHT'S BEST COLUMNS |
FLAX-TASTIC: PRODUCTION STARTS SOON |
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02/12/2012 |
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MAJOR BRANDS LINING UP FOR CLOTHING FIBERS FROM CRAILAR. CRAILAR WILL BEGIN PRODUCTION IN THE DELTA MILLS BUILDING ON OLD RIVER ROAD IN PAMPLICO SC. |
FLORENCE TOUR OF HOMES SELLS OUT |
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03/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF A GIANT 14 FOOT CHRISTMAS TREE ASIDE ONE OF TWO WRAPPING STAIRCASES JUST INSIDE THE FRONT DOOR OF ALLADIN AND COURTNEY MOZINGO'S 10,000 SQUARE-FOOT HOME ON FOREST LAKE.(MORE) |
THE 2012 EDITION OF THE FLOREN CSYMPHONY GUILD'S HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES SAW A SELLOUT CROWD OF FOLKS INTERESTED IN TAKING A PEEK INSIDE SOME OF THE CITY'S BIGGEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL HOMES.(MORE) |
WILSON STUDENTS LEARN CPR AND GET CERTIFIED |
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03/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DAVID HEIM A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER WITH MCLEOD HEALTH WORKS WITH A STUDENT USING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS; RAKEIYA PIGETT AND TANSEIA TIMMONS |
AS 30 STUDENTS LEAN OVER THEIR OWN MANNEQUINS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM THE COMPUTER AT THE FRONT BEGINS PUMPING "STAYIN ALIVE" BY THE BEE GEES - WHICH SEEMS APPROPRIATE SINCE THAT'S THE GOAL OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CLASS TO KEEP SOMEONE ALIVE USING CPR TRAINING.(MORE) |
WITH TWO DISABLED CHILDREN FAMILY IS GRATEFUL FOR SALVATION ARMY |
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03/12/2012 |
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IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE SALVATION ARMY'S FLORENCE COMMAND WILL DISTRIBUTE TOYS AND FOODS TO MORE THAN 500 FAMILIES AS A PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL EMPTY STOCKING FUND TOY SHOP.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/12/2012 |
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BETTY LOU BLACKMON; PENELOPE PHELPS CASPER; WALTER KENNETH DICKSON; ISAIAH MCCOY; JOE MCFADDEN; WALLACESTINE RUSH; JOHN W. (JW) TOLSON SR.; JERRY WILLIAMS; GENE BOZEMAN; JAMES "RAY" WHITE; DELL MENG HAMMOND STAMPS; ROBERT H. "FUZZY" BROWN JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ELLSWORTH HARLAN SR.; |
PEE DEE BUCKING TO KEEP A SEAT ON WAYS AND MEANS |
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04/12/2012 |
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SOUTH CAROLINA 120TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES FOR THE FIRST TIME TUESDAY MARCHCHKING THE START OF YET ANOTHER LEGISLATIVE SESSION WITH ELECTION OF OFFICERS; ADOPTION OF RULES; COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND MORE.(MORE) |
GET READY FOR WILLIE |
COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND COMING TO THE PEE DEE |
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04/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF WILLIE NELSON |
WILLIE NELSON IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN AND HE'S COMING TO FLORENCE.(MORE) |
THE MAYOR SWEARS THE M IN |
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04/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA LAUGUSTUSTHS AS ALONG WITH STUDENTS AS HE SWEARS IN THE FIRST STUDENT COUNCIL AT GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY; MAYOR WUKELA GREETS BEHAVORIAL HEALTH COUNCILOR SAM FRYAR; PHOTO OF FIFTH GRADE HONOR STUDEN BRIANNA MASON HOLDS A PROGRAM |
FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA LAUGUSTUSTHS ALONG WITH STUDENTS MONDAY AS HE SWEARS IN THE FIRST STUDENT COUNCIL AT GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.(MORE) |
RULING CHANGES WAY COURTS OPERATE |
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04/12/2012 |
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LOCAL SOLICITORS ARE STILL TRYING TO ASSESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT'S RECENT RULING THAT THE STATE'S PROSECUTORS SHOULD NOT BE IN CHARGE OF TRIAL DOCKETS AND WHAT IT WILL MEAN FOR THEIR CIRCUITS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/12/2012 |
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NORMAN BROWN; NEWITT L. "BUCKY" KELLEY; WILLIAM "CHILL" LIDGE; MARCHCH LEE MCLAURIN; MARCHCHGIE SMITH; CAROL O. BRYAN; IRA L. FOR D JR.; MULDROW CHAPMAN "M.C." ISGETT III; WALTER KENNETH DICKINSON; CHARLES EDWARD GODWIN SR.; RUBY MAE GAINEY HANNA; NYLA RICHARDSON; |
MOORE NAME APT TO STAY THE SAME |
WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN AS GROUP SAYS NEW SCHOOL SHOULD KEEP ITS NAMESAKE |
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05/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHERS LAURIE TILLER AND SUZANNE LIVINGSTON WITH PILOT STEVE LAMBERT |
THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL BEING BUILD OFF NORTH EBENEZER ROAD IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO HAVING AN OLD NAME AFTER A NAMING COMMITTEE DECEMBEREMBERIDED TUESDAY NIGHT THAT IT SHOULD BE NAMED AFTER JOHN W. MOORE.(MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE COUNCILMAN NOT RESIGNING |
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05/12/2012 |
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THE RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM JAMES FROM THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL WON'T BE HAPPENING AFTER ALL.(MORE) |
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND CHEER |
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05/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF THE COMMUNITY AT THE 2012 CITY-COUNTY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY; PHOTO OF DEMONTA WILLIAMS SMILES AT SANTA CLAUS |
PHOTO ONLY: THE COMMUNITY GATHERS AROUND THE 2012 TREE DURING THE 19TH ANNUAL CITY-COUNTY LIGHTING CEREMONY TUESDAY.(MORE) |
LOCAL STUDENTS SQUARE OFF IN MATH CONTEST |
MORE THAN 200 PEE DEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOW OFF THEIR SKILLS AT FMU |
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05/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS FROM TRINITY-BYRNES COLLEGIATE SCHOOL STUDY A QUESTION DURING THE FINALS OF THE 36TH ANNUAL PEE DEE REGIONAL MATHEMATICS TOURNAMENT TUESDAY AT FMU.(MORE) |
AS ROWS OF STUDENTS SITTING IN DESKS FRANTICALLY SCRIBBLED OUT MATH PROBLEMS IT WOULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE THE LAST FIVE MUNITES OF A BIG TEST WERE THE SUDENST NOT SITTING ON A STAGE UNDER RED LIGHTS WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SCRUITINZING THEM AT THEIR BACKS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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05/12/2012 |
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GREGGORY BRANTLEY; MONROE DAVIS; FEARLESS HANNA DUNAHOE; MARCHCHY ELLEN GRAHAM FULTON; OLIVWER GAMBLE; TERMETRIS "MOOKIE" GEORGE; ALENDER GERALD; KIMBERLY DELLA SIMMONS HONEYCUTT; MCARTHUR MCFADDEN; COREY MCAILL WILLIAMS; RUTH E. WILLIAMS; VICKIE LUCILLE CAREY HASTEY; JENATETTE WATFORD HUNEYCUTT; NEWITT L. "BUCKY" KELLEY; ALBA PAUL PEEDE; ERNEST "RED" KING; GLORIA DELORES SMALL BRADSHAW; GLADYS PATRICK GASKINS; JIMMY LEE "BIG JIM" HAWKINS; CARLVIN LEGRAND HYMAN; ELLEN KNOTTS LEWELLYN; |
FLORENTINE PUBLISHES BOOK ABOUT PETER'S WALK |
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05/12/2012 |
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BARBARA COVINGTON OF FLORENCE HAS PUBLISHED HER FIRST BOOK "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE MOST KIND". |
SALVATION ARMY HALL IN 1940 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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05/12/2012 |
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LOCATED ON EAST EVANS. |
TEACHERS TO QUESTION HOW THEY'LL BE GRADED |
SC SUPERINTENDENT SLATED TO EXPLAIN CONTROVERSIAL EVALUATION PROPOSAL |
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06/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF DR. MICK ZAIS |
STATE EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT DR. MICK ZAIS COULD BE FACING A POTENTIALLY ANGRY MOB OF TEACHERS THURSDAY NIGHT AT A FLORENCE MEETING THAT IS BEING HELD TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF NEW EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS BUT MORE PRESSINGLY ON HOW EDUCATORS SHOULD BE EVALUATED.(MORE) |
WREATH WRANGLER |
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06/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF TOM WHITLEY |
TOM WHITELY PIECES TOGETHER A WREATH TO SEEL WEDNESDAY AT THE FLORENCE BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE LOT ON WEST EVANS STREET.(MORE) |
MCCONNELL TACKLES OFFICE ON AGING WITH A VENGEANCE |
FORMER SENATOR SAYS HE'S HAPPIER NOW THAN HE WAS NINE MONTHS AGO |
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06/12/2012 |
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PHOTO OF LT. GOV. GLENN MCCONNELL |
IN WHAT SEESED LIKE THE BLINK OF AN EYE GLENN MCCONNELL WENT FROM BEING ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL MEN IN SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICS AS THE SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM TO AN OFFICE LARGELY IGNORED AND IN CHARGE OF A DEPARTMENT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW A LOT ABOUT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/12/2012 |
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PATRICK DWAYNE ARNETTE; MADELINE BROCK DAVIS; DAYTON RONALD "RON" GLOVER; ROY GREEN; EDGAR C. KING JR.; DOROTHY JEAN "AUNT JEAN" LOONEY; WANDA NESBITT MCKOY; EMILY KING PITTS; FRANK RANSOM; WILLEASE ROSE; CHESTINA NELSONSIMPSON; RAY WASHINGTON III; BETTY LOU MORRIS BLACKMON; FEARLESS H..DUNAHOE; GEORGE WILLIAM GRIGGS;MCARTHUR MCFADDEN; JAMES "RANDY" RANDOLPH SEGARS; |
ROBBERY ATTEMPT ENDS IN SECOND LOOP CRASH |
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07/12/2012 |
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PAMPLICO MAN JASON EUGENE BROCK FACES FIVE CHARGES AFTER POLICE CHASE ENDS IN SIX-CAR PILEUP. |
TRIBUTE TO LIGHT |
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07/12/2012 |
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JOIAH BAKER AND OTHERS WATCH MCLEOD HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY IN THE "A LIGHT FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE' SERVICE. |
NC MAN DISCOVERS HIS FATHER'S LINK TO PEARL HARBOR |
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07/12/2012 |
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MIKE MOORE SHOWS PHOTO OF HIS FATHER CHARLIE MOORE WHO SURVIVED THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK. |
I-73 PROJECT STILL SPINNING ITS WHEELS |
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07/12/2012 |
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LATEST STUDY OF EARLIER STUDIES DILUTES FINDINGS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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07/12/2012 |
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AGNES B. BAKER; BROTHER LEROY BARTELL; FATHER LEVERN CARL ELLISON; CARLISS HUGGINS; HOWARD MCDANIEL; ROYACE MOODY; BOBBY J. MOSELY; JOYCE COPELAND-SIMPKINS; JAMES 'BOO' STEMBRIDGE; REV. CLYDE BAGNAL; NORMAN BROWN; LOLA ANN GAINEY; MONROE DAVIS; BENNIE LEE KINARD; CREOLA STUCKEY KIRVEN; EDGAR C. 'PAT' KING JR.; WILLEASE ROSE; JOHN HENRY MCCLAUGUSTHERTY; DOROTHY JEAN LOONEY; DONALD L. STANLEY; WILLIAM DAVID WHITE SR. |
HUMANE SOCIETY PLANS HOLIDAY EVENT |
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07/12/2012 |
5A |
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THE TWELVE STRAYS OF CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES |
BIRD COUNT: TRACKING RAPTORS WITH RADAR |
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FMN |
07/12/2012 |
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STEPHEN SCHABELL DIRECTOR FOR EDUCATION AT THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY IN AWENDAW HOLDS PEREGRINE FALCON. |
TEACHERS CALL MEETING 'A FARCE' |
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07/12/2012 |
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QUESTIONS ABOUT PROPOSED TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM STILL UNANSWERED AFTER STATE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION MIKE ZAIS MEETING IN FLORENCE AT THE LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
A CARTER FAMILY CHRISTMAS |
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FMN |
07/12/2012 |
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DR. FRED CARTER WELCOMES GUESTS INCLUDING BRIAN AND CAROLINE SANG. FMU CUT TIME SHOW CHOIR SINGS. |
MAN GETS LIFE FOR MURDER OF COUSIN |
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07/12/2012 |
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DOUGLAS DAVID GREGG WAS SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR THE MURDER OF HIS COUSIN LEVI GREGG. |
SMITH'S A BARGAIN FOR TAXPAYERS |
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08/12/2012 |
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NEW COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH WILL BE PAID $142 000 IN HIS FIRST YEAR; $5708 LESS THAN HIS PREDECEMBERESSOR THOMAS ROBINSON |
UNCF GALA |
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08/12/2012 |
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HAZEL MOUZON GREETS GUESTS WITH LEIS. EMMY AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS LYNN WHITFIELD WAS KEYNOTE SPEAKER. |
GUITARIST ALLEN SHREDS PEERS IN…CONTEST |
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08/12/2012 |
1A |
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LOCAL GUITAR HERO CAMERON ALLEN WINS WORLDWIDE ACCLAIM. |
SPREADING FAITH A BOOK AT A TIME |
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FMN |
08/12/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
STUDENTS FROM KINGS ACADEMY HELP WITH THE OM SHIPS INTERNATIONAL BLOWOUT SALE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/12/2012 |
4B |
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ELLEN COX BACOTE; SARAH MARGARET DAVIS; RUBY JAMES FULLER; HARRY L. GREENE; E. TRENT HILL JR.; BABY KYRELL DE-SHAWN MACK; CHARLES TERRILL WILLIAMS; REV. CLYDE BAGNAL; EULA JOHNSON FLOYD; REB. DAYTON RONALD GLOVER; BOBBY JOE MOSLEY SR.; EMILY HORTENSE KING PITTS; WALLACESTINE 'BAY' RUSH; CLINTON SNIPES; PAUL SWEAT; COREY MCGILL WILLIAMS |
PEARL HARBOR 71ST ANNIVERSARY |
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FMN |
08/12/2012 |
4A |
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AMERICANS REMEMBER THE DAY THAT THE JAPANESE ATTACKED AND KILLED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND LAUNCHED U.S. INTO WORLD WAR II. |
GHOSTS OF RAILROADS DOT THIS TOWN'S LANDSCAPE |
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FMN |
09/12/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON ON FLORENCE'S RAILROADS |
MASTERWORKS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA PERFORMS |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA PERFORMS RUTTER'S "GLORIA" AND PORTIONS OF THE ORATORIO "MESSIAH" BY HANDEL |
HUNDREDS GATHERED AT CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY EVEING TO HEAR THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA BOOMING PERFORMANCE OF GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL'S FAMOUS ORATORIO "MESSIAH".(MORE) |
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER HOUSING |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
1A |
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CONCERNS OVER FAIR HOUSING AND POSSIBLE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST MINORITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF FLORENCE WILL BE THE TOPIC AND MAY BE A HOT ONE AT MONDAY'S FLORENC ECITY COUNCIL MEETING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
1A |
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JOANN H. FORTUNE; RUTH MCCLARY; SHELIA MAE GOVAN; WILLIE BENNETT; ROY GREEN JR.; SUE T. BIGGERS YOUNG; LACY EARL COOKE; JOHN IRVIN LUMPKIN; SANDRA JOAN COTTINGHAM; |
TEAM RICE HEADED TO WASHINGTON |
CONGRESSMAN-ELECT TOM RICE SAYS VOTERS GOT A "TWO-FER" WHEN THEY ELECTED HIM AND HIS WIFE |
FMN |
10/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM AND WRENZIE RICE MEET SUPPORTERS DURING A 22 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER RALLY IN FLORENCE |
SOUTH CAROLINA MAY HAVE TECHNICALLY ELECTED ONLY ONE NEW CONGRESSMAN ON NOVEMBEREMBER. 6 BUT FRESHMAN REPUBLICAN TOM RICE DOESN'T MIND TEELING YOU THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REALLY HAS TWO REPRESENTATIVES HEADING TO WASHINGTON.(MORE) |
FLU FLYING THROUGH THE STATE |
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY SC EXPERIENCING WORST OUTBREAK "IN A DECEMBEREMBERADE" |
FMN |
10/12/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLU SEASON IS OFF TO A QUICK START THE QUICKEST IN A DECEMBEREMBERADE AND SOUTH CAROLINA IS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF IT.(MORE) |
SHELTER CELEBRATES WITH "12 STRAYS" |
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ADOPTION OF SHELTER'S "LONG TIMERS" |
FMN |
10/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAB MIX NAMED HALLIE; BETH TRIPP HOLDS ONE OF FIVE PUTTPIES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY |
ON THE 12TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS MY CANINE AND FELINE BROUGHT TO ME - AND ADOPTION FORM THEY WANTED SIGNED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
8A |
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DORTHEY DRAWHORN AVANT; JOHNNIE MAE GRANT; KENNETH THOMAS; LEROY ANDREWS; LEROY ANDREWS; LIZZIE S. DICKEY; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH GRAHAM KNIGHT; JOHNNY PENDERGRASS; MARCHCHY LEE SMITH; SUE T. BIGGERS YOUNG; AGNES B. BAKER; BLANCHE ELIZABETH GASKINS HUTCHINSON; JAMES "BOO" STEMBRIDGE; F. TRENT HILL JR.; TIM MCLAIN; NANCY CAROL BYRD; DAYTON RONALD "RON" GLOVER; ROBERT BRUCE STROUD JR.; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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SACIE MCWHITE GRAHAM WAS BORN 9 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1927 AND DIED 5 MAY 2002; CAMILEE MCLAM; WAS BORN 2 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1926 AND DIED 9 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 2001; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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MR. AND MRS. GERALD YERKELY CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON 16 MARCHCHCH 2012; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
6C |
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LEA WILSON HICKMAN AND TIMOTHY FIELDS NORWOOD; HEATHER DANIELLE KEMMERLIN AND TROY BLAIR BIDDY; LORIE BETH BULLARD AND ALEXANDER CHRISTOPHER EVANS; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
7C |
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BRITTNEY MICHELLE AYERS AND BRYAN EDWARD WILSON |
TENNIS COACH ALSO WORLD WAR II HERO |
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FMN |
10/12/2012 |
5A |
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FEW KNOW THAT COACH BILLY JOYE DROVE A LANDING CRAFT UNDER ENEMY FIRE IN BOTH THE EUROPEAN & PACIFIC THEATERS OF WOLRD WAR II. |
EX-GREENWOOD APT TREASURER FACES CHARGES AFTER AUDIT |
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FMN |
11/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
POLICE: INVESTIGATION SHOWS $20K MISAPPROPRIATED FROM SCHOOL ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNT DURING FOUR-YEAR PERIOD. TREASURER WAS SHARON KIRBY. |
DRESSCODE HOLIDAY |
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FMN |
11/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS ONLY |
STUDENTS AT ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OBSERVE PAJAMA DAY TO KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS. |
THIS WEEK IS A GOOD TIME FOR A SHOWER |
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FMN |
11/12/2012 |
1A |
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GEMINID METEOR WILL LIGHT UP THE PEE DEE SKY |
CITY COUNCIL FINDS REPORT ON LENDING PRACTICES 'DISTURBING' |
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FMN |
11/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STUDY SHOWS SOME LOCAL INSTITUTIONS MAY BE DISCRIMINATING AGAINST MINORITIES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/12/2012 |
7A |
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LEROY EDWARD DAVIS; JOE NATHAN DIXON; EUGENE HUCKABEE; MURIEL H. BLANTON; MARYLAND JONES; EVERLETT RENEE RIVERS; JAMES MCKELLAR; SHEILA MAE GOVAN; EULA GREEN JONES; PARE LEE MCCLARY; LEROY WILSON BAXLEY JR.; ELLEN COX BACOTE; GENELLE ARNETTE O'NEAL; WILLIAM FRANKLIN ODOM |
FUNERAL BUSINESS SAY PRENEED CONTRACTS LEGIT |
FRAUD CRIME ISOLATED ACCORDING TO STATE INDUSTRY OFFICIALS |
FMN |
12/12/2012 |
1A |
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THE RECENT INDICTMENT OF A FORMER CHERAW FUNERAL HOME OWNER ON CHARGES HE VIOLATED PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS HAS MANY ASKING QUESTION S ABOUT SUCH CONTRACTS AND IF THEY ARE A GOOD IDEA.(MORE) |
COUNCIL DIGS INTO LENDDING AT BANKS |
REPORT SHOWS MORTAGE DISCRIMINATION DRAWS ATTENTION |
FMN |
12/12/2012 |
1A |
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A DAY AFTER REVELATIONS OF POSSIBLE DISCRIMINATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY LOCAL BANKS, SOME MEMBERS OF FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL SAID THEY WILL NOT TAKE ACTION UNTIL MORE INFORMATION IS PRESENTED.(MORE) |
"FLORENCE 6" PUT OUT AL KINDS OF FIRES |
THE CITY'S FIRST BLACK FIREFIGHTERS HONORED WITH STATION RENAMING |
FMN |
12/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS TIM YOUNG AND CHRIS BARNWELL UNVEIL THE DANIELS; HAWKINS; QUILLENS; SANDERS; AND SIMS FIRE STATION ON EAST MARCHCHION STREET; PHOTO OF HOSEA QUILLENS |
IN 1953 THE CITY OF FLORENCE HIRED SIX FIREFIGHTERS AT THE NORTH FLORENCE FIRE STATION BUT THOSE SIX MEN NOT ONLY FOUGHT FIRES BUT THEY FOUGHT FOR EQUALITY DURING A CHALLENGING TIME IN A DARK CHAPTER OF RACE RELATIONS IN THE SOUTH AND AMERICA.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/12/2012 |
7A |
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LOIS B. BETHEA; MARCHCHIE WILSON BRAILEY; GLADYS BURROUGHS BROWN; DOROTHY MILLER CHINA; WANDA EANS; LUCY R. CAMMISA; EULA BELL GREEN JONES; PRESTON KEELS; KENNETH THOMAS; EMMA RUTH SIMMONS RAY; OANN H. FORTUNE; BRENDA HUDSON JORDAN; |
ROBBIE HILL GLOBETROTS BEFORE FIRST…MEETING |
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FMN |
12/12/2012 |
6D |
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PHOTO |
ROBBIE HILL WAS SWORN IN AS FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL'S NEWEST MEMBER. |
POLICE POLICY: CHASE OK |
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FMN |
13/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CHASE THAT ENDED IN SIX-CAR CRASH LAST WEEK DID NOT GET DANGEROUS ACCORDING TO POLICE CHIEF ANSON SHELLS |
BIG HOPES FOR MED SCHOOL IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
13/12/2012 |
1A |
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STUDY TO LOOK AT STUDENTS' IMPACT |
DOWNTOWN WALKWAY TAKING SHAPE |
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FMN |
13/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HOTEL AND EATERIES TO GET PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/12/2012 |
6A |
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JAMES T. COMPTON; CHARLES CUMMINGS JR.; QUAVIS JAMELL FORD; CATHERINE ANN KIRKMAN; PAUL BRENIE LEE; LINDSEY W. LEWIS; SAMUEL HAROLD ALTMAN; CHARLES LEROY ANDREWS; MRS. WILLIE BEATRICE BENNETT; FRANCES SHEARER BRICKLE; DOROTHY MILLER CHINA; LIZZIE SHIELDS DICKEY; RUBY LORETTA JAMES FULLER; IMA JEAN LANGSTON; FRANK ROGERS; MARY LEE TUTT SMITH |
SYMPHONY GOES COUNTRY FOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT |
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FMN |
13/12/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
THE CONCERT WILL ALSP FEATURE AVA BARBER; BECKY HOBBS; AND LEONA WILLIAMS--THE ROYAL LADIES OF COUNTRY |
FLORENCE PEOPLE |
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FMN |
13/12/2012 |
3D |
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PHOTOS |
FROM DR. FRED CARTER'S PARTY AND 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLORENCE/PEE DEE UNCF GALA |
FSD1 APTS NOT REGISTERED AS CHARITIES WITH STATE |
MEASURES TO PREVENT FINANCIAL FRAUD MISSING IN WAKE OF EMBEZZLEMENT |
FMN |
14/12/2012 |
1A |
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BEFORE YOU SIGN UP TO BUY 75 CHOCOLATE BARS FROM THE PARENT BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL - TO HELP YOUR KIDS OBVIOUSLY - THE STATE'S CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS YOU RESEARCH ANY GROUP YOU'RE DONATING TO WHICH IS ESPECIALLY GOOD ADVICE IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
TWO NEW SCHOOL NAMES IN FSD1 |
FIRST MOORE MIDDLE AND RUGH FOR FORMER BYRNES SCHOOL SITE |
FMN |
14/12/2012 |
1A |
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IN A SURPRISE MOVE THE FLORENC SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TOOK THE FINAL VOTE TO NAME TWO SCHOOLS THURSDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
ECONOMIC CHRISTMAS CHEER |
HITT: "WE MIGHT HAVE GOOD TIMES IN 2013" |
FMN |
14/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SC COMMERCE SECRETARY BOBBY HITT ADDRESSING THE CROWD AT THE ANNUAL FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP MEETING |
S. C. COMMERCE SECRETARY BOBBY HITT TOLD A FLORENCE AUDIENCE THURSDAY THAT 2013 COULD BE A PRETTY GOOD YEAR AND MAYBE A VERY GOOD ONE WHEN IT COMES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2012 |
6A |
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RUTH MCFADDEN BARBER; RAY E. EVANS; MARCHCHY MATTHEWS FRYAR; TOM GROOMS; CHRISTOPHER E. MCDONALD; IVA MILES; KATHY MCINTOSH SNIPES; WILLIAM H. STONE; SAMUEL FRANKLIN ADAMS JR.; JOE BUTLER PEARCE; OTIS OZELLE STEWART; BRENDA LOUISE PATE MULLIS CARLL; FRANCES PREDONIA COONCE GRATE; MAXIE H. WADDELL; |
MUMFORD ELECTED COUNCIL CHAIRMAN |
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FMN |
14/12/2012 |
3B |
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COUNTY CHAIR POST LIKELY TO CHANGE HANDS IN JANUARYUARY IF VICE CHAIRMAN WAYMON MUMFORD IS VOTED OUT. |
THE SQUEAL WAS REAL |
PEE DEE COWBOY |
FMN |
14/12/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT AND FRIEND BRIAN STANTON HUNTED A 300+ POUND WILD BOAR. |
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY HELD AT FLORENCE CEMETERY |
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FMN |
15/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROGER AND LOIS HOFFMAN CARRY WREATHS TO HONOR VETERANS THROUGH THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
SEVERAL CIVIC AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS WILL COME TOGETHER TO HONOR VETERANS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE ANNUAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY AT NOON SATURDAY AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2012 |
4B |
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RUTH JEANETTE HOWARD BROOKS; EDNA CAROL JACOBS CHAVIS; HATTIE MOORE; RESOLA WILLIAMSON GODBOLT; DAVID LEON BETHEA; CLEVELAND GARNER; MARCHCHIAN PHYLLIS MINGOS; CHRISTINE MURPHY; DEBRA JEAN LOVE AMERSON; DOROTHY CREEL GODFREY; MARCHCHY MATTHEWS FRYAR; TOM GROOMS; IVA NELL PARROTT MILES; MARCHCHIAN PHYLLIS MINGOS; BEVERLY MAY FOLEY FUENTES; BRENDA HUDSON JORDAN; KATHY MCINTOSH SNIPES; |
BELLS SOUND SWEET THIS CHRISTMAS |
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FMN |
15/12/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOUR YEARS DAWSEY UNITED METHODIST WILL CELEBRATE IN ITS OWN BUILDING. FIRE DESTROYED THE OLD BUILDING. |
"STUPID AND WRONG" |
ARD'S FALL FROM POWER WAS SWIFT--SURPRINSING SOME AND BASED ON A HAREBRAINED SCHEME |
FMN |
16/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FORMER LT. GOV. KEN ARD AND HIS WIFE TAMMY; KEN ARD WALKS AOUT OF THE SC STATE HOUSE AFTER HIS INAUGUSTUSTURATION AS LT. GOVERNOR IN 2011 |
ON 12 JANUARYUARYUARY 2011 KEN ARD STOOD AT THE TOP OF THE STEPS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATEHOUSE JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM BECOMING THE STATE'S 88TH LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2012 |
8A |
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ARTHUR POUGH; BUSTER JOE HAYWARD; CHRISTOPHER EUGENE MCDONALD; DALLAS L. KIRBY; DESMNOD ADDISON; GLENN D. WEEKS; HENRIETTA DELORIS PETERSON RICH; JAMES FREEMAN FULMORE; JETTIE ROSELL WOODS; MILDRED B. HAMMOND; RAYMOND MARCHCHINE JACOBS; JACQUELINE D. CAMPBELL; LASHONA BOLLY CROKER; TYRELL HAILEY; ANDREWS BERKELEY "A. B." CALCUTT JR.; HEYWARD "BIG BOY" COLLINS; DOROTHY ATKINSON HALL; CLARANNE M. "TINKY" BUSH; EARL JACKSON; KIRSTINE N. JOHNSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2012 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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RACHEL DESSIE TIJERINA WAS BORN 11 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1987 AND DIED 22 JANUARYUARYUARY 2012 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2012 |
1A |
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RACHEL ELLEN MCCOLLUM AND MICHAEL SINCLAIR BOLICK |
GETTING A CLEARER PICTURE |
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FMN |
16/12/2012 |
8D |
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PHOTO |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEMS HAS ITS NEW VARIAN 2300 IX LINEAR ACCELERATOR WITH ON-BOARD IMAGER KV IMAGING SYSTEM.THE PRECISION OF THE MACHINE WILL HELP WITH BETTER TREATMENTS. |
LOCAL ATTORNEY SUSPENDED WITH FUNDS MISSING |
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FMN |
17/12/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE ATTORNEY WILLIAM J. RIVERS III HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW WHILE STATE COURT OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE WHETHER HE AND HIS FIRM HAVE MISHANDLED CLIENT MONEY.(MORE) |
POLITICS IN ARD'S FUTURE? |
FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOT EXCITED ABOUT A COMEBACK |
FMN |
17/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KEN ARD DURING A DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 10 INTERVIEW WITH THE MORNING NEWS |
KEN ARD'S POLITICAL "RISE AND FALL" MAY HAVE MADE FOR GOOD HEADLINES BUT THE FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DRIVEN FROM OFFICE THIS SUMMER BY AN ETHICS SCANDAL IS QUICK TO CLARIFY THAT WHEN HIS BIOGRAPHY IS WRITTEN IT WILL ONLY BE A SMALL CHAPTER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2012 |
7A |
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KEIVONTE WATERS; LEE ANDREW GILCHRIST; LOUISE WELCH POPE; MARCHCHVIN MACK SR.; BERNICE WILSON; JOHN HENRY ROBINSON JR.; JERRY RAY SWEATT; ISABELLA KELLY STOKES; RAYMOND MARCHCHINE JACOBS; REBECCA "BECKY" MAE MCDONALD; WADE DELBERT MILES; WESLEY G. "UPIE" CLENDENIN JR.; WILLSIAM MASON DANIELS; WILLIE NELSON; BETTY MCDONALD ANDERSON; CHARLES HEYWARD BYRD; IDA LORRANE B. STONE; JUDY KAY HINSON STROUD; BETTY C. ABERNATHY; DELEANE FLOWERS THOMAS; DOROTHY ATKINSON HALL; GLADYS BURROUGHS BORWN; GLENN D. WEEKS; JAMES FREEMAN FULMORE; JOHN WAYNE MARCHCHLOWE; LOUISE WELCH POPE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2012 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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JIMMY HAYES TOLBERT WAS BORN 17 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1921 AND DIED 10 FEBRUARY 2010 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2012 |
8A |
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RUTH MCFADDEN BARBER; SCOTTIE LEON O'NEAL; WILLIAM HERMAN STONE |
TRAGEDY TUGS AT HEARTSTRINGS IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
18/12/2012 |
1A |
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LOCAL SCHOOLS AND RESIDENTS RESPOND TO THE TRAGIC SHOOTING IN THE NEWTOWN CONN. DEAD ARE 26 PEOPLE. |
GOOD TO CHOICE TO M8K |
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FMN |
18/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CHILDREN IN THE JUVENILE ARBITRATION PROGRAM RAISED FUNDS FOR BABY SUPPLIES FOR THE CHOICE TO M8K (CHOICE TO MAKE) PROGRAM. |
TESTIMONY BEGINS IN LAWSUIT AGAINST BOONE |
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FMN |
18/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FORMER FCSO EMPLOYEE PHILIP HANNA CONTENDS SHERIFF USED HIS POWER TO BLOCK HIRING BY CONSTABLES OFFICE. |
ARMY TOPS 000 AND SURPASSES GOAL |
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FMN |
18/12/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COMMAND OF THE SALVATION ARMY TOPPED ITS GOAL $20 000. AN ANONYMOUS GIFT OF $10 000 HONORING MR. AND MRS. JIM SANDLIN HELPED THEM REACH THEIR GOAL. THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION MATCHED THE $20 000. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/12/2012 |
7A-8A |
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DESMOND ADDISON; JAMES DAVIS JR.; FRANK HAYES; GAYLE MURPHY HUNTER; FATHER JOE JACKSON; MARIE L. JACKSON; ILA KIGHT; LOTTIE MAE MOYD; WILLIE NELSON; MR. BERNICE WILSON; VERNELL WOODS; LEE JAMES 'JOE' CUSLIDGE; MARGARET H. DANIELS; JODY 'KADILLAC' A. DUTTON; RUDY CARLISLE FRYE; J. LYN GAUSE; FRAUN CHESTER JAMES SR.; ETHEL ELLIS LANE; JOHN WAYNE MARCHLOWE; WADE DELBERT MILES; HENRIETTA DELORIS PETERSON RICH; JOHN HENRY ROBINSON; GLENN D. WEEKS |
TEACHER ORGANIZES LETTER CAMPAIGN… |
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FMN |
18/12/2012 |
10A |
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JEREMY SAUNDERS OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL HAD TO DO SOMETHING IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWTOWN CONN SHOOTING. HE IS ASKING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO WRITE LETTERS OF SUPPORT. |
BILL WOULD LET WORKERS CARRY GUNS IN SCHOOLS |
SC REP LOWE SAYS HE HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE PROPOSAL SINCE 2007 |
FMN |
19/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PHILIP LOWE |
A BILL PREFILED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WOULD ALLOW SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WITH CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS TO BRING THEIR FIREARMS TO WORK.(MORE) |
TKA KIDS HELP HARVEST HOPE |
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FMN |
19/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ABBY GRACE PARNELL; CALEB WILLAMS CARRYS A BAG OF FOOD AT THE HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK IN FLORENCE |
FIRST AND SECOND-GRADERS FROM THE KINGS ACADEMY GOT TO SEE JUST HOW A WEEK'S WORTH OF WORK MIGHT PAY OFF TUESDAY WHEN THEY DROPPED OFF 324 FOOD ITEMS TO THE HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK.(MORE) |
LAWSUIT AGAINST SHERIFF SET TO GO TO JURY TODAY |
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FMN |
19/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNEY BOONE AND PHIL HANNA |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE TESTIFIED TUESDAY THAT HE WAS SIMPLY SHARING HIS OPINION WHEN HE CALLED TWO COUNTY OFFICIALS IN 2009 TO LET THEM KNOW THAT THE HIRING OF ONE OF HIS FORMER INVESTIGATORS AT THE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS BETWEEN THE TWO AGENCIES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/12/2012 |
5A |
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FRANCES K. (STRICKLAND) BAYLOR; GARY E. HILL JR.; ELIZABETH "BETTY" ROGERS INGRAM; WILLIE MAYES; SYLVIA ANN MCCALL; ANTHONY LEROY MCCREA SR.; RICKY LEE NEWTON; MARCHCHIE RICHARDSON JACKSON; RUTH JEANETTE HOWARD BROOKS; WILLIAM JACKSON CHANGLER JR.; STANLEY ALEXANDER GADDY JR.; WESLEY G. "UPIE" CLENDENIN JR.; |
OFFICIALS: MORE GUNS IN SCHOOLS NO SOLUTION |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
1A |
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PEE DEE SUPERINTENDENTS OPPOSE LOWE'S BILL TO ARM SCHOOL OFFICIALS. |
SHERIFF SLANDERED HANNA JURY RULES |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AWARDS FORMER FCSO EMPLOYEE PHIL HANNA $125K IN LAWSUIT; SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE |
EMS TO HIRE DOZEN NEW EMPLOYEES |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL VOTED TO GIVE EMS DIRECTOR RYON WATKINS THE OK TO HIRE 12 NEW POSITIONS. |
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO 14 BANK ROBBERIES |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
WESLEY TODD MCCRACKEN ROBBED WELLS FARGO IN FLORENCE AND THEN 13 MORE BANKS IN 5 OTHER STATES. |
LAKE CITY MAN DIES IN MOPED CRASH |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
3A |
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MELVIN BROWN WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY WILLIAM JETER. |
INSERT FOR BACKPACKS GIVES BODY ARMOR TO… |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
THE INSERTS INTO SCHOOL BACKPACKS COST ABOUT $400 AND WILL STOP BULLETS FROM HAND GUNS BUT NOT FROM ASSAULT WEAPONS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/12/2012 |
5A |
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MELVIN BROWN; DILLIE RUTH BOWERS GRAHAM; MARGARET HAMMOND; FENNIE MAE JOHNSON; NOLIE MCLAURIN; SHERRY WALTERS; FRANCES K. STRICKLAND BAYLOR; GARY E. HILL JR.; ELIZABETH ROGERS INGRAM; ILA THOMPSON KIGHT; STANLEY ALEXANDER GADDY JR.; DALLAS LEGRANDE KIRBY; SARAH ANN TIMMONS |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE SHOULD STAY WHERE IT IS... |
EDITORIAL |
FMN |
20/12/2012 |
7A |
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION SECRETARY MARCHK BUYCK III SUGEGESTS THAT THE MUSEUM BUILD A REPLICA OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE TO USE AND LEAVE THE SCHOOLHOUSE WHERE IT IT. |
INTERNET PHOTO SENDS RESTAURANT REP TO TRASH |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
1A |
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DHEC INSPECTION INVALIDATES COMPLAINT AGAINST GOLDEN CROWN BUT BUSINESS HAS PLUMMETED. OWNER CHUNG TING NI AND MANAGER MORGAN OWENS ARE TAKING THE MATTER SERIOUSLY. |
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
TEACHERS SING CHRISTMAS SONGS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. STUDENTS DONATED 791 CANS OF FOOD FOR MANNA HOUSE. |
HALEY SAYS FIX MENTAL HEALTH & NOT GUN LAWS |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ONE MOURNING MOTHER SUGGESTED DETECTING PROBLEMS THROUGH THE SCHOOLS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
7A |
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CLARENCE 'BO' ELVIS ALLEN; RUTH T. BARNHILL; JACQUELINE D. CAMPBELL; VICTOR FORDHAM; ELOISE B. GADDY; RUTH ANN DAMON LUCKY; WILLIAM F. MATTHEWS; VERNA ROGERS; ANNIE LAURA CUNNINGHAM COX; CLEVELAND GARNER; ELIZABETH MELLICHAMP WELLS HARRELL; BOBBY GENE LYNCH; JAMES H. 'SON' MCCUTCHEON; HENRY ATHOL SPEARS; ISABELLA KELLY 'BELL' STOKES |
CENTENARIAN HAPPY; SAYS HE WILL BE TIRED LATER |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
3B |
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OCIE EADDY OF HEMINGWAY SC BLOWS OUT THE 100 CANDLES. |
ELVES ON THE STREET |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTOS |
COUNSELORS KAREN COPELAND AND CHRISTINA CELESTI DANCE THE ELF DANCE OUTSIDE THE DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER. |
HOWE SPRINGS NAMES DILLON NEW FIRE CHIEF |
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FMN |
21/12/2012 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
VETERAN FLORENCE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER WILLIAM DILLON WILL LEAD THE DEPARTMENT. |
TEACHERS ARE ALREADY TOTIN' IN TINY TEXAS TOWN |
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FMN |
22/12/2012 |
1A |
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WE CAN PROTECT OUR KIDS SAID HARROLD TEXAS SUPERINTENDENT DAVID THWEATT |
JOBLESS RATE FALLS FOR 4TH MONTH |
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FMN |
22/12/2012 |
1A |
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SC'S UNEMPLOYNEBT RATE DROPPED FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH TO THE LOWEST SINCE OCTOBER. 2008. |
CAMP CUPCAKE |
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FMN |
22/12/2012 |
1A |
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SHAWNA GILMAN SHOWS TAYLOR PARKER TECHNIQUES AT SWEET A CUPCAKE CO. CUPCAKE CAMP. ANNA KATE AVENT TRIES TO ICE. |
DEPUTIES ARREST BENNETTSVILLE MAN… |
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FMN |
22/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DAVID ERIC DIXON WAS CHARGED. CHRISTOPHER ALLEN BRISTOW DIED FROM MULTIPLE GUNSHOTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/12/2012 |
4B |
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BABY BOY KELLY; CHARLIE QUILLIN; JACK EDWIN ROBERTSON; JACK EDWIN ROBERTSON; MINISTER CYREMTHIA JORDAN ALEXANDER; RANDELL MCNEIL; RICHARD ELVIS; DON GARRIS; MARY ELOISE BULL GADDY; RAMONA COX TURNER; OLLIE DELON 'OT' MOORE; PAULINE HARDWICK BEST; RICHARD RAYMOND ELVIS; RUTH T. BARNHILL; VERNA ADELL WISE ROGERS; VIRGIE HAYES |
NEW APPROACHES NEEDED |
STOPPING GUN VIOLENCE |
FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1A |
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PEE DEE COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO USE GUNS ALL SAY SOMETHING MUST BE DONE & NEW IDEAS HOLD THE KEY |
A VET REPAYING HIS DEBT |
USDA PROGRAM BRINGS NUTRITIONAL VET DR. JOSH MARTIN TO PEE DEE AREA |
FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM PAYS OFF SELECTED VETS STUDENT LOANS. |
DEPUTIES TO GUARD SOME SC SCHOOLS |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1A |
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ONE SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL PAY FOR OFF-DUTY DEPUTIES IN 10 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AFTER CT. SPREE. |
SHELLS THAT IGNITED CIVIL WAR PRESERVED IN WALL |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AT FORT SUMTER NATIONAL MONUMENT SC; SHELLS REMAIN IN THE WALLS WHICH WOULD BE DAMAGED IF THE SHELLS WERE GONE. |
URBAN ADVOCATES SAY GUN CONTROL TALK OVERDUE |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
VOICES ARE SAYING WE NEED GUN CONTROL. |
MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS PAST IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
6A |
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COLUMN OF THOM ANDERSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
8A-9A |
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J. MARCHK CANNON; MINISTER CYREMTHIA ANN JORDAN ALEXANDER; HELEN DRAKE JORDAN; VERNA ADELLE WISE ROGERS; KARL JOHN OLDFIELD; JACK EDWIN ROBERTSON; AUSTIN GIBSON MURRAY SR.; JO LYNN KISSIAH NEWSOME |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
23/12/2012 |
8A |
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ANNIE JO MILLER 8/26/1925--12/17/2009; DARLINE BROACH MOORE WHO PASSED 18 OCTOBER 2010 |
ACS TECHNOLOGIES |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
10A |
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PHOTOS |
EMPLOYEES OF ACS TECHNOLOGIES ARE LISTED BY NAME AND SOME BY POSITION. THIS BUSINESS HAS BEEN IN FLORENCE FOR OVER 30 YEARS. |
WELCOME HOME SOLDIER |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
MEMBERS OF THE SC NATIONAL GUARD'S 4TH BATTALION 118TH 'INFANTRY RIFLES' D COMPANY RETURN TO MARION SC. |
HARTSVILLE PSYCHOLOGIST: TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT SHOOTING TRAGEDY… |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1B |
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PSYCHOLOGIST ALISON EVANS SAYS PARENTS NEED TO LIMIT HOW MUCH CHILDREN HEAR. MEET CHILD WHERE HE IS. LET HIM TAKE THE LEAD. LOOK FOR CHANGES IN NORMAL BEHAVIOR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
4C |
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PHOTOS |
HARRIET WAKEFIELD WARD AND ERIC LAVERNE TILLER; CAREY RENAE LOUIS AND BRIAN CHRISTOPHER SESTITI |
DILON COUNTY GERMAN SOCIETY… |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
5C |
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PHOTOS |
ADELE WALLACE ARNETTE; REAGAN ELIZABETH MASSENGALE; ELIZABETH HARRINGTON MCLELLAN; KATELYN V. WILLIAMS |
65TH ANNUAL TARANTELLA BALL |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
HELEN H. COXE; ANNE S. O'BRIAN; FRANCES MILLS BROWN; JULYIA SMYTH MCKISSICK; DEBORAH J. SWEARINGEN |
DARLINGTON MEN'S DANCE CLUB WINTER DANCE |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
SARA ANN K. FAGAN; ELIZABETH P. GARDNER; MARY DEANE SIGMON; MOLLY MCHUGH STOKES |
FLORENTINE SOCIETY 47 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BALL |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
8C |
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PHOTOS |
FRANCES M. BROWN; MARTHA E. BRUCE; MARY E. HUGGINS; MARY M. SKARUPA; JENNIVER R. STOKES; ELISE H. WILLIAMSONG; ANNA E. WATT |
ALL PEE DEE FOOTBALL TEAM 2012 |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
4D |
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PHOTOS |
PLAYERS AND SCHOOLS |
FINAL PEE DEE STATISTICAL LEADERS |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
5D |
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ARRANGED BY POSITION |
HARTSVILLE COACH FOUND WAY TO HOLD TEAM TOGETHER IN FCE OF TRAGEDY |
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FMN |
23/12/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
COACH JEFF CALABRESE IS CELEBRATING THE HARTSVILLE RED FOXES' FOURTH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DESPITE DEATH OF PLYAER RONALD ROUSE THIS SEASON. JEFF CALABREESE IS THE MORNING NEWS COACH OF THE YEAR. |
LAND TRUST ADDS LAND IN HARTSVILLE & GALLIAVANTS FERRY |
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FMN |
24/12/2012 |
1A |
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WILDS' FAMR AND MORE HOLIDAYPROPERTYNOW UNDER CONSERVATION EASEMENT. THE PEE DEE LAND TRUST NOW PROTECTS 15 243 ACRES IN THE PEE DEE. |
BABY JESUS BACK AT FBC |
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FMN |
24/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HOLY INFANT RETURNED TO LANDMARCHK NATIVITY ONE YEAR AFTER THIEVES TOOK HIM AWAY. |
ARMY'S ESF SURPASSES 000 & HELP STILL NEEDED |
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FMN |
24/12/2012 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SALVATION ARMY TOPPED IT FUNDRAISING FOR THE EMPTY STOCKING FUND. DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION MATCHED THE FIRST $20 000. THERE ARE MORE NEEDS THIS YEAR. |
HARTSVILLE FRIENDS EARN EAGLES TOGETHER |
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FMN |
24/12/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTO |
TY WIEDRICH AND COLE LAFFIDY |
NINE FROM TROOP 477 EARN EAGLE SCOUT AWARDS |
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FMN |
24/12/2012 |
5A |
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PHOTO |
CHRISTOPHER ANDRE; BRUCE ELLIS BURNER JR.; MARCHK WILSON BUYCK IV; ROBERT MASON CAMP; PALMER SHERER JONES; DAVID WARREN MCLEAN; JACOB TIMOTHY SUGGS; JOSHUA MCFADDIN NETTLES WEISHUHN; WILLIAM HARVEY WEISHUHN III |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/12/2012 |
7A |
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VIVIAN B. BROWN; THEODORE WAITUS COOPER; JAMES MAYNARD DANIELS; CECIL DUTTON SR.; JAMES EAGLE; HERBERT LEE EVANS; LEOLA FORD; DANIEL PHILLIP MCCASKILL; MARY OSBORNE; OTIS PRIVETTE III; JANUARYET LYNN ROLLER; JENNIE MAE HOFFMAN O'NEAL SHOEMAKE; PHYLLIS T. STOKES; MAZEL LOUISE DIXON THOMAS; KATINA WILLIAMS; ANGLOUS WILSON; DELOIS WRIGHT; JULYETTE LEE JARRELL; ROME DAVID 'COOP MAN' SMALL |
BMW EXCEEDS ALL HOPES |
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FMN |
25/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TWENTY YEARS LATER; SC PLANT FITS IN LIKE BARBECUE AND THE SHAG |
A LITTLE LOVE FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT |
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FMN |
25/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AT DREAMETTS CHILDREN'S SALON; FOSTER CARE KIDS GET THE ROYAL TREATMENT. |
FORMER SOLDIER PROVIDES LEGAL HELP FOR OTHER VETS |
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FMN |
25/12/2012 |
1A |
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ARMY RANGER PHILLIPS MCWILLIAMS LED EXPLOSIVES PATROLS IN IRAQ. NOW IN LAW SCHOOL HE HOPES TO FIND OTHER VETS WHO ARE PRACTICING ATTORNEYS AND STUDENTS TO HELP SOLDIERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
25/12/2012 |
7A |
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PHOTO |
BONNIE B. WINDHAM 3/7/1941--12/23/2007 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/12/2012 |
8A |
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DOROTHY LVINGSTON; LINDA EDWARDS BILL; SHIRLEY LOUISE LONG; SHIRLEY WILLIAMS; DANIEL PHILLIP MCCASKILL; JAMES MAYNARD DANIELS; JULYETTE LEE JARRELL |
GUNFIRE KILLS CHILDREN DAILY IN U.S. |
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FMN |
25/12/2012 |
9A |
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MANY SHOOTINGS DON'T GET THE PUBLICITY OF NEWTOWN CT. |
A-F SYSTEM MAKES EDUCATORS C RED |
2012 REMEMBERED EDUCATION |
FMN |
26/12/2012 |
1A |
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IN JULY SC GOT APPROVAL TO OPT OUT OF SEVERAL OF THE MORE CONTROVERSIAL ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT. RATINGS CHANGED FROM 'MET' AND 'NOT MET' TO A-F GRADING. |
CHRISTMAS IS DONE; IT'S SANTAHATCHIE TIME… |
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FMN |
26/12/2012 |
1A |
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FLORENCE-BASED HOME REPAIR MINISTRY KICKS OFF THIS WEEK. CENTRAL METHODIST AND PISGAH METHODIST HELP THE NEEDY. |
NEW WORRIES AT FIREHOUSE |
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FMN |
26/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FIREFIGHTERS SAY SHOOTING IS SCARY; BUT WON'T KEEP THEM FROM DOING THEIR DUTY. |
U.S. GUN LOVE RUNS DEEP |
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FMN |
26/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MORE CIVILIANS ARE ARMED IN THE U. S. THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/12/2012 |
7A |
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JEAN B. ALFORD; ROSE MARY CAPPELLARI; LOU ELLA FLOWERS; ROY KENT GARDNER; CHARLES T. HARLEY; CINDERELLA INGRAM; HERMAN L. JACKSON; MARY JACKSON; AMANDA BRADLEY LEWIS; ANNIE MCCALL; MERRILYN CREEL LOVE; ANDREW JACKSON GILES; MARIE MARTINEZ PEARCE; CLAUDEEN 'DEE DEE' SMITH; MAZEL LOUISE DIXON THOMAS; PEGGY RODGERS BAKER; JAMES MARCHK CANNON; CECIL HENRY DUTTON SR.; HERBERT LEE EVANS; DILLIE RUTH BOWERS GRAHAM; ANNETTE JONES HUBBARD; CATHERN PIERCE; RUTH ANN DAMON LUCKY; DICKERSON DEWITT WIGLEY; |
SLAYING SUSPECT SOUGHT |
DARLINGTON COUNTY |
FMN |
26/12/2012 |
8A |
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MAN RUSHED INTO HOME; SUSPECT CONSIDERED ARMEN AND DANGEROUS. JASON JONES IS WANTED IN THE DEATH OF ANTWAIN DEMETRIOUS JONES. |
SMITH TAKES FLORENCE COUNTY REINS AND DIGS IN |
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FMN |
27/12/2012 |
1A |
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LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. IS A NAME MOST IN THE AREA KNOW WELL.(MORE) |
HEY PREZ WE HAVE QUESTIONS TOO |
STUDENTS AT SNEED MIDDLE QUIZ OBAMA ABOUT USA'S WOES |
FMN |
27/12/2012 |
1A |
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MOST AMERICANS SEE PLENTY WRONG WITH THE STATE OF THE NATION THESE DAYS BUT PLOD ALONG SUFFERING IN SILENCE.(MORE) |
FARME MARCHCHKET IS THE LIF FOR OWNERS |
GREEN ACRES COUNTRY MARCHCHKET OFFERS PLENTY FOR LOCALS AND TRAVELERS |
FMN |
27/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CUSTOMERS CROWDING AROUND THE BUSY LUNCH RUSH DECEMBEREMBER. 20 AT GREEN ACRES;PHOTO OF GILDA LEE AND SARAH CARPENTER LUAUGUSTUSTH WITH RETAIL MANAGER TOM KARLESKI AS THEY SAMPLE SESAME RICE CRACKERS AND MOONSHINE JELLY |
GREEN ACRES IS THE PLACE TO BE --NOT EDDIE ALBERT'S OLD PLACE FROM THE 1960S TV SHOW BUT RATHER THE GREEN ACRES COUNTRY MARCHCHKET.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/12/2012 |
5A |
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PAUL ATKINSON; RAYMOND BARRON; GARY "CANDY"; THEODORE WAITUS COOPER; JAMES "BOOTY" DOWDY; RALPH EDWARD "EDDIE" GRAY JR.; TINA BURCH HAYNES; MARCHCHY ANN HICKS HOLDEN; ALFONZA HUNTER; ANTWAIN "COE JACK" JONES; ELIZIE "ELIZA" JANUARYUARYE WHITE KNIGHT; JAMES LESTER; SHIRLEY LOUISE ONEAL VANN LONG; PANNEE MILES; VERN G. MITCHELL; MIKE PRESSLEY; JAMES LEE SNOW; JEAN BRYANT ALFORD; LINDA EDWARDS TOLER SUTTON BELL; BRUCE GROOMS PRICE SR.; ROBERT EDWARD BLACKMON; ELLIS CURTIS CHANDLER JR.; LESLIE HOWARD GRAINGER; PHYLLIS TURBEVILLE STOKES; THOMAS WILLIAM SCHUSTER; CHARLES "CHUCK" HARLEY; CHUCK MAYERS; THEODORE STEVENSON; HANNAH SMITH ROSENFELD; JAMES R. "JAMIE" WINBURN JR; |
SMITH TAKES FLORENCE COUNTY REINS & DIGS IN |
2012 REMEMBERED; GOVERNMENT |
FMN |
27/12/2012 |
1A |
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K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH JR. IS FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; DOWNTOWN FLORENCE; TIMMONSVILLE SC; LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND BATTLE; FISCAL CLIFF |
GREEN ACRES |
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FMN |
27/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FARM MARCHKET IS THE LIFE FOR OWNERS. GREEN ACRES COUNTRY MARCHKET OFFERS PLENTY FOR LOCALS AND TRAVELERS. JANUARYICE AND CHUCK DAVIS ARE OWNERS. |
HEY PRES; WE HAVE ISSUES TOO |
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FMN |
27/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STUDENTS OF MODESTINE SAMUEL AT SNEED MIDDLE SCHOOL WRITE LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT ON CURRENT ISSUES IN THE RAND MCNALLY DEAR MR. PRESIDENT CONTEST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/12/2012 |
5A-6A |
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PAUL ATKINSON; RAYMOND BARRON; GARY 'CANDY' COOKS; THEODORE WAITUS COOPER; JAMES 'BOOTY' DOWDY; RALPH EDWARD GRAY JR.; TINA BURCH HAYNES; MARY ANN HICKS HOLDEN; ALFONZA HUNTER; ANTWAIN 'COE JACK' JONES; ELIZIE JANUARYIE WHITE KNIGHT; JAMES LESTER; SHIRLEY LOUISE ONEAL VANN LONG; PANNEE MILES; VERN G. MITCHELL; MIKE PRESSLEY; JAMES LEE SNOW; JEAN BRYANT ALFORD; ROBERT EDWARD BLACKMON; ELLIS CURTIS CHANDLER JRL; LINDA EWARDS TOLER SUTTON BELL; LESLIE HOWARD GRAINGER; BRUCE GROOMS PRICE SR.; PHYLLIS TURBEVILLE STOKES; THOMAS WILLIAM SCHUSTER; CHARLES HARLEY; CHUCK MAYERS; HANNAH SMITH ROSENFELD; THEODORE STEVENSON; HAROLD W. STEWART; JAMES R. WINBURN JR. |
EMOTIONAL DAYS AT THE COURTHOUSE |
2012 CRIME REMEMBERED |
FMN |
28/12/2012 |
1A |
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TAVARIO BRUNSON-- DEATH OF STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER DEAVER AND INJURY OF DONNA ROBINSON. OTHER CRIMES: NICKOLAS MILLER--DEATH OF BEVERLY MELTON; HUBERT C. NORTON-- PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS; SWEEPSTAKES VIDEO POKER GAMES; CHASE LEWIS MCCLARY ATTACK ON DONNIVIN BROWN |
TRIPLE OVERTIME THRILLER |
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FMN |
28/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
WEST FLORENCE BASKETBALL PLAYERS BEAT SOUTH FLORENCE IN THE PEPSI CAROLINA CLASSIC. |
SOUTH CAROLINA RECEIVES NEARLY 350 NEW SCHOOL BUSES |
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FMN |
28/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PEE DEE WILL GET 24 TO REPLACE OUTDATED MODELS THAT SERVE DISABLED STUDENTS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/12/2012 |
7A-8A |
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DOROTHY STRICKLAND BECK; TERESA LEE DALEY; CHARLES BUFORD DODD; MARY ANN HICKS HOLDEN; WILLIE JACOBS; JUANITA T. MATTHEWS JONES; JOSEPH MICHAEL LEGETTE; NEATHA MUNGO; CHRISTINE SINGLETARY; JAMES CECIL 'P-JACK' TYNER; DONALD LEE WILSON; JOHN C. YATES; DELORIS WRIGHT DENMARCHK; VIVIAN JEAN BROWN; VALENTINA BUENCONSEJO DILLARD; LINA WILKINSON DUBOSE; RALPH EDWARD GRAY JR.; KATHY IRBY LEE; DON WILLIAMS; MAZEL LOUISE DIXON THOMAS; MICHAEL FREDERICK PRESSLEY; ANTWAIN DEMETRIOUS JONES; TRISTON CARROLL LOOMIS; DOROTHY MOORER; PANNEE 'ANN' MILES-WISE; SUSAN CAMPBELL WALTERS; KATINA NICOLE MILLER WILLIAMS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
28/12/2012 |
7A |
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LUCIOUS WOODS 2/17/1938--12/28/2011 |
CLASSIC THRILLER |
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FMN |
28/12/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
BOSTICK'S BASKET GIVES WEST FIRST WIN OVER SOUTH SINCE '08 |
EVENTS LIVEN UP DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
29/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPERATES IN THE BLACK. THE FLORENCE MUSEUM IS COMING. WILLIE NELSON IS COMING. OTHER BENEFITS ARE THE PECAN FESTIVAL; BONE-E-FIT; AND RAISE THE ROOF. |
FORMER LAWMAKER BEASLEY DIES AT 82 |
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FMN |
29/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RICHARD LEE BEASLEY FATHER OF FORMER GOVERNOR DAVID BEASLEY WAS NOTED FOR HIS CIVIC MINDEDNESS. |
REPAIRING HOUSES; ENRICHING LIVES |
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FMN |
29/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
OVER 80 VOLUNTEERS MAINLY COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GIVE 3 DAYS TO REPAIR HOMES FOR THOSE IN NEED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/12/2012 |
4B |
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CHRISTINE SLATER MCCOY; COLUMBUS JONES JR.; ELIOTT SMITH; EMERSON EUGENE SEIGO; LELAND HUMBERT; MICHAEL MOONEY; DOROTHY STRICKLAND BECK; PATSY RUTH FULMORE; RICHARD LEE BEASLEY; SINCERE SMITH; ZULA T. BRYANT; CHARLES BUFORD DODD; CLAUDEAN 'DEE-DEE' SMITH; DANIEL DUSENBURY SNOW; JUANITA T. MATTHEWS JONES; MARION PAUL ATKINSON; RAYMOND BARRON; TERESA ANN LEE DALEY |
WHAT WE HAD HERE WAS A FAILURE TO FILE |
2012 REMEMBERED POLITICS |
FMN |
30/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NO STORY DOMINATED SC POLITICS MORE THAN THE FILING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE OR THE FAILURE TO FILE ON TIME. SCANDALS; 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; NEVER-ENDING CAMPAIGNS |
PEE DEE YOU LOOK GOOD |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
DAMIEN MCCOY LOOKS AT SENIOR PORTRAIT AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
AFTER A TOUGH YEAR A PARTING SHOT FOR RIGHT… |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON'S COLUMN ON GENERAL NEWS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
8A |
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CHRISTINE SLATER MCCOY; ALIFAIR JONES DANIELS; OCTAVIA DAWSON; SHELVIA JEAN BULLARD GOWDY; KELTON HICKSON; MARIAN R. MASHACK; TILLMAN 'TIMMON' HOUGH JR.; RICHARD LEE BEASLEY; GARY 'CANDY' COOKS; MARCHGERY B. HOLLIDAY; DEBBIE ELENORE BROWN JACKSON; IDA MOZELLE SCOTT LASSITER; JOHN BENJAMIN MCCUTCHEON JR.; DORIS WEAVER DEWITT OHL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
9A |
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MARGARET AYRES ROGERS; WOODROW W. WALKER; ZULA THAMES BRYANT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
30/12/2012 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
MELBA 'BOOT' EADDY 12/30/1955 |
CAMDEN'S G(UN) MAN LOCKED & LOADED |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
ROSS BEARD LEARNED LOVE OF FIREARMS FROM GODFATHER FAMED FBI AGENT MELVIN PURVIS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
5C |
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MARY MARGARET ANDREWS AND MARCUS DANIEL BRIDGES; POTITSA STEPHANIE CHAVIS AND JUSTIN JOAQUIN ARENAS; |
TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES IN THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
1D |
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RED FOXES' ROMP |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
HARTSVILLE BLOWS PAST WEST FOR FIRST TOURNEY TITLE SINCE '94 IN PEPSI CAROLINA CLASSIC |
WEST DEFEATS TIMMONSVILLE FOR TOURNEY TITLE |
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FMN |
30/12/2012 |
1D |
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LITTLE CAESARS INVITATIONAL |
BIZ COMING BACK TO LFE DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
31/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COMMUNITY LEADERS; INVESTOR; AND PARTNERS WITH RAINES DEVELOPMENT GROUP POSE FOR PHOTOS IN AUGUSTUST OUTSIDE WHAT WILL BECOME THE "HOTEL FLORENCE" A BOUTIQUE HOTEL LOCATED IN THE CITY'S HISTORIC DOWNTOWN. |
THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CELEBRATED A PROFITABLE AND SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR IN 2012 BUT PROJECTS A BLOCK AWAY MADE HEADLINES THIS YEAR INCLUDING THE PROGRESS ON THE NEW BOUTIQUE "HOTEL FLORENCE" AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESTAURANTS LIKE CLAY POT COFFEE SHOP AND DA MASSIMO AS WELL AS NEW BEEZEWAY ON DARGAN STREET.(MORE) |
GET SOME GREEN IN 2013 |
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FMN |
31/12/2012 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAUL SPEIGHT CUTTING A COLLARD ON SATURDAY AT THE THOMAS FAMILY FARM ON THE OATES HIGHWAY; MAJOR THOMAS ON HIS FAMILY FARM SATURDAY OFF OATES HIGHWAY IN DARLINGTON |
PAUL SPEIGHT CUTS A COLLARD ON SATURDAY AT THE THOMAS FAMILY FARM ON THE OATES HIGHWAY; MAJOR THOMAS ON HIS FAMILY FARM SATURDAY OFF OATES HIGHWAY IN DARLINGTON. THE FARM HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY SINCE THE 1780S AND CUSTOMERS FROM AS FAR AWAY AS NEW JERSEY LOOKFORWARD TO THEIR COLLARDS EVERY WINTER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2012 |
7A |
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ANSEL LYNN BELL; BESSIE D. WRIGHT; CEDRIC TODD EMANUEL ROBINSON; JAMIE THOMAS; JOHN ANSEL NOLAN; JOHN LILLY; LOTTIE HEMINGWAY WOODBERRY; MARCHCHGARET STOKES ABBOTT; MARCHCHTHA COLEMAN MCKITHEN; RAHEEM RASHAD MCCALL; JAMES MONROE BRADLEY JR.; DORIS WEAVER DEWITT OHL; RICHARD LEE "DICK" BEASELY; GLENDA KAY DAVIS; |
NOTED RESTAURANTEUR ANN MILES-WISE DIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2012 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF ANN MILES-WISE |
PANNEE "ANN" MILES-WISE OWER OF ANN'S KITCHEN WITH A TASTE OF THAI DIED CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE MEDUCAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN CHARLESTON.(MORE) |
NOTED RESTAURATEUR ANN MILES-WISE DIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2012 |
7A |
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PANNEE 'ANN' MILES-WISE PASSED AWAY ON CHRISTMAS DAY BUT WILL BE REMEMBERED AS OUTGOING AND DOING GOOD THINGS FOR PEOPLE AS WELL AS COOKING GOOD FOOD. |
BIZ COMING BACK TO LIFE DOWNTOWN |
2012 REMEMBERED; BUSINESS |
FMN |
31/12/2012 |
1A |
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THE DOWNTOWN IS GOING FORWARD WITH THE FMC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MAKING PROFITS. OTHER PROGRESS ARE THE HOTEL FLORENCE; THE CLAY POT COFFEE SHOP AND DA MASSIMO RESTAURANT; THE FARMERS MARCHKET; AND THE FLORENCE MUSEUM. |
LAKE CITY WREATHS |
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FMN |
01/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF QUINSTON HANNA OF THE LAKE CITY RETRIEVING TWO CHRISTMAS WREATHS AS JASON BROWN HOLDS THE LADDER ON MONDAY. (MORE) |
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER QUINSTON HANNA PUTS CHRISTMAS WREATHS IN A TRUCK BED WITH LT. KENNY SAULS AND JASON BROWN IN LAKE CITY ON MONDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/01/2013 |
7A |
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BARBARA JEAN WALLACE ROGERS TINNEY; RICHARD LEE "DICK" BEASLEY; CHARLOTTE WHITE MCCLEASE; CHLORIE BURROUGHS FISHBURNE; ALPHONSO "BEAR" SINGLETARY; DORIS WEAVER DEWITT OHL; HARRY CLARKE BAKER; LINNIE ALINE MATTHEWS; LIZZIE B. SARVIS; MICHARL R. MOONEY;LELAND "LEON" HUMBERT; MARCHCHGARET STOKES ABBOTT |
WOMAN REMEMBERS ORANGEBURG NEARLY A CENTURY AGO |
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FMN |
01/01/2013 |
10A |
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THE MEMORIES OF ELIZABETH SYFRETT AGED 98 |
BABY ELIJAH WAS RIGHT ON TIME |
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FMN |
02/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELIJAH TYRONE MILLER; GABRIEL MILLER AND MOM ELIZABETH WITH NEWBORN ELIJAH |
THE NEW YEAR CAN BRING NEW THINGS. FOR THE MILLER FAMILY OF FLORENCE IT BROUGHT A NEW BUNDLE OF JOY AS THE FAMILY WELCOMED ITS NEWEST MEMBER TUESDAY MORNING AS WELL AS FLORENCE'S FIRST BABY OF 2013.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2013 |
1A |
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DAVID ALFORD SR.; RICHARD LEE "DICK" BEASLEY; ONEAL BLAKE; HALLIEQUE DANIELS BRADFORD; KAREN DAVID FOLK; NELLIE H. HAM; CHARLES RAST HUBBARD; MAGGIE INGS; CHRISTINE SLATER MCCOY; KATIE MCCREA; DAVID CHARLES TIDWELL; ELAINE WEAVER WILLIAMS; KEITH ROLAND CHANDLER; PRISCILLA PROSSER COE;; EELOTT SMITH SR.; BESSIE NOBBY DRAKEFORD WRIGHT; TINA BURCH HAYNES; FURMAN ERVIN "DICK" POWELL; |
DOWNTOWN PARADE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
02/01/2013 |
2A |
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PARADE ON WEST EVANS STREET LOOKING WEST FROM THE INTERSECTION AT DARGAN ST. |
LEAS STRAW THAT BROKE PIG'S BACK |
SECOND LOOP PIGGLY WIGGLY TO CLOSE JANUARYUARY. 12 |
FMN |
03/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TINA AND EDIE LANE LEAVE PIGGLY WIGGLY AT 500 SECOND LOOP ROAD IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
THE PIGGLY WIGGLY STORE ON SECOND LOOP ROAD IN FLORENCE IS APPARENTLY CLOSING LATER THIS MONTH BECAUSE THE STORE'S CORPORATE OWNERS COULDN'T COME TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BUILDING'S OWNER ON A NEW LEASE.(MORE) |
MAN HOPES TO SHRINK "STROKE BELT" |
THIRD MULTI-STATE JAUNT STARTED IN MAINE AND WILL END FEBRUARY IN MIAMI |
FMN |
03/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MYCLE BRANDY WITH SHARON O'NEAL |
SITTING IN BURGER KING ON EAST PALMETTO STREET MIGHT BE THE LAST PLACE YOU'D EXPECT TO FIND MYCLE BRANDY.(MORE) |
NEW FACES TO JOIN COUNCIL |
DORRIETY AND CAUDLE TO BE SWORN IN AT CEREMONY IN CHAMBERS |
FMN |
03/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS KENT CAUDLE AND WILLARD DORRIETY |
ELECTION VICTORS FROM THE FOUR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL RACES THIS PAST NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER WILL BE OFFICIALLY SWORN IN THIS MORNING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2013 |
5A |
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ARTHUR RAY BAILEY; PEARLINE FRASIER BLAKE; SEPTEMBEREMBERHA MAE MONROE BURGESS; JAMES BURROUGHS; ROBERT BURROUGHS; DONALD DARRELL ELDRED; WILLIAM EVERETT OLIVER; GHESA YASHIIA GRAVES; JOEY HAYNES HUNT; REBECCA CLAVON LAWS; ELTON MATTHEWS; DOROTHY OUTZS MCLAURIN; LARRY THOMAS; MARCHCHY F.WALKER; JOHN CALVIN "JABO" WEBSTER" JUANITA HEWITT; WILBUR THOMAS DIXON; CHARLES RAST HUBBARD; JAMES MONROE BRADLEY JR.; JAMES EDGAR "BUB" NORTON; CHARLOTTE SHIRLEY WHITE MCCLEASE; WILLIE JOE PURVIS; JOHN HENRY KELLY; MARCHCHTHA COLEMAN MCKITHEN; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2013 |
6A |
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HAROLD MCCRACKEN MILLER; CATHERINE "CATHY" SANDLIN; MARCHCHY VIRGINIA BARNIO SMITH; ELAINE WEAVER WILLIAMS |
RICE HITS THE GROUND RUNNING |
NEWLY SWORN-IN 7TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ENTERS A CONGRESS IN TURMOIL |
FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER |
U.S. REP TOM RICE DIDN'T HAVE TOO MUCH TIME TO REVEL IN HIS SUCCESS.(MORE) |
CIVIL WAR BRIDGE GOING DOWN |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CSX MEMBERS DEMOLISHING SECTIONS OF A RAILROAD BRIDGE |
PHOTO ONLY: IN THE WOODS BESIDE S. C. HIGHWAY 41 AND 51 IN JOHNSONVILLE THURSDAY A DOZEN CSX CREW MEMBERS DEMOLISHED SECTIONS OF A RAILROAD BRIDGE THAT DATES BACK TO THE CIVIL WAR. |
FILLING OPEN SEATS ON SCHOOL BOARD NOT EASY |
LONG MEETINGS AND CHIPPY MEMBERS MAKE RECRUITMENT TOUGH |
FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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WHEN WILLARD DORRIETY JR. STEPPED INTO THE ROLE OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER AT HIS SWEARING IN THURSDAY HE STEPPED OUT OF HIS POST ON THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
7A |
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JOHN GRAVES;ADDIE FAIRCLOTH HODGES; WILLIAM DANIEL "BILLY" NICHOLSON; ALICE TART; ARTHUR RAY BAILEY; ALIFAIR JONES "SIERY" DANIELS; COLUMBIS "REDMOND" JONES JR.; WILLIAM EVERETT OLIVER; CEDRIC TODD EMANNUEL ROBINSON;IRVIN JULYIUS BAILEY; DONALD ARRELL ELDRED; RAHEEM RASHAD MCCALL; |
RICE HITS THE GROUND RUNNING |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NEWLY SWORN-IN 7TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TOM RICE. PHOTO INCLUDES HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER; TOM RICE AND FAMILY |
CIVIL WAR BRIDGE GOING DOWN |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
BESIDE S.C. HIGHWAY 41/51 IN JOHNSONVILLE CSX CREW MEMBERS DEMOLISH SECTIONS OF A RAILROAD BRIDGE THAT DATES BACK TO THE CIVIL WAR. |
EX-SECURITY CHIEF DETAILS DOR BLUNDERS |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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SCOTT SHEALY FORMER SECURITY OFFICER TOLD STATE COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING THE HACKED TAX RECORDS OF PROBLEMS. |
FILLING OPEN SEATS ON SCHOOL BOARD NOT EASY |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1A |
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LONG MEETINGS AND CHIPPY MEMBERS MAKE RECRUITMENT TOUGH ON THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
7A |
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JOHN GRAVES; ADDIE FAIRCLOTH HODGES; WILLIAM DANIEL NICHOLSON; ALICE TART; ARTHUR RAY BAILEY; IRVIN JULYIUS BAILEY; ALIFAIR JONES 'SIERY' DANIELS; DONALD DARRELL ELDRED; COLUMBUS 'REDMOND' JONES JR.; RAHEEM RASHAD MCCALL; WILLIAM EVERETT OLIVER; CEDRIC TODD EMMANUEL ROBINSON; |
HOUSE RE-ELECTS BOEHNER SPEAKER |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
8A |
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THE U.S. HOUSE RE-ELECTED EMBATTLED REPUBLICAN JOHN BOEHNER WHO RETURNS AFTER A STROKE A YEAR AGO. |
TRACKING WAHEE MEMORIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
A BROTHERHOOD OF HUNTERS IS FORMED ON THE HUNTING GROUND ACCORDING TO DAVID GRANT THE PEE DEE COWBOY. |
ADVICE FOR NEW COUNCIL: PRAY |
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FMN |
04/01/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTOS |
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY RIFE WITH RELIGIOUS OVERTONES. SWORN IN WERE WILLARD DORRIETY; MITCHELL KIRBY; ROGER POSTON; AND KENT CAUDLE. |
HEALTH EXPERTS SAY THE KEY TO MAKING CHANGES IS SETTING REALISTIC STEPS |
BIG GOALS HAVE SMALL BEGINNINGS |
FMN |
06/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TABITHA MARCHCHTIN CLIMBING THE JACOB'S LADDER MACHINE |
WITH ANOTHER YEAR IN THE BOOKS AND ANOTHER BEGINNING RESOLUTIONS ARE BEING MADE TO MAKE A CHANGE AS THE NEW YEAR GETS UNDER WAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2013 |
8A |
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ERIC BOATWRIGHT; GENEVIEVE GAINEY; HARRY WILDS JR.; JERRY LEON GAINEY; JOHN LEWIS DANIELS; LLOUISE ROBINSON; RALPH L. "STEVE" BEST; RUGHT JOHNSON GRIGGS; SHAWNDON CHISOLM; ALPHONSO " BEAR" SINGLETARY; BARBARA ANNE BUFFKIN HAZELTON; CAROLINE ELIZABETH "BOO" SPROTT; DONALD RAY FRIERSON; DUFFIE J. "D.J." LYNCH; ELEBERT DELETTE OWENS; ELTON MATTHEWS; LOIS MCELVEEN PARNELL; LOUISE SCOTT; LONNIE WAYNE LEWIS; PATRICIA ANN BOYD HORTON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2013 |
9A |
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SALLY GERTRUDE OWENS STURGEON |
HOW THE POSTON-TO-FLORENCE LINE SAVED THE COUNTY |
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FMN |
06/01/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON EXPLAINS THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA WESTERN RAN FROM FLORENCE TO POSSTON WHERE IT LATER BECAME PART OF THE SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILROAD.HE ALSO WRITES ABOUT THE UNDERPASS THAT TOOK SEABOARD TRAINS OVER EAST PALMETTO.THIS UNDERPASS ALSO CONNNECTS WITH THE AIRPORT. |
TALK OVER A CUP OF COFFEE |
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FMN |
06/01/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
NEW STORY OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE BEING TOLD MONTHLY AT THE CLAY POT COFFEE SHOP AT 166 S. DARGAN ST.IN FLORENCE |
GETTING WILD AT LYNCHES RIVER COUNTY PARK |
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FMN |
06/01/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTOS: ALEX FRANK; DEJUAN SINGLETARY |
EVERY WEEKEND THE PARK HOSTS WILD WEEKENDS TO ALLOW VISITORS TO SEE THE ANIMALS IN THE DISCOVER CENTER AT SCHEDULED TIMES. |
ONE DIES IN SHOOTING |
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FMN |
07/01/2013 |
1A |
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LUTHER SHERROD LISBON OF LAMARCHCH IS DEAD AND A SECOND WAS IN SURGERY SUNDAY NIGHT AFTER A SHOOTING AT AN APRILTMENT COMPLEX IN WEST FLORENCE.(MORE) |
O'HARA HAS "Y" CHROMOSOME |
LIFELONG YMCA GUY HOPES TO REFURBISH AND EXPAND FLORENCE FACILITY |
FMN |
07/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PATRICK O'HARA AND BOB DANNER TO SET UP A LUNCH AFTER DANNER'S REGULAR WORKOUT.(MORE) |
PATRICK O'HARA TOOKS HISFIRST PAID JOB AT A YMCA IN HIS HOMETOWN OF WINSTON-SALEM WHEN HE WAS 15.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/01/2013 |
7A |
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BARRY EDWIN MAYES SR.; DAVID EUGENE TODD; HOWARD DEWITT CHAPMAN; LYNDEL D. "LYN" POE; MAXINE RICHARDSON; ROSALIE EVANS WATSON; ELBERT DELETTE OWENS; |
SC GUNS NUMBER A GREAT UNKNOWN |
LAW DOESN'T REQUIRE REPORTING AND SHOP OWNERS NOT EAGER TO TALK |
FMN |
07/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE "FISCAL CLIFF" MAY HAVE DOMINATED TALK IN WASHINGTON DC LAST WEEK BUT GUN CONTROL THE OTHER HIST NATIONAL ISSUES ON'T GOING AWAY ANYTIME SOON.(MORE) |
HONORING LOST COMRADES |
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FMN |
07/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEMORIAL TO RYAN DAVIS RAWL AND MATTHEW BRADFORD THOMAS AND JOHN DAVID MEADOR II; DIANE RAWL RECEIVES HUG FROM CHAPLAIN JERRY FENNELL; |
PHOTOS ONLY: THE 133RD MILITARY POLICE COMPANY A UNIT OF THE S. C. NATIONAL GUARD BOW THEIR HEADS AS CHAPLAIN JERRY FENNELL GIVES THE INVOCATION DURING A CEREMONY TO DEDICATE A MEMORIAL; GOLD STAR MOTHER DIANE RAWL RECEIVES A HUG FROM CHAPLAIN FENNELL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/01/2013 |
4B |
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DONALD RAY FRIERSON; WILHELMENA MULDROW GREGG; NELLIE LEE HEYWARD-GREEN; WILLIAM D. "BILLY" NICHOLSON; RALPH JERRY ORCUTT; LOIS MCELVEEN PARNELL; BESSIE MAE JOHNSON PLOWDEN; BARBARA ANNE HAZELTON; KATHY GAIL SMITH; CAROLINE ELIZABETH "BOO" SPROTT; CHARLES RICHARD ALLISON; JAMES BURROUGHS; JAMES MILTON CHANDLER JR.; ADDIE FAIRCLOTH HODGES; JERRY K. LUPO;; LARRY THOMAS; |
CHASE LAYS OFF 300 AT FLORENCE OFFICE |
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FMN |
08/01/2013 |
1A |
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JP MORGAN CHASE LAID OFF 300 EMPLOYEES AT THE CHASE MORTGAGE BANKING OFFICE IN FLORENCE ON MONDAY.(MORE) |
INMATES GIVE STUDENTS AN EARFUL |
PRISON IS A "GRIND" AND BAD CHOICES DON'T MAKE SENSE |
FMN |
08/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANGELA OF THE SCDC'S OPERATION GET SMARCHCHT TEAM SPEAKS TO STUDENTS AT THE DR. R. N. BECK LEARNING CENTER. DR. GERALD EDWARDS INTRODUCES SGT. SHAWN BRADY AND THE INMATES WITH OPERATION GET SMARCHCHT. |
MEMBERS OF THE SCDC OPERATION GET SMARCHCHT TEAM GAVE STUDENTS AT THE R. N. BECK CENTER IN FLORENCE A VIVID DEPICTION OF PRISON LIFE IN ALL ITS GLORY DURING A SPECIAL PRESENTATION MONDAY MORNING AT THE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
GUNMEN STILL AT LARGE IN DOUBLE SHOOTING |
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FMN |
08/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE MEN BELIEVED RESPONSIBLE FOR A DOUBLE SHOOTING THAT HAPPENED SUNDAY NIGHT AT A WEST FLORENCE APARTMENT COMPLEX REMAIN AT LARGE.(MORE) |
FMU'S DOWD WILL TAKE NEW POST AT THE CITADEL |
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FMN |
08/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY DOWD |
AFTER EIGHT YEARS AS FMU'S CHIEF FUNDRAISER JAY DOWD WILL BE MOVING ON TO TAKE A SIMILAR POSITION AT THE CITADEL NEXT MONTH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/01/2013 |
7A |
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ALTA THOMAS COLEMAN; LEO DALLAS; CLAUDE FOWLER JR.; JOHN H. FORD; MARCHCHION KING; FREDERICK JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JIM" WHITE; SUDIE MAE MIMS BRADSHAW; ISABLELL POSTON DRIGGER; MARCHCHGARET H. GARNER; BARRY EDWIN MAYES SR; CATHERINE C. PACE; DAVID EUGENE TODD; ROALIE EVANS WATSON;LONNIE EARL BROOKS; CALVIN FEASTER; JERRY LEON GAINEY; CLARK A. JENKINS; MARCHCHY T. JOHNSON; RALPH JERRY ORCUTT; |
PAC PLAY TRUMPETS SEVEN BIBLICAL TALES |
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FMN |
09/01/2013 |
1A |
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GOD'S TROMBONES' TO HELP KICK OFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. THIS PRESENTATION OF SERMONS IN VERSE BASED ON JAMES WELDON JOHNSON'S COLLECTION WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON FEBRUARY. 2 2013. |
WATER TALK IS ON TAP |
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FMN |
09/01/2013 |
1A |
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OFFICIALS FROM THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE AND FLORENCE TALK BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. |
HUMAN FORM INSPIRES STUDENT ART |
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FMN |
09/01/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE NATIVE RACHEL TAYLOR RECEIVES AWARD FOR JEWELRY. RACHEL TAYLOR IS A STUDENT AT THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/01/2013 |
5A |
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ELEASE DARBY; LARRY GOURDINE; BETTY HOWARD; WILLIE ISAAC; ANTHONY JACKSON; INEZ LEONARD; LUTHER SHERROD 'ROD' LISGON; EHTEL WILSON SMALLS MACK; CHARLTON G. PROSSER; CHARLES P. SHEALEY; VIVIAN MILLER BENTON; ALTA H. THOMPSON COLEMAN; MALCOLM LEE COVINGTON; ADA BRYANT TILTON; ALLISON LEANNE TOOLE |
NORTH IRBY STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
09/01/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
SEE SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY NEAR THE CORNER OF EVANS STREET DURING CHRISTMAS IN THE MID 1950S |
NORTH IRBY STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
09/01/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. IS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET. |
FIRE FUNDS UNDER SCRUTINY |
STUDY OF FLORENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPANDS BEYOND EMS |
FMN |
10/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OFERS MONITORING A JUNEEKYARD BLAZE FROM THE ROOFTOP OF A MOBILE HOME.(MORE) |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL IS CONTINUING ITS TEAR REFORMING EMERGENCY SERVICES AND IS NOW GEARING UP TO TACKLE FIRE SAFETY DISTRICTWIDE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/01/2013 |
5A |
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V. J. "PEE WEE" ARNETTE; CARRIE FRANCES NORRIS; IVA LEE MINTER; BRUCE STORY; DUANE ERIC WELTY; BILLIE MUDD CARLISLE; FLORINE H. LUPO; CHARLTON G. PROSSER; ITASKA "TACK" KIRBY DOZIER; THOMAS LAFAYETTE GINN; WILHELMENA "SALLIE " MULDROW GREGG; BERNICE R. MORGAN; CARRIE FRANCES NORRS; CHARLIE P. SHEALEY; |
WEAPONS SHOW PROMOTER WARY OF GUN CONTROL TALK |
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FMN |
11/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AUBREY AND DELL SMITH LOOK AT A PISTOL DURING THE LAND OF THE SKY GUN AND KNIFE SHOW 10 APRIL2011 |
AS A PROMOTER OF SOME POPULAR GUN SHOWS ALWAYS HAS KEPT AN EYE ON WHAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MIGHT OR MIGHT NOT BE DOING WHEN IT COMES TO GUN REGULATIONS.(MORE) |
FSD1 AIMS TO IMPROVE SAFETY |
BOARD LEARNS COSTS AND LOGISTICS OF OFFICERS IN EVERY SCHOOL |
FMN |
11/01/2013 |
1A |
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MODIFICATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE ALREADY IN THE WORKS TO ADD NEW LEVELS OF SECURITY AS THE BOARD LEARNED THURSDAY NIGHT HOW THE DISTRICT PLANS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.(MORE) |
PEE DEE HIGHWAY DEATHS TICK UP IN 2012 |
FATALITIES CLOSER TO 20010 NUMBERS; PEDESTRIAN AND MOPED DEATHS A CONCERN |
FMN |
11/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EMERGENCY CREWS WORK THE SCENE OF A ONE-CAR ACCIDENT ON U. S. 52 AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON 24 FEBRUARY 2012 |
HIGHWAY DEATHS TICKED UP SLIGHTLY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2012 A TREND THAT HELD TRUE FOR THE PEE DEE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2013 |
7A |
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ROOSEVELT "BO" BARR; CALVIN COEFIELD SR.; EDDIE THOMAS; MORRIS FLETCHER; FRANCES WEATHERFORD HOWELL; HARVEY SMITH JR.; JULYIA LEE MAHON; KEVIN KELLEY; MICHAEL A. MEADOWS; JOHNNIE "MONKEY" SMALLS; CHARLES TALMAGE TOMLINSON; RAYMOND EUGENE FULTON; RICHARD PRATT; SPENCER SPEARS; CLAERNCE "BUDDY" WILLIAMS; BESSIE MAE JOHNSON PLOWDEN; VAN J. "PEE WEE" ARNETTE; WILLIAM BRUCE STORY; BILLIE MUDD CARLISLE LEO DALLAS; LUTHER SHERROD "ROD" LISBON |
PHAST PHEET |
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FMN |
11/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEAH ABBOTT LISTENING TO INSTRUCTIONS DURING DANCE CLASS THURSDAY |
PHAT PHEET DANCE STUDENTS PRACTICE THEIR ROUTINES THURSDAY DURING CLASS AT WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
HOTTEST YEAR IN 2012? NOT IN SC |
IT WAS HOT BUT '25 IS STILL STATE'S HEAT CHAMP |
FMN |
12/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE COUNTRY MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED ITS WARMEST YEAR ON RECORD IN 2012 BUT IN S.C. THINGS WEREN'T SO HOT.(MORE) |
POLICE LOOK FOR SUSPECTED ARSONIST |
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FMN |
12/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TREAVER DENISE JOHNSON |
POLICE HAVE ISSUED WARRANTS THAT CHARGE A WOMAN INVOLVED IN AN EARLY MORING DOMESTIC DISPUTE AND FIRE WITH NINE COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ONE COUNT OF THIRD-DEGREE ARSON.(MORE) |
GIRL SCOUTS KICK OFF COOKIE SEASON |
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FMN |
12/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE WORDS THIN MINTS AND SAMOAS AND TAGALONGS MAY NOT MEAN ANYTHING TO SOME BUT TO THE GIRL SCOUTS ACROSS THE NATION IT MEANS A LOT.(MORE) |
STARS OF FLORENCE AWAIT THE DANCE FLOOR |
FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TOPS THE CARD |
FMN |
12/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEN ARD |
IT'S A MATTER OF NOTORIETY AND ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUT EITHER WAY YOU SLICE IT; FORMER LT. GOVERNOR KEN ARD SITS ATOP THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED LIST OF LOCAL CELEBRITIES TAKING PART IN "DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE 2013"; AN ANNUALFUNDRAISING EVENT HOSTED BY THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2013 |
4B |
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BETTY LOU HORTON; BOBBY LACY BRITT; DOROTHY JEAN WILLIAMS CARVER; JAMES "JIMMY DICK" DANIELS; VERA ALETHA GASKINS LITTLEFIELD; EDWARD MCCALL JR.; RAY E. QUICK; BRENDA MARCHCHIE STEVENSON; EDDIE LEE THOMAS; JERRY FLYN CHRISTMAS SR; HAROLD T. JAUDON SR.; LOE J. ARD; MYRTLE M. HUGHES; BERTHA COOPER OWENS; ELIZABETH ANN STOUDEMIRE; CLARENCE "BUDDY" WILLIAMS SR.;EMMA FRANCES WEATHERFORD HOWELL; KEVIN STEPHEN KELLY; WILLIAM BRUCE STORY; C. TALMADGE TOMLINSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2013 |
5B |
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CHARLES LINWOOD GROOMS; NELLIE LEE HEYWARD-GREEN; IVA LEE MINTER; |
NO PHOTO IS? NO VOTE-UNLESS… |
NEW ID LAW IN EFFECT IN SC BUT OFFICIALS WILL "ERR ON THE SIDE OF THE VOTER" |
FMN |
13/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARRY BLAYTON VOTING AT EBENEZER 1 POLLING STATION |
AFTER ALL THE LEGAL BATTLES; POLITICAL POSTURING AND CHEST THUMPING THE TIME HAS COME TO IMPLEMENT SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONTROVERSIAL VOTER ID LAW.(MORE) |
NO LONG SERVED ON A PLATE? |
VEHICLE LICENSE DATA COLLECTOR MAY GO AWAY FOR LAW OFFICERS |
FMN |
13/01/2013 |
1A |
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AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICALS SAY THEY ARE OPPOSED TO A PROPOSED BAN ON THE USE OF AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) SYSTEMS . (MORE) |
WEAPONS SHOW DRAWS RECORD CROWD |
POTENTIAL RIFLE BAN BOOSTS FLORENCE TURNOUT |
FMN |
13/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE LINE FOR LAND OF THE SKY GUN AND KNIFE SHOW AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER STRETCHING TO THE WOODY JONES BOULEVARD; PHORTO OF POTENTIAL BUYER LOOING AT AR-15 RIFLES AT THE UPSTATE ARMORY GROUP BOOTH AT THE LAND OF THE SKY GUN AND KNIFE SHOW.(MORE) |
AFTER ADORATION AT HIS CHURCH JEFF WRONA BECAME THE SECOND PERSON IN LINE AT THE LAND OF THE SKY GUN AND KNIFE SHOW AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
A TWO-STORY VIEW OF LAKE CITY RISING |
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FMN |
13/01/2013 |
7A |
SCRM/VF |
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FUNDED BY A SIGNIFICANT AND ONGOING INFUSION OF PRIVATE CASH LAKE CITY APPEARS TO BE ON THE CUSP OF A REBIRTH THAT'S UNUSUAL AS NAMING A TOWN WITHOUT A LAKE LAKE CITY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/01/2013 |
8A |
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HOWARD HAMER; DAVID RANDALL BROOME; ALPHONSO BUCKNER; MARCHCHY EMMA STONE HAUGUSTUSTHN; ALMA RANSOM KUBAS; DAN M. MACK; MICHAEL A. MEADOWS; JOEL MANSHIP MILLER; JAMES PATE; PRENTISS PRINCE; RAY E. QUICK; HARRY GRANT SLIGH; HANNAH JOHNSON WELDON; JAMES RICHARD "JIMMY DICK" DANIELS SR.; LINA ANN HASELDEN GRAHAM; CARRIE LEE LANE JOHNSON; LINA K. LAWHON; VERA ALETHA GASKINS LITTLEFIELD; ETHEL WILSON SMALLS MACK; ETTA MARCHCHTHA CUTCHIN LOCKAMY; JULYIA LEE MAHON; EDARD "BUDDY" D. O'NEAL; BERNICE MCINTYRE COLEMAN; ANNIE POPE KIRBY; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
13/01/2013 |
6C |
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ELIZABETH MARCHCHSHALL WARD AND ALBERT RICHARD PIERCE JR.; JENNIFER SUSAN NEWTON AND MATTHEW WILLIAM GISSENDANNER |
MAKING THE PEE DEE PLUSH |
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FMN |
13/01/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
IN LESS THAN 100 DAYS THE HOTEL FLORENCE WILL OPEN. THIS NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL WILL GIVE FLORENCE A TASTE OF CHARLESTON |
FAÇADE WORK GETS OK |
CITY PANEL SAYS PROJECTS WILL HELP TRANSFORM FLORENCE |
FMN |
14/01/2013 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF THE 1994 MURAL OF THE CHAMPION PASSENGER TRAIN PAINTED BY HARTSVILLE ARTIS ELIS HATCHELL IS IN POOR CONDITION AND IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SO BUILDING OWNERS DONALD BLAKELY AND ROBERT WATFORD WILL REPAINT THAT SIDE OF THEIR BUILDING AT 114 S. IRBY STREET |
THE FLORENCE CITY DESIGN AND REVIEW BOARD APPROVED LAST WEEK SEVEN FAÇADE RESTORATION PROJECTS IN THE DOWNTOWN H-1 DISTRICT A MOVE THAT CITY OFFICIALS SAY SIGNALS ADDITIONAL DOWNTOWN TRANSFORMATION.(MORE) |
CLASSES TEACH HOW TO COPE |
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FMN |
14/01/2013 |
1A |
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WHEN SOMEONE IS DIAGNOSED WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS SUCH AS SCHIZOPHRENIA OR BIPOLAR DISORDER; FINDING EFFECTIVE MEIDCAL AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE IS A PRIORITY.(MORE) |
FDTC GETS NEW DIGS |
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FMN |
14/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE RENOVEMBEREMBERATED STUDENT COMMONS AT FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE; PHOTO OF CANDICE UYEDA; BLAIR MOORE; ASHLEY SULLY; GAYLEN HOBBS; |
PHOTO ONLY: THE END OF 2012 MARCHCHKED THE COMPLETION OF A $280,000 RENOVEMBEREMBERATION TO THESTUDENT COMMON AREAS OF FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE.(MORE) |
POLICE ARREST WOMAN FOR ARSON |
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FMN |
14/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TREAVOR DENISE JOHNSON |
TREAVOR DENISE JOHNSON WANTED ON NINE COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AND ONE COUNT OF ARSON CONNECTED WITH A FRIDAY MORNING HOUSE FIRE WAS ARRESTED BY FLORENC EPOLICE OFFICERS EARLY SUNDAY EVENING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/01/2013 |
7A |
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LELIA MAE COCKFIELD; GREGG M. LAWSON; MARCHCHY MCDUFFIE; DELORIS TAMLIN PICKENS; OPAL MCKNIGHT HANNAH WISE; DAVID RANDALL BROOME; MARCHCHY EEMA STONE HAUGUSTUSTHN; CALVIN COEFIELD SR.; THOMAS LAFAYETTE GINN AND EITH PATRICIA MASSINGILL GINN; WILLAM G. "BILL" SHEPPARD SR.; |
"BUILDER" MCBRIDE LEAVING TOP LIBRARY JOB |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OVER FLORENCE COUNTY SYSTEM WILL MANAGE NEW LAKE CITY MUSEUM |
FMN |
15/01/2013 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF RAY MCBRIDE |
RAY MCBRIDE THE MAN WHO LED THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION FUNDED EXPANSION OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SUSTEM SAID MONDAY THAT HE'S RESIGNING TO TAKE A JOB DIRECTING THE NEW COMMUNITY MUSEUM OF LAKE CITY.(MORE) |
OH THOSE PEE DEE WINTERS |
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FMN |
15/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEVIN KELLIS ; PHOTO OF LORRIE GEORGI AND HER MOTHER YVONNE SIT AT A PICNIC TABLE AFTER EATING LUNCH AT MCLEOD PARK.(MORE) |
PHOTO OF KEVIN KELLIS CATCHING SOME AIR ON HIS SKATEBOARD AT MCLEOD PARK MONDAY AFTERNOON.(MORE) |
BUDGET CUTS? NOT THAT HARD |
CITY CHOPS $1.5 MILLION FROM 2013-13 SPENDING. |
FMN |
15/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DREW GRIFFIN |
ON THE SAME DAY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ADDRESSED INCREASING THE NATION'S DEBT CEILING MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL DID WHAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS SEEM UNABLE TO AGREE TO -- SPEND LESS MONEY.(MORE) |
GUARDIAN AD LITEM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO "STAND IN KIDS SHOES" |
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FMN |
15/01/2013 |
1A |
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FOR THOSE WANTING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE A LOCAL ORGANIZATION IS OFFERING THE PERFECT CHANCE TO GET STARTED THIS WEEK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2013 |
7A |
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WILLIE THOMAS BETHEA; LEROY BROCKINGTON; GRACE LYNAH DAVIS; LUCKY TRUMAN FARRIS; VIRGNIA "ELEASE" REEED HARRISON; MARCHCHGARET C. HOLDEN; DAISY E. JEFFORDS; VIRCTORIA LEWIS; GLADSY QUILLEN LUCKEY; LAURA MAE BORWN MCCLARY; GOVIDA B. MCLENDON; ERSIL MONTINE CARAWAY WILSON; ALLENE THOMA MCCOY; JOHNNIE "MONKEY" SMALLS; OPAL HANNA WISE; RONALD "LEVI WILSON LEGE; JEANE LOUISE DEBERRY GRIFFIN; EWARD MCCALL JR.; LUCILLE MCKEVER; CAROL W. WATFORD; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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THELMA BROWN WAS BORN 12 JANUARYUARYUARY 1933 AND DIED 15 JANUARYUARYUARY 2O12 |
LAWSUIT FILED IN HAZING INCIDENT |
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FMN |
16/01/2013 |
1A |
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A CIVIL LAWSUIT WAS FILED TUESDAY SEEKING DAMAGES RESULTING FROM A 2011 HAZING INCIDENT THAT LEFT ONE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENT WITH KIDNEY DAMAGE AFTER A FRATERNITY INITIATION RITUAL.(MORE) |
DADS GROUP SETS GOOD EXAMPLES |
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FMN |
16/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICKY HILL LISTENS TO TE PRESENTATION AS A PART OF WATCH D.O.G.S KICKOFF NIGHT |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL IS THE FIRST IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TO TAKE PART IN THE WATCH D.O.G.S. (DADS OF GREAT STUDENTS) FATHER INVOLMENT PROGRAM AN EDUCATIONAL INTIATIVE OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR FATHERING.(MORE) |
SHERIFF TO APPEAL SLANDER VERDICT |
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FMN |
16/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNEY BOONE |
AN ATTORNEY FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE FILED NOTICE THAT HE INTENDS TO APPEAL A RECENT CIVIL VERDICT AGAINST HIM FOR SLANDER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/01/2013 |
5A |
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JOHN GERRIT BANKS; ELIZABETH DIXON; JOHNNY LEE DURANT; THOMAS ASHTON GANDY JR.; HOWARD R. HAWKINS JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE HAYNESWORTH; MAID MARCHCHCUS; CHRISTIEN MCKINNEY; WILLIAM G. ROGERS SR.; WILLIE ROGERS; MARCHCHY ALICE PATE SMITH; RUSSEL MCCOY WASHINGTON; ISLA MAE CURRIE HARRELSON; VIRGNIA "ELEASE" REED HARRSON; HANNAH "OMEN" JOHNSON WELDON; RONALD WILSON LEGGE;GODIVA BAIREFOOT MCLENDON; MARCHCHNIE PADGETT ROGERS; |
BUDDY BAKER |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
FMN |
16/01/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
CHAMPION OF THE MCCCLENAGHAN HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM |
SELLING BOILED PEANUT AS YOUNG BOY |
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FMN |
16/01/2013 |
3A |
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BEN STREETT REMEMBERS SELLING PEANUTS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IN THE LATE 1960S. HE REMEMBERS THE SEXTON CLINIC. |
COUNTRY GIRL RECORDS HER LIFE STORY IN BOOK |
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NJ |
16/01/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
NELLIE WATSON OF FLORENCE SC WRITES HER STORY AS A LEGACY FOR HER CHILDREN AND FRIENDS. |
FARMING'S FUTURE NEEDS TO BE HOMEGROWN |
HAVING A FAMILY PLAN HELPS FARMS THRIVE |
FMN |
17/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY: JOHN LUTHER AND WILLIAM LUTHER CHECK OUT DIFFERENT CASE IH FARM TRACTORS AND COMBINES DURING THE FIRST DAY OF INAUGUSTUSTURAL SOUTH CAROLINA AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO ON WEDNESDAY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
THE FUTURE OF THE $34 BILLION AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS UNDOUBTEDLY A MAIN FOCUS OF THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL SOUTH CAROLINA AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER WHICH KICKED OFF WEDNESDAY WITH A STEADY TURNOUT THAT IS EXPECTED TO GROWN OVER TODAY AND FRIDAY. (MORE) |
HELPING HANDS FOR NEWTOWN AT DELMAE ELEMENTARY |
FUND DRIVE LED BY NEWTOWN NATIVE DRAWS $1593 |
FMN |
17/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KAYLA BUSIPO WALKS PAST A BULLETIN BOARD OF HANDS ON HER WAY OUT THE CAFETERIA AFTER LUNCH TUESDAY.(MORE) |
THE BRIGHTLY COLORED CONSTRUCTION PAPER CUTOUT OF HANDS WITH A NAMED SCRAWLED ON IT REPRESENTS $1 A STUDENT; PARENT; OR FLORENCE COMMUNITY MEMBER DONATED TO BENEFIT THE SANDY HOOK SCHOOL SUPPORT FUND.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/01/2013 |
5A |
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VIVIAN CLARK CROWLEY; ELIZABETHKENNEDY DIXON; WILLARD NORTON HASELDEN JR.; MYRTLE FREEMAN O'NEAL; ALVIS O. HICKS; EMMA ROGERS; JAMES STEVENS STARLINGS; SHIRLEY PIERCE TAYLOR MISS NANCY L. YARBOROUGH; JON GERRIT BANKS; LEILA MAE COCKFIELD; JAMES BLOUNT HILL; BOBBJOE TODD; RUSSELL MCCOY WASHINGTON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH JAMES FRANK; WILLIAM "DUCK" G. ROGERS SR.; |
EMPTY STOCKING FUND TOPS $64000 |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE SALVATION ARMY OF FLORENCE TOPPED $64 THOUSAND IN ITS EMPTY STOCKING FUND DRIVE FOR 2012.(MORE) |
SCHOFIELD NOW CHAIRMAN |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL HAS A NEW LEADER WHO IS JAMES SCHOFIELD.(MORE) |
YOUNG'S ROOTS RUN DEEP IN PEE DEE |
93-YEAR-OLD POLITICIAN HONORED WITH HERITAGE AWARD |
FMN |
18/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED YOUNG S.C. AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER HUG WEATHERS; PHOTO OF A YOUNGER ED YOUNG WTI FATHER AND OTHERS INCLUDING U.S DEPT. OF COMMERCE SECRETARY HERBERT HOOVER IN FRONT OF THEHIS FAMILY'S WORLD RECORD COW |
IN THE MIDST OF THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL S.C. AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO A MOMENT WAS TAKEN THURSDAY EVENING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE EFFORTS OF ED YOUNG WHO IS WILL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR HIS ROOTS IN AGRICULTURE AND POLITICS.(MORE) |
GROUP WANTS MORE FOR FLORENCE STOCKADE |
VOLUNTEERS WANT TO TURN FORMER UNION POW CAMP INTO ATTRACTION. |
FMN |
18/01/2013 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF REPLICA OF THE OLD STOCKADE WALL AT THE FLORENCE STOCKADE BESIDE THE NATIONAL CEMETERY.(MORE) |
THOUGH MOST FLORENTINES KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL CEMETERY IN TOWN FEW KNOW THE HISTORY O FWHY IT'S EVEN THERE BUT SOME OF THE HISTORY BUFFS THAT DO KNOW WHY ARE NOW ATTEMPTING TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THAT REASON: THE FLORENCE STOCKADE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
9A |
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KEVIN "REV" BOYD; LILY MAE BROWN; GENVA ELLERBY; ANNIE L. GERMAN; MARCHCHY HARDEN; MAYR LOU WATER MUNN; EMMA LOUI MCKNNEY ROBB; BILLY SPARKS; SHIRLEY PIERCE TAYLOR; LISTERINE WOODBERRY; NANCY MCCLURE BOWIE "NANA"; GRACE LYNAH DAVIS; ALVIS HICKS; RUSSELL "RUSTY" JAMES; THOMAS ARMSTRONG MCCREA;LEROY "TUT" ROY" BROCKINGTON; ALPHONZO BUCKNER SR.; CAROLYN WELLS (LINDSAY) BUSH; WILLIARD "WILL" NORTON HASELDEN JR.; ROBIN LAMBERT HODGE; CHRISTEN JAMES MCKINNEY; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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FRONIE ROBINSON TIMMONS WAS BORN 28 AUGUSTUST 1924 AND DIED 18 JANUARYUARYUARY 2007 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
10A |
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MARCHCHYLIN GRAHAM SIMS; DONALD CAMPBELL WEEKS; NANCY LOUISE YARBROUGH; BERRY SUE VEREEN |
ED YOUNG'S ROOTS RUN DEEP IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
LOCAL FARMER AND POLITICIAN ED YOUNG HONORED WITH HERITAGE AWARD. SEE PICTURE OF HERBERT HOOVER AND RECORD BUTTER-PRODUCING COW. |
GROUP WANTS MORE FLORENCE STOCKADE |
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FMN |
18/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VOLUNTEERS WANT TO TURN FORMER UNION POW CAMP INTO ATTTACTION |
EXPO EYES RETURN TO FLORENCE IN 2014 |
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FMN |
19/01/2013 |
1A |
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ORGANIZERS PLEASED WITH INAUGUSTURAL FARM CONVENTION |
WINTER CLEANING |
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FMN |
19/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STUDENTS HELP RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) CLEAN UP THE FLORENCE CULTURAL GARDEN ON DARGAN STREET. |
2ND IS OK WITH ROGERS |
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FMN |
19/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MISS SC ALI ROGERS OF AIKEN REFLECTS ON HER OH SO CLOSE MISS AMERICA BID. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/01/2013 |
4B |
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ADA ALEXANDER; EDWARD WESLEY BARR; MOLLIE M. BETHEA; HARVEY HODGE; CALVIN C. 'PETER RABBIT' CHARLES; JIMMY POPE; TRESSIE COOER HAYNES; MR. JONES; NATHAN CHALMAS KALE; KIRA LAKIA WILDE KINLAW; EDNA EARLE O'TUEL USHER LOCKE; JOYCE CLANTON MILLER; ELEANOR S. SANDERS; LESLIE JAMES NEWMAN JR.; ELIZA TIMMONS SMITH; CAROLYN HOOKS COURTNEY; JOSEPHINE J. HAYNESWORTH; CHARLES L. KELLY; WILLIE RUDOLPH MILES; MARY LOU WALTER MUNN; KARLYN SUE GAUSE ODOM; EMMA LOU 'MIKE' MCKINNEY ROBB; FRANCES LAMBERT ROGERS; REV. FRANK SANDERS; IDA REE SCHUYLER |
PINE NEEDLES' FOREST LOOKS LIKE "BOMB SITE" |
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FMN |
20/01/2013 |
1A |
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OWNER USED BEST PRACTICES AND SAYS IT WILL LOOK PRETTY AGAIN SOMEDAY |
ALONG THE SIDE OF LAKE OAKDALE NEAR THE WHITEHALL SHORES NEIGHBORHOOD IS ABOUT 100 ACRES OF FORMER FARMLAND.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/01/2013 |
8A |
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ANNIE M REID; EDWARD "SLU" WESLEY BARR; MARCHCHCENIA GRAVES; ANNI ECAROLYN WHITLOCK; SAMUEL COHENS; WARREN MULDROW; WILLIAM BUTLER; ADINE HOOKS MARCHCHTION; JEANETTE PARNELL; JOYCE CLANTON MILLER; NATHAN CHALMAS KALE; PEARLINE "TRUMP" CHAPPELL; JAMES ROLAND "JIM" BUMGARNER; ANNIE MAY SHAW PREVATTE; ELENANOR SULZBACH SANDERS; |
CHAIRMAN SCHOFIELD? COUNTY COUNCIL GOT THAT ONE ABOUT RIGHT |
EDITORIAL |
FMN |
20/01/2013 |
6A |
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CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD WILL OVERSEE THE WORK OF K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH JR .NEW COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR. |
ROUGH AND READY POLITICS IN ANCIENT FLORENCE |
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FMN |
20/01/2013 |
4A |
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THOM ANDERSON TELLS ABOUT THE FIGHT BETWEEN GOV. JOHN GARY EVANS AND JUDGE JOSEPH H. EARLE. JOHN T. DUNCAN STAYED ON THE SIDELINES. THE NEW FLORENCE DISPENSARY WAS ALSO MENTIONED. |
MLK EVETNS INCLUDE MARCHCHES & CELEBRATIONS |
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FMN |
21/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE PEE DEE PAYS TRIBUTE TO CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER |
TRAFFIC CIRCLE WILL REPLACE DEADLY HOFFMEYER/US 401 INTERSECTION |
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FMN |
21/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
A NEW LOOK AT DEADLY CROSSROADS. A HARTSVILLE TEENAGER BAYY EADDY DIED THERE IN JUNEE; BUT THAT DEATH DID NOT TRIGGER NEW PROJECT. |
LAKE CITY WOMAN DIES IN ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
21/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VICTORIA CARTER REDDEN APPEARS TO HAVE DIED FROM A MEDICAL CONDITION AFTER VEHICLE ENDED IN FOREST LAKE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/01/2013 |
7A |
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DEACON WILLIE JACKSON; GERALDINE GREEN; MARY J. 'MAIZIE' MEEKINS; MILDRED GRAY; LEGRANT EADDY; LESLIE JAMES NEWMAN JR.; JIMMY EARL POPE; ANNIE CAROLYN WHITLOCK; LILLIE MAE BROWN; RICHARD GREEN DUSENBURY SR.; ROBERT PEARCE WILKINS |
FEAR DRIVES PERMITS FOR GUNS |
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FMN |
21/01/2013 |
1A |
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S.C. CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT APPLICATIONS SOARING |
A BIG DAY FOR MLK |
THE PEE DEE HONORS DR. KING |
FMN |
22/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PASTOR FRANKE TANNER OF MECHANICSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH ADDRESSES THOSE WHO GATHERED WHILE SINGING WITH HIS CHURCH'S AWANA CHILDREN'S CHOIR; PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYAYA SHORTER CARRIES A POSTER DEPICTING THE REV. DR. MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING JR. AS SHE AND OTHER MARCHCHCH IN HONOR OF THE LATE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER ON CHEVES STREET IN FLORENCE; THE SHADOWS |
PEOPLE OF ALL CLORS FROM ALL WALKS GATHERED ACROSS THE PEE DEE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF DR. MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2013 |
7A |
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TOMIKA CHIFON BOONE; ELVIN "LV" BROWN; SUSIE H. DOZIER; ROBERT LEE EDWARDS; GENEVA BIRD ELERBY "PLUM"; WILLIE JACKSON; CLEO LEWIS; MYRTLE LOCKLEAR; KATE MACK; BARBARA LEE WILKES; BUTLER BARFIELD JR."JUNEEIOR"; ROBERT ELVINGTON LEVER; DONNIE LEE POWERLL; MARCHCHY JOAN "MAIZIE" MEEEKINS; |
TEACHERS BEGIN SHOOTER TRAINING |
NORTH VISTA FIRST OF FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS TO GET ON-SITE PRACTICE DRILL |
FMN |
23/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TEACHERS AND STAFF PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING CONDUCTED BY FLORENCE 1 AND THE FLORENCE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL. |
SHOTS AND SCREAMS RANG OUT IN THE HALLS OF NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY BUT ONCE ALL WAS SAID AND DONE THE TEACHERS WERE GLAD TO HAVE EXPERIENCED AN ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING SIMULATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.(MORE) |
FUTURE FLIERS |
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FMN |
23/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM FILITREAULT SPEAKS AS MORE THAN 800 STUDENTS HAD A CHANCE TO VIEW A 1966 COBRA HELICOPTER; SGT. CHRIS THOMAS TALKS TO FLORENCE SENIOR AUSTIN JERNIGAN AS THE TOO LOOK OVER THE INTERIOR OF THE HELICOPTER. |
PHOTO ONLY; RETIRED COMBAT PILOT JIM FILIATREAULT SPEAKS AS MORE THAN 800 STUDENTS VIEWED A 1966 COBRA HELICOPTER ON TUESDAY AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL.(MORE) |
STALKING A DEADLY SERIOUS CRIME |
JANUARYUARYUARY IS MONTH TO RAISE AWARENESS |
FMN |
23/01/2013 |
1A |
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STALKING IS A SERIOUS CRIME THAT AFFECTS ABOUT 6.6 MILLION AMERICAN ADULTS A YEAR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/01/2013 |
1A |
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JAMES B. BEASLEY; ROOSEVELT CABBAGESTALK; KATHLEEN BAKER CHAPPEL; KEVIN LAVERNE CLARK; CHARLIE TODD COIT; LEROY DANIELS; JOHNNY LEE DURANT; GENEVA BYRD ELLEBY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE GAILLARD; WOODROW WILSON JAMES JR.; ANNIE MAE JOHNSON; LEONARD PHOENIX; AGE 51; VICTORIA CARTER REDDEN; NATHAN N. SCOTT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DAVID TANNER; MARCHCHGARET S. SINGLETARY; ADA MAE CAIN ALEXANDER; WILLIAM "BILLY" EMORY EDWARDS; WOODROW " WOODY" WILSO NJAME S JR.; JOHNNY "DESI" DESMOND OATES; SUSIE H. DOZIER; MARCHCHY ISABELLE FERGUSON FOWLER; JAMES ADELBERT (DEL) MERCHANT; VIVIAN L. THIGPEN |
ST. ANTHONY EIGHTH GRADERS SHINE AT … |
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FMN |
23/01/2013 |
2B |
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ST. ANTHONY STUDENTS WON THE "WE THE PEOPLE" STATE COMPETITION FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION. |
NURSES ON CALL AT NEW FMU PROGRAM |
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FMN |
24/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STACY CREECH TAKES NOTES DURING A HEALTH POLICY AND LEADERSHIP CLASS |
THE GRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL FMU FANILY NURSE PRACTITIONER AND NURSE EDUCATOR PROGRAM ARE IN FULL SWING WITH THEIR STUDIES.(MORE) |
ALL-NIGHT DANCE AT FMU TO HELP KIDS |
PROCEEDS FROM BENEFIT DANCE TO GO TO MCLEOD |
FMN |
24/01/2013 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WILL STRAP ON THEIR DANCING SHOES FRIDAY NIGHT FOR 12 STRAIGHT HOURS OF BOOGIEING DURING THE SCHOOL'S FIRST EVER DANCE MARCHCHATHON WHICH IS A NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK.(MORE) |
STOP DROP AND READ |
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FMN |
24/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RACHEL STEVENS AND CHLOE SCOTT WITH TEACHER TONETTE MACK |
PHOTO ONLY: RACHEL STEVENS AND CHLOE SCOTT READ ALONGSIDE ENGLISH TEACHER TONETTE MACK DURING THE STOP DROP AND READ EVENT AT WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/01/2013 |
5A |
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LEROY C. ALLEN; CLARA COLEMAN; AUBREY CARROLL "AC" GREENWOOD; ROOSEVELT HUMBERT; WILLIE JACKSON; MAILYN DONNA GROOM JORDAN; BEULAH MCKENZIE; HENRY "PETE" PETERSON; JACQUELINE TERETHA FULTON SINGLETARY; CARL BROOKS SUGGS; FRED TYSON; HATTIE BELL WILLIAMS; MICHELLE T. BOYLE; CLAVIN D. "PETER RABBIT" CHARLES; JOHN C. PREVATTE; MARCHCHVIN EUGENE HOPKINS; MARCHCHGARET S. SINGLETARY; GERALDINE "JERRY" UTLEY FOWLER; NATHAN SCOTT; |
PEE DEE DUO ACCUSED OF TAX FRAUD |
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FMN |
25/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SUSANN ALLEN AND RACHEL D. WATSON ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE ASSISTED CLIENTS IN INFLATING TAX RETURNS. |
RUNNING TO HELP AUTISM; NOT AWAY FROM IT |
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FMN |
25/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
AMY PENNINGTON IS ORGANIZING A MARCHCH RACE TO HELP THOSE TOUCHED BY THIS BRAIN DISORDER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2013 |
5A |
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LEE DAVIS; DORETHA GRAVES DOCKERY; SAMUEL C. 'SONNY' EDWARDS JR.; CAROLYN KOONCE GARRIS; RANDALL CHAPMAN HALL; DAVID LEGETTE; DAN MARVIN LEWIS; DAISY GRAHAM MCFADDEN; BESSIE LEE MORRISON; BETTY LOUISE O'BRIEN; MARY PHILLIPS; HARVEY SLATER; LORIS LURLINE TURNER WADDELL; ALEXANDER WILLIAMS; GEORGE WESLEY JONES SR.; MICHAEL WILDER BRIDGMAN; CLARA GANDY COLEMAN; MILDRED THELMA MULLINS GRAY; JOHN GARY 'JOHNNY' HOWELL; ROOSEVELT HUMBERT; ANNIE MAE JOHNSON; VICTORIA MCCLAM REDDEN; CARL BROOKS SUGGS; RALPH SALVATORE ATTANASIO |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2013 |
6A |
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THOLENE MCNAIR KELLEY; HENRY 'PETE' PETERSON; WILMA G. MOREL; MILDRED CATHERINE CAMPBELL WEBSTER; MARCHILYN DONNA GROOMS JORDAN; WARREN 'BUCK' MULDROW JR. |
CORONER ORDERS AUTOPSY IN FOREST LAKE CRASH |
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FMN |
25/01/2013 |
8A |
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VICTIM WAS VICTORIA CARTER REDDEN. |
BAROODY'S 'IRREVERENT' TALES A MIXTURE OF FAITH & HUMOR |
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FMN |
25/01/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
AUTHOR AND MINISTER DR. JOE BAROODY HAS PUBLISHED BOOK OF 23 TALES FUNNY OR SERIOUS ON LIFE'S JOYS AND SORROWS. |
FDTC PREZ PLANS RETIREMENT |
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FMN |
26/01/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT DR. CHARLES GOULD WILL STEP DOWN AT SEMESTER'S END AFTER NEARLY 20 YEARS AT HELM. |
DANCE 'TIL THE MORNING LIGHT |
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FMN |
26/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AT THE FMU HOP DANCERS GIVE BACK TO MCLEOD KIDS. STUDENTS RAISED MONEY FOR THE MCLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THROUGH A DANCE MARCHATHON. |
TRIAL SET IN SLAYING OF LOCAL ACTIVIST |
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FMN |
26/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FIVE ACCUSED IN DEATH OF MICHAEL HAWKINS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/01/2013 |
4B |
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BIRDIE BRAGDON BARR; ROBERT BETHEA; POLLY WATKINS DONNELLY; ESTELLE CARTER GORE; PHILLIP SNOW; JOE D. WATSON JR.; JACQUELINE TERETHA FULTON SINGLETARY; BETTY LOUISE O'BRIEN; SAMUEL C. 'CONNY' EDWARDS JR.; LORIS LURLINE TURNER WADDELL; |
LOOKING FOR ONE OF US |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT CENSUS IN CITY WHERE HOMELESS CAN BE HARD TO FIND |
BOONE: WE'RE NOT AFTER YOUR FIREARMS |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE STATES THAT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SUPPORTS THE CONSTITUTION AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT. |
SHERIFF BOONE: WE'RE NOT COMING AFTER YOUR GUNS! |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
6A |
EDITORIAL PAGE |
PHOTO |
AN OPEN LETTER FROM FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE |
NUNSENSE FILM MAKES SENSE…AND A BIT MORE |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON ON FLORENCE LITTLE THEATER; THE MUSEUM; AND THE ART TRAIL GALLERY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
8A |
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LORETTA CARMICHAEL; OLGA MILLER MOUZON; GENEVA MURRAY; GEORGEANA RALLS; LARRY 'WAHOO' ROLLER; ELIZABETH 'MS. TING' SHAW; MARTHA ANN MILLS SMITH; POLLY WATKINS DONNELLY; NORWOOD WELCH GOODMAN; HORACE RAY MATTEWS; ETTY LOUISE O'BRIEN; JOSEPH DAVIS WATSON JR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
5C |
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ELIZABETH ASHLEY HOLZBACH AND RICHARD NARROWS DUBOSE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2013 |
6C |
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MR. & MRS. REGINALD KEA WERE MARRIED 29 DECEMBER 1946 & CELEBRATE 66TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. |
ROAD WORK WILL BEGIN NEXT MONTH |
NEW STREET LIGHTING AND UTILITIES ARE ON TAP FOR DARGAN-EVANS CROSSROADS |
FMN |
28/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SITE CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN ON WEST EVANS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
ROAD AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE IS SET TO BEGIN IN WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS ON THE 100 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS STREET THE FIRST IN WHAT ULTIMATELY WILL BE A FOUR-PHASE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE HISTORIC PORTION OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
BRAVE HEARTS AND HERITAGE |
ATTENDANCE MIGHT BE FLAGGING AT HISTORIC CHURCH BUT NOT FAITH |
FMN |
28/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PATRONS WITH FAMILY TIES TO EARLY SCOTTISH SETTLERS; BILL CAUDILL PLAYS THE BAGPIPES SUNDAY AS HE LEADS THE PROCESSION OF TARTAN FLAGS DURING THE SIXTH ANNUAL KIRKIN' O' THE TARTANS AT THE PEE DEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN HAMER |
SITTING ON HANDMADE, STRAIGHT BACK WOOD PEWS MEATN FOR A SMALLER GENERATION WERE MORE THAN 40 POEOPLE IN THE 185-YEAR-OLD PEE DEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MANY WEARING TARTAN PRINTS GATHER FOR THE ANNUAL KIRKIN' O' THE TARTANS EVENT TO REMEMBER THEIR SCOTTISH HERITAGE AND ANCESTORS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/01/2013 |
7A |
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BLONDEL BROWN BARROW; LEE RAY BROWN; MICHAEL LEON RICHARDSON; LESTER ROBINSON; ANGELOIS SMALLS; MARCHCHTHA ANN MILLS SMITH; LAZAIRE N. WHITE; MARCHCHY WHITFIELD; SIDNEY RICHARDSON BOATWRIGHT; MATHA WILKINS CHANDLER; JESSIE OLIVE MILLER GARRSON; REAM "REAMO" CHARLIE HORNSBY JR.; MARCHCHY ELLA TAYLOR; ELVIN "LV" BORWN; DAISY GRAHAM MCFADDEN; FRED TYSON; |
VETERAN EDUCATOR CAULDER ANSWERS BELL.. |
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FMN |
29/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TRISHA C. CAULDER WAS SWORN IN AS A TRUSTEE ON THE FLORENCE SCHOOLD DISTRICT 1 BOARD ON JANUARY. 10 BY PORTER STEWART. SHE IS A TEACHER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADER. |
COUNTING THE DAYS AT TIMROD |
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FMN |
29/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
STUDENTS AT HENRY TIMROD SCHOOL CELEBRATED THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL WITH ACTIVITIES. BRIANA MCALLISTER; COLE GREGORY; MORGAN CAMPBELL; DANNY ROTH; WILLIAM MCLLAUGUSTHLIN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/01/2013 |
7A |
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MARY ANN FREEMAN BAILEY; MARY MARTIN BENJAMIN; ARTHUR N. BOWERS; ROBERT DALE; BETTY DUNCAN CATOE; SHANNON COOPER; GERALDINE HOFNER; ALEX 'BUDDY' MATTHEWS; ROBBIN MCELVEEN; SALLIE M. MINGO; LUCY PURVIS; LEONARD BERRY; CATHERINE S. 'KITTY' DOZIER; TERRY LYNN MOORE; MICHAEL LEON RICHARDSON |
SPRINGS WINS FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL PRIMARY |
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FMN |
30/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WITH NO OPPOSITION IN MARCHCH GENERAL ELECTION, LAKE CITY COUNCILMAN JASON SPRINGS LIKELY TO TAKE K. G. 'RUSTY' SMITH'S SEAT. MERRILL MCKNIGHT WAS DEFEATED. |
NARCOTIC KNOCKDOWN |
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FMN |
30/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE WARRANT SWEEP WAS THE RESULT OF AN INVESTIGATION TO CURB THE SALE OF PRESCRIPTION NARCOTICS DURING LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. |
NOTHING SLOWS DOWN MCLEOD'S TOP VOLUNTEER |
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FMN |
30/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED OVER 250 VOLUNTEERS. GENEVA KIRKLAND WAS 2012 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR. |
BLACK CAUCUS BACKS EXPANSION OF MEDICAID |
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FMN |
30/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE S.C. LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS HELD TOWN MEETING AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. IT SUPPORTS MEDICAID EXPANSION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/01/2013 |
5A-6A |
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STEVEN RYAN BOATWRIGHT; JOSEPH BROWN; LORETTA CARMICHAEL; MOTHER DOROTHEA DOCKERY; RONNIE JACKSON; ROBERTA MAE MCCRAE; WALLACE MCFARLAND; EDDIE MCNEIL; ALONZA MOODY; GEORGE R. NANCE; WALLACE LUTHER PEGUESE; MOTHER CORINE COOPER SHAW; BRENDA BALL TALBOTT; FRANCES LOUISE THAMES; DOTTIE WHITTEN; FRANCE WINGATE; MARY ANN BAILEY; TIMOTHY WILLIAM BROWN; DOROTHY NELL OWENS DENNIS; CATHERINE S. 'KITTY' DOZIER; MATTIE LEE PLYLER DUKE; GERALDINE MAY 'GOLDIE' JARRETT BROWN JANUARYAK HOFNER; MARVIN DAN LEWIS; ALEX L. 'BUDDY' MATTHEWS; MARY FRANCES PHILLIPS; ANGELOIS SMALLS; CARROLL TADLOCK; DAN LOWELL THOMAS |
STREET SIGNS IDENTIFY HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD |
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NJ |
30/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NEW BROWN SIGNS IDENTIFY THE TIMROD PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT.THE PARK WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1925. |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE CIRCA 1949 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
30/01/2013 |
2A |
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SHOWS CAROLINA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY; FASHION CENTER; DIANA SHOPS |
CHANNIE BAZEN RECALLS DOWNTOWN SHOPPING… |
REMEMBERING DOWNTOWN |
NJ |
30/01/2013 |
2A |
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MARTHA MARSH 'CHANNIE' BAZEN REMEMBERS SHOPPING TRIPS WITH HER MOTHER SCHOOLTEACHER KATHLEEN B. MARSH. |
VERDICT ON FLORENCE CASE IMPACTS SEARCHES |
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FMN |
31/01/2013 |
1A |
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THE S.C. SUPREME COURT RULING MORE CLEARLY DEFINES PROBABLE CAUSE. |
PEE DEE DENTISTS TO DONATE TIME TO KIDS |
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FMN |
31/01/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY OFFERS COST-FREE CLEANINGS. PHOTO OF DR. DAVID MOSS AND CAROLINE SPENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/01/2013 |
5A |
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EMMA BRADLEY; DAN DUKES; CATHERINE D. FORTUNE; CARRIE FREEMAN; CONNIE MARIE WEATHERFORD GALLLIHER; JAMES 'BAY' GANDY; BETTY JO JACKSON; DANIEL CARROLL LANE JR.; WILHELMINA LEWIS-DAVIS; LUCY FORD MOODY; MARCHIA HERRING MOORE; EVELINA MCKITHEN SCOTT; MOTHER CLARA LEE TAYLOR WILLIAMS; DUDLEY BARBER; BLONDELL BROWN 'SISTER' BARROW; ROBERT BETHEA; LEE RAY BROWN; HELEN EDMUND; WALLACE LUTHER PEGUESE SR.; CHARLES HENRY SCOTT JR.; LINDA FLOYD SHADY; FRANCES LOUISE THAMES |
ZAIS: CHOICE BILL FUNDS STUDENTS AND NOT SCHOOLS |
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FMN |
01/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATE SUPERINTEDENT OF EDUCATION MICK ZAIS ADDRESSES A RALLY CELEBRATING NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK |
THE STATE'S TOP EDUCATION OFFICIAL TOOK TIME OUT THURSDAY TO PROMOTE SCHOOL CHOICE AT THE KING'S ACADEMY DURING NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK.(MORE) |
SOUND THE TROMBONES |
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FMN |
01/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON EAGLETON; JOYCE CHILES; HENRY SCOTT; MACK T. HINES; CECIL BROMELL; MERRITT GRAVES AND NORMAN GAMBLE |
PHOTO ONLY: THE REV. BRANDON EAGLETON REHEARSES HIS SERMON FROM "GOD'S TROMBONES: SEVEN NEGRO SEMONS IN VERSE" DURING A CAST INTERVIEW THURSDAY.(MORE) |
EXCITEMENT MOUNTS OVER ARTFIELDS CONTEST |
INTERESTED ARTISTS HAVE ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT ENTRIES |
FMN |
01/02/2013 |
1A |
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ARTISTS ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST ARE SCRAMBLING TO GETH THEIR ENTRIES IN BY NEXT THURSDAY INAUGUSTUSTURAL ARTFIELDS ARTS FESTIVAL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2013 |
9A |
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LEONA SCHLEHR BALL; BARBARA ANN HICKS CANNON; DARRELL LEE COOPER; SYBIL GAINEY DUDLEY; JAMES JUNEEIOR GANDY "BAY"; BETTY JO JACKSON; FLORENCE ELISE BURROUGHS JONES; ROSA QUICK; BESSIE RUSSELL; FRANCIS VERNON SEDGWICK JR.; CATHERINE HICKSON SIMON; ALICE FAYE SPENCE; LILLIE MAE STEVENSON; MELVIN KEITH TARTE; MARCHCHY MARCHCHTIN BENJAMIN; RUBY LEE JOHNSON BRITT; CONNIE MARCHCHIE WEATHERFOR GALLIHER; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LAVERNE LOVE; JAMES M "CLINKER" MILLER; MARCHCHY KATHERINE FARMER TIMMONS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BROWN; CARRIE FREEMAN; IVOLENE JUDY; SAM DANIEL MILES; MARCHCHIE HERRING MOORE; |
FAST BUCK; DEER CRASHES INTO PAPA JOHN'S |
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FMN |
02/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
IT'S A NEW KIND OF DOE AT PIZZA PARLOR |
SIGNS OF SPRING |
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FMN |
02/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HOSTS FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON IN CHILLY TEMPERATURES. |
NESA ON COURSE FOR STRONG YEAR |
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FMN |
02/02/2013 |
1A |
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DEVELOPERS LIKE PEE DEE'S 2013 ECONOMIC FORECAST.THE NORTH EASTERN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE SEES ECONOMIC GROWTH. |
OFFICER: GRANDSON OFFERS K IN SLAYING |
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FMN |
02/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
CLAYTON WATTS OF CHESTER OFFERED SHADERIUS COHEN AND MARCHQUAES BUCHANAN $5KTO KILL GRANDPARENTS WHO WERE TOO STRICT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/02/2013 |
4B |
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VETRA LEWIS BENNETT; MARCHIA ESTHER CRUZ; PHIL DAVIS; BOOKER T. DAVIS; WILLIAM HARRISON DUFFEE; TIMOTHY HART; EDDY LINTON; MARY MCDOWELL; JAMES A. MITCHELL SR.; BRUCE RATTS; DELPHINE ROBINSON; JAMIE WHTIE; LEONA SCHLEHR BALL; SYBIL GAINEY DUDLEY; ADRIAN RAIN WIGGINS-FARMER; CAROLYN LEIGHNORE KOONCE GARRIS; ROSALEE WEBSTER HARDY; RONNIE JACKSON; WILLIAM JESSIE NORRIS; MARY L. POWERS; EVELINA MCKITHEN SCOTT; BRENDA BALL TALBOT |
LOCKHART FOCUSED ON STUDENT EQUALITY AND NOT RACE |
EX-FLORENCE 1 TRUSTEE REFLECTS ON HELPING TO INTEGRATE SCHOOLS |
FMN |
03/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DORIS LOCKHART STARTING TO GET SOME WORK DONE AT HER BUSINESS WHICH IS ACCUSTAFF |
SAVANNAH GROVE NATIVE DORIS LOCKHART HAS TURNED HERSELF INTO AN ENTREPRENEUR BUT BEING A SOUTHERN WOMAN HAS MEANT THAT SOMETIMES SHES'S THE ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM AND OFTEN THE ONLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN TOO.(MORE) |
A HARMONIAL BALANCE OF POWER |
WITH IN-FIGHTING DAYS GONE ESTABLISHMENT OF SHARED GOVERNANCE CHAIR SHOWS HOW FAR FMU HAS PROGRESSED |
FMN |
03/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LORRAINE DE MONTLUZIN |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S HISTROY MIGHT BE SHORT AT A MERE 42 YEARS BUT IN THAT TIME IT HAS GONE ON A ROLLER COASTER RIDE; FROM FLEDGLING INSTITUTION TO HIGH EDUCATION BLACKLIST AND NOW TO THE ACADEMIA A-LIST.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2013 |
8A |
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ALVIN C. PRESCOTT; DAVID LEVERN "DUKE" HANNA; DOLLY MAE COMBS; EUGENIA S. SHAKE; JOANN WILLIAMS; LONNIE "BO PETE" GRAHAM JR.; LUTHER JOHNSON JR.; PEARLY F. HOLLOMAN; WILLIAM ADAMS; BRUCE WAYNE RATTS; JAMES CLARENCE WHITE JR.; JUNEEIOR LEE DAIL; SAMUEL MILTON FLOYD; WILLIAM HARRSON DUFFEE; CATHERINE D. FORTUNE "SAS" ARTHUR BOWERS SR; DAISY E. JEFFORDS; VETERA LEWIS BENNETT; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2013 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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ANTONIO "TONY" CANNON WAS BORN 18 JUNEEE 1961 AND DIED 3 FEBRUARY 2012 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2013 |
9A |
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JAMES FRANK MCDANIEL |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2013 |
7C |
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CAREY MICHELE CLARK AND JAMES KELCEY DICKINSON |
PAMPLICO HIGHWAY PROJECT BACK ON DECEMBERK |
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03/02/2013 |
1B |
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SCDOT WILL DISCUSS PLANS TO WIDEN HIGHWAY 51 |
IT'S NOT A DEAD END JOB |
VON LUTCKEN HOPING TO PUMP NEW LIFE INTO CORONER'S POST.(MORE) |
FMN |
04/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER KEITH VON LUTCKEN |
A CORONER'S JOB INCLUDES WORKING WITH DEAD PEOPLE BUT KEITH VON LUTCKEN THE NEW FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER SAID IT’S THE LIVE ONES HE'S LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE MOST.(MORE) |
SMARCHCHT TELLS OF LEARNING TO GO ON |
UTAH WOMAN SPEAKS OUT ABOUT NOT LETTING TRIALS CONTROL YOU |
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04/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELIZABETH SMARCHCHT |
ON JUNEEE 5 2002 14-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH SMARCHCHT WAS KIDNAPPED FROM HER FAMILY'S HOME IN SALT LAKE CITY.(MORE) |
WINTER WHEELIE |
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FMN |
04/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NOAH BROWN |
PHOTO ONLY: NOAH BROWN POPS A WHEELIE IN THE MAPLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WHILE IGNORING CHILLY TEMPERATURES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/02/2013 |
7A |
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ARTHUR "BRO" PAGE; CONNIE ELLIOTT THOMAS; DANIEL STRONG SR.; DONALD MERCHANT; EMILY BAS; EMILY LOUISE FISHEL; JACK MYERS JR.; JESSIE MAE LIDE; LEROY PETERSON; MACKREY BROWN; OVEDA GRAHAM MCFADDEN; EDWARD CROSLAND (BOSS) MCLEOD; STEVEN O. MCWHITE; JEROME W. TERRY; JOHNATHAN DAVID BURCKHALTER; EUGENIA "GENIE" SCHIPMAN SHAKE; BARBARA ANN HICKS CANNON |
AMA PREZ: UNCERTAINTY "UNHEALTHY" |
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CHIEF DR. JEREMY LAZARUS SAYS PICTURE IS BETTER BUT PROBLEMS REMAIN |
FMN |
05/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. JEREMEY LAZURUS |
FROM OBAMACARE TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF DOCTOBEROBERORS AND PATIENT CARE THE PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SAID MONDAY IT IS A TUMULTUOUS TIME FOR THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY.(MORE) |
ASTRONAUT INSPIRES N. C. SCHOOL |
NEW ELEMENTARY NAMED FOR LAKE CITY HERO WHO DIED IN CHALLENGER CRASH |
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05/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MCNAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER BROOKE THROWER STOPS WITH STUDENTS YESSICA ARTEZ AND ALAZHA BRYANT TO LOOK AT A MODEL OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE |
THE LATE RONALD E. MCNAIR THE LAKE CITY BORN ASTRONAUT WHO DIED IN THE TRAGIC CHALLENGER EXPLOSION RECEIVED ANOTHER HONOR MONDAY WHEN A BRAND NEW NORTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEARING HIS NAME OPENED FOR BUSINESS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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05/02/2013 |
7A |
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ROBERT BELFI; MACKREY BROWN; INFANT GARY CARMICHAEL; DENNIS CLARK; JUANITA WILLIAMSON DARGAN; CLIFTON "TY" ASHLEY; DOROTHY REE ELLISON HYMAN; JESSIE MAE LIDE; EDWARD CROSLAND "BOSS" MCLEOD; MARCHCHTIN RANSOM; JIMMY REED; FLOYD ROBESON; HEIDE ELSE BALZ JACKSON; EHRAIM C. SINCLAIR JR.; CATHERINE BROACH BASS; JONATHAN DAVID BURCKHALTER; THADDEUS RICHARD FLOYD; RILEY "GOVERNOR' J. MCKENZIE; HATTIE LOIS MILES STRONG; EMILY LOUISE SECHLER FISHEL; LONNIE "BOPETE" GRAHAM JR.; DONALD CARROLL MERCHANT; AMICH MICHELLE KELLY SANDERS; CONNIE LEE ELLIOTT THOMAS; |
CYBER ATTACK SIGNUP DEADLINE APPROACHING FAST |
SC CITIZENS HAVE UNTIL MARCHCHCH 31 TO SIGN UP FOR FREE STATE-FUNDED PROTECTION |
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06/02/2013 |
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ONE YEAR OF FREE CREDIT MONITORING OFFERED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT AS A RESULT OF THE CYBER ATTACK THAT EXPOSED MORE THAN 3.8 MILLION CITIZENS' PRIVATE IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION LAST SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER.(MORE) |
SLIM RANGE OF OPINIONS ON PROJECT |
MOST AT SCDOT PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST PROPOSAL |
FMN |
06/02/2013 |
1A |
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RESIDENTS EXPECTING TO BE AFFECTED BY THE WIDENING OF A 24-MILE STRETCH OF THE PAMPLICO HIGHWAY MADE THEIR VOICES HEARD TUESDAY NIGHT AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD AT THE HANNAH-PAMPLICO ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL.(MORE) |
SMARCHCHT LIFE ADVICE |
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FMN |
06/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELIZABETH SMARCHCHT AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM HEALTHY WOMAN EVENT; ALICIA BOOKER AND TONDA HAIGLER SPEAK WITH ELIZABETH SMARCHCHT DURING VIP RECEPTION |
PHOTO OF ELIZABETH SMARCHCHT SPEAKING AT THE CAROLINA HOSPITAL SYSTEM'S HEALTH WOMAN KICK-OFF EVENT.(MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE SEEKS "FORGIVENESS" IN $6 MILLION DEBT |
MAYOR SAID TOWN SENT A LETTER TO USDA REQUESTIONG AID ON REPAYING FUNDS USED TO IMPROVE THE TOWN'S WATER SYSTEM |
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06/02/2013 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN OFFICIALS ARE HOPING TO REDUCE OR POSSIBLY ELIMINATE A SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL BURDEN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2013 |
5A |
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TITUS ADAMS; NATALIE BAKER; BETTY JOHNSON BEASLEY; FRANCES C. BROAD; RACHEL BUXTON; JOYCE COTTON; CORRINE COX; EDDIE MAE POWELL HOOD; RAFAEL ANTONIO JEFFERSON; BARBARA JEAN PATE; SARAH J. RAINGE; MARCHCHTIN RANSOM; JIMMY "BRICK" REED; ARTHUR ROBONSON; E. CLARK SINCLAIR; GERALDINE THOMPSON SINGLETARY; FRANCE STUCKY JR.; ARCHIE TRAIN; JOHN HAYES SR.; DAVID KING WLCH; CLIFTON "TY" ASHLEY; VIRGINIA CHURCH; MARCHCHY BAKER MCDOWELL; JANUARYUARYE GRACE BAKER; DAVID LEVERN "DUKE" HANNA; JUANITA CODY "NITA" WILLIAMSON DARGAN; MAXINE W. HAYES; HEIDE ELSE BALZ JACKSON; OREE COKER LEE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2013 |
6A |
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WOODROW WILSON MCWHITE JR.; EHRAIM CLARK SINCLAIR JR.; BOBBY NORRIS OSBORNE |
AMERICAN BEDDING COMPANY IN 1949 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
06/02/2013 |
2A |
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AMERICAN BEDDING COMPANY |
STUDENTS RECOGNIZED BY SCHOOL DIST. 2 BOARD |
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NJ |
06/02/2013 |
2B |
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RECOGNIZED WERE JUAN ARRIAGA; FRANCISCO ARRIAGA; TALBERT POSTON; JAMES MURPHY AND THADIS D. CALCUTT III. PAMPLICO SC |
EIGHT LOCAL ATHLETES INDUCTED… |
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NJ |
06/02/2013 |
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THEY WERE INDUCTED INTO THE FLORENCE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME. SPYDER WEBB; DICKIE LESTER; TOMMY JOHSON; WILBUR COLE; MARY JANUARYE BILLHEIMER-WEIR; JEFF FIELDS; BOBBY WILSON; VICKY WILSON; NADINE LONG |
CIVIL WAR REENACTORS TO CAMP AT FLORENCE STOCKADE |
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NJ |
06/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SANDY KENDALL |
THE PALMETTO BATTALION WILL CAMP AT THE STOCKADE. THE EVENT WILL BE FOR TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT. |
REMEMBERING DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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NJ |
06/02/2013 |
2A |
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BOB BEAUMONT REMEMBERS. |
SOME MISSED CONNECTIONS ON "OBAMA PHONES" |
SOCIAL MEIDA BUZZES IN FLORENCE ABOUT OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD DEAL |
FMN |
07/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A LINE OF PEOPLE WAITING AT THE CORNER OF E. NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD SOUTH CHURCH STREET TO SIGIN UP FOR A DISCOUNTED WIRELESS PLAN |
A NATIONA POLITICAL CONTROVERSY MADE ITS WAY TO FLORENCE THIS WEEK THANKS TO SOCIAL MEDIA; FREE PHONES AND UNRESOLVED ISSUES FROM THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.(MORE) |
SOUNDS OF AFRICA |
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FMN |
07/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TUTU HARRELL SINGING A SONG WHILE DRUMMING WITH HER HUSBAND DON DURING A PERFORMANCE AT WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL AS A PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
PHOTO ONLY: TUTU HARRELL SINGS A SONG WHILE DRUMMING WITH HER HUSBAND DON DURING A PERFORMANCE AT WILLIAMS MIDDLE HOOL AS A PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE HEADED TO FLORENCE |
ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR MARCHCHCH 8-9 |
FMN |
07/02/2013 |
1A |
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THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SOUTH CAROLINA WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION IN MARCHCHCH AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2013 |
5A |
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MAXINE TOLSON CHISHOLM ALVIN CHRISTOPHER PRESCOTT; MAJOR HOUGH; MADELINE HUGGINS; BESSIE B. JOHNSON; LULA MACK; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH SINGLETON; DAVID K. WILSON; ISAAC WILLIAMS; LUTHER LEE WILLIAMS; NELLA FRIAR ARD; NATALEE FLOYD BAKER; EVELYN JAMES BRIDGERS; MARCHCHIE W. GLENN; DAVID LEVERN "DUKE" HANNAH; EDDIE MAE HOOD; MINILLICENT PECK BAUGUSTUSTH; BETTY LOUISE JOHNSON BEASLEY; FRANCES C. BROAD; BEN TILLMAN CRAFT JR.; PEARLY F. HOLLOMAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2013 |
6A |
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EDWARD CROSLAND "BOSS" MCLEOD; BOBBY NORRIS OSBORNE ARTHUR RUBINOFF ROBINSON; BARBARA ANN RUSH; JAMES ULMBER "DICK" TANNER; VIOET FORDE VAUSE; VIRGINIA BURRIS WHITE |
PDRTA "CRASHING TO A HALT" |
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FMN |
08/02/2013 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE DRASTIC CUTS TO TRY AND STYMIE A FINANCIAL SITUATION FACING THE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY WHICH HAS BEEN HEMORRHAGING MONEY LARGELY BECAUSE OF A DECEMBEREMBERLINE IN MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION REVENUE.(MORE) |
DIRTY HANDS LEAD TO CREATIVE MINDS |
NORTH VISTA STUDENTS WORK WITH RENOWNED CLAY SCULPTOR FOWLE |
FMN |
08/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMIRION SINGETARY SHOWS OFF HIS SOON-TO-BE DOG SCULPTURE TO CLASSMATES NYGERIA GREGG; NYDJA KELLY; LATREASE CADE AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PATZ FOWLE WORKS WITH STUDENTS; PATZ FOWLE WORKS WITH STUDENTS DURING CLASS; |
MOST STUDENTS DON'T GET THE CHANCE TO PLAY IN THE DIRT DURING SCHOOL BUT FOR THE ART STUDENTS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUT THE ART STUDENTS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THIS WEEK WAS FILLED WITH THE CHANCE TO GET A LITTLE DIRTY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2013 |
7A |
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BETTY BARR; HENRY ISAAC CALVERT SR.; THEODORE "TAN" CHANDLER; WALTER "CHAPPY" CHAPMAN; LUTHER MOLTEN COLLINS; JUDITH L. DIXON; WILLIE HICKSON JR.; JAMES LE SANE; KATHY DIANNE LACKEY SOTO; BOOKER T. STANTON JR.; KATHLEEN BOAN TILLER; TITUS (SONNY) ADAMS; CORRINE LOWERY COX; DOROTHY REE ELLISON HYMAN; DELPHINE "ROBIN" ROBINSON; JESSIE MAE LIDE; MADELINE C. HUGGINS; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH SINGLETON; DAVID KING WELCH; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2013 |
8A |
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OLIN D. BUTLER; SHIRLEY N. DUNLAP |
HAHN TAKES "NATITTUDE" TOWARD CANCER |
NOW FREE OF DISEASE AND COLLEGE STUDENT WANTS TO HELP OTHERS |
FMN |
09/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATALIE HAHN A 19 YEAR WOFFORD COLLEGE STUDENT |
HAVING A FIGHTER'S ATTITUDE IS WHAT 19-YEAR-OLD NATALIE HAHN THINKS SAVED HER FROM BEING OVERCOME BY CANCE AND NOW SHE'S TRYING TO GIVE OTHER CANCER PATIENTS HER SWAGGER.(MORE) |
BLANKET STATEMENTS |
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FMN |
09/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OF HARRIET POWERS FORMS CENTERPIECE OF O'BRYANT-SEABROOK'S QUILT |
FIBER ARTIST DR. MARCHCHLENE LINTON O'BRYAN-SEABROOK HANGS ONE OF HER EDUCATIONAL QUILTS DURING THE FOURTH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY AT SAVANNAH-GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH.(MORE) |
FLORENCE TO HOST EPISCOPAL CONVENTION AFTER 37 YEARS |
DIOCESE TO REVIEW REMOVING REFERENCES TO THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH FROM ITS BYLAWS |
FMN |
09/02/2013 |
1B |
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MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN FLORENCE NEXT MONTH FOR THE 222 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF S. C. WHICH IS THE FIRST TIME THE CONVENTION HAS BEEN HELD IN FLORENCE SINCE 1976.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2013 |
4B |
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EVA MAE GORDON BARTELL; ANNIE BRADFORD; LOUIS "DENNIS" BRODY; KATHLEEN BURCH; MAHALIA DAVIS COKLEY; ROBERT ALTON COOK JR.; MAJOR HOUGH; LULA MACK; JOHN HENRY MCRAE; DOUGLAS "DOUG" WALTER POLK; STANLEY OTTO SCHAETZLE; SHIRLEY LEE SPIVEY; HOWARD VENON; MELVIN RAY WEATHERFORD; KATHY DIANNE LACKEY SOTO; RONIE LOUISE JOHNSON; HENRY ISAAC CALVERT SR.; DAVID WILSON; ARCHIE GREGORY TORAIN SR.; |
WE WANT YOU… TO WRITE A COLUMN! |
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FMN |
10/02/2013 |
1A |
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THE MORNING NEWS IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY AND KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT HOW TO SAY IT TO SERVE IN OUR BRAND NEW "CITIZENS COLUNIS CORPS".(MORE) |
BANK PRACTICES UNDER THE SCOPE |
NO WORD IF FLORENCE HAS FOUND INSTANCES OF RACISIM AT AREA LENDING INSTITUTIONS |
FMN |
10/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACQUELYN SANDERS OF FIRST RELIANCE BANK |
REVELATIONS OF POSSIBLE DISCRIMINATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY FLORENCE BANKS ARE BEING DELVED INTO WITH GREAT DETAIL BUT CITY OFFICIALS THUS FAR ARE NOW KEEPING MUM ON WHAT THEY'VE DISCOVERED.(MORE) |
THE LIFE OF ROBERT SMALLS |
TO SEAL A BOAT AND LAUNCH A LIFE |
FMN |
10/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT SMALLS |
AN ARTICLE ON THE LIFE OF ROBERT SMALLS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
NEW FLORENCE AD MAN HAS NEWSPAPERS IN HIS BLOD |
GRAY IS MORNING NEWS' NEW ADVERTISING DIRECTOR |
FMN |
10/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PETER GRAY |
THE MORNING NEWS RECENTLY HIRED A REGIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR WHO IS A THIRD-GENERATION NEWSPAPER MAN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/02/2013 |
8A |
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EDWARD LEE FULTON; RONIE J. JACKSON; LYNNET JONES; MARCHCHIE LOCKLEAR; OPAL AADAMS POWER; THODORE "TAN" CHANDLER; ARCHIE GREGORY TORAIN SR. ; DIANNE GAINEY BYRD; DUCHRY SPIVEY; DOUGLAS "DOUG" WALKER POLK; GERALDINE THOMPSON SINGLETARY; MAE LONG OSTWALT; PAUYL PATRICK HAYES; STANLEY O. O TASETZLE; ROBERT ALTON COOK JR. (BERT) |
COFFEE SHOP OWNER COUNTING BEANS |
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10/02/2013 |
7D |
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BEAN GROOVY APPEALS FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RELOCATE TO PRIME DOWNTOWN LOCATION.BRAIN WAYNE IS OWNER OF STORE. |
BILLBOARDS GO DIGITAL |
FLORENCE COUNTY OKS USE OF ROTATING DIGITAL BILLBOARD ADS DESPITE SOME OPPOSITION |
FMN |
11/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DIGITAL BILLBOARD ON WEST PALMETTO NEAR FIVE POINTS--THIS IS THE FIRST DIGITAL BILLBOARD IN FLORENCE; DANNY DENNEY AND BRANDON BAKER OF KY HIGH ERECTORS MANUVER A PIECE OF THE NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARD ON WEST PALMETTO STREET NEAR FIVE POINTS |
A NEWLY AMENDED COUNTY ORDINANCE GIVES LOCAL COMPANIES A GREEN LIGHT TO INSTALL DIGITAL BILLBOARDS WITH SPECIFIC GUIDELINES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/02/2013 |
7A |
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ANNA SMITH HEIDT; ANNIE BELL MCFADDEN; WHITT HINES JR.; ELIOSE DUNLAP SENN; EVELYN WILSON; JAMES M. "JIMMY" LYNCH; JOYCE ELAINE CAMBARERI TROGDON; TRYONE "TY" FITZGERALD MACK; CLARA BROOKS HENNEGAN; RAMONA STEPHENS; STEVEN WASHINGTON GARRETT; CHARLES CLINTON LYLES; GLADYS POSTON BAZEN; PASCHAL OLIVER JOHNSON; JAMES "SONNY" CALVIN RABB; JEANETTE M. THOMPSON MURROW; RAMONA HILL STEPHENS; VIVAN RUTH DAVIS CANUPP |
WILLIE'S GONE BUT MARCHCHSHALL AND CHARLIE ARE NEXT |
CENTER CONTINUES 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH MORE SOUTHERN ROCK |
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12/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CHARLIE DANIELS |
FRESH ON THE HEELS OF WILLIE NELSON'S WEEKEND PERFORMANCE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER ANOTHER BIG SERVING OF COUNTRY AND SOUTHERN ROCK IS ON ITS WAY TO THE PEE DEE.(MORE) |
CITY ASKS FAHS FOR OVERDUE CASH |
FAHS PRESIDENT SAYS DEMAND FOR $75 THOUSAND ISN'T A "BIG DEAL" |
FMN |
12/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAYNE H. BOSWELL AND THE JAYNE H. BOSWELL ANIMAL SHELTER |
THERE ARE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLORENCE AND THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY MORE THAN $75 THOUSAND CITY OFFICIALS SAY THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OWES THEM IN OPERATIONAL FEES.(MORE) |
NOW THAT'S SOME PIG |
ROSIE THE POT-BELLIED PIG SAVES HARTSVILLE WOMAN FROM AFTERNOON FIRE |
FMN |
12/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACKIE BRINK FEEDING POTATO CHIPS TO HER LIFE-SAVING PIG ROSIE; BRINK KISSES ROSIE |
ROSIE A POT-BELLIED PIG SAVED HARTSVILLE'S JACKIE BRINK FROM A HOUSE FIRE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2013 |
7A |
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JOHN BARR; BESSIE BEAUFORT; WILLA SHAW BROWN; KAY LAWRIMORE BYRD; WHITT HINES JR.; RANDY CHISHOLM; EDWARD LEE FULTON; STEVEN WASHINGTON GARRETT; WILLIE "UNCLE BILL" "AMTRAK" GURLEY; MARCHCHY KENNEDY; LOUISE LEONARD LENNON; KEVIN CHESS LYERLY; JAMES MARCHCHION "JIMMY" LYNCH; BETTY MOUSON; EDITH HENRIETTA NETTLES; EVELYN "MONKEY" GURLEY WASHINGTON; EVELYN WILSON; HENRY A. DAVIS SR.; EVA MAE GORDON BARTELL; OVIA LEVELLE CREEL COOPER; VIVIAN RUTH DAVIS CANUPP; LUTHER MOTEN COLLINS; BETTY JEAN FLOYD; LONNELL JOHNSON HIERS; BETTY JEAN FLOYD; BETY JO "JOBY" S. KING; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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LUEGINGA NICHOLSON WATSON WAS BORN 14 APRIL1914 AND DIED 12 FEBRUARY 2003 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2013 |
8A |
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JOYCE ELAINE CAMBRERI TROGDON; LUTHER LEE WILLIAMS |
LOCAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PLANS NEIGHBORHOOD |
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FMN |
13/02/2013 |
1A |
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NONPROFIT CONSOLIDATES PROPERTIES TO DEVELOP A 40-HOUSE SUBDIVISION |
LATE COASTAL GEOLOGIST HAD FLORENCE TIES |
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13/02/2013 |
1A |
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DR. ASBURY 'ABBY' SALLENGER JR. RENOWNED U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SCIENTIST PASSES.HIS FIRST COUSIN WALTER LIVES HERE. |
FOR USPS IT MIGHT TAKE A VILLAGE |
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FMN |
13/02/2013 |
1A |
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CONTRACT OFFICE INSIDE BUSINESS COULD LESSEN BLOWS OF POSTAL CUTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2013 |
5A |
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MARGARET 'MONNIE' HALL ARANT; DENERIUS CHYKEL COHEN; OZELMA CRAWFORD; EDITH GAYLE DRIGGERS; RICKY JOE SANDERS; CHERYL ANN ROBINSON SPEIGHTS; DOROTHEA MARCHIA ERKENS TILLEY; JAY WILLIE WILLIAMS; VERDA GADSDEN WILLIAMS; JOYCE ANN SNEAD YARBOROUGH; ALAN EUGENE ARNOLD; WILLA SHAW BROWN; KAY LAWRIMORE BYRD; MAHALIA CAVIS COKLEY; VARDELL COOK; WILLIE HICKSON JR.; JAMES M. LYNCH; MARY EVANS SHARPE; JIMMY L. SMITH |
JOHNNY DEANS REMEMBERS WATERS FURNITURE STORE |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
FMN |
13/02/2013 |
2A |
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JOHNNY DEANS REMEMBERING WORKING AT WATERS FURNITURE STORE. HE REMEMBERS CHARLIE WATERS & CYRIL ALLEN. |
REV. DR. DIGGS TO HONORED FOR 50 YEARS… |
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13/02/2013 |
5A |
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DR. WILLIAM PHILLIP DIGGS SR. WILL BE HONORED AFTER 50 YEARS AS PASTOR OF TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH. |
WATERS FURNITURE COMPANY IN THE 1950S |
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NJ |
13/02/2013 |
2A |
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JOHNNY DEANS WORKED AT WATERS DURING HIGH SCHOOL AND TELLS HIS MEMORIES. HE REMEMBERS MR. CYRIL ALLEN ALSO. |
SHAG STREET FESTIVAL IN THE WORKS |
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY TO COINCIDE WITH FIRST SHOW OF NEW FLORENCE ART GUILD |
FMN |
14/02/2013 |
1A |
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IF YOU'RE WORRYING ABOUT GETTING TIME OFF FOR A TRIP TO THE COAST-DON'T-BECAUSE PLANS ARE IN THE WORK TO BRING THE BEACH TO FLORENCE.(MORE) |
MARCHCHKING ASH WEDNESDAY |
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FMN |
14/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATHY ERICKSON WALKING BACK TO HER SEAT AFTER RECEIVING ASHES AT ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH |
PHOTO ONLY: KATHY ERICKSON WALKS BACK TO HER SEAT AFTER RECEIVING ASHES ON ASH WEDNESDAY AT ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.(MORE) |
BROOKS AND UNIFORMS ON AGENDA |
INTERESTING TOPCS ABOUT BUT ACTION NOT PLANNED |
FMN |
14/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE; |
ONCE IT WADES THROUGH MUNDANE APPROVALS OF FIELD TRIP REQUESTS AND THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR'S ACADEMIC CALENDAR THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOARD MIGHT SINK ITS TEETH INTO A FEW MORE MEATIER ITEMS AT ITS MONTHLY MEETING THURSDAY.(MORE) |
FLORENCE SCHOOLS SHOW OFF |
ANNUAL SHOWCASE EVENTS CONTINUE FOR NEXT MONTH |
FMN |
14/02/2013 |
1A |
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FOR THE NEXT MONTH AND A HALF SCHOOLS ACROSS THE CITY WILL BE OPENING THEIR DOORS AND ROLLING OUT THE WELCOME MATS FOR STUDENTSAND FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS A PART OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE'S FIFTH ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF SCHOOLS.(MORE) |
A LOVE SONG |
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FMN |
14/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EDWIN SLAUGUSTUSTHTER SMILING AFTER HE WAS SUNG TO AND GIVEN A VALENTINE'S CARD AND FLOWER BY THE BLUE NOTES CHOIR AT BETHEA BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN FLORENCE |
PHOTO ONLY: EDWIN SLAUGUSTUSTHTER SMILES AFTER HE WAS SUNG TO AND GIVEN A VALENTINE'S CARD AND FLOWER BY THE BLUE NOTES CHOIR AT BETHEA BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN FLORENCE (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/02/2013 |
5A |
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MARCHCHY SWINTON ECKLES; JAMES ROBERT EDWARDS; GERALDINE B. FLOYD; EDWARD A. GOVERNOR; SYLVESTER MATTHEWS; HNERY DAVID "DYNAMITE" SINGETARY; LUCILLE WILSON SMALLS; BILLY RAY STEPHENS; FRANCHES MOORE UPSHAW; VERDA GADSDEN WILLIAMS; LOUIS WOODS; VALENTINE EVANS FERRELL; EDWARD EUGENE HART JR.; ANGELA RENEE RABON; KEVIN CHESS LYERLY; EVELYN GURLEY WASHINGTON; DOROTHEA MARCHCHIA EERKENS TILLEY |
VIRTUALLLY NO CHANGE TO FSD1 GRAD PLAN |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
1A |
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AFTER MONTHS OF DEBATE CIVIC CENTER CEREMONIES WILL REMAIN THE SAME |
A FAMILY'S STRUGGLE FOR ANSWERS |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
JANUARYET ELVINGTON KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND REFUSED TO ACCEPT THAT SON DANIEL WAS RETARDED. HE HAS ANGELMAN SYNDROME. |
NO PROBLEMS IN FLORENCE COUNTY'S FIRST VOTER ID ELECTION |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
1A |
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VOTING PROCEDURES WENT SMOOTHLY AS COUNCILMAN JASON SPRINGS DEFEATED MERILL MCKNIGHT TO WIN THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL SEAT REPLACING K. W. 'RUSTY' SMITH JR. |
NEW GOLDEN AGE FOR LEVY PARK |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
6A |
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PHOTO |
RENEWED SENIORS CLUB BREATHES LIFE BACK INTO COMMUNITY CLUB |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
7A |
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TIMOTHY ROBERT DEAN; GERALDINE B. FLOYD; LOIS ROWELL INABINET; GARY KING; LENA MAE 'DUKE' WHITE; JOHN W. MORRIS BARR; PASTOR LOUIS 'DENNIS' BRODY; HENRY A. DAVIS; EDWARD AUGUSTUST GOVERNOR; HAM W. 'BUDDY' GRIGGS JR.; CLARA ELIZABETH BROOKS HENNEGAN; RUPERT FULTON JAMES; TYRONE FITZGERALD MACK |
FLASHES ON TARGET |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
1B |
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JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL HAS ARCHERY CLASSES. STUDENTS ARE AIMING FOR STATE COMPETITION. |
MARION TEEN NAMED YOUTH OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
3B |
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JAMAL WOODBERRY WAS NAMED THE PEE DEE AREA'S YOUTH OF THE YEAR. |
BYERLY FOUNDATION AWARDS .13M IN GRANTS |
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FMN |
15/02/2013 |
3B |
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THE FOUNDATION HELPED PROJECTS IN EDUCATION; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN HARTSVILLE. |
FSD 1 AIMS TO ERASE LEARNING GAP |
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FMN |
16/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NEW SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PUT KIDS ON RIGHT PATH BEFORE KINDERGARTEN |
ON-THE-JOB SHADOWS |
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FMN |
16/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE ROTARY CLUB OF FLORENCENCE HELD A JOB SHADOW DAY AT CIRCLE PARK WHERE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT DRUG TESTING; COUNSELING; AND THERAPY PROGRAMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/02/2013 |
4B |
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ELIJAH DORSEY; MARJORIE TURNER BREEDEN; EDITH EDWARDS GREENFIELD; EARNESTINE JONES; GARY KING; LENA MAE 'DUKE' WHITE; MARY ALICE CURBOW (CAULDER); WALLACE LUNDY JOHNSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/02/2013 |
4B |
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PHOTO |
REVEREND RACHEL ALLISON WHO PASSED 4 YEARS AGO |
FIRE CONSOLIDATION PLAN SETS OFF ALARMS |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO & MAP |
NEW COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RUSTY SMITH IS PUSHING CONSOLIDATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. |
SLAVE TO STAESMAN AND THEN TRAGIC END |
BLACK HISTORY MONTH |
FMN |
17/02/2013 |
1A |
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ALFRED RUSH TAUGUSTHT TO READ ON THE PLANTATION OF JOHN GEE OF DARLINGTON WAS ELECTED TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE DURING RECONSTRUCTION. HE HELPED WRITE THE STATE CONSTITUTION. |
ENOUGH SNOW TO KILL THE MORNING NEWS |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON ON THE FLORENCE SNOW OF 1973 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
8A-9A |
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RHONDA LYNETTE BROWN; SHANEA CHAMBERLAIN; DOROTHY LEE FELDER; JEROME 'ROMEY' GRAHAM; MELVIN WILSON GREEN; ROBERT EARL HOLSAPPLE; DOROTHY HELEN JACOBS; SYBIL KING LEINDECEMBERKER; ALCIRA S. PACHECO; EVERETTE PALMER; SARAH LYNN PARNELL; JOHN G. RAE JR.; MAURICE A. SIMON; TED MICHAEL SPRINGS; PEARLEEN GREEN CANADY; MARJORIE TURNER BREEDEN; MARJORIE WELLMAN BULLOCK; GLADYS EVELYN WILSON HENDRIX; MARY SWINTON ECLES; CHERYL ANN ROBINSON SPEIGHTS; HARRISON WAYNE STILES; MARTHA ANN COPELAND GROOOMS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
17/02/2013 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
BESSIE AZALEE BAILEY EASTERLING 1-13-1924---2-19-2005 |
END OF THE LINE FOR PDRTA? |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM HAS ALREADY MADE BIG CUTS. IT MUST NOW QUIT OR GREATLY REDUCE SERVICES. |
COLD WAR RE-ENACTMENT |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
LELAND SUMMERS OF THE PALMETTO BATTALION STANDS OUTSIDE HIS CAMP AT THE STOCKADE RE-ENACTMENT AND RECRUITING ACTIVIES. |
FLORENCE STUDENT A POET WHO DIDN'T KNOW IT |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
ANNE SHELLEY HUCKS AND IAN BURNETTE WERE WINNERS IN THE PATRICIA GRODDY POETRY CONTEST FOR YOUNG WRITERS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2013 |
6C |
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CASEY ELISE BURNER AND ROGER CRAIG SKINNER |
UNITED WAY HAS ITS OWN "FISCAL CLIFF" |
AGENCY FACING $100K SHORTFALL AND ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY IS CHIEF CULPRIT |
FMN |
18/02/2013 |
1A |
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EACH YEAR THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY HELPS CHANGE THOUSANDS OF LIVES THROUGH ITS 18 PARTNER AGENCIES AROUND THE REGION BUT THE ORGANIZATION IS LIMITED IN WHAT IT CAN ACCOMPLISH BY THE AMOUND OF DONATIONS IT RECEIVES.(MORE) |
FOR THE LOVE OF OWEN |
FRIENDS SHAVE HEADS AND COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP YOUTH WITH BONE CANCER.(MORE) |
FMN |
18/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OWEN PLASMAN WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEOCARCINOMA OR BONE CANCER SITS WITH HIS FRIEND T. J. ERVIN WHO SHAVE HIS HEAD IN SUPPORT OF HIS FRIEND.(MORE) |
OWEN PLASMAN IS A NORMAL 8-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO LOVES TO PLAY AND PLAY HARD.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/02/2013 |
7A |
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TITUS COTTON; MRS. DONNELL P. DRIGGERS; STANLEY C. WITEK; LOUISE LEE; HELEN LYON; JUANITA LYNCH MCFADDIN; JAMES FRANKLIN "FRANK" MILLIGAN JR.; RANDY CARL SAWYER; JAMES KENNETH SMITH; JUDY PENDERGRASS YOUMANS; SARAH LYNN PARNELL; MAUICE A. "PEE WEE" SIMON; SAMIEL WILLIAM RHODES SR; |
GUN BY-BACK ORCHESTRATED FROM BEHIND BARS |
INMATE DANDRIGUEZ "DEE DEE" ALLEN HOPES TO SAVE LIVES WHILE HE AWAITS SENTENCING |
FMN |
19/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHEILA ALLEN HOLDS A PICTURE OF HER SON DANDRIGUEZ ALLEN .(MORE) |
A BRAND NEW GROUP OF ANTI-VIOLENCE ACTIVISTS THE CITIZENS AGAIN VIOLENCE MOVEMENT (CAVM) ARE WORKING HARD TO PUT TOGETHER A GUN BUY-BACK PRGRAM SATURDAY MORNING AT THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.(MORE) |
EARLY ED PLAN DRAWS BIG PRAISE |
DISTRICT'S PLN TO IMPROVE SCHOOL READINESS "IMPRESSIVE" |
FMN |
19/02/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE'S NEW PLAN TO IMPROVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS GARNERING PRAISE FROM THE KEY PLAYERS OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT WHO HAVE BEEN PUSHING FOR BETTER SCHOOL READINESS INITIATIVES AND WHO CALL THE PROGRAM OUTLINED AT LAST WEEK'S SCHOOL BOARD MEETING "PROGRESSIVE AND IMPRESSIVE."(MORE) |
WILL SHAVE…FOR FOOD |
CORNERSTONE PASTORS READY TO TAKE IT ALL OFF IF YOUTH MEET HUNGER-FIGHTING FUNDRAISING GOAL |
FMN |
19/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASON ALLEN AND CHRISTOPHER MORRIS WITH THEIR BEARDS |
BOTH PASTORS WILL GIVE UP THE FACILA HAIR IN A HEARTBEAT IF IT HELPS TO FEED A FEW KIDS.(MORE) |
ELECTION PLANS UP FOR DEBATE |
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FMN |
19/02/2013 |
1A |
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THE MEN AND WOMEN RESPONSIBLE FOR RUNNING SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTIONS ARE HEADING TO COLUMBIA THIS WEEK IN HOPES OF PROVIDING SOME INSIGHT TO STATE LAWMAKERS ON HOW TO BETTER IMPROVE THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.(MORE) |
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER GOES INTIMATE |
NEW "PALMETTO PERFORMANCE SERIES" OPENS WITH BEACH MUSIC |
FMN |
19/02/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED MONDAY THE LAUNCH OF A NEW ENTERTAINMENT SERIES THAT WILL OFFER LOCAL AUDIENCES A WIDE ARRAY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN A MORE INTIMATE SETTING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2013 |
7A |
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VIRGINIA WYLIE CLARKSON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DUNMORE; CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS; DOROTHY LEE FELDER; JULYIA ANN HUTCHINSON; SYBIL ANN KING LEINDECEMBEREMBERKER; OLGA SAULS ; VIOLA SEABROOK; JANUARYUARYIE THOMAS STANTON; ODAY "JUNEEIOR" WILLIAMS JR.; SALLY TIMMONS CURRY; DONNELL POSTON DRIGGERS; RAYMOND "RAY" EARL LAMBERT JR.; HELEN GRUBB LYON; JAMES FRANKLIN "FRANK" MILLIGAN JR.; TED M. "TEDDY" SPRINGS; JUDY PENDERGRASS YOUMANS; ROBERT EARL HOLSAPPLE; JUANITA LYNCH MCFADDIN; JAMES KENNETH SMITH; STANLEY C. WITEK; |
NAMES CHANGE BUT LEATHERMAN'S POWER WON'T |
STATE RESTRUCTURING BILL MOVES ON; FLORENCE SENATOR MAKES SURE "BIG OLD GREEN-EYED MONSTER" IS STILL ALIVE |
FMN |
20/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN |
THE SHUFFLING ACT THAT IS THE LEGLISLATION CREATING THE NEW SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION WORKED ITS WAY THROUGH THE STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON TUESDAY AIMING RESTRUCTURE SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATE GOVERNMENT WHILE RELINGQUISHING LITTLE TO NO POWER FROM ITS LEGISLATORS.(MORE) |
FEBRUARY FRENZY |
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FMN |
20/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMOTHY DAVISON AND DONALD BETHEA WORK TO PIECE TOGETHER THE BASKETBALL COURT AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
PHOTO ONLY: TIMOTHY DAVISON AND DONALD BEHTEA WORK TO PIECE TOGETHER THE BASKETBALL COURT AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAD LOWER STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.(MORE) |
BIGH WHEEL STOPS IN MAUI FFOR FLORENCE TEACHER |
TURNER SAT ON "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" PRIZE FOR THREE MONTHS UNTIL TUESDAY'S SHOWING |
FMN |
20/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SUSAN TURNER WITH FRIENDS AT SOUTHERN HOPS FOR A VIEWING PARTY OF HER TURN ON "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" |
SOME OF SUSAN TURNER'S EARLIEST MEMORIES WERE WITH HER GREAT-GRANDPARENTS WERE SOLVING WHEEL OF FORTUNE PUZZLES TOGETHER AND TUESDAY NIGHT SHE GOT TO SEE HERSELF ON THE SHOW.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/02/2013 |
5A |
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JANUARYUARYET TERESA "TERE" FOWLER BROWN; SUSAN BROWN CLARK; SONYA THERESA SMITH BURGESS; JIMMIE JAMES; HESTER KATHERINE GAMBLE; BONNIE JEAN KREISHER; LARRY JOHN MCFADDEN; CYNTHIAANN MCFADDEN; FAYE DENNIS MILLS; JOHN G. RAE JR.;GASTON ROBERTSON ; WILLIAM "BILL" BRANDON; DARGAN F. ATKINSON; DOUGLAS ELMO EADDY; ROBERT J. JOHNSON JR.; VIRGINIA WILEY CLARKSON; MELVING WILSON GREEN SR.; HELEN B. SHELLEY; |
HAYNSWORTH HOME |
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NJ |
20/02/2013 |
2A |
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THE HAYNSWORTH HOUSE BUILT BY T. B. HAYNSWORTH GRANDFATHER OF JULIAN PRICE. |
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY GATHER… |
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NJ |
20/02/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE ELLISON CAPERS CHAPTER HOSTED THE PEE DEE DISTRICT CONFERENCE. |
BRIAN NEW IS NEW CEO AT YMCA |
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FMN |
20/02/2013 |
1A |
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BRIAN NEW WITH ALMOST 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE AT THE LOCAL YMCA HAS PLANS. |
FMU NAMES NEW EDUCATION DEAN |
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FMN |
20/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DR. SHIRLEY CARR BAUSMITH WILL REPLACE DR. RON FAULKENBERRY THIS 1 JULY 2013. |
PDRTA'S NEXT TRIP IS TO FLORENCE COUNCIL |
TRANSIT AUTHORITY SET TO ASK CITY FOR MORE MONEY FOR STRUGGLING BUS SYSTEM |
FMN |
21/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON DISTRIBUTING FLYERS TO BUS RIDERS |
WITH THE FATE OF THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY POSSIBLY HANGING IN THE BALANCE THE GROUP'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPEALING TO TO ITS TOP GOVERNMENT SUPPORTER AND ASKING THEY GIVE JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE.(MORE) |
SHAG DANCING FOR DOCTOBEROBERORS |
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FMN |
21/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ETHAN ALBAN AND KARSYN FOLDS SHAG DANCING IN THE ATRIUM AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL; ETHAN ALLAN LACES UP HIS DANCING SHOES |
PHOTOS ONLY: ETHAN ALBAN AND KARSYN FOLDS DANCE THE SHAG AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL IN FRONT OF A CROWD OF ALMOST 100 PEOPLE.(MORE) |
DEBATE HEATS UP AND FIRE PLAN GOES TO VOTE |
SCHOFIELD SAYS COUNCIL WILL HEED PLEAS TO SLOW DOWN PLANNED CHANGES BUT SAYS COUNTY CAN'T STAND STILL |
FMN |
21/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OFJAMES SCHOFIELD |
THE INFERNO OF A HOUSE FIRE MIGHT HAVE NOTHING ON THE HEATED DEBATE BREWING BETWEEN FLORENCE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND THE CHIEFS OF ITS SEVEN FIRE DISTRICTS OVER COUNTY PLANS TO CREATE A NEW AND CONSOLIDATED FIRE ADMINISTRATION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2013 |
5A |
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DOROTHY BROWN; RUBY HAYES CLARK; EFFIE DELL GAUSE; FRANK M. HARRELL JR.; ROBERT LEGETTE; IDA MAE MCQUEEN; CLEOLA MOODY; ROBERT ERNEST SMITH; LILLIAN COCKFIELD WISE; JANUARYUARYET TERESA "TERE" FOWLER BROWN; MARCHCH "NETTIE" OAKLEY ELVIS MYERS; GARLAND THOMAS OSBORNE; CECILE TAYLOR PIGORSCH; TERESA MAE BEASELE CASSELMAN; EDITH EDWARDS GREENFIELD; GRAHAM HARDEE PORTER; |
COUNCIL & FIRE CHIEFS FIND TENTATIVE COMPROMISE |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO: JAMES SCHOFIELD |
SOME DISTRICT HEADS WORRY VOLUNTEERS MIGHT WALK IF TOO MANY CHANGES HIT FIRE DEPARTMENTS TOO FAST. |
RUNNING ON FUMES |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
1A |
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PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY NEEDS MORE FUNDING FROM THE CITY COUNCIL. |
PERFECT STORM FUELS GAS HIKES |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
1A |
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REFINERY MAINTENANCE IMPACTS OVERALL SUPPLY. WHILE YOU PUMP GAS; YOU MAY SEE THE PRICE INCREASE. |
AND WHO WILL BE FLORENCE 1'S BEST SINGER |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
1A |
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DISTRICT HOSTS FIRST 'AMERICAN IDOL'-STYLE SING-OFF COMPETITION AT WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
5A-6A |
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SUSAN BROWN CLARK; ANDREW MIAH CORDER; CHARLIE MONROE LEGETTE; FRANKLIN EUGENE LOGAN; DARRYL WOMBLE; WILFORD 'BILL' PITTMAN; INFANT BOY HUTCHINSON; BELLE COOPER ADAMS; SHANEA DENISE CHAMBERLAIN; ETHEL MAE 'NET' DORITY; CHRISTOPHER C. EDWARDS; HESTER KATHERINE GAMBLE; BENJAMIN LYNCH; LARRY JOHN 'BOOT' MCFADDEN; OLGA FLOWERS SAULS; MICHAEL OLIVER SHELLEY; LILLIAN COCKFIELD WISE; ROBERT ERNEST SMITH |
ENGLISH; MATH; HISTORY; HARMONICA |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
CHARLIE STORY HELPS THIRD-GRADERS AT GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARN TO PLAY HARMONICA BY EAR. |
FLORENCE NATIVE JOHNSON HEADED TO HALL OF FAME |
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FMN |
22/02/2013 |
2D |
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FLORENCE NATIVE TOMMY JOHNSON HEADED A TO HALL OF FAME FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS YEAR. |
FLORENCE 1 CROWNS DISTRICT'S BEST SINGER |
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FMN |
23/02/2013 |
1A |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR AVERY COOPER WINS TITLE IN SOLOIST DIVISION. ABBY GREENWOOD CAME IN SECOND. |
FLORENCE YMCA GETS NEW CEO WITH FAMILIAR FACE |
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FMN |
23/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LONG TENURED EMPLOYEE BRIAN NEW MOVES UP THE RANKS AT THE YMCA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/02/2013 |
4B |
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VIRGINIA WILEY CLARKSON; FRANK 'JUNIOR' DAVIS JR.; NATALIE IRIS EISNER; PATTY FORTUNE; LUTHER GADSDEN; JENNY HUBBARD KETNER; MARVIN LESTER REYNOLDS JR.; BOBBY DAVID TAYLOR; JUANITA CHAVIS WOOD; SONYA THERESA SMITH BURGESS; INGRID ROGERS JACOB; GLORIA ANNETTE DENNIS THOMPSON |
CHECKING OUT LIBRARY DIRECTOR RAY MCBRIDE |
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FMN |
24/02/2013 |
1A |
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RAY MCBRIDE IS LEAVING THE FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ON MARCHCH 1. THE EXECUTIVE LEAVES BEHIND SYSTEM THAT IS THE ENVY OF THE STATE. |
IN FLORENCE A CIVIL RIGHTS SOLDIER'S LONG & SLOW FIGHT |
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FMN |
24/02/2013 |
1A |
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JERRY KEITH AND HIS FRIENDS CHIPPED AWAY BIT BY BIT AT SEGREGATION. ARTICLE COVERS SOME OF THE WORK OF JERRY KEITH. |
MONTESSORI WAY MORE THAN OK |
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FMN |
24/02/2013 |
1A |
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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATON SYSTEM FLOURISHES IN FLORENCE AREA; WAITING LISTS GROW FOR 13-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM. |
CIVIL WAR TRACES STILL REMAIN IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
24/02/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON TELLS OF THE CIVIL WAR AROUND FLORENCE AREA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/02/2013 |
8A |
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BOBBIE B. SHRADER; LEON BRUCE; MALISSA ROGERS GARDNER; MARY DELL POSTON BECK; JOHN G. RAE JR.; RYAN RAMELLE FOGAN; VIOLA A. GARNER; WAYNE OWENS; WEBSTER DELOACH GRAYSON; CHARLIE MONROE LEGETTE SR.; CHRISTINE HERRING CAULDER; JULYIE ANN HUTCHINSON; JOHN GILBERT ALPHIN; MARVIN LESTER REYNOLDS JR.; RALPH GRIFFIN MACDONALD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
24/02/2013 |
8A |
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GERALD O'NEAL BYRD JR. BORN 19 FEBRUARY 1979 AND DIED 24 FEBRUARY 2012 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
24/02/2013 |
7D |
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SUSAN AUSTIN ANDREWS AND AUBREY JOSEPH LEE |
TANNER HOPES TO MAKE MONEY FOR MERCY |
FREE CLINIC HOSTS GAMECOCK COACH - AD - AT SIMT |
FMN |
25/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAY TANNER |
BAD NEWS MAY SEEM TO FILL THE AIRWAVES AND NEWS PAGES BUT ONE LOCAL CLINIC IS DOING ITS BEST TO BRING POSTITIVE CHANGE TO THE PEE DEE.(MORE) |
HAIR TODAY AND GONE TOMORROW |
WITH GREAT BEARD COMES GREAT REPONSIBILITY |
FMN |
25/02/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A BEARDLESS JASON ALLEN; PHOTO OF GRAHAM JORDAN AND CHRIS BEHLING COMBINE INGREDIENTS AT A STOP HUNGER NOW PACKING EVENT AT |
THE BEARDS ARE GONE AND THE MEALS ARE PACKED AND MARCHCHKING THE CELEBRATION OF CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH'S YOUTH GROUP ACHIEVING AND SURPASSING ITS GOAL OF RAISING $5 K FOR THE STOP HUNGER NOW CAMPAIGN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/02/2013 |
7A |
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ETHEL C. ROGERS; EVA MAE LANE ALTMAN; FRANKLIN KENNEDY; LIZZIE DRIGGERS; NATHAN MARCHCHSDEN FOWLER; OWEN MITCHEL MARCHCHTIN JR.; JR.; WILSON DUNCAN "BUDDY" HUNTLEY JR.; JERRY DALE BOATWRIGHT; FRANK "JUNEEIOR" DAVIS JR.; WIALLACE M. POWERS; RUBY MOORE LEWIS; SAMMY R. KIRBY; MILTON DERREL COKER; CHARITY MARCHCHY DELL POSTON BECK; WAYNE M. OWENS SR.; |
RUSH PROPERTY GETS $2.5M MAKEOVER |
DETAILS ON NEW ALTERNATIVE ACADEMY IN QUINBY ARE STILL SPARSE |
FMN |
26/02/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES GOT ITS FIRST GLIMPSE AT A NEWL ACQUIRED AND RENOVEMBEREMBERATED FACILITY MONDAY NIGHT BUT WERE LEFT WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT INSTRUCTION WILL HAPPEN INSIDE.(MORE) |
SINGLETARY COASTS TO SPELLING VICTORY |
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FMN |
26/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HUNTER SINGLETARY SMILING AS RICK REAMES OF THE PEE DEE EDUCATION CENTER PRESENTS HIM A COPY OF THE MERRIAM-WEBSTER COLLEGIATE SPELLING BEE AT FMU. JACOB EVERS REACTS TO JUDGES AFTER HE MISTAKENLY BEGAN TO SPELL THE WORD FASTIDIOUS WITH THE LETTER S. |
QUIET MURMURS FILLED THE CHAPMAN AUDITORIUM AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY AS 40 OF THE PEE DEE'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST SPELLERS GOT THEIR CHANCE TO COMPLETE FOR A TRIP TO THE NATIONAL SPELLING BEE IN WASHINGTON D.C.(MORE) |
HABITAT GEAS UP BUT CAN'T MEET HOME DEMAND |
MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE ATTEND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MEETINGS. |
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26/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JESSICA TAYLOR BROWN TAKES QUESTIONS FROM POTENTIAL HABITAT PARTNER MEETINGS DURING A RECENT MEETING. |
THE GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS RATCHETING UP ITS OPERATIONS AS IT PREPARES TO BUILD 30-40 HOMES THIS YEAR AFTER A SEVERAL YEAR LULL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2013 |
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SHELLY ROGERS ALMERS; SHERISE NICOLE ANDERSON; BETTY J. BETHEA; ALAN ALEXANDER CRANSTON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JUNEEE" CURTIS JR.; JIMMY DAVIS; RANDY EUGENE JOHNSON; MARCHCHY KING; MARCHCHTHA "JOANN" LAWSON; OWEN MTICHEL MARCHCHTIN JR.; JAMES LEROY NORTON; ELLA BLANCH SALTERS; MARCHCHY B. SMITHEY; WILSON DUNCAN "BUDDY" HUNTLEY JR.; BETSY COX POWELL; WILSFORD "BILL" PITTMAN; FRANKLIN ROSSEVELT (FRANK) TANKSLEY; ROBERT HARWELL; LIZZIE GASKINS DRIGGERS; ETHEN CAMERON ROGERS; BOBBIE STRICKLAND BAILEY SHRADER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2013 |
8A |
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WILLIAM WALTER "TOBY" HICKS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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FRANCES "NOOGA" BOCKINGTON MCCALL WAS BORN 8 NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 1922 AND DIED ON 26 FEBRUARY 2006; MARCHCHY L. JACKSON BELLE WAS BORN 26 FEBRUARY 1933 AND DIED 2 JULY2012 |
FLORENCE MED STUDENT PLAN MOVES AHEAD |
USC MEDICAL STUDENTS WOULD STUDY HERE AND EVENTUALLY AT DOWNTOWN CAMPUS DOCS HOLD KEY SAYS COLONES |
FMN |
27/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DR. BYRON FROST; DR FRED KRAININ AND MCLEOD SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF QUALITY AND SAFETY LISTEN TO A PRESENTATION FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE PEE DEE HEALTH EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP |
A REGIONAL MEDICAL CAMPUS THAT COULD TRANSFORM THE PEE DEE IS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY'S GRASP.(MORE) |
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES 7TH GRADERS |
DHEC SAYS "TDAP" BOOSTER IS A MUST BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS NEXT YEAR |
FMN |
27/02/2013 |
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ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS: ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES. IT'S TIME TO GET ANOTHER SHOT.(MORE) |
THE ARMY COMES TO SOUTH SIDE |
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FMN |
27/02/2013 |
1A |
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GARRETT POSTON RIGHTS TALKS TO CLASSMATE TYLER WATSON AS STAF SERGEANT RYAN CORDELL SPEAKS TO STUDENTS ABOUT ARMY CAREERS; SFC LEE INGLE TALKS TO STUDENTS ABOUT HOW CAREERS IN THE ARMY TRANSLATE TO CIVILIAN LIFE.(MORE) |
U.S. ARMY PERSONNEL VISITED SOUTH SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL TO TALK WITH STUDENTS ABOUT CAREERS IN THE ARMY BUT THE OVERWHELMING MESSAGE WAS THE IMPORTANCE OF FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL.(MORE) |
CITIZENS URGE FSD4 TO SEEK MORE OUTSIDE HELP |
"SUPPORTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE" URGE SCHOOL TO SEEK MORE HELP; BOY SAYS THEY ARE |
FMN |
27/02/2013 |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4'S BOARD HEARD A RENEWED CALL TO SHARE SERVICES WITH OTHER DISTRICTS FROM A GROUP OF CONCERNED CITIZENS TUESDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/02/2013 |
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HELEN CLARK; JAMES CURRY JR.; MILDRED DOLFORD; ALBERTA REBECCA FARLEY; JEAN CHAPPELL GOLDMAN; WILLIE LEE HOWLE; DONNA LEE MCNEIL; ROBERT DOUGLAS O'STEEN; SALLY MAE PEOPLES; JOHN ROBERTS; JOHN H. WILLIAMS; SHELLEY ROGERS ALMERS; SHERISE NICOLE ANDERSON; OWEN MITCHEL MARCHCHTIN JR.;JACK NELSON BETHEA; HAZEL SAULISBURY KIRBY ;NATHAN MARCHCHSDEN FOWLER; MARCHCHTHA "JOANN" LAWSON; JAMES LEROY NORTON; BETSY COX POWELL; DOROTHY TYLER POWERS; |
WOMAN PERISHES IN FLORENCE CAR CRASH |
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28/02/2013 |
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MARCHCHQUITA DENISE MURRELL DIED IN A SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON EAST PALMETTO STREET AT KEMP STREET IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE |
RALPH PORTER; BILL AND OLIVE TIMBERLAKE HONORED WITH 2013 MARCHCHION MEDALLIONI |
FMN |
28/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER PRESENTS ALPH PORTER WITH THE 2013 MARCHCHION MEDALLION AS FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY AND THE MORNING NEWS PRESENTED THE ANNUAL AWARD WEDNESDAY. |
FEW PEOPLE SPEND THEIR LIVES DEDICATED TO SERVING OTHERS BUT THE 2013 RECIPIENTS OF THE MARCHCHION MEDALLION DID JUST THAT.(MORE) |
A LIFETIME OF SERVICE -- JUST BECAUSE IT'S FUN |
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FMN |
28/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BILL AND OLIVE TIMBERLAKE |
BILL TIMERLAKE'S HAND RESTS SOFTLY AND LOVINGLY ON TOP OF THE HAND OF HIS WIFE OLIVE.(MORE) |
FOR EX-CHIEF PORTER IT WAS ABOUT CHOICES |
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FMN |
28/02/2013 |
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PHOTO OF RALPH PORTER TAKES A SECOND OUT OF HIS DAY TO PLAY WITH LADYBUG |
ONE PART DRILL SERGEANT AND ONE PART LIFE COACH MARCHCHION MEDALLION HONOREE RALPH PORTER HAS SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS TO GETTING THE DOWN-AND-OUT YOUTH FOR FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON BACK ON TRACK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2013 |
5A |
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EVELYN ALFORD; MAGOLINE BLAKNEY; RICHARD LONNIE CADDELL SR.; ROY NORTBERT FLYNN SR.; RICHARD C. FRAZIER; SUSIE MAE HANNAH; JOHN HICKS; CATHA JACKSON; LANDES M. JEFFERY; HENRY JOHNSON; ALICE MOBLEY LIPSCOMBE; TERRENCE MCFADDEN SR.; ALLEN MILLER; MICHAEL J. SAMUEL; ROBELL WILSON WHITE; LYDIA FLEAKWOOD BELL CANNON; EVELYN ROTH DENTE; ROBERT DOUGLAS (BOB) O'STEEEN; EVELYN HOLSENBACK BAKER; MAYSEL MIXON JOHNSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MELBA "BOOT" EADDY WAS BORN 30 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1955 AND DIED 28 FEBRUARY 2012 |
FMU HONORS WILSON |
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FMN |
01/03/2013 |
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S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL ALAN WILSON ACCEPTS AWARD FROM FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND SAYS ETHICS SCRUTINY NOT EFFECTING WORK |
CONTROL TOWER UP IN AIR |
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FMN |
01/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE AIRPORT STATION COULD GO DARK AS PART OF SEQUESTER. FLORENCE WILL NOT HAVE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL. |
INVESTIGATORS CONTINUE PROBE INTO FATAL CRASH |
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FMN |
01/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MARCHQUITA DENISE MURRELL DIED WHEN HER CAR CRASHED INTO TREE AT CORNER OF EAST PALMETTO AND KEMP STREETS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2013 |
7A |
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REBECCA BROWN; RICHARD LONNIE CADDELL; MARCHQUITA DENISE MURRELL; DARYL MILTON WOMBLE; EDDIE FAISON; QUEEN ESTER FYALL; SILAS GOURDINE; LILLIE MAE HEMINGWAY; DELTON WELCOME HUBBARD SR.; CATHA JACKSON; ROGER PETERKIN; DAISY M. ROBERTS; KENNETH 'POP' SANDERS; MILDRED NEWSOM SULLLIVAN; NANNIE WILLIAMS; SUSANNE GEIST BLACK; JOSEPH 'JUNEE' CURTIS JR.; ROY N. FLYNN SR.; FRANKIE GARDNER; VIOLA ALSTON GARNER; SUSIE MAE HANNA; STEPHEN HODGE JR.; MAYSEL MIXON JOHNSON; ALICE MOBLEY LIPSCOMBE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
01/03/2013 |
7A |
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PHOTO |
LILLIE M. STEVENSON 9 AUGUST 1940-31 JANUARY 2013 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2013 |
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SADIE MARIE FILYAW MATTHEWS; DONNA LEE MCNEIL; WILLIAM DEWAYNE 'SUG' NORRIS; KENNETH 'POP' SANDERS; THOMAS C. GRIFFIN OF DOOLITTLE'S RAIDERS |
BOARD GREENLIGHTS FMU ENGINEERING DEGREE |
STATE COMMISSION APPROVAL AND PROGRAM HIRING REMAINS BEFORE 2014 LAUNCH |
FMN |
02/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED A NEW ENGINEERING PROGRAM FRIDAY AT ITS QUARTERLY MEETING LEAVING JUST ONE STEP TO MAKING THE DEGREE OFFICIAL.(MORE) |
A NEW LOOK |
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FMN |
02/03/2013 |
1A |
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FMU ROLLED OUT A NEW LOGO BUT WILL ALSO BE KEEPING THE OLD.(MORE) |
HONORING A LIFE OF SERVICE |
DIGGS' DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY AND CONGREGATION GETS RECOGNITION |
FMN |
02/03/2013 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHV. DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS SMILES WITH HIS WIFE CLOTILDA DURING THE DR. AND MRS. W. P. DIGGS 50 YEARS OF SERVICE LEGACY CELEBRATION. PHOTO OF NEARLY 400 PEOPLE WHO CAME OUT TO HONOR DIGGS' LEGACY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
NEARLY 400 PEOPLE CELEBRATED THE LONG AND DEDICATED CAREER OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND PIONEER THE REV. DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS SR. WITH AN HONORARY DINNER FRIDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2013 |
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THOMAS EDWARD BACOTE; CHARLIE E. BURNETTE; DAVID LEE HANNA; MARCHCHIE JOHNSON; TIMICO DESHAWN LACY; DORA MAE NICHOLS; BEN F. PERNELL; ROBERT WAYNE SMOTHERS SR.; CEPHUS WERTS LONG; HENRY JOHNSON; MOLLIE TURNER JONES; MARCHCHY MAGDALENE KING; GENEVA JONES LEE; ANNIE MYRTLE RICHARDSON SPIVEY; MELVIN OSTELL MCDONALD; LILLIAN STERLING STOKES WARD; MARCHCHY VIRGINIA MOORE WARD; CHARLES RAY ZEIGLER |
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO |
EPISCOPALIANS IN SC AND THE PEE DEE HAVE FACED A GUT-WRENCHING DECEMBEREMBERISION AS THE CHURCH BREAKS UP OVER HOMOSEXUALITY; THEOLOGY; PROPERTY AND MORE |
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02/03/2013 |
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A FRACTIOUS SPLIT BORN OF POLARIZING DOCTOBEROBERRINAL AND ETHICAL DIFFERENCE HAS TURNED A POWER STRUGGLE OVER PROPERTY AND PROPRIETARY MATERIAL THAT HAS FORCED THOSE WHO ASSOCIATE THEMSELVES WITH THE EPISCOPAL DENOMINATION HERE TO CHOOSE SIDES IN A BATTLE THAT IS BEING PLAYED OUT IN THE STATE COURT.(MORE) |
MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
02/03/2013 |
3B |
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REV. DR. CECIL L. BROMELL IS THE PASTOR. |
FLORENCE FIRST SDA CHURCH |
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FMN |
02/03/2013 |
3B |
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TOM HUGHES IS PASTOR. |
IS ALLIE IN OR IS HE OUT? |
AS FSD1 BOARD MULLS FIST SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH IN 15 YEARS NO ONE KNOWS IF ALLIE BROOKS JR. WANTS TO KEEP JOB |
FMN |
03/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. ALLIE BROOKS |
ANY ONE WHO ATTENDED THE LAST FEW FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS WOULD HAVE NOTED A SCHOOL BOARD GEARING UP TO LAUNCH A SEARCH FOR A NEW SUPERINTENDENT.(MORE) |
CIVIC CENTER'S CALL: READY; GET SET; GROW! |
TWENTY YEAR OLD FACILITY NEEDS EXHIBITION HALL AND FACELIFT TO KEEP GROWING AND KEEP "HOSPITALITY DISTRICT" BOOMING |
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03/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER IS CELEBRATING ITS20TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH A STRONG LINEUP OF SHOWS AND EVENTS AS WELL AS A SERIOUS LOOK AT THE BENEFITS IT PROVIDES TO THE AREA ANDWHAT MORE IT COULD PROVIDE.(MORE) |
FACE THE MUSIC…AND THE BILL |
FLORENCE'S SOUTHERN HOPS LATEST TO FEEL THE LEGAL WRATH OF MUSIC LICENSE INDUSTRY |
FMN |
03/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN POPPER AND DUSKRAY TROUBADORS PLAYED AT SOUTHERN HOPS ON 16 APRIL2011.(MORE) |
A FLORENCE RESTAURANT AND BAR IS ONE OF MANY ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO COME UNDER FIRE FOR PLAYING COPYRIGHTED MUSIC WITHOUT THE PROPER LICENSING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2013 |
8A |
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CHRISTINE DEW; LEROY GREEN; DEOVEY ORMONTREY MCCREA; MICHAEL W. LYNCH SR.; SALLY FRANCES MANNING; STANLEY "PEANUT ROBINSON SR.; NANNIE WILLIAMS; ALLEN E. "MICKEY" MILLER; DAVID LEE HANNA; CATHA "CATHY" ELAINE JACKSON; JOHN H. "MAGIC" WILLIAMS; LILLIAN STERLING STOKES WARD; SALLY MAE POPLES; LILLIAN LEE ANDREWS; CEPHUS WERTS LONG; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2013 |
9A |
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HARVEY C. HINDS; ROBERT WAYNE SMOTHERS SR. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2013 |
5C |
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COVINGTON LEE AVENT AND JESSE ALONZO HANLEY |
COUNTY LOOKS TO EXTEND PENNY TAX |
SALES TAX ADD-ON BRINGS ABOUT $150 MILLION. FOCUS MIGHT MOVE FROM ROADS THIS TIME AROUND |
FMN |
04/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
IF YOU THOUGHT FLORENCE COUNTY'S CAPTIAL PROJECT SALES TAX - A.K.A. THE "PENNY TAX" - WAS GOPING AWAY AFTER 2014 THINK AGAIN.(MORE) |
MAN ON THE MOVE |
CAR PARKER'S CAREER STARTED IN VEGAS BUT LOVE MADE SURE IT DIDN'T STAY THERE |
FMN |
04/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GARY DESMITH RECEIVES A THANK YOU HANDSHAKE FROM PATRON CARL SCHULTZ ON 21 FEBRUARY AT MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; GARY DESSANTIS MAKES RUN OF MANY RUN TO THE PARKING LOT TO RETRIEVE A PATRON'S CAR ON 21 FEBRUARY AT MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER |
ANYONE WHO THINKS WORKING AS A VALET ISN'T A GREAT WAY TO STAY IN SHAPE HASN'T SEEN GARY DESANTIS WORK AT BEING A VALET.(MORE) |
FLORENCE POLICE WILL CLOSE SOUTHERN HEADQUARTERS |
AGENCY WILL MAKE MORE USE OF DOWNTOWN CENTER |
FMN |
04/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHIEF ANSON SHELLS |
FLORENCE POLICE PATROL OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE CITY'S SOUTHERN REGION NOW HAVE A NEW HEADQUARTERS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/03/2013 |
7A |
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ANN ONEAL; CHESTER LEGETTE; CURTIS MCCALL; FRANK PARROTT; JUDITH ANN MORTIZ; LEROY BE BO WILLIAMS; MARCHCHY LEE HARRISON; MICHAEL W. LYNCH SR.; RAY L.GAINEY; REBECCA MOYD; SARAH JANUARYUARYE MCCRAY; TYQUAN GARNET ALLEN; WANDA EDENS; WILIAM CANDY JOHNSON; MARCHCHY LEE CUSLIDGE HARDWICK; CHARLIE BURNETTE; LARY DALE "SLICK" COLEMAN; STELLA V. MCKENZIE;JULYIA FAYE SPORTS WILLIAMS; JAMES A. ROGERS; CHRISTINE SANDERSON DEW |
ACADEMIC PLAN FOR RUSH ACADEMY TAKES SHAPE |
NEW ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM WILL MATCH AND BENEFIT FROM NEW FACILITIES |
FMN |
05/03/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S MOST UNRULY AND UNCONVENTIONAL STUDENTS MIGHT BE GETTING A NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM TO GO ALONG WITH A NEW RENOVEMBEREMBERATED SCHOOL ACCORDING TO A PRESENTATION THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD HEARD MONDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
PRESCRIBED BURNS HELP KEEP FORESTS HEALTHY |
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05/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EXTENSION ASSOCIATE T. J. SAVERENO WATCHES THE FIRE LINE DURING A PRSCRIBED BURN; SMOKE BILLOWS UP INTO THE AIR DURING A PRESCRIBED BURN MONDAY ON THE PROPERTY OF THE PEE DEE CLEMSON RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER ON POCKET ROAD. |
ON MONDAY PEEDEE CLEMSON RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER CARRIED OUT A PRESCRIBED BURN TO A LOBLOLLY FOREST TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES.(MORE) |
AUTISM TOUGH FOR CHILDREN - THEIR SIBLINGS TOO |
AREA FAMILIES WITH AUTISITC CHILDREN RUN TOGETHER FOR THE CAUSE |
FMN |
05/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SAM AND JACK HARRINGTON SPLASH TOGETHER IN THE OCEAN LAST SUMMER.(MORE) |
WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM HE OR SHE IS NOT ALONE. HIS OR HER FAMILY WILL ALSO SUFFER FROM THE DISEASE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/03/2013 |
7A |
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JOE WESLEY BRIDGEMAN; LULA MAE COE; GENE WINSTON (BUDDY) DAVIS SR.; DEBORAY LEE DOLES; LEROY "JP" GREEN; VERONICA SCOTT; DORIS SHORT; BOBBY WILLIAMS; ROBERT EARL DESHAZO; CURTIS MCCALL; MARCHCHQUITA DENISE MURRELL; FRANK PARROTT; EDDIE FAISON JR.; MARCHCHJORIE GALLOWAY HASTINGS; ERNESTO ETCHEGARAY MURRAY; ANN DIXON O'NEAL; BRENDA LYNN SAULS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/03/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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CHRIS BLUE WAS BORN 27 MAY 1968 AND DIED 5 MARCHCHCH 1999 |
ACADEMICS PLAN FOR RUSH ACADEMY |
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FMN |
05/03/2013 |
1A |
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NEW ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM WILL MATCH AND BENEFIT FROM NEW FACILITIES |
GAS GUZZLERS: PEOPLE LINE UP FOR FREE PETROL |
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FMN |
06/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PEE DEE CREDIT UNION SPONSORS $2K GIVEAWAY. DRIVERS GOT UP TO $20 IN FREE GAS AT THE BREAKERS FOOD MARCHT. |
BUSINESS OWNERS SIGN UP TO STOP S. CASHUA PROJECT |
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FMN |
06/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MUSIC STORE OWNERS HOPE LAST-DITCH PETITION WILL STOP ROAD WIDENING PROJECT ON CASHUA THAT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO MOVE OR GO OUT OF BUSINESS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2013 |
5A |
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MARJORIE GALLOWAY HASTINGS; EDWIN HATCHELL; GENERAL 'UNCLE BLACK' LEE JACKSON; SARAH JANUARYE MCCRAY; REBECCA MOYD; CLIFTON ROBERT PARNELL; WILLIAM L. 'BUCK' REGISTER; STANLEY 'PEANUT' ROBINSON SR.; CHANDLER 'OMARCH' SPENSCER; GILBERT DEAN WEST; BERTHEL WILLIAMS; ROSA LEE WILSON; BRENDA SUE CARTER YOUNG; GENE WINSTON 'BUDDY' DAVIS SR.; JULYIA POWERS STONE DUBOSE; ROSA LYNETTE LUNN; ANDY BARNEY PARKER; MARION RAY SHAW |
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS NEED REPAIRS |
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FMN |
06/03/2013 |
8A |
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TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR DERRICK JACKSON INDICATED MILLIONS WERE NEEDED TO FIX THE SYSTEMS. |
2013 MARION MEDALLION PRESENTED |
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NJ |
06/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RECIPIENTS ARE RALPH PORTER AND BILL TIMBERLAKE. |
GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR NEW VISTA SCHOOL |
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NJ |
06/03/2013 |
1A |
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STUDENTS TURNED DIRT OVER AFTER OFFICIAL CEREMONY WAS OVER. |
MIDWAY DINER |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
06/03/2013 |
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MIDWAY DINER LOCATED AT PEE DEE 14 MILES NORTH OF FLORENCE PICTURE TAKEN FROM OLD MENU. |
ON THEIR FEET AGAINST SLAVERY |
FMU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN 27 HOUR EVENT DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FORCED LABOR AND SEX TRADE WORLDWIDE |
FMN |
07/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS SIGNING A PETITION AT THE "STAND FOR FREEDOM" EVENT; PHOTO OF GABRIELLE JOHNSON AND OTHER FMU STUDENTS HOLD SIGNS INFORMING PASSING STUDENTS ABOUT MODERN-DAY SLAVERY THAT AFFECTS 27 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE |
ATTRACTING ATTENTION DURING THE BUSY AFTERNOON RUSH AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY IS NO EASY TAX BUT WHEN THE CAUSE IS SLAVERY- OR WWHEN YOU STAND INSIDE A MAKESHIFT CAGE WITH A RED CINDER BLOCK ON YOUR SHOULDER--IT'S POSSIBLE TO GET A FEW LOOKS.(MORE) |
BISHOPVILLE 12-YEAR-OLD PREACHES UP A STORM |
KEISHAN SCOTT HAS BEEN ORDAINED SINCE HE WAS 7; NOW HE HAS PUBLISHED BOOK ON THEOLOGY TOO |
FMN |
07/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEISHAN SCOTT |
HAVING FAITH LIKE A CHILD GETS A WHOLE NEW MEANING WHEN YOU TALK WITH KEISHAN SCOTT; A 12-YEAR-OLD ORDAINED MINSTER AND NOW A PUBLISHED CHRISTIAN AUTHOR FROM BISHOPVILLE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/03/2013 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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BONNIE B. WINDHAM WAS BORN 7 MARCHCHCH 1941 AND DIED 25 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 2007 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/03/2013 |
5A |
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ALLAN ANDERSON JR.; MARCHCHGARET HICKSON COLETRAIN; LETHA MAE DANIELS; PAULINE HARDY; KATHERINE SPENCER MIXON; JANUARYUARYIE BULLOCK; LULA MAE STEWART COE; WANDA KENNON EDEN; MARCHCHY LEE GILBERT; ROGER DALE HATTAWAY; IDA KATE "KATIE" SNIPES MOODY; WILLIAM LESLIE REGISTER; JAMES LINDSAY JOHNSON;THELMA JEAN CRAWFORD; LANEY THORNBREW DEFEE; EDIN HATCHELL; CLIFTON ROBERT PARNELL JR.; GARY RANDOLPH "BALTIMORE" RICHARDSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/03/2013 |
6A |
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GILBERT DEAN WEST |
CHASE LAYS OFF 550 WORKERS AT FLORENCE.. |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DECEMBERLINE IN FORECLOSURES & DELINQUENT LOANS BEHIND CUTS IN DIVISION'S LABOR. EMPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN 90 DAYS PAY WHILE THEY LOOK FOR OTHER JOBS. |
CALABRESE & SWINNEY HUDDLE AROUND JESUS |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HARTSVILLE FOOTBALL COACH JEFF CALABRESE AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL COACH DABO SWINNEY GAVE TESTIMONIES AT THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BANQUET. |
DIOCESE KICKS OFF CONVENTION IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE DIOCESE OF S.C. WILL HAVE ITS MEETING HOSTED BY ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WHILE THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF S.C. WILL MEET IN CHARLESTON. |
FLORENCE TO RUN T-VILLE'S WATER |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
1A |
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CITY EYES TAKEOVER OF BATTERED AND FINANCIALLY WORN SYSTEM OF NEIGHBORING TIMMONSVILLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
7A |
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BEAULAH 'LUCINDA' ISAIAH BRUNSON; POTITSA 'BECKY' N. CHAVIS; THOMAS GRIGGS; KATHERINE SPENCER MIXON; SULLA M. NESMITH; ELDA KIRNBAUER OLIVER; ANZILLA WILSON; ALLAN G. ANDERSON JR.; THOMAS EDWARD BACOTE SR.; LETHA MAE 'WINKY' DANIELS; AUDREY MARIE OLIVER ALLEN; JANUARYIE BULLOCK;HOWARD MACK DAVIS; MARY LEE HARRISON; DEACON GENERAL 'UNCLE BLACK' LEE JACKSON |
TIMMONSVILLE WATER PROBLEMS CAUSE HONDA SAFETY CONCERN |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
8A |
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PHOTO |
HONDA PLANT VICE PRESIDENT JEFF HELTON IS CONCERNED OVER LOW WATER PRESSEURE IN CASE OF FIRE. |
FRANCIS MARION STATUE FINALLY HAS A HOME AT VENTER'S LANDING |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
10A |
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PHOTO |
THE JOHNSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE LOCATION OF THE STATUE OF GENERAL FRANCIS MARION. MAYOR STEVE DUKES WANTS THE STATUE AND LANDSCAPING READY FOR THE HERITAGE FESTIVAL N APRIL. |
CRAPPIE HAVEN |
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FMN |
08/03/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE SANTEE COOPER AREA IS AMONG THE 50 BEST CRAPPIE LAKES. |
ORGANIZER FUMBLES FOUTS FUNDRAISER |
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FMN |
09/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAN FOUTS |
MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FORMER NFL STANDOUT DAN FOUTS SPEAK SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA.(MORE) |
DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA STARTS FLORENCE CONVENTION WITH FLAIR |
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FMN |
09/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLERGY PASSING THROUGH COURTYARD AT ST JOHN'S CHURCH ON WAY TO FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE AT THE FMUPAC; PHOTO OF MATTIE WELDON AND CATES SALEEBY |
IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION CLERGY AND DELEGATES OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA GATHERED FRIDAY EVENING FOR AN OPENING EUCHARIST TO THEIR 222ND ANNUAL CONVENTION.(MORE) |
WILLIAMS GETS 30 YEARS FOR MURDER |
FLORENCE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO STABBING DEATH OF DAUGUSTUSTHTER'S GRANDMOM |
FMN |
09/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEONTE NATHANIEL WILLIAMS |
DEONTE NATHANIEL WILLIAMS OF FLORENCE WAS SENTENCED FRIDAY TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE 2011 MURDER OF HIS DAUGUSTUSTHTER'S GRANDMOTHER.(MORE) |
DIOCESAN CONVENTION NOT FLORENCE'S FIRST |
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FMN |
09/03/2013 |
1B |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH; WILMER POYNOR-RECTOR OF ST JOHN'S FROM 1918-1946 AND KNOWN AS "PARSON POYNOR"; PHOTO OF ST JOHN'S WITH VESTED CHOIR CIRCA 1900; PHOTO OF BISHOP WILLIAM ALEXANDER GUERRY |
THE 222ND CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS UNDERWAY THIS WEEKEND AT THE FMUPAC AND ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/03/2013 |
4B |
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SADIE DIXON; FREDDIE "JACKIE" MAJOR; LEILA MAE MOODY MCQUEEN; BOBBY R. NETTLES; AGNES FULTON PRESSLEY; SIMON SINGLETARY; NEATHER SMITH; MAXI ROGERS; ARTHUR BOILWEAVER WRIGHT; WOODY PAUL ELLIOTT; BERTHEL MARCHCHIAH WILLIAMS; EDNA KIRNBAUER OLIVER; GERALDINE BELL WILLIAMS; HAROLD DOUGLAS "COTTON" JACKSON; POTITSA "BECKY" N. CHAVIS; JIMMY EVANS SR.; THOMAS "TOM" GRIGGS; W. B. "BILLY" WILLIAMS; DAVID WILSON WOODBERRY |
WITHOUT TEC BUT NOT WITHOUT HELP |
DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SEARCHES FOR ITS PLACE IN THE ANGLICAN WORLD |
FMN |
10/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE REV. ANDREW O'DELL LEADING CLERGY AND DELEGATES IN A RESPONSIVE SCRIPTURE READING SATURDAY |
DAY TWO OF THE 222ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONVENTION FOR THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOOK A MORE SERIOUS TONE SATURDAY AFTER FRIDAY NIGHT'S CELEBRATORY KICK-OFF.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2013 |
8A |
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BETTY ANN MCCOLLOUGH; DENVIL DARNELL THOMPSON; DOROTHY DUNN KIRBY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH CANNON; MARCHCHSAHLL GROOMS; MAJOR MONTRICE PALMER; ALICE MAE WINGATE; PATRICIA NELL HIGGS; RICHARD WILLIAMSON; STONEWALL "BUBBA" PLANTER; WILLIE MAE BROWN; CLAUDIA HOOVER SULLIVAN NIMMONS; GERALD DOUGLAS "JERRY" HAYES; LEILA MAE MOODY MCQUEEN; BOBBY RAY NETTLES SR; STEVE GLEN DORRIETY; JOHN "BILL" WILLIAM HINES; JOHNSIE WILKERSON MOORE; LEON DRIGGERS; DAVID ASHTON GAUSE JR.; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2013 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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KATHLEEN BURHCH HARRISON'S FUNERAL WAS 14 FEBRUARY 2013; TYORNE F. MACK WAS BORN 13 JUNEEE 1967 AND 9 FEBRUARY 2013 |
UNDER THE SMOKE |
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FMN |
10/03/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CONFEDERATE CANNON FIRE; PHOTO OF STAFF OFFICER VIC PHILLIPS; CONFEDERATE CPL. CALEB MCCOY; COL. LELEAND SUMMERS LOOKS OVER HIS TROOPS; |
PHOTOS ONLY: CONFEDERATE CANNONS WERE BOOMING DURING THE SKIRMISH OF GAMBLE'S HOTEL AT THE COLUMNS IN FLORENCE ON SATURDAY.(MORE) |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2013 |
6C |
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KATHRYN "REGAN" TAYLOR AND ROBERT "ROB" LEO LULEY JR. |
REP. CRAWFORD INVOLVED IN "MIDWIFE" CRISIS |
OFFICIAL CATCHES FLAK AFTER SPONSORING BILL TO BRING MIDWIVES UNDER SAME REGULATIONS AS OTHER MEDICAL PROVIDERS |
FMN |
11/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REP. KRIS CRAWFORD |
REP. KRIS CRAWFORD M. D. R-FLORENCE AND SEVERAL OF HIS COLLEAGUES AT THE STATEHOUSE IN COLUMBIA HAVE INCURRED THE WRATH OF SOUTH CAROLINA MIDWIVES AND THEIR SUPPORTERS FOR PROPOSING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE WAY THE GROUP IS LICENSED AND REGULATED.(MORE) |
BIG FESTIVAL WILL HAVE LOCAL FEEL |
LAKE CITY'S BIG ART CONTEST WILL HAVE 400 ENTRANTS |
FMN |
11/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT GAREY'S ENTRY TITLED "THE MOONSHINERS" |
JUST MORE THAN A MONTH FROM NOW THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL DESCEND UPON THE TOWN OF LAKE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WHAT IS BEING BILLED AS ONE OF THE SOUTHEAST'S LARGEST ART FESTIVALS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2013 |
1A |
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ANGELA ROUSE; DECEMBEREMBER. JASPER EADDY; ELIZABETH CASTLEBERRY; JARONIA DAVIS; JAMES ADDISON SR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH A. MEDLIN JR.; WALTER IM SUMMERVILLE; MARCHCHY "MAMA SMITH" YVONNE HICKS SMITH; NORA J. JOHNSON; ODETTA MCDOWLL WINGATE; NELSON LEAF SR.; THOMAS RANDALL "RANDAL"" WEST; BEAULA "LUCINDA" ISAIAH BRUNSON; DOROTHY DUNN KIRBY; JAMES ALLEN EADDY; |
IT'S PAYBACK TIME FOR HOWE SPRINGS CHIEF |
SMITH PLEADS GUILTY TO EMBEZZLING $204;974 GEETS PROBATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE PLUS RESTITUTION |
FMN |
12/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHANNON SMITH |
SHANNON SMITH THE FORMER CHIEF OF HOWE SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PLEADED GUILTY TO STEALING MORE THAN $200 THOUSAND FROM THE DEPARTMENT DURING A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.(MORE) |
COUNCIL BUSY WITH WORK NEAR CEMETERY |
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WILL EXPAND AND SHELTER LAND HANDED OVER TO FOUNDATION |
FMN |
12/03/2013 |
1A |
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MONDAY'S MEETING OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WAS RELATIVELY BRIEF BUT FOR THE AREDA OF TOWN AROUND NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD AND MORE TO THE POINT THE NATIONAL CEMETERY THERE WERE MAJOR IMPLICATIONS IN THE COUNCIL'S ACTIONS.(MORE) |
FMU AND BRIGGS PARTNERSHIP BRINGS SPANISH TO KIDS |
COLLEGE STUDENTS BECOME TEACHERS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE PILOT PROGRAM |
FMN |
12/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OF FMU STUDENT BROOKE HOLDEN HELPS BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRST GARADER AANIYAH DOUGLAS IDENTIFY COLORS WHILE HAYDEN MCKENZIE KEEPS LOOKING FOR HIS EXAMPLE OF "BLANCO" OR WHITE; BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WAVE THEIR ARMS WAITING TO BE CALLED ON DURING A SPANISH LESSON ON COLORS DURING A SPANISH LESSON ON COLORS. |
THE AFTER-SCHOOL AMIGOS SPANISH CLUB IS A PILOT PROGRAM TO GET FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND UTILIZES THE TALENTS OF FMU STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A FERIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODS COURSE THIS SEMESTER.(MORE) |
GIBSON-HYE MOORE BEATING PRAYER-IN-SCHOOL DRUM |
FSD1 BOARD MEMBER WANTS TO LAUNCH A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR A RETURN TO PRE-1963 STATUS |
FMN |
12/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE SPEAKING IN FRONT OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. |
THE CRUSADE OF A LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO "GET PRAYER BACK IN SCHOOLS" CONTINUED MONDAY WITH A CALL TO THE NATION'S CHURCHES TO JOIN HER CAUSE AND COME TOGETHER FOR THE SAKE OF CHILDREN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/03/2013 |
7A |
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ALICE MAE BESS; SHIRLEY M. COOPER; THOMAS KELLY "WILD MAN" SIMPSON; HELEN "SKIN TIGHT" ENGLISH; ESTELLE ROGERS GAINEY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" L. GRAHAM JR.; JERRY EUGENE "GENE" JACKSON; FREDDIE LEE "JACKIE MAJOR; MARCHCHTHA M. (TINKER) MCNEESE' DIANE RICH; WILLIAM DEMPSEY STRANAHAN; ELLA MAE WILSON; BOBBY JAMES HELMS; JULYIE SHORE MONROE; THOMAS RANDALL "RANDY" WEST; ANZILLA "HONEY" DAVIS WILSON; MIRIAM TEAL GRIGGS; MARCHCHY RAYNOR HARRIS; DIANA SHLEY PLAMER MCKEE; ODETTA EDITH MCDOWELL WINGATE; DEBORAH LEE DOLES |
STEADMAN GRAHAM IS JS III GALA'S 2013 HONOREE |
OPRAH'S MAN; SCHOLASHIPS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLIGHT MAY 4 EVENT AT THE PAC |
FMN |
13/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEADMAN GRAHAM |
THE JAMES STEPHENS III SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION GALA WILL HONOR STEADMAN GRAHAM THE CHICAGO-BASED ENTREPRENEUR AND EDUCATOR AND LIFE PARTNER OF OPRAH WINFREY AT THE MAY 4 EVENT AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.(MORE) |
12000 YEARS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY HISTORY |
ARCHEOLOGISTS UNCOVER FRAGMENTS OF PAST AT PRESERVATION SITE |
FMN |
13/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRIS JUDGE EXCAVATING AN AREA AT THE JOHANNES KOLB ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE.SITE VOLUNTEER LEE BAILEY SFITS THROUGH DIRT LOOKING FOR ARTIFACTS ON MONDAY. |
ARCHEOLOGISTS AND STUDENTS ARE DESCENDING THIS WEEK AND NEXT ON THE GREAT PEE DEE HERITAGE PRESERVE TO PRESERVE PARTS OF THE PAST 12000 YEARS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY.(MORE) |
MOTHER OF CONVICTED MURDERER PLEADS GUILTY TO AIDING HER SON |
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FMN |
13/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EVELYN WILLIAMS |
THE MOTHER OF A MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER LAST WEEK PLEADED GUILTY TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO HELPING HER SON GET OUT OF TOWN AFTER THE CRIME OCCURRED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/03/2013 |
5A |
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DARREN DINGLE; ELLIE BECOAT SR.; JOHNNIE MAE GOURDINE; RANDALL CHAPMAN HALL; MARCHCHTHA HOWLE; ISAIAH KENNEDY; GEORGIA L. LEGETTE; ROBERT EDGAR LYNCH; IDA MAE WILSON MURPHY; ALICE CIRILO RANDELL; DONNA "DONNA JEAN" MORRIS RAUCH; KELLEY SIMPSON (THOMAS KELLY "WILD MAN" SIMPSON; GEORGE FRANKLIN WILDS JR.; ALICE MAE WINGATE; WILLIE MAE BROWN; JOHN DUFFIE GOWDY; ERIS SINGLETARY SMITH; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LYDE GRAHAM JR; BLANCHE D. JOHNSON; MARCHCHTHA E. KING; THOMAS "TOMMY" ALFRED SUMMERFORD; JOHN WILLIAM (JOHNNY) WHITE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/03/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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CLARA B. HENNEGAN WAS BORN 13 MARCHCHCH 1944 AND DIED 9 FEBRUARY 2013; BEN HARRISON WAS BORN 13 MARCHCHCH 1936 AND DIED 29 NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 29 2011 |
FRANK CHISHOLM RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD |
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NJ |
13/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ARABIAN HORSE BREEDER FRANK CHISHOLM OF TIMMONSVILLE WAS NAME 2012 BREEDER OF THE YEAR. HE IS SEEN WITH KID KHAN AND MELISSA BRADSHAW. |
TURNER'S GROCERY STORE 1956 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
13/03/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
AT THE CORNER OF DARGAN AND FRONT STREETS IN 1956 |
ALL SAFE AFTER FIRE AT FLORENCE HOTEL |
ROOM EXPLODES AROUND MIDDAY; RESIDENTS MAKE IT OUT DESPITE LACK OF SAFETY DEVICES |
FMN |
14/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A WINDY HILL FIREFIGHTER SPRAYS HOT SPOTS AFTER A FIRE AT AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN OFF TV ROAD IN FLORENCE. |
SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE DISPLACED ATER A MIDDAY FIRE GUTTED A ROOM AT A LOCAL MOTEL CAUSING SMOKE AND WATER DAMAGER TO SURROUNDING ROOMS WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
FMU STUDENTS TASTE LOW-INCOME STRUGGLES |
MAKING ENDS MEET AN EYE-OPENING EXPERIENCE IN POVERTY SIMULATION |
FMN |
14/03/2013 |
1A |
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ONE STUDENT WAS ARRESTED WITH PLASTIC HANDCUFFS AFTER ROBBING A "QUIK CASH'; ANOTHER STUDENT BEGGED A DAYCARE TO LOOK AFTER HER BABY DOLL INFANT FOR A WEEK AND MORE THAN 50 OTHER NURSING STUDENTS FRANTICALLY BUSTLED TO MAKE ENDS MEET WEDNESDAY AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY.(MORE) |
REP. CRAWFORD SAYS HE'S NOT MEDICAID VILLAIN |
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FMN |
14/03/2013 |
1A |
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REP. KRIS CRAWFORD THE RACIST VILLAIN TURNCOAT OF TUESDAY NIGHT'S REPBULICAN LED VOTE AGAINST THE EXPANSION OF MEDICAID IN SOUTH CAROLINA? (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2013 |
5A |
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MARCHCHY L. BROWN; LICILLE OLIVIA SMITH CHARLES; EVELYN FOSTER; ROY LEE ECHOLS; ARTHUR HOWARD HARLLEE; NADINE TEDDER MCCUTCHEON; SAMUEL MCKAY; WALLACE ROBERTS; FRANCES L. WARREN-GREEN; CURTIS WASHINGTON; BETTY LEE EGERTON; NORA J. JOHNSON; STONEWALL "BUBBA" PLANTER; FRANCES WESLEY JORDAN KATIE MARCHCHIE KENDALL LITTLE; ROBERT EDGAR LYNCH; RALPH CANNON MYERS JR.; DONNA "DONNA JEAN" MORRIS RAUCH; FAYE KIRBY SHULER; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2013 |
6A |
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SIMON SINGLETARY; JOE HOMER WILLIAMSON; RICHARD WILLIAMSON SR; |
FSD1 OKS EARLY ED PROGRAM |
"BOLD" INITIATIVE'S GOAL: STOP LEARNING GAP BEFORE IT STARTS |
FMN |
15/03/2013 |
1A |
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THURSDAY NIGHT MARCHCHKED A "GROUNDBREAKING" VOTE FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN ARE DEVELOPMENTALLY UP TO SPEED AND PREPARED TO LEARN WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN.(MORE) |
NEW KIOSK LIGHTS THE WAY |
FINDING NAMES ABOUT TO GET EASIER AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK |
FMN |
15/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIM POND AND ALEX WEATHERLY OF UNITED HOSPICE ASSEMBLE A NEW STEEL INFORMATION KIOSK WEDNESDAY AT THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK; TIM POND TALKS WITH PAT JONES THE UNITED HOSPICE OF THE PEE DEE ADMINISTRATOR WHILE SHE VIEWS THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION KIOSK. |
THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK NOW HAS A NEW TOOL TO ASSIST IN ITS MISSION OF HONORING VETERANS WITH THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE PARK.(MORE) |
SMOKE ALARMS TO BECOME NORM AFTER FLORENCE MOTEL FIRE |
MANAGEMENT: RESIDENTS REMOVE DETECTORS AT AMERICA'S BEST VALUE |
FMN |
15/03/2013 |
1A |
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AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN MOTEL MANAGEMENT IN FLORENCE SAID IT IS MAKING PROACTIVE CHANGES FOLLOWING A FIRE WEDNESDAY THAT DESTROPED A MOTEL ROOM AND DISPLACE SEVERAL PEOPLE.(MORE) |
PEE DEE RELIGIOUS LEADERS "HOPEFUL" FOR POPE FRANCIS |
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FMN |
15/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE IS ALWAYS A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED AND OFTEN INTENSE OCCASION AND WEDNESDAY'S ELECTION OF THE NEWLY NAMED POPE FRANCIS WAS NO DIFFERENT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2013 |
7A |
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JAMES ADDISON SSR.; CREOLA D. CONNOR; CLIFFORD WALLACE GADE; RAYMOND LANE JR.; NELSON "FEASON" LEAF SR.; THOMAS MCDANIELS; MOSES MCDONALD; SAMUEL "SAMMIE" MCKAY; KATHERINA B. SPOHN; JAMES ADDISON SR.; DARREN DINGLE; DONALD DESCHENES; MARCHCHVIN "BUTCH" C. HOLLOMAN JR.; MARCHCHTHA LYNN HOWLE; ISAIAH "BUSTER" KENNEDY; NADINE TEDDER MCCUTCHEON; ALICE MAE BEST; ISAAC EDWARDS DAVIS JR.; ARTHUR HOWARD "PEANUT HARLLEE; STANLEY BRAD HOOKS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARCHCHY BEATRICE (BEA) ROBINSON WAS BORN 23 JULY1944 AND DIED 15 MARCHCHCH 2001; JAMES J. GANDY WAS BORN 30 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1933 AND DIED 28 JANUARYUARYUARY 2013 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2013 |
8A |
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ELVIELEEN W. MEDLIN; IDA MAE WILSON MURPHY; W. JACK TAYLOR; MARCHCHY "MAMA SMITH" YVONNE SMITH |
ICE EXPANDS IN LAKE CITY |
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FMN |
15/03/2013 |
6B |
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ICE RECYCLING IS ON-SITE TOTAL RECYCLING COMPACTING. |
RUSH ACADEMY PLANS TAKE SHAPE |
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FMN |
16/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 GETS ESTIMATED PRICE TAG OF ALTERNATE SCHOOL. |
HONORING ALL VOLUNTEERS |
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FMN |
16/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
ALL VOLUNTEERS WERE HONORED DURING THE ANNUAL RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM LUNCHEON. |
BELL TOLLS AFTER 59 YEARS |
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FMN |
16/03/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
HOWARD STARKS TO LEAD HIS FINAL CHOIR SUNDAY AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/03/2013 |
4B |
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BRENDA LEE EADDY; DAVID LLOYD WRIGHT; EMMA RUTH BETHEA; JASPER ELIJAH FRIDAY; JERRY ALFORD; JOHNNNIE ROBERSON; LUTHER DAVIS; MIRIAM EDWARDS; VICKIE LYNN COLLINS; DANIEL LEXTON MCGEE; LARRY OTIS SPRINGS SR.; BARBARA BOURGOIN COOK; FRANKIE SNIPES HUGGINS; CAROL RAY MOORE; DEACON WALLACE ROBERTS; THURMAN J. THIGPEN; JOSEPH FRANKLIN GOSS; JOSEPH CANNON; CLIFFORD WALLACE GADE; SARA BELL GREGG ELLIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
16/03/2013 |
4B |
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VIVIAN 'SLAM DUNK' TURNER 8/29/1959--3/14/2012 |
NO G-MAN BUT NO SLOUCH EITHER |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY WILLIAM REYNOLDS WILLIAMS IS HEAD OF THE S.C. RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION. HE IS IN CONFLICT WITH S.C. TREASURER CURTIS LOFTIS. |
WINDS OF CHANGE |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
DANIEL DAVIS FISHES AT DARGAN'S POND IN FLORENCE. |
WILSON BUZZING AFTER ACADEMIC CHALLENGE WIN |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL DEFEATED MAYO HIGH SCHOOL IN THE PEE DEE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
8A |
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MARIE ANDERSON; JOSEPH NICHOLAS FROST; JOSEPHINE COWARD HANNA; LYNDON RANDOLPH LEWIS; RAYMOND LEE MAYBANK; PEARL THOMY; MARY ELIZABETH COOK BRASINGTON; HORACE B. HAMMOND; CAROL RAY MOORE; RUBY INEZ RABON; VICKIE LYNN COLLINS; FRANKIE POLSON SNIPES HUGGINS; ROGER DALE 'ROD' MATTHEWS; DANILE LEXTON MCGEE; DAVID LLOYD WRIGHT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
8A |
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EDWARD BARCUS 3 JULY 1937-17 MARCHCH 2012; PEARLY FRANK HOLLOMAN 26 NOVEMBER 1915--2 FEBRUARY 2013 |
GIVE YOUR GARDEN A RAISE |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
CREATING RAISED BEDS TO GROW VEGETABLES |
L. LAKE JORDAN |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
L. LAKE JORDAN HAS BEEN PROMOTED TO PARTNER IN THE LAW FIRM OF COLEMAN TALLEY LLP. |
PEE DEE POLS USED TO BE A LOT MORE COLORFUL |
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FMN |
17/03/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE COLORFUL SENATORS IN THE STATEHOUSE IN THE MID-1960S (SPOT MOZINGO; JACK LINDSEY; ROGER SCOTT; LANUE FLOYD; RALPH GASQUE; CLYDE GRAHAM). |
SOUTH FLORENCE SENIOR SOARS IN STATE SING-OFF |
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FMN |
18/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RENDITION OF MARTINA MCBRIDE HIT PUSHES KAYLEY GREEN INTO TOP 10 |
FADING SERVICE; PDRTA CUTS ROUTES… |
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FMN |
18/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM CUTS ROUTES AS FUNDS RUN OUT. LISA ALEXANDER LOOKS OUT FOR THE PEOPLE ON HER ROUTES |
ALWAYS CHANGING; MYRTLE BEACH TURNS 75 |
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18/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE CITY CELEBRATED ON MARCHCH 12. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2013 |
7A |
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JOHN M. ARD; JAMES BACOTE; CYNTHIA MARIE MATTHEWS CORDER; ERNEST FULTON; ROSA CATHERINE STUBBS KNIGHT; VIRGINIA S. SHELLEY; DAVID LINNIS SMITH; EUNICE L. POWERS SUGGS; ALSESH MCKESHA MILLS TONEY; LOUISIA WHEELER; CAREY JOSEPH HENRICKSEN; ROY LEE ECHOLS SR.; LYNDON RANDOLPH LEWIS; MARY ELIZABETH COOK BRASINGTON; JOSEPH NICHOLAS FROST; PEARL LAVINIA THOMY |
TO EXPAND OR NOT TO EXPAND |
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FMN |
19/03/2013 |
1A |
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PROPOSED FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER GROWTH COULD BRING ECONOMIC BLESSINGS AND HEADACHES. ARTICLE INCLUDES CIVIC GROWTH CHART--NEW EXHIBIT HALL; NEW MEETING ROOMS; REFURBISHMENT; 2-ACRE HOTEL, HOSPITALITY DISTRICT TAX |
PEE DEE SHOWS LITTLE INTEREST IN 1ST |
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FMN |
19/03/2013 |
1A |
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IST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE INCLUDES MARCHK SANFORD; TED TURNER'S SON TEDDY; AND OTHERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/03/2013 |
7A |
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LEOLA BACOTE JOHNSON; LORENZO JOHNSON; ALPHONSA LEE ALSTON; JEROME ROBINSON; STEPHEN W. SHOEMAKE; MATTIE HAYES BARNES; CYNTHIA MARIE MATTHEWS CORDER; JOHN MARION ARD; JASPER ELIJAH FRIDAY; JOSEPHINE EOWARD HANNA; CHARLES MIDDLETON MCKENZIE; VIRGINIA SHELLEY SHELLEY; DAVID LINNIS SMITH; EUNICE POWERS SUGGS |
UNDER THE SMOKE OF CONFLICT |
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FMN |
19/03/2013 |
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THE SKIRMISH AT GAMBLE'S HOTEL AT THE COLUMNS IN FLORENCE IS REENACTED EACH MARCHCH. |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED TAX SCAM |
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FMN |
20/03/2013 |
1A |
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SECOND INCIDENT THIS YEAR IN PEE DEE WHERE AUTHORITIES SAY PREPARERS BILKED CLIENTS. CRISTAL WELLS LAWSON IS CHARGED WITH FOUR COUNTS OF OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRETENSES & FOUR VIOLATIONS OF COMPUTER CRIME. |
FLORENCE COUNTY TOOTS ITS HORN |
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FMN |
20/03/2013 |
1A |
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LEGISLATIVE DAY GIVES A PLATFORM TO PROFILE AREA TO STATE'S TOP LEGISLATORS. PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT FLORENCE WITH LEGISLATORS AT THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM. |
CIRCLE PARK WARNS OF BOOZE ON PROM NIGHT |
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20/03/2013 |
1A |
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A NEW VIDEO SHOWS TEEN GETTING READY FOR PROM AND HAVING MUG SHOT IN PROM DRESS AFTER ARREST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/03/2013 |
5A |
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WILLIAM L. 'BROWNIE' BEST; JENNIFER BISHOP; EDWARD A. BREWINGTON; GADELYN BROWN; LATRES ROCKELL MCCRAY COFFIELD; DELORIS ANN 'DEE DEE' COOPER; GLENETTE ALFORD CURRY; BOBBY DAVIS; GUS HOFFMEYER JR.; LOUIS MANOS; DESMA STOKOE; JOHN L. HAM SR.; JOSEPH A. MEDLIN JR.; BEULAH MARIE MIMS; DREW BRAXTON RIDOUT; STEPHEN WAYNE SHOEMAKE; MYRLENE FLOYD SMITH; SHIRLEY WEAVER STANTON; JEAN LATIMER WOODRING; MITCHELL RAY MILLER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
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20/03/2013 |
5A |
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TONYA VALETA 'TAR' DOWE 17 FEBRUARY 1969--20 MARCH 2011; VIRGINIA GRANT MUNNERLYN 9 NOVEMBER 1929--20 MARCH 2012; CATHERINE HOLLOWAY 4 MAY 1962--20 MARCH 2012 |
FLORENCE COUNTY MULLS FUTURE OF FACILITIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE CITY OFFICES WILL MOVE OUT AND FREE UP 2 FLOORS. COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD WILL HAVE A FIRM TO EXPLORE MOVING AROUND OTHER OFFICES AND WILL CONSIDER EXPANSION. |
SHERIFF IS INDICTED AND SUSPENDED |
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FMN |
21/03/2013 |
1A |
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PROSECUTORS SAY SHERIFF SAM PARKER GAVE FAVORS TO INMATES AND USED COUNTY CARS FOR PERSONAL USE. |
FDS1 HOPES TOMOVE SINGING SHOW TO PAC |
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FMN |
21/03/2013 |
1A |
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SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF BEST SINGER IN THE DISTRICT HAS ADMINISTRATORS LOOKING FOR LARGER VENUE AND SPONSORS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2013 |
5A |
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AGGIENORA N. DAVIS; LORRAINE GAINEY; BETTY PENNINGER HATFIELD; JUDY CAROLYN LAWSON IVEY; EDWARD JAMES; JIMMY 'CUT THROAT' ELLIS MCCUTCHEON; FRANKLIN KEITH MCFADDEN; FANNIE MOODY; LINDA WRAY OWENS; ERNEST BRADLEY WELCH; WILLIAM L. 'BROWNIE' BEST; JENNIFER BISHOP; WILLIE MAE 'MASIE' BLACKWELL; ROSA MAE LEE BLACKWELL; ERNEST LEVERN FULTON; LEOLA BACOTE JOHNSON; KATHLEEN GOFF WINDHORN |
NOT YOUR MOTHER'S MOTHER GOOSE |
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FMN |
21/03/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF JULYIA GALLOWAY |
S.C. DANCE THEATRE PRODUCTION FORUSES ON THE POLITICS OF FAIRY TALES. |
FLORENCE MUSEUM PREPS ANCIENT TIMBER FOR TRIP |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
1A |
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THIS BALD CYPRESS TREE HAS LOGGED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS AND WILL HAVE A FOCUS IN THE PEE DEE HISTORY SECTION. |
CONFEDERACY'S LAST SC DAUGHTERS PASSES |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
1A |
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BEULAH MARIE BAGGETT MIMS WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WHEN HER SOLDIER FATHER JOHN JARRETT BAGGETT PASSED AWAY. |
A PRETTY PENNY IS AT STAKE |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
1A |
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PROJECTS LINE UP FOR FLORENCE COUNTY'S CAPITAL PROJECT TAX. |
RESEARCH: PEE DEE FAT BUT NOT SO HAPPY |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
1A |
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WISCONSIN STUDY PUTS AREA COUNTIES AT BOTTOM OF STATE HEALTH LIST AND BEAUFORT AT THE TOP |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
7A-8A |
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ISIAH YANCEY GERMAN; NELLIE HASTY; KEVIN 'KIRBY' HICKSON; WILLIAM M. HUMPHRIES JR.; WILLA MAE HUTCHINSON; CORA LYNN BAKER MOORE; CHARLES STUART WILKES; LAUNA WELCH ODOM; JAMES WESLEY DUNN; HELEN PERRIN BOWEN; LORRAINE H. GAINEY; BETTY ROSE PENNINGER HATFIELD; JAMES DAVID HILL; LOUIS ELIAS MANOS; JOSHUA SAMUEL WILLIAM MILES; LALIA G. BRUNDAGE; ERNEST BRADLEY WELCH II; WILLIAM JASON CAGLE III; JIMMY PRESTON GARNER |
MUSEUM CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY OF FAMED FLORENCE ARTIST |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
8A |
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSON WILL HAVE A PERMANENT EXHIBIT IN THE NEW MUSEUM. THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM WILL ROTATE SOME OF HIS 1500 PIECES TO FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE SCHOOLS SEEK CUT OF PENNY SALES TAX |
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FMN |
22/03/2013 |
10A |
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NEXT YEAR THE FLORENCE COUNTY 1-CENT SALES TAX WILL EXPIRE. COUNTY COUNCIL IS LOOKING AT WAYS TO USE THE TAX IF RESIDENTS VOTE TO KEEP IT. |
SPRUCING UP THE ROTARY BEAUTY TRAIL |
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23/03/2013 |
1A |
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SIGNS FOR HISTORIC PATH OBSCURED BY WELL BEAUTY. ROTARIANS HAVE PRUNED AROUND SIGNS. |
TIGERS PUT ON A SHOW |
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23/03/2013 |
1A |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL PUT ON "LIFE BEHIND THE MUSIC" WHICH WAS A DINNER AND STUDENT PRODUCTION. |
175 MILES OF CAROLINA COASTLINE DESIGNATED LOGGERHEAD HABITAT |
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FMN |
23/03/2013 |
5A |
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LOGGERHEAD TURTLES HAVE BEEN ON THE ENDANGERED SPECIES LIST SINCE 1978. THE DESIGNATION WILL HELP PROTECT NESTING AREAS. MUCH OF THE LAND IS OWNED BY THE FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT. |
PERSERVERANCE PAVED WAY FOR SPRING BRANCH |
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FMN |
23/03/2013 |
1B |
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BLACK ANTEBELLUM CHURCH IS THRIVING 165 YEARS LATER. THE SPRING BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH IS IN PAMPLICO SC AREA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/03/2013 |
4B-5B |
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KATHLEEN SMITH BLACKMON; RONNIE BYRD; HOWARD DOWDY; OLA MAE GROOMS; BRITTANY DAWN HAIRE; JULYIUS GOODMAN LEE; ANTRON RIDGES; JOHN LAWRENCE SHUFORD; JOHNNY LEE TISDALE; DWAINE JAMES BURROUGHS; BRENDA BEVERLY BYRD; ROBERT WILSON EUTEN SR.; WILLIAMS JASON CAGLE III; MARY ELIZABETH BAKER CARLSON; ALVIN LEE GALLOWAY; NELLIE VEAL HASTY; DAVID SCOTT MACZKO; JOHN LEWIS MATTHEWS; WILLIAM M. HUMPHRIES JR.; WILLA MAE HUTCHINSON; EDWARD JAMES; NELLIE BELLE MCKNIGHT NORWOOD; CORA LYNN BAKER MOORE; JOHNNIE ROBERSON JR. |
POLICE DRONES? NO THANKS SAY AUTHORITIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
1A |
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PEE DEE OFFICIALS PUT OTHER NEEDS BEFORE NEW SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY |
BEACON OF HOPE |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
1A |
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FAA REVERSES STANCE AND FLORENCE AIRPORT TOWER TO SATY OPEN…FOR NOW |
LIVING ROOFS GROW IN PEE DEE |
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24/03/2013 |
1A |
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PLANT-COVERED ROOF TOPS SAVE ENERGY AND HELP WITH STORMWATER RUNOFF. GREEN ROOFS ARE AT THE MCMILLAN FEDERAL BUILDING AND U. S. COURTHOUSE ON EVANS STREET. |
MN'S DUCKER; JACKSON; MEDER PLACE FIRST IN SCPA CONTEST |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
1A |
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REBECCA DUCKER; GAVIN JACKSON AND ELLEN MEDER ALL WON FIRST-PLACE AWARDS DURING THE 2012 S. C. PRESS ASSN. |
HAVE A SHOCKING GOOD TIME AT OLD PEE DEE FAIR |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON TELLS THE STORY OF THE OLD PEE DEE FAIR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
8A |
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AUBREY PHIPPS SR.; DOROTHY LUE MURPHY; EMORY MIXON; JOHN BARR; KATHLEEN BLACKMON; MACK A. LEONARD; LONNIE A. EVANS; RUBY SPRIGGS; WILLIE JOHNSON; JIMMY RUSHING; JOHN LAWRENCE SHUFORD; JOYCE BARNETTE WITHERSPOON PAROTT; JULYIUS GOODMAN LEE; MARCHGIE CHRISTINE LEONHARDT; THEO CROSS NEWSOME |
ART OF SALVATION |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
PAINTING WITH ONE GOOD ARM HAS TURNED CHARLES DALRYMPLE'S LIFE AROUND. HE MIGHT EVEN BE GOOD AT IT. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2013 |
6C |
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JORDAN STERLING STRAIT AND GREGORY ALLEN JOHNSON; CHELSEA KAY FOLEY AND BRADLEY COLE POULAS |
TIMROD HOUSE COMPROMISE IN WORKS |
NEW PLAN FOR EMBATTLED HISTORIC SITE TO BE REVEALED NEXT MONTH |
FMN |
25/03/2013 |
1A |
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A COMPROMISE OVER THE FUTURE OF THE HISTORIC HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE WILL LIKELY BE PRESENTED AT A PUBLIC MEETING IN APRILBUT THOSE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROPOSAL ARE WAITING TO REVEAL ITS DETAILS IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID FURTHER CONTROVERSY.(MORE) |
MORE THAN A HOTEL |
"BEDTIME AND OTHER STORIES FROM THE PRESIDENT'S GUEST HOUSE" TELLS ALL |
FMN |
25/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BENEDICTE VALENTINER AT BOOK SIGNING |
FROM BORIS YELTSIN TO "PAPA BUSH" THE STORIES IN THE NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES BOOK WRITTEN BY BENEDICTE VALENTINER ABOUT HER 13 YEARS A S THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE PRESIDENTIAL GUEST RESIDENCE BLAIR HOUSE IN WASHINGTON D. C. ARE SURE TOO KEEP READERS LAUGUSTUSTHING AND SHAKING THEIR HEADS.(MORE) |
PEE DEE SCHOOLS PILE UP PALMETTOS |
FORTY-FIVE LOCAL SCHOOLS EARN HONOR FOR GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT |
FMN |
25/03/2013 |
1A |
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PEE DEE SCHOOLS RAKED IN 45 PALMETTO GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THIS YEAR EVEN THOUGH STANDARDS FOR THE HONOR WERE TOUGHENED A BIT THIS YEAR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/03/2013 |
1A |
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INFANT ALEXIS KENYANA THOMAS; DORA MAE DRIGGERS; ELOISE HART BRODIE; FLOYD WALTER ABSON; JERRY LUNUTE LYERLY; JOHN S. SPEARS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH J. BRIDGES JR.; PRISCILLA GOODSON KELLY; ROBERTA RHODES THORNTON; ALESH MEKSHA MILLS TONEY; JUANITA LEE RAUCH; OLA MAE GROOMS; PATSY R. ELLIOTT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ATKINSON SR.; |
PENNY TAX GETS FIRST HEARING TONIGHT |
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26/03/2013 |
1A |
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A PENNY TAXED IS A PENNY SPENT BUT RESIDENTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY WILL HAVE THE CHANCE BEGINNING TONIGHT TO SUGGEST WHAT SEVERAL PENNIES- THE TOTAL MIGHT BE AS MUCH AS $150 MILLION-GOES TOWARDS AND ULTIMATELY WHETHER THEY ARE SPENT AT ALL.(MORE) |
WILL HIS "VOICE" GET WARREN STONE THERE |
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FMN |
26/03/2013 |
1A |
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LOCAL FANS OF "THE VOICE" MAY RECOGNIZE A FAMILIAR FACE DURING THE BLIND AUDITIONS PHASE FOR THE NEW SEASON.(MORE) |
CHAMBER PROGRAM CELEBRATES GRADS |
BUILDING BRIDGES PARTICIPANTS EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND LEARN TO ACCEPT DIFFERENCES |
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26/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SALUTED THE CHANGING OF ATTITUDES AND HEARTS THROUGH EDUCATION MONDAY WHEN IT "GRADUATED" ANOTHER GROUP OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ITS BUILDING BRIDGES PROGRAM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2013 |
7A |
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DOROTHY MAE EPPS BENBOW; ROBERT CHESNUT; MIRACLE CATELAYIA CUTTENO; MARCHCHY DANIEL; LEROY DAVIS JR.; QUEEN ESTHER DAMON DEPUGH; RHETT W. GLEASON; DORIS FILYAW GOODMAN; FLOYD CALVIN LEE JR.; ESTA MCDOWELL; MARCHCHY MCLAURIN; PUALINE MCALLISTER SEAWRIGHT; PRINCESS HARPER SMITH; MILDRED LOUISE WILSON; ELOISE HART BRODIE; JANUARYUARYETTE TRULUCK HARRISON; JERRY LUNUTE LYERLY; KEVIN "KIRBY" HICKSON; PRISCILLAGOODSON KELLY;ARDUTH NORTON KING; GEORGE WYATT GRAHAM; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" HOPKINS JORDAN; MIRIAM RAINES NEWSOME; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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CYNTHIA MUNGO DIED 26 MARCHCHCH 2012 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/03/2013 |
8A |
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DORA MAE DRIGGERS; MARCHCHTELLA LYNN "MARCHCHTI" STREET; ROBERT RHODES THORNTON |
FLT GOES BIG IN ITS 90TH SEASON |
WITH "LES MIS" AND "OZ" THEATRE LOOKS TO WOW PEE DEE AUDIENCES |
FMN |
27/03/2013 |
1A |
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PUSHING THE ENVELOPE WITH AN EXCITING SLATE OF LARGE SCALE PRODUCTIONS FOR ITS 90TH YEAR. FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE HAS ANNOUNCED ITS 2013-14 SEASON TO INCLUDE THE MUSICALS "LES MISERABLES" AND "THE WIZARD OF OZ." (MORE) |
$1 BILLION DOLLAR BABY |
HARTSVILLE SONOCO HAS EIGHT FIGURE IMPACT ON THE PEE DEE AND THE REST OF THE STATE |
FMN |
27/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SONOCO CHAIRMAN AND CEO HARRIS E. DELOACH JR.; DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CONOMIST JOEY VON NESSEN AND PRESENT AND CEO 0ELECT M. JACK SANDERS DISCUSSING ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY OF SONOCO AUTHORED BY VON NESSEN |
THE REACH OF SONOCO THE $4.8 BILLION INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING INDUSTRY GIANT BASED IN HARTSVILLE IS NOW BEYOND THE BALANCE SHEETS AND QUARTERLY REPORTS AFTER A STUDY RELEASED TUESDAY ILLUSTRATED THE COMPANY'S ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE PEE DEE.(MORE) |
CARNIVAL CONSTRUCTION |
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27/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO ONLY: AMUSEMENTS OF AMERICA INC. EMPLOYEE DAVID WILLIAMS WORKS HIGH ATOP THE CAROUSEL WITH HELP FROM JOHN BONES TUESDAY DURING SETUP FOR THE PEE DEE SPRING CARNIVAL AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER; CHUCK BURNS WORKS TO ASSEMBLE FENCING FOR THE WACKY WORM RIDE TUESDAY. |
THE PEE DEE SPRING CARNIVAL BEGINS THIS THURSDAY AND RUNS THROUGH THE WEEKEND AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
OLANTA MAKES PLEA FOR SEWER UPGRADES FROM ONCE-CENT TAX |
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27/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE FIRST PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PENNY SALES TAX COMMISSION REVEALED THE BEGINNINGS OF WHAT SHOULD BE A COMPETITIVEIT NOT CONTENTIOUS DEBATE OVER HOW TO SPEND ROUGHLY $150 MILLION OA POSSIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT SALEX TAX.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/03/2013 |
5A |
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DORIS FILYAW GOODMAN; JOHN EDWARD BLACKWELL; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH JERRY BRIDGES JR.; CAROLYN GAUSE GUFFEY; OLEAN S. WHITE; CHALMER Q. HOOKS; ESTA MAE GRAINGER MCDOWELL; CHASITY RYAN SCURRY; RHETT W. GLEASON; PRINCESS HARPER SMITH; RICHARD CLINTON HAM; JOHN "JACK" ALBERT MARCHCHSCH SR.; |
RICE IS NICE IN MARCHCHION |
ESSEX HOLDINGS TO INVEST $54.4 MILLION IN COUNTY AND CREATE 215 JOBS |
FMN |
28/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHION COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS DR. DAN STRICKLAND SHAKING HANDS WITH DR. NAVIN XAVIER PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ESSEX HOLDINGS. |
MIAMI BASED ESSEX HOLDINGS ANNUNCED WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS LOCATING A FOOD PACKAGING PLANT ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF MARCHCHION THAT WILL BRING AT LEAST 215 JOBS TO THE AREA OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2013 |
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ALMENIA HARLEY MCLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; JEFFREY "JEFF" SCOTT BRITT; LEROY "SHORTY" DAVIS; ADLINE EADDY; NAMON JR. HAMILTON; MOSES HOWARD; KENNETH EARL JEFFORDS; THELMA MCCUTCHEN; PATRICK L. PORT; BERNICE ALEXANDER SHUPE; FLOYD WLATER ABSON; MARCHCHGARET BIRGMAN ANDERSON; WILLIAM BRICE (BILL) BIGHAM; WILLIAM J. GIBBS JR. (BILL); MARCHCHGARET CHRISTINE "MARCHCHGEE" TAALEVAST MILLER; ADRONNE "GRIT" MMYERS FINKLEA; DORIS FILYAW GOODMAN; JOHN "JACK" ALBERT MARCHCHSCH SR.; |
NO TAX INCREASE BUT TIMES ARE TOUGH |
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29/03/2013 |
1A |
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CITY MANAGER DREW GRIFFIN PRESENTED COUNCIL CMEMBERS WITH A DETAILED OVERVIEW OF LONG-TERM CITY REVENUE TRENDS AT FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL'S OPENING BUDGET WORK SESSION THURSDAY AFTERNOON.(MORE) |
PDRTA VOTE STALLS |
JOBS AND BILLS ON THE BLINE BUT LACK OF QUORUM ENDS AGENCY'S MEETING |
FMN |
29/03/2013 |
1A |
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WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE JOBS ON THE LINE ALONG WITH ONLY PARTIALLY PAID ACTION ITEMS WRE SET FOR THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MEETING THURSDAY EVENING - UNTIL THE BOARD LOST A QUORUM DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.(MORE) |
EGG-CELLENT HUNTING |
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FMN |
29/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EASTER BUNNY GIVING A HUG TO BO ANDREWS AT THE EASTER EGG HUNT THRUSDAY AT MCLEOD DARLINGTON; LELLAN DAVIS SHOWS OFF HIS BUNNY EARS WITH HIS MOTHER ZAKIYYAH DAVIS |
THE EASTER BUNNY CAME TO THE MCLEOD DARLINGTON CAMPUS FOR THE MCLEOD EASTER HUNT.(MORE) |
TIPS FROM A JAZZ PRO |
STUDENT MUSICIANS WORK WITH ONEY AT FMU |
FMN |
29/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. TISH ONEY DEMONSTRATING A BREATHING EXERCISE WITH FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENT CURKROY BROWN |
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE DR. TISH ONEY IS SPENDING THIS WEEK AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HELPI8NG SOME ASPIRING MUSICIANS HONOE THEIR WORK.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
29/03/2013 |
7A |
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ANNIE ROBERTS; BERNADINE RITA MALY CHASE; BETY JEANROLLINS; FRED R. HARRIS JR.; HERBERT P. MILLIGAN; INFANT ALEXIS KENYANA THOMAS; CHARLES ALVIN CAIN; LODIE C. SMILING; SHIRLEY SNYDER MORRS; WALTER WEAVER JR.; BERNICE ALEXANDER SHUPE; BURRIL EUGENE ELVIS; GERORGE MORRIS RAINES SR.; KAREN SPRINGS; MATTIE "DOLLY" HOWELL LEE; MILDRED LOUISE WILSON; EVELYN GAINEY SELLERS; JEFFREY "JEFF" SCOTT BRITT; MARCHCHGARET LAWSON ZEIGLER; MILDRES LOUISE WILSON; |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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29/03/2013 |
8A |
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OCLE CHESTER EADDY; PATRICK LUTHER PORT; QUEEN ESTHER DAMOM DEPUGH |
FLORENCE TROOPER NAMED BASED IN AREA SCHP TROOP |
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FMN |
29/03/2013 |
6A |
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FORMER EMT SENIOR TROOPER WILLIAM A. MCINVILLE OF FLORENCE SAVED A CHOKING CHILD WITH CPR. |
CALL OF THE WILD |
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FMN |
29/03/2013 |
1B |
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SHOW INSPIRES CHUCK AMERSON TO START CAROLINA SWAMP CALLS CO. |
TOWN MAKES A DEAL WITH USDA |
TROUBLED WESTERN FLORENCE COUNTY MUNICIPALITY KEEPS WATER SYSTEM FOR TIME BEING |
FMN |
30/03/2013 |
1A |
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AFTER DROWNING IN DEBT FOR YEARS THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE HAS ORCHESTRATED A DEAL WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO LOWER ITS INTEREST RATES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2013 |
4B |
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BERNADINE RITA CHASE; DINA W. WILSON; JAMES GREENE; AFRO "HAWK" MUTUBA HARKLESS; FRED R. HARRIS JR.; ROSELLA WILLIAMS LEWIS; EDWARD I MATTHEWS JR.; BURTON A. ROSS SR.; ANGANETTE SHAW; CHRISTINE BLACKMON; JAMES CRAGI BYRD; LENA RUTH PRATER POLK; JUNEEE ANNE BOCKSTANZ SMITH; KAREN SPRINGS; MARCHCHION CLYDE GIBSON; BETTY POSTON MATTHEWS; SHIRLEY ANN MORRIS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2013 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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ANDREW E. SELLERS WAS BORN 7 APRIL1956 AND DIED 30 MARCHCHCH 2012 |
PROM COUPLE LIKES …STICKING OUT |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DUCT TAPE DRESS AND SUIT COULD WIN LAKE CITY HIGH SENIORS JENNIFER KIGHT AND ALEX LUNA MONEY. |
INCUBATOR NEXT PIECE IN PLACE DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
1A |
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THE NORTH DARGAN INNOVEMBERATION CENTER WILL HAVE THE ONLY BUSINESS INCUBATORS THAT WILL PROVIDE SPACE AND RESOURCES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES DISPLACED BY RENOVEMBERATION PROJECTS. |
DOWN TO THE WIRE IN LAKE CITY FOR ARTFIELDS |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ALL THAT CONSTRUCTION NOISE IN LAKE CITY IS REALLY THE BUZZ. ARTFIELDS CELEBRATION WILL BEGIN APRIL 19 FOR 10 DAYS. |
LOST BUILDINGS; THE GHOSTS OF FLORENCES PAST |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON SUGGESTS PAINTING A PICTURE OF ALL THE TORN DOWN BUILDINGS THAT ONCE WERE SEEN IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
8A |
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ANGANETTE MORANT; EARLINE MCKAY WEST; FRED CARTER; JOHN L. ROGERS; MARY GOVAN; MARY 'SKEETER' ROGERS; SANDRA PROSSER MILES; THELMA MCCUTCHEN; BERNADINE RITA CHASE; DEBORAH EVE MORGAN BROWN; EDWARD I. MATTHEWS JR.; FRED R. HARRIS JR.; LEROY 'SHORTY' DAVIS; MARGARET THOMAS GOODWIN; MARIAN FINKLEA LEGETTE JOSEY; OPAL LANE TUMBLIN MCMILLAN |
TRANSITION AT THE TOP |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
SONOCO MOVES FORWARD AS LONGTIME EXECUTIVE M. JACK SANDERS IS NEW CEO AND HARRIS E. DELOACH JR. MOVES TO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. |
ENDING VICTIMIZATION APPEAL OF LYNCH'S GUN CLASSES |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
JODY LYNCH WHO HAS SPENT MORE THAN 20 YEARS IN PEE DEE AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL BEGIN CAREER FOR STATE'S FIRST FEMALE RIFLE PROFESSOR. SHE IS WRITING A BOOK ALSO. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
6C |
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MARGARET BRITTAIN HUNGERPILLER AND MICHAEL FRANCIS COGGINS II; KIMBERLY ANN YOUNG AN RUSSELL EUGENE WITHERSPOON |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2013 |
7C |
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HANNAH JOLENE BROUGHTON AND JAMES CREF PAGE |
EASTER CELEBRATION DRAWS DIVERSE CROWD |
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER COMBINES CULTURES TO SHOW JESUS' LOVE TO PEOPLE OF EVERY HERITAGE |
FMN |
01/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GRACE VASQUEZ ALONG WITH YOULAND COPELAND; SHERANDA GAINEY; ROGER LANDE AND LOUIS SMALL SING PRAISE SONGS AT THE START OF SERVICE; JAMYIAH EADDY ANDO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH'S IGNITE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY GATHER EGGS FOLLOWING CHILDREN'S SERVICES ON EASTER SUNDAY |
"THE HEARTBEAT OF JESUS" CELEBRATED CHRIST'S RESURRECTION WITH A DIVERSE WORSHIP SERVICE DESIGNED TO INCLUDE EVERYONE IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE FLORENCE COMMUNITY.(MORE) |
SPRING HAS SPRUNG; NEW POISONS ARE HERE |
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FMN |
01/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEY COSTAS MCLEOD SAFE KIDS PEE DEE/COASTAL PREVENTION SPECIALIST HOLDS VITAMINS AND BLEACH TABLETS |
SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND THAT MEANS PARENTS NEED TO BE ON GUARD NOW MORE THAN EVER AGAINST POISONING DANGERS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/04/2013 |
1A |
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ARCHIE CLAY OWENS JR.; BOB A. SHIRLEY SR.; CHARLA MARCHCHIE EDWARDS ROSCOE; CYNTHIA GWENDELLA SHAW; DINAH W. WILSON; INFANT KEMORI GORDON TOWNSEND; JAMES "SON" W. SMITH; KALILHIA MCCURRY GRAHAM; LEWIS TAYLOR; LUCINDA BURNICE WILSON; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH WEAER BOYD; MARCHCHY L. FULLARD; PAULEN HUNTER YOUNG; REGINALD "REGGIE" ANDERSON; RICHARD SCOTT; CHARLES ALVIN CAIN |
VOTERS WILL DECEMBEREMBERIDE FATES OF CITY'S WATER SYSTEM |
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FMN |
02/04/2013 |
1A |
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SPECIFICS OF THE LONG AWAITED PLAN TO HAND TIMMONSVILLE'S BELEAGURED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM OVER TO THE CITY OF FLORENCE ARE AT LAST BEING REVEALED BUT RESCUING THE TOWN FROM SINKING UNDER THE WEIGHT OF ITS DEBT WILL ULTIMATELY BE UP TO ITS CITIZENS.(MORE) |
APRILSHOWERS |
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FMN |
02/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS OF DOGWOOD AND AZALEA BLOSSOMS FROM MONDAY MORNING'S RAIN SHOWERS |
WATER DROPS HANG FROM DOGWOOD BLOOMS IN FLORENCE AS MONDAY MORNING BROUGHT RAIN SHOWERS AND WARM TEMPERATURES AS APRILKICKED OFF.(MORE) |
SOUTH FLORENCE SINGER WINS STATEWIDE CONTEST |
KAYLEY GREEN TO OPEN FOR MEMBERS OF HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH |
FMN |
02/04/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF KAYLEY GREEN OF SOUTH FLORENCE |
WITH A DRAMATIC FINISH SENIOR KAYLEY GREEN OF SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL HAS BEEN NAMED THE WINNER OF A STATEWIDE SINGING COMPETITION SPONSORED BY SOUTH CAROLINA FUTURE MINDS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/04/2013 |
7A |
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MARCHCHY BURGESS; CYNTHIA ALINDA HINES; ROBERT JACOB MCELVEEN; ENOS DARGAN (E. D.) THOMAS; HEATH WHITE; SHELBY JEAN BROWN WHITE; LULA JONES MAHN; ITASCA C. OSBORNE; CHARLA MARCHCHIE EDWARDS ROSCOE; JAMES "SON" SMITH; HEATH WHITE; DONALD EDWARD WEGNER; ELLA PENOLIA BYRD MONAHAN; ARCHIE CLAIRY OWENS JR.; BOB A SHIRLEY; EARLINE MCKAY WEST; CLIARE ANNE EVANS TILTON; |
SC MURDERS UP IN 2011; PEE DEE MAINTAINS 2010 NUMBERS |
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS CRIME WATCH ORGANIZATIONS ARE REASON FOR NO INCREASE |
FMN |
02/04/2013 |
1A |
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THE NUMBER OF MURDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WENT UP MORE THAN 20 PERCENT IN 2011 WHILE THE STATE'S OVERALL VIOLENT CRIME WENT DOWN STATE POLICE SAID MONDAY. HOWEVER FOR THE PEE DEE THE MURDER AND VIOLENT CRIME RATES STAYED CLOSE TO 2010 RATES FOR MOST COUNTIES.(MORE) |
"VOICE" SPOT COULD TURN SINGER'S CAREER AROUND |
EARLY FEEDBACK PROMISING FOR HANNAH'S STONE ON TV SINGING COMPETITION |
FMN |
03/04/2013 |
1A |
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ALL EYES IN THE PEE DEE WERE GLUED TO NBC'S "THE VOICE" ON MONDAY NIGHT AS HANNAH'S WARREN STONE MADE HIS NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT.(MORE) |
ARTFIELDS BACKERS TALK UP FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
03/04/2013 |
1A |
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EXCITEMENT CONTINUES TO GROW AS ORGANIZERS FOR ARTFIELDS BUILD UP A MEDIA BUZZ AROUND COLUMBIA AND CHARLESTON THIS WEEK TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE UPCOMING 10-DAY FESTIVAL IN LAKE CITY.(MORE) |
PDRTA WON'T BE ON DEMAND |
STRUGGLING AGENCY SUSPENDS RESPONSE SERVICE THAT AIDS PEE DEE'S LESS MOBILE SECTOR |
FMN |
03/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARRY PATTERSON WHO DEPENDS UPON DEMAND REPONSE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY PDRTA TO GET AROUND TO A PART-TIME JOB; THE GYM AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS |
EVERY DAY CEREBAL PALSY CHALLENGES HARRY PATTERSON. HE HAS BEEN INDEPENDENT LIVING ON HIS OWN SINCE 1995 AND RELIES ON A WHEELCHAIR AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION FROM THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANPORTATION AUTHORITY (PDRTA). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2013 |
5A |
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SYLVESTER BAKER; LINDA BELL; MARCHCHY BURGESS; JAMES ERNEST CAULDER JR.; LEOLA DAVIS DEWITT; DORA BETHEA EDWARDS; J. T. FARMER; WILLIAM KINLAW FOXWORTH; RONALD TYRONE GOODSON; YAMESE JOHNSON; WALTER STEVENSON "STEVE" LOCKLEAR; RUSSELL BYRON MOULTRIE; ROBERT SCIPIO; PANSY SEABROOK; ELLEN SMITH; KATIE MAE THOMAS; MICHAEL LYNN THOMPSON; LAURA CAULDER TRUETT; LEVERN WILTON WASHINGTON; LUTHER WOODBERRY; MARCHCHGIE BLACKMON LANGSTON; RICHARD MARCHCHION "RICK" CARR; AFRO "HAWK" MUTUBA HARKLESS; BEVERLY JOHNSON SCOTT; RUTH TURNER; SHELBY JEAN BROWN WHITE;REGINALD AUBREY "REGGIE" ANDERSON; KITONYA REGAN; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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JAMES E. HICKS WAS BORN 3 APRIL1959 AND DIED 1 APRIL2010 |
SCDOR LETTER CALLS PENNY TAX INTO QUESTION |
MYSTERY MISSIVE SAYS NEW TAX ISSUE CAN'T PRECEDE END OF OLD ONE BUT COUNTY OFFICIALS DISAGREE |
FMN |
04/04/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY'S CAMPAIGN TO RE-UP ITS 1 PERCENT CAPITAL SALES TAX IS UNDER WAY BUT THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IS SAYING NOT SO FAST.(MORE) |
CARING BEYOND HIS YEARS |
SEVEN-YEAR-OLD PAYTON FLOYD IS LEADING THE FUNDRAISING CHARGE FOR CANCER-STRICKEN AUNT |
FMN |
04/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAYTON FLOYD SWAP RHONDA JOHNSON HER DONATION FOR THE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS STICKERS HE CREATED TO BENEFIT HIS AUNT; ANGIE FLOYD HELPS HER SON PAYTON FLOYD SET UP HIS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BOOTH WITH HELP FROM CHRIS HAMMOND. |
WHEN PAYTON FLOYD FOUND OUT HIS AUNT HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER LAST DECEMBEREMBEREMBER HE DID WHAT ANY CARING RELATIVE WOULD DO.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/04/2013 |
5A |
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DOTTIE AVANT BARNHILL; ARTHUR BROWN JR.; LAWRENCE BROWN JR.; ELIZABETH ELMA SMITH BUFFKIN; REGINA EUFRACIO IGANCIO; MARCHCHTHA WALLACE JACKSON; PHILLIP WAYNE JONES; BILLY MCCRAY; EARLYN POLLOCK; GEORGE F. SOMERS; GLADYS THOMAS FLORENCE; MICHAEL LYNN THOMPSON; LEON JACKSON "BUCK" WISE; MARCHCHY LOU BRUCK; WILLIAM KINLAW FOXWORTH; FRED CARTER;LTHER NAPOLEON "POPO" WOODBERRY; WILLA MOORE OWENS WATKINS; |
TIMMONSVILLE RESCUE SQUAD TOP IN THE STATE |
DEDICATION AND COMMUNITY PRAISE EARNS EMS SERVICE ITS SECOND MAJOR AWARD |
FMN |
05/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHARLIE WOOD; MARCHCHK BURROUGHS; STANLEY MATTHEWS; LILLIE JOE; CHIEF DONNIE WINDHAM; NICKY ANDERSON; NEAL JONES AND REGGIE JAMES |
WHEN TIMMONSVILLE RESIDENTS SEE A SLEEKLY PAINTED BLACK AMBULANCE FLY PAST THEM THEY CAN REST ASSURED THAT THEIR NEIGHBORS ARE BEING ATTENDED TO BY ONE OF THE TOP RESCUE SQUADS IN THE STATE.(MORE) |
BAAAAD WEATHER |
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FMN |
05/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OVIS HILL FARM SHEEP |
PHOTO ONLY: OVIS HILL FARM SHEEP GRAXE IN A GREEN GRASS FIELD ON THURSDAY.(MORE) |
COUNCIL LIMITED FOR $$$ OPTIONS |
COUNTY LOOKS FOR MORE MONEY BUT NEW TAXES MAY BE AVOIDABLE |
FMN |
05/04/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILBEGAN ITS ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS WITH A SPECIALLY CALLED COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY KICKING OFF THE BUDGET SEASON ON HOW TO RAISE REVENUES WITHOUT RAISING TAXES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/04/2013 |
5A |
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GRACIE ALFORD; DOROTHY BETHEA; LEE BURGESS; OLLIE DAWSON; CLIFFORD DEAN; CARRIE BELL PRESSLEY MCCLARY; MANDY BELL MIXON; JOHN T. "BUBBA" RHAMES; DEBRA JANUARYUARYE DEAN SELF; BARBARA SUE SHAW; BARBARA SMITH; CATHERINE MULDRWO SMITH; GARRY STAGGERS; AARCHIE WORLEY; DOTTIE A. BARNHILL; CORINNE SELLERS BROWN; ELIZABETH ELMA SMITH BUFFKIN; LEON JACKSON "BUCK" WISE; THELMA MCCUTCHEN; LEOLA ERLINE DAVIS DEWITT; JAMES FULLER GARDNER; BURTON ALPHONSO ROSS SR.; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/04/2013 |
6A |
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EUNICE WEBB DIXON; LALHIA "PANKEY" MCCURRY GRAHAM; FLORENCE KASTER; BILLY MCCRAY; ROY TEDDER; LEWIS TAYOR JR.; |
GRAHAM COMING TO FLORENCE ON APRIL29 |
SCHEDULING CONFLICT FORCES CHANGE OF PLANS FOR JAMES STEPHENS III FOUNDATION EVENT AT PAC |
FMN |
06/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GRAHAM STEDMAN; JAMES STEPHENS III |
STEDMAN GRAHAM IS STILL COMING TO FLORENCE…JUST NOT WHEN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT.(MORE) |
T-VILLE ON ROAD TOWARD STABILITY |
TOWN COUNCIL WANTS TO TURN OVER TROUBLED WATER SYSTEM TO FLORENCE |
FMN |
06/04/2013 |
1A |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED FIRST READING OF AN IRDINANCE THAT WOULD EFFECTIVELY TRANSFER CONTROL OF ITS WATER AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS TO THE CITY OF FLORENCE-THE FIRST OF WHAT OFFICIALS SAID THEY HOPE WILL BE THE FINAL STEPS TOWAND THE TOWN REALIZING FINANCIAL STABILITY.(MORE) |
LIFE FOR HAWKINS' MURDERER |
ACCOMPLICE IN 2012 SLAYING OF POPULAR FLORENCE ACTIVIST WILL BE SENTENCED LATER |
FMN |
06/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENDRIS BROWN PLEADING GUILTY TO THE FIRST DEGREE DEATH OF MICHALE HAWKINS ON FRIDAY; LAKAVIS HARRISON PLEAD GUILTY TO ARMED ROBBERY AND FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY IN THE DEATH OF MICHAEL HAWKINS.(MORE) |
A FLORENCE TEENAGER WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS NATURAL LIFE IN PRISON FOR THE MURDER OF A WELL KNOWN COMMUNITY ACTIVIST AND COACH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2013 |
1A |
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ALBERT JR. SINGLETON "BO BO" FAST EDDIE"; CAROLYN LEWIS; EMORY J. WARD; KATIE BETHEA; MARCHCHY GOWAN; MARCHCHY SMITH JOHANSSON; DANILE FELDER; PAULINE "PEARLINE" MACK; AMOS MATTHEWS JR.; ROBERT BROW; SUSAN LYNN FOUNTAIN; VERONICA DAMON; FRANCES SMITH OWENS; JOHN GRIFFTIH SYMONS; AUDREY THOMPSON GREEN; DON WILSON WALKER; JOHN T. "BUBBA" RHAMES; LENIOUS FRANKLIN ROGERS; KATE MAE THOMAS; RUBY OUTLAW HOUSER; MANDY BELL MIXON; DEBRA JANUARYUARYE DEAN SELF; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2013 |
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MEMORIAM |
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LOUISE W. KELLY WAS BORN 16 MAY 1916 AND DIED 6 APRIL2012 |
REBUILDING FROM THE ROOTS UP |
DARLA MOORE SAYS APPROACHING ARTFIELDS FESTIVAL IS JUST A SMALL PART OF HER PLAN FOR A NEW LAKE CITY |
FMN |
07/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE |
LAKE CITY'S DARLA MOORE THE MILLIONAIRE BUSINESSWOMAN IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE NEW ARTFIELDS FESTIVAL COMING TO LAKE CITY APRIL19-28 AND BEHIND THE BOLD PLAN TO REJUVENATE THE TOWN ITSELF.(MORE) |
"IT’S A TOUGH SELL" |
PENNY TAX CAMPAIGN IN 2006 WAS TOUGH; 2013 RENEWAL MIGHT BE EVEN TOUGHER |
FMN |
07/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JERRY MCDONALD TALKING WITH JOHN WILSON ABOUT WHY BELIEVES CITIZENS SHOULD VOTE NO ON THE 1-PRECENT SALES TAX INITIATIVE.(MORE) |
THOSE WHO SOLD FLORENCE COUNTY VOTERS ON THE 1-CENT CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX IN 2006 RECALL HOW TOUGH A ROAD IT WAS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2013 |
8A |
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ALBERT GERMAN; CLYDE DUBOSE KING SR.;CYNTHIA LOUISE MAHON; GRACE CARTER BURROUGHS-SMITH; HERBERT JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH SMITH; SR.; CARRIE LISA SINGLETARY REPASS; MARCHCHY "COOTNEY" MYERS FORD; THOMASENA WRIGHT WEAVER; JUANIA LEGETTE; PATRICK HENRY MATTHEWS; PRISCILLA MCCRAY; ROGER MOORE; ROSEMARCHCHY WEAVER SEARS; LEO J. ARD; ARTHUR BORWN JR.; DON WILSON WALKER; JACK EVERETT WEBSTER; JOHN A. DOHERTY; WILLIAM KEITH DRIGGERS; GLADY THOMAS; JOHN KEITH COKER; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2013 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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ANGELOIS SMALLS WAS BORN 7 APRIL1951 AND DIED 27 JANUARYUARYUARY 2013 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2013 |
9A |
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LEON JACKSON "BUCK" WISE; ROBERT LEVIN MOORE; ROBERT WESTFIELD BROWN; SUSAN LYNN FOUNTAIN; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2013 |
6C |
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AMANDA KATHERINE CONNOR AND JASON MITCHELL TYNER; PATRICIA RUTH GREENBERG AND FREW ELLIOT SHENKMAN |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2013 |
7C |
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PHANESSA DOBIEL AND ROBERT SANSBURY; KAREN DIANNE COPELAND AND MITCHEL BRYCE HOLMES; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2013 |
7C |
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WILLIAM THAD DAVIS AND JEANETTE COLE DAVIS CELEBRATED 50 YEARS OF MARCHCHRIAGE AND WERE MARCHCHRIED ON 6 APRIL1963 |
DRUG COURT OFFERS HOPE |
12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT'S ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM HELPS OFFENDERS AVOID JAIL AND CLEAN UP THEIR ACT |
FMN |
08/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF THE 12TH CIRCUIT ADULT DRUG COURT TEAM "STAFF" CASSES BEFORE THE WEEKLY DRUG COURT.(MORE) |
IT HAS BEEN ABOUT EIGHT MONTHS SINCE THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LAUNCHED ITS DRUG COURT PROGRAM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/04/2013 |
7A |
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LIZZIE LEWIS BLANKS; ISAAC D. GBSON; MAXINE HOPKINS WATTS; CORNELIA MCCOLL CROSLAND; SAMUEL CHANDLER; SANDRA WILSON; WILLIAM WADE CALHOUN; DANIEL FELDER; GRACE CARTER BURROUGHS-SMITH; HERBERT JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH SMITH SR.; ROSEMARCHCHY WEAVER SSEARS;MARCHCHY SMITH JOHANSON; MARCHCHY MYERS "COOTNEY" FORD; AMOS MATTHEWS JR.; |
TIMMONSVILLE WATER WON'T COST CITY CUSTOMERS |
CITY APPROVES FIRST READING OF WATER ANNEXATION PLAN; MANAGER ASSUREES CITY WON'T GET STUCK WITH UNEXPECTED BILL |
FMN |
09/04/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO TAKE CONTROL OF TIIMONSVILLE'S WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS AT A COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY.(MORE) |
GOT BEES? |
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FMN |
09/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILDLIFE SPECIALIST TONY WATFORD REMOVING A SWARM OF BEES FROM A BRADFORD PEAR TREE MONDAY IN FLORENCE. |
PHOTOS ONLY: WILDLIFE SPECIALIST TONY WATFORD CAREFULLY REMOVES A SWARM OF BEES MONDAY IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DILLON'S BERNANKE: "WE MUST INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE" |
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FMN |
09/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEN BERNANKE |
WHEN DILLON NATIVE DR. BEN BERNANKE SPEAKS THE ENTIRE WORLD STOPS TO LISTEN.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/04/2013 |
7A |
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BENJAMIN BROWN JR.; DIANE BYRD; BOBBIEJONES CHEEK; DORIS H. COMERFORD; FRANCES EITH SHERIDAN COOK; STEPHANIE RENEE EVANS; ISAAC DONIMIQUE GIBSON; TOMMY MARCHCHTIN; PATRICK HENRY MATTHEWS; PRISCILLA MCCRAY; OLIVER SCOTT; SANDRA WILSON; WADE "BILLY WADE" CALHOUN; VERNICA DAMON; MILLARD ALDEN "M.A." ELLIS SR.; CLAIRE LESTER LEACH; CATHEINRE MULDROW SMITH;CLYDE DUBOSE KING SR.; AMOS MATTHEWS JR.; PETTY PARKER SMITH; GRACE CARTER BURROWS-SMITH; |
SOUL MATE GONE BUT HUSBAND SOLDIERS ON |
GEORIGA WOOBERRY THE WOMAN ACCUSED IN THE DEATH OF LORI PRUETT GOES TO TRIAL IN MAY |
FMN |
10/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LORI AND DANNY PRUETT |
IT'S BEEN JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR SINCE DANNY PRUETT LOST HIS WIFE AND SOUL MATE LORI IN A TRAGIC CAR CRASH CAUSED BY A RANDOM DOMESTIC DISPUTE GONE BAD.(MORE) |
AREA LEADERS LOOK FOR BOEING SPILLOVER |
AIRLINE'S EXPANSION COULD BRING SUPPLIER'S TO PEE DEE |
FMN |
10/04/2013 |
1A |
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THE PLAN FOR BEING TO INVEST $1 BILLION IN THE NORTH CHARLESTON PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY PLANT OF THE 787 DREAMLINER WILL CREATE JOBS FOR THE STATE BOTH IN THE DIRECT CHARLESTON AREA AND INDIRECTLY IN OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE LIKE FLORENCE AND THE PEE DEE REGION.(MORE) |
PEE DEE CLUBS CELEBRATE FOR BOYD AND GIRLS CLUB WEEK |
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FMN |
10/04/2013 |
1A |
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THREE LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS ARE HOLDNIG SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND OPENING THEIR DOORS TO THE COMMUNITY AS PART OF A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/04/2013 |
5A |
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DOROTHY "DOT" WINDHAM ANDREWS; CLARA EARLENE SMITH BRANNON; EUNICE BURROUGHS; SAMUEL CHANDLER; CLARA M. CHATMAN; ANNIE HART; RACHEL MCCLAIN-JONES; JEROME LLOYD; CLEVELAND PRESSLEY; NEELEE PFAFF ROBINSON; JULYIUS "TOTS" SKINNER; NOLAN LEON TAYLOR; CAROLYN THOMAS; HERMAN TISDALE; EMORY J. WARD; CHERYL B. BELFLOWER; LIZZIE LEWIS BLANKS; CARRIE LISA SINGLETARY REPASS; CORIS H. COMERFORD; CAROLYN BYRD "CARRIE" DICKENS;WAYNN CLEVELAND HINTON; CECIL EMMANUEL HOOD; BETTY FRANCES OATES JACKSON; THOMAS MALCOLM "TOMMY" MARCHCHTIN |
MRS. RUBY LIVED HER WAY - WITH ATTENTION |
FLORENCE LOSES ITS RESIDENT LOVER OF CHICKENS AND PINK CADILLACS AND ELVIS MUSIC |
FMN |
11/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MRS. RUBY'S 1956 PINK CADILLAC BEING REMOVED IN 2010.(MORE) |
RUBY RUTH ELIZABETH DEWITT KEMMERLIN LIVED HER LIFE FOLLOWED BY STORIES AND RUMORS AND INNUENDOS.(MORE) |
OLYMPIAN FOR A DAY |
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FMN |
11/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SPECIAL OLYMPIAN SHIRON WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF ANGIE TYNER THROWING A SOFTBALL; VOLUNTEERS AND OLYMPIANS PLAY WITH A PARACHUTE |
PHOTO ONLY; SPECIAL OLYMPIAN SHIRON WILLIAMS SMILES AS HE IS AWARDED RIBBONS ON WEDNESDAY AT DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE AREA 1 SPECIAL OLYMPICS.(MORE) |
DOMINATRIX "SLAVE" CHARGED IN TRYING TO RECRUIT |
MAN LEFT NOTES IN FLORENCE INQUIRING ABOUT SEXUAL FETISH |
FMN |
11/04/2013 |
1A |
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A MASSACHUSETTS MAN WITH TIES TO FLORENCE WAS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE DISCOVER OF A BIZARRE SERIOUS (SERIES) OF NOTES FILLED WITH UNCONVENTIONAL SEXUAL PROPOSITIONS.(MORE) |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE STAYING PUT FOR NOW |
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FMN |
11/04/2013 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF TIMROD SCHOOHOUSE |
THE HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE IS STAYING PUT--AT LEAST FOR NOW.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/04/2013 |
1A |
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BETTY JEAN SMALL GRIGGS; ERNESTINE HIERS; LOUISE J. HOWARD; LOUISE DEMERY LANE; CORINE MELTON; DOROTHY MURRAY; JIMMIE LEE ROSS; LOLA MAE JOHNSON; JAMES AUGUSTUSTUS "GUS" STANLEY; SARA LYNN ELVINGTON; RUBY RUTH ELIZABETH DEWITT KEMMERLIN; CARRIE M. GRIFFIN STOWE;CARRIE LOUISE THOMAS ADAMS; DOROTHY "DOT" ANDREWS; FRANKLIN MYERS STEELE; WAYNE USHER; SHAUGUSTUSTHN PATRICK WILE |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE STAYING PUT FOR NOW |
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FMN |
11/04/2013 |
6A |
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PHOTO |
THE MUSEUM WITHDREW ITS REQUEST TO MOVE THE SCHOOLHOUSE TO THE MUSEUM SITE. |
A DAY FOR DEAVER |
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FMN |
11/04/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
APPLE ANNIE'S TO HOST DAYLONG BENEFIT FOR SCHOOLS FUND HONORING LATE MUSICIAN CHRIS DEAVER |
TWO MORE PLEA IN HAWKINS SLAYING |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
1A |
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MICHAEL STEVENS AND JAQUELL MCCULLUM WERE SENTENCED IN MURDER OF MICHAEL HAWKINS COMMUNITY LEADER. |
LOCAL STARS DANCE |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BRIAN NEWMAN OF HONDA; TIFFANY WELSH; DR. RAJ MALIK; JOYE ALTMAN WILL DANCE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. |
OFFICIALS MAKE PITCH FOR PENNY |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
1A |
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MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES EXPLAIN HOW PENNY SALES TAX WOULD MOVE THE COUNTY FORWARD |
LOCAL 10-YEAR-OLD TO HEAD DOWN UNDER |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
1A |
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COLIE CAGLE WILL SPEND 15 DAYS IN AUSTRALIA AS A PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE AMBASSADOR. THERE WILL BE A YARD SALE AT DEWEY CARTER TO RAISE MONEY FOR TRIP. |
BELL GOES FROM FLORENCE TO 'FASHION STAR' |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PEE DEE NATIVE HUNTER BELL IS LEADING THE CHARGE ON REALITY COMPETITION SHOW. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
7A-8A |
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SAMUEL CHANDLER; DOROTHY HOUGH; JOHN THOMAS MIDDLETON; GLADYS FAYE DENNIS; MELVIN 'MICKEY' ENGLISH; BETTY JEAN SMALL GRIGGS; ERNESTINE FANNING HIERS; RUTH 'TOOTSIE' SMITH HOWLE; LOUISE DEMERY LANE; RICHARD KEITH MCCASKILL; HOWARD PIERCE MCNAIR; CORINE MILETON; JACK W. MULLINS; DOROTHY BELL MURRAY; JUDITH VERNELL HEWITT NEWSOME; JULYIUS' TOTS' SKINNER; THOMASENA WRIGHT WEAVER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
12/04/2013 |
7A |
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PHOTO |
LOU ELLA FOWLER 11/22/1938--4/12/2012 |
SURE SHOT |
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FMN |
12/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE'S AUSTIN MOGY HELPED THE CLEMSON SHOTGUN CLUB WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. |
C'MON FLORENCE; PICK IT UP |
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FMN |
13/04/2013 |
1A |
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COUNTY GOES TO WAR ON LITTER. LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL BE LOOKING FOR LITTERERS. THEY WILL BE FINED. |
SPRING BLOSSOMS ARRIVE |
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FMN |
13/04/2013 |
1A |
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LINDA DIXON AND HELEN MOORE ARE PICTURED SELECTING PLANTS FOR HOME. |
OOOOPS! |
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FMN |
13/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE DANCING WITH THE STARS LOCAL CHARITY FUNDRAISER REPORTED WRONG WINNERS. BRAIN NEWMAN OF HONDA WAS THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE CHAMP. |
HOW MINISTERS CONQUERED THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
13/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
E. N. ZEIGLER JR. FAMILY DONATION TO FLORENCE MUSEUM SHOWS CLERGY'S ROLE IN REGION'S SETTLEMENT. DONATION INCLUDES 200-YEAR-OLD BIBLE. |
WANT A LONG LIFE? STICK CLOSE TO JESUS |
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FMN |
13/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
MARY WINDHAM OF PAMPLICO TURNS 100 THIS YEAR AND TALKS ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/04/2013 |
4B |
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ALBERT TISDALE; BARY BOY DES'NEIL AMIR UNIQUE ROBINSON; JOHNNIE STEVENSON MCKAY; FLEMING SANDERS; DOROTHY BELL MURRAY; NELLIE J. KINNEYMAN; AURELIA 'KITTY' CORDREY CREEL WINDHAM; LILA MAE STRICKLAND GRIGGS |
SEPTEMBERARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE ANXIETY |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
KEEPING RELIGION OUT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE BIBLE BELT IS NO EASY CHORE BUT ADMINISTRATORS HAVE TO TRY. EXAMPLES |
ART IS HERE; NOW ALL THEY NEED IS PEOPLE |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LAKE CITY'S FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE MAKES FINAL PREPARATIONS AS ART ROLLS INTO TOWN. ARTFIELDS EXPERIENCE APRIL 19-28 2013. |
CITY GYM PLAN SURFACES AGAIN…KINDA; SORTA; |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
1A |
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CITY COUNCIL HEARS PLEAS AGAIN. |
REMEMBERING THE REDOUBTABLE MRS. CHURCH |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
8A |
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THOM ANDERSON GIVES BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATON ON MRS. FRANCES DAWSON CHURCH LEADING CITIZEN OF FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
10A |
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BETTINA WINDHAM BYRD; GEORGE WAYNE CATO; RAE ANDERSON CRAWFORD; LONNIE MAE ERVIN; JEAN F. MCELVEEN; EARTHA MITCHELL; LUTHELMA MOORE; DES'NEIL AMIR UNIQUE ROBINSON; FLEMING SANDERS; NORMA L. TANNER; MALCOLM WINFIELD; HARRY LAVERNE HOOD; EVELYN SINGLETARY HEAD; JOHNNIE STEVENSON MCKAY; ANNIE HART; BENJAMIN FORREST LANE; WILLAR MAE TISDALE; JAMES R. TITMUS JR.; MARCHGARTE ELIZABETH SHERER WHITE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
14/04/2013 |
10A |
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AUTHUR 'BO' SCOTT 29 JULY 1924-15 APRIL 2004 |
MEMORIES OF KING TOBACCO |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CURING SHED |
GREAT HARVEST BY ELDRED PRINCE AND BENTON HENRYIS A RECORD OF GOLDEN DAYS OF THE GOLDEN LEAF IN THE PEE DEE. |
GOT AZALEAS? SEND PHOTOS |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
1C |
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WALLACE HOUSE ON FMU CAMPUS; ENTRY TO LUCAS PARK; HOUSE ON LUCAS PARTK; FENCE ON LAFAYETTE CIRCLE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
7C |
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ASHLEY BERNICE CLAU AND ROSS DAVIN WISE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
8C |
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KIMBERLY MICHELLE ROGERS AND LLOYD BRADLEY TURNER; MARY ASHLEY JACKSON AND JASON THOMAS OWENS; MELANIE MARIE NANCE AND DEREK LOUIS HEMMINGSEN |
FLORENCE'S WALDEN BOWLS TWO PERFECT GAMES WITHIN WEEK |
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FMN |
14/04/2013 |
5D |
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PHOTO |
RICK WALDEN ROLLED TWO PERFECT GAMES DURING LEAGUE PLAY ON FEBRUARY. 21 AND FEBRUARY. 25. |
GOD IS GOOD; ATHEISTS…BAD? |
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FMN |
15/04/2013 |
1A |
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAMILY STOOD UP FOR ITS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS…AND PAID THR PRICE. JORDAN ANDERSON WITHSTOOD TONS OF BULLYING. |
CELEBRATING LIFE WITH MUSIC ON DEAVER DAY |
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FMN |
15/04/2013 |
1A |
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FRIENDS AND FAMILY GATHERED AT APPLE ANNIE'S TO REMEMBER THE LIFE OF MUSICIAN CHRIS DEAVER. |
COMMUNITY TURNS TRAGEDY INTO A WAY OUT |
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FMN |
15/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CHESTERFIELD CITIZENS HOPE TO STOP SEXUAL ABUSE BY REMEMBERING ONE OF THEIR OWN--BEVERLY HOPE MELTON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/04/2013 |
7A |
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CYNTHIA AYERS; CORA PENDERGRASS BURGESS; JACKIE LANE COOK; ELWOOD LEONARD DAVIS III; ANDREW 'TRACEY' ELLERBE; DAVID FLOYD; GRADY FLOYD; LULA MAE HOLMES; REBECCA JOHNSON; GARY JONES; ALBERT TEDDER SR.; DON JOEL TILLER; JIMMIE LEE ROSS; DOROTHY MAE GAINEY ALLEN; BETTINA WINDHAM BYRD; NORMA L. TANNER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
15/04/2013 |
7A |
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MARY L. DOWLING MCALLISTER--HAPPY 74TH BIRTHDAY. |
PEE DEE RUNNERS UNHARMED |
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FMN |
16/04/2013 |
1A |
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KELLY LOOKADOO CALLED RUNNING THE BOSTON MARCHCHTHON ONE FO THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF HER LIFE.(MORE) |
WHEN SCHOOL IS SUNDAY SCHOOL |
GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE WHO THINK "THEY" ARE TAKING RELIGION OUT OF SCHOOLS |
FMN |
16/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BOW THEIR HEADS AT THE START OF THE WEEKLY GOOD NEWS CLUB ON 28 MARCHCHCH |
ON THE EVE OF SPRING BREAK A DOZEN VOLUNTEERS AT FLORENCE'S MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CORRALELED NEWARLY 100 BOUNCING ELEMENTARY TYKES RIDING HIGH ON A CUPCAKE AND EASTER CANDY SUGAR BUZZ INTO THE SCHOOL'S GYM/MUSIC ROOM.(MORE) |
SIXTH PERSON ARRESTED IN 2012 HAWKINS SLAYING |
FOUR HAVE PLEDADED GUILTY IN NEW YEAR'S LEVY PARK ROBBERY AND SHOOTING |
FMN |
16/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF IAN JAMES CASLEY |
MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER THE MURDER OF WELL0KNOWN COMMUNITY ACTIVIST AND COACH MICHAEL HAWKINS A SIXTH PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH HIS DEATH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/04/2013 |
7A |
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HAZEL CARTER; WILLIE H. GERALD; DAVID ROY HENDERSON; WANDA ELAINE FULTON MAJOR; ELIZABETH ANDERSON O'NEAL; CLETUS B. PIERCE; BOBBIE WADDELL "UNCLE BUBBA" ZIMMON; JACQUELINE "JACKIE" LANE COOK; CLARA ELLEN HAM; JOHN DAVID QUICK; HILDUR ANDERSEN SARVER;RUBY C. COOK; LONNIE MAE ERVIN; EARTHA MITCHELL; |
WHEN SCHOOL AND SCRIPTURE MIX |
PRIVATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AVOID ANY CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES AND GIVE SOME FAMILIES THE KIND OF EDUCATION THEY LOOK FOR |
FMN |
17/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS TORI HEWITT AND LINDSAY GIBBS |
SCRIPTURE READING AND OTHER CHURCH WORK MUST BE SEPTEMBEREMBERARATED FROM GOVERNMENT-RUN EDUCATION. BUT AT FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ON E OF THE HUNDREDS OF PRIVATE FAITH BASED SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA IT'S NOT JUST ALLOWED--IT'S REQUIRED.(MORE) |
BROCKINGTON TO COORDINATE EMERGENCY SERVICES |
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FMN |
17/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SAM BROCKINGTON |
FLORENCE COUNTY HAS HIRED SOUTH LYNCHES FIRE CHIEF SAM BROCKINGTON AS ITS FIRE/EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR.(MORE) |
MCLEOD'S COLONES WINS LAWRIMORE AWARD |
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FMN |
17/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROB COLONES |
MCLEOD HEALTH CEO ROB COLONES WAS HONORED AS THE RECIPIENT OF UW'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE--THE ASHPY P. LAWRIMORE AWARD.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/04/2013 |
5A |
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HAROLD ANDERSON; CARL E. BALLARD; HENRY "JUNEEE " DAVIS JR.; URSULA ORDING; LOUISE M PRICE; JAMES R. ROWELL; MINNIE THOMAS; GEORGE WAYNE CATO; JO ANNA COKER; FRED W. GAINEY; ROGER DALE GUNTER; PHILLIP WAYNE JONES; GEORGE ROBERT "BOBBY" LOCKLAIR; CLETUS B. PIERCE; FLEMING SANDERS SR.;JAMES E. "JIMMY" EADDY SR.; DOROTHY ADALINE GASKIN; KENNETH CARROLL WISE |
NEW MUSEUM BLENDING INTO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN |
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NJ |
17/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MUSEUM DIRECTOR ANDREW STOUT POINTS UNUSUAL BRICK PATTERN ADOPTED FROM THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILT IN 1906. |
DOWNTOWN; 100 BLOCK OF W. EVANS STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
17/04/2013 |
2A |
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SEEN ARE DIANA SHOPS; CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT; PART OF CITY HALL CLOCK TOWER; TREES IN 200 BLOCK |
TIMMONSVILLE OWES $15.7K TO FLORENCE COUNTY |
OLD DEBT COULD HAVE BUT WON'T PUT JUNEEE WATER REFERENDUM IN JEOPARDY |
FMN |
18/04/2013 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE MIGHT BE ON THE VERGE OF DUMPING THE $6 MILLION IT OWES ON ITS DILAPIDATED WATER SYSTEM. BUT THAT WON'T SATISFY ANOTHER OF THE TOWN'S DEBT ONE THAT IS CLEARLY TED TO THE FIRST.(MORE) |
STRAWBERRY TIME (FINALLY) |
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FMN |
18/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KADEN ANDERSON AND HIS SISTER ELLA THROUGH THE STRAWBERRY PATCH; JULYIE MACKINNON ALONG WITH SONS ISAAC AND DECEMBEREMBERLAN AND DAVID AT SWEET BERRY FARM |
PHOTOS ONLY: JULYIE MACKINNON WITH SONS ISAAC AND DAVID AND DECEMBEREMBERLAN AT SWEET STRAWBERRY FARM AS IT KICKS OFF ITS SEASON WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/04/2013 |
1A |
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ALBERT BURNO; HELEN BURTON; JAMES LEGETTE; OLIVETTE ABBOTT PATTERSON; MATTIE BELLE HULON ROTHWELL; EDWARD JACKSON "BUCK" SNIPES; ELIZABETH TRAYNHAM; ELLIS CAIN TURNER; PEGGY SHORE BLUE; IVERSON GRAHAM JR.; MICHAEL LYNN SMITH; ALBERT TEDDER SR.;BOBBY JOE DAVIS; KEITH B. GAUSE; CHARLES G. HAYES; LOUISE "SQUEEZIE" MCGEE PRICE; FARRAR MARCHCHVIN SNOWDEN; |
READY TO GET ARTED! |
ARTFIELDS IS HERE; 10-DAY FESTIVAL KICKS OFF FRIDAY EVENING |
FMN |
19/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KARL BECKWITH SMITH OF CHARLESTON STACKS BOOKS FOR BOOKZILLA II PIECE; RONNIE SINGLETARY AND BYERS GREER HAND J. GENOSI'S BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH TITLED "1958 CADI" |
AFTER MONTHS OF PREPARATION ARTFIELDS THE 10-DAY EVENT THAT MIGHT HOLD THEU FFUTURE OF SOUTH FLORENCE TOWN OF LAKE CITY IN ITS HANDS FINALLY BEGINS TODAY WITH A FULL PLATE OF EVENTS KICKING OFF THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL EVENT.(MORE) |
FDTC NAMES 3 PRESIDENT FINALISTS |
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FMN |
19/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEN DILLARD III; DALE DOTY; CHRISTOPHER EZELL |
THE FLORENCE DARLINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION ANNOUNCED THE TOP THREE CANDIDATES TO BE FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S NEXT PRESIDENT THURSDAY.(MORE) |
GEN. FRANCIS MARCHCHION STATUE FINALLY COMING OUT IN OPEN |
FLORENCE COUNTY CHIPS IN $20K MORE AND COMPLETES "SWAMP FOX" PROJECT |
FMN |
19/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A STATUE OF GENERAL FRANCIS MARCHCHION |
THE MULTI-YEAR SAGA TO PLACE A STATUE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO FRANCIS MARCHCHION IN A RIVERSIDE PARK NEAR JOHNSONVILLE IS COJPLETE THANKS TO A FINAL CONTRIBUTION OF $20K FROM FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/04/2013 |
7A |
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JO ABBOTT; CYNTHIA GENEVA AYERS; HENR "JUNEEE" DAVIS JR; DAVID FORD; ELOISE HOOKS; ELIZABETH BULLARD ISGETT; WANDA ELAINE FULTON MAJOR; LOUISE M. PRICE; ANNIE MAE QUICK-WINGATE; CORA BURGESS; GARY JONES; LARRY FRANKLIN KONECNY; MATTIE BELLE ROTHWELL; WINNE MAE DORRELL KNOWLTON; OLIVETTE ABBOTT PATTERSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/04/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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LUBERTHA TIMMONS WAS BORN 30 AUGUSTUST 1932 AND DIED 11 APRIL2010 |
MOORE'S VISION BECOMES REALITY |
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FMN |
20/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BILLIONAIRE DARLA MOORE WAS ON HAND FOR THE OPENING OF THE 10-DAY ARTFIELDS ART FESTIVAL IN LAKE CITY SC. |
LEE STEPS IN AS CHESTERFIELD SHERIFF |
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FMN |
20/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ROBERT LEE OF CHERAW WILL FILL IN FOR SUSPENDED SAM PARKER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/04/2013 |
4B |
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BOBBY BRIDGES; DENNIS CLIFFOR BROCK; LE'ROY' REX DEAS JR.; ELEANOR 'TOOSIE' BAREFOOT GAINEY; ERVIN D. KINNEY; JAMES MUNNERLYN; JUANITA PALMER; MARY JUANITA GREGG RUTH; WILLIE EDWARD SMALLS; JO ABBOTT; RICHARD BROOKS CASSIDY; WILLIE FRANK GRAVES; ELIZABETH BULLARD ISGETT; GERALDINE HUMPHRIES LEWIS; AUDREY ODESSA MARSHALL; FRANCES BRUCE OAKLEY; MABEL GENTRY WILSON POOLE |
SURPRISES AND CONFLICT HALFWAY THROUGH PENNY TAX FORUMS |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
1A |
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REQUESTS FOR THE MONEY ARE ADDING UP AS FLORENCE COUNTY HOLDS FORUMS TO DISCUSS ITS USE. FEW PEOPLE ARE ATTENDING. ONE REQUEST IS A NEW SOCCER COMPLEX. |
ARTFIELDS KICKS IT INTO GEAR |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VISITORS AND BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THE EXCITEMENT IS PALPABLE. THE COMPETITION BRINGS CULTURE TO LAKE CITY SC. |
HER MARCHATHON CAREER STARTS IN..ANTARCTICA? |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE EARRING LADY BARBARA MELLEN OF FLORENCE AND HER DAUGHTERS GINGER HOWELL ARE RUNNING. |
RAILROAD GREW PEE DEE TOWNS LEFT & RIGHT |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON REPORTS THAT W. W. SELLERS WRITES THAT NICHOLS AND MULLINS GREW BECAUSE OF THE RAILROAD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
8A |
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ALLEN ROBERTSON; BISHOP JUNIOR JOHNSON; DONALD ERIC ARRANTS; FLOYD RAMON; GLADYS COLLINS WILLIAMS; JOHNNIE EUGENE QUICK; LAZARUS BAKER; LONNIE CARLISLE SHELLEY; WILLIAM LEACH; ANNIE MAE QUICK WINGATE; MR. CINDY LEGRAND PORTER; ELOISE WILLIAMS HOOKS; FRANKLIN E. 'VANDER' HANNA; SISTER URSULA ORDING; RACHELLE MCCLAIN JONES; THELMA LUCILLE MOORE WILSON; WILLIAM HOWARD OUSLEY; WILLIAM T. SMITH |
SETTING THE TABLE |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
CHEF CARLOS BROWN WILL BE PREPARING FRENCH-INFLUENCED SOUTHERN CUISINE AT TABLE 118 IN LAKE CITY SC. |
MAKEOVER MORE THAN SKIN DEEP |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
KHIARRA MILES LOST 50 POUNDS AND WON A PROFESSIONAL MAKEOVER TO PREPARE HER FOR PROM NIGHT AND LIFE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
6C |
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MEREDITH LESSLIE GAMMON AND DANIEL MITCHELL ATKINSON; JESSICA BLAIRE GRANT AND BRADLEY GAINES BURDETTE; MEREDITH WILLIAMS WILKES AND LESLILE MITCHELL JOHNSON JR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/04/2013 |
7C |
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LINDSEY NICOLE OLSON AND MARTIN EARL BAZEN JR.; JENNIFER MARIE JONES AND CHARLES TYLER ATKINSON |
NEW SKIPPER FOR FLORENCE GOP |
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FMN |
22/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RICHARD SKIPPER FINALLY GETS INTO POLITICS AND TAKES OVER COUNTY PARTY THAT HAS CHALLENGES. |
NOT EVERYONE HERE IS TALL |
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FMN |
22/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STEREOTYPES DISAPPEAR AS EXCHANGE STUDENTS SPEND YEAR IN PEE DEE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/04/2013 |
7A |
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KATHRYN L. HAGUE; KENNETH BARR; LARRY BROWN; LEROY DONALD 'SONNY' EADDY; DENNIS C. BROCK; FLOYD RAMON; FRED ALLEN ROBERTSON; JAMES MUNNERLYN; MARY 'LITTLE BIT' JUANITA GREGG RUTH; WILLIE EDWARD SMALLS |
SUNDAE ON FRIDAY: GSSM SET FOR RECORD |
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FMN |
22/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STUDENTS & FACULTYOF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS AWAIT CERTIFICATION FROM GUINNESS FOR A SUPER SWEET MARCHK. |
ICKI WIKI ENTRY HAS FLORENCE OFFICIALS ON GUARD |
COUNCILMAN ROBBIT HILL AND CITY ADMINISTRATORS WATCH WEBSITE FOR PHONY FACTS; "IT'S NOT CENSORSHIP" THEY SAY |
FMN |
23/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL |
ROBBY HILL MADE A DISCOVERY THAT COULD CHANGE CITY' GOVERNMENT FOREVER ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA. (MORE) |
FILTHY FUN AT FMU |
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FMN |
23/04/2013 |
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PHOTO OF FMU STUDENTS ARRON SMITH AND ZEKE SHULER TAKE THE PLUNGE IN THE MUD PIT; KATIE BETH BROWN SMASHES AN EGG ON THE HEAD OF KATIE LEWIS; KATIE MITCHELL IS BLINDED BY BAKED BEANS |
PHOTOS ONLY: TWO FMU STUDENTS TAKE THE PLUNGE INTO THE MUD PIT AS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MESSFEST 2013 PUT ON BY FRANCIS MARCHCHION STUDENTS BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY.(MORE) |
FLORENCE SCOUT IS THE TOP COOKIE |
SAVANNA HILL SELLS 1418 BOXES OF GIRL SCOUT COOKIES THE PEE DEE'S MOST |
FMN |
23/04/2013 |
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PHOTO OF SAVANNA HILL THE PEE DEE'S TOP SELLER OF COOKIES |
FLORENCE GIRL SCOUT SAVANNA HILL IS THE TOP GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SELLER IN THE PEE DEE THIS YEAR.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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FMN |
23/04/2013 |
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LISA PARNELL ALLEN; JULYIUS AUGUSTUSTUS JR.; CATHY BELL; KATHRYN "KATHY" ANN BRIGMAN; GEORGIA P. DOLLARD KATHRYN L. HAGUE; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH JOHNSON; SADIE LEGGETT; LANNIE MURPHY; CARL EDWIN STROUD; JUANITA CHAPMAN WATFORD; MARCHCHY E. MCKENZIE CAULDER; WILLIA LACY DAVIS JR.; BETTY JENISE RICHARDSON |
WELCOMINMG OUT-OF-TOWNERS WITH A GREENER GATEWAY |
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FMN |
24/04/2013 |
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PHOTO |
ENTRANCES ON WEST LUCAS AND NORTH IRBY STREETS RECEIVE A LARGE LANDSCAPING FACELIFT |
GINGRICH RETURNS TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
24/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NEWT GINGRICH WAS THE SPEAKER AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSSTEM |
BIZ OWNERS LIKE WHAT THEY SEE |
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FMN |
24/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MORE THAN 5000 VOTES SO FAR HAVE BEEN REGISTERED AT THE ARTFIELDS FESTIVAL IN LAKE CITY SC. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/04/2013 |
5A |
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ARTHUR WILLIAM DOZIER SR.; ARTHUR B. HARRELSON; JOSEPH JOHNSON; MARY ETTA MCRAE; LARRY STEEN; NEVAEH FAITH WALTERS; LISA PARNELL ALLEN; PEGGY LUCAS COKER; BEULAH WELCH EVANS; JOHN F. HANNA JR.; NELLIE HAYES HAYES; EDNA F. KIRKPATRICK |
HOTEL SANBORN 1960S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
24/04/2013 |
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WATSON'S AND WINN-DIXIE ARE ON THE RIGHT. |
STOCKADE SURVIVOR J. W. JANUARYUARY RECALLS... |
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NJ |
24/04/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
AT THE FLORENCE STOCKADE J. W. JANUARYUARY REMOVED BOTH FEET WHICH HAD GANGRENE AND LIVED. |
BOARD HITS THE ROAD AT SFHS |
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FMN |
25/04/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD IS TAKING ITS SHOW ON THE ORAD TONIGHT.(MORE) |
GARDENERS WILL SPROUT IN FLORENCE |
STATE GARDEN CLUB ASSOCIATION MEETS AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER THROUGH SATURDAY |
FMN |
25/04/2013 |
1A |
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COME SATURDAY NIGHT FLORENCE RESIDENT BETSEY MOORE WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO RELAX AND WEED HER RAPIDLY GROWING GARDEN AND FOCUS ON HER BELOVED GROVE OF CAMELLIAS.(MORE) |
OH THAT PILE OF JUNEEK? THAT'S ART! |
RECYCLED WORKS AN ARTFIELDS THEME |
FMN |
25/04/2013 |
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ARTIST SUSAN LENZ WORKS ON A QUILT THAT INCORPORATES NEGLECTED LACE PIECES |
ONE MAN'S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE. SEVEAL PIECES OF COMPETITION ART AND INSTALLATION ART DEMONSTRATE THAT ONE MAN'S TRASH LITTERALLY CAN BE TURNED INTO ANOTHER MAN'S ART.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/04/2013 |
5A |
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COSTELLA MARCHCHGIE DUKES BROWN; JACQUELINE M. "JACKIE" CARRIER GOVERNO; EVA LEE EELISS JACKSON; RILEY "SHOEBOY" JAMES; HUGH GREGORY TURBEVILLE; LLOYDE SMITH; ELVE WILLIAMS; LARUE H. BAKER; NED CARROLL OWINGS; LAZARUS BAKER; LEROY DONALD "SONNY" EADDY; RAYMOND "RAY" PATTERSON SR.; ODETH DALE COLLINS; WILLIAM BRYANT FERSNER; ARTHUR B. "SHOT" HARRELSON; HUGH GREGORY TURBEVILLE; |
TEARS FALL AND OTHER ARRESTED |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH IN A TRAGIC TRAILOR FIRE IN HARTSVILLE SC. |
HARTSVILLE COMMUNITY GRIEVES OVER TRAGIC FIRE |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
1A |
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DELONTA DIXON; CAMERON MASON; KYNASIA HAWKINS; MYASIA HAWKINS |
PENNY TAX PLAN DRAWS STILL MORE OPPOSITION |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL ALAN WILSON; SEN. YANCEY MCGILL AND MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA ALL WEIGH IN ON COUNTY COUNCIL'S PATHWAY. |
FSD1 PANEL DECEMBERIDES BOARD SHOLD GET IPADS… |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS SELECTING IPADS OVER LAPTOPS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
7A |
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JOSEPH LEE 'BOOZACK' COOPER; DELONTA DESHAWN DIXON; CAMERON CORLIEOS HAWKINS-MASON; MY'ASIA DESTINY HAWKINS-MASON; KY'NASIA DESTINY HAWKINS-MASON; EARLINE W. PERKINS; ELEANOR ERWIN PAXTON; FERRANTE GILLIARD; FRANCES ANN LUNDY WILLIAMS; KENNETH IVAN WHITTINGTON; LEONARD CARLTON WAGES; OLLIE PERDUE TOLSON; ABRAM SHAW; STEVEN B. SYLVESTER; WILLIE 'BO' RAY SMITH; HERMAN G. 'CHICK' SCHARK; ETHEL LEE MEEKINS MCDANIEL RILEY 'SHOEBOY' JAMES; LLOYD SMITH |
STATE WILL SEEK DEATH PENALTY IN MELTON TRIAL |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
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BEVERLY HOPE MELTON WAS ALLEGEDLY KILLED BY NIKOLAS JERMAINE MILLER. |
HORSIN' AROUND (PEE DEE COWBOY) |
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FMN |
26/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT HAD HIS GRULLA STALLION DP PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK ALONG THE BIG PEE DEE RIVER. |
JUDGE DENIES BOND FOR MOTHER |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
1A |
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HARTSVILLE WOMAN HOPE HAWKINS IS ACCUSED OF HOOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE AFTER FIRE KILLS FOUR CHILDREN. |
ARTFIELDS PREPARES FOR THE VOTE |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ARTFIELDS IN LAKE CITY AWAITS THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE COMPETITION'S TOP THREE WINNING ARTISTS. |
SELL ALL YOU HAVE AND FOLLOW ME |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
JEREMY EMERT AND COURTNEY EMERT AND THREE CHILDREN ARE SELLING THEIR POSSESSIONS AND GOING TO ZAMBIA ON MISSION. |
REVEREND RETIRES FROM SHELTER AFTER 28 YEARS |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
REV. DR. MACK T. HINES IS KNOWN FOR GIVING A HAND UP TO ALL AND WILL CONTINUE SERVING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
4B |
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GEORGE R. GARRIS; JOHN J. LLOYD JR.; JIMMY MANNING; ANTHONY BERNARD MCRAE; VERNON MCWHITE; ALINE SMALL THOMAS; MARTHA 'BAY' WILSON-JUNIOR; JOHNNY WRIGHT JR.; JOSEPH JOHNSON; ELEANOR ERWIN PAXTON; STEVEN B. SYLVESTER; LEONARD CARLTON WAGES; ALZINER M. WELDON; FRANCES ANN LUNDY WILLIAMS |
ST. JOHN'S CREMATION GARDEN A PLACE FOR MEDITATION |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
5B |
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PHOTO |
THE CREMATION GARDEN WAS DONATED BY DR. AND MRS. WHISTLE SMITH IN MEMORY OF HIS PARENTS. |
TOO RICH TO EXPAND? |
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FMN |
27/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
THE CHIEF IMPLICATION OF THE STATISTICS FROM THE S. C. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IS THAT THE HOSPITALS MAKE A TON OF MONEY AND COULD PROBABLY DO WITHOUT ADDITIONAL MEDICAID MONEY. |
ARTFIELDS OF DREAMS |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
FESTIVAL BRINGS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO LAKE CITY AND PUTS ARTISTS IN THE LIMELIGHT. BIG WINNERS ARE JAMES ARENDT; JOHN COOPER; & LEANNA KNAPP. |
BRIDGES MOVES TO FOUNDATION AS FMU SHUFFLES DECEMBERK |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DARRYL BRIDGES HAS BEEN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FMU FOUNDATION AS OF JUNE1. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
10A |
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VELMA ELLIZABETH SMITH BENTON; CLIFFORD CHANDLER; DELONTA DESHAWN DIXON;DEBORAH LYNN MILLER GAMBLE; ANNIE SANSBURY HOUSE; BILL LEDBETTER; OSCAR COLEMAN MOODY; CHOLE ROBINSON; IRENE STROUD; ROSENE TURNER GUY; JOSEPH LEE 'BOOZACK' COOPER; HOWARD LESLIE DUNKLEY; DR. JACK LEROY REDFEARN; ANNIE RUTH FLOYD FIELDS; LANITA LYNN MILES; COL. HERBERT 'GENE' NEILSON; KENNETH IVAN WHITTINGTON; JACQUELINE M. CARRIER GOVERNO |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
28/04/2013 |
10A |
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CATHERINE CANNON JOHNSON 12/30/1930--4/22/2012 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
11A |
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REV. JAMES RADNER MCNEILL; LORRAINE T. 'MIDGET' COOK |
STOCKY STURDY AND FUN TO RIDE |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
1C |
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THE MARSH TACKY IS A LIVING LINK TO DAUFUSKIE ISLAND'S PAST. THE MARSH TACKY (HORSE) BEACH RACE IS HELD FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DAUFUSKIE ISLAND. D. P. LOWTHER IS A CONSERVATOR OF THE MARSH TACKY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
7C |
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CANDICE SHADA WHITAKER AND JOHN JOSEPH GREENAN III; LAUREN NICOLE FAULKNER AND HENRY EARNEST REED; JESSICA RUTH DORRIETY AND JOEL HUDSON GRAHAM |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
28/04/2013 |
8C |
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STACY NICOLE GULLEDGE AND CAMERON FREDERICK SHIRLAW; RACHEL LEIGH MILLER AND HUBERT JOHN GARRETT III |
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE "DRAGON" |
FLORENCE WOMAN COMES TO GRIPS WITH HER FIBROMYLAGIA AND STARTS A SUPPORT GROUP |
FMN |
29/04/2013 |
1A |
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DOCTOBEROBERORS TOLD VERONICA SEXTON NOT TO WORRY IT WAS JUST A MILD CASE OF THE FLU.(MORE) |
JOHNSON PAROLE DENIED AGAIN |
MAN WHO SHOT OFF-DUTY FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER IS TURNED DOWN FOR SECOND TIME |
FMN |
29/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRADY ALLEN JOHNSON |
BRADY ALLEN JOHNSON OF EFFINGHAM WHO WAS CONVICTED OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTUSTHTER IN THE 2010 SHOOTING DEATH OF AN OFF-DUTY FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER HAS BEEN DENIED PAROLE FOR A SECOND TIME.(MORE) |
"WE AIN'T GOT NOTHIN'" |
DELAYS HAMPER PENNY TAX PROJECTS. SEVEN YEARS LATER AND LITTLE IS DONE - AS VOTERS LIKE TO POINT OUT |
FMN |
29/04/2013 |
1A |
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2010 PHOTO OFWIDENING PROJECT ON PINE NEEDLES ROAD |
TOMMY KENNEDY TALKS ABOUT THE 1 PERCENT COUNTY WIDE SALES TAX VOTER APPROVED IN 2006 SAYING RIGHT NOW WE AIN'T GOT NOTHIN.'" (MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/04/2013 |
7A |
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DERRICK THOMAS; JAMES L. BLACKMON; LANGDON JAMES SMITH; LILLIE MAE GLOVER FULTON; NADINE DAVIS; VIOLA WASHINGTON; ANNIE RUTH FLOYD FIELDS; VERNON MCWHITE; IRENE STROUD; OSCAR COLEMAN MOODY; |
WINGARD LEADS VET CHARGE AGAINST SANFORD |
RETIRED FLORENCE COLONEL SAYS EX-GOV WOULD BE "AN EMBARRASSMENT" |
FMN |
30/04/2013 |
1A |
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COLONEL BARRY WINGARD A FLORENCE MILITARY VETERAN IS QUITE CLEAR ABOUT WHY HE CHOSE TO STAR IN A TELEVISION COMMERCIAL CRITICIZING FORMER SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR AND 1ST DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MARCHCHK SANFORD.(MORE) |
HIGH WATER PLAGUES COMMUNITY |
POOR DRAINAGE CAUSES REGULAR FLOODING AND COUNTY MOVES IN TO HELP |
FMN |
30/04/2013 |
1A |
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EDWARD BAKER TALKS WITH FLORENCCE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ON CHIPPENHAM LANE IN THE FOXCROFT SUBDIVISION IN FLORENCE; A FLORENCE COUNTY URBAN MAINTENANCE CREW PREPARES TO USE A VACCUUM TRUCK TO CLEANOUT A PIPE ON CHIPPENHAM LANE.(MORE) |
APRILSHOWERS ARE SUPPOSED TO BRING MAY FLOWERS BUT IN FLORENCE'S FOXCROFT SUBDIVISION THEY BRING A FLOOD NO MATTER WHERE THEY FALL.(MORE) |
STEDMAN GRAHAM DROPS BY FLORENCE |
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND OPRAH FRIEND CALLS FOR "INTERVENTION IN EDUCATION" |
FMN |
30/04/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEDMAN GRAHAM SPEAKING WITH JERRY KEITH JR MONDAY AT THE FMUPAC(MORE) |
STEDMAN GRAHAM AN INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN AND ACCLAIMED MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND WELL-KNOWN LONGTIME PARTNER TO OPRAH WINFREY DROPPED BY FLORENCE TO FLEX SOME INSPIRATIONAL MUSCLE AND HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR OWN IDENTITY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/04/2013 |
1A |
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DEBORAH BETHEA; JAMES RADNER MCNEILL; DANIEL RALPH BEAL; HAZEL PRINGLE; RUBY DORITY MARCHCHSHALL; JAMES D. "JIMMY" MELTON; JOHN "JUNEEIOR" JOHNSON; THOMAS BALDWIN; ZAN RITTENBERRYJAMES LEE BLACKMON; THERESA ROGERS JORDAN; |
TIMROD PARK GETTING NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT |
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NJ |
01/05/2013 |
1A |
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NATURE-INSPIRED EQUIPMENT WILL BE ADDED. |
DARBY'S DRUG STORE, CIRCA 1900 |
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FMN |
01/05/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
POSTERS IN THE WINDOWS ADVERTISE UPCOMING EVENTS. STORE WAS LOCATED ON THE 100-BLOCK OF WEST EVANS STREET. |
CITY ASKS PENNY TAX PAY FOR RECORD COMPLEX |
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FMN |
01/05/2013 |
1A |
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RESIDNETS OF JOHNSONVILLE AREA CAME PREPARED TO TUESDAY'S FLORENCE COUNTY PENNY SALES-TAX COMMISSION AND REQUESTED MEMBERS CONSIDER SEVERAL ITEMS FOR A POSSIBLE REFERENDUM QUESTION INCLUDING $2.5 MILLION TOWARDS LOCAL RECREATION FACILITIES.(MORE) |
FLORENCE 1 TEST WATERS ON UNIFORMS |
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FMN |
01/05/2013 |
1A |
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SOME FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 STUDENTS MIGHT HAVE A LOT OF KHAKIS AND COLLARED SHIRTS IN THEIR FUTURES AS THE SCHOOL BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION ARE KICKING AROUND THE IDEA OF UNIFORMS BUT IF UNIFORMS EVER GET OUT OF THE STUDY PHASE AND BECOME POLICY IT WOULDN'T BE FOR ANOTHER YEAR AND A HALF.(MORE) |
A DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT |
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FMN |
01/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACKIE WUKELA APPLYING OIL TO PAINT A CANVAS INSIDE THE WATERS-POWELL BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE; PAINTING IT AT THAT BUILDING MAKES IT EASIER TO CARRY TO THE NEW HOTEL EASILY; |
PHOTO ONLY: ARTIST JACKIE WULELA APPLIES OIL TO PAINT A CANVAS IN THE WATERS-POWELL BUILDING--THE PAINTING IS DESTINED FOR THE NEW HOTEL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/05/2013 |
5A |
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ILA BACKUS KIRVIN; ADELINE MCFADDEN; VILLO BACOTE; RUTH PEARSON; CAROLYN O PEE; LORAINE H. (LH) TYNER; PATSY HOWELL ALEXANDER; NADINE FLEMING DAVIS; HARRELL LEE GARDNER; MARCHCHY KATHLEEN CALCUTT GODWIN; RUBY DORITY MARCHCHSHALL; LINDA MAE MONTROSE WITT; DANIEL RALPH BEAL; CHARLES C. JEFFCOAT; KATHLEEN MIZE "KATHIE" WILSON; JOHNNY EDDIE WRIGHT JR.; |
ARTFIELDS WINNER'S WORK NOT HIS OWN |
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FMN |
02/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FESTIVAL RESCINDS $25 000 AWARD AFTER DETERMINING THAT PAINTING WAS A 'COLORIZED PHOTO'. |
HEALING REQUIRES FORGIVENESS |
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FMN |
02/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HARTSVILLE PASTOR CHALLENGES MOURNERS AT TRAGIC FUNERAL OF THE FOUR CHILDREN IN HARTSVILLE SC FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/05/2013 |
5A |
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MERLYN COX; WILLIAM H. GERALD; ROBERTA GRAHAM GREEN; ROMELLE GRAHAM GREEN; ROSANNE JORDAN HOOKS; MARY MINCEY JERNIGAN; MAYBELL JONES; IOLA BACKUS KIRVEN; LUCILE B. SIMS; CURTIS BAREFOOT; JANUARYET KINDER BOATWRIGHT; RICHARD JOHNSON; BOBBY RAY PROFFER; LANGDON JAMES SMITH; ALLINE SMALLS THOMAS; BEATRICE ANNE TRUESDALE WISE |
FDS1 PONDERS CRACKDOWN ON CLEAVAGE |
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FMN |
03/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PROPOSED DRESS CODE CHANGE WOULD ADD NOT SHOW CLEAVAGE. ALEXIS PIPKINS STATED THAT THE SCHOOL IS A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND THERE NEED TO BE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE REAL WORLD AND PROFESSIONALISM. |
COUNCIL IN TOUGH BUDGETARY PLACE AGAIN |
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FMN |
03/05/2013 |
1A |
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THE COUNTY NEEDS BRAINSTORMING TO MAKE UP $1 MILLION DEFICIENT IN $59 MILLION BUDGET. |
TRAIN HITS AND KILLS TWO MEN WALKING ON...TRACKS |
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FMN |
03/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AMTRAK TRAIN STRUCK BRADLEY KELLER JR. AND JASON DAVID MAINS WHO WERE WALKING ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/05/2013 |
9A |
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CHARLES MICHAEL COLLINS I; LESTER WILLIAM HALL SR.; GWENDOLYN DELORIS BROWN JAMES; MARY MCBRIDE; MARTHA BAUGUSTHAM MESHAW; MICHAEL DEAN MARTIN; JAMES DANNY MILLER; COREY LEROY SIMON; ROMELLE GRAHAM (ROBERTA MOODY) GREEN; EVA LEE ELLIS JACKSON; ROHDA E. GALLOWAY MCELVEEN; MRS. MERLYN POWELL COX; BETTY JEAN WOODS MEYER; SARA CAROLYN TURNER |
TIMMONSVILLE LOSES ITS FORMER POLICE CHIEF |
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FMN |
03/05/2013 |
10A |
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FORMER TIMMONSVILLE POLICE CHIEF MIKE MARTIN |
"SUPER SENIOR" READY TO MARCHCHCH |
MOORE EARNS FMU DEGREE 41 YEARS AFTER HE STARTED STUDIES |
FMN |
04/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GRADY MOORE |
WHEN GRADY MOORE VISITED THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE TO PICK UP HIS CAP AND GOWN FOR SATURDAY'S COMMENCEMENT SEVERAL PEOPLE ASKED HIM IF HE WAS A PROFESSOR.(MORE) |
STAGNANT GROWTH PLAGUES BUDGET |
EMPLOYEES HEALTH COSTS UP; POSSIBLE FUNDS FOR PDRTA AND MEDICAL SCHOOL BUILDING |
FMN |
04/05/2013 |
1A |
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WHEN BUDGET TIME ROLLS AROUND FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS TERMS LIKE "SLOW"; "STAGNANT" AND "RESTRICTIVE" AREN'T EXACTLY WHAT CITY OFFICIALS WANT TO HEAR.(MORE) |
THANKS TO THOSE WHO GO "EXTRA MILE" |
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FMN |
04/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MILDRED BROWDER-HUGHES TALKS WITH PAULA DANA; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE JUPITER AND BRENTON DANA; PHOTO OF HONOREES CHAD AND CINDY BUFFKIN; BRENDA HARRISON; PAULA AND BRENDA DANA ON BEHALF OF DWIGHT DANA AND TOM KINARD |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION TOOK TIME TO RECOGNIZE SOME OF ITS MEDIA FRIENDS AT THE NINTH ANNUAL DOROTHY BLACKWELL LUNCHEON ON FRIDAY AT THE LEATHERMAN SENIOR CENTER.(MORE) |
PROM A FOREIGN EXPERIENCE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS |
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FMN |
04/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUSO ZABAKHIDZE AND RIMA MARCHCHRACK SHOWING OFF THEIR PROM DRESSES |
PROM IS A TIME FOR HIGH SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE WITH FRIENDS AND WEAR FANCY DRESSES AND TUXEDOS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2013 |
4B |
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SARA ASHLEY CLEMMONS; JOHNNY LEE GREEN; JERON ANTHONY HARROLD; IZELL "SONNY" HUNT; ROSA LEE ASHLEY JOHNSON; BEVERYLY KELLY; MARCHCHY SIMMONS; WILLIE THOMAS JR.; JACK W. ALDRIDGE; LESTER WILLIAM (BILL) HALL SR.; GWENDOLYN DELORES BROWNE JAMES; ROBERT "BOBBY" EDWARD MCBEE; GILDA MCRAE SANDERS; JAMES MAURICE PERKINSJR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DANIEL VAUSE; ANNE TAYLOR DRUCKER; JAMES EDWARD "POSSUM" GIPSON; ROSANNE J. HOOKS; MICHAEL DEAN MARCHCHTIN SR.; |
NEW DOWNTOWN LOOKING UP |
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FMN |
05/05/2013 |
1A |
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MAP |
HOTEL FLORENCE OPENING AND A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY MARCHK THE START OF GRAND REVITALIZATION |
NEW DOWNTOWN LOOKING UP |
HOTEL OPENING; FLURRY OF ACTIVITY MARCHCHK START OF GRAND REVITALIATION IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
FMN |
05/05/2013 |
1A |
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HARD HATS HAVE BEEN THE FASHION TREND IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE FOR THE YEAR OR SO.(MORE) |
OUTDATED SC TEST IS ON THE WAY OUT |
BILL WOULD REMOVE HSAP FROM STATE GRAD REQUIREMENTS |
FMN |
05/05/2013 |
1A |
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A YEAR FROM NOW FEWER STUDENTS MIGHT BE CONCERNED WITH HAVING SHARPENED NO. 2 PENCILS OR WORRIED ABOUT BUBBLING IN THEIR SCANTRONS CORRECTLY; SOUTH CAROLINA'S HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM MIGHT NO LONGER BE A REPREQUISITE TO GETTING A DIPLOMA IF A PIECE OF LEGISLATION WORKING ITS WAY THROUGH THE S. C. HOUSE GETS APPROVED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2013 |
10A |
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ALERTHER BETHEA; CHARLES HALLIBURTON POWELL; DAISY BELL MCFADDEN; CURTIS SELLERS; EDNA M. ADDISON; GRACE WINBORNE; HATTIE JANUARYUARYE GROOMS; TAFT MACK JR.; HARRIET E. LIVINGSTON; MYRTLE RUSS JOHNSON; WILLIAM DEE SINGLETARY; LEROY "ROY" REX DEAS JR.; JACQUELYNE "JACKIE" FFORE GARRETT; JAMES MAURICE PERKINS JR; MARCHCHY LOU PHILLIPS; ROBERT EDWARD "BOBBY" MCBEE; SAMUEL EUGENE STEWART; SARA ASHLEY CLEMMONS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2013 |
8C |
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ELLEN ELIZABETH STONE AND CHRISTOPHER CHARLES WEIDNER; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2013 |
9C |
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ELIZABETH (BETSY) BENNETT CROUCH AND AARON RAHAN UDDIN; MARCHCHY FELICIA SPENCER (MEG) AND SAMUEL DAVID FIELDER MARCHCHIELIZABETH MUNN STALVEY AND MARCHCHSHALL CHANTZ HUGGINS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2013 |
10C |
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STACY NICOLE GULLEDGE AND CARMERON FREDERIC SHIRLAW |
BLACK CREEK GETS CLEAN BILL |
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FMN |
06/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VOLUNTEER MONITORING SHOWS LOCAL WATERWAY CLEAN ENOUGH FOR ALL ACTIVITIES. |
A FRIEND INDEED |
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FMN |
06/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FRANCIE DUNLAP HAS SERVED THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR YEARS IN MANY CAPACITIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2013 |
7A |
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ALTHEA HAM; BEVERLY RENEE NELSON; CALVIN A. ELLIOTT; ELLIOTT A. POLITE; MILDRED J. WETHINGTON; VERNON KEITH LANE; IOLA BACKUS KIRVEN; MYRTLE RUSS JOHNSON |
PHILANTHROPIC AND MEDICAL GIANT LEE IS DEAD |
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FMN |
07/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DR. FRANK B. LEE AGED 93 PASSED AWAY SUNDAY NIGHT. |
NEW SECURITY FOCUS: TERRORISTS NOT DRUNKS |
LAW ENFORCEMENT WORKS HARD TO MAKE SURE FANS HAVE A "SAFE AND ENJOYABLE" VISIT TO DARLINGTON RACEWAY |
FMN |
07/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FANS CHEERING FROM THE STANDS AS NASCAR DRIVERS TAKE THE FIRST LAP OF THE SOUTHERN 500 IN MAY 2011 |
IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY A DRUNKEN INFIELD BRAWL WAS ABOUT THE WORST CASE SCENARIO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICALS HAD TO WORRY ABOUT.(MORE) |
PHILANTHROPIC MEDICAL GIANT LEE IS DEAD |
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FMN |
07/05/2013 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF DR. FRANK B. LEE |
DR. FRANK B. LEE ONE OF THE MEDICAL PIONEERS BEHIND FLORENCE'S MODERN DAY MEDICAL LEGACY PASSED AWAY SUNDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
TIES AND PEARLS FOR FUTURE LEADERS |
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FMN |
07/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON BRITT WATCHES A S JEROME MOSES HELPS TIE HIS TIE; YALONDA BRIDGES SMILES MONDAY AS SHE RECEIVES HER PEARL NECKLACE FROM DAWN WALKER; STATE SENATOR KENT WILLIAM SPEAKS TO STUDENTS AND PARENS AT TIMORD ELEMENTARY MONDAY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BECOMING A FUTURE LEADER THROUGH EDUCATIONAND GOOD DECEMBEREMBERISION-MAKING |
PHOTO ONLY: TIMORD ELEMENTARY HELD ITS FOR THE RED TIE CLUB AND PEARLS CLUB END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION. THESE CLUBS TEACH CHARACTER BUILDING AND DECEMBEREMBERISION MAKING TO FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE STUDNETS.(MORE) |
DEAD MEN NEVER SAW TRAIN THAT HIT THEM |
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FMN |
07/05/2013 |
1A |
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JASON DAVID MAINS AND BRADLEY S. KELLER FATALLY STRUCK BY A TRAIN LAST WEEK NEVER SAW THE TRAIN THAT HIT THEM COMING-WITNESSES TOLD AUTHORITIES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/05/2013 |
7A |
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DONDI M. BETHEA; EDDIE BROWN JR.; LOUIS CONYERS JR.; ESTHER LEE COOPER; SHEILA M. GRAHAM; ELIJAH MAXWELL SR.; KATHLEE MCCLELLAN; BARBARA JEAN MCCRAY; VANESSA MCDUFFIE; MARCHCHGARET VIRGINIA CORDER; FRANK BARNWELL LEE SR; BEVERLY RENEE NELSON; CLAUDIA MAE DAVIS ROGERS; CAROLE SCARBOROUGH THOMPSON;CALVIN A. ELLIOTT; ALTHEA B. HAM; JULYIA F.O'KEEFE; LUCILE BEATY SIMS; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/05/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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EVALENA MILES PRICE LEWIS WAS BORN 28 DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 1928 AND DIED 7 MAY 1999 |
VAUGHTN'S STORE 1938 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
08/05/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
VAUGHTN'S STORE WAS LOCATED ON EAST CHEVES AND THEN MOVED TO CORNER OF E. PALMETTO AND GRAHAM. |
RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE |
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NJ |
08/05/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
FRANCIE DUNLAP HAS SERVED THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS IN MANY CAPACITIES. |
MURAL FOR HOTEL FLORENCE |
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NJ |
08/05/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO ONLY |
LOCAL ARTIST JACKIE WUKELA AND STEPHEN WUKELA JR. WORK ON MURAL FOR THE LOBBY OF HOTEL FLORENCE. |
LETTERS FROM WW II TROOPS SOUGHT FOR PROJECT |
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NJ |
08/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DAVID PHILLIPS WHO HAS BEEN WORKING ON THE WW II MONUMENT WANTS LETTERS WRITTEN BY ACTIVE SERVICE MEN FROM OVERSEAS TO BE PART OF THE MONUMENT. |
TIME FOR FUN GREEK STYLE |
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NJ |
08/05/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH HOLDS ITS 51ST GREEK FESTIVAL. |
FLORENCE A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF LEE |
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FMN |
08/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DR. FRANK B. LEE WAS A PIONEER AND PHILANTHROPIST WHO HELPED SHAPE THIS AREA. |
LEATHERMAN: PENNY TAX ROAD PLAN BEST FOR COUNTY |
SENATE PLAN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS STATE ILLS WOULD "SOLVE" FLORENCE COUNTY DILEMMA TOO SAYS SENATOR |
FMN |
08/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOF OF HUGH LEATHERMAN |
THE S. C. SENTATE'S PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO A STATE HOUSE BILL ADDRESSING TRANSPORTATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE A PILE OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR CRUMBLING ROADS AND BRIDGES BUT IT CHANGES HOW COUNTIES CAN SPEND MONIES RAISED FROM LOCAL CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAXES PUTTING RIGHT AT THE HEART OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S OWN DEBATE ABOUT ITS 1 PERCENT TAX RENEWAL.(MORE) |
FLORENCE "A BETTER PLACE" BECAUSE OF LEE |
PIONEER AND PHILANTHROPIST HELPED SHAPE THE AREA |
FMN |
08/05/2013 |
1A |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF DR. FRANK LEE LOOKING THROUGH LEVEL DURING THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION; LEE'S NURSING ASSISTANTS DOROTHY GAINEY AND RACHELLE STEWART TALK WITH FAMILY MEMBER TONI LEE DURING A VISITATION FOR DR. LEE AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S DR. FRANK B. LEE NURSING BUILDING |
DR. FRANK B. LEE WAS A PIONEER AND VISIONARY WHO ALWAYS SEEMED TO SEE A BIGGER PICTURE FOR HIMSELF--HIS COMMUNITY-- AND MANKIND.(MORE) |
ARTFIELDS PEOPLE'S PRIZE STILL UP IN THE AIR |
FIVE DAYS AFTER SUSPENDING ORIGINAL WINNER MUM IS STILL THE WORD |
FMN |
08/05/2013 |
1A |
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A WEEK AFTER SUSPENDING THE ARTFIELDS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNTER THER IS STILL NO WORD ON WHO WILL BE CLAIMING THE TITLE AND THE $25 THOUSAND PRIZE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/05/2013 |
7A |
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KATHERINE BROWN; AGNES F. CUFFIE; MARCHCHY LOUISE JOHNSON; MAYBELL MCKENZIE; DEBORAH ANN STEIN; ERNEST (BUDDY) HEINSOHN BOWIE JR.; MARCHCHTHA MESHAW; COREY "BIG C" LEROY SIMON; WILLIAM EARLE DUBSOE JR.; JERON ANTHONY "WOLF" HARROLD' JAMES DANNY MILLER "PETE" |
JOB SEEKERS FLOCK TO HOTEL |
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FMN |
09/05/2013 |
6B |
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PHOTO |
HOTEL FLORENCE AND VICTOR'S BISTRO ARE RECEIVING HUNDREDS OF APPLICATIONS. |
NEW ARTFIELDS WINNER APPLE OF VOTERS' EYES |
NEW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER "INSPIRED" BY STEVE JOBS PHOTO; PREVIOUS WINNING PAINTING WAS DEEMED A "COLORIZED PHOTO" |
FMN |
09/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIRKLAND SMITH'S "STEVE JOBS" ASSEMBLAGE O USES PARTS OF USED APPLE PRODUCTS TO CREATE A PORTRAIT OF LATE APPLE CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF APPLE.(MORE) |
COLUMBIA ARTIST KIRKLAND SMITH'S ASSEMBLAGE PIECE "STEVE JOBS" IS THE NEW ARTFIELDS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER.(MORE) |
THREE PLEAS IN 2009 DRUG KILLING |
MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING POSTON AND HALL ENTER PLEAS IN MURDER-FOR-HIRE; MOTEZ BARKER AVOIDS CAPITAL TRIAL |
FMN |
09/05/2013 |
1A |
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THREE SUSPECTS IN A 2009 MURDER-FOR-HIRE CASE THAT RESULTED IN THE DEATHS OF A LOCAL COUPLE PLEADED GUILTY IN CIRCUIT COURT WEDNESDAY MORNING.(MORE) |
HAVING A HORSE IN THIS RACE |
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FMN |
09/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALEX ROBERTSON WASHING DOWN CAS ONE OF THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES ON WEDNESDAY; ALEX ROBERTSON WASHES THE LEGS OF MITCH ANOTHER CLYDESDALE |
PHOTOS ONLY: ALEX ROBERTSON WASHES CAS A BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE BEHIND THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY .(MORE) |
"HUNGER GAMES" FIELD DAY GEST STUDENTS EXCITED |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE TEACHERS HOPE POST-TESTING ACTIVITIES WILL PUT THE ODDS IN THEIR STUDENTS' FAVOR |
FMN |
09/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DANIEL WESTBROOKS LAUGUSTUSTHING AS KEVIN CHEN GRABS HER FLAG DURING THE HUNGER GAMES FIELD DAY AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL HELD WEDNESDAY AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
"WELCOME TO THE HUNGER GAMES" A VOICE SHOURTS OVER A MEGAPHONE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/05/2013 |
5A |
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ISAAC ANDERSON; JIMMIE CAPERS; KATHY BLACKWELL DICERBO; DENO GRAHAM; ALANDUS EUGENE "GENE ALLEN" "SUPER LOCK" MARCHCHSHALL; ROGER MCCREA; TINA PALMER; DENNIS JOHN RITCHIE; EDDIE "HOBBA" BROWN JR.; MARCHCHY LOUISE WILLIAMSON JOHNSON; TAFT MACK JR.; TERESA "TESSIE" G. BROWN' ARNOLD EASTON HOUSTON III; ROSA LEE ASHLEY JOHNSON; DEBORAH ANN STEIN |
THE CARS ARE HERE |
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FMN |
10/05/2013 |
1A |
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RAYMOND LLOYD; ALYSSA HOLLIS; RYLANT TYNER WAIVE AS CAR HAULERS TRAVEL U.S. 52 TOWARD DARLINGTON; CARSON GEDDINGS SEEMS TO BE IN AWE OF THE CAR HAULERS WITH GRANDAD SAMMY GEDINGS AND HIS FATHER EUGENE GEDDINGS |
PRESCHOOL MOTESSORI WAITING LIST ELIMINATED |
BOARD BEEFING UP ITS EARLY ED OPTIONS |
FMN |
10/05/2013 |
1A |
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IN AN EFFORT TO BEEF UP ITS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OPTIONS THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD VOTED THURSDAY TO EFFECTIVELY ELIMINATE THE WAITING LIST FOR THE PRESCHOOL MOTESSORI PROGRAM.(MORE) |
JJUST 400 YEARS TO REPAIR COUNTY'S ROADS |
SENATE PLAN WOULD SHIFT PENNY TAX MONEY FROM COUNTY TO STATE ROADS |
FMN |
10/05/2013 |
1A |
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IF A PROPOSAL IN THE S. C. STATEHOUSE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS TO STATE ROADS AND BRIDGES BY CHANGING THE CURRENT CONFIGURATION OF THE PEENY SALES TAX BECOMES LAW THE REFORMED TAX WILL NOT ADDRESS MANY ROADS CURRENTLY IN DIRE NEED OF REPAIR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/05/2013 |
7A |
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FFELISHA J. CAMPBELL; MALCOLM "MICKEY" CAMPBELL; CHARLES ALLEN CLENDENIN; ESTHER LEE COOPER; WILLIAM HALLBROOK DIXON JR.; LATRES DESHANNA GEE; HAROLD EVERETT GERRY SR.; MINNIE B. GREEN; ROOSEVELT "BUSTER" MCFARLAND; VIOLET MINCEY; CARRIE M. YOUNG; HOWARD BENJAMIN BLACKMON; HELEN EDWARDS BROWDER; BARBARA "MOOSE" JEAN MCCRAY EPPS; DINO NEON GRAHAM; ELLIOTT A. POLITE; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH (JOE) KING RIVERS; LORETTA PEOPLES XANTHOS;HERMAN BENNETT FORD; ANNIE "DOLLY" DEWITT MCKINNON; MAXIE "WOODY" WOODBERRY; |
MARCHCHION STATUE IN VIEW THEN DISAPPEARS |
TEMPORARY PLACEMENT WAS FOR FITTING PURPOSES |
FMN |
11/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATUE OF GENERAL FRANCIS MARCHCHION |
GEN. FRANCIS MARCHCHION RETURNED FRIDAY TO WITHERSPOON'S FERRY THE PLACE WHERE HE STARTED HIS FABLED CAREER AS A REVOLUTIONARY WAR GUERILLA FIGHTER.(MORE) |
FDTC POSED TO SELECT NEW LEADER NEXT WEEK |
LAST FINALIST MAKES ROUND AND PITCHES MANUFACTURING AND EDUCATION BACKGROUND |
FMN |
11/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEN DILLARD III |
THE FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE BOARD AND ITS FACULTY AND STAFF HAVE HEARD THREE ROUNDS OF PITCHES BUT (OF) THE MEN WHO WOULD BE PRESIDENT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/05/2013 |
4B |
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ANTHONY GASDEN; DORIS J. ANDERSON; GENETTE ROGERS SPANN; LEROY WILSON; MABLE OLIVIA PARKER; HAROLD HOWARD; MARCHCHGARET NANETTE PLANTER GRAHAM; RAYMOND DALE DUDLEY; WINFRED MORRIS BURNETT; HELEN LEE SMITH WELCH; PAUL ERVIN REVELL; WILLIAM HALLBROOK "BILL" DIXON JR.;CHARLES ALLEN CLENDENIN; ERNEST FRANKLIN "FRANK" PITMAN |
FADING MEMORIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
6A |
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MEMORIES OF THOM ANDERSON ON HALF RUBBER GAMES; OPHELIA THE OAK; AND CEDRIC CEDAR |
HARD TO GRASP ALL THAT DR. LEE HAS WROUGHT |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
7A |
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THE DR. FRANK B. LEE SR. AND DR. JOHN L. BRUCE CREATED THE FOUNDATION AFTER SELLING THEIR MERGED HOSPITALS TO A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION IN THE EARLY 1990S. |
HEARINGS DONE REAL PENNY TAX WORK BEGINS |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
1A |
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THE FINAL PUBLIC FORUM FOR FLORENCE COUNTY' PROPOSED PENNY SALES TAX WAS HELD LASST WEEK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
8A |
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LARENCE ROBERT "LARRY" FOX; HUBERT KERR LEE JR.; MARCHCHGARET MARCHCHTIN; FANNIE HUGGINS PRESCOTT; LEILA PLANTER SWEAT; DORIS J. ANDERSON; THOMAS H. (TOM) MCLENDON; MABLE OLIVIA COKER PARKER;;JAMIE KAY BRITT BYRD; SLIVIA C. RHAMES; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
4C |
MEMORIAM |
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LIZZIE B. ROBINSON WAS BORN 16 JUNEEE 1928 AND DIED 27 APRIL2005; GEANETT ALICE ADDISON TYLER WAS BORN 11 AUGUSTUST 1943 AND DIED 6 FEBRUARY 2011 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
6C |
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LEIGH FLETCHER STOUPENOS AND TRAVIS ELLIOSON COPELAND; LAURA ELIZABETH GILBERT AND MATTHEW LUCAS STUFFLEBEAN; RYAN WILLIAMS AND BENTLY DOONAN; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
12/05/2013 |
7C |
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AMANDA MARCHCHIE HAM AND ANDREW CARLISLE BRITT; |
NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS NOT IN STARS..(FOR PD) |
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FMN |
13/05/2013 |
1A |
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APPLICATIONS FOR STAART UPS ARE IN BUT PEE DEE DRAWS A BLANK. |
GRANDMOTHER'S DAY RIDE |
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FMN |
13/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BETTY HICKS OF TIMMONSVILLE GETS HER WISH: A RIDE IN A HELICOPTER WITH HER CITADEL GRANDSON GRAY SNOWDEN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/05/2013 |
7A |
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ANNIE LEE GREEN BRADSHAW; PATRICIA MARGARET EADDY; ROBERT C. GARDNER; PAUL CAROL HOOKOM; JOAN MARIE DRISKILL LEE; MICHAEL MCALISTER; LEROY WILSON; RAYMOND LYNDELL BARRINEAU; REECE JAMES DAVIS; KAMDEN CROWLEY DAVIS; LAWRENCE ROBERT FOX; SHERRY CAUSEY JOHNSON |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL TIGER PLATE IS FIRST IN STATE |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT BRYANT MOSES HOLDS UP SPECIALTY CAR LICENSE PLATE. WILSON IS THE FIRST TO GET SPECIALTY PLATE. |
JACK BE NIMBLE TRIAL GETS UNDERWAY |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE TRIAL OF OWNER CLAUDETTE HULSEY OF DARLINGTON HAS STARTED. DID SHE BURN HER BUSINESS FOR SETTLEMENT? |
CITY TO FAHS: PAY UP OR LEAVE |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE HAS ISSUED WHAT AMOUNTS TO AN ULTIMATUM TO THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY: AGREE TO OPERATING PROCEDURES OR POSSIBLY END OPERATIONS THERE. |
HUNTER BELL TAKES IT ALL ON 'FASHION STAR' |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE NATIVE HUNTER BELL WINS NATIONAL TV COMPETITION. SHE BEAT OUT 11 OTHERS TO WIN A $3 MILLION CAPSULE COLLECTION IN THE STORES OF MACY'S; SAKKS FIFTN AVENUR; AND EXPRESS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
9A |
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WILLIAM BINES; FRANCES ENGLISH BRADDOCK; MARTHA KENNEDY CAPER; JOHN 'JAY' DIXON III; MODESTINE EVANS; REBECCA ANN HIGGINS; GARFIELD HILL; D'SHAUN LYTCH; KATHRYN L. SYPHRETT; JO LYNN ANNE LIPPARD YOUNT; WINFRED 'CLAW' MORRIS BURNETT; CAROLYN WINBURN BURDEN; ULDINE STOKES CAPELL; PATRICIA MARGARET EADDY; LEOMA HAYNES GIBSON; MARGARET NANETTE PLANTER GRAHAM; GENETTE ROGERS SPANN; LEILA PLANTER SWEET |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
14/05/2013 |
9A |
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WALTER GANDY 'PETE' YOUNG 12 APRIL 1918-14 MAY 2012 |
GOP SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATES SQUARE OFF |
CROWDED FIELD HAS PRIMARCHCHY HOPEFULS STRIVING TO DIFFERENTIATE WITH RÉSUMÉS; SUBTLE NUANCE |
FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MOLLY SPEARMAN; ELIZABETH MOFFLY; AMY COFIELD; AND MEKA CHILDS |
WITH A CROWDED PRIMARCHCHY RACE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; HALF OTHE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES HAD A CHANCE TO DIFFERENTIATE THEMSELVES FROM THE PACK AT A FLORENCE COUNTY GOP-SPONSORED DEBATE. |
ATHLETIC ASPIRATION |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PETER GUNZ |
PETER GUNZ (16) PRACTICES BASKETBALL IN FRONT OF HIS HOUSE OFF EAST NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD. |
POLICE WARN OF NEW SCAM CIRCULATING ON CRAIGSLIST |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
3A |
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A NEW WORK-FROM-HOME SCAM BEING CARRIED OUT ON CRAIGSLIST HAS FLORENCE POLICE ONCE AGAIN WARNING AREA RESIDENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
5A |
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ANGELA YARBOROUGH SIPTROTH; AZERLEE T. REAVES; BARBARA JOHNSON; CICERO WILLIAMS; DON JASPER WARD JR.; DORA LINEN EADDY; ELVA LORETTA FRETZ STAY; ETHEL E. "PEGGY" MIMS; EVELYN BERNICE MACK; GABRIELLA FAITH CARBAUGUSTUSTH; JERRY WAYNE TOTTEN; LLOYD COOPER; MABLE PRESSLEY; MARCHCHCELLA DuRANT BREMER; RALPH EUGENE "RALPHIE" ROSS; RAYMOND WILBUR TINDALL JR.; WILLIE BROWN JR.; WILLIE EUGENE PACE; JAMES OLLIS STONE; SAMUEL T. BROWN; DANNY CAIN; MARCHCHION MYERS; WILLIE EUGENE PACE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
PHOTO |
SENETER MORGAN "MUTT" PYGATT |
A GREEK FAMILY GATHERING |
EVERYONE IS INVITED (EVEN IF YOU AREN'T GREEK) |
FMN |
14/05/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF GIRLS IN TRADITIONAL GREEK ATTIRE; PHOTO OF VAN KERMYDAS; PHOTO OF FOOD; PHOTO OF ELIZABETH PATHIS; PATSY KERMYDAS; AND OTHERS |
FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS THE PEE DEE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN INVITED TO LEARN ABOUT THE GREEK CULTURE IN A FUN; FAMILY-ORIENTED WAY. |
MIXED APRILRESULTS FOR PEE DEE REAL ESTATE |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
5D |
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APRILINDICATORS FOR THE PEE DEE REAL ESTATE MARCHCHKET OFFER A MIXED BAG OF RESULTS COMPARED TO LAST MONTH OR A YEAR AGO. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
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FMN |
14/05/2013 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF JULIANNA CARTER AND TEAMMATE; PHOTO OF OLIVIA GANDY; PHOTO OF KENNEDY STROMAN AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF CAMERON ADAMS; PHOTO OF KENDRA HOWLE; PHOTO OF JAGUARS TEAMMATES AND CROWD; PHOTO OF JAGUARS TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF YAHMIRA THOMAS AND TEAMMATES |
JULIANNA CARTER THROWS TO FIRST BASE. |
A & P SUPERMARCHKET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
15/05/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
THE A & P ON THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS STREET IN THE 1940S. |
DOWNTOWN DINING COURTYARD OPENS FRIDAY |
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NJ |
15/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE RENAISSANCE DINING COURT PAID FOR BY THE HOSPITALITY TAX HAS ACCESS TO SEVERAL DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS. |
I WANNA ROCK |
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FMN |
15/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KERN KINLEY-HOWARD AND SHREYA SHANKARON PLAYING THE ELECTRIC VIOLIN AND VIOLIN RESPECTIVELY; DOMINIC GUZZMAN WARMS UP ON THE BASS GUITAR BEFORE THE SPRING SHOW. |
PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT KERN KINLEY-HOWARD (LEFT) PLAYS THE ELECTRIC VIOLIN WITH SHREYA SHANKARON TUESDAY AS A PART OF THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA'S SPRING SHOW.(MORE) |
TKA'S BLACKWELL IS TOP OF WINTHROP CLASS |
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FMN |
15/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KESLIE BLACKWELL GRADUATED WITH THE HIGHEST GPA IN HER CLASS AND EARNED THE TILLMAN AWARD |
THE MORNING OF KELIE BLACKWELL'S COLLEGE GRADUATION FROM WINTHROP UNIVERSITY FOUND HER EXCITED AND ANXIOUS JUST LIKE ANY STUDENT WHO IS ABOUT TO SEE FOUR YEARS OF WORK RECOGNIZED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/05/2013 |
7A |
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BETTY SMITH BUTLER; CORA ELIZABETH COLLINS; TIMOTHY "SCOTT" COLLINS; MODESTINE EVANS; GARRETT FREEMAN III; ALANDUS EUGENE "GENE ALLEN" "SUPER JOCK" MARCHCHSHALL; ARTHUR L. POWE; ALEXANDRA RENE (ALLY) WELSH; MARCHCHGIE GODWIN CHANDLER; LARRY WAYN E"COUNTRY BOY" HASELDEN; AUDREY MAXINE LUCAS; GIVNIA THOMPSON TRUETT; JOAN "JO" MARCHCHIE DRISKILL LEE; KATHRYN L. SYPHRETT; |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE STAYING PUT FOR NOW |
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FMN |
16/05/2013 |
1A |
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COUNTY FUNDS WILL PAY FOR RESTORATION AND SECURITY |
TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE STAYING PUT FOR GOOD |
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FMN |
16/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD; PHOTO OF HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE |
THE FINAL VERDICT IS IN. THE HENRY TIMROD SCHOOLHOUSE IS STAYING WHERE IT IS.(MORE) |
HORSE OWNER KNOWS A WINNING BREED |
TIMMONSVILLE'S PALMETTO ARABIANS IS MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF NATIONALLY THANKS TO SIDEKICK THE SUNDANCE KID. |
FMN |
16/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRANK CHISHOLM PETS A THREE MONTH OLD COLT FROM MEDITATION BEY ON MAY 8 AT PALMETTO ARABIANS IN TIMMONSVILLE.(MORE) |
TUCKED AWAY IN A SMALL CORNER OF TIMMONSVILLE IS A SMALL PIECE OF ARABIA MOST PEE DEE RESIDENTS DON'T KNOW EXISTS. FOR SEVERAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS HORSES WITH NAMES LIKE SUNDANCE KID AND ALWAYS A JULYLYEN IT'S SIMPLY HOME.(MORE) |
BATTLE AGAINST ANIMAL FIGHTING NEVER ENDS |
US MASCOT CALLED OUT DURING DAYLONG SEMINAR |
FMN |
16/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SGT. MICHAEL GABRIELSON AN OHIO POLICE OFFICER WITH EXPERIENCE IN CMBATING ANIMAL CRUELTY SPEAKS WEDNESDAY TO PARTICIANTS IN AN ALL DAY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINNIG SESSION HOSTED BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE U. S. ON HOW TO COMBAT ANIMAL CRUELTY.AT FMU. |
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM THE PEE DEE AND AROUND THE STATE WERE REPRESENTED SWEDNESDAY AT AN ALL DAY-TRAINING SESSION DESIGNED TO TEACH THEM HOW TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED CRIMES.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/05/2013 |
5A |
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CALPERTIA WASHINGTON CLAVON; RICHARD LEWIS CURTIS; CASSANDRA SHAREE SMITH ELLERBE; EDWARD MURRAY; MEEKIE PAGE; LEVI PRESSLEY WILSON SR.; JOHN ED DIXON III; ALANDUS EUGENE "GENE ALLEN" "SUPER JOCK" MARCHCHSHALL; JOHN DAVID SASSER SR.;NETTIE CRAFT LOGAN; MARCHCHY LOUISE BELL YOUNG; JACQUELYN JOANN BRAGDON HANNA |
FDTC GRADS START NEW JOURNEY |
GOULD PRESIDES OVER HIS FINAL CEREMONY |
FMN |
17/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GRADUATES LISTENING TO SEKOU ANDREWS THURSDAY'S KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT FDTC GRADUATION CEREMONY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER: BRANDI TRUETT WAVES TO THE CROWD AS SHE MAKES HER ENTRANCE |
FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE SIGNALED THE END OF ANOTHER YEAR OF ACADEMIA THURSDAY BY GRADUATING 740 STUDENTS OF WHICH 430 WALKED ACROSS THE STAGE DURING A CEREMONY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
COLLEGE BOARD TO OFFER TOP JOB TO DILLARD |
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FMN |
17/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. BEN DILLARD III |
THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE BOARD VOTED THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO MAKE DR. BEN DILLARD II THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL PENDING CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS.(MORE) |
BUDGET MOVES AHEAD WITH TAX INCREASE |
STATE FUNDING STILL IN QUESTION |
FMN |
17/05/2013 |
1A |
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A SECOND READING OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL 2013-14 BUDGEET INCLUDING A 3.5 MILL TAX INCREASE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY THURSDAY LEAVING ONLY ONE MORE STEP BEFORE IT BECOMES OFFICIAL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/05/2013 |
9A |
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WALLACE BYRD; JOHNNY LEROY CARNES; LEE R. FURR; CLARENCE LAVERNE GAINEY; NATHANIEL EDWARD GREENE; LORENZER JENKINS; DELANEO T. WEATHERSBY; EDDIE SCHWARTZ; RICHARD LEWIS CURTIS; JACQYELYNE "JACKIE" FORE GARRETT; NETTIE CRAFT LOGAN; WILLIAM "BILL" WILLARD MCMILLAN; PEGGY TOMLINSON MCGILL; THOMAS LARRY FEAGIN; MARCHCHION "JACK" FOXWORTH: MARCHCHGARET JAMES MARCHCHTION; PERRY LEWIS ROGERS SR.; |
PROTESTORS TO SENATOR: NULLIFY OBAMACARE |
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FMN |
18/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN GRASTON AND TREVOR TIESSMAN STAND WITH OTHER PROTESTORS IN FRONT OF ERA LEATHERMAN REALTY ON WEST EVANS ST. |
A DOZEN PROTESTORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE GATHERED FRIDAY IN FRONT OF ERA LEATHERMAN REALTY ON EVANS STREET IN FLORENCE DEMANDING SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN R - FLORENCE TAKE ACTION ON A STATE BILL NULLIFYING FEDERAL HEALTH CARE LAWS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/05/2013 |
4B |
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JOHNNY ARTHUR; NELL BAKER; CLARENCE LAVERNE GAINEY; RICHARD HANKINS; LILLIE MAE LONARD; WILLIE DAVID MCFADDEN; BESSIE LEE MCKENZIE; BRENDA FAYE MORRELL; JOHNNIE LEE SANDERS; BETTY JEAN QUICK; CLAPERTIA WASHINGTON CLAVON; MARCHCHTHA WASHINGTON KENNEDY CAPERS; JOHNNY LEORY CARNES; GERALD LEND (JOE) GARDNER |
GEN. MARCHCHION STATUE HAS GRAND DEBUT |
LONG AWAITED SCULPTURE HAS PERMANENT HOME IN JOHNSONVILLE VETERANS PARK |
FMN |
19/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE 2000 POUND STATUE OF REVOLUNTARY WAR HERO GEN. FRANCIS MARCHCHION SITS ATOP A 10-FOOT PEDESTAL AT VENTERS' LANDING IN JOHNSONVILLE |
JOHNSONVILLE CELEBRATED ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY AT THE ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL BY THE RIVER BUT THE SPOTLIGHT EVENT WAS THE OFFICIAL DEDICATION OFF THE CITY'S 2000-POUND BRONZE STATUE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO BRG. GEN. FRANCIS MARCHCHION(MORE) |
GED TO GET RADICAL MAKEOVER IN 2014 |
HIGHER COST; HARDER QUESTIONS AND NEW SKILL SETS HAVE ADULT EDUCATORS SCRAMBLING TO GET STUDENTS THROUGH BY END OF THE YEAR |
FMN |
19/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF GAIL ELMORE AN ADULT EUCATION TEACHER AT POYNOR HELS RANDELL SIMS GET HIS CALCULATOR READY TO TAKE A PRACTICE GED |
JANUARYUARY. 2 2014 THE BAR WILL NOT ONLY WILL GET HIGHER FOR THE GED'S SKILL LEVEL BUST TEST TAKERS WILL HAVE TO PROVE PROFICIENCY COMPLETELY WITH NEW SETS OF SKILLS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/05/2013 |
8A |
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DANIEL RUSSELL WATFORD; DONALD POMPEY; DWAYNE TYSON SIMMONS; HAMMIE C. MONTGOMERY; SAMMIE KELTON STEWART; SEBASTIAN SHAKUR "BASS" GRAHAM; WILLIAM FRITZ HANNA; CLAUDINE MCLEOD EDGERTON; GRACE CAMPBELL RILES; ROBERT G. VAN PELT; FREDERICK EUGENE WOOS SR; BETTY JEAN QUICK; LEE R. FURR; GEORGE ALBERT SPELL; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/05/2013 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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JANUARYUARYIE BELL MULDROW WAS BORN 27 OCTOBEROBEROBER 1927 AND DIED 19 MAY 2012 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/05/2013 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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HENRY AND DELORES PHILLIPS TO CELEBRATE REAFFIRMATION CEREMONY OF MARCHCHRIAGE ON 1 JUNEEE 2013 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/05/2013 |
6C |
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MORGAN BROWDER ALTMAN JASON RION JAMES; AMY ELIZABETH MCEACHIN AND WILLIAM TARRANT BUCHANAN;; KRISTIN DEANNA MCDANIEL AND PHILLIP MATTHEW WHITE II; |
RAIN OR SHINE: QUINBY COMMUNITY PICNIC A SUCCESS |
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FMN |
20/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ERNIE MCCORMICK OF THE GOSPEL/BLUEGRASS GROUP CAROLINA CROSSROADS PLAYS AT THE FIRST QUINBY COMMUNITY PICNIC |
DESPITE OVERCAST SKIES AND EVEN A DOWNPOUR OF RAIN THE FIRST QUINBY COMMUNITY PICNIC HELD AD QUINBY BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY WAS AN EXCITING--IF WET--SUCCESS.(MORE) |
A CASE OF POWER VS. BEAUTY |
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FMN |
20/05/2013 |
1A |
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UTILITY COMPANY CONTRACTORS CHEW THIR WAY THROUGH FLORENCE'S URBAN FORESTS AGAIN PROTECTING POWER LINES. THE RESULT ISN'T PRETTY |
DRIVE ALONG NORTH WINSTON STREET NEAR MAPLE PARK AND YOU'LL SEE THE TOPS OF FOUR OAK TREES ARE MISSING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/05/2013 |
7A |
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BRIAN JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH COX; DANIEL "BUSTER" JACKSON; DANIEL RUSSELL WATFORD; MARCHCHION GEE; ZAINIYAH LOWERY; FRED WILLIAM SHULER; NELL GREEN BAKER; SAMMIE KELTON STEWART; WILLIAM FRITZ HANNA;JOHNNY ARTHUR |
GE HEALTHCARE EXPANDS |
$17 M ADDITION TO FLORENCE PLANT BRINGS JOBS TO AREA |
FMN |
21/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PLANT MANAGER TRINA FOLK SPEAKS TO CROWD AS GE ANNOUNCED A NEW $17 MILLION EXPANSION TO BUILD A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY; ROBERT MOLNAR DEMONSTRATES THE EFFECTS OF LIQUID NITROGEN ON A ROSE DURING A PLANT TOUR AT GE IN FLORENCE. |
GE HEALTHCARE OFFICIALS AND LOCAL GINITARIES BROKE GROUND MONDAY ON A $17 MILLION FACILITY AT ITS FLORENCE PLANT THAT WILL ALLOW THE COMPANY TO CAPTURE AND RE-LIQUEFY WASTE HELIUM USED IN THE SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETS IN ITS MAGNETIC RESONANCE (MR) UNITS.(MORE) |
LOCAL SCOUT REPS TO VOTE "NO CHANGE" |
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FMN |
21/05/2013 |
1A |
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REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE PEE DEE AREA BOY SCOUT COUNCIL WILL ADD THEIR VOTE THURSDAY TO THOSE HOPING TO RETAIN THE SCOUTS' LONG-DEBATED MEMBERSHIP PLICY WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW OPENLY GAY BOYS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCOUT UNITS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/05/2013 |
7A |
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TIMMY CAUSEY; JODY E. HAYES; FREDERICK J. JONES; WILLIMA JONES; FLORENCE ELANOR "ELLIE" KENNEDY; HELEN KIRKLEY; JAMES LUDD; EVELYN MARCHCHCUS; CAROLYN BROWN RATLIFF; FRED WILLIAM SHULER; ISLA LOUISE STEVENSON THOMAS; ANNIE LAURIE D. COOPER; CASSANDRA SHAREE SMITH ELLERBE; EMILY RUTH UTLEY OWENS; MAXIE NEAL STROUD; LULA ALLENE TYNER; DANIEL RUSSELL WATFORD; BRIAN JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH COX; RUBYE KATE NELSON MUNN; TRINNIE CLEORA POWERS THOMPSON; |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE (200 BLOCK OF W. EVANS 1940S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
22/05/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE (200 BLOCK OF W. EVANS) 1940S |
HOTEL FLORENCE OPENING SOON |
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NJ |
22/05/2013 |
1A |
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HOTEL FLORENCE IS A BOUTIQUE HOTEL WHICH MEANS EVERY ROOM IS DIFFERENT. IT HAS 49 GUEST ROOMS. |
FLORENCE E911 RADIO FAILURE CAUSES SCARE |
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS COMMUNICATED WITH LIMITED SYSTEM FUNCTION FOR ALMOST TWO DAYS |
FMN |
22/05/2013 |
1A |
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EMERGENCY RESPONDERS WERE PLACED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THEMSELVES OVER THE WEEKEND AS AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S AGED E911 RADIO SYSTEM LEFT OFFICIALS UNABLE TO FULLY COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER FOR NEARLY TWO DAYS.(MORE) |
BROOKS DONE AFTER '13-'14 |
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FMN |
22/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE BROOKS JR. ANNOUNCED DURING A CALLED MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TUESDAY THAT HE HAS NO INTENTIONS TO SEEK FURTHER EMPLOYMENT AFTER HIS CONTRACT IS UP IN JUNEEE 2014.(MORE) |
PROM NIGHT |
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FMN |
22/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PATSY BROOKS; BETTY APPLEGATE WEARS HER EVENING DRESS AND CORSAGE ON TUESDAY.(MORE) |
PHOTO ONLY: PATSY BROOKS GETS A LITTLE HELP WITH HER MAKEUP FROM HER GRANDDAUGUSTUSTHTER RACHEL BURROWS ON TUESDAY AT ELMCROFT SENIOR NURSING COMMUNITY FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL SENIOR PROM.(MORE) |
OFFICIALS SAY DUAL ENROLLEMENT HELPFUL; FREE CREDITS MIGHT NOT LAST |
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GET FREE CLASSES FROM FMU AND FDTC; COLLABORATION CONTINUING IN PART |
FMN |
22/05/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE; FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY AND THE FIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY ARE PARTWAY THOUGH A DUAL-ENROLLMENT PROGRAM THAT HAS PROVEN HELPFUL TO SOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LOOKING FOR A CHANLLENGE AND SOME FREE COLLEGE CREDIT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/05/2013 |
5A |
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JEAN ELLEN MANN GODWIN; SHIRLEY ANN GAMBLE GODWIN; MARCHCHGARET GRIMSBY; GEOGE "KEITH" CONRAD HARVIN; RICHARD M. LANE; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH JESSE "JOEY" MILLER; CARRIE MAE WILLIAMSON ROSS; MINNIE ELLA "MEG" KING SHELLEY; DEVONA JOAN (SOMMERVILLE) TUTHILL; ADDIE C.AMMONS; RICHARLD MELETTE LANE; ANTHONY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH TULLO; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOE" MORRIS DAVIS; JODY EUGENE HAYES; WILLIAM ONEAL MORRIS SR.; |
13-14 BUDGET WILL BENEFIT DEVELOPMENT |
COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH AID TO DOWNTOWN FMU MEDICAL CAMPUS |
FMN |
23/05/2013 |
1A |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON THE CONTINUED REVITALIZATION OF THE CITY'S DOWNTOWN; NEIGHBORHOOD AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDS DESPITE THE OBJECTIONS OF ITS MOST OUTSPOKEN COUNCIL MEMBERS.(MORE) |
NEW HOTEL; NEW DOWNTOWN |
HUB OF REVITALIZATION EFFORT OPENS FRIDAY |
FMN |
23/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAMMY TURPE PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON A BED WEDNESDAY AT THE HOTEL FLORENCE IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE; JAYNE MURRAY SETS A TABLE IN VICTOR'S BISTO AT THE HOTEL FLORENCE ON WEDNESDAY; THE COMFORTABLE AND SPACIOUS LOBBY AT THE HOTEL FLORENCE LEADS INTO VICTOR'S BISTRO |
HOTEL FLORENCE AND VICTOR'S BISTRO DEVELOPERS SAY THEIR NEW COMPLEX WHICH OPENS FOR BUSINESS FRIDAY WILL RAISE STANDARDS FOR DOWNTOWN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/05/2013 |
5A |
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BARBARA ANNE DEWSBURY BOOTH; DALPHINE GODBOLT; HAZEL GIBSON-HICKS; ERNESTREMA MCEACHERN; HAMMIE CONYERS MONTGOMERY MELVIN NETTLES ; IDA OLIVER; LILLIAN COKER VIGER; DWIGHT GREGORY BEDINGER SR.; JEAN ELLEN MANN GODWIN; MARCHCHGARET MCLAMB GRIMSBY; CORA LEE BURNETT HOWLE; DANIE "BUSTER" JACKSON; JAMES LUDD; PEGGY HAM MOODY; ELVELINE MARCHCHSH POSTON; STEVEN SCHARK;JAMES OSCAR LITTLE; VIRGINIA O. "GINNY" OSBORNE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/05/2013 |
6A |
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MINNIE ELLA (MEG) KING SHELLEY |
NEW FLORENCE CITY OFFICES COMING |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
1A; 10A |
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PHOTO |
CONSTRUCTION IS GOING AT A WHIRLWIND PACE. NEW CITY CENTER WILL BE 'MOSTLY' READY BY JULY1. |
IPAD IMPACT NOTICEABLE |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TEACHER ROBERTA OLMSTEAD NOTES HER BRIGGS SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS MAKE BIG STRIDES AFTER TABLET USE. |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GIVES NEARLY 0K IN GRANTS |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
1A |
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THIS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 AWARDS FOR SIX FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOLS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
9A |
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BARBARA ANNE ALGIERE DICK; DEBORAH J. EDMUND; CAROLINE MANER LAWTON KILGO; LYNN ERROL MCADAMS; ERNESTREMA 'JACKIE' MCEACHERN; TIMOTHY JOHNSTON WOOTEN; RALPH 'RAFE' H. BAER III; BARBARA DEWSBURY BOOTH; TRACY LYNN CHAPMAN; ROSCOE GIBBONS; SEBASTIAN SHAKUR 'BASH' GRAHAM; BOBBY WILLIAM LLOYD SR.; EDWARD HARRIS MARSH; CARRIE MAE WILLIAMSON ROSS; |
HOTEL FLORENCE HEARKENS ARRIVAL OF RENAISSANCE |
EDITORIAL |
FMN |
24/05/2013 |
11A |
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THE FLORENCE RENAISSANCE IS HAPPENING NOW. CONSIDER WHAT THE DOWNTOWN WAS AND SEE WHAT IT IS NOW. |
IT'S NOT HOW YOU START… |
PEE DEE COWBOY |
FMN |
24/05/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME CAN BEGIN VERY SUDDENLY. |
PUBLIC WILL DETERMINE WW II MONUMENT'S FATE |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
AN EFFORT TO BUILD A WORLD WAR II MONUMENT IN THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK NEEDS SUPPORT. |
FLORENCE TO HOST MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. WITH THREE KEY SPEAKERS. TWO HAVE RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR. |
LOCAL TO GRADUATE FROM NAVAL ACADEMY |
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FMN |
24/05/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE CHRISTOPHER PARR WILL GRADUATE TODAY. |
VIETNAM VETS TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIERS |
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FMN |
25/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
SUMTER OPENS UP FOR THE IRIS FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
25/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NATURAL BEAUTY HIGHLIGHTS EVENTS AT THIS THREE-DAY WEEKEND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/05/2013 |
4B |
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JONATHAN BROWN; ROBERT BROWN SR.; THOMASINA YOUNG DURANT; ROSA 'NUBIE' LEE CAIN GURLEY; HENRY GRADY JOHNSON; FLORENCE ELEANOR KENNEDY; HAMILTON HOWARD LEITCH; ALBERTHA MCNAIR; DAVID MORRISON; AGNES GROOMS BYRD ROBERTSON; MARCHTIZE THOMPSON; JEROME WILLIAMS; LONNIE 'IKE' WILLIAMS; ETHEL WRIGHT; DEBORAH J. EDMUND; ELIZABETH HAZEL ANDERSON HORNE; CAROLINE MANER LAWTON KILGO; MELVIN NETTLES; KENT DWIGHT SEGARS; MARGARET RION WILKINS; TIMOTHYJOHNSTON WOOTEN |
BROOKS: GRADUATION ROWDINESS "NOT TOLERATED" |
YEAR AFTER COMMENCEMENT ARRESTS SPARKED CONTROVERSY; RULES REMAIN THE SAME; COMMUNICATION AND ENFORCEMENT AMPED UP |
FMN |
26/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE CLASS OF 2012 SITS DURING THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN GRADUATES ONLY HAD WOR WORRY ABOUT MAKING IT ACROSS THE STAGE WITHOUT TRIPPING; NOW THEY ALSO HAVE TO BE CONCERNED OVER WHETHER THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS WILL HEED THEIR WARNING AND FOLLOW THE FULE OF THE CEREMONY.(MORE) |
PENNY TALKS TAXING |
COMMISSION MEMBERS STRUGGLE TO NARROW DOWN PROPOSED PROJECTS LIST |
FMN |
26/05/2013 |
1A |
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THE FIRST ATTEMPT BY THE FLORENCE PENNY SALES TAX COMMISSION TO NARROW DOWN A LIST OF PROJECTS MADE VIRTUALLY NO PROGRESS AND LEFT THE COMMISSION'S CHAIRMAN OBVIOUSLY FRUSTRATED.(MORE) |
PROPER HONORS FOR OUR VETERANS |
VETERANS HONOR GUARD WORKS TO GIVE ALL THOSE WHO SERVED PROPER BURIAL |
FMN |
26/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE VETERANS HONOR GUARD MEMBERS DON MANLEY; WAYNE JACKSON; AND JIM LESLIES STAND GRAVESIDE DURING THE FUNERAL OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN PERRY L ROGERS AT FLORENCE MEMORIAL GARDENS; THE VETERANS HONOR GUARD FIRING PARTY RENDERS THREE VOLLEYS DURING THE FUNERAL OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN PERRY L. ROGERS; HONOR GUARD MEMBER WAYNE JACKSON GIVES THE FLAG TO BILL GALLOWAY DRUING THE FUNERAL OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN PERRY L ROGERS |
RAIN NOR SLEET NOR SNOW CAN STOP THE VETERANS HONOR GUARD FROM GIVING VETERANS A PROPER BURIAL WITH THE DIGNITY HONOR AND RESPECT THEY HAVE EARNED.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/05/2013 |
10A |
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ALBERTHA MCNAIR; DAVID MORRISON; EDWARD N. "ED" MCKEE; EDWARD TOWNSEND; ETHEL WRIGHT; HARRY LEE BURCH; JAMES THOMPSON; LAURIN JETER BYRD JR.; LEROY BURGESS SR.; THOMAS SINA YOUNG DURANT; DUNCAN NEIL LEACH III; LISA LYNIA AYERS GODD; HELEN WATTS KIRKLEY; DEVONA JOAN (SOMMERVILLE) TUTHILL; ERVIN CHARMICHAEL "MIKE" CREEL JR.; AGNES GROOMS BYRD ROBERTSON; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
26/05/2013 |
8C |
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ASHLEY ELIZABETH COLLINS AND JONATHAN ANDREW COLE II;; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
26/05/2013 |
9C |
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WHITNEY MICHELL OXNER AND ANDREW WILIAM RUSSELL; ANNA CALIRE REYNOLDS; BENJAMIN DOW HARDEE II; RACHEL ANN MOSS AND THOMAS JONATHAN CARROLL |
NEVER FORGOTTEN |
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FMN |
27/05/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VOLUNTEERS PLACE FLAGS AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/05/2013 |
7A |
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BARBARA B. HARVIN; EFFIE MAE PARROTT; IVAN MILES; MAMIE LEE BROCKINGTON SANDERS; MARGARET ROSS; ODESSA ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PHILLIPS; TERESA BETHEA; TROY JACKSON; BILLY ERVIN 'TOONEY' KEITH; CLIFFORD WARNER PALM; DALPHINE E. GODBOLT; ERVIN CARMICHAEL 'MIKE' CREEL JR.; HERBERT FAY DUKES |
MEASURING THE LOSS OF WWII GENERATION IN 7 DAYS |
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27/05/2013 |
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ABOUT 650 WW II VETS DIE EACH DAY AS THEY AGE INTO 80S. ARTICLE CONTAINS THEIR STORIES. |
S. C. PEACH SEASON LOOKING….WELL-PEACHY |
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28/05/2013 |
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IT MIGHT BE A LITTLE LATER THAN NORMAL BECAUSE OF THE COOL WET SPRING BUT THIS YEAR'S PEACH SEASON IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS LOOKING PRETTY PEACHY.(MORE) |
PEE DEE EXTENDS THE TRADITION |
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES- FORMAL AND OTHERWISE-MARCHCHK SOLEMN DAY OF REFLECTION |
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28/05/2013 |
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A VISITOR HONORS VETERANS MONDAY DURING THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY; NAVY VETERAN HERBERT MARCHCHIN OF DALRINGTON SEARCHES FOR HIS BROTHER'S NAME ON THE MEMORIAL WALL AT VETERANS SQUARE AT THE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE DILLON; VALERIE SNELSON HANGS HER HED IN PRAYER DURING THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
MONDAY WAS A TIME TO REMEMBER AROUND THE COUNTRY AND IN THE PEE DEE. PEOPLE TOOK TIME TO RECALL THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WHILE SERVING IN THE U.S. MILITARY BY ATTENDING MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS OR SIMPLY SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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28/05/2013 |
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ISLA LOUISE STEVENSON THOMAS; ROSA "NUBBIE" LEE CAIN GURLEY |
OKLAHOMA HELP ON THE WAY |
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER OFFICIALS HOST DONATION EFFORT FOR TORNADO VICTIMS |
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29/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JILL WEBSTER; EDDIE STEWART; AND CHASTITY WILSON ORGANIZE DONATIONS TO THE OKLAHOMA DISASTER RELIEF PROJECT HOSTED BY THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER ON TUESDAY. |
IT MAY HAVE NOT HAVE BEEN THE HAUL ORGANIZERS WERE HOPING FOR BUT IT WAS WELCOMED ALL THE SAME AS A RELIEF EFFORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF LAST WEEK'S TORNADOS IN MOORE OKLAHOMA YIELDED SEVEN PALLETS OF DONATIONS TUESDAY AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
COUNTY BUDGET AND TAX HIKE ROLLS ON |
STATE FUNDING HOLDS STEADY; FLORENCE RATE WILL RISE BY 3.5 MILS |
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29/05/2013 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY BUDGET PROCESS FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR APPEARS TO BE HEADED FOR A TIMELY AND UNEVENTFUL CONCLUSION ON AT LEAST ONE FINANCIAL FRONT.(MORE) |
OPENING NIGHT |
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29/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY PAULSEN AND JACOB LONG AND TYLER JACKSON WATCH FROM THE DUGOUT; FLORENCE'S DAN MCALLEN STANDS WITH TRISTAN MCKAY AND MATTHEW WARREN |
PHOTO OF ANOTHONY PAULSEN; JACOB LONG AND TYLER JACKSON WATCH FROM THE DUGOUT ON TUESDAY DURING THE REDOWLVES' SEASON OPENER AT CORMELL FIELD ON THE FMU CAMPUS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/05/2013 |
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PAUL A. ANDREWS; THOMAS DELBERT BIRCHMORE; HARRY A. BLUME; JACKIE BROWN; KEITH BURROUGHS; WILLIE CRAWFORD; HARVEY G. ENZOR SR; GEORGE HENRY FLEMING; SONNY RAY FORD; JESSE "DUKE" GADDY; BARBARA B. HARVIN; MICHAEL WAYNE HOLLIDAY; MARCHCHY KING; HERCULES QUILLEN; MARCHCHGARET M. ROSS; MARCHCHGARET THOMAS; JAMES THOMPSON; SAMUEL WATERMAN; CHURCHILL O'SHEA "CHURCH" ADAMS; PAUL ALLEN ANDREWS; CAROLYN THOMAS BROWN; SAMUEL DOMINIC CAMMISA; MARCHCHY "MAG" PRICE BAILEY; ROBERT BROWN SR.; LEVERN "BIT" GARDNER; GRADY LEE GREER; SHERON P. HEATH; DUNCAN NEIL LEACH III; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/05/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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FELICIA JENELLE JEFFERY DIED 27 MAY 2012 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/05/2013 |
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EDWARD N. "ED" MCKEE; IVEN MILES; BETTY BAKER THOMPSON; RANDY DALE WESLEY; LOU ELLEN WILSON;J. PAUL MCMILLAN; CHAD SAMMIE STONE |
ANGUS-PALM INVESTS $13 MILLION IN FLORENCE |
OPERATOR CAB MANUFACTURER TO ADD 55 JOBS OVER FOUR YEARS |
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30/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF ANGUS-PALM A WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES COMPANY IN PEE DEE TOUCHSTONE ENERGY COMMERCE CITY |
NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF CUSTOM-ENGINEERED OPERATOR CABS; OPERATOR STATIONS AND CUSTOM FABRICATIONS OF MOBILE EQUIPMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL MINING; CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY THAT IT WAS INVESTING MORE IN TIS FLORENCE FACILITY.(MORE) |
CITY TAX MANUVER RAISES EYEBROWS |
PLAN TO CHANGE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX WOULD RAISE CITY PROPERTY TAX |
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30/05/2013 |
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AS FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS REVISITING POLICY CURRENTLY GIVING CITIZENS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF QUESTIONS ARE BEING RAISED OVER WHETHER SUCH A MOVE WOULD VIOLATE A PROMISE MADE TO VOTERS 20 YEARS AGO AND BREAK TRADITION OF KEEPING TAXES LOW COMPARED TO OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPALITIES.(MORE) |
MARCHCHKET MOVERS |
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30/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF SALLY HAYNES ; BLAKE SMITH ENJOYES FREE TIME BY PLAYING A VIDEO GAME; TOMATOES FROM RUSS BROTHERS IN COWARD AT THE DOWNTOWN MARCHCHKET. |
PHOTO ONLY: SALLY HAYNES OWNER OF LAKE CITY'S PRYME THYME HERBS TRIMS UP ONE OF HER THYME PLANTS WEDNESDAY AT THE DOWNTOWN FARMER'S MARCHCHKET IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
FINANCE DIRECTOR BACKS MILL INCREASE |
OFFICIALS: EMS COSTS AMONG OTHERS MAKE ADDITIONAL TAX A MUST |
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30/05/2013 |
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KEVIN YOKIM THE COUNTY'S FINANCE DIRECTOR TOLD FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS IT IS IMPERATIVE THEY PASS THE 3.5 MILL TAX INCREASE AT THE FINAL READING OF THE UPCOMING BUDGET JUNEEE 20.(MORE) |
LESTER ELEMENTARY OFFICIALS ADDRESS SCHOOL'S DRESS |
"NONMANDATORY" OUTFITS AIMED AT REDUCING FINANCILA BURDEN TURNING FOCUS TO ACADEMICS |
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30/05/2013 |
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THEODORE LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL THIS FALL NOT BECAUSE OF ANY BUILDING CHANGES BUT BECAUSE IT WILL BE A SEA OF WHITE AND NAVY COLLARED SHIRTS PUNCTUATED BY KHAKI.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/05/2013 |
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ADA LOUISE STUCKEY AVANT; BLANCHE CHRISTINE " CHRIS" ROBERTS FAULKNER; GEORGE HENRY FLEMING; RUBY WEAVER FOXWORTH; WOODROW NATHAN "NAY" GRAHAM JR.; PATSY ANN MCELVEEN; MILLIE MOSES; JOHN THOMAS RABUN SR.; MARCHCHGARET THOMAS; THOMAS DELBERT BIRCHMORE; SONNY RAY FORD; HARRY ALBERT BLUME SR.; EUGENE "GENE" L. GODBOLD; HARVEY G. ENZOR SR.; |
FIRE SCORCHES TRUST |
ROOF OF HISTORIC BUILDING SLATED FOR DEMOLITION CATCHES FIRE |
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30/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING; FIREFIGHTERS; AND POLICEMEN; PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING ON FIRE |
THE DOWNTOWN FLORENCE BUILDING SLATED FOR DEMOLITION GOT A JUMP ON ITS DESTRUCTION PROCESS AFTER A FIRE RIPPED THROUGH THE ROOF OF THE TRUST BUILDING. |
STARS COME OUT FOR FLT'S 50TH AWARDS GALA |
PREPARTAION ALREADY UNDER WAY FOR NEXT SEASON |
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31/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF IRVING BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD NOMINEES PERFORM THE OPENING NUMBER AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE'S 50TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA THURSDAY AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE.(MORE) |
ON THURSAY EVENING THE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES FROM THE SIX PERFORMANCES OF THE 2013 FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE SEASON GOT TO TAKE ANOTHER BOW DURING THE 50TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA.(MORE) |
EMPLOYEES ON TRACK FOR RAISES |
TEACHERS WILL GET BACK TO PRE-RECESSION PAY LEVELS |
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31/05/2013 |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 EMPLOYEES WILL ALLGET RAISES NEXT YEAR AND SOME OF THOSE LARGER PAYCHECKS WILL BE BACK ON TRACK TO WHERE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN HAD THE RECESSION NEVER HAPPENED.(MORE) |
HELLO SUMMER VACATION |
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31/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF LISA OAKLEY WAVES TO ONE OF THE LAST BUSES CARYING STUDENTS HOME FOR SUMMER BREAK ON THURSDAY AT SVANNAH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; SIXTH GRADE TEACHER DEBORAH WILSON HUGS DHARMA TIMMONS WHILE SAYING GOODBYE. WILSON WHO HAS TAUGUSTUSTHT FOR 37 YEARS IS RETIRING . |
PHOTOS ONLY: MUSIC TEACHER LISA OAKLEY WAVES TO ONE OF THE LAST BUESES CARRYING STUDENTS HOME FOR SUMMER BREAK ON THURSDAY AT SAVANNAH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; DEBORAH WILSON HUGHS DHARMA TIMMONS WHILE SAYING GOODBYE. WILSON WHO HAS TAUGUSTUSTHT FOR 37 YEARS IS RETIRING.(MORE) |
TWO TODDLERS TEST POSITIVE FOR COCAINE |
FLORENCE PARENTS FACE UNLAWFUL NEGLECT CHARGES |
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31/05/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JACK NEWSOME AND AMY STRICKLAND |
A FLORENCE COULPLE IS OUT ON BOND AFTER BEING ARRESTED EARLIER THIS WEEK AMID ALLEGATIONS THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN WERE EXPOSED TO COCAINE.(MORE) |
A BIG "THANKS" FROM THE UNITED WAY |
NONPROFIT UMBRELLA FINALLY HITS 2012-2013 GOAL |
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31/05/2013 |
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IT'S BEEN A TOUGH YEAR FOR FUNDRAISING FOR THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY BUT THIS WEEK OFFICIALS OF THE NONPROFIT UMBERLLA WERE ABLE TO ANNOUNCE THEY'D MADE THEIR ADJUSTED GOAL OF $1.2 MILLION FOR THE 2012-13 YEAR.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/05/2013 |
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MAXIE BORWN; ALBERTA BARR DANIELS; CHARLES EDWARD "BILLY" GRAHAM; PATRICIA ANN MCNAIR; RUTH O'NEAL; LENA MAE PETERSON; LEROY "ROY" BURGESS SR.; ELAINE MORGAN; MARCHCHIANNE RUST HEITZMAN; JOHN THOMAS RABUN SR.; CHARLES FREDERICK WARD; EDITH EVANS CHAPMAN; EFFIE MAE JONES PARROTT; HERCULES QUILLEN; DANIEL DURANT ROGERSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/05/2013 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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TOMMIE HENNIGAN WAS BORN 20 JULY1940 AND DIED 31 MAY 2012 |
BOARD DELAYS BUDGET HEARING |
CONCERNS OVER LATE AND MISSING REPORT AND LACK OF OPTIONS PLAGUE FSD1 WORKSHOP |
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01/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON HYE-MOORE |
ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS INTO FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S BUDGET PROCESS SEVERAL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALREADY UNHAPPY WITH THE WAY IT'S GOING PUSHING BACK A PUBLIC HEARING.(MORE) |
SENIOR CITIZEN FITNESS IN SC IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE |
NEW REPORT RANKS STATE IN BOTTOM THIRD |
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01/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CONNIE HAZARD AND EHTELDA TRIUMPHO WRAP UP A ROUND OF BRIDGE |
UNITED HEALTH FOUNDATION HAS RANKED SOUTH CAROLINA'S SENIOR CITIZEN POPULATION THE 36TH HEALTHIEST IN THE NATION.(MORE) |
OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES |
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01/06/2013 |
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CHARLES MCKINLEY MCWHITE; GRACE WOODLE JACKSON; WOODRWO MOSES; BETTY JOE BURGESS FRIERSON; RUTH "RATTIE" LUKE" PATRICIA "PATTI" HUTTO CLARK; ROBERT THOMAS HOCK; WANDA DOUGLAS GATES; LORIE M. COX; MAMIE LEE BROCKINGTON SANDERS; HARRY LEE BURCH;ODESS ELIZABETH WILLIAMS "COOT" PHILLIPS; |
PENNY TAX MIGHT FAIL BUT NOT SCHOFIELD'S LEADERSHIP |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN HAS FACED TOUGH BATTLE OVER TAX BUT SAYS IT'S WORTH IT |
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02/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD ADDRESSES COMMISSION MEMBERS AND PUBLIC DURING 11 APRILPUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SALES TAX AT SOUTH LYNCHES FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION SIX IN SCRANTON |
WHEN JAMES SCHOFIELD BECAME CHAIRMAN OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL IN JANUARYUARYUARY THE BIGGEST NEWS WAS THAT IT WASN'T K. G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR.(MORE) |
POMP; PRIDE AND NO ARRESTS! |
A YEAR AFTER ROWDY MESS FLORENCE 1 GRADUATIONS GO OFF WITHOUT A HITCH |
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02/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL 2013 GRADUATES CHEER AND HOLD UP THEIR HARD-EARNED DIPLOMAS DURING THEIR COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY; GRADUATE SYMIRA LITTLE GETS A HUGH FROM HER SISTE SABRINA OUTLER AFTER THE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY; GABRIEL RILEY WIPES AWAY TEARS BEFORE THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY |
LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON LAW ENFORMCEMENT OFFICERS AND FLORENCE DISTRICT 1 OFFICIALS BREATHED A SIGH OF RELIEF.(MORE) |
MORNING NEWS EDITOR MITCHELL HEADS TO FMU |
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02/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TUCKER MITCHELL |
TUCKER MITCHELL REGIONAL EDITOR OF THE MORNING NEWS AND ITS AFFILIATED PROPERTIES IN THE PEE DEE IS LEAVING THAT POSITION FOR A POST AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/06/2013 |
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MATTIE MCCRAE CAMPBELL; RAY GERALD FARMER; SENIEND "SENIOR" GARLAND SR.; LILLIAN F. HOOKS; AARON MARCHCHTIN; MARCHCHY L. SCOTT; GAYLE D. STINNETT; RUSSELL C. WALRAITH; EVELYN HERRING COLLINS; ROGERS W. KIRVEN; THOMAS JAMES ROBINSON; GEORGE HENRY FLEMING; WALTER "CHUCK" JACKSON; AIMEE JESSICA BRADY MARCHCHSHALL |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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02/06/2013 |
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SUSAN RENEE GALLOWAY AND JAMES BAKER MILLIGAN;JENNIFER DIANNE GASKINS AND RICHARD ALTON HESTER |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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02/06/2013 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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ROBERT AND ALICE THOMS SR WERE MARCHCHRIED IN 1963 AND WILL CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON 5 JUNEEE 2013 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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02/06/2013 |
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MARCHCHIEL FAYTH WEBSTER AND BILLY LAVON MCALLISTER II; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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02/06/2013 |
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EMILY ANNE BRANDENBURG AND JOHN NORTON MCMILLAN JUNEEIOR; HANNAH RACHEL LYLES AND MICHAEL LEWIS PAGE JR. |
A PLACE TO CALL HOME |
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03/06/2013 |
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HABITAT OF FLORENCE ANNOUNCES FIRST RECIPIENT FOR NEW SUBDIVISION: CHRIS AND JENNIFER SUGGS. |
HE'S RIDING FOR THE KIDS |
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03/06/2013 |
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FLORENCE'S LARRY MCELVEEN WILL RIDE 10 000 MILES TO ALASKA TO RAISE MONEY FOR MCLEOD'S PEDIATRIC REHAB. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/06/2013 |
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WALTER BROOKS; GARY COKER; JAMES EDWARD 'SUNPETE' GOODSON; ELIZABETH HARKLESS; ROSCOE PRESSLEY; ROSA LEE HATCHELL RILEY; LARRY ROBINSON; WILLIE JOE SINGLETARY; ALLEN TAYLOR; ETHEL MAE BETHEA WHITE; VALERIE DALORIS WRIGHT; RAY GERALD FARMER; ROBERT THOMAS HOCK; MARY ADAMS 'MOLLY' MONTGOMERY HUDSON; DIANE LAMBERT KIMBELL; AARON DWIGHT MARTIN; ELIZABETH STACKHOUSE 'BETTY' NORRIS; RUSSELL CLYDE WALRATH; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/06/2013 |
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ELOUISE NORTON COOPER APRIL1929--3 JUNE2008 |
PROJECTS POP UP "OUT WEST" |
WAVE OF ACTIVITY IN "HOSPITALITY DISTRICT" INCLUDES OUTDOORS STORE AND WAL-MARCHCHT UPGRADE |
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04/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE OLD PEPSI COLA BOTTLING PLANT AT 2300 DAVID MCLEOD BLVD; BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE AND MORE WILL BE MOVING INTO PART OF THE OLD WAL-MARCHCHT BUILDING AT CROSSROADS SHOPPING CENTER; CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL IS THE MOST RECENT PROPERTY ON THE MAGNOLIA MALL PROPERTY AND IS EXPECTED TO OPEN ON JUNEEE 12.(MORE) |
CHANGES ARE COING TO THE AREA IN A AND AROUND WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A HOSPITALITY DISTRICT ON FLORENCE'S WEST SIDE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/06/2013 |
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ALETA HUDSON ATKINSON; STEPHANIE DANIELLE BELL; WALTER J. BROOKS JR.; JAMES HOWARD "JIM" CARSON; CHARLES EARL ELLIS; FRANK GRAHAM; WILMER HICKS JR.; VICTORINE JOHNSON; PLEASANT "BILL" MATTHEWS' WOODROW WILSON MOSES; MARCHCHY LOUISE SCOTT; JAMES STANLEY GREEN SR.; GARY DOUGLAS COKER; MURRELL FLOYD; ALEX LEVERN COOPER; ROBERT THOMAS HOCK |
OLANTA HONORS LATE POLICE CHIEF |
MYSTERIES SURROUNDING ROBERT SEXTON'S DEATH IN LINE OF DUTY REMAIN |
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05/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF STACEY WATTS SHOWING A PHOTO OF HER LATE FATHER-CHIEF ROBERT F. SEXTON TO CLARENDON COUNTY DEPUTY AND FAMILY FRIEND TOBY BELLAMY; PHOTO OF ROBERT F. SEXTON; OLANTA MAYOR JIMMY MCCUTCHEON TALKS ABOUT HONORING THE LATE POLICE CHIEF ROBERT F SEXTON AT THE OLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY |
THE TOWN OF OLANT OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AND HONORED STACEY WATTS ' FATHER-THE FORMER OLANTA POLICE CHIEF ROBERT F. SEXTON WITH THE UNVEILING OF A PORTRAIT OF THAT WILL HANG IN THE NEW TOWN HALL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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05/06/2013 |
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ROBERT LAVERN AUSTIN JR.; TONY CLEVELAND; HENRY DODSON; MARCHCHTHA ADAMS ERVIN; LAWRENCE GRAHAM WILLIAMS JR.; DOROTHY DODDS HARGROVE; PATRICIA OWENS; PAULA KAY ROTHWELL; ALETA TRENT HUDSON ATKINSON; BETTY JO BURGESS FRIERSON; PLEASANT "BILL" MATTHEWS; KAREN KEZIAH MELLOR; FRANKLIN D. DAVIS; LINDA KATHERINE MARCHCHTIN; ERVIN SUMPTER FINLEY; |
FEDS SUE TOWN OVER BAD WATER |
AGENCIES WANT HUMAN HEALTH RISKS ADDRESSED |
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06/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WATER FLOWING FROM A HOLE IN THE INTERSECTION OF WEST MARCHCHKET AND KERSHAW STREETS WEDNESDAY IN TIMMONSVILLE.(MORE) |
A FEDERAL LAWSUIT FILED WEDNESDAY ACCUSES THE TOWN OF TIMMNONSVILLE OF VIOLATING FEDERAL AND STATE WASTEWATER AND DRINKING WATER LAWS.(MORE) |
"IT'S NASTY; IT LOOKS LIKE URINE" |
DHEC SAYS TINTED WATER "SAFE" BUT MOST RESIDENTS BUY WHAT THEY DRINK |
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06/06/2013 |
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WATER FROM THE TOWN'S SEWER SYSTEM BUBBLED UP WEDNSDESAY AFTERNOONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AROUND TIMMONSVILLE INCLUDING THROUGH A MANHOLE COVER FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AT THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN AND BROCKINGTON STREETS.(MORE) |
BOARD TO DISCUSS OWN PAY |
MEMBERS TO CONSIDER SEVERAL SMALL PER DIEM INCREASE PROPOSALS AND ONE WHOPPER |
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06/06/2013 |
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ONE OF THE MOST COMMON PHRASES HEARD DURING THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS IS "FOR THE CHILDREN" BUT ONE THING YOU NEVER HEAR PARTICULARLY IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS "FOR THE MONEY".(MORE) |
S. FLORENCE PRINCIPAL DECEMBEREMBERISION AWAITED |
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06/06/2013 |
1A |
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AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL HAD A PERMANENT LEADER AT THE HELM AND FMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE FED UP WITH WHAT THEY PERCEIVE TO BE FEET DRAGGING ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINSTRATION AND BOARD.(MORE) |
FIVE YEARS LATER MIRACLE KID IS "GRRREAT"! |
FLORENCE GIRL LEADS CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK CAMPAIGN FROM CEREAL BOX |
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06/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BLAKENEY MOORE SIGNS A FROSTED FLAKES BOX WEDNESDAY FORFOOD LION SHOPPER ANNE MCMAIR WITH HELP FROM HER OLDER BROTHER TOWNSEND.(MORE) |
FIVE YEARS AGO BLAKENEY MOORE WAS STRUGGLING TO WALK MUCH LESS LEAD THE CHARGE TO RAISE MNOEY FOR THE CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/06/2013 |
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HARTFORD EUGENE BARNES; CARRADO WRAY GILBERT; ELIZABETH HAWKINS; JAMES "BUSTER" BENJAMIN PRATT; BEAUFORT F. BAZEN; DOROTHY DODDS HARGROVE; PAUL A KAY ROTHWELL; HARVEY JR. ROWE JR.; VALERIE DELORIS WRIGHT; MARCHCHTHA ADAMS ERVIN; SEIEND "SENIOR" GRALAND SR.; ETHEL O'NEAL KNIGHT; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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LEROY KELLY WAS BORN 8 NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 1948 AND DIED 6 JUNEEE 2012; SUSANNA J. SARINGER WAS BORN 18 AUGUSTUST1934 AND DIED 6 JUNEEE 2011 |
GRANT BENNETT GETS MAJOR BOOST |
SCGA MAKES 61-YEAR-OLD TOURNEY ONE OF ITS PREMIER EVENTS |
FMN |
06/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF GRANT BENNETT AND OTHERS |
WHEN GRANT BENNETT FLORENCE JUNEEIOR INVITATIONAL BEGINS AT FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUB; IT WILL FIELD THE LARGEST NUMBER OF COMPETITORS IS HAS IN QUITE A LONG TIME. |
FLORENCE MOTHER TIES UP TODDLER; TEXTS AND PICTURES |
MOM: TAPING CHILD'S WRISTS AND ANKLES AND MOUTH WAS "A JOKE" |
FMN |
07/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PHOENIX C. JONES |
PHOENIX C. JONES WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK AFTER SHE ALLEGEDLY SENT A QUESTIONALBLE PHOTO OFO HER TODLER TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS VIA CELLPHONE.(MORE) |
BOARD BEGS FOR MORE INFO |
MISCOMMUNICATION SLOWS BUDGET TALKS |
FMN |
07/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALEXIS PIPKINS SR. |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOL BOARD WENT ANOTHER ROUND OVER THE BUDGET AT A WORKSHOP THURSDAY NIGHT BUT THE FIGHT WAS NOT OVER ANY NEW INFORMATION ON THE NUMBERS BUT RATHER A LACK OF INFORMATION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/06/2013 |
5A |
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WILBERT THOMAS BLACKMAN; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE BOSTON BULL; LINDBERG CHAVIS; MCKINLEY DIX; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "RERUN" GOODSON; LEGRANT HENNEGAN SR.; ROSEPTEMBEREMBERURDY HOLLOWAY; EWARD MALLETT; ERNESTINE DANIELS MCDW; KENNETH WILLIAM "PETE" MCDONALD SR.; ELIZABETH GAIL KNIGHT PHILLIPS; CLYDE REYNOLDS; NATHANIEL RICHARDSON; ARTHUR "ART" HARDY SHOE JR.; KENNETH LAVORIS SWINTON; STEPHANIQUE DANIEL BELL; JAMES "SUMPETE" GOODSON; JESSIE ALFRED OWENS; WALTER J. BROOSK JR.; ERNEST L. "BUD" CLEMONS; PEAL LANGLEY MCCLAM; WILLIE JOE "POPEYE" SINGLETARY; RONALD LEO "RONNIE" WARREN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/06/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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JAMES (JIMMY) BARBOUR WAS BORN 29 JANUARYUARYUARY 1932 AND DIED 7 JUNEEE 2012 |
AGENCY MISUSED FEDERAL FUNDS |
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FMN |
08/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN LOBBIED COUNCILMEN WILLIS AND BRAND. |
SWEET DOUGH-RAISER HAS HISTORY |
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08/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SALVATION ARMY BEGAN NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY. ONE PHOTO IS WORLD WAR I POSTER. |
ANDREA BRINGS RAIN & FLOOD WATCHES |
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FMN |
08/06/2013 |
1A |
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THE FIRST NAMED STORM OF THE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON DRENCHED THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/06/2013 |
4B |
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ALFRED B. MCKNIGHT; HELEN HOWLE CAMPBELL; HENRY GREEN; JOE NELL 'BUBBY' BOYKIN; MARY ANDERSON; HENRY DOTSON; WILL WYNN; RUBY ANN PEPPERS; ARCHIE TONY 'A. T.' STROUD JR.; ELIZABETH SAMUEL HARKLESS; JO CECILE SAWYER; RANDY C. HARDY |
PEE DEE BRIDGES OK--FOR NOW |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STATE LIST SHOWS PLENTY OF 'DEFICIENT' BRIDGES BUT NOT UNSAFE. |
A VILE OL' SWAMP FOX |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
GEN. FRANCIS MARION IS WELL KNOWN TODAY BY HIS NICKNAME 'THE SWAMP FOX' BUT THAT WASN'T ALWAYS A GOOD THING |
BEAUFORT CHURCH RECALLS TUBMAN'S DARING 1863 RAID |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
UNION ARMY SCOUT AND SPY HARRIET TUBMAN LED A RAID WHICH FREED NEARLY 800 SLAVES. |
TRAIN IS THE ONLY CIVILIZED WAY TO TRAVEL |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON TELLS OF HIS TRAIN TRIPS OVER THE YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
8A |
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EVELYN LOUISE BURRIS WEATHERFORD; KENNETH ODOM; LILLIE BELL MCELVEEN GAMBLE; DAVID LEE JACKSON; 'PA' JOHNSON; RUBY LEE GREGG TAYLOR; WILLIE LEE 'JUNEK YARD' JAMES; BESSIE IRENE RACKLEY; HELEN HOWLE CAMPBELL; BRUCE H. BARNHILL; FRANCES SWAFFORD COFFEE WALLACE; RANDAL COKER HARDY; JOSEPHINE BOSTON BULL |
MODEL PLANES TAKE FLIGHT |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
THE ANNUAL GOONEY BIRDS R/C CLUB SPRING FLY-IN TOOK PLACE IN FLORENCE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
6C |
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NATALIE LANE WALLACE AND JASON KYLE MCDANIEL; HEATHER NICOLE CARTER AND CHARLIE BRICE TANNER |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
09/06/2013 |
7C |
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MARY KATHERINE ZEDICK AND DAVID CALEB STROTHER II |
FAITH AT WORK |
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FMN |
10/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
MORE THAN 2000 PASTORS AND 2000 LAYPERSONS ARE ATTENDING THE 42ND SESSION OF THE SC ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
PEE DEE POT BUSTS NOT ABOUT SKIN COLOR |
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FMN |
10/06/2013 |
1A |
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STUDY FINDS DISPARITY IN MARCHIJUANA ARRESTS AMONG BLACKS AND WHITES; LOCAL OFFICIALS SAY THAT ISN''T SO. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/06/2013 |
7A |
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DELORES DRAKE CUSAAC; JAMES CLARK; IRENE MCCRAY; ALFRED RAY HOPKINS (13 OCTOBER 1927-31 MAY 2013); ERNESTINE DANIELS MCDEW; KENNETH LAVORIS SWINTON; KENNETH 'BUBBY' L. ODOM; LUCILLE WATFORD AMERSON; MARY ELLIZABETH GRAY IVEY; KENNETH WILLIAM 'PETE' MCDONALD; RUBY LEE GREGG TAYLOR |
WOMAN GETS JAILAFTER ASSAULTING COUSIN-IN-LAW |
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FMN |
11/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAMMY REBECCA MCGEE |
A 39-YEAR-OLD LOCAL NURSE WAS SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR IN JAIL MONDAY AFTER PLEADING GUILDTY TO A BRUTAL ASSAULT TO HER HUSBAND'S COUSIN.(MORE) |
DOUBLING UP FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN |
FLORENCE 1 EXPANDS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM;HUNGER OFFICIALS SAY IS "HEARTBREAKING" |
FMN |
11/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIM BROCKINGTON OF EXCELLENCE LEARNING HANDS STUDENT AARON BROCKINGTON THE MILK CARTON OF HIS CHOICE AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; LAROE WILSON LAUGUSTUSTHS WHILE TRYING TO GET A TABLE OF THREE YEAR OLDS HE CARES FOR TO EAT ALL THEIR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.(MORE) |
EVEN THOUGH IT'S SUMMER SOON-TO-BE FIFTH GRADER DARION WILDER WALKS TO NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVERY DAY.(MORE) |
TRIAL FOR WOODBERRY CASE SET TO IN LATE JUNEEE |
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FMN |
11/06/2013 |
1A |
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A TRIAL FOR A LOCAL WOMAN GEORGIA WOODERRY CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE VEHICULAR DEATH OF A LOCAL NURSE IS SLATED TO BEGIN JUNEEE 24 IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT IN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/06/2013 |
1A |
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JOHN PAUL AVANT; FRANCES LEWIS FLEMING; FLOYD SCOTT; SAMUEL SELLERS; O'DAY WILLIAMS SR.; EULALIA SOWELL CRANFORD; CAROLYN DODGENS EASLER; LAURA THOMAS JOYNER; STEPHEN GATSON FLOYD; DOROTHY GENEVIEVE CARRAWAY TAYLOR; |
COUNCIL ROLLS BACK PROPERTY TAX RELIEF AND PASSES BUDGET |
COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON OPPOSES TWO KEY ISSUES IN A STAND FOR MINORITY RIGHTS HE SAYS |
FMN |
11/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON DISTRIBUTING FLYERS TO BUS RIDERS |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL PASSED ITS BUDGET FOR 2013-14 AND APPROVED A SCALING BACK OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF IN THE NAME OF DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DURING ITS MEETING MONDAY.(MORE) |
ATTORNEY: HAWKINS WAS ON SCENE OF FIRE |
FAMILY MEMBERS REJOICE AT REDUCTION IN BOND:"SHE'S COMING HOME!" |
FMN |
12/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HOPE HAWKINS STANDS BEFORE JUDGE PAUL BURCH WITH HER ATTORNEY TONYA COPELAND LITTLE |
IT WAS A BETTER DAY FOR HARTSVILLE'S HOPE HAWKINS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY COURT TUESDAY.(MORE) |
RECORD SPRING RAINS A MIXED BLESSING FOR LOCAL FARMERS |
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FMN |
12/06/2013 |
1A |
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LAST WEEK SOUTH CAROLINA SAW THE HIGHEST WEEKLY RAINFALL TOTAL SINCE 27 AUGUSTUST 1995 ACCORDING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLIMATOLOGY OFFICE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.(MORE) |
METHODISTS FIGHT HUNGER |
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FMN |
12/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISTEN PARKER WRITING A NOTE FOR THE FOOD RECIPIENTS |
PHOTO ONLY: MARCHCHY KATELYN WALTERS; JOACOB EDWARDS: JOHN BRASCHE; RACHEL WOODLEE; ALLEN HILL; WILL WRIGHT AND KATELYN TALLON FINISH PACKING BOXES AS MORE THAN 1500 METHODISTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE WORK TO PACK 285000 MEALS FOR STOP HUNGER NOW AS PART OF S. C. UNITED METHODISTS CHURCH ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER.(MORE) |
SCHP "SEE'S" WAY TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY |
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FMN |
12/06/2013 |
1A |
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LAST YEAR WAS A TOUGH YEAR FOR PEDESTRIANS IN THE PEE DEE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/06/2013 |
7A |
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MARCHCHTHA ANN COOPER GRAHAM; ETHEL LEE HICKSON; HENRY JOHNSON; MARCHCHION NICHOLS JR.; RUBY ANN PEPPERS; MARCHCHY REYNOLDS; ESSIE A. ROSS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH FRED TAYLOR; WILLIE MAE WATLINGTON; MARCHCHY SMITH WEST; WILLIAM HANNA; JOHN PAUL AVANT; HANNAH FAITH BROWN; JAMES ALEXANDER GRIMSLEY JR.; JOHN JOHNSON; MARCHCHGARET JONES WALTERS; SITTIPOL PROMASSIT; |
FLORENCE LEADERS: DHEC WAS PROBLEM NOT US |
CIRCLE PARK LEADERS BLAME STATE GAENCY FOR POORLY RUN CAMPAIGN |
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13/06/2013 |
1A |
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FORMER OFFICIALS WITH SMOKE FREE FLORENCE SAID THIS WEEK THAT THEY AND MEMBERS FO THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL DID NOTHING WRONG DURING A CAMPAIGN TO PASS A CITY WIDE SMOKING ORDINANCE TWO YEARS AGO.(MORE) |
VOTER ID COMES WITHOUT MUCH FANFARE |
ONCE CONTROVERSIAL NEW VOTING REQUIREMENTS NOW ACCEPTED BY MOST IN SC |
FMN |
13/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MILI SHAH POSES FOR A PHTO OTO APPEAR ON HER OFFICIAL S.C. PHOTO ID DURING A VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE WEDNESDAY AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY |
SOUTH CAROLINA'S ONCE NATIONAL HEADLINE-GRABBING ISSUE OF VOTER ID IS NOW JUST ANOTHER STEP IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS.(MORE) |
OWNERS PROCEED WITH WATERS BUILDING REHAB |
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FMN |
13/06/2013 |
1A |
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RENDERING OF THE 99 YEAR OLD WATERS BUILDING AT 135 S. DARGAN ST. |
ANOTHER DOWNTOWN BUILDING PRJECT RECEIVED THE GREEN LIGHT FROM THE FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ON WEDNESDAY TO BEGIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RENOVEMBEREMBERATION WORK.(MORE) |
NEXT UP -- KRESS? |
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13/06/2013 |
1A |
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COMEONE COME ALL YOU DEVELOPERS AND PLANNERS. IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A MAJOR BUILDING -- ESPECIALLY IF IT'S THE OLD KRESS BUILDING -- IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO BE HEARD.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/06/2013 |
5A |
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MRS. RODELL AMMONS; TEX ATKINSON; RORY "PIG" BOYCE; BENNET FILMORE; DARREL EDWARD MCCLUNG SR.; SHIRLEY PARROTT; ZELDA THOMAS BRUNSON RAINEY; MARCHCHY REYNOLDS; FLOYD SCOTT; ELOUISE WILIAMS; MAELENE JOHNSON COLEMAN; MARCHCHY FRANCES MORELL COOLEY; CATHY HARDEE; DAVID LEE JACKSON; WILLIE LEE JAMES; CAROLYN J. MCALISTER; FRANCINE PARHAM MORRISSEY; RANDY REED; MARCHCHY "GOLEY" SMITH WEST; |
OWNERS PROCEED WITH WATERS BUILDING REHAB |
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FMN |
13/06/2013 |
1A |
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THE WATERS BUILDING (ALSO CALLED KIMBRELL'S BUILDING) IS 99 YEARS OLD. THE KRESS BUILDING WILL BE PART OF THE DOWNTOWN RENOVEMBERATION. |
MCCLENAGHAN CALSS OF '53 GATHERS FOR 60TH REUNION |
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FMN |
14/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TEENAGERS JOEL WALL AND WALTER LAWSON AT A SODA FOUNTAIN--WALL PASSED AWAY LATE LAST YEAR |
IT'S BEEN 60 YEARS SINCE THE MEMBERS MCCLENAGHAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1953 GRADUATED IN FLORENCE AND THOUGH THEIR FIERCE SCHOOL SPIRIT MAY HAVE DIMISHED IN THAT TIME THEIR ENTHUSIASM FOR ONE ANOTHER HAS NOT.(MORE) |
PRINCIPAL NAMED AT SFHS |
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FMN |
14/06/2013 |
1A |
WILSON GETS NEW AD |
PHOTO OF CAROL C. HILL |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD VOTED TO MAKE CAROL C. HILL THE NEW PRINCIPAL OF SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL AFTER A BRIEF EXECUTIVE SESSION THURSDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
FLAGS HOLD DEEPER MEAING FOR SOME |
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FMN |
14/06/2013 |
1A |
FLORENCE VETERAN RONALD GRAHAM NEVER FORGETS WHY HE SERVED HIS COUNRTY |
PHOTO OF RONALD GRAHAM WEARING A SHIRT THAT FEATURES A PHOTO OF HIS NIECE JANUARYUARYELL MAPLE GRAHAM POSES FOR A PORTRAIT IN HIS FRONT YARD TUESDAY |
EVERY DAY IS FLAG DAY FOR RONALD GRAHAM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/06/2013 |
5A |
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ANTHONY J. HODGES; BEN IRVIN BOYETTE JR.; DAVID "BUTCH" LEGRANDE PAIGE; JAMES H. "TOM DAVIS SR.; JOHNNY M. MCKELLAR; JEROME BACKUS; BERKELEY W. MCDANIEL; REBECCA WHEELER GORE; PENNY ATKINSON LINTON; LOTUS FLANDERS HOLLADAY CHANDLER; VIRGINIA "SUE" WALLACE SANDERS; MARCHCHION NICHOLS; LOUISE MCCOY "MARCHCHY" REYNOLDS; DARRELL EDWARD MCCLUNG SR.; LEGRANT HENNEGAN SR.; VIRGINIA OVALINE MARCHCHTIN THOMAS; RODELL B. AMMONS; |
UN-BEARABLE GUEST RETURNED TO THE WILD |
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FMN |
15/06/2013 |
1A |
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OFFICIALS CAPTURE MEANDERING BEAR NEEAR CAROLINAS HOSPITAL AND SAFELY RELEASE HIM IN DNR OWNED AREA. |
BOYS' HOME CLOSES |
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FMN |
15/06/2013 |
1A |
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BILLIE HARDEE HOME FOR BOYS BOARD MEMBER SAYS FACILITY SHOT DOWN FOR ECONOMIC REASONS. |
BLAST FROM THE PAST |
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FMN |
15/06/2013 |
1A |
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THE MCCLENAGHAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1953 HOLD THEIR 60TH REUNION CELEBRATION. |
JUDGE DENIES BOND IN FLORENCE MURDER CASE |
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FMN |
15/06/2013 |
1A |
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CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE CRAIG BROWN ORDERED THAT DONI TERRELE ANDERSON REMAIN IN JAIL. HE IS CONSIDERED A FLIGHT RISK AS HE AWAITS TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF KENDRA N. JOHNSON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2013 |
4B |
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CLARENCE LEROY JONES; LOUELLA SKINNER; PENNY ATKINSON LINTON; JAMES HENRY 'TOM' 'REDMAN' DAVIS SR.; CHERYL JAMES THOMAS; THOMAS EDWARD WOODLE; ELOUISE SAMUEL WILLIAMS; DOROTHY ANN ANDERSON; DELORES DRAKE CUSAAC |
FLORENCE SITE DEEMED READY FOR BUSINESS |
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FMN |
15/06/2013 |
6B |
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CLEVELAND-BASED AUSTIN CONSULTING-- A LEADER IN SITE SELECTION FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY--SELECTED THE PEE DEE ELECTRIC FOOD PROCESSING CERTIFIED SITE |
SMITH IS SATISFACTORY AS ADMINISTRATOR |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
1A |
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CONTROVERSEY AROUND HIRE HAS DIED DOWN AS FORMER COUNCIL CHAIRMAN SHOWS WORK ETHIC. COLLEAGUES APPROVE. |
SUIT SAYS CLIENTS BILKED OUT OF MILLIONS |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PLAINTIFFS CLAIM LATE ATTORNEY SCHURLKNIGHT KEPT SETTLEMENTS FROM THEM; FAMILY ACCUSED OF HIDING LARGE INSURANCE POLICY |
HELP FOR PDRTA BUT MORE STILL NEEDED |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LOOMING CAPITAL INFLUX STILL NOT ENOUGH FOR BUS SYSTEM TO OVERCOME DEFICIT GAP |
OIL LIGHTING; FEMALE REGULATION AND THE GOOD OL' DAYS |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON OLD FLORENCE. F. U. LAKE; MAYOR W H. DAY; THE TREE PROGRAM; JOHN KUKER; DR. WILLIAM ILDERTON |
ALL IN ALL ; THE PEE DEE IS A PRTEETY GOOD PLACE… |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
7A |
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THE PEOPLE. THE FAITH; THE ARTS; THE SENSE OF HISTORY. THE SCENERY. TUCKER MITCHELL COMMENTS ON THESE TOPICS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
8A |
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BERKELEY W. MCDANIEL; CAROLITIA GADSDEN COOPER; LLINNIE WHITE; MILDRED HAYES IRVIN; PEGGY RUSS JORDAN; ESSIE A. SIMS ROSS; ETHEL LEE HICKSON; JEROME BACKUS; RUSSELL LEE BARNES; ZELDA THOMAS RAINEY |
LAKE CITY CELEBRATES HERITAGE |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
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DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
16/06/2013 |
3C |
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HAROLD GAINEY 10-15-1921--12-6-2004; KEVIN HICKSON 18 OCTOBER 1983-21 MARCH 2013; HAYWARD GOODSON JR. 29 FEBRUARY 1953-20 FEBRUARY 2012; CHARLES HENRY SCOTT JR. 1948-2013 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
6C |
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NANCY WALLACE KANA AND ANDREW PAUL IMBEAU; MARTHA BRITTNEY MCMILLAN AND STEVEN BRADLEY SMITH; JORDAN ELIZABETH MOORE AND KYLE EUGENE TOMLINSON |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
7C |
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KATIE MARIE WYLLIE AND GEORGE LUTHER WILCOX; LESLLIE REYNOLDS BURNS AND SCOTT NICHOLAS WALLACE; DUSTIN ADAM BRASINGTON AND LAURYN PRESTON ODOM |
EDEN JORDAN WALLACE |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
7C |
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PHOTO |
EDEN JORDAN WALLACE OF DARLINGTON HAS BEEN NAMED AN ALL AMERICAN SCHOLAR BY THE U. S. ACRIEVEMENT ACADEMY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/06/2013 |
8C |
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KAYLA LEANN MCLEAN AND BRANDON JOHN ISEMAN |
DARLINGTON SINGER ON HIS WAY TO THE BIG TIME |
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FMN |
17/06/2013 |
1A |
WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT LOCAL BOY MIGHT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES FOR BRIGHT MUSICAL CAREER |
PHOTO OF JORDAN SMITH WHO GRADUATED FROM THE AMERICAN BOY CHOIR SCHOOL AND RECEIVED A FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIOP THE CHURCH FARM SCHOOL IN EXTON PA. |
THREE YEARS AGO JORDAN SMITH OF DARLINGTON LEFT THE PEE DEE AS A QUIET 12 YEAR OLD SINGER WITH RAW TALENT AND DREAMS OF BIGGER THINGS AS HE HEADED TO THE AMERICAN BOYCHOIR SCHOOL IN PRINCETON NJ.(MORE) |
TIME OUT FOR DADDY |
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FMN |
17/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHK RIVERA PLAYING WITH TWO OF HIS SONS THOMAS AND MATTHEW AT TIMROD PARK; JOURNIE LIVINGSTON PLAYS AN INTESE GAME OF TIC-TAC-TOE WITH HER DAD GARRY LIVINGSTON AT TIMROD PARK; |
PHOTOS ONLY;: FAMILIES AROUND THE PEE DEE CELEBRATED FATHER'S DAY BY ATTENDING CHURCH SERVICES TOGETHER; GOING OUT TO EAT LUNCH; OR SOMPLY TAKING THE DAY TO PLAY TOGETHER.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/06/2013 |
7A |
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WILLIE B. BETHEA SR.; VONDELLE MICHELLE WHITE CATO; CURTIS DURANT; JOHN D. GAINEY; ALAN GRANT; WILLIE PEOPLES; CLARA BELL PORTER; HAROLD RICHARDSON; JOYCE ANN ALVIN; DOROTHY JEAN CAULDER COOK; PEGGY ROSS JORDAN; MARCHCHIE ELMORE HELMS; DAVID "BUTCH" LEGRANDE PAIGE; PAUL JEFFERY SINGLETARY; MARCHCHVIN L. FLOWERS; ALBERTA T. NETTLES; PATRICIA BLACKMON PRIVETTE; LOUELLA "SISTER" HARRIS SKINNER |
MAXIMUM CAPACITY CROWD EXPECTED FOR WUKELA'S ANNUAL SPEECH |
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FMN |
18/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STPEHEN J. WUKELA |
IF YOU WERE HOPING TO SEE FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA GIVE HIS FIFTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS LIVE AND IN PERSONS NEXT WEEK.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/06/2013 |
7A |
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MARCHCHILYN WISE ARD; BABY BOY IMERI BLESS BORWN; MARCHCHY F. BROWN; NELLIE MAE CCOLVIN; SOPHIA DEVLIN; JOHN D. GAINEY JR.; DOROTHY E. HERRING (HOPKINS); GEORGE LEEDER; SHIRLEY CAMPBELL MILLER; FRANCES MORRISON; ANNIE R. MURPHY; CLARA BELL PORTER; HELEN B.YARBOROUGH; MRS. RODELL B. AMMONS; MARCHCHILYN WISE ARD; M. ALAN GRANT; MAGALINE R. MARCHCHTIN; FLETCHER F. "BUDDY" JENKINS; RAYMOND LEROY KNIGHT JR.; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/06/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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RETHA "SWEETEN" WILLIAMS; WAS BORN 8 AUGUSTUST 1959 AND DIED 18 JUNEEE 2010 |
NEW FDTC PRESIDENT STARTS GETTING UP TO SPEED |
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FMN |
19/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FDTC PRESIDENT DR. BEN DILLARD REVIEWS THE PROPOSED BUDGET WITH VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS TIM O'DELL TUESDAY AFTERNOON.(MORE) |
A WEEK AND A HALF INTO SERVING AS FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S NEW PRESIDENT DR BEN DILLARD DESCRIBES HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING AS "KIND OF LIKE ROLLER SKATES."(MORE) |
AKIM DOUBLES DOWN ON DOWNTOWN |
LOCAL ATTORNEY JOINS DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BY BUYING FIXER-UPPER |
FMN |
19/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INTEROR AND EXTERIOR OF RAINWATER BUILDING |
RENOVEMBEREMBERATION WORK IS UNDERWAY ON A RECENTLY PURCHASED BUILDING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN AS DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY CONTINUES TO HEAT UP IN AN AREA THAT'S ON ITS WAY TO BECOMIGN A BUSTLING HUB OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY.(MORE) |
FSD4 ACTING FINANCIAL CLERK ARRESTED ON FORGERY CHARGES |
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FMN |
19/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERESA MARCHCHIA PRICE |
THE ACTING FINANCIAL CLERK TERESA MARCHCHIA PRICE FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK AMID ALLEGATION S SHE FORGED SEVERAL CHECKS FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.(MORE) |
FORMER TOWN CLERK WATS COURT TO DROP CHARGES AFTER MISTRIAL |
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FMN |
19/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILHELMENA WASHINGTON |
TIMMONSVILLE'S FORMER TOWN CLERK IS ASKING THAT THE COURT DROP CHARGES OF FORGERY AND MISCONDUCT AGAINST HER RATHER THAN RETRY HER NEXT MONTH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/06/2013 |
5A |
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JEAN O'NEAL CASHION; SAMUEL "PETE" HENNIGHAN; RUSSELL HUMPHRIES; EUGENE KENNEDY; ROSE LEE MOTTRY LAMBRIGHT; EVELYN MCELVEEN GRAHAM; RUBY NORRIS; CLARA BELL PORTER; MOSES PRESSLEY; GLORA JEAN PONDS-PRICE; EVELYN ANN WOESSNER STAKLINSKI; TASO JOHN STOUPENOS; JUDY MAE BROADNAX WHITE; MARCHCHGORIE FLOYD FEAGIN; ELIZABETH (BETTY) REESE HALL NOMAN MOORE; RAY HAROLD RICHARDSON; JIMMIE RAY WILSON; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/06/2013 |
4A |
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ELOUISE NORTON COOOPER WAS BORN IN APRIL1929 AND DIED 3 JUNEEE 2008.(MORE) |
IN HARM'S WAY AND THEN HOME AGAIN |
SIX FLORENCE BROTHERS FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR II; MOM MADE SURE EACH KNEW HOW THE OTHERS WERE DOING |
FMN |
20/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DAN GARRISON TALKS WITH HIS UNCLE DANIEL DURING AN INTERVIEW AT THE METHODIST MANOR ABOUT PICTRES OF HIS BROTHERS IN WORLD WAR II; DANIEL AND HIS FIVE BROTHERS MAY HOLD THE STATE RECORD FOR THE MOST BROTHERS SERVING IN THE MILITARY AT THE SAME TIME.(MORE) |
IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE KEEPING UP WITH SIX SONS ALL SERVING IN THE MILITARY AT THE SAME TIME IN WORLD WAR II.(MORE) |
NO SICK OR SKIP DAYS FOR GODBOLT |
FSD1 STUDENT RECEIVES ATTENTION FOR 12 YEARS OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE |
FMN |
20/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MATIA GODBOLT RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE DURING THE FSD1 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JUNEEE 13 FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE ALL TWELVE YEARS SHE WAS IN SCHOOL.(MORE) |
GOING TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY CAN FEEL LIKE A CHORE FOR SOME STUDENTS BUT FOR OTHERS THE THOUGHT OF MISSING A DAY SEEMS SILLY. MATIA GODBOLT FALLS IN THE SECOND CATEGORY. THE FLORENCE NATIVE NEVER MISSED A SINGLE DAY OF SCHOOL IN 12 YEARS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/06/2013 |
5A |
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THEODORE AIKEN; BENNIE LEE BOYD; HOWARD CRIBB; BILLY HUGHES; MARCHCHCUS J. "MJ" MAJOR; VANDER MCCRAY; ELLA MAE STUBBS MILES; CAROLYN DUNSON MOORE; CATHERINE FRASIER PRESIDENT; ALMIRIE HOWARD QUILLEN; IDELLA RATLEY; AZALEE WEARING;;BOYD WHITE; RONNIE GARRIS; LOIS BOYD GRAINGER; VONDELLE MICHELLE WHITE CATO; SAMUEL "PETE" HENNEGHAN; RUBY JANUARYUARYE COLLINS NORRIS; TASO JOHN STUPENOS;EVELEYN MCLEVEEN GRAHAM; RUSSELL HUMPHRIES; ALMIRIE HOWARD QUILLEN; |
COUNCIL BLAMES STATE FOR TAX HIKE |
COUNCILMEN CITE DECEMBEREMBERREASE IN LEGISLATURE FUNDING AS REASON |
FMN |
21/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTED A BUDGET OF MORE THAN $75 MILLION FOR THE 2013-14 FISCAL YEAR LAMENTING A 3.5-MILL TAX INCREASE AND ONCE AGAIN BLAMING MEMBERS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR THEIR CONTINUED UNDERFUNDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.(MORE) |
FSD1 OKS $120M BUDGET |
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21/06/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD APPROVED THE DISTRICT'S 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET DURING A QUICK AND CORDIAL MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/06/2013 |
7A |
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ELIZABETH ANN MCDANIEL BARNHILL; WILLIAM BROWN; FRANLIN BURRELL; PEGGY RABON FUNDERBURK; JOSH HOWLE; BERTHA MCCRAY; WILLIE PEOPLES JR.; FLOYD COLEMAN WORLEY SR.; CARL GRAHAM POANZ; CURTIS DURANT; JUDY LAM MARCHCHTIN; ALVIN WALKER LOVETTE;; MILDRED LEE GORDON NORMAN; LROY FORD SR.; MARCHCHGIE LEE FEAGIN MILES; WILLIE PEOPLES JR.; |
EDUCATORS LEARN TO REACH DISADVANTAGED |
FMU CENTER OF EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS |
FMN |
22/06/2013 |
1A |
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HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS AND EDUCATION LEADERS FROM AROUND THE STATE AND THE SOUTHEAST CAME TOGETHER IN FLORENCE THIS WEEK FOR AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO LEARN BETTER METHODS OF REACHING THEIR MOST DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS.(MORE) |
JUDGE FINDS WOODBERRY STATEMENTS ADMISSIBLE |
JULYCOURT DATE SET FOR WOMAN ACCUSED IN VEHICULAR DEATH |
FMN |
22/06/2013 |
1A |
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JURORS WILL HEAR ABOUT STATEMENTS MADE BY GEORGIA WOODBERRY A SUSPECT CHARGED IN THE DEATH OF LORI PRUETT A FLORENCE NURSE.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/06/2013 |
4B |
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ALBERT DANIEL ELLIS JR.; ANNIE RUTH MURPHY; EDNA BAGGETT DURANT; ELIZABETH BARDON; KATHERINE SHERER SMITH; MERLENE TAYLOR MONTGOMERY; PHILLIS MAE HIGGINS DOWNS; TOM MILLER; BENNIE LEE BOYD; ELMORE WILLIAMS; MINNIE GENEVA PROSSER; GLROA D. HARDWICK; JOSHUA HENRY "JOSH" HOWLE; KENNETH ALLEN WHITE SR.; |
PERFORMING ARTS NOW HAVE HOME IN LATTA |
COUPLE'S DONATION HELPS "GYMNOTORIOUM" TRANSFORM INTO A STATE-OF-THE-ART CENTER |
FMN |
23/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE ELLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER REPLACES A GYMNOTORIUM BUILT IN 1954.; DILLON COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT JIHN KIRBY SITS AT A T GRAND PIOANO ON THE STATGE WEDNESDAY INSIDE THE ELLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN LATTA |
THE DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE OPENED THE DOORS OF THE ELLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LAST WEEK CULMINATING A 40-YEAR PROCESS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/06/2013 |
8A |
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DONNIE MCCALL SR.; ELIZABETH BROMELL PLANTER; ELIZABETH GAMBLE WEBBER; ESTELL WATSON MIDDLETON; EUGENE BACOTE JR; GAIL ELAINE ANDERSON ; IRA MAXIE FLOYD JR; JOANN SMITH KOPP; LILLIAN CATOE LYLES; PELAR LEE MCRAE; WILLIE MARCHCHSHALL JEFFORDS; ANNI MCDANIEL BARNHILL; AZALEE GOODMAN WEARING; GLEN ARTD; JERRY NOMAN HASS; KATHERINE ALLENA SHERER SMITH; LARNCE GRAHAM "LARRY" WILLIAMS JR.; CECIL TYLER; EDNA BAGGETT; DURANT; HARRY LAVERNE SANSBURY; KARLYN RACHEL LYNCH; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/06/2013 |
9A |
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GERTRUDE THREATT POTTS; JEAN O'NEAL CASHION; LEON COKER TOLSON; |
RESTORING A FORMER SLAVE'S LEGACY |
JAMESTOWN DESCENDANTS EYE RESTORATION |
FMN |
23/06/2013 |
1C |
SCRM/VF |
PHOTO OF A ROW OF HANDMADE CAST NETS HANG ON DESPLAY AT THE ANNUAL COME CELEBRATE JAMESTOWN REUNION IN THIS 2011 PHOTO; THIS 2011 PHOTO OSHOWS THE LAST OF 22 ORIGINAL CABINS STANDING ON THE JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT PROPER IN FLORENCE; |
WHEN IT COMES TO PRESERVING AFRICAN-AMERICAN SETTLEMENTS MOST PEOPLE PROBABLY THINK OF EFFORTS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY BUT FEW MIGHT REALIZE THE PEEE DEE BOASTS ITS OWN HISTORIC SETTLEMENT THAT IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF REVITALIZATION AND CARE.(MORE) |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
23/06/2013 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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SAM AND SHIRLEY MERRITTS JR. 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
23/06/2013 |
6C |
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JOANN LEE GREEN AND STUART JUSTIN FLOWERS; JULYIA LINDSEY BRUCE ANDJAMES SCOTT FLWOERS; |
RESTORING A FORMER SLAVE'S LEGACY |
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FMN |
23/06/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTOS |
JAMESTOWN LOCATED ON JAMESTOWN ROAD OFF OLD MARION HIGHWAY WAS FOUNDED IN 1870 BY IRVIN JAMES A FORMER SLAVE WHO WANTED LAND AND LAND TO HAND DOWN TO HIS DESCENDANTS. |
ARTS ARE ALIVE |
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24/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A'MAZEN STINNEY AND HER GRANDMOTHER BABARA STINNEY; RUFUS BROWN AND MARCHCHY ELAINE POWERS ON FINE ARTS FRIDAY; SANTIAGO CASTRO SMILES AS HE SHOWS OFF HIS WIRE SCULPTURE TO DAWSON BELL |
ON FINE ARTS FRIDAY AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY CHILDREN ARE LEARNING ABOUT THE ARTS AS PART OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS GOING ON ALL SUMMER; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/06/2013 |
7A |
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CHARLES LEE LADSON; DANNY JOE BUFFKIN; DAVID MCCRAY; DAWUD BULL; EARLDINE M. ALTMAN; ETHEL SMITH; FANNIE BOSTIC; FRANCINA JEANETTE SINGLETON; HOWARD F. VINCENT; IRENE TOMPKINS CAPPS; JAMES FLETCHER STEVENSON;WESLEY SMALLS; WILLIE LEE "PO BOY" PAIGE; CHARLES B. ISGETT; ERTELLE WILLIAMS COLMAN; ELIZABETH GAMBLE WEBBER; IRA MAXIE FLOYD JR.; DOROTHY G. BARFIELD; CLARNECE DUDLEY MYERS; IVA LEE CARMON STEWART; |
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SEES PROFIT FOR SECOND YEAR |
SUCCESSFUL CENTERPIECE OF DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION SEES SLIGHT DIP IN REVENUE BUT REMAINS SELF-SUFFICIENT |
FMN |
25/06/2013 |
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PHOTO OF LAURA SIMS DIRECTOR OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND FMU PRESIDENT FRED CARTER SPEAK AT A PRESS CONFERENCE FOR THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.(MORE) |
FOR THE SECOND YEAR SINCE ITS GRAND OPENING IN 2011, THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERISTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HAS FINISHED ITH ITS FINANCES SECURELY IN THE BLACK.(MORE) |
EXCELLENCE IN ACTION |
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FMN |
25/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MALAYA JACKSON; OFFICER SHELLY FENNELL RUNS WITH CAMPERS KASI AND BRIANA WASHINGTON; MAKAYLA JACKSON CHEER AS THEY TAKE THE FIELD DURING A GAME OF KICKBALL.(MOF |
FOR 10 YEARS THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN HOSTING A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT BASKETBALL CAMP.THIS YEAR THE CAMP HAS BEEN RENAMED THE PHYSICAL FITNESS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM.(MORE) |
POVERTY BIGGEST ISSUE FOR SC KIDS |
PEE DEE LIKE STATE AND NATION SHOWS MODEST SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT FOR CHILD WELL-BEING BUT ECONOMY LAGS |
FMN |
25/06/2013 |
1A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA RANKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE NATION ABOVE ONLY FIVE STATES WHEN IT COMES TO THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN ACCORDING TO A NATIONAL REPORT RELEASED MONDAY AND MANY OF THE TROUBLING TRENDS HOLD TRUE IN THE PEE DEE.(MOE) |
POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN SUNDAY SHOOTING |
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FMN |
25/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEWAYNE LAMARCHCH BURR |
DEWAYNE LAMARCHCH BURR WAS ARRESTED MONDAY AND CHARGED WITH ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH A WEEKEND SHOOTING.(MORE) |
DARLINGTON SCHOOL BOARD CHOOSES NEW SUPERINTENDENT |
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FMN |
25/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. EDDIE INGRAM |
THE DARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION VOTED 5-3 IN A SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING MONDAY NIGHT TO EXTEND AN INVITATION TO DR. EDDIE INGRAM TO BECOME THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/06/2013 |
7A |
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DANNY J. BUFFKIN; HUBERT H. MARCHCHTIN; RONALD CHRISTOPHER MIMS; WILLIE SOLOMON; CHARLEST STEWART; THEODORE "TED" AIKEN JR.; IRENE TOMPKINS CAPPS; GLADYS LOUISE HOBBS; WILLIE MARCHCHSHALL JEFFORDS; MERELENE TAYLOR MONTGOMERY; EULDEAN ABRAMS "DEAN" RICHARDSON; ETHEL FRIAR SMITH; EUGENE C. "BROTHER" BACOTE JR.; RALPH HARVEY BAILEY; LOIS MARCHCHIE ROGERS SAWYER; JEAN HYMAN STOKES; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/06/2013 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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LATANYA LACHALETTE DOUGLAS WAS BORN 8 FEBRUARY 1974 AND DIED 25 JUNEEE 2006 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/06/2013 |
8A |
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CECIL EVANDER TYNDALL; HOWARD FRIERSON VINCENT |
5-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES IN DOG ATTACK IN EFFINGHAM |
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26/06/2013 |
1A |
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A FIVE-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIED LATE TUESDAY MORNING AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY A PIT BULL AT A RELATIVE'S HOUSE.(MORE) |
WUKELA CLAIMS A "RENAISSANCE" FOR FLORENCE |
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FMN |
26/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN WALKS INTO THE FLORENCE HOTEL TO ATTEND THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS. |
MORE THAN 100 FLORENCE RESIDENTS GATHERED AT THE NEW VICTOR'S BISTRO IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN'S REVITALIZATION AREA TUESDAY EVENING TO HEAR FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA GIVE HIS ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.(MORE) |
TIMMONSVILLE VOTERS SAY "YES" TO FLORENCE WATER |
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FMN |
26/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMMONSVILLE PEOPLE VOTING TO PASS A REFERENDUM TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE TOWN'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM TO THE CITY OF FLORENCE. |
THE VOTERS OF TIMMONSVILLE VOTED TUESDAY TO ALLOW THE CITY OF FLORENCE TO TAKE OVER THEIR FAILING WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/06/2013 |
5A |
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ODIS BERRY; BILLY WAYNE BIRCHFIELD; TOMMY BLACKWELL; JAMES WILLIAM BURCH; MARCHCHY ANN FLOYD; MOSES FULTON SR.; EVA JUPITER HOWARD; CHANEY TOMS; JAMES ALEX WHITE; KAIDEN MALIEK WOODS; EDWIN FORD "BUDDIE" HORNE JR.; JAMES EDWARD POTTERFIELD; FRANCINA "JESTINE" SINGLETON-SMALLS; EARLDINE MCALLISTER ALTMAN; FRANCES MELTON COX; THOMAS ALLEN HANNA; HUBERT H. MARCHCHTIN; LOUISE MARCHCHIE ROGERS SAWYER; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/06/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE BOSTON BULL WAS BORN 26 JUNEEE 1934 AND DIED 6 JUNEEE 2013 |
IRBY STREET LOOKING NORTH CA 1920S |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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26/06/2013 |
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THE VIEW IS IRBY STREET FROM THE CORNER OF CHEVES ST. THE ONLY RECOGNIZABLE BUILDING IS CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. THE ROAD LOOKS LIKE A DIRT ROAD. |
CITY PACKS ITS BAGS FOR NEW EVANS STREET OFFICES |
FLORENCE OFFICIALS EXPECT TO BE OPEN FOR BUSINES MONDAY AT CITY CENTER |
FMN |
27/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OFARCHITECT KEVIN J ALMERS LOOKS ON AS FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS BUDDY BRAND OCTOBEROBERAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE AND ROBBY HILL EXAMINE THE PLANS FOR THE CITY'S NEW OFFICES. |
CITY OFFICALS WILL MOVE INTO THEIR NEW OFFICES AT THE CITY CENTER LOCATED AT 324 W. EVANS ST THIS WEEKEND AND WILL BE UP AND RUNNING IN THEIR NEW LOCATION ON MANY.(MORE) |
A SALUTE TO CHURCH AND COUNTRY |
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FMN |
27/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VETERANS HONOR GUARD MEMBER JIM MAURER FRONT SALUTES ALONG WITH OTHER VETERANS ON WEDNESDAY AT CENTRAL UMC SPIRIT OF CENTRAL.;VETERAN DOTTIE GREEN LEASD THE FLAG PARADE WHILE 'STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER" IS PLAYED; BETH BRUNSON AND OTHER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SING FOR THE AUDIENCE ON WEDNESDAY |
VETERANS HONOR GUARD MEMBER SALUTES ALONG WITH OTHER VETERANS ON WEDNESDAY AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S 10TH ANNUAL "SPIRIT OF CENTRAL." THE CELEBRATION IS TO CELEBRATE LOYALTY AND PATRIOTISM TO CHURCH AND NATION. |
EFFINGHAM GIRL'S DEATH IN PIT BULL ATTACK RULED AN ACCIDENT |
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27/06/2013 |
1A |
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THE DEATH OF ARIANNA JOLEE MERRBACH AGE 5 OF EFFINGHAM WHO WAS KILLED BY A PIT BULL HAS BEEN RULED ACCIDENTAL.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/06/2013 |
5A |
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JO NATHAN HUELL JR.; PEGGY JONES; SAM MONTGOMERY; MICHAEL SNIPES; MARCHCHY L. WAITERS; ANNIE BELL WHITE; O. MARCHCHVIN BERRY; JAMES WILLIAM "BILL" BURCH; JUANITA HARRIS HATCHELL; JAMES FLETCHER STEVENSON; THOMAS EARL (TOMMY) BLACKWELL; IDUS "MA" MCCRAY; FRANKLIN HUNTER JACKSON; WILLIE LEE "PO BOY" PAIGE; |
MORTGAGE LENDER CALIBER FUNDING COMES TO FLORENCE |
COMPANY PLANS TO CREATE 100 JOBS DURING NEXT YEAR |
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28/06/2013 |
1A |
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MORTGAGE LENDER CALIBER FUNDING ANNOUNCE THURSDAY THAT IT WILL BE OPENING AN CORRESPONDENT LENDING LOCATION IN JULYTHAT WILL CREATE 100 NEW JOBS OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.(MORE) |
ARTISTS ON THE HORIZON |
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FMN |
28/06/2013 |
1A |
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KRISTIAN JONES-DAVIS IS HUGGED BY HIS GRANDMOTHER DEBRA REDDEN ON THURSDAY; AVA STARNES ACCEPTS HER CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM ART TEACHER JAMEKA HAYNESWORTH ON THURSDAY. |
KRISTIAN JONES-DAVIS IS HUGGED BY HIS GRANDMOTHER DEBRA REDDEN THURSDAY AFTER THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S 25TH HORIZONS GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM FOR THE VISUAL ARTS GRADUATION. |
LAWMAKERS SAVE FUNDS FOR FMU MED SCHOOL |
SENATE OVERRIDES 46 OF HALEY'S 81 VETOES |
FMN |
28/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY; FMU PRESIDENT FRED CARTER |
THE S.C. SENATE ENDED THIS YEAR'S LEGISLATIVE SESSION THURSDAY BY OVERRIDING 46 OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY'S 81 BUDGET VETOES AND RESTORING MONEY TO FMU'S PLANNED DOWNTOWN MEDICAL SCHOOL; A UNION COUNTY LIBRARY; A BARNWELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND OTHER LOCAL PROJECTS.(MORE) |
FLORENCE 1 KNOWINGLY HIRED SUBSTITUTE WITH CRIMINAL RECORD |
BACKGROUND CHECK WAS NOT RUN WHEN MAN VOLUNTEERED AT WILSON IN 2012 |
FMN |
28/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADRIAN D'ANGELO SMITH |
A FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WHO WAS ARRESTED IN JUNEEE FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A STUDENT WAS KNOWINGLY HIRED BY THE DISTRICT DESPITE AN EXTENSION CRIMINAL RECORD OF MISDEMEANORS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/06/2013 |
9A |
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FREDERICK F. FISHEL SR.; MARCHCHGARET GRANT; PHILLIP MCROY JR.; ANN M. O'BRIEN; MARCHCHY BETH HERRING POWERS; JAMES "JIMMY" TADLOCK; MURRAY WILLIAMS; RICHARD ALLEN WILSON; DESSIE LEE BROWDER MCLAMB; CHRISTINE GRAHAM MILLER; BETTY SUE JONES "SUSU" GIBBONS; EVA-ETHA "DETER" HOWARD; ELIZABETH BROMELL PLANTER ESTELL WATSON MIDDLETON; WILILE T. SOLOMON |
SPIRIT OF FLORENCE GETS DOWNSIZED |
FOURTH OF JULYFESTIVAL LINEUP DRASTICALLY CUT BACK DUE TO LACK OF VOLUNTEERS AND ATTENDANCE |
FMN |
29/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE REDWOLVES PLAYERS SIT AT HOME PLATE TO WATCH THE FIREWORKS SHOW AFTER THE GAME ON 30 JUNEEE 2012.(MORE) |
FLORENCE'S ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES ARE TAKING A HIT THIS YEAR AS THE LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR SPIRIT OF FLORENCE IS GETTING VASTLY DOWNSIZED DUE IN PART TO LACK OF INTEREST AND PLANNING.(MORE) |
A DISTINCT SMILE |
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FMN |
29/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FIVE MONTH OLD ANNA KEEFE SMILES AS THE MEN OF DISTINCTION PLAY AND HER MOM LINDSAY AND GRANDMOTHER GINA COOPER LISTEN; CORNHOLE PLAYERS DALE HOOKS PRACTICE BEFORE A TOURNAMENT; LAYTONAY SMALLS A SINGER WITH MEN OF DISTINCTION SINGS |
ATTENDEES LISTEN TO MEN OF DISTINCTION PLAY AND SING.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/06/2013 |
4B |
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AMELIA COOPER; BOZZY MORRISON; GERTRUDE SALTERS; MARCHCHTHA ELLERBE; HERBERT SMITH; JOE PETERSON; TED LEON GRIGGS; TIMOTHY COTTON; JAMES ALVA "JIMMY" TADLOCK; SAM MONTGOMERY JR. |
TWO YEARS LATER; GOPALDAS MURDER UNSOLVED |
HUSBAND SUING FLORENCE COUNTY FOR BEING FALSELY ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED IN DEATH OF ESTRANGED WIFE |
FMN |
30/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEFENSE ATTORNEY MARCHCHY ANN PARHAM WITH HER CLIENT HIRALKUMARCHCH "HIRAL" GOPALDAS |
IT'S BEEN TOW YEARS SINCE 30-YEAR OLD-PUNAM GOPALDAS AND HER MOTHER VINABEN PATEL WERE FOUND STABBED TO DEATH IN GOLPALDA' COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOME.(MORE) |
UNBREAKING THE CIRCLE |
HEALTH; FAMILY; JOB PROBLEMS WEIGH ON THE HOMELESS TRAPPING MANY IN DIRE CYCLE |
FMN |
30/06/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLARENCE SALTERS LIVING IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; PHOTO OF COLLIE SUTTON STTING OUTSIDE MANNA HOUSE ON FRIDAY. |
NUMBERS SHOW AN ESCALATING HOMELESS POPULATION IN THE COUNTY DESPITE ECONOMIC NUMBERS SHOWING A POSTITVE REBOUND IN THE STATE AND NATION.(MORE) |
FLORENCE'S OCCUPIERS WARMED UP TO THE PLACE |
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FMN |
30/06/2013 |
6A |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
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LOCALS WHO FEEL THEIR COUNTRY IS IN THE HANDS OF AN ENEMY FORCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERE IN JUNEEE 1865. THAT WAS WHEN THE 167TH NEW YORK INFANTRY ARRIVED TO OCCUPY FLORENCE A FEW WEEKS AFTER APPOMATTOX. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2013 |
8A |
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JOHN DUFFY GASKINS SR.; ADAM PHILLIP OHOL JR.; ANDREW MURDICK BROOKS; EDITH BETHEA MCALL BAITY |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2013 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
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ANNA AND RUFUS T. SPIVEY WERE MARCHCHRIED 29 JUNEEE 1963. THEY CELEBRATED THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON 29 JUNEEE 2013. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2013 |
6C |
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MARCHCHTHA NIVENS CAMPBELL AND GARRETT SCOTT WALKER |
FIVE FLORENCE TRACK CLUB MEMBERS WIN STATE TITLES |
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FMN |
30/06/2013 |
3D |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF KAMILLE CUNNINGHAM; THANDI STEWART; SALVAGE ELLIS; ANTHONY SANTI ANNA; AND HAHSAUN WILSON |
FIVE MEMBERS OF FROM THE FLORECE TRACK CLUB WON STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MORE THAN 50 QUALIFIED FOR REGIONALS AT THE USATF JUNEEIOR OLYMPIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS EARLIER THIS MONTH. |
STEPS TO HELP REDUCE SUIDS |
PROPER SLEEP TO HELP REDUCE SUIDS |
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01/07/2013 |
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KEITH VON LUTCKEN SAW FAR TOO MANY CHILDREN DIE IN HIS MANY YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.(MORE) |
THRIST STORE HELPS STRUGGLING VETS |
RISEN SOLDERS MISSION WORKS TO PUT DOWN-ON-THEIR-LUCK SERVICEMEN ON RIGHT PATH |
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01/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF PASTOR MODESTINE BRODY (LEFT ) HUGS HOMELESS VETERAN AND SHELTER HUGH DAVIS ON TUESDAY FOLLOWING A DAILY BIBLE STUDY SESSION AT THE RESURRECTION RESTORATION CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS; PHOTO OF MODESTINE BRODY HELPS SORT SHOES WITH TERRY A HOMELESS VETERAN AT THE NEWLY OPENED RISEN SOLDIERS THRIFT STORE IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE.(MORE) |
A FLORENCE MINISTRY IS HELPING WITH A THRIFT STORE THAT NOT ONLY PUTS CLOTHES ON THE BACKS OF HOMELESS VETERANS BUT ALSO TRIES TO GET THEM BACK ON THEIR FEET.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/07/2013 |
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ALEXANDER ALFORD; JERRY CAMPBELL SR.; JOHNNY KING ARTHUR; MARCHCHY WILLAARD STULTZ; MICHAEL TERRELL GOVERNOR; LONNIE DAVIS; JOHN DUFFIE GASKINS SR.; ADA PHILLIP OHL JR.; PAULINE GLEASON ALLISON; PEJEAN GALLOWAY WINDHAM; RICHARD ALLEN "TURK" WILSON; MARCHCHY LOUISE WALTER; JULIAN C. HASELDEN; NOREDA H. KELLEY |
MOVIN' ON UP |
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02/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF GARY HINSON CARRYING A PICTURE INTO THE CITY CENTER WHILE GREG BROWN AND MIKE ENGLISH CARRY OTHER ITEMS; NANCY WOLFE HOOKS UP HER COMPUTER AS CITY JUDGE TAFT GUILES TALKS HELEN BRYANT |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE CONTINUED TO MOVE INTO THE CITY CENTER AT 324 W. EVANS STREET ON MONDAY. |
SUB CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ACCEPTED AS VOLUNTEER BEFORE CHECK DONE |
WILSON COACH SAYS SMITH NOT HIRED ON HIS RECOMMENDATION |
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02/07/2013 |
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ADRIAN D'ANGELO SMITH A WILSON HIGH SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WHO STANDS ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING A TEACHER INITIALLY WAS HIRED AS A VOLUNTEER FOR THE SCHOOL'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/07/2013 |
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LISA GRUBBS ARTHUR; FRANK COMMEDO JR.; BESSIE R. CRAWFORD; VAUGUSTUSTHN MCCANTS; ROBERT "BEEDY" MCFADDEN; CARA PAIGE MOODY; JACQUELINE SAMUEL; SAMUEL SINGLETARY; MARCHCHY CATHERINE (CATHY) LOVE TAYLOR; FRANKLIN JONES SR.; ARAIANN JOEE MERR BACH; KATHLEEN SMITH SOX; |
HORNE'S COUNTRY BUFFET CLOSES ITS DOORS |
LONGTIME PATRONS REMEMBER THE ONE-TIME HOT SPORT FOR FAMILIES; POLITICIANS AND FATBACK FONDLY |
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03/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HORNE'S COUNTRY BUFFET NOW CLOSED |
A LOCAL EATERY THAT'S BEEN A PART OF THE FLORENCE LANDSCAPE FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS.(MORE) |
HEAVY WINDS DESTROY HOMES |
EAST FLORENCE MOBILE HOME PARK HEAVILY HIT TUESDAY |
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03/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MATTHEW COOK AND HIS FATHER BRUCE ASSESS THE DAMAGE ON TUESDAY WHEN A VIOLENT STORM HI THE ROSEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK; NICHOLAS BORCKINGTON TALKS WITH 7-YEAR-OLD UNITY CANTEEN AS SHE HOLDS HER DOG CHICA ON TUESDAY; TWO MEN INCLUDING NEARBY MOBILE HOME RESDIENT SURVEY THE DAMAGE ON TUESDAY |
A VIOLENT STORM DESTROYED NINE HOMES TUESDAY AT AN EAST FLORENCE MOBILE HOME PARK.(MORE) |
BANK SUED FOR AIDING SCHURLKNIGHT |
PLANTIFFS ALLEGE FIRST RELIANCE HELPED LAW FIRM HIDE - STEAL - LAUNDER |
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03/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JOHN SCHURLKNIGHT |
MANY OF THE ALLEGED FRAUD AND THEFT VICTIMS OF FLORENCE LAW FIRM SCHURLKNIGHT AND RIVERS HAVE FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST FIRST RELIANCE BANK CLAIMING THE INSTUTION EITH TURNED A BLIND EYE TO MISCONDUCT OR ACTIVELY AIDED IT.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/07/2013 |
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MATTHEW "JIMMY" BOAN JR.; DALLAS CHARLES II; VERMELLE WILKS FREEMAN; ROOSEVELT "BUG" GRAHAM III; CATHERINE J. ISGETT; LOUCEIL MCCULLOUGH; RIAUNNA NELSON; JEFFREY BERNARD RICHARDSON; DIANNE GRAHAM SEGARS; LISA GRUBBS ARTHUR; VAUGUSTUSTHN NATHANIEL MCCANTS; ANN MONK O'BRIEN |
ATLANTIC COAST LINE FREIGHT STATION |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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03/07/2013 |
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AT THE CORNER OF FRONT AND DARGAN STREETS IN THE 1940S |
LUCKY NO ONE DIED |
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04/07/2013 |
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RESIDENTS SIFT THROUGH THE RUBBLE AND ASSESS DAMAGES AFTER EF-1 TORNADO IN THE BATTERY PARK AREA AND ROSEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK |
BACK TO BUSINESS FOR FAHS |
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04/07/2013 |
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FLORENCE AND ANIMAL SHELTER (FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY) REACH AN AGREEMENT THAT KEEPS THE FACILITY OPEN. |
LEATHERMAN TAPS GOWER… |
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04/07/2013 |
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STATE SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN APPOINTED EMERSON F. GOWER JR. TO THE STATE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS (BEA). |
LETTERS FROM FATHER OF US NAVY SURFACE IN SC |
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04/07/2013 |
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NAVAL ORDER GROUP WANTS TO PRESERVE JOHN PAUL JONES CORRESPONDENCE IN CHARLESTON LIBRARY SOCIETY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/07/2013 |
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DIANNE GRAHAM SEGARS; KATHERINE POSTON; MILDRED ALFORD; CARSON KELLY; RANDY MATTHEWS; LEVON BETHEA; FERGENIA LOUISE WALKER; HATTIE WOODBERRY; RUTH B. LIDE; SEAWARD BROWN JR.; CATHERINE JUANITA ISGETT; JAMES WILLIAM MCELVEEN; JANUARYIE MAE GIBBS BOYCE; JOHNNY KING ARTHUR; NETTIE ARTHELIA TUCKER FLOWERS; PEGGY BLACKMON LEE MCKENZIE; ROBERT 'BEEDY' MCFADDEN; ROOSEVELT GRAHAM III; VELMA LOUISE 'WEEZIE' BETHEA JOHNSON |
TWO CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST FORMER TOWN CLERK |
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04/07/2013 |
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WILHELMENIA WASHINGTON OF TIMMONSVILLE SC |
WAGER WORTH TAKING |
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04/07/2013 |
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PHOTO WITH ALEX TREBEK |
FLORENCE NATIVE BEN INGRAM ALMOST DID NOT TRY OUT FOR FAMED QUIZ SHOW & NOW HE IS A 3-TIME WINNER. |
SANKOFA FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN TIMROD PARK |
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04/07/2013 |
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VISITORS IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND AFRIKAN CULTURE IN 13TH ANNUAL SANKOFA FESTIVA. |
CHILDREN'S CENTER RECEIVES GE GRANT |
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05/07/2013 |
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THE DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER WHICH TREATS ADOLESCENTS FOR ABUSE WILL RECEIVE $3780 FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS. |
BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY |
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05/07/2013 |
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PEE DEE BABIES BORN ON THE FOURTH AT MCLEOD REGIONAL HOSPITAL: KYE JACE HANNA; LANIE CHEYANN HARDEE; MADISON ADELLE SKELTON; AND MELIA MARIE PREADWAY |
BACK IN THE DAY |
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05/07/2013 |
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LIFE FOR A KID ON A MINI FARM WAS ADVENTUROUS ACCORDING TO THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT. |
THE WELL CLEANSES TROUBLED TEENS' LIVES |
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06/07/2013 |
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THE WELL HOUSE IN LAKE CITY IS A CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HELPS BATTLE DRUGS; ABUSE; DEPRESSION; & PEER PRESSURE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/07/2013 |
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WILLIE BRADFORD; ALICE K. COLLINS; HENRY LYNWOOD 'LIMBO' DAWKINS; CYNTHIA WILLIAMS HARRIS; RUTH MCFADDEN; ERNEST K. O'NEAL; MARY ALICE STOKES; KATHERINE STRIPLING; ALMATEEN WILLIAMS; DORIS WILLIAMS; CARROLL ALLEN WOODLE; MILDRED SIMMONS ALFORD; VERGIE SMITH BARRENTINE; JACKIE HANCOCK CARLSON; MARY THOMPSON CRAWFORD; MRS. MAYO HUMPHREY FORD; ROBERT FRANK GANDY; HELEN HAMILTON HOPE; DIXIE TAYLOR LANGSTON; RUTH B. LIDE; RANDY LEE MATTHEWS; EMMA KATHERINE BRUMBLES POSTON; ROY LEE 'BUDDY' MCCORMICK; RETHA SNIPES ROGERS; TOMMY STEWART |
LESS CLUTTER & MORE DECEMBERISIONS |
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07/07/2013 |
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CITY'S OFFICES MOVE FREES UP SPACE IN DOWNTOWN COMPLEX; NOW COME PLANS ON HOW TO USE IT. |
CITY CENTER HAS TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW |
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07/07/2013 |
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THOM ANDERSON REMEMBERS THE OLD CITY HALL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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07/07/2013 |
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MARIE DISMUKE ATKINSON; W. LEVON BENNETT; MATTHEW 'JIMMMY' BOAN JR.; THADDEOUS JEROME COE; SUSAN K. FORE; DEVAN LEGETTE POSTON; ALMATEEN WILLIMAS; RUTH HOLLEY NEWBY; HENRY LYNWOOD 'LIMBO' DAWKINS; DONALD BOYD MCLAUGUSTHLIN; RICHARD ELVINGTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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07/07/2013 |
8A |
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ANNIE DELORES (LOIS) Hart 1/3/1943-4/9/2013; DEKE WRIGHT 2/12/1949-7/7/2011 |
REVIVAL EFFORTS CREATE A BUZZ |
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07/07/2013 |
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HOUSING AND MORE RETAIL RUMORED AS NEXT STEPS FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION. |
SANKOFA FESTIVAL |
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07/07/2013 |
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HUNDREDS CELEBRATE AFRICAN HERITAGE THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE AT TIMROD PARK. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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07/07/2013 |
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LALURA ROSE TASEVSKI AND TRAVIS KIRKLAND HAM; NOELLE NEWSOME RADCLIFFE AND JAMES HARDY PRICE IV; ANNA LINDSEY GRIFFITH AND MICHAEL CHASE PAYNE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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07/07/2013 |
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MALLORY DENISE PROCTOBEROR AND THOMAS HOWARD ESKRIDGE; SARAH ELIZABETH DIXON AND STEVEN ANTHONY D'AGNESS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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07/07/2013 |
7C |
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ASHLEY ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND JOHN ERIC HUSCHILT; TARA ELISE HOFFMEYER AND CODY ALLEN RITCH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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08/07/2013 |
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RANDOLPH B. ABBOTT; JOHNNY BROWN; ANN MARCHCHIE "BARBARA JEAN" ROBINSON ANDREWS; EDITH MUMFORD WISE; ELLIE-MARCHCHIE DISMUKE ATKINSON; WILLIAM LEVONE BENNETT; RICHARD HENRY RODGERS; |
PLICE APTAIN FLORENCE COUNTY'S NEWEST MAGISTRATE |
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09/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF PETER BECKER |
PETER BECK OFFICIALLY TRANSITION FROM GUN TO GAVEL MONDAY MORNING AS HE WAS SWORN IN AS FLORENCE COUNTY'S NEWEST MAGISTRATE. (MORE) |
CITY OKS MEDICAL SCHOOL INVESTMENT |
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09/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON; PHOTO OF STEPHEN WUKELA |
DESPITE HEATED OPPOSITION BY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL PASSED AN AMENDED ORDINANCE MONDAY TO ADJUST A PORTION OF THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LOST) TO BE USED AS A CREDIT AGAINST PROPERTY TAX. (MORE) |
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS |
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09/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HALLIE LEE WAVING TO CARS; PHOTO OF JAMARCHCHEON ROBINSON; PHOTO OF HALLIE LEE JAHREON AND JORYLL ROBINSON ALONG WITH MOTHER STEPHANIE ROBINSON GETTING FRESHLY MADE LEMONADE; PHOTO OF HALLIE LEE ALONG WITH FATHER W.K. LEE WAVING AT PASSING CARS |
HALLIE LEE WAVES TO CARS ON MONDAY AS SHE TRIES TO FLAG DOWN PASSERBY TO SELL LEMONADE AND OTHER REFRESHMENTS TO IN FRONT OF HER HOUSE ON PAMPLICO HIGHWAY IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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09/07/2013 |
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LINDA RHODES BINES; JAMES GILCREST; CARL GREEN; THOMAS FRANCIS HOLLAND; HERMAN INMAN; ALBERTA PARK; SABIRYA MICHELLE TOWLES; MONIE YOW WHITE; DELPHINE LUNN WILLOUGHBY; BEN WRITE; RANDOLPH BYRD ABBOTT; LOUISE WALTERS HOLLINGSWORTH; DEVAN LEGETTE POSTON |
CENTRAL HOTEL |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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10/07/2013 |
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THE FIRST CENTRAL HOTEL WAS BUILT BY J. R. BARRINGER CA 1891; BURNED PROBABLY IN 1893; REBUILT AND THEN BOUGHT BY SANBORN CHASE AND BECAME THE SANBORN HOTEL. |
WADING THROUGH DEBT DECEMBEREMBERAY |
FLORENCE OFFICIALS WAIT ON FINAL NUMBERS AS TIMMONSVILLE TURNS OVER WATER SYSTEM |
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10/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE CHUCK AMERSON; BOCKINGTON AND MAIN STREETS; PHOTO OF CONES BLOCKING OFF NORTH ORANGE STREET TIMMONSVILLE |
IN A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING EARLY TUESDAY TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO HAND THE TOWN'S AILING WATER SYSTEM OVER TO THE CITY OF FLORENCE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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10/07/2013 |
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ANNE HUGGINS BROWN; SARAH BUIE; EDDIE DAVIS; MILTON GLOVER; ELLA A GRAHAM; WILLIAM C HATHCOCK; MARCHCHIE L HILL; ROOSEVELT HUDSON; FLORA M McDANIEL; GRIZELLAR MOODY; DORIS LANGLEY MOORE; ANNIE BELL SCOTT; MARCHCHCUS TOREY TURNER; MATTHEW "JIMMY" BOAN JR; THADDEOUS COE; HERMAN INMAN; MONIE YOW WHITE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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10/07/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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JAMES (BRO) DOWNS JR DIED 10 JULY1998 |
SINGING A DIFFERENT TUNE |
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11/07/2013 |
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FLORAMAY HOLLIDAY FLORENCE NATIVE STEPS OUTSIDE HER ROCK AND COUNTRY ROOTS FOR A CD OF CHILDREN'S MUSIC |
FLORENCE COMEDIAN PERFORMS ON OPRAH'S NETWORK |
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11/07/2013 |
1D |
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GLORIA BIGELOW |
FUN AND RESPECT AT CORE OF CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE |
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11/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CALEB HOWARD ADJUSTING HIS FLIP-FLOP |
CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE WAS FOUNDED ON THE IDEA THAT EACH CHILD DESERVES AT LEAST ONE CAMP EXPERIENCE IN HIS OR HER LIFETIME |
GRIDIRON GRACE |
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11/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF RANDALL WATSON AND DANTE LOWERY; PHOTO OF JAQUAN BROWN GETS READY TO THROW A PASS DURING SEVEN ON SEVEN PASSING LEAGUE PLAY |
PHOTO OF THE CAMDEN AND MARCHCHLBORO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS SAY A PRAYER ON TUESDAY DURING THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES TEAM FOOTBALL CAMP AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY. |
IOLA JONES PARK GETS A MAKEOVER |
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11/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF COCA-COLA SC REGION TARGET MANAGER KEVIN GADSON SPEAKS TO A SMALL GATHERING WEDNESDAY AT THE IOLA JONES PARK DEDICATION CEREMONY ASRICKY MCLEOUD AND FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA LOOK ON. |
WITH THE HELP OF A LITTLE ON-LINE VOTING AND UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN COCA-COLA; PIGGLY WIGGLY AND THE CITY OF FLORENCE THE IOLA JONES PARK IN NORTH FLORENCE RECIVED A FACELIFT WORTH MORE THAN $54000.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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11/07/2013 |
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PATRICIA COOPER EAGLE; DEBORA FULWOOD; DORIS MARCHCHIE HICKS GAMBLE; ESSIE MAYS; LAWRENCE C. "LARRY" MCMILLIAN; STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT; ALLARD WILLIAMSON; DOROTHY DIXON BARRINEAU; LINDA MARCHCHIE RHODES BINES; MARCHCHY ETHEL MARCHCHSHALL IVEY; WILLIAM C. "BILLY" HATHCOCK; DORIS RACHEL LANGLEY MOORE; |
LEATHERMAN RETURNS WILLIAMS TO SCRSIC |
SENATOR SAYS RETIREMENT COMMISSION HAS IMPROVED UNDER FLORENTINE'S WATCH |
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12/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF REYNOLDS WILLIAMS AND SENATOR HUGH LEATHERMAN |
SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATTE EMPLOYEE HAS SEEN ITS SHARE OF UPS AND DOWNS OVER THE YEARS INCLUDING A LO POINT NINE YEARS AGO WHEN IT WAS RANKED AS THE WORST PERFORMING PENSION PLAN IN THE COUNTRY.(MORE) |
NEW LEADER COULD BE NAMED IN APRIL2014 |
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12/07/2013 |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD GOT AN UPDATE THURSDAY NIGHT OF HOW TO PROCEED WITH A SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH.(MORE) |
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FACILITY GETS $3M TO UPDATE |
THE PALMETTO CENTER HELPS RECOVERING ADDICTS GET BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE |
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12/07/2013 |
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A LOCAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TREATMENT FACILITY THAT SPECIALIZES IN ADDICTIONS HAS BEEN GRANTED $3 MILLION IN STATE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT AN ENTIRELY NEW FACILITY AT THE SAME LOCATION.(MORE) |
SONOCO NEARS CLEARNER ENERGY SOURCE |
OFFICIALS: SWITCH FROM COAL-FIRED BOILERS WILL POSITION HARTSVILLE MANUFACTURER WELL FOR THE FUTURE |
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12/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OFSONOCO'S $75 MILLION BIOMASS BOILER THAT WILL USE WOODY BIOMASS; PHOTO OF A WORKER PRACTICING MOVING WOOD CHIPS AROUND NEAR SONOCO'S $75 MILLION BIOMASS BOILER |
SEVERAL ENERGY INDUSTRY LEADERS GATHERED TO DISCUSS CLEAN ENERGY TEHCNOLOGIES AND THE ROLE THOSE TECHNOLOGIES WILL PLAY IN FUELING THE STATE'S FUTURE AT THE S. C. CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS ALLIANCE SUMMITT THURSDAY.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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12/07/2013 |
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THELMA P. TOLSON; DIRETHA B. JACKSON; HILDEGUNDE R. "TIC-TOC" BAILEY; SHIRLEY NETTLES CANADY; LETHA SKIPPER HUCKS; LAURENCE C. "LARRY" MCMILLIAN; KATIE DANGERFIELD GAINEY; DELPHINE LUNN SMITH WILLOUGHBY; STEWART CLARK; ELLA REE SIGNETARY GRAHAM; FRANK MELBOURNE KNIGHT; WILLIAM THOMAS LEWIS; ALBERT A BACOTE PARK; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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12/07/2013 |
6A |
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NACY NICHOLS MATNEY; PERRY ALARD WILLIIAMSON |
MIRACLE MILES NEARING AN END |
FLORENCE MOTORCYCLIST'S BENEFIT RIDE FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ENDS SATURDAY |
FMN |
12/07/2013 |
3B |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF LARRY McELVEEN; PHOTO OF LARRY McELVEEN |
THE MIRACLES MILES ARE ALMOST COMPLETE AS FLORENTINE LARRY McELVEEN IS SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE HIS NEARLY 10,000-MILE TRIP FROM FLORENCE TO ALASKA AND BACK TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN AT McLEOD PEDIATRIC REHAB AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. |
HELPING TONADO VICTIMS RECOVER AND BUILD HOMES |
AFTER AIDING SANDY VICTIMS PEE DEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HELPS CLEAN UP ITS OWN BACKYARD |
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13/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLEAN UP EFFORTS OAT ROSEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK AFTER A TONADO DESTROYED AND DAMAGED SEVERAL HOMES ON 2 JULYY |
WHEN AN EF I TORNADO HIT THE ROSEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK ON 2 JULYIN QUINBY MOBILE HOMES WERE NOT THE ONLY THINGS THAT WERE TOSSED AROUND AND SHAKEN UP.(MORE) |
FORMER FMU COP ARRESTED |
MAN ACCUSED OF FIGHTING AND FIRING GUN LAST MONTH |
FMN |
13/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF OF DAMON MOODY |
FORMER FMU CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER DAMON MOODYWAS ARRESTED FRIDAY IN CONNECTION WITH AN ALTERCATION WITH JERMAIN AND JERMICHAEL WRIGHT THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH IN FLORENCE COUNTY.(MORE) |
TRACING THE PATH OF THE PEACH |
McLEOD FARMS KEEPS FAMILY BUSINESS GROWING DESPITE RECENT HEAVY RAINS |
FMN |
13/07/2013 |
1B |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF ALONZO OVERA AND OTHER WORKERS; PHOTO OF KEMP McLEOD |
KEMP McLEOD'S BLUE FORD PICKUP TRUCK HEADS PAST HIS FAMILY'S ROADSIDE STAND PAST THE PEACH-PACKING PLANT ON ROUTE 1 AND SLOWS BEFORE TURNING IN TO ONE OF THE PEACH ORCHARDS WHERE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEACH TREES HAVE FUELED THE FAMILY BUSINESS FOR CLOSE TO A CENTURY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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13/07/2013 |
4B |
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CHARLES EDWARD FREEMNA; MABLE HUNTLEY GASTON; CHARLES EDGAR MANGUM JR. JIMMY BYRD NICHOLS SR.; BOBBY EUGENE COATES; JOHN DAVID SHEPARD; BERNICE COLEMAN HUBBARD; ULEAN TIDWELL; LESESNE FLOYD KENNEDY; JAMES CALVIN MCCORMICK; THELMA POWELL TOLSON |
HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS |
FLORENCE MUSEUM OCCUPIED A HOUSE IN TIMROD PARK FOR 60 YEARS; NO IT'S TIME TO GROW IN A NEW BUILDING |
FMN |
14/07/2013 |
1A |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CURRENT FLORENCE MUSEUM; PHOTO OF EXTERIO OF THE ICONIC ART MODERNE-STYLE HOME BUILT BY BUILDER JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LAWTON WITH HELP OF HIS STEPSON SANBORN CHASE JR. |
NEAR THE END OF A TYPEWRITTEN LETTER DATED 10 SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 1935 FLORENCE MUSEUM FOUNDER JANUARYUARYE VANS ASKED THE FLORENCE ART ASSOCIATION FOR ITS HELP IN CREATING A SAMLL MUSEUM IN THE CITY THAT WOULD BRING PRIDE TO THE AREA AND ITS CITIZENS.(MORE) |
BORTH COPS AND DRIVERS HAVE RIGHTS AT CHECKPOINTS |
VIRAL VIDEO PROMPTS QUESTION: WHAT CAN AUTHORITIES SEARCH |
FMN |
14/07/2013 |
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A YOUTUBE VIDEO OF A JULY4 SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT IN MURFREESBORO TENNESSEE HAS SPURRED QUESTIONS AND CONVERSATION NATIONWIDE ABOUT HIGHWAY CHECKPOINTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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14/07/2013 |
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MABLE HUNTLEY GASTON; JACK W. FRIERSON; LOLA BENNETT MYERS; LOTI LIAKOVA; MOZELLA B. CONYERS; MARCHCHGARETTA THOMAS "SALLY" ZIMMERMAN; WILLIE JOHNSON; CHARLES EDGAR MANGUM JR.; DEOBRA EADDY FULWOOD; DEN JO COKER; JIMMMY BYRD NICHOLS SR.; ROOSEVELT (BUG) HUDSON JR.;GERTIE JONES; MARCHCHILY MIXON ANDREWS;; |
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14/07/2013 |
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MEMORIAM |
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LLOYD E. SWARINGER SR. WAS BORN ON 14 NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 1914 AND DIED ON 14 JULY1998; RUTH ANN TIMMONS WILLIAMS "SHOOK" WAS BORN ON 16 APRIL1941 AND DIED ON 14 JULY2002 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
14/07/2013 |
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KISTIN ANN COX AND SAMUEL CHASE LEVY; SARAH ALEXI LIFRAGE AND MATTHEW PERRY WATTS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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15/07/2013 |
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CAROLYN L. LONG; JOHN MCNEIL ROBINSON; STACEY BRYANT BAZEN; ROSENA MCKITHEN; PLENTY MAE SINGLETARY STAGGERS; FRACNES FEAGIN ALLEN MCCUMBER; JAMES CLAVIN MCCORMICK; |
CREATIVE "CANTRIBUTION" CREATES COMMUNITY |
COMPANY CAN SCULPTURE CONTEST RAISES AWARENESS AND COMPILES DONATIONS FOR HARVEST HOPE |
FMN |
16/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CHARLES BLAKE LOOKING AT THE MCALL FARMS DISPLAY MONDAY AT MAGNOLIA MALL IN FLORENCE. |
SHOPPERS AT MAGNOLIA MALL ARE BEING MET WITH AN UNUSUAL SIGHT THIS WEEK AS FOUR TEAMS FROM LOCAL COMPANIES HAVE COMBINED THEIR IMAGINATIONS TO CREATIVE UNIQUE DESIGNS USING CANNED GOODS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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16/07/2013 |
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CURTIS BETHEA; ERNEST DINGLE; MIKE GAINEY; JOE LYTCH; DOMINO ODOM; STACEY BRYANT BAZEN; LOUISE GRAHAM JOHNSON; VAL B. NANCE JR.; JOHN MCNEIL "MAC" ROBINSON; WILLIE C.OLIVER; CAROLYN LIVINGSTON LONG |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/07/2013 |
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CAROLE BOWERS; DEACON ERNEST DINGLE; DOROTHY LOUISE EVANS; BARBARA GOODMAN; LEON HORACE GRAHAM; LILLIAN GREEN; MOTHER ARNETHA ISREAL; FATHER MAXEIME LEE; BETTY SHULER; FAYE WATFORD; ALZENIA ELLISON ASKINS; CHARLES FREEMAN; JOHN JOINER |
EVENT BRINGS MUSIC FUN FOOD TO DOWNTOWN |
THIRD-THURSDAYS IS LATEST EFFORT TO BRING PEOPLE BACK TO AREA |
FMN |
17/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE BOBBY ROBERTS JAZZ QUARTET |
WATCH OUT FLORECE AFTER FIVE; THIRD-THURSDAYS IS GEARING UP THIS WEEK AS THE NEWEST ACT IN THE LIVE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT EVENT SCENE FOR DOWNTOWN. |
JUST CHILLIN' |
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17/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WILLY WARDY; PHOTO OF LINDSAY SUGGS. |
WILLIE WARDY OWNER OF COOL ISLAND BREEZE ITALIAN ICE SERVES TO CUSTOMERS CRISTAL; ABIGAIL; AND THEIR MOM MARCHCHIA TOLEDO AT TIMROD PARK. |
DOMESTIC ALTERCATION LEADS TO SERIOUS CHARGES |
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17/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BIANCA MOSES; PHOTO OF SHAKIYLA MYERS |
TWO LOCAL WOMEN ARE BEHIND BARS AFTER AN ALTERCATION AT A SOUTH FLORENCE RESIDENCE ESCALATED TO VIOLENCE. |
SCDOT UNEARTHS PART OF THE PEE DEE'S PAST |
ANCIENT HUMAN REMAINS; CERAMICS DISCOVERED IN ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT |
FMN |
18/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF LAKE CITY EXCAVATION SITE |
S.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING A NEARLY 8000-YEAR-OLD ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE DISCOVERED DURING A SURVEY FOR THE U.S. HIGHWAY 378 WIDENING PROJECT NEAR LAKE CITY. |
JUGGLING MAGIC WITH READING |
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FMN |
18/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF PAUL MILLER WITH CHILDREN AND LIBRARY STAFF; PHOTO OF JORDAN McLEOD; KENNEDY FULTON; AND TANIA MULDROW AND OTHER CHILDREN; PHOTO OF ZSA ZSA WHITE AND OTHER CHILDREN |
PAUL MILLER WITH FLOW CIRCUS PERFORMS JUGGLING AND MAGIC TRICKS FOR CHILDREN AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY. |
FUNDING FALLS INTO PLACE FOR CENTER |
HEALTH SCIENCES FACILITY COULD BE READY IN 2015 |
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18/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER |
WITH MONEY COMING INTO PLACE PIECE BY PIECE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S LEADERSHIP IS GETTING THE BALL ROLLING FOR THE CREATION OF A DOWNTOWN HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER THAT IF ALL GOES ACCORDING TO PLAN COULD OPEN IN THE FALL OF 2015. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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18/07/2013 |
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MINNIE PEARL BURGESS; LADONNA CAROLE BOWERS; VERNIE BROWN; LINDA STOKES COCKMAN; FRANKLIN WILLIAMS; TYRONE EVEN JETT; CECELIA GLICKER SCHWARTZ; BOBBY WHITE; RAYMOND E. WINDHAM; SADIE MAE GASQUE BROWN; MYRTLE ALLEN GASKINS; RICHARD WADE HARPER JR.; MARCHCHIE L. BROWN HILL; ROSENA WILSON McKITHEN; FAYE AMERSON WATFORD |
PEE DEE WOMAN ACCUSED IN TAX PREPARER FRAUD SCHEME PLEAD NOT GUILTY |
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18/07/2013 |
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FORMER TAX PREPARERS RACHEL WATSON AND SUSANN ALLEN MADE THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE FOR THEIR CRIMINAL FEDERAL TAX FRAUD CASE ARRAIGNMENT. |
CONJUNEECTION JUNEECTION |
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18/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE CAST OF "SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR."; PHOTO OF JORDAN YOUNG; PHOTO OF R.J. LEE; PHOTO OF DANIEL HILBOURN; PHOTO OF JORDAN TAYLOR |
THE CAST PERFORMS ON OPENING NIGHT FOR THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF "SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS LIVE! JR." |
FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH ECLECTIC MUSICIANS |
CLAY POT'S 'TOP OF THE POT' CONTEST AUDITIONS BEGIN FRIDAY |
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18/07/2013 |
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THE CLAY POT COFFEE SHOP WANTS TO RECOGNIZE THOSE AMONG US WHO EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE OF WRITING THEIR OWN MUSIC AND LYRICS WITH "TOP OF THE POT MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SINGER/SONGWRITER COMPETITION" |
DREAM OF NEW COURTHOUSE STILL DISTANT |
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19/07/2013 |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE HAS MOVED OUT OF THE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX. THIS FREES 3 FLOORS OF SPACE. COUNTY AGENCIES STILL FACE CHALLENGES WHEN IT COMES TO SPACE AND SAFETY. |
DISTRICT BACK ON TRACK |
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19/07/2013 |
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TIMMONSVILLE SCHOOLS MAKE FINAL PAYMENT ON DEBT OF $1.4 MILLION. |
MCLEOD HONORS TWO DOCS |
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19/07/2013 |
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PORTRAITS OF DR. F. RICHARD ERVIN AND DR. WILLIAM HESTER HONOR DOCTORS AT MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. |
STRUGGLING AGENCY SEES UPTICK IN DONATIONS |
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19/07/2013 |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEES MORE FUNDING COMING IN FOR SUPPORT. |
MORNING NEWS PUBLISHER LEAVING |
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19/07/2013 |
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MARCHK BLUM TAKES SAME POST AT WARREN BUFFETT'S BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/07/2013 |
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CAROLYN SCOTT ARRANTS; TERESA 'TRICKY' HAM CREEL; NELSON KINSEY GIBSON; CASSANDRA HILL; MAIE MILLER PATE; EARLSANDERS; GLENDALE ROGERS TIMMONS; JOYCN WATFORD; LINDA STOKES COCKMAN; LT. COL. THOMAS I. EISIMINGER SR.; MARGARET CLUBB FOWLER; MINNIE PEARL BURGESS SMITH; MRS. PLENTY MAE SINGLETARY STAGGERS; ROBERT MARTIN WELTY; FRANKLIN DALE WILLIAMS; RAYMOND E. WINDHAM |
HAVING A HOOT |
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20/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF A EURAISAN EAGLE OWL FLYING ACROSS THE RECEPTION AREA OF THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. PHOTO OF A HARRIS HAWK AT THE EVENT PRESENTED BY THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY |
A PRESENTATION BY THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY AT THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY FEATURED A EURAISAN EAGLE OWL AND A EURAISAN KESTREL AS WELL AS A HARRIS HAWK. (MORE) |
NIGHTCLUB SECURITY PERSONNEL MUST BE SLED-CERTIFIED |
EXTENSIVE CRITERIA NEEDS TO BE MET FOR BUSINESS LICENSE |
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20/07/2013 |
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RECENT ISSUES INVOLVING "SECURITY OFFICERS" AT AREA NIGHT CLUBS HAVE MANY WONDERING WHO EXACTLY THE OFFICERS ARE AND WHAT QUALIFICATIONS THEY HAVE.(MORE) |
YOUR WORSHIP DIRECTORY |
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20/07/2013 |
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SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN; PHOTO OF PALMETTO STREET CHRUCH OF GOD |
YOUR WORSHIP DIRECTORY FEATURING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN AND PALMETTO STREET CHRUCH OF GOD INFORMATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/07/2013 |
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DAVID MICHAEL BRYAN; MARCHCHY FRANCES COTTINGHAM CHESTNUT; DAVID JEROME MCDANIEL; WILLIAM EDWARD MOORE; THELMA HAMLET MOUZON; O'NEL ROGERS; MIYA GRACE SAMULES; MARCHCHY LOUISE SUTTON; MRS. GLENDALE ROGERS TIMMONS; LAWRENCE MARCHCHION GRESSETTE JR.; JOYCE B. WATFORD |
TRAYVON MARCHCHTIN'S DEATH AN "AWAKENING" LOCALS SAY |
THOSE ATTENDING SATURDAY'S RALLY IN FLORENCE WEAR T-SHIRTS AND CLUCH CANDY IN HONOR OF SLAIN TEENAGER |
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21/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF PEOPLE PRAYING DURING THE NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK AND FLORENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPONSORED RALLY IN SUPPORT FOR TRAYVON MARCHCHTIN IN THE MCMILLAN FEDERAL BUILDING PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY |
WEARING T-SHIRTS EMBLAZONED WITH A PHOTO OF TRAYVON MARCHCHTIN THE FLORIDA TEENAGER WHO WAS SHOT LAST YEAR BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN; 200 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY CAME OUT TO VOICE THEIR SUPPORT OF MARCHCHTIN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON A WEEK AFTER SIX JURORS FOUND ZIMMERMAN NOT GUILTY OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER.(MORE) |
COUNCIL; FIRE CHIEFS; AND EMS STAND TOGETHER |
SUPPORT TO EXTEND THE PENNY TAX STRONG AMONG PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES THAT STAND TO BENEFIT |
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21/07/2013 |
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WITH A LIST OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS RANGING FROM NEW FIRE STATIONS AND WATER LINES TO THE PAVING OR REPAVING OF BADLY RUTTED ROADS THE EXTENSION OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX IN FLORENCE COUNTY STANDS TO AFFECT EVERYONE.(MORE) |
AGRICULTURAL STIDES GO HI-TEC |
WITH FUNDING FULLY IN PLACE PDREC WILL UP THE ANTE IN ITS RESEARCH |
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21/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BUILDINGS THAT ARCHITECTS WORKING WITH FACULTY MEMBERS TO HELP DESIGN LABS THAT ARE MODIFIABLE AND SPECIFIC TO THEIR NEES. |
RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTIST ARE LOOKING FOR THE ABILITY TO INCREASE CROP PRODUCTION AND OTHER TRAITS TO KEEP UP WITH EXPECTED FOOD PRODUCTION INCREASES IN THE COMING YEARS THROUGH STUDIES AND ADVANCED ANALYSIS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/07/2013 |
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HAROLD EADDY; INA LEE BACOTE DENNIS; ISHMEAL "ISH" GARDNER; MARCHCHTHA P. VAUSE; ROBERT DAVID; ROBIN GLYNN MORRIS; JEAN O'NEAL CASHION; TERESA "TRICKY" HAM CREEL; GLENDALE ROGERS TIMMONS; TYRON EVAN JETT; |
BORN TO RIDE A HOG |
DOUG'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON OWNER HAS BEEN AROUND BIKES FOR 50 YEARS BUT NOW HE'S TURNING OVER THE SHOP TO FRESH BLOOD |
FMN |
21/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DOUG GUYNN AND SANDY BROACH; PHOTO OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES; PHOTO OF RACHIE AND JAMES E. GUYNN |
DOUG'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON THE OLDEST AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE HARLEY-DAVISON SHOP IN SOUTH CAROLINA CLOSED ITS DOORS AFTER 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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21/07/2013 |
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KRYSTAL PRESYNA ANNICA HUGHES AND TRAVIS EMANUEL COOPER; |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/07/2013 |
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AMANDA COURTNEY COKER AND THOMAS LEELYN BURNETTE |
THE ART OF ENGLISH |
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22/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF LYNDA ENGLISH; PHOTO OF GUESTS TALKING AFTER LYNDA ENGLISH'S SHOW; PHOTO OF ONE OF LYNDA ENGLISH'S ART PIECES |
FLORENCE ARTIST LYNDA ENGLISH DISCUESSES HER PIECE ENTITLED "THE NEST" DURING A PRESENTATION IN THE DR. N. LEE MORRIS GALLERY WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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22/07/2013 |
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ELLA MOULTRIE SQUIRE WILLIAMS; GERALD COARD GIBSON; JOHN FRENZEL JR.; LORRIE CAUTHER KELLY; WALTER GREGG SR.; BETTY LYNN ALTMAN TURNER; SARAH MAE NEWELL ELLIOTT; GLENDALE ROGERS TIMMONS; MARCHCHTHA P. TYLER VAUSE; ROBIN GLYNN GUY GROVER MORRIS |
TEACHING FELLOWS COMING TO FMU |
UNIVERSITY WILL GET 10 TOP EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH NEW PROGRAM NEXT FALL |
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23/07/2013 |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN NAMED THE 10TH SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS INSTITUTION IN THE STATE AND WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING STUDENTS TO THE PROGRAM NEXT FALL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/07/2013 |
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R.B. ANDREWS; JAMES "JAYBIRD" BERRY; LAHARVE "BUD" HOPKINS; JOE LOUIS HOWE; REGINALD EDWIN KEA SR.; CAROLYN GAFFNEY WILLIAMSON; WILLAM WRIGHT; JOHNIS GASKINS ALLDER; ELIZABETH LEE FOWLER; REGINALD KEA SR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH LUBELSKY JR.; WILLIAM LEMONT McDANIEL; ROBERT SIDNEY "SID" SMIS; JUDY C. SMALL |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BASEBALL CAMP |
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23/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CAMPERS; PHOTO OF MATTHEW TOMLINSON; PHOTO OF BRENTON JACKSON; PHOTO OF JACK COX AND FELLOW CAMPERS; PHOTO OF CAMERON JACKSON AND FELLOW CAMPERS; PHOTO OF JAMON PAIGE AND FELLOW CAMPERS; PHOTO OF LUCAS FIELDS; PHOTO OF ROBBIE WILSON AND BRENTON JACKSON; PHOTO OF CAMPERS |
A CAMPER RUNS IN EXCITEMENT AS THE CAMPERS TAKE A WATER BREAK DURING THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BASBALL CAMP AT SPARROW STADIUM. |
LOCAL CHURCHES COLLABORATE TO SERVE FLORENCE WITH CITY PROJECT |
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24/07/2013 |
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AROUND 50 PEOPLE GATHERED FOR A CITYWIDE PRAYER SERVICE AT FIRST PRESYTERIAN CHRUCH ON PARK AVENUE MARCHCHKING THE KICK-OFF OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN'S CITY PROJECT; NOW IN ITS THRID YEAR. |
TALL TALES IN THE MAKING |
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24/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF McFADDEN WEISHUHN; PHOTO OF McFADDEN WEISHUHN; PHOTO OF CATFISH |
McFADDEN WEISHUHN CASTS HIS LINE OUT ONTO FOREST LAKE AT THE J. FOSTER JEFFORDS CAUSEWAY ON KNOLLWOOD DRIVE IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/07/2013 |
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ANNIE BELL EDWARDS; SARA FRANCES HEUSTESS; ELIZABETH McCANTS; DAVID JEROME McDANIEL; LINDA DIANE TABLER; CHANNIE TAYLOR; SERRY CULICK WEATHERFORD; JAMES "DUCK" WILLIAMS JR.; TIMOTHY BENJAMIN EADDY; FREDDIE L. EVANS; NICA JOHNSON LAWHON |
CLOSING ARGUMENTS TO BEING IN TOWN CLERK FORGERY TRIAL |
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24/07/2013 |
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TESTIMONY CONCLUDED IN THE RETRIAL OF A FORMER TIMMONSVILLE TOWN CLEARK; WILHELMINA WASHINGTON; ACCUSED OF FORGING THE TOWN JUDGE'S NAME ON TWO COURT DOCUMENTS. |
DARGAN STREET |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
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24/07/2013 |
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NORTH DARGAN ST.; FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH W. EVANS ST.; IN THE LATE 1940S |
LITERACY COUNCIL ENDS CLASS FOR LOWEST-LEVEL READERS |
FUNDRAISING TROUBLES FORCE DIFFICULT DECEMBEREMBERISIONS BUT ALL STUDENTS WILL BE SERVED |
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25/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THREE STUDENTS WORK ON READING SKILLS USING THE LITERACY COUNCIL'S COMPUTER LAB AT THE FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL IN 2009 |
THIS MONTH THE FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL MADE THE HARD DECEMBEREMBERISION TO CUT AN INTENSIVE CLASS THAT SERVED ADULT LEARNERS WITH THE LOWEST READING LEVELS.(MORE) |
STATE'S DROPOUT RATE DROPS |
PEE DEE SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT; WILLIAMSBURG HAD ONE OF THE LOWEST RATES |
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25/07/2013 |
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FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR SOUTH CAROLINA'S HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE HAS DECEMBEREMBERREASED WITH MANY DISTRICTS IN THE PEE DEE ALSO SEEING A DROP AND TWO-THIRDS STAYING BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE.(MORE) |
HUNG JURY AGAIN IN CLERK CASE |
NO DECEMBEREMBERISIONS YET MADE ON WHETHER WASHINGTON WILL BE TRIED A THIRD TIME |
FMN |
25/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WILHELMINA WASHINGTON TALKING TO HER ATTORNEY PATRICK MCLAUGUSTUSTHLIN |
FOR THE SECOND TIME THE TRIAL OF FORMER TIMMONSVILLE COUNTY CLERK WILHELMINA WASHINGTON ENDED WEDNESDAY WITH A HUNG JURY.(MORE) |
SOUTHERN STATES STORE TO BE TAKEN OVER BY INDEPENDENT OWNERSHIP |
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25/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF RETAIL MANAGER DAVID GEORGE HELPS A CUSTOMER WEDNESDAY AT SOUTHERN STATES IN FLORENCE. |
AS A PART OF A CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING PLAN THE SOUTHERN STATES STORE ON DARLINGTON STREET IS BRIEFLY CLOSING AS IT TRANSITIONS INTO A INDEPENDENT DEALER STORE CALLED PALMETTO FARM SUPPLY THAT WILL STILL SERVE AREA CUSTOMERS.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/07/2013 |
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THOMAS L."TOM" BERRY; JOHN EDWARD CRAWFORD; ALBERT CUNNINGHAM; JANUARYUARYNIE GAMBLE; DANIEL ELI HOWARD SR.; JANUARYUARYIE MAE NESMITH LAMB; ROSE MARCHCHY MCCRAY; CARLA P. MILLER; BRENDA THOMAS; BERNICE WILLIAMSON; JACQUELYN WORTLEY COLLINS; INA LEE BACOTE DENNIS; MARCHCHY IRENE RITCH; KATHLEEN NICHOLSON COTTINGHAM; GEORGE J. HAMMOND; LINDA D.TABLER; |
VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP OPENING IN FLORENCE |
REICHENBACH WILL SOON START SELLING GERMAN-MADE CARS AT CURRENT LINCOLN DEALERSHIP |
FMN |
26/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MIKE REICHENBACH |
FORD AND LINCOLN DEALERSHIP OWNER MIKE REICHENBACH ANNOUNCED THAT HE'LL BE OFFERING ANOTHER OPTION FOR CAR BUYS IN FLORENCE SOON - VOLKSWAGEN. |
ACCIDENTAL BOMBING SURVIVOR DIES AT 92 |
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26/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WALTER GREGG SR. |
AFTER SERVING IN THE ARMY DURING WORLD WAR II WALTER GREGG SR. RETURNED HOME TO SURVIVE ANOTHER LIFE-CHANGING EVENT; ONE THAT WOULD FOREVER PLACE HIM IN THE ANNALS OF FLORENCE HISTORY. |
ARCHAEOLOGISTS EXCAVATE US 378 SITE |
SCDOT INVESTIGATES PREHISTORIC HUMAN REMAINS ARTIFACTS FOUND DURING 2009 SURVEY FOR PROJECT |
FMN |
26/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HEATHLEY JOHNSON AND REBECCA SHEPHERD; PHOTO OF MONA GRUNDEN |
ARCHAEOLOGISTS CONTRACTED BY THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ARE CONTINUING AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION AT A SITE BETWEEN LAKE CITY AND JOHNSONVILLE ON U.S. 378. |
PANEL SUGGESTS FREE ENTERPRISE FOR PRIVATE AMBULANCES |
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26/07/2013 |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL'S COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE VOTED TO INTRODUCE A REVISED SECTION OF CODE AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING THAT REMOVES THE COUNTY'S LIABILITIY AND STOPS IMPENDING PRIVATE INDUSTRY FOR NONEMERGENCY AMBULANCE COMPANIES IN THE COUNTY. |
LAMARCHCH MAN ARRESTED ON MURDER CHARGE |
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FMN |
26/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DEONTRA RASHEEM McFADDEN |
INVESTIGATORS WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARRESTED LAMARCHCH MAN DEONTRA RASHEEM McFADDEN IN CONNECTION WITH A SHOOTING DEATH OUTSIDE A CARTERSVILLE NIGHT CLUB OCTOBEROBER. 12. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/07/2013 |
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DAVID BARR JR.; SAM BROADNAX; ANNIE BELL EDWARDS; CHANNIE PETERSON TAYLOR; HAROLD EADDY; JANUARYUARYIE MAE NESMITH LAMB; JIMMY BULLOCK; JESSE GASQUE; DANIEL ELI HOWARD SR.; THELMA GANDY McDANIEL; ELIZABETH HARLEY-HUNTER McCANTS; NELSON ALEXANDER PRINCE; JAMES "DUCK" WILLIAMS JR.; CARLA POWELL MILLER; JAMES "JIMMY" EDWARD WILSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/07/2013 |
8A |
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ROBERT MILTON SIMPSON; SHERRY CULICK WEATHERFORD |
EXCHANGE STUDENTS NEED HOMES |
COORDINATOR SEEKS SINGLES EMPTY-NESTERS AND EVERY FAMILY IN BETWEEN TO PROVIDE SAFE LOVING HOMES |
FMN |
26/07/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TOM SCHABER; PARKER SCHABER; AND "UNCLE" EDO COGLIATI |
WHEN BRENDA AND TOM SCHABER FOUND THEMSELVES IN A NEW STATE LIVING AND EMPTY-NESTER LIFE AND LOOKING FOR SOMETHING HELPFUL AND EXCITING TO DO HER SISTER NUDGED HER TOWARD THE EF FOUNDATION A NONPROFIT THAT ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS. |
REUNION HONORS JAMESTOWN FOUNDER |
DECEMBEREMBERENDANTS GATHER TO CELEBRATE HISTORY; HERITAGE |
FMN |
27/07/2013 |
1A |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF MARCHCHLENE LEMON |
THIS WEEKEND MARCHCHKS THE 25TH YEAR THAT FOUNDER IRVIN JAMES' DECEMBEREMBERENDANTS HAVE COME TO THE JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT OFF OLD MARCHCHION HIGHWAY TO CELEBRATE HIS LEGACY. |
PEE DEE VETERANS SHARE MEMORIES OF KOREAN WAR |
THOSE WHO SERVED HOPE FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL BE TAUGUSTUSTHT ABOUT THEIR 'FORGOTTEN WAR' |
FMN |
27/07/2013 |
1A |
SCRM: FMN/VF |
PHOTO OF CARLTON PRIDGEN; PHOTO OF BURNEY DREW |
SIXTY YEARS AGO TODAY THE KOREAN WAR ENDED WITH THE SIGNING OF THE LONGEST-NEGOTIATED CEASE-FIRE IN HISTORY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2013 |
4B |
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MARCHCHIA FLEMING; ERIK MADISON; DOROTHY McCRAY; JESSICA EDMONDSON RION; CHARLES EMERY (BO) SAMS JR.; LEVERN WILLIAMS JR.; DIXIE ALEXANDER HUDSON; DAVID JEROME McDANIEL |
POYNOR CLOSES DOORS ON COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLASSES |
HOBBY AND SELF IMPROVEMENT COURSES WERE LOSING MONEY; DISTRICT TO FOCUS ON ACADEMICS |
FMN |
28/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF POYNER ADULT/COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
IF YOU'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF GOING TO POYNOR ADULT EDUCATION TO TAKE A CLASS TO LEARN HOW TO FROST A CAKE; PLAY HARMONICA OR PROPERLY USE A MICROSOFT EXCEL SPEREADSHEET YOUR WINDOW TO SIGN UP IS CLOSED FOR GOOD: AFTER LOSING MONEY FOR SEVERAL YEARS THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CLASSES ARE OFFICIALLY CANCELLED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/07/2013 |
8A |
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ANDREW H. HURSEY II; BOBBIE GENE HEYWARD; GEORGIA LEE SHULER; GLENN PEE; JAMES PRICE; JIMMY BLACKWELL; McDOUGLAS LEGETTE; LINDA McCLELLAN CAULDER; MAIE MILLER PATE; THOMAS L. BERRY |
INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING IS BIG BUSINESS |
LAKE CITY COMPANY'S GROWING CUSTOMER BASE BRINGS MORE JOBS TO AREA |
FMN |
28/07/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF EMERSON SMITH; PHOTO OF BUTCH CRAWFORD AND LARRY GAY |
ICE RECYCLING OWNERS LARRY GAY AND BUTCH CRAWFORD GRILLED HOT DOGS AND MINGLED WITH FIRST-SHIFT EMPLOYEES DURING LUNCH AT THE FACILITY GIVING THEM A CHANCE TO CATCH UP WITH FAMILIAR FACES AND LEARN NEW ONES AFTER AN INFLUX OF RECENT HIRES. |
MUSIC HELPS SHELTER ANIMALS |
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FMN |
28/07/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF SHELTER DOGS; PHOTO OF REBECCA MORNING-PHIPPS; SUZANNE HENDERSON; KENNY POWELL; AND RUSTY HENDERSON; PHOTO OF ROCKY PHIPPS AND REBECCA MORNING-PHIPPS; PHOTO OF DAVAN RIVERS; NATALIE SPINKS; AND LAYLA PLASMAN; PHOTO OF SHELTER DOGS; PHOTO OF K'YANA ROUSE; PHOTO OF THE BAND SPEAKEASY; PHOTO OF RAY CRIBB |
THE SECOND ANNUAL GRATEFUL DOG EVENT HELPED RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY AND DARLINGTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY THAT RECEIVE THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS EVERY YEAR. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
28/07/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
KYLA EVE STRUKIE AND BENNETT EDWARDS BROWN; BRITTANY ERIN SEVERANCE AND WILLIAM ROBERT COLONES; KELLI HUDSON GRAHAM AND STEPHEN HARVEY CANTEY |
GOOD DEEDS BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER |
PROJECTS RANGE FROM MANUAL LABOR TO FEEDING HOMELESS |
FMN |
29/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHERRILL FUSSELL |
HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS WORKED AROUND FLORENCE LAST WEEK DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AS PART OF FIRST PRESYTERIAN'S CITY PROJECT. |
A PLACE TO CALL HOME |
ADVOCATES FOR TEENAGE ADOPTION SHARE EXPERIENCES AND BLESSINGS |
FMN |
29/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADEJA GORE; JEANNETE GORE; AND ALONA GORE; PHOTO OF TONY PERDOMA AND VOLUNTEERS |
AT 18-YEARS-OLD AND IN AN OVERCROWDED FOSTER CARE SYSTEM TWIN SISTERS ADEJA AND ALONA GORE BELIEVED THEY WOULD SIMPLY AGE-OUT OF THE SYSTEM WHEN THEY WENT TO COLLEGE LEAVING THEM TO NEVER EXPERIENCE WHAT IT FELT LIKE TO COME 'HOME' ON HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER BREAK; BUT THAT WAS BEFORE THEY WERE PLACED WITH JEANNETTE GORE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/07/2013 |
7A |
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CORINE PULLIAM; ELOISE L. BROWN; ERMA DINGLE; ETHEL MAE JAMISON McKENZIE; JAMES R. ELLIOTT; SHIRLEY JEAN CHAPMAN; DAVID BARR JR.; ERICK MADISON; JAMES W. (BILL) ELVINGTON; LARRY PARKER; MORRIS DANIEL CLARK |
MOVING FLORENCE'S VA OFFICE DOWN AND OUT |
A NEW EASILY ACCESSIBLE GROUND FLOOR OFFICE MOVES VETERANS DEPARTMENT FROM CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX |
FMN |
30/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULYIA McCULLOUGH |
WITH A MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION THE FLORENCE COUNTY VETERAN AFFAIRS OFICE WILL NOW BE BETTER EQUIPPED TO HELP THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY - FOR DECEMBEREMBERADES THE VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE WAS LOCATED ON THE SEVENTH FLOOR OF THE CITY-COUNTY COMPLEX - BUT NOT ANY MORE. |
DRAMATIC 911 RECORDINGS OPEN TRIAL |
CALLS SHOW CHAIN OF EVENTS LEADING TO DEADLY 2012 WRECK |
FMN |
30/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGIA WOODBERRY; THOMAS McKENZIE; SCOTT FLOYD; AND PEOPLE IN COURT; PHOTO OF DANNY PRUETT |
JURORS HEARD A TRAGEDY PLAY OUT IN SLOW MOTION VIA 911 RECORDINGS AS TESTIMONY GOT UNDERWAY IN THE TRIAL OF A FLORENCE WOMAN (GEORGIA WOODBERRY) CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THE DEATH OF A LOCAL NURSE (LORI PRUETT). |
REPS. RICE AND PRICE TALK HEALTH CARE REFORM |
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30/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER; DR. RUTH WITTMANN-PRICE; REP. TOM RICE; AND REP. TOM PRICE |
IN ONE OF A SERIES OF SYMPOSIUMS TAKING PLACE AROUND THE SEVNTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS SUMMER U.S. REP. TOM RICE JOINED FORCES WITH U.S. REP. TOM PRICE (R-GA 6TH DISTRICT) A PHYSICIAN BY TRADE TO TALK HEALTH CARE REFORM AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/07/2013 |
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CORA LEE GATLING; DOLL MACK; ELOISE LEE BROWN; RALPH GRAY; BOBBY LYNN HICKSON |
MAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING LAWN MOWERS |
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FMN |
30/07/2013 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF LAQUINN ROCHIO JAMES |
AN EFFINGHAM MAN (LAQUINN ROCHIO JAMES) WAS ARRESTED FOR STEALING RIDING LAWN MOWERS IN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
WOODBERRY GETS 40 YEARS |
AGGRESSOR IN LOVE TRIANGLE PLEADS GUILTY FOR PART IN CHASE AND WRECK THAT KILLED INNOCENT WOMAN |
FMN |
31/07/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED CLEMENTS AND DANNY PRUETT; PHOTO OF GEORGIA WOODBERRY AND PEOPLE IN COURTROOM |
A WOMAN (GEORGIA WOODBERRY) CHARGED WITH MURDER IN A CAR WRECK THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A LOCAL NURSE (LORI PRUETT) CHANGED HER MIND AND OPTED NOT TO TAKE HER CHANCES WITH A JURY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/07/2013 |
5A |
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MARCHCHY ELLEN COWARD COKER; THOMAS DAVIS; JUANITA FLEMING; HUBERT JACKSON; JULYIA MAE JAMES; MICHAEL BARRY LAFER SR.; ENGLISH LAVERN ROGERS; HELEN JEFFORDS DEAN; ELBERT NATIONS; CAROLYN GAFFNEY WILLIAMSON |
DHEC TO OFFER FREE TDAP SHOTS AT MASS VACCINATION CLINICS |
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FMN |
31/07/2013 |
6A |
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BEGINNING THIS SCHOOL YEAR ALL INCOMING SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A TDAP VACCINE FOR WHOPPING COUGH AND IN AN EFFORT TO HELP WITH THE NEW REQUIREMENT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HAS SET UP FREE CLINICS IN EVERY COUNTY TO HELP. |
POLICE IN TWO COUNTIES HUNT FOR BANK ROBBER |
SAME MAN SOUGHT IN WEDNESDAY DARLINGTON AND FLORENCE ROBBERIES |
FMN |
01/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES THE SCENE OF A BANK ROBBERY AT THE TD BANK ON DOZIER BOULEVARD |
POLICE IN AT LEAST TWO PEE DEE JURISDICTIONS ARE INVESTIGATING BANK ROBBERIES INVOLVING THE SAME MAN |
DUKE GIFT TO FMU AND FDTC WILL FUND DEGREE PROGRAM |
ENGINEERING DEGREE PROJECT HAS RAISED $40000 AHEAD OF LAUNCH |
FMN |
01/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FMU PRESIDENT DR. FRED CARTER ADDRESSES THE MEDIA DURING AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A GIFT OF MORE THAN $216000 FROM THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION TO FMU AND FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S NEW INDUSTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM.(MORE) |
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCED A LARGE FIT TO THE NEW INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM TO BEO OFFERED BY FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE WEDNESDAY.(MORE) |
MISSION WEEK |
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01/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ISABELLA ORRICO CUTS FRINGE OF A BLANKET;ANNA KATE AVENT PUTS THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON HER BLESSING BASKET FOR HER PARENTS ON WEDNESDAY DURING MISSION WEEK AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLORENCE |
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK CHILDREN VISITED NURSING HOMES AND HELPED AT OTHER LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.(MORE) |
NEW FILING LAW EASES PROCESS FOR ELECTIONS |
SEPTEMBEREMBERARATE RECORD KEEPING LESSENS CONFUSION BETWEEN CANDIDACY AND ETHICS FILING |
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01/08/2013 |
1A |
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DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/08/2013 |
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ANTOINETTE FLEMING ALSTON; JACKIE QUINN COOKE; ETHAN WADE HARRELL; JAMES HUNTER; JOYCE RAMTHUN; LOUVENIA DUNCAN SCOTT; CHARISE PETERKIN WASHINGTON; JUANITA COLTRAIN FLEMING "MS. BONE" JULYIA MAE JAMES; PEGGY JEAN SCHAFF; PATRICIA ANN COLLINS GARRETT; ALTON RAY "AL" WELCH SR. |
SCHOOL GRADES DROP ACROSS PEE DEE |
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02/08/2013 |
1A |
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NO A'S AND MORE F'S OF FEDERAL ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL; STATE BLAMES HIGHER GOALS FOR DIP |
WET JULY'S RAINFALL A RECORD FOR FLORENCE |
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02/08/2013 |
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FLORENCE AND SEVERAL STATE LOCATIONS HAVE HAD THE WETTEST JULY ON RECORD. FLORENCE OF JULY 1916 HAD 18.05 INCHES; THIS YEAR HAD 14.91 INCHES. |
POLICE DON'T RULE OUT CHERAW ROBBERY LINK TO PEE DEE INCIDENTS |
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02/08/2013 |
1A |
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CHERAW BANK ROBBER AND ROBBER IN DARLINGTON AND FLORENCE ARE NOT THE SAME MAN BUT MAY BE LINKED. SUSPECT IS MICHAELE. MONAGHAN OF NAPLES FLA. |
END-OF-SUMMER READING PARTY |
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FMN |
02/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
LIBRARY ASSOCIATE JESS WILLIS LEADS SONG WITH CHILDREN AT CHICK-FIL-A. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/08/2013 |
7A |
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ROBERT ANSEL (ANDY) DUDLEY III; ROGER D. BAYLOR; CURTIS HENRY CAULKINS JR.;PAUL DOUGLAS 'DAWG' COATES; HAYWARD LEGGETTE; MAEBELL MELVIN; GEORGE WRIGHT; EUGENE JOHN AUGUSTUSTINOWICZ JR.; MARY ELLEN COWARD COKER; JACKIE QUINN COOKE; CHARLES KENNETH GRIMSLEY JR.; ETHAN WADE HARRELL; ENGLISH LAVERN ROGERS; GENE C. WEAVER SR. |
UNTOLD WW II STORY BRINGS FAMILY CLOSER |
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FMN |
02/08/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTOS |
A PEE DEE VETERAN KENNETH DRIPPS BUMPED INTO HIS BROTHER CHUCK DRIPPS IN THE PHILIPPINES |
MOORE MIDDLE GETS A CLEAN SLATE |
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SCHOOL IS BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS |
FMN |
03/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JOHN W. MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL STANDS OPEN AND READY AT A DEDICATION CEREMONY ON SUNDAY IN FLORENCE; PRINCIPAL CAROL SCHWEITZ ETS A HUG FROM RETIRED TEACHER JEAN ZOLLICOFFER AT A DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE NEW MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON SUDAY IN FLORENCE |
WIDE EYES AND WIDER SMILES GRACED THE FACES OF HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS; TEACHERS AND GUESTS SUNDAY AS THEY FILED INTO THE TOWERING ENTRANCE OF THE BRAND NEW JOHN W. MOORE MIDDLE SCHOOL AS ITS DOORS WERE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/08/2013 |
7A |
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WILLIARD LEWIS BELL JR.; BRIAN ERIC COX; ELLA M. BAXLEY; MILTON G. GESSERT; NANCY MARCHCHIE GAINEY HORTON; RICKY L. LYNCH; MILDRED MCKNIGHT; JAMES ARTHUR MEYER; EVELYN T. MITCHELL; DORIS MCLLAIN SULLIVAN; CLEO Z. WELCH; GENE LEONARD FLOYD; NORMA KIRVEN WALKER; LINDA MAHON HATCHELL; JAMES GROVER HUTCHINSON; DOROTHY FRANCES HYATT; DAWN FLOYD MORRIS; |
THINK FAST; TALK FASTER |
AUCTIONS FOR THE STILL-VIBARANT GOLDEN LEAF RETURN TO LAKE CITY |
FMN |
04/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TOBACCO BUYERS LOOKING OVER A BAIL OF TOBACCO DURING THE CAROLINAS TOBACCO AUCTION IN LAKE CITY WEDNESDAY; JIM LYNCH LEADS THE SALE WEDNESDAY; SAMMY SQUIRES IS A TOBACCO GROWER WITH 400 ACRES IN GEORGETOWN AND WILLIAMS BURG COUNTIES AND CAME TO THE CAROLINAS TOBACCO AUCTION TO SEE HIS CROP SELL |
AUCTIONEER CHUCK EASLER'S ESOTERIC RAMBLING CRY BROKE NINE YEARS OF SILENCE WEDNESDAY AS TOBACCO BUYERS AND GROWERS EXAMINED LARGE BALES OF FLUE CURED TOBACCO WHILE SNAKING AROUND A WAREHOUSE SELLING THE CROP THE OLD FASHIONED WAY AT AUCTION.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/08/2013 |
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EMMA "LINER" ANDERSON; JAMES E. CONYERS; HERMAN GRANT; LINDA K. HATCHELL; MELINDA LEGETTE; JANUARYUARYIE MCDONALD; SAMUEL MCNEIL; LULA MOORE; JAMES MYER; NORMAN KATHRYN KIRVEN WALKER; JAMES EVANS; FRANK JOHN FENOHR III; BETTE JONE PERRITT; PATRICIA ANN MOODY; MARCHCHGARET ANN WALKER (PARHAM); THOMASINA "TOMMIE" MOSES MITCHELL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/08/2013 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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WALLACE JOHNSON DIED 2 AUGUSTUST 2001; EUGENE C. BACOTE JR.L ; DIED 21 JUNEEE 2013 |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/08/2013 |
6C |
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SUMMER NICHOLE COATES AND BLAKE HUNTER CRADDOCK |
RENEWED PENNY TAX ONE STEP CLOSER |
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FMN |
04/08/2013 |
1A |
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A FINAL AND THIRD READING IS LAST HURDLE TO PUTTING REFERENDUM QUESTION ON NOVEMBEREMBER BALLOT. |
TWO PEE DEE BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS NABBED IN N.J. |
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04/08/2013 |
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MICHAEL EDWARD MONAGHAN AND DAVID ALLEN MONTES OF NAPLES FLA. HAD BEEN ARRESTED. |
MCLEOD UNVEILS NEW INTENSIVE CARE BUILDING |
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04/08/2013 |
1A |
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CHARITY GERALD SHOWS OFF NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE NEW MCLEOD CENTER FOR INTENSIVE CARE. |
A LIFETIME ON 'THANK YOU STREET' |
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FMN |
04/08/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
REV. DR. SOLOMON EADDY HAS PREACHED AT ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH AND MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. HE ALSO HAS GOLDEN GLOVES ACCORDING TO FAMILY AND WORKED AS ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK POLICE OFFICERS IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/08/2013 |
4B |
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CLARA WHALEY; EVELYN FRANCES HINSON; JOHNNY LEE WASHINGTON; LEVINE MOODY; LUCILLE NIX JOHNSTON; MANUEL DEQUAN GOSS; JAMES EVANS; THOMASINA MOSES MITCHELL; C. J. 'BUBBA' RILEY JR.; CURTIS HENRY CAULKINS JR.; DOROTHY SHIRLEY TIMMS; PAUL DOUG 'DAWG' COATES; JEANETTE BARRINGTON BRADDY; ROBERT ANSEL 'ANDY' DUDLEY III; JOYCE M. RAMTHUN (1944-2013); ROGER D BAYLOR; STEPHEN HODGE SR. |
REMEMBERING GLORY DAYS OF GOLF AT FCC |
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04/08/2013 |
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COURT AT LONG BLUFF NOT ONE TO MESS WITH |
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04/08/2013 |
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THE COURT AT LONG BLUFF (NOW SOCIETY HILL) OF 1773 DEALT WITH MANY GRIEVANCES ACCORDING TO THOM ANDERSON. |
RELIEF ON THE WAY FOR TOWN IN TIMMONSVILLE |
CITY OF FLORENCE MOVING AHEAD WITH EMERGENCY FIXES TO TOWN'S BROKEN SEWER SYSTEM |
FMN |
06/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF GLYNN F. WILLIS; OCTOBEROBERAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE; AND BUDDY BRAND |
WITH A LOT OF LONG HOURS AND PLENTY OF COMPROMISE THE CITY OF FLORENCE HAS MANAGED TO CREATE A PIECEMEAL FINANCIAL PACKAGE MADE UP OF LOW-INTEREST LOANS AND GRANTS THAT FINALLY ALLOWS IT TO MOVE FORWARD IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE'S OVERFLOWING SEWER SYSTEM. |
FALL REGISTRATION AFOOT IN FLORENCE |
SCHOOLS OPENING DOORS ALL WEEK TO GET STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR CLASS |
FMN |
06/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL; PHOTO OF BELLA DARIEN; TATYANA DARIEN; AND SUNSHINE DARIEN |
AS THE DARIEN LADIES STARTED THEIR REGISTRATION PAPERWORK AT WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL THEY LAUGUSTUSTHED AND SMILED; A SLIGHTLY UNUSUAL REACTION TO BEGINNING A SOMEWHAT TEDIOUS ROUND OF PAPERWORK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/08/2013 |
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ANTOINETTE FLEMING ALSTON; TIMOTHY ROYAL "TIMMY" COKER; WILLIE SON DIXON; MILTON G. GESSERT; THEODORE BRITTON HAMPTON JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HANNA; NANCY MARCHCHIE GAINEY HORTON; ERNEST LEGETTE; BLONNIE LEE RONEY; TALAYA WALKER; SHIRLEY CALDWELL WEAVER; TIMOTHY ERNEST WHITE; WILLARD LEWIS BELL JR.; BRIAN ERIC COX; RICKY L. LYNCH; JEAN BAKER MAHONEY; JANUARYUARYIE McDONALD; MILDRED "PEE WEE" McKNIGHT; WILLIAM HERSCHEL "JED" SCHOOLCRAFT; DORIS M. McCLAIN SULLIVAN; JOHNNY LEE WASHINGTON; DOROTHY HIGHT WRIGHT |
CREEK RATZ ASSAULT LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS |
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06/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON DAVIS FILES AND JOHN JAMES PARKER |
TWO LOCAL MEN (JOHN JAMES PARKER AND BRANDON DAVIS FILES) WERE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH A RECENT ASSAULT AT FLORENCE BAR AND RESTAURANT CREEK RATZ. |
DIET DRUG TARGETED FOR REMOVAL |
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FMN |
07/08/2013 |
1A |
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DMAA LINKED TO SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES |
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HAS FAVORABLY RESOLVED AN ACTION IT FILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO SEIZE AND CONDEMN DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING AN UNSAFE FOOD ADDITIVE. |
A NEW CROP OF IDEAS |
PHOTO OF PHIL BAUER AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY; PHOTO OF GRAIN SORGHUM CROP |
FMN |
07/08/2013 |
1A |
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CLEMSON'S PEE DEE RESEARCH CENTER ADVANCES PLANT TECH FOR THE 21ST CENTURY |
SPECIALISTS FROM DIFFERENT AGRICULTURE BACKGROUNDS PRESENTED INFORMATION ON SEVERAL CROPS IN THE FILDS OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PEE DEE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER WHEN RAIN BEGAN TO FALL; A REMINDER OF THE BITTERSWEET WET GROWING SEASON FARMERS HAVE DEALTH WITH THIS YEAR. |
LOW TAX BASE LIMITS TIMMONSVILLE FINANCES |
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07/08/2013 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TONW COUNCIL MEMBERS HEARD MORE ABOUT THE ROOT OF THE TOWN'S FINANCIAL SITUATION AS THE PRIORITY OF CONVEYING THE TOWN'S DILAPIDATED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM TO FLORENCE NEARS COMPLETION. |
MARCHCHS BLUFF EPISODE TO AIR ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC |
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07/08/2013 |
2A |
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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL SHOW "DIGGERS" WILL FEATURE A STORY ON MARCHCHS BLUFF; THE SITE OF AN ACCIDENTAL BOMBING BY THE U.S. AIR FORCE IN 1958. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/08/2013 |
5A |
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EMMALINE "LINER" ANDERSON; JUDY LANE LEWIS; ZACHARIAH T. MACE JR.; ALLISON CANTLEY SIMMONS; LOIS SINGLETARY; BILLY RAY COKER; TIMOTHY ROYAL "TIMMY" COKER; JUNEEE ELAINE HOOKS EVANS; MILTON G. GESSERT; LUCILLE NIX JOHNSTON; BLONNIE LEE RONEY; SHIRLEY CALDWELL WEAVER; CLEO WELCH |
FLORENCE COUNCILMAN CITED IN VIOLATION |
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07/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MITCHELL KIRBY |
THE S.C. STATE ETHICS COMMISSION WILL HOLD A HEARING NOVEMBEREMBER. 20 IN COLUMBIA S.C. REGARDING FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN MITCHELL KIRBY'S FAILURE TO SUBMIT HIS REQUIRED 2011 AND 2012 STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTEREST. |
SUSPECTS CAPTURED FOLLOWING BURGLARY |
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FMN |
07/08/2013 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF KIMBERLY DOWNEY; PHOTO OF ROBERT PUGH; PHOTO OF EDWARD EUGENE WINBURN |
THREE SUSPECTS (EDWARD EUGENE WINBURN; KIMBERLY DOWNEY; AND ROBERT PUGH) SOUGHT BY DARLINGTON COUNTY INVESTIGATORS IN THE BURGLARY OF AN ELDERLY COUPLE ARE HELD IN CUSTODY. |
FLORENCE WOMAN DIES IN I-20 WRECK |
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07/08/2013 |
6A |
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A 82-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE WOMAN (JOHNNY L. RODRIGUE) DIED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT THE 120 MILE MARCHCHKER ON INTERSTATE 20. |
CHRIS TUCKER WILL PERFORM SEPTEMBER. 14 AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
1A |
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A VERY BIG NAME IN COMEDY IS COMING TO FLORENCE. |
MORE OPTIONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE KING'S ACADEMY TO WORK WITH NONPROFIT GROUPS OFFERING MORE AID TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS. |
PROPOSED SEXUALLY ORIENTED CLUB DRAWS COMPLAINTS |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
1A |
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FOUNDER SAYS CLUB IS PRIVATE BUT COUNTY PUTS STOP-WORK ORDER ON THE BEAVER LODGE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
5A |
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CAROL JANUARYET BALL; VIRGINIA WELCH GODWIN; BETTY P. HAYES; MELVIN NETTLES SR.; HELEN SCOTT; BILLY RAY COKER; DAVID EMERSON COLE; ZACHARIAH TAYLOR MACE JR.; JOHNNY BELLE LEWIS RODRIGUE; ALLISON CANTLEY SIMMONS |
THEY LOVE BEACH MUSIC |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
FLORENCE SHAG CLUB DOES ITS PART TO PRESEERVE THE STATE DANCE AND KEEP THE CULTURE ALIVE. |
MCCLENAGHAN HIGH |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
THE MCCLENAGHAN HIGH SCOOL CLASS OF 1963 RETURNED FOR THE 50TH REUNION. |
50 YEARS LATER: WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '63 |
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FMN |
08/08/2013 |
3D |
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PHOTO |
ROGER CLEMMONS IS CLASS PRESIDENT. REUNION WAS A SUCCESS JUNE28-30. |
CHASE TO LAY OFF REMAINING FLORENCE STAFF |
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FMN |
09/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF J.P. MORGAN CHASE SIGN |
J.P. MORGAN CHASE ANNOUNCED IT WILL LAY OFF THE REMAINING EMPLOYEES AT ITS FLORENCE CHASE HOME MORTGAGE OFFICE. |
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT FLORENCE AIRPORT |
EX-CMA DEPUTY DIRECTOR REPLACES GUNN WHO HAS RESIGNED FOR STATE JOB. |
FMN |
09/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHUCK HENDERSON; PHOTO OF MAURICE LEMMOND AND EDDIE GUNN |
FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EDDIE GUNN ANNOUNCED HE WILL BE STEPPING DOWN AS HE TAKES A POSITION WITH THE STATE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S OFFICE. |
NEW ROYALL PLAN; SEARCH FOR SUPERINTENDENT MOVE FORWARD |
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FMN |
09/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD MOVED FORWARD ON TWO FRTONTS MAKING CONTRACT DECEMBEREMBERISIONS FOR BOTH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ROYALL ELEMENTERY SCHOOL AND A SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/08/2013 |
5A |
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BEVERLY WRIGHT DANIELS; ERNESTINE SMITH DAVIS; MAGGIE LEE JOHNSON; DOYLE W. KILPATRICK; DIANE McFADDEN; DIANE McFADDEN; BILLY McPHERSON; MARCHCHION NETTLES; MACK ROUSE; LAUREN WINBURN; VIRGINIA WELCH GODWIN; STELLA CANADY DENNIS; BRENTLY DAVID JOHNSON; CHARLES BRADLEY GIBBS; HELEN JETT SCOTT; BETTY PRICE HAYES |
FLORENCE ELKS LODGE CLEANUP |
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FMN |
09/08/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF DAVE MIODUSKI; JENNY HAYNES; JIM JOHNSON; RONNIE PRICE; EDDIE HARDING; ART LESESNE; STEVE SCHULMAN; AND JEFF PROCTOBEROBEROR |
FLORENCE ELKS LODGE MEMBERS CLEAN JODY ROAD AND BELTLINE DRIVE ON JULY20 AS PART OF THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAM. |
NESA STILL HOPEFUL FOR I-73 FUNDS |
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FMN |
10/08/2013 |
1A |
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LONG-DISCUSSED MYRTLE BEACH CONNECTOR AND JOB CREATION AT AGENCY'S QUARTERLY MEETING. THIS ORGANIZATION IS THE NORTH EASTER STRATEGIC ALLIANCE. |
BEAVER CLUB MAY LOSE HOME |
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FMN |
10/08/2013 |
1A |
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PRESIDENT OF PRIVATE GROUP UNAWARE OF EVICTION. |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE HOSTS THIRD HEALTH AND HARMONY FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
10/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE GOAL WAS TO EDUCATE THE AREA ON AFFORDABLE WAYS TO FEED FAMILIES; EXERCISE; & MAINTAIN THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE. |
NEWSPRING DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
NEWSPRING CHURCH EXPECTS TO DONATE 650 BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NORTH VISTA STUDENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2013 |
4B |
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SINCLAIR BOLICK; WILLIE BOLICK; GILBERT FREEMAN; JAMES RONNIE GATHERS; WILLIAM ANTON GROPP; ANN WALKER HARPER; LANCY MURRAY; FRANK THOMAS PALADINA; REGINALD PARNELL; GRACIE LEE ROGERS; GERALD THOMAS; WILLIE WILLIAMS; LAUREN WINBURN; WAYNE WILSON BRITTON; LESTER LEROY 'ROY' HOPKINS JR.; MARION 'BILLY' LEE BLACK; MARION NETTLES SR.; VIRGINIA HASELDEN CRIBB; MAGGIE LEE JOHNSON; JOSEPH THADDEUS ELLIOTT JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
10/08/2013 |
4B |
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BILLY MARCHLOW 6/20/1943-8/10/2010 |
HPV VACCINATION NUMBERFS STALL NATIONWIDE |
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FMN |
11/08/2013 |
1A |
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OFFICIALS EXPECT SC TO CONTINUE TO LAG BEHIND |
RICE: WE NEED TO USE ALL SOURCES OF ENERGY |
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FMN |
11/08/2013 |
1A |
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CONGRESSMAN TOM RICE SAYS HE BACKS EXPLORATION OF OFF-SHORE FUELS. |
FLORENCE POLICE CRACK DOWN ON PROSTITUTION |
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FMN |
11/08/2013 |
1A |
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STING AT HOTEL TARGETS ONLINE SEX SOLICITORS. |
ROAD PLANS THAT RODE INTO THE SUNSET |
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FMN |
11/08/2013 |
6A |
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THE FLORENCE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (FLATS) RECOMMENDED SEVERAL ROAD ROUTES WHICH HAVE NOT HAPPEDNED ACCORDINIG TO THOM ANDERSON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/08/2013 |
8A |
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CHARLOTTE TIMMONS KIRKLEY; DOROTHY MILLER MELVIN; EULA MAE THOMAS; GERALD WILFRED THOMAS; JAMES FAIRLEY PREVATTE; JEROME JOE HARRISON; LUCILLE CONDER MCCALLA; MARGARET JONES GEDDIE; RUBY FURTUNE; ERNESTINER SMITH DAVIS; FRANCES COX; LEWIS AMMONS; MARGARET MARY LASSEN; MARY KATHLEEN MEEKINS DORRELL; MELVA PLUMMER GIBBS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
11/08/2013 |
8A |
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RODNEY CRAIG GOODWIN 12/11/1971--8/6/2012 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2013 |
7A |
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FRANKIE BUFFKIN; JULYIA BLACKWELL; OLLIE CRAWFORD; SAMUEL J. COOPER; WILLIAM H. "SNAP" TYNER; WILLIE N. COE; ANN P. WALKER HARPER; CHARLIE DONALD "DON" FITCH SR.; EULA MAE MATTHEWS THOMAS; GERALDINE "JUDD" TYLER BENTON; LEUREA L. STEWART; LISA BURROWS COLLIER; LUCILLE CONDER McCALLA; REV. ROBERT E. YOUNT SR.; TOMMY ENGLISH |
DEBATE OVER RACIAL ECONOMIC DISPARITIES OVERSHADOWS AGENDA |
PACKED MEETING AND SPIRITED OPINIONS LEAD TO THREE HOUR COUNCIL MEETING |
FMN |
13/08/2013 |
1A |
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IN A MEETING THAT STARTED OF BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND HONORING CITY EMPLOYEES; RECREATION DEPARTMENT ATHLETES AND THE GRANTING OF A KEY TO THE CITY; FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HAD A DECEMBEREMBERIDED CHANGE OF TONE WHEN IT PROGRESSED TO MORE THAN TWO HOURS OF DEBATE OVER ECONOMIC AND RACIAL DISPARITIES AMONG THE CITY'S CITIZENS. |
PEP RALLY FIRES UP SCHOOL STAFF |
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FMN |
13/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENSTON J. GRIFFIN; ASHLEIGH SCHULTZ; AND McLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF; PHOTO OF MARCHCHY BRYANT; SANDRA WALLACE; AND CATHY BOURAS; PHOTO OF TEACHERS FROM LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
AT FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S STAFF CONVOCATION; KEYNOTE SPEAKER KENSTON J. GRIFFIN SPEAKS AT THE ONE PART STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND ONE PART PEP RALLY THAT WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER TO GET THE DISTRICT'S 2159 EMPLOYEES EXCITED AND MOTIVATED FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR. |
POLITICIANS SHOW SUPPORT FOR TIMMONSVILLE CLERK |
TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR AND FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN SAY NO THIRD TRIAL NEEDED |
FMN |
13/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON |
TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON AND FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON MADE A UNITED PUBLIC STAND IN SUPPORT OF A FORMER TIMMONSVILLE TOWN CLERK WHO IS SET TO BE RETIRED ON FORGERY CHARGES FOR A THIRD TIME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/08/2013 |
7A |
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GEORGEANNA BENTON EDMOND; ELSIE JANUARYUARYE CRABBS GAINEY; ALEXANDER GUILES; TALLULAH DOVE HAYNSWORTH; MASON RYDER HILL; ELDER BILLY JOHNSON; DORA MAE MAJOR; BEVERLY WRIGHT DANIELS; MELVA PLUMMER GIBBS; ADELE MOORE TOMLINSON; POYDROSS THORP WELLS |
FLORENCE SOCCER ASSOCIATION |
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FMN |
13/08/2013 |
10B |
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PHOTO OF COACH SHOMIT MUKHERJEE AND U-14 SOCCER CLINIC PLAYERS; PHOTO OF PHILIP BARBER; PHOTO OF RICH GAINEY AND FELLOW SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF CHARN PITIGRANGGON; PHOTO OF U-14 SOCCER CLINIC PLAYERS; PHOTO OF DREW NUTTER; PHOTO OF RODERICK WASHINGTON; PHOTO OF PHILIP BARBER AND FELLOW SOCCER PLAYER |
COACH SHOMIT MUKHERJEE TALKS TO PLAYERS DURING THE U-14 SOCCER CLINIC AT THE ESAB FIELDS. |
FLORENCE REC TEAMS GO INTERNATIONAL |
DELEGATION HEADS NORTH TO 47TH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S GAMES |
FMN |
14/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANTONIO DINKINS; PHOTO OF MARCHCHGARET HEAD AND ZOE CAUTHEN |
FLORENCE-AREA ATHLETES; PARENTS AND COACHES ARE LEAVING TO REPRESENT THE STATE AND THE NATION WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST DELEGATIONS IN THE 47TH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S GAMES BEING HELD IN WINDSOR ONTARIO. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/08/2013 |
5A |
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CLYDE BENJAMIN ATKINSON SR.; ANNIE L. BENNETT; WILLIAM BROWN; WANDA CARMICHAEL; LUGENIA CHANDLER; LEROY DAWSON; LILLIE DAVIS DUNDY; DORIS KNOTTS GALLOWAY; JOHN HENRY GREGG SR.; JENNIE R. DAMON HARTAGE; JAMES E. KNIGHT; SISTER ELIZABETH LEGETTE; MOTHER ALMA PEE; EVELENA MUNN SHAW; HAROLD JUNEEIOR CORSON; DAPHINE HEWITT FLOYD; ALEXANDER L. GUILES; TALLULAH DOVE HAYNSWORTH; CHARLOTTE KIRKLEY; DAVID LEE SIMS JR.; BARBARA PIERCE STAMEY |
CHARGES AGAINST FLORENCE WOMAN UPGRADED |
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FMN |
14/08/2013 |
8A |
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CHARES AGAINST A FLORENCE WOMAN (OLLIE MAE CRAWFORD) ACCUSED OF NEGLECTING HER ELDERLY MOTHER WERE UPGRADED TO ONE COUNT OF NEGLECT OF A VULNERABLE ADULT RESULTING IN DEATH. |
YOUNG SWIMMERS |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
14/08/2013 |
2A |
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PHOTO ONLY |
CITY POOL AT TIMROD PARK SUMMER 1941 |
FLORENCE'S LITTLE MONSTERS HELPING TO RESCUE ANIMALS |
TEN-YEAR-OLD TAKES ON A BENEVOLENT SUMMER PROJECT |
FMN |
15/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO SEABY McPHERSON |
A FEW WEEKS AGO 10-YEAR-OLD SEABY McPHERSON DECEMBEREMBERIDED SHE WANTED TO MAKE HER COUSINS A STUFFED ANIMAL CAT TOY. |
NEW FLORENCE 'HABITAT' WILL SOON SEE LIFE |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SET TO BEGIN FIRST HOUSE IN NEW SUBDIVISION THIS FALL |
FMN |
15/08/2013 |
1A |
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GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WILL BREAK GROUND IN EARLY SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER ON THE FIST HOME IN ITS NEW SUBDIVISION OFF SOUTH IRBY STREET IN THE SOUTH FLORENCE AREA AND THE SUGGS FAMILY CAN'T WAIT. |
AFTER THE WATER RECEDES |
CONFERENCE ANALYZES RECOVERY EVACUATION AND LOGISTICAL EFFORTS INVOLVED WITH A MASSIVE STORM |
FMN |
15/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MORE THAN 200 COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAMS; PHOTO OF STEVEN BATSON |
IN AN UNPRECENDENTED UNDERTAKING MORE THAN 200 MEMBERS FROM COUNTY; STATE; FEDERAL; VOLUNTEER AND PRIVATE AGENCIES WERE ON HAND TO CONDUCT A REGIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE INVOLVING THE EVACUATION; RECOVERY AND LOGISTICAL EFFORTS INVOLVED WITH A CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE HITTING THE STATE. |
TIMMONSVILLE COUNCIL SETS SIGHT ON MILLAGE INCREASE |
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FMN |
15/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL PASSED THE FIRST READINGS FOR TWO ITEMS TO INCREASE REVENUE GENERATION FOR THE BELEAGUERED TOWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/08/2013 |
5A |
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VIVIAN ANN EADDY BROWN; GLADYS VAUGUSTUSTHN EDWARDS; CARROLL WHITE FOXWORTH; FLORENCE LeROY PREVATTE MOORE; ANNIE KING SANDERS; WILLY JOE SKIPPER; SHIRLEY HALL WATSON; DONNA BARRON-BRAYBOY; LUGENIA ANDERSON CHANDLER; DORIS KNOTTS GALLOWAY; JOHN H. GREGG SR.; PERCIVAL PORCHER GREGG JR.; ELDER BILLY G. JOHNSON; JAMES CALVERT PLAYER JR.; EVELENA MUNN SHAW; BETTY M. TURNER; SHIRLEY HALL WATSON; JAMES RICKY YARBOROUGH |
PDRTA TRIMS SEVERAL ROUTES |
CASH-STRAPPED AGENCY WORKS TO COMPENSATE FOR FINANCIAL SHORTFALLS |
FMN |
16/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE REDUCTION OF SERVICES IN FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON ON THURSDAY.(MORE) |
VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL A UNIQUE SERVICE IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
16/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE AREA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL WENT THROUGH A LONG LIST UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROJECTS GOING ON THROUGHOUT THE AREA AT ITS MEETING THURSDAY JUST LIKE THEY DO EVERY MONTH.(MORE) |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/08/2013 |
5A |
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DOROTHEA (DOLZETTA) MUDD ALFORD; DONNA BARRON-BRAYBOY; JEROME FOWLER; ALMA JACOBS; DORA MAE "TINY" MAJOR; BENJAMIN "BENNY" REED SMITH; WENDELL VAUGUSTUSTHN; GLADYS VAUGUSTUSTHN EDWARDS; HENRY P. GRICE; WILLIE JOE SKIPPER;GEORGIANA BENTON EDMOND; MARCHCHY CARROLL WHITE SNIPES FOXWORTH; HOYT P. PIVER; GEORGE FRANK STYRON JR.; |
WHAT IS A KEY TO THE CITY? |
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FMN |
16/08/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE NATIVE BEN INGRAM WAS PRESENTED A KEY TO THE CITY BY COUNCILMAN ROBBY HILL. BEN WAS ON JEOPARDY TV PROGRAM 9 DAYS AND BECAME FIFTH-BEST OF ALL CONTESTANTS. |
RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE |
PEE DEE COWBOY |
FMN |
16/08/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
DAVID GRANT TELLS OF THEIR LOSS AND RECOVERY OF THE HORSE TOOGOODOO. |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE'S FACELIFT STARTS TO SPREAD |
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FMN |
16/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE REAR OF WICK JACKSON' BUILDING; PHOTO OF TOP HAT SPECIAL-TEAS BUILDING. |
MORE REVITALIZATION IS ON THE WAY FOR DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AS THE FLORENCE CITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ISSUED CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THREE PROJECTS THIS WEEK.(MORE) |
FMU WELCOMES ITS LATEST CROP OF FRESHMEN |
ABOUT 750 STUDENTS EMBARK ON NEW PATH |
FMN |
18/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUTH WITTMANN-PRICE AND FMU STUDENTS |
RAIN SHOWERS MOSTLY HELD OFF AS HUNDREDS OF FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS; FACULTY AND STAFF VOLUNTEERS WELCOMED INCOMING FRESHMEN BY HELPING UNLOAD VEHICLES PACKED WITH THEIR BELONGINGS AND MOVING THEM INTO DORMS. |
EPIDEMIC THAT STARTS IN A MED CABINET |
PRESCRIPTION PILLS ARE EAST TO GET… AND CAN EASILY KILL SOMEONE |
FMN |
18/08/2013 |
1A |
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JERRY HAD NEVER BEEN INTO ILLEGAL DRUGS AND RARELY DRANK MORE THAN A COUPLE OF BEERS. BUT A FEW MONTHS INTO HIS RECOVERY HE SAID HE KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT ABOUT VICODIN. |
THE RUSH OF HAVING A NEW HOME |
OFFICIALS WITH FSD1'S ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL EXCITED TO TAKE OVER FORMER SITE OF BYRNES SCHOOL IN QUINBY |
FMN |
18/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACKIE LEACH AND WENDELL LEACH; PHOTO OF SHEMEKIA NERO AND COLLIN EDWARDS |
WHILE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ACROSS FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR NEARLY A MONTH TO PREPARE THEIR SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS FOR THOUSANDS OF STUDNETS WHO WILL POUR THROUGH THEIR DOORS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL A SMALLER GROUP OF STAFF HAVE HAD ALL THAT WORK REDUCED INTO THE SPAN OF FIVE DAYS INCLUDING A WEEKEND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/08/2013 |
8A |
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ANNIE SINGLETARY; BRANDIE A. DAVIS; CRAFTON RANDOLPH VAUSE; RODOLFO RUIZ; WILLIE J. BECOTE; GALE TADLOCK WATSON; ANNETTE YOUNG COLLINS; ANNIE CHARLETTE KRIBY LANGSTON; TODD BRYAN HAM; ELEANOR WAUGUSTUSTH SELL; VANNESSA POWELL STREETT; JENNIE R. DAMON HARTAGE; MICHAEL RAY "WILLIE" ROGERS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/08/2013 |
5C |
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KATHLEEN JEAN HUNTER AND CHASE HAMPTON SPROTT |
LAKE CITY NATIVE SIGNS WITH EAGLES |
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FMN |
18/08/2013 |
5D |
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PHOTO OF EDDIE McCLAM |
LAKE CITY NATIVE EDDIE McCLAM SIGNED WITH THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. |
RUSH OF HAVING A NEW HOME |
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FMN |
18/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL WILL BE CALLED THE ALFRED RUSH ACADEMY IN QUINBY. IT WILL BE HOUSED IN THE FORMER BYRNES SCHOOL. |
SPLENDID WAR? NOT ACCORDING TO FLORENCE TIMES |
THOM ANDERSON COLUMN |
FMN |
18/08/2013 |
6A |
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GENERAL WADE HAMPTON OPPOSED THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. THE NORTH COULD FURNISH TROOPW. THE SOUTH WAS STILL RECOVERING FROM THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. |
PATRIOT DAY RIDE TO REMEMBER ALL WHO SERVE |
TWELVE YEARS AFTER 9/11 PEE DEE STILL HONORING THE SACRIFICES MADE BY SO MANY |
FMN |
19/08/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS GEARING UP TO PAY TRIBUTE IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY TO THOSE WHO HAVE SACRIFICED THE MOSE SINCE THE SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 11 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS. |
BACK TO SCHOOL |
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FMN |
19/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLOREDIZA HUDSON; PHOTO OF LYNN MOORE; HARPER JONES; LISA BLAKELY; AND JESSICA JONES; PHOTO OF STANLEY BURGESS; PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER HUDSON AND ARRON WILLIAMS |
FLOREDIZA HUDSON SLIDES A TRAY OF WHEAT BREADSTICKS ONTO A CART IN THE LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KITCHEN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/08/2013 |
7A |
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ARTHUR B. HILL JR. "BUDDY"; CLARENCE P. SNOWDEN III; CRAFTON RANDOLPH VAUSE; HILTON DEWITT; INFANT BABY BOY JAKIRA RASHAWN SCOTT; JAMES ALBERT SMITH; JAMES RUSSELL ODOM; JOHNNIE CLEVELAND "CLEVE/5 DEEP" MORRIS III; JULYIUS D. WILLIS; NATHANIEL HARLEY; REGNIALD WILLIAMS; TYRONE "TAR" LITTLE; TYSHAWN JERMAYNE JOHNSON; WINNIE LEE TYLER; VELMA LEE WRIGHT GOODMAN; MINTA CATHERINE "KITTY" ANDERSON |
FIRST-EVER FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS; TEACHER |
NORTH VISTA'S MACKREY NEW AS EDUCATOR; NOT NEW TO COMMUNITY |
FMN |
20/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAMONA MACKREY AND MONTESSORI STUDENTS |
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BRINGS WITH IT MANY THINGS FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS. |
FLORENCE POLICE CHARGE BABYSITTER WITH CHILD ABUSE |
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FMN |
20/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO F THU TRAN |
A 43-YEAR-OLD LOCAL WOMAN (THU TRAN) WAS ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND ON CHARGES SHE INFLICTED GREAT BODILY HARM UPON AN INFANT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/08/2013 |
7A |
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ELLA MAE McKNIGHT BARRINGER; FRANK ALAN BROWN; SAMMY LEE BROWN; LOUIS FELICIANO; WILLIAM D. HENRY; AAVERY SHAWN PROSSER; MARCHCHTHA LEWIS SINGLETARY; RUTHIE LEE SMITH; DOROTHY McLENDON KING TOLLISON; BOBBY CLYDE WAITERS; ROBERT WASHINGTON; LEATRICE GLADYS WILLIAMS; REGINALD WILLIAMS; SHIRLEY ANNE GREENE BROWN; MARCHCHY LEE TIMMONS DARGAN; ARTHUR B. "BUDDY" HILL JR.; RUSSELL ODOM |
ARTFIELDS BROUGH $5 MILLION IMPACT STUDY SAYS |
ECONOMIC BOOST FELT THROUGHOUT THE AREA |
FMN |
21/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANNE DORSEY; MAKALA BROWN; IMANI BROWN; AND ARTFIELDS SPECTATORS |
ARTFIELDS (THE 10-DAY ART FESTIVAL) IN APRILHAD AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF MORE THAN $5 MILLION ON THE AREA FROM VISITORS; CONSTRUCTION JOBS CREATED AND BY EVENT ORGANIZERS AND EMPLOYEES BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT. |
FEW FILINGS FOR NOVEMBEREMBER. ELECTIONS |
NEARLY HALF OF LOCAL RACES LIKELY TO BE UNCONTESTED |
FMN |
21/08/2013 |
1A |
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CANDIDATES FOR NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER'S LOCAL RACES IN THE TOWNS OF LAKE CITY; OLANTA AND TIMMONSVILLE MAY NOT SEE MUCH COMPETITION IN THE VOTING BOOTH THIS FALL. |
COMMUNITY RENEWS PLEDGE TO STOP UNDERAGE DRINKING SOCIAL MEDIA MISUSE |
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FMN |
21/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS |
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; PARENTS AND COUNSELORS KICKED OFF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO STOP UNDERAGE DRINKING AND IMPROPOER USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/08/2013 |
5A |
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BRUNSON COOPER JR.; WALTER COVERT; CARL DAVIS; NATHANIEL DURANT; BRUCE DAMON GAINEY; ESTHER L. GRAYSON; CAROL GILRAY HUTCHINSON; MAXIE ROBINSON; WILBUR J. "BILL" SUMMERFORD; FRANK ALAN BROWN; LAURA ANN DRIVER DRIPPS; AVERY SHAWN PROSSER; MARCHCHTHA LEWIS SINGLETARY; CLARENCE P. SNOWDEN III; BOBBY CLYDE WAITERS |
FORMER FMU COP THWARTS ROBBERTY ATTEMPT ON ELDERLY NEIGHBOR |
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FMN |
21/08/2013 |
6A |
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A FORMER FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY CAMPUS POLICE OFFICER (DAMON MOODY) WHO WAS RECENTLY ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ALTERCATION THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH FOUND HIMSELF IN AN UNUSUAL BUT FAMILIAR SITUATION WHEN HE CAME TO THE AID OF HIS 84-YEAR-OLD WORLD WAR II VETERAN NEIGHBOR CAREY SHEALY SR. WHO WAS BEING ASSAULTED. |
MCCLENAGHAN GOLF TEAM 1958 |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
21/08/2013 |
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BOB ANSELMO; BILLY AYERS; BILLY CORBIN; BUDDY BAKER; BILLY WOMACK; JOHN ORR; DON GREINER; COACH GRANT BENNETT |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA TO HONOR HUNTER BELL |
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NJ |
21/08/2013 |
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HUNTER LINGLE BELL 1999 GRADUATE OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE HONORED AT THE 12TH ANNUAL SCHOOL GALA. |
PATRIOT BARBER SHOP; A LINK TO THE PAST |
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NJ |
21/08/2013 |
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THE PATRIOT BARBER SHOP OWNED BY DAN PHILLIPS AND MYRTLE PHILLIPS HAS FURNISHINGS FROM THE FORMER SANBORN HOTEL. |
WUKELA TOUTS FLORENCE GROWTH… |
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FMN |
22/08/2013 |
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MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA SAYS FLORENCE HAS GROWN 25% IN THE LAST 10 YEARS. IT NEEDS TO GROW THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFITS; WITH PRIVATE ENTREPRENEURS; AND WITH LOCAL COUNCILS. |
FATHER AND SON LIKE THE AIR UP THERE |
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FMN |
22/08/2013 |
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TOY NETTLES AND LEE NEETLES OF LAKE CITY BOND OVER THEIR LOVE OF AIRPLANES. |
TIMMONSVILLE PASSES MILLAGE INCREASE… |
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FMN |
22/08/2013 |
1A |
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TOWN COUNCIL APPROVED PROPERTY TAX CREDIT ADJUSTMENT AND MILLAGE INCREASE. ONLY ONE MEASURE WILL INCREASE TOWN REVENUE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/08/2013 |
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JOHNNY A. ATKINSON; ELISA 'FROG' AUSTIN; MICHAEL BROWN; STANLEY ROBERT FLOWERS; ESTHER L. GRAYSON; JOSEPH HARRELL; INEZ DEAVER POWERS; RONNIE PRIEST; PARTHENIA RANSON; EMMA J. SPEASE; NATHANIEL TERRY JR. JANUARYICE WELCH ANDERSON; ELLA MAE MCKNIGHT BARRINGER; WILLIE JAMES BECOAT; BLAINE W. CARTER; BRUCE DAMON GAINEY; YRANDEE DEVON GODWIN; JAMES MICHAEL GRIGGS; FRANCES S. HARRELSON; CAROL GILRAY HUTCHINSON; TYRONE DONALD 'TAR' LITTLE; JOHNNIE CLEVELAND MORRIS III; RUTHIE LEE 'TOLUE' SMITH |
TRAVELING JOHNSON ART EXHIBIT TO MAKE LAKE CITY STOP |
FLORENCE NATIVE'S WORK WILL BE DISPLAYED FOR THREE MONTHS AT JONES-CARTER GALLERY |
FMN |
23/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM H. JOHNSON PAINTING |
A TRAVELING EXHIBIT OF WORK BY FLORENCE'S OWN AND ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST POWERFUL AFRICAN-AMERICAN PAINTERS WILLIAM H. JOHNSON WILL VISIT THE COUNTY FOR THREE MONTHS BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER. |
UNIFORMS GOING WELL AT LESTER |
PHOTO OF LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTENERS |
FMN |
23/08/2013 |
1A |
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ONE WEEK INTO SCHOOL YEAR THE OPTIONAL DRESS CODE HAS 95 PERCENT PARTICIPATION |
IT'S A SCENE ONE MIGHT EXPECT IN AN EXPENSIVE PRIVATE SCHOOL - LITTLE GIRLS PRANCING AROUND IN JUMPERS AND YOUNG BOYS LOOKING VERY PROPER WITH WHITE COLLARD SHIRTS TUCKED INTO THEIR TROUSERS - BUT ONE PUBLIC ELEMENETARY SCHOOL IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAS NEARLY ALL OF ITS STUDENTS IN UNIFORM THIS YEAR. |
EXTENSION OF PENNY TAX GOES TO VOTERS |
PHOTO OF CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FMN |
23/08/2013 |
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THE CAPITAL SALES TAX PASSES THIRD READING TO BECOME NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER REFERENDUM QUESTION |
WITH A THIRD AND FINAL READING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE CAPIITAL PROJECT SALES TAX PASSING UNANIMOUSLY FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS HANDED OVER THE FUTURE OF THE PENNY TAX TO THE VOTERS AT THEIR REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/08/2013 |
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CAPT. JAMES EDWARD BARRINEAU; EDDIE HARRY BROWN; CAUSIE MAE DURANT COOPER; ROBERT "ROSCOE" CUMBIE; DEBORAH HOWARD; ABRAM MENDOZA LANDA; OCTOBEROBERAVIA SINGLETARY MARCHCHTIN; PHILLIP "PJ" SCOTT; MARCHCHY EMMA GILLELAND WELCH; JOHNNY A. ATKINSON; MISTER SAMMY LEE BROWN; BRUNSON COOPER JR.; CARL DAVIS; STANLEY ROBERT FLOWERS; ROBERT MILLS; INEZ DEAVER POWERS; ESMA ROSA SHELTON USSERY; MARCHCHY JIM JOHNSON SOUTHERLAND; WANDA STRICKLAND WEBB |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/08/2013 |
6A |
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VIRGINIA GOWDY FLOYD; ROBERT WASHINGTON |
CITY'S WATER WELL PUMP REQUIRES PRICEY REPLACEMENT |
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FMN |
23/08/2013 |
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THE CITY OF JOHNSONVILLE WILL HAVE TO REPLACE A ROUGHLY $30000 PUMP IN ONE OF ITS WATER WELLS AFTER THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED PUMP MYSTERIOUSLY DISLOCATED AND CAME TO REST SOME 200 FEET BELOW GROUND IN EARLY AUGUSTUST. |
A POINT TO MAKE |
PHOTO OF GREG PRYOR AND OBSERVERS; PHOTO OF GREG PRYOR |
FMN |
23/08/2013 |
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FMU BIOLOGY PROFESSOR FASCINATED WITH FLINT KNAPPING |
PRYOR - A FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BIOLOGY PROFESSOR BY TRADE - HAS A HOBBY AS OLD AS RECORDED HISTORY AND THEN SOME. HE IS A FLINT KNAPPER. |
VOLUNTEERS HARD TO COME BY |
PHOTO OF MEN IN HEELS |
FMN |
23/08/2013 |
3B |
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GROUP HOLDING MEETING TO HELP RECRUIT HELPERS |
IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING WITH THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IS A GREAT WAY TO START. |
FDTC FOUNDATION HONORS DAILEYS |
PHOTO OF JILL LEWIS; BILL DAILEY; IDA MARCHCHGARET DAILEY; AND DR. BEN DILLARD |
FMN |
23/08/2013 |
3B |
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LONGTIME FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE SUPPORTERS WILLIAM AND IDA MAE DAILEY WERE HONORED RECENTLY BY THE FDTC EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR BEING THE COLLEGE'S TOP GIVERS. |
YOUTH ORGANIZATION HONORS COMMUNITY GROUP |
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FMN |
23/08/2013 |
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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE AREA WILL NAME THE EAST FLORENCE MISSION AND CENTER DAY SCHOOL AS THE 2013 CHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH. |
MOORE ENTHUSIASM FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY |
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL OPENS NEW POSSIBILITIES |
FMN |
24/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WIL GASQUE; MARCHCHY LESLIE; AND MOORE INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS |
FOR SOME PEOPLE THE START OF SCHOOL MEANS A SAD FAREWELL TO SUMMER BUT AT MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES FELT MORE LIKE CHRISTMAS AS STUDENTS; TEACHERS AND PARENTS GOT TO EXPLORE THEIR NEW SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/08/2013 |
4B |
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SALLY TODD BETHEA; LESSIE LORETTA BURGESS; CALVIN CARR JR.; JANUARYUARYNIE A. COOPER; J. ERVIN CRIBB JR.; ALBERTA DURANT; JANUARYUARYIE MAE "PUNCH" PAGE GRAHAM; ROBERT "ROSCOE" CUMBIE; RONNIE PRIEST; JAMES EDWARD "BEAR" BARRINEAU; CLAUDIA ECHOLS WYNDER; ESTELLE JEAN HODGES UNDERWOOD; FRANKIE OAKLEY BUFFKIN |
GRIFFIN: 'BRIDGING GAPS' IS BIGGEST CHALLENGE |
FLORENCE'S CITY MANAGER WANTS COMMUNITY ON THE SAME PAGE |
FMN |
25/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DREW GRIFFIN |
WITH NEARLY TWO YEARS AS CITY MANAGER UNDER HIS BELT AND 25 YEARS WORKING WITH THE CITY OF FLORENCE DREW GRIFFIN HAS FACED HIS SHARE OF ACHIEVEMENTS AS WELL AS HIS SHARE OF TOUGH SITUATIONS CALLING FOR UNIQUE PROBLEM SOLVING. |
BAD CHECKS STILL BOUNCE AROUND THE PEE DEE |
SOLICITOR'S PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP VICTIMS OF WORTHLESS CHECKS |
FMN |
25/08/2013 |
1A |
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CHECKS ARE NOT NEARLY AS COMMON AS THEY ONCE WERE BUT PEOPLE STILL WRITE THEM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/08/2013 |
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CHARLES "CHUCK" DONALD THIGPEN JR.; DEBORAH HOWARD; ELI BRADLEY; GERALDINE McALLISTER; ALBERTA MOORE DuRANT; CHARLES "CHUCK" DONALD THIGPEN JR.; FRANKIE ANNE CARTER DUKES; JOHN ERVIN "CURLY" CRIBB SR.; JATANNAH FLOYD GAUSE; MYRTLE LEE SIMS ACKERMAN; NATHANIEL "NATE" TERRY JR.; SALLY TODD BETHEA |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
25/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF VICTORIA BROOKE BECKER |
VICTORIA BROOKE BECKER AND JASON ALAN SMITH |
TEE OFF FOR A CAUSE WITH FLORENCE POLICE |
GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITS POLICE FUND; YOUTH PROGRAMS |
FMN |
26/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CHUCK POPE |
GOLF ENTHUSIASTS CAN HAVE A GREAT TIME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT HOLDS ITS 13TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. |
JOHNSONVILLE CHURCH OPENS TIME CAPSULE |
ON THE VERGE OF 100TH ANNIVERSARY CONGREGATION GETS A GLIMPSE OF ITS HISTORY |
FMN |
26/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF THE JOHNSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FROM 1965 |
IN JUST THREE WEEKES JOHNSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND AN EXPECTED CROW OF HUNDREDS WILL CELEBRATE A CENTURY OF CHRISTITAN WORSHIP IN THE CITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/08/2013 |
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DAMIEN Q. SIMPSON; DANNY ALLEN "D.J." CRAUN JR.; CHARLES "CHUCK" DONALD THIGPEN JR.; HASKELL F. RILEY; JAMES EDWARD CAULDER; JANUARYUARYIE MAE "PUNCH" PAGE GRAHAM; JESSIE MAE COOPER MYERS; MARCHCHY F. COLLINS; CHARLES CLINTON HEWITT; DEBORAH HOWARD; OPAL S. DAWKINS |
FIRE LEAVES SMOLDERING MESS |
TEAMS FROM PEE DEE AND ACROSS STATE CONTROL WAREHOUSE FIRE; MONITOR AIR; WATER QUALITY |
FMN |
27/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OLD DuPONT FACTORY DAMAGE AND FIREFIGHTERS; PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING FIRE; PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS |
ENVIRONMENTAL CREWS WERE ON SCENE TO MONITOR AIR QUALITY AND WATER RUNOFF AS FIREFIGHTERS CONTINUED TO BATTLE A MASSIVE BLAZE AT THE FORMER DuPONT PLANT OFF U.S. 76 IN FLORENCE. |
MORNING NEWS USHERS IN NEW FACES; NEW LEADERSHIP |
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FMN |
27/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN WADE; PHOTO OF DON KAUSLER JR. |
THE MORNING NEWS IS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF NEW PUBLISHER (STEPHEN WADE) AND A NEW REGIONAL EDITOR (DON KAUSLER JR.). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/08/2013 |
7A |
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JEANETTE FERRELL ADKINS; DR. STANLEY C. ALFORD; RICHARD J. BASILIERE; JOSHUA "JOSH" S. BLAKE; GEORGE BROWN JR.; LINDA BROWN; NORWOOD CLEVELAND; BRYAN MALIK CRAWFORD; JAMES EDGAR HOYLE; LAYTON RUBE MILES; BOBBIE J. EVANS RENTALS; CHRISTOPHER TURNER; MARCHCHY FORD COLLINS; ANDREW JOHN HOOKS; GERALDINE D. HOLLIMAN McALLISTER; JANUARYUARYICE BELL STEPHENS |
FORMER DuPONT PLANT HAD LONG HISTORY AND FUTURE PROSPECTS |
CURRENT OWNERS HOPE TO SALVAGE BUILDING FOR USE |
FMN |
27/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS AT THE DuPONT PLANT |
THE SITE OF A MASSIVE FIRE THAT BROKE OUT MIGHT COMMONLY BE KNOWN AS THE DuPONT PLANT BUT THESE DAYS IT'S ACTUALLY OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPNAY BY THE NAME OF NIAGARA WORLDWIDE. |
ZAIS DISCUSSES FLORENCE 1 REPORT CARDS |
SC EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT ASKS SCHOOLS FOR GOALS TO IMPROVE FEDERAL ACCOUNTABILITY GRADES |
FMN |
28/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. MICK ZAIS AND ROY ANN JOLLEY |
STATE EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT DR. MICK ZAIS KICKED OFF HIS SCHOOL YEAR OF SCHOOL TOURS WITH A VISIT TO FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW. |
A TIME TO HEAL |
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FMN |
28/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF J.T. BROWN AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS; PHOTO OF REV. WILL MALABRI; REV. JOSH BLACKWELDER AND CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MEMBERS AND GUESTS; PHOTO OF REV. WILL MALAMBRI AND CHURCH ATTENDEES |
SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS 18-YEAR-OLD J.T. BROWN RECEIVES AN ANOINTING AS CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSTED ITS FIRST PUBLIC HEALING SERVICE. |
QUESTIONS FOLLOWING PLANT BLAZE |
ARSON OFFICIALS WAIT FOR RUBBLE TO COOL BEFORE THEY BEGIN THEIR INVESTIGATION |
FMN |
28/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE REMAINS OF THE FORMER DuPONT PLANT |
THE CAUSE OF A FIRE THAT RIPPED THROUGH THE FORMER DuPONT PLANT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. |
FMU NAMES LOWRY TO HEAD UP TEACHING FELLOWS |
PREPARATIONS ALREADY UNDERWAY FOR FIRST CLASS OF EDUCATION SCHOLARS NEXT FALL |
FMN |
28/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. ERIC LOWRY |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HAS ANNOUNCED THE DIRECTOR OF ITS NEWLY CREATED TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM WHICH STAFF IS ALREADY WORKING ON TO GET THE PROJECT OFF THE GROUND THIS TIME NEXT YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/08/2013 |
5A |
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CORNELIA ESTELEL MURRAY BRADSHAW; MICHAEL BRIGGS; J.D. BURGESS; LEROY CHANDLER; JAMES FRANK FLEMING; CEPHUS JACKSON; JERRY LEWIS JOHNSON; MARCHCHY LIB LOWE RICHARDSON; DELORIS SPRING; LEONARD "BABY RAY" STEVENSON; TIMOTHY "BLUE" YORK; JEANETTE FERRELL ADKINS; JOSHUA "JOSH" STEPHEN BLAKE; DAVIS COOPER; JOHN EDWIN GIBSON; OCTOBEROBERAVIA SINGLETARY MARCHCHTIN; LAYTON RUBIN MILES JR.; JULYIUS LEMUEL PARROTT; RICHARD A. PERRY; ROBERT E. QUARLES JR. |
EAST FLORENCE MISSION & CENTER DAY SCHOOL… |
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NJ |
28/08/2013 |
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THE EAST FLORENCE MISSION BEGAN IN 1970 FOLLOWING LAY RENEWAL AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. |
FISH STEW |
DO YOU REMEMBER? |
NJ |
28/08/2013 |
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JOHN KASSAB; JUMBO NOFAL; TOOTIE BAROODY ENJOY AT TONY GANIN'S GARAGE FEBRUARY. 1955 |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/08/2013 |
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STANLEY CARLYLE ALFORD; ELI D. BRADLEY; GEORGE SKY BROWN JR.; DAVID H. COOPER; WALTER COVERT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HOWARD HOGAN; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH LOWE RICHARDSON; PATRICIA BEACHUM YOUNG |
FLORENCE GIRL'S CRAFT PROJECT NETS MONSTER PROFITS |
TEN-YEAR-OLD RAISES $1K FOR HUMANE SOCIETY IN TWO WEEKS |
FMN |
30/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEABY McPHERSON |
IT TOOK 10-YEAR-OLD SEABY McPHERSON JUST TWO WEEKS TO RAISE $1000 FOR THE FLROENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. |
NEW DAY FOR NEWSPRING |
POPULAR CHURCH TO BUILD ON 15 ACRES ON NORTH CASHUA DRIVE |
FMN |
30/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PERRY NOBLE |
THE HEAVENS HAVE SHINED ON NEWSPRING CHURCH AS THE 13-YEAR-OLD CHURCH ANNOUNCED IT WIL BE MOVING TO NEW LOCATION DURING A SERVICE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/08/2013 |
7A |
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EDWARD RHONE GANDY JR.; MARCHCHY SPARKS HADDON; ERNEST JOINT; JAMES WELDON "JIMMY" McCLARY III; BOBBY MYERS; FRED PIERCE SR.; MELVIN WEATHERFORD; EDWIN E. CHEEK; DAVIS H. COOPER; JANUARYUARYIE TIMMONS GREENE; WALTER LIDE MOODY; JoANN MARCHCHIE SINGLETON; DAVID B. "BUBBA" SNIPES; LEONARD CLIFTON "BABY RAY" STEVENSON JR.; GANELLE ODOM WEINBERG |
FLORENCE MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES |
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FMN |
30/08/2013 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF KENNETH COOK |
A FLORENCE MAN (KENNETH COOK) WAS ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES DURING AN UNDERCOVER OPERATION BY THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT. |
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONVENIENCE STORE BURGLARY |
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FMN |
30/08/2013 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF SHIRON QUINTIKE THOMPSON; PHOTO OF MARCHCHQUIS LATRELL WASHINGTON |
TWO SUSPECTS (SHIRON QUINTIKE THOMPSON AND MARCHCHQUIS LATRELL WASHINGTON) HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE BURGLARY OF A JOHNSONVILLE CONVENIENCE STORE. |
PEE DEE WOMEN OF ACTION ENCOURAGE OTHERS |
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SPENDS NATIONAL WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY WITH SEVERAL LOCAL POLITICIANS |
FMN |
30/08/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WILHELMENA SCOTT; SONDRA FLEMING-CROSBY; GLORIA TISDALE; BECKY CARR; HANNAH REIG; OCTOBEROBERAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE; TERESA MYERS-ERVIN; AND DIANNE THOMAS; PHOTO OF BECKY CARR AND OCTOBEROBERAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE |
THE FLORENCE CHAPTER OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MET ON NATIONAL WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY TO RECOGNIZE WOMEN MAKING A DEFFERNCE IN THE PEE DEE THROUGH THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL POLITICS. |
LOCAL ELK HONORED |
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FMN |
30/08/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF SCOTTY EZNOR; CARL COMPTON; AND OTHER ELKS LODGE MEMBERS |
FLORENCE ELKS LODGE #1020 PRESIDENT SCOTT EZNOR RECEIVED THE "DIFFERENCE MAKER" AWARD ON BEHALF OF JEFF PROCTOBEROBEROR THE FLORENCE ELKS DRUG AWARENESS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AT THE ELKS SUMMER CONVENTION IN CHARLESTON. |
FLORENCE NAACP HOSTS FREEDOM DINNER |
SPEAKERS SAY MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING JR.'S WORK IS UNFINISHED; ADULTS NEED TO INVEST IN CHILDREN |
FMN |
31/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF IDELLA GREENE AND NAACP SPOKESPEOPLE |
JUST DAYS AFTER THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCHCHCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE BRANCH OF THE NAACP MET FOR THEIR ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
FLORENCE BUSINESSES GET A HOLIDAY WEEKEND BOOST |
TRAVELERS FUEL UP AT I-20/I-95 CROSSROADS; STATE TROOPERS PLAN TO BE OUT IN FORCE |
FMN |
31/08/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BONNIE GRAVES; PHOTO OF TA STATION |
AAA TRAVEL PROJECTS THAT 34.1 MILLION AMERICAN S WILL JOURNEY 50 MILES OR MORE FROM HOME DURING THE UPCOMING LABOR DAY HOLIDAY AND MANY OF THEM WILL TRAVEL THROUGH FLORENCE COUNTY. |
WOMAN CHARGED AFTER BABY TESTS POSITIVE FOR DRUGS |
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FMN |
31/08/2013 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF MIA COOPER GRIMSLEY |
A FLORENCE WOMAN (MIA COOPER GRIMSLEY) WAS CHARGED AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO A BABY WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2013 |
6B |
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CORNELIA ESTELLE MURRAY; EDITH VIRGINIA EVANS WISE; JAMES FELDER; JUDITH ANN HORTON; MELVIN WEATHERFORD; MOTHER ALLIE AVANT; DEWAYNE ROWELL; CARRIE LEE DIXON; PRINCE K. SHAW SR.; LESLIE RANDOLPH "RANDY" CARRAWAY; JIMMY McCLARY; ELDER CEPHUS JACKSON JR.; MARCHCHY SPARKS HADDON; DAVID A. SHELLEY JR.; JUDITH ANN CEPRANO HORTON; ROBERT EARL "BOBBY" MYERS SR. |
FINALLY 'A DIFFERENT' BEING SEEN IN TIMMONSVILLE |
MOVEMENT ON EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR WORK FEELS LIKE PROGRESS AND HOPE TOWN OFFICIALS SAY |
FMN |
01/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOB VANDERSON AND CONTRACTORS |
ALTHOUGH ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION HAS YET TO BEING SIGNS OF PROGRESS IN THE FORM OF CONTRACTORS ARRIVING IN PICKUPS AND CITY OF FLORENCE PUBLIC WORKS TRUCKS TOURING THE AREA FEEL LIKE MORE HOPE THAN RESIDENTS OF TIMMONSVILLE HAVE FELT IN A LONG TIME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/09/2013 |
8A |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH A. FOSS; JULYIUS LAVERNE "VERNE" HOPKINS; MICHAEL TYLER HUNSUCKER; JOYCE MARCHCHIE KENNEDY JOHNSON; CHESTER KING; GLENN DAVID LEE; MATTHEW BUMGARNER; PAULINE MIXON McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; RHUNETE MONTGOMERY; ELOUISE LEWIS MULDROW; ARCHIE ONEAL; LEILA W. YARBOROUGH; MATTHEW BUMGARNDER; EDITH VIRGINIA EVANS WISE; WILLIE McGEE JR.; MARCHCHGARET HALL SEGARS; HERBERT J. SMITH III; PATRICIA G. MILLS DANIELS; CARRIE MAE LEE DeFEE |
FASHIONABLE FUNDRAISER |
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FMN |
01/09/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF HARMONY McKITHEN AND MODELS; PHOTO OF ILAYAH McMURRAY AND MODELS; PHOTO OF MALIK McKITHEN AND HARMONY McKITHEN; PHOTO OF AVERONNA GREEN; GORGEOUS McCULLOUGH; SINTREL DURANT; AND KAYLA JACKSON; PHOTO OF NAZR DAVIS; MARCHCHQUIS PEMBERTON; AND CROWD; PHOTO OF ILAYAH McMURRAY AND A MODEL |
HARMONY McKITHEN AND OTHER MODELS STROLL THE CATWALK DURING THE FASHION TRENDS CANCER ENDS YOUTH FASHION SHOW AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/09/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
BRITTNEY SUSANNE SINGLETARY AND JUSTIN HART CHATLOSH |
FIGHTING CHILDHOOD CANCER TAKES SUPPORT |
LOCAL MOMS TRY TO RAISE FUNDING IN CREATIVE WAYS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS |
FMN |
02/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GILLIAN PLASMAN; PHOTO OF LESLIE MOODY |
SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW IMPORTANT AWARENESS IS MORE THAN GILLIAN PLASMAN AND LESLIE MOODY. |
GOODBYE TO SUMMER |
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FMN |
02/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAYNA CASTRO; PHOTO OF MADISON THOMAS; CONNOR THOMAS; AND POOL GOERS; PHOTO OF JOE WHITAKER; JALA WHITAKER; JOSLYN WHITAKER; JOYA WHITAKER; AND POOL GOERS |
DAYNA CASTRO SURROUNDS HERSELF WITH SPRAYS OF WATER AT THE SPLASH PAD IN LYNCHES RIVER COUNTY PARK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/09/2013 |
7A |
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JANUARYUARYNIE GENEVA BURGESS; SADIE GODBOLT DAVIS; JAMES FORD; VIRGINIA CARTER RICH MARCHCHTIN; JAMES McCALL; CHIFFONIA HARVIN MOSLEY; JONATHAN SOLOMON VEREEN; OLA MAE WILLIAMS; TRACY "JIMMY" WILLIAMS JR.; RUTH DELORES JAMES ADAMS; ARCHIE MORRIS BOYLAN; EDWARD R. GANDY JR.; MICHAEL TYLER HUNSUCKER; PAULINE MIXON McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; COLEEN COX MILLER; LEILA WILLIAMS YARBOROUGH |
ZAIS WILL RUN AGAIN NOT YET READY TO CAMPAIGN |
SCHOOL CHOICE DISTRICT FLEXIBILITY TO FACTOR INTO EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT RACE |
FMN |
03/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. MICK ZAIS |
SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT DR. MICK ZIAS ANNOUNCED EARLIER THIS SUMMER THAT HE'LL RUN FOR RE-ELECTION NEXT YEAR BUT SAID ON A TRIP TO FLORENCE THIS SWEEK THAT HE'S NOT READY FOR A SWITCH INTO CANDIDATE MODE YET. |
PATROLMAN WAS RESPECTED AS PILLAR OF COMMUNITY |
SC'S SECOND BLACK HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER; STREATER EARNED REPECT THROUGH HIS DEMEANOR |
FMN |
03/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAPT. JAMES L. STREATER |
RETIRED S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL CAPT. JAMES L. STREATER ONE OF THE REGION'S MOST BELOVED LAW ENFORCEMENT MEN DIED IN FLORENCE AT AGE 70. |
LABOR FREE LUNCH |
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FMN |
03/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASH JAMES AND HATTIE PUGH; PHOTO OF GARY MAHAFFEY; DESMEN GARNER; AN OFFICER; AND HATTIE PUGH |
FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER JOSH JAMES HUGS OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANT MANAGER HATTIE PUGH ON LABOR DAY AT THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THIS IS THE FOURTH YEAR OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT HAS DELIVERED LUNCH TO POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL ON LABOR DAY AS A THANK-YOU FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. |
SCHOOL OF ROCK |
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FMN |
04/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHE GODIN AND BAND; PHOTO OF ADRIENNE HOWARD; JASMINE REID; CHRISTOPHE GODIN; AND BAND. |
GUITARIST CHRISTOPHE GODIN ROCK OUT DURING A MASTER CLASS WITH HIS FRENCH TRIO BAND MO"RGLBL AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER'S BLACK BOX THEATER. |
ANOTHER PARTNER FOR TOWN? |
COUNCIL HEARS PROPOSAL TO TURN OVER FIRE SERVICES TO FLORENCE COUNTY |
FMN |
04/09/2013 |
1A |
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AT ITS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL HEARD A PROPOSAL FROM FLORENCE COUNTY FIRE COORDINATOR SAM BROCKINGTON ON THE POSSIBLITY OF ANOTHER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE COUNTY THAT WOULD INVOLVE TURNING OVER ITS FIRE SERVICES. |
HABITAT BREAKS GROUND ON A NEW SUBDIVISION |
FAMILY OF FIVE WILL BE FIRST RESIDENTS IN POINTE SOUTH |
FMN |
04/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ERIC MARCHCHECHAL; ADDISYN SUGGS; PAXTON SUGGS; JENNIFER SUGGS; CHRIS SUGGS; RYLEN SUGGS; AND OTHERS |
THE BEGINNING OF A LOCAL COUPLE'S DREAM OF ONE DAY OWNING A FAMILY HOME BEGAN TAKING SHAPE AS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OFFICIALS BROKE GROUND ON THEIR FIRST BUILD IN MORE THAN A YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/09/2013 |
7A |
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BLONDELL ROLLINS; DELOIS McKOY HARLEY; JAMES GILBERT CANADY; JESSE E. HINES SR.; JOHN FLOYD "JL" DAVIS; JONATHAN GERALD SOLOMAN VEREEN; LINDA C. HOPKINS; MISSY PERKINS; LOIS PLAYER WEATHERFORD; VANDER T. GENWRIGHT; DEBBIE HANNAH; LETHEA L. WORLEY; ROBBIE L. FOUNTAIN; OPHELIA LUMPKIN; PETER DURANT; SAMMIE LEE GRICE; SAMUEL "TANNIE" JONES; THOMAS E. HICKS; WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN; DONALD LOGAN; EVA ODELL FREEMAN ROGERS; GRACIE ALTMAN TURNER; JACQUELINE M. SMITH; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ALDRIDGE FOSS; JOYCE MARCHCHIE KENNEDY MASON JOHNSON; COLONEL DOUGLAS BOYLSTON MOORE; SADIE GODBOLT DAVIS |
STATE FILES SUIT OVER PENNY TAX REMOVAL |
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FMN |
05/09/2013 |
1A |
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COUNCIL CHAIRMAN SAYS NOVEMBEREMBER REFERENDUM IS LEGALLY SOUND. |
FORMER STATE REP. HINES REMEMBERED FOR FAIRNESS |
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FMN |
05/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CAREER EDUCATOR JESSE HINES SR. OF FLORENCE PASSED AWAY SUNDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/09/2013 |
5A |
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GREGORY J. ANDERSON; GEORGE W. 'STICK' ELMORE; DEBBIE HANNAH; JESSE EDISON HINES SR.; CATHERINE MCKENZIE; GRACIE MCKNIGHT; MALCOLM HUNTER MCMILLAN SR.; WARREN SINGLETARY; ISIAH THOMAS; BARBARA ANNE THOMAS WILLIS; JAMES GILBERT CANDAY; DR. ERVIN WALL FUNDERBURK; VIRGINIA R. GORDON; VIRGINIA MCELVEEN GRAHAM-PEELE; GLENN DAVID LEE; ELOUISE LEWIS MULDROW; GLENN PARROTT; MISSY PERKINS; BOBBY DALE WATTS |
FCSO SERVES UP GOOD TIME FOR GOOD CAUSE |
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FMN |
05/09/2013 |
1D |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL HOLD ITS 8TH ANNUAL BENEFIT MOTORCYCLE RIDE. IT ENDS AT THE VETERANS PARK. IT MOVES TO CREEK RATZ FOR MORE FUN. |
FLORENCE NATIVE BETTING ON HOLLYWOOD BREAK |
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FMN |
05/09/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
CHRISTOPHER HAYES A GRADUATE OF SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL RELEASED THE PILOT OF HIS NEW SERIES "THE GRIND" ON YOUTUBE. |
COUNTRY STAR TRITT COMING TO FMU PAC |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS TRITT |
TRAVIS TRITT IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
PUTTING DOWN NEW ROOTS |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LESLIE BELLFLOWER; PHOTO OF VERA ELLIOTT; PHOTO OF THE LAKE CITY FARMERS MARCHCHKET |
LESLIE BELLFLOWER OF JOHNSONVILLE SITS AT HER BOOTH SELLING GOURDS SHE DECEMBEREMBERORATED AT THE LAKE CITY FARMERS MARCHCHKET. |
RICE: US JOB GROWTH NEEDS COLLABORATION |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. REP. TOM RICE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING MEMBERS |
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TOM RICE SAID COLLABORATION AMONGST REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ASSETS IS A KEY TO HELPING FOSTER JOB CREATION IN A DISTRICT THAT IS CONSISTENTLY ABOUT STATE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES. |
POLITICAL DEBATE FOR A BETTER TIMMONSVILLE RAGES ON |
MAYORAL CANDIDATES ARGUE AT MEETING CONTINUE HEATED EXCHANGE IN THE STREET |
FMN |
06/09/2013 |
1A |
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AN IMPROMPTU FORUM DEBATE OF SORTS FOR THE TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR'S SEAT STARTED AT THE TOWN'S COUNCIL MEETING AND SPILLED OUT INTO THE STREETS WITH ONE OF THE CANDIDATES ARGUING ABOUT THE TOWN'S WOES WITH MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON; SEVERAL COUNCIL MEMBERS AND TOWN RESIDENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
5A |
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BEATRICE BROWN; LINDA SUE BRUCE; JULYIA LOCKHART; MARCHCHGARET EDWARDS PITTS; ALLEN WAYNE WILLIAMS; GREGORY J. ANDERSON; BETTY JEAN BOYLE; THOMAS MARCHCHION BRADHAM SR.; JUDY KELLEY HOPKINS; DR. J. LON KING JR.; MALCOLM HUNTER McMILLAN SR.; ARCHIE ANTHONY O'NEAL; BARBARA ANNE THOMAS WILLIS; WILLIE JAMES McCALL JR.; ROBERT JOHNSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
6A |
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CAPTAIN JAMES L. STREATER; ENDA LOUISE HODGE HOOD; LINDA CARTER HOPKINS; JAMES THOMAS YARBOROUGH |
CROSS IT OFF |
AFRICAN SAFARI HAD LONG BEEN ON LOCAL HUNTER'S TO-DO LIST |
FMN |
06/09/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE JACKSON; PHOTO OF SOUTH AFRICAN SUNSET; PHOTO OF WAYNE JACKSON |
A TRIP LAST MAY TO SOUTH AFRICA GOT WAYNE JACKSON CLOSER TO COMPLETING HIS BUCKET LIST OF HUNTING ADVENTURES. |
BATTLES FOUGHT ABROAD AND AT HOME |
FLORENCE RESIDENT SERVED IN THREE WARS AND HAD A FRONT SEAT TO MILITARY DESEGREGATION |
FMN |
06/09/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF ZAVON FELTON; PHOTO F ZAVON FELTON'S HANDS |
ZAVON FELTON STARED DOWN ENEMY TROOPS IN FRANCE; KOREA; AND VIETNAM ACROSS THREE WARS BUT STARING DOWN 11000 AMERICAN SOLDIERS - ALL WHITE - DURING THE DESEGREGATION OF THE AIR FORCE PROVED TO HIM SOME BATTLE LINES EXISTSED STATESIDE AS WELL. |
PEE DEE TO CELEBRATE PATRIOT DAY WITH BENEFIT RIDE |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
3B |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; VETERANS; EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL AND CITIZENS OF ALL KINDS WILL KICK OFF A PATRIOT DAY MEMORIAL EVEN AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY BY TAKING A RIDE AROUND THE TRACK "TOO TOUGH TO TAME." |
BATTLES FOUGHT ABROAD AND AT HOME |
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FMN |
06/09/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE RESIDENT AND AIR FORCE VETERAN ZAVON FELTON TALKS ABOUT HIS 30 YEARS AS A BLACK MAN IN THE MILITARY. |
COUNCIL VOTES TO FIGHT SC LAWSUIT |
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FMN |
07/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MEMBERS CALL EFFORTS TO STOP PENNY-TAX EXTENSION 'POLITICAL BULLYING'. FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL HELD SPECIAL MEETING TO ADDRESS ISSUE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/09/2013 |
4B |
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OLLIA BOLTON; HEYWARD BURROUGHS; TIMMY COLEMAP; LILA MAE EADDY; THOMAS GRATE; JOHN TOMAS KELLY SR.; FRANCES MARKS; NETTIE MCLAURIN; ROY DEXTER ROGERS; LENA 'BUTTERBEAN' POSTON STONE; SARA THOMPSON; ALLEN WAYNE WILLIAMS; ARTHUR EUGENE BROACH; ALBERT RAY COKER SR.; VERA LOCKLAIR COKER; J. LON KING JR.; RALLIE ELRO FLOYD; KEVIN MAURICE MARSH; WILLIE PERKINS JOSEPH PERKINS JR.; MARGARET EDWARDS PITTS; S. DAVID PRINCE; THEODORE WILLIAMS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
MEMORIAM |
FMN |
07/09/2013 |
4B |
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LOUIS BRODY 9/6/1951--2/7/2013 |
RIDERS TAKE TIME TO HONOR; REFLECT |
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FMN |
08/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE GIVES BACK TO CAMP PEE DEE AND WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT. |
REMEMBERING 9/11 |
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FMN |
08/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE AND FLORENCE POLICE CHIEF ANSON SHELLS PUT WREATH BEFORE MONUMENT. |
MAPS TELL THE STORY OF THEIR TIME |
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FMN |
08/09/2013 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON MAPS AND FLORENCE COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/09/2013 |
8A |
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DANIEL GOUVEIA; LOIS M. GRAVES; PAUL W. ABRAHAM; THOMAS L. SMITH; TIMMY COLEMAN; JAMES CAREY 'SNOW' GARRETT; JOHN THOMAS KELLY SR.; JULYIA MAE HYMAN LOCKHART; VIRGINIA CARTER RICH MARTIN; ROY D. ROGERS; JULYIUS T. YARBOROUGH |
OAKDALE'S OVERHAUL |
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FMN |
08/09/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
OAKDALE COUNTRY CLUB ESTABLISHED IN 1962 IS GETTING UPDATED WITH NEW GREENS; BUNKERS AND TEE BOXES. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/09/2013 |
5C |
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JENNIFER LEIGH HYLER AND DIKRAN NUBAR YACOUBIAN; JENNIFER DEE THOMPSON AND BLAKE COLCLOUGH STEWART |
TELEPHONE SCAM SHOWS UP IN FLORENCE |
CALLERS ASKING FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE IGNORED |
FMN |
09/09/2013 |
1A |
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A TELEPHONE SCAM FIRST REPORTED IN FIVE OTHER STATES IN JULYHAS MADE ITS WAY TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND AT LEAST ONE PEE DEE WOMAN (GAIL) LEARNED ABOUT THE HARD WAY LAST WEEK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/09/2013 |
7A |
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CEASAR D. STARNES JR.; HARDY GADDY; JAMES THEODORE CHINA; WILLIE DAVID PINCKNEY; ZINA BRIGHT; DANIEL GOUVEIA; RETHEA T. RICHARDSON; THOMAS L. "TOM" SMITH |
NEW START SMARCHCHT INITIATIVE WILL CHANGE FACE OF EARLY EDUCATION |
WITH READINESS QUIZ; PARENTS CAN GAUGUSTUSTE DEVELOPMENT EARLY TO AVOID PROBLEMS LATER |
FMN |
10/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DEBBIE HYLER |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION AND FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ANNOUNCED A NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT A MEETING HELD AT THE R.N. BECK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER. |
FIRST EVER COMIC-CON ON THE WAY |
ART TRAIL GALLERY; LEGENDS COMICS TO HOST COMIC CONVENTION DOWNTOWN |
FMN |
10/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DENNY STEVENSON AND HANNAH WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF DENNY STEVENSON AND HANNAH WILLIAMS |
ORGANIZERS EXPECT MORE THAN A FEW SUPER HEROES; AND VILLAINS; WILL COME TO LIFE THIS WEEKEND AS THE FLORENCE ART TRAIL GALLERY HOSTS THE FIRST-EVER FLORENCE COMIC-CON. |
SITE ID'ED FOR HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER |
COUNCIL VOTES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH OBTAINING AND CLEARING PROPERTY |
FMN |
10/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN WUKELA |
NEGOTIATIONS WILL PROCEED TO ACQUIRE AND CLEAR DOWNTOWN PROPERTY FOR THE NEW FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER; THE FLORENCE CITY COUNTY COUNCIL DECEMBEREMBERIDED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/09/2013 |
7A |
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LARRY BROWN; JAMES THEODORE TED CHINA; SISROW CRAWFORD; DORA GAUSE; WILLIAM CLARENCE KENNEDY; ALVESTER McKITHEN; KATHY THOMPSON MILLER; WILLIE DAVID PINCKNEY; MATTIE POSTON RHOADS; KENNETH WILSON; HELEN HORGER ULMER WOOD; STEPHEN WANER ASNER; HARDY GADDY; ANITA BELL CAMPBELL QUICK; JOAN E. MOONEYHAM THIGPEN |
OFFICALS SAY HONDA LOTTERY TICKET IS A WINNER |
NEW SC EDUCATION LOTTERY GAME PROMOTES TIMMONSVILLE |
FMN |
11/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAULA HARPER BETHEA; BRIAN NEWMAN; PATSY WILLIAMS; AND HONDA EMPLOYEES |
THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY LAUNCHES ITS NEWEST $3 INSTANT WIN TICKET THAT FORGES A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AGENCY AND HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING INC. |
THE DAY THE PENTAGON STOPPED |
ONE FLORENCE COUPLE NARROWLY AVOID FATEFUL CRASH OF AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 77 |
FMN |
11/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BARRY JONES; PHOTO OF BARRY JONES |
MOST REMEMBER THE CHOAS; PANIC AND TRAGEDY OF SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 11 2001. FLORENCE RESIDENT BARRY JONES; A FORMER PENTAGON EMPLOYEE; REMEMBERS THE DAY THAT WAY; TOO; BUT HE ALSO HAS AN EQUALLY HAUNTING MEMORY - THE STILLNESS. |
EPA APPROVES TIMMONSVILLE'S WATER TRANSFER TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
11/09/2013 |
1A |
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THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRONL ANNOUNCED A SETTLEMENT WITH TIMMONSVILLE AND FLORENCE TO RESOLVE DRINKING WATER AND SEWER PROBLEMS IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/09/2013 |
5A |
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REBA MAVIS WATSON BRANDON; DOROTHY E. "KITTY" DONNELLY; LEVERN GRAHAM; ALICIA THOMAS GREEN; GEORGE HUTCHINSON; ANNA JANUARYUARYE LESLIE; RENA McKNIGHT; AMELIA P. MIDDLETON; PAUL "UNCLE PETE" ROSE; ERVIN CLINTON "BUBBA" ACKERMAN; MARCHCHTHA ANN BRUNSON HARPER; MARCHCHY JANUARYUARYE "PELL" ROGERS HEWITT; FRANCES ELAINE DAVIS MARCHCHKS; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH BLACKBURN MORRIS; MATTIE LOUISE (POSTON) RHOADS; ERNEST WILLIAMS; HELEN HORGER ULMER WOOD |
BOEING TO ESAB: ALL SYSTEMS GO |
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FMN |
11/09/2013 |
6B |
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ESAB WELDING & CUTTING PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED THAT BOEING SELECTED IT AS A PARTNER IN THE MANUFACTURING OF NEW FUEL TANK STRUCTURES FOR NASA'S NEW HEAVY LIFT ROCKET; THE SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM; PART OF THE SPACE AGENCY'S NEXT GENERATON OF SPACE EXPLORATION. |
SEVERAL DOWNTOWN FLORENCE PROJECTS LINED UP |
ROYAL KNIGHT BUILDING AMONG THOSE LISTED TO BE REDEVELOPED |
FMN |
12/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE ROYAL KNIGHT BUILDING |
FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RAY REICH TOLD MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DURING ITS MONTHLY MEETING THAT SEVERAL PLANS ARE NEARING FRUITION. |
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE |
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FMN |
12/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASON HATHCOCK; NURSE; AND DONATEES; PHOTO OF DENNIS HAINES |
FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT FIREMAN JASON HATHCOCK GRIMACES AS HE COMPLETES GIVING DOUBLE RED CELLS DURING THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY BLOOD DRIVE. |
LEATHERMAN CALLED OUT IN COUNTRY'S RESPONSE |
FLORENCE OFFICIALS THINK PENNY TAX SUIT IS POLITICAL |
FMN |
12/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HUGH K. LEATHERMAN |
A FLORENCE COUNTY LAWYER SAID THE STATE'S LAWSUIT AGAINST THE COUNTY'S CAPTIAL PROJECT SALES TAX REFERENDUM DOESN'T CENTER ON LEGAL ISSUES BUT ON WHETHER STATE SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN CAN "CONTROL THE EXPENDITURES OF THE FUNDS GENERATED BY THE TAX." |
LIONS CLUB SPEAKER SHARES REFLECTIONS OF 9/11 |
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FMN |
12/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LT. COL. BILL CONNOR |
RETIRED U.S. ARMY LT. COL. BILL CONNOR; WHO SPOKE TO THE FLORENCE LIONS CLUB; SAID HE WAS TEACHING A COURSE AT FT. BENING GA. WHEN HE REALIZED; ALONG WITH OTHERS; WHAT AT FIRST SEEMED LIKE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT WAS IN FACT AN ACT OF TERROR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/09/2013 |
5A |
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JUDITH BALDWIN; MARCHCHGARET BEST; SARAH LEE HUNTER; LAURIE GRAY HUTCHINSON; RICHARD H. MANNHEIM; ZOLA McMILLAN; CECIL PARKER; MARCHCHGARET BEATRICE COLLINS RICHARDSON; MARCHCHVIN ROWELL; JAMES THOMPSON; FRANK WILLIAMS; OLLIA MAE DAVIS JOHNSON BOLTON; REBA MAVIS WATSON BRANDON; PATRICIA PEARCE HAM; WALER McDOUGAL; MARCHCHY BARFIELD WATTS |
NO CAUSE FOUND IN DuPONT FIRE |
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FMN |
12/09/2013 |
6A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARSON INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THAT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF A FIRE THAT DESTROYED PART OF THE FORMER DuPONT PLANT LAST MONTH. |
FLT; OTHERS ARE GEMS IN PEE DEE ARTS' SCENE |
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FMN |
12/09/2013 |
1D |
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THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE KICKS OFF ITS 90TH SEASON WITH THE ANTICIPATED PRODUCTION OF THE FAMED "LES MISÉRABLES" AND OVER ITS EXISTENCE THE THEATER HAS BECOME QUITE DEFT AT DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY ART WHILE REMOVING THE IMPEDIMENT OF OUTRAGEOUS TICKET PRICES THAT OBSTRUCTS MANY FROM ENJOYING THE JOYS OF LIVE THEATER. |
FORMER MISS S.C.; OTHERS TAKE SET FOR FLT'S TAKE ON 'LES MIS' |
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FMN |
12/09/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF ROGER KIRBY; PHOTO OF ROGER KIRBY; ARLENE BOYD; AND ACTORS |
"LES MISÉRABLES" THE ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION OF VICTOR HUGO'S TIMELESS RUMINATION ON THE NATURE OF LAW AND GRACE OPENS AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
MORE THAN BOOKS AND MORTAR |
JOB SEEKERS USE FLORENCE COUNTY'S SYSTEM TO CONNECT TO EMPLOYEES |
FMN |
13/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SANDRA TAYLOR AND SELENA McDONALD; PHOTO OF BRYCE DANIELS AND LAURIE CROSSWELL |
THE SATE OF FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM IS STRENGTHENING BY STRIKING THE BALANCE BETWEEN THE NEEDS OF THE LIBRARIES AND THEIR PATRONS ACCORDING TO INTERIM DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF HEADQUARTERS DOROTHY CROSBY. |
BOARD TO LOOK AT ITS PAY - AGAIN |
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FMN |
13/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PORTER STEWART; PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON HYE-MOORE |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD WILL BE PICKING BACK UP THE ISSUE OF BOARD PAY WELL IN ADVANCE OF NEXT YEAR'S HOME STRETCH OF BUDGET DISCUSSIONS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/09/2013 |
5A |
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SAMUEL THURMAN ALFORD; LORETTA JACKSON CAULDER; JOHNNIE JAMES HOLLAND JR.; SALLY JOHNSON; CLIFFTON E. NESMITH; PEARL SCIPIO; DELORIS SINGLETARY; JAMES M. WAITERS; ROBERT ERVIN WILLIAMS; JUDITH DIANE BRIDGES BALDWIN; LARRY BROWN; GARY COTTINGHAM; REMBERT A. DORRELL; LEVERN "LEEDIE" GRAHAM; MARCHCHY MYERS KIRBY; RICHARD MANNHEIM; ROBERT EDWARD MATTHEWS; ALVESTER McKITHEN; ZOLA M. McMILLAN; JOHN WALTER ODIORNE III; DORIS McKNIGHT OWENS; CECIL PARKER; MARCHCHGARET COLLINS RICHARDSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/09/2013 |
6A |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH L. SOUTHERLAND; KENNETH WILSON |
DAY OF CARING DRAWS RECORD TURNOUT |
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FMN |
14/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASON MILES; SANDRENA TAYLOR; REGGIE SPATES; AND MELINDA MOORE |
AFTER A BREAKFAST KICK OFF EVENT THAT INCLUDED EVERYTHING FROM FRUIT TOSSING TO A PIE-EATING CONTEST THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY SENT MORE THAN 300 PUMPED UP VOLUNTEERS OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO GIVE BACK AS PART OF ITS 21ST ANNUAL DAY OF CARING EVENT. |
ALL FIRED UP |
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FMN |
14/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THOMAS GEDDINGS AND BOBBY McDUFFIE |
AFTER JUST A YEAR IN EXISTENCE THINGS SEEM TO BE RIGHT ON TARGET AT BLUE LINE SHOOTING CENTER. |
FIRST SC FEMALE ARCHDEACON TO VISIT LOCAL CHURCH SUNDAY |
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FMN |
14/09/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CALHOUN WALPOLE |
THE VENERABLE CALHOUN WALPOLE THE FIRST WOMAN TO HOLD THE POSITION OF ARCHDEACON IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SOUTH CAROLINA WILL BE THE GUEST CELEBRANT AT THE DAY OF PENTECOST FEAST AT ST. CATHERINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FORMERLY KNOWN AS EPISCOPALIANS OF THE FLORENCE DEANERY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/09/2013 |
4B |
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MJAMES THEODORE "TED" CHINA; JOANNA TURBEVILLE; WILLIAM CLARENCE KENNEDY; BETTY JO McCANTS; FAREST VIRGINIA SIMS PLANTER; DAWN R. POWELL; DR. DOROTHY E. DONNELLY; LAURIE GRAY HUTCHINSON; ROBERT EDWARD MATTHEWS; RALSTON LEROY "ROY" MILES; MARCHCHY WESLEY SIMMONDS; JAMES M. WAITERS |
BANDS COME TOGETHER FOR PRAISE IN THE PARK |
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FMN |
14/09/2013 |
5B |
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FOUR LOCAL WORHIP BANDS WILL SHARE THEIR LOVE FOR MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP AT PRAISE IN THE PARK AT THE TIMROD PARK AMPITHEATRE IN FLORENCE. |
PRAYER BREAKFAST SLATED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW ABUSED WOMAN'S SHELTER |
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FMN |
14/09/2013 |
5B |
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THE PASSAGEWAY OF HOPE SHELTER FOR ABUSED AND BATTERED WOMEN WILL HOLD ITS FIRST PRAYER BREAKFAST AT THE DARLINGTON COUNTRY CLUB TO BRING AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RAISE FUNDING. |
MAKING 'EM LAUGUSTUSTH |
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FMN |
15/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRIS TUCKER |
CHRIS TUCKER PERFORMS AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
BOARD MEMBER'S OUTBURST PROBED |
McIVER ACCUSED OF SHOUTING SCARING GROUP OF EDUCATORS |
FMN |
15/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF E.J. McIVER AND BECKY THOMPSON |
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD ARE LOOKING INTO AN INCIDNET LAST WEEK WHERE A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER ALLEGEDLY BURST INTO A MEETING SHOUTING; DISTRUPTING THE TRAINING AND SCARING MANY IN ATTENDANCE. |
TAKING A LITTLE OFF THE TOP |
TREES BEING CUT BACK; REMOVED TO ALLOW FOR SIGN VISIBILITY IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
15/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A HOLLY TREE; PHOTO OF AN OAK TREE |
ABOUT 25 YEARS AGO A GROUP OF FLORENCE LEADERS AND RESIDENTS DECEMBEREMBERIDED THE GATEWAYS INTO TOWN NEEDED TO BE CLEANED UP AND BEAUTIFUL. |
IDENTIFYING RABIES KEY TO TREATING THE DISEASE |
REPORT: SUMTER WOMAN WHO DIED UNAWARE OF BITE |
FMN |
15/09/2013 |
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DOCTOBEROBERORS WHO TREATED A SUMTER WOMAN SUFFERING FROM RABBIES IN 2011 WERE INITIALLY CONFUSED BY HER CONDITION; BUT WHETHER THAT LED TO HER DEATH IS UNKNOWN; ACCORDING TO DETAILS RECENTLY RELEASED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. |
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DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/09/2013 |
8A |
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DAVID DeWITT HOPPER; JAMES RICHARD WOODS; JOHNNIE HAM; LIZZIE LEE "ZILFY" BAXLEY; MARCHCHGARET JEAN LEWIS; ROBERT L. ADAMS; FRANK WILLIAMS; BOBBY GENE HILL; AARON GARNER; CAROL D. CRIBB; ROBERT ERVIN "BOO MAN" WILLIAMS; CAESAR D. STARNES JR. |
MAGAZINE RANKS SC SECOND FOR DOING BUSINESS |
UTILITIES SHOW JUST ONE WAY STATE KEEPS MOMENTUM GOING |
FMN |
15/09/2013 |
1B |
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SOUTH CAROLINA CONTINUES TO BE A TOP STATE WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING A LOCATION TO DO BUSINESS ACCORDING TO RECENTLY RELEASED RANKING BY AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE. |
PADDLES KEEN AND BRIGHT ON LYNCHES RIVER |
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FMN |
15/09/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF LYNCHES RIVER; PHOTO OF SHELBY McCORMICK AND OBSERVERS; PHOTO OF PEOPLE PADDLING LYNCHES RIVER |
LYNCHES RIVER STARTS JUST OVER THE NORTH CAROLINA LINE NEAR WAXHAW; ENDS NEAR JOHNSONVILLE AT THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER AND BETWEEN PROVIDES A SOURCE OF BEAUTY AND RECREATION THAT SHOULD BE TREASURED AND PROTECTED. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/09/2013 |
5C |
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PHOTO |
MEAGAN ELIZABETH EARLY AND FLYNN WALTON COCKFIELD JR.; TABATHA LYNN JOHNSON AND LANCE VENSON EDWARDS |
ORGANIZER 'BLOWN AWAY' |
MORE THAN 1300 DESCEND UPON FLORNECE TO INDULGE IN LOVE OF COMICS FILMS AND TV |
FMN |
16/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AIDEN ABERNETHY |
WHEN LEGENDS COMICS OWNER DENNY STEVENSON SAW THE FIRST 500 PEOPLE COME THROUGH THE DOORS OF THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE HE WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AT THE GOOD TURNOUT FOR THE TOWN'S FIRST COMIC CON WHICH HE AND OTHER HAD BEEN ORGANIZING FOR THE PAST THREE MONTHS. |
HONEST ACCOUNT OF POST-CIVIL WAR SOUTH SHEDS LIGHT ON PAST |
FLORENCE NATIVE'S ESSAYS FACED RACISM AND INEQUALITY HEAD-ON |
FMN |
16/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOOK "WHEN SOUTH CAROLINA WAS AN ARMED CAMP" |
A NEW BOOK EDITED BY AUTHOR JOHN HAMMOND MOORE HIGHLIGHTS THE OLD SOUTH DURING RECONSTURCTION IN A WAY FEW HAD THE COURAGE TO TACKLE. |
TROOPERS GOLF TO 'MAKE-A-WISH' COME TRUE |
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FMN |
16/09/2013 |
4A |
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IT TAKES ABOUT $5000 TO MAKE A WISH COME TRUE FOR A CHILD WITH A LIFE THREATENING DISEASE AND LOCAL S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERS AND FRIENDS WILL HIT THE LINKS NEXT WEEK TO GRANT AS MANY OF THOSE WISHES AS THEY CAN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2013 |
5A |
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AGGIE MAE GRIGGS; DOLPH HENRY "PETE" TURNER; FAYE ADAMS SELLERS; HELEN WATTS SCOTT; ROBERT M. HARRELSON; BETTY JOE McCANTS; EVA RUTH FEAGIN McKENZIE; KIMBERLY JEAN MILLER COX; LIZZIE LEE "ZILFY" BAXLEY |
NEW JUDICIAL CENTER STILL ON COUNTY'S BACKBURNER |
STUDY CITES A PRESSING NEED BUT IT LACKS FUNDS |
FMN |
17/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
A NEW JUDICIAL CENTER MAY BE IN FLORENCE COUNTY'S FUTURE BUT OFFICIALS SAID IT WILL NOT HAPPEN ANYTIME SOON. |
LOOK IT'S A BIRD! |
FLORENCE'S PUSH FOR PUBLIC ART TAKES FLIGHT |
FMN |
17/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF "BIG BLEU BIRDNANNA" SCULPTURE; PHOTO OF MIKE FOWLE AND PATZ FOWLE |
LOCAL WELL-KNOWN ARTISTIC DUO; MIKE AND PATZ FOWLE; DESIGNED AND WILL BE SOON CONSTRUCTING A GIANT POWDER COATED STEEL SCULPTURE IN DOWNTOWN AS THE CITY'S PUSH FOR PUBLIC ART THAT BEGAN LAST YEAR GETS UNDERWAY. |
NESA SPEAKER TELLS LEADERS TO GET ONLINE OR GET LEFT BEHIND |
OFFICIALS SAY BUSINESSES; MUNICIPALITIES NEED A ROBUST WEB PRESENCE |
FMN |
17/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLAY WALKER |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEALS CAN BE OVER BEFORE THEY EVEN START IF INFORMATION ISN'T ONLINE FOR POTENTIAL INVESTORS; A MESSAGE THAT HIT HOME WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS AND OTHER MEMBERS IN THE PEE DEE BUSINESS COMMUNITY. |
NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 5 2013 |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
5A |
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REFERENDUM WILL BE HELD IN FLORENCE COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA (THE "COUNTY") ON NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER 5 2013 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO ALL PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONSITUTION AND LAWS FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
8A |
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EUGENE BRANTLEY; AUNDRETA DENISE CONNER-FARRIS; GEORGE WAYNE DAVIS; LEVI FAYALL; LOU GARLAND; KATHARINE SCHULZE; WILLIAM CLARENCE "BILLY" SULLIVAN; SALLY K. PRUITT HANSON; LULA V. AMMONS ROGERS; RALPH STANLEY ROGERS |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO FEDERAL FRAUD CHARGES |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM J. RIVERS |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY WILLIAM J. RIVERS III PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO FRAUD CHARGES AT A FEDERAL ARRAIGNMENT. |
FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTY INVOLVED IN SHOOTING |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
8A |
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A DUPUTY WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS INVOVLED IN A SHOOTING DURING A PURSUIT THAT ENDED OFF PHEASANT ROAD IN EFFINGHAM. |
TASTE OF THE MARCHCHKET' DISH TO DEBUT AT FLORENCE MARCHCHKET |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
1C |
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THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARCHCHKET HELD A RECIPE CONTEST WITH ITS PATRONS IN AUGUSTUST; SARAH SHELLY'S WINNING RECIPE "SHRIMP STEW" WILL BE PREPARED AND SAMPLES OFFERED AT THE MARCHCHKET. |
GO TO WORK; GO TO THE DOCTOBEROBEROR |
McLEOD CLINIC OPENS FOR ACS EMPLOYEES |
FMN |
17/09/2013 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF McLEOD HEALTH AND ACS TECHNOLOGIESE TEAM |
EMPLOYEES OF ACS TECHNOLOGIES IN FLORENCE NO LONGER HAVE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AND SIT FOR HOURS IN A DOCTOBEROBEROR'S OFFICE TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR HEALTH CARE NEEDS. NOW THEY CAN VISIT THEIR OWN CLINIC. |
DETAILS REVEALED ON DOWNTOWN HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
OFFICIALS TALK NUMBERS; DESIGN; OUTCOME AND PARKING FOR A FMU BUILDING ON IRBY AT W. EVANS STREET. |
STUDY ADDRESSES ISSUES AND NEEDS |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AN ARTIST'S RENDITION SHOWS WHAT A PEDESTRIAN AND DRIVER FRIENDLY APPROACH TO THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER COULD LOOK LIKE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/09/2013 |
5A |
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DELORES ADDISON; EVELYN ROGERS PORT BYRD; FLOYD ELLIS; LILLIE ME INMAN; MRS. BERONZY MCKENZIE; GEORGE MINCEY; PATRICIA MOODY; LEVI SAYALL; WILSON SLIGH; WILLIAM CLARENCE SULLIVAN; FRANCES WILLIAMS NORTHERN; HELEN LEE WATTS SCOTT; BILLIE LANGFORD SPENCER; JOHN W. 'SONNY' THORNHILL SR.; DOLPH HENRY 'PETE' TURNER |
HELP THEY CAN BANK ON |
WELLS FARGO GIVE TO 14 NONPROFITS IN THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
19/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATHY HEFFLEY; JACK THE WELLS FARGO DOG; AND ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF DAPHINE TEDDER; DEBRA POSTON; AND ATTENDEE |
PEE DEE AREA WELL FARGO BANKS HANDED OUT $1000 DONTATIONS TO 14 RECIPIENTS AT VICTOR'S BISTRO BY KATHY HEFFLEY; COMMUNITY BANK PRESIDENT AT WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE. |
PICKLE RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR ADOPTION; FOSTER CARE ADVOCACY |
SEN. GRAHAM BESTOWS NATIONAL HONOR ON LOCAL RADIO HOST |
FMN |
19/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILL PICKLE |
BILL PICKLE IS A FACE - AND A VOICE - MANY PEOPLE KNOW IN THE COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/09/2013 |
5A |
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CLEVELAND BERRY; JERRY BLACK; CARL RAY CANUP; CHARLES HUGHES; SIDNEY KNOTTS; SHIRLEY TURNAGE LAWRENCE; CHARLES L. POOLE; MALINDA DAVIS; LUCILE BOURNE DAVIDSON; REV. FLOYD C. ELLIS; LOU ELLEN GARLAND; JAMES HENRY STRICKLAND |
PICKLE TO STICK WITH RADIO SHOW |
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FMN |
19/09/2013 |
5A |
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LOCAL RADIO POLITICAL TALK SHOW HOST BILL PICKLE WAS SILENCED FROM THE AIRWAVES BARELY A WEEK AGO BUT HE VOWED HE WILL NOT BE SILENCED FOR LONG. |
SONGS FOR SURVIVAL |
SOME OF PEE DEE'S TOP PERFORMERS LINE UP FOR EVENING OF HOPE CANCER BENEFIT |
FMN |
19/09/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF FRANK "BUZZ" ROGERS IV; PHOTO OF DR. BENJAMIN WOODS AND SHERRY WOODS |
IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE FRANK "BUZZ" ROGERS IV PLAYED IN FRONT OF A CROW; BUT A FEW MONTH AGO HE RECEIVED AN INVITATION HE JUST COULDN'T REFUSE - THE McLEOD FOUNDATION'S EVENING OF HOPE. |
SEASONAL BEER EXPECTED TO DRAW CROWD TO BREW FEST |
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FMN |
19/09/2013 |
1D |
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BREW MASTERS ARE RETURNING TO ROSENEATH FARM FOR THE KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL (KFB) BREW FEST AND HOME BREW COMPETITION. |
50 SHADES' PARODY TO TURN ON THE LAUGUSTUSTHS |
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FMN |
19/09/2013 |
3D |
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THE NOVEMBEREMBEREL MIGHT HAVE TITILLATED BUT THE SHOW COMING TO FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER HOPES TO AROUSE A DIFFERENT PRIMAL URGE - LAUGUSTUSTHTER. |
MOORE SAYS PARTNERSHIPS KEY FOR COMMUNITIES |
LAKE CITY BILLIONAIRE DISCUSSES THE EFFORT TO REIGNITE HOMETOWN |
FMN |
20/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE |
FORMER BANKER DARLA MOORE GAVE A THOROUGH LOOK AT THE EFFORTS SHE AND OTHERS IN LAKE CITY ARE SPEARHEADING TO FUNDAMENTALLY REBUILD THE COMMUNITY INTO A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY DURING THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL MEMBER LUNCHEON. |
JOHNSON EXHIBIT STOPS IN LAKE CITY |
FAMED FLORENCE NATIVE'S ARTWORK IS ON NATIONAL SMITHSONIAN GALLERY TOUR |
FMN |
20/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HANNAH DAVIS AND MARCHCHQUETTE FOLLEY; PHOTO OF WILLIAM H. JOHNSON PAINTINGS |
MORE THAN 80 YEARS AFTER HIS FIRST SHOWING IN THE PEE DEE ARTISTS OAND FLORENCE NATIVE WILLIAM H. JOHNSON IS BEING REMEMBERED IN STYLE WITH A SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE TRAVELING ART EXHIBIT OF HIS WORK AT THE JONES-CARTER GALLERY IN LAKE CITY. |
FMU TO CONSIDER SATELLITE CAMPUS |
ADMISNISTRATION RESEARCHES PITCH FROM MOUNT PLEASANT |
FMN |
20/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY COULD SOON HAVE A SATELLITE CAMPUS IN THE LOWCOUNTRY IF IT ACCEPTS A PROPOSAL FROM MOUNT PLEASANT. |
SC SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR PENNY TAX SUIT IN OCTOBEROBEROBER |
ROAD PROJECTS FROM CURRENT COLLECTIONS GATHERING STEAM |
FMN |
20/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
THE S.C. SUPREME COURT HAS EXPEDITED THE SCHEDULE AND WILL HEAR ARGUMENTS OCTOBEROBER. 1 FROM THE S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND FLORENCE COUNTY OVER THE COUNTY'S ABILITY TO HOLD A CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX REFERENDUM. |
TY'LASHIA GRANT ESTATE AWARDED $325K SETTLEMENT |
DSS FDS1 AND FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKING PAYMENT |
FMN |
20/09/2013 |
6A |
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THE ESTATE OF A 3-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE GIRL (TY'LASHIA GRANT) WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF CHILD ABUSE HAS BEEN AWARDED A $325000 SETTLEMENT FOR WRONGFUL DEATH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/09/2013 |
7A |
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MOTHER IDELLA CANTEY; EAR DONALD LEWIS; LESSIE HUNTER OGLE; AUDREY G. PARSON; DEREK D. WALKER; PATRICIA "PATSY" JERNIGAN WEAVER; AUNDRETA CONNER FARRIS; CHARLES COATES; MARCHCHY KATHY THOMPSON MILLER; J. HERBERT FOWLER; FAREST VIRGINIA SIMS PLANTER; CHARLES LESLIE POOLE |
COUPLE CHARGED WITH ABUSING CHILDREN |
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FMN |
20/09/2013 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF ELAINE COX; PHOTO OF JOHN MILLER CAMERON |
A FLORENCE COUPLE (ELAINE COX AND JOHN MILLER CAMERON) WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK ON CHARGES THEY LET CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE AND CUSTODY LIVE IN DELPLORABLE CONDITIONS AND USED A TASER ON THEM. |
HEALING SPECIES TO HOST 'WOOFSTOCK' BENEFIT CONCERT |
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20/09/2013 |
3B |
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HEALING SPECIES (A NONPROFIT PROGRAM) SPONSORED BY PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT WILL HOST THE FIRST ANNUAL "WOOFSTOCK" BENEFIT CONCERT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ITS ATTEMPT TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1; SPECIFICALLY AT ROYALL ELEMENTARY AND DEWEY L. CARTER ELEMENTARY. |
AGRICULTURE A DRAW FOR I-95 CORRIDOR |
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH FACILITIES HIGHLIGHT SUMMIT |
FMN |
20/09/2013 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF TOBY AHRENS AND MEETING ATTENDEES |
THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORLDS CONTINUES TO EXPAND IN HOPES OF DRAWING COMPANIES TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S INTERSTATE 95 CORRIDOR TO CAPITALIZE ON CURRENT AND FUTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES AND RESOURCES THE AREA OFFERS. |
FOUNDATION WISHES FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS |
FROM DISNEY TO MISS PIGGY MAKE-A-WISH IN PEE DEE WORKS TO FULFILL KIDS' DREAMS |
FMN |
21/09/2013 |
1A |
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REBECCA SMITH HAS BEEN GRANTING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES FOR 25 YEARS AND SHE HAS ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. |
SCHOFIELD: PUSH POLLING OF RESIDNETS MISREPRESENTS PENNY TAX |
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FMN |
21/09/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD AND SEVERAL OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL HELD A NEWS CONFERENCE TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THEY'VE DISCOVERED A TELEPHONE POLL IS BEING CONDUCTED IN THE PEE DEE REGION ASKING RESIDENTS WHAT HE CALLS LEADING QUESTIONS REGARDING ISSUES SURROUNDING THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX ALOSO KNOWN AS THE PENNY TAX. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/09/2013 |
4B |
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ANTHONY FORD; AUDREY M. OLSON; JOHN ARTHUR "BUTCH" VICCELLIO; ANNETTE S. COLVIN; QUEENA MURPHY ANDERSON; WILLIAM EARL THORNTON; WINNIE LAURA GRANT FEIMSTER; LUCIUS BARDIN DRIGGERS JR.; ROSIE JOHNSON GIBSON; EARL D. LEWIS; PATRICIA "PATSY" JERNIGAN WEAVER; EUNICE LUPO ROGERS |
JAZZ AND JAMBALAYA EVENT SET FOR TUESDAY |
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FMN |
21/09/2013 |
4B |
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ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILL HOST A JAZZ AND JAMBALAYA FOR JESUS EVENT AT THE CHURCH'S FAMILY LIFE CENTER. |
FDS1 TO GET $590K GRANT FOR SCHOOL READINESS |
STATE AIMS TO USE LOCAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM AS PILOT |
FMN |
22/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRIC 1 WILL SOON BE GETTING A HAND FROM THE STATE IN IMPLEMENTING ITS SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF A $590000 GRANT. |
FLORENCE COUNTY NOT ALONE |
THREE SC COUNTIES HAVE SIMILAR TAX EXTENSIONS |
FMN |
22/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
ON OCTOBEROBER. 1 THE STATE SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL'S PROPOSAL TO ASK THE VOTERS TO EXTEND THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX OR PENNY TAX FOR ANOTHER SEVEN YEARS WHEN THE CURRENT TAX EXPIRES IN APRIL2014. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/09/2013 |
8A |
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DEBBIE ELIZABETH GILLETTE; ELOISE RABON BROWNE; JAMES EDWARD NESMITH; LARRY R. CREEL; CARSON LEWIS WRIGHT; JERRY LEE "T-BONE" TYSON; THOMAS S. STEWART; RENA McCREA; JOANNA TURBEVILLE KEELS; LARRY RAY CREEL; JERRY BLACK; SIDNEY E. KNOTTS; WILLIAM W. SUTHERLAND; WILLIS USHER |
RIVER VOLUNTEERS SWEEP UP JEFFRIES CREEK PARK |
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FMN |
22/09/2013 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF ETHAN HUDSON AND BRENT HUDSON |
VOLUNTEERS WERE UP BRIGHT AND EARLY COVERED IN BUG SPRAY AND READY TO DO THEIR PART TO KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL. |
REALTOR GETS HIGH APPRAISAL |
FLORENCE'S KEN JACKSON NAMED STATE'S TOP AGENT |
FMN |
22/09/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KEN JACKSON; PHOTO OF KEN JACKSON |
KEN JACKSON A REALTOR WITH RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS IN FLORENCE WAS SITTING AT A RELATIONS CONFERENCE IN CHARLESTON WITH HIS WIFE DEBBIE WHEN HE SAW HIS VISAGE ON THE BIG SCREEN. IT WAS THEN HE REALIZED HE WAS BEING NAMED THE 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA RELATOR OF THE YEAR BY THE S.C. ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS. |
GOLDEN SUNSHINE FOR THE GOLDEN LEAF |
IDEAL LATE SUMMER WEATHER BOOSTS S.C. TOBACCO FESTIVAL |
FMN |
22/09/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF DEBRA GRAHAM AND TOBACCO FESTIVAL ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF KAELYN INFINGER; PHOTO OF LARRY VELTHOUSE AND LOCELLA VELTHOUSE; PHOTO OF HALEY SELLERS; JESSICA SELLERS; AND TOBACCO FESTIVAL ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF THOMAS MATTHEWS |
THE S.C. TOBACCO FESTIVAL WAS IN FULL SWING AND ORGANIZERS SAID THEY EXPECTED THERE TO BE MORE THAN TWICE THE NUMBER OF POEPLE WHO ATTENDED LAST YEAR. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/09/2013 |
5C |
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PHOTOS |
SARA JANUARYUARY VOLK AND JAMES SCOTT MARCHCHTINEZ; SALLY PHIN FREE AND BENJAMIN PIERCE TACKETT |
MAGIC WITH MUSIC |
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FMN |
23/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DANIJELA ZEZELJ AND SPECTATORS; PHOTO OF DANIJELA ZEZELJ AND PAOLO GUALDI |
THE ART TRAIL GALLERY'S CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES KICKED OFF WITH THE POPULAR ZEZELJ-GUALDI DUO; A VIOLIN-AND-PIANO TEAM THAT DREW A CROWD OF MORE THAN 60 FLORENCE RESIDENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AREA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/09/2013 |
6A |
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MATTHEW BRIGMAN SR.; JIMMY LEE ELLISON; GENETHER EADDY; CARLA DIANNE THOMAS; VIVIAN BAKER COPELAND; ELOISE RABON BROWN; JAMES C. KIRTON II; LEDELL McKENZIE; DOROTHY THOMAS LeVINE; MARCHCHION GILBERT MURPHY ; ALTON J. POWERS |
FAMILY OF SUSPECT NOT HAPPY WITH FSCO |
SHERIFF'S OFFICIALS SAY MAN BEING TREATED LIKE ANY OTHER SUSPECT |
FMN |
24/09/2013 |
1A |
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THE BROTHER (BOBBY WILLIAMS JR.) OF A MAN (TYRONE CORNELIUS WILLIAMS) WHO WAS WOUNDED LAST WEEK DURING AN INCIDENT WITH A FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY SAYS HIS FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE WAY THEY HAVE BEEN TREATED IN THE WAKE OF THE SHOOTING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/09/2013 |
5A |
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ALZENIA BRADFORD SIMMONS; BISHOP DANIEL K. JOHNSON; LARRY KING; ASZALEE JONES HOLLOMON; SHABAZZ JENKINS; CHARLOTTA COWARD KING; MARCHCHY LOUISE BROWN GRIMSLEY |
SHERIFF'S DEPUTY ON BURGLARY CALL SAVES RESIDENCE FROM FIRE |
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FMN |
24/09/2013 |
5A |
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A FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY (LT. JOLLY HICKS) RESPONDING TO A BURGLARY ALARM AT A WEST SUMTER STREET RESIDENCE INSTEAD FOUND THE HOME ON FIRE. |
COWARD TOBACCO BARN FIRE KEEPS FIREFIGHTERS BUSY |
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FMN |
24/09/2013 |
5A |
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THREE FLORENCE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS SPENT CLOSE TO 90 MINUTES EXTINGUISHING A BARN FULL OF TOBACCO AT A LYNCH ROAD FARM. |
CLYBURN STAFFER: 'GO AND EXPLORE' ACA |
OFFICIALS HOPE TALK CLEARS CONFUSION ABOUT UPCOMING HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL |
FMN |
27/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BARVETTA SINGLETARY AND MEMBERS OF CUMBERLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
MORE THAN 150 PEE DEE RESIDENTS ASKED QUSTIONS IN HOPES OF CLEARING THE AIR ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ALSO KNOWN AS OBAMACARE) DURING A TOWN-HALL MEETING. |
FDTC VP TO TAKE A TOP JOB IN LOUISIANA |
DOTY ACCEPTS CHANCELLOR JOB AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCATED NEAR BATON ROUGE |
FMN |
27/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. DALE DOTY |
ONE OF FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S TOP ADMINISTRATORS (DR. DALE DOTY) WILL SOON BE LEAVING FOR LOUISIANA WHERE HE HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO LEAD A COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEAR BATON ROUGE. |
EVENING OF HOPE |
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FMN |
27/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER WOODS; DR. BENJAMIN WOODS; AND DR. SHERRY WOODS; PHOTO OF KAYE FLOYD-PARRIS |
CHRISTOPHER WOODS; DR. BENJAMING WOODS AND DR. SHERRY WOODS PERFORM AN ORIGINAL PIECE IN MEMORY OF BILL MILLS AND IN HONOR OF STARR WARD DURING AN EVENING OF HOPE AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/09/2013 |
8A |
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PATRICK J. CANNON; JOHN CARLE; ELMORE T. DAVIS; LYDIA HOWARD; MARCHCHGARET JOHNSON McCALL; JESSIE LANE McKINNON; JOHNNY LEE McKNIGHT JR.; LORI ANN RABON HARRELSON; HELEN LOUISE RAY; ELIZABETH SEEGARS MARCHCHTIN; ETHEL SHEPLER BROWN; GERTRUDE McELVEEN COLDTRAIN; ROBIN HERRING; CLEO HORNE JR.; BLOSTINE HALL HUMPHRIES; JERLINE JONES; ALICE FAYE CHILDERS MATTHEWS; MILTON H. PRICE; CRAIG TYLER; DR. DAVID EUGENE WALKER |
FAMILIES JAM INTO CHRUCH FOR FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
27/09/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF THE BAND DECEMBEREMBERLARE; PHOTO OF FRANK WHITE AND ETHAN WHITE; PHOTO OF HEATHER ELGIN AND FAM JAM 2013 ATTENDEES |
A SUNNY SATURDAY WAS THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR FAM JAM 2013 AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ON SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 21. |
FLORENCE STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR |
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FMN |
27/09/2013 |
3B |
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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS (NSHSS) HAS SELECTED WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHANDAI BURCH OF FLORENCE AS A MEMBER OF ITS ESTEEMED ORGANIZATION. |
KIWANIS CLUB MAKES LOCAL DONATIONS |
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FMN |
27/09/2013 |
3B |
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THE KIWANIS CLUB OF FLORENCE PRESENTED MONETARY GRANTS TOTALING $6100 TO THREE LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AT ITS SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 12 MEETING HELD AT THE FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUB. |
OIL & BRASS |
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FMN |
28/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOB FEURY AND JIM GLEASON; PHOTO OF QUINN HOOKS AND PAT SINGLETARY |
BOB FEURY TALKS WITH ARTIST JIM GLEASON ON OPENING NIGHT OF THE OIL AND BRASS SHOW AT THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY FACES SEX CRIME CHARGE |
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FMN |
28/09/2013 |
4A |
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A LOCAL ATTORNEY (JOEL THOMAS BROOME) TURNED HIMSELF IN TO AUTHORITIES AFTER A WARRANT WAS ISSUED FOR HIM ON A SEX CRIME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/09/2013 |
4B |
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ELEASE WILSON COOPER; ELISEO MARCHCHTINEZ; KEITH LARKEN; LOUISE D. FULTON; AL PARKER; EVELYN ARGOE JORDAN; JOHN G. WELLMAN; LORI ANN RABON HARRELSON; LOUELLA JORDAN CROCKER; MARCHCHGARET AZALEE LEE WELCH; PATRICK J. CANNON |
FSD1 IN VIOLATION OF SPECIAL ED LAW |
DISAGREEMENTS ABOUT WHETHER THE INCIDENT IS ISOLATED PERSIST |
FMN |
29/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADRIANA MATE AND NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY STUDENTS |
THIS MONTH LILY JONES RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT AFTER HER THIRD COMPLAINT OF FSD1 SPECIAL EDUCATION THIS YEAR. THE THREE RESOLUTION LETTERS SHOW THAT NOT ONLY DID THE DISTRICT VIOLATE FEDERAL LAW DOZENS OF TIMES BUT IT DID NOT FOLLOW THROUGH WITH ALL CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ACCORDING TO SCDE DIRECTIONS. |
FORGING A (SLIGHTLY) NEW TRAIL |
CONSTRUCTION HAS DISRUPTED PART OF FLORENCE'S GREENWAY; BUT CONNECTIONS WILL REMAIN |
FMN |
29/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRIS ANDREWS AND BEKA HORTON |
THE LANDSCAPE OF THE DAVID H. McLEOD BOULEVARD CORRIDOR CONTINUES ITS TRANSFORMATION AS THE FORMER PEPSI BOTTLING PLANT WAS CLEARED FOR A NEW RETAIL DEVELOPENT THAT HAS ALSO SHITFTED THE LANDSCAPE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS ON A NEARBY TRAIL SYSTEM. |
AGENCIES SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE COURT FINDS |
TY'LASHIA GRANT SHOWED SIGNS OF ABUSE A YEAR BEFORE SHE DIED |
FMN |
29/09/2013 |
1A |
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COURT RECORDS IN THE CASE OF A 3-YEAR-OLD CHILD (TY'LASHIA GRANT) WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF SEVER ABUSE REVEAL THAT THERE WERE SIGNS OF ABUSE AND PROBLEMS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR BEFORE THE CHILD DIED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2013 |
8A |
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BILLY L. EADDY; MARCHCHSHALL BLACK; WILLIAM WESLEY McRAE; TYRONE THOMAS; SAMUEL WOODS; ABIGAIL MARCHCHIE BROWN; BEULAH MAE McKENZIE EVANS; POLLY AYERS MELLETTE MEAD; CHAD WAYNE McKISSICK; GLORIA HAM MIDDLETON; MATTIE AMMONS COTTINGHAM NORTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2013 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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BRANDON DEAN SHUMAKE; DEACON ABE MUMFORD JR. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2013 |
5C |
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CASEY JEAN BAILEY AND JEREMY HILL ALLEN; LINDSEY ANN COWARD AND NATHAN FRANCIS TISDALE; NANCY DEVON COWARD AND CASEY EDWARD CARSTEN |
FALL FESTIVITIES RETURN WITH EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR |
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FMN |
30/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT FAIRMAN |
TRADITIONS OF FUN RIDES; TASTY TREATS AND EXCITING SHOWS COMES BACK TO THE PEE DEE AS THE EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL (ECA) FAIR PREPARES FOR ITS 58TH YEAR. |
RUSH FOR SUCCESS |
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FMN |
30/09/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRIK JOHNSON-EPPS AND ALFRED E. RUSH ACADEMY STUDENTS; PHOTO OF ALFRED E. RUSH ACADEMY FACUTLY AND STAFF; PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA |
EIGHTH-GRADE ALFRED E. RUSH ACADEMY STUDENT TRIK JOHNSON-EPPS DESCRIBES THE SYMBOLISM OF THE SCHOOL'S CREST AT AN OPEN HOUSE AND DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE ACADEMY IN QUINBY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/09/2013 |
6A |
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GRETCHEN DRIGGERS BLACKWELL; MARCHCHIAN TOLSON GRAY; RUTH McGILL; ROSA MAE PRESSLEY; DONNA SPRIGGS; JOHN EARL TURNER; PAUL ALAN WEATHERFORD; MARCHCHY M. WILLIAMS; MARCHCHSHALL BLACK; MICHELA SCHILLACI "MICKEY" SCATURRO; IVA FRANCES JORDAN EADDY; HERBERT STEVEN "STEVIE" HUGGINS; BILLY L. EADDY |
HORNE'S; ASHTON'S A TOTAL LOSS AFTER BLAZE |
SOCIAL CLUB OWNER SAID BUSINESS WILL COME BACK |
FMN |
02/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HORNE'S COUNTRY BUFFET AND ASHTON'S UPSCALE SOCIAL CLUB |
IDELL MILES STOOD WEARING HER PAJAMA BOTTOMS. HELENA FLOYD BROUGHT HER DISPOSABLE CAMERA WITH HER AND BILL O'CAIN SMOKED A CIGARETTE WITH HIS COFFEE AS THE GROUP WATCHED FROM ACROSS THE STREET AS HORNE'S COUNTRY BUFFET; A RESTAURANT THEY HAD WORKED AT FOR A COMBINED 63 YEARS; SMOLDERED. |
FAIR COMES TO TOWN |
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FMN |
02/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RON DOUBERLY; PHOTO OF JARROD BLOCKER; PHOTO OF L.T. THOMAS; RONNEI BROWN; AND STEVE EVANS |
RON DOUBERLY WORKS TO PUT UP THE AMERICAN FLAG ATOP THE RING OF FIRE RIDE WHILE THE EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR SETS UP AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. |
START-UP BUSINESS GET AS BOOST ON NORTH DARGAN STREET |
NEW INCUBATOR WILL OFFER SUPPORT; SHORT-TERM LEASES |
FMN |
02/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHELBY JENERETTE |
WITH THE REVAMP ON SOUTH DARGAN STREET FULLY UNDERWAY; ATTENTION IS BEGINNING TO TURN TO THE NORTH SIDE OF DARGAN. TO HELP WITH DEVELOPMENT; LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR SHELBY JENERETTE HAS BEEN NAMED DIRECTOR OF THE NORTH DARGAN BUSINESS INNOVEMBEREMBERATION CENTER; A BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT 150 N. DARGAN ST. THAT CAN HOUSE SEVERAL START-UP BUSINESSES AS THEY GET THEIR FOOTING; SOMETHING JENERETTE KNOWS ABOUT SINCE SHE STARED CAROLINA MAILBOX WITH HER HUSBAND; TERRY; IN 1996. |
WOMAN CHARGED IN VIOLENT ENCOUNTER |
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FMN |
02/10/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF IASIA TURNER |
A LOCAL WOMAN (IASIA TUNER) REMAINS BEHIND BARS ON CHARGES SHE BEAT HER NEIGHBOR THEN TRIED TO RUN OVER HIM WITH HER CAR. |
EX-OFFICIAL HIRED AS INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR |
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FMN |
02/10/2013 |
4A |
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THE CITY OF JOHNSONVILLE HAS HIRED A PART-TIME; INTERIM ADMINISTRATOR (DR. DALE STRICKLAND) TO HANDLE CITY BUSINESS WHILE CITY COUNCIL CARRIES OUT THE FIRST ROUND OF INTERVIEWS IN THE HIRING OF A PERMANENT ADMINISTRATOR. |
VERIZON HELPS VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE |
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FMN |
02/10/2013 |
4A |
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OCTOBEROBEROBER IS CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH; AND A NATIONAL CELLULAR SERVICE PROVIDER IS URGING CITIZENS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE BY DONATING THEIR OLD WIRELESS DEVICES FOR RECYCLING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/10/2013 |
5A |
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JERRY BEASLEY; DEBBIE COLLINS; MARCHCHGARET COLLINS; GENE GRIGGS GAINEY; JIMMY AUGUSTUSTA GARDNER; TRAVIS "SNOOKY" GRAVES; PAUL ALAN WEATHERFORD; CARTHENIA JOHNSON WILLIAMS; LOUISE GASQUE ALTMAN; STANLEY JONES; H.C. "BILL" McLELLAN; HELENE HARPER SMITH; NAJAH N. SALLAM WAHDAN |
DEATH PENALTY TRIAL BEGINS |
DELAINE BEING TRIED FOR TWO COUNTS OF CAPITAL MURDER |
FMN |
07/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FONNELZE TRAVIS DELAINE |
A DARLINGTON MAN (FONNELZE TRAVIS DELAINE) ACCUSED OF A SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 2009 DOUBLE MURDER IN FLORENCE COUNTY WILL GO TO TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE. |
ABSTRACT MEETS GOVERNMENT |
ARTIST PROVIDES COLOR WITH FLORENCE LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS |
FMN |
07/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN McCREA; PHOTO OF STEPHEN McCREA |
BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER; AND FLORENCE RESIDENTS CAN NOW BEHOLD THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTIST STEPHEN McCREA INSIDE THE CITY CENTER BUILDING IN THE NEW COMMISSIONED PIECES HE PAINTED FOR THE CITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2013 |
6A |
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CORA LEE CARMICHAEL EAGLE; DEACON AARON JOE JR.; DONALD WILLIAMS; DOT WATFORD REYNOLDS; ELLIOTT BRIGGS; LOUIS PATRICK MINNEHAN; PATRICIA A. GRAHAM; TERESSA DUDLEY McRAE; DORIS ANN BLACKMON FLOYD; ELIZABETH VICTORIA "BETH" BABB GRAY; ELIZABETH SPEARS; LESTER JENKINS; FRANCES DOUGLAS ODOM; HERMAN THOMAS GODWIN; KATHERINE DUKE BOUCHETTE; ROCHELL SMITH JAMES; GLENN CHARLES TRAWEEK JR.; LEROY ROBERSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2013 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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CYNTHIA (CYNT) MUNGO; BENNIE JACOBS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/10/2013 |
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BONNIE SHELLEY EDWARDS; DIAHANN HICKS-WILLIAMS; HARRIET WINSTON HORTON; DOT WATFORD REYNOLDS; GENERAL LEE WAITERS |
WIDENING ROUTE 378 MOVES TO BIDDING PHASE |
SECOND OF SIX PENNY TAX PROJECTS NEARS A START DATE AS RENEWAL OF THE TAX HANGS IN THE BALANCE |
FMN |
09/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH |
PERMITS FOR THE WIDENING OF ROUTE 378 NEAR LAKE CITY HAVE RECEIVED THE GREEN LIGHT AND PART OF THE PROJECT WHICH HAD A LENGTHY PERMITTING PROCESS IS BEING BID OUT BY THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. |
GROUP DISCUSSES HISPANIC KIDS' NEEDS |
CAROLINAS CROSS CULTURAL HEALTH SERVICES STARTS DIALOGUE ON HOW TO HELP |
FMN |
09/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM ALLEN |
COMMUNITY LEADERS; EDUCATORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERTS CAME TOGETHER IN FLORENCE TO DISCUSS CONCERNS OF CHILD WELL-BEING; PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA'S GROWING HISPANIC POPULATION. |
DELANE GETS LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE |
FAMILIES OF VICTIMS; DEFENDANT SPEAK IN EMOTIONAL HEARING; NEW DETAILS REVEALED |
FMN |
09/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAROL HALL AND COURTROOM ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF SHARON LUNN; SHAVON LANE; AND COURTROOM ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF FONNELZE TRAVIS DELANE |
THE MASTERMIND (FONNELZE TRAVIS DELANE) OF A PLAN THAT LED TO THE MURDERS OF A FLORENCE MAN AND WOMAN (BILLY HALL II AND TALYA POSTON) WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON FOR HIS CRIMES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/10/2013 |
5A |
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ANDREW JACKSON "ANDY" BYERLY; PATRICK DONAVAN GIBSON; RICHARD D. GRIFFIN; NANCY HAM; BARBARA LESTER; MARCHCHTHA L. STRICKLAND; ANNA LEE COOK; LOUISE KUKER FREEMAN; FANNIE MAE TAYLOR HUDSON; NELL ROUSEAU RANKIN; DR. CHARLES HARRY TRULUCK JR.; GENERAL LEE WAITERS |
SCHOOL GALA HONORS HOMETOWN HERO; TEACHERS |
FOUNDATION HOSTS FASHION-THEMED BENEFIT FOR FLORENCE 1 |
FMN |
11/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HUNTER BELL |
MORE THAT 300 EDUCATORS AND FLORENCE BUSINESSPEOPLE CAME OUT TO THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA TO HONOR FASHION DESIGNER AND HOMETOWN HERO HUNTER BELL; WHILE RAISING MONEY FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHE GRADUCATED FROM. |
McLEOD NAMES TOP FIRST-YEAR NURSE |
ONCOLOGY NURSE WHITTNEY GODWIN RECIPIENT OF HONOR |
FMN |
11/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WHITTNEY GODWIN |
FIRST-YEAR REGISTERED NURSE WHITTNEY GODWIN WAS RECOGNIZED AMONG HER PEERS AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE JOESEPTEMBEREMBERH G. SYLVESTER AWARD AT McLEOD REGIONA MEDICAL CENTER - THE 34TH NURSE TO RECEIVE THE HONOR SINCE THE AWARD'S FOUNDING IN 1977. |
HALEY: SC GOING STRONG |
STATE FISCAL WOES WILL KICK IN IF STALEMATE GOES PAST OCTOBEROBER. |
FMN |
11/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY; JAMES SCHOFIELD; AND MEMBERS OF THE KIWANIS |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY TOLD KIWANIS AND PEE DEE ROTARY MEMBERS AT A LUNCHEON AT THE FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUB THAT DESPITE FEDERAL GRIDLOCK "TEAM SOUTH CAROLINA" IS STILL GOING STRONG. |
GOVERNOR; SCHOFIELD TALK BRIEFLY ABOUT PENNY TAX |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
1A |
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GOV. NIKKI HALEY GAVE HER TWO CENTS ON THE PENNY SALES TAX SITUATION IN FLORENCE COUNTY; ALTHOUGH SHE ADMITTED SHE HAS ONLY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE STATES SUIT TO STOP THE COUNTY FROM PUTTING A RENEWAL OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX ON THE NOVEMBEREMBER. 5 BALLOT. |
STUDENT QUESTIONED AFTER BOMB THREAT |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
3A |
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A LOCAL STUDENT COULD FACE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A BOMB THREAT AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. |
POLICE SEARCH FOR ROBBERY SUSPECTS |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
3A |
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FLORENCE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING AN ARMED ROBBERY AT A LOCAL CONVIENCE STORE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
5A |
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BEULAH STANSBURY; CRISSIE MORE GAUSE; EDDIE DEAN DAVIS; JOHN AMERSON; MARCHCHGARET ROGERSON WITHERSPOON; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH STALVEY; SIDNEY BULLARD; ANN JONES; ANNIE MAE KIRBY BAILEY; AUDREY VIRGINIA OLSEN; FREDERICK MARCHCHTIN McINTYRE; GARY J. SHEARER; JERRY THOMAS KENDALL; KAYE SINE DUNLAP; LT. COL. (RET.) CHARLES LAPRILELLE ELVINGTON; MAX EUGENE GULLEDGE; RETHA MAE SQUIRES DEYO; RICHARD DANIEL "EAGLE" GRIFFIN; ROBERT E. "SHORTY" MOORE |
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT SCREENS 10000TH PATIENT |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF TRICIA QUARLES |
FOR MORE THAN FIVE YEARS THE McLEOD MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF WOMEN ACROSS NORTHEASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA DETECING A TOTAL OF 42 CASES OF BREAST CANCER IN MORE THAN 11 COUNTRIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. |
PEE DEE TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JAMES WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF TOYS |
CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUNDTHE CORNER BUT THE MARCHCHINE CORPS LEAGUE OF FLORENCE IS ALREADY KICKING OF ITS YEARLY TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN TO MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE PEE DEE. |
SCOUTS VISIT NIAGARA FALLS |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH'S SCOUT TROOP |
MEMBERS OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH'S SCOUT TROOP 477 VISITED NIAGARA FALLS BEFORE CROSSING INTO CANADA THIS SUMMER. |
COMMANDER'S AWARD |
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FMN |
11/10/2013 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF MIKE McINTIRE AND TED MAXWELL |
FRED H. SAXTON AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1 TREASURER MIKE McINTIRE PRESENTS 50-YEAR MEMBER TED MAXWELL WITH A CERTIFICATE HONONRING HIS LONG SERVICE AT THE GROUP'S AWARDS CEREMONIES SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 10. |
HOPEHEALTH; CAROLINAS TO SERVE AS HEALTH EXCHANGE GUIDES |
GRANT ALLOWS AREA HEALTH CENTERS TO HELP UNINSURED GET COVERAGE |
FMN |
12/10/2013 |
1A |
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IN FLORENCE COUNTY THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 27000 PEOPLE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE AS WELL AS OTHERS LOOKING TO CHANGE THEIR COVERAGE WHO CAROLINAS HOPSITAL SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOPEHEALTH ARE TRYING TO SIGN UP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (KNOWN AS OBAMACARE) BEFORE THE MARCHCHCH 15 DEADLINE. |
WILSON STUDENT FACES CHARGE OF MAKING BOMB THREAT |
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FMN |
12/10/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY BATTLE |
A 17-YEAR-OLD WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT (ANTHONAY BATTLE) HAS BEEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BOMB THREAT MADE AT THE SCHOOL. |
TASTE OF FLORENCE BRINGS DELICIOUS COMPETITION TO THE CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
12/10/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF STEVE TONIOLO AND TASTE OF FLORENCE PARTICIPANTS |
IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME DECEMBEREMBERIDING WHAT TO EAT FOR DINNER BUT KNOW YOU WANT SOMETHING DELICOIUS THE TASTE OF FLORENCE FOOD FESTIVAL WILL BE YOUR ANSWER. |
FORGING A NEW PATH |
ST. CATHERINE'S MAKES STRIDES AS ONLY NATIONALLY AFFILIATED EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN PEE DEE |
FMN |
12/10/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF REV. JEFFREY RICHARDSON AND CHURCH GOERS; PHOTO OF ROBERT MASON AND CHRUCH GOERS; PHOTO OF REV. JEFFREY RICHARDSON; ELIZABETH CALDWELL; AND CHURCH GOERS; PHOTO OF REV. JEFFREY RICHARDSON; AMANDA HEITSMAN; AND CONNOR HEITSMAN |
MEMBERS OF THE NEWLY FOUNDED ST. CATHERINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH REACHED ANOTHER MILSTONE WHEN THEY MET AT THEIR NEWEST TEMPORARY HOME; BLACK SWAMP SCHOOL HOUSE; WITH THEIR NEW PASTOR; THE REV. JEFFREY RICHARDSON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/10/2013 |
4B |
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CLYDE GREEN SR.; IDA BELL EDWARDS; JAMES COOPER JR.; JOHN EDWARD McCLARY; JOHN FRANCIS FLORIO; MAMIE R. HAYES; ROBERT JOE; VIVAN LEE MOSES; JOHN JAMES AMERSON; LEASURE "LUCILLE" DeLAINE JONES DIXON; MARCHCHGARET ROGERSON WITHERSPOON; MARCHCHTH JO HOGAN MCGLOTHLIN; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH HUTSON STALVEY |
AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME… VIRTUALLY |
PROSECUTORS PLANNED TO ARGUE TECHNOLOGY PLACED DELANE AT SCENE |
FMN |
13/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FONNELZE DELANE |
TWELFTH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR ED CLEMENTS III SAID HE IS EXTREMELY PLEASED FONNELZE DELANE DECEMBEREMBERIDED AT THE LAST MINUTE TO PLEAD GUILTY TO BEING THE MASTERMIND BEHIND A MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT THAT LED TO THE DEATHS OF A LOCAL COUPLE IN 2009. |
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN PINCHES FUNDING FOR MEALS ON WHEELS |
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FMN |
13/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUFUS HAMLIN; PHOTO OF MEALS |
WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN CONTINUING ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEALS ON WHEELS; WITH ALREADY THIN BUDGETS CONTINUE TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN AND WHEN THE FEDERAL DOLLARS THEY DEPEND ON WILL FLOW AGAIN. |
UNITED WAY'S PROJECT H.O.P.E. PROVIDES JUST THAT |
THIS STORY IS THE FIRST IN A FIVE-PART SERIES OF THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY AND ITS MISSION. PLEASE LOOK IN NEXT SUNDAY'S PAPER FOR OUR SECOND STORY |
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WHEN CENTRY McCUTCHEN FIRST ARRIVED AT THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S PROJECT H.O.P.E. PROGRAM SHE HAD LITTLE EXPECTATION THAT ANYONE COULD HELP HER ON HER UNEXPECTED PATH OF STARTING OVER AGAIN IN HER MID-50S; BUT IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SHE COULDN'T PICTURE HER LIFE WITHOUT THE PROGRAM'S HELP. |
W. FLORENCE OPEN HOUSE CAPS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK |
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13/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DAVIS McGILL |
FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR BRIGHT SHINY RED FIRE TRUCKS ARE THE STUFF OF MANY KIDS' DREAMS. A BUNCH OF THOSE DREAMS CAME TRUE AS AREA KIDS WERE ABLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THOSE TRUCKS BUT TOUCH THEM; GET INSIDE THEM AND TALK TO THOSE WHO WORK ON THEM. |
GARDEN CLUB; AREA SCHOOLS TEAM UP TO PLANT IT PINK |
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13/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF AZALEA HOME AND GARDEN CLUB OF FLORENCE MEMBER AND STUDENTS |
THE AZALEA HOME AND GARDEN CLUB OF FLORENCE PARTNERED WITH FIVE DISTRICT 1 SCHOOLS FOR THE PLANT IT PINK PROJECT IN SUPPOSRT OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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13/10/2013 |
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DARIUS EMMANUEL BROWN; EDNA BORDEN; GLADYS WILLIAMS; HARRIET CAIN PRESSON; JAMES B. BRADLEY; JAMES COOPER JR.; NATHALEE GRIER ROGERS; PAUL G. ARD; WILLIE CHARLES PEGUESE JR.; GERALD EDWIN HAYES SR.; MARCHCHY WATSON ATKINSON; ADA NORRIS TURNER; NANCY LEE HAM; SIDNEY MILTON BULLARD; VERA OWENS EPPS; VIRGLEE MONTGOMERY |
FIVE POINTS MEDIAN CHOSEN FOR BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT |
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13/10/2013 |
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SPEARHEADED BY KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL THE MEDIAN IN FRONT OF THE OLD SAV-WAY CONVENIENT STORE AND GAS STATION AT FIVE POINTS IN FLORENCE IS IN THE MIDST OF GETTING A MAKEOVER. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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13/10/2013 |
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CASEY JEAN BAILEY AND JEREMY HILL ALLEN |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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13/10/2013 |
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PHOTOS |
CHARLOTTE GRAYE PELLETIER AND GEORGE CAMERON TODD; MARCHCHGARET LOUISA CAMPBELL AND RICHARD LLOYD WILKERSON; DANIELLE BROWN AND ROBERT NASH; KENNETH AND MAMIE RUTH SPEARS CELEBRATED THEIR 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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13/10/2013 |
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KATHRYN SUZANNE ATKINSON AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH EDWIN STANSBURY III; CARLA BENNETT STEPHENS AND BRANDON SHAE HARDEE |
FALL FARM FUN |
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14/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JENNIFER McCRACKEN; MAVERICK McCRACKEN; AND CHAD McCRACKEN; PHOTO OF JOHN AMERI AND LIVI AMERI |
JENNIFER AND CHAD McCRACKEN TAKE THEIR SON MAVERICK THROUGH THE PUMPKIN PATCH AT TRIPLE R FARMS ON HOFFMEYER ROAD IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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14/10/2013 |
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BETTY PRICE; VIVIAN BELINDA FAYE PEOPLES; LEASURE "LUCILLE" DeLAINE MOORE DIXON; DOROTHY GOODSON JOHNSON; MARCHCHY BETH BENTON BLACKMAN; PAUL G. ARD; NATHALEE GRIER ROGERS |
FIGHTING WHEN SHE WAS A GIRL |
DESIREE HART WAS A 21-YEAR-OLD NEWLYWED SHEN SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER; SHE SAYS EARLY DETECTION SAVED HER LIFE |
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17/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DESIREE HART; PHOTO OF DESIREE HART |
DESIREE HART WAS JUST 21 WHEN SHE HAPPENED UPON A WEIRD LUMP ON HER BREAST. |
PRESERVATIONIST OF ROSEVILLE PASSES AWAY |
TUCKER FOUGHT TO KEEP BIG BUSINESS OFF HISTORICK PLANTATION AND WON |
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17/10/2013 |
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A FLORENCE MAN (CARL BRITTON TUCKER) WHO FOUGHT BIG BUISNESS IN THE 1990S AND WON DIED AT THE AGE OF 81. |
STILL NO RULING ON PENNY TAX REFERENDUM |
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17/10/2013 |
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THE PENNY TAX REFERENDUM LIVES TO STAY ON FLORENCE COUNTY BALLOTS ANOHTER WEEK AFTER THE S.C. SUPREME COURT DID NOT PEN AN OPINION ON THE LAWSUIT STEMMING FROM THE REFERENDUM'S PRESENCE ON THE NOVEMBEREMBER. 5 BALLOT. |
INVESTIGATORS TARGET 'JOHNS' IN PROSTITUTION STING |
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17/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF ELVIS COLENBERG; MARCHCHCUS EVANS; CHRISTOPHER GROOMS; ARY MELLO; AND LaSHON TOWNES |
FIVE MEN (ARY MELLO; CHRISTOPHER GROOMS; LaSHON TOWNES; ELVIS COLENBERG; AND MARCHCHCUS EVANS) WERE ARRESTED AS THE RESULT OF AN UNDERCOVER INTERNET PROSTITUTION STING CONDUCETED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY PLACED ON SUSPENSION AFTER ARREST |
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17/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JOEL THOMAS BROOME |
THE S.C. SUPREME COURT HAS PLACED A FLORENCE ATTORNEY (JOEL THOMAS BROOME) ON INTERIM SUSPENSION FOLLOWING HIS ARREST ON ALLEGATIONS OF A SEX CRIME. |
CASE OF ALLEGED ASSAULT BY FOOTBALL COACH DROPPED |
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17/10/2013 |
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AFTER A BRIEF INVESTIGATION INTO A REPORTED ASSAULT ON A FOOTBALL PLAYER BY AN ASSISTANT COACH AT RONALD E. McNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL THE CASE WAS CLOSED BY THE LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. |
MORNING FIRE DAMAGES SANBORN STREET HOME |
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17/10/2013 |
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A HOME AT 612 SANBORN ST. IN FLORENCE WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/10/2013 |
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CHANNIE BRADLEY; DAVID BACOTE; EVERLENA HAMMOND; INFANT EQUAN M. FRAZIER CROKER; LIZZIE MAE JORDAN; MAMIE RUTH NESMITH; MOTHER MAUDELL MOODY; MILFORD L. "PETE" PETERSON; PELZER W. (BILLY) BROWN; BROTHER ROOSEVELT DAVIS; MOTHER ROSA MAE GUNTER; RUBY BACOTE RICHARDSON; TROY SMILEY; MOTHER VIRGINIA DAVIS; DAVID MILLER; ERWIN VERNON "BILLY" ALTMAN SR.; HARRIET CAIN PRESSON; JOHN LEWIS MEGGS; MARCHCHY DAISY CARPENTER GORDON; RICHARD CASTER KING |
A POPPING GOOD TIME |
FDTC CELEBRATION FEATURING NATIONALLY KNOWN SWING BAND |
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17/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE CHERRY POPPIN' DADDIES (BAND) |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE OFFICIALS ARE JAZZED UP AND READY TO CELEBRATE THE SCHOOL'S 49TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SWINGING NIGHT OF GREAT FOOD; MUSIC AND COCKTAILS. |
FORMER MISS SC TAKES CHAIR AT WACH ANCHOR DESK |
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17/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BREE BOYCE AND ONLOOKERS |
BREE BOYCE THE FLORENCE NATIVE AND FORMER MISS SOUTH CAROLINA MAY HAVE DREAMED OF THE STAGE BUT PERHAPS HER LATEST JOB WAS THE ONE SHE WAS DESTINED FOR. |
NOVEMBEREMBEREL EVENT JR. BRINGS LITERACY AWARENESS TO PEE DEE |
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17/10/2013 |
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THE FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL IS INVITING CHILDREN IN THE PEE DEE TO PUT DOWN THEIR BOOKS AND DRESS UP AS THEIR FAVORITE FICTIONAL CHARACTER FROM THEIR FAVORITE BOOK. |
FLORENCE NATIVE TO BE FEATURED ON CMT SHOW |
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17/10/2013 |
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CMT'S "SWEET HOME ALABAMA" WILL RETURN FOR AN ALL-NEW 10-EPISODE SEASON BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. NOVEMBEREMBER. 15 AND FEATURE A CONTESTANT FROM FLORENCE (JASON JOHNSON). |
KEEPING KIDS SAFE |
McLEOD'S REGIONAL SAFETY COALITION WINS STATE AWARD |
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19/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF JULYIA DERRICK; GABRIEL PIPKINS; AND FRANCES HAWKINS |
FOR 18 YEARS McLEOD SAFE KIDS PEE DEE/COASTAL HAS STRIVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL INJURIES TO CHILDREN AND IT'S NO ACCIDENT THAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS NAMED THE S.C. COALITION OF THE YEAR DURING A RECENT STATE-WIDE SAFE KIDS CONFERENCE IN COLUMBIA. |
MAN GUILTY OF SHOOTING OFFICER TO BE RELEASED |
JOHNSON ADMITTED KILLING CLAYTON IN 2010 |
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19/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BRADY ALLEN JOHNSON |
AN EFFINGHAM MAN (BRADY ALLEN JOHNSON) CONVICTED IN 2010 OF INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGUSTUSTHTER IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF AN OFF-DUTY FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER (MATTHEW H. CLAYTON) IS SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED FROM PRISON NEXT MONTH. |
THE OTHER SIDE OF BREAST CANCER: MEN ARE THE 1 PERCENT |
FLORENCE SURVIVOR TELLS HIS STORY; PROMOTES EARLY DETECTION TO SAVE LIVES |
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19/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TORY WHITE; CARMEN WHITE; BLESS KING; JACOB RODRIGUEZ; PRECIOUS RODRIGUEZ; AND JAMONZ RODRIGUEZ |
EACH YEAR 1 PERCENT OF NEW CASES OF BREAST CANCER IN THE UNITED STATES ARE MEN AND CANCER.ORG ESTIMATES MORE THAN 400 MEN WILL DIE FROM BREAST CANCER THIS YEAR ALONE. |
SCRANTON MAN CHARGED WITH SEX CRIMES |
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19/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHK LOWDER McKNIGHT |
A SCRANTON MAN (MARCHCHK LOWDER McKNIGHT) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES THAT HE SEXUALLY ASSAULTETD A CHILD YOUNGER THAN 16 YEARS OLD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/10/2013 |
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ANNA MARCHCHIE McFADDEN CROCKER; CHRISTOPHER JAMES BOYD; GEORGE KRAMER CARTER; GRACIE FAILE DUDLEY; HORACE BENBOW; JAMES COOPER; SWILLIE WRIGHT; CARLTON VICTOR "FRED" WINDHAM; BRENDA LYNN BYRD "BREN-BREN" NORWOOD; DANIEL ALLEN "DANNY" McFADDIN; JACKSON LaRUE "ROOKIE" GRAY; JAMES H. "JIMMIE" CAMPBELL JR.; LAURA B. McCAUGUSTUSTHAN WHYTE; THEODORE "TED" SABOT |
GOOD VIBRATIONS |
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20/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE BEACH BOYS (BAND) |
THE BEACH BOYS PERFORM "LITTLE HONDA" LIVE IN CONCERT AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
DON'T FEEL BLUE FOR MARCHCHSCHEL |
OUTGOING FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT IS EXCITED ABOUT LIFE AFTER WORK |
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20/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TOM MARCHCHSCHEL |
RETIREMENT WAS A FOREIGN CONCEPT TO TOM MARCHCHSCHEL WHEN HE BECAME THE PRESIDENT OF THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 14 YEARS AGO. |
ACS SHOWS UNITED SPIRIT |
EMPLOYEES SUPPORT UNITED WAY; GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY |
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20/10/2013 |
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FOR ACS TECHNOLOGIES RUNNING ITS ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST DONATING FINANCIALLY TO A GREAT CAUSE - IT'S ALSO A TEAM BUILDING EXERCISE THAT SHOWS POSITIVE EFFECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
MIND YOUR MANORS |
OFFICIALS SAY SHELLS; LIVABILITY COURT WILL HELP IMPROVE FLORENCE PROPERTY ISSUES |
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20/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DERELICT PROPERTY; PHOTO OF DERELICT PROPERTY; PHOTO OF DERELICT PROPERTY |
THE CORNER OF GAILLARD AND EAST PINE STREETS IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT THAT PLAGUES PARTS OF FLORENCE WITH VACANT DILAPIDATED PROPERTY ON THREE CORNER LOTS AND A CLEARED LOT ON THE FOURTH THAT SITS NEXT TO ANOTHER ABANDONED PROPERTY. |
LITERACY COUNCIL HATCHES A NOVEMBEREMBEREL IDEA; INCLUDES CHILDREN |
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20/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF EMI WEAVER; AMY WEAVER; SCARLETT KNIGHT; AND MAITLAND WEAVER; PHOTO OF JESSIE WILLIS |
A TALKATIVE CAT'S SIDEKICKS AND A FEARLESS PANEM WARRIOR WERE SEEN AROUND THE SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AS THE CENTER HOSTED THE FIRST FLORENCE AREA LITERACY COUNCIL NOVEMBEREMBEREL EVENT JR. THAT ENCOURAGED MORE THAN 30 AREA CHILDREN TO DRESS AS CHARACTERS FROM THEIR FAVORITE BOOKS. |
ALZHEIMER'S WALK CREATES AWARENESS IN COMMUNITY |
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20/10/2013 |
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ABOUT 80000 SOUTH CAROLINIANS ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. |
FLORENCE MAN DIES IN CAR ACCIDENT |
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20/10/2013 |
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AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN FLORENCE COUNTY CLAIMED THE LIFE OF THE DRIVER; BRYAN GERARD WILLIAMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/10/2013 |
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ANTONIO BENNETT; BRYAN GERALD WILLIAMS; DAVID GREEN; LOUISE BROOME HALL; MICHAEL LAVERNE JACKSON; VIVIAN JOHNSON TURBEVILLE; RUTH BROCKINGTON; VIVIAN JOHNSON TURBEVILLE; WILLIE LEE PERKINS JR.; CHEYENNE JOHNSON; CYNTHIA WARREN POWELL; DANIEL MURRY CHURCH; GEORGE K. CARTER; JANUARYUARYETTE TURNER COX; LAWRENCE BROOKS ROSCOE SR. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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20/10/2013 |
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ALISON SUZETTE WHEELER AND JUSTIN PERRY TAYLOR; AVA MICHELE GOODSON AND ANDREW MOORE WHITE; ZERLINA JEAN ZAMORA AND JOEL ELLIOTT SUGGS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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20/10/2013 |
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TANNA ELIZABETH BURROWS AND CHARLES GLENN GRANTHAM |
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS |
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21/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF ANNA CARTER; PHOTO OF ANNA CARTER AND FRANCIS BARBER; PHOTO OF ANNA CARTER; DIANNE PAGE; AND ONLOOKER; PHOTO OF FRANCIS BARBER AND ANNA CARTER; PHOTO OF ANNA CARTER |
ANNA CARTER (7) WAITS FOR CUSTOMERS AT HER LEMONADE STAND WHERE SHE HAS RAISED MORE THAN $330 FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH. |
MOMENT OF SILENCE MAKES NOISE AGAIN |
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21/10/2013 |
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IN A PACKED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 CHAIRMAN PORTER STEWART TOOK A FEW MINTUES TO ADDRESS ONE LAST BUDGET ITEM ON THE AGENDA THAT CONTINUES TO MAKE WAVES DESPITE IT BEING A BOARD RULE FOR NEARLY TWO YEARS - THE MOMENT OF SILENCE THAT PRECEDES EVERY MEETING. |
EFFINGHAM MAN STRUCK BY CAR; KILLED |
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21/10/2013 |
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AN EFFINGHAM MAN DIED AFTER HE WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE IN THE 4300 BLOCK OF STAGECOACH ROAD IN RURAL FLORENCE COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/10/2013 |
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BEVERLY B. MOODY; ETHEL JAMES; FRANCES M. LESTER; JOHN D. BROWN; LANNEAU "SKINNER" COOK; MELBA SEALS; JESSIE BRADLEY; LILLIAN HICKMAN JOYROE; VIVIAN JOHNSON TURBEVILLE; SABRENA L. WRIGHT; VERTELL WASHINGTON; CLAUDE ALTON THOMAS; JAMES LEE COOPER; JOHN R. EVANS; MELBA REID SEALS; VIVIAN JOHNSON TURBEVILLE; WADE HAYES |
AG DROPS INVESTIGATION AGAINST FLORENCE ATTORNEY |
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT COMMISSION CHAIRMAN REYNOLDS WILLIAMS LOOKS TO FUTURE |
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23/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF REYNOLDS WILLIAMS |
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE SAID IT HAS DECEMBEREMBERLINED TO PROCEED WITH ITS CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST REYNOLDS WILLIAMS; CHAIRMAN OF THE S.C. RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORECEMENT DIVISION. |
MAN OF THE LAND |
CHUBBY' JEFFORDS KEEPS FAMRING SIMPOLE WITH GOOD OLD FASHIONED HARD WORK |
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23/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CHUBBY JEFFORDS; PHOTO OF CHUBBY JEFFORDS |
WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH THE SMALL COMMUNITY OF MARCHCHS BLUFF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES AT THE SIGHT OF 82-YEAR-OLD CLARENCE "CHUBBY" JEFFORDS TILLING HIS 20-ACRE FIELD BY HAND WITH A DONKEY. |
CONFERENCE ZEROES IN ON RURAL EDUCATION |
LEADERS DISCUSS IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING |
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23/10/2013 |
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EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE CAROLINAS CAME TOGETHER ON THE CAMPUS OF FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY TO LOOK AT SOME OF THE UNIQUE HURDLES IN EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND MORE IMPORTANTLY TO SHARE SOLUTION THAT ARE WORKING. |
TIMMONSVILLE CANDIDATES GEARING UP FOR ELECTION |
ONLY TWO CANDIDATES HAVE YET TO FILE ECONOMIC INTEREST STATEMENTS |
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23/10/2013 |
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LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM ELECTION DAY AND ALL BUT TWO OF THE SEVEN CANDIDATES IN THE TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL RACES HAVE FILED THEIR ECONOMICE INTEREST STATEMENTS. |
DRIVER DIES IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH |
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23/10/2013 |
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THE DRIVER (SHAQUILLE McELVEEN) OF AN SUV DIED IN A SINGLE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
FLORENCE CEMETERY SEES VASE THEFTS |
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23/10/2013 |
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SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING INTO THE MASS THEFT OF CEMETERY VASES FROM FLORENCE MEMORIAL GARDENS EARLIER THIS MONTH. |
MAN ARRESTED DURING HEMINGWAY BURGLARY |
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23/10/2013 |
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A JOHNSONVILLE MAN (MARCHCHQUELL WEAVER) WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH A BURGLARY WHICH OCCURRED JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT SOUTH OF HEMINGWAY IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY. |
TESTIMONY INDICATED FATAL SHOOTING CAME AFTER HEATED PHONE EXCHANGES |
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23/10/2013 |
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WAYNE "SONNY" SCOTT AND STEVE SPRINGS WERE ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH VIOLENCE THAT BEGAN HOURS BEFORE SPRINGS WAS FATALLY SHOT IN SCOTT'S YARD ACCORDING TO TESTIMONY PRESENTED AS SCOTT'S MURDER TRIAL BEGAN IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/10/2013 |
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INELL HUDSON; JAMES HARRY PEACOCK; MAMIE MANNING; RONNIE WILLIAMS; STEPHEN EDWARD ELLIS; JAMES DAVID "DAVEY" BROWN; JEANNE ROWLEDGE McMILLEN; LILLIAN HICKMAN JAYROE; MARCHCHJORIE WHITE OWENS; MICHAEL LAVERNE JACKSON; MICHAEL SPENCER SINGLETARY; PEGGY JOHNSTON ALLEN; RICHARD TIMMONS "TIMMY" MOORE; ROOSEVELT "SAM" McPHERSON; WILLIE LEE PERKINS JR. |
TO BE DEMOLISHED |
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23/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST |
McLEOD HEALTH PROPERTY OWENR OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST AT 307 W. PALMETTO ST. AND 275 S. COIT ST. RECEIVED DEMOLITION PERMITS FOR THE PROPERTY THIS WEEK BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. |
FDTC WINE CLASS ENCOURAGES QUESTIONS |
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23/10/2013 |
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A NEW CLASS AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE AIMS TO TEACH THE BASICS OF WINE; HOW TO BUY IT AND EVEN OFFERS A TASTING DURING THE CLASS. |
TIMMONSVILLE CANDIDATES TALK TOP ISSUES |
FIVE CANDIDATES MISSING FROM FORUM |
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24/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON |
OF THE EIGHT CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR MAYOR AND THREE TOWN COUNCIL SEATS ONLY THREE ATTENDED AN OPEN TOWN MEETING AT ZION TEMPLE HOLINESS CHURCH WITH LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION DAY. |
STATE RESTS ITS CASE |
WITNESSES SAY FAMILY ISSUES SOURCE OF CONFLICT THAT LED TO SLAYING |
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24/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE "SONNY" SCOTT |
THE DISPUTE THAT LED TO THE 2012 SHOOTING DEATH OF STEVE SPRINGS ACTUALLY BEGAN WEEKS BEFORE HIS FATAL ENCOUNTER WITH WAYNE "SONNY" SCOTT ACCORDING TO SEVERAL NEIGHBORS; FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO TESTIFIED AS SCOTT'S MURDER TRIAL CONTINUED IN FLORENCE. |
REVITALIZATION HEADS NORTH |
SOUTH DARGAN HAS SEEN ITS SHARE OF REHAB; NOW INVESTORS EYE PROPERTY FURTHER UP THE STREET |
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24/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TODD BEALL |
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT INTEREST CONTINUES TO EXPAND AS NOW NORTH DARGAN STREET BEGINS TO SEE MORE MOVEMENT; ESPECIALLY WITH THE RECENT PURCHASE OF A BUILDING BY AN INVESTMENT GROUP ON THE BLOCK. |
TRUST BUILDING ON HOLD; WALGREENS MOVES FORWARD |
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24/10/2013 |
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WHILE THE FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ALMOST DIDN'T HAVE A QUORUM AT ITS MONTHLY MEETING IT DID APPROVE SEVERAL PROJECTS IN ITS JURISDICTION BUT NOT THE HEARING FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE TRUST BUILDING THAT WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA. |
MULLINS NATIVE GETS ADMINISTRATOR POST |
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24/10/2013 |
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A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF MULLINS (JOHN MICHAEL ROGERS) ACCEPTED AN OFFER FROM JOHNSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO BECOME THE CITY'S NEW ADMINISTRATOR. |
WILSON LINES UP HOMECOMING EVENTS |
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24/10/2013 |
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WILSON HIGH SCHOOL AND ITS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WILL BE HOSTING EVENTS ALL WEEK AS PART OF WILSON'S HOMECOMING AS HUNDREDS OF GRADUATES FLOCK TO FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/10/2013 |
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CAROLYN B. CUSACK; CHARLES EDWARD ROBINSON JR.; CHARLES L. LEIGHTON; DELORIS REED-MONTGOMERY; JULYIA EILEEN JEFFERY SQUIRE; LINDA RUCKER; MADELYN SIBIL TOBIAS; MARCHCHY BROWN; MILDRED FAYE COOK; PAULA RAE HOWLE; SHAQUILLE O'NEAL McELVEEN; BRYAN GERALD WILLIAMS; DOROTHY BRITT ALTMAN SAWYER; HAROLD T. GRIFFIN; JAMES HARRY PEACOCK; SAMUEL RABON JR. |
DRINKING THE KOOL-AID |
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE' RETURNS TO FLT STAGE 30 YEARS LATER |
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24/10/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CAST OF "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE"; PHOTO OF LLOYD WILLCOX AND LYNNE LANGSTON |
YOU NEVER TRULY KNOW WHO YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE AND SOMETIMES EVEN FAMILY CAN BE A MYSTERY. THESE TWO THINGS COME TO LIGHT VERY EARLY ON IN THE PLAY "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" OPENING AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
SCOTT GUILTY OF MURDER; GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE |
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FMN |
25/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE A. "SONNY" SCOTT |
IT TOOK MORE THAN THREE HOURS OF DELIBERATION AND SEVERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ELEMENTS OF THE LAW BUT A JURY UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT 47-YEAR-OLD WAYNE A. "SONNY" SCOTT WAS NOT DEFENDING HIMSELF WHEN HE FATALLY SHOT 50-YEAR-OLD STEVE SPRINGS ON SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 24 2012. |
ABSENT CANDIDATES RESPOND TO ALLEGATIONS |
LESS THAN HALF SHOW FOR POLITICAL FORUM; SOME SAY THEY WERE UNAWARE OF EVENT |
FMN |
25/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES D. PIGATE |
SEVERAL CANDIDATES IN THE TIMMONSVILLE MAYOR'S AND TOWN COUNCIL RACES SOUNDED OFF AFTER THEY WERE ACCUSED OF AVOIDING THE TOWN MEETING FOR CANDIDATES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/10/2013 |
7A |
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CLAUDETTE WILLIS; DOROTHY COKER DAVIS; LEVERN ELLERBE; LINDA DAVIS DeWITT; PAULA JOHNSON; PAULA RAE HOWLE; RANDOLPH SANDERS; THORNTON W. CROUCH; CONNIE CARTETTE GIBSON; HENRIETTA "T-NET" OWENS PAIGE; LEILA WOODBERRY MUNNERLYN; MARCHCHY MITCHELL SLOAN BROWN; RUDOLPH HATCHER; SWILLIE WRIGHT |
PEE DEE VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL THANKS SUPPORTERS |
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FMN |
25/10/2013 |
3B |
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PEE DEE AREA VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND THE FLORENCE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE THANK THE SPONSORS AND GOLFERS WHO PARTICIAPATED IN THE RECENT GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITTING RESURRECTION OUTREACH MINISTRIES. |
YMCA SOCCER |
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FMN |
25/10/2013 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF JACOB ACALAR AND TEAM MEMBERS; PHOTO OF YMCA YOUTH SOCCER FANS; PHOTO OF SARAH MUNN; TEAM MEMBERS; AND REF; PHOTO OF NEOSHAW MACK AND SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF SOCCER PLAYERS AND PARENTS; PHOTO OF TORREY PETTIGREW AND TEAM MEMBERS; PHOTO OF SOCCER TEAMS AND PARENTS |
JACOB ACALAR TAKES CONTROL OF THE BALL WHILE PLAYING IN YMCA YOUTH SOCCER. |
COUNCILMAN SAYS CITY STRUCK DEAL WITHOUT OVERSIGHT |
ROBINSON TROUBLED TRUST BUIDING CONTRACT FOR FMU BEFORE VOTE |
FMN |
26/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON AT A PRESS CONFERENCE SAID THE CITY HAD A DEAL IN PLACE WITH FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERISTY FOR THE FUTURE USE OF THE TRUST BUILDING SITE DOWNTOWN BEFORE PROPERLY CONSULITNG WITH COUNCIL. |
PUCKER UP PIG |
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FMN |
26/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF CHRIS ROGERS |
A CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SECOND-GRADE CLASS LAUGUSTUSTHS AND CHEERS DURING THE FALL FESTIVAL PARADE AS THEY REACT TO PRINCIPAL CHRIS ROGERS KISSING A PIG. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/10/2013 |
3B |
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GEORGETTE AVANT WHITWORTH; HELEN ROSE DURNING LANE; JAMES EDWARD JERNIGAN; JOHN HILMON DIXON JR.; MAXINE C. HAMER; KATHERINE BARR FLEMING; OSCAR LEVERN JAMES; SHAQUILLE O'NEAL McELVEEN; VICKIE LYNN STEWART; WESLEY PARNELL JR.; ADDIE CARMON CRAWFORD; CHARLES C. BLACKMON; HOLLY LEE ALLEN; JULYIA EILEEN JEFFERY SQUIRE; KEVIN HUGH PARROTT; THORNTON W. CROUCH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/10/2013 |
3B |
MEMORIAM |
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MAGGIE J. ALLISON |
OFFICIALS REACH OUT TO STRUGGLING FIRE DEPARTMENT |
RECENT MISSED CALLS PROMPT COUNTY TO OFFER THE TOWN A DEAL TO MAKE AN UNIFIED FIRE DISTRICT |
FMN |
27/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BURNED BUILDING |
THE WATER SYSTEM HAS BEEN CONVEYED TO THE CITY OF FLORENCE AND EMERGENCY ACTIONS ARE UNDERWAY TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND SYSTEM RELIABILITY. |
UW VOLUNTEER GROUP IMPACTS IN MANY WAYS |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
1A |
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WHEN ROSEMARCHCHY McCHESNEY MOVE TO FLORENE SHE KNEW SHE WANTED TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND SHE KNEW ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO DO THAT WAS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING BUT KNOWING WHERE TO GO TO FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WAS EASIER SAID THAN DONE IN A NEW TOWN. |
PURPLE AND GOLD GALORE |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE FANS; PHOTO OF SHIRLEY SINGLETARY; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHCHCHING BAND DANCE TEAM |
FANS CHEER DURING THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE ON WEST EVANS STREET IN FLORENCE. |
COSTUMES GO TO THE DOGS AT HOWL-O-WEEN BENEFIT |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SUZANNE CHARLES AND HAYLEY (DOG) |
HALLOWEEN CAME EARLY FOR SOME FLORENCE PARENTS AND THEIR FOUR-LEGGED CHILDREN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
8A |
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ANTHONY McCOLLUM; BESSIE PARKER; CAROL B. TIDWELL; EARNESTINE EDWARDS HILL; HENRY FULTON; JACKIE HAROLD "JACK" GREGORY; JOYCE JONES JOHNSON; LEROY DARBY JR.; LEROY JAMES JR.; MINNIE OLA BILLUPS PARKER; REMBERT PAUL BRYANT; ABRAHAM WILLIAMS SR.; BENNY WYATT ALTMAN; EILEEN COON PARKER; GEORGETTE AVANT WHITWORTH; HENRY KENNETH HALL SR.; PAULA JACKSON JOHNSON; FRANCES MORGAN PRIDGEN; INELL HUDSON; MARCHCHY LAWRENCE "PEGGY" WARD; JOHN DIXON JR.; SERGEANT LEVERN ELLERBE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
9A |
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PEGGY GENES GANDY; VICKIE LYNN STEWART |
CROWDS BRAVE COLD FOR PEE DEE HEART WALK |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
9A |
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PHOTO OF BRIAN NEWMAN AND PEE DEE HEART WALK PARTICIPANTS |
A FIELD-FILLING CROWD BRAVED 35-DEGREE TEMPERATURES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2013 PEE DEE HEART WALK AT THE SiMT AT FLORENCE DARLINGTON-TECHNICAL COLLEGE. |
THEY GOT SPIRIT; YES THEY DO |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF RHONDA EDWARDS; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHCHCHING BAND; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING TAILGATERS; PHOTO OF QUAMERE SIMS AND CITY OF FLORENCE COMMUNITY CENTER CHEERLEADERS; PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYESE ROBINSON AND BYSTANDERS; PHOTO OF LINDSAY WEST; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHCHCHING BAND DRUMMERS; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI |
RHONDA EDWARDS (CLASS OF '88) ORGANIZES BALLOONS WITH HER DAUGUSTUSTHTER KAYLA DURING THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE ON WEST EVANS STREET IN FLORENCE. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
JENNIFER LAUREN SALANE AND JUSTIN CHRISTOPHER EVANS; SARA ELIZABETH (BETH) HENDRIX AND WESLEY E. RAMER; PHOTO OF SARAH ANN CARMICHAEL AND PAUL JOHN MYERS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/10/2013 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
LINDSAY HOPE BRASINGTON AND BRIAN DAVID HARMON; GINGER MARCHCHIE BLACKMAN AND MICHAEL BRIAN O'NEAL |
INVESTIGATORS STILL SEARCH FOR ORIGIN OF ASHTON'S FIRE |
OCTOBEROBER. 1 FIRE DESTROYED IRBY STREET BUILDING THAT HOUSED THE CLUB; FORMER COUNTRY BUFFET |
FMN |
28/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS |
FIRE INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL TRYING TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE AND ORIGIN OF A BLAZE THAT DESTORYED AN IRBY STREET NIGHTCLUB EARLIER THIS MONTH. |
ON A MISSION |
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FMN |
28/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JED BRYANT AND VOLUNTEERS; PHOTO OF PILLS; PHOTO OF KRISTIN WASHBURN |
JED BRYANT PUTS SOME PILLS IN A BAG AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHRUCH IN FLORENCE. |
BRUNSON APPEALS HIS LIFE SENTENCE |
RICK'S PAWN SHOP KILLER SAYS PUNISHMENT IS 'CRUEL AND UNUSUAL' |
FMN |
28/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAVARIO BRUNSON |
A FLORENCE TEENAGER WHO FATALLY SHOT A BELOVED LOCAL MUSICIAN DURING A 2011 ROBBERY AT A LOCAL PAWN SHOP IS APPEALING THE LIFE SENTENCE HE RECEIVED FOR HIS CRIMES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/10/2013 |
6A |
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CLYDE BURRY JR.; DOROTHY DAVIS; HOYT SKIPPER; LATISHA SAMON GREEN BAKER; QUEEN ESTHER BROWN McFADDEN; ROBERT SPIVEY; TONY NOLAN; KATHERINE BARR FLEMING; BESSIE PARKER; REMBERT PAUL BRYANT JR. |
PENNY TAX SUPPORTERS GET WORD OUT |
SIGNS CROP UP ASKING VOTERS TO 'KEEP THE PENNY' |
FMN |
30/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF "KEEP THE PENNY" SIGN |
CAMPAIGN ADVERTISEMENTS AND SIGNS ARE HOPING TO GET VOTERS THINKING ABOUT THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX KNOWN AS THE PENNY TAX THAT WILL BE ON THE BALLOT. |
HONDA OF SC EARNS HIGH MARCHCHKS |
PUBLICATION RANKS PLANT IN TIMMONSVILLE AS ONE OF THE SAFEST IN THE US |
FMN |
30/10/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER HARRISON; PHOTO OF ANTHONY ROBINSON AND KEVIN MITCHELL |
HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF THE SAFEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN THE U.S. ACCORDING TO ONE PUBLICATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/10/2013 |
6A |
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LEASA CURRY WILES; LOTTIE ZORN HAIR; LUTHER J. PATE; MICHAEL TREDWAY COLLINS; RICHARD WILLIAM LEE; WILLIE HAROLD "BUBBA" SMITH III; CAROL ANN CORNELIUS PEMBERTON; DWIGHT A. JENKINSON JR.; ELIZABETH ANN "BETTY" CULPEPER WALLACE; KELLY DENISE WILKERSON; LEROY "CRIP" JAMES JR.; MECA J. WILLIAMS; ROBERT FULTON SPIVEY; VIOLA KROMMES HUDSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/10/2013 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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ELIZABETH "LIZ" BYRD GOODMAN |
PENNY TAX BREAKDOWN |
WHAT A REISSUANCE WOULD MEAN FOR LAKE CITY; JOHNSONVILLE AND SCRANTON |
FMN |
01/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHNSONVILLE FIREFIGHTERS |
OF THE $145 MILLION THAT MAKES UP THE TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT LAKE CITY; JOHNSONVILLE; SCRANTON AND NEIGHBORING AREAS WOULD RECEIVE $19.9 MILLION FOR PROJECTS. |
CAROLINAS IN TOP 30% IN NATION |
JOINT COMMISSION RECOGNIZES HOSPITAL AS TOP PERFORMER |
FMN |
01/11/2013 |
1A |
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CAROLINA HOSPITAL SYSTEM RECEIVED A TOP HONOR THIS WEEK WHEN IT WAS NAMED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP PERFORMERS BY THE JOINT COMMISSION; THE LEADING ACCREDITOR OF U.S. HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS. |
McLEOD PATIENTS ENJOY HALLOWEEN FUN |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SOPHIE SPELL AND LEGARE MILLER; PHOTO OF TAE EVANS AND ALONNA SIMMONS |
McLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DID SOMETHING DIFFERENT WHEN IT HAS ITS FIRST HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL FOR PATIENTS. |
PECAN FESTIVAL RACES; RIDES GROW IN POPULARITY |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BICYCLISTS |
ANYONE IN OR AROUND FLORENCE WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO RUN OR BIKE LIKE A NUT WHEN THE S.C. PECAN FESTIVAL KICKS OFF. |
EFFINGHAM WOMAN ARRESTED IN FLEA MARCHCHKET LARCENY |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
3A |
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A 24-YEAR-OLD EFFINGHAM WOMAN (JANUARYUARYNA B. EVANS) WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED A FEW WEEKS AGO AT THE FLORENCE FLEA MARCHCHKET. |
DILAPIDATED TRUST BUILDING A WORLD OF MOLD; ASBESTOS |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF DILAPIDATED TRUST BUILDING INTERIOR; PHOTO OF DILAPIDATED TRUST BUILDING INTERIOR; PHOTO OF DILAPIDATED TRUST BUILDING INTERIOR; PHOTO OF DILAPIDATED TRUST BUILDING INTERIOR; PHOTO OF RAY REICH |
INSIDE THE SEVEN-STORY CITY-OWNED TRUST BUILDING AT THE CORNER OF WEST EVANS AND SOUTH IRBY STREETS IS A WORLD OF MOLD; ASBESTOS; DILAPIDATIONS AND MILLINS OF DOLLARS OF WORK THAT WOULD NEED TO BE DONE TO REHABILITATE THE 96-YEAR-OLD BUILDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
7A |
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ALVIN WELCH; BYRON COVINGTON; DAVID MANCHESTER RHOAD; ELEASE JEFFERSON SCIPIO; LULA DANIELS MOORE; MAUDENE POSTON LESCHINSKY; MINNIE O. BEE; MYRTLE CHAVIS LINTON; PATRICIA McMILLAN ROLAND; VALERIE BROWN MILLER; BERNARD EADDY; BEULAH MORRIS BAKER; CECIL EDWIN CLANTON; DOROTHY "DOTTIE" JONES BAKER; ELIZABETH TOMLINSON ATKINS; HENRY LOUIS FULTON SR.; LATISHA SIMONÉ GREEN BAKER; MAUDENE POSTON LESCHINSKY; LLOYD W. HATFIELD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
8A |
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EVELYN GIBBS CARTER; RICHARD JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH RYAN; JULYIUS FRIERSON |
CHILD DONATES $1200 TO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DR. NOEL PHIPPS AND ANNA CARTER |
WHEN 7-YEAR-OLD ANNA CARTER OF LAMARCHCH WENT TO HER FAMILY AND TOLD THEM SHE WANTED TO HAVE A LEMONADE STAND TO RAISE MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS THEY WERE TOUCHED - BUT NO ONE REALIZED THE IMPACT ANNA'S IDEA WOULD HAVE. |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RECEIVS $12500 FROM J.C. PENNEY |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
2B |
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE AREA RECEIVED A DONATION OF MORE THAN $12500 TO SUPPORT ITS MORE MEMEBERS MORE OFTEN INITIATIVE FROM J.C. PENNEY'S CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM JCP CARES. |
FLORENCE RESIDENTS PACKING HOLIDAY JOY INTO SHOEBOXES |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
2B |
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WITH HOLIDAY SUPPLIES ALREADY COVERING THE STORE SHELVES FLORENCE INDIVIDUALS; FAMILIES; CHRUCHES AND GROUPS ARE WORKING TO MAKE CHRISTMAS A REALITY FOR NEEDY KIDS AROUND THE WORLD BY FILLING SHOEBOXES WITH TOYS; SCHOOL SUPPLIES; HYGIENE ITEMS AND NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT. |
JONES-SMITH JEWELERS TO CLOSE |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
10C |
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PHOTO OF SUSAN ELLIOTT AND LEX MATTHEWS |
AS 2013 IS WINDING TO A CLOSE SO IS A LONG TRADITION AT WHAT IS JONES-SMITH JEWELERS. BY THE END OF THE YEAR THE STORE WILL CLOSE LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY OF GENERATIONS WORKING IN THE BUSINESS. |
FLORENCE FLAG FOOTBALL |
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FMN |
01/11/2013 |
4D |
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PHOTO OF WYATT EMERSON AND BEN BROWN; PHOTO OF JOHN COBLE AND FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYERS; PHOTO OF STEVE CUSAAC AND FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYERS; PHOTO OF CANNON GERALD; JOHN COBLE; NOAH JUNEEKINS; AND LUCAS COPES; PHOTO OF ZANE INMAN AND FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYER; PHOTO OF WYATT EMERSON; FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYER; AND CROWD; PHOTO OF MICHAEL CUSAAC; LUCAS COPES; FLAG FOOTBALL PLAYERS; AND CROWD |
WYATT EMERSON TRIES TO GRAB THE FLAG OFF OF BEN BROWN ON OCTOBEROBER. 24 DURING A FLAG FOOTBALL GAME AT THE FLORENCE FAMILY YMCA. |
BLUE BUTTERFLIES A SYMBOL OF HOPE FOR TODDLER |
BENEFIT FOR CHILD WITH CANCER WILL BE HELD AT ART TRAIL GALLERY |
FMN |
04/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BROOKLYN MacIVER |
FOR MOST THE GRACEFUL FLITTER OF A BLUE BUTTERFLY IS LITTLE MORE THAN A PASSING REMINDER OF TRANQUILITY OR BEAUTY IN THIS WORLD. FOR SOME THOUGH THOSE MAJESTIC WINGS CARRY A MUCH DEEPER MEANING - HEALING. IT IS A SYMBOL THE FAMILY OF YOUNG BROOKLYN MacIVER HAVE RALLIED AROUND. |
WUNDERBAR TECHNIQUES |
WILSON STUDENTS CELEBRATE HUANG'S ABILITY TO CONNECT THEM WITH GERMAN LANGUAGE |
FMN |
04/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. LUCIA HUANG AND HARRIOTTE DAVIS; PHOTO OF DR. LUCIA HUANG |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DR. LUCIA HUANG'S PATIENCE IS PAYING OFF THIS YEAR AS SHE WAS RECOGNIZED AS THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TEACHER OF THE YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/11/2013 |
7A |
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ILIA MAE GAMBLE BROWN; JACK EDWARD ROBINSON; JAMES FRANKLIN GRAHAM; JIMMY LEE McGEE; KEVIN TOMLINSON; LEKESHA NYCOLE BROWN TAYLOR; SHERBIE MACK BROWN; WILLIE LEE ANDERSON JR.; BRADFORD "BRAD" PHILLIP TODD; MYRTLE GANDY KEITH; TOMMY McKENZIE |
TODAY IS ELECTION DAY |
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FMN |
05/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VOTER |
TODAY POLLS ARE OPEN IN FLORENCE COUNTY AND DARLINGTON COUNTY TO ELECT SEVERAL POSITIONS AND BALLOTS WILL INCLUDE A REFERENDUM. |
FLORENCE EMPLOYEE NAMED DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
05/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MANDY NEWELL; PHOTO OF MANDY NEWELL |
MANDY NEWELL WAS NAMED AS THE 2013 DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR BY THE ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY (APCO) AND THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION (NENA) AND A-TEAM WAS NAMED AS TEAM OF THE YEAR. |
SUCCESSS ALL AROUND FOR PECAN FESTIVAL |
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FMN |
05/11/2013 |
1A |
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IN CASE ANYBODY WHO ATTENDED THE 10TH ANNUAL S.C. PECAN FESTIVAL NEEDED CONFIRMATION THE EVENT WAS DEEMED AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS BY PARTICIPANTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/11/2013 |
6A |
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BETTY LOUISE SMITH-DAVIS; CATHERLEEN SHAW; GERALD L. HICKS SR.; LeDORIS WINGATE HAMILTON; CLAYTON SMALLS; WILLIE McKELVEY JR.; PEGGY JOHNSON; QUENTIN ERIC; THOMESENIA McCLARY ARMSTRONG; WILLIE LEE "WILD BILL" ANDERSON JR.; ETHEL LEE JACKSON WOODBERRY; JIMMY LEE McGEE; SIGMOND KORNBLUT; BARBARA JEAN "BOBBIE" ELROD HICKS; CHANDLER BRUCE KIMBER; LULA DANIELS MOORE |
CITY OKS $2.2M-PLUS IN INCENTIVES |
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FMN |
06/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO APPROVE MORE THAN $2.2 MILLION IN INCENTIVES FOR TWO DEVELOPMENT GROUPS THAT WILL REDEVELOP SEVERAL OF THE LARGEST BUILDINGS DOWNTOWN. |
PENNY TAX SAILS EASILY |
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FMN |
06/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD AND BYSTANDERS; PHOTO OF CHARLES SIMMONS |
THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX REFERENDUM PASSED OVERWHELMINGTLY AS 63.5 PERCENT OF VOTERS IN FLORENCE COUNTY APPROVED THE MEASURE THAT WILL KEEP THE SALES TAX AT 8 PERCENT WHEN THE CURRENT PENNY SALES TAX EXPIRES AT THE END OF APRILIL. |
RUNOFF WIL DECEMBEREMBERIDE RACE FOR MAYOR |
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FMN |
06/11/2013 |
1A |
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THE RACE FOR THE MAYOR OF TIMMONSVILLE IS HEADED FOR RUNOFF. |
ELECTION DRAWS ONLY 12% OF REGISTERED VOTERS |
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FMN |
06/11/2013 |
4A |
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VOTER TURNOUT IN FLORENCE COUNTY WAS LESS THAN HALF OF THE TOTAL IN 2006 THE PREVIOUS TIME A PENNY SALES TAX REFERENDUM WAS ON THE BALLOT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/11/2013 |
6A |
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CHRIS BELIN; CLAYTON SMALLS; HELEN CRITCHER JEFFORDS; JAMES LARRY SCOTT; LULA BARR; QUENTIN ERIC HICKS; ADA MARCHCHGARET WILLIAMSON GRIFFIN; ARVID D. JORDAN; CAROLYN FRIERSON WINDOM; HERMAN EUGENE PROSSER; JACK EDWARD ROBINSON; KEVIN MICHAEL TOMLINSON; LeKESHA NYCOLE BROWN-TAYLOR; LORRAINE LEWIS EARP; RICKY ELTON HOOKS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/11/2013 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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JAMES QUICK JR. 1/25/1970-11/6/2012 |
PIGATE AFFIRMED AS COUNCILMAN; MAYOR RUNOFF SET |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID ALFORD AND FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION MEMBERS |
THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS CERTIFIED ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL RACE AND REAFFIRMED COUNCILMAN JAMES D. PIGATE SR. AS THE WINNER OF THE THIRD TOWN COUNCIL SEAT AFTER A RECOUNT. |
SALUTE TO VETERANS |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF DAVID NEWTON; VETERANS; AND CROWD; PHOTO JONAS DUTY AND A FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BANDMEMBER |
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS HOLD UP AMERICAN FLAGS TO PAY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS DURING THE SALUTE TO VETERANS PROGRAM AT THE FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE IN FLORENCE. |
FMU BOARD TO CONSIDER LOWCOUNTRY SATELLITE |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED CARTER |
THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL HEAR A PRESENTATION TODAY ON THE POSSIBILITY OF OPENING A SATELLITE CAMPUS IN MOUNT PLEASANT JUST OUTSIDE OF CHARLESTON. |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED WITH CRUELTY |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF RONQUETTA WHITE |
A 24-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE WOMAN (RONQUETTA WHITE) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO CHILDREN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
5A |
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ANTHONY FINKLEA; DEBRA SIMON McCULLOUGH; JAMES DAYE; JAMIE KELLY; JOHN JUDGE; JOHN STEVEN MORRIS; KARRIE OPAL GAUSE ABBOTT; MARCHCHTHA JOANNA DAVIS ANGELLO; TONYA COOKE BERGELT; VIRGIE SHAMBLEY; BOBBY BILLY SYPOLT; BRAILFORD (B.W.) CAMPBELL; ELEASE JEFFERSON SCIPIO; JAMES HENRY GRAHAM; QUENTIN ERIC HICKS; RACHEL ALTHEA COX CANNON-MOREE; TRACEY LEIGH BELL-SHOEMAKE |
FEEDING THE HOMELESS AND CHANGING PERCEPTIONS |
FDTC STUDENT HOPES TO RAISE MORE AWARENESS |
FMN |
08/11/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF KWAMANE SPEIGHTS |
FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE NURSING STUDENT KWAMANE SPEIGHTS; 22; IS TRYING TO RAISE AWARENESS OF NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE CHANGING NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS OF YOUNG BLACK MALES AND GIVING BACK IN A BIG WAY THIS THANKSGIVING SEASON. |
PIE FOR CHARITY |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF JESSIE HILLIARD AND STEPHEN WADE |
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE JESSIE HILLIARD LAUGUSTUSTHS AFTER SMASHING A WHIPPED CREAM PIE IN THE FACE OF MORNING NEWS PUBLISHER STEPHEN WADE. |
FLORENCE MUSEUM TO HOSE ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST |
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FMN |
08/11/2013 |
2B |
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THE FLORENCE MUSEUM WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST; THE MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENT TO SUPORT THE MUSEUM. |
FMU MOVES AHEAD ON SATELLITE CAMPUS |
BOARD VOTES TO BRING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO MOUNT PLEASANT |
FMN |
09/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER |
THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TURSTEES APPROVED THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH OPENING A MOUNT PLEASANT SATELLITE CAMPUS. |
SOUTHERN TRIUMPH |
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FMN |
09/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SOUTH FLORENCE STUDENTS; PHOTO OF DAVID PRINCE; DAVID VEREEN; AND SOUTH FLORENCE FOOTBALL TEAM |
SOUTH FLORENCE STUDENTS CHEER ON THEIR TEAM AS WEST FLORENCE HOSTED SOUTH FLORENCE. |
NO DATE YET ON RETURN OF POLICE |
CONTINUED FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS WILL PREVENT TOWN'S COPS FROM MAKING ARRESTS FOR TIME BEING |
FMN |
09/11/2013 |
1A |
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SPECIFICS ARE STILL UP IN THE AIR AFTER THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL APPROVED A $62437 APPROPRIATION TO FUND A THREE-MEMBER POLICE FORCE FOR THE REMAINNING THREE MONTHS OF ITS FISCAL YEAR. |
TEEN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF INHALANT INTOXICATION |
FLORENCE OFFICIALS SAY 'HUFFING' IS A GROWING PROBLEM IN AREA |
FMN |
09/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF COLE GOSS |
A FLORENCE TEENAGER (COLE GOSS) WAS ARRESTED ON UNLAWFUL "HUFFING" CHARGES AFTER POLICE FOUND HIM STUMBLING AND DISORIENTED BEHIND A LOCAL STORE. |
HARTSVILLE WOMAN DIES IN THURSDAY NIGHT WRECK |
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FMN |
09/11/2013 |
3A |
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A HARTSVILLE WOMAN (KRYSTEN L. PERKINS) DIED AFTER BEING EJECTED FROM A VEHICLE IN A DARLINGTON COUNTY CRASH. |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN CRACK; COCAINE TRAFFICKING |
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FMN |
09/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF PERRY DEON GILYARD |
A RECNT PROPERTY SEARCH LED TO THE ARREST OF A TIMMONSVILLE MAN (PERRY DEON GILYARD) WHO WAS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A QUANTITY OF ILLICIT DRUGS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/11/2013 |
4A |
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BESSIE WILDER; BILLE MAE HICKS MEDFORD; BOBIE J. WILLIAMS; C. ALTON GIBSON; GEORGE LEACH; GEORGE THOMAS PEARCE; JESSIE MAE COOPER FAISON; KRYSTEN PERKINS; BEATRICE LANE HYATT; CARRIE OPAL GAUSE ABBOTT; DEBRA SIMON McCULLOUGH; JAMES LARRY SCOTT; JOHN STEVENS MORRIS; STEPHEN DONALD KUHN |
TIMMONSVILLE WOMAN PROMISING A BRIGHTER FUTURE |
JULYIETTE WILSON TRAVELS TO HELP CHILDREN IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES |
FMN |
09/11/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JULYIETTE WILSON AND TANZANIAN CHILD |
THE PROBLEM OF THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES CAN MAKE IT HARD TO RECEIVE PROPER AID BUT A TIMMONSVILLE WOMAN HAS MADE IT HER MISSION TO HELP CHILDREN GET WHAT THEY NEED. |
THE REAL FACTS ABOUT ARRESTS IN SCHOOLS |
COMMUNITY IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMPACT ON STUDENTS; FLORENCE 1 LAW OFFICIALS SAY INCIDENTS ARE DOWN DESPITE GROWING ATTENDANCE |
FMN |
10/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHARTS AND STATISTICS; PHOTO OF HANDCUFFS |
NORMA ISRAEL HAD NEVER BEEN CALLED ABOUT A SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ISSUE INVOLVING HER SON (JAMES ISRAEL). THAT CHANGED WHEN SHE GOT A CALL THAT HE HAD BEEN BOOKED IN THE COUNTY JAIL AT EFFINGHAM. HER SON JAMES HAD HIT A STUDENT WHO WAS TAUNTING HIM; DRAWING BLOOD NEAR HIS EYE. |
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TO GET NEW MASTER PLAN |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
1A |
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BY JANUARYUARYUARY AT THE LATEST CITY OFFICIALS ARE EXPECTED TO RECEIVE AN UNPDATED DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN OUTLINING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO KEEP REVITALIZATION EFFORTS MOVING SINCE IT'S ALREADY FULFILLED SEVERAL CURRENT PLAN PROJECTIONS. |
OVERSIGHT MAKES YOUR DOLLARS COUNT |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
1A |
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OFTEN WHEN PEOPLE DONATE TO CHARITY THEY SIMLPLY HAVE TO TRUST THAT THE MONEY THEY'VE GIVEN TO THE ORANIZATION IS ACTUALLY BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSES IT CLAIMS BUT WHEN IT COMES TO DONATING TO TO THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY ONE CAN REST EASY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
6A |
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DANZIE LEE DICKER; JAMES R. ELLIS; JUNEEIOR McFADDEN; FRANK EDWARD HICKSON; MARCHCHGARET DORIS BARNES DICKINSON; MINNIE BLACKWOOD BRYANT; DORA "FLORA" COE ADAMS; DOROTHY C. YATES; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH BRUNDIDGE; PEGGY SUE HARRIS YOUMANS; ROOSEVELT "CATO" JACKSON; VICE FOXWORTH EVANS; WILLIAM ALFRED MOORE; DAVID BRENT RAINWATER; ALBERT ALONZO MUNN III; CALVIN D. HUGHES; MINNIE BLACKWOOD BRYANT; ROBERT BLOUNT; C. ALTON GIBSON; TONYA ANNETTE COOKE; JAMIE SHERRILL |
HILLSOUTH ONLY HEADING NORTH |
MORE AWARDS FOR FLROENCE'S HOME-GROWN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING SERVICES FIRM |
FMN |
10/11/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL; PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL |
HILLSOUTH IT SOULUTIONS IS BLAZING A TRAIL IN THE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS AND LEAVING A TRAIL OF AWARDS IN ITS WAKE. |
RIDING TO THE RESCUE |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF MATTHEW SMITH AND LESLIE RUTTER; PHOTO OF MATTHEW SMITH AND LESLIE RUTTER |
FOR WOUNDED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD VETERAN SGT. MATTHEW SMITH THE TIMING COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT WHEN HE WAS CONNECTED IN MARCHCHCH TO BETHLEHEM THERAPEUTIC RIDING STABLES AND THE FEELING IS MUTUAL. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
5C |
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PHOTOS |
LINDSEY ELIZABETH GRIFFIN AND JONATHAN BLAKE ADAMS; MARCHCHSHALL McCOWN BRIDGES AND JEFFREY MOTTE GRIFFIN; OLIVIA LARKIN PHILLIPS JONATHAN MICHAEL ROOP |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
LOGAN TRESS EDENS AND NATHAN BRODA "NATE" HENDRIX III; HAYLEY JEANETTE DOUGLAS AND RILEY FLOYD HOLT |
FLORENCE LIBRARY PRESENTS 'NIMBLE MINDS NIMBLE FINGERS' QUILTING EXHIBIT |
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FMN |
10/11/2013 |
7C |
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PHOTO OF AUBREY CARROLL AND MICKEY STEWART; PHOTO OF TRISTAN HILLIARD |
DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON THE DR. N. LEE MORRIS GALLERY AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY IS PRESENTING A SPECIAL EXHIBIT TITLED "NIMBLE MINDS NIMBLE FINGERS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN QUILTING." |
LOCAL POLITICIANS HONOR VETERANS |
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FMN |
11/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE VETERAN'S PARK ATTENDEE |
EACH YEAR WE PAUSE AS A NATION ON VETERANS DAY TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO VOLUNTARILY SERVED TO DEFEND AND PROTECT US AND OUR COUNTRY AND TODAY PEOPLE AROUND THE PEE DEE ARE TAKING TIME OUT TO DO JUST THAT AT EVENTS LIKE THE ONE BEING HELD AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK. |
QUEST FOR VESTS |
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO HELP EQUIP FLORENCE COUNTY'S FOUR-LEGGED FINEST |
FMN |
11/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HANNAH SMITH-GORE |
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD HANNA SMITH-GORE LOVES ANIMALS. SHE HAS THREE DOGS A CAT AND TWO GUINEA PIGS AT HOME BUT TAKING CARE OF THEM IS NOT ENOUGH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/11/2013 |
6A |
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CASEY VINSON WEATHERFORD; DONALD WASHINGTON; LARRY MOORE JR.; ODELL STEVENSON; WELDON WILLIAMS; KEARNEY MICHAEL TURNER; PHENIS W. DRAYTON; ROBERT KELLY; ROSA BELL BLAINE BUTLER; BETTY IRICK WRIGHT; BLONNIE AMERSON KINLAW; JAMIE SHERRILL NESMITH KELLY; BESSIE SAMUELS WILDER; DORIS BARNES DICKINSON |
VETERANS 'SET THE EXAMPLE' |
ADJUTANT GENERAL PRAISES MILITARY AS PEE DEE COMES OUT IN FORCE TO HONOR VETS |
FMN |
12/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN GARDNER; PHOTO OF ROBERT STAMP; ROBERT STAMP JR.; AND VETERANS; PHOTO OF MILDRED TYNER; CYNTHIA TYNER; AND VETERANS; PHOTO OF GORDON BROWN AND WAYNE WEAVER |
HUNDREDS WERE ON HAND AT FLORENCE VETERANS PARK TO HEAR MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT LIVINGSTON THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND OTHERS RECOGNIZE THE SERVICE OF AMERICAN'S MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN WITH HEARTFELT SPEECHES. |
GRAHAM: COMPROMISE IS KEY |
SENATOR TELLS ROTARIANS WHY REACHING ACROSS POLITICAL AISLE IS VITAL |
FMN |
12/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LINDSEY GRAHAM |
LINDSEY GRAHAM EMBRACED HIS BIPARTISAN REPUTATION AS HE SPOKE TO FLORENCE ROTARIANS ABOUT CRUCIAL ISSUES HE BELIEVES AMERICA MUST TACKLE IN THE YEARS TO COME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/11/2013 |
6A |
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ANDREW BYRD; BABY GIRL CELESTE ANGELLE WILSON; CHARLIE FULMORE; GEORGE THOMAS PEARCE; JOHNNY McIVER DAVIS SR.; MATTIE L. OLIVER; MURVIN DREW; PATRICIA ROBINSON; SARAH G. KENNEDY; SIERRA JOHNSON; THOMAS McCOY MOORE JR.; WILLIAM ALFRED "BILL" MOORE; JOHN WAYNE JUDGE; JAMES EDWARD BROGDON; MINISTER MARCHCHY ELIZABETH GREEN BRUNDIDGE; KEARNEY MICHAEL TUNER; NORMA HETZINGER DERAGON; EUGENE DERAGON |
NORTH VISTA CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK |
FLORENCE 1'S LATEST SCHOOL SET TO OPEN BY NEXT SUMMER |
FMN |
13/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NORTH VISTA STUDENTS AND FAMILIES |
NOT SO LONG AGO THE LAND BEHIND THE EXISTING NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING WAS NOTHING BUT DIRT AND SOME FOUNDATIONS WITH REBAR STICKING OUT OF THEM BUT NOW PASSERS-BY CAN SEE THE LARGE BRICK BUILD THAT IS WELL ON ITS WAY TO BEING THE LATEST ACHIEVEMENT IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S BREAKNECK BUILDING CAMPAIGN. |
JAIL FAILS TO MEET MINIMUM STAFFING |
OFFICIALS SAY THEY'LL GET BY HOPE REVENUE INCREASE WILL HELP OUT |
FMN |
13/11/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER WILL LIKELY GET AN INCREASE IN STAFF THANKS TO A RECENTLY APPROVED INCREASE IN THE COST OF AN INMATE'S DAILY STAY BUT THE ADDITION OF OFFICERS WILL ULIMATELY DEPEND ON HOW MUCH REVENUE THE INCREASE GENERATES. |
AW SHUCKS |
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FMN |
13/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMY WOOD; JEFF SHATTUCK; AND FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM OYSTER ROAST ATTENDEES |
AMY WOOD SHARES A LAUGUSTUSTH WITH JEFF SHATTUCK WHILE SHUCKING OYSTERS AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSUEM'S 15TH ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST. |
PROPOSED STATE; FEDERAL CHANGES MAY AFFECT PRODUCE GROWERS |
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FMN |
13/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EUGENE HYSA AND CLAUDIA HYSA |
TWO LOOMING NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER DEADLINES COULD AFFECT THE FRESH FOODS YOU EAT AND THE GROWERS WHO GET THOSE FOODS TO MARCHCHKET. |
COUNCILMAN TO VIEW RENDERINGS OF NEW HOPEHEALTH CLINIC |
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FMN |
13/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL SHOW THE PUBLIC AT ITS MEETING TODAY A LOOK AT RENDERINGS FOR THE NEW $10 MILLION HOPEHEALTH CLINIC THAT WILL BE BUILT IN NORTHERN DOWNTOWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/11/2013 |
6A |
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ALLEN WILSON; EDWARD McCALL; HAROLDEAN ANDERSON STURGEON; JOHN EVERETT SHOAF; JOHNNY McIVER DAVIS SR.; LOUISE SINKLER MULDROW; DAPHNE ROWE CALDWELL; FRANCES LEE MATHEWS RABUN; JESSIE MAE WILSON FAISON; JOANNE TURNER GAINEY; JOYCE ANN LUPO; JUANITA LAMBERT MINCEY; KELLY BOB SAWYER JR.; ROOSEVELT "CATO" JACKSON; WELDON RUSSELL WILLIAMS |
DIVERSITY IS MORE THAN RACE; GENDER |
PEE DEE ORGANIZATIONS LEAN INCLUSION IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS |
FMN |
13/11/2013 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF CYNTHIA EDWARDS; SIMMA LIEBERMAN; AND DIVERSTIY FOCUS TRAINING LUNCHEON ATTENDEES |
DIVERISTY WAS IN THE AIR WAS GROUPS RANGING FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS TO EDUCATIONS AND WORKFORCE CENTERS GATHERED AT GE HEALTHCARE TO HEAR TRAINING ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FROM INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN SPEAKER SIMMA LIBERMAN. |
SHERIFF'S OFFICE LENDS KIDS A HELPFUL HUNT |
ANNUAL TREK TAKES STRUGGLING YOUTHS FOR A DAY IN THE WOODS |
FMN |
14/11/2013 |
1A |
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WYATT BOATWRIGHT AND JIMMY BOATWRIGHT |
LAST FALL WYATT BOATWRIGHT PARTICIPATED IN HIS FIRST FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE YOUTH HUNT. |
HOPE FOR MORE EFFICIENT HEALTH |
HOPEHEALTH BELIEVES NEW FACILITY WILL CONSOLIDATE ITS PRESENCE IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
14/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RENDERING OF NEW HOPEHEALTH BUILDING; PHOTO OF RENDERING OF NEW HOPEHEALTH BUILDING |
HOPEHEALTH IS EXPECTING TO BREAK GROUND ON ITS NEW $10 MILLION HEALTH FACILITY EARLY NEXT YEAR AND HAVE IT OPEN BY SPRING OF 2015 TO SERVE SOME 510 PEOPLE A DAY INCLUDING PATIENTS; STAFF MEMBERS; AND VISITORS. |
MONSTER INVASION CONTINUES FOR FLORENCE PRETEEN |
J.C. LYNCH STUDENTS HELP MAKE TOYS; RAISE MONEY FOR FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY |
FMN |
14/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEABY McPHERSON |
IT APPEARS 10-YEAR-OLD SEABY McPHERSON HAS CREATED A MONSTER IN SOUTHERN FLORENCE COUNTY - SEVERAL; TO BE PRECISE. IN AUGUSTUST McPHERSON INTRODUCED THE COMMUNITY TO HER SUMMER PROJECT - STUFFED LITTLE CREATURES BY THE NAME OF RESCUE MONSTERS SHE MADE TO SELL AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/11/2013 |
5A |
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BARBARA CHAMBERS MACK; CAROLYN COOPER; DEBORAH LENE TURNER; HATTIE GRAVES; JAMES KETTER; JAMES MILLER; JOE ANNE GORDON; WILLIAM E. "BILLY" FARMER; CARLETTE CAGLE McDANIEL; DAISY LEE SMITH FOWLER; HAROLDEAN ANDERSON STURGEON; JESSE JERRY HAITHCOCK; THOMAS ANTHONY BURROWS; THOMAS McCOY MOORE JR.; TSGT. HOMER CLYDE SHOOK; |
NO IMMEDIATE CHAGES AFTER AIRLINE MERGER |
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FMN |
14/11/2013 |
8C |
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AS US AIRWAYS AND AMERICAN AIRLINES MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR $17.2 BILLION MERGER TO BECOME THE WORLD'S BIGGEST AIRLINE FLORNECE REGINAL AIRPORT ISN'T EXPECTED TO SEE ANY IMMEDIATE CHANGES TO ROUTES OR PLANES OPERATED BY US AIRWAYS; HOWEVER DAILY FLIGHTS TO CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIAL AIRPORT WILL TAKE PASSENGERS TO WHAT COULD BECOME THE AIRLINE'S SECOND-BUSIEST HUB. |
FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY PREPS FOR NYC TRIP |
BUT FIRST THE GROUP NEED TO RAISE FUNDS |
FMN |
14/11/2013 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF THE FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY |
THERE'S AN OLD SAYING: "HOW DO YOU GET TO CARNEGIE HALL? PRACTICE." THAT'S PARTLY TRUE. YOU ALSO NEED MONEY. AND THAT'S WHAT THE FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY IS HOPING THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP WITH. |
W. LEE FLOWERS & CO. EXPANDING… |
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NJ |
14/11/2013 |
5A |
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W. LEE FLOWERS & CO. WILL EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS IN FLORENCE COUNTY. A $6.5 MILLION INVESTMENT WILL ADD 15 JOBS. HENRY JOHNSON IS PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY. |
CLOCK TOWER IN THE WORKS FOR DOWNTOWN |
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NJ |
14/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SCULPTOR ALEX PALKOVITCH AND OTHERS ARE WORKING TO RE-CREATE THE 80-FOOT CLOCK TOWER SEEN IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. |
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MEAL A TWO-PART BLESSING |
EVENT OFFERS INSIGHT INTO HUNGER; NEEDS OF PEE DEE SENIOR CITIZENS |
FMN |
16/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THANKSGIVING BLESSING DINNER ATTENDEES |
MORE THAN 200 SENIORS SHARED A MEAL AT THE LEATHERMAN SENIOR CENTER DURING THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BLESSING DINNER. |
MED STUDENTS VET FLORENCE |
CAROLINAS; McLEOD SHOW OFF FOR POSSIBLE INAUGUSTUSTURAL CLASS OF NEW CLINICAL CAMPUS |
FMN |
16/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SANDY GOULD AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL STUDENTS |
FLORENCE AND ITS HOSPITALS PLAYED HOST TO A GROUP OF MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO WILL SOON HAVE THE OPTION TO SPEND THE SECOND HALF OF THEIR MEDICAL SCHOOL EDUCATION IN THE CITY. |
MAN WANTED ON BREACH OF TRUST CHARGES |
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FMN |
16/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER B. WORRELL |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S INVESTIGATORS ARE ASKING THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN FINDING A HARTSVILLE MAN (CHRISTOPHER B. WORRELL) WANTED ON BREACH OF TRUST CHARGES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2013 |
4B |
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BARBARA CHAMBERS MACK; ELOISE CULLIPHER SAWYER; JAMES THOMAS "TOM" SNEAD; LEVERN DAVIS; ROBBIE OAKLEY; ROBERT BENJAMIN MORRISON; VIVIAN NULL McCORMICK; JAMES DAVID HILL; MARCHCHIE HARRIS HUCKS; BRENDA HERRING JACKSON; ORA OWENS JACKSON; TOM SNEAD; WILLIAM EDWARD "BILLY" FARMER; JAMES LEE MILLER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2013 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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KELLY BOB SAWYER JR.; MARCHCHY L. "PRECIOUS" DOWLING McALLISTER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2013 |
5B |
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BRODY CORDELL KIRBY; VIRGINIA RHEM HINSON |
AIRPORT SAFETY HITS TURBULENCE |
INADEQUACIES IN FLORENCE'S AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT BEING ADDRESSED BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES |
FMN |
17/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PASSENGERS AT THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT |
AS PASSENGES DEPART AND LAND AT FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT THERE IS A SENSE OF SECURITY KNOWING THAT SHOULD THERE BE A CRASH OR EMERGENCY SITUATION ON THE AIRFIELD; CRITICAL RESPONSE FROM THE AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT WOULD BE ADEQUATE. BUT SEVERAL OFFICIALS AND AN AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER SAY THAT'S NOT THE CASE. |
LOCAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE CARE ACT |
RESIDENTS CAN REACH OUT TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY; GET HELP WITH SIGNING UP |
FMN |
17/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATALIE BREVARD PERRY; RICHARD MOSES; AND BECKY FOWLER |
IN AN EFFORT TO HELP REDUCE CONFUSION SURROUNDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; A PANEL OF PEE DEE AREA REPRESENTATIVES HELD A TOWN HALL INFORMATION SESSION TO HELP THOSE NEEDING NAVIGATION THROUGH THE NEW HEALTH CARE MARCHCHKETPLACES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/11/2013 |
8A |
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JESSIE LEE BRASWELL; ATTORNEY VERDELL BARR; MARCHCHTHA BREACH McCRAY; HOMER BLEASE ALLEN; ROBERT BENJAMIN MORRISON; MARCHCHY OLIVE HANNA COKER; BRENDA FAYE FLOYD; BETTY DORIS JENKINS HUTCHINSON; ERNEST "TEENIE" JOHNSON; LOUISE SINKLER MULDROW; BRODY CORDELL KIRBY; PRESSLEY McPHAIL |
RIGHT AT HOME |
FLORENCE NATIVE HAPPILY SETTLED IN HIS OWN DOWNTOWN LAW OFFICE |
FMN |
17/11/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JONATHAN EDWARDS |
SOMEONE FRESHLY OUT OF LAW SCHOOL WILL TYPICALLY WORK IN A WELL-ESTABLISHED LAW FIRM FOR SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE CONSIDERING BRANCHING OUT ON HIS OR HER OWN. FLORENCE NATIVE JONATHAN EDWARDS DIDN'T EXACTLY DO THAT; BUT THEN AGAIN; HE HOPES HE ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL LAWYER. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
17/11/2013 |
5C |
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PHOTO |
ANNA ELIZABETH HOLLADAY AND DONALD JUSTIN HORNE |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
17/11/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
AMANDA BLAIR STRICKLAND AND HARRY SHOLAR ALLEN IV ESQ.; RACHEL ELIZABETH GEDDINGS AND BRIAN ALLAN WHITE |
UNSTOPPABLE SPIRIT |
FLORENCE YOUTH KNOWS FIRSTHAND IMPORTANCE OF DIABETES AWARENESS |
FMN |
18/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PIERSON GRAY AND SHANNON GRAY; PHOTO OF PIERSON GRAY AND SHANNON GRAY |
THIS MONTH THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (ADA) AIMS TO FOCUS THE NATION'S ATTENTION ON ISSUES SURROUNDING DIABETES AND PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE DISEASE; A CONDITION THAT CAN AFFECT PEOPLE AT ANY AGE. |
HARTSVILLE MAN DIES IN CAR CRASH |
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FMN |
18/11/2013 |
4A |
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ONE PERSON (TONYA COROLLA) DIED IN A SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN DARLINGTON COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2013 |
6A |
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JACK R. CAPPS; LINDA B. CARMICHAEL; TARRAS L. COE; ANNIE L. DAVIS; RALPH FEAGIN; JAMES JOHNSON; WILLIE REAVES; TOMMY WILKES; MAE EVELYN FURNACE WILLIAMS; FODIA MAE COOPER JACKSON; SIERRA CHANEL JOHNSON; ELOISE CULLIPHER SAWYER; TRAMMELL SHAKE; PEGGY SUE HARRIS YOUMANS |
BUILDING'S FUTURE IS A MATTER OF TRUST |
GROUP: CITY OF FLORENCE DID NOT TELL WHOLE STORY |
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19/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MURRAY JORDAN |
IF EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY; PHOTOS PRESENTED BY THE HISTORIC FLORENCE FOUNDATION TELL A DIFFERENT TALE ABOUT THE FLORENCE TRUST BUILDING THAN THE ONE BEING TOUTED BY CITY OFFICIALS. |
MONSTERS INK |
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19/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CHASE LYNCH; GAVIN CARRILLO; TANYA CARRILLO; AND LIBRARY PATRONS; PHOTO OF GINGER DANIELS; EMMA DANIELS; AND LIBRARY PATRONS |
SOUTH FLORENCE 3-D ART STUDENT CHASE LYNCH TALKS WITH LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ARTIST GAVIN CARRILLO AND HIS MOTHER TANYA AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN FLORENCE AS PART OF THE MONSTER COLLABORATION ART SHOW. |
RUNOFF ELECTION TO DECEMBEREMBERIDE MAYOR |
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19/11/2013 |
1A |
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A RUNOFF RACE FOR MAYOR WILL DETERMINE THE NEXT LEADER FOR THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE. |
FIVE ARRESTED IN FLORENCE NIGHTCLUB INCIDENT |
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19/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER BRIAN DRIGGERS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MARCHCHION DRIGGERS; RANDY LORAINE JEFFORDS; CODY BENSON LOCKLEAR; AND ADAM ROBERT STUKUS |
FIVE MEN (CHRISTOPHER BRIAN DRIGGERS; RANDY LORAINE JEFFORDS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MARCHCHION DRIGGERS; ADAM ROBERT STUKUS; AND CODY BENSON LOCKLEAR) EMPLOYED AS BOUNCERS AT AN AREA NIGHTCLUB WERE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOVEMBEREMBER. 10 ASSAULT OF A PATRON OF THE CLUB. |
DARLINGTON POLICE SEEK ASSAULT SUSPECT |
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19/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TORI ANTONIO JAMES |
POLICE ARE ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S HELP TO LOCATE A SUSPECT (TORI ANTONIO JAMES) WANTED ON AN OUTSTANDING WARRANT FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY. |
DEPUTIES CHARGE HARTSVILLE MAN WITH CRIMES |
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19/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CODY SCOTT KELLY |
DARLINGTON COUNTY INVESTIGATORS CHARGED A 20-YEAR-OLD HARTSVILLE MAN (CODY SCOTT KELLY) IN CONNECTION WITH ONE RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND COULD CHARGE HIM WITH OTHERS. |
HOUSE FIRE |
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19/11/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE AND FLORENCE COUNTY FIRE COMMAND STAFF |
WEST FLORENCE AND FLORENCE COUNTY FIRE COMMAND STAFF SUPERVISE FIREFIGHTERS AS THEY WRAP UP BATTLING A HOUSE FIRE ON WEST BROOKGREEN DRIVE IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/11/2013 |
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ATTORNEY VERDELL BARR; CORINE GREEN ATTENBOROUGH; DOLORES W. McCLAIN; EZZARD CHARLES JONES; GRACIE STONE STONE; JACK R. CAPPS; JIMMY LEE EPPS; JULIAN EDWARD McCOY; KAMRIN ROBINSON; KERTREAIN FIELDS; MALACHI BROWN; MARCHCHTHA REE GRAHAM; RONALD NICHOLAS JARZABEK; TARRAS L. COE; VIRGINIA POPE CAPPS; BETTY FAYE GRAHAM ANDREWS; CHARLES HENRII BYRD; DONNIE EDWARD HUTCHINSON; EDWIN "EDDIE" KELLEY LATHAN JR.; JETTIE N. COKER; JAMES "JIMMY" ALBERT TAYLOR; LARRY THOMAS HARPER; REVEREND DANIEL RUSH "D.R." COOK; LEON G. MARCHCHTIN; LINDA BAZEN CARMICHAEL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/11/2013 |
6A |
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RALPH FEAGIN |
JACKSON WINS SECOND TERM |
MAYOR LOOKS FOR A BRIGHTER FINANCIAL PICTURE NEXT FOUR YEARS |
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20/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON AND BILLY FOWLER |
MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON WON A RUNOFF ELECTION; CLINCHING 65 PERCENT OF THE VOTE THAT SENDS HIM BACK FOR A SECOND TERM IN TIMMONSVILLE DEFEATING BILLY FOWLER TWO WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST MAYORAL ELECTION. |
NO WASTE IN THIS PLANT |
SPRAWLING FLORENCE TREATMENT FACILITY BOOSTS CAPABILITIES TO SERVE LARGER REGION |
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20/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MALCOLM COOK |
MANY PEOPLE WOULDN'T ASSOCIATE A WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR THE GROWTH OF A REGION. |
COUNTRY CONCERT BREAKS RECORD |
FRESH OFF CMA WIN; FLORIDA-GEORGIA LINE PACKS HOUSE IN FLORENCE |
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20/11/2013 |
1A |
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IT HAS ALREADY BEEN A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER AND THE RECENT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE SHOW HAS BROKEN YET ANOTHER ONE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/11/2013 |
5A |
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ALBERTA ROBINSON KING; EVELYNA JUDGE; KATHRYN (KAY) LUTHER FUNKHOUSER; LELA J. BROOKS; LEROY CANNON JR.; LEROY McCLARY SR.; THERON LEE JUNEEE; DOLORES W. McCLAIN; ANNIE LEE NETTLES DAVIS; EVELYN BARFIELD MILLER; GRACIE STONE STONE; JULIAN EDWARD McCOY; RANDOLPH NEIL TURNER; RUBY LEE McDANIEL CHANDLER; ELIZABETH "LIB" (HILTON) BROWN; RONALD NICHOLAS JARZABEK |
USSSA FLORENCE FINALE |
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20/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF LEE GRAINGER AND CAROLINA BRUINS TEAM MEMBERS; PHOTO OF BROCK SHELOR; PHOTO OF DYLAN ABBOTT; PHOTO OF ZANDER POSTON; PHOTO OF THE PALMETTO DIAMONDBACKS AND CAROLINA BRUINS TEAMS; PHOTO OF ZANDER POSTON AND DALTON MOODY; PHOTO OF LEE GRAINGER AND MATTHEW BLACK |
THE CAROLINA BRUINS' LEE GRAINGER FIELDS A GROUND BALL AND LOOKS TO THROW TO FIRST BASE AGAINST THE PALMETTO DIAMONDBACKS DURING THE USSSA 10U FLORENCE FINALE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT AT FREEDOM FLORENCE. |
JFK MYSTERY FUELS LESSONS |
PHOTO OF SHAUNA WILLIAMS |
FMN |
22/11/2013 |
1A |
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ASSASSINATION ANNIVERSARY GIVES WILSON TEACHER WINDOW |
SHAUNA WILLIAMS' U.S. HISTORY CLASS AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL IS NORMALLY PRETTY CHATTY AND FULL OF LAUGUSTUSTHS AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT FROM A GROUP OF ABOUT 20 HIGH SCHOOL JUNEEIORS. BUT AS THEY WATCHED A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY NEARLY 50 YEARS BEFORE THEY FELL SILENT. |
MEMORIES OF THE DAY KENNEDY DIED |
PHOTO OF FLORENCE MONRNING NEWS NEWSPAPER WITH HEADLINE "PRESIDENT KENNEY IS SLAIN" |
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22/11/2013 |
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WE ASKED OUR FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS TO SHARE THEIR MEMORIES AS TODAY MARCHCHKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY. |
COUNCIL APPROVES CONTRACT FOR RADIOS |
PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FMN |
22/11/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL GAVE THE COUNTY THE AUTHORITY TO MOVE FORWARD ON EXECUTING A $13 MILLION CONTRACT TO UPGRADE THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM; LESS THAN 16 DAYS AFTER COUNTY VOTERS APPROVED THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX REFERENDUM. |
KIRBY FINED $1300 FOR ETHICS VIOLATIONS |
PHOTO OF MITCHELL KIRBY |
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22/11/2013 |
1A |
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THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION SAID IT WILL BE ISSUING TWO ORDERS AGAINST FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN MITCHELL KIRBY INCLUDING A $500 FINE (REDUCED FROM $3400) FOR A LATE FILING PENALTY AND A $800 PENALTY FOR FOUR CHARGES OF FAILING TO FILE QUARTERLY CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORTS; FAILURE TO FILE AN INITIAL CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT AND FAILURE TO FILE A PREELECTION CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT. |
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED IN TREASURE CITY BRAWL |
PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER BRIAN DRIGGERS; PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MARCHCHION DRIGGERS; CODY BENSON LOCKLEAR; RANDY LORAINE JEFFORDS; PHOTO OF ADAM ROBERT STUKAS |
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22/11/2013 |
3A |
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FIVE LOCAL MEN (CHRISTOPHER BRIAN DRIGGERS; RANDY LORAINE JEFFORDS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MARCHCHION DRIGGERS; ADAM ROBERT STUKAS; CODY BENSON LOCKLEAR) EMPLOYED AS BOUNCERS AT AN AREA NIGHTCLUB WHO WERE ARRESTED EARLIER THIS WEEK NOW FACE ADDITIONAL CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A SECOND ASSAULT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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22/11/2013 |
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JOHNNY LYNCH; DAVIS M. "BUCK" RICHARDSON; FRANCES L. STOKES HANCOCK; FRANK WILLIAMS; MAE HELEN BAKER CHESTER; MARCHCHGARET GREEN; MARCHCHY REBECCA WASHINGTON JOHNSON; RUBY POPE COLLINS; ALBERTA ROBINSON KING; ANNA MAE ROBINSON MOORE; CHARLES CHADWICK "CHAD" COTTINGHAM SR.; GEORGE ROBERT OWENS; KERTREAIN BROWN FIELDS; MAMIE PERKINS; MARCHCHGARET ROSE BOATWRIGHT O'NEAL; MICHAEL T. COLLINS; WILLIE PETE EDWARD LUNN |
KIDS HELPING KIDS BY MAKING PENNIES COUNT |
PHOTO OF MILL BRANCH AME CHURCH CHILDREN'S MINISTRY |
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22/11/2013 |
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YOUTH AT MILL BRACH AME CHURCH IN PAMPLICO DECEMBEREMBERIDED TO MAKE THEIR PENNIES COUNT FOR MORE THAN CHANGE THIS YEAR WHEN THEY COLLECTED $225 IN A COIN DRIVE THROUGH THEIR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY. |
FREE CAR WASH FOR VETS AND ACTIVE MILITARY AT SCRUBBY'S |
PHOTO OF LT. BRAD GERRALD; ROBBIE (K-9); SCOTTY EZNOR; MARCHCHK RICHARDSON; JEFF PROCTOBEROBEROR; LT. MITCHIE McCASKILL; AND NERO (K-9) |
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22/11/2013 |
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AN AREA BUSINESS (SCRUBBY'S CAR WASH) WILL SAY THANK YOU TO ALL PAST AND PRESENT SOLDIERS NEXT WEEK WITH A FREE CARWASH FOR ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS. |
BIZ OWNERS NETWORK AT FLORENCE OPEN HOUSE |
PHOTO OF WIL CROSSWELL; EVELYN WILLIAMS; CHRISTINA SELLERS; AND THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE ATTENDEES |
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22/11/2013 |
4D |
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THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMED SMALL AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS TO AN OPEN HOUSE THAT IT HOPES WILL ENCOURAGE THEM TO NETWORK. |
EXIT AND EXCITEMENT |
PHOTO OF JOSH JOHNSON AND SOUTH FLORNECE BRUINS TEAMMATES |
FMN |
23/11/2013 |
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THE SOUTH FLORENCE BRUINS' HISTORIC SEASON CAME TO A CLOSE WITH A 30-14 LOSS TO THE STATFORD KNIGHTS AT MEMORIAL STADIUM IN FLORENCE BUT THE TIMMONSVILLE WHIRLWINDS MOVED ON TO THE CLASS A DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WITH A 56-14 VICTORY AT LAKE VIEW. |
FLORENCE COUPLE CHARGED WITH HAVING DRUGS IN BABY'S BEDROOM |
PHOTO OF BRADFORD WILSON; PHOTO OF CIARA DAVIS |
FMN |
23/11/2013 |
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A LOCAL MAN (BRADFORD WILSON) AND WOMAN (CIARA DAVIS) WERE ARRESTED AFTER NARCOTICS OFFICERS FOUND ILLEGAL DRUGS IN THE HOME THEY SHARE WITH THEIR NEWBORN BABY. |
TWO FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTIES HURT IN PAMPLICO CRASH |
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23/11/2013 |
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TWO DEPUTIES WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WERE INJURED IN A SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN PAMPLICO. |
COME TO THE MANGER |
PHOTO OF ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH COME TO THE MANGER EXHIBIT; PHOTO OF LOUISE BALOTTI; PHOTO OF BETTY BELLEFEUIL; PHOTO OF NATIVITY DISPLAY; PHOTO OF MARCHCHY BARCOMB |
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23/11/2013 |
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PARISHIONERS AT ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FLORENCE PREPARED FOR THE CHURCH'S FIFTH ANNUAL COME TO THE MANGER EXHIBIT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/11/2013 |
4B |
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BISHOP TIMOTHY STEVENSON; ISAAC CARL GOODMAN; JIMMY LEE EPPS; JULYIA FLOYD RITCH; SUSAN SMITH; WILLIAM ROGER TINGEN; DAVIS M. "BUCK" RICHARDSON; FRANCES STOKES HANCOCK; JOHNNY LYNCH; MAE HELEN BAKER CHESTER; MAMIE G. PERKINS; WILLIE EDWARD LUNN |
STATIC NO MORE: RADIOS TO GO DIGITAL |
PHOTO OF DUSTY OWENS |
FMN |
24/11/2013 |
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COUNTY'S FIRST PENNY TAX PURCHASE WILL BRING COMMUNICATIONS INTO 21ST CENTURY OFFICIALS SAY |
FOR 41 HOURS IN MAY FLORENCE COUNTY OFFICALS WORKED TO RESTORE THE FULL SERVICE OF THE COUNTY'S ANTIQUATED PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEN AFTER A CRITICAL SCENARIO THEY HAVE BEEN FEARING PLAYED OUT AROUND THE COUNTY. |
EAGLES SOAR TO STATE TITLE |
PHOTO OF FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND CROWD; PHOTO OF FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FANS; PHOTO OF FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PLAYERS |
FMN |
24/11/2013 |
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FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PLAYERS CELEBRATE THEIR SCISA CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER DEFEATING HILTON HEAD CHIRSTIAN ACADEMY 30-27 AT CHARLIE W. JOHNSON STADIUM AT BENEDICT COLLEGE. |
FOOD STAMP CUTS HITTING SOME HARD IN FLORENCE |
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24/11/2013 |
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FOOD BANKS SEE RUSH ON DEPLETED PANTRIES AFTER SNAP STIMULUS RUNS OUT |
ACROSS THE NATION SOME FAMILIES THAT HAVE THE LEAST ARE HAVING TO TIGHTEN THEIR BELTS EVEN MORE THIS MONTH BECAUSE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS HAVE BEEN REDUCED ACROSS THE BOARD. |
SALVATION ARMY ON A MISSION TO FILL EMPTY STOCKINGS |
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24/11/2013 |
1A |
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NEARLY 500 AREA FAMILIES HAVE SIGNED UP FOR ASSISTANE THROUGH SALVATION ARMY OF THE PEE DEE'S EMPTY STOCKING FUND THIS YEAR IN HOPES THAT THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CAN HELP BRING SOME CHRISTMAS SPIRIT DURING TROUBLING TIMES. |
LUNCH WITH SANTA |
PHOTO OF DAVIS SAWYER; SANTA CLAUS; MRS. CLAUS; AND McLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LUNCH WITH SANTA ATTENDEES; LEXE REMLE AND BROOKE MOSTELLER; PHOTO OF MRS. CLAUS |
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24/11/2013 |
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DAVIS SAWYER; McLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FUND MANGAGER; LEASDS THE ATTENDEES OF THE LUNCH WITH SANTA EVENT IN SINGING "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO MRS. CLAUS. |
INJURED DEPUTIES REMAIN HOSPITALIZED |
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24/11/2013 |
3A |
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TWO DEPUTIES (JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANTWINE AND BRANDON FLOYD) WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WHO WERE INJURED IN A SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH NEAR JOHNSONVILLE REMAIN IN THE HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO SHERIFF'S OFFICIALS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/11/2013 |
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LUCILLE McFARLAND; JEFFREY JONES; VIRDELL BARNES; WILLIE MAE BROWN REDFEARN; ADA EPPS McKNIGHT; JAMES CAMPBELL; INA HENNEGHAN BANKS; AARON BARNHILL; CAROL REGINA HATH JEFFORDS; SYBILL HYMAN KENNEDY; JESSIE B. BYRD; VIRGINIA LEA BOST WELCH; WILLIAM ROGER TINGEN; MARCHCHY REBECCA WASHINGTON JOHNSON; JULYIA FLOYD RITCH; TULINE HICKS FITCH; MARCHCHVIN LEE SHIRLEY |
THE MORE THE MARCHCHRIER |
DOWNTOWN FLORNCE MERCHANTS SAY HELPING EACH OTHER HELPS STRENGTHEN COMMERCE IN AREA |
FMN |
24/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF MEN WALKING DOWN SOUTH DARGAN STREET; PHOTO OF SOMPONG VICHAIPRAJAK; HAMEL PATEL; AND KENZA ELAGANY |
FAITH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN SEEMS TO BE BUILDING AS NEW BUSINESSES ARE STARTING TO SET UP SHOP AND THE ESTABLISHED ONES ARE WELCOMING THE COMPETITION IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE'S REVITALIZED DISTRICT. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
24/11/2013 |
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MARCHCHJORIE RUSSELL HOLLIDAY DOUGLAS AND JOHN TAYLOR POWELL |
HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE; BUT NEED DOESN'T STOP THERE |
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25/11/2013 |
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE WHEN MANY PEOPLE GATHER WITH FAMILY TO CELEBRATE THE GOOD FORTUNES OF THE YEAR COMING TO A CLOSE. DURING THIS SEASON SOME WILL GATHER WITH STRANGERS TO GIVE THANKS FOR WHAT THEY HAVE AND GIVE TO THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE. |
THANKFULLNESS IS UNIVERSAL |
INTERFAITH GROUP CELEBRATES BLESSINGS; LEANS TOGETHER DURING HARD TIMES |
FMN |
25/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF REV. HENRY BADIE; REV. MARCHCHY FINKLEA; AND GREATER FLORENCE AREA MINISTRIES ALLIANCE'S ANNUAL THANKSGIVING ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF GREATER FLORENCE AREA MINISTRY ALLIANCE |
AN UNLIKELY GATHERING OF CLERGY; RABBIS AND OTHER MINISTRY PROFESSIONALS MET TOGETHER IN A TIME OF SIMPLE THAKSGIVING - A COMMON VALUE ACROSS FATIH GROUPS AND ONE REV. MARCHCHY FINLEA OF CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN CHRUCH SAID SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. |
MANGERS TOUT FMAILY TALES ALONG WITH JESUS' BIRTH |
EACH NATIVITY SET ON DISPLAY AT ST. ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH TELLS THE SAME STORY - THAT OF MARCHCHY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH AND JESUS IN BETHLEHEM. EACH NATIVITY SET AT ST. ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY - THAT OF THE FAMILY HISTORY BEHIND THEM |
FMN |
25/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF NATIVITY SCENE ON DISPLAY AT ST. ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH |
ALL WERE ON DISPLAY - FOR THEIR FIFTH YEAR - IN THE FATHER FOLEY HALL BEHIND THE CHRUCH ON KEMP STREET. ORGANIZED BY THE ST. ANNE'S LADIES GUILD CO-CHAIRWOMAN MARCHCHY BARCOMB AND SUE COX THE ANNUAL EVENT STARTED AS AN IDEA PATTERNED ON THE ANNUAL DISPLAY AT MEPKIN ABBEY IN MONK'S CORNER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/11/2013 |
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FRANKIE L. LOWERY; JEANNINE F. HURSEY; SUSAN RAYE HOWLE; BETTY CHARLENE EADDY; SYBIL HYMAN KENNEDY; DOROTHY BAIRD McCLAM |
CALM ACTION IS A KEY TO QUICKLY EXTINGUISHING STOVE FIRES |
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27/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAPT. ANTHONY FOX AND MATT FLOYD |
CAPT. ANHONTY FOX OF WEST FLORENCE FIRE RESCUE WASN'T BEING FLIPPANT. "KITCHEN FIRES ARE COMMON BECAUSE PEOPLE LIKE TO EAT" HE SAID. FOX TOOK TIME AT THE DEPARTMENT'S TRAINING FACILITY TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO EXTINGUISH TWO COMMON COOKING FIRES SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY. |
HELPING HANDS SERVE DINNER |
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27/11/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KWAMANE SEIGHTS; LATISHA JACKSON; AND MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEERS AND ATTENDEES |
MORE THAN 100 OF THOSE IN NEED HAD A REASON TO GIVE THANKS AS MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH SERVED A THANKSGIVING MEAL. |
IT'S SLOW GROWING FOR THE COUNTY; REPORT SAYS |
MODERATE INCREASES IN FLORENCE COUNTY DURING PAST SIX YEARS |
FMN |
27/11/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY HAS GROWN AT A STABLE RATE OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS ACCORDING TO AN ANNUAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE REPORT RELEASED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS WITHIN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD. |
MAN ARRESTED COCAINE POSSESSION |
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FMN |
27/11/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF AZELL BURRELL GEE |
AN EFFINGHAM MAN (AZELL BURRELL GEE) WAS ARRESTED AFTER FLORENCE COUNTY NARCOTICS INVESTIGATORS FOUND POWER CONCAINE; ASSAULT STYLE RIFLE; A HANDGUN; AND MULTIPLE MAGAZINES WITH AMMUNITION AFTER A SEARCH WARRANT INVESTIGATION WAS EXECUTED. |
MAN CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO CHILDREN |
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27/11/2013 |
4A |
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DEPUTIES ARRESTED A FLORENCE MAN (THAD EVERETT ROGERS) ON CHARGES RELATED TO AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HIS 9-YEAR-OLD CHILD ON SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 5. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/11/2013 |
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CHARLES GIRARD ROLFE; LT. LORENZO OWENS; MARCHCHY HARVIN WILSON; MELISSA CHYRINA CHANDLER; BENJAMIN HAMLIN; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MILLER; THOMAS PEARSON JR.; VENIES McCLAM; LUEVENIA NESMITH SCOTT; DEBORAH ANN McKENZIE; DAVID EARL DISMAS BOATWRIGHT; JOHN GIBSON "GIP" CRIBB; BOBBY DARRELL SANDEL; ELLA PETERSON MILLIGAN |
THRIFTY… AND 'A LITTLE WACKO' |
FROM WALKIE-TALKIES TO MAYDAY SIGNALS THE OSBORNE FAMILY IS SCIENTIFIC IN FINDING THANKSGIVING DEALS |
FMN |
28/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS AT TARGET; PHOTO OF KRISTEN WILLIAMS; BRANDIE HAYES; AND ROSIE OSBORNE |
TODAY MANY PEOPLE WILL BE SITTING DOWN FOR A THANKSGIVING MEAL AND THEN KICKING BACK IN THEIR EASY CHAIR AS THEY DO EVERY YEAR. UNLIKE OTHERS YEARS THIS THANKSGIVING DAY MANY PEOPLE WILL BE HEADING OUT TO SNATCH UP THE HOT DEALS ON WHAT RETAIL EXPERTS ARE CALLING GRAY THURSDAY. |
PRO TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING TRIP |
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FMN |
28/11/2013 |
1A |
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DO: MAKE A LIST: KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO BUY FOR EVERYONE AND WHERE TO LOOK FOR THOSE ITEMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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28/11/2013 |
5A |
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CALVIN BERNARD THOMAS SR.; HARRY W. LAMBERT SR.; LARRY HUGGINS; BOBBY DARRELL SANDEL; FRANKIE L. LOWERY; JUDY SIMS EVANS; VINCENT E. GARNER |
35 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR MASTERWORKS CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT |
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FMN |
28/11/2013 |
1D |
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THE MASTERWORKS CHOIR OF FLORENCE WILL PRESENT ITS 35TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLORENCE. |
HARD TIMES CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE |
EMPTY STOCKING PROJECT BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER WHEN IT'S NEEDED |
FMN |
29/11/2013 |
1A |
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THE STAFFERS AT SALVATION ARMY OF THE PEE DEE SEE THEIR FAIR SHARE OF HARD TIMES - THE GROUP IS TYPICALLY ONE OF THE FIRST ON SCENE TO HELP AFTER A FAMILY LOSES THEIR HOUSE TO FIRE OR ANOTHER DISASTER - BUT OFTEN THE STORIES THEY HEAR AT CHRISTMAS ARE MOST HEARTBREAKING. |
LIVING FOR BLACK FRIDAY |
KOHL'S STORE MANAGER GETS CONTACT HIGH FROM HELPING ENERGIZED CUSTOMERS |
FMN |
29/11/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CINDY SWEAT-BASS AND BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS AT KOHL'S; PHOTO OF BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS AT BELK |
AS AN ARMY OF SHOPPERS STOMRED THE STORES THERE WAS ANOTHER ARMY THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN PREPARING LONG BEFORE THE CROWDS GATHERED IN LONG LINES. KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORE MANAGER CINDY SWEAT-BASS SAID SHE AND HER CO-WORKERS HAVE BEEN PREPARING FOR WEEKS. |
GRAND OPENING FOR LAKE CITY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB |
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29/11/2013 |
2B |
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IT'S BEEN A LONG ROAD FROM LAKE CITY RESIDENT DARLA MOORE'S CHALLENGE IN THE SUMMER OF 2011 TO A BRAND NEW BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SERVING YOUTH IN LAKE CITY; BUT WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PLANNING AND HARD WORK THE NEWEST PEE DEE AREA BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS READY TO OPEN. |
FLORENCE ELKS MAKE DONATIONS |
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29/11/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF EDDIE HARDING; ED BENNETT; SCOTTY ENZOR; WENDY WILTON |
MEMBERS OF FLORENCE ELKS LODGE #1020 RECENTLY QUALIFIED FOR A $2000 GRATITUDE GRANT FROM THE GRAND LODGE TO BE USED IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. |
GIRLS ON A MISSION |
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29/11/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CADETTE LaSHAUNA |
GIRL SCOUT SERVICE UNIT 646 COMPLETED THE FIRST OF THREE COMMUNITY-WIDE SERVICE PROJECTS FOR THE 2013-2014 YEAR; COLLECTING 260 COATS FOR DONATION TO THE PEE DEE COALITION SHELTER. |
PEE DEE WOMAN'S ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVICE |
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29/11/2013 |
2B |
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WOMEN OF THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION (OR P.E.O.) CELEBRATED 30 YEARS OF SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNIITIES FOR WOMEN THIS MONTH WITH A DINNER AT VICTOR'S BISTRO. |
GUĀNXÌ' IS THE WAY TO BE |
COUNTY ADMINISTRATY RUSTY SMITH'S FIRST YEAR ON JOB SPENT CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS |
FMN |
01/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH |
ONE OF THE FEW WORDS K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH KNOWS IN CHINESE IS GUĀNXÌ WHICH MEANS "RELATIONSHIP" A WORD THAT REPRESENTS THE TEAM-ORIENTED MANAGEMENT STYLE HE'S CULTIVATED IN HIS FIRST YEAR AS FLORENCE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR. |
BOND COULD BRING NEEDED PARKING TO DOWNTOWN |
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING BOND UP FOR VOTE IN 2014 |
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01/12/2013 |
1A |
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AS ROAD PROJECTS FROM THE FIRST CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX RETURN TO LIFE AND THE FIRST PROJECT FOR THE SECOND CPST GETS UNDERWAY THE CITY OF FLORENCE IS PREPARING FOR A $20.5 MILLION INFRANSTRUCTURE STIMULUS (SO TO SPEAK) OF ITS OWN TO PAY FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGES A NEIGHBORHOOD BASKETBALL COMPLEX AND OTHERS. |
WAREHOUSE FIRE BREAKS OUT AT FLORENCE BUSINESS |
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01/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS AT PALMETTO PAVING CORP. |
LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITIES (WINDY HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT) WERE CALLED OUT TO CONTROL A WAREHOUSE FIRE AT AN AREA BUSINESS (PALMETTO PAVING CORP.). |
FUNERAL PLANS SET FOR FCSO DEPUTY |
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01/12/2013 |
4A |
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANTWINE WILL BE AT THE LAKE CITY PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CONFERENCE CENTER. |
DARLINGTON MAN DIES NEARLY TWO WEEKS AFTER ALTERCATION |
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01/12/2013 |
4A |
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AN ALTERCATION BETWEEN TWO MEN IN DARLINGTON WHICH OCCURRED OVER A WEEK AGO HAS RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH A. DAVIS (39) OF DARLINGTON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/12/2013 |
8A |
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TERRY LYNN McWHITE; RONALD EVANS; RUBY JEAN CUSAAC MIDDLETON; CHRISTY CARLYN MILES; HARRY W. LAMBERT SR.; FREDERICA RICHARDSON BROWN; DEBORAH ANN McKENZIE; DEPUTY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH CHARLES ANTWINE |
STYLE 'N GRACE |
TOUR OF PEE DEE HOMES CAN GIVE PEOPLE IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS DÉCOR |
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01/12/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF DECEMBEREMBERORATED FIREPLACE MANTEL AT HOME OF SAM AND HEATHER McCOWN; PHOTO OF GUESTS OF FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GUILD'S 2012 HOLIDAY HOME TOUR AT HOME OF STEVEN AND HELEN DOULAVERIS |
HOLIDAY DECEMBEREMBERORATION IDEAS WILL ABOUND DURING THE THIRD ANNUAL FLORENCE SYMPHONY GUILD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. |
MORE HOLIDAY HOMES CHEER IN LAKE CITY |
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01/12/2013 |
1C |
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IF THE SYMPHONY GUILD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR ISN'T FOR YOU OR YOU WANT TO SEE MORE LOCAL HOMES DECEMBEREMBERORATED IN THEIR HOLIDAY BEST MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE HOME TOUR HAPPENING IN LAKE CITY. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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01/12/2013 |
6C |
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AMY REBECCA WOODELL AND WYATT GARLAND BARDI |
THE 77TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY BALL |
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01/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF ELIZABETH WILLCOX BUYCK; PHOTO OF LAURA EVANS JONES; PHOTO OF ANNA HALL CHAPMAN; PHOTO OF HELENE ANNE ERVIN; PHOTO OF JULYIA SMYTH McKISSICK |
THE 77TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY BALL WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUB. MEMBERS AND GUESTS WERE GREETED BY PAST PRESIDENT MRS. BENJAMIN TURNER ZEIGLER AND MR. ZEIGLER. |
PEE DEE LAWMAKERS ARE 'NIGHTMARCHCHES' |
ANNUAL SCORECARD RANKS POLITICIANS AS FAILING S.C. |
FMN |
02/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PHILLIP LOWE |
IT'S NOT JUST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT ARE RECEIVING FAILING GRADES THIS YEAR. A SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICAL ORGANIZATION RELEASED ITS ANNUAL LEGISLATOR SCORECARD LAST WEEK THAT SHOWED ALL BUT ONE OF THE AREA'S LAWMAKERS ARE "TAX-PAYER NIGHTMARCHCHES." |
JINGLE ALL THE WAY! |
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02/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATALIA MASON; RIVERS (DOG); SAMMI CEDILOTE; GOLDIE (DOG); JUDY CEDILOTE; OLIVIA MASON; AND JINGLE BELL WALK PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF SANDY OLIVER; ROSCO (DOG) AND OTHER JINGLE BELL WALK PARTICIPANTS |
DOGS AND THEIR HUMANS TOOK TO THE FLORENCE RAIL TRAIL FOR THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY'S JINGLE BELL WALK. |
TIME TO ADD 'EMPTY STOCKING FUND' TO SHOPPING LIST |
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02/12/2013 |
1A |
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WITH THANKSGIVING; GRAY THURSDAY AND BLACK FRIDAY ALL BEHIND US; IT'S TIME TO LET OUT A COLLECTIVE SIGH BEFORE GEARING UP FOR THE DECEMBEREMBEREMBER HOLIDAYS. WITH MANY CHECKING ITEMS OFF THEIR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LISTS IT'S ALSO TIME TO CONSIDER ADDING JUST ONE MORE ITEM - A TOY OR DONATION TO THE SALVATION ARMY'S EMPTY STOCKING FUND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/12/2013 |
7A |
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MAMIE GREEN CARTER; ANDREW W. HALL; MAE HELEN JENKINS; TOD STANTON KEITH; DERWIN McLEOD; THOMAS PEARSON JR.; RUBY JEAN CUSAAC MIDDLETON; INEZ PRIDGEN HUGGINS; DONALD GENE POWELL; ALMA HODGES ALEXANDER |
ONE MAN DEAD; ONE ARRESTED IN SHOOTING |
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02/12/2013 |
7A |
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ONE MAN (JEFFERY CLAYTON DOLFORD) IS DEAD AND A SECOND (SHAYNE BAXLEY) IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING A SHOOTING IN THE OATES COMMUNITY OF RURAL DARLINGTON COUNTY. |
HISTORY ON THE MOVE |
NO PLANS SET YET FOR OLD FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM |
FMN |
03/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDREW STOUT; PHOTO OF OLD FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM SIGN |
THE FLROENCE COUNTY MUSEUM SOON WILL HAVE A NEW HOME IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. BUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ITS FORMER HOME IN TIMROED PARK? AT THIS POINT MEMBERS OF THE MUSEUM'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES SAY THE BUILDING'S FATE IS UP IN THE AIR. |
CHILD FATALLY SHOT |
HARTSVILLE AUTHORITIES ARREST MAN SUSPECTED OF SHOOTING 21-MONTH-OLD GIRL |
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03/12/2013 |
1A |
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A YOUNG CHILD WAS FATALLY SHOT IN THE FRONT YARD OF A HOME ON BELL AVENUE IN HARTSVILLE LEADING TO A MANHUNT AND ARREST OF A SHOOTING SUSPECT. |
PEE DEE FILIPINOS LEAD EFFORT FOR FRIENDS BACK HOME |
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03/12/2013 |
1A |
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WITH NEARLY 4 MILLION PEOPLE LEFT HOMELESS AND AT LEAST 10 MILLION IMPACTED; RELIEF CANNOT COME FAST ENOUGH FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SURVIVED SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN AFTER IT SMASHED THE CENTRAL PHILIPPINES WITH UNPRECEDENTED FORCE ON NOVEMBEREMBER. 8 AND THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN AND AROUND FLORENCE IS READY TO DO ITS PART. |
YOUTH STRUCK BY VEHICLE |
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FMN |
03/12/2013 |
3A |
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AN 11-YEAR-OLD WAS STRUCK IN A PEDESTRIAN-VEHICLE COLLISION IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/12/2013 |
6A |
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AGNES WOODS SALTERS SCOTT; FREDRICA SNOWDEN "NICKY"; JANUARYUARYET LOUISE AGAR RYAN; JEFFERY CLAYTON "J" DOLFORD; JOHN DAVIS; LEROY CATO SR.; LIVINGSTON ARTHUR "FATBACK" CRAWFORD; LYNN TILTON SIMPSON; MAMIE LEE NICHOLS SMITH; ROBERT "TOMMY" STACKHOUSE; RONALD EVANS; VERNON CARL "V.C." ELMORE JR.; WAYNE HARLEY; CUYLER "NICK" L. JORDAN; DONALD "GENE" POWELL; INA JEAN STANLEY; TOD STANTON KEITH |
ENGINEER: ONLY TRUST FRAME SAVABLE |
FLORENCE'S DESIGN AND REVIEW BOARD WILL DETERMINE BUILDING'S FATE NEXT WEEK |
FMN |
04/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NEGLECTED TRUST BUILDING INTERIOR |
AFTER A VISUAL SURVEY OF THE TRUST BUILDING A CHARLESTON STURCTURAL ENGINEER FOUND SEVERAL CODE AND LIFE SAFETY ISSUES OUTLINED IN A REPORT GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. |
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS & COCOA |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CELINE COTRAN AND ALEX COTRAN; PHOTO OF AVA LEE; SANTA CLAUS; AND OTHER CHILDREN; PHOTO OF MASTERWORKS CHOIR |
CELINE COTRAN AND HER BROTHER ALEX SIP HOT COCOA IN FRONT OF THE NEWLY LIT CHRISTMAS TREE DURING THE 20TH ANNUAL FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. |
TWO FACE CHARGES IN DEATH OF TODDLER |
CHILD'S MOTHER; MAN DENIED BOND AFTER FATAL SHOOTING |
FMN |
04/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMOTHY O'NEIL SANDERS; PHOTO OF APRILDIXON |
A 40-YEAR-OLD MAN (TIMOTHY O'NEIL SANDER) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHOOTIN DEATH OF A TODDLER (MADISON DOLFORD) IN HARTSVILLE WHILE THE CHILD'S MOTHER (APRILDIXON) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH ACCESSORY TO MURDER AFTER THE FACT. |
NEW ROYALL A YEAR OUT FROM COMPLETION |
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILY CELEBRATES WITH GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY |
FMN |
04/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARSYN RIDGEWAY AND ROYALL YOUNG SINGERS |
THOUGH IT WAS OVERCAST THERE WERE NOTHING BUT SMILES AT THE ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GROUNDBREAKING WHICH EMBODIED THE SCHOOL'S MOTTO "A PROUD PAST; A BRIGHT FUTURE". |
LAW OFFICES STEP UP ANTI-UNDERAGE DRINKING CAMPAIGN |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
3A |
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AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ARE URGING PEE DEE RESIDENTS TO RING IN THE HOLIDAYS IN A SAFE AND SOUND MANNER. AND FOR THOSE YOUNGER THAN 21 THAT MEANS SOBER. |
THREE TO RECEIVE HONORARY FMU DEGREES AT DECEMBEREMBER. COMMENCEMENT |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS; PHOTO OF MINOR MICKEL SHAW; PHOTO OF LUCY THROWER |
A S.C. BUSINESS LEADER (MINOR MICKEL SHAW); A LEGENDARY PASTOR (DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS) AND A FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY FACULTY PIONEER (LUCY THROWER) WILL BE AWARDED HONORARY DEGREES FROM FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSTY DURING FALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES IN THE SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER GYMNASIUM. |
MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO LESSER CHARGES IN SKEETS BARBECUE SLAYING |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF EUGENE AUSTIN "TRIPP" GARDNER III |
A HARTSVILLE MAN (EUGENE AUSTIN "TRIPP" GARDNER III) ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN THE 2011 KILLING AT A SKEETS BARBECUE IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY OF MECHANICSVILLE PLEAD GUILTY TO REDUCED CHARGES. |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN DIES IN SHOOTING |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
3A |
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A TIMMONSVILLE MAN (DAVID LIONEL JENKINS) DIED AS THE RESULT OF A SHOOTING ON ALINE STREET IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
5A |
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ESTELLE GAMBLE; JIMMY HOPKINS; KRISTA HUDSON; LOTTIE MAE SINGLETARY BRAYBOY; MADISON DOLFORD; MARCHCHSHALL M. GERMAIN; MARCHCHY M. SPORTS; RONALD WELDON WRIGHT; THELMA COVINGTON; VIRGINIA BAILEY; LOTTIE MAE SINGLETARY BRAYBOY; ANSEL MARCHCHTIN TYNDALL; JANUARYUARYET LOUISE AGAR RYAN; WILLIAM "BILL" LEWIS NIMMONS; WILLIAM ROSCOE "PABLO" PAUL |
CRUNCH IS KEY FOR CLASSIC LATKES |
HANUKKAH'S TRADITIONAL POTATO PANCAKES ARE EASY; DELICIOUS WITH THE RIGHT TIPS |
FMN |
04/12/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF DR. ALEXANDER COHEN; PHOTO OF LATKE |
TONIGHT IS THE EIGHTH AND FINAL NIGHT OF HANUKKAH; BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PARTAKE IN ONE OF ITS TASTIEST TRADITIONS; LATKES; WHETHER YOU ARE JEW OR GENTILE. |
9-10 ALL-STAR GAME |
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FMN |
04/12/2013 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF HAHSAUN WILSON; JAHLIL BROWN; AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF DARIYAN PENDEGRASS AND TEAMMATES; REGGION BENNETT AND SEMAJ JOHNSON; JORDAN STEVENSON AND TEAMMATES; GEORGE FLOYD; SEMAJ JOHNSON; AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF HAHSAUN WILSON AND TEAMMATES |
FLORENCE'S HAHSAUN WILSON STIFF-ARMS HARTSVILLE'S JAHLIL BROWN AT FREEDOM FLORENCE FOR THE 9/10 ALL STARS GAME BETWEEN FLORENCE AND HARTSVILLE. |
END OF A TOO-BRIEF DUTY |
FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTY DIED WHILE FULFILLING HIS CALLING IN LIFE FRIENDS SAY |
FMN |
06/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CITADEL CADETS OF MIKE COMPANY AT JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANTWINE FUNERAL; PHOTO OF CARS IN FUNERAL PROCESSION |
THEY CAME FROM ALL OVER THE STATE… MYRTLE BEACH; ROCK HILL; DARLINGTON; CHARLESTON; COLUMBIA AND THE CITADEL TO PAY TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH C. ANTWINE. |
DIGITAL BILLBOARD REMOVED |
OUTDOOR AD COMPNAY PLANS TO MOVE FIVE POINTS SIGN TO NEW LOCATION IN WAKE OF COMPLAINTS |
FMN |
06/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING'S DIGITAL BILLBOARD AT FIVE POINTS |
WEEKS AFTER A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DIGITAL BILLBOARD WENT ONLINE AT THE FIVE POINTS INTERSECTION THE COMPANY; RESPONDING TO LOCAL LEADERS' CONCERNS FROM RESIDENTS; SAID IT WILL BE TAKING THE SIGN DOWN FROM THAT LOCATION SOMETIME IN JANUARYUARYUARY. |
GUYTON CREATES LAST CHRISTMAS IN FLORENCE ORNAMENT |
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FMN |
06/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTMAS IN FLORENCE 2013 COLLECTOR'S ORNAMENT |
FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS A LIMITED EDITION ORNAMNET HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY FLORENCE ARTIST STEPHEN GUYTON AND SOLD TO HELP THOSE IN FLORENCE WITH DISABILITIES. |
CENTER FOR BETTER SOUTH SEEKS TO IMPROVE AREA'S QUALITY OF LIFE |
MORE ATTENTION DISCUSSIONS NEEDED TO REMEDY POVERTY AND HEALTH ISSUES ALONG SOUTHERN CRECENT EXPERT SAYS |
FMN |
06/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ANDY BRACK |
WITH HIGH UNEMPLIOYMENT; POOR HEALTH AND HIGH RATES OF POVERTY; THE SOUTH OFTEN CARRIES A POOR REPUTATION; BUT ANDY BRACK WITH THE CENTER FOR A BETTER SOUTH SEES A WAY TO IMPORVE NOT ONLY THE SOUTH'S IMAGE BUT ITS QUALITY OF LIFE AS WELL. |
UNCF GALA IS TONIGHT IN FLORENCE |
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06/12/2013 |
3A |
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THE UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND WILL HOLD A FUNDRAISING GALA TONIGHT IN THE BALLROOM OF THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND ALL OF THE STUDENTS THAT BENEFIT FROM THE FUND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/12/2013 |
5A |
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BETTY JO ALEXANDER TIMMONS; CARL ANN KING REGISTER; CHRISTINE MOSES ADDISON; DANIEL BANKS; EDDIE McCULLOUGH; ELEANOR ONYAN STANLEY; ELIZABETH "BETTY" LOUISE McINTIRE QUINN; ENID GRIMSLEY DERRICK; HELEN CENNO-SHEERER; JAMES "TUCKER" BRADLEY; JOAN HAYNES EVANS RUSHING; JOSHAWNNA "SHAN-SHAN" SERRANO; LAMARCHCH ANN BOSTICK; LEON BRUCE; ROBERT EDMUND GINGRAS; SYLVIA J. BULLARD; WILLIE G. SINGLETARY; FRANK A. DOUGLASS JR.; HARRY FRANCIS POWELL JR.; ILA MILDRED LEE BARBER; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "BLOW" ANTONIO DAVIS; LeROY CATO SR.; LIVINGSTON ARTHUR "FATBACK" CRAWFORD; MAMIE LEE NICHOLS SMITH; REVEREND ERNEST M. HEAPE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/12/2013 |
6A |
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ROBERT WILLIAM HANSEN; RONALD WELDON WRIGHT |
FILL THE TRUCK' TOY DRIVE SUPPORTS SALVATION ARMY |
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FMN |
06/12/2013 |
2B |
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WALMARCHCHT AND THE SALVATION ARMY ARE PARTNERING ONCE AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON TO HELP PROVIDE NEW TOYS AND COATS TO LOCAL CHILDREN ON CHRISTMAS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN. |
TOYS FOR TOTS: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ORGANIZE |
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FMN |
06/12/2013 |
2B |
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THE MARCHCHINE CORPS RESERVE TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE IS UNDERWAY IN THE PEE DEE AND VOLUNTEERS ARE BADLY NEEDED TO HELP PICK UP TOYS FROM DONATION BOXES; HELPING SORT TOYS; CALLING RECIPIENTS AND PACKING ORDERS FOR APPLICANTS. |
SECRET SHOPPER' SCAM AFOOT IN PEE DEE |
LAW OFFICERS WARN AGAINST CON ARTISTS WITH FAKE CHECKS ESPECIALLY AT THE HOLIDAYS |
FMN |
07/12/2013 |
1A |
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IF IS SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE; IT PROBABLY IS. THAT'S THE WARNING 12TH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR ED CLEMENTS III IS HOPING AREA RESIDENTS WILL REMEMBER AS HOLIDAY SCAM ARTISTS LAUNCH THEIR ANNUAL ATTACK ON THE PUBLIC. |
SHOWCASING ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
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FMN |
07/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEE BENOY AND GAYE HAM; PHOTO OF HANDMADE JEWELRY BY MARCHCHION BERRY |
GALLERY VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR LEE BENOY AND DIRECTOR GAYE HAM LOOK AT HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENTS ON DISPLAY AT THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ON OPEINNIG NIGHT OF THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW. |
FLORENCE MAN DIES IN EARLY MORNING APARTMENT FIRE |
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07/12/2013 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE MAN (WILLIE HICKSON JR.) DIED IN AN APARTMENT FIRE AND ANOTHER PERSON WAS SENT TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES. |
IRREVERENT REVEREND' SHARES STORIES WITH UNIVERSAL THEME |
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FMN |
07/12/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DR. JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BAROODY AND GRANDHILDREN |
WITH MORE THAN 20 SHORT STORIES OF OFTEN HILARIOUS OFTEN TOUCHING TRUE MOMENTS FROM BAROODY'S OWN LIFE THE "IRREVERENT REVEREND" FINDS A WAY TO REACH A SECULAR AUDIENCE WHILE REMINDING US ALL TO LEARN TO LAUGUSTUSTH AT LIFE'S MISHAPS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/12/2013 |
4B |
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ANNE MOLNAR RUDICK; ARMAND JSEPTEMBEREMBERH PELLETIER; DIANE COVINGTON; DOROTHY MAE JOHNSON PRICE; ELIZABETH VANDROFF; GERALD WESLEY "JERRY" ALEXANDER; HAZEL D. WRIGHT; JAMES G. HOLLIDAY; JIMMY WAYNE HOPKINS SR.; JOHN McCULLOUGH "JACK" CROSBY; LINDA EDWARDS; PAIR L. REAVES; QUEEN MITCHUM; BETTY ELMORE KENNEDY; BETTY JO ALEXANDER TIMMONS; BRENDAN LaRAY LYON; JOAN HAYNES EVANS RUSHING; DAVID LIONEL JENKINS; DOROTHY PEACH REESE; ENID GRIMSLEY DERRICK; HAZEL D. WRIGHT; JOHN McCULLOUGH "JACK" CROSBY; KRISTA ROCHELLE HUDSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/12/2013 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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TENA PARKER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/12/2013 |
5B |
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LURA DUNN "L.D." LEE JR. |
THERE ARE SOME TURST ISSUES |
DIFFERENCES IN OPINION OVER COST OF SAVING THE STRUCTURE FUEL HISTORIC BUILDING DEBATE |
FMN |
08/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF POST CARD OF FLORENCE TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO OF DELAPIDATED FLORENCE TRUST BUILDING INTERIOR |
TEN PEOPLE WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF THE 96-YEAR-OLD TRUST BUILDING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AMID A DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE UNLINKE ANY THAT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. |
HOLIDAY CHEER BLOOMS |
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FMN |
08/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SINGERS AT LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE EVENT; PHOTO OF SINGERS AT LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE EVENT |
SINGERS PERFORM DURING THE LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE EVEN AT FLORENC EBAPTIST TEMPLE. |
LIONS; WEST FLORENCE LEOS MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN |
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FMN |
08/12/2013 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF SANTA CLAUS; FLORENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB; AND CHILDREN |
MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB; ALONG WITH THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB; HAD THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP FOR LOCAL CHILDREN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/12/2013 |
8A |
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PRESTON DENNIS HUGHES SR.; CLINTON MIDDLETON; OLIN D. RABON; FRED EGGERLING; VIRGINIA MAXINE ROGERS; ESTALLENA HAYES; STEVE T. GARLAND; HAZEL BRUMBLE; LAMARCHCH ANN BOSTICK; JAMES G. HOLLIDAY; JANUARYUARYET McCUTCHEON FEAGIN; ALICE LONG ABERNETHY RENTZ; LEON BRUCE; ALICE JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE GREGG LAWHON; JAMES S. DOYLE; HAZEL COLLINA BRUMBLE |
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
THIRD ANNUAL FLORENCE SYMPHONY GUILD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR |
FMN |
08/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HOME'S FOYER AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF HOME'S SET TABLE; PHOTO OF HOME'S SITTING ROOM; PHOTO OF HOME'S VIEW FROM STAIRCASE; PHOTO OF HOME'S GREAT ROOM AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF HOME'S SET TABLE; PHOTO OF HOME'S CHRISTMAS TREE |
INSIDE THE FOYER AT 1329 LAZAR PLACE DURING THE THIRD ANNUAL FLORENCE SYMPHONY GUILD HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. |
TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH |
FLORENCE SHERIFF DETERMIND TO HELP HIS DEPUTIES HANDLE THEIR EMOTIONS |
FMN |
09/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE WANTS TO MAKE SURE HIS OFFICERS ARE TAKING CARE OF THEMSELVES IN THE WAKE OF THE DEATH OF FELLOW DEPUTY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH C. ANTWINE HE'S AKSED THE STATE'S LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LEAP) FOR A LITTLE HELP. |
TWO DIE IN QUINBY FIRE SATURDAY |
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FMN |
09/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF HOUSE AFTER FIRE |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATORS AND STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AGENTS ARE INVESTIGATING A QUINBY HOUSE FIRE IN WHICH TWO PEOPLE DIED (JEROLD ROBBIN AIKEN AND LINDSEY W. FRANKEN) AND A THIRD WAS BURNED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/12/2013 |
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J. ROBBIN AIKEN; ALLEN LEE "BOOTA" COOPER; JEANETTE DOWNEY; JOHN H. DOZIER; WILLIE "SLICK" HICKSON JR.; ROGER DALE McALLISTER; BETTY MOORE HIGH; KHLOE A. MEARITE; IRENE BROWN MILES; DEXTER MORRISON; CYNTHIA J. THIGPEN; CELESTINE WILLIAMS; JOHNIE RUTH WOOTEN; RUSSELL JAMES ALLEN; IRENE BROWN MILES; MARCHCHY ESTHER BAIRD MORRIS; ALICE LONG ABERNATHY RENTZ; VIRGINIA MAXINE PLEASANT ROGERS; JaSHAWNNA T. SERRANO |
TESTIMONY TO BEGIN IN DARLINGTON MAN'S MURDER TRIAL |
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FMN |
10/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JUSTIN RASHAWN SIMS |
TESTIMONY IS SET TO GET UNDER WAY IN THE TRIAL OF A DARLINGTON MAN (JUSTIN RASHAWN SIMS) CHARGED WITH MURDER IN A 2010 SLAYING AT A FLORENCE MOTEL. |
FINDING THE PERFECT TREE |
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FMN |
10/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RHETT BUTLER; MARCHCHCIA BUTLER; JOSE ARRIAGA; AND LAMB'S CHRISTMAS TREE LOT EMPLOYEE; PHOTO OF STACEY DRIGGERS; PHOTO OF EMI WEAVER AND PARENTS |
RHETT AND MARCHCHCIA BUTLER OF CHERAW SIZE UP A CHRISTMAS TREE LOT AT THE PEE DEE FARMERS MARCHCHKET. |
COUNCIL OKS FINAL VOTE IN TAKEOVER |
TIMMONSVILLE'S WATER; SEWER WILL SOON BE OPERATED BY FLORENCE |
FMN |
10/12/2013 |
1A |
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AT THE LAST FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE YEAR COUNCIL MEMBERS ISSUSED THEIR FINAL VOTE FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM IN THE CULMINATION OF A LONG YEAR FOR BOTH MUNICIPALITIES. |
AUTOPSY RESULTS RELEASED FOR QUINBY HOUSE FIRE |
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FMN |
10/12/2013 |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER RELEASED AUTOPSY RESULTS OF TWO PEOPLE (JEROLD ROBBIN AIKEN AND LINDSEY W. FRANKEN) WHO DIED IN A QUINBY HOUSE FIRE. |
BODY OF MISSING FLORENCE HUNTER FOUND |
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FMN |
10/12/2013 |
5A |
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THE BODY OF A MAN (JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS) MISSING SINCE NOVEMBEREMBER. 29 WAS FOUND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2013 |
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BEULAH MAE GAUSE GIBSON; CLARA B. THORNTON; DAVID DANIEL WEAVER; EDDIE ZIMMON; ESTELLE WALKER; HAYVERN HENDLEY; JULYIA JETT; PORTIA BROCKINGTON; RONNIE LEE BRADY; ROUNDER SAVERANCE; ALICE LEE BARRINGER BRYAN; ELINOR POSTON BAXLEY; JERROLD ROBBIN AIKEN; JOHNIE RUTH WOOTEN; LINDSEY "LYNN" WILBURN FRANKEN; LITTLE DANIEL BANKS; MICHELLE HUTCHINSON PERRY |
COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF FRANKEN; AIKEN IN FIRE |
CLOSE AQUAINTANCES SAY THE TWO FRIENDS WERE KIND; WARM; VIVACIOUS |
FMN |
11/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LYNN FRANKEN; PHOTO OF ROBBIN AIKEN |
CLOSE FRIENDS WERE SHATTERED WHEN FIRE RIPPED THROUGH THE AIKENS' HOME IN QUINBY; KILLING LYNN FRANKIN AND ROBBIN AIKEN. LIBBY AIKEN SUFFERED SOME INJURIES IN THE FIRE BUT WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. |
SAVORING FLORENCE'S FLAVORS |
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FMN |
11/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHEF JOAN BILLHEIMER; KAYE FLOYD PARRIS; AND 16TH ANNUAL GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S FLAVORS OF FLORENCE AND AWESOME AUCTION ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF ROBBIE NORRIS AND THERESA MILLER |
CELEBRITY CHEF JOAN BILLHEIMER SERVES UP LAMB CHOPS TO KAYE FLOYD PARRIS AT THE FIRST RELIANCE BANK BOOTH DURING THE 16TH ANNUAL GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S FLAVORS OF FLORENE AND AWESOME AUCTION AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
DRB GETS FIRST SAY ON TRUST |
APPEALS LIKELY WILL FOLLOW ANY DECEMBEREMBERISION FROM TODAY'S MEETING |
FMN |
11/12/2013 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS WILL ESSENTIALLY HAVE THE FINAL SAY IN THE DEMOLITION OF THE TRUST BUILDING IF APPEALS GO THAT FAR BUT THE CITY OF FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD HAS THE FIRST SAY IN WHETHER OF NOT IT WILL GRANT THE CITY A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE HISTORIC 96-YEAR-OLD STRUCTURE. |
DRUG COURT GRADS GRATEFUL FOR LIFE REHAB |
TAILORED PROGRAM HELPS NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS GET BACK ON TRACK |
FMN |
11/12/2013 |
1A |
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FOUR LOCAL MEN BECAME THE FIRST GRADUATES OF THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT'S DRUG COURT PROGRAM. |
PROSECUTORS SHOW SHELL CASINGS IN DARLINGTON MAN'S MURDER TRIAL |
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FMN |
11/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JUSTIN SIMS |
SEVERAL FLORENCE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TOOK THE WITNESS STAND TO DISCUSS EVIDENCE FOUND AT THE SCENE OF A 2010 MURDER AS THE TRIAL OF JUSTIN SIMMS GOT UNDERWAY IN FLORENCE. |
MORE REPORT'S BACK CITY'S POSITION |
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FMN |
11/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF PLAQUE INDENTIFYING THE OLD FLORENCE TRUST CO. BUILDING |
ADDITIONAL REPORTS OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF FLORENCE CONTINUE TO ILLUSTRATE THAT SAVING THE 96-YEAR-OLD TRUST BUILDING IS A COST-PROHIBITIVE PROPOSTION; SOMETHING THE CITY; DEVELOPERS AND ENGINEERS CONTINUE TO SHARE BEFORE THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ON THE BUILDING'S FATE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/12/2013 |
5A |
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ADDIE VERNER PALMER; ROBERT DONALD "DON" COKER; ELIZABETH FRAZIER; GERGORY MOUZON; HENRY HAYNES GURLEY; JULYIA JETT; GEORGE FRAZIER; ROBERT E. HARRIS; ALLEN LEE "BUDDA" COOPER; BETTY MOORE HIGH; DICK W. RICHARDSON; DONALD G. LUCAS; JOHN WAYNE WILLIAMS; PORTIA GRANT MACK BROCKINGTON; RONNIE LEE BRANDY; ROUNDER SAVERANCE |
TRUST BUSTER |
CITY BOARD APPROVES DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BUILDING |
FMN |
12/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATHANIEL MITCHELL; CARY ANDREWS; AND BILLY POSTON |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD VOTED 6-1 TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE 96-YEAR-OLD HISTORIC TRUST BUILDING. |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HABITAT'S NEW HOUSE |
OFFICIALS TRY TO GET FLORENCE FAMILY IN HOME BY CHRISTMAS |
FMN |
12/12/2013 |
1A |
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GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WANTS CHRIS AND JENNIFER SUGGS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO SPEND THIS CHRISTMAS IN THEIR NEW HOME. |
GIVING CHRISTMAS JOY |
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FMN |
12/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE ANGEL CHOIR; PHOTO OF ASHLEY BRATTON; SIMS BRATTON; HAMPTON PUSSER; JAY PUSSER; REBECCA VINCENT; AND ANNA CLAIRE VINCENT |
THE ANGEL CHOIR SINGS DURING THE ANNUAL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN LIVING NATIVITY EVENT IN FLORENCE. |
ATTORNEYS TO GIVE CLOSING ARGUMENTS TODAY IN SIMMS CASE |
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FMN |
12/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JUSTIN RASHAWN SIMS |
THE FATE OF A 22-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON MAN (JUSTIN RASHAWN SIMS) CHARGED WITH MURDER IN A 2010 SLAYING AT A FLORENCE MOTEL SOON WILL REST IN THE HANDS OF A JURY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/12/2013 |
4A |
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CHARLES McFADDEN; DONALD "DONNIE" ALLEN SPRINGS; ELINOR TYLER RICHARDSON; HAZEL BURROUGHS; JAMES DAVIS; JANUARYUARYETHER WILSON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE SULTER COYLE; GEORGE FRAZIER; KENNETH TRUMAN HICKS; REGINALD "BERRY" FIELDS; CONSTANCE "CONNIE" GREEN WILLIAMS; BERTHENIA NIXON; DEBRA CASH; REX TRAVIS GIBSON; SIERRA HICKSON WINEGLASS; ARMAND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH PELLETIER; ROBERT DONALD "DON" COKER; DOROTHY V. ROGERS MARCHCHTIN; ELIZABETH POSTON HANNA ROGERS; WEBSTER FAY HANNA; LEON YOUNG; HELEN HUTCHINSON MELTON; PORTIA GRANT MACK BROCKINGTON; ROBERT E. HARRIS; ROUNDER SAVERANCE |
A TIME TO WALTZ |
IT FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS AS SC DANCE THEATRE BRINGS BACK 'NUTCRACKER' |
FMN |
12/12/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF HANNAH GRIFFIN; CAMILLE KNOCKEMUS; PHOTO OF ASHLEY GRIFFIN |
CHRISTMAS TRADITION RETURS WHEN "THE NUTCRACKER" OPEN AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSTIY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY SET FOR HOLIDAY SHOW |
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FMN |
12/12/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF THE FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY |
THE FLORENCE MEN'S CHORAL SOCIETY (FMCS) IS SET TO SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER WHEN IT TAKES THE STAGE AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S PERFORMING ARTS CENT AS PART OF A NEW COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. |
RETAINING BRAIN WAVES |
ALTERNATIVE THERAPY POPULAR WITH PEOPLE RESISTING MEDICATIONS |
FMN |
14/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JESSICA COOPER AND MAXI GRIMSLEY; PHOTO OF JESSICA COOPER AND MAXI GRIMSLEY |
WHEN STEVE AND SISSY GRIMSLEY BEGAN LOOKING FOR OPTIONS TO HELP THEIR 10-YEAR-OLD DAUGUSTUSTHTER MAXI WITH FOCUS AND INSOMNIA ISSUES THEY WANTED TO AVOID PUTTING HER ON MEDICATION. THE COUPLE WERE WILLING TO TRY AN ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT BUT DIDN’T KNOW WHAT THAT MIGHT BE. |
SIMMS SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS FOR MURDER |
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FMN |
14/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JUSTIN RASHAWN SIMMS |
A DARLINGTON COUNTY MAN (JUSTIN RASHAWN SIMMS) WAS SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE 2010 MURDER OF A LAKE CITY MAN (MARCHCHCUS WEAVER). |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN CHARGED IN MARCHCHIJUANA BUST |
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FMN |
14/12/2013 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LANCE ERIC MILES |
A 36-YEAR-OLD TIMMONSVILLE MAN (LANCE ERIC MILES) WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK AFTER FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S NARCOTICS INVESTIGATORS DISCOVERED MARCHCHIJUANA PLANTS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALMOST A HALF A MILLION DOLLARS AT HIS RESIDENCE. |
TRADITION LEGACY AND CHRIST'S MONOGRAM |
ST. LUKE LUTHERAN'S CHRISMON TREE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS |
FMN |
14/12/2013 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH; PHOTO OF HOWARD EFIRD |
FOR 50 YEARS THE MEMBERS OF ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHRUCH HAVE BEEN CREATING INTRICATE HANDCRAFTED GOLD AND WHITE CHRISMON ORNAMENTS - MONOGRAMS OF CHRIST'S LIFE AND MESSAGE - AND HANGING THEM ON A 14-FOOT TREE IN THEIR SANCTUARY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2013 |
4B |
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BEN PREW JR.; BETTY DILL GREENE; COLLEEN SCARBOROUGH; GWENDOLYN BRIDGET CHAPLIN; LILLIE DANIELS; MARCHCHY ALICE BOSTICK GREEN; RONALD OTIS HUGGINS; THOMAS SNOW; ALEXANDER WEATHERLY THROWER; JAMES RAY BRADDOCK; GREGORY B. MOUZON; JIMMY MONROE RICHARDSON JR.; SIERRA "CEE CEE" HICKSON WINEGLASS; VERLIE CHRISTINE COOK GORE; ELINOR TYLER RICHARDSON; TASHA MONTGOMERY SINGLETARY; WILLIE ALBERT "SLICK" HICKSON JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2013 |
5B |
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JULYIA WEATHERS HART |
COMMON CORE FOES GEAR UP FOR FIGHT |
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FMN |
15/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEN. LARRY GROOMS; PHOTO OF SEN. LARRY GROOMS AND ALLICYN STEVENSON |
CRUSADERS AGAINST COMMON CORE STANDARDS CAME TO FLORENCE THIS WEEK TO RALLY SUPPORT DURING THEIR TOUR OF THE STATE WHICH WILL CULMINATE IN WHAT IS POISED TO BE A DRAG-OUT FIGHT AT THE STATE HOUSE DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION NEXT YEAR. |
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA MARCHCHKS THE HOLIDAY FOR FALLEN TROOPS |
CEREMONY AT LOCAL NATIONAL CEMETERY HONORS VETERANS |
FMN |
15/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROB BISPO AND NATHAN BISPO; PHOTO OF LISA CANON |
SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE WEATHERED THE ELEMENTS TO TURN OUT FOR THE WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CEREMONY AT FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
HELP IS OUT THERE FOR THOSE FACING A FORECLOSURE |
SC HELP PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS |
FMN |
15/12/2013 |
1A |
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MORE THAN HALF OF THE $295 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS GIVEN TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2010 BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR FORECLOSURE MITIGATION ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING HARDSHIPS AND TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2013 |
8A |
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STACY DAVIS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE "JO" GRIMSLEY DOWNER; TAYLOR CHRISTIAN GAINEY; RENE' GRAVES; JOEL KIRBY; AMY L. MORRISON; DARLENE McKENZIE RAY; STARLEEN HYMAN TURNER; VONCILE McLEOD; BILLE JANUARYUARYE CHILDERS; PAULA TOUCHBERRY FOSTER; GWENDOLYN BRIDGET CHAPLIN; BETTY DILL GREENE; MATTIE CHURCH ROGERS; JOYCE GANDY THOMPSON; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH CLARK UTLEY |
GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING |
NEARLY 300 RECEIVE DEGREES DURING FMU'S DECEMBEREMBEREMBER 2013 GRADUATION |
FMN |
15/12/2013 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KRISTIN BRIGMAN; PAUL BRIGMAN; AND BYSTANDERS; PHOTO OF JUDY FRIEND AND GRADUATES; PHOTO OF TIFFANY ROPER AND L. FRED CARTER; PHOTO OF SHANE GILES AND GRADUATES; PHOTO OF MINOR MICKEL SHAW AND FMU STAFF; PHOTO OF DOMINIQUE SUMPTER AND SHAREESE BLUFORD |
OF THE 298 SUTDENTS WHO REEIVED DEGREES FROM FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERISTY 284 OF THEM (95.3 PERCENT) WERE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2013 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
AUTUMN ALYSE DURANTE AND ERIC "CODY" DAKOTA COLLINS; JANUARYUARYELLE ELISE CIBOCK AND PAUL THOMAS BARTHOLOMY |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2013 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
KATIE ELIZABETH PIERCE AND RYAN ANDREW MORRELL; JESSICA NICOLE WARD AND WILLIAM THOMAS "TREY" McDANIEL IV; ABBY YVONNE LEE AND JAMES IAN MATTHEWS; JENNIFER NICOLE WARD AND JASON ERIC HOWELL |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2013 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
CORLEY ANN FIELDS AND JAMIE JOEL GODWIN |
PEE DEE SEES LARGE NUMBER DISPLACED BY FIRES |
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FMN |
16/12/2013 |
1A |
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WHILE MANY ARE WORRIED ABOUT LAST MINUTE SHOPPING IN THE PEE DEE MORE THAN 100 LOCAL RESIDENTS ARE WORRIED ABOUT WHERE THEY'RE GOING TO SLEEP. |
RICE FILES RESOLUTION AGAINST OBAMA |
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FMN |
16/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REPRESENTATIVE TOM RICE |
REPRESENTATIVE TOM RICE'S FIRST SPONSORED PIECE OF LEGISLATION TO GAIN CO-SPONSORS IS A RESOLUTION HE FILED LATE LAST WEEK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND HIS ADMINISTRATION. |
MIXED BLESSINGS FOR COTTON |
HEAVY RAINFALL DELAYED PLANTING LESSENED PRODUCTION |
FMN |
16/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COTTON FIELD; PHOTO OF COTTON FIELD |
THE COTTON GROWING BUSINESS HAS BEEN FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS THIS SEASON AND AS THE PEE DEE NEARS THE END OF ITS HARVEST TIME FARMERS HAVE SAID IT'S BEEN A GOOD AND BAD YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2013 |
7A |
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ROSA LEE CAMPBELL; EARLINE GIBBS; JEWEL "JUDY" VAUSE HANNA; JENNIFER PAULETTE JONES; WINSTON CHESTLEY OSBORNE; STEVE A. VANDROSS; RENE GRAVES; JOEL DEWEY KIRBY; DARLENE McKENZIE RAY; PATRICIA DENISE JONES ROSS; KENNETH E. WATFORD |
TIME TO STOP SHOPPING START SHIPPING |
FLORENCE POST OFFICE BUSY WITH HOLIDAY MAILINGS |
FMN |
17/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SAM TINSLEY AND PEOPLE AT THE POST OFFICE |
AS PEOPLE SCURRY TO BUY GIFTS FOR LOVED ONES THE U.S. POSTAL OFFICE IS READAY TO TRY TO GET IT TO THEM BY CHRISTMAS. |
OH THE PLACES SHE'LL GO |
TIMMONSVILLE GIRL RECEIVES BIKE FOR LOVE OF BOOKS |
FMN |
17/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PRECIOUS McKAY; MELISSA COOPER; DEBORAH BARTELL; AND BYSTANDERS; PHOTO OF PRECIOUS McKAY |
PRACTICALLY ON THE EVE OF CHRISTMAS VACATION ONE TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOT A SURPRISE EARLY PRESENT FROM HER FRIENDS AT THE LIBRARY WHO DECEMBEREMBERIDED THAT HER LOVE OF BOOKS SHOULD BE REWAREDED WITH A BIKE. |
PARENTS OF FATALLY-SHOT TODDLER STILL IN CUSTODY |
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FMN |
17/12/2013 |
1A |
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A WOMAN WHO LIVED NEAR THE HARTSVILLE COUPLE (APRILDIXON AND TIMOTHY SANDERS) CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHOOTING DEATH OF THEIR YOUNG DAUGUSTUSTHTER (MADISON DOLFORD) TOLD POLICE SHE HEARD PEOPLE YELLING JUST BEFORE SHE HEARD A GUNSHOT ACCORDING TO THE INCIDENT REPORT OBTAINED BY THE MORNING NEWS. |
POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN FLORENCE ROBBERY |
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FMN |
17/12/2013 |
3A |
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FLORENCE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A ROBBERY AT A DARLINGTON STREET RESIDENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2013 |
5A |
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AARON HALL; BERTHENIA NIXON; IDA MAE ZIMMERMAN; McKELLER GERMANY; MORRIS H. ANDREWS; SAM GRANT; SHIRLEY CAMERON-SINGH; AMY LOUISE GREENE MORRISON; JAMES ELLIS BANKS SR.; JENNIFER PAULETTE JONES; JEWEL (JUDY) VAUSE HANNA; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE GRIMSLEY STICKLAND DOWNER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH TODD "TELLY" WILSON |
FULL BELLIES WARM HEADS IS A HELP 4 KIDS |
NONPROFIT PARTNERS WITH ST. ANTHONY'S TO GIVE FOOD; HATS TO NEEDY FSD1 STUDENTS |
FMN |
18/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TARA DURDEN AND BRENTON COE |
WHILE MANY CHIDLREN ARE EAGERLY ANTICIPATING THE THRILL OF WINTER BREAK AWAY FROM SCHOOL AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON SOME KIDS IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SCHOOL STARTING BACK IN JANUARYUARYUARY. THAT'S BECAUSE FOR MORE THAN 450 CHILDREN IN THE AREA SCHOOL IS THE ONLY PLACE WHERE THEY ARE SURE TO GET A LEAST TWO MEALS A DAY. |
CHRISTMAS PRESENT LIKE NO OTHER |
FLORENCE THIRD GRADER EXICTED TO SEE 'MOMMY' BACK FROM SEVEN-MONTH TOUR IN AFGHANISTAN |
FMN |
18/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GIANA JENKINS AND SGT. TIESHA JENKINS; PHOTO OF GIANA JENKINS; SGT. TIESHA JENKINS; AND GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY PASSERSBY |
ONE FLORENCE GIRL (GIANA JENKINS) GOT A SURPRISE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT SANTA HIMSELF COULD NOT HAVE DEVISED SO WELL: HER MOTHER (SGT. TIESHA JENKINS) HOME FROM SEVEN MONTHS OF DEPLOYMENT RIGHT IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. |
FLORENCE EYES NEW DISTRICTS |
ELECTIONS DIRECTOR SAYS IT IS TOO LATE TO CHANGE BEFORE NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER VOTE |
FMN |
18/12/2013 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SAW ITS POPULATION GROW 22.5 PERCENT BETWEEN THE 2000 AND 2010 CENSUS AND WITH THAT GROWTH DEMOGRAPHICS IN THE THREE COUNCIL DISTRICT SHIFTED TO WHERE THE CITY NEEDS TO ADJUST DISTRICT LINES TO GET WITHIN POPULATION GUIDELINES. |
POLAR BRRR!! WALK EXCITES NORTH VISTA STUDENTS |
CHILLY JAUNT PART OF PROGRAM WITH SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL |
FMN |
18/12/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF NORTH VISTA ELEMETARY STUDENTS |
NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS POURED OUT OF THEIR CLASSROOMS AND IN THE STREETS; CORRALLED BY LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS AND THEIR TEACHERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/12/2013 |
5A |
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BARBARA LITTLEJOHN BRUNSON; DOMINIQUE BRANDON JACKSON; DONNA STOKES TRUSSELL; DORIS MUNN JOHNSON; GLENN JEFFERSON BRYANT; REGINA McCRAY; SARAH LEE COOKS; THOMASENA H. PETERSON; VIRGINIA POWERS MATTHEWS; CELETTA MULFORD McKAY; DOROTHY LOUISE BROWN HUBER; DR. MORRIS H. "DOC" ANDREWS JR.; MARCHCHTHA PETERSON COBLE; MARCHCHY ALICE BOSTIC GREEN; RUTH VIVIAN HENDERSON CAUSEY; SAM GRANT; WINSTON CHESTLEY OSBORNE |
SCIENCESOUTH SCORES BIG NASA GRANT FOR PEE DEE |
LOCAL OUTREACH GROUP GETS FUND FOR PROGRAMS FMU PLANETARIUM UPGRADE |
FMN |
19/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF TONY MARCHCHTINEZ AND STUDENTS |
SCIENCESOUTH IN FLORENCE IN CONJUNEECTION WITH FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN AWARDED MORE THAN $780000 FROM NASA AS PART OF A PRESTIGIOUS GRANT PROGRAM. |
SLAIN TODDLER'S MOTHER CHARGED WITH MURDER |
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19/12/2013 |
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THE MOTHER (APRILDIXON) OF A TODDLER (MADISON DOLFORD) WHO WAS RECENTLY SHOT TO DEATH AT A HARTSVILLE RESIDENCE IS NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER AND CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY. |
COWARD WOMAN PERISHES IN CAR ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
19/12/2013 |
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A COWARD WOMAN (MELISSA MILES) DIED ABOUT 9:30 PM WHEN HER VEHICLE RAN INTO THE BACK OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER AND BURST INTO FLAMES ON U.S. 52 NEAR McCALL FARMS. |
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR EAST FLORENCE SLAYING |
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FMN |
19/12/2013 |
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TWO SUSPECTS (NATHANIEL NESMITH AND DONALD ROY DOLLARD) HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH A DECEMBEREMBER. 3 FATAL SHOOTING AND ARMED ROBBERTY ON ALINE STREET IN EASTERN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
MAN WANTED FOR KILLINGS IN NC SHOT BY POLICE |
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FMN |
19/12/2013 |
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INVESTIGATORS SAY A MAN (MICHAEL BROWN) WANTED FOR KILLING TWO PEOPLE THIS WEEK IN A NORTH CAROLINA HOME HAS BEEN SHOT BY OFFICERS TRYING TO ARREST HIM IN DARLINGTON COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/12/2013 |
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JOAN DAVIS; NATHANIEL GURLEY; DORIS MUNN JOHNSON; EARLINE CARTER GIBBS; GLENN J. "JUNEEE BUG" BRYANT JR.; MELISSA SUE MILES; VIRGINIA POWERS MATTHEWS; WINNIE MAE CAULDER KELLER |
BULLET-PROOF BARKERS |
FLORENCE COUNTY'S K-9S HAVE VESTS THANKS TO 8-YEAR-OLD |
FMN |
20/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HANNAH SMITH-GORE; CHRIS SMITH; AND FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFICER; AND FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICER K-9 OFFICER |
ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO HANNAH SMITH-GORE FOUND OUT THAT SEVEN OF THE COUNTY'S 12 DOGS WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH BULLETPROOF VESTS. BEING AN ANIMAL LOVER AND PROUD MOM TO THREE DOGS; A CAT; AND TWO GUINEA PIGS; HANNAH DECEMBEREMBERIDED SHE WAS GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. |
WARRANTS: PARENTS PLANNED TO KILL TODDLER |
MOTHER; FATHER MAY HAVE PLOTTED HARTSVILLE GIRL'S FATAL SHOOTING AS EARLY AS OCTOBEROBER. 1 |
FMN |
20/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF APRILDIXON; PHOTO OF TIMOTHY O'NEIL SANDERS |
THE MOTHER (APRILDIXON) AND FATHER (TIMOTHY O'NEIL SANDERS) OF A 22-MONTH-OLD DAUGUSTUSTHTER (MADISON DOLFORD) SHOT TO DEATH DECEMBEREMBER. 2 IN HARTSVILLE MAY HAVE CONSPIRED TO KILL HER AS EARLY AS OCTOBEROBER. 1; ACCORDING TO ARREST WARRANTS RELEASED BY STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION OFFICIALS. |
RICE: WASHINGTON IS HOLDING ECONOMY BACK |
CONGRESSMAN SAYS ACA; DOD-FRANK REFORM NEED FIXING |
FMN |
20/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF CONGRESSMAN TOM RICE |
CONGRESSMAN TOM RICE (R-SC) WAS IN TOWN TO MEET WITH SUPPORTERS IN A CASUAL CAMPAIGN EVEN HELD AT VICTOR'S BISTRO IN THE HOTEL FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY |
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20/12/2013 |
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CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HER BUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON WOULD NOT BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A PARADE. |
FPD PROSTITUTION STING NETS 11 ARRESTS |
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20/12/2013 |
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ELEVEN PEOPLE (RICHARD CRAIG; ROBERT TURNER; RYAN B. PERRY; RASHEEM CHESTNUT; MICHAEL DUNNINGTON; GARY LOCKLEAR; MONICRA GIVENS; ALVIN DIMERY; GREGORY LEMONT McKAY; HOWARD THURLOW; KEVIN ROGERS) WERE ARRESTED THIS WEEK AS UNDERCOVER OFFICERS WITH THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT TOOK TO THE INTERNET IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT PROSTITUTION AND DRUGS AT MOTELS AND HOTELS ALONG INTERSTATE 95. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/12/2013 |
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ALBERT FRANKLIN "FRANKIE" EVANS JR.; DONNA CRIBB OWENS; JOHN CHARLES LEWIS; LATOYHA SAMONA JACKSON; THELMA JONES McCUTCHEON; BARBARA LITTLEJOHN BRUNSON; CHRISTINE WELLING AMMONS; CONSTANCE "CONNIE" GREEN WILLIAMS; DOMINIQUE WILKINS BRANDON JACKSON; GEORGE QUINTON HUGHES; JANUARYUARYE LOUGHREY RANDLE; JANUARYUARYIE SMITH BONETTE; JOAN DAVIS; LILLIE DANIELS; MARCHCHGARET MAXWELL MUELLER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/12/2013 |
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ROGER DALE McALLISTER; ROOSEVELT WOODHAM; SARAH LEE BROWN COOKS ; SHIRLEY CAMERON SINGH; VARDELLE SCARBOROUGH PEW; WINNIE MAE CAULDER KELLER |
FILLING THE STOCKING |
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FMN |
20/12/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEERS; PHOTO OF FANIKA GEORGE-STEELE; PHOTO OF JOE DAVIS AND BETTY WALLACE |
MORE THAN 900 CHILDREN WILL BE WAKING UP TO TOYS THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE HAVE RECEIVED ON CHRISTMAS MORNING THANKS TO THE JOINT EFFORTS OF THE SALVATION ARMY OF THE PEE DEE AND THE COMMUNITY. |
KIWANIS CLUB OF FLORENCE SPREADS CHRISTMAS SPIRIT |
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FMN |
20/12/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF TODD LALIBERTE; BRETT TILLER; AND BRICE LALIBERTE |
KIWANIS CLUB OF FLORENC IS FEELING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AND CHOSE TO SHOW IT THIS MONTH WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS. |
LEO CLUB INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS |
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FMN |
20/12/2013 |
2B |
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PHOT OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL'S LEO CLUB |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL'S LEO CLUB HELD INDUCTION FOR CLUB OFFICERS AND MEMBERS THIS MONTH WITH FLROENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB MEMBER MATT JONES OFFICIATING. |
DEADLINE LOOMING FOR THOSE NEEDING ACA COVERAGE |
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FMN |
20/12/2013 |
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UNINSURED SOUTH CAROLINIANS LOOKING TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FROM THE FEDERAL MARCHCHKETPLACE ON JANUARYUARY. 1 NEED TO ENROLL BY MONDAY OR WILL HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER MONTH FOR COVERAGE. |
NEVER TOO LATE TO SHOP |
EVEN CHRISTMAS EVE ISN'T TOO LATE FOR PROCRASTINATORS |
FMN |
24/12/2013 |
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NOT TO STATE THE OBVIOUS BUT CHRISTMAS DAY IS ONE DAY AWAY. STILL IT ISN'T TOO LATE FOR PROCRASTINATORS TO WRAP UP THEIR SHOPPING. |
SAVORING SAVIORS |
TIMELY INTERVENTION BY MANY HEROES HELPED SAVE TEEN WITH HEART CONDTION |
FMN |
24/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON JOSEY |
IN OCTOBEROBEROBER RAINEY AND SHAND JOSEY'S MIDDLE CHILD WILSON JOSEY (14) SUFFERED CARDIAC ARREST AND SPENT A LITTLE MORE THAN SIX MINUTES LYING ON THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS WITH HIS HEART STOPPED AS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND NURSES RUSHED TO RESUSCITATE HIM. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FAMILY MEMBERS SAY THAT WHILE THE EMERGENCY WAS TERRIFYING THEY ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE PEOPLE WHO RUSHED TO WILSON'S AID MAKING HIS FULL RECOVERY POSSIBLE. |
PEE DEE BIKERS MAKE NOISE FOR CHILDREN IN HOSPITAL |
FIRST TOY DRIVE DELIVERING TO KIDS IN PERSON MAKES BIG IMPACT ON LOCAL RIDERS |
FMN |
24/12/2013 |
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BIKER NOISE FOR GIRLS AND BOYS TOY DRIVE PARTICIPANT; LILLY MARCHCHGARET DRIGGERS; AND LILLY MARCHCHGARET DRIGGERS' MOTHER |
NOT MANY PEOPLE THINK OF HOSPITALS WHEN CONSIDERING ALL THE PLACES THEY MIGHT NEED TO VIST DURING THE HOLIDAYS BUT FOR SOME FAMILIES AN UNEXPECTED TRIP TO THE HOSPTIAL CAN COMPETELY CHANGE THEIR PLANS AT CHRISTMAS. |
TWO MEN ARRESTED IN ARMED ROBBERY |
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FMN |
24/12/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF RAYQUAN LAMONTE TAYLOR; PHOTO OF MATTHEW FRANKS THOMAS |
TWO FLORENCE MEN (RAYQUAN LAMONTE TAYLOR AND MATTHEW FRANKS THOMAS) WERE ARRESTED BY DEPUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH A N EARLY MORNING ARMED ROBBERY OF A ONVENIENCE STORE IN FLORENCE. |
MAN ARRESTED FOR FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY |
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FMN |
24/12/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BAILEY |
A HARTSVILLE MAN (CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BAILEY) WAS ARRESTED AFTER BREAKING INTO A FORMER GIRLFRIEND'S RESIDENCE AND ASSAULTING HER. |
FLORENCE BEST BUY EMPLOYEES ADOPT A FAMLIY FOR CHRISTMAS |
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FMN |
24/12/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MAGNOLIA MALL SHOPPERS |
WHILE MANY LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS WERE BROWSING THE BEST BUY STORE AT MAGNOLIA MALL STORE EMPLOYEES WERE MAKING A LOCAL FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS DREAM COME TRUE JUST A FEW FEET AWAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/12/2013 |
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CHARLES WESTON ADAMS; ELLIOTT MUMFORD; GRACIE MAE WOODBERRY; JAMES GRAHAM; JASPER LEACH; LULA MARCHCHIE EDWARDS HARDWICK; PEARLIE MAE NIXON SCOTT; ROSA TUNSTALL BAKER; TOMMY FOWLER; VERA WOODBERRY; VIRGINIA CATOLDO; BETTY SNIPES CAMPBELL; EDWARD W. "ED" COLLINS JR.; JOE RODNEY HAYES; MARCHCHILYN (MIMI) L. BOLEN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/12/2013 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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ANNIE JO MILLER |
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE MORNING NEWS |
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FMN |
25/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STAINED GLASS PANEL FROM ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
THE TOP STAINED GLASS PANEL IS FROM ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
COUNTY OKS RED DOE PLANTATION PRESERVATION |
PARTIAL IMPROVEMENTS WILL MAKE HOUSE MARCHCHKET WORTHY |
FMN |
25/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF RED DOE PLANTATION; PHOTO OF RED DOE PLANTATION |
IN JANUARYUARYUARY WORK WILL BEGIN TO SAVE ONE OF THE COUNTY'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS FROM FURTHER DEGREDATION AFTER THE COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED A CONTRACT AT ITS DECEMBEREMBER. 12 MEETING. |
MANNA HOUSE RECEIVES EARLY CHRISTMAS DONATION |
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FMN |
25/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF DAVID HALL; CHARLENE LOWERY; JoANN LATT; PEG PERRY; AND DAPHINE TEDDER |
IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (CCSCHOA) MADE A DONATION TO MANNA HOUSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/12/2013 |
5A |
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BETTY EVANS; BILLY McKENZIE; GEORGE JACKSON; JAMES RAY HICKS; TOMMY FOWLER; WILLIAM J. "BILL" CONN; DEACON WILLIE E. FLEMMING; EDWARD W. "ED" COLLINS JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH WESLEY NORRIS; LaTOYHA SAMONA JACKSON; THELMA JEAN HOOTEN RUSS |
2013: MIX OF GOOD; BAD BIZZ NEWS |
REVITALIZATION; EXPANSIONS AND LAYOFFS AMONG TOP STORIES |
FMN |
26/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN |
THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN THE PEE DEE SAW ITS SHARE OF UPS AND DOWNS IN 2013 WITH MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXPANSION AS WELL AS LAYOFFS. |
WOMAN GOES FROM NURSE TO DOWNTOWN BOUTIQUE OWNER |
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FMN |
26/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATE WALKER |
KATE WALKER HAS TRADED IN HER HOSPITAL SCRUBS FOR THE LATEST IN FASHION AS THE OWNER OF FLORENCE'S NEWEST WOMEN'S SHOP: MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE; LOCATED IN THE HEAR OF THE CITY'S REVITALIZATION DOWNTOWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/12/2013 |
4A |
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MARCHCHJORIE BETHEA COOPER; BERTHA HOUGH; GEORGE "LUV" JACKSON; DAVID A. COKER; BETTY HARALSON EVANS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/12/2013 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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FRANK SCIPIO; GARY "CANDY" COOKS; CHESTER LEE ROBINSON JR. |
UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS |
SALVATION ARMY SHELTER DIRECTOR PLAYS SANTA FOR FAMILY DOWN ON THEIR LUCK |
FMN |
27/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN LANE |
THE FAMILY OF SIX WHO WALKED INTO AN ALREADY PACKED EMERGENCY SHELTER AT SALVATION ARMY OF THE PEE DEE ON CHIRSTMAS NIGHT WEREN'T EXPECTING MUCH - SIMPLY HOPING FOR A PLACE TO SLEEP OUT OF THE COLD AND MAYBE A MEAL. WHAT THEY GOT INSTEAD WAS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE AND SANTA TO BOOT. |
SCHOOLING TO GET AN EARLIER START |
FSD1 MAKES MARCHCHK IN 2013 WITH PLAN FOR EARLY EDUCATION |
FMN |
27/12/2013 |
1A |
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A DEEP AND COMMITTED FOCUS ON THE EDUCATION OF THE PEE DEE'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN WAS THE BIGGEST EDUCATION NEWS IN 2013 NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF ITS POTENTIAL TO RIPPLE ACROSS THE STATE BUT FOR THE IMPACTS IT WILL HAVE FOR DECEMBEREMBERADE TO COME IN EDUCATION AS WELL AS THE ECONOMY. |
REFLECTING ON 2013 |
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FMN |
27/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS JR.; PHOTO OF PORTER STEWART; PHOTO OF BEN DILLARD |
"THE YEAR'S MOST IMPACTFUL EDUCATION NEWS STORIES INCLUDE THE RECEIPT OF AN EXCELLENT RATING OF FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS (FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW) BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS WELL AS THE COMPLETION OF (HALF OF THE) PROJECTS IN PHASE I OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S BUILDING FACILITIES PROGRAM." |
ROUND THE TRACK; THROUGH THE WOODS |
FCSO TAKE WOUNDED WARRIOR ON HUNT; A FEW LAPS AT DARLINGTON |
FMN |
27/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SGT. ERIC EDMUNDSON |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S LT. WAYNE HOWARD MET DISABLED ARMY SGT. ERIC EDMUNDSON IN PASSING AT A HUNT FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS A FEW YEARS AGO. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/12/2013 |
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ALICE LORRAINE PULLIAM GRANTHAM; EARL MARCHCHTIN JR.; EULEA S. STROUD; JAMES N. "BUNKY" WAITERS; LEE JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH; MAGGIE HUBBARD; MINNIE DAGGETT; THELMA ROGERS; WILLIAM E. McFADDEN; WILLIE FRANK BROWN; WILLIE MACK CAPERS; ELIZABETH SHARON PAGE McNEIL; HARVEY J. GRIER; JAMES RAY HICKS; ELLIOTT "ED" MUMFORD; LAWRENCE H. GAINEY; JOHN PAUL "JACK" FRENDAK SR.; LULA MARCHCHIE EDWARDS HARDWICK; ROBERT H. McDOUGAL; RALPH ALLISON SR.; WINNIE MAE McKENZIE TURNER |
FOUR AREA SCOUTS EARN EAGLE STATUS |
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FMN |
27/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM JONES; NOLAN NICKERSON; JAMES GASKINS; AND CODY SMITHEY |
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH'S TROOP 477 PRESENTED EAGLE SCOUT MEDALS TO FOUR TEENAGE BOYS IN DECEMBEREMBEREMBER WHO EARNED THE HONOR THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACCOMPLESHMENTS INCLUDING COMMUNITY SERIVCE PROJECTS. |
FLORENCE ELKS |
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FMN |
27/12/2013 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DAVE MIODUSKI; RAY FREEMAN; HARRY PARNELL; AND JIM WINDHAM |
FROM LEFT; FLORENCE ELKS LODGE #1020 MEMBER DAVE MIODUSKI; MEMBER RAY FREEMAN; LAND DONOR HARRY PARNELL AND MEMBER JIM WINDHAM POSE FOR A PHOTO WITH A BENCH THE LODGE DONATED TO LAMARCHCH VETERAN'S PARK. |
SONOCO CHAIR SELLS 22% OF STOCK |
CHIRSTMAS EVE CASH-OUT COMES SIX DAYS AFTER COMPANY'S 52-WEEK HIGH |
FMN |
27/12/2013 |
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PHOTO OF HARRIS DeLOACH JR. |
FORMER CEO OF SONOCO PRODUCTS AND CURRENT CHAIRMAN HARRI DeLOACH JR. SOLD 22 PERCENT OF HIS STOCK HOLIDINGS IN THE COMPANY ON CHRISTMAS EVE ACCORDING TO SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FILINGS. |
COMMUNITY GRIEF |
APRILMOBILE HOME FIRE THAT TOOK LIVES OF FOUR SIBLINGS TOPS 2013 CRIME STORIES |
FMN |
30/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RENIKA PENDERGRASS |
AN APRILTRAGEDY WILL GO DOWN AS THE PEE DEE CRIME STORY OF THE YEAR. A 22-YEAR-OLD MOTHER (RENIKA PENDERGRASS) WAS CHARGED WITH FOUR COUNTS OF HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE AFTER A FIRE RIPPED THROUGH HER HARTSVILLE HOME KILLING FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN (DELONTA DIXON; CAMARCHCHON MASON; MYASIA HAWKINS; AND KYNASIA HAWKINS). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2013 |
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REBECCA BROWN FULTON; ROSA LEE COOPER; SAMUEL DIXON SR.; GERALD WAYNE HESTER; DELBERT JUNEEE; LOIS LEE SESSOMS ODOM; JOHN SALTERS JR.; MARCHCHGARITA PAGAN SOBIESKI; MILDRED BROWN STEEN; NATALIE WILLIAMSON; FRANCES NADINE THOMPSON 'FRANKIE' BLANTON; SYBIL TANNER COOK; MINNIE ALBERTA PORTER GAVIN DAGGETT; EDWARD CUSTIS DRUMMOND; WILLIAM R. BILL' JONES; TERESA LYNN POSTON; HARRIS F. ROGERS; SUSAN VEREEN SALEEBY; MARCHCHY FRANCES KING TIMMONS; JAMES NATHANIEL "BUNKY" WAITERS |
NO INJURIES IN LAKE CITY TRAIN INCIDENT |
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FMN |
31/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LT. THOMAS BLACK |
BAD LUCK AND BAD TIMING COMBINED AS A PICKUP TRUCK BROKE A BALL JOINT AS IT WAS CROSSING THE CSX TRACKS AT MAIN AND ACLINE STREETS WHEN THE AMTRACK FROM SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK WAS DUE. |
VIPER VISIONS |
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FMN |
31/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD SPRAGUE; PIERCE EVANS; PEE DEE VIPERS; AND PEE DEE VIPERS CROWD; PHOTO OF PEE DEE VIPERS; PHOTO OF PEE DEE VIPERS |
RICHARD SPRAGUE AND PIERCE EVANS WATCH FROM COURTSIDE DURING WARM UPS FOR THE PEE DEE VIPERS' OPENING BASKETBALL SCRIMMAGE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER IN FLORENCE. |
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN |
WELL-KNOWN FLORENCE LANDOWNER TOPS LIST OF PEOPLE PEE DEE LOST IN 2013 |
FMN |
31/12/2013 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUBY RUTH ELIZABETH DEWITT KEMMERLIN |
2013 TOOK WITH IT MANY PEOPLE BUT ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE NAMES GONE FROM US NOW WAS THAT OF RUBY RUTH ELIZABETH DEWITT KEMMERLIN - BEST KNOW TO MANY AS MRS. RUBY. |
INVESTIGATORS SEEK HELP IN CRIME |
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FMN |
31/12/2013 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SUSPECT |
INVESTIGATORS ARE ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY SOMEONE THEY WANT TO TALK TO AS PART OF AN INVESTIGATION INTO A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CRIME THAT TOOK PLAY EARLIER IN DECEMBEREMBEREMBER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2013 |
6A |
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ALLISON GAYDEN WHALEY; EMMA LEE WILLIAMS BARCUS; LOIS LEE SESSOMS ODOM; MARCHCHGARITA PAGAN SOBIESKI; MARCHCHION EVANS; MISTER TOM WOODBERRY; WENDELL JONES; OLA MAE DIMERY SELLERS; AILSA CRAIG TALLON; BARBARA LEONA SMALLS WHITE; GRACE ELIZABETH ALEXANDER BROWN; JULYIE CLAIRE ROSE; LONZENA JACOBS FELIX; PAULA ELAINE TURBEVILLE; PEARLINE SMITH |
OFFICIALS SIGN RADIO SYSTEM CONTRACT |
INSTALLATION WORK EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETE IN NEXT 10 TO 11 MONTHS |
FMN |
01/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DUSTY OWENS |
COUNTY OFFICIALS SIGNED A $13 MILLION CONTRACT TO REPLACE THE COUNTY'S FUNCTIONALLY OBSOLETE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM BY LATE 2014. |
COWBOY CHIRSTMAS |
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FMN |
01/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LERANDA SAVERANCE; PHOTO OF A GOAT; PHOTO OF LONA BECK; PHOTO OF A DONKEY |
LERANDA SAVERANCE CALLS HER MOM AS A HOST OF GOATS AND SHEEP GATHERS FOR ATTENTION AT PALMETTO STREET CHURCH OF GOD'S COWBOY CHRISTMAS WHERE GUESTS WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT BETHLEHEM AND THE SOTRY OF MARCHCHY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH; AND JESUS. |
CITY; COUNTY TAKE MOMENTUM INTO NEW YEAR |
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01/01/2014 |
1A |
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THE YEAR 2014 IS SET TO BE ONE THAT BUILDS UPON FOUNDATIONS LAID IN 2013 TO SPRINGBOARD BOTH FLORENCE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FLORENCE FORWARD THANKS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WILL USHER IN A NEW GENERATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE SOLIDIFYING THE COUNTY'S DOMINACE IN THE REGION. |
2014 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS |
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FMN |
01/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WESLEY ATKINSON AND MORGAN ATKINSON; PHTO OF MIKE SMITH; PHOTO OF DAVID HOBBS; PHOTO OF LATRICE FUNK; PHOTO OF JILLIAN WIGGINS; PHOTO OF LAURIE CROSSWELL |
"MY RESOLUTION IS TO STOP WASTING MONEY ON THINGS I DON'T REALLY NEED." |
HOME INVASION SUSPECT ARRESTED; TWO MORE SOUGHT |
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FMN |
01/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ANTWAN JETT |
POLICE HAVE ONE SUSPECT (ANTWAN JETT) IN CUSTODY AND ARE LOOKING FOR TWO OTHER MEN IN CONNECTION WITH AN EARLY MORNING HOME-INVASION-STYLE BURGLARY ON PAWLEY STREET. |
POLICE FOLLOW CELLPHONE TO CAR BURGLARY SUSPECT |
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FMN |
01/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD JOHNSON |
A STOLEN CELLPHONE LEAD FLORENCE POLICE TO A SUSPECT (RICHARD JOHNSON) IN CAR BURGLARY OFF PAMPLICO HIGHWAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/01/2014 |
5A |
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HOYT SMITH; KENNETH MYERS; WOODROW McALLISTER; WILLIAM EVERETTE RICHARDSON; WILLIAM "MIKE" TOLSON; YORK JAMES COOPER; DOROTHY MAE BRYANT-VANDROSS; FOYE ROWE MATTHEWS; CHRIS BENENHALEY; GERALD WAYNE HESTER; JAMES EDWARD "MUTT"/"HERB" McCURRY; JANUARYUARYICE T. (TROUT) FLEMING; MAYNARD "SONNY" STANLEY; VIRGINIA COBLE ADAMS COLEMAN; SUSAN BERRY EADDY; WILLIAM "MIKE" TOLSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/01/2014 |
6A |
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ALLISON GAYDEN WHALEY |
NEW YEAR; NEW BABIES AT CAROLINAS; McLEOD |
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FMN |
02/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATELYN ODOM; BENTLEY ODOM; AND MADISON ODOM |
FLORENCE COUNTY'S FIRST BABY OF THE NEW YEAR WAS BORN AT 1:58 A.M. TO KATELYN ODOM AND RICKY LOCKLAIR OF DARLINGTON AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM. |
SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT |
GAMECOCKS; PIGEONS AND DOVES AMOUNG THOSE RAISED AT FLORENCE'S B&D HATCHERY |
FMN |
02/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILLY POWERS AND DEBRA POWERS; PHOTO OF BILLY POWERS |
FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS BILLY POWERS HAS RAISED MORE THAN 300 BREEDS AND SIZES OF CHICKENS; DUCKS; PHEASANTS; DOVES; PIGEONS AND QUAIL; AMONG OTHERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2014 |
5A |
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DAVID CAMPBELL; ANDREW EVANS; GUTHRIE JACOBS JR.; OLA MAE DIMERY SELLERS; BESSIE L. SMITH; CYNTHIA VERNER; EMMA LEE "MACCO" WILLIAMS BARCUS; SAMUEL DIXON SR.; HOYT SMITH; JAMES "JIMMIE" EDWARD TURNER |
WRIGHT PLACE; WRIGHT TIME |
FORMER CLEMSON; NBA STAR THRILLED TO BE BUILDING VIPERS |
FMN |
03/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHARONE WRIGHT |
AS A 20-SOMETHING 6-FOOT-11 KID FROM A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD IN MACON GA.; LIFE IN THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION IN THE 1990S WAS MIND-BLOWING FOR SHARONE WRIGHT. |
TOURNEY TIME |
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FMN |
03/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIRSTEN DANIELS; MALEAHA JOHNSON; AND SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM; PHOTO OF KEVIN ALLEN AND WEST FLORENCE BASKETBALL TEAM |
SOUTH FLORENCE TEAMMATES KIRSTEN DANIELS AND MALEAHA JOHNSON HIGH-FIVE DURING TEAM INTRODUCTIONS DURING THE LITTLE CAESAR'S INVITATIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
FDDC SEEKS MORE 'PUBLIC' IN PUBLIC ART |
MEMBERSHIP IN DOWNTOWN GROUP TO FUND ART DISPLAYS |
FMN |
03/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOB DOSTER; JAMES OUZTS; LACY KING; GARY HINSON; AND BYSTANDER |
THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. HAS STARTED ITS SECOND CAMPAIGN TO SOLICIT FLORENCE RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT DOWNTOWN PUBLIC ART BY BECOMING A REDISCOVERING DOWNTOWN MEMBER. |
BOY RECOVERS FROM HUNTING-RELATED SHOOTING |
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FMN |
03/01/2014 |
1A |
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AN 8-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO WAS INJURED IN A HUNTING ACCIDENT IN FLORENCE COUNTY IS RECOVERING IN A LOCAL HOSPITAL AFTER SURGERY. |
FLORENCE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING DOG |
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FMN |
03/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ANDRE McCALL |
A 45-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (ANDRE McCALL) WAS ARRESTED AMID ALLEGATIONS HE SHOT A DOG IN A NORTH FLORENCE NEIGHBORHOOD. |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY |
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FMN |
03/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF QUINTELLA DAVIS |
A FLORENCE WOMAN (QUINTELLA DAVIS) WAS CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY AFTER FLORENCE POLICE OFFICERS DISCOVERED TWO MALNOURISHED AND NEGLECTED DOGS AT HER HOME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2014 |
5A |
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BESSIE LEE SMITH; EUTHA MAE OXENDINE HUGGINS; GERALD POITIER; MAITLAND HUNT HICKS; PHILLIP C. GOFF SR.; RITA PEGELOW; YORK JAMES COOPER; ANDREW EVANS; IRIS ALTMAN ODOM; JACK WILLIAM GASKINS JR.; JAMES "JIMMIE" EDWARD TURNER; JAMES EDWARD SINGLETARY; MARCHCHION FRANKLIN EVANS; TOMMY GRAHAM JR.; WATT BYRD; WENDELL RUSSELL JONES; WILLIAM EVERETTE RICHARDSON SR.; WILLIAM W. (BILL) FARMER; WOODROW WILSON McALLISTER |
FLORENCE ELKS |
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FMN |
03/01/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF JIM JOHNSON; SCOTTY ENZOR; RAY FREEMAN; ED BENNETT; STEVE SCHULMAN; JENNY HAYNES; ASHLEY CARTER; GREG ROGERS; AND EDDIE HARDING |
IN NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER MEMBER AND GUESTS OF FLORENCE ELKS LODGE NO. 1020 CLEANED THEIR TWO ADOPTED HIGHWAYS; JODY ROAD AND BELTLINE DRIVE. |
FLORENCE COUNTY'S EATON PASSES PROBATE GAVEL TO SCOTT |
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FMN |
04/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNETH EATON; PHOTO OF MUNFORD SCOTT |
AFTER 13 YEARS IN OFFICE FLORENCE COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE KENNETH EATON HUNG UP HIS ROBE FOR GOOD THIS WEEK. |
POLICE INVESTIGATE CAB STAND ROBBERY |
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FMN |
04/01/2014 |
3A |
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FLORENCE POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE A ROBBERY AT A LOCAL CAB STAND. |
FIRE AT HOME STARTED NEAR WATER HEATER |
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FMN |
04/01/2014 |
3A |
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FLORENCE FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED TOA STRUCTURE FIRE JUST BEFORE 4 A.M. IN THE 400 BLOCK OF RAILROAD AVENUE. |
FCSO WARNS ABOUT POST-CHRISTMAS BREAK-INS |
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FMN |
04/01/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLREONCE COUTNY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING A RASH OF HOME AND VEHICLE BREAK-INS OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS IN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
ST. JOHN'S TO HOLD NINTH ANNUAL EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2014 |
1B |
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ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IN FLORENCE WILL OPEN ITS NINTH ANNUAL EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES WITH A PERFORMANCE BY THE MANHATTAN PIANO TRIO ON JANUARYUARY. 12 AT 6 P.M. IN THE CHURCH'S PARISH HALL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2014 |
2B |
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CLARA BLANCH LEMMON; CLARICE ELIZABETH "BETTY" STRONG; CLYSE GRAHAM; DELLA BARCUS; FRED JENKINS; JENNY PIGETT; MAITLAND HUNT HICKS; QUEEN ESTHER DUPREE; REV. ROOSEVELT M. McFADDEN; RICK PEVEY; SALLIE TOWNSEND; WALTER P. LAND; ANN DOWLING McLELLEN; WILLIAM MICHAEL TOLSON |
UNITED FIRE DISTRICTS ON TABLE |
OFFICIALS: CONSOLIDATION WOULD AFFORD BENEFITS; LOWER TAX BILLS |
FMN |
05/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REMAINS OF DuPONT MANUFACTURING PLANT AFTER FIRE |
ON THE SURFACE; SEVEN OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S FIRE DISTRICTS WILL REMAIN INTACT IF A PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION EFFORT MOVES FORWARD WITH COUNTY COUNCIL; BUT THE UNIQUE DISTRICTS WILL BE UNIFIED UNDER THE FLORENCE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AFFORDING THEM SEVERAL BENEFITS AND LOWER TAX BILL FOR MANY PROPERTY OWNERS. |
PRO BASKETBALL RETURNS TO FLORENCE WITH A BANG |
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FMN |
05/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GABRIEL HARRIS; WEST VIRGINIA ANGELS TEAM MEMBERS; AND CROWD |
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS RETURNED TO THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS IN THE FORM OF THE PEE DEE VIPERS AND THE VIPERS SENT A CROWD OF 3114 HOME HAPPY WITH A WIN COMPLETE WITH A POSTGAME CONCERT BY THE COUNTY BAND OUTSHYNE. |
LIKE; A TOTALLY TUBULAR RUN |
80S-THEMED 5K RAISES FUND FOR LITERACY COUNCIL |
FMN |
05/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REBECCA FLANNAGAN; LEG WARMERS FOR LITERACY 5K PARTICIPANTS; AND CROWD |
MORE THAN 160 RUNNERS; MANY DONNING LIVELY 1980S GEAR TURNED OUT FOR THE LEG WARMERS FOR LITERACY 5K HELD AT FITNESS WORLD. |
OPPORTUNITIES TO REVIEW CITY'S REDISTRICTING UPCOMING |
THREE COUNCIL DISTRICTS WILL BE CHANGED TO MEET COURT MANDATE |
FMN |
05/01/2014 |
1A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE WILL BE HOLDING INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING SO CONSTITUENTS CAN REVIEW MAPS; POPULATION DATA; VOICE THEIR OPINIONS AND ASK QUESTIONS ON PROPOSED DISTRICT CHANGES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/01/2014 |
7A |
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CARNELL VIOLA ATKINSON GRIGGS; CLAUDE RICHARD ANDERSON JR.; BLANCHE SAWYER GRACE; MATTHEW BLANDING JR.; LUCY MOSES; EDWARD KENNETH JEWELL; WALTER PRENTICE LAND; BARBARA RODGERS WILSON |
FULL THROTTLE AHEAD |
REICHENBACH'S DEALERSHIP IN MIDST OF BIG EXPANSION |
FMN |
05/01/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MIKE REICHENBACH; PHOTO OF ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING OF VOLKSWAGEN OF FLORENCE; PHOTO OF MIKE REICHENBACH FORD LINCOLN BUILDING |
FLORENCE CAR DEALER MIKE REICHENBACH ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BRING A LITTLE BIT OF GERMAN ENGINEERING TO FLORENCE THIS PAST SUMMER WITH THE OPENING OF THE AREA'S ONLY VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP TO COMPLIMENT HIS FORD LINCOLN DEALERSHIPS. |
IMAGES OF 2013 |
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FMN |
05/01/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF RE-ENACTORS FROM THE 23RD S.C. VOLUNTEER INFANTRY; PHOTO OF ALAJMAL (HORSE); ROSS GEARGHTY; ROBERT WALSH; AND FOG ISLAND (HORSE); PHOTO OF BRANDON EAGLETON AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF JAMIRION SINGLETARY; NYGERIA GREGG; NYDJA KELLY; AND LATREASE CADE; PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANTWINE FUNERAL AND CITADEL CADETS OF MIKE COMPANY; NICHOLAS BROCKINGTON; UNITY CANTEEN; AND CHICA (DOG); PHOTO OF RACHEL FOSTER AND STEPHANIE HAM; PHOTO OF ALEX LUNA AND JENNIFER KNIGHT |
EVERY YEAR IS FILLED WITH MOMENTS OF GOOD; BAD AND SOMETIMES UGLY; AND OUR STAFF IS PRIVY TO FREEZE MANY OF THOSE IN PHOTOGRAPHS. THE YEAR OF 2013 WAS NO EXCEPTION AS EVENTS UNFOLDED AND PEOPLE IN THE PEE DEE LIVED THEIR LIVES THROUGH TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH. |
RAIN OR SHINE |
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FMN |
06/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLOYD LYDE; DAILY WHITTON; FRANK KING; AND FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMMEMBER |
DESPITE GLOOMY; DRIZZLY WEATHER MORE THAN 30 PEE DEE RESIDENTS GATHERED FOR AN AFTERNOON PICK-UP GAME OF FLAG FOOTBALL AT McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER IN FLORENCE AS THEY DO NEARLY EVERY WEEKEND - RAIN OR SHINE. |
ONE DEAD IN SATURDAY WRECK |
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FMN |
06/01/2014 |
3A |
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A HARTSVILLE MAN (CHARLES EDWARD ADDISON) DIED IN A SINGLE CAR CRASH ON LYDIA HIGHWAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2014 |
5A |
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CHARLES EDWARD ADDISON III; WILLIAM SCOTTY CASSIDY; MARCHCHK ERIC CHIVERS; WILLIAM "FLY" CLYBURN; JAMES LOUIS DICKEY; ROBERT L. WILSON JR.; HENRY ANDERSON SR.; BLANCHE SAWYER GRACE; PAT JOHNSON; REV. ROOSEVELT MCFADDEN; JAMES W. MCINTYER |
NEW PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER... |
AT AIRPORT |
FMN |
06/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STEPHEN BAILEY REPLACES LARRY FLOYD. |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ROBBY HILL FILES FOR HOUSE 63 |
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FMN |
06/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ROBBY HILL ENTERS THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY FOR KRIS CRAWFORD SEAT. HE OPPOSES ELIJAH JONES AND JAY JORDAN. ARTICLE INCLUDES BIOGRAPHICAL DATA ON HILL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/01/2014 |
7A;8A |
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BERTHA MAE GODBOLT BROWN; FRED E. BLUE; THEO OWENS; NATHANIEL WASHINGTON; ORA LEE SHAW; RUBY S. NORTHCUTT; JESSE CLARK PORCHEA; ANN KAY YOUNG MATKINS; ANNA MARGARET EDWARDS HARTIS; DANNY LAVON YARBOROUGH SR.; DENNIS BRYAN WRIGHT; PALMER MARTIN; CREOLA WILLIAMS LEWIS; DORIS BEATRICE MCGEE CARRAWAY; JULIAN EUGENE KAUGMANN JR.; JEDDIE WILSON LUHRS; ALEXANER 'MAC' MCTAGGART SPROTT JR.; MARY POSTON WELCH; LEMUEL ALTON SMITH; MOZELL ADAMS HANKINS; BETTY LOU LAMB; DOUGLAS WAYNE HOOKS; GERALDINE MOON SWOPE; DAVID LOUIS CARNAHAN; FRANCES GREEN COKER; JULIAN W. DANIEL; RAYMOND NORRIS; JACKIE MELTON |
A HERO WHO DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT |
A CANCER SURVIVOR THANKS McLEOD VALET FOR SUPPORT THROUGH HER TREATMENT |
FMN |
09/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALBERTA MAJOR AND JAMARCHCH BELIN |
A FORMER SCHOOL TEACHER AT MOORE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IN FLORENCE ALBERTA MAJOR SPENT THE BETTER PART OF JULY2012 COMING IN AND OUT OF McLEOD WHILE UNDERGOING CHEMO AND RADIATON TO TREAT CANCER CAUGUSTUSTHT JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME TO SAVE HER LIFE. |
FROZEN FOUNTAIN |
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FMN |
09/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ADELE KASSAB; PHOTO OF FROZEN FOUNTAIN |
ADELE KASSAB WALKS AROUND HER BACK YARD ON JACKSON AVENUE AMID A FROZEN WATER FOUNTAIN IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE 4 EYES REPAIRING; REOPENING CAREER CENTER |
VACANT FACILITY COULD COST $1M TO RENOVEMBEREMBERATE |
FMN |
09/01/2014 |
1A |
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IF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 HAD THEIR DRUTHERS THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WOULD BE ABLE TO GET PRACTICAL HANDS-ON TRAINING IN JOB SKILLS WITHOUT EVEN LEAVING TIMMONSVILLE. BUT RIGHT NOW IT'S UP IN THE AIR AS TO WHETHER THE DISTRICT WILL BE ABLE TO REOPEN ITS DEFUNCT CAREER CENTER AS THEY EXPLORE THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND THE MASSIVE REVOATION NEEDS OF THE VACANT BUILDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/01/2014 |
4A |
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CATENA SANDERS; DOROTHY VIRGINIA GORDON; HARRY CROKER; JAMES ALFRED "JAKE" "JIM" LUNDY; JASON BIRCHMORE; LERUE "PIMP" PETERSON; PAULINE KOWALSKI BUDZINKSKI; ROLAND ONEAL; SHEPHERD AMELIA RUSTIN SMITH |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE RETURNS WITH 12 LOCAL CELEBRITY DANCERS |
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FMN |
09/01/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF SARA JOHNSON; ROB ARDIS; AND SHANNON ARDIS; PHOTO OF MEGGIE BAKER; NICK TOWNSEND; BRIAN NEWMAN; AND PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF DR. RAKESH CHOKSHI; BRANDI WILLIAMSON; AND PARTICIPANTS |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE WILL BE BACK FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF TANGOS; CHA CHAS AND JIVES THIS SPRING BUT FOR THE 12 PAIRS COMPETING FOR THE COVETED MIRROR BALL TROPHY THE JOURNEY TO GREATNESS STARTED THIS WEEK. |
FLORENCE COMMUNITY RALLYING AGAIN FOR OWEN PLASMAN |
LOCAL YOUTH BATTLING BONE CANCER WILL BE AT CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
FMN |
09/01/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF OWEN PLASMAN |
IT'S BEEN NINE MONTHS SINCE FLORENCE ROLLED FOR OWEN PLASMAN. THAT WAS JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE THEN 8-YEAR-OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH OSTEOSARCOMA - A TYPE OF CANCER THAT STARTS IN THE BONES. |
FLORENCE LIBRARY HOSTS WATERCOLOR ARTIST'S WORKS |
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FMN |
09/01/2014 |
2D |
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IF YOU HAVE EVER WONDERED HOW AN ARTIST GET THEIR INSPIRATION YOU CAN HEAR FROM ONE YOURSELF WHEN A NATIONALLY KNOWN ARTIST STOPS BY THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE LIBRARY TO TALK ABOUT HER WORK AND ANEW BIOGRAPHY "MORE THAN A LIKENESS" CHRONICLING HER JOURNEY. |
GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL PRESIDENT.. |
TO RETIRE |
FMN |
09/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MURRAY BROCKMAN FOLLOWED LELAND COX AND INTERIM FRED LYNN AS PRESIDENT FOR 14 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/01/2014 |
7A |
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TERRY BRYANT SUTTON; ONEIL JENKINS; LEE MIXON; BARBARA B. SMITH; NORMA MCCALLY KIPP; VICTORIA GAINEY LEE; TOMMY SLATER; MARY VIRGINIA CALHOUN JOHNSON; TED H. BEASLEY JR.; SUSIE SUDEAN SPRING HANNA; BETTY GROOMS MAYO; HAROLD JOSEPH FOX JR.; MURPBY L. MORRIS; ANNIE DEAS ZIMMERMAN; JOH GREGORY POWELL |
ARTS ALLIANCE AWARDS SIX GRANTS… |
FOR ARTS PROJECTS |
FMN |
09/01/2014 |
2B |
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GABRIEL SMALLWOOD; LAKE CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE; LAKE CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER; FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4; FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; ANDD MASTERWORKS CHOIR |
NO FLAK FOR NEW MODELS OF DISTRICTS |
REDISTRICTING SESSIONS HELP SOLIDIFY PLANS FOR COUNCIL'S OK |
FMN |
11/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BUDDY BRAND; PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON; PHOTO OF DREW GRIFFIN; PHOTO OF TERESA MYERS-ERVIN |
AS PREDICTED BY FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY OFFICIALS THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS HAS BEEN UNEVENTUFL AFTER TWO PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETINGS THIS WEEK. |
FCSO RELEASES METH BUST SUSPECTS' NAMES |
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FMN |
11/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BRITTANY GRAVES; PHOTO OF LANEY GRAVES; PHOTO OF ASHLEY HUNSUCKER; PHILLIP JOHNSON |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RELEASED THE NAMES OF THE FOUR PEOPLE (PHILLIP JOHNSON; LANEY GRAVES; ASHLEY HUNSUCKER; AND BRITTANY GRAVES) ARRESTED IN A RAID ON A SOUTHERN FLORENCE COUNTY METH LAB. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2014 |
4B |
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JOHN STEVEN CALCUTT; BARBARA "CHRIS" WILSON HICKMAN; DAVID SAQUAN GAMBLE; LORRAINE G. ANDERSON; REV. ROBERT ED GRIGGS; RICHARD E. "RICK" GETTYS JR.; ROSA MAYES; BERNICE CONNER DALRYMPLE; BETTY LOU BOYD MATTHEWS; DEACON LEROY WILLIAMS; ELIZABETH HART COLEMAN McALLISTER; JOSIE LEE BROOKS McCULLUM; GEORGE BRATCHER TURNER JR.; MARCHCHTHA NELSON DUPREE; DONALD RAY "HOOTIE" POWELL; JOYCE WILKES LEE |
NEW EDUCATION PLAN COULD BE REAL BOOST |
LOCAL EDUCATORS CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT HALEY'S CALL TO HELP POORER DISTRICTS; BUT WORRY ABOUT DETAILS |
FMN |
12/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY; JASAUSHA POPE; RHETT KIRBY; AND ANNA CATE BEARD; PHOTO OF DR. JULYIA MIMS; V. KEITH CALLICUTT; AND GOV. NIKKI HALEY |
AT SCRANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOV. NIKKI HALEY SPOKE TO STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LEADER NOT A FOLLOWER AT AN ANTI-BULLYING ASSEMBLY. |
PEE DEE LAWMAKERS EXPRESS HOPE FOR PRODUCTIVE SESSION |
SOME WORRY HOUSE'S ELECTION YEAR COULD SLOW MOVEMENT ON KEY TOPICS |
FMN |
12/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEGISLATIVE BUILDING IN COLUMBIA; PHOTO OF REP. TERRY ALEXANDER; PHOTO OF REP. LESTER BRANHAM JR. |
LOCAL AND STATE LAWMAKERS RETURN TO COLUMBIA TO WORK ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES IN THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION THAT WILL IMPACT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND THE PEE DEE. |
REGION'S VEHICULAR FATALITIES DIP IN 2013 |
SCHP TO STEP UP ENFORCEMENT ON SECONDARY ROADS |
FMN |
12/01/2014 |
1A |
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DIAGRAM OF TRAFFIC FATALITIES BY COUNTY |
THE PEE DEE'S ROADS WERE A LITTLE SAFER IN 2013 THAN THEY WERE THE YEAR BEFORE ACCORDING TO S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL STATISTICS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2014 |
8A |
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GERGORY DAMON BROWN; MARCHCHTHA CYRUS; EDDIE GREEN; EMMA MONROE; ESMA CARRIE BURGESS GANDY; LARRY JOHNSON; MARCHCHY JOHNSON THOMPSON; WILLIAM THOMAS "TOM" McELVEEN; JAY E. KAUFFMAN; JUDITH ANN 'JUDY" STEVENS; LARRY E. WATFORD; CASEY HUDSON MATTHEWS; WILLIAM ISAAC CLARK; JAMES DICKEY; JOHN STEVEN CALCUTT; LUCILLE HYMAN CRIBB; DOROTHY VIRGINIA "GINGER" GORDON; PHILLIP CALHOUN GOFF; ROBERTA ELMORE KNIGHT; MAYME McKNIGHT MILES |
CHECKING IN ON HOTELS |
MORE TOURISTS MEANING MORE ROOMS IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
12/01/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF HOSPITALITY BOULEVARD; PHOTO OF HOME2 SUITES CONSTRUCTION |
MORE REASONS TO VISIT FLORENCE HAVE MEANT A GROWING NUMBER OF HOTELS POPPING UP AND WITH A STEADILY INCREASING OCCUPANCY RATE MORE ARE ON THE WAY. |
FIRST GUN SHOW OF 2014 BRINGS OUT FAMILIES; COLLECTORS |
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FMN |
13/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICAHRD "DOC" SOJOURNER |
PEE DEE RESIDENTS TURNED OUT IN SUN AND RAIN FOR MK SHOWS' FIRST GUN SHOW OF THE YEAR AT FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER OVER THE WEEKEND. |
MUSICAL INSIGHT HITS FLORENCE |
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FMN |
13/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE LEE; MILANO STREZEVA; AND DMITRY KOUZOV; PHOTO OF MILANO STREZEVA; PHOTO OF WAYNE LEE |
MEMBERS OF THE MANHATTAN PIANO TRIO; WAYNE LEE - VIOLIN; MILANO STREZEVA - PIANO; AND DMITRY KOUZOV - CELLO; PERFORM FOR THE OPENING ACT OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH'S EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES WHICH CONSISTS OF SIX PERFORMANCES RUNNING THROUGH FEBRUARY. |
LAWMAKERS WEIGH IN ON GROWTH |
JOBS; EDUCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE TOP THE LIST OF PRIORITIES |
FMN |
13/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REP. TERRY ALEXANDER; PHOTO OF REP. LESTER BRANHAM |
EVEN WITH THE AMERICAN ECONOMY HUMMING BACK TO LIFE THERE'S NO DEBATE AMONG LAWMAKERS THAT MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE IN THE PEE DEE TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY; CONTINUE TO LOWER UNEMPLOYMENT AND PROLONG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/01/2014 |
6A |
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ANN GASQUE ALTMAN; THE REV. FRANK BUTLER; HELEN PIERCE DRUCKER; WOODROW FLOYD; BERLIN BRYCE FUTRELL; MELVIN GAMBLE; DAWN RENEE GREER; EDUVIGEN GUERRERO GUTIERREZ; VIOLA SALTERS; CYNTHIA FLOWERS ISGETT BARNHILL; JULYIET POSTON DORITY; WOODROW FLOYD; MILDRED BEVERLY HARMON; JUDITH ANN GROSS STEVENS; LARRY E. WATFORD; JOHN ELBERT WHITE |
COUNCIL WILL NOT ASK BUSINESSES TO CHANGE HIRING PROCESS |
MEASURE WOULD HAVE REMOVED CRIMINAL RECORDS INQUIRY FROM INITIAL APPLICATIONS |
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14/01/2014 |
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CITY COUNCIL VOTED NOT TO REGULATE BUSINESSES BY ENACTING AN ORDINACE THAT WOULD ESTABLISH PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCREENING OF CRIMINAL RECORDS BY EMPLOYERS WITHIN THE CITY OF FLORENCE. |
CITY OF FLORENCE REDISTRICTING |
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14/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JIM PETERSON AND FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING INFORMATIONAL SESSION ATTENDEES |
THE REDISTRICTING INFROMATION SESSION WAS THE LAST OF THREE PUBLC MEETINGS REGARDING THE TWEAKING OF FLORENCE'S COUNCIL DISTRICT LINES. |
LAWMAKERS WEIGH IN ON INFRASTRUCTURE |
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14/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF REP. TERRY ALEXANDER; PHOTO OF REP. LESTER BRANHAM JR. |
LAST YEAR LAWMAKERS PASSED A $550 MILLION BOND TO IMPROVE INTERSTATES BUT THAT AMOUNT IS JUST A SMALL PART OF THE $48.3 BILLION IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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14/01/2014 |
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CATHERINE POSTON DAYS; DAVID HICKS JR.; DEAN RONALD BATLIS; DERRICK McKELLAR; MICHAEL B. JOHNSON; MR. GUS HENRY PEARSON; MYRTLE LOU NORTON SAVERANCE; NORA VIRGINIA WHITFIELD "MS. GENNY" HARBIN; PEARL ROBERTS KENNEDY; RONNIE "PEANUT" ROBINSON; WALTER LAVERNE "TOONEY" PARROTT; WILLIE WILSON; RUTH J. HAWKINS; AMARCHCHYLLIS FRANK; CASEY HUDSON MATTHEWS; CYNTHIA FLOWERS ISGETT BARNHILL; DEACON EDDIE S. WILLIAMS; DR. WADE BRYANT HICKS; LAWRENCE GAIL HYMAN; RICHARD "DICK" HERMAN KELLAHAN; RUSSELL MARCHCHTIN BRYANT; WILLIAM THOMAS "TOM" McELVEEN |
WOMAN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT |
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14/01/2014 |
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AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WITH FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ANEESA GILES) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT ACCORDING TO A RELEASE ISSUED BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
CITY OF FLORENCE REDISTRICTING IN PLANNING STAGES |
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14/01/2014 |
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CITY OFFICIALS HELD THEIR LAST FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING INFORMATIONAL SESSION AND WILL CONTINUE TO SPEAK WITH GROUPS AS STAFFERS BEGIN TO SOLIDIFY A PLAN TO SUBMIT TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL IN FEBRUARY. |
EDUCATION HIGH PRIORITY FOR LAWMAKERS |
SUPPORTING TEACHERS; SCHOOLS WITH MORE FUNDING AMONG IDEAS |
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15/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF REP. TERRY ALEXANDER |
EDUCATION WILL BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS SESSION; EVEN IF IT'S BECAUSE REPUBLICAN GOV. NIKKI HALEY AND DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER STATE SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN HAVE MADE IT TOP PRIORITY FOR THEIR YEAR WITH BOTH UNVEILING PLANS TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION. |
TWO DAYS ON THE FARM |
SC AGRIBIZ EXPO KICKS OFF THURSDAY |
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15/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JIM STEELE AND ANDY PHILLIPS |
IT'S NOT REALLY HARVEST TIME OF THE YEAR BUT TRACTORS AND OTHER FARM EQUIPMENT WERE STARTING TO SHOW UP IN DROVES IN PREPARATION FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL S.C. AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO. |
FLORENTINES REMEMBER THEIR GOOD OL' 'BOOTS' |
FORMER CLERK OF COURT A STAPLE IN CLAUSSEN FOR MANY YEARS |
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15/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JAMES C. "BOOTS" GREGG |
IF FLORENCE COUNTY'S CLAUSSEN COMMUNITY HAD A MAYOR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN JAMES C. "BOOTS" GREGG. |
MLK EVENTS DECEMBEREMBERORATE WEEKEND SCHEDULE IN PEE DEE |
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15/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JARAD JAMES AND OTHER MARCHCHCH PARTICIPANTS |
SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS WILL BE HOLDING EVENTS HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER DR. MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING JR. |
ANDERSON UNDERGOES ANOTHER SURGERY AFTER DOG ATTACK |
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15/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DR. MORRIS ANDERSON |
A FORMER FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN AND RETIRED VETERINARIAN (DR. MORRIS ANDERSON) WHO WAS ATTACKED BY A PACK OF DOGS A WEEK AGO UNDERWENT ANOTHER SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND REMAINS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT AN AREA HOSPITAL. |
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW TONIGHT |
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15/01/2014 |
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A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IS FORCASTED IN THE PEE DEE. |
WATER CUSTOMERS WILL SEE CHANGES AS FLORENCE TAKES OVER |
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15/01/2014 |
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NOW THAT THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM IS UNER THE CITY OF FLORENCE'S OWNERSHIP TIMMONSVILLE CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT TO SEE SOME CHANGES AS THEIR WATER SYSTEM IS BROUGHT UP TO SNUFF. |
FIRST COUNCIL MEETING FOR NEW OLANTA MAYOR |
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15/01/2014 |
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IN THE FIRST MEETING WITH NEW MAYOR MARCHCHY HUGGINS AND NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS LEVI MIMS AND TRIPP WELCH THE OLANTA TOWN COUNCIL DELEGATED DUTIES AND NAMED COUNCILMAN JACK HYMAN MAYOR PRO TEM. |
STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY GEARS UP FOR NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER SHOWDOWNS |
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15/01/2014 |
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S.C. DEMOCRATIC PARTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMANDA LOVEDAY SPOKE WITH FLORENCE COUNTY DEMOCRATS AS THE PARTY GEARS UP FOR A 10-MONTH FIGHT TO RECAPTURE THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AMONG OTHERS THIS NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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15/01/2014 |
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GLORIA GAIL FOWLE; JAMES "PIN" McCOLLOUGH; JOHNNY LEBENTON CARROWAY JR.; MARCHCHY WILLIAMS; PATRICIA WHITE JOLLY; PEARLISTINE NELSON McFADDEN; RONNIE TIMMONS; ROSA LEE JAMES; HELEN PIERCE DRUCKER; JAMES McIVER WILLIAMSON II; MARCHCHY BELL SAWYER GARRIS; MICHAEL B. JOHNSON; MYRTLE NORTON SAVERANCE; NORA VIRGINIA WHITFIELD HARBIN; REVEREND FRANK BUTLER; RONNIE TODD; WALTER LAVERNE "TOONY" PARROTT |
NO FLYING LESSONS NEEDED |
PILOT-FREE TECH COULD ALLOW FARMERS TO SURVEY FIELDS REMOTELY |
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17/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CHRIS POST; PHIL BOWER, AND S.C. AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AND S.C. AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO ATTENDEES |
THE SECOND ANNUAL S.C. AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO OPENED WITH THE LATEST IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY - AGRICULTURAL UNMMANED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. |
CROWD AT FMU CHALLENGED TO LIVE KING'S LEGACY |
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17/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF REP. GILDA COBB-HUNTER |
KICKING OFF A WEEKEND FULL OF COMMUNITY EVENTS FOCUSING ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING JR. MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE GATHERED TO CELEBRATE THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S CHAPMAN AUDITORIUM WITH A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC; TRIBUTES AND REMINDERS TO LIVE THE LEGACY HE LEFT BEHIND. |
PEE DEE LEGISLATORS MULL '14-15 BUDGET |
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17/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF REP. TERRY ALEXANDER; PHOTO OF REP. LESTER BRANHAM JR.; PHOTO OF REP. KRIS CRAWFORD; PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN; PHOTO OF REP. PHILLIP LOWE; PHOTO OF REP. JAY LUCAS; PHOTO OF SEN. KENT WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF REP. ROBERT WILLIAMS |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY RELEASED HER 2014-15 BUDGET PLAN OF $6.6 BILLION WHICH IS UP 3.73 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR. |
PENNY TAX SHOPPING CAN COMMENCE |
COUNCIL APPROVES ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $125 MILLION IN BONDS |
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17/01/2014 |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL STARTED OFF 2014 BY APPROVING THE COUNTY'S LARGEST BOND; OFFERING FOR HUNDREDS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AND A CLEAN FISCAL BILL OF HEALTH. |
WORKING TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURE |
SPEAKER CALLS FOR MORE COLLABORATION; TECHNOLOGY IN FARMING |
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17/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CONNOR TEMPLES AND MATTHEW TEMPLES; PHOTO OF CHRIS PRIVETTE AND CHANDLER SHIRLEY |
THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY HAS COME A LONG WAY IN TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVEMBEREMBERATIONS THROUGH THE YEARS. CHIP BLALOCK KNOWNS A LITLE SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY AND WHERE IT'S GOING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/01/2014 |
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FRANCENA WILSON DALTON; INFANT ELIJAH WILLIAM HAMILTON; LIZZIE D. AUTHER; MICHAEL DEAN BLACK JR.; PEARLISTINE "TENNIE" NELSON; RONNIE "PEANUT" ROBINSON; VIVIAN ANN TUCKER; WILLIAM JUNEEIOR WOODBERRY; "FRITZ" HARRIS FRAIZER BROWN JR.; AMY DANIELLE WEATHERFORD-GRAY; AMY SYLVIA WINDHAM WOODHAM HAWKINS; ESMA BURGESS LONGFELLOW GANDY; MARCHCHTHA "TOOTS" PFAEHLER THROWER; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH SWINTON JACKSON; PATRICIA ANN WHITE JOLLY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/01/2014 |
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MEMORIAM |
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ELIZA J. SMITH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/01/2014 |
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RUTH MAE MARCHCHJORIE JOHNSON HAWKINS; VIOLA BROCKINGTON SALTERS |
KOREAN WAR VETS HONORED |
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17/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF PHYLIS BURGH; DON JONES; AND GERALD BISCUP; PHOTO OF PHYLIS BURGH AND MEDAL |
TWO "MEDALS OF GRATITUDE" MADE FROM OLD WEAPONS AND FENCE WIRES IN KOREA'S DEMILITARIZED ZONE WERE PRESENTED TO FLORENCE VETERANS GERALD BISCUP OF THE U.S. MARCHCHINE CORPS AND PHYLIS BURGH OF THE U.S. ARMY BY THE LOCAL VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL. |
LESSONS IN FARM SAFETY |
EMERGENCY WORKERS LEARN HOW TO DO A GRAIN-BIN RESCUE |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DAN NEENAN; CAPT. MICHAEL POSTON; AND DEMONSTRATION ONLOOKERS; JAMES COX; KELLY LEE; AND ONLOOKERS |
MANY PRODUCTS AT THE SECOND ANNUAL S.C. AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO WERE DESIGNED TO SAVE FARMERS MONEY BUT ONE EDUCATIONAL SESSION HELPED AREA EMERGENCY PERSONNEL LEARN HOW TO SAVE THEIR LIVES. |
LAWMAKERS MULL BILLS ON PRIVACY RIGHTS; SCHOOL ISSUES |
RAISING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE EXPECTED AS UPCOMING LEGISLATION |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF REP. TERRY ALEXADER; PHOTO OF REP. LESTER BRANHAM JR.; PHOTO OF REP. KRIS CRAWFORD |
THEY'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT TOPICS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE ADDRESSED IN SOME CASES DURING THIS SECOND SESION OF THE 120TH GERNAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BUT AREA LAWMAKERS HAVE LEGISLATION OF THEIR OWN THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE PASSED. |
WE'RE MOVING FORWARD;' LEATHERMAN SAYS DURING PENNY TAX I PROJECT UPDATE |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN |
WITH NEARLY HALF A BILLION IN FUNDS SECURED; STATE SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN SAID THAT ROAD PROJECTS FROM THE FIRST PENNY SALES TAX ARE PROGRESSING AND CONSTURCTION WILL BEGIN SOON AFTER "BATTLING TO GET PERMITS" FROM THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. |
THREE MEN ARRESTED IN PROSTITUTION STING |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF THOMAS BATEMAN; PHOTO OF TIMOTHY TYLER; PHOTO OF CORNELIUS JAMES |
THREE MEN WERE ARRESTED (THOMAS BATEMAN; TIMOTHY TYLER; AND CORNELIUS JAMES) AS AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS CONTINUE THEIR CAMPAIGN AGAINST INTERNET PROSTITUTION AT MOTELS ALONG THE INTERSTATE. |
MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLORENCE CAR CHASE |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CARLOS McCOY |
A MAN (CARLOS McCOY) WANTED BY FLORENCE COUNTY AUTHORITIES WAS ARRESTED AFTER A BRIEF CAR CHASE THROUGH THE CITY. |
WEATHERS: STRONGER MESSAGE KEY TO GROWTH |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF HUGH WEATHERS |
S.C. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER HUGH WEATHERS SAID GROWTH AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF NEW COLLABORATIONS IS THE KEY TO FUTURE SUCCESS FOR AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE DURING HIS COMMISSIONER'S BREAKFAST AT THE S.C. AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO. |
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES |
ST. JOHN'S EPIPHANY SERIES CONTINUES WITH BARITONE TRIO |
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18/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF HAL McINTOSH; JACOB WILL; AND MARCHCHC RATTRAY |
ST. JOHN'S EPHIPHANY CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES WITH A PERFORMANCE BY THE THREE BARITONES IN THE CHURCH'S HALL. |
POLAR BEAR 5K WILL ASSIST CHOICES CHARTER SCHOOL |
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18/01/2014 |
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FOR 10 YEARS CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HAS HOSTED THE POLAR BEAR 5K RUN/WALK AT CAMP SEXTON ON THE GROUNDS OF CHOICES CHARTER SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE SCHOOL'S FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORT THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM IN HELPING AREA STUDENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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18/01/2014 |
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BARBARA HAYES; BENNY WINBURN; DAN WILLIAMSON JR.; EVELYN PLAYER HALL GOODWIN; FRANK M. EVANS; GERTRUDE MAY FRY LEIDICH; JAMES BULL JR.; JAMES C. STOKES; BABY BOY JAYSAN MALIK COOPER; JOHNNY McGEE; MARCHCHGUERITE "RETESIE" COOK; GEORGE MARCHCHSHALL GARDNER; RUTH BESSINGER BOATWRIGHT; WILMA BARR |
ENGINEERING A SOLUTION |
NEW FMU PROGRAM FILLS A NEED FOR PEE DEE WORKERS; MANUFACTURERS |
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19/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JOHN TELLIS CARTER; JUSTIN CARTER; AND MERCEDES GAINEY |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S NEW INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM IS POISED TO NOT ONLY EDUCATE STUDENTS BUT SOLVE ONE OF AREA MANUFACTURER'S BIGGEST PROBLEMS: A SHORTAGE OF LOCAL QUALIFIED ENGINEERS. |
A BENCH FOR BARKERS |
FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUES THAT PLAGUE QUALITY OF LIFE - YAPPY DOGS; DILAPIDATED HOMES - IS HOPE FOR FLORENCE'S LIVABILITY COURT |
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19/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF RALPH ANDERSON; RANGELEY BAILEY; DEBRA JACKSON; AND COURTROOM WORKER |
SITTING IN JUDGE ALESIA RICO FLORES OR JUDGE MICHAEL MOLONY'S COURTROOM IN CHARLESTON OR JUDGE DEBRA JACKSON'S IN FLORENCE; DEFENDANTS AND ONLOOKERS REALIZE THAT WHILE THESE MUNICIPAL COURTS UPHOLD THE RULE OF LAW THEY DO SO IN A DIFFERENT WAY. |
RICE: NEW SPENDING BILL WILL SPUR CONFIDENCE; FARM BILL IN WORKS |
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19/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF U.S. REP. TOM RICE |
U.S. REP. TOM RICE; R-S.C.; SPENT TIME SPEAKING WITH MEMBERS OF THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND TOURING THE SECOND ANNUAL S.C. AGRIBIZ AND FARM EXPO AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER WHERE FARMERS WANTED TO SEE MOVEMENT ON THE STALLED FARM BILL. |
MLK JR. PARADE ROUTE TO START ON NORTH COIT |
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19/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
FLORENCE'S ANNUAL DR. MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE IS SET TO TAKE PLACE AT MAJORITY BAPTIST CHURCH AT 414 N. COIT ST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/01/2014 |
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MARCHCHY MOODY; LIZZIE D. AUTHER; EVERLINA LARRY; WINSTON "TURK" HYMAN LOCKETT; BENNY LEE WINBURN; FLOYD HENRY STITH; CAROLE LEE BURKETT WINBURN; ANDY P. (AP) BRYANT; ADDIE L. McCRAY; CYNTHIA DAVIS OUTLAW; HARRY NATHANIEL CROKER; WILLIE BACOTE; ROSA LEE JAMES; TERRI MARCHCHIE FREEMAN MATTHEWS POWERS; GEORGIA MAE "MISSY" DOUGLAS; FLORENCE M. BRACKETT; JOAN LYNNE LEVINE POIRIER; MARCHCHY JO RUSS; PEARLINE HAYWARD; MIRIAM SHEPHERD DAVIS; SARAH E. GARNER; WILLIAM GERALD; SAMUEL NECOLUIS JOHNSON JR.; JOHNNY McGEE; DOROTHY ANN HARKLESS BAKER; MARCHCHGARET CARL PHILLIPS KIRBY; MARCHCHY FRANCES FIELDS; EVELYN PLAYER HALL GOODWIN; MARCHCHGUERITE "RETESIE:" CHANDLER COOK; GERTRUDE MAE (TRUDY) LEDICH; JAMES C. STOKES |
MUSIC IS THE BEST MEDICINE |
THERAPIST HELPS HEAL HOSPICE PATIENTS' HEARTS AND SOULS |
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19/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FEREBE GASQUE PEARCE |
FEREBE GASQUE PEARCE SAID VERY EARLY SHE HAD A SPECIAL PLACE FOR MUSIC. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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19/01/2014 |
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KATHARINE WATERS LOWE AND HERBERT FLOYD AMES JR. |
BREAKING THROUGH THE GRASS CEILING |
NUMBER OF WOMEN FARMERS GROWING ACROSS THE NATION |
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19/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FARMERS AT THE S.C. AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO; PHOTO OF NATHALIE DUPREE AND ONLOOKERS |
WHEN IT COME TO FARMERS THE COMMON STEREOTYPE IS THAT A MAN WORKS IN THE FIELD WHILE WOMEN WORKIN IN THE HOME. IT'S TIME TO UPROOT THAT NOTION. |
LOCAL K-9 STAR IN PINUP CALENDAR |
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT UPGRADES TO FCSO K-9 UNIT |
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20/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ATILLA (DOG); COCOA (DOG); PAT O'HARA; AND GARY LEWIS |
MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S K-9 UNIT ARE NOW OFFICIALLY PINUP PUPS. THE K-9 OFFICERS ARE STARRING IN THEIR VERY OWN CALENDAR IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY TO BUILD A NEW K-9 TRAINING FACILITY ON THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRAINING GROUND IN EFFINGHAM. |
KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE |
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20/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF SONS OF ALLEN OF THE NORTHEAST ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF SONS OF ALLEN OF THE NORTHEAST ANNUAL CONFERENCE; PHOTO OF CHOIR MEMBERS AND DRUMMER |
MEMBERS OF THE SONS OF ALLEN OF THE NORTHEAST ANNUAL CONFERECE PROCEED INTO MOUNT ZION AME CHURCH IN FLORENCE SINGING "WE ARE SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY" DURING A MARCHCHTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION TO HONOR THE SLAIN CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER. |
FIRST HABITAT HOME NEARLY COMPLETED |
AROUND 30 FAMILIES EXPECTED TO BENEFIT FROM PROGRAM |
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20/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF POINTE SOUTH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME CONSTRUCTION |
GRATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OFFICIALS HOPE TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW HOME IN POINTE SOUTH BY THE END OF THE MONTH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/01/2014 |
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PRISCILLA BROWN; SHERMAN GAMBLE; ALVIN JAMES RICHARSON ESQ.; WILLIE M. SCARBOROUGH; LYLES McLEOD STONE; ROSA MARCHCHGARITA STRONG WRIGHT; CAROLE LEE BURKETT WINBURN; JAMES STAFFORD BERRY JR.; MICHAEL WRIGHT; WILLIAM DIXON ROBERTSON JR.; TERRIE MARCHCHIE FREEMAN MATTHEWS POWERS; SAMUEL N. JOHNSON JR.; JOHNNY L. CARRAWAY |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECH SHOWING SIGNIFICANT GROWTH |
HIGHER ENROLLMENT SUPPORTS PROPOSED MASTER PLAN'S PREDICTIONS |
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21/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DR. BEN DILLARD ;PHOTO OF DR. SHELLEY FORTIN |
FLORENCE-DARLINGOTN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SAW A SURGE IN SPRING ENROLLMENT OVER LAST YEAR'S AND IS ONE OF FEW SCHOOLS IN THE STATE'S TECHNICAL COLLGE SYSTEM SHOWING THIS KIND OF GROWTH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/01/2014 |
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ERNEST GARY SULLIVAN JR.; ESTO BUTLER GOINS; EUGENE BROWN JR.; FREDERICK DEEMS PRIDGEN; GEORGIA MAE "MISSIE" DOUGLAS; JAKIRA BLUE; JONATHAN ALLEN; MARCHCHGARET ATKINSON; MATTIE LEE BRUCE; PAMELA GALLOWAY LEONARD; PRISCILLA BROWN; SUSAN ELLA GOODWIN; WILLIAM ALLEN WARREN; ABRAHAM "ABE" THOMY; DAN WILLIAMSON JR.; ELIZABETH T. CARTER; LYLES McLEOD STONE |
SC SUPREME COURT HEARS KILLER'S APPEAL |
MAN CONVICTED IN RICK'S PAWN SHOP MURDER CLAIMS LIFE SENTENCE 'CRUEL AND UNSUSAL' |
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22/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF TAVARIO BRUNSON |
THE S.C. SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR ORAL ARGUMENTS TODAY IN THE APPEAL OF A FLORENCE TEENAGER (TAVARIO BRUNSON) WHO FATALLY SHOT A BELOVED LOCAL MUSICIAN (STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" DEAVER) DURING A 2011 ROBBERY AT A LOCAL PAWN SHOP (RICK'S PAWN SHOP). |
THREE COUNTIES REPSOND TO NAN YA PLASTICS |
FLAMES QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED; NO INJURIES REPORTED |
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22/01/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FIREFIGHTERS |
MORE THAN 50 FIREFIGHTERS FROM THREEE COUNTIES AND SEVERAL MUNICIPALITIES WORKED A FOUR-ALARM FIRE AT NAN YA PLASTICS SOUTH OF LAKE CITY FOR 90 MINUTES BEFORE EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE. |
WASHINGTON FILES SUIT AGAINST AG |
FORMER TIMMONSVILLE CLERK CLAIMS VINDICTIVE PROSECUTION |
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22/01/2014 |
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PHOTO WILHELMINA WASHINGTON AND PATRICK McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN |
A FORMER TIMMONSIVILLE TOWN CLERK (WILHELMINA WASHINGTON) WHO WAS TRIED TWICE ON FORGERY AND MISCONDUCT CHARGES HAS FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN HER INVESTIGATION; ALLEGING VINDICTIVE PROSECUTION. |
TOWN NEARLY READY TO TAKE BIDS FOR NEW WATER TOWER |
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22/01/2014 |
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RESIDENTS OF PMPLICO ARE CLOER TO GETTING A DESPERATLLY NEEDED; NEW WATER TANK IN THE TOWN AFTER TOWN CONUCIL MEMBERS VOTED ON A PREFERRED TOWER STYLE AND EXPECT THE WORK TO BE PUT OUT OT BID SHORTLY. |
FLORENCE CHURCH PROVIDES SHELTER FROM THE COLD |
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FMN |
22/01/2014 |
3A |
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THE WHOSOEVER COMMUNITY CHURCH IN FLORENCE IS OFFERING REPSITE FROM THE COLD WINTER NIGHTS FOR THOSE IN NEED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2014 |
5A |
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BERNICE DOZIER SINGLETARY; ETHAN KINARD McCLARY; FLOYD HENRY STITH; HATTIE MAE McCOLL; INELL McELVEEN; JOSENA WILLIAMSON LEWIS; KEITH BROCKINGTON; RAY BROWN BRADSHAW SR.; STACIE RICHARDSON MARCHCHTIN; TERRY TYRONE SUTTON; CLARENCE RUTLEDGE DENNIS; DORIS RICHARDSON HAMILTON; ERNEST GARY SULLIVAN JR.; FLORENCE CAMERON BRACKETT; JAMES EDWARD "JE" HAYNES; MARCHCHGARET GOME ATKINSON; MARCHCHY JEANNETTE KIRTON CANNON; MARCHCHY JO HORRELL RUSS; RICHARD AUSTIN GILBERT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2014 |
6A |
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ROSA MARCHCHGARITA STRONG WRIGHT; SUSAN ELLA "SUE" HANNA GODWIN |
OFFERING A 'TASTE' OF LOCAL CUISINE |
TASTE OF CENTRAL EVENT MIXED NEW AND OLD |
FMN |
22/01/2014 |
1C |
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THE SEVENTH ANNUAL TASTE OF CENTRAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE JANUARYUARYUARY 30 FROM 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. IN THE DAVIS CENTER BUILDING ON THE CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS. |
REP. RICE TO TALK ON SC RURAL GROWTH |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. REP. TOM RICE |
U.S. REP TOM RICE; R-S.C.; WILL HOLD A FIELD HEARING IN DILLON WITH SEVERAL PARTICIPANTS TO DISCUSS UNEMPLOYMENT CHALLENGES IN RURAL AMERICA. |
CHATTING WITH A HOME-GROWN AUTHOR VIA SKYPE |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REANNE SMITH AND VARIAN JOHNSON; PHOTO OF WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS |
WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATED NATIONAL READING DAY BY CHATTING VIA SKYPE ABOUT BOOKS; WRITING AND THE NEED TO READ WITH AUTHOR AND ALUMNUS VARIAN "CHAD" JOHNSON. |
CHURCH SHELTERING HOMELESS FROM THE COLD NEED SUPPLIES |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
3A |
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A LOCAL CHURCH IS ASKING FOR THE COMMUNITY'S HELP IN ITS CONTINUING EFFORT TO PROVIDE WARMTH AND SHELTER TO THE HOMELES IN BELOW-FREEZING TEMPERATURES. |
GETTING READY FOR A JAMBOREE |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SHELBY McCORMICK AND COWORKER; PHOTO OF KIDS JAMBOREE SET UP AT CIVIC CENTER |
SHELBY McCORMICK OF THE LYNCHES RIVER COUNTY PARK ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER ADDS WATER TO THE TURTLE TANK FOR THE REPTILE SHOW DURING SETUP FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL KIDS JAMBOREE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
FMU PROFESSOR SHARES CIVIL WAR RESEARCH AT CONFERENCE |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DR. JACQUELINE GLASS CAMPBELL |
DR. JACQUELINE GLASS CAMPBELL; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY; WROTE AND PUBLISHED A PAPER ON THE OCCUPATION OF NEW ORLEANS BY GEN. BENJAMIN BUTLER DURING THE CIVIL WAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
5A |
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ARTHUR M. PLUDE JR.; DANNY L. SMITH SR.; HUDSON (PETE) BOYKIN; JULYIA ADAMS HANNA; LEROY "PUMPKIN" BRUCE; LUCINDA DRAYTON; MIRIAM T. FLOYD; NELL B. ATKINSON; PHILLIP TONEY; THOMAS A. "TOMMY" HAMMOND; GERTRUDE ROBERTS ALFORD; HUDSON "PETE" BOYKIN; INELL WILLIAMS McELVEEN; JAMES HARVEY "J.H." BEARD; JOSENA DELORES WILLIAMSON LEWIS; LEONA CALDER EVANS; MARCHCHY EVELYN HATCHER PEACOCK; SUSAN CONNER HUNT; WINSTON "TURK" HYMAN LOCKETT; SYBIL CAMLIN SCHUBERT; WAYNE GRIER KIMBRELL |
REMEMBERING THE VETS |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF NANCY GIBSON |
NANCY GIBSON; FLORENCE ELKS LODGE SECRETARY AND MEMBER OF ROLLING THUNDER; PLACES A WREATH ON THE MARCHCHKER OF HER FATHER; WILLIAM A. JOHNSON. |
DISABILITIES FOUNDATION PLANS BBQ BENEFIT |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
2B |
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FLORENCE COUNTY DISABILITIES FOUNDATION IS BUSY PLANNING THE 2014 CELEBRITY BBQ BENEFIT. |
GROUPS TO BESTOW AWARD UPON LOCAL CEO |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF SHARON CLEMMONS THOMAS |
SHARON CLEMMONS THOMAS; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO OF HELPING HANDS OF GEORGETOWN INC.; HAS BEEN SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE 2014 FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE'S (FMU NPLI) AND S.C. ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP. |
FRAA ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS FROM COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
24/01/2014 |
2B |
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THE FLORENCE REGIONAL ARTS ALLIANCE IS CURRENTLY ACCCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR FOUR FLORENCE COUNTY AWARDS. |
WOOFERS WOMEN LEARN 'CESAR'S WAY' |
LEADERS OF FLORENCE DOGGIE DAY CARE LEARN FROM FAMED 'DOG WHISPERER' CESAR MILLAN |
FMN |
27/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CATHY FOX; ANNA CUSACK; AND CESAR MILLAN |
CATHY FOX AND ANNA CUSACK HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH DOGS FOR YEARS BUT NOW THEY ARE MORE IN TUNE WITH CANINES' NEEDS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS PACK LEADERS THAN EVER BEFORE AFTER LEARNING FROM THE BEST; "THE DOG WHISPERER" (CESAR MILLAN). |
WINTER STORM WATCH DECEMBEREMBERLARED |
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FMN |
27/01/2014 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE HAS BEEN PLACED UNDER A WINTER STORM WATCH AND WILL LIKELY SEE ALL THE MAJOR WINTER PRECIPITATION TYPES DURING THAT TIME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2014 |
7A |
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NICOLE DURANT; OLLA MAE EADDY; JANUARYUARYIE McGILL GRAHAM; PAULINE COLLINS HARRELL; JERRY LEROY HYATT; ROBERT ALAN KING; DAVID ERVIN LAW JR.; DR. JAMES "JIM" WAYNE LEMKE; TERESA LYNN LOHMAN; JACK W. "BUDDY" PATE SR.; BERTHA LEE STARKS; WALETHA STUBBS; ROSA ANN TADLOCK; BETTY ANN WOODHAM; SAMMIE 'BUDDY' GRIGGS; EUGENE BROWN JR.; JOHN STUART WILKES; HARRY G. 'HANK' PROSSER; DWIGHT DELANO GRADY SR. |
NO 'BIG PROBLEMS' FROM STORM |
SNOW CLOSED SCHOOLS; SLOWED PEE DEE; BUT ACCIDENTS WERE FEW |
FMN |
31/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROADS IN MULLINS SC |
FLORENCE COUNTY SURELY GOT A GLIMPSE OF WINTER STORM LEON; BUT AREA EMERGENCY OFFICIALS SAY THE PEE DEE WAS SPARED THE WORST OF IT. |
A TASTEFUL EVENING |
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FMN |
31/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HANK LEEKE AND BYSTANDER; PHOTO OF TASTE OF CENTRAL GALA ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF FOOD |
HANK LEEKE SERVES HIS BRISKET CHILI AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S TASTE OF CENTRAL GALA. |
COUNCIL SET TO MOVE FORWARD WITH REDRAWN DISTRICTS PLAN |
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FMN |
31/01/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL HEAR THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE REDISTRICTING OF THE THREE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS. |
PEE DEE PLAYS IN THE SNOW |
MORNING NEWS READERS SHARE PHOTOS FROM THE AFTERMATH OF THE JANUARYUARYUARY WINTER STORM |
FMN |
31/01/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF LOGAN McIVER; PHOTO OF HELEN SMITH AND CATHERINE SMITH; PHOTO OF JASON GARDNER; PHOTO OF ARIEL McIVER; PHOTO OF KALEIGH McELVEEN AND NATHAN McELVEEN; PHOTO OF DAVE CUSAAC AND RHONDA CUSAAC'S CARS; PHOTO OF JoHANNA MORGAN; PHOTO OF RECHELLE JONES; PHOTO OF BIRDS IN SNOW; PHOTO OF SNOW |
HEATHER SMITH CONTRIBUTED THIS PHOTO OF 3 YEAR OLD TWINS HELEN AND CATHERINE SMITH OF MARCHCHION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/01/2014 |
5A |
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AZA LEE McELVEEN; BROADUS JAY KELLEY; CHARLES ELBERT JAMES; GWENDOLYN M. WILLIAMS; IZORA GRAHAM SWINTON; JACK JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH WOODBERRY; JANUARYUARYICE KARAM; JANUARYUARYIE McGEE GRAHAM; JOHN LANGLOIS; LYNETTE GREEN MUMFORD; MATTHEW ROGERS; REBECCA BRABOY WASHINGTON; REBECCA GIBSON; REV. HOWARD S. KNOWLES; ROBBIE TAYLOR; TERRELL JACOB; THOMAS "TOMMY" JAMISON MORRISON; WAYNE RIVERS WINBURN; WILLIE DAVID DICKEY; ANNIE MAE BROWN GIBSON; BETTY SUE GANDY; CECIL W. JAMES; CHRISTOPHER WADE BANKS; IRENE ELLIOTT JOHNSON; LYNETTE GREEN MUMFORD; MARCHCHSHALL McCRAY SR.; RACHEL "CRICKET" CHRISTINE (McCOY) IRBY; RUSSELL "YOGI" McGEE; WILLIAM MARCHCHSHALL McKENZIE |
A MERCIFUL PARTNERSHIP |
COOKS FOR CHRIST RAISES MONEY FOR MERCY MEDICINE |
FMN |
31/01/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF VOLUNTEERS WITH COOKS FOR CHRIST; PHOTO OF DONNIE CARTER; PHOTO OF BILLY BATEMAN; TOMMY THOMAS; AND DWIGHT HYMAN |
THERE IS NO DENYING THAT THE MEN AND WOMEN OF COOKS FOR CHRIST HAVE A REPUTATION FOR SELFLESS DEVOTION TO HEPING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED BY SELLING THEIR HOMEMADE CHICKEN BOG PLATES. |
STILL TIME TO BE A 'LOSER' |
UNITED WAY'S BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE HAS 15 MORE SLOTS |
FMN |
31/01/2014 |
2B |
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WITH ONLY ONE WEEK AND 15 SLOTS REMAINING TO SIGN UP FOR FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE HOSTED BY UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY; THE 10-WEEK CONTEST IS CHARGING INTO FULL GEAR. |
EMPTY STOCKING FUND MEETS; EXCEEDS GOAL |
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FMN |
31/01/2014 |
2B |
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SALVATION ARMY OF THE PEE DEE MANAGED TO MAKE AND EVEN EXCEED ITS EMPTY STOCKING FUND GOAT THIS YEAR - WITH HELP FROM THE COMMUNITY. |
INTERN PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
31/01/2014 |
2B |
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THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE AREA NEEDS THE HELP OF LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS FOR ONE OF ITS INTERN TRAINING PROGRAMS. |
VOLUNTEER HONORED FOR 40-PLUS YEARS OF SERVICE |
McLEOD HEALTH HELPER JERRY AIKEN GIVEN ANNUAL AWARD |
FMN |
01/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JERRY AIKEN; PHOTO OF JERRY AIKEN AND MARCHCHILYN GODBOLD |
JERRY AIKEN'S YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE WERE RECOGNIZED WHEN HE RECEIVED THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE McLEOD HEALTH VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY CLUB. |
DANCING WITH DADDY |
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FMN |
01/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIM STRICKLAND; BAILEE STRICKLAND AND MORNING NEW/YMCA FATHER-DAUGUSTUSTHTER DANCE ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF MacKENZLEIGH FLOYD AND MEGAN STANLEY; PHOTO OF MORNING NEWS/YMCA FATHER-DAUGUSTUSTHTER DANCE ATTENDEES |
TIM STRICKLAND DANCES WITH HIS DAUGUSTUSTHTER BAILEE; 6; AT THE MORNING NEWS/YMCA FATHER-DAUGUSTUSTHTER DANCE AT SiMT IN FLORENCE. |
COUNCIL SELECTS NEW MAP |
CITY REDISTRICTING PLAN WILL IMPACT THREE SEATS |
FMN |
01/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTTY DAVIS AND FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE FIRST READING OF ITS REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE THAT CENTERED ON THE THIRD MAP PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. |
BABY SITTER CHARGED WITH CHILD NEGLECT IN FLORENCE CASE |
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FMN |
01/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF EDELMIRA JACKSON |
A FLORENCE WOMAN (EDELMIRA JACKSON) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES SHE LEFT THREE SMALL CHILDREN SHE WAS BABYSITTING UNATTENDED IN A CAR WHILE SHE SHOPPED AT A FLORENCE STORE. |
FLORENCE WOMAN FACES DRUG; CHILD NEGLECT CHARGES |
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FMN |
01/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF KERRIANN EVANS |
A 50-YEAR-OLD LOCAL WOMAN (KERRIANN EVANS) WAS ARRESTED ON ALLEGATIONS SHE TRIED TO PURCHASE CRACK COCAINE WITH HER 20-MONTH-OLD GRANDCHILD IN CAR. |
MORNING NEWS SEEKS ADVISORY BOARD NOMINATIONS |
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FMN |
01/02/2014 |
1B |
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THE MORNING NEWS IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR A NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO HELP GUIDE AND PROVIDE LOCAL CONTENT FOR THE FAITH & VALUES SECTION THAT APPEARS EACH SATURDAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2014 |
4B |
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BERNETHA HOLLOWAY; EDWARDS O. GRAVES; GEORGE ANSEL BENTON SR.; KATHY MORRIS; KITTY KELLY WALTERS; MARCHCHY LOIS RUTLAND; RUSSELL GARY ZIEBELL; TAMMY HANNA STONE; ANTONIQUE MELISSA NICOLE SARGENT;CHARLES ELBERT JAMES; EULA B. "PETESIE" MOORE; HEYWARD WALLACE McCUTCHEON; JANUARYUARYICE WADDELL KARAM; JIMMY VERNOD "TIKKI" EADDY; PHYLLIS PARSONS "PEGGY" THOMAS; ROBERT "ROBBIE" WAYNE TAYLOR; RUBIN W. WATFORD |
LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICIALS: WE MADE THE RIGHT CALL |
PEE DEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WEIGHED ALL INFO TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS WERE SAFE DURING WINTER WEATHER |
FMN |
02/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS JR. |
LAST WEEK AS THE PEE DEE BRACED ITSELF FOR A WINTER STORM MANY "BACK IN MY DAY" STORIES ABOUT WALKING TO SCHOOL IN THE SNOW WERE HEARD AS RESIDENTS GRIPED ABOUT THE CONDITIONS CLOSING DOWN SCHOOLS IN THE REGION. |
SOME MAD TEA PARTIERS |
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FMN |
02/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATE SMITH AND BETH SMITH; PHOTO OF FINGER FOODS; PHOTO OF ACTORS IN "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" PLAY |
KATE SMITH AND HER DAUGUSTUSTHTER BETH ENJOY A TEA PARTY AFTER THE SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYERS PRESENTED "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" AT FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
CITY EYES SOME AREAS TO ANNEX |
OFFICIALS WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE 'DOUGHNUT HOLES' IN MAP |
FMN |
02/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERESA MYERS ERVIN; PHOTO OF CITY OF FLORENCE DISTRICT MAP |
COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSSED THIS WEEK STEPPING UP ANNEXATION EFFORTS TO FILL IN THE "DOUGHNUT HOLES" THAT POCKMARCHCHK THE CITY MAP; GIVING IT THE RESEMBLANCE OF AN OCTOBEROBEROPUS AS ONE OFFICIAL PUT IT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/02/2014 |
8A |
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FRANCES GLOVER-RICE; ERNEST WASHINGTON; DOROTHY SANDERS BLACKMON; BARBARA RIVERA; PAUL ALEXANDER SMALL; BARBARA COOK WHITE; HARMON KOON "H.K." HEINS; JOEL DANIEL POSTON; IRIS BOOTH TOLSON; SAMUEL "RONNIE" NESMITH; LILLIE ESTELLE MURRELL MORRIS; MABEL T. MOUZON; MARCHCHY CRAIG EVANS CORDER; DAVID "BOOTY" LINDSEY JR.; TAMMY HANNA STONE; JOANN DANIELS WRENN; ANTONIQUE MELISSA NICOLE SARGENT; HOWARD S. KNOWLES; ALMA TRUSSELL CONNER HARRISON; FRANCES L. GORHAM GLOVER-RICE; KITTY KELLY WALTERS; AZA LEE McELVEEN |
ALL HOPPED UP |
SEMINAR BREWING RIDING THE BUZZ ABOUT CRAFT BEER |
FMN |
02/02/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SHAWN STEADMAN; TRAVIS KNOWLES; DAVE PETERS; AND BRIAN FISHER; PHOTO BRIAN FISHER |
WHEN SEMINAR BREWING OPENS LATER THIS SPRING NEXT TO RED BONE ALLEY IN FLORENCE; THE FIVE MEN BEHIND THE CITY'S SECOND BREWERY - BRIAN FISHER; DAVE PETERS; TRAVIS KNOWLES; SHAWN STEADMAN; AND JOHN MATTEIS - WILL BE TAPPING INTO A CRAFT-BEER MOVEMENT THAT IS EXPLOSING ACROSS THE COUNTRY. |
SOCIAL MEDIA: LAW ENFORCEMENT'S NEW TOOL |
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FMN |
03/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNEY BOONE |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE WAS A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR FOR MANY YEARS BEFORE HE BECAME HEAD OF HIS AGENCY; AND HAD YOU ASKED HIM 10 YEARS AGO IF THE INTERNET WOULD EVER BE A GOOD TOOL FOR HIS TRADE HIS ANSWER MOST PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN "NO WAY." |
JOHN CALVIN |
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FMN |
03/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BENJAMIN WOODS AND JOHN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF NICK TOWNSEND AND JOHN CALVING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ATTENDEES |
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MINISTRY IN THE COMMUNITY; JOHN CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON MARCHCHSH AVENUE RANG WITH THE SOUND OF INSTRUMENTS AS MORE THAN 90 PEOPLE GATHERED TO HEAR A CONCERT FEATURING PIANIST BENJAMIN WOODS AND TENOR NICK TOWNSEND. |
DARLINGTON NARCOTICS AGENTS ARREST TWO |
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FMN |
03/02/2014 |
3A |
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TWO PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED BY DARLINGTON COUNTY NARCOTICS AGENTS AFTER DEPUTIES REPONDED TO A POSSIBLE METH LAB. |
FIRE DESTROYS FLORENCE GARAGE |
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FMN |
03/02/2014 |
3A |
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A DETACHED GARAGE AT 124 HUTCHINSON AVE. WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE; BUT TWO NEARBY HOMES ESCAPED DAMAGE IN SOUTH FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2014 |
7A |
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CHRISTINE GASKINS-BALDWIN; BRENDA FREEMAN BARR; JOHN W. BURROWS; HARLES CLARK; VIRGINIA STONE GRAHAM; LEROY "OFFICER FRIENDLY" GREGG; CHARLES SIDNEY "SID" HOLMES; DAVID MOSES; JOYCE POWELL PARKER; WILLIE JAMES "RAT" RIGGINS; HENRY WALLACE; IRIS BOOTH TOLSON; M. CHRISTINE GARRICK ROUSH; ULDINE JENKINSON HOLLAND KING; AMOS MARCHCHZEL STROUD; LILLIE E. MURRELL MORRIS; RANDALL SMALL; GWENDOLYN MOSES WILLIAMS; MARCHCHY CRAIG EVANS CORDER; CHARLES WATSON BELL |
GULLAH/GEECHEE QUEEN ENLIGHTENS FMU |
FIRST BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT ON CAMPUS BRINGS TO LIFE SC BLACK CULTURE |
FMN |
04/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF QUEEN QUET; PHOTO OF QUEEN QUET |
MANY SOUTH CAROLINIANS HEAR THE WORD GULLAH AND AUTOMATICALLY THINK OF SWEET GRASS BASKETS AND NOT MUCH ELSE; BUT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY GOT TO LEARN HOW IT IS SO MUCH MORE; STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE: QUEEN QUET; THE HEAD OF STATE FOR THE GULLAH/GEECHEE NATION. |
TOWN COUNCIL EXPECTED TO NAME POLICE CHIEF AFTER 20 MONTHS |
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FMN |
04/02/2014 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE EXPCTED TO ANNOUNCE THE TOWN'S POLICE CHIEF AFTER MORE THAN 20 MONTHS WITHOUT ONE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/02/2014 |
6A |
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AMY ELIZABETH HOBBS; DAVID LAWRENCE BARTELL; ELIZABETH MENDEZ ARD; ERNEST "RABBIT" WASHINGTON; FRANKIE E. JERNIGAN CHIN; JAMES OWENS; JAMES WILLIE THOMPSON; JEROME MCFADDEN; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH MASON; PATRICIA CARSON; SHEILA SANDERS; SIM SANDERS; YOHANCE McCLAIN; BARBARA R. MATTOX RIVERA; IZORA GRAHAM SWINTON; JOEL DANIEL POSTON; JOYCE POWELL PARKER; LILLIE E. MURRELL MORRIS; MABLE "BEA" THOMPSON MOUZON; VIGINIA STONE GRAHAM |
TRITT ALREADY A HIT IN FLORENCE |
COUNTRY STAR SELLS OUT FRANCIS MARCHCHION PAC |
FMN |
06/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS TRITT |
COUNTRY MUSIC STAR TRAVIS TRITT WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND PAC OFFICIALS ARE CALLING THE SHOW THE FIRST "SELLOUT" PERFORMANCE SINCE THE CENTER'S OPENING IN 2011. |
FOOD LION EMPLOYEES THWART ATTACK ON WOMAN |
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FMN |
06/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF PRINCE GURLEY |
A MARCHCHION MAN (PRINCE GURLEY) WAS ARRESTED AFTER TWO EMPLOYEES OF A LOCAL GROCERY STORE FOUND A WOMAN BEING ATTACKED BEHIND THEIR BUSINESS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2014 |
4A |
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FRANCES LILLIAN CONNER VENABLE; JESSIE L. HENNEGHAN; LEVI PEOPLES; TIMOTHY LEVERN JOHNSON; BERNETHA "HUN" ROGERS HOLLOWAY; BOBBY THOMAS PHILLIPS; JOHNNIE BELL FRINKS; SARAH VERNIE THIGPEN LYERLY; YOHANCE NEBUWA McCLAIN |
BRITISH INVASION; PART II |
PUT ON YOUR EDWARDIAN SUITS AND GIVE YOURSELF A MOP-TOP HAIRCUT: CLAY POT CELEBRATES THE BEATLES WITH FAB FOUR-THEMED FOOD; MUSIC |
FMN |
06/02/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF THE BEATLES (BAND) |
THIS WEEKEND BEATLEMANIACS FROM ACROSS THE PEE DEE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER AT THE CLAY POT IN FLORENCE AND CELEBRATE THEIR LOVE OF ALL THINGS FAB FOUR - MOST IMPORTANTLY MUSIC. |
ME & THE ARTS |
SHANNON DUNN |
FMN |
06/02/2014 |
2D |
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PHOTO OF SHANNON DUNN |
SHANNON DUNN LIVED IN FLORENCE FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND HAS BEEN EMPLOYED AT BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND SUBSITITES FOR OVER 20 YEARS. |
WINTER CONCERT SET FOR MONDAY |
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FMN |
06/02/2014 |
2D |
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DR. TERRY ROBERTS AND THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WILL BE PERFORMING THEIR WINTER IN THE FMU PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
MORNING NEWS/YMCA FATHER/DAUGUSTUSTHTER DANCE |
SiMT; FLORENCE; FRIDAY; JANUARYUARY. 31 |
FMN |
06/02/2014 |
3D |
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PHOTO OF ADDISON McKENZIE; EDDIE McKENZIE AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF CHARLIE BLAKE AND HANNAH BLAKE; PHOTO OF TROY GREEN; KENNEDY GREEN; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF WILL STEVENSON AND ABBY STEVENSON AND OTHERS |
ADDISON McKENZIE AND EDDIE McKENZIE. |
ALICE IN WONDERLAND' TEA PARTY |
FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE; FLORENCE SATURDAY; FEBRUARY. 1 |
FMN |
06/02/2014 |
3D |
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PHOTO OF RICK FAVALORO; SALLY FAVALORO; CAROLE KENAN; AND LANE KENAN; PHOTO OF EMI WEAVER; PHOTO OF ISABELLA MORALES AND OTHERS |
THE WHITE RABBIT (AKA RICK FAVALORO) WITH WIFE SALLY FAVALORO; CAROLE KENAN; AND LANE KENAN |
PEE DEE GOES RED FOR WOMEN; HEART DISEASE FIGHT |
McLEOD HEALTH HOSTS LUNCHEONS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS |
FMN |
08/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHELE LEGETTE |
THE NATION AND PEE DEE WERE SEEING RED AS WOMEN AND MEN ALIKE DRESSED IN RED TO RAISE AWARENESS AS PART OF NATIONAL GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY. |
TURN AROUND DAY |
STUDENTS AT LESTER TAKE OVER SCHOOL (FOR AN HOUR) |
FMN |
08/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTIAN MONTEMURRO; PHOTO OF CHRISTIAN MONTEMURRO AND GREGORY MINGO |
AS THE LAST OF THE STUDENTS TRICKLED INTO THE SCHOOL; SEVERAL MEMBERS OF LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S STUDENT BODY WERE GEARING UP FOR TURN AROUND DAY. |
KNIGHTS' ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FILES DIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NEVILLE FILES |
WEST FLORENCE IS GOING TO BE A DIFFRENCE PLACE WITHOUT NEVILLE FILES; ACCORDING TO THOSE WHO WORKED WITH HIM. |
MISTAKEN IDENTITY VICTIM GETS $13K AWARD |
PLAINTIFF WAS FALSELY IMPRISONED BY A FLORENCE BAIL BONDS COMPANY |
FMN |
08/02/2014 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE COUNTY JURY AWARDED A LOCAL WOMAN (MONIQUE EADDY) $13500 IN DAMAGES THIS WEEK AFTER FINDING THAT A FLORENCE BAIL BONDS COMPANY ASSAULTED AND FALSELY IMPRISONED HER IN A BIZARRE CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY. |
EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES WITH A HARP TRIO |
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FMN |
08/02/2014 |
1B |
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ST. JOHN'S EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES WITH A PERFORMANCE BY THE PARK-HARLEY HARP TRIO IN THE CHURCH'S PARISH HALL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2014 |
4B |
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DOROTHY M. LYDE; FRANCES T. HOWARD; JARROD WRIGHT; ROSEZENA LONDON; RUBY ROSINE LANGSTON KIRKLEY; WARDELL PATTERSON SR.; ALTON RICO "CUT THROAT" REAVES; BETTY RUTH AMERSON MILES; DAVID O'NEAL TODD; EVELYN CALDWELL TOUCHBERRY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2014 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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LaTANYA L. DOUGLAS |
ASIAN MARCHCHKET KEY; SAYS NESA |
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FMN |
08/02/2014 |
6D |
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THE NORTH EASTERN STATEGIC ALLIANCE (NESA) LOOKED TO THE YEAR BEHIND AND TO THE YEAR AHEAD AT ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA SAID THE 82 NEWLY GENERATED PROJECTS IN 2013 EQUATED TO 20000 POTENTIAL JOBS AND POTENTIALLY $2.5 BILLION TO THE AREA. |
COUNTRY RECOUPS $1.48M FROM HEINZ |
COMPANY RETURNS 74 PERCENT OF ITS INCENTIVES AFTER IT DECEMBEREMBERIDED TO CLOSE LOCAL FACILITY |
FMN |
09/02/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY WILL RETRIEVE 74 PERCENT OF THE $2 MILLION IN INCENTIVES OFFEREED TO H.J. HEINZ; WHICH ANNOUNCED IN NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER THAT IT IS CLOSING ITS FLORENCE FACILITY. |
FLORENCE WELCOMES TRITT |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS TRITT; PHOTO OF TRAVIS TRITT |
TRAVIS TRITT PLAYS AN ACOUSTIC SET AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERITY'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN FLORENCE. |
DOG ATTACKS RAISE NATURE VS. NURTURE DEBATES |
PEE DEE ANIMAL EXPERTS SAY BREED NOT AN INDICATOR |
FMN |
09/02/2014 |
1A |
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DOGS MAY BE CONSIDERED MAN'S BEST FRIEND; BUT THEY CAN QUICKY BECOME HIS WORST ENEMY. |
A SWEETHEART OF A BALL |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SAVANNAH TEMPLE; MARCHCHY-KATE FOSTER; SARAH TEMPLE; AND SWEETHEART BALL GUESTS; PHOTO OF ZIAD SKAFF; SOPHIE SKAFF; AND SACHA SKAFF; PHOTO OF CHUCK HORTON AND CHARLIE-ANN HORTON; PHOTO OF SWEETHEART BALL GUESTS |
SAVANNAH TEMPLE (9); MARCHCHY-KATE FOSTER (8); AND SARAH TEMPLE (9) DANCE AT THE SWEETHEART BALL AT McLEOD HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER. |
LAMARCHCH MAN DIES IN I-20 CRASH |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
3A |
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A SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON INTERSTATE 20 IN FLORENCE COUNTY KILLED A LAMARCHCH MAN (STEPHEN ABRAHAM REYNOLDS). |
LOCAL ROYALTY |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF ILLIYAH EDWARDS; COURTNEY CAUSBY; AND DEJA FREDERICK |
THE MISS FLORENCE PAGEANT WAS HELD. WINNERS WERE MISS FLORENCE TEEN ILLIYAH EDWARDS; WITH MISS MAGIC CITY COURTNEY CAUSBY; AND MISS FLORENCE DEJA FREDERICK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
8A |
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IDA MAE NEWSOM; ANNA BELL DEAS; THOAMS W. JONES; ANNIE RUTH WINGATE; DAVID E. HUTCHINSON; CLIFFORD ALLEN ROSS JR.; ELIZABETH "LIB" SANSBURY CAPEN; WILLIAM "BILL" H. VAN CAMP; ELIZABETH JAMES; FRANCES TAYLOR HOWARD; DUSTY REYNOLDS JR.; DALE WILLIAM PLAYER; JESSIE L. HENNEGHAN; NEVILLE EUGENE FILES |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
BROOKE MICHELLE REGISTER AND JESSE REID MORNING |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTO |
EMILY DIANE POSTON AND MARCHCHTIN THOMAS PATRICK |
ADDIE'S ART |
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FMN |
10/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WINTER MOORE AND MORGAN McMANUS; PHOTO OF MORGAN McMANUS; PHOTO OF MORGAN McMANUS AND VASHON HENNEGHAN; PHOTO OF VASHON HENNEGHAN AND MORGAN McMANUS |
WINTER MOORE; OWNER AND OPERATOR OF ADDIE'S BABY ART AND DESIGN STUDIO; DEMONSTRATES A PAINTING TECHNIQUE FOR CUSTOMER MORGAN McMANUS DURING OPEN STUDIO TIME. |
MISS FLORENCE PAGEANT CROWNS THREE |
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FMN |
10/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DÉJÀ FREDERICK; COURTNEY CAUSBY; AND ILLIYAH EDWARDS |
MORE THAN 20 GIRLS TOOK THE STAGE AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY TO VIE FOR THREE TITLES AND THE CROWNS THAT WOULD SEND THEM TO COLUMBIA FOR THE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT IN JUNEEE. |
FLORENCE AFTER FIVE RELEASES SCHEDULE |
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FMN |
10/02/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTT ZEMLO; LINDA ZEMLO; EDDIE HOWIE; AND FLORENCE AFTER FIVE GUESTS |
THE CHILL IN THE AIR MIGHT SAY OTHERWISE BUT THE RETURN OF STREET CONCERTS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IS RAPLIDY APPROACHING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/02/2014 |
7A |
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WILLIAM COOK; MILDRED ELLEN DIAS; WILLIE MAE DURANT; FRANK EVANS; THERESA BABB GAMBLE; ROLAND LAROSE; JOHN C. McCASKILL; MICHAEL L. NORWOOD; CLIFFORD ALLEN ROSS JR.; HAROLD TURNER; DOROTHY M. LYDE; JIMMY RAY JEFFORDS; THOAMS W. JONES; CHARLES JULIAN TADLOCK JR.; REV. DAVID ELWOOD HUTCHINSON |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW DISTRICT MAP |
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FMN |
11/02/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED ADOPTION OF ITS NEW COUNCIL DISTRICT MAP AND AMENDED CITY PROCUREMENT POLICY TO GIVE LOCAL AND MINOTRITY BUSINESSES PREFERENCE IN PUBLIC BIDS AT THEIR FEBRUARY MEETING. |
GET RIGHT KIND OF PEOPLE IN CONGRESS' |
FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CANDIDATE VIES FOR GRAHAM'S SEAT |
FMN |
11/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILL CONNOR; BILL PICKLE; AND FLORENCE COUNTY GOP EVENT ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF BILL CONNER AND FLORENCE COUNTY GOP EVENT ATTENDEES |
BILL CONNOR GOT SEVERAL "AMENS" FROM THE AUDIENCE WHEN HE TOLD MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY GOP AND OTHERS THAT HE FELT CALLED TO RUN AGAINST SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM BECAUSE THE COUNTY IS HEADED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. |
WINTER STORM TARGETS PEE DEE |
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FMN |
11/02/2014 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE WILL BE HIT WITH MULITPLE BLASTS OF WINTER WEATHER THAT MUCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTERS WERE HIGHLY CERTAIN OF. |
DEPUTY CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT |
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FMN |
11/02/2014 |
4A |
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AN OFF-DUTY DARLINGTON COUTNY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY (KRISTAN A. JEFFORDS) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH THIRD-DEGREE ASSAULT AND BATTERY - A MISDEMEANOR - FOLLOWING THE INVESTIGATION OF A JANUARYUARY. 17 HARTSVILLE INCIDENT BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/02/2014 |
6A |
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CHRISTOPHER WILSON ALEXANDER; CLEVE ADAMS JR.; HENRY DOUGLAS "DOUG" RIDER; HENRY LEE JACKSON; HUBERT N. DAVIS; JIM FRAZIER; MARCHCHGARET PEGGY FLOWERS STOGNER; MELVIN VASSAR; RHUNNETTE MUSTAPHER; KAY HAIGH TICHNELL; LEONA CHAVIS PAINTER; LYNN TEAL ARMSTRONG; MICHAEL L. NORWOOD; THERESA BABB GAMBLE |
SHAG THE DAY AWAY |
ARTIST TEACHES STUDENTS STATE DANCE HISTORY |
FMN |
13/02/2014 |
1B |
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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE CAROLINE HOADLEY BROUGHT THE HISTORY AND ARTISTRY OF SHAG DANCING TO THE SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH AN ARTS IN EDUCATION GRANT. PICTURED ARE: EITH GRADER; BRENNA DEVAUGHTAN; NICK JONES; CAROLINE HOADLEY; MARCHIA SIERRA RICO; GINGER COLE |
OFFICIALS ASSESS WINTER STORM'S IMPACT |
PAST LESSONS HELP PEE DEE; SC GET BACK ON THEIR FEET AFTER SEVERE WEATHER |
FMN |
16/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY; PHOTO OF DUKE ENERGY POWER CREW |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY TOLD THE MEDIA THAT THE STATE AGENCIES WERE READY FOR THE SEVERE WINTER WEATHER THAT MOVED THROUGH THE STATE THIS WEEK THANKS TO TRAINING; PREPARATION AND APPLYING LESSONS FROM THE PAST - SOMETHING LEADERS IN FLORENCE COUNTY DID AS WELL. |
FILES WAS A 'FIGHTER; A COMPETITOR' |
FRIENDS REMEMBER BELOVED FORMER WEST FLORENCE COACH |
FMN |
16/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ONLOOKER AT NEVILLE FILES FUNERAL SERVICE |
BOB KLEINKNECHT SAID NEVILLE FILES WAS MANY THINGS - COACH; TEACHER; FAMILY MAN; MAN OF FAITH AND; YES; A SINGER. |
SHEHEEN MAKES CAMPAIGN STOP IN FLORENCE |
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE KNOCKS HALEY'S LEADERSHIP IN FIRST TERM |
FMN |
16/02/2014 |
1A |
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VINCENT SHEHEEN MADE HIS FIRST 2014 STOP IN FLORENCE AND ACCUSED NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER GUBERNATORIAL OPPONENT NIKKIE HALEY OF LETTING DOWN SOUTH CAROLINIANS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/02/2014 |
8A |
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ROSE MARCHCHIE WOODBERRY; LOIS JONES McKITHEN McDOWELL; FRANK ALEXANDER RACKLEY SR.; NED HUGHES; FRANCES SMITH TONEY; WILLIAM ERNEST PAGE SALLIE MARCHCHY MARCHCHSH; MARCHCHY ESPOSITO BARRINEAU; MARCHCHTHA McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; MARCHCHY LOU POTTER; THEODORE GEORGE KAMPIZIONES; NORMA A. SHEPPARD VERZI; LAMARCHCH WATSON; JIMMIE S. TIMMONS; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH A. "SAMMY" CANADY; RAYNE D'LERENZA "DJ" JOHNSON; KAY HAIGH TICHNELL; DEACON HENRY LEE JACKSON; RUSSELL DAVIS |
RUNNING WITH THE WOOFS |
DOGS SHOW A BIT OF SUMMER OLYMPICS FLAIR AT FLYBALL RELAY TOURNAMENT |
FMN |
16/02/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF A DOG; PHOTO OF DOG HANDLER; PHOTO OF DOGS AND DOG HANDLER PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF DANIE ARNT AND DOG HANDLER PARTICIPANTS |
TEAMS - MORE THAN 40; FROM 16 DIFFERENT CLUBS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT STATES - ASSEMBLED AT THE EAST CAROLINA FAIRGROUNDS FOR THE NINTH ANNUAL PAWMETTO PACK COOL RUNNING TOURNAMENT. |
FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER KICKS OFF |
UNITED WAY ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOLVED IN NUTRITION COMPETITION |
FMN |
16/02/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF STEPHANIE NAVARRO |
MOST OF US MADE A PROMISE TO OURSELVES JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS AGO TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE AND TO LOSE WEIGHT IN 2014. STARTING NEXT WEEK FOR THE NEXT 10 WEEKS; 60 LOCAL RESIDENTS WILL TAKE ON THAT CHALLENGE IN A VERY TANGIBLE WAY; THROUGH FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER. |
I AM A SCENE MAKER TOO' |
POET FINNEY INSPIRES DURING BLACK HISTORY EVENT |
FMN |
17/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. NIKKY FINNEY AND ONLOOKERS |
WHEN NIKKY FINNEY WAS A LITTLE GIRL SHE DIDN'T LIKE TO GO TO THE STORE WITH HER MAMA. AS THE DAUGUSTUSTHTER OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVITS IN SMALLTOWN SOUTH CAROLINA IT WAS ALMOST GUARANTEED THERE WOULD BE A SCENE OF SOME KIND. |
COLOR THEORY |
FMU FACULTY ART SHOW BRIGHTENS UP CAMPUS |
FMN |
17/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEVEN GATELY; PHOTO OF STEVEN GATELY AND STUDENT |
STEVEN GATELY REMEMERS WHEN THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY ART FACULTY NUMBERED JUST TWO. THERE WEREN'T GROUP ART SHOWS BACK THEN. |
MURDER TRIAL TO KICK OFF GENERAL SESSIONS |
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FMN |
17/02/2014 |
1A |
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THE CASE ED CLEMENTS III PLANS TO TRY IS A SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER 2012 MURDER CASE AGAINST 37-YEAR-OLD RICHARD ALLEN WOODBERRY. |
ONE PERSON BURNED IN SUNDAY HOUSE FIRE |
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FMN |
17/02/2014 |
4A |
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ONE PERSON WAS BURNED IN A FLORENCE HOUSE FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2014 |
6A |
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DOLLIE COVINGTON CAIN; WILLIE JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH JONES JR.; RONALD MAURICE KELLY; SALLIE MARCHCHY MARCHCHSH; JUDSON McFADDEN; ALBERTA CHAVIS TOLSON; TOYO K. "CONNIE" TURNER; JAMES W. WATKINS; RAYMOND LAVON WHITE; LEON WILSON COWARD SR.; PERLISS MATTHEWS; ROBERT WINBURN DOUB SR.; JEAN WILLIAMSON MARCHCHTIN |
WATER FIXES FLOW TO TOWN |
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FMN |
18/02/2014 |
1A |
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WITH THE NOTICE FOR BIDS OUT FOR A NEW ELEVATED WATER TANK; PROGRESS IS MOVING FORWARD WITH THE TOWN OF PAMPLICO'S UNDERGROUND WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WILL PROVIDE MORE CUSTOMERS IN THE AREA WITH BETTER AND MORE RELIABLE WATER; ACCORDING TO TOWN OFFICIALS AT THE COUNCIL MEETING. |
CLEANING UP IS HARD TO DO |
LARGE AMOUNT OF STORM DEBRIS MEANS HARD WORK FOR CITY; COUNTY |
FMN |
18/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUSSELL DAVIS AND LEE BELL ROSS; PHOTO OF BILL TRIPLETT; PHOTO OF MELVIN BURNS |
THE ICE AND SNOW HAVE MELTED BUT THERE IS A STILL A LOT OF WORK TO DO - FLORENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES THERE IS UP TO 60000 CUBIC YARDS OF VEGETATIVE DEBRIS THAT WILL COST APPROXMIATELY $450000 TO PICK UP AND REMOVE. |
LIGHTS STILL OUT FOR THOUSANDS |
SANTEE; DUKE ENERGY WORK TO RESTORE ICE STORM POWER OUTAGES |
FMN |
18/02/2014 |
1A |
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UTILITIES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA REPORTED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS STILL WITHOUT POWER NEARLY A WEEK AFTER A CRIPPLING ICE STORM. |
MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO SHOOTING |
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FMN |
18/02/2014 |
4A |
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AN 18-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (SHAKEAM BACKUS) WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH A FEBRUARY 6 SHOOTING IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/02/2014 |
5A |
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ARTHUR J. McLEOD; BOLIE R. ROBERTS; CARLTON ELLSWORTH BURKE SR.; CARRIE B. WILLIAMS; CLARETHA BURGESS DURANT; CLEVIE AMERSON COLE; ELFRIDE M. TALLANT; ELISE GROOMS EVANS; FRANK PHILLIPS; JAMES KEITH LUCAS; JAMES McLELLAN; JUANITA DAVIS KELLY; LEON D. HUGHES; MICHAEL THOMAS TILLER; PRINCE McDANIEL; TILLMAN SMITH JR.; VORIA S. TAYLOR; WALLACE "BEN" CHERRY; TOYO "CONNIE" KONDO TURNER; CLYDE COLONEE BRISTOW ANDREWS SMITH; CONNIE CHAKALES FLEGAS; LOMA CORNELIA WHITE DAVIS; SERGEANT MAJOR RONALD MAURICE KELLY; THEODORE G. KAMPIZIONES; GERALDINE LANE BRIGMAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/02/2014 |
6A |
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ALBERTA CHAVIS TOLSON |
OPEN THE FLOODGATES |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER; PHOTO OF THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER |
THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER WAS RUNNING IN MINOR FLOOD STAGE AT A HEIGHT OF 19.42 FEET; ACCORDING TO A RIVER GAUGUSTUSTE EAST OF FLORENCE ALONG HIGHWAY 76/301. |
CITY FILES MOTION TO DISMISS APPEALS |
FMU HEALTH SCIENCES FACILITY PLANNED FOR HISTORIC BUILDING SITE |
FMN |
19/02/2014 |
1A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE FILED ITS MOTION TO DISMISS A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CITY AND THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD'S DECEMBEREMBERISION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S DEMOLITION REQUEST FOR THE TRUST BUILDING. |
NEITHER RAIN; NOR SLEET; NOR SNOW ABLE TO STOP DUIS |
FOUR OCCURRED DURING RECENT WINTER STORM |
FMN |
19/02/2014 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE GOT A HEAVY DOSE OF WINTER WEATHER LAST WEEK AND MOST PEOPLE HEEDED THE CRIES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND RODE IT OUT AT HOME. BUT NOT EVERYONE. |
TASTE OF FLORENCE WITH GRAHAM SET FOR FRIDAY |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
3A |
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THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND A FLAVOR OF FLORENCE WITH U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM AT THE ART TRAIL GALLERY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
NATURE-INSPIRED EVENT SET FOR MARCHCHCH 1 |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
3A |
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CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-8 ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ARE INVITED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER AT LYNCHES RIVER COUNTY PARK FOR A NATURE-INSPIRED PAINT ALONG LED BY JENNY ALTMAN WITH ARTBUG STUDIO. |
MAN; WOMAN CHARGED WITH HAVE PARTY |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE MAN (BRYAN CHASE) AND WOMAN (CHRISTINA DENISE NEWSOME) WERE ARRESTED LAST WEEK AFTER AGENTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOUND SEVERAL TEENAGERS DRINKING AT THEIR HOME. |
FSD5 HOPES LEGISLATION WILL AID MISSED DAYS |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
3A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 OFFICIALS HOPE RECENTLY PROPOSED LEGISTLATION WILL BRING RELIEF TO A SCHEDULE THAT HAS BEEN DISRUPTED BY WINTER STORMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
5A |
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EDWARD PENDERGRASS; ELIJAH PEGUESE; GEORGE WILLIAMS; JOYCE ANN BELUE; MOTHER MARCHCHGARET CRAWFORD NEIL BROWN; SALLIE ELIZABETH BROWN; LINDA BELLE REDWINE BANKS; RICHARD W. WATFORD; ELFRIEDE (ELFIE) M. TALLANT; CARLTON ELLSWORTH BURKE SR.; CLEVIE AMERSON COLE; ROSE MARCHCHIE LEWIS WOODBERRY; RUBY BROWN ODOM HARDING |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2014 |
6A |
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HAL CAUSEY; ELIJAH PEGUESE |
NUTRITION 101 CLASS |
BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS HAVE FIRST CLASS WITH DIETICIAN KITTY FINKLEA |
FMN |
19/02/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KITTY FINKLEA AND STUDENTS |
WHEN IT COMES TO LOSING WEIGHT AND CHANGING EATING HABITS FOR THE BETTER McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER DIETICIAN KITTY FINKLEA'S MANTRA IS "BE PREPARED!" |
MUCH WORK TO DO FOR UNIFIED FIRE DISTRICT |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE TWO ORDINANCES THAT WILL CREATE A UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IN FLORENCE COUNTY ON THE BOOKS; MORE WORK LOCALLY AND ON THE STATE LEVEL WILL NEED TO BE DONE TO MAKE THE DISTRICT A REALITY. |
GRAND JURY INDICTS HARSTVILLE MOM; BOYFRIEND FOR TODDLER DEATH |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF APRILDIXON; PHOTO OF TIMOTHY O'NEIL SANDERS |
A HARTSVILLE WOMAN (APRILDIXON) AND HER BOYFRIEND (TIMOTHY O'NEIL SANDERS) WERE FORMALLY INDICTED FOR MURDER IN THE DEATH OF THER 21-MONTH-OLD DAUGUSTUSTHTER (MADISON DOLFORD). |
THEY'RE DOING THE MONSTER CASH |
COWARD 9-YEAR-OLD NAMES LIBRARY'S NEWEST MASCOT |
FMN |
21/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MAXAMILLION THE MONEY MONSTER; AUBREY CARROLL; AND J.C. LYNCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS |
DUBBED MAXAMILLION THE MONEY MONSTER BY CHESNEY BLACKMON; THE CREATURE CELEBRATED WITH THE 9-YEAR-OLD; WHOSE ENTRY BEAT MORE THAN 400 OTHERS TO WIN THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM'S RECENT "NAME-THAT-MONSTER" COMPETITION. |
IN THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF CEBEIE PERKINS AND "SCULPT U" STUDENTS; PHOTO OF CAMI BREMEER; HITESH PATEL; AND VIJAY PATEL; PHOTO OF TERESA JOHNSON; ORRAN BETHEA; AND BYSTANDERS |
McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINER AND GROUP FITNESS MANAGER CEBEIE PERKINS DEMONSTRATES "SCULPT U" A GROUP FITNESS CLASS AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL McLEOD INDUSTRY HEALTH FAIR AT McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER. |
PDRTA DIRECTOR SAYS NO IMPACT FROM DATA BREACH |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
4A |
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FALLOUT FROM THE DATA BREACH THAT PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS WERE ALERTED TO IN JANUARYUARYUARY REMANINS UNDER CONTROL; ACCORDING THE AN UPDATE FROM THE AGENCY'S DIRECTOR (CHUCK MacNEIL). |
DATE SET FOR TRUST BUILDING APPEAL |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
4A |
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TWELFTH CIRCUIT JUDGE ALLISON RENEE LEE WILL HOLD A MOTION HEARING ON THE CASE INVOLVING THE DEMOLITION OF THE HISTORIC TRUST BUIDLING IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
5A |
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DOROTHY SHAW; FANNIE BELL MUNN SPORTS; JAME WINDHAM; ROBERT DAVENPORT; AGNES HOFFMEYER CHAPMAN; BERNICE FOWLER PULLEY; CLARETHA BURGESS DURANT; FRANK PHILLIPS; SALLIE ELIZABETH BROWN; GEORGE CHARLES WILLIAMS; LOIS LEE FULLARD DUKES; LOIS STARR PRUITT; WILLIE FLOWERS; FRED L. "SONNY BOY" MOTLEY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
6A |
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MARCHCHY TIMMS SHAW; THAD WEINBERG JR.; PATRICIA T. BAKER |
SPOTLIGHT ON DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DR. FRED KRAININ AND BREA BOATWRIGHT |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DANCING WITH THE STARTS OF FLORENCE AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY TO RAISE MONEY FOR GRANTS FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TO HOLD CHARITY BARBECUE |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
2B |
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE PEE DEE IS GEARING UP FOR ITS ANNUAL BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BBQ FESTIVAL AND IS ASKING FOR HELP. |
AMERICAN LEGION |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF VICTORIA NWANKUDU |
VICTORIA NWANKUDU DELIVERS AN ORATION TO THE FRED H. SEXTON AMERCIAN LEGION POST ONE AT ITS FIRST ANNUAL ORATORICAL COMPETITION. |
CHAMBER SERIES STARTS ON MONDAY IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
21/02/2014 |
4D |
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THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERACE WILL KICKOFF ITS BUILDING BRIDGES SESSION. |
TRIMS AND GRINS FROM 'MR. ROY' |
VOLUNTEER PROVIDES McLEOD HOSPICE PATIENTS WITH A SHAVE; HARICUT AND A NEW BUDDY |
FMN |
23/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES "MR. ROY" THOMPSON AND ERNEST RICHARDSON; PHOTO OF MR. ROY'S BARBER KIT |
WHEN JAMES "MR. ROY" THOMPSON GIVES A CLIENT A HAIRCUT; HE'S LOOKING TO DO MORE THAN REMOVE SPLIT ENDS AND LOWER THEIR EARS. HE'S HOPING TO LEND AN EAR TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. |
A TALE OF TWO PENNIES |
FIRST PENNY TAX WINDS DOWN WHILE ANOTHER RAMPS UP |
FMN |
23/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH |
ROAD PROJECS FROM THE FIRST CAPTIAL PROJECT SALES TAX CONTINUE TO PICK UP SPEED FROM THE GRIDLOCK THAT PLAGUED THEM FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. |
WILKINS; MARCHCHSHALL CROWNED KING AND QUEEN OF FMU HOMECOMING |
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FMN |
23/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MELISSA MARCHCHSHALL AND ADRIAN WILKINS |
ADRIAN WILKINS; A SENIOR FROM MONCKS CORNER; AND MELISSA MARCHCHSHALL; A SOPHOMORE FROM DARLINGTON; WERE ELECTED KING AND QUEEN DURING HOMECOMING FESTIVIETIES AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/02/2014 |
6A |
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SARAH FRANCES WEATHERFORD; EMMIE JEAN SCIPIO PARROTT; SHIRLEY L. MOSE; CAROL HOFFMAN CONNER; ELIJAH CANTY SR.; LILLIE BOWDEN; AUBREY WISE BAKER; ELIZABETH J. PIERCE; EDWARD SAMUEL; J. MARCHCHION NEWELL; DOROTHY ANN ADAMS; ALLEN HAM; JUANITA McKENZIE BARRINEAU; GERALD A. JORDAN; RONALD "RONNIE" LEE ARD |
EMAGINE THERE'S MORE BUILDERS |
INITIATIVE TAPPING INTO STUDENTS' ENGINEERING SKILLS EMERGE IN SC |
FMN |
23/02/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DEMARCHCHQUES McCALLUM; AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF SAM JOHNSON AND ONLOOKERS |
THE TASK: BUILD A PADDLEBOAT. THE MATERIALS: PAPER CUPS; RUBBER BANDS; A FEW WOODEN STICKS; CARDBOARD AND; OF COURSE; DUCT TAPE. THE TASK WAS PRESENTED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOOL STUDENTS - ABOUT 200 IN ALL - AT SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE. |
GETTING FIT 101 |
BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS START BY WORKING ON THEIR FITNESS |
FMN |
23/02/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KIMBERLY FREDRICK AND BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS |
EXCUSES ARE SOMETHING McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER KIMBERLY FREDRICK HEARS FREQUENTLY WHEN IT COMES TO REASONS FOR WHY PEOPLE CANNOT EXERCISE. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
23/02/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
LEANNA McCASKILL LEONARD AND NORMAN ISAAC BOATWRIGHT IV; ELIZABETH CARNES EISERHARDT AND WESLEY BENTON CAMPBELL |
JUST A 'KIDD' AT HEART |
SYNDICATED HOST KELLIE RASBERRY HAS A VOICE FOR RADIO AND A LOVE FOR THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
24/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KELLIE RASBERRY; DAVE BAKER; AND AL MACK |
KELLIE RASBERRY MAY HAVE RISEN TO FAME NATIONALLY AS ASYNDICATED RADIO HOST KIDD KRADDICK'S SIDEKCIK BUT IN THE PEE DEE SHE GETS TOP BILLING. |
COKER'S ALPHA MOVES TO FLORENCE |
PROGRAM GEARED TOWARD WORKING ADULTS SHOWS GROWTH WITH RELOCATION |
FMN |
24/02/2014 |
1A |
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EARLIER THIS YEAR COCKER COLLEGE'S DEGREE PROGRAM FOR WORKING ADULTS; ALPHA; MOVED ONE OF ITS THREE LOCATIONS TO FLORENCE AND SO FAR THE STUDENTS ARE HAPPY AND THE RECRUITMENT NUMBERS ARE UP. |
REMEMBERING JOSHUA BRAVEBOY |
REVOLUTIONARY HERO RODE WITH GEN. FRANCIS MARCHCHION |
FMN |
24/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DUSTY OWENS; EARL SPIVEY; AND ELLIOT SPIVEY; PHOTO OF SAM WEST; RANDY McALLISTER; AND MIKE STARNS |
A FREEMAN OF NATIVE AMERCAN; AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND CAUCASIAN DESCENT AND A NATIVE OF NORTH CAROLINA; JOSHUA BRAVEBOY RELOCATED TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN 1771 AND BECAME A LANDWONER AFTER PETITIONING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR A LAND GRANT OF 150 ACRES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/02/2014 |
6A |
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NATHAN BRODA "NATE" HENDRIX III; ASHLEY RENEE THOMAS; WILLIE DOWLING; MILDRED G. STALVEY BANNISTER; CAROL HOFFMAN CONNER; JUANITA BELLAMY GODBOLT |
ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH POLICE TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS |
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FMN |
25/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHETHA DOWNS AND ONLOOKERS |
REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERS OF THE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY GATHERED TO TOUR SEVERAL FLORENCE NEIGHBORHOODS IN NEED OF SOME SPRUCING UP. |
TIGHT RACE AT SPELLING BEE |
LAKE CITY STUDENT TO REPRESENT AREA AT NATIONAL CONTEST |
FMN |
25/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALEISTER BONDS; PHOTO OF RICK REAMES; EMILY NICHOLS; AND SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS |
ALEISTER BONDS; A SIXTH-GRADER AT RONALD E. McNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL IN LAKE CITY; TOOK THE TITLE AND THE BIGGEST BEE-ADORNED TROPHY WITH THE WORD "SASHIMI" - NOUN; A JAPANESE FOOD MADE OF THINLY SLICED RAW FISH - AFTER A TIGHT COMPETITION WITH RUNNER-UP DESIREE WALKER OF MANNING JUNEEIOR HIGH SCHOOL. |
TOWN BUDGET STILL NEEDS WORK BEFORE APPROVING |
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FMN |
25/02/2014 |
3A |
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WITH WORK STILL TO BE DONE ON THE TOWN'S BUDGET; TIMMONSVILLE OFFICIALS WILL LIKELY PASS A CONTINUING RESOLUTION AT THEIR COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCHCHCH 4 TO MAINTAIN CURRENT FUNDING LEVELS UNTIL A BUDGET IS SOLIDIFIED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/02/2014 |
6A |
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EUGENE C. BACOTE SR.; GERALDINE HARRISON; HUESTON HARLEY; JAMES McFARLAND; LILLE BETHEA; MELVIN JOHNSON; WILMA WILLIAMS; WOODROW WILSON CARTER JR.; CHRISTINE LORETTA LYNCH PERSON; CYNTHIA TURNER MATTHEWS; DOROTHY MAE TONEY SHAW; DOUGLAS "BUDDY" MOORE; ETHEL MAE WEATHERFORD MOODY; LAURA "BEA" McWHITE CAIN; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH CHURCH COX; NATHAN BRODA "N8" HENDRIX; VALERIE HANNA ATKINSON; WILMA JEAN MOSES WILLIAMS |
McLEOD UNVEILS CANCER CENTER |
NEW FACILITIES PUT TREATMENT; RESEARCH; SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS UNDER ONE ROOF |
FMN |
26/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF McLEOD CENTER FOR CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH; PHOTO OF PAMELA ELLIOTT |
NO ONE EVER WANTS TO HEAR THEY HAVE CANCER; BUT IF THAT DOES HAPPEN THERE ARE NOT MANY PLACES IN THE STATE OR REGION TO BETTER TACKLE THE DIAGNOSIS THAN THE NEWLY OPENED McLEOD CENER FOR CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH. |
TEXTING BAN HEADS TO SC SENATE |
COMPROMISE MAY BE NEAR TO UNIFY STATE ON RULES BEHIND THE WHEEL |
FMN |
26/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
LEGISLATION TO BAN TEXTING WHILE DRIVING WITH LIGHTER PENALTIES WILL HEAD TO THE SENATE FLOOR AFTER LENGTHY DEBATE IN THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE YIELDED A GREEN LIGHT. |
ASBESTOS; SCOPE OF PROJECT MAKES TRUST BUILDING DEMOLITION FORMIDABLE |
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FMN |
26/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CONTRACTORS AND THE TRUST BUILDING |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE WANTS THE MAJORITY OF THE TRUST BUILDING DEMOLISHED BY APRIL30 A FEAT THAT SOME CONTRACTORS SIGNALED MAY BE DIFFICULT DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF ASBESTOS AND THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT. |
ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT TURNS HIMSELF OVER TO LAKE CITY POLICE |
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FMN |
26/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ARIEL DAVION YOUNG |
A LAKE CITY MAN (ARIEL DAVION YOUNG) WANTED ON THREE ATTMPTED MURDER WARRANTS TURNED HIMSELF IN TO THE LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2014 |
5A |
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CHARLES DAVIS; GERTRUDE "SISTER" PERRY; JESSIE MAE CALDWELL CAIN; LINDA STUDY MARCHCHTIN; MARCHCHION PHILLIP CHISHOLM; MARCHCHY McKENZIE McLEOD; NANNETTE SENTER; ROSCOE EADDY; BARBARA JEAN PIERCE FITCH; DR. BEVERLY ANN ADDISON JAMES; ELAINE MILLER MOODY; GERALDINE "SISTER" HARRISON; HILLARD STANLEY DURA; MARCHCHION CHISHOLM; MILTON DALE GAMBLE SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2014 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
PHOTO |
FRANCES "NOOGA" BROCKINGTON McCALL |
FLORENCE YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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FMN |
26/02/2014 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF DAMON JACKSON; TEAMMATES AND CROWD; PHOTO OF JaSAUN McCOY AND DENIM JOHNSON; KLAY BAKER AND CROWD; PHOTO OF DENIM JOHNSON; TEAMMATES; AND CROWD; PHOTO OF JAYDEN JOHNSON AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF FLORENCE YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS |
DAMON JACKSON DRIBBLES ON A BREAKAWAY DURING A GAME IN WHICH THE BUCKS TOPPED THE JAZZ TO BECOME 8-AND-UNDER CHAMPIONS OF THE 2014 FLORENCE YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE PLAYED AT ALFRED RUSH ACADEMY. |
MAKE HEALTHY EATING WORK |
HERE'S HOW TO ACCOMMODATE OTHERS WHEN YOUR DIET CHANGES |
FMN |
26/02/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF STEPHANIE NAVARRO; PHOTO OF STEPHANIE NAVARRO |
WHEN PEOPLE DECEMBEREMBERDIE TO EAT HEALTHY AND LOSE WEIGHT; IT CAN CREATE A BACKLASH FOR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT MIGHT NOT BE ON BOARD. |
BOARD UPDATES DELMAE PROJECT |
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FMN |
28/02/2014 |
1A |
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MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND TEACHERS CAME TO THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD MEETING TO HEAR THE ADMINISTRATION'S EXPLANATION OF WHY A REPLACEMENT BUILDING FOR DELMAE ELEMETARY SCHOOL WOULD BE DELAYED AND WHAT THE PLAN IS GOING FORWARD. |
MISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED |
BRUNSON; BADIE AND ODOM HONORED FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
28/02/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PASTOR CLYDE ODOM; FRED CARTER; AND HENRY BADIE; PHOTO OF HENRY BRUNSON; QUINNIE JONES; AND ONLOOKER; PHOTO OF PASTOR HENRY BADIE; PHOTO OF PASTOR CLYDE ODOM |
ONE WORD WAS REPEATED OVER AND OVER AS THREE AREA MEN (HENRY BRUNSON; HENRY BADIE; AND CLYDE ODOM) WERE PRESENTED WITH THE MARCHCHION MEDALION: SERVICE. |
NORTH VISTA BRINGS BLACK HISTORY TO LIFE |
SCHOOL'S 'WAX MUSEUM' PROJECT TRANSFORMED STUDNTES INTO INFLUENTIAL AFRICAN-AMERICANS |
FMN |
28/02/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RASHAUD ANDERSON AND CLASSMATES; PHOTO OF CARRIGAN WILSON AND JORDAN KING |
BLACK HISTORY WASN'T CONFINED TO A BOOK OR A STUFFY PRESENTATION AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUT CAME TO LIFE WITH STUDENTS ACTING OUT THE ROLES OF INFLUENTIAL AFRICAN-AMERICANS. |
THE GOOD DEED CREED |
PASTORS HENRY BADIE AND CLYDE ODOM WORK IN TRENCHES TO HELP THOSE IN NEED |
FMN |
28/02/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF PASTOR HENRY BADIE; PHOTO OF PASTOR CLYDE ODOM |
WITH THE PASSION PASTORS HENRY BADIE AND CLYDE ODOM SHARE FOR THEIR COMMUNITY; NOT TO MENTION A ROCK-SOLID FAITH AND LOVE FOR JESUS CHRIST; IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THEIR PATHS CROSSED. |
CHICKEN BOG FOR THE SOUL |
COOKS FOR CHRIST FOUNDER HENRY BRUNSON HONORED FOR HIS SELFLESS GIVING |
FMN |
28/02/2014 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF HENRY BRUNSON |
IN SOME WAYS THE TERM "JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES" COULD BE SYNONYMOUS WITH THE NAME HENRY BRUNSON; BUT FOR MOST PEOPLE IN THE PEE DEE; A MENTION OF THE DILLON COUNTY RESIDENT BRINGS ABOUT WORDS SUCH AS "REMARCHCHKABLE" "HONORABLE" "WONDERFUL" "INSPIRING" AND "BLESSING". |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2014 |
6A |
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CALEB DOUGLAS HILL; CORNIUS BARR; DAN E. BROWN; DELL PIERCE JONES; FRANK EDWARD SMITH; MICHELLE A. LEWIS-McINTYRE; RUTHIE HUTSON; CARROLL ELISHA JEFFORDS; DR. BEVERLY ANN ADDISON JAMES; GERTRUDE MALLOY "SISTER" PERRY; HENRY TENNYSON "HANK" HARTLEY JR.; MARCHCHSHALL McCRAY SR.; RUTH KEEFE LACKLAIR; SAM BROAD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2014 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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EDDIE FAISON JR.; MELBA "BOOT" EADDY |
SPOTLIGHT ON DANCING WITH THE STARS |
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FMN |
28/02/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JEFF STEVENS AND REBECCA KELLEY; PHOTO OF ROB ARDIS AND SARA JOHNSON |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS HOSTING DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE ON APRIL10 AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY TO RAISE MONEY FOR GRANTS FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. |
COOKS FOR CHRIST BENEFIT |
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FMN |
28/02/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JODIE COOK AND TWIN CHILDREN |
COOKS FOR CHRIST IS RAISING FUNDS TO HELP THE FAMILY OF JODIE COOK WITH AN OVERWHELMING FINANCIAL BURDEN. JODIE COOK WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION IN JULY2013. |
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY HOLD ANNUAL LUNCHEON |
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FMN |
28/02/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF DENISE HOLLAND AND WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY MEMBERS |
HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK PROVIDED MORE THAN 484000 POUNDS OF FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY LAST YEAR. |
PIE IN THE FACE |
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FMN |
01/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SAM WHACK; PHOTO OF WENDY FRAZIER; DASHUN SCOTT AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF JASIAH TOWNS AND STUDENTS |
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WENDY FRAZIER GETS A PIE IN THE FACE FROM THIRD-GRADE STUDENT DASHUN SCOTT AT SAVANNAH GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN FLORENCE. THE EVENT WAS TO CELEBRATE THE SCHOOL AND WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL RAISING MONEY TO GRANT FIRST-GRADE STUDENT JASIAH TOWNS; WHO HAS LEUKEMIA; A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD. |
BOARD OKS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM |
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FMN |
01/03/2014 |
1A |
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THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED A NEW PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT MASTER'S PROGRAM AND HEARD OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S INTENTIONS TO CREATE A NEW HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOOL TO HOUSE THAT PROGRAM AND SEVERAL OTHERS LIKE IT. |
FOUNDING PROFESSOR HONORED WITH DEGREE |
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FMN |
01/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LUCY THROWER |
IT TAKES A PATIENT PERSON TO TEACH MATHEMATICS BUT TO TEACH IT AT A COLLEGIATE LEVEL FOR 45 YEARS TAKES A LOT OF PASSION. IT WAS THAT PASSION IN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LUCY THROWER THAT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HONORED WHEN IT CONFERRED ON HER AN HONORARY DOCTOBEROBERORATE AFTER THE QUARTERLY MEETING. |
ST. CATHERINE'S GETS NEW MISSION |
EPISCOPAL CHURCH RECOGNIZED AS AN OFFICIAL MISSION |
FMN |
01/03/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYET DUNN CLARK; ALEX GOSSETT SHIFFLET; AND ST. CATHERINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ATTENDEES |
THE MEMBERS OF ST. CATHERINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN FLORENCE WERE RECOGNIZED LAST WEEK AS AN OFFICIAL MISSION CHURCH AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AFTER NEARLY A YEAR OF WORKING TO CREATE A CHURCH OUT OF THIN AIR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2014 |
4B |
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FIELDING SCOTT ROSS; GEORGETTE WINGATE; MARCHCHY MILLER; REVEREND MOSES BROWN; TRESSIE W. ALLSBROOKS; VERA JACKSON; DAN EMERSON BROWN; DELL PIERCE JONES; EDWARD A. HANCOCK; GENEVA JORDAN FLOYD; HARLEY LYDE; LETA MAE TANNER POSTON; RETHA BROWN WAITERS; REV. LUTHER JARVIN SHUMAN JR.; WILLIAM "CARL" DEEN; WILLIAM BUCHANAN MOORE |
POLITICIANS' ETHICS FINES PILE UP |
FLORENCE OFFICIALS OWE A COLLECTIVE $78K TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION |
FMN |
02/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
NOON ON MARCHCHCH 30 IS THE DEADLINE TO FILE FORMS FOR LOCAL AND STATE CANDIDATES RUNNING IN 2014. IT ALSO IS WHEN DISCLOSURE FORMS MUST BE FILED WITH THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. THAT'S SOMETHING CANDIDATES IN FLORENCE COUNTY MIGHT WANT TO NOTE; BECAUSE SEVERAL HAVE HAD DIFFICULTY IN THE PAST. |
FIRE CLAIMS LIFE OF TIMMONSVILLE MAN |
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FMN |
02/03/2014 |
4A |
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A TIMMONSVILLE MAN (MICHAEL D. RUST) WAS KILLED IN A MOBILE HOME FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2014 |
8A |
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MICHAEL DAVID RUST; GEOFFREY D. EADDY; WALLACE JAY ZIMMERMAN; CENA HERRIN; ALAN LONG; JAMES EDWARD CROSS; MAE HELEN DAVIS; MATTIE LEE DOWLING BROWNING; GEORGETTE RENEE' WINGATE; MISTER HARLEY LYDE; DR. BEVERLY ANN ADDISON JAMES; FIELDING SCOTT ROSS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2014 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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STEPHANIQUE "STEP" DANIELLE BELL |
HEALTH IS 'YOUR RESPONSIBILITY' |
PERSONAL TRAINER FREDRICK DISHES OUT SOME TOUGH LOVE FOR WORKOUT EXCUSES |
FMN |
02/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KIMBERLY FREDRICK AND KYLIE FREDRICK; PHOTO OF KIMBERLY FREDRICK AND KYLIE FREDRICK |
GOING TO A FITNESS CENTER OR GYM IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO INCLUDE EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE. IT IS NOT; HOWEVER; THE ONLY WAY THAT ONE CAN GET IN A GOOD WORKOUT. |
MEET LAUNA BROWN |
JOINING BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION FELT LIKE HER LAST CHANCE |
FMN |
02/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF LAUNA BROWN |
FOOD HAS DEFINED LAUNA BROWN'S LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR AS LONG AS SHE CAN REMEMBER. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTO |
LEVERN AND MAMIE SWINTON OF FLORENCE CELEBRATED THEIR 70TH ANNIVERSARY. |
WINNIE'S WARMEST WISHES |
101-YEAR-OLD METHODIST MANOR RESIDENT SAYS IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO HELP |
FMN |
03/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WINNIE CROWLEY AND ANN AYERS; PHOTO OF WINNIE CROWLEY |
WINNIE CROWLEY THOUGHT SHE WAS PRETTY OLD WHEN SHE DECEMBEREMBERIDED TO MOVE TO METHODIST MANOR AT THE AGE OF 80. LITTLE DID SHE KNOW THAT 21 YEARS LATER SHE WOULD NOT ONLY STILL BE ALIVE; BUT THRIVING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2014 |
6A |
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EDWARD DAVIS; LILLIE FEAGIN; JOHN HENRY "PAT" GAMBLE JR.; VIOLA LOUISE McINNIS GILBERT; JANUARYUARYICE GILLISPIE; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HICKS; ARTHUR LEE JOHNSON; LOLA BELL BATTON LOCKLEAR; BROOKS ROGERS JR.; CHESTER V. SMALL; ALHPENIA THOMAS; GEOFFREY D. EADDY; JAMES C. 'J.C.' LANE JR.; SAM TARTE; TOM McFADDEN |
COMING OUT ON TOP |
McLEOD RECEIVES 23 NATIONAL AWARDS FROM HEALTHGRADES |
FMN |
05/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. CHRIS CUNNINGHAM AND McLEOD EMPLOYEES |
McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HAS HIT A VIRTUAL GRAND SLAM WITH THE ANNOUCEMENT OF 23 NATIONAL AWARDS FOR 2013-14; OUT OF 31 DESIGNATED BY HEALTH-GRADES; A LEADING ONLINE RESOURCE FOR PHYSICIANS AND HOSPITALS. |
CELEBRATING PANCAKES FOR A CAUSE |
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FMN |
05/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHAVONNE GEE; IHOP EMPLOYEES; AND CUSTOMERS |
SHAVONNE GEE SERVES PANCAKES ON NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY AT IHOP OFF OF McLEOD BOULEVARD IN FLORENCE. |
HEIDLER NAMED FLORENCE'S NEW POLICE CHIEF |
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FMN |
05/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLEN HEIDLER |
INTERIM FLORENCE POLICE CHIEF ALLEN HEIDLER IS NOW FLROENCE POLICE CHIEF ALLEN HEIDLER. |
HEART PROBLEMS TOUCH EVERYONE |
5-YEAR-OLD BOY TO BE HONORED AT PEE DEE HEART BALL |
FMN |
05/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LAWSON WILLIAMSON |
GEORGE AND BRETT WILLIAMSON KNOW ALL TOO WELL HOW THE WORK OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CAN CHANGE LIVES. THEIR 5-YEAR-OLD SON; LAWSON WILDS WILLIAMSON; WAS BORN WITH A CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/03/2014 |
5A |
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ALIFAIR JULYIOUS; HUBERT PORCHA; COLE L. "BUDDY" COWICK JR.; GLORIA JONES CHAMPAIGN; MARCHCHY BRADLEY HASKELL WEATHERFORD; ROBERT BRANDEN CUMMINGS; WAYNE CARNELL "DILLY" GAMBLE; WILLIAM GORHAM; DOTTIE ANNETTE HASELDEN "ANN" POWERS; EARL H. FLOYD; FRANK ELLIOTT SMITH SR.; JAMES T. "JIMMY" HURST JR.; JOHN D. MARCHCHTIN; NELL CAROL THOMAS BAWER; OLIVER WAYNE "OLLIE" BIDDLE; PAMELA OWENS HUGHES; PATRICIA DARLENE CAPPS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/03/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MAGGIE L. JOHNSON |
LOSING WEIGHT TAKES STRATEGY |
CREATING A PLAN FOR DINING OUT; COOKING AND SHOPPING HELPS AVOID PITFALLS |
FMN |
05/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF A VEGGIE BURGER; PHOTO OF KITTY FINKLEA AND STUDENTS |
ALMOST EVERYONE HAS HEARD LOSING WEIGHT IS ABOUT MAKING A LIFESTYLE CHANGE; BUT KNOWNIG WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT IT CAN BE MUCH EASIER SAID THAN DONE. |
YOUNG COUPLE'S FRIENDS SHARE MEMORIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLISON ENGLISH AND DEAN ADAMS |
ALLISON ENGLISH AND DEAN ADAMS WERE TYPICAL 16-YEAR-OLD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHOSE FUTURE CAME TO AN ABRUPT END FOR THE MARCHCHLBORO COUNTY TEENS WHEN THE PICKUP TRUCK THEY WERE IN COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH AN 18-WHEELER HAULING LOGS. |
ASHES TO ASHES; DUST TO DUST |
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FMN |
06/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FATHER ROBERT MOREY AND CHURCHGOERS; PHOTO OF CATHOLIC CHURCHGOERS |
ON WEDNESDAY; SOME CHRISTIANS OBSERVED ASH WEDNESDAY; WHICH MARCHCHKED THE BEGINING OF THE SEASON OF LENT; A PERIOD OF FASTING AND REFLECTION. |
PACING FOR PIECES: AUTISM RUN RETURNS TO SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
06/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMY PENNINGTON; GRIFFIN PENNINGTON; AND GRAY PENNINGTON |
ONE MOTHER'S (AMY PENNINGTON) DREAM BECAME A REALITY LAST MARCHCHCH WHEN THE FIRST PACING FOR PIECES RACE TOOK PLACE IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2014 |
4A |
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CLARA POWERS; DAVID ALLEN; GINGER RENEE GRANTHAM; GREGORY BENNETT ROBERTS; JAMES RICHARD THOMAS; JOHN DALEY; JOYCE ALLEN MOORE; MARCHCHY LEE; MURRY BYERLY HOWLE; ODESSA ALEXANDER BYRD; PATRICIA ANN GRAHAM REMMICK; RUSSELL F. COOPER; WILLIAM LEROY "BILL" BOCHETTE; CHESTER VONFELLA SMALL; CORNIUS ELIZABETH BROWN BARR; LOWELL M. RHODES; MARCHCHY BRADLEY HASKELL WEATHERFORD; MURRAY BYERLY HOWLE SR.; RICHARD P. NICHOLS |
HALL OF FAME |
FMU HOLDS INAUGUSTUSTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO CONFERENCE |
FMN |
06/03/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF HISTORIC PHOTO; PHOTO OF HISTORIC PHOTO; PHOTO OF HISTORIC PHOTO |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY WILL PLAY HOST TO ITS FIRST PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO CONFERENCE; POSKITO WHICH WILL BE HELD ON CAMPUS TODAY AND FEATURE AWARD-WINNING WORKS AND PRESENTERS. |
WELCOME HOME; SOLDIERS |
FOUR DARLINGTON-BASED SC NATIONAL GUARDSMEN RETURN FROM AFGHANISTAN |
FMN |
08/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISTI BRADDOCK; WALTER BRADDOCK; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF PEOPLE AT FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT; PHOTO OF RAY WORTHY; PAM WORTHY; MICHAEL WORTHY; AND OTHERS |
FOUR MEMBERS (PAUL REID; WALTER BRADDOCK; RAY WORTHY; AND ANOTHER SERVICE MAN) OF THE DARLINGOTN-BASED 251ST AREA SUPPORT MEDICAL COMPANY; PART OF THE S.C. NATIONAL GUARD; ARRIVED HOME FROM DEPLOYMENT IN AFGHANISTAN. |
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT GETS AGENCY OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
08/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DUSTY OWENS |
THE S.C. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION HAS NAMED FLORENCE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AS THE 2014 AGENCY OF THE YEAR. |
HAWKINS CASE SLATED TO GO TO TRIAL IN APRILIL |
MOTHER FACES CHARGES AFTER HER FOUR CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE |
FMN |
08/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HOPE HAWKINS |
THE TRIAL OF A 22-YEAR-OLD HARSTVILLE MOTHER (HOPE HAWKINS) CHARGED IN THE DEATHS OF FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN WHO WERE KILLED IN A HOUSE FIRE LAST YEAR IS SCHEDLED TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH AT THE DARLINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE. |
THREE LOCAL STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE NATIONAL HISTORY DAY CONTEST |
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FMN |
08/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SHERRI MOORE AND STUDENTS |
THREE LOCAL STUDNETS (RUSTY WELCH; BENJAMIN POSTON; AND ZARIA CAMERON) WILL ADVANCE TO THE STATE NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COMPETITION AFTER RANKING IN THE TOP THREE PROJECTS FOR THEIR CATEGORIES THIS WEEK. |
BLACK CREEK WATER LEVELS EXPECTED TO CREST |
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FMN |
08/03/2014 |
4A |
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WATER LEVELS FOR BLACK CREEK ARE EXPECTED TO CREST ACCORDING TO A FLOOD WARNING ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. |
FLORENCE 3 SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS |
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FMN |
08/03/2014 |
4A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 IS SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS BEFORE SUBMITTING FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2014-5 SCHOOL YEAR UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/03/2014 |
4B |
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IRIS R. GIBSON; JOHN DAVID "JOHNNY" HATCHELL; MATTIE LEE MILLER CHANDLER; TEMBER LEE CAULDER; (SARAH) JEANETTE BROWN RHODES; ESTHER DORA CARNELL; WILLIAM D. "BILL" LEFTRIDGE JR.; MOZELLA ALTMAN ALFORD; GRACE THORNLEY JOYE; JOHN HENRY "PAP" GAMBLE JR. |
PENNY TAX BATTLE COSTS TAXPAYERS MORE THAN $100K |
LAWYER FOR FLORENCE COUNTY SAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S SUIT WAS 'STRANGE' |
FMN |
09/03/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY TAXPAYERS SPENT $105213.47 ON A LEGAL BATTLE BASED ON A "CLARIFICATION" FOR THE RE-IMPOSITION OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX; ACCORDING TO RECORDS OBTAINED BY MORNING NEWS. |
DOONESBURY' COMIC STRIP IS HERE BUT NOT IN ITS USUAL PLACE |
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FMN |
09/03/2014 |
1A |
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THERE IS A HOLE ON PAGE 4 OF THE COMICS SECTION IN THE EDITION OF THE MORNING NEWS. "IN THIS MORNING'S NEWSPAPER; COMICS READERS WILL NOTE THE ABSENCE OF GARRY TRUDEAU'S POPULAR STRIP 'DOONESBURY"; MORNING NEWS REGIONAL PUBLISHER STEPHEN WADE SAID. "WE'VE CHOSEN TO PULL THE EDITON OUT OF GOOD TASTE." |
MORE THAN 400 PARTICIPATE IN AUTISM RACE |
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FMN |
09/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RUNNERS; PHOTO OF TINA CHASSEREAU; PHOTO OF RUNNERS' SHOES |
MORE THAN 400 RUNNERS HIT THE STREETS IN FLORENCE TO RAISE MONEY TO IMPROVE SEVICES FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN IN FLORENCE. |
LAUREL GARDENS ACCUSED OF MISTREATING ELDERLY |
FOUR FAMILIES FILE CIVIL SUITS AGAINST SENIOR LIVING CENTER IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
09/03/2014 |
4A |
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FOUR PEOPLE CLAIM IN CIVIL LAWSUITS FILED RECENTLY IN FLORENCE COUNTY THAT THEIR LOVED ONES WERE NEGLECTED AND MISTREATED BY THE STAFF OF LAUREL GARDENS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/03/2014 |
8A |
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ALBERT "SLIM" LEVINE GARY SR.; MARCHCHY JOYCE HICKS; LISA ALLISON McBRIDE; JOEL W. "JOEY" MOORE; HELEN JORDAN ROBBINS; FRANCHESCA WILLIAMS; ANNIE ROSE MIMS MCGEE; CATHERINE JOHNSON "CATHY" MORRIS; ROBERT 'BOB' ELDRIDGE STOKES; JOHN BROOKS HOBBS; OAKLEY FAIRCHILD BAKER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/03/2014 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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ELSIE ROBERTA SANSBURY |
OPERATION PALMETTO EMPLOYMENT |
PARTNERSHIP WILL STREAMLINE PROCESS FOR JOB-SEEKING VETERANS |
FMN |
09/03/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JERMOE DAVID AND JOB SEEKERS; PHOTO OF TRAVIS SCOTT; BERNICE FULMORE; AND JOB SEEKERS |
ONE DAY AFTER DEFENCE SECRETARY CHUCK HAGEL RECENTLY PROPOSED SPENDING REDUCTIONS TO SHRINK THE U.S. MILITARY TO PRE-WORLD WAR II LEVELS SOUTH CAROLINA GOV. NIKKI HALEY UNVEILED HER OWN PLAN TO HELP THE EXPECTED LARGE INFLUX OF NEW VETERANS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. |
PICKING UP THE PACE |
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOUR AT THE GYM; ONCE YOU GO BEYOND THE BASICS |
FMN |
09/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CAMERON FAILE; PHOTO OF CAMERON FAILE |
EXERCISE IS MEANT TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFE AND MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER. IT GIVES YOU MORE ENERGY AND IF YOU MAKE THE DECEMBEREMBERISION TO TAKE THE TIME AND EXERCISE THEN YOU'LL FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING. |
MEET LYNN WEAVER |
BEING IN THE BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION HAS REIGNITED HER PASSION FOR EXERCISE |
FMN |
09/03/2014 |
2C |
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PHOTO OF LYNN WEAVER |
LYNN WEAVER NEER STRUGGLED WITH WEIGHT BEFORE SHE HAD HER TWO SONS; AGES 13 AND 10. IN FACT; SHE LOVED TO EXERCISE AND LOOKED FORWARD TO IT. |
AN AFTERNOON WITH RALPH' SHOWS IMPACT PORTER MADE |
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FMN |
10/03/2014 |
1A |
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IT OFTEN IS SAID NOT TO WAIT TO TELL PEOPE HOW MUCH YOU LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM. ALMOST 200 PEOPLE GATHERED AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO HONOR A MAN (RALPH PORTER) THEY CALLED A "NATIONAL HERO" AND "THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO FLORENCE" MAKING VERY CLEAR THE LASTING IMPACT HE HAS MADE. |
CAKES AND CATERING |
FREEMAN'S BAKERY TURNS 50 WHILE LOOKING TO THE FUTURE |
FMN |
10/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELLEN COOKE; PHOTO OF CYNTHIA WOODS; PHOTO OF WINDOW DISPLAY AT FREEMAN'S BAKERY |
ELLEN COOKE CALLS HER BAKERY ONE OF FLORENE'S BEST KEPT SECRETS AND TO BE SURE THERE IS A LOT GOING ON AT THE 50-YEAR-OLD FREEMAN'S BAKERY BEHIND THE SCENES AND IN NEW DIRECTIONS THAT MANY PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE. |
LAKE CITY MAN KILLED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
10/03/2014 |
4A |
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A LAKE CITY MAN (ERIC FULTON) WAS KILLED IN A MOPED ACCIDENT IN WILLIAMSBURG. |
PALMETTO SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE; MOLDING MANNERS |
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FMN |
10/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SUSAN SWINK AND RHEMA O'NEAL |
WHEN YOU THINK OF MOST 8- TO 13-YEAR-OLDS THE WORD "MANNERS" DOESN'T NECESSARILY COME TO MIND. SUSAN SWINK AND THE PALMETTO SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE ARE LOOKING TO CHANGE THAT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2014 |
6A |
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JEREMY DAVIS; SISTER BARBARA ANN DAVIS; DOROTHY ISAIAH; RUTH McDANIELS ALLEN; REV. LEVI SILVERMAN DOZIER; PATSY P. BARTELL; LESLIE RAYMOND BRADSHAW; LARRY M. PERMENTER; MATTHEW HOWARD McCUTHEON; RUTH CARMON; BARBARA McKENZIE GUFFEE; JOEL WAYNE "JOEY" MOORE; GEORGE ROGERS; JOSH LOFLIN; ALEXANDER McRAE STANTON; WILLIAM GORHAM |
COUNCIL FOCUSES ON NEIGHBORHOODS |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
1A |
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THE NEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT IS WELL-KNOWN AMONG FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY OFFICIALS; WHICH IS WHY YEARS OF WORK WILL YIELD A STRATEGY LATER THIS YEAR TO CREATE VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS TO COUNTER THE BLIGHT PLAGUING MANY. |
SC GOP DISCUSSES STRATEGY |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
1A |
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THE SECRET TO GARNERING MORE VOTES FOR A POLITICAL CANDIDATE NEVE SEEMED MUCH LIKE A SECRET - WITH CANDIDATES AND PUNDITS FIGURING THAT MAKING THE LOUDEST AND BADDEST NOISE MEANT VOTES - BUT WHEN TRYING TO MAKE SOMEONE CONSIDER A DIFFERENT POLITICAL PARTY THE SECRET APPEARS TO BE THE OPPOSITE. LISTENING. |
TRUE THRU-AND-THRU-AND-THRU |
RETIRED FLORENCE MAN HIKING APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR THIRD TIME |
FMN |
11/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BERT BAUSMITH |
THERE MUST BE MANY DIFFRERENT WAYS TO PREPARE FOR A ROUGHLY 2180 MILE HIKE: ABANDON YOUR HOUSE FOR A TENT IN THE BACKYARD; FOR INSURANCE. MAKE REGUALR CIRCUITS ON THE TREADMILL OR TRACK. BREAK IN A PAIR OF BOOTS. WITHOUT ANY HINT OF SARCASM; BERT BAUSMITH; 68; RETIRED; SAID HE CARRIES HIS GOLF CLUBS. THROW IN HIS LEG WORKOUTS; AND HE'S GOOD TO GO. |
LAUREL GARDENS ACCUSED OF ELDERLY MISTREATMENT |
FOUR FAMILIES FILE CIVIL SUITS AGAINST FLORENCE SENIOR LIVING CENTER |
FMN |
11/03/2014 |
1A |
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FOUR PEOPLE CLAIM IN CIVIL LAWSUITS FILED RECENTLY IN FLORENCE COUNTY THAT THEIR LOVED ONES WERE NEGLECTED AND MISTREATED BY THE STAFF OF LAUREL GARDENS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY. |
POLICE SEARCH FOR HOME INVASION SUSPECTS |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
3A |
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AN EARLY MORNING HOME INVASION LEFT TWO LAKE CITY RESIDENTS IN CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDITION AND POLICE SEARCHED FOR TWO MALE SUSPECTS. |
CAMP FOR KIDS WHO HAVE SUFFERED LOSS TO BE HELD |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
3A |
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CAMP JESSIE'S KIDS; A DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE LOSS OF SOMEONE THEY CARE DEEPLY ABOUT OR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SOMEONE IN THEIR FAMILY WHO IS VERY SICK AT THIS TIME WILL BE HELD. |
FLORENCE GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO HOLD VIGIL |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
3A |
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A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL WILL BE HELD BY THE FLORENCE GUARDIAN AD LITEM AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY COMPLEX STEPS IN FLORENCE. |
FORMER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO SPEAK |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DR. W. DOUGLAS SMITH |
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILL PRESENT A SPECIAL GUEST LECTURER DURING ITS LIFE@CENTRAL PROGRAM WHEN DR. W. DOUGLAS SMITH; THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY - THEN FRANCIS MARCHCHION COLLEGE - TAKES THE STAGE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
4A |
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CHARLES HENRY PAGELS; CLARA WILSON; ELLIOT RIVERS MAXWELL; FREDERRICK LAMONT PRICE; ISABELLA (AUNTIE BELL) PATTERSON SHIPMAN; CORNELIUS L. SAWYER; LILLIE BERTA ELLERBEE; MARCHCHGARET "BABY GAL" POOLE; MARCHCHTHA ENGLISH; ROBBIE OLIN TAYLOR; WILLIAM EGLESTON III; SARAH LEWIS SWABY; MALINDER ANN ERVIN; ONEITTA C. FORD; STEVEN DALE MAKOWSKI; SUSAN LEE "SUE" FILIPIAK; ALEXANDER McRAE STANTON; CHARLIE A. BAILEY SR.; DONNIE RUFUS NORRIS; KIMBERLY DIANE BUIE WILSON; LARRY M. PERMENTER; LESLIE RAYMOND BRADSHAW; LINDELL CHARLIE "DUNK" SPRING SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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ISAIAH "BUSTER" KENNEDY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2014 |
5A |
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MARCHCHTHA LUANNE GRANT MEGGS; MATTHEW HOWARD McCUTCHEON; ALEXANDER McRAE STANTON; RUTH McDANIEL ALLEN; RUTH ARD CARMON |
A JOB WITH A VIEW |
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FMN |
12/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH COPE; PHOTO OF WATERS BUILDING |
JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH COPE REPLACES A WINDOW FRAME ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE OLD WATERS BUILDING AT 135 S. DARGAN ST. ALSO KNOWN AS THE KIMBRELL'S BUILDING; THE 99-YEAR-OLD STRUCTURE IS BEING COMPLETELY RENOVEMBEREMBERATED. |
TRUST APPEAL DROPPED |
DECEMBEREMBERISION PAVES WAY FOR CITY TO DEMOLISH HISTORIC BUILDING |
FMN |
12/03/2014 |
1A |
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A HISTORIC FLORENCE FOUNDATION OFFICIAL DROPPED AN APPEAL AGAINST THE CITY OF FLORENCE'S DECEMBEREMBERISION TO DEMOLISH THE TRUST BUILDING; A DAY BEFORE ITS SCHEDULED HEARING. |
CITY LINES UP SEVERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS |
MORE THAN $27M ABOUT TO BE SPENT ON PARKING DECEMBEREMBERKS AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS |
FMN |
12/03/2014 |
1A |
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THE BIDDING IS OPEN FOR INITIAL WORK ON MORE THAN $27 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN FLORENCE; INCLUDING TWO PARKING DECEMBEREMBERKS; AN AMENITIES FEATURE; A GYMNASIUM AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. |
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OKS ANNEXATIN OF 19 PARCELS |
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FMN |
12/03/2014 |
3A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE ANNEXATION OF 19 PARCELS INTO THE CITY. |
FORMER QUINBY TOWN CLERK FACES EMBEZZLING CHARGES |
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FMN |
12/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF DAWN OSBORNE |
THE TOWN OF QUINBY'S FORMER CLERK (DAWN OSBORNE) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT OF MORE THAN $10000 IN PUBLIC FUNDS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/03/2014 |
5A |
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ADDIE FULTON; BRUCE ANTHONY BUDD SR.; BRUCE EDWARD LAMB; DAVID ALLEN; GEORGE HOWARD WATSON; JESSIE LEE ANDERSON CARTWRIGHT; MARCHCHY DUNCAN MITCHELL; RODENA ELLERBE; RUTH ANN ROSS; STEVE DALE MAKOWSKI; THOMAS 'TOMMY' YARBOROUGH; TreSHAWN CALIQUE COOPER; BARBARA PARROTT FORE; ELLIOT RIVERS MAXWELL; HUBERT ROGERS JR.; IRIS ANN ROSE GIBSON; JAMES RICHARD THOMAS; JIMMY E. MOODY JR.; LISA ALLISON McBRIDE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/03/2014 |
6A |
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MIRIAM ROBINSON; RUSSELL WAYNE BARRETT; SUSAN LEE SPELBRING "SUE" FILIPIAK |
SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP |
CONTESTANTS TAKE WEIGHT-LOSS LEARNING ON A FIELD TRIP TO GROCERY STORE |
FMN |
12/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KITTY FINKLEA AND BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS; PHOTO OF MARCHCHIE VENABLE; LYNN WEAVER; AND GLORIA JAMES |
WITH SO MANY PRE-PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS READILY AVAILABLE IN GROCERY STORES IT CAN BE EASY TO OVERLOOK NUTRITIONAL VALUE IN FAVOR OF EASE. |
FDS1 MAKES PHASE 2 PLAN OFFICIAL |
DELMAE; SOUTHSIDE; WILLIAMS AND SAVANNAH GROVE OK'D TO GET NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS BY 2026 |
FMN |
14/03/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS NOW COMMITTED TO BUILDING FOUR NEW SCHOOLS BY 2026 FOR A COST OF MORE THAN $109 MILLION PER A BOARD VOTE APPROVING THE SECOND PHASE OF THE DISTRICT'S CAPTIAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. |
BARRE WORKOUT POPULARITY GROWS |
NEW FITNESS ROUTINE A MIX OF YOGA; BALLET AND PILATES |
FMN |
14/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BARRE WORKOUT PARTICIPANTS |
THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO FEEL ZUMBA'D OUT. McLEOD HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTOR JENNIE EDWARDS SAID A NEW WORKOUT IS SWEEPING ACROSS THE COUNTRY. |
FIRE DISTRICT A POLITICAL BACKDRAFT |
FLORENCE COUNTY AGAIN FACES PUSHBACK FROM COLUMBIA |
FMN |
14/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WAYMON MUMFORD |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL IS HAVING DÉJÀ VU AS ONE MEMBER PUT IT; AS IT AGAIN FACES POLITICAL HEADWINDS OPPOSING ITS PROPOSED ACTION; THIS TIME STABILIZING MILLAGE RATES BY UNIFYING SEVEN OF THE COUNTY'S FIRE DISTRICTS. |
PROPOSALS IN FOR TRUST BUILDING DEMOLITION |
PROCESS EXPECTED TO MOVE QUICKLY |
FMN |
14/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO CONTRACTORS AND TRUST BUILDING |
THE PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN OPENED; BUT THE DETAILS SURROUNDING HOW THE TRUST BUILDING WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND WHAT IT WILL COST WON'T BE KNOWN UNTIL AT LEAST NEXT WEEK. |
RICE'S SUBCOMMITTEE HEARS ABOUT SC MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. REP. TOM RICE |
U.S. REP. TOM RICE; R-S.C. 7; CHAIRMAN OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH; TAX AND CAPITAL ACCESS; LEAD A CONGRESSIONAL HEARING THAT FOCUSED ON THE RETURN OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING; SOMETHING SOUTH CAROLINA CAN ATTEST TO OVER THE PAST DECEMBEREMBERADE. |
ROBERTSON NAMED MS. FMU |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF KHIRA McKENNEY; BRENNA ROBERTSON; AND KASEY JAMES |
BRENNA ROBERTSTON OF COLUMBIA WAS CROWNED MS. FMU DURING THE ANNUAL CONTEST AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
6A |
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ANN K. McQUADE; ANNIE JANUARYUARYE JONES VERNER; ELLA RUTH HAMPTON; ESSIE GASKINS; GEDELL V. MACE; GERALDINE L. HAM; JAMES DELVIN THOMAS; MELCHAVER "WOLF" HENRYHAND; MOSES SIMS JR.; ROBBIE OLIN TAYLOR; ROBERT HINES; SARAH SEGARS; TRUDY SUE ROBINSON MOORE; CORSENIOR BURCH BOSTICK; DOROTHY MAE DANIELS ISAIAH; EILEEN HURLEY; INFANT TreSHAWN CALIQUE COOPER; LILLIE BERTA McDONALD ELLERBEE; MAMIE ISABELLA PATTERSON SHIPMAN; MARCHCHGARET "BABY GAL" CHERRY POOLE; PATRICIA STOKES "PAT" BUFFKIN; REV. RICHARD EMANUEL BROOKS JR.; VENDLE "JEAN" TIMMONS HAYES |
FSD1 SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF DR. ANGELA BAIN; PHOTO OF DR. SCOTT J. MERCER; DR. TERRI MOZINGO; PHOTO OF DR. JAMES WINBUSH; PHOTO OF ALLIE E. BROOKS |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 ANNOUNCED ITS FOUR FINALISTS IN THE SEARCH FOR A NEW SUPERINTENDENT (DR. ANGELA BAIN; DR. SCOTT J. MERCER; DR. TERRI MOZINGO; AND DR. JAMES WINBUSH). |
DANCING WITH THE STARS SPOTLIGHT |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CRAIG WASHINGTON AND CHEYANNE BECK |
CRAIG WASHINGTON PRINCIPAL AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH PARTNER CHEYANNE BECK. |
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ELECTS NEW LEADERS |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF EVANS P. HOLLAND SR.; PHOTO OF MARCHCHY WOOD BEASLEY; PHOTO OF DAN BOZARD; PHOTO OF LOLA COGGESHALL EARLY; PHOTO OF KATHERINE "KAPPIE" GRIGGS |
EASTER CAROLINA COMMUINTY FOUNDATION HAS ELECTED EVANS P. HOLLAND SR. AS CHAIR OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2014-15. IN ADDITION; THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WELCOMED MARCHCHY WOOD BEASLEY; DAN BOZARD; LOLA COGGESHALL EARLY AND KATHERINE GRIGGS AS NEW TRUSTEES BEGINNING THREE-YEAR TERMS. |
CELEBRATE ST. PATTY'S IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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14/03/2014 |
2B |
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WEAR GREEN AND CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY AS ONLY THE IRISH KNOW HOW WHEN A BIT OF IRELAND IS BROUGHT TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE AT THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL LUCK SHAMROCK FESTIVAL. |
KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL TO HOLD GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP |
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FMN |
14/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF SHANNON BAZEN |
IN ITS 14TH YEAR AS AN AFFILIATE OF KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL; KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL WILL JOIN HANDS WITH THE COMMUINTY TO CLEAN UP FLORENCE AND RID STREEST AND NEIGHBORHOODS OF DEBRIS AND TRASH. |
FLORENCE SHOWCASES ITS LUCKY SHAMROCKS |
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FMN |
15/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHY CHELLIS ELLINGTON; SUSAN CAMPBELL; AND LUCKY SHAMROCK FESTIVAL GUESTS; PHOTO OF DAN E. LOCKEMY; PHOTO OF LUCKY SHAMROCK FESTIVAL GUESTS |
MARCHCHY CHELLIS ELLINGTON DOES A CARWHEEL AS HER BEST FRIEND SUSAN CAMPBELL WATCHES AT THE INAUGUSTUSTURAL LUCKY SHAMROCK FESTIAVL IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
FEDS WILL PAY FOR 75 PERCENT OF PUBLIC SC ICE STORM DAMAGE |
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15/03/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENE COUNTY WILL RECEIVE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR COSTS INCURRED DURING THE EARLY FEBRUARY SNOW-AND-ICE STORM THAT COST THE STATE $55 MILLION IN DAMAGE. |
FLORENCE ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES CITY COUNCIL BID |
GEORGE JEBAILY WILL RUN FOR AT-LARGE SEAT |
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15/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGE JEBAILY |
LAWYER GEORGE JEBAILY ANNOUNCED WITH GREAT FANFARE THAT HE WILL BE RUNNING FOR A FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE SEAT. |
VOCAL STAR CROWNED |
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FMN |
15/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF NATHAN THOMAS |
SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR NATHAN THOMAS WON THE DISTRICT'S SECOND ANNUAL VOCAL STAR COMPETITION SINGING "LADY" AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
CREATING A FIREBREAK |
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FMN |
15/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY EADDY |
ANTHONY EADDY; A SUPERVISOR WITH THE S.C. FORESTRY COMMISSION; DIRECTS A BULLDOZER DIGGING A FIREBREAK - ONE OF THREE BULLDOZERS ONSITE DURING A BRUSH FIRE BETWEEN SOUTH McCURDY AND SOUTH WALLACE ROADS. |
LAST OF THREE SUSPECTS IN SHOOTING ARRESTED |
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FMN |
15/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF REGINALD JERMAINE BRUCE |
THE LAST OF THREE SUSPECTS (REGINALD JERMAINE BRUCE) INVOLVED IN A MARCHCHCH 6 FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTY-INVOVLED SHOOTING WAS BOOKED INTO THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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15/03/2014 |
4B |
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EVELYN GAINEY STEEN; LOUISE MAE FULTON; LUTHER CLIFTON (CLIFF) WARD; SUSAN C. SMITH; WILBUR CAMPBELL; DR. RODENA ELLERBE; HOWARD WATSON; ESSIE LEE HUMPHRIES GASKINS; ELLA RUTH DAVIS HAMPTON; JESSIE LEE ANDERSON CARTWRIGHT |
TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL |
HOW DOES A BUSINESS OWNER DECEMBEREMBERIDE WHETHER TO SHARE FAITH? |
FMN |
16/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MERCHANDISE AT PRETTY N' BLISS; PHOTO OF PRETTY N' BLISS CUSTOMERS |
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS; DRAWING THE LINE BETWEEN ONE'S FAITH AND THE BUSINESS ITSELF CAN BE A TIGHT ROPE TO WALK. |
FILING DAY HERE FOR PEE DEE CANDIDATES |
FLORENCE CITY COUNTY COUNCIL RACE BETWEEN JEBAILY; WILIS EXPECTED TO BE A SHOWDOWN |
FMN |
16/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM |
FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN; CONFIDENCE; WORRY THOSE ARE JUST SOME OF THE EMOTIONS BEFORE THE START OF ANY RACE; AND WITH THE TWO-WEEK CANDIDATE FILLING PERIOD OPEING AT NOON TODAY; IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING OF ONE OF THOSE EMOTIONS. |
STATE AGENCY HONORS FLORENCE COUNTY EMS DIRECTOR |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RYON WATKINS |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD HAS CREDITED RYON WATKINS; DIRECTOR OF FLORENCE COUNTY EMERGECY MEDICAL SERVICES; WITH EFFECTIVELY MANAGING A SYSTEM THAT OPERATES ON A TIGHT BUDGET. |
ONE ARREST MADE IN BERKELEY AVENUE HOME-INVASION CASE |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL BROOKS |
ONE OF TWO SUSPECTS (MICHAEL BROOKS) WANTED IN A MARCHCHCH 3 HOME-INVASION-STYLE BURGLARY IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF BERKELEY AVENUE IN FLORENCE WAS ARRESTED BY FLORENCE POLICE AND FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES. |
FLORENCE CLEANS ITSELF UP FOR GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP DAY |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF AL TIMMONS AND JIM JOHNSON |
AN ARMY OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTREERS HIT THE CITY'S STREETS WITH ONE GOAL IN MIND - TO MAKE FLORENCE A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE. |
BALLOON RELEASE MEMORIALIZES KIDS LOST TOO SOON |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF "I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU" EVENT ATTENDEES |
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF THE PEE DEE GATHERED AT CREEK RATZ IN FLORENCE FOR A MEMORIAL BALLOON RELEASE. |
LIBRARY HOSTS AUTHOR CASSANDRA KING |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF CASSANDRA KING |
SOUTHERN AUTHOR CASSANDRA KING WILL PROMOTE HER NEWEST BOOK "MOONRISE" AT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE LIBRARY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
8A |
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ROSA MAE GRAHAM "ROE"; JANUARYUARYIE MAE McCRAY; MASTER NICHOLAS ANTHONY SCOTT; COLUMBUS SELLERS JR.; MAXIE HERBERT BAKER JR.; THOMAS 'TOMMY' YARBOROUGH; BONNEAU DRIGGS LESESNE; RUTH M. GRANT DRAYTON; ANN KATHERINE McQUADE; GERALDINE L. HOLMES HAM; LUTHER CLIFTON (CLIFF) WARD; CORNELIUS LORENZO "BUZZ" SAWYER; JOHN TIMOTHY "TIM" SARVIS; DALLAS RAY HAZELWOOD |
PRESCRIBING EXERCISE MOTIVATION |
FINDING THE WILL TO EXERCISE IS ALL ABOUT LOOKING ON THE INSIDE |
FMN |
16/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CONNIE WILLIAMS; KIMBERLY FREDRICK; AND FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF ANN BLAKELOCK; CONNIE WILLIAMS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF MANDY RUNYAN; PHOTO OF ANN BLAKELOCK; CONNIE WILLIAMS; AND FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER TEAMMATES |
I WISH MOTIVIATION WAS A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL PRESCRIPTION. IF THAT WAS TRUE; I WOULD HAPPILY USE UP MANY PERSCRIPTION PADS DAILY GETTING PEOPLE TO EXERCISE. BUT ALAS; I CANNOT PRESCRIBE MOTIVATION. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/03/2014 |
6C |
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TARA LEE NANKE AND JOHNNY PINCKNEY (TRAE) ALLISON III |
A TALE OF FOUR VETERANS |
HARTSVILLE AMERICAN LEGION POST IS HOME TO FOUR WWII VETS |
FMN |
17/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN BRADDOCK; FLYNN MENIUS; DAVID ALLEN; AND WALLACE GAINEY; PHOTO OF FLYNN MENIUS |
THEY ARE KNOWN AS THE GREATEST GENERATION AND THEY ARE DYING QUICKLY - AT THE RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 550 A DAY; ACCORDING TO RECENT U.S. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION FIGURES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/03/2014 |
7A |
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SARAH DERETHA HUDSON; ROBERT LEE SHAW; LEARLEAN TISDALE; AZILEE CADINESS THOMPSON; ROLLY WELLS; JUANITA JOHSON McNEILL; JAMIE SHAVETTA McFADDEN; GERALD MARCHCHION YERKEY; BONNEAU DRIGGS LESESNE |
FIRST SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE COMES TO TOWN |
ANGELA BAIN FOCUSES ON TECHNOLOGY; EARLY READING IN STAKEHOLDER MEETING |
FMN |
18/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANGELA BAIN |
COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND EDUCATORS GOT THEIR FIRST CHANCE TO GRILL ONE OF THE FOUR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FINALISTS IN SEVERAL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE DAY. |
TANK TO BE BUILT WITHIN NEXT YEAR |
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FMN |
18/03/2014 |
1A |
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CONSTRUCTION ON A NEW WATER TANK FOR THE TOWN OF PAMPLICO IS SCHEDULED TO BE BUILT ON HYMAN ROAD WITHIN THE YEAR TOWN OFFICIAL SAID AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. |
SHOWING SOLIDARITY |
FCSO INVESTIGATOR TO RIDE 1250 MILES IN MEMORY OF FALLEN DEPUTY |
FMN |
18/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEN PRICE; PHOTO OF CYCLISTS; PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANTWINE |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATOR BEN PRICE IS PUTTING HIS FUNDRAISING SKILLS TO THE TEST BY RAISING MONEY TO RIDE HIS BICYCLE MORE THAN 1200 MILES IN HONOR OF FALLEN FLORENCE DEPUTY JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH ANTWINE. |
ONE PERSON DIES IN HARTSVILLE FIRE |
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FMN |
18/03/2014 |
3A |
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AN EARLY MORNING APARTMENT FIRE CLAIMED THE LIFE OF ONE PERSON IN HARTSVILLE. |
JOE'S GARAGE CATCHES FIRE IN DARLINGTON |
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18/03/2014 |
3A |
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DARLINGTON CITY FIREFIRGHTERS EXTINGUISHED A FULLY INVOVLED FIRE AT JOE'S GARAGE. |
PEE DEE CANDIDATES BEGIN FILING FOR JUNEEE PRIMARCHCHY |
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18/03/2014 |
5A |
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THE FIRST DAY OF CANDIDATE FILING FOR THE JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY BROUGHT SEVERAL INCUMBENT NAMES AND ONE NEWCOMER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2014 |
6A |
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ASHELY NELSON ALEXANDER; AZILEE CADINESS THOMPSON BRUCE; DENNIS BOYD; EARNESTINE LITTLE; HENRIETTE C. NESMITH; JAMES E. REDMOND; PAULINE GREEN; RONALD LEON ROBINSON; SHIRLEY LOUISE McCOY REMBERT; TARA DEMETRIA GRAHAM; TAVAR OMARCHCH PEOPLES; BETTY JANUARYUARYE KNOTTS JENKINS; DR. JONAS T. KENNEDY; GERALD MARCHCHION YERKEY; LOIS VEREEN HUGHES; LONNIE PAUL BAYLOR JR.; NICHOLAS ANTHONY SCOTT; PHILLIP JOHNSON; ROBERT "BOBBY" HINES |
BRANHAM WON'T SEEK A SEVENTH TERM IN SC HOUSE |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE LESTER BRANHAM JR. |
STATE REPRESENTATIVE LESTER BRANHAM JR.; D-S.C. 61; ANNOUNCED THAT HE WON'T BE RUNNING FOR A SEVENTH TERM REPRESENTING THE PEOPE OF SOUTHERN FLORENCE COUNTY AND WESTERN MARCHCHION COUNTY. |
OFFICIALS HOPE GARDENS MAKE ROOTS IN COMMUNITY |
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PLANT TOGETHER |
FMN |
19/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PLOTS FOR VEGETALBES; PHOTO OF ANSON SHELLS |
CITY OFFICIALS ARE HOPING A NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM WILL GROW BIG REWARDS FOR AREA NEIGHBORHOODS. |
KARATE COMMUTE |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DONNIE BRANT AND EMANUEL CADE |
HEADED TO A KARATE CLASS DONNIE BRANT WALKS ALONG PALMETTO STREET WITH EMANUEL CADE. |
MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN GREETS SPRING WITH BULBAPALOOZA |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN GUESTS |
AFTER A WINTER THAT SAW SNOW; RAIN AND EVERYTINGN IN BETWEEN; MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN IN LAKE CITY IS KICKING OFF SPRING WITH BULBAPALOOZA; A TOUR OF THE GARDEN PROPERTY THAT FEATURES BULBS; DOGWOODS; REDBUDS AND COOL-SEASON ANNUAL DISPLAYS IN BLOOM. |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD NEGLECT |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHANIE MICHELLE STEWART |
A 41-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE WOMAN (STEPHANIE MICHELLE STEWART) WAS ARRESTED ON AN ARREST WARRANT ISSUED LAST YEAR AFTER A CHILD SHE GAVE BIRTH TO TESTED POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS. |
FLORENCE NURSE FACES DRUG DISTRIBUTION CHARGES |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LORRIE NORTON ULMER |
A LOCAL REGISTERED NURSE (LORRIE NORTON ULMER) WAS ARRESTED AMID ALLEGATIONS SHE FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED DRUGS FROM THE HOSPITAL IN WHICH SHE WORKED AND KEPT THEM FOR HERSELF. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
5A |
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CHARLES NELSON; GEORGE SINGLETON; GUS HOLLOWAY; RONALD ROGERS; ASHLEY NELSON ALEXANDER; DEBBIE GRAHAM SMITH; EARL LEE ROTAN SR.; EMMA JO TRULUCK TOMLINSON; JAMES EDWARD REDMOND; MARCHCHCY LYNN MOZINGO PARNELL; MOSES "TEECH" SIMS JR.; RONALD LEON ROBINSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
6A |
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SHIRLEY THOMAS STRICKLAND; WILHELMINIA EPPS OVERBY; WILLIAM MARCHCHK SUTHERLAND |
TAKING IT SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE |
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FMN |
19/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF A QUINOA SALAD NICOISE |
IN THE FIRST FEW WEEKS OF A STRCT DIET PEOPLE TYPICALLY LOSE 5-10 POUNDS PER WEEK; AND SOMETIMES MORE. |
SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED |
TIMMONSVILLE KNIFE-MAKER GETS MAJOR KUDOS FOR UNIQUE HANDMADE BLADES |
FMN |
21/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REED MOORE; PHOTO OF KNIVES |
THE PAST FEW MONTHS HAVE BEEN ANYTHING BUT DULL FOR TIMMONSVILLE KNIFE-MAKER REED MOORE. |
COUNCIL OKS TAX DEAL FOR 'PROJECT R' |
UNNAMED COMPANY EXPECTED TO BRING $35M INVESTMENT 350 JOBS |
FMN |
21/03/2014 |
1A |
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"PROJECT R" IS PROJECTED TO BE BIG NEWS FOR FLORENCE COUNTY. |
CITY NAMES STATION FOR LATE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
1A |
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A FORMER ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WILL BE HONORED FOR HIS SACRIFICE AS CITY LEADERS OFFICIALLY NAME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S STATION 5 FOR HIM. |
PEE DEE FAMILIES CELEBRATE SPECIAL CHILDREN |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KAIJA ROSE AND DAVIS STREETT |
AS FAMILIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES OBSERVE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME DAY TODAY TWO LOCAL FAMILIES ARE CELBRATING THE SPECIAL CHILDREN IN THEIR LIVES AND OFFERING WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO OTHER PARENTS. |
DEPUTIES ARREST FIVE PEOPLE IN TWO METH LAB BUSTS |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JOE EDDINS; PHOTO OF CHERYL MELTON; PHOTO OF VICKY MOORE; PHOTO OF BENJAMIN TURBEVILLE; PHOTO OF CHERRY WORLEY |
FIVE PEOPLE (CHERRY WORLEY; BENJAMIN TURBEVILLE; VICKY MOORE; JOE EDDINS; AND CHERYL MELTON) ARE IN CUSTODY AFTER THE DISCOVERY OF METHAMPHETAMINE LABS IN FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON COUNTIES. |
STILL NO BUDGET FOR TOWN |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
3A |
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TIMMONSVILLE'S FISCAL YEAR BEGAN MARCHCHCH 1 BUT EVEN AFTER A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THE TOWN HAS YET TO COMPLETE ITS BUDGET. |
POLICE ARREST SECOND MAN IN FLORENCE HOME-INVASION CASE |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF GREGORY CAMPBELL |
A SECOND MAN (GREGORY CAMPBELL) HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH A MARCHCHCH 3 HOME-INVASION-STYLE BURGLARY AT A BERKELEY AVENUE RESIDENCE. |
SPRING ARRIVES BUT WINTRY WEATHER NOT OVER |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF BLOOMING TREE |
IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING BUT WINTER ISN'T DONE WITH TEH PEE DEE BY ANY MEASURE. THERE WILL BE; HOWEVER; A COUPLE OF NICE DAYS IN THE FORECAST TO MARCHCHK THE VERNAL EQUINOX. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
5A |
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CALVIN BENJAMIN; CONNIE ISHMEL; DIANE COBB; DONALD "DON" ARTHUR BRUCE SR.; JOHN HARRISON III; MARCHCHY WIGGINS; MILTON EMIL KASPER; RUBY W. DAVIS; THOMAS REE LEE LITTLE; TOM L. ARD; WILLIE WILSON; BRADLEY "PETE" SELLERS SR.; DONALD "DON" ARTHUR BRUCE SR.; DEACON GUS HOLLOWAY SR.; EVELYN ROBERTS COOPER; EMMA G. ALEXANDER GRAHAM; MIRIAM GAUSE REARDON; HENRY CLARENCE "JACK" FAULKNER JR.; RUTH M. STONE HILL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
6A |
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JANUARYUARYIE McCRAY |
DANCING WITH THE STARS SPOTLIGHT |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DANA LECZNAR AND PHILLIP RAST; PHOTO OF JOHN CHASE JR. AND LYNSIE DANIELS |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS HOSTING ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE ON APRIL10 AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACUTRING AND TECHNOLOGY TO RAISE MONEY FOR GRANTS FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. |
VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL NAMES VETERAN OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF SUSAN FIRIMONTE; PHOTO OF RICK WALDEN; DON JONES; AND BOB ELDRIDGE |
PEE DEE AREA VETERANS ADVISOTRY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE RICK WALDEN AND COMMANDER DON JONES PRESENTED THE 2013 PEE DEE AREA VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD TO BOB ELDRIDGE FOR HIS EXTRODINARY COMMITMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE BETTERMENT OF VETERANS IN THE PEE DEE AREA. |
FLORENCE STUDENTS TO PERFORM AT MID-ATLANTIC AUDITIONS |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF NATHAN THOMAS; PHILLIP RAST; REBECCA KELLEY; AND ANDREW POSTON |
FOUR AREA STUDENTS (NATHAN THOMAS; PHILLIP RAST; REBECCA KELLEY; AND ANDREW POSTON) FROM THE MAPES VOICE STUDIO ARE ADVANCING TO THE MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL AUDITION FOR VOICE IN APRILAFTER RECEIVING HIGH SCORES IN MARCHCHCH AT THE 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF SINGING (NATS) SPRING AUDITIONS. |
GIRL SCOUTS HONOR WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
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FMN |
21/03/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF BLANCHE TURNER-LAWLESS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ALLYSON FLOYD AND TRISHA CAULDER |
SEVERAL HUNDRED WOMEN GATHERED AT SiMT FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL MARCHCHY DEAN BREWER WOMEN OF DISTINCION GALA. |
A JOB WELL DONE; A JOB WELL LOVED |
WALMARCHCHT GREETER DIANE ROBINSON LOVES BEING ABLE TO WORK; NO MATTER WHAT |
FMN |
24/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DIANE ROBINSON AND CUSTOMER; PHOTO OF DIANE ROBINSON |
DIANE ROBINSON IS ALWAYS HAPPY TO GO TO WORK. ALWAYS. SHE NEVER GRUMBLES; NEER RESENTS HAVING TO WAKE UP AT 4:30 A.M.; AND EVERY TIME SHE RECEIVES THE SCHEDULE FOR HER SHIFTS AS A PEOPLE GREETER AT WALMARCHCHT SHE THANKS THE LORD FOR HER JOB. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2014 |
6A |
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JOHNNY R. WALTERS; MARCHCHY A. KINNEY; EULINE EMMIE BAGGOTT; ROBERT L. KING; BENJAMIN ISAAC GRAVES; JOHNNY ROGER WALTERS; GAYLE HANNAH SWEAT; HENRY CLAY LENTZ III; HAROLD "HAL" HENDRIX; MARCHCHY BETH WILLIAMS DURA; ERNEST GIBSON; GRADY McNEIL JOHNSON; CHARLES NELSON; JUANITA BAGGETT PLUMMER; DELORES AGNES RHODES; RILLA CHRISTINE DuBOSE FEAGIN PARROTT; JOHNNIE KAY McLELLAN POLONY; RUBY WELL DAVIS |
MOZINGO IMPRESSES WITH TALK OF TRANSFORMATION; CHOICES |
FLORENCE 1 MEETS SECOND OF THREE SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS |
FMN |
25/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. TERRI MOZINGO |
CROWDS WERE EXCITED TO HEAR UNIQUE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS FROM THE SECOND OF THREE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS; DR. TERRI MOZINGO; WHO VISISTED THE DISTRICT. |
EARLY CHILDHOOD GETS BOOST FROM STATE |
GRANT WILL ALLOW INNOVEMBEREMBERATIVE PROGRAM TO CONTINUE |
FMN |
25/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SENATOR HUGH K. LETHERMAN; REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT WILLIAMS; DEBBIE HYLER; AND STUDENTS; PHOTO OF DEBBIE HYLER |
STARTSMARCHCHT; A PROGRAM UNVEILED BY THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION LAST SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER; IS MOVING FULL STEAM AHEAD ACCORDING TO AN UPDATE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 GAVE EDUCATORS; SUPPORTERS AND BOARD MEMBERS AT THE R.N. BECK CENTER. |
ELECTION FILINGS GETTING CROWDED IN COUNCIL RACES |
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FMN |
25/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD MEMBER PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE IS; AGAIN; RUNNING TO REPRESENT COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON'S DISTRICT 2 IN THE PRIMARCHCHY; IN WHAT IS BECOMING A CROWDED FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL FIELD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/03/2014 |
6A |
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ANNE TURNER BEASLEY; ARCHIBALD ROOSEVELT NEWELL; HEZEKIAH BELIN; PHYLLIS MORRIS WHELESS; RANDEZ BROWN; ROSA LEE TITUS KING; SHERRY MARCHCHIE TYNER; WINSTON McGILL; JOHN NELSON GRAINGER JR.; MARCHCHY FAULK; ESSIE B. TINNEY; SISTER TARNITA L. PARRIS; MATTIE MAE ASKINS HAYNESWORTH; WILLIAM "BILLY" LEON ALTMAN; EVA MAE CONNER BENDER; CARETHIOUS STEELE GEE; JACQUELINE BRIGHT; ROBERT BRUCE SHAMBLIN; MARCHCHY BETH WILLIAMS DURA; PHYLLIS THOMPSON LIFRAGE; RAY JOHNSON; SAMUEL B. STEWART; GAYLE HARE SWEAT; HENRY CLAY LENTZ III; IRENE JEWELL HUGGINS DRIGGERS; CHARLES NICHOLAS ROGERS; HAROLD RAY "HAL" HENDRIX; EMMIE EULINE BAGGOTT |
MORE & MORE BUILDING BLOCKS |
WUKELA: DOWNTONW FLORENCE DEVELOPMENT MOMENTUM WILL START TO SPREAD |
FMN |
26/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND CHAMBER OUTLOOK LUNCHEON ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF DAVID PATE |
THE CITY'S RENAISSANCE CONTINUES; MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA SAID IN HIS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS; REITERATING THE DECEMBEREMBERLARATION HE MADE LAST YEAR. |
NEW FDS3 FOUNDATION AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS' EDUCATION |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
1A |
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A NEW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS GETTING SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FLORENCE COUTNY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE STUDENTS. |
COPS: NO DANCING AROUND DRINKING AGE DURING PROM |
FLORENCE; MARCHCHION AUTHORITIES PLAN TO UP PRESENCE DURING TEENAGE PARTY SEASON |
FMN |
26/03/2014 |
1A |
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IT'S THE NIGHT LOTS OF TEENAGES DREAM ABOUT ALL YEAR LONG; BUT ADD A SPLASH OF ALCOHOL; AND PROM CAN QUICKLY BCOME A NIGHTMARCHCHE. |
LAKE CITY MAN SENTENCED FOR LAUNDERING DRUG MONEY |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
3A |
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A SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO BROKER (WILLIAM HUMPHRIES) HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOR ILLEGAL CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING AND LAUNDERING DRUG MONEY BY RUNNING IT THROUGH SLOT MACHINES AT A NORTHERN NEW YORK INDIAN RESERVATION. |
DARLINGTON COUNTY NURSE ARRESTED ON SEVERAL DRUG CHARGES |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TARA DEMPSTER |
A DARLINGTON COUNTY NURSE PRACTITIONER HAS BEEN ARRESTED ON THREE DRUG CHARGES AFTER AN INVESTIGATION BY THE S.C. BUREAU OF DRUG CONTROL IN COOPERATION WITH THE S.C. BOARD OF NURSING LLR. |
BROTHER OF ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING VICTIM ARRESTED |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
3A |
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THE 16-YEAR-OLD BROTHER OF A TEEN GIRL WHO WAS ACCIDNETALLY SHOT LAST WEEK IN FLORENCE HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A MINOR. |
SFHS SHOWCASES ACADEMICS; FINE ARTS |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF AARON EADES; PHOTO OF CATHY BOURAS; THOMAS ANDREW BELL; AND ROBIN DANTZLER |
AARON EADES; A SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL 11TH-GRADER IN THE BASS FISHING CLUB; PRACTICES HIS CASTING AT THE SIMPLY THE BEST ACADEMIC SHOWCASE AND FINE ARTS CELEBRATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
5A |
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BRUCE EDWARD "PEANUT" LEGETTE; DEBORAH "DEBBIE" ANN WOODBERRY; ESSIE B. JOHNSON; FRANCINA BURROUGHS; MARCHCHGARET JACKSON HOLT; MARCHCHY LEE "PAT" GORDON; MATTIE MAE ASKINS HAYNESWORTH; OGIE LEE CARMICHAEL; TARNITA L. PARRIS; BEN H. WILLIAMS JR.; DAVID COVINGTON WILLIAMS; ELEANOR COOK WAGNER; EMMIE EULINE PURVIS BAGGOTT; EVA CONNER BENDER; KEARNEY R. TURNER JR.; MARCHCHGARET JACKSON HOLT; REVEREND LEE ROY CAMPBELL JR.; ROBERT B. SHAMBLIN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
PHOTO |
CYNTHIA MUNGO |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
6A |
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SHERRY MARCHCHIE HUNT TYNER |
IT WAS JUST A BITE… |
QUESTIONS COME WHEN THE WEIGHT DOESN'T COME RIGHT OFF |
FMN |
26/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF FOOD |
AFTER SOME TIME ON A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN; WEIGHT LOSS SLOWS DOWN OR PLATEAUS AND SOME PEOPLE MAY EVEN BE SLOWLY ADDING WEIGHT. |
DOUBLE DUTCH TRAINING |
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FMN |
26/03/2014 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF DOUBLE DUTCH TEAM; PHOTO OF SAMIYA GRANT AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF SOUTH CAROLINA DOUBLE DUTCH ASSOCIATION TRAINING COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF DE'LEJA LEE; DOUBLE DUTCH TEAM; AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF DOUBLE DUTCH TEAM AND ONLOOKERS; PHOTO OF DE'LEJA LEE AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF DOUBLE DUTCH JUDGES AND PARTICIPANTS |
A TEAM PARTICIPATES IN A TIMED DOULBE DUTCH EVENT. THE SOUTH CAROLINA DOULBE DUTCH ASSOCIATION PUT A TRAINNING COMPETITION ON AT THE BARNES STREET ACTIVITY CENTER IN FLORENCE. |
IT'S THIS WAY TO FLORENCE |
TOURISM OFFICIALS HOPEFUL GUIDE; SIGNS WILL SEND PEOPLE TO AREA ATTRACTIONS |
FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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HOLLY YOUNG BEAUMIER WANTS LOCALS AND TOURISTS TO KNOW AS MUCH ABOUT FLORENCE COUNTY AS THEY CAN SO THEY MAXIMIZE THEIR TIME SEEING THE UNQIUE SIGHTS OF THE AREA. |
A CAREER BY THE BOOKS |
NEW FLORENCE COUNTY DIRECTOR SETTLES IN |
FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALAN SMITH |
IT STARTED WITH A $400 AMPLIFIER. WITH IT ON LAYAWAY; THE TEENAGED ALAN SMITH NEEDED A SUMMER JOB. HE FOUND ONE AT THE CONWAY LIBRARY. "I WAS A PAGE; AND SHELVING BOOKS WAS THE WHOLE JOB" HE SAID. IT WASN'T HIS LAST LIBRARY JOB EITHER. |
RODEO ROUNDUP |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MATT McGEE AND CHILDREN |
LONE STAR RODEO ANNOUNCER MATT McGEE PREPARES HIS ROPE TO LASSO THE CHILDREN HE AND RODEO CLOWN MIKE WENTWORTH VISITED AT McLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. |
GRAND STRAND'S POPULATION GROWS; PEE DEE NOT SO MUCH |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU RELEASED DATA THAT SHOWED WHILE THE GRAND STRAND IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING AREAS IN THE U.S.; THAT GROWTH IS NOT EXTENDING TO THE PEE DEE. |
MORNING FIRE DESTROYS MOBILE HOME |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
3A |
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A MOBILE HOME WAS DESTORYED BY FIRE ON EAST PINE STREET. |
DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE HOME-INVASION ROBBERY |
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28/03/2014 |
3A |
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DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING AN OVERNIGHT HOME-INVASION STYLE ROBBERY OF A RESIDENCE IN THE 2200 BLOCK OF OUSLEYDALE ROAD. |
FLORENCE 2 SELECTS NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
3A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 RESIDENTS CAS 220 BALLOTS TO SELECT MEMBERS (BRAD POSTON; THAD CALCUTT JR.; AND RALEIGH WARD JR.) FOR THREE OPEN SCHOOL BOARD SEATS. |
FLORENCE STUDENT GETS PRESTIGIOUS CREATIVE WRITING NOMINATION |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SHELLY HUCKS |
A LOCAL STUDENT (SHELLY HUCKS) HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE COUNTRY'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ART AWARD (THE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR IN THE ARTS) FOR ARTISTICALLY GIFTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
7A |
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BEATRICE ROBERTS; BELENDA COLLIER; CHERYL NIXON SELPH; CORA MANSFIELD JUNEEE; ELVA WOOTEN; FLOSSIE COUSAR; LEOLA HICKS TURNER; MAGDALENE McFADDEN HUGGINS; MATTHEW DAVID WHITE; MAYBELLE MOORE THOMAS; NATHANIEL HUGGINS; RANDY RUDOLPH CHANDLER; ROSA FOX; SALLY BROWN; TARNITA L. PARRIS; TREVA AVILEE HILL SMITH; WILLIE JONES; WINSTON N. McCLAM SR.; ANN BOYD FINCH; CARLYN DORIS BIDDIX GAINEY; DIANE JUANITA "NE NE" COBB; ELVA JOHNSTON WOOTEN; ERNEST GIBSON SR.; LARRY ELLIOTT WATTS SR.; MARCHCHY ELLEN WARD CARTER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
8A |
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PARASKEVI LERIS STABOLITIS |
DANCING WITH THE STARS SPOTLIGHT |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF TRINA FOLK AND FRANKIE SULLIVAN; PHOTO OF JASON CARRICO AND TIFFANY WELSH |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION IS HOSTING ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACUTRING AND TECHNOLOGY TO RAISE MONEY FOR GRANTS FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. |
CITY ACCEPTS BID FOR TRUST DEMOLITION |
PLAN WILL TAKE 2 MONTHS; MORE THAN $470K TO SAFELY LEVEL 3 BUILDINGS AT FLORENCE SITE |
FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAY REICH AND CONTRACTORS |
IT TOOK MORE THAN TWO YEARS TO BUILD THE TRUST BUILDING AND WILL TAKE TWO MONTHS TO TEAR IT DOWN ACCORDING TO THE DEMOLITION PROPOSAL CHOSEN BY THE CITY. |
CELEBRATING FLT'S 90 YEARS |
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FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULYIA SAVERANCE; JANUARYUARYET TAYLOR; KARA TAYLOR; AND TRISHA SCHAETZLE |
BEFORE THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE 90TH ANNIVERSAYR CELEBRATION FEATURING "LES MISERABLES IN CONCERT" OLD FRIENDS (JULYIA SAVERANCE; JANUARYUARYET TAYLOR; KARA TAYLOR; AND TRISHA SCHAETZLE) LAUGUSTUSTHED AND CAUGUSTUSTHT UP IN THE LOBBY. |
2 SC HOUSE RACES HEAT UP WITH NEW FLORENCE FILINGS |
LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ALSO SIGN UP TO RUN AS SUNDAY DEADLINE NEARS |
FMN |
28/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RALEIGH WARD JR. |
TWO NEW STATEHOUSE RACES HAVE CROPPED UP IN FLORENCE COUNTY WHILE TWO OTHER INCUMBENTS FILED FOR OFFICE AS THE FILING DEADLINE NEARS. |
GIVE IT A GO' GOES VIRTUAL |
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FMN |
29/03/2014 |
1A |
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UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY DAY EVENT "GIVE IT A GO" ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TODAY WILL NOW BE A VIRTUAL EVENT DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
FLORENCE WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SON INJURED |
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FMN |
29/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF AUDREY NICOLE McKENZIE |
A FLORENCE WOMAN (AUDREY NICOLE McKENZIE) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES THAT SHE MISTREATED HER 5-YEAR-OLD SON. |
2ND MAN CHARGED IN MARCHCHCH 21 ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING |
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FMN |
29/03/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DONTAVIOUS HICKSON |
AN 18-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (DONTAVIOUS HICKSON) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH PROVIDING THE GUN INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING OF A TEENAGE GIRL LAST WEEK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/03/2014 |
4B |
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BETTY L. BULLOCK; CHARLES RAYMOND "CHUCK" TYNER JR.; CHARLES S. SNIPES; EVELYN WILLIAMS DILWORTH; LOIS PATE; MARCHCHVA ROBINSON; SHANE CHRISTOPHER SIMONSEN; BOBBIE JEAN MUMFORD DANIELS; LORRAINE KAY UPDIKE VICCELLIO; LEOLA HICKS TURNER; BETTY EPPERSON KIRKMAN; JAMES ELBERT GRAHAM; LORY DANIELS; MARCHCHY ANN COLLINS; RETHA MAE SELLERS JOHNSON; SAMUEL "SNOOKIE" POE; WILMA ROWELL-POSTON |
SC UNEMPLOYMENT TAKES A BIG DIP IN FEBRUARY. |
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FMN |
29/03/2014 |
6D |
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THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE ANNOUNCED THAT THE STATE SAW A SIGNIFICANT DECEMBEREMBERREASE IN UNEMPLOYMENT IN FEBRUARY. |
SPRING HAS GOOD TRACK RECORD FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES |
SIX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS WERE MADE LAST SEASON |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
1A |
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LOOKING BACK AT THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF 2013 ONE FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICIAL SAYS THERE SHOULD BE PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2014 - SPECIFICALLY THE SPRING. |
VIRTUALLY TRYING SOMETHING NEW |
RAINY DAY SENDS UNITED WAY'S CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND HEALTH HORIZONS INSIDE AND ONLINE |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LESLIE DAVIS; ASHLI SMARCHCHT; DYNASTY HART; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF VERONICA ROBERTSON |
DOZENS OF PEOPLE TRIED SOMETHING NEW WITH UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S "GIVE IT A GO" DAY; AND NOW ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY CAN TOO. |
FLORENCE COUNTY SETS UP UNIFIED FIRE DISTRICT MEETINGS |
PROPOSAL WOULD BRING SEVEN COUNTY DISTRICTS UNDER ONE UMBRELLA |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
3A |
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SEVEN COMMUNITY MEETINGS WILL BE HELD DURING APRILFOR RESIDENTS WITHIN SEVEN OF THE COUNTY'S CURRENT FIRE DISTRICTS TO VISIT WITH COUNTY LEADERS AND DISCUSS FIRE DISTRICT CONSOLIDIATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
8A |
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CARL AMES; LORETHA BARDLEY; JOHNNY BUNTON; ROWENA COBB; LEE AMERSON DAVIS; LUTHER ELLISON; ROY LEE HART; HERBERT JAMES; CLAISTER JOHNSON; LYNDA LEIGH JOHNSON; JACOB "LYNN" KEELS; JEAN W. PETERSON; BENJAMIN PRESSLEY; WILLIAM "BILL" DAVID ROHNER; RANDY RUDOLPH CHANDLER; BENNY R. GREER; PANSY HODGE McCUTCHEON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
9A |
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ALLIE MAE MUNN McCONNELL; BETTY BRYANT OVERTURF; EVELYN WILLIAMS DILWORTH; EDNA McALISTER COKER; DERRICK CLEVE STEVENS; WILLIAM EUGENE 'GENE' WILLIAMSON |
BREAD BASKET OF SC'S AGRICULTURE |
NESA WORKING TO MAKE AGRIBUSINESS CONTINUE GROWTH IN THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYET ADY AND JIM MOORE; PHOTO OF MAP |
ABOVE ALL ELSE THE PEE DEE IS STILL FARMING COUNTRY; AND THE NORTHEASTERN STRATEGIC ALLIANCE (NESA) IS TAKING STEPS TO MAKE AGRIBUSINESS GROW IN ITS NINE-COUNTY REGION. |
RUNNING ON EMPTY |
FLORENCE RUNNERS FINISH 200-MILE ALL-NIGHT RACE |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF PHILLIP LOOKADOO; PHOTO OF JOHNATHAN GREEN; PHOTO OF KELLY LOOKADOO; JEREMIAH BARTZ; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JEREMIAH BARTZ AND PHILLIP LOOKADOO |
THE RAIN WAS IN ON IT. ASIF RUNNING 200 MILES FROM COLUMBIA TO CHARLESTON WEREN'T HARD ENOUGH THE WATER CAME DOWN FOR MOST OF THE TRIP. |
IT'S A GROUP EFFORT' |
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS BUILDING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
5 |
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PHOTO OF DIRECTION SIGN IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
UNLIKE THE PROJECTS FUELING THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION THERE ARE NO DEFINITE RENDERINGS OR SCHEMATICS THAT SHOW WHAT THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN WILL LOOK LIKE. |
STATE II |
REBIRTH THAT STARTED WITH A BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND UPSCALE RESTAURANT GATHERS MOMENTUM |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
7 |
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PHOTO OF HOTEL FLORENCE |
WIDELY SEEN AS THE CATALYST OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT COMING INTO DOWNTOWN THE HOTEL FLORENCE WILL MARCHCHK ITS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSAY WITH THANKS TO THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO COME DOWNTOWN IN A TIME SPAN THAT SAW MUCH CHANGE. |
BLUEPRINT TO SUCCESS |
GREENVILLE; OTHERS POINT THE WAY FOR FLORENCE |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
8 |
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DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ISN'T THE SAME AS DOWNTOWN SUMTER; SPARTANBURG; COLUMBIA OR GREENVILLE - BUT IT DOES SHARE THE REVITALIZATION MOMENTUM THOSE DOWNTOWN HAVE SEEN OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS AS ITS OWN MOMENTUM CONTINUES. |
A CORRIDOR OF CULTURE |
WHAT STARTED WITH A LIBRARY IS LEADING TO A MUSEUM |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
10 |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHY ELLIS MOSS; REYNA VASQUEZ; AND YEYMY VASQUEZ |
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO THE SOUTH END OF DARGAN STREET WAS AMONG THE MOST BLEAK; DEPRESSING AREAS OF TOWN. |
ARTS SCENE CONTINUES TO EXPAND IN FLORENCE AREA |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
13 |
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PHOTO OF DR. TERRY ROBERTS AND FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; PHOTO OF SHAUNA LAIR; KEITH BEST; AND DEBBIE SULENSKI |
THE ARTS SCENE HAS TAKEN A HUGE LEAP FORWARD IN FLORENCE COUNTY IN RECENT YEARS WITH OUTSTANDING PLAYS; NUMEROUS GALLERY SHOWINGS AND EVEN THE BUILDING OF A NEW MUSUEM THAT WILL OPEN LATER THIS YEAR. |
ROOTS SPROUTING IN LAKE CITY |
400-PLUS WORKS OF ART ACCEPTED FOR 2014 COMPETITION |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
14 |
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PHOTO OF DARLA MOORE AND OTHERS |
ARTFIELDS 2014 HAS EXPANDED IN ITS SECOND SEASON AND WILL INCLUDE MORE ARTWORKS IN MORE VENUES. |
SALES INCREASED 4 PERCENT IN 2013 |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
16 |
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PHOTO OF OTIS ELEVATOR |
THE IMPAT OF OTIS ELEVATOR REDEVELOPING THE FORMER MAYTAG PLANT INTO ITS MAIN MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA CAN'T BE OVERSTATED ENOUGH; ESPECIALLY AS IT CONTINUES TO GROW. |
BRUCE YAMS ACQUISITION A SWEETHEART OF A DEAL |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
16 |
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AFTER SEVEAL ACQUISITIONS; INVESTMENTS AND EXPANSIONS; ONE THING IS CERTAIN: McCALL FARMS IS NO SMALL POTATO-CANNING OPERATION. |
TIMMONSVILLE PLANT NOW EMPLOYS 650 |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
18 |
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PHOTO OF JIMMY BLUE |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY HASN'T DRIVEN IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS; BUT LAST JUNEEE SHE HOPPED INTO A HONDA PIONEER 700-4 FRESH OFF THE NEWLY BUILT ASSEMBLY LINE AT THE HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING INC. AND TOOK IT FOR A SPIN WITH HSC PRESIDENT BRIAN NEWMAN. |
EPIC SOUTHERN ART FEST' MAKING A BIG IMPACT |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
20 |
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PROGRESS ALONG LAKE CITY'S ECONOMIC PATH RECEIVED A PUSH FROM ARTFIELDS LAST YEAR WITH ITS $5 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT; AND ANOTHER PUSH SEEMS LIKELY IN FOUR WEEKS WHEN THE 10-DAY EVENT'S SEQUEL COMMENCES. |
EXPANSIONS ON THE WAY IN FLORENCE COUNTY |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
21 |
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PHOTO OF ANGUS-PALM BUILDING |
A NUMBER OF BUSINESSES IN THE PAST YEAR HAVE MADE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO EXPAND OPERATIONS HERE IN FLORENCE. |
THE RENAISSANCE CONTINUES |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
22 |
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PHOTO OF RAY REICH |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE IS EXPERIENCING A RENAISSANCE AS WORK CONTINUES TO TRANSFORM IT INTO A DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT THAT WILL INCLUDE NICHE RETAIL AND DOWNTOWN LIVING. |
IT WILL BE A BOUNTIFUL YEAR |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
22 |
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PHOTO OF JOE KING |
FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT PARTNERSHIPS OBJECTIVE IS TO RECRUIT AND DEVELOP JOBS AND NEW INVESTMENTS AS WELL AS RAISE THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR EVERY CITIZEN OF FLORENCE COUNTY. |
NESA STRENGTHENING THE REGION WITH JOB GROWTH |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
23 |
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PHOTO OF JEFF McKAY |
AS WITH ALL AREAS OF INDUSTRY; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHANGES OVER TIME. |
BEST DAYS ARE AHEAD |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
24 |
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PHOTO OF PAUL SEWARD |
WHAT AN EXCITING TIME TO BE IN FLORENCE! |
COMMITMENT TO HARD; CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUELS PROGRESS |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
25 |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN J. WUKELA; PHOTO OF FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; PHOTO OF FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE |
OVER THE PAST DECEMBEREMBERADE THE CITY OF FLORENCE HAS GROWN NEARLY 23 PERCENT. |
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LOOKS MORE PROMISING THAN EVER |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
28 |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD; PHOTO OF McCALL FARM INTERIOR |
IT IS AN EXCITING TIME IN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
28 |
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PHOTO OF LOVITH ANDERSON JR. |
IT IS A GREAT HONOR AND PLEASURE TO HAVE SERVED SEVEN YEARS AS THE MAYOR OF LAKE CITY. |
ECONOMIC REBIRTH AN AGGRESSIVE VISION |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
29 |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHY HUGGINS |
THE THRIVING; CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY OF OLANTA HAS SEEN ITS SHARE OF HARD TIMES DURING THE 1990S AND EARLY 2000S WITH DECEMBEREMBERLING ECONOMIC AND SOCIETAL CONDITIONS LEAVING A DEEP IMPACT UPON THE TOWN AND ITS LIVELIHOOD. |
MAINTENANCE BUILDING; PARK FACELIFT ARE COMING |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
29 |
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PHOTO OF TERRY KNOTTS |
THE FUTURE OF SCRANTON REALLY LOOKS GOOD AS I LOOK OVER THE PLANS THAT ARE ON THE DRAWING BOARD. |
CAMERA SYSTEM AMONG PRIORITIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
29 |
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PHOTO OF DIANNE THOMAS |
AS WE ADVANCE INTO 2014; SEVERAL PROJECTS ARE PLANNED FOR THE TOWN OF COWARD AND ITS COMMUNITY. |
CITIZENS GET CREDIT FOR GROWTH; PROSPERITY |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
30 |
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PHOTO OF STEVE DUKES |
IT IS NO SECRET THAT THE PAST 10 YEARS HAVE BEEN A CHALLENGE FOR THE NATION AND TO AN EVEN GREATER DEGREE FOR SMALL MUNICIPALITIES. |
THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN POURED |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
30 |
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PHOTO OF DARRICK JACKSON |
THERE IS A WEALTH OF POTENTIAL WHEN IT COMES TO THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE AND ITS CITIZENS. |
CUTTING EDGE |
SiMT AT THE FOREFRONT OF DEVELOPING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
37 |
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PHOTO OF THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY; PHOTO OF I-BENCH |
SEVEN YEARS AGO THE SOUTHERSTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY (SiMT) WAS BUILT ON THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAMPUS TO TAKE THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY BY STORM. |
LAUNCHING PAD FOR BUSINESS |
SiMT'S INCUBATOR MANUFACTURES MANUFACTURING |
FMN |
30/03/2014 |
37 |
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BUSINESSES ARE GROWING LIKE GRASS IN THE SPRING WITH HELP FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY'S MANUFACTURING AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR. |
WAR ON CANCER |
McLEOD ADDS NEW; IMPROVED WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION |
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30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF TOBIN HYMAN; PHOTO OF VARIAN TRUEBEAM STX LINEAR ACCELERATOR AND PERSON |
NOW THAT ALL OF THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINES TO FIGHT CANCER ARE UNDER ONE ROOF IN THE NEW McLEOD CENTER FOR CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH THE LASTEST ADDITION TO FLORENCE'S BOOMING HEALTH INDUSTRY IS LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT. |
NEW CENTER ANSWERS A BOOMING NEED |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF EMPLOYEE AT ADVANCED JOINT AND SPINE CARE AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL |
"THE BABY BOOMERS HAVE WORN OUT" SAID CYNTHIA MITCHELL; A NURSE AND THE JOINT CARE COORDINATOR AT CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM. |
CHANGING HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT BRINGS ON IMPROVEMENTS |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF SHOW ROOM AT CAROLINA PINES HOSPITAL; PHOTO OF DARCY CRAVEN |
REACT. THAT IS PART OF A HOSPITAL'S MANTRA. |
THE NOW; THE NO LONGER AND THE NOT READY YET |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE E. BROOKS JR. |
SHOULD ONE TALK TO GRADUATES OF FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL; McCLENAGHAN HIGH SCHOOL OR WILSON HIGH SCHOOL; YOU WOULD HEAR SUCCESS STORIES AND CHALLENGES FROM SCHOOL SETTINGS THAT WERE SEGREGATED UNTIL A 1970 DESEGREGATION COURT ORDER. |
COMING YEARS WILL AMAZE AND INSPIRE |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER |
AS FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BEGINS ITS 45TH YEAR; ITS GROWTH FROM A SINGLE BUILDING AND A FEW HUNDRED STUDENTS TO A COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN PHENOMENAL. |
SCHOOL GRADE LEVELS ARE BEING RESTRUCTURED |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF V. KEITH CALLICUTT; PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING |
WHEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS RETURN TO SCHOOL IN LAKE CITY FOR THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR; THEY WILL NOTICE MANY CHANGES THE DISTRICT PLANS TO MAKE OVER THE SUMMER. |
PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF RANDY SMILEY |
FLROENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 IS A WELCOMING; SAFE; STUDENT-CENTERED AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. |
BOOMING MARCHCHKET GIVE FAMILIES EDUCATION OPTIONS |
THOUSANDS OF PEE DEE PARENTS OPT OUT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
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30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF KING'S ACADMENY FACULTY AND STAFF; PHOTO OF RACHEL WARR |
THOUGH THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE PEE DEE ARE CONSTANTLY PUTTING NEW PROGRAMS IN PLACE TO CATER TO STUDNET NEEDS; MANY FAMILIES DECEMBEREMBERIDE THAT PRIVATE OR CHARTER SCHOOLS PROVIDE THE TAILOR-MADE EDUCATION THEY ARE LOOKING FOR. |
FAMILY ATMOSPHERE A KETY TO SUCCESS |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT SULLIVAN |
FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 IS A RURAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN EASTERN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
FACELIFT COMING AS INSTITUTION KEEPS GROWING |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
49 |
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PHOTO OF BEN DILLARD; FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAMPUS |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS THE FASTEST-GROWING INSTITUTE OF HIGH LEARNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA ACCORDING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION. |
THE FORECAST IS SUNNY AND WARM |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ANDRE BOYD |
IF YOU THOUGHT FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IS JUST YOUR AVERAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT; THINK AGAIN. |
PEE DEE HAS PLENTY TO OFFER SPORTS SPECTATORS |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
55 |
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PHOTO OF DARLINGTON RACEWAY; PHOTO OF GRIFFIN ATHLETIC COMPLEX |
WHETHER A FAN'S FANCY IS NASCAR; PRO BASKETBALL; MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL; PRO TENNIS OR COLLEGE SPORTS; FLORENCE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OFFER SPECTATORS ALL OF THOSE THINGS. |
FLORENCE CONTINUES TO ADD; IMPROVE REC SPORTS FACILITIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
56 |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER; PHOTO OF FREEDOM FLORENCE |
THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS OPPORTUNITES FOR CITIZENS IN AND AROUND FLORENCE; AND MORE ARE ON THE WAY. |
FALLOUT FROM GREAT RECESSION SHOWS LONG-TERM EFFECTS |
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FMN |
30/03/2014 |
57 |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL MURPHY |
STOCK MARCHCHKETS AND BUSINESS WEREN'T THE ONLY ONES HIT HARD DURING THE RECENT ECONOMIC RECESSION. |
PEE DEE AWAITS IMPACT OF ACA |
RESIDENTS ARE FALLING INTO 'MEDICAID GAP' |
FMN |
31/03/2014 |
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THE IMPACT OF TODAY'S DEADLINE FOR THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT'S REQUIREMENT FOR UNINSURED AMERICANS TO GET HEALTH CARE OR PAY A PENALTY WILL SOON BE SEEN AS WILL THE IMPACT OF THAT INSURANCE'S COST AND THE STATE'S CHOICE NOT TO EXPAND MEDICAID. |
RPP HELPS MEDICAL WORKERS GET CLEAN |
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FMN |
31/03/2014 |
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RACHEL WAS A REGISTERED NURSE WITH A A GREAT JOB AS A CRITICAL CARE NURSE AT ONE OF THE BEST MEDICAL FACILITIES IN THE STATE FIVE YEARS AGO. SHE ALSO WAS A REGULAR USER OF MARCHCHIJUANA AND COCAINE OFF THE CLOCK BUT WHEN AN ACCIDNETAL NEEDLE PRICK FORCED HER TO SUBMIT TO A RANDOM ON-THE-SPOT DRUG TEST HER WORLDS COLLIDED. |
A PROFESSOR OF BLUEGRASS |
RICKY SKAGGS PROMISES AN EDUCATION IN MOUNTAIN MUSIC AT SATURDAY'S SHOW AT PAC |
FMN |
31/03/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICKY SKAGGS; PHOTO OF RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER |
IMAGE BEING 6 YEARS OLD AND SHARING THE COURT WITH NBA STAR LeBRON JAMES. STANDING IN FRONT OF A CHEERING CROWD. YOUR DIMINUTIVE HANDS BRELY HANGING ON TO THE ENOURMOUS MOUND OF COWHIDE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2014 |
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ROBERT HARVEY "BOB" WHITE; FLORENCE GRIFFIN; BARBARA DELAINE; CLARA FAYE EDWARDS WIGGINS; SHANE CHRISTOPHER SIMONSEN; CHARLES S. SNIPES; JOHNNY "GENE" EUGENE BUNTON; JACOB LYNN KEELS; MARCHCHVA ROBINSON |
MARCHCHTY STUART BOOKS FLORENCE DATE |
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING LATEST COUNTRY STAR TO PLAY THE PAC |
FMN |
02/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHTY STUART |
FIVE-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER AND COUNTRY MUSIC STAR MARCHCHTY STUART IS PERFORMING MAY 3 AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
ARTFIELDS WORKS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE |
ORGANIZERS: 'SNEAK PEEK' WILL HELP BUILD EXCITEMENT FOR THIS MONTH'S FESTIVAL |
FMN |
02/04/2014 |
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THOSE WAITING FOR ARTFIELDS TO ARRIVE NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A SNEAK PEEK AT THE 400-PLUS WORKS AND PLAN THE VISITS TO THE MORE THAN 50 VENUES. |
A TAXING DESCISION |
OFFICIALS: MILLAGE RATE INCREASE NECESSARY FOR W. FLORENCE UNDER UNIFIED FIRE DISTRICT PROPOSAL |
FMN |
02/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSH PHILLIPS; PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTERS |
IT WAS RELATIVELY QUIET AT WEST FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION ONE; DESPITE NEARLY TWO HOURS OF TALK ABOUT THE PROPOSED; UNIFIED FIRE DISTRICT IN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
ELLIS NAMED SCHP TROOP 5 TROOPER OF THE YEAR |
LAWMAN HELPED NAB FOUR SUSPECTS ON A ROBBERY SPREE |
FMN |
02/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LANCE CORP. JOHN W. ELLIS |
THE S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL'S LANCE CPL. J.W. ELLIS TAKES HIS JOB VERY SERIOUSLY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/04/2014 |
5A |
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CODELL EPPS; EDWARD WILLIAMS; GEORGE WHITE; JAMES JUNEEIOR McFADDEN; JAMES JUNEEIOR McFADDEN; LELA JAMES; REV. THEODORE B. THOMAS; KELSEY LEWIS PLAYER; GENEVA NELSON MATUSE; OTIS HANCOCK; HASKEL MARCHCHVIN WISE; WINSTON McCLAM |
HEALTHY GREENS ARE A HIT |
DOZENS TRIED SOMETHING NEW AND LIKED IT WITH UNITED WAY'S ALTERNATIVE COLLARDS |
FMN |
02/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DREW GRIFFIN; ANITA LONGAN; THOMAS JOHNSON; CHRIS WILLIAMS; MICHAEL DAVIS; AND JOE McCULLOUGH; PHOTO OF VEGETABLE VEGGIE MEDLEY |
WITH SOME SKEPTICISM AND HESITATION DOZENS OF PEOPLE WERE INTRODUCED TO A HEALTHIER WAY TO COOK GREENS DURING UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S GIVE IT A GO EVENT. |
REALITY TV INSPIRES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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02/04/2014 |
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IT'S TIME FOR NEW AND EMERGING SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS TO JUMP INTO THE SHARK TANK AS THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS A CONTEST BASED ON THE ABC REALITY SHOW "SHARK TANK". |
$1.6 AWARDED IN FMU HAZING SUIT |
JURY FINDS AGAINST MAN WHO HOSTED 2011 FRATERNITY EVENT WHERE PLEDGE WAS BEATEN |
FMN |
05/04/2014 |
1A |
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A JURY HAS AWARDED NEARLY $1.6 MILLION IN DAMAGES TO A FORMER FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENT (DANIEL McELVEEN) WHO SAYS HE WAS BADLY BEATEN DURING FRATERNITY HAZING AT AN OFF-CAMPUS HOUSE WHILE HE WAS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. |
SPRING CARNIVAL FUN |
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FMN |
05/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOANNA JOHNSON; KEVIN JORDAN; KARTER JORDAN; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF PEOPLE ON FERRIS WHEEL |
JOANNA JOHNSON SHOOTS A BASKETBALL IN A CARNIVAL GAME AS KEVIN JORDAN AND KARTER JORDAN (2) LOOK ON. |
LOCAL ATTORNEY TO SERVE ON STATE ETHICS COMMISSION |
MOOSE SAYS WORKING FINANCIAL LAW; LACK OF POLITICAL CONNECTIONS WILL HELP HER MAKE IMPARTIAL DECEMBEREMBERISIONS |
FMN |
05/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULYIE JEFFORDS MOOSE |
JULYIE JEFFORDS MOOSE WAS NOMINATED BY GOV. NIKKI HALEY IN FEBRUARY AS ONE OF HER NINE APPOINTEES TO VACANCIES ON THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. |
LEGISLATURE RE-ELECTS 8 FMU TRUSTEES |
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05/04/2014 |
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THE S.C. LEGISLATURE RE-ELECTED EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FOUR-YEAR TERMS BY ACCLAMATION THIS WEEK. |
BEING HIS HANDS AND FEET |
LOCAL STUDENTS DO MISSION WORK IN U.S. AND INTERNATIONALLY |
FMN |
05/04/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KING'S ACADEMY STUDENTS AND INDIAN VILLAGERS |
A WEEK WITHOUT THEIR SMARCHCHT PHONES; NETFLIX OR CUSHY BEDS MIGHT BE A SITUATION OUT OF SOME TEENAGERS' NIGHTMARCHCHES. IN MARCHCHCH; THOUGH; 200 STUDENTS FROM THE KING'S ACADEMY (TKA) WILLINGLY GAVE ALL OF THOSE THINGS UP WITH THE AIM OF EMBODYING THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. |
ST. ANTHONY'S FRIDAY FISH FRY |
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FMN |
05/04/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT BROMLEY; PHOTO OF FRIED FISH |
ROBERT BROMLEY TOSSES FRESHLY-FRIED FISH IN A PAN AT ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/04/2014 |
4B |
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CLARENCE EUGENE (SONNY) DOUGHTY JR.; FANNIE CRANFORD; JANUARYUARYICE E. THOMPSON; MARCHCHY HELEN CORBITT COWAN; RUBY BANNING; EDWARD "BUTCH" WEATHERFORD; PATRICIA KIRBY WELCH; CELIA ANN McNEIL JOHNSON; WOODROW DUNBAR; WILLIAM MARCHCHION 'BILLY' STEWART; SARA ALICE CARMICHAEL McLEOD; ZELL McDANIEL COLLINS |
PERCY AND WILLIE'S IS ON THE MOVE |
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FMN |
05/04/2014 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF ROB HODGES |
PERCY AND WILLIE'S FOOD AND SPIRITS IS PACKING UP AND HEADING ON DOWN THE ROAD AS IT PREPARES TO MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER 20 YEARS ON DAVID McLEOD BOULEVARD. |
GIRL'S MAMMOTH LEGISLATION NEARLY BECAME EXTINCT |
CAROLINA ACADEMY STUDENT'S QUEST TO CREATE A STATE FOSSIL BECAME A LESSON IN POLITICAL MANEUVERING |
FMN |
06/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OLIVIA McCONNELL |
IT'S NOT OFTEN A CHILD'S PET PROJECT MAKES NATIONAL HEADLINES BUT SUCH WAS THE CASE FOR OLIVIA McCONNELL LAST WEEK WHEN HER QUEST TO MAKE THE WOOLY MAMMOTH SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATE FOSSIL BECAME NEWS. |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CONSIDERS TAX AND FEE INCREASES |
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FMN |
06/04/2014 |
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SITTING AROUND A TABLE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE COUNTY COMPLEX; FLORENCE COUNTY CONCILMEN LISTENED INTENTLY ABOUT INCREASING REQUIRED COSTS FROM THE STATE THAT WILL BE ADDED TO THE COUNTY'S BUDGET AS LEADERS ALSO FIRGURE OUT A WAY TO GIVE RAISES TO MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
FLORENCE RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO 'WALK THE WALK' |
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FMN |
06/04/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FAITH TYNER |
A SMALL CROWD OF SUPPORTERS TURNED OUT FOR THE PEE DEE COALITION AND DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER'S "WALK THE WALK" EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2014 |
8A |
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ARLENE THOMPSON THEUS; BRENDA RUTH BRADHAM; CYRIL BERWYN RUSH SR.; DOUGLAS ARTHUR WALKER; EARNESTINE D. DAVIS; EDNETA J. CONNER; JAMES DAVIS; JOAN LAWRNECE KIRVEN; LEVIE BOYD; MARCHCHTHA LONG KIMBRELL; RUTH C. JEANERETTE; GEORGE RICHARDSON WHITE; PAULA FLOYD ANDERSON; RUBY BELL BANNING; VENROE BARRINEAU |
AN AIDE FOR FARM AID |
AS ARBORONE PRESIDENT; FMU ALUM KATHY HEUSTESS PROVIDES AGRI-BUSINESS HELP |
FMN |
06/04/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KATHY HEUSTESS |
KATHY HEUSTESS; 54; GREW UP ON A TOBACCO FARM IN THE HORRY COUNTY COMMUNITY OF GREEN SEA.WHEN SHE WENT AWAY TO SCHOOL SHE HAD NO EXPECTATIONS OF RETURNING TO FARM LIFE. |
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS |
TEAMWORK IS KEY TO CROSSING FINISH LINE |
FMN |
06/04/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF JACK GREENAN; TAMEGIA DAVIS; JASON POWERS; AND ONLOOKER; PHOTO OF GAIL WAITERS AND KEVIN GOODWIN |
ON A CLEAR MORNING WITH CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN FULL BLOOM; FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS WERE NOT TAKING TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS. |
MEET LISA HAGBERG |
SHE HAD GIVEN UP BEFORE JOINING BIGGEST LOSER |
FMN |
06/04/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF LISA HAGBERG AND JOSHUA DANIELS |
WITH MORE THAN 200 POUNDS TO LOSE AND ZERO INSPIRATION TO TRY; LISA HAGBERG HAD RESIGNED HERSELF TO MISSING HER 8-YEAR-OLD SON'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. SHE BELIEVED SHE WOULDN'T BE ALIVE TO SEE IT. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
SARAH ELIZABETH ROBINSON AND EDWARD GRIFFIN LEE |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
06/04/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
ELIZABETH DABNEY TREVILLIAN AND MAXWELL ROBERT TRAVIS; EMILY MARCHCHIE HANDLEY AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BLAKE AVANT; KAYLA VICTORIA PARRIS AND ADAM VINSON GAMBLE |
AFRICA TRIP MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON TWO FLORENTINES |
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FMN |
07/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARRINGTON WINGARD AND OTHERS |
WHAT A DIFFERENCE CLEAN WATER CAN MAKE. THAT SIMPLE STATEMENT WAS THE TAKEAWAY FOR TWO FLORENTINES AS THEY REFLECTED ON THEIR RECENT TRIP TO GHANA. |
SAVING A STRANGER |
FLORENCE NURSE SAVES WOMAN'S LIFE IN GEORGIA HOTEL |
FMN |
07/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MISTY LOVELL; JANUARYUARYICE PETERKIN; JOANN BROWN; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF MISTY LOVELL; ROOSEVELT SOWELL; AND ANOTHER |
MISTY LOVELL AND HER DAUGUSTUSTHTER ALWAYS HAVE BIG PLANS FOR SPRING BREAK; USUALLY SOMETHING FUN AND CAREFREE; BUT THIS YEAR THEIR VACATION MIGHT TAKE A MORE SERIOUS TONE: A DRIVE TO WAYCROSS GA. TO SPEND TIME WITH A WOMAN THEY'VE ONLY SEEN UNCONSCIOUS. |
COMPETITON AIMS TO SWEEP DONORS OFF THEIR FEET |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE PROMISES TO PUT THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING |
FMN |
07/04/2014 |
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IN A LANDSCAPE OF ENDLESS 5K RACES FOR A CAUSE AND CHARITY DINNERS; THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION ONCE AGAIN IS BRINGING ITS OWN BRAND OF PIZZAZZ TO FUNDRAISING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/04/2014 |
6A |
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DONALD "DUCK" KELLEY; JAMES "FRED" ALTMAN; THOMAS "TOMMY" CLARK BRITT; CURTIS D. AMERSON SR.; BERTHA WILLIAMS McCLELLAN; BRENDA RUTH BRADHAM; GRADY G. COOKE; CYRIL BERWYN RUSH; DOUGLAS WALKER; MARCHCHY "PATSY" JACKSON GALLOWAY; LAVERNE L. MCCUTCHEON CADES; DONNIE HALL |
FINAL SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE ANSWERS QUESTIONS |
CHARLESTON'S DR. JAMES WINBUSH EXPRESSES DESIRE TO MOVE EDUCATION FORWARD |
FMN |
08/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. JAMES WINBUSH |
EDUCATORS AND CITIZENS BRAVED THE RAIN TO GET TO MEET AND QUESTION THE THIRD AND FINAL FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE DR. JAMES WINBUSH. |
JOHNSONVILLE HEARS MORE ON UNIFIED FIRE DISTRICT |
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FMN |
08/04/2014 |
1A |
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THE JOHNSONVILLE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT IS HOME TO THE HIGHEST FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RATE IN FLORENCE COUNTY; A CLEAR CONTRAST TO THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT WHERE COUNTY LEADERS MET LAST WEEK TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC. |
EXHIBIT EXPOSES 'LOCAL MATTERS' |
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FMN |
08/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PEDESTRIAN AND ARTFIELDS INSTALLATION |
A NEW PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT IS DISPLAYING IN LAKE CITY TO THE WORLD AT-LARGE THROUGH THE RECENTLY UNVEILED INSIDE OUT PROJECT. |
AUTISM PROGRAM AT FSD1 MAKES STUDENT SUCCESS A PRIORITY |
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FMN |
08/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL PAPEO AND MASON McFADDEN |
A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM CAN BE CONFUSING FOR A PARENT; BUT TO HAVE AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT; EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE CAN BE AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE. |
LAKE CITY MAN CHARGED IN MARCHCHCH HOME INVASION |
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FMN |
08/04/2014 |
3A |
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A LAKE CITY MAN (DEATRIC JAKIEL "D.J." HALL) WAS CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER DNA EVIDENCE LINKED HIM TO A SMITH STREET RESIDENCE WHERE A HOME INVASION SENT TWO MENT TOT EH HOSPITAL MARCHCHCH 10. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/04/2014 |
6A |
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ALEXANDER SESSION; ALLIE OWE WRIGHT; HAROLD DAUBER; MERLE P. TUCKER; SHIRLEY SHOEMAKER; CURTIS AMERSON SR.; DOUGLAS ARTHUR "PORK" WALKER; RAELYN McKINLEY FAITH KALE |
BEAUTY TRAIL REOPENS WITH THE BLOOMS |
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FMN |
09/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB BEAUTY TRAIL MARCHCHKER |
AFTER A LONG COLD WINTER; MANY ARE HAPPY TO SEE WARM WEATHER; BLOOMING FLOWERS AND OTHER SIGNS OF SPRING. |
LOCAL FIGHT TO END CHILD ABUSE BURNS ON |
FLORENCE CIVIC LEADERS DECEMBEREMBERLARE WEDNESDAY AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPRECIATION DAY |
FMN |
09/04/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WAYMON MUMFORD AND KESHIA WHITE |
A BLUSTERY WIND PUT OUT THE LIT CANDLES BUT THE FIRES OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM CONTINUE TO BURN. |
DARLINGTON MAN SENTENCED ON FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES |
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FMN |
09/04/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DEMETRIOUS ANTONIO McWHITE |
A 35-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON COUNTY MAN (DEMETRIOUS ANTONIO McWHITE) WAS SENTENCED TO JUST OVER 14 YEARS IN PRISON FOR FEDERAL DRUG CRIMES. |
PAMPLICO MAN ARRESTED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR |
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FMN |
09/04/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TAMARCHCHQUIS ANTWAIN WINGATE |
A 30-YEAR-OLD PAMPLICO MAN (TAMARCHCHQUIS ANTWAIN WINGATE) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A MINOR. |
TRAFFIC SAFETY CHECKPOINTS WILL BE UP THIS MONTH |
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FMN |
09/04/2014 |
3A |
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THE 12TH CIRCUIT LAW ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (LEN) WILL CONDUCT TRAFFIC SAFETY CHECKPOINTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FLORENCE AND MARCHCHION COUNTIES DURING THE MONTH OF APRILIL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/04/2014 |
5A |
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ALLEN GREGORY HILL; ANTHONY DWAYNE BAIRD; CARRIE LEE SUGGS WEAVER; CHARLES C. ROGERS; CHARLIE H. GRAHAM; DON CONVAY WILLIAMS; FRANK HANTON MORRIS III; JAMES EARL NORTON SR.; ALEX M. FLYNN; ALLEN GREGORY "GREG" HILL; DAVID NORMAN GORE JR.; GRACE ANNA CALCUTT STONE; JAMES A. "TONY" WALL; THOMAS "TOMMY" CLARK BRITT |
RECIPE FOR REHAB |
USING ALTERNATE INGREDIENTS CAN TURN POPULAR DISHES INTO HEALTHY FOOD |
FMN |
09/04/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF STEPHANIE NAVARRO |
FOR THOSE WHO TEND TO STAY IN COMFORTABLE FOOD RUTS; IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO BRANCH OUT AND TRY HEALTHIER FOODS. |
FLORENCE YMCA SOCCER |
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FMN |
09/04/2014 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF DAWSON BELL AND SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF CARSON GASKINS AND SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF JAYLEN JOHNSON AND SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF KAIDEN ADAMS AND SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF KAITLYN MORANCHEL; PHOTO OF TYLER HUGHES |
THE GREEN MACHINE'S DAWSON BELL KICKS THE BALL IN A SOCCER GAME AGAINST THE DRAGONS AT THE FLORENCE YMCA. |
RICE MAKING A PEE DEE SWING |
AG TOURS AND RACE CARS ON HIS WEEKEND AGENDA |
FMN |
11/04/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE |
SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN REP. TOM RICE WILL KICK OFF A WEEKEND IN THE PEE DEE WITH AN AGRICULTURE TOUR THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT BEFORE A TRIP TO THE LADY IN BLACK. |
DANCING MACHINE |
PRINCIPAL; STUDENT PAIR WIN DANCING WITH THE STARS |
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11/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CRAIG WASHINGTON; CHEYANNE BECK; AND AUDIENCE; PHOTO OF MEGGIE BAKER AND NICK TOWNSEND |
AFTER A FIVE-WAY TIE OF PERFECT SCORES; THE JUDGES OF DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE NAMED A NEW PAIR OF TECHNICAL SKILLS WINNNERS: SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON AND HIS DANCE PARTNER AND SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SENIOR CHEYANNE BECK. |
PROTEIN-PACKED DELIVERY COMING TO HARVEST HOPE |
SMITHFIELD AND W. LEE FLOWERS DELIVER 20 TONS OF HOT DOGS TO LOCAL FOOD BANK |
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11/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DENNIS PITTMAN; DENISE HOLLAND; AND BILL HARRELL |
JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING BREAK - AND IN CELEBRATION OF RACE WEEKEND AT DARLINGTON RACEWAY - SMITHFIELD AND W. LEE FLOWERS DELIVERED 20 TONS OF HOT DOGS TO HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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11/04/2014 |
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CLAUDE DUNCAN GEE; DONALD WATSON; ELI WEATHERFORD; ELMER CORBIN; ERNEST McINNIS; HASTER MYERS CAIN; LIZZIE PITTMAN; W. RAY GUNTER; WILLIE FRANK LaVINER; ALEX M. FLYNN; CARRIE LEE SUGGS WEAVER; KYLE AUSTIN KELLER |
MAN ARRESTED IN DRUG INVESTIGATION |
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11/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF HASEAN BLUE |
A LAKE CITY MAN (HASEAN BLUE) WAS ARRESTED AFTER A MONTHS-LONG DRUG INVESTIGATION BY FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S NARCOTICS INVESTIGATORS. |
BRING YOUR BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY |
NORTH VISTA STUDENTS LEARN SAFE RIDING TIPS |
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11/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CORPORAL JOHN POWELL AND STUDENTS; PHOTO OF EVERETT CLARK AND ETHAN ERXLEBEN; PHOTO OF TREZAHAN STUBBS AND STUDENTS; PHOTO OF DORIS FORD AND LAKYRA JAMES; PHOTO OF SONYA SMITH AND SHEILA BRESNAN |
MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WERE WRANGLED AND CORRALLED BY THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT; THE COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (C.A.T.) AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL. |
DANCING WITH THE STARS SHINES BRIGHT |
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11/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MICHELLE CATO; JOVAN KINDRED; AND AUDIENCE; PHOTO OF DANCERS; PHOTO OF JEFF STEVENS AND REBECCA KELLEY; PHOTO OF JOHN CHASE JR.; PHOTO OF FITZLEE McEACHIN; GEORGANNA KELLEY; AND AUDIENCE; PHOTO OF FRED KRAININ |
MICHELLE CATO AND JOVAN KINDRED COMPETE IN DACING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE; HELD AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. |
CO-WORKING SPACE OPENING DOWNTOWN |
NORTH DARGAN INNOVEMBEREMBERATION CENTER EXPANDS ITS SERVICE |
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11/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
THE NORTH DARGAN INNOVEMBEREMBERATION CENTER IS EXPANDING TO OFFER SOME INDEPENDENT WORKERS A PLACE TO CALL HOME. |
MORE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS EXPECTED |
COUNCIL APPROVES FIRST READING FOR FINANCING A VARIETY OF PROJECTS |
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22/04/2014 |
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DOWNTOWN PARKING DECEMBEREMBERKS; A CITY GYMNASIUM AND MORE PROJECTS ARE CLOSER TO RECEIVEING FUNDING AFTER THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE FIRST READINGS OF THREE ORDINANCES THAT WILL ALLOW THE CITY TO ISSUE UP TO $19.25 MILLION IN BONDS AS SOON AS MAY. |
DON'T STRESS; MAKE A MESS |
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22/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MORGAN MASON AND FRIEND; PHOTO OF TREY LEE; PHOTO OF FMU STUDENTS |
MORGAN MASON AND FRIEND DIVE INTO THE MUD PIT AT THE END OF A SLIP AND SLIDE DURING FMU BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY'S MESSFEST. |
TESTIMONY TO BEING IN BROCKINGTON TRIAL |
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22/04/2014 |
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TESTIMONY IS SLATED TO GET UNDERWAY IN THE TRIAL OF A 54-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY MOLESTING A 6-YEAR-OLD GIRL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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22/04/2014 |
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CHERYL JACKSON; DOROTHY GRAHAM; EVAN CAMPBELL; LORI HANCE; TEDDY WAYNE DAVIS SR.; TROY RAD SINGLETON JR.; ALLENE WYRICK DeWEESE; ELIZABETH SMOAK BAROODY; JACK CHERRY JR.; JAMES H. BRYANT; LINDA PEARL FLOYD; WILLE MAE HUTCHINGSON SMITH |
ARTFIELDS OFFERS LOCAL ARTIST UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY |
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23/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD JOHNSON |
FOR FULL-TIME ARTISTS WHO SPEND PRACTICALLY ALL THE TIME THEY'RE NOT CRATING THEIR ART WORK TO SELL THEIR PIECES AT A SHOW ON THE SCALE OF ARTFIELDS CAN BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. |
BOARD DEBATES CHOICE FOR NEW SUPERINTENDENT |
ANOTHER ROUND OF DELIBERATION ON SELECTION CONTINUES TONIGHT |
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23/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DR. ANGELA BAIN; PHOTO OF DR. TERRI MOZINGO; PHOTO OF DR. JAMES WINBUSH |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL RECONVENE TO CONTINUE DEBATING WHO WILL BE THE DISTRICT'S NEXT SUPERINTENDENT. |
PLANT A TREE FOR THE WORLD |
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23/04/2014 |
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PHOT OF JUSTIN OLIVER; SHAMARCHCHI MORRIS TEDDER; NICKY BRESNAN; AND OTHER LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTERY KINDERGARTENERS; PHOTO OF KELLY LEYTHAM AND LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTERY KINDERGARTENERS |
LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTERY KINDERGARTENERS JUSTIN OLIVER; SHAMARCHCHI MORRIS TEDDER; AND NICKY BRESNAN PLANT A SMALL DOGWOOD TREE BEHIND THE PLAYGROUND IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY. |
FLORENCE AIRPORT SITE CHOSEN FOR DUKE READINESS PROGRAM |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICIALS HOPE LARGE TRACT OF LAND WILL ATTRACT AN AEROSPACE INDUSTRIAL RECRUITMENT COMPANY |
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23/04/2014 |
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DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS CHOSEN A 438-ACRE SITE IN FLORENCE ON THE PROPERTY OF FLORNECE REGIONAL AIPROT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2014 SITE READINESS PROGRAM. |
WITNESS: GIRL SHOWED SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE |
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23/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF LEONARD EUGENE BROCKINGTON |
A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR TESTIFIED IN COURT THAT A NOW-9-YEAR-OLD GIRL THEY WORK WITH SHOWS CLASSICAL EMOTIONAL SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE. LEONARD EUGENE BROCKINGTON (54) OF FLORENCE COUNTY IS ACCUSED OF ONE COUNT OF FIRST-DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR AND ONE COUNT OF COMMITING A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD YOUNGER THAN 16. |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN DIES FROM FIRE INJURIES |
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23/04/2014 |
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AN ESASTER MORNING FIRE AT A VACATION HOME ON THE COAST HAS CLAIMED A SECOND LIFE (JOEL LAMB). |
MAN WHO FLED TO FLORENCE INDICTED |
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23/04/2014 |
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A GRAND JURY HAS INDICTED A MAN WHO FLED FROM MARCHCHYLAND WITH ONE OF HIS DAUGUSTUSTHTERS ON NINE CRIMNIAL COUNTS; INCLUDING KILLING THE GIRL'S MOTHER AND KIDNAPPING THE CHILD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/04/2014 |
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KATHERINE NELSON; PEGGY WARD HOLLIDAY; RYAN JOHN MATTHEWS; BILLY BROWN JR.; BILLY RICHARDSON; LINDA FAYE BUIE JOHNSON; RICHARD STEPHEN (STEVE) RABON; TEDDY WAYNE DAVIS SR. |
BETHEA BREAKS GROUND ON AQUATIC CENTER |
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23/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF BOARD MEMBERS; COMMUNITY MEMBERS; AND STAFF OF BETHEA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY |
THE FIRST SHOVELS HIT THE GROUND AS BETHEA BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OFFICALLY KICKED OFF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AQUATIC CENTER. |
LESSONS LEARNED; LIVES CHANGED |
CONTESTANTS PLAN TO CONTINUE NUTRITION CHANGES AS CONTEST ENDS |
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23/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHIE VENABLE; LYNN WEAVER; AND GLORIA JAMES; PHOTO OF KITTY FINKLEA AND STUDENTS |
LAST WEEK THE TOP FIVE CONTESTANTS VYING FOR THE TOP SPOT IN THE COMPETITION LOOKED BACK AT THE PROGRESS THEY'VE MADE AND THE LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH THEIR CLASSES WITH McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER'S NUTRITIONIST KITTY FINKLEA. |
THIS MAY ONLY BE THE BEGINNING' |
MARCHCHY McLEOD IS NAMED FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHY McLEOD; JOHN McELWEE; AND FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS |
MARCHCHY McLEOD WAS NAMED THE $1000 WINNER OF FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER; ONE OF 60 CONTESTANTS WHO COLLECTIVELY LOST MORE THAN 1000 POUNDS THROUGH UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S BURN AND LEARN INITIATIVE AND FUNDRAISER. |
THE ART IS READY TO BE UNVEILED |
TEN-DAY FESTIVAL TO BEGIN WITH A SELF-GUIDED ART WALK |
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25/04/2014 |
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A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY ON MAIN STREET MARCHCHKED THE EVE OF THE SECOND ARTFIELDS AS INSTALLATION TEAMS MOVED FROM VENUE TO VENUE. |
AN EVENING OF MUSIC & FOOD |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF BENJAMIN WOODS; YOUTH MUSICIANS; AND CROWD; PHOTO OF TASTE OF THE SYMPHONY ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF TASTE OF THE SYMPHONY ATTENDEES |
BENJAMIN WOODS CONDUCTS YOUTH MUSICIANS AT THE 14TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SYMPHONY; PUT ON BY THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY GUILD AT ROSENEATH FARM. |
FLORENCE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS FOR LEWD ACT |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF LEONARD EUGENE BROCKINGTON |
A 54-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE COUNTY MAN (LEONARD EUGENE BROCKINGTON) WAS SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY OF LEWD ACT ON A MINOR. |
FLORENCE AFTER FIVE KICKS OFF WITH SPARE CHANGE |
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25/04/2014 |
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THIS MONTH THROUGH SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER THE FLOERNCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND THE CITY OF FLORENCE WILL ONCE AGAIN HOST FLORENCE AFTER FIVE; WHICH FEATURES A CONCERT THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/04/2014 |
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ANNA LANE JONES; BERNADINE MIMS HOWLE; HENRY L. CASH; HOWARD "BADGER" STONE; JESSE BECOAT; MARCHCHK AVERBUJ; SALVATORE "SAM" TRUNCELLITO; REVEREND WILLIE MACK HARTFIELD; AUDREY LAWTON McCALL; BRYAN EDWARD SAWYER; DOROTHY COOPER GRAHAM; ELEASE WRIGHT LEGGETT; ERNEST GEORGE FLOYD; M. REESE CAMPBELL; SUSAN FLYNN JACOBS; WILLIAM DEWEY HILL |
AMERICAN HEART DONATION |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYE LOTT AND CHARLENE McKNIGHT |
JANUARYUARYE LOTT; YOUTH MARCHCHKET DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION; RECEIVES A $500 DONATION FROM CHARLENE McKNIGHT; FOUNDER AND ADVISOR FOR THE WHIRLWINDS' HEART CLUB (WHC) OF TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. |
BOJANUARYUARYGLES' HONORS TEACHER; DONATES BOOKS |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF TEACHERS |
BOJANUARYUARYGLES' ON 1224 CELEBRATION BLVD. RECENTLY PARTNERED WITH SOUTH CAROLINA FUTURE MINDS TO HONOR LOCAL DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR BY PRESENTING BOOKS DONATED TO THEIR SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND DEDICATED IN THEIR NAMES. |
LOCAL RECYCLER RECOGNIZED |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF EVANGLISH GREGG; JOAN PENNSTROM; AND BRIAN BAGWELL |
PLUFFMUD RECYCLING; A COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICE; WAS AWARDED THE 2013 RECYCLER OF THE YEAR AWARD TO ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL. |
TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA OPENS IN FLORENCE |
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25/04/2014 |
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TIDAL WAVE AUTO SPA AT 2139 W. PALMETTO ST. OPENS. |
COMPLAINTS PILE UP AGAINST CRAIG'S |
USED-CAR-LOT OWNER CLOSES TWO PEE DEE LOCATIONS THIS WEEK |
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25/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CRAIG'S USED CARS |
CRAIG'S CLOSED ITS LOCATION IN FLORENCE AND MANNING THIS WEEK AFTER OWNER MICHAEL DOZIER TURNED OVER HIS DEALER LICENSE TO THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES. |
SHOPS BECOME ART GALLERIES |
BUSINESS OWNERS PICK PIECES THAT SPEAK TO THEM |
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27/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF SIA HOOKER AND VALERIE HOOKER; PHOTO OF SEVEN MONOGRAM BOUTIQUE AND VISITORS |
DOWNTOWN LAKE CITY HUMMED WITH ITS FIRST FULL DAY OF ARTFIELDS; A COMMUNITY-WIDE FESTIVAL IN ITS SECOND YEAR. |
IMPACTS OF A GROWING BUDGET |
COUNCILMEN JUGGLE SLOWED TAX BASE WITH RISING COSTS |
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27/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL STEP UP BUDGET DELIBERATIONS LATER THIS WEEK AS THEY CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR WAYS TO FUND A LIST OF STATE MANDATES AND LOCAL NEEDS WITH A SLOW-GROWING TAX BASE AND UNDERFUNDED COMMITMENTS FROM THE STATE. |
SUSPECT IN RICHLAND COUNTY MURDER ARRESTED IN LAKE CITY |
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27/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF TIMOTHEUS ELIJAH HEMINGWAY AND CAR PASSANGERS |
OFFICERS FROM THE LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A SUSPECT (TIMOTHEUS ELIJA HEMINGWAY) WANTED FOR A RICHARLND COUNTY MURDER AFTER THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REACHED OUT FOR ASSISTANTCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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27/04/2014 |
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ALICE MERES "MISSI" LOGAN; DARROLD MICHAEL COPE; EDDIE LEVERN HALL; FAYE PAGE GLASGOW; GERALD LOWELL BEASLEY; JOHN E. COHN; JOHN ELLIOT BUCKINGHAM; LEON ROBERT DICKERSON; MARCHCHION CHESTNUT GARRIS; McCRAY WARREN REESE; VICTORIA SUZANNE MARCHCHSHALL; WILLIAM "DOC" EDWARD MYERS; CUEMELLA EADDY McALLISTER; HENRY L. CASH; JESSE LEE BACOAT; JENNIE HOFFMAN RANDALL; ETTA DENNIS MILLER |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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27/04/2014 |
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TIFFANY PATRICE ALLEN AND DeQUINCEY WALKER JR. |
THE AMBASSADOR OF COUNTRY |
MARCHCHTY STUART IS BOTH A PERFORMER AND LOVER OF THE HONKY-TONK SOUND |
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28/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHTY STUART AND THE FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES (BAND) |
BEFORE HE BECAME ONE OF; IF NOT THE; MOST RESPECTED CURATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC; MARCHCHTY STUART WAS LIVING THE LIFE BACKNG UP ONE OF THE GENRE'S TRUE TITANS; JOHNNY CASH. |
RESTAURANTS SEE A BOOM FROM VISITORS TO ARTFIELDS |
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28/04/2014 |
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THREE DAYS INTO THE SECOND ARTFIELDS AND A STEADY FLOW OF VISITOR WERE WEAVING THEIR WAY THROUGH THE 40-PLUS VENUES THAT WERE PLAYING HOST TO MORE THAN 400 ARTWORKS COMPETING FOR $100000 IN PRIZE MONEY. |
MAKING THE PEE DEE PROUD |
LOCAL MEN AND WOMEN JOIN THE RANKS OF THE U.S. ARMY AND NAVY |
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28/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF LOCAL ARMY AND NAVY ENLISTMENTS; PHOTO OF ALLIE BROOKS; DASHAI SCOTT; AND ARMY AND NAVY ENLISTMENTS |
MORE THAN 30 MEN AND WOMEN RAISED THEIR RIGHT HAND AND MADE A VOW TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE UNITED STATES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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28/04/2014 |
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ANTHONY TATE; BISHOP WALTER "W.L." LEWIS; CHARLES W. STEPHENS; EDDIE LEVERN HALL; RAYMOND A. WOODS; SYLVESTER "HAMP" BROWN; VIVAN ELIZABETH GREEN; CAPT. JOHN E. BUCKINGHAM; BRENDA MARCHCHIE ECKLES ERVIN; LEON DICKERSON; MARCHCHION C. GARRIS |
NO DECEMBEREMBERISION ON FSD1 SUPERINTENDENT |
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30/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DR. ANGELA BAIN; PHOTO OF DR. TERRI MOZINGO; PHOTO OF DR. JAMES WINBUSH |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD MET FOR ANOTHER MARCHCHATHON MEETING WITH NO VOTE ON THE NEXT SUPERINTENDENT. |
ORDINARY VIEWERS HELP JUDGE ENTRIES |
FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS UTILIZE NEW VOTING SYSTEM THIS YEAR |
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30/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF NANCY ANDERSON |
AT ARTFIELDS IN LAKE CITY; ORDINARY VIEWERS CAN VOTE FOR THE BEST ARTWORKS IN THE FESTIVAL; HELPING DECEMBEREMBERIDE WHICH ARTISTS WIN PRIZES AND PURSES WORTH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. |
MUSEUM SETS ITS SIGHTS ON OC. OPENING |
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30/04/2014 |
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THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED $11.7 MILLION FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN IS OFFICIALY EXPECTED TO OPEN IN EARLY OCTOBEROBEROBER; ACCORDING TO MUSEUM DIRECTOR ANDREW STOUT. |
FLORENCE TO OFFER CITY EMPLOYEES ON-SITE HEALTH CARE |
OFFICIALS BELIEVE EASY ACCESS TO DOCTOBEROBERORS WILL STABILIZE RISING INSURANCE COSTS |
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30/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHN J. WUKELA; GLYNN WILLIS; TERESA MYERS ERVIN; DREW GRIFFIN; AMANDSA COLEBURN; DR. JUNEEE JONES; AND DR. COY ERVIN |
THE CITY OF FLORENCE ANNOUNCED IT WILL OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES ACCESS TO A NEW; FREE ON-SITE HEALTH CLINIC IN AN EFFORT TO BOOST THE PORDUCTIVITY AND THE HEALTH OF ITS 500 EMPLOYEES. |
SLAIN FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTY LIVES ON THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION |
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30/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOEY" RODGERS |
WHEN FLROENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JOESEPTEMBEREMBERH "JOEY" RODGERS WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY 17 YEARS AGO; HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS VOWED THAT HIS DEATH WOULD NOT BE IN VAIN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/04/2014 |
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ALEX "BUZ" GARDNER SHAW; CAR McLEAN; CLARA DEASE; CORY GROOVER; DAVID A. MITCHELL; JAMES WILSON; JIMMY CARROLL CAULDER; LEROY MOORE; ORILLA MARCHCHGUERITE TRULUCK DOWLING; RALPH TERRY RAY; SARA EUGENIA STUBBS SANDELL; WILLIAM DAMON; WILLIAM T. MITCHELL III; JULYIA POSTON CHINAULT; LOUIS EUGENE HIL SR. |
PEE DEE COULD SEE SEVERE WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY |
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30/04/2014 |
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A STORM FRONT THAT HAS LEFT DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN ITS WAKE AS IT HAS CROSSED THE COUNTRY WILL MAKE IT TO THE PEE DEE AND PASS THROUGH THE AREA. |
TUBB'S TAKES ON SEAFOOD |
LOCAL FISH AND SHRIMP LOVERS SAW HOLE IN MARCHCHKET; TURNED PASSION INTO PROFESSION |
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30/04/2014 |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS MILLER; STEVE TONIOLO; AND KYLE HARDEE |
IF YOU'VE HEARD RAVE REVIEWS OF TUBB'S SHIRMP & FISH CO. AROUND FLORENCE; JUST ONE VISIT TO THE RESTAURANT WILL PUT TO REST ANY SUSPICION THE STORIES ARE JUST A FISHERMAN'S TALL TALE. |
FIRING UP THE OLD ENGINE |
FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM TO EXTEND ITS COLLECTION TO THE WATERS BUILDING |
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02/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CAPT. WAYNE JOYNER AND ONLOOKERS |
DESPITE ITS NEW FACILITY NEXT DOOR; THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSUEM ALSO WILL BE DISPLAYING SOME OF ITS 15000 OBJECTS IN THE WATERS BUILDING; WHERE ITS FIRST OFFICIAL OBJECT WAS MOVED. |
SWINGING WITH SENIORS |
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02/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ETHAN ALBAN; NELLIE COOPER; SWINGING WITH SENIORS ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF DON WEDGEWORTH; NI'ASHA RICHARDSON; AND SWINGING WITH SENIORS ATTENDEES |
CHAMPION AHAG DANCER AND STUDENT ETHAN ALBAN SHAG DANCES WITH NELLIE COOPER; 70; AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING THE ANNUAL SWINGING WITH SENIORS EVENT. |
COUNCIL SETTLES ON FEE TO FUND RESPONDERS |
EXTRA COST LEVIED ON THOSE IN NEW PROPOSED FIRE DISTRICT |
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02/05/2014 |
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A FIRST RESPONDER FEE TO SUPPLEMENT FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TAX RATE UNIFICATION WILL NOW BE LEVIED ONLY ON THE PARTICIPATING FIRE DISTRCTS AND NOT THE CITIES OR SOUTH LYNCHES FIRE DISTRICT. |
COUNTRY'S BLACK TO PERFORM AT THE PAC |
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02/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CLINT BLACK |
THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WILL HOST ANOTHER BIG NAME IN COUTNRY MUSIC WHEN LCINT BLACK PERFORMS MAY 30 AT THE PAC. |
INMATE CHARGED WITH THREATENING JUDGE; PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE |
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02/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF VEDA SUE BELVINS |
A SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE (VEDA SUE BELVINS) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH THREATENING THE LIVES OF A STATE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE AND THE STAFF OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/05/2014 |
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JAMES "BUSTER" MORRISON; JESSIE JEROME VERNER; KATHERINE PINKNEY; MARCHCHY ALICE ROBINSON McFADDEN; NELL GREEN DURANT; RALPH TERRY RAY; SAMMIE L. GREEN JR.; WILLIE MAE PALMER; WINDELL A. WOODBERRY; BETTY LOU HENDERSON PULLIE; WILLIAM "BILLY" MITCHELL III; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH SPARROW GRIGGS; VIVIAN ELIZABETH GREEN; DAVID ALLEN MITCHELL |
CAREER CENTER STUDENTS PUT KITCHEN CHOPS ON DISPLAY |
TASTE OF THE FUTURE CHEFS TAKES OVER METHODIST MANOR SO FLORENCE 1 HIGH SCHOOLERS CAN PREPARE FEAST |
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02/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF THOMASENA THOMAS; TYRONE MACK; AND OLIVIA VEREEN; PHOTO OF TYRONE ATKINSON; HAKEEM LEE; DeANDRE McMILLAN; AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BUCHHOLZ |
WHILE MOST HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES CULMINATE IN AN EXAM; ONE CLASS OF FLORENCE CAREER CENTER STUDENTS WERE PUT TO THE TEST WHEN THEY WERE CHARGED WITH COOKING UP A FEAST FOR MORE THAN 200 GUESTS AT THE TASTE OF THE FURUTRE CHEFS DINNER AT METHODIST MANOR. |
A PLACE FOR VETERANS; BY VETERANS' |
NEW OFFICE TO BE A ONE-STOP REFERRAL SERVICE |
FMN |
02/05/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CORBETT "CB" ANDERSON |
CORBETT "CB" ANDERSON HAS A PASSION FOR VETERANS' ISSUES AND A HEART TO HELP; SO MUCH SO THAT HE RETIRED FROM HIS JOB IN ORDER TO CREATE A PLACE FOR VETERANS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE. |
ARTFIELDS JR. LETS STUDENTS TO COMPETE; VOTE AND EXPLORE |
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FMN |
03/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STUDENTS |
STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE REGION HAD THE CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE 400-PLUS ARTWORKS DISPERSED THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN LAKE CITY THIS WEEK AS PART OF ARTFIELDS JR. ART WALK TOURS. |
THRILL OF VICTORY |
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FMN |
03/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SOUTH FLORENCE SOCCER PLAYERS; PHOTO OF MARCHCHVIN ALSTON AND JACOB ELVINGTON |
SOUTH FLORENCE PLAYERS CELEBRATE AFTER BEATING WEST FLORENCE ON PENATLY KICKS AFTER A 2-2 TIE IN REGULAR TIME AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
FMU TO GIVE 3 HONORARY DEGREES |
FLORENCE MAYOR; HIGHER-EDUCATION ICON AND NOTABLE SOCIAL ACTIVIST ARE HONOREES |
FMN |
03/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. MORGAN COKER; PHOTO OF ELLEN HAMILTON; PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA; DR. MORGAN COKER; THE FOUNDING CHAIR OF FMU'S BUSINESS SCHOOL; AND LONGTIME VICTOMS' ADVOCATE ELLEN HAMILTON WILL BE AWARDED HONORARY DEGREES FROM FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSTY DURING SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES. |
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER |
COMMUNITY LEADERS TAKE PART IN NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER EVENT |
FMN |
03/05/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF JOE FRONZAGLIO AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF MIKE HILTIBIDAL AND OTHERS |
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED AT TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO RECOGNIZE THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/05/2014 |
4B |
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RUTH GREEN; CATHERINE MARCHCHGARET ALLEN; JEFFIE JEAN ROBERTSON THOMAS; VIVIAN SPRADLEY McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; AGNES SHIRLEY SINCLAIR; CAROLYN PAGE EATON; JAMES "BIRDDOG" KING; JAMES "JIM" McKELLAR; MARCHCHTHA LONG KIMBRELL; WILLIAM DAMON |
2 JURIED WINNERS FOR ARTFIELDS |
A PAIR OF SOUTH CAROLININAN WIN THE FESTIVAL'S PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS FOR 2-D; 3-D ENTRIES |
FMN |
04/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSHUA REDFEARN AND COLIN QUASHIE |
ARTFIELDS JUDGES THREW A CURVE CALL WHEN THEY ANNOUNCED THEY WERE AWARDING TWO JURIED PRIZES INSTEAD OF THE PLANNED ONE. |
FOR ONE GRAD; REJECTIONS; BUT NOT DEJECTION |
FMU NURSING STUDENT GRADUATES AFTER BEING DENIED ADMISSION THREE TIMES |
FMN |
04/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JESSICA ELLIS; PHOTO OF GRADUATES |
IN THE COMPETITIVE WORLD OF COLLEGE ADMISSIONS THESE DAYS; USUALLY THE FEARED REJECTION LETTER SIGNALS A DONE DEAL. FOR JESSICA ELLIS OF CHERAW; A REJECTION LETTER DENYING HER ADMISSION INTO FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S NURSING PROGRAM WASN'T A ROADBLOCK. IT WAS A SPEED BUMP. SHE APPLIED TWO MORE TIMES. TWO MORE REJECTIONS. |
THE RAP ON BUILDING INSPECTORS |
DELAYED CONSTRUCTION CAUSES GRIPES; BUT IT'S A TWO-WAY STREET; COUNTY PLANNERS; DEVELOPERS SAY |
FMN |
04/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRICE ELVINGTON |
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY LAW WILL ALWAYS HAVE ITS CRITICS; AND OFTEN THE GRIPES ARE AIMED AT THE ENFORCER JUST AS MUCH IF NOT MORE THAN THE LAWMAKER. |
PEE DEE MARCHCHCHES FOR BABIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JAYLAN SAMUEL AND MARCHCHCH OF DIMES PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF LANDON REYNOLDS; LEAH REYNOLDS; SULLIVAN REYNOLDS; AND HALLIE REYNODS |
FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW; PARITICIPANTS IN THE FLORENCE MARCHCHCH FOR BABIES RAISED OVER $100000 FOR THE MARCHCHCH OF DIMES. |
CAMP RAE HAS PEOPLE SPINNING AND GETTING FIT FOR A GOOD CAUSE |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF APRILMISHLER AND GRACIE MISHLER |
CAMP RAE'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING SPIN-A-FIT TOOK PLACE AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL AS PARTICIPANTS TURNED OUT TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER CAMP FOR DISABLED YOUTH. |
GRAHAM GREETS SUPPORTERS AS HIS VOLUNTEERS SPREAD MESSAGE |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM; TOM GRIMES; AND OTHERS |
SUPPORTERS OF U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM'S RE-ELECTION BID GATHERED AT KRISPY KREME ON WEST PALMETTO STREET FOR A FEW WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THEIR CANDIDATE BEFORE THEY HIT THE STREETS FOR SOME OLD-FASHION POLI-TICKETING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
7A |
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DONALD YORK; FRED GRAY; HERBERT REMBERT JR.; JOHN EDWIN WALLACE; LAWRENCE LEE; MILDRED MATTHEWS ALEXANDER; ARTHUR BENJAMIN 'A.B.' WHELESS; JOHN KERMIT GURLEY; JAMES "JW" WILLIE BARR; THOMAS COKE SMITH JR.; VIVIAN SPRADLEY McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN |
HOLD FREE COMIC BOOKS BATMAN |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF OLIVIA TOWNSEND; PHOTO OF DENNY STEVENSON; JODY ROUSE; AND CHRIS FLOYD; PHOTO OF JACKIE SANTOS; JACKSON STRICKLAND; AND OTHER; PHOTO OF CHRIS FLOYD; PHOTO OF COMICS; PHOTO OF ADAM WILLIAMS |
OLIVIA TOWNSEND (9) OF FLORENCE; BROWSES COMIC BOOKS AT LEGENDS COMICS ON SOUTH IRBY STREET; WHICH HOSTED A FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EVENT. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
5C |
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PHOTOS |
KATHERINE ALLISON HITE AND RYAN DAVID POPP; JUSTINE ROSA SCHWINDEL AND DR. ZACHARY LANE ANDERSON; SAMANTHA LUNETTE CHEEK AND BRENT ANDREW DUBAY |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/05/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
BRITTANY REGINA MILES AND EVAN LEXWORTH HANNA; MARCHCHION GRAY SWINK AND JONES THOMAS HUNTER IV; RACHEL MARCHCHY TOWNSEND AND BRIAN MICHAEL HOWELL |
FLORENCE FAMILIES READY CASE FOR NEW CHARTER SCHOOL |
VIRTUS ACADEMY EXPLORATORY BOARD TO HOLD INFORMATION SEESION AHEAD OF STATE APPLICATION |
FMN |
05/05/2014 |
1A |
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OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS 16 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS HAVE OPENED ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA DUE IN PART TO THE ADDED SUPPORT FROM THE STATE DEPARMTENT OF EDUCATION UNDER SUPERINTENDENT DR. MICK ZAIS; AS WELL AS THE GROWING NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE MOVEMENT. |
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION TAKES TOP PRIZE |
SOLAR-POWERED SOUNDS WIN OVER VOTERS |
FMN |
05/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CRAIG COLORUSSO |
ARTFIELDS' ARTIST CRAIG COLORUSSO HAS DEVELOPED A HABIT OF GETTING SUPRISING CALLS WHILE ON THE ROAD RECENTLY. WHILE ON THE WAY TO INSTALL HIS MULTISENSORY PIECE AT THE HISTORIC POLE BARN HE RECEIVED WORD OF THE IMPENDING BIRTH OF HIS DAUGUSTUSTHTER WILHELMINA ADELE. |
NUMBERS INDICATE LOW CRIME DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
05/05/2014 |
1A |
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DESPITE LONGSTANDING NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS; CRIME STATISTICS FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS INDICATE DOWNTOWN FLORENCE MAY BE ONE OF THE SAFEST AREAS IN TOWN. |
RACE4TAYLOR BENEFIT RUN SET FOR MAY 17 |
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FMN |
05/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAYLOR ELMORE |
RUNNING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAMILY THING FOR GREG AND BELINDA ELMORE. AND IN THE WAKE OF TRAGEDY; IT'S BEEN A SANCTUARY THAT'S HELPED HOLD THE FAMILY TOGETHER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/05/2014 |
6A |
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ADDIE FAYE FOWLER; ALAN D. MOON; JANUARYUARYET PERKINS JONES; JOHN EDWIN WALLACE; LEVERN PAULIN; PAWNEE DENISE YARBORO; QUEENIE McLEOD; JOHN WILLIAM COLE; MARCHCHY ALICE ROBINSON McFADDEN |
HIGHWAY 378 EXPANSION HITS SLIGHT SNAG |
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FMN |
06/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LAND CLEARING |
THE FIRST PHASE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 378 EXPANSION IS IN FULL SWING AS CREWS WORK TO CLEAR TREES AND BRUSH FROM RIGHT OF WAY AREAS JUST OUTSIDE LAKE CITY; BUT A SMALL ISSUE WITH WETLANDS MITIGATION IS PRESENTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. |
TOM RICE ADDRESSES CONCERNS |
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FMN |
06/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE |
IN A TOWN HALL FORUM CONFERENCE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REP. TOM RICE (R) SPOKE WITH AND ADDRESSED CONCERNS OF SEVERAL CONSTITUENTS REGARDING SENIOR ISSUES AND CHIDING THE VETERANS AFFAIRS AS WELL RAMIFICATIONS OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. |
DOGS IN CLASSROOM HELPING STUDENTS |
HEALING SPECIES PROGRAM TACKLES TOUGH ISSUES TO PREVENT VIOLENCE; BULLYING |
FMN |
06/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TYLER AMERSON; SADIE (DOG); ADELINE (DOG); AND DAVION BOWENS; PHOTO OF ASHANTI COVINGTON; NYLA McMILLIAN; AND ADELINE (DOG) |
HEALING SPECIES; SPONSORED BY THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT; IS A COMPASSION EDUCATION AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM BEING TAUGUSTUSTHT IN TWO SCHOOLS IN FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON COUNTIES THIS SEMESTER; WITH HOPES TO EXPAND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/05/2014 |
6A |
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JERRY LEE CRIBB; BARRY EUGENE GARDNER; MAGGIE DAVIS; ADDIE FOWLER; BETTY CORN GILLIAM; LANE COLLINS; RANDY O. OWENS |
BB&T HELPS OUT WITH HABITAT PROJECT |
NEW HOME IN POINTE SOUTH NEARS COMPLETION |
FMN |
07/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBIE TIMMS |
MORE THAN A DOZEN EMPLOYEES OF BB&T JOINED FORCES TO LEND A HAND IN THE COMMUNITY. |
HELPING THE HELPERS |
EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ORGANIZES LOCAL CHARITIES |
FMN |
07/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SARAH SHELLEY AND CLARK REIFSNIDER |
BEFORE THE EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EXITSED; TRIP DuBARD REMEMBERED LOOKING AT A MAP OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATIONS AND THE TERRITORY THEY SERVED. MOST OF IT WAS SHADED IN; SAVE FOR THE PEE DEE REGION. |
DEPUTIES CHARGE HEMINGWAY MAN WITH TRAFFICKING HEROIN |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DARIUS LAMARCHCH HAMILTON |
A HEMINGWAY MAN (DARIUS LAMARCHCH HAMILTON) WAS ARRESTED BY FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES AND CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING HEROIN FOLLOWING A THREE-MONTH INVESTIGATION IN A JOHNSONVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD. |
TWO FLORENCE MEN CHARGED IN MONDAY ARMED ROBBERY |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DEMONTREY MAURICE LACY; PHOTO OF THURMAN RYSHAWN EPPS |
TWO FLORENCE MEN (DEMONTREY MAURICE LACY AND THURMAN RYSHAWN EPPS) FACE ARMED ROBBERY CHARGES AFTER AN INCIDENT NEAR 2221 SECOND LOOP ROAD. |
SATURDAY IS DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
3A |
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UNREGISTERED SOUTH CAROLININAS HAVE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY. |
TIMMONSVILLE BUDGET IN LIMBO; TOWN AWAITS POLICE SERVICE |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
4A |
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THE TOWN THAT HAS BEEN WITHOUT A DEDICATED POLICE FORCE FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS WILL SOON SEE A NEW POLICE CHIEF STARTING; DESPITE THE TOWN'S FAILURE TO PASS A BUDGET THAT FUNDS THE WHOLE DEPARTMENT OR APPROPRIATELY ALLOCATE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FUNDS FOR THE POSITION; PER A COUNCIL MEMBER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
5A |
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CALVIN LUCAS; DIANE BARRON; FRED MORRIS; JOHN LUPO; MARCHCHGARET A. OWENS; INFANT MARCHCHIYAH SYMONE McDANIEL JONES; OLIVIA "LIB" WELCH HOWELL; PEARL CRAWFORD; RUDOLPH PARKER; SAMUEL ROOSEVELT SCOTT JR.; BARRY GARDNER; GWYNNE JEFFERS PETTIGREW; PERRY HUBERT EMERY; THOMAS BRYAN MARCHCHSHALL SR.; VELMA RUTH PARROTT CHARTERS; PAWNEE DENISE YARBORO |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MIRIAM THOMAS DOWNS; EVALENA MILES PRICE LEWIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/05/2014 |
6A |
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GRACE BENSON STEPHENSON; JERRY LEE CRIBB |
RIVERS GETS 5 YEARS FOR DEFRAUDING LAW CLIENTS |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM J. RIVERS III |
FORMER FLORENCE ATTORNEY WILLIAM J. RIVERS III WAS SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON BY CHIEF U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE TERRY WOOTEN FOR HIS ROLE IN THE SCHURLKNIGHT AND RIVERS LAW FIRM SCAM THAT TOOK MILLIONS FROM PERSONAL INJURY CLIENTS. |
A REFRESHING READ |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DANNY FRAZIER |
SITTING IN THE SHADE; DANNY FRAZIER; A COURIER; READS A BOOK ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE DURING A FREE MOMENT NEAR THE CORNER OF NORTH CASHUA DRIVE AND WEST EVANS STREET. |
BILL WOULD CREATE NEW FIRE DISTRICT |
STATE REPS ACT TO MAKE WEST FLORENCE SEPTEMBEREMBERARATE FROM COUNTY; POTENTIALLY CRIPPLING THE COUNTY PLAN |
FMN |
08/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PHILLIP LOWE; PHOTO OF KRIS CRAWFORD; PHOTO OF ROBERT WILLIAMS |
SEVEREAL MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON COUNTY DELEGATION SPONSORED AND INTRODUCED A BILL THAT WOULD TURN THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT INTO ITS OWN SPECIAL PURPOSE TAX DISTRICT; A MOVE THAT WOULD BE A BLOW TO THE COUNTY'S PROPOSED UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. |
BOWERS CAMPAIGNS FOR SENATE THROUGH FLORENCE |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DET BOWERS AND ONLOOKERS |
U.S. SENATE HOPEFUL REPUBLICAN DET BOWERS CAMPAIGNED THROUGHOUT FLORENCE; TRYING TO DIFFERENTIATE HIMSELF FROM A FIELD OF FIVE OTHER CANDIDATES LOOKING TO UNSEAT REPUBLICAN SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM AS THE UPCOMING JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY HEATS UP. |
CHALLENGER ACCUSESE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF RECRUITMENT COVER-UP |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF LT. COL. JAMES BREAZEALE; PHOTO OF BOB LIVINGSTON |
LT. COL. JAMES BREAZEALE CLAIMED DUING A TELECONFERENCE THAT CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA ADJUTANT GENERAL BOB LIVINGSTON HAD KNOWLEDGE OF A WIDESPREAD NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITMENT SCANDAL INVESTIGATION THAT INCLUDES S.C. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS; ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. |
LONGTIME PROSECUTOR STEPS AWAY FROM THE COURTROOM |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT "BOB" WELLS |
ROBERT "BOB" WELLS HAS SPENT MOST OF HIS LIFE FIGHTING CRIME IN THE COURTROOMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
5A |
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BERNICE CHRISTIAN; CHARLES "KILL-ROY" McIVER; CHESTER LEE TODD; CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" V. BENNETT; ISAAC DAVIS; JACQUELINE BELLAMY; KATHLEEN RATCLIFF HASELDEN; LOUIS H. COOPER JR.; G.R. EADDY; JOHN ODELL LUPO; MILDRED MATTHEWS ALEXANDER; MOSES ELI BURGESS; OLIVIA "LIB" WELCH HOWELL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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LINCOLN EZEKIEL SR. |
FLORENCE CHAMBER ADJUSTS EVENTS SCHEDULE |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
8C |
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THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCED IT HAS POSTPONED THE FLORENCE EXO AND CONVENTION ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13. |
CRAFT BEER FLOWING IN FLORENCE |
SEMINAR BREWING FINDS AN AUDIENCE FOR IT CONCOCTOBEROBERIONS |
FMN |
08/05/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF BRIAN FISHER; PHOTO OF CRAFT BEER |
THE BUZZ ABOUT SEMINAR BREWING IS GROWING AS OWNERS FOR THE UPSTART CRAFT BREWERY ARE TRYING TO KEEP UP TWITH THE DEMAND FROM THE PUBLIC. |
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR RECEIVES GRANT |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
8C |
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE HAS CHOSEN THE NORTH DARGAN INNOVEMBEREMBERATION CENTER; FLORENCE'S DOWNTOWN BUSINESS INCUBATOR; AND 13 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS STATEWIDE TO RECEIVE PART OF $2.4 MILLION IN INNOVEMBEREMBERATION GRANTS. |
FLORENCE AFTER FIVE |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
4D |
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PHOTO OF CROWD ON SOUTH DARGAN STREET; PHOTO OF LYNDA ENGLISH; ERNIE ENGLISH; AND CROWD; PHOTO OF SPARE CHANGE BAND MEMBER; PHOTO OF CROWD; PHOTO OF CROWD |
100 BLOCK OF SOUTH DARGAN STREET IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
ARTFIELDS WORKSHOP |
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FMN |
08/05/2014 |
5D |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT DICKSON; PHOTO OF ARTFIELD WORKSHOP STUDENT; PHOTO OF BOB NULF; PHOTO OF KAREN WEIHS AND STUDENT; PHOTO OF KAY MATTHEWS |
MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN; LAKE CITY. |
FSD1 SETS JULYGOAL FOR INTERIM |
BOARD WILL LOOK OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT TO FIND A TEMPORARY SUPERINTENDENT |
FMN |
09/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PORTER STEWART |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 WILL HAVE A NEW; PERMANENT SUPERINTENDENT BY THE START OF NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IF THE BOARD MEETS THE GOALS IT SET OUT FOR ITSELF. |
FALCONS GROUNDED |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE TENNIS TEAM; PHOTO OF BOWMAN HILLER |
WEST FLORENCE TENNIS PLAYERS HUDDLE IN THE LOCKER ROOM BEFORE GOING OUT TO PLAY AGAINST SUMMERVILLE IN 4-A PLAYOFF ACTION. |
FIRE DISTRICT DEBATE STARTS IN COLUMBIA |
W. FLORENCE BILL COULD FACE INTERFERENCE AT STATE LEVEL |
FMN |
09/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REP. LESTER BRANHAM; PHOTO OF STATE REP. PHILLIP LOWE |
MUTURAL AID FROM TWO FLORENCE COUNTY LEGISLATORS AND OTHERS IN THE STATEHOUSE PUSHED DEBATE ON A BILL THAT WOULD TURN THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT INTO ITS OWN SPECIAL PURPOSE TAX DISTRICT. |
DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SERVICE |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
1A |
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THE DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER HONORED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS; ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES WHO HAVE MADE THE CENTER WHAT IT IS TODAY DURING A 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN FLORENCE. |
BONE-E-FIT FOR PETS |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BONE-E-FIT ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF SAM JENKINS |
THE BONE-E-FIT WAS IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
FOUR SUSPECTS CHARGED IN DARLINGTON HIGH BURGLARY |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SHAQUILLE AKEIM LEE; PHOTO OF JUWAN ANDREW McCAIN |
FOUR PEOPLE - TWO DARLINGTON ADULTS (SHAQUILLE AKEIM LEE AND JUWAN ANDREW McCAIN) AND TWO JUVENILES - HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 4 BURGLARY OF THE DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL JROTC BUILDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
6A |
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BELTON RANDOLPH "ICE" JAMES; JOHN L. COUCH JR.; MATTIE NETTLES; BARRY KEITH; BELINDA HAMMOND; CHRISTOPHER VINCENT BENNETT; DEWEY THOMAS KIRBY JR.; KATHLEEN M. COX POSTON; LEVON "VONNIE" KIZZIE KELLY; RUDOLPH PARKER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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LATRES GEE |
KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY |
FSD1 CELEBRATES NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY |
FMN |
09/05/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF A SELECTION OF FSD1 NURSES |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OFFICIALS TOOK SOME TIME OUT TO RECOGNIZE THEIR SCHOOL NURSES ON NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY. |
MATT JONES NAMED LION OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF EILEEN JONES; MATT JONES; GREG JENKINS; AND OTHERS |
THE LIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA HAVE NAMED MATT JONES THE S.C. LION OF THE YEAR IN RECOGNITION OF HIS COMMITMENT AND SERVICE. |
PEE DEE SENIORS ADDRESS ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEM |
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FMN |
09/05/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF SCSHL MEMBERS |
MEMBERS OF THE PEE DEE CAUCUS OF SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE (SCSHL) MET APRIL30 IN CHERAW TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND CONCERNS FOR SENIORS IN THE PEE DEE AREA. |
PROWL & GROWL |
FOR ONE NIGHT; CIVIC CENTER CLEMSON HOME TURF AS TIGER FANS SHOW FOR ANNUAL UNIVERSITY MEETING |
FMN |
10/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARLEIGH BYERS; KAITLYN BYERS; DABO SWINNEY; AND OTHERS |
IT APPEARED THE ENTIRE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FAN BASE MOVED 200 MILES EAST FROM ITS SPIRITUAL HOME AT THE UNIVERISTY'S MEMORIAL STADIUM TO THE HEART OF THE PEE DEE. |
FIRE DISTRICT FUND DEBATE HEATING UP |
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FMN |
10/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
A FIVE-ALARM POLITICAL FIREFIGHT IS ROAROING AS FLORENCE COUNTY AGAIN BATTLES WITH LEGISLATORS IN COLUMBIA WHO THROUGH SPECIFIC LEGISLATION ARE PUTTING THE COUNTY INTO A "DISASTROUS" SITUATION; AS ONE COUNCIL MEMBER PUT IT. |
SHERIFF'S OPERATION STRIKE FORCE NETS MILLIONS IN DRUGS; CASH |
TENTH YEAR OF COORDINATED EFFORT ON HIGWAYS RESULTS IN FOURTH-LARGEST COCAINE SEIZURE IN SC |
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10/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFICERS |
THANKS TO THE WORK OF 129 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM AGENCIES ACROSS THE STATE; THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S ANNUAL OPERATION STRIKE FORCE CAMPAIGN NETTED MILLION OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DURGS AND CASH; AS WELL AS FIVE FUGITIVES; MULTIPLE ARRESTS AND SIX STOLEN CARS. |
INVESTIGATORS SEEK HELP TO ID SUSPECTS IN SEXUAL ASSAULT |
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10/05/2014 |
3A |
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SKETCH OF SUSPECT |
SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY THREE SUSPECTS IN THE APRIL18 ATTACK ON A WOMAN WORKING AT A MOTEL ON WEST LUCAS STREET. |
DEPUTIES CRACK DOWN ON AFTER-DARK TARGET PRACTICE |
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10/05/2014 |
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NIGHT-TIME TARGET SHOOTERS HAVE BEEN CAUTIONED BY FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES AFTER REPORTS OF AFTER-DARK EXPLOSIONS HEARD IN EFFINGHAM AND COWARD AREAS OF THE COUNTY. |
TIMMONSVILLE POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN |
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10/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WENDI LYNCH; CURTIS HARRISON; AND GREGORY PALMER; PHOTO OF GREGORY PALMER; PHOTO OF POLICE CHIEF BADGE |
MAGISTRATE JUDGE WENDI LYNCH WATCHES AS COUNCILMAN CURTIS HARRION PINS ON GREGORY PALMER'S BADGE AFTER HE WAS SWORN IN AS THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE'S NEW POLICE CHIEF AT TOWN HALL. |
MEET THE MEMBERS |
THE MORNING NEWS HAS PUT TOGETHER A FAITH & VALUES ADVISORY BOARD |
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10/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF RONALD H. LOVE; MICHAEL B. HENDERSON; CHARLOTTE SMITH; JIM BERTRAM; AND MIKE MEGGS; PHOTO OF E.B. BURROUGHS; PHOTO OF MARCHCHY M. FINKLEA; PHOTO OF HENRY BADIE JR. |
THE MORNING NEWS HAS NAMED EIGHT MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL FAITH COMMUNITY TO A FAITH & VALUES ADVISORY BOARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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10/05/2014 |
4B |
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JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE McCRAY JOHNSON; STEPHANIE GROOMS; WILLIAM HOWARD DEAVER JR.; DIANE BARRON; ELWYN FLEMMEN "MAC" MCCUMBER; FRANCES EPPS TISDALE; JUANITA HANNAH POSTON |
IS SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE'S IDEA HALF-BAKED? |
GALLAGHER GETS BACKLASH FOR MARCHCHIJUANA TAX PLAN BUT REMAINS FIRM THAT ALL SCHOOL REVENUE OPTIONS NEED EXPLORATION |
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11/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHEILA GALLAGHER |
WHEN FLORENCE'S OWN SHEILA GALLAGHER; WHO IS RUNNING FOR STATE EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT; TOOK THE STAGE AT THE STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LAST WEEKEND; SHE PITCHED AND IDEA: PUT IT TO THE PEOPLE WHETHER THE STATE SHOULD LEGALIZE MARCHCHIJUANA AND USE THE TAX REVENUE TO BOLSTER THE LAGGING EDUCATION SYSTEM. |
PRIMARCHCHY SEASON IS HERE |
SULLIVAN; INCUMBENT SPRINGS VIE TO BE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 |
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11/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASON SPRINGS; PHOTO OF TOMMY SULLIVAN |
IN LESS THAN A MONTH DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN VOTERS WILL CAST THEIR RESPECTIVE BALLOTS IN THE JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY; WHICH WILL WHITTLE THE CONTENDER FIELD FOR SOME RACES; CHOOSE A WINNER IN OTHERS AND FORCE A RUNOFF FOR A FEW. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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11/05/2014 |
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BILLY SHANNON; DANNY CAIN; MARCHCHY E. NEWMAN; PEARLINE HOLMES HARRISON; SAMUEL ROOSEVELT SCOTT JR.; SOPHIA JANUARYUARYE GOYENECHE-GRAY; WAYNE "WT" McLAUGUSTUSTHLIN; WILBUR GRAHAM; WILLIAM ROBINSON; NORMAN M. GAUSE; VIRIGINA HUGGINS RICHBOURG; AHLEIDA JOAN SEEVER BAILEY; MATTIE EVELYN CLAVON NETTLES |
FLORENCE FRIENDLY SKIES |
TRAVELERS ARE DOWN; BUT AIRPORT OFFICIALS BELIEVE LONG-TERM PROGNOSIS TO BE GOOD |
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11/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF PHIL SMITH AND MAURICE LEMMOND |
FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT HAS BEEN A ONE-CARIER AIRSTRIP SINCE DELTA PACKED ITS BAGS AT THE BEGINNING OF 2011. |
NURSES LEADING THE WAY |
CAROLINAS' CROP ADHERE CLOSE TO THE GOLDEN RULE |
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11/05/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF TRICIA ROBINSON; COSTA COCKFIELD; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF PHILLIP GURLEY; CHRISTOPHER GREEN; AND OTHERS |
CAROLINA HOSPITAL SYSTEM 2014 NURSE OF THE YEAR TRICIA ROBINSON SAID HER APPROACH TO NURSING IS SIMPLE - TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED. |
NURSES LEADING THE WAY |
COMPASSION; DEVOTION DEFINE LPNS; RNS AT McLEOD |
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11/05/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF MICHELLE THOMPSON; TRISH McLEOD; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF TRISH McLEOD AND OTHERS |
A BANQUET ROOM AT McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WAS FILLED WITH REGISTERED NURSES (RNS); LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPNS) AND TECHNICIANS. THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WERE ASSEMBLED FOR RN; LPN AND TECH OF THE YEAR AWARDS AS PART OF NATIONAL NURSES WEEK. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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11/05/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
VANESSA ELIZABETH SMITH AND GRAHAM ANDREW VERNON |
FALLEN LAKE CITY SOLDIER TO BE HONORED |
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12/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TONI STACK |
ARMY SGT. MAJ. MICHAEL B. STACK DIED APRIL11 2004 WHILE SERVING WITH 2ND BATTALION; 5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE) COMPANY DURING OPENERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. |
MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH |
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12/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RACHEL REYNOLDS; DAVE REYNOLDS; RAYLYN REYNOLDS; RYDER REYNOLDS |
RACHEL AND DAVE REYNOLDS AND THEIR KIDS; RYLYN AND RYDER; STOP FOR MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH; COMPLETE WITH CAKE; AT THE CLAY POT COFFEE SHOP ON THEIR WAY HOME TO MOORSEVILLE N.C. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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12/05/2014 |
6A |
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ARTHUR RICHARD "DICK" EDWARDS III; EVELYN BERNICE MACK; JOE PETERSON; LINDA KAY GAINEY THORNSBERRY; LLOYD COOPER; VIVIAN MEGGS; BILLY "COUGAR" SHANNON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE McCRAY JOHNSON |
HONDA DEBUTS NEW ATV; CREATES 45 JOBS |
PIONEER 500 IS SECOND SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE FOR HSC IN LESS THAN A YEAR |
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16/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS CANNON; JOSHUA PIGATT; AND OTHERS |
HONDA OF SOUTH CAROLINA ROLLED OUT ITS SECOND NEW SIDE-BY-SIDE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE; THE PIONEER 500; PRECEDED BY THE PIONEER 700 LESS THAN A YEAR AGO; REPRESENTS A $24 MILLION INVESTMENT AND CREATES 45 NEW JOBS. |
DOG MISTREATMENT TRIAL CONTINUED |
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16/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JIMMY ELLIS |
A FLORENCE MAN (JIMMY ELLIS) ACCUSED OF ILL TREATMENT OF HIS DOGS MADE HIS FIRST APPEARANCE IN MUNICIPAL COURT BUT THE CASE WS CONTINUED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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16/05/2014 |
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ALTHEA LEGETTE; BELVA JEAN MATTHEWS; CHARLES JACOBS; DOUGLAS MAYS SUMMERFORD; EDWARD EUGENE BRIGMAN; HORACE WHACK; JAMES HAYES; JOYCE ANN LEGETTE; LEVERNE CUSACK; LILLIE WILSON; ANGELA YARBOROUGH SIPTROTH; BETTY MCNEIL GREGG FRIESON; CLEO NORWOOD BLIZZARD; BARRY S. BRYANT; JEAN CLEO LOCKLAIR EAGLE; PATSY WATFORD BURROWS BROOKS; RAYMOND WILBUR TINDALL JR.; GEORGE HENRY ALLEN JR.; PEARLINE HOLMES HARRISON; VANONA MCCUTCHEON DUBOSE MORRIS |
LOSING BIG AND LOVING IT |
FLORENCE DISTRICT 4 HOSTS BIGGEST LOSER EVENT FOR EMPLOYEES |
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16/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF THOMASINA MOSES; CHARLENE McKNIGHT; AND LENA THOMAS-HOWARD; JESSIE WELCH; DR. WILLIAM McCALL; AND HENRY McGILL |
THE WHIRLWINDS' HEART CLUB (WHC); THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT; AND THE HEALTH & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT SPONSORED THE BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE IN FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4. |
RUN FOR THE HEROES TO BE HELD |
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16/05/2014 |
2B |
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ST. ANTHONY PARISH WILL HOST ITS FIFTH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE HEROES EVENT ON MEMORIAL DAY IN HONOR OF THE NATION'S SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES. |
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COLLECTS BOOSK FOR NEEDY CHILDREN |
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16/05/2014 |
2B |
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MEMBERS OF UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA ARE COLLECTING 1 MILLION NEW PRESCHOOL AND EARLY ELEMENTARY BOOKS IN ADVANCE OF THEIR ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEETING JUNEEE 3 IN FLORENCE. |
COUNCIL UPS FIRE MILLAGE RATE; DROPS FEE |
UNIFIED DISTRICT PLAN PASSES 6-2 |
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16/05/2014 |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCL APPROVED AND AMENDED A VERSION OF ITS UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PLAN AFTER THE COUNCIL ELIMINATED THE FIRST-RESPONDER FEE ON VEHICLES IN THE DISTRCT; RESULTING IN HIGH MILLAGE IN THE NEW DISTRICT. |
BRUINS GOING BIG TIME |
SOUTH FLORENCE ANGLERS TO FISH IN BASSMASTER EVENTS |
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16/05/2014 |
1B |
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RASHAD GOODSON AND STEVEN YOUNGINER; PHOTO OF T.J. FLOYD AND CHRIS BURGESS |
THE SOUTH FLORENCE BASS-FISHING TEAM QUICKLY ESTABLISHED ITSELF AMONG THE BEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN JUST ITS FIRST YEAR OF EXISTENCE. |
FDTC GRADUATES NEARLY 450 |
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16/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EBONY HOUGH; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH LAMPLEY; AND BRANDI LANE; PHOTO OF GERALD MALLOY |
IT'S COMMON THESE DAYS FOR SOME GRADUATES TO USE THE FLAT; SQUARE TOP OF THEIR MORTARBOARDS AS A PLACE FOR DECEMBEREMBERORATIONS. THE DESIGNS MAY SIGNIFY A GRADUTES'S FIELD OF STUDY OR GREEK AFFILIATION AND SERVE AS A PEROSNAL PIECE OF FLAIR THAT DISTINGUISHES ONE BLACK-ROBED GRADUATE FROM ANOTHER. |
FSD1 CONSULTS RETIRED SUPERINTENDENTS IN INTERIM LEADER SEARCH |
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16/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PORTER STEWART |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONTINUED WORK ON IDENTIFYING AN INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE DISTRICT BY THE END OF JUNEEE AT A CALLED MEETING. |
FOOD NETWORK STAR STOPS BY FLORENCE |
KATIE LEE SHARES COOKING TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY |
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16/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF KATIE LEE AND JOE UNRUE |
KATIE LEE WAS IN TOWN TAKING PART IN THE CAROLINAS HOSPITAL HEALTHY WOMAN PROGRAM'S ANNIVERSARY EVENT. |
AUTOPSY ON REMAINS CONFIRMS HOMICIDE |
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16/05/2014 |
3A |
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THE PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF AN AUTOPSY ON THE SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND IN EASTERN FLORENCE COUNTY CONFIRM THE MANNER OF DEATH AS HOMICIDE. |
REWARDING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
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16/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ZIPPORAH EGLETON-WILLIAMS; WILLIE MAE SANDERS; LETITIA PLOWDEN; AND ERIC ROBINSON |
WILSON SENIOR ZIPPORAH EGLETON-WILLIAMS RECEIVES A $1000 SCHOLARSHIP FROM WILLIE MAE SANDERS; REPRESENTING THE CLASS OF 1945; AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC AWARDS NIGHT WHILE LETITIA PLOWDEN AND PRINCIPAL ERIC ROBINSON LOOK ON. |
PIPKINS: ALEXANDER WON'T DEBATE ISSUES |
SC HOUSE DISTRICT 59 INCUMBENT SAYS SCHEDULING CONFLICTS PREVENTED HIM FROM PRACTICING |
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17/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALEXIS PIPKINS SR.; PHOTO OF TERRY ALEXANDER |
ALEXIS PIPKINS SR. AND PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH THIS CAMPAIGN FOR THE S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 59 SEAT CALLED OUT INCUMBENT REP. TERRY ALEXANDER; D-FLORENCE; FOR FAILING TO DEBATE HIM ON ISSUES AS THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARCHCHY LOOMS. |
SAMPLING GREEK CULTURE; FOOD |
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17/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHILDREN AT GREEK FESTIVAL; PHOTO OF MIHAI POPA; PHOTO OF PASHALI PASHALIDIS |
CHILDREN DANCE DURING THE 32ND ANNUAL FLORENCE GREEK FETIVAL; WHICH WAS HELD AT TRANFIGURATION OF OUR SAVIOR GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OFF SOUTH CASHUA DRIVE. |
PDRTA OFFERS SUMMER YOUTH PASSES FOR FLORENCE TRANSIT |
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17/05/2014 |
3A |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WILL BE OFFERING A SPECIAL SUMMER YOUTH PASS AS AN INEXPENSIVE WAY FOR RIDERS 18 AND YOUNGER TO GET AROUND THIS SUMMER. |
FLORENCE 3 ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT 5 SCHOOLS FOR 2014-15 |
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17/05/2014 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 WILL MAKE LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT FIVE OF ITS SCHOOLS EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR; ACCORDING TO SUPERINTENDENT V. KEITH CALLICUTT. |
LOW POWER; HIGH ENEGERY |
RADIO FREE FLORENCE 92.5 MAKES TRANSITION TO FM |
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17/05/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KRIS MEADE |
THERE'S A NEW RADIO STATION ON THE DIAL. RADIO FREE FLORENCE 92.5 RECENTLY STARTED BROADCASTING ITS LOW-POWER FM SINGNAL; WHICH CAN BE PICKED UP WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/05/2014 |
4B |
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ALFRED COOK JR.; BABY RAMIREZ; JIMMIE W. BROACH; JOHN E. PEOPLES SR.; MICHAEL FENWICK; ROBERT MARCHCHION TODD; WILLIAM GAMBLE; WILLIE T. "BOE" NORWOOD JR.; FLORENCE "FAT CAT" CHAPMAN; BARBARA ANN COOKE ROGERS; BELVA JEAN McALISTER MATTHEWS; CATHERINE (KIM) WEHMAN GAINEY; ROSE BRANNAN ROSEVEARE |
LEAP OF FAITH |
TIMMONSVILLE TEENAGER'S HEROIC ACTIONS IN GARDEN CITY FIRE SAVE BROTHER; COUSIN; FRIEND |
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18/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISTEN TILTON; PHOTO OF THE LAMB FAMILY |
LIKE MOST HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN; 15-YEAR-OLD KRISTEN TILTON BEGAN PLANNING HER SPRING BREAK IN DECEMBEREMBEREMBER. |
NEW FACE COMING FOR DISTRICT 6 |
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18/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF H. STEVEN DeBERRY IV; PHOTO OF CHARLIE GREGG |
CHANCES ARE REPUBLICAN VOTERS IN FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 ALREADY KNOW THE TWO CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR COUCNIL DUE THANKS TO THE SIGNS; BILLBOARDS AND CONNECTIONS THE TWO HAVE IN THE AREA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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18/05/2014 |
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STACY GRIFFIN; JESSIE M. FULLER; CHARLES EDWARD DAVIS; HENRY COOPER; HENRY STAGGERS; JAMES JACKSON; LINDA DAVIS; PATRICIA FAYE SMOAK; WILLIE R. SMITH; DOUGLAS MAYS SUMMERFORD; HORACE WHACK; ROBERT MARCHCHION TODD; WILLIE T. 'BOE' NORWOOD JR. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/05/2014 |
7C |
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CALLIE LYNNE AND CLARENCE JAMES ANDREW PAHIS |
QUESTIONS SURROUND PRINCIPAL'S FUTURE |
RESIDENTS RALLY BEHIND McCALL; BUT DETAILS ARE UNCLEAR |
FMN |
19/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM McCALL |
A SMALL BUT DEDICATED GROUP OF CONCERNED RESIDENTS IS RALLYING TO KEEP WILLIAM McCALL AS THE PRINCIPAL OF JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4. |
FLORENCE CHURCH TAKES TO THE STREETS |
CLEANS UP COMMUNITY |
FMN |
19/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMY JENNER AND DEBRA SCOTT; PHOTO OF LAURA WADDELL AND NICOLE GRIGGSON |
HUNDREDS OF CONRNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERS TOOK THE WORDS OF JESUS TO THE STREETS. THEY WEREN'T PREACHING ON THE STREET CORNER. THEY WERE GETTING THEIR HANDS DIRTY BY WORKING TO MAKE SEVERAL LOCAL COMMUNITIES CLEANER; BETTER PLACES TO LIVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/05/2014 |
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ALFRED COOK JR.; GWENDOLYN 'GWEN' JOYCE TADLOCK POWERS; HAROLD GRACE JR.; JAMES CARLISLE McLEOD JR.; CLEVELAND JACKSON; TONY JACK NEAL SR.; WALTER BROOKS SR.; ELDER JOHN E. PEOPLES SR.; JAMES DEXTER "JIMMY" RODGERS |
CITIZENS EXPRESS PRINICIPAL OPINIONS |
FEW ANSWERS; PER LEGAL RESTRICTION; BUT IT'S A CLEAR CONVERSATION BETWEEN FLORENCE 4 OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY |
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20/05/2014 |
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TIMMONSVILLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAD THEIR OPINIONS ON THE EMPLOYMENT OF PRINCIPAL WILLIAM McCALL HEARD BY FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 IN A PRIVATE MEETING. |
FIRED POLICE CHIEF'S GRIEVANCE HEARD |
MAYOR CITES REPRIMANDS REGARDING 'INSUBORDINATION' NOT LIFESTYLE |
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20/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CRYSTAL MOORE; GLENN GREENE; AND ONLOOKER |
WEEKS AFTER A POLICE CHIEF WITH MORE THAN TWO DECEMBEREMBERADES OF SERVICE WAS FIRED; THE PUBLIC HAD A CHANCE TO HEAR FROM HER AND THE TOWN'S MAYOR IN A GRIEVANCE HEARING. |
ANOTHER WAY OF GOVERNANCE DISCUSSED |
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20/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF BILL TAYLOR; COUNCIL; AND CROWD |
HOURS AFTER A GRIEVANCE HEARING FOR LATTA'S FORMER POLICE CHIEF WHO WAS FIRED BY THE MAYOR LAST MONTH; MORE THAN 30 PEOPLE GATHERED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM TO HEAR WHAT A DIFFERENT GOVERNANCE STURCTURE FOR THE TOWN WOULD BE LIKE IF CHANGED IN AN UPCOMING REFERENDUM. |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $151000 IN GRANTS |
FLORENCE 1 SCHOOLS GET 2 LARGE PROJECTS; 5 SMALL PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS |
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20/05/2014 |
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THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION WILLL DISTRIBUTE $151 771.93 IN GRANT AWARDS TO SCHOOLS IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR. |
SONOCO DONATES $20 000 TO RED CROSS FOR DISASTER RELIEF |
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20/05/2014 |
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SONOCO OF HARTSVILLE HAS DONATED $20 000 TO THE PEE DEE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICA RED CROSS FOR THE ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF SPRING STORMS THAT STRUCK APRIL25. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/05/2014 |
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ELLA LOU EADDY; HATTIE BELL COE WILLIAMS; HEWITT HAROLD GAINEY; RHUIE "BIG BOY" STEADMAN; VIRGIREE MOORE; CALVINEAU TURNER; CHARLES HENRY JACOBS; GWEN POWERS; HENRY COOPER; JAMES CARLISLE MCLEOD JR.; PATRICIA FAYE RICKENBAKER SMOAK; WILLIAM EDWARD GAMBLE |
COUNCIL VOTES TO KEEP 2 MEMBERS |
HAYES; JAMES JR. BOTH HAVE BEEN LIVING OUTSIDE TOWN |
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21/05/2014 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL VOTED TO KEEP TWO OF ITS MEMBERS ON COUNCIL; EVEN THOUGH THEY DO NOT CURRENTLY RESIDE IN TOWN. |
TRUST DEMOLITION NEARS |
RAZING WILL CLOSE ROADS NEAR SITE FOR THREE WEEKS |
FMN |
21/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WOFFORD DEMOLITION CREW; PHOTO OF JASON WOFFORD |
CREWS WITH WOFFORD DEMOLITION CONTINUE TO RAZE STRUCTURES NEAR THE HISTORIC TRUST BUILDING. |
SKELETAL REMAINS INDENTIFIED AS HORRY COUNTY WOMAN |
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21/05/2014 |
3A |
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THE INDENTITY OF THE SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND LAST WEEK ALONG THE BIG PEE DEE RIVER BELONG TO A HORRY COUNTY WOMAN (ANGELA GRACE PIPKIN) MISSING SINCE JANUARYUARY. 16. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/05/2014 |
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CLEVELAND JACKSON; DORIS J. GILES; MARCHCHY L. WILSON SMITH; MILDRED McFADDEN; RACHEL JONES; RUBY MARCHCHCH; ELLA LOU POSTON EADDY; MARCHCHION H. KNIGHT; WALTER BROOKS SR.; WILLIAM EDWARD GAMBLE |
POOR RANKING FOR FLORENCE REAL ESTATE |
MARCHCHKET DUBBED AMOUNG COUNTRY'S WORST; BUT REALTOR SAYS REPORT IS MISLEADING |
FMN |
21/05/2014 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF HOUSE WITH "FOR SALE" SIGN |
THE FIRST QUARTER REAL ESTATE NUMBERS ARE IN; AND THE DROP IN MEDIAN HOME VALUES IN THE FLORENCE AREA MAKE IT CURRENTLY ONE OF THE WORST PLACES TO BUY A HOME IN THE COUNTRY; ACCORDING TO A REPORT ON THE MSN REAL ESTATE WEBSITE. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
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21/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CHILDRENS' BRAVES BASEBALL TEAM AND CROWD; PHOTO OF BRAYLON COKER; PHOTO OF BRADLEE SMITH; PHOTO OF JUSTIN COSCETTI; PHOTO OF RYAN COSCETTI; PHOTO OF CHILDRENS' BRAVES AND SHARKS BASEBALL TEAMS |
THE BRAVES TOOK ON THE SHARKS AT THE FLORENCE YMCA. |
SENATE NEARS ADOPTION OF NEW FIRE DISTRICT |
COUTNY LIKELY TO KEEP SAME TAX IN PLACE FOR REMAINING DISTRICTS |
FMN |
22/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN; PHOTO OF SEN. GERALD MALLOY |
THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE IS EXPECTED TO APPROVE THE FINAL READING OF A BILL TO CREATE A SPECIAL PURPOSE TAX DISTRICT FOR THE EAST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT. |
FILLING THE MEAL GAP |
HELP 4 KIDS ADDRESSES THE NUTRITION OF SCHOOCHILDREN ON THE WEEKENDS |
FMN |
22/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TREY SIMS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF DERMAN HODGE |
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS PROVIDE MANY FLORENCE SCHOOLCHILDREN WITH MEALS FOR FREE OR AT A REDUCED PRICE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. |
US AIRWAYS TO USE ONLY TURBOPROPS IN FLORENCE |
SCHEDULE AND SEAT CAPACITY WILL NOT CHANGE |
FMN |
22/05/2014 |
1A |
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US AIRWAYS EXPRESS WILL TEMPORARILY SWITCH FROM OPERATING TURBOPROPS AFTER MAY 30; A COMPANY SPOKESMAN SAID. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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22/05/2014 |
4A |
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BOBBY JOE CREEL; EVELYN HUDSON; ILA MAE SIMPSON; JOHN WHITAKER McELHINNEY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HAROLD BUCKHOUSE; LAVON WENDELL KELLEY; MARCHCHJORIE WERE GASKINS; BASCOM EDWARD TYNER; CORA MAE POSTON MATTHEWS; LARRY BROWN HUGHES; MARCHCHION H. KNIGHT; VICTORIA SUZANNE MARCHCHSHALL |
INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION |
DATA-DRIVEN LESSONS SHOW RESULTS AT DELMAE |
FMN |
24/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROY ANN JOLLEY |
A TEAM FROM DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL BE FLOWN TO PORTLAND; OREGON; AT THE END OF NEXT MONTH TO SPEAK ABOUT THE TRIUMPHS THEY'VE HAD WITH DATA-DRIVEN; DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION. |
MAN SENTENCED FOR WATER ACT VIOLATIONS |
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24/05/2014 |
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A LITTLE RIVER MAN (DAVID BRASWELL) HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS IN PRISON AFTER PROSECUTORS SAID HE ALLOWED CANCER-CAUSING ASBESTOS TO BLOW ONTO THE BEACH WHILE HIS COMPANY RENOVEMBEREMBERATED AN OCEANFRONT CONDOMINIUM. |
DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR SHOOTING SUSPECT |
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24/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS SANTELL MILLER |
THE SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS AKSING FOR HELP IN LOCATING A SUSPECT (TRAVIS SANTELL MILLER) WANTED IN A SHOOTING AT A MANNING ROAD CONVENIENCE STORE. |
2 MEN GET LIFE IN KILLING OF 71-YEAR-OLD |
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24/05/2014 |
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TWO MEN (MARCHCHCO SANDERS AND TYRELL WOODS) WERE SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON IN THE KILLING OF A 71-YEAR-OLD MAN (SAMUEL ROWELL) WHO WAS BOUND WITH DUCT TAPE AND GAGGED WITH A PAIR OF UNDERWEAR. |
ANNIVERSARY PARTIES |
155 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR CHRIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE |
FMN |
24/05/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CHRIST CHURCH INTERIOR |
THE HISTORY OF CHRIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE READS LIKE A VERITABLE WHO'S WHO LIST OF EARLY FLORENCE FAMILIES; BEFORE THE CITY EVEN EXISITED. |
PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TURNS A CENTURY OLD |
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FMN |
24/05/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PISGAH UNITED METHODIST INTERIOR |
THE BRIGHT-RED ROOF IS HARD TO MISS IF YOU ARE TRAVELING NEAR HOFFMEYER AND EBENEZER ROADS. THE BRIGHT-WHTIE CHURCH BUILDING; SITTING NEAR A RELATIVELY UNDEVELOPED PLOT OF LAND; OFTEN DRAWS PEOPLE TO STOP AND ASK FOR A TOUR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/05/2014 |
4B |
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BARBARA BROWN; EMMA GRAHAM; FREDDIE LEE BROWN; JOHN EDWARD WRIGHT; JUANITA ROBINSON; KA'RON BURNS; MAMIE WILLIAMS JONES; MARCHCHK L. HORNE SR.; WALLACE McCRAY; BERTIE POSTON WILLIAMS; EVELYN HUDSON; RUBY JEAN MARCHCHCH; VENDELLA ALLEN LANGLEY; VIRGINIA FORD WHITE; ZINE MAE McKITHEN SALTERS |
MORE THAN A BUDDY; MORE THAN A GAME |
YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES PLAY BALL AT SAVANNAH GROVE |
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25/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF J.T. TURNER AND OTHERS |
FLORENCE COUNTY OFFICIALS ORGANIZED A GAME OF BUDDY BALL; A FORM OF BASEBALL TAILORED TOWARD PARTICIPANTS WITH MENTAL AND PHSYICAL DISABILITES AT SAVANNAH GROVE PARK. |
FSD1 BOARD MEMBER SQUARES OFF AGAINST LONGTIME COUNCILMAN |
MOORE SAYS SHE'S READY TO WORK WITH DISTRICT 2 |
FMN |
25/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE |
AN FSD1 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2005; PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE WISHED TO BRING THAT EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH HER YEARS AS A COMMUNITY ACTIVIST TO FLORENCE DISTRICT 2; WHICH SHE BELIEVES NEEDS BETTER REPRESENTATION. |
FSD1 BOARD MEMBER SQUARES OFF AGAINST LONGTIME COUNCILMAN |
ROBINSON GEARS UP FOR ANNOUNCED LAST RUN |
FMN |
25/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
ED ROBINSON IS THE LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER PRESENTLY ON THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL; GIVING HIM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE; FOR BETTER OF WORSE; OF WHAT HAS BEEN TRIED AND FAILED IN THE PAST. |
FLORENCE: THE BEACH STOPOVER |
MANY SC COAST TRAVELERS PASS THROUGH; SHOP IN PEE DEE |
FMN |
25/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CRAIG LOWE AND OTHERS |
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS CONSIDERED BY MANY AS THE UNOFFICIAL KICKOFF TO SUMMER AND THE TRAVELING SEASON. FLORENCE IS ON A ROUTE MANY TRAVELERS TAKE ON THEIR WAY TO THE GRAND STRAND AND OTHER SUMMERTIME DESTINATIONS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/05/2014 |
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CARNELL HARLEY; CHARLES W. BALL SR.; CHERRE L. HAY; GORDON BENNETT GARDNER; HATTIE ANN GAUSE FULTON; HENRY ELLIS; ISACC DAVIS; QUEEN ESTER SHAW; YVONNE TORCH; CYNTHIA ELAINE HICKMAN CHAVIS; MARCHCHK LOUIS HORNE SR.; RUTH GRAHAM COOKE; VIRGINIA FORD WHITE; HUGH WILLCOX BUYCK JR. |
VOLUNTEERS PLACE 12 000 FLAGS AT FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY |
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FMN |
25/05/2014 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF KYLE COX; PHOTO OF JOHN HOOVER AND JOHN ROBERT HOOVER |
MORE THAN 100 SCOUTS; JROTC STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS GATHERED AT FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY FOR THE ANNUAL FLAG PLACING AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES. |
BUDDY BALL BRINGS JOY |
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FMN |
25/05/2014 |
8A |
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PHOTO OF DREW SMITH AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF AMANI GREGG; KIMYADA GREGG; AND OTHERS |
DREW SMITH; 20; OF FLORENCE; SLIDES INTO HOME PLATE DURING A GAME OF BUDDY BALL; A FORM OF BASEBALL TAILORED TOWARD PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES; AT SAVANNAH GROVE PARK. |
SWIMMING WITH SAFETY |
BEFORE YOU MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER; KNOW THE RULES; OFFICIALS SAY |
FMN |
25/05/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CALIXTE GILLIER AND OTHERS |
JUMP IN; THE WATER'S FINE. BUT DON'T DO IT BEFORE YOU KNOW SEVERAL SAFE SWIMMING TECHNIQUES. |
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT |
SCDNR URGES EVERYONE FROM THE CAPTAIN TO THE SEAMAN TO FOLLOW MARCHCHITIME PROTOCALS |
FMN |
25/05/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CASEY MATHIS; JESSICA LOVELACE; AND GREG LOVELACE |
BEFORE HEADING OUT ON THE WATER THIS SUMMER; EVERY BOAT OPERATOR SHOULD BE AWARE OF A FEW PERCAUTIONS. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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25/05/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
LAUREL CAITLIN AND JAMES JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH HAYES; AMY DENISE HOWELL AND KEVIN McLAIN DAVIS; PATRINA R. DURANT BISHOP JOHN ABE MURRAY SR. |
FDTC FORMS NEW FORUM |
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25/05/2014 |
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FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE NAMED 15 CHARTER MEMBERS TO THE FDTC FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURIAL FORUM THIS WEEK. STARLEE ALEXANDER; MARCHCHK BUYCK; BIL DAILEY; FRED DuBARD; DR. EDDIE FLOYD; ROBBY HILL; DR. JOHN KEITH; REAMER KING; JEAN LEATHERMAN; CHARLENE LOWERY; TOY NETTLES; TIM NORWOOD; KAYE FLOYD-PARRIS; MIKE REICHENBACH; AND REYNOLDS WILLIAMS |
SEA CHANGE IN BOAT SALES |
DATA SHOWS REBOUND IN NAUTICAL INDUSTRY |
FMN |
25/05/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF WADE ALTMAN AND RICKY TIPTON; PHOTO OF KEN MORRIS AND MARCHCHION HUMPHREY |
AMERICANS ARE TAKING THEIR BOATS OUT IN RECORD NUMBERS BASED ON THE NATIONAL MARCHCHINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION'S (NMMA) MOST RECENT DATA. |
FLORENCE COUNTY PROPERTIES SEE RISE IN APPRAISAL VALUE |
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26/05/2014 |
1A |
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THE APPRAISED VALUE OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN FLOERNCE COUNTY HAS RISEN BY SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 5 PERCENT SINCE THE LAST APPRAISAL FIVE YEARS AGO; ACCORDING TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. |
FRIENDS FONDLY REMEMBER FLORENCE LAWYER JAMES C. McLEOD JR. |
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26/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES C. McLEOD JR. |
JAMES C. McLEOD JR. DIED MAY 18 AT AGE 82. FRIENDS REMEMBER THE MAN THEY CALLED "JIM" OR "JIMMY" AS GRACIOUS IN HIS PERSONAL INTERACTIONS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/05/2014 |
7A |
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PHYLLIS ANN CHANDLER; ALBERT CARL CANTELMO JR.; ALFRED "ROAD DOG" WHEELER; AMY JAMES COOPER; HENRY PEZLER JR.; VIRGINIA TRIPLETT PUSSER; CURTIS MAE CAULDER; ELIZABETH PORTER BLUM; MABLE WALTERS RODGERS; JOHNNY LEE HUNT; RIVERS SCARBOROUGH; VIRGININA FORD WHITE |
RUN FOR THE HEROES DRAWS MORE THAN 300 PARTICIPANTS |
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FMN |
27/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL THOMAS AND OTHERS |
MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE CAME OUT TO PARTICIPATE IN RUN FOR THE HEROES. |
FALLEN SOLDIERS HONORED |
ANNUAL CEREMONY AT FLROENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY DRAWS HUNDREDS |
FMN |
27/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM WITBECK; BRIAN WITBECK; MADELIN WITBECK; JILLIAN WITBECK; AND MARCHCHSHA WITBECK |
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED AT THE ANNUAL FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY TO HONOR SOLDIERS WHO FOUGHT AND DIED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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27/05/2014 |
6A |
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CATHA ANN DOUGLAS ROUSE; EUGENE SMITH; HENRY PEZLER JR.; LAURA STATON POWELL; LEVERN SCOTTS; ALFONZA PAGE; YVONNE JONES PORCHA; CARNELL HARLEY; ALBERT CARL CANTELMO JR.; HATTIE GAUSE FULTON; JACK DAVIS "J.D." BROWN; REV. BRUCE ALLARD HALL; JOHN EDWARD WRIGHT; VIRGINIA TRIPLETT PUSSER; ZULINE LOWDER FRYAR; WILLA MAE FLOYD McALLISTER |
OPENING WIN |
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FMN |
28/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CONNOR SULIVAN AND KANE SWEENEY |
FLORENCE REDWOLVES' CONNOR SULLIVAN (24) HIGHFIVES KANE SWEENEY AFTER SULLIVAN SCORED THE FIRST RUN OF THE SEASON FOR THE REDWOLVES IN THE FOURTH INNING OF THEIR SEASON-OPENING WIN AT SPARROW STADIUM AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY. |
FIRST READING ON FY '14-15 BUDGET |
SLIGHT INCREASE IN GENERAL FUND; BUT MILLAGE STAYS FLAT |
FMN |
28/05/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL HELD ITS FINAL BUDGET WORK SESSION ALONG WITH THE FIRST READING OF THE $75 MILLION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. |
WORKING ON WELLNESS IN FLORENCE |
FITNESS FORUM CELEBRATES ITS 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY |
FMN |
28/05/2014 |
1A |
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HOSPITAL-BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMS ARE FAIRLY COMMONPLACE THESE DAYS; BUT 30 YEARS AGO; THEY WERE NEARLY UNHEARD OF. |
FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE BANK ROBBERY |
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FMN |
28/05/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING A BANK ROBBERY THAT OCCURRED IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
PIE-EATING BASEBALL FANS |
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FMN |
28/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CAMERON BARR; DALLAS LAFER; AND AUTIN PACE |
CAMERON BARR; DALLAS LAFER; AND AUSTIN PACE WAIT TO HEAR FROM FANS AT THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES GAME WHO THEY THOUGHT WON A BETWEEN-INNINGS PIE-EATING CONTEST AT SPARROW STADIM AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY. |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SELECTS NEW PARTNER FAMILY |
GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW HOME SET FOR NEXT MONTH |
FMN |
28/05/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MONICA ISAAC; RIRI ISAAC; MICHELLE ALLEN; AND OTHERS |
MONICA ISAAC GO THE SURPRISE OF A LIFETIME. ISAAC; WHO APPLIED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO TO BE CHOSEN FOR A NEW BUILD WITH GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; THOUGHT SHE WAS JUST DROPPING MORE PAPERWORK BY THE HFH OFFICE BUT SOON LEARNED THAT WAS JUST A PLOY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/05/2014 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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MAMIE L. BROCKINGTON LANDERS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/05/2014 |
5A |
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BETTY JO McCALLUM; BLANCE ELIZABETH LIDE BAKER; CAROLYN GRAVES LAW; CLARA M. MORGAN McGILL; ERNEST McMILLAN; EUGENE SMITH; HARRISON WILLIAMS SR.; LEVERN SCOTTS; PEARLEASE MOSES; RANDY JACKSON; SHERON LYNN ALDRIDGE; WALLACE McCRAY; WILL "WC" COPELAND; CLARK H. FLOYD; GEORGIA DEAN ELVINGTON JOHNSON; GLENN DAVID HARTSELL SR.; INEZ JONES WATSON; LAURA STANTON POWELL; MICHAEL JOHN GRIFFIN; QUEEN ESTHER SHAW |
AHA-PEE DEE RECEIVES $60 000 COMMITMENT |
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28/05/2014 |
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THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION - PEE DEE ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS RECEIVED A $60 000 COMMITMENT FROM EMBRACE HOSPICE. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
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FMN |
28/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FAMILY SPORTS CENTER TEAMMEMBERS; PHOTO OF DEUCE PERRY AND JAYDEN GORDON; PHOTO OF SHA'QUAN DOZIER AND JAYDEN GORDON; PHOTO OF SHA'QUAN DOZIER; PHOTO OF CAMERON BAKER; PHOTO OF MATTHEW GANNON AND UMPIRE |
FAMILY SPORTS CENTER PLAYERS HUDDLE AS THEIR TEAM TOOK ON DOMINOS ON MAY 20 AT GREEWOOD PARK. |
THE SANDLOT |
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FMN |
29/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CALEB KLUCHARICH |
STANDING AMONG PILES OF SAND; CALEB KLUCHARICH (8); USES A MAKESHIFT BAT TO SWING AT A CLOD OF SAND AFTER HIS BASEBALL GAME AT DAVID H. McLEOD PARK. |
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL; COUNCIL MULLS REPLY |
SCHOFIELD: FIRE DISTRICT CREATION VIOLATES LAW |
FMN |
29/05/2014 |
1A |
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GOV. NIKKI HALEY SIGNED A BILL INTO LAW TURNING THE FORMER WEST FLORENCE FIRE DITSTRICT INTO A SPECIAL PURPOSE TAX DISTRICT. |
VOTING COMMISSION SET FOR JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY |
ABSENTEE VOTING INDICATES INTEREST IN FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 RACE |
FMN |
29/05/2014 |
1A |
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WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARCHCHIES LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY; FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION IS GEARED UP FOR THE JUNEEE 10 VOTE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/05/2014 |
5A |
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ANGIE WHITE McMILLAN; AZILEE GOODEN; BARBARA EVANS LeGETTE; EVELYN HOLMES WINGATE; FOSTER GRAHAM; FRANCES C. RICHARDSON; OSCAR RANDY BERRY; REV. IVEY JENNINGS (I.J.) STRICKLAND JR.; PERLIE DIXON; RICHARD HARRIS NICHOLS; RICKEY McFADDEN; SAMMIE RICHARDSON; TONY R. GASKINS; AMY JAMES COOPER; ELEANOR CANNON CAUSEY; GEORGIA DEAN ELVINGTON JOHNSON |
BEER FEST PROCEEDS TO HELP LOCALS WITH MOUNTING MEDICAL COSTS |
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29/05/2014 |
4D |
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THE FIFTH ANNUAL FLORENCE BEER FEST WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 2 TO 6 P.M. AT PALMETTO PEDDLERS IN FLORENCE. |
FSD1 NAMES INTERIM |
RETIRED LEE COUNTY LEADER TO TAKE REINS |
FMN |
30/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. CLEO RICHARDSON |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 WILL HAVE A NEW TOP LEADER IN A MONTH AFTER THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO HIRE DR. CLEO RICHARDSON AS THE DISTRICT'S INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT. |
OFFICIALS SPOT ERROR ON BALLOT |
ADJUTANT GENERAL RACE NOW FIXED FOR FLORENCE VOTERS |
FMN |
30/05/2014 |
1A |
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A MAJOR PRIMARCHCHY ELECTION DEBACLE HAS BEEN AVERTED AFTER AN OMISSION ON FLORENCE COUNTY PAPER AND ELECTRONIC ABSENTEE BALLOTS LATE LAST WEEK. |
SUMMER OFF TO SAFER START |
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PLAN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGNS AIMED TO CURB ROADWAY DEATHS |
FMN |
30/05/2014 |
3A |
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THIS SUMMER IS OFF TO A LESS DEADLY START IN SOUTH CAROLINA THAN LAST YEAR; ACCCORDING TO S.C. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFTEY STATISTICS. |
CSX RAILROAD TO CLOSE FOUR CROSSING FOR REPAIR IN FLORENCE |
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30/05/2014 |
4A |
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CSX RAILROAD HAS SCHEDULED CROSSING CLOSING NECESSARY FOR REPAIR STARTING IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/05/2014 |
5A |
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ANDERSON JACOBS; BERNARD MIDGETTE; DAVID LEE CAMPBELL JR.; DONALD LEE McCRAY; EARL SYLVESTER BINES; EVELYN C. HIGGINS; HAZEL WHIDBEE; JAMES COOPER; LORENZO PYGATT; SHERRY REED; WILMA L. DAVIS; DEACON FOSTER GRAHAM; ANGIE WHITE MCMILLAN; FREDDIE LEE BROWN; CATHA ANN DOUGLAS ROUSE; GENYA KUPERMAN LVOVSKAYA; JEREMIAH ADONI KENNEDY; MARCHCHY LAYTON LANE LEE; TONY R. GASKINS; PEARLEASE MCDANIEL MOSES; ELDER PERLIE DIXON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/05/2014 |
6A |
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LEE DIXON |
ATWATER GETS GLIMPSE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN FLORENCE |
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30/05/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH PACK AND SALLY ATWATER |
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE SALLY ATWATER GOT A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION; TECHNOLOGY; AND INDSUTRY WHEN SHE MADE A CAMPAIGN STOP AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE. |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL LEAVES DOOR OPEN TO FILE LAWSUIT |
CHAIRMAN: COUNCIL HAS 'DEEP CONCERN; WITH CREATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE FIRE DISTRICT |
FMN |
30/05/2014 |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL DID NOT VOTE TO PURSUE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE NEW WEST FLORENCE SPECIAL-PURPOSE FIRE DISTRICT; BUT LAWYERS DID GIVE THE COUNCIL OPTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED. |
THAT'S THE TICKET |
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31/05/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEVIN ALLEN; ANNA MORGAN JACOBS; GENESIS MORRIS; AND STUDENTS; PHOTO OF LYLLI PLAYER AND CARSYN RIDGEWAY |
ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER KEVIN ALLEN TALKS WITH OOMPA LOOMPAS; INCLUDING ANNA MORGAN JACOBS AND GENESIS MORRIS OFFSTAGE DURING A PERFORMANCE OF ROALD DAHL'S "WILLY WONKA KIDS" AT ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
LOCAL; STATE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN DOWNTOWN |
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31/05/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JERRY GOVAN JR.; SHEILA GALLAGHER; AND TOM THOMPSON |
SEVERAL LOCAL AND STATE DEMOCRATS FACING OFF IN THE JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY GOT THEIR MESSAGE OUT TO VOTERS AS TIME TICKS DOWN TOWARD THE JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY. |
CHURCHES TAKE AIM |
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT BRINGS TOGETHER FOUR YOUTH GROUPS |
FMN |
31/05/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BENJAMIN KING AND YOUTH GROUP PARTICIPANTS |
YOUTH GROUPS FROM FOUR FLORENCE CHURCHES WILL TAKE THE COMPETITION SERIOUSLY WHEN THEY GO TOE-TO-TOE IN A DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT. |
UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCE RETURNS TO FLORENCE |
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31/05/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF EDWARD HERLONG AND CONFERENCE ATTENDEES |
FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR; FLORENCE WILL SERVE AS HOST TO THE S.C. UNITED METHODIST ANNUAL CONFERENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/05/2014 |
4B |
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BARBARA A. GADSON; BARBARA McKENZIE; CHARLES KENNETH TYNES; REV. FRED JOHNSON; INEZ DIXON; JAMES "SCOOBY" FULMORE; LEROY J. JACKSON; SYLVESTER "PORK" HENRY; SYLVESTER SINGLETARY; VIOLA HORTON GRIGGS; WALTER McCALL; BARBARA EVANS LEGETTE; ERNEST W. ROUSE; JANUARYUARYICE DILL BIRMINGHAM; BARBARA HOLLIS HENDERSON; JOHN HATCHELL SR.; JOHN RUSH "J.R." FLOYD SR.; MIRIAM FELKEL BOZARD; WILMA LEE MCWHITE DAVIS; MICHAEL JAMES PITSTICK |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/05/2014 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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JEAN L. KIRVEN |
RICHARDSON WORKS TO HIT GROUND RUNNING |
EDUCATION VETERAN SAYS HE'LL BRING LEADERSHIP STYLE OF LISTENING; LEARNING TO FLORENCE 1 |
FMN |
01/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. CLEO RICHARDSON |
AS THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY READIES ITSELF FOR THE RETIREMENT OF SUPERINTENDENCT ALLIE E. BROOKS JR.; IT'S JUST GETTING TO KNOW THE LEADER WHO WILL TAKE HIS PLACE AS THE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT (DR. CLEO RICHARDSON). |
STEEPED IN HISTORY |
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01/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILLY BATEMAN; MARCHCHY RAINES LOVELACE; SARAH NORRIS; AND PHYLLIS RAINES CAPLES |
BILY BATEMAN DISCUSSES PARTS OF PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DURING A TOUR AS MARCHCHY RAINES LOVELACE; SARAH NORRIS; AND PHYLLIS RAINES CAPLES LISTEN. |
DEMOCRATS FACE OFF IN FLORENCE'S DISTRICT 1 RACE |
ERVIN; KENNEDY SAY THEY PLAN TO FOCUS ON COMMUNITY NEEDS |
FMN |
01/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERESA MYERS ERVIN; PHOTO OF JAMES KENNEDY |
DEMOCRATIC VOTERS IN FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DECEMBEREMBERIDE JUNEEE 10 WHO THEY WANT TO REPRESENT THEM FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. |
ISSUES FLARE FOR CITY; COUNTY OVER FIRE DISTRICTS |
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01/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRIS CRAWFORD |
THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A CLOSED-DOOR MEETING TO CONTINUE LEGAL DISCUSION ON THE RAMIFICATIONS A NEWLY CREATED SPECIAL PURPOSE FIRE DISTRICT POSES FOR ANNEXATIONS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/06/2014 |
7A |
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CAROLINE JAMES; DAVID LEE CAMPBELL JR.; EMMA L. CARTER WILSON; EVELYN C. HIGGINS; ISAIAH FOX; RACHEL DOLFORD; RUTH BROWN ELMORE; VIOLA HORTON GRIGGS; LEROY COOPER JR.; DONALD LEE MCCRAY; FRED MANLEY JOHNSON; INEZ DIXON; EVELYN HOLMES WINGATE |
ACTING LIKE TEENAGERS |
ELMCROFT RESIDENTS GO TO PROM |
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01/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF WILBUR LOWDER AND ELSIE LOWDER; PHOTO OF JANUARYUARYICE BRANHAM; WARREN BAIRD; AND A RESIDENT; PHOTO OF JERRY HINER; EDNA CARTWRIGHT; AND RESIDENTS; PHOTO OF WILBUR LOWDER AND ELSIE LOWDER |
RESIDENTS OF FLORENCE'S ELMCROFT HOME BUCKED THE TREND WHEN THE ASSISTED-LIVING CENTER HOSTED ITS ANNUAL SENIOR PROM FOR THE YOUNG-AT-HEART. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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01/06/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
BLAKE ANNICE OLIVER AND CHRISTOPHER ALLEN BROOKENS; JENNIFER ASHLEY MILLS AND MARCHCHK HAMPTON |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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01/06/2014 |
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PHOTOS |
SARAH LOUISE BETTIS AND BLAKE TERENCE WILLIAMS; KRISTI MICHELLE CAMERON AND DAVIS ALLEN GRIFFIN; MACY LEE DRIGGERS AND DANIEL HAMPTON POAPS; RUTH THOMAS AND FOREST BLOCKER |
ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN CARS |
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02/06/2014 |
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IN LIGHT OF TWO RECENT CASES IN WHICH TODDLERS DIED AFER BEING LEFT UNATTENDEDD IN CARS IN SEPTEMBEREMBERARATE INCIDENTS; LOWCAL MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY OFFICIALS ARE URGING PARENTS AND ADULTS THROUGHTOUT THE PEEE DEE TO ACT: AVOID. CREATE REMINDERS. TAKE ACTION. |
MORE WAYS TO HONOR |
NEW MEMORIALS PLANNED FOR FLORENCE VETERANS PARK |
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02/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ANCHOR FROM COAST GUARD CUTTER COMANCHE; PHOTO OF BELL FROM U.S.S. SOUTH CAROLINA |
IN THE PAST 5½ YEARS; FLORENCE VETERANS PARK HAS GONE FROM AN IDEA TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS TO A SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR THE CITY OF FLORENCE. |
SOUTH CAROLINA RANKS IN BOTTOM HALF FOR SENIOR HEALTH |
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02/06/2014 |
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SOUTH CAORLINA STILL HAS WORK TO DO IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF SENIORS; ACCORDING TO A RECENT RESEARCH REPORT. |
CHARITIES BENEFIT FROM COLD WATER |
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02/06/2014 |
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IF YOU'VE BEEN ON FACEBOOK AT ALL DURING THE PAST WEEK; YOU'VE PROBABLY COME ACROSS AT LEAST ONE VIDEO OF THE COLD WATER CHALLENGE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/06/2014 |
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DAVID LEE STATE; EPHRAIM J. "E.J." FRIDAY; HILLIARD D. SANFORD; MRS. JOHNNIE SOPHIA CALLUM; MARCHCHIE LANCEY MORRIS; ROCKY ALLEN DICKSON; BETTY S. SELLERS LEWIS; WILLA MAE POWELL |
RUIZ FOODS BRINGING 500+ JOBS |
CALIFORNIA-BASED FOOD DISTRIBUTORS PEGS FLORENCE FOR ITS EAST COAST EXPANSION |
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03/06/2014 |
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RUIZ FOODS ANNOUNCED AN EXPANSION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF THE FORMER H.J. HEINZ FACILITY IN FLORENCE; A MOVE THAT WILL BRING MORE THAN 500 JOBS TO THE PEE DEE. |
A KICKIN' SONG AND DANCE |
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03/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CAROL PINCKNEY; HAYLEIGH HATCHER; AND STUDENTS; PHOTO OF JACK WILSON |
FOURTH-GRADE TEACHER CAROL PINCKNEY DANCES WITH HAYLEIGH HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL END-OF-THE-YEAR TALENT SHOW. |
ANNEXATIONS UNAFFECTED BY NEW FIRE TAX DISTRICT |
CITY LEADERS DO NOT PLAN TO JOIN COUNTY'S FIGHT AGAINST STATE |
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03/06/2014 |
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DESPITE INITIAL CONCERNS OVER POTENTIAL PROBLEMS A SPECIAL PURPOSE FIRE DISTRICT POSED FOR FUTURE ANNEXATIONS; CITY OFFICIALS SAID BUSINESS WILL PROCEED AS USUAL. |
UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCE HELD IN FLORENCE |
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03/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF THE CHANCEL CHOIR; POHTO OF BISHOP LARRY GOODPASTOR |
THE CHANCEL CHOIR FROM ST. JOHN'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN AIKEN SINGS DURING THE UNITED METHODIST COFERENCE HELD AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
POLICE ARREST MAN FOR SHOOTING INTO PAMETTO STREET HOUSE |
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03/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DONNEL HICKSON |
A 24-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (DONNEL HICKSON) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES HE FIRED GUNSHOTS LAST MONTH INTO A DWELLING ON PALMETTO STREET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/06/2014 |
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BETTY LOU (MA LOU) BRIGMAN NORRIS; CHARLIE LEVINE; GARY ARGYLE VAUGUSTUSTHN; MARCHCHTHA J. SWINTON; SARAH H. ROBINSON; THERESA "WRAP" JACOBS MOSES; WALKER PHILLIPS McGUIRE; ANTHONY P. CUOZZO; BARBARA A. NERO GADSON; COL. COIT EARL BROACH (USAF; RET.); EARLY SYLVESETER BINES; JAMES ELBERT COOPER; MARCHCHK FRNAKLIN SHUPE |
BOOKS FOR THE BEACH |
GREENWOOD STUDENTS EXCITED TO TAKE HOME 8 TITLES FOR SUMMER |
FMN |
04/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ZAYNIAH SNOW AND NAKIA NEWTON; PHOTO OF SUMMER THOMAS AND STUDENTS |
EVERY SINGLE STUDENT AT GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOT TO SELECT EIGHT BOOKS THEY WANT TO READ AND LOG OVER THE SUMMER. |
TOWN WATER WOES 'FIXED' OFFICIAL SAYS |
BROKEN LINES; LOW PRESSURE; POOR QUALITY BESIEGED SYSTEM |
FMN |
04/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DREW GRIFFIN |
A PLAN FILED WITH TWO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ILLUSTRATED THE EXTENT OF DILAPIDATION IN THE TIMMONSVILLE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; WHICH LACKED PROPER OVERSIGHT; MONITORING AND STAFF BEFORE THE CITY OF FLORENCE TOOK IT OVER IN JANUARYUARYUARY. |
NEW HABITAT HOME TO BE BUILT WITH GIRL POWER |
JUNEEIOR LEAGUE OF FLORENCE IS LEADING AN ALL-FEMALE CONSTRUCTION TEAM FOR POINTE SOUTH'S LATEST DWELLING |
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04/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MONICA ISAAC AND GREATER FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY REPRESENTATIVES |
A GROUP OF AREA WOMEN GATHERED TO BEGIN BUILDING A FUTURE FOR A LOCAL NURSE AND HER FAMILY. |
INVESTIGATORS OBTAIN WARRANTS FOR TRACES GOLF COURSE BURGLARY |
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04/06/2014 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERRIF'S INVESTIGATORS HAVE OBTAINED ARREST WARRANTS FOR TWO SUSPECTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 28 BURGLARY OF TRACES GOLF COURSE'S PRO SHOP ON SOUTHBOROUGH ROAD. |
TWO ARRESTED AFTER STOLEN CAR SPOTTED IN JOHNSONVILLE |
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04/06/2014 |
3A |
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THE JOHNSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED TWO PEOPLE (LANCE BURGESS AND VICTORIA BARR) AFTER A CAR REPORTED STOLEN IN CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA WAS SPOTTED BEING DRIVEN THROUGH THE CITY. |
NEW TIMMONSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NEARS OPERATION |
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04/06/2014 |
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WITH PAPERWORK NEARING COMPLETION AND AN ORDINACE SET TO PASS NEXT WEEK; THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE WILL SOON HAVE AN OPERATIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT BY THE END OF THE MONTH; OFFICIALS SAID. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/06/2014 |
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ARNOLD BARR; CHRISTINA E. BARBU WARD; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH C. SAULS; KIRK SHIVELL; LARRY BROWN; MAZOLA GRIER TURNER; MINNIE LEGETTE; NANCY LEE CAMPBELL; ROCKY DICKSON; SAMARCHCHAH MOXLEY; WALKER PHILLIPS McGUIRE; EPHRAIM "E.J." FRIDAY; GREGORY LEWIS ROBERTSON; MATTIE LEE SPIVEY KENNEDY; JOHNNY CAROL SWEAT; LEON "L.J." KNOTTS JR.; MAVIS WINSTEAD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/06/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MURRELL FLOYD |
MAC AND CHEESE ATTACK |
FLORENCE CHEFS TO COMPETE FOR AREA'S BEST |
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04/06/2014 |
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MAC MADNESS WILL MAKE ITS FLORENCE DEBUT ON JUNEEE 13; RAISING MONEY FOR HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK AND PROVIDING FAMILY FUN WITH THE MACARONI AND CHEESE CONTEST. |
DOWNTOWN MARCHCHKET TO HOST TALEN SEARCH |
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04/06/2014 |
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THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARCHCHKET WILL HAVE A 17-WEEK MARCHCHKET TALENT SEARCH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN FESTIVAL'S ACT LIKE A NUT VOCAL COMPETITION. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
OZONE 11/12 BASEBALL |
FMN |
04/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF COREY KNOTTS; CHRISTIAN CHILDERS; AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF MATT GASKINS; BLANE LYNCH; AND TEAMMATE; CAMPBELL JENKINS AND CROWD; PHOTO OF TYRELL McCRAY; PHOTO OF DEVIN COKER AND CROWD |
COREY KNOTTS TAGS CHRISTIAN CHILDERS DURING OZONE 11/12 BASEBALL AT THE COWARD BALLPARK. |
EDUCATION CONVERGENCE ON DARGAN ST. |
McCLENAGHAN ROOFING PROJECT A STEP IN MAKING SPACE FOR MAGNET ARTS; HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS |
FMN |
05/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF McCLENAGHAN BUILDING |
AS FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S WIDESPREAD BUILDING CAMPAIGN PROGRESSES; THE BOARD IS TAKING STEPS TO PROTECT ITS PROPERTY INVESTMENTS WITH THE HOPE OF EVENTUALLY CREATING A MULTI-USE EDUCATION CORRIDOR ON SOUTH DARGAN STREET. |
RUSH ACADEMY CELEBRATES STUDENT SUCCESS |
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05/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MALCOLM FREEMAN; DESTINI HARRELL; AND DEMETRIUS GREEN |
IT'S BEEN A YEAR OF CHANGE FOR THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTIRCT 1 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SCHOOL; TAKING ON THE NEW MONIKER OF ALFRED RUSH ACADEMY; GETTING A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT FROM THE DISTRICT AND MOVING INTO A NEW; RENOVEMBEREMBERATED BUILDING IN QUINBY JUST DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. |
TWO ARRESTED AFTER SUSPECTED METH LAB INVESTIGATION IN WEST FLORENCE |
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05/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL HICKS; PHOTO OF SHILOH NORWOOD |
TWO PEOPLE (MICHAEL HICKS AND SHILOH NORWOOD) WERE ARRESTED AFTER NARCOTICS OFFICERS WITH THE FLORENCE COUTNY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DISCOVERED A SUSPECTED METHAMPHETAMINE LAB IN A WEST FLORENCE SUBDIVISION. |
ANGLING FOR SOME FISH |
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05/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF KYLLIAN GARLAND AND RANDY JACKSON |
KYLLIAN GARLAND (13) AND RANDY JACKSON (14) TIE WEIGHTS; BOBBERS AND HOOKS ONTO THEIR FISHING LINES WHILE ON A BRIDGE OVERLOOKING JEFFRIES CREEK. |
ONE DIES IN SOUTH FLORENCE SHOOTING |
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05/06/2014 |
3A |
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A SHOOTING IN FLORENCE LEFT ONE PERSON DEAD (EDWARD WINDHAM). |
CITY POLICE GET TRAINING ON MENTAL ILLNESS ISSUES |
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05/06/2014 |
4A |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT GATHERED FOR A TRAINING SEMINAR ON MENTAL HEALTH - THAT OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE; AS WELL AS THEIR OWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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05/06/2014 |
5A |
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BOBBY JOE CREEL; CASTER DALE McKINNON; CLARNEE OLLIE THIGPEN; DARGAN GLENN BROWN; DORIS WEATHERFORD; JAMES DAVID "FOOTS" WEATHERFORD; MILDRED CAMPBELL; MINNIE LEGETTE; SHIRLEY ANTHONY ELLIS; WILLIE JAMES JONES; CLARENCE OLLIE THIGPEN; DORIS STONE HARDEE; HARRIET NEWELL STONE; JAMES "SCOOPIE" FULMORE; JAMES R. "JIMMY" LONG; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH CRAWFORD SAULS; LEROY COOPER SR.; MARCHCHTHA JANUARYUARYE SWINTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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05/06/2014 |
6A |
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MAZOLA GRIER TURNER; NANCY LEE CAMPBELL; ROCKY ALLEN DICKSON; STEPHEN ALFRED DAMICO; WENDELL LEE ROGERS; WILL CHARLIE "WC" COPELAND |
REMEMBERING D-DAY - 70 YEARS LATER - |
THE LONGEST DAY' RECALLED: PEE DEE RESIDENTS SHARE STORIES FROM ALLIED INVASION |
FMN |
06/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ALBERT L. JAMES JR. |
NINETY-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD ALBERT L. JAMES JR. WAS ONE OF ABOUT 70 000 AMERICAN INVOLVED IN D-DAY. |
FLORENCE 1 TO DEFINE BULLYING |
UNDER DISTRICT'S PROPOSED CODE CHANGE; BULLIES WOULD GET COUNSELING SOONER |
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06/06/2014 |
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BULLYING WILL BE TAKEN MORE SERIOUSLY NEXT YEAR AT FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOLS IF THE BOARD ADOPTS DISCIPLINE CODE CHANGES RECOMMENEDED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. |
FLORENCE MOTHER ARRESTED AFTER TODDLER INGEST METHADONE |
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06/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEY NICOLE MATTHEWS |
A 23-YEAR-OLD MOTHER (ASHLEY NICOLE MATTHEWS) WAS ARRESTED AFTER HER TODDLER INGESTED AN UNKNONW AMOUNT OF METHADONE AND TEMPORARILY STOPPED BREATHING. |
BROTHERS ARRESTED IN FATAL SHOOTING |
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06/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CORY NETTLES ALLEN; PHOTO OF FREDERICK ALLEN |
TWO MANNING MEN (CORY NETTLES ALLEN AND FREDERICK ALLEN) WERE ARRESTED BY INVESTIGATORS WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FATAL SHOOTING OF A FLORENCE MAN (EDWARD WINDHAM). |
CAREGIVER CHARGED WITH ELDER ABUSE |
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06/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TACOWANNA NICHOLSON |
A 30-YEAR-OLD EMPLOYEE (TACOWANNA NICHOLSON) OF A LOCAL CARE FACILITY WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES SHE ABUSED A 92-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT OF THE HOME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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06/06/2014 |
6A |
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MARCHCHILYN McKENZIE INMAN; EDWARD JEMELE WINDHAM; FRANK WILLIAMS; JULYIETTE TART MOSLEY; BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LEROY HALL; WILLIAM TURNER; ALLEN ANDERSON HANNA; BOBBY JOE CREEL; CHRISTINA E. BARBU WARD; JEWELL ANNETTE DEATON HUTCHINSON; EMMA LOUISE CARTER WILSON; JAMES "FOOTS" WEATHERFORD; MARCHCHIE LANCY MORRIS; WALTER "MACK" MCCALL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2014 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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MOTHER SUSANNA J. SWARINGER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/06/2014 |
8A |
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RICHARD MCLOUD POWELL; DWIGHT FRANKLIN PALMER; DORIS SHAW WEATHERFORD; JONES THOMAS HUNTER JR.; SARAH ROBINSON H. ROBINSON; SYLVESTER HENRY |
FLORENCE COUNTY RESIDENTS WIN GIRL SCOUT TOP HONOR |
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FMN |
06/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF REGHAN TIMMONS AND KIMESHA MYERS |
RECEIVING THE GOLD AWARD IS THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTS. TWO FLORENCE COUNTY GIRLS (REGHAN TIMMONS AND KIMESHA MYERS) WERE AWARDED THIS HONOR ON MAY 18 AT THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN SOUTH CAROLINA'S ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONY IN SANTEE. |
FIVE FLORENCE STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR JROTC EXCELLENCE |
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FMN |
06/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CHARLES BETHEA AND MEGAN WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF CHARLES BETHEA AND SHAMARCHCH EPPS |
MEMBERS OF THE FRED H. SEXTON AMERICA LEGION POST #1 RECENTLY PRESENTED AWARDS TO STUDENTS TAKING PART IN THE JUNEEIOR ROTC PROGRAMS AT FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOLS. |
ROTARY CLUB DONATES TO FIVE NONPROFITS |
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06/06/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF JULYE ELDRIDGE AND REPRESENTATIVES |
THE FLORENCE ROTARY CLUB GAVE OUT A TOTAL OF $10 000 IN DOANTION TO FIVE LOCAL NONPROFITS (THE KRYSALIS CENTER; FDTC SUMMER DISCOVER CAMP; THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION; DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER; AND LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES) AT ITS JUNEEE MEETING. |
FDS1 SENIORS FOCUS ON BRIGHT FUTURES |
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FMN |
07/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSH CHILTON |
JOSH CHILTON HAS ALWAYS WANTED TO END UP WORKING ON EITHER A SPACESHIP OR A SUBMARCHCHINE; AND THANKS TO HIS HARD WORK AND A MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP; HE'LL BEGIN STUDYING TO WORK ON THE LATTER THIS FALL. |
CASH HOPES HE CAN DETHRONE GRAHAM |
EASLEY REPUBLICAN: US SENATE RACE A FIGHT FOR FUTURE OF SC CONSERVATISM |
FMN |
07/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD CASH AND RESTAURANT PATRONS |
U.S. SENATE HOPEFUL RICHARD CASH CAMPAIGNED IN FLROENCE DAYS BEFORE THE JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY. |
UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY NEARS CAMPAIGN'S END; STILL SHORT OF GOAL |
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07/06/2014 |
1A |
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THE UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY IS NOW IN THE HOMESTRETCH OF ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. |
FLORENCE LEADER RECOGNIZED; STREET NAMED IN HIS HONOR |
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07/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF REV. DR. VANDROTH BACKUS |
TRAVEL DOWN OAKLAND AVENUE TOWARD NORFOLK STREET NEXT WEEK AND YOU MIGHT NOTICE A NEW ROAD SIGN. THE OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF REV. DR. VANDROTH BACKUS WAY WILL TAKE PLACE DURING A CEREMONY AT MONUMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH. |
FLORENCE NAACP TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM |
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07/06/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE BRANCH OF THE NAACP WILL HOLD A CANDIDATES FORUM TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE JUNEEE 10 PRIMARCHCHY ELECTIONS. |
JOHNSONVILLE GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE ADVENTUROUS |
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07/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TIMOTHY ANTWAN TYRON DAVIS AND SAM TUTEN |
JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BID FAREWELL TO 89 GRADUATES AFTER CLASS VALEDICTORIAN EMILY GRAHAM ASKED HER CLASSMATES TO LOOK FORWARD AT THE TASKS AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE. |
EFFINGHAM MOTHER ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF CHILD NEGLECT |
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07/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CATHY LAYTAL FULTON |
A 26-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE COUNTY MOTHER (CATHY LAYTAL FULTON) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES SHE NEGLECTED HER 8-MONTH-OLD CHILD. |
35 GRADUATE FROM THS |
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07/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF GRADUATES |
THE 2014 GRADUATING CLASS OF TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES AFTER TURNING THEIR TASSELS DURING THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
ST. JOHN'S 'NEW' BUILDING IS 125 YEARS OLD |
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FMN |
07/06/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FROM 1900 AND MEMBERS; PHOTO OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH FROM 1900 |
THE CONGREGATION OF ST. JOHN'S CHURCH (EPISCOPAL) IN FLORENCE WILL CELEBRATE THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAYING OF THE CORNERSTONE OF THE PRESENT CHURCH BUILDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/06/2014 |
4B |
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ARNOLD POSTON BARR; BESSIE ATKINSON HICKSON; LEROY FLEMING; PEARLINE THOMAS COE; SALLIE BLAKLEY; TERRY EDWARD MANSBERRY; WILLIAM JAMES BECKHAM; WILLIE B. ELLISON; ISAIAH FOX; REVEREND JEAN MARCHCHILYN MCKENZIE INMAN; JULYIETTE TART MOSLEY |
CHEERS AND TEARS |
IN THREE CEREMONIES; FLORENCE 1 SENDS OFF MORE THAN 900 GRADUATES |
FMN |
08/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAYQUAN ELLIS; KIMBERLY MACK; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF HEATHER MATTHEWS; PHOTO OF MARCHCHION JAMEL JACKSON AND OTHERS |
THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF A CELEBRATION-PACKED DAY; 917 FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 GRADUATES MARCHCHCHED ACROSS THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER STAGE TO COLLECT THEIR HARD-EARNED DIPLOMAS AT THREE SEPTEMBEREMBERARATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS. |
ALEXANDER; PIPKINS SUPPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION |
CANDIDATES ALSO WANT BETTER COMMUNICATION |
FMN |
08/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERRY ALEXANDER; PHOTO OF ALEXIS PIPKINS |
THE ONLY LOCAL; CONTESTED S.C. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEAT UP IN PRIMARCHCHY IS FOR DISTRICT 59; WHICH ENCOMPASSES PARTS OF SOUTHERN DARLINGTON COUNTY AND EASTERN FLORENCE COUNTY. |
FORWARD; MARCHCHCH |
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FMN |
08/06/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM CAMERON SCOTT; PHOTO OF KHAHIL DANIELS AND GRADUATES; PHOTO OF MORGAN WAGNER AND GRADUATES; PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF KEVIN HENRY MATHEWES AND GRADUATES; PHOTO OF ZACH DAVIS; CRAIG CONYERS; ALAYNA HOOVER; AND EMILY CARTER |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WILLIAM CAMERON SCOTT WALKS OFF THE STAGE AFTER RECEIVING THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL TIGER AWARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/06/2014 |
8A |
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HARRY LEON JUNEEE; KENNETH J. KNOWLIN; MARCHCHY CHAVIS PATTERSON; MATTHEW GOURDINE; ROOSEVELT HARRY; RUBIE GILLARD; SAMMY SIMON JR.; SCOTT DELANO MORRISON; TONYA MONIQUE ROBINSON; VINCE GAILLARD JR.; EARLENE BELL LAWHON; ELLEN RODRIGUE HUDSON;HOMER LAMARCHCH McRAE; JOHN J. INMAN; LARRY EUGENE PARKER; MARCHCHJORIE RUSSELL HOLLIDAY; TERRY EDWARD MANSBERRY |
ELECTRIC; LIGHT & FUN |
TRIKE KNOWN AS ELF IS THE LATEST IN ORGANIC TRANSPORTATION |
FMN |
08/06/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF ROBIN PARKER; PHOTO OF ROBIN PARKER |
MANY PEOPLE ARE "GOING GREEN"; BUT ROBIN PARKER IS PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE PAVEMENT TO PROVE IT. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/06/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
IRBY AMELIA HAYNES AND ADAM LEWIS DuBOSE; LAUREN ANN SUGGS AND CHRISTOPHER SHAWN RAY; MEGAN FRANCES ODOM AND DONALD JENSEN TURNER |
SET IN STONE |
NEW STATE BEER LAW TOASTED IN BREWPUBS |
FMN |
08/06/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF CARL KOEHLER; DEB HOLBROOK; AND OTHERS |
THERE IS A LOT OF BUZZ ABOUT THE STONE LAW GOVERNOR NIKKI HALEY SIGNED LAST WEEK. LEGISLATORS ARE TOUTING THAT IT WILL OPEN THE DOORS FOR BEER BUSINESS IN THE STATE BY ALLOWING BREWERIES TO SERVE FOOD. |
TEACHER RECEIVES STATEWIDE RECOGNITION |
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FMN |
09/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLASSROOM; PHOTO OF HANDWRITTEN LETTERS; PHOTO OF ANNIE HINSON |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER ANNIE HINSON RECENTLY RECEIVED THE GILDER LEHRMAN HISTORY TEAHCER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
FREE CONCERT FEATURING THE TAMS WILL BENEFIT CAMP |
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FMN |
09/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBERT LEE SMITH; HIS ORIGINAL TAMS GROUP; AND OTHERS |
LATE THIS MONTH; PEE DEE RESIDENTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHAG THE NIGHT AWAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE DURING A SPECIAL BENEIFT CONCERT OF FOR THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE AND OTHER SPEICAL PROGRAMS. |
NO INJURIES RESULT FROM BRUSH FIRE |
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FMN |
09/06/2014 |
3A |
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WEST FLORENCE FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISHED A BRUSH FIRE INSIDE THE FENCE OF A BUILDING AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST SUMTER AND NORTH SCHOFIELD STREETS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/06/2014 |
7A |
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BRANDON MAURICE GEORGE; DIANN (FRAU) S. WARD; ELEASE M. WILLIAMSON; FRANK "C-RIGHT" WILLIAMS JR.; JOHN R. CLARK SR.; MARCHCHJORIE RUSSELL HOLLIDAY; SENATOR DICK F. ELLIOTT |
FRIENDS CELEBRATE FSD1 SUPERINTENDENT BROOKS |
EDUCATOR GETS WARM SEND-OFF BEFORE SECOND RETIREMENT |
FMN |
12/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE E. BROOKS JR. |
JUNEEE 30 WILL MARCHCHK THE END OF AN ERA AT FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AS SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE E. BROOKS JR. RETIRES; FOR THE SECOND TIME; AND HANDS OFF LEADERSHIP OF A DISTRICT HE GREW UP IN; TAUGUSTUSTHT IN AND MADE AN IMPACT IN FOR 40 YEARS. |
FRANK-LY SPEAKING |
NOTED SC AUTHOR DISCUSSES LATEST BOOK AT FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY |
FMN |
12/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK |
MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE - MOSTLY FEMALE - CLUTCHED THEIR BOOKS AND CAMERA PHONES IN ANITICPATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA NOVEMBEREMBERELIST AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AUTHOR DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK. |
REGISTERED VOTERS UP; BUT BALLOTS CAST DOWN |
PRIMARCHCHY HAD LOWEST TURNOUT IN FLORENCE COUNTY IN 6-PLUS YEARS |
FMN |
12/06/2014 |
1A |
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DESPITE A 27-PERCENT INCREASE IN FLORENCE COUNTY REGISTERED VOTERS SINCE THE 2008 PRIMARCHCHY; 1 500 FEWER VOTERS TURNED OUT TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARCHCHY ELECTION WHERE BARELY 15 PERCENT OF VOTERS CAST BALLOTS THAT DECEMBEREMBERIDED SEVERL LOCAL AND STATE RACES. |
NURTURING MUSICAL TALENT |
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FMN |
12/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GABE SMALLWOOD AND CROWD |
GABE SMALLWOOD; A RISING SENIOR; ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUDIENCE AFTER PERFORMING A PIANO PIECE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/06/2014 |
5A |
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CHARLES HEYWARD PARKER; LEO DIXON; ROBERT EARL "BOBBY" GAINEY; RUTH "BARUE" CARROWAY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERHINE WELCH DAWSON; MAURICE DEWAYNE SELEEM PICKENS; RODANTHE KERETSES HONDROS; VICTOR D. WHITE JR. |
HAVING A LARGE TIME |
LYLE LOVETT BRINGING HIS BIG BAND TO FLORENCE |
FMN |
12/06/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF LYLE LOVETT |
LYLE LOVETT'S COMING TO FLORENCE. AND HE'S BRINGING HIS LARGE BAND WITH HIM. |
CLAY POTT SEEKS SECOND 'TOP OF THE POT' ARTIST |
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FMN |
12/06/2014 |
1D |
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THE CLAY POT IS PREPARING FOR ITS SECOND "TOP OF THE POT" SINGER AND SONGWRITERS COMPETITION; DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR AMATEUR MUSICIANS. |
FLORENCE COUNTY TO SUE OVER FIRE DISTRICT |
EXACTLY WHOM TO FILE SUIT AGAINST NOW IN QUESTION |
FMN |
13/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL VOTED TO AUTHORIZE LEGAL ACTION; POSSIBLY AGAINST COUNTY OFFICES THAT HAVE TO IMPLEMENT THE LAWS OF THE WEST FLORENCE SPECIAL-PURPOSE FIRE DISTRICT CREATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE. |
FLORENCE 1 PASSES BUDGET |
$127.3M WILL KEEP DISTRICT ON SAME COURSE AS THIS YEAR |
FMN |
13/06/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTIRCT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE ADMINISTRATION-SUGGESTED OPERATING BUDGET. |
SMALL CEREMONY; BIG SACRIFICE |
ELMCROFT FLAG PINNING CEREMONY HONORS VETERANS |
FMN |
13/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAYMOND HARRIS; MASTER SGT. LAWRENCE ADAMS; AND OTHERS |
LAVERNE HUGGINS MADE IT A POINT TO PUT ON HIS BEST CLOTHING FOR A VETERANS APPRECIATION CEREMONY AT ELMCROFT OF FLORENCE ASSISTED-LIVING HOME. |
FLORENCE POLICE POLICE CAMPS YIELD SUMMERTIMIE FUN FOR YOUTH |
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FMN |
13/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AUBREYON WHITE; JAEQUAN HUMBERT; AND MAKAIO WHITE |
MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE USING FUN AND GAMES TO CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY'S YOUNGER POPULATION ON A POSITIVE LEVEL THIS SUMMER. |
ROBINSON PICKS UP ADDITIONAL 32 VOTES |
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FMN |
13/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE; PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION BOARD AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION REVIEWED 54 CHALLENGED BALLOTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/06/2014 |
6A |
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ANNIE LOUISE WILSON COOPER; ANNIE LEE GOURDINE CRAWFORD; ARCHIE LEE WILDER; ERNIE WILLIAMS; FORREST PETTY; GREGORY GRAHAM; MARCHCHION MOUZON; PAULINE ARNETTE WEBSTER; ANNIE LEE HANNAH FULTON; BESSIE RODENA ATKINSON HICKSON; BRANDON MAURICE GEORGE; LINDA SHEREE "BOO BOO" GARY; TONYA MONIQUE ROBINSON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH L. GASKINS; SHERRY ANNETTE PERDUE |
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS |
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS GROU UNITES AFFLICTED AREA RESIDENTS |
FMN |
13/06/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF COURTNEY SCHOTT AND KEITH STROMBERG; PHOTO OF KEITH STROMBERG |
KEITH STROMBERG WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PRIMARCHCHY PROGRESSIVE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN 2005. STRUGGLING WITH THE DIAGNOSIS; STROMBERG BEGAN LOOKING FOR A LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP TO ATTEND. AFTER THREE YEARS OF SEARCHING AND REALIZING THAT THERE WAS NO SUCH SUPPORT GROUP WITHIN 100 MILES OF FLORENCE; STROMBERG STARTED HIS OWN. |
PILOT DIES IN MARCHCHION COUNTY CRASH |
FLORENCE RESIDENT'S PLANE WENT DOWN IN CORNFIELD SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF |
FMN |
14/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAJ. BRIAN WALLACE AND JERRY RICHARDSON; PHOTO OF P-51 TWO-THIRDS-SCALE MUSTANG AIRPLANE |
AFTER FLORENCE PILOT JOHN SHERBERT CLEARED RUNWAY 4 AT THE MARCHCHION COUNTY AIRPORT; HE STEERED HIS TWO-THIRDS-SCALE P-51 MUSTANG AIRCRAFT INTO A TURN AND THEN DISAPPEARED. |
MAC MADNESS DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
14/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF IAN SOELLNER; DARIUS HUNTER; PATRICK SOELLER; LESLIE SOELLER; AND OTHERS |
IAN SOELLNER (7) IS HANDED A SAMPLE OF MACARONI AND CHEESE BY DARIUS HUNTER DURING MAC MADNESS ON WEST EVANS STREET IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
BOARD OKS FACE-LIFTS FOR N. DARGAN ST. BUILDINGS |
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FMN |
14/06/2014 |
1A |
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SEVERAL FAÇADES ON NORTH DARGAN STREET WILL BE GETTING FACELIFTS AFTER THE CITY OF FLORENCE DESIGN BOARD APPROVED PLANS BY FOUR BUILDING OWNERS TO BRING THEIR FACADES UP TO CITY STANDARDS. |
SOLICITOR MOVES THROUGH CASES IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT |
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FMN |
14/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ED CLEMENTS |
PROSECUTORS WITH THE 12TH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE CLEARED MORE THAN 100 CASES LAST WEEK AS THE LATEST TERM OF GENERAL SESSIONS COURT KICKED OFF IN FLORENCE. |
MAC AND CHEESE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER HAD BEFORE |
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FMN |
14/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF PIMENTO MAC AND CHEESE |
A CROWD TURNED OUT FOR FLORENCE'S INAUGUSTUSTURAL MAC MADNESS HELD DOWNTOWN ON WEST EVANS STREET. |
INTERFAITH GROUP WANTS TO CREATE RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE |
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FMN |
14/06/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CHARLES F. THOMAS; NANCY THOAMS; AND LORELEI KELLY-GUILES |
PEOPLE ACROSS THE PEE DEE ARE WALKING ACROSS RELIGIOUS AND DENOMINATIONAL BOUNDARIES AND EMBRACING THEIR DIFFERENCES IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING WITHIN THE LOCAL RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/06/2014 |
4B |
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ANDREW PINK "A.P." WILLIAMS; ANTHONY LEROY McELVEEN; BOBBY HAROLD BEASLEY; JAMES ALLEN SANDERS; GLORIA C. ROWELL |
INVESTIGATORS RECOVER MARCHCHION COUNTY PLANE WRECKAGE |
NTSB OFFICIAL: PRELIMINARY ACCIDENT REPORT ON FATAL CRASH EXPECTED WITHIN 5 TO 10 DAYS |
FMN |
15/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WRECKAGE |
INVESTIGATORS WITH THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD AND FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RECOVERED THE WRECKAGE FROM A PLANE CRASH IN MARCHCHION COUNTY THAT KILLED FLORENCE PILOT JOHN SHERBERT. |
McGILL MULLS MOVE TO SC LT. GOV. SEAT |
WILLIAMSBURG DEMOCRAT'S DECEMBEREMBERISION COULD OPEN DOOR FOR LEATHERMAN TO TOP SENATE POST |
FMN |
15/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEN. YANCY McGILL; PHOTO OF SEN. HUGH K. LEATHERMAN |
ALL EYES WILL BE ON COLUMBIA THIS WEEK AS LEGISLATORS RETURN TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET VETOES AND DETERMINE NEW LEADERSHIP IN THE SENATE. |
AFTER 20 YEARS; PARR RETIRES FROM 12TH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE |
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FMN |
15/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT PARR |
AFTER TWO DECEMBEREMBERADES AS AN ASSISTANT SOLICITOR WITH THE 12TH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE AND THREE DECEMBEREMBERADES AS AN ATTORNEY; PAT PARR HAD HER LAST DAY ON THE JOB. |
RUNNING RED LIGHTS AN ISSUE IN FLORENCE; THROUGHOUT NATION |
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FMN |
15/06/2014 |
3A |
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THE PROBLEM: INTERSECTION SAFETY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
PHOTOS |
FREDDIE LEE MOTLEY "SONNY BOY"; HAYWARD GOODSON JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2014 |
8A |
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CURTIS BETHEA; JOHN MILTON SHERBERT SR.; MAGDALENE GEBAN; MARCHCHY LEE WILSON; LEROY BONAPARTE; LURETHA HUMBERT GROOMS; KIMBERLY "KIM" BROCKINGTON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH J. INMAN; TERESA ANGELA FENTERS TAYLOR; ANDREW PINK "A.P." WILLIAMS |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
JULIANNE MARCHCHIE WILLIAMS AND STEPHEN FRANKLIN SHERARD IV; BRITTANY JEANNETTE CALCUTT AND ZACHARY CHIRSTOPHER BENNETT; CAROLINE NICOLE SEALEY AND BENJAMIN LEE QUALKINBUSH |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/06/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTO |
WESLEY ANN WAKEMAN AND MATTHEW WARREN GRALEY |
HEY DAD; WE DIDN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU |
AMERICANS SPEND MORE ON MOM; BUT POPS GETS HIS FAIR SHARE |
FMN |
15/06/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF RAY VIDONI AND JACOB BRUGGER |
THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION ESTIMATES THAT CONSUMERS WILL SPEND ABOUT $12.5 BILLION FOR FATHER'S DAY THIS YEAR. CONSUMERS SPENT ABOUT $19.9 BILLION ON MOM THIS YEAR; ACCORDING TO A SURVEY FROM THE NRF BY PROSPER INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS. |
WEIGHT LIMIT LOWERED AT AIRPORT |
OFFICIALS HOPE MATCHING GRANTS WILL HELP WITH NEEDED REPAIRS |
FMN |
16/06/2014 |
1A |
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A DECEMBEREMBERISION ON REPAIRS TO THE C.J. EVANS FIELD LAKE CITY MUNICIAP AIRPORT RUNWAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER A MEETING WITH STATE OFFICALS NEXT WEEK. |
ORCHESTRATING A NEW PATH |
INDIGO GIRLS; FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER |
FMN |
16/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF INDIGO GIRLS (BAND) |
THOUGH THEY'VE HAD VRIOUS TOURING BANDS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS; THE INDIGO GIRLS (AMY RAY AND EMILY SALIERS) ARE READILY IDENTIFIABLE DUO. |
LOCAL MEDIA COMPANY LAUNCHES CRAFT BEER PODCAST |
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FMN |
16/06/2014 |
1A |
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MUFFULETTA MEDIA IN FLORENCE HAS LAUNCHED CRAFT BEER CAROLINA; A WEEKLY PODCAST. IT COVERS THE INS AND OUTS OF THE INDUSTRY. |
FLORENCE MAN APPARENTLY DROWNS IN EFFINGHAM POOL |
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FMN |
16/06/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE APPARENT DROWNING OF A 60-YEAR-OLD MAN (WALTER DAVIS) IN A WARD ROAD POOL. |
PEE DEE LAND TRUST NAMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS |
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FMN |
16/06/2014 |
3A |
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BUDDY BRAND; TIM DARGAN AND DOUGLAS LYNN WERE NAMED NEW OFFICERS FOR THE PEE DEE LAND TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2014-2016 BIENNIUM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/06/2014 |
6A |
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HAZEL BRYANT BOYCE; MELVIN DAVIS; MIRIAM "SUD" LUNN; VICTORIA MILLIER; WILLIE GRICE; JAMES CHARLES (SONNY) MOORE; JOAN FLOWERS STEWART; JOHN MILTON SHERBERT SR.; ANTHONY LEROY 'TONY' McELVEEN; MURRELL LEE POWELL |
LATTA MAYOR MAKES POWER PLAY |
COUNCIL MEMBERS BELIEVE CONTRACT OF NEWLY HIRED POLICE CHIEF WILL NOT STAND |
FMN |
26/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR EARL BULLARD |
LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER THE PASSAGE OF A REFERENDUM THAT WILL CHANGE LATTA'S FORM OF GOVERNMENT FROM STRONG MAYOR TO STONG COUNCIL; MAYOR EARL BULLARD MADE ONE MORE APPARENT POWER PLAY WITH THE SUPRPISE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HE'D HIRED A NEW TOWN POLICE CHIEF. |
STRIPPING TRUST DOWN TO FRAME |
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FMN |
26/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CRANE BEING LIFTED INTO TRUST BUILDING AND WORKER; PHOTO OF WORKERS IN TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING REMAINS; PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING REMAINS |
CREWS FROM WOFFORD DEMOLITION AND RENOVEMBEREMBERATION SPECIALISTS DEMOLISHED THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE BUILDING IN PREPARATION OF THE START OF MAJOR STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION WORK. |
COUNTY AUDITOR RESPONDS TO FIRE DISTRICT LAWSUIT |
COUNCIL'S FILING ALSO NAMES TREASURER; VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION AGENCY |
FMN |
26/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE JOYE |
AT LEAST ONE COUNTY AGENCY NAMED IN A RECENT LAWSUIT FILED BY THE COUNTY IS LAWYERING UP IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE SUIT WITHIN THE NEXT 17 DAYS. |
FMU'S MBA PROGRAM SHIFTS TO MOSTLY ONLINE |
DEGREE SETUP CHANGES THIS FALL TO MEET PROFESSIONALS' DEMANDS FOR FLEXIBILITY |
FMN |
26/06/2014 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY IS REBOOTING ITS MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE BUSY WORKING PROFESSIONALS; BRINGING THE CLASSES PRIMARCHCHILY ONLINE BEGINNING THIS FALL. |
CUTTING SUMMER ENERGY BILLS IS NO SWEAT |
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FMN |
26/06/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JONATHAN SMALLWOOD; PHOTO OF JONATHAN SMALLWOOD |
TOM HILL; OWNER OF HILL'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN FLORENCE; SAID A REPAIR TO A HOME'S AIR CONDITIONER IS USUALLY INEXPENSIVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/06/2014 |
5A |
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JAMES W. SPENCE SR.; JOHN BETHEA; LORETTA M. WILLIAMS; MARCHCHY G. COOPER; REATHER WOODBERRY; SHARON FLEMING STOKES; SHIRLEY A. GRIFFITHS; THOMAS JEFFERSON SAMUEL; GLADYS SCIPIO CHARLES; PIERCE WHITLEY KENNEDY; BETTY SUE BARNES KNAPP; CHARLES R. "CHARLIE" BAXLEY; RUBY PHILLIPS VANCE |
MOVING FORWARD WHILE HONORING THE PAST |
SANKOFA FESTIVAL RETURNS TO TIMROD PARK |
FMN |
26/06/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF QUEEN ATTERBERRY AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF NEEMA HOOKER AND OTHERS |
THE SANKOFA FESTIVAL WILL RETURN TO FLORENCE NEXT WEEKEND FOR THE 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. |
BAND OF OZ BLOWING THROUGH FOR FLORENCE AFTER FIVE |
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FMN |
26/06/2014 |
1D |
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THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PRESENTS ITS THIRD FLORENCE AFTER FIVE OF THE 2014 SEASON. |
CRULLER FATE: REPAIR COSTS TOO MUCH FOR DOUGHNUT SHOP |
IRBY ST. KRISPY KREME TO CLOSE AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS |
FMN |
27/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISPY KREME |
THE "HOT NOW" SIGN WILL BE TURNED OFF FOREVER AT THE SOUTH IRBY STREET KRISPY KREME AS IT COSES ITS DOORS. |
PEE DEE'S FUTBOL FREZNY |
U.S. RUN IN WORLD CUP BRINGS OUT A LOT OF SOCCER FANS |
FMN |
27/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF APPLE ANNIE'S CUSTOMERS; PHOTO OF OMARCHCH GONZALEZ AND CROWD |
FOLKS AROUND THE PEE DEE PUT ASIDE WORK AND THEIR DUTIES FOR A COUPLE HOURS TO TAKE IN THE ANTICIPATED UNITED STATES AND GERMANY WORLD CUP MATCH. |
COUNCIL PLANS QUICK ACTIONS |
AFTER VOTE CERTIFICATION TODAY; OFFICIALS SAY THEY WILL REHIRE EX-POLICE CHIEF |
FMN |
27/06/2014 |
1A |
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THE RESULTS FROM THE REFERENDUM IN LATTA ARE SCHEDULED TO BE CERTIFIED AT 11 A.M. TODAY AT THE DILLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE. AND IF EVERYTHING GOES AS EXPECTED; LATTA RESIDENTS COULD SEE CHANGES BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY. |
FMU BOARD PASSES SMALL TUITION BUMP; A $50.6M BUDGET |
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FMN |
27/06/2014 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WILL HAVE A SLIGHTLY HIGHER BILL THIS FALL AFTER THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET; INCLUDING A 3.2 PERCENT TUITION-AND-FEES INCREASE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/06/2014 |
6A |
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ALDIA M. ROGERS; CAROL McFADYEN; CRAIG ALLEN CRIBB; EARNEST YOUNG JR.; LEVETTE THOMPSON; MARCHCHY LEE McFADDEN BOYD; RAVON DETREIL JORDAN; JOE LOUIS SINGLETARY; LORETTA MINCHER WILLIAMS; MARCHCHY DORIS EDMONDS; NOBIA S. ALEXANDER; ROOSEVELT BURGESS JR.; TONNEY HARRISON; VIVIAN VIRGINIA IVEY WATTS MATSON; WALTER H. "PEE WEE" DAVIS; WILLIE RUTH ROBINSON SEYMOUR |
GOOD SOLES; GOOD DEEDS |
GOOD FOR YOUR SOLE SUNDAY SUNDAY COLLECTS SHOES FOR LESS FORTUNATE |
FMN |
27/06/2014 |
3B |
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PHOTO OF SHOES AT ALTER; PHOTO OF CAROL GAETANO; MONICA PRICE; GARRET McDILL; AND LISA JAMES; PHOTO OF CAROL GAETANO; GARRET McDILL; TIM THOMPSON; AND OTHERS |
CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN CHURCH TOOK PART IN A NEW ENDEAVOR WITH THEIR GOOD FOR YOUR SOLE SUNDAY. AROUND 80 PAIRS OF OF SHOES WERE COLLECTED TO BE GIVEN TO HOUSE OF HOPE OF THE PEE DEE. |
BREAK CONSIDERED FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES |
FLORENCE COUNTY DISCUSSES INCREASE IN BID PREFERENCE |
FMN |
27/06/2014 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH; PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL; PHOTO OF KENT CAUDLE |
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE SECOND CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX IS EXPECTED TO BE A MAJOR STIMULUS FOR THE FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMY; SO COUNTY OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING AT WAYS TO HELP KEEP THAT MONEY LOCAL. |
POLICE DISCLOSE NAME OF FIVE POINTS VICTIM |
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FMN |
27/06/2014 |
1A |
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NEARLY A MONTH AFTER A TWO-CAR COLLISION KILLED TWO PEOPLE AT THE FIVE POINTS INTERSECTION IN FLORENCE; POLICE HAVE DISCLOSED THE NAME AND MEDICAL STATUS OF THE THIRD PERSON INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT. FLORENCE POLICE MAJ. CARLOS RAINES INDENTIFIED THE PERSON AS 19-YEAR-OLD ALEX LAUTEN LOMAX OF GREENSBORO; NORTH CAROLINA. |
POLICE CHIEF REINSTATED |
COUNCIL'S VOTE IS UNANIMOUS BECAUSE MAYOR IS A NO-SHOW |
FMN |
28/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CRYSTAL MOORE; JANUARYUARYETTE DUPREE; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF KEVIN DRAWHORN AND OTHERS |
THE LATTA TOWN COUNCIL MET FOR THE FIRST TIME UNDER ITS NEW "STRONG COUNCIL" FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND WASTED NO TIME GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS. |
WASHED AWAY |
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FMN |
28/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACOB MILLIMAN; AND REDWOLVES TEAMMATES |
AN EXHIBITION BASEBALL GAME BETWEEN TEAM USA AND THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES AT FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S SPARROW STADIUM WAS CANCELED BECAUSE OF RAIN. |
POLICE ARREST WOMAN IN FINANCIAL FRAUD |
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FMN |
28/06/2014 |
3A |
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FLORENCE POLICE ARRESTED AN EFFINGHAM WOMAN (ARLENE STEEN LUPO) IN CONNECTION WITH CREDIT-CARD FRAUD. |
FLORENCE WOMAN; HORSE RECOVERING AFTER FALL |
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FMN |
28/06/2014 |
4A |
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A WOMAN IN THE CUSSAC COMMUINTY WAS RECOVERING FROM INJURIES SHE SUFFERED AFTER SHE FELL INTO A DEEP DITCH AND THE HORSE SHE OWNS FELL ON TOP OF HER. |
A TALE OF TWO VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS |
HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST AND FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE EDUCATE; ENTERTAIN LARGE GROUPS |
FMN |
28/06/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF NORMAN WOODSEN; SUSANNA LEE; AND OTHERS |
TWO LOCAL CONGREGATIONS; HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND FLORENCE BAPTISTS TEMPLE; HELD THEIR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CAMPS THIS WEEK. |
TIMMONSVILLE CHURCH SAYS FAREWELL TO PASTOR |
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FMN |
28/06/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF REV. J. DERRICK CATTENHEAD AND CHURCH MEMBERS |
THE REV. J. DERRICK CATTENHEAD IS OUT AND THE REV. JIMMIE W. DUNCAN IS IN AS THE PASTOR AT MOUTN ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/06/2014 |
4B |
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ALEXANDRIA MARCHCHCINEK; BETTY STEEN GAINEY; DAVID BRABOY; DEBRA EVANS COLLINS; DEVON WAYNE JONES; JERRY O'NEAL LEWIS; MARCHCHTIN "MARCHCHTY" LAND; MARCHCHY L. McRAE McLAURIN; PHILLIP WAYNE BROWN; WILLIE SENA LEE; ALDIA M. LUPO ROGERS; MARCHCHY EDNA BRACEY TURBEVILLE; RICHARD MURRAY THIGPEN |
PENNIES ARE STARTING TO FALL |
FLORENCE COUNTY DIVES INTO PROJECTS BEING FUNDED THROUGH EXTRA SALES TAX |
FMN |
29/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REDERING OF NEW VERTERANS AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING |
DONNING A HARD HAT INSTEAD OF A STOVEPIPE HAT; HONEST ABE SOON WILL BE GREETING FLORENTINES ON SIGNS OF PENNY TAX PROJECTS AROUNDT THE COUNTY OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND YEARS. |
ARMY FIELD BAND PLAYS TONIGHT AT THE NEW BB&T AMPHITHEATRE |
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FMN |
29/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BB&T AMPHITHEATRE |
THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND IS SET TO PERFORM IN FLORENCE TODAY AS PART OF A NINE-DAY TOUR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/06/2014 |
8A |
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BOBBY DAVIS; CEDRIC BERNARD MILLER; CHARLES HALL; FLORIE SELLERS; JAMES NORMAN KING; LAIMON CARTER; MAGGIE JANUARYUARYE PARNELL; MYRTLE BEASLEY GAINEY; THOMAS ANDERSON; WILHELMINA WASHINGTON; WILLIE JONES SR.; DEBRA EVANS COLLINS; DAVID BRAYBOY; MARCHCHY G. "DOLL" WILSON COOPER; DENNIS M. SMITH; WILLIAM CARROLL LAWHON; JERRY O. LEWIS; ALEXANDRIA "ALEX" LEE MARCHCHCINEK; JESSE LAVON POLSTON; LEVETTE THOMPSON; JACK EDWARD WILKES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/06/2014 |
9A |
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MARCHCHTIN "MARCHCHTY" LAND |
BAND THE DRUMS; SOUND THE BUGLES |
COASTAL SURGE PREPS FOR EVENT WITH BAND CAMP |
FMN |
29/06/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF COASTAL SURGE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS; PHOTO OF MICHAEL BRAY AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JOSH RAUGUSTUSTUTH AND MOSES BALLARD; PHOTO OF SARAH BETH PYE; MATTHEW PAGE; ELIZABETH BREAULT; BRYON McFARLAND; AND ALEX CARSON |
ABOUT 53 MEMBERS OF THE NEWLY FORMED COASTAL SURGE DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS ARE IN THE MIDST OF A THREE-WEEK-LONG CAMP AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. THE 14- TO 22-YEAR-OLDS HAIL FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES. |
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY PRESENTS ITS 52ND COTILLION |
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FMN |
29/06/2014 |
2C |
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PHOTO OF DEBUTANTES AND ESCORTS |
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY EPSILON CHI OMEGA CHAPTER OF FLORENCE PRESENTED ITS 52ND COTILLON MAY 17 AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
29/06/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
LEA NICOLE HAWKINS AND LTJG ERIK THOMAS PRATT; MELISSA KRISTEN SUMMER AND ROBERT LAYTON WELLS |
ARMY FIELD BAND ROCKS THE FMU AMPHITHEATRE |
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FMN |
30/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STAFF SGT. BRANDON BORON AND GALLOWAY FAMILY |
THE FIELD BAND SHOW WAS THE FIRST AT THE BB&T AMPHITHEATRE SINCE THE WORK ON THE ADDITION WAS COMPLETED; ACCORDING TO PAC DIRECTOR LAURA SIMS. |
PEE DEE GROUPS LINE UP FOURTH PARTIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2014 |
1A |
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THE NATION'S 238TH BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP AND NUMEROUS CELEBRATIONS WILL BE THROWN ACROSS THE PEE DEE. |
FIDO'S FINAL RESTING PLACE |
PET CEMETERY GIVES FAMILIES OPTIONS AFTER LOSS OF PETS |
FMN |
30/06/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID BROWN AND HENRY (DOG); PHOTO OF HEADSTONE MARCHCHKER |
DAVID BROWN; OWNER OF COMPANION'S RESTING PLACE AT FLORENCE MEMORIAL GARDENS; HOPES THAT HE IS A FRIENDLY FACE AND A HELPFUL HAND DURING THOSE DIFFICULT TIMES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/06/2014 |
6A |
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AMY MICHELLE GUY; CLOSSIE WILLIAMS SR.; ELAINE POSTON MORRIS; HUGH LOVELL HUGGINS; JOHN HENRY LONG; L. W. "LIL WILLIE" McELVEEN; DENNIS EDWIN LEAKE; LISA EVANS DEAN; NEWTON CHALMERS NEELY; MARCHCHGEY "MARCHCHNIE" WALKER PEARCE; WILLIAM MARCHCHTIN McQUEEN JR. |
PEE DEE REACTS TO HOBBY LOBBY DECEMBEREMBERISION |
RULING IS A FIRST FOR ACKNOWLEDGING RELIGIOUS VIEWS OF BUSINESSES |
FMN |
01/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL B. HENDERSON |
THE SUPREME COURT'S RULING THAT FOR-PROFIT EMPLOYERS WITH RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS CAN OPT OUT OF PROVIDING CONTRACEPTION COVERAGE UNDER OBAMACARE BROUGHT MIXED REACTIONS IN THE PEE DEE. |
SLED STARTS INVESTIGATION BEAT AS POLICE CHIEF |
MOORE BACK ON THE BEAT AS POLICE CHIEF |
FMN |
01/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION HAS OPENED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING INSIDE LATTA TOWN HALL. |
BEAT THE HEAT |
SOUTH FLORENCE STUDENT COLLECTING AND DONATING FANS TO NEEDY RESIDENTS |
FMN |
01/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER LAW |
CHRISTOPHER LAW; A RISING SENIOR AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL; HAS SPENT HIS SUMMER COLLECTING AND DONATING FANS TO LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS. |
DOWNTOWN BREEZEWAY HONORS LATE DOWNTOWN MANAGER |
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FMN |
01/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON AND MARCHCHY ADAMS |
ROY ADAMS WOULD BE PLEASED WITH HOW DOWNTOWN FLORENCE HAS PROGRESSED SINCE HIS DEATH IN 2005; SAID HIS WIDOW MARCHCHY ADAMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/07/2014 |
7A |
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LOIS DURANT JIMENEZ; CAROLYN LYNN GRAINGER WASHINGTON; FLORENCE MILLS LUCKEY; JOHN WESLEY PRATT; KEISHA DIANNA MUMFORD; DOROTHY M. CASHDOLLAR SEIFFERT; AMY MICHELLE GUY; DENNIS E. LEAKE; ELAINE POSTON MORRIS; LISA EVANS DEAN |
DAVIS RETAINS ATTORNEY |
MAYOR'S HIRE HAS NOT REPORTED FOR POLICE CHIEF JOB HELD BY MOORE |
FMN |
02/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FREDDIE DAVIS |
A MAN (FREDDIE DAVIS) HIRED BY LATTA MAYOR EARL BULLARD TO SERVE AS THE TOWN'S POLICE CHIEF IN THE MIDST OF A CONTROVERSY HAS RETAINED AN ATTORNEY (KEVIN BARTH). |
ARTHUR EXPECTED TO STAY OUT AT SEA |
SEASON'S FIRST TROPICAL STORM COULD BRING SOME RAIN; WIND TO PEE DEE |
FMN |
02/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAP OF HURRICANE'S PROJECTED COURSE |
TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR IS THE IDEAL STORM TO OPEN THE SEASON WITH; AT LEAST AS FAR AS ONE METEOROLOGIST (STEPHEN KEEBLER) WITH THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WILMINGTON; NORTH CAROLINA; IS CONCERNED. |
TAPPING INTO ARTISTIC TALENT |
STUDENTS EXPLORE CREATIVE HORIZONS |
FMN |
02/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAREN DuBOSE; TARA KING; AND OTHERS |
ART WAS FLYING RIGHT OFF THE WALLS AT ONE OF THE BIGGEST FLORENCE GALLERY OPENINGS OF THE SUMMER; INCLUDING COLORFUL PORTRAITS; PHOTO-PERFECT STILL LIFE SKETCHES AND AVANT GARDE SCULPTURES AT HORIZONS. |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL NEARS HIRE OF PENNY TAX MANAGER |
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FMN |
02/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL IS CLARIFYING THE SCOPE OF ITS PROGRAM MANAGER AND NEED FOR COST EFFECTIVENESS IN OVERSEEING PROJECTS LISTED IN THE PENNY TAX REFERENDUM. |
TIMMONSVILLE'S POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES APPROVAL |
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FMN |
02/07/2014 |
3A |
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IT'S OFFICIAL: TIMMONSVILLE'S POLICE DEPARTMENT IS BACK IN ACTION. THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SAID THE DEPARTMENT IS UP TO SNUFF; WEEKS AFTER GREGORY PALMER WAS SWORN IN AS CHIEF. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/07/2014 |
5A |
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BRENDA BOATWRIGHT; CHARLES HENRY WILLIAMS; DOROTHY L. DIXON; EVELYN REAVES; FLORENCE MILLS LUCKEY; HOUSTON BETHEA; JESSIE MAE PIERCE FLOYD; JESSIE MAE PIERCE; PEARL TIMMONS HUNT; CALEL CALVIN BROWNLEE; JOHN SIMPSON FAIR JR.; L.W. "LIL WILLIE" MCELVEEN; NORMAN L. EDWARDS; PATRICIA COLEY "PAT" WINDSOR |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/07/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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ELLA M. McWHITE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/07/2014 |
6A |
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SARA MERITTS SWINTON JOHNSON |
HAVE A SAFE FOURTH OF JULYY |
FIREWORKS INJURIES COMMON; AVOIDABLE |
FMN |
03/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRIS BARNHILL; PHOTO OF KEN CARR |
THE TRADITION OF FIREWORKS ON THE FOURTH OF JULYHOLIDAY GOES HAND IN HAND WITH A LESS JOYFUL; BUT EQUALLY INGRAINED TRADITION: FIREWORKS-RELATED INJURIES ON THE FOURTH OF JULYY. |
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPECTS BUSY ROADS FOR LONG WEEKEND |
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FMN |
03/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE FOURTH OF JULYWEEKEND IS EXPECTED TO DRAW HIGH VOLUMES OF TRAFFIC TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE PEE DEE REGION. |
MAN DRESSED AS WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PROSTITUTION; HIV EXPOSURE |
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FMN |
03/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF CURTICK EVANS BROWN |
A LOCAL MAN DRESSED AS A WOMAN (CURTICK EVANS BROWN) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF PROSTITUTION AND EXPOSING OTHERS TO HIV. |
CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST HARTSVILLE TEACHER |
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FMN |
03/07/2014 |
3A |
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CHARGES OF ASSAULT FILED AGAINST A NOW FORMER HARTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (AUGUSTUSTINE C. BENTON) WERE DISMISSED.; ACCORDING TO A HARTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/07/2014 |
5A |
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AMIA McRAE; CECILIA SMITH JOHNSON; EDNA JEAN ATKINSON; EDNA PRICE; ELIZABETH SANDERS FLOWERS; ESSENCE ASHANTI JAMES; JANUARYUARYICE KNOTTS LYNCH; LOUISE SMITHEY; ROBERT LITTLE; RONALD G. VINCENT; SYBIL CECELIA CHISOLM; WANDA LOVE; BERNICE ALLEN OWENS; ROBERT L. CLARK; CAROLYN BUFFKIN CLARK; KEISHA MUNFORD; PEARL TIMMONS HUNT |
BASEBALL & FIREWORKS |
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FMN |
04/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GATES CHAPMAN; CAMERON RHEUARK; DREW ANDREWS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JOSH THOMASSON; ANDREW COX; AND OTHERS |
GATES CHAPMAN (8); CAMERON RHEUARK (8); DREW ANDREWS AND OTHER FANS WATCH THE FIRWORKS AFTER THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES BEAT THE FOREST CITY OWLS; 4-1; AT SPARROW STADIUM. |
FIRE DISTRICT LEGITIMACY QUESTIONED |
APPEAL DATE EXPECTED SOON |
FMN |
04/07/2014 |
1A |
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A JUDGE (J.C. NICHOLSON JR.) FROM OUTSIDE FLORENCE COUNTY WILL PRESIDE OVER AN APPEAL QUESTIONING THE LEGITIMACY OF ONE OF THE ORDINANCES THAT CREATED A COUNTY UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT; ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTS FILED. |
FIRE DISTRICT LEGITIMACY QUESTIONED |
COUNTY AGENCIES OBTAIN LAWYERS |
FMN |
04/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID ALFORD |
TWO OTHER FLORENCE COUNTY OFFICES HAVE NOW OBTAINED LEGAL COUNSEL FOR A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THREE COUNTY OFFICES JUNEEE 23. |
STUDY: SC LOVES AMERICA THE BEST |
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FMN |
04/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMERICANS |
MOVOTO REAL ESTATE RANKED SOUTH CAROLINA AS THE MOST PATRIOTIC STATE IN THE NATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/07/2014 |
3A |
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SHIRLEY ANN PEOPLES GRIFFITHS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/07/2014 |
6A |
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ALEX RANDOLPH; AMOS JOHNNY WASHINGTON; AQUELLA T. HALL; JAQUAVIUS DESHOD "QUAVO" McCLAIN; JERRY DAVIS; LOUISE KIRBY LANGSTON; ROBERTA PERKINS MARCHCHTIN; WANDA DAVIS O'NEIL; WILLIE RICHARDSON; AMANDA ALICE OSTEEN HERNDON; CHARLES WILLIAM BALL JR.; EDNA BOATWRIGHT PRICE; ELLA MILES PARNELL; FLORENCE MILLS LUCKEY; REVEREND DR. HEZIKIAH BOBBY JOHNSON; JANUARYUARYICE KNOTTS "ME MA" LYNCH; JESSIE MAE PIERCE; NEWTON CHALMERS NEELY; RONALD G. "VINCE" VINCENT |
PEE DEE LAND TRUST ANNOUNCES BOARD MEMBERS |
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FMN |
04/07/2014 |
3B |
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THE PEE DE LAND TRUST CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION RECENTLY ANNOUNCED ITS OFICERS FOR THE 2014-2016 BIENNIUM (BUDDY BRAND; TIM DARGAN; DOUGLAS LYNN; GORDON McBRIDE; AND JEFF DUDLEY) |
KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL NAMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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FMN |
04/07/2014 |
3B |
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THE LOCAL KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILITATE HAS ANNOUNCED ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2014-15 (MICHELLE BAILEY; TAMMY DICKERSON; JESSICA CARNEY; TABATHA BELLFLOWERS; TARA DURANT; JOHNATHAN GREEN; RAYMOND KENNEDY; SUSAN POLAND; TERASA LOTT; AND JERRY BISCUP) |
LOCAL LEADERS WEIGH IN ON FOIA INTERPRETATION |
BOARDS; COUNCILS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO PUBLISH AGENDAS BEFORE MEETINGS |
FMN |
05/07/2014 |
1A |
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NO PUBLIC MEETING AGENDS? NO PROBLEM. WANT TO AMEND A MEETING AGENDA DURING THE MEETING? GO AHEAD; COUNCILMAN. THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT ESSENTIALLY SAID AS MUCH IN THE REVERSAL OF A LOWER COURT DECEMBEREMBERISION LAST MONTH OVER THE STATE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/07/2014 |
4B |
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ANGELA B. FORDHAM; LUCILLE DOWNING; MADELINE HORNE; WILLIE SENA LEE; BARBARA WELCH GRAHAM; BONNIE GANDY; DEWEY MILLER; HELEN LEE HARRELSON ROGERS; JERRY DAVIS; ROBERTA P. MARCHCHTIN; VELMA OLIVA HUCKS |
SPECIAL-NEEDS COMPLIANCE STILL AN ISSUE |
MAJOR PUSH IN TRAINING; TRACKING FOLLOWS 5TH RULING AGAINST DISTRICT IN 2 YEARS |
FMN |
06/07/2014 |
1A |
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IN THE WAKE OF A RECENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW; RESULTS-DRIVEN ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL FOR SPECIAL-EDUCATION PROGRAMS; STATES AND DISTRICTS ARE LOOKING TO WAYS TO SHIFT FOCUS FROM JUST COMPLYING WITH LAW TO GIVING STUDENTS BETTER OUTCOMES. |
LAWSUIT MIGHT BE NEXT TWIST IN LATTA SAGA |
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FMN |
06/07/2014 |
1A |
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A MAN HIRED BY LATTA MAYOR EARL BULLARD TO SERVE AS THE TOWN'S POLICE CHIEF IN THE MIDST OF A CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE MAYOR'S FIRING OF CHIEF CRYSTAL MOORE IS CONSIDERING LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE TOWN. |
TOWN CLIMBING OUT OF ITS DEEP HOLE |
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FMN |
06/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMMONSVILLE'S WATER TOWER; PHOTO OF TIMMONSVILLE'S INFRASTRUCTURE ITEMS |
THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL PASSED THE FIRST READING OF THE $886 304 BUDGET WITHOUT EVEN HAVING A COMPLETE BUDGET IN HAND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/07/2014 |
7A |
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ANN HOUGH SHAW; BETTY P. HONNEY TARTE; CHELSEA LEIGH GRANTHAM; LAWRENCE D. HARRIS; REBA E. ELLWANGER; ROBERT SAMUEL JR.; LOUISE KIRBY LANGSTON; ESSENCE ASHANTI JAMES; ALEX RANDOLPH; RALPH G. ANDERSON |
A COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER |
14TH ANNUAL SANKOFA FESTIVAL CELEBRATES TRADITIONS; UNITY |
FMN |
06/07/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF DANCERS IN COMMUNITY CIRCLE; PHOTO OF EQUORYA BREWER; PHOTO OF SANGO SOLA AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF GENINE MITCHELL AND OTHERS |
SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE GATHERED IN FLORENCE'S TIMROD PARK FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL SANKOFA FESTIVAL. |
NEW GM AT VICTOR'S SETTLING INTO ROLE |
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FMN |
06/07/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF COOPER THOMAS |
COOPER THOMAS IS THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF VICTOR'S BISTRO; LOCATED ON WEST EVANS STREET IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
PAINTING HIS PAIN AWAY |
WHEN LIFE GOT HIM DOWN; FRANK COOPER PICKED UP A BRUSH; 20 YEARS LATER; HIS 'GOD-GIVEN' TALENTS CONTINUE TO INSPIRE HIM |
FMN |
07/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRANK COOPER; PHOTO OF FRANK COOPER |
TIMMONSVILLE'S FRANK SYLVESTER COOPER IS A UNTRADITIONAL CHRISTIAN MINISTER. INSTEAD OF PREACHING ON SUNDAYS AT A LOCAL CHURCH; HE SHARES THE INSPIRATION OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH ART. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/07/2014 |
6A |
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DARRELL WRIGHT; DIANNE STOCK SCOTT; J.W. HAMILTON; JAMES B. "JB" STUCKEY; JOHN JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH NAYLOR JR.; JULYIA DIANE NEXSEN; LILLIE MAE WILKINS; ROMAN AMIR McCLELLAN; TERESA BROWN; BETTY PLAYER TARTE; CATHERINE CECILIA WARD; BUDDY HARRIS; ANGELA BONITA FORDHAM; CHELSEA LEIGH GRANTHAM; CAYDEN ANDREW JOHNSON; DEBORAH POWELL DONAHOE; SHIRLEY HASELDEN LEWIS; REBA ELAINE WOODS ELLWANGER |
FISH IN WATER |
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FMN |
08/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAWN WALKER; DOMINIC DeMARCHCHO; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF KELSEY IOFFREDA AND OTHERS |
THE FLORENCE SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE HELD AN 8-AND-UNDER MEET AT CYPRES GLENN POOL. |
MAN FACES CHARGE IN ANIMAL ABUSE CASE |
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FMN |
08/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JARRETT WASHINGTON |
A 20-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (JARRETT WASHINGTON) WAS ARRESTED AFTER FLORENCE POLICE OFFICERS FOUND HIS DOG DEAD IN HIS BACKYARD. |
LAMARCHCH MAN WANTED FOR MURDER TURNS HIMSELF IN |
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FMN |
08/07/2014 |
3A |
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A LAMARCHCH MAN (MAJOR D. DUBOSE III) WANTED FOR MURDER (OF JA'QUAVIUS DESHOD McCLAIN) TURNED HIMSELF IN TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
FLORENCE MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH SHOOTING |
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FMN |
08/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ANTOINNE TREMAINE HINES |
A 37-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (ANTOINNE TREMAINE HINES) WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A RECENT SHOOTING REMAINS AT LARGE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/07/2014 |
5A |
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CHRISTINE CARTER MORRIS; ELEASE B. FREEMAN; FREDDIE JAMES; GRADY McLAURIN PARROTT; IVORY GAMBLE; EVA ELIZABETH "BETH" HUMPHRIES; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH "BETTY" BIGGS MARCHCHTIN; MATTHEW BRADSHAW; JUANITA FREDERICK "NITA" TALLEVAST; MARCHCHY E. WASHINGTON PEGUESE; PEGGY A. JONES POSTON GAINEY; JANUARYUARYIE L. CARTER; DONALD MAURICE "FLASH" PARROTT; FLOSSIE DOZIER COOPER; GERALD DEAN (BO DEAN) ALLEN; JAMES BLESSED (JB) STUCKEY; JANUARYUARYET CARTER LANKFORD; JA'QUAVIUS DESHOD McCLAIN; JOHN NAYLOR JR.; ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" BAXLEY EVANS; SYBIL CHISOLM |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/07/2014 |
6A |
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RICHARD B. McANENEY; WILLIE "BILLY" RICHARDSON |
KIDS @ PLAY |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMP |
FMN |
08/07/2014 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF BRANDON HEEMBROCK AND CAMPERS; PHOTO OF CONNOR BLACKBURN; ROSE COOPER; AND OTHER; PHOTO OF ROSE COOPER AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF WILL TURNER AND JAYCE NEWTON |
FMU MEN'S SOCCER ASSISTANT COACH BRANDON HEEMBROCK TALKS TO CAMP PARTICIPANTS DURING FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY'S SOCCER CAMP. |
ACTING LIKE PIRATES |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES REAVES; ELISA MORGAN; AND OTHERS |
JAMES REAVES PRACTICES A SWORDFIGHTING ROUTINE WITH ELISA MORGAN DURING THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE'S "ACTING UP!" CAMP. |
CRUNCH TIME |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF A DEMOLITION WORKER AND TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO OF DEMOLITION WORKERS AND TRUST BUILDING |
THE FIRST DAY OF MAJOR STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION FOR THE HISTORIC TRUST BUILDING SINCE WORK BEGAN LAST MONTH AT THE DOWNTOWN FLORENCE SITE. |
FAÇADE PROJECTS GET NOD |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE CITY OF FLROENCE'S DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVED TWO BUILDING FAÇADE RENOVEMBEREMBERATION PROJECTS IN THE HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT. |
PARENTS CHARGED IN TODDLER'S DEATH |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JOE KENNEDY; PHOTO OF RUTHENE KENNEDY |
THE PARENTS OF A FLORENCE TODDLER (JEREMIAH KENNEDY) WHO DIED AFTER BEING LEFT IN A HOT CAR WERE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF UNLAWFUL NEGLECT OF A CHILD. |
KIDS ACTING UP! |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FRANKIE SULLIVAN AND EMMA DOZIER; PHOTO OF CADE GRAHAM |
CHILDREN HAVE HAD THE CHANCE TO ACT UP AND LEARN ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE THIS WEEK IN THE ANNUAL "ACTING UP!" SUMMER CAMP AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
FCSO'S NUNN GETS MAJOR PROMOTION |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MIKE NUNN |
MIKE NUNN'S BUSINESS NAME CHANGED A BIT THIS WEEK. HE'S NO LONGER CAPT. MIKE NUNN. HE'S MAJ. MIKE NUNN. |
COUPLE CHARGED AFTER INFANT SUFFERS HEAD INJURY |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BRYAN AUSTIN SEIDLE; PHOTO OF REBEKAH BRIANNA THOMAS |
TWO FLORENCE RESIDENTS (BRYAN AUSTIN SEIDLE AND REBEKAH BRIANNA THOMAS) HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD AFTER A 6-WEEK-OLD INFANT WAS TAKEN TO A FLORENCE EMERGENCY ROOM SUFFERING FROM HEAD INJURIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
5A |
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CLARA THOMPSON; DENER FRAZIER SR.; HERMAN JAMES; LANCY OWENS; LEE SMITH; LARRY "TALLY" BETHEA; MINNIE BRUNSON; VIRGINIA "BAMBA" GASKIN BURCH THOMPSON; ELEASE BLACK FREEMAN; EVA ELIZABETH "BETH" HUMPHRIES; LORRAINE "TINKY" FLEMING RUSHER; MINISTER WILLIE JONES; ROBERT SAMUELS JR.; REVEREND CHARLES "RONNIE" BROWN |
McLEOD CONCOURSE TAKES SHAPE |
PLANNED HOSPITAL CAMPUS CONNECTOR INCLUDES STARBUCKS; CREDIT UNION |
FMN |
10/07/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF PEDESTRIANS |
McLEOD HEALTH IS MAKING EFFORTS TO LEAVE THAT INSTITUTIONAL FEELING BEHIND AS IT WORKS TO PUT THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE McLEOD CONCOURSE. |
PEACH FESTIVAL COMES TO McLEOD FARMS |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF STELLA BEASLEY AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF BILLY PRITCHARD; PHOTO OF PEACHES |
IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. McLEOD FARMS WILL PLAY HOST TO ITS ANNUAL PEACH FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND AS ITS ROAD SIDE MARCHCHKET IN McBEE. |
CHARLOTTE'S WEB COMES TO THE FLT |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
1D |
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THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE WILL PRESENT THE STAGE-PLAY VERSION OF CHARLOTTE'S WEB BEGINNIG THIS WEEKEND. |
FLORENCE REDWOLVES GAME |
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FMN |
10/07/2014 |
4D |
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PHOTO OF DORIS O'HARA; PATRICK O'HARA; AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH O'HARA; PHOTO OF JAQUAN LOWERY; PHILLIP GRAY; AND SARAH LOWERY; HELENA GREGORY; WALTER HUDSON; AND AUBREY GREGORY |
DORIS; PATRICK; AND JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH O'HARA AT SPARROW STADIUM. |
A NEW APPRECIATION FOR LIFE |
A PACK OF DOGS NEARLY KILLED DR. MORRIS ANDERSON; SIX MONTHS LATER; THOUGH; HE IS A WALKING AND DRIVING MIRACLE |
FMN |
13/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. MORRIS ANDERSON |
DR. MORRIS ANDERSON; THE 76-YEAR-OLD RETIRED VETERINARIAN AND FORMER FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN WAS ATTACKED BY A PACK OF DOGS JUST SIX MONTHS AGO AND HAS SINCE DEFIED THE ODDS AND MEDICAL EXPERTS WITH A MIRACULOUS RECOVERY. |
WASTEWATER PLANT GETS STATE HONOR |
LARGER CAPACITY HELPS FACILITY SERVE THE REGION |
FMN |
13/07/2014 |
1A |
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LAST YEAR THE CITY OF FLORENCE WAS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH ITS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION. NOW THE UNSEEN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT FUELS SUCH EFFORTS IS RECEIVING PRAISE AS WELL. |
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS HELP RESTORE HEARING |
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13/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. LESLEY KIRBY; DR. RACHEL VAN OOSBREE; DWIGHT CARCICH; AND OTHER |
DWIGHT CARCICH HEARD SOMETHING THAT HE HAD NOT HEARD IN EIGHT MONTHS: ANOTHER PERSON'S VOICE. A MONTH AGO; CARCICH UNDERWENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY IN COLUMBIA TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF GETTING A COCHLEAR IMPLANT FOR HIS LEFT EAR. |
AUTOPSY: MAN DIED OF GUNSHOT WOUNDS |
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FMN |
13/07/2014 |
3A |
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A MAN (CHARLES BURROUGHS) FOUND DEAD IN HIS CADES ROAD HOME HAD BEEN SHOT TWICE; ACCORDING TO AN AUTOPSY CONDUCTED. |
FOUR-WHEELER CRASH KILLS LAKE CITY MAN |
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13/07/2014 |
3A |
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A LAKE CITY MAN (KENNETH ANDERSON JR.) DIED IN A FOUR-WHEELER CRASH AT HIS RESIDENCE. |
CARELESS SMOKING' BLAMED IN MOTEL FIRE |
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FMN |
13/07/2014 |
3A |
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A MOTEL ROOM AT THE SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY WAS DAMAGED BY A MATTRESS FIRE ATTRIBUTED BY FIREFIGHTERS TO "CARELESS SMOKING." |
POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN ARMED ROBBERY |
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FMN |
13/07/2014 |
3A |
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INVESTIGATORS HAVE ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY; AND THE INVESTIGATION IN TO THE ARMED ROBBERY OF A FLORENCE CONVENIENCE STORE IS CONTINUING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/07/2014 |
5A |
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HASSIE "PETE" LAMARCHCH BROWN; KENNETH A. BATTON; KENNETH DEWEY ANDERSON; LEON KEEFE; LOLA MAE HARRELSON; MARCHCHY MAGALENE; PRISCILLE CYRUS; ALVRA HOPKINS; MARCHCHY McDONALD JOHNSON; ORVAL J. McCOY; BARBARA ANN SINCLAIR MILLER; GAITHER STAFFORD; CATHERINE CECILIA WARD; HAROLD "BUDDY KNIGHT" OSBORNE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/07/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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BRYAN MALIK CRAWFORD |
VAPE 'EM IF YOU GOT 'EM |
POPULARITY OF E-CIGS RISE; BUT QUESTIONS REMAIN |
FMN |
13/07/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ANDREW EVANS; PHOTO OF CHRIS KINCAID; FRASER RAWLS; AND OTHER |
FLORENCE NOW HAS AT LEAST TWO DEDICATED VAPE SHOPS WITH PRODUCTS ALSO AVAILABLE IN MANY CONVENIENCE STORES AND TOBACCO SHOPS. |
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY EVA N. GREER |
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13/07/2014 |
B4 |
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BORN JULY17; 1914. |
CAMP RAE GOES SKATING |
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FMN |
13/07/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF ALLIE STRICKLAND; ASHLEY WILLIAMS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF RACHEL FOSTER; STEPHANIE HAM; LESHON JACKSON; THOMAS WALKER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF LESHON JACKSON AND THOMAS WALKER; PHOTO OF CAMPERS AND SKATELAND PATRONS; IMANI HAMMOND; ROSE HAMMOND; AND OTHER; PHOTO OF RANSOME STRICKLAND AND EVELYN SCARBOROUGH |
CAMP RAE; A LOCAL NONPROFIT DEVEOTED TO THERAPY; CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN; TOOK A TRIP TO SKATELAND. |
ANNEXATION; CONVEYANCE ON AGENDA |
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FMN |
14/07/2014 |
1A |
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THERE ARE SEVERAL ITEMS TO WATCH FOR TODAY AT THE MONTHLY FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TODAY. |
SMALL TOWN RALLIES FOR FIRED GAY POLICE CHIEF |
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FMN |
14/07/2014 |
1A |
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WHEN OPENLY GAY POLICE CHIEF CRYSTAL MOORE WAS FIRED BY A MAYOR WHO CONDEMNED HER LIFESTYLE AS "QUESTIONABLE;" SHE FEARED HER TWO-DECEMBEREMBERADE CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE THIS TOWN WAS OVER. |
MEL'S TIRES A FLORENCE LANDMARCHCHK |
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FMN |
14/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MELVIN LEE WRIGHT JR.; PHOTO OF CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE MEL'S TIRE SHOP |
OLLIE WILSON REMEMBERS THE FIRST TIME SHE VISITED MEL'S TIRES; YEARS AGO. IT WAS ON CHRISTMAS. THE SHOP WAS OPEN. |
SALVATION ARMY LAUNCHES SUPPORT OUR SHELTER CAMPAIGN |
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FMN |
14/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE SALVATION ARMY OF FLORENCE HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW CAMPAIGN TO MAKE UPDATES AND REPAIRS TO ITS FACILITES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/07/2014 |
4A |
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CURTIS LEE "KOUTE" MULDROW SR.; ELIZABETH JANUARYUARYE GRAHAM; FRANK WILLIAMS JR.; JENNIFER 'JENNY' LYNCH JONES; JOHN DAVIS; LIZZIE McFARLAND McDANIEL; LUCILLE SCOTT HOLMES; MILDRED MARCHCHTIN; MYRNA JORDAN BARNHILL; NANCY WILLOUGHBY SWEATT; BILLY O. HAM; CLARENCE "CHUCK" BROCKINGTON CHAPMAN; DONNIE T. GRADY "IRON MAN"; JAQUELINE SCOTT KENNEDY; KENNETH ALAN BATTON; KENNETH DEWEY ANDERSON; LOLA MAE NEWSOME HARRLESON; LOTTIE ELIZABETH "LIBBY" MELTON; SYLVIA "SYB" KELLEY RICHARDSON; THOMAS SPANN FARMER |
CITY OF FLORENCE GROWING STEADILY |
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FMN |
15/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE IS GROWING EACH MONTH AS MORE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND LAND ARE ANNEXED INTO THE CITY. |
A DAY AT THE STATION |
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FMN |
15/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KEVIN COLEMAN; FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SUMMER DAY CAMP STUDENTS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF TRENT GORE; FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SUMMER DAY CAMP STUDENTS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF KEVIN COLEMAN AND FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SUMMER DAY CAMP STUDENTS |
STUDENTS FROM FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SUMMER DAY CAMP VISITED JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH McKAIN FIRE STATION ONE. |
BODY OF MISSING DARLINGTON BOATER RECOVERED |
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FMN |
15/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SEARCH VOLUNTEERS |
THE BODY OF A 49-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON BOATER (STEPHEN ASHLEY MURRAY) WHO WENT MISSING ON THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER HAS BEEN RECOVERED BY SEARCH AND RESCUE CREWS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/07/2014 |
6A |
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ASHLEY MURRAY; BLANCH WILLIS; CALDONIA SMALLS BROCKMAN; CHANEY WALKER; COLE BURCH JR.; DORIS MAE LEE KIRBY; MARCHCHY ETHEL LEWIS FRYAR; ROBERT LEE THOMPSON; ROSE COTTON; RUTH HELEN WOODS; SAMUEL "BUBBA" GREENE; SYLVESTER GAMBLE; CURTIS LEE "KOUTE" MULDROW SR.; EDITH MATILDA MELTON RIETKOVICH; ELIZABETH JANUARYUARYE SHELOR GRAHAM; JACQUELINE SCOTT KENNEDY; JENNIFER "JENNY" LYNCH JONES; REV. LEON KEEFE; MYRNA JORDAN BARNHILL; WALKER OLIVER GRAHAM |
DOWNTOWN HANDMADE SOAP STORE TO CLOSE |
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FMN |
15/07/2014 |
8B |
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PHOTO OF HARVEST MOON SOAPWORKS STORE |
THE SUN WILL SET AND HARVEST MOON SOAPWORKS WILL CLOSE ITS DOORS FOR THE LAST TIME ON JULY31. OWNER PATRICK SHOWALTER; SAID HE IS WASHING HIS HAND OF THE DOWNTOWN STOREFRONT. |
3 COUNTY AGENCIES RESPOND TO LAWSUIT |
COURT DATE NOT YET SET FOR FIRE DISTRICT APPEAL |
FMN |
16/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE COUNTY AGENCIES NAMED BY FLORENCE COUNTY IN A LAWSUIT ALONG WITH A PETITION FOR INJUNEECTIVE RELIEF FILED LAST MONTH RESPONDED TO THE SUIT OVER A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CREATED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE IN MAY. |
RUIZ COMES TO TOWN |
MEXICAN FOOD COMPANY PLANS TO RAMP UP OPERATIONS NEXT YEAR |
FMN |
16/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RACHEL CULLEN; GOV. NIKKI HALEY; AND OTHERS |
RUIZ FOODS PRESIDENT AND CEO RACHEL P. CULLEN SAID A CALL EARLY THIS YEAR FROM FLORENCE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP EXECUTUIVE DIRECTOR JOE W. KING WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE COMPANY'S DECEMBEREMBERISION TO BRING MORE THAN 500 JOBS TO FLORENCE. |
NINE FILE NEW WEST FLORENCE FIRE BOARD |
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FMN |
16/07/2014 |
3A |
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NINE RESIDENTS (BOB BEVERAGE; DAVID BROWN; HARTWELL BRYANT; DUSTIN FAILS; LINDA LANG GIPKO; RICHARD HEWITT; C. ALLEN MATTHEWS; LINDA STONE REYNOLDS; AND JOHN WINDHAM) HAVE FILED PAPERWORK TO APPEAR ON THE SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 2 BALLOT FOR THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT'S FIRE-MEMBER COMMISSION. |
TOW LOCAL GROUPS COMBAT SUMMER SENIOR HUNGER |
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FMN |
16/07/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF VOLUNTEERS; PHOTO OF BOX OF FOOD; PHOTO OF ROMANE SMITH AND OTHER |
SENIORS AT LEVY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FOUND SOME RELIEF WITH THE HELP OF HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK AND SOCIAL/CIVIC GROUP MINGLE (MINORITIES INVOLVED IN NETWORKING; GROWTH; LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/07/2014 |
5A |
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CHARLES "FRIDAY" BURROUGHS; ELLIS ROUSE; EMANUEL "GOST" DICKS; HUGHIE L. HALL; JAMES BLAIR; KOKU GADEGBEKU; LUCILLE SCOTT HOLMES; MARCHCHY ANN WASHINGTON; MIRIAM E. PIPES; SAMUEL EDWARD HINNANT; WALTER BURCH; WALTER TEDDER; ELIZABETH MATTHEWS HUNTER; ASHLEY MURRAY; DAVID LEROY MARCHCHSH JR.; GRACE OWENS BROWN; LIZZIE LOUISE "COOT" MCFARLAND MCDANIEL; LOUIE BRICE LAWRIMORE; RAY MCELVEEN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/07/2014 |
6A |
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RUTH HELEN WOODS; WILLIAM RANDALL "RANDY" DOUGLAS |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY TENNIS CAMP |
FMN |
16/07/2014 |
5D |
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PHOTO OF TAG EARNHARDT; PHOTO OF MORGAN BANNER AND CHRIS HARDEN; PHOTO OF HANNA WEAVER; PHOTO OF LANDON PRUITT AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF AIDEN WHITLOCK AND OTHERS |
TAG EARNHARDT EYES A FOREHAND DURING THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY TENNIS CAMP. |
FMU TO START CENTER TO IMPROVE READINESS |
CHE GRANT PROVIDES $1.75M IN 7 YEARS TO HELP STUDENTS; TEACHERS UNDERSTAND EXPECTATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION |
FMN |
17/07/2014 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERISTY WILL BE ESTABLISHING A NEW CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS THIS YEAR; USING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. |
TRUST WEARS THIN |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JASON WOFFORD; DEMOLITION CREW; AND TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO OF JASON WOFFORD; DEMOLITION CREW; AND TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING |
PROGRESS CONTINUES ON THE DEMOLITION OF THE TRUST BUILDING. JASON WOFFORD OF WOFFORD DEMOLITION AND RENOVEMBEREMBERATION SPECIALIST EXPECTS THE BUILDING TO BE DOWN BY THE END OF THE WEEEKEND; BARRING ANY ISSUES. |
FMU GETS GRANT TO HELP VETS EARN BSN DEGREE |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
3A |
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FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERISTY'S NURSING SCHOOL HAS RECEIVED A NEARLY HALF MILLION-DOLLAR GRANT TO CREATE A PROGRAM TO HELP U.S. MILITARY VETERANS UPGRADE THEIR NURSING CREDENTIALS. |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE McGILL; LEATHERMAN; BRANHAM |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING SHOULD BE A STAR-STUDDED ONE WITH TWO OF THE STATE'S MOST PROMINENT POLITICIANS HEADLINING (LT. GOV. YANCEY McGILL AND S.C. SENATE PRO TEAM HUGH K. LEATHERMAN) THE JULYMEETING WHILE ANOTHER LOCAL POLITICIAN (REP. LESTER BRANHAM JR.) WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS WELL FOR HIS SERVICE. |
FDTC COMMISSION VOTES TO REFINANCE BOND |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION VOTED TO REFINANCE A 2005 BOND ISSUE AT THEIR METTING; A MOVE BOND ATTORNEYS AND FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS ANTICIPATE WILL SAVE THE SCHOOL ABOUT $3 MILLION. |
FLORENCE COUNTY MAN ARRESETED FOR TAX EVASION |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE COUNTY MAN (ROBERT L. WEAVER) WAS ARRESTED ON FIVE COUNTS OF FAILURE TO COLLECT OR PAY OVER TAX. |
DARLINGTON COUNTY MAN'S DROWNING RULED ACCIDENTAL |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
3A |
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THE DEATH OF A DARLINGTON COUNTY MAN (ASHLEY MURRAY) WHOSE BODY WAS RECOVERED FROM THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER HAS BEEN RULED ACCIDENTAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
5A |
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SHELBY JEAN JACKSON; ALMA THOMAS; ERNEST IVORY; HENRY ARTHUR GEE; MARCHCHKIS RAMON "G-BABY" CAPEHART; REVEREND NATHAN H. MORRIS; PATRICIA "PAT" MARCHCHTIN JONES; SYLVESTER CAIN; OLIVET COOPER PICKENS; TEDDY EUGENE DAVIS; WILLIE ELLIS "BILL" TURNER |
FIRST FEDERAL BECOMES SOUTH STATE BANK |
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FMN |
17/07/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF SOUTH CAROLINA BANK AND TRUST BUILDING; PHOTO FIRST FEDERAL BUILDING |
THE FIRST FEDERAL CUSTOMERS MIGHT BE A LITTLE SURPRISED WHEN THEY VISIT THEIR BANK AND SEE THAT IT'S CALLED SOUTH STATE BANK. |
DOG DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN |
ANIMAL LOVERS 'GRATEFUL' FOR MUSICAL BENEFIT |
FMN |
17/07/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF REBECCA MORNING; SUZANNE HENDERSON; KENNY POWELL; AND RUSTY HENDERSON; PHOTO OF DOGS |
IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL GRATEFUL DOG; AN ALL-DAY FESTIVAL AND BENEFIT FOR THE FLORENCE AND DARLINGTON HUMANE SOCIETIES. |
MAN CONVICTED IN 1974 MURDER RELEASED |
MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH WAS INITIALLY SENTENCED TO DEATH AFTER KILLING MAN IN ROBBERY |
FMN |
18/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH; PHOTO OF OF NOVEMBEREMBER. 30 1974 EDITION OF FLORENCE MORNING NEWS |
THE MAN (MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH) CONVICTED OF STABBING A 70-YEAR-OLD MAN (JOHN ROBERT TEMPLE) TO DEATH WITH AN ICE PICK DURING A 1974 ROBBERY AT A FLORENCE LIQUOR STORE HAS BEEN GRANTED CONDITIONAL PAROLE. |
REDWOLVES RAISE CANCER AWARENESS |
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FMN |
18/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MYRA BAZEN; MAUREEN BELL; RONALD MacDONALD; AND FLORENCE REDWOLVES TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BIALKOWSKI; JACOB MILLIMAN; AND FLORENCE REDWOLVES TEAMMATES |
CANCER SURVIORS MYRA BAZEN; MAUREEN BELL AND RONALD MacDONALD HIGH-FIVE THE PLAYERS AFTER THE SURVIVORS WALK AROUND THE BASES ON CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT DURING THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES/ASHEBORO COPPERHEADS GAME. |
NORTH VISTA ON TRACK; ROYALL BUILD LAGS BEHIND |
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FMN |
18/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE NEW NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING IS IN THE HOMESTRETCH LEADING UP TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR; WHILE THE NEW ROYALL ELEMENTARY PROJECT HAS FALLEN BEHIND DUE TO WEATHER. |
COUNCILMAN: COUNTY EMPLOYEE RAISE TO BE ADDRESSED NEXT YEAR |
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FMN |
18/07/2014 |
1A |
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ONE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN ANNOUNCED THAT PAY INCREASES WOULD BE AT THE HEART OF NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET; CITING COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE "DISGRUNTLED" AFTER THE COUNCIL ALLOCATED AN ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ON JULY1. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/07/2014 |
5A |
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ALBERTA JACKSON; FURMAN BENJAMIN; LILLIE BELL THOMAS; PAUL DENNIS GRIMES; CHANEY BACOTE WALKER; EDNA NAOMI COX DOUGHTY; LAWRENCE ESCO MIDDLEBROOKS; MARCHCHKIS' RAMON "G-BABY" CAPEHART; PATRICIA MARCHCHTIN JONES; WILLIE ELLIS "BILL" TURNER |
ALL STAR LANES PROVIDES FREE BOWLING FOR CHILDREN |
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FMN |
18/07/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF LUKE JORDAN AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JONATHAN JORDAN AND OTHERS |
ALL STAR LANES IN FLORENCE IS PARTICIAPTING IN A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN AGES 15 AND UNDER TO BOWL TWO FREE GAMES A DAY DURING THE SUMMER. |
CITY RECOGNIZES FLORENCE BUSINESS |
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FMN |
18/07/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL; JASON GOVAN; DR. JOHN KEITH; DR. BRIAN SANG; AND STANLEY THOMAS |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ROBBY HILL PRESENTS OWNERS OF 1031 AMERICAN GRILL WITH A RESOLUTION. |
MAN FACES 8 EXPLOSIVES CHARGES |
FLORENCE POLICE FIND DEVICES IN HOME WHILE REPSONDING TO A DOMESTIC CALL |
FMN |
19/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN JAMES PARKER; PHOTO OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES |
A FLORENCE MAN (JOHN JAMES PARKER) WAS ARRESETED AFTER FLORENCE POLICE WERE CALLED TO A DOMESTIC SITUATION ON PICKFORD LANE THAT MORNING AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES WERE FOUND AT THE RESIDENCE. |
OPENING EYES & HEARTS |
CAMP RAE CAMPERS GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY BY DONATING BAKE SALE PROFITS TO LOCAL NONPROFIT |
FMN |
19/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MATT DAVIS AND LESHON JACKSON; PHOTO OF JaQUAN WALKER; MASON DOLEMAN; AND OTHERS |
MORE THAN A DOZEN CAMP RAE CAMPERS AND THEIR COUNSELORS VISITED THE CHURCH ON WEST N.B. BAROODY STREET AND GOT TO EAT LUNCH AND PLAY WITH SOME OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND RESIDENTS AS ONE OF THEIR WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS. |
LEGENDS COMICS TO CELEBRATE AS BATMAN TURNS 75 |
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FMN |
19/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DENNY STEVENSON |
COMIC-BOOK CRIME FIGHTER BATMAN OFFICIALY TURNS 75 ON JULY23; BUT LEGENDS COMICS IS GOING TO MARCHCHK THE DAY A LITTLE EARLY TODAY AND THEN TEAM UP WITH BARNES & NOBLE AT MAGNOLIA MALL TO CELEBRATE AGAIN. |
EX-CAR SALESMAN ORDERED TO PAY $8.5M RESTITUTION |
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FMN |
19/07/2014 |
3A |
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A FORMER MYRTLE BEACH USED CAR SALESMAN (HARRY LAVIN III) HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO MORE THAN 6 YEARS IN PRISON IN A BANKFRAUD SCHEME AUTHORITIES SAY COST LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. |
ALL ABOUT THE BAHA'I FAITH |
IT IS THE SECOND-MOST PREVELANT RELIGION IN SOUTH CAROLINA |
FMN |
19/07/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF DR. LOUIS VENTERS; PHOTO OF ANNETTE REYNOLDS AND NANCY THOMAS |
SOUTH CAROLINA'S SECOND LARGEST RELIGION IS THE BAHA'I FAITH; A MONOTHEISTIC RELIGION FOUNDED IN 1844 IN IRAN. |
RADIO FREE FLORENCE PRESENTES CONCERT IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
19/07/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ABANDON KANSAS (BAND) |
A BAND FROM KANSAS IS COMING AUGUSTUST. 10 TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. OR RATHER; ABOANDON KANSAS IN COMING TO FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/07/2014 |
4B |
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BENNIE COOPER JR.; ETHEL MAE GRAHAM; GERTRUDE PERRITT; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH McDANIEL SR.; LAURENCE OLIVER SR.; REGGIE HOG CHINA; ROBERT "BOBBY" LOCKEY; ROOSEVELT HARKLESS SR.; WILLIE WILBERT TAYLOR; CAROLYN WHITE ROGERS; COLE BURCH JR.; LILLIE B. FULLARD THOMAS; MARCHCHCIA McELVEEN GASQUE; MARCHCHY ALICE CARMICHAEL; THOMAS "TOMMY" LAMARCHCH POWELL |
YOU'RE OUT! |
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FMN |
20/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TY SUGGS AND ETHAN BLOOM |
DELMAE'S TY SUGGS TAGS MAPLE PARK'S ETHAN BLOOM FOR THE FIRST OUT OF A DOUBLE PLAY DURING THE TEAM'S GAME IN THE DIXIE YOUTH AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYED AT FREEDOM FLORENCE. |
PENNY SALES TAX; TIF PROJECTS UNDERWAY |
COUNTY; CITY LOOK TO WORK TOGETHER ON BLIGHT ISSUES |
FMN |
20/07/2014 |
1A |
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WORK IS ALREADY UNDERWAY FOR SOME PENNY SALES TAX PROJECTS WHILE SOME IN FLORENCE ARE GEARING UP BEHIND THE SCENE WITH OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. |
NEIGHBORHOOD WRETCH |
BOARDED-UP HOMES GIVE RESIDENTS HEADACHES; BUT THERE ISN'T MUCH THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THEM IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
20/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ABANDON HOUSE |
WHEN CHRIS PORT BOUGHT A HOME IN SPAULDING HEIGHTS IN 2009; THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO IT WAS BOARDED UP. FIVE YEARS LATER; NOTHING'S CHANGED. NOW PORT WANTS TO SELL HIS HOME; AND HE'S WORRIED THE EYESORE IS GOING TO COST HIM POTENTIAL BUYERS. |
PURPOSEFUL PARENTING: FORGET TECH; JUST FOCUS ON TALK |
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FMN |
20/07/2014 |
1A |
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THERE ARE MANY BOOKS CLAIMING TO KNOW HOW TO BEST RAISE A CHILD. NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS ARE OFTEN OVERRUN WITH THE ADVICE FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE "BEEN THERE" AND SEEM TO THINK THAT THEY HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/07/2014 |
7A |
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BRYAN WADE CASTON; ETHE MAE GRAHAM GRAHAM; MAGGIE TJADEN; POMPEY "PH" HARRELL; ROBBIE LEE MIMS; SAMUEL ROBERT OWENS; SHERMAN CROSKEY; VINCENT "VJ" JOHNSON JR.; WILLIAM HINES JR.; CHARLES JR. "FRIDAY BURROUGHS"; WILLIAM FRANK KEEFE JR.; SYLVESTER CAIN JR.; ALMA TEE MCWHITE THOMAS; ROBERT "BOBBY" LOCKEY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/07/2014 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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BISHOP LLOYD E. SWARINGER SR. |
BIRTHDAY BAT |
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FMN |
20/07/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF PATRICK GALE AND HEATHER ROBERS; PHOTO OF MELISSA RAINWATER; WILL NICHOLS; JORDAN RAUF; COLTON NICHOLS; TOBY NICHOLS; ANTHONY RAUF; PATRICK GALE; AND CHRIS FLOYD; PHOTO OF PATRICK GALE AND CHRIS FLOYD; PHOTO OF MICHAEL EASTRIDGE SR.; MICHAEL EASTRIDGE JR.; AND DAVIN RUSSELL; PHOTO OF WILL NICHOLS AND PATRICK GALE; PHOTO OF MARCHCHTHA MARCHCHRERO AND RACHAEL POTTER |
BATMAN; AKA PATRICK GALE; TAKES CATWOMAN; AKA HEATHER ROGERS; INTO CUSTODY OUTSIDE LEGENDS COMICS ON SOUTH IRBY STREET IN FLORENCE. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
20/07/2014 |
5C |
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PHOTOS |
JACQUELINE JADE ARMSTRONG AND GREGORY MARCHCHK COLKER; REBECCA MARCHCHIE GRIGGS AND JONATHAN CLINT LEACH; SARAH BURKE SIGMON AND WILIAM LAWRENCE WHITE |
LONG LIFE INSURANCE |
FLORENCE-BASED AIKEN & CO. CELEBRATES 100 YEARS |
FMN |
20/07/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF JIM HARSH; LYNN OWENS; AND L. RICHARD OWENS JR.; PHOTO OF J.B. AIKEN; J.C. LONG; J.C. BENICK; EDNA ANDERSON; FRED W. WILLIS; LILLIAN LONG; AND D.C. ACKERMANN |
LOCALLY OWEND AIKEN & CO. HAS REASON TO CELEBRATE AS IT TURNS 100 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR. |
ADMINISTRATOR QUESTIONS REMAIN |
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FMN |
21/07/2014 |
1A |
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TWO WEEKS AGO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL VOTED NOT TO RENEW THE CONTRACT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DALE SURRETT. NOW IT WILL DECEMBEREMBERIDE ITS NEXT STEP AT A MEETING. |
HALL/POSTON SLAYING DEFENDANT GETS 12 YEARS |
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FMN |
21/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE LAST REMAINING DEFENDANT (KEVIN O'NEAL) IN A DRUG DEALER'S PLOT TO KILL A LOCAL MAN (BILLY L. HALL JR.) AND WOMAN (TALYA POSTON) IN 2009 PLEADED GUILTY TO HIS ROLE IN THE CRIMES LAST WEEK AND WAS SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON. |
A BIG HILL TO CLIMB |
LOCAL TEEN CHANGES LIFE THROUGH RUNNING |
FMN |
21/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MATT JORDAN; PHOTO OF MATT JORDAN; BLANEY HOWLE; AND ROB SHAMBLIN |
MATT JORDAN SAID HIS FAMILY THOUGHT RUNNING WAS A PHASE WHEN HE STARTED DOING IT IN THE NINTH GRADE AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. YEARS LATER; AS HE GETS SET TO HEAD OFF TO COLLEGE WITH IS FIRST MARCHCHATHON UNDER HIS BELT; JORDAN SAID IT WASN'T A PHASE. IT WAS A LIFESTYLE AND MINSET CHANGE. |
JAMESTOWN DESCENDANTS DESCEND ON FORMER COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
21/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES BROWN AND TERRY JAMES |
DESCENDANTS OF IRVIN JAMES; THE FOUNDER OF JAMESTOWN; WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL GATHERING IN FLORENCE THIS WEEKEND TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE. |
MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
21/07/2014 |
3A |
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A DARLINGTON MAN (EUGENE LEO WILLIAM) DIED WHEN A BACKHOE HE WAS OPERATING OVERTURNED. |
TRUST TURNING TO DUST |
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FMN |
21/07/2014 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING REMAINS; PHOTO OF TRUST BUILDING REMAINS |
NOT MUCH IS LEFT OF WHAT USED TO BE THE TRUST BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/07/2014 |
6A |
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BYRON G. DAVIS; DOROTHY "DORRIE" BUMGARNER COLEMAN; EUGENE "GINNY-MAN" WILLIAMS; FRED SCOTT; LILLIAN POSTON; RALPH WOODBERRY; WILLIAM "COONIE" ALFORD; ALBERTA SAMUEL JACKSON; DAVID RAYMOND STONE; ERNEST L. IVORY; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH McDANIEL; MAGGIE ANN TJADEN |
BABY SITTER SENTENCED FOR HURTING YOUNG CHILD |
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FMN |
22/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THU THI TRAN |
A 44-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE WOMAN (THU THI TRAN) WILL SPEND TWO YEARS IN PRISON FOR HURTING A 4-MONTH-OLD INFANT SHE WAS BABYSITTTING LAST YEAR. |
FMU EARNS TOP HONORS AS 'GREAT COLLEGE TO WORK FOR' |
EVALUATION OF WORK PLACES IN ACADEMIA PUTS FLORENCE SCHOOL ON HONOR ROLL |
FMN |
22/07/2014 |
1A |
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FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING; FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED ON THE GREAT COLLEGES TO WORK FOR LIST BY THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/07/2014 |
6A |
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BARBARA LUCILLE SAWYER CARPER; CARL MACK MITCHUM; DOLORES WASHINGTON; DORA BLACK SANSBURY; EMMA LEE McCOY; INEATHA PELOTE; KAREN EVANS; LUEBERTHA JOHNSON FOXWORTH; MAE BELL MOODY; RALPH WOODBERRY; SIMON A. MIKELL JR.; TREMAIN McCALL; WILLIENA WARD; POMPEY "PH" HARRELL |
HILLIARD LYONS OPENS IN DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
22/07/2014 |
8B |
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PHOTO OF HILLIARD LYONS CONFERENCE ROOM |
HILLIARD LYONS IS SETTLING INTO ITS NEW HOME IN DOWTOWN FLORENCE AND AS ONE OF THREE IN THE NEWLY REMODELED WATERS BUILDING. |
TWO SENTENCED FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHYQUAN BLACK; PHOTO OF JORDAN BOSTON |
A PAIR OF FLORENCE TEENAGEERS (SHYQUAN BLACK AND JORDAN BOSTON) WHO HAD SEX WITH A 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL AT AN ALCOHOL-AND-DRUG-FUELED PARTY LAST SUMMER WILL EACH SPEND AT LEAST THE NEXT DECEMBEREMBERADE IN PRISON. |
SUMMER SHOWERS |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LYNCHES RIVER; PHOTO OF WATER DROPLETS IN SPIDER WEB AT LYNCHES RIVERS |
WATER FLOWS TOWARD LYNCHES RIVER NEAR HIGHWAY 52. |
DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE WEEKEND KILLING |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
3A |
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INVESTIGATORS ARE FOLLOWING UP LEADS IN THE DEATH OF A DARLINGTON WOMAN (DOROTHY BUMGARNER). |
MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING; CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF IQNACIO SANCHEZ-ALGERIA |
DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED AN 18-YEAR-OLD HARTSVILLE MAN (IQNACIO SANCHEZ-ALGERIA) AND CHARGED HIM WITH KIDNAPPING FOLLOWING A HARTSVILLE AREA INCIDENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
5A |
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ANDRE TREMAYNE McFADDEN; CANDICE ARTHUR; JAKELL WHITTINGTON; MARCHCHABELLE MacCALLA COKER; ROSA LEE HYMAN; ROY HICKSON; SALLY GRAHAM; BARBARA LUCILLE SAWYER CARPER; FRED DELBERT SCOTT; FURMAN BENJAMIN; HALLIE KAY HEWITT; JAMES KELLEY; KAREN P. EVANS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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ALLEAN B. LITTLE; JAMES WILLIAMS JR.; MARCHCHY BEATRICE "BEA" ROBINSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
6A |
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LAWSON JORDAN; MAYRENE NIELD PAGE; MCLAURIN SELLERS; OZEDA FLOYD CLELLAND; ROOSEVELT HARKLESS SR.; THERESA ANNE SNEAD HARRIS; TREMAINE MCCALL |
REBEL PIE AND SEMINAR PAIR UP FOR PIES AND PINTS |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
1C |
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REBEL PIE AND SEMINAR BREWING ARE PAIRING UP FOR THE FIRST PIES & PINTS MULTICOURSE DINNER (ALAN COOKE). |
JUNEEE REAL ESTATE NUMBERS IMPROVE IN THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
23/07/2014 |
6D |
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THE NUMBER OF NEW LISTINGS AND CLOSED SALES FOR HOMES IS UP IN THE PEE DEE IN JUNEEE; ACCORDING TO THE PEE DEE REALTOR ASSOCIATION'S LATEST HOUSING NUMBERS. |
THIS 'BAD GIRL' IS READY TO BE GOOD |
KINGSTREE NATIVE SET TO STAR IN POPULAR REALITY TV SHOW |
FMN |
24/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEIGH MABRY |
TELEVISION AUDIENCES WILL SEE ASHLEIGH NICOLE MABRY SHOW OUT WHEN SHE STARS IN "BAD GIRLS CLUB: ATLANTA"; WHICH BEGINS FILMING IN SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER. |
SMILE PILE |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NOAH MATTHEWS AND FLORENCE POST 1 TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF GRAYSON COTTINGHAM AND FLORENCE POST 1 TEAMMATES |
FLORENCE POST 1 PLAYERS; INCLUDING NOAH MATTHEWS; CELEBRATE AFTER BEATING YORK POST 66 TO WIN THE JUNEEIOR LEGION CHAMPIONSHIP AT FLORENCE'S LEGION FIELD. |
SHEHEEN TOUTS HIS ROAD PLAN IN PEE DEE |
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE SAYS FIX OLD ROADS BEFORE DECEMBEREMBERIDING TO BUILD NEW ONES |
FMN |
24/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF S.C. SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN |
DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE VINCENT SHEHEEN WES IN THE PEE DEE; ONE DAY AFTER ANNOUNCING A PLAN HE BELIEVES WILL HELP SOUTH CAROLINA REPAIR AND REBUILD ITS ROADS. |
DRIVE SET UP FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT FLORENE AFTER FIVE |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
3A |
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FOR MOST FLORENCE AFTER FIVE EVENTS; ALL ATTENDEES NEED TO BRING IS THEIR DANCING SHOES AND SOME CASH FOR CONCESSIONS. BUT THIS WEEK THE FLORENCE COUNTY COOPERATIVE COUNCIL IS ASKING FLORENTINES TO BRING SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO DONATE. |
DSS EVENT AIMS TO MATCH CHILDREN; ADOPTIVE PARENTS |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
3A |
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REGION IV OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SEVICES WILL HOLD "STEP-RIGHT UP TO ADOPTION" A WIDE RECRUITMENT EVENT; THIS WEEKEND. |
FOUR OFFICES OPEN IN JOHNSONVILLE |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
3A |
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THE CITY OF JOHNSONVILLE'S GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE NOVEMBEREMBER. 4; AND FOUR OFFICES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT. |
NO CHALLENGERS ON BALLOT FOR FLORENCE FIVE ELECTION |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
3A |
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AN ELECTION FOR TWO SEATS ON THE FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL BE SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 9 IN THE JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM. NO CHALLENGES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE TWO SEATS UP FOR ELECTION; SEATS 3 AND 6. |
FLORENCE POLICE SEARCH FOR SUSPECT |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RAVON DONTA HAMER |
FLORENCE POLICE INVESTIGATORS ARE ASKING THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN FINDING A 24-YEAR-OLD LOCAL MAN (RAVON DONTA HAMER) WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A STRING OF RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/07/2014 |
5A |
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CLARENCE EARL "BUCK" WILKES JR.; DIANNE FULTON; JASPER FULTON; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH SAMUEL "SAMMY" TOWNSEND; MARCHCHY ELLEN SCOTT; NANCY LEE JULYIOUS; CLETUS COX; DOROTHY MUMFORD DANIELS; FAYE CARTER OWENS; LOUVAINE FLOYD; SIMON A. MIKELL JR.; WALLACE ANDREW "ANDY" PROSSER |
STARS COME OUT TO SHINE |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEE McLEOD; BENTLEY MERRILL; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF BARBARA HILL; MASON DOLEMAN; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ED PALMER AND OTHER |
ASHLEE McLEOD HELPS BENTLEY MERRILL PARTICIPATE IN A RELAY RACE DOWN THE AISLE OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH AS AUDIENCE MEMBERS CHEER THEM. |
COUNCIL NEARS OK FOR AID TO LOCAL BID PREFERENCES |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCE COMMITTEE GAVE THE COUNTY STAFF APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A REVISION TO THE COUNTY'S PROCURMENT ORDINANCE THAT WILL INCREASE THE LOCAL BIDDER PREFERENCE DURING ITS MEETING. |
MILLIONS IN INSURANCE REBATES COING TO CAROLINAS |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
1A |
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MORE THAN $21 MILLION IN HEALTH INSURANCE REBATES WILL BE COMING TO CONSUMERS IN THE CAROLINAS FROM COMPANIES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAYS SPENT TOO MANY PREMIUM DOLLARS ON PROFITS AND RED TAPE LAST YEAR. |
11-FOOT TOMATO VINES |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF KIM PITTS; PHOTO OF TOMATOES |
KIM PITTS DUCKS UNDER A BAMBOO SUPPORT POLE AFTER PICKING RIPE TOMATOES AT HER HOME OFF EAST NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD. |
TWO WOMEN CHARGED IN DEATH OF MAN |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
3A |
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THE GIRLFRIEND (DONNA HEMMANS) OF A MAN (CHARLES BURROUGHS) FOUND DEAD IN HIS HOME JULY11; ALONG WITH ANTOHER WOMAN (TASHA McCLARY); ARE CHARGED IN HIS DEATH; ACCORDING TO WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SHERIFF JOHN BARTELL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
5A |
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ELIZABETH ANN "BETH" McCONNELL SALLACK; ELNORA GILES; LUEBERTHA FOXWORTH; ROBERT P. JONES; GENEVIA "LIL" JOHNSON; WILLIE EDWARD HUNTER; BYRON GIRARD DAVIS; CLETUS COX; ANDRE McFADDEN; CORRIA L. ODOM; HINES WILLIAMS JR.; RALPH WOODBERRY; ROBIN SPRINGS COOPER; VINCENT BERNARD "VJ" JOHNSON JR.; REVEREND CHADWICK JULYIUS ALLEN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/07/2014 |
6A |
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WAYNE H. ALLEN; WILLIAM "COONIE" ALFORD JR.; ROSA LEE HYMAN |
DONATIONS NEEDED DURING SUMMER |
LOCAL BLOOD DRIVE PART OF RED CROSS CAMPAIGN |
FMN |
25/07/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF JODI DREXLER AND LAURI TILLER; PHOTO OF STICKERS AND SNACKS; PHOTO OF JODI DREXLER |
BLOOD DONATIONS HAVE A TENDENCY TO DROP OFF IN THE SUMMER. THAT IS WHY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN FLORENCE HAS INCLUDED AN AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE DURING THEIR CITY PROJECT EACH YEAR. |
FORMER SLAVE'S DESCENDANTS GATHER FOR REUNION |
FAMILY; COMMUNITY LEARN ABOUT HERITAGE AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT |
FMN |
26/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMESTOWN REUNION ATTENDEES |
DESCENDANTS OF ERVIN JAMES; A FORMER SLAVE; AND COMMUNTY MEMBERS; GATHERED AT THE ORIGINAL JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT FOR THE FIRST EVENT OF THE JAMES' ANNAUL FAMILY REUION. |
DOWNTOWN DANCING |
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FMN |
26/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE AFTER FIVE ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF COL. RON JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH; PHOTO OF OTIS WHEELER AND FLORENCE AFTER FIVE ATTENDEES |
FLORENCE AFTER FIVE ATTENDEES DANCE IN UNISON. |
NEW DUI PROGRAM STARTS IN PEE DEE |
12TH CIRCUIT PILOTS COURT TO HELP REPEAT OFFENDERS GET SOBER |
FMN |
26/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED CLEMENTS III |
A NEW DUI COURT PROGRAM; THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN SOUTH CAROLINA; IS UP AND RUNNING IN THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. |
CHRISTMAS IN JULYY |
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD IN FULL SWING IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
26/07/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES |
A MINISTRY OF SAMARCHCHITAN'S PURSE; OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD STARTED IN 1993. THE CONCEPT WAS SIMPLE: FILL A SHOEBOX WITH BASIC NECESSITIES AND SMALL TOYS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/07/2014 |
4B |
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GOERGE GIVENS SCOTT; HAROLD HOLLAND; MYRON BRYANT; NATHANIEL WILLIAMS; SADIE DOZIER; JOYCE ANN "BLONDIE" GARNER FARROW; LULA MAE THOMAS; ELNORA GILES; EUGENE L. "GINNY MAN" WILLIAMS; LYNN REDMOND PIGATE; NANCY LEE JULYIOUS; WOODROW LANE |
LOCAL CHURCH HOSTS COOKOUT |
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FMN |
26/07/2014 |
5B |
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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN FLORENCE AND FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOSTED A COOKOUT FOR 200 PEOPLE; MOST OF THEM CHILDREN WHO SPEND A LOT OF TIME AT THE CLUB AND SOME OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. |
MAN FINDS NEW LIFE IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL SPRAUVE |
FIVE YEARS AGO; MICHAEL SPRAUVE GOT NEWS THAT NO 16-YEAR-OLD WANTS: HIS KIDNEY FUNCTION WAS ABOUT 35 PERCENT OF WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. |
THE IN-BETWEENERS |
WORKING HARD BUT HARDLY MAKING A LIVING |
FMN |
27/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHAYQUAWNA RIGGINS |
THE FIRST AND MOST ESSENTIAL STEP TO GETTING OUT OF POVERTY IS LANDING A JOB; RIGHT? ONCE THAT STEADY PAYCHECK STARTS ROLLING IN; MONEY PROBLEMS DRY UP. THAT MIGHT BE THE AMERICAN DREAM; BUT FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WHO ARE CONSIDERED "WORKING POOR"; IT'S ONLY A FANTASY. |
GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL HITS STRIDE IN FUNDRAISER'S THIRD YEAR |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANNA CUSACK AND JOEY (DOG) |
THE GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL WAS HELD OUTSIDE SOUTHERN HOPS BREWING CO. |
ARTISAN OUTPOST CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF M.J. MARCHCHTIN; PHOTO OF JOHN SIDERIO; PHOTO OF ARTISAN OUTPOST CUSTOMERS |
JACKIE STASNEY DREAMED TO REVAMP THE ARTS-AND-CRAFTS SCENE IN JOHNSONVILLE; HOPING TO BRING IN TOP-NOTCH; LOCAL ARTISTS WHO CAN DRAW A CROWD. THAT DREAM REACHED A MILESTONE WHEN ORGANIZERS HOSTED ARTISAN OUTPOST; THE EVENT'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
7A |
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ALICE B. CATOE; C. SAM NORRIS; FORIE MAE KING; FLOYD CUSACK; INEZ FORD; IRENE ELLIOTT FLOYD; NELLIE HICKS FLOWERS; RACHEL ANN GIBBS; ROBERT LEE JONES; JAMES HILTON STRICKLAND; LEGATHA ANN MAHON AYCOCK; ELIZABETH ANN "BETH" McCONNELL SALLACK |
SOUTHERN HOPS RAISES MONEY FOR HUMANE SOCIETY |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL ATTENDEE AND DOG; PHOTO OF OWSLEY (DOG); PHOTO OF GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF TOYS; PHOTO OF SALVAGE ELLIS; ANN TILTON; AND GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF AYDEN HARRINGTON; SARA (DOG); AND GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL ATTENDEES |
A DOG UP FOR ADOPTION DRINKS WATER FROM A BOWL. GRATEFUL DOG FESTIVAL ATTENDEES GATHER OUTDOORS; WHERE A MUSTIC STAGE AND VENDORS WERE SET UP. |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
5C |
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PHOTOS |
SARAH ELIZABETH LANE AND NICHOLAS EDWARD LIEBENROOD; BLAIR BAKER HAMILTON AND BENJAMIN CARL DAWKINS; SANDRA ELAINE FLOWERS AND LEWIS JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH BEZJAK III |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
JORDAN MARCHCHIE WARD AND CHRISTOPHER ROBERT EHRENREICH; BROOKE ELISABETH ROGERS AND JUSTIN MILES McGEE |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
27/07/2014 |
6C |
ANNIVERSARY |
PHOTOS |
RANDOLPH TIMMONS AND CARLENE TIMMONS CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY; DEACON JAMES A. JOHNSON AND RACHEL JOHNSON CELEBRATH 60TH ANNIVERSARY |
BURGLARS TARGETING JOHNSONVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD |
MAN CHARGED; POLICE WARN OF MORE ARRESTS TO COME |
FMN |
28/07/2014 |
1A |
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THE JOHNSOVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED AN 18-YEAR-OLD JOHNSONVILLE MAN (MATTHEW ROYAL) AFTER THE DEPARTMENT SAYS HE WAS SEEN BREAKING INTOA HOME AND THEN ATTEMPTING TO SELL STOLEN ITEMS SHORTLY AFTERWARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/07/2014 |
6A |
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ALICE BRAND CATOE; DEBORAH SMITH BRALOSKI; LARRY DARNELL McLELLAN; SELVIA JEAN COLLINS SIMS; ALICE JUANITA STROUD DE LA CRUZ; C. SAM NORRIS; IRENE ELLIOTT FLOYD; JAMES McLEOD REED SR.; MARCHCHY ELLEN RICHARDSON DIXON; MARCHCHY ELLEN SCOTT; STANLEY "PUDD" COLLINS; WILLIAM DAN ROWELL |
ARTIST; CHILDREN FINISH DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER MURAL |
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FMN |
29/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PARKER BROWN AND EMMA BROWN |
THE STAFF OF THE DURANT CHILDREN'S CENTER WORK HARD TO MAKE THE FLORENCE FACILITY A WARM PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO BEGIN HEALING; BUT NOW THE IRBY STREET HOUSE WILL BE EXTRA WELCOMING TO YOUNG CLIENTS. THIS WEEK LOCAL ARTIST JUSTIN ALLEN JAMES WRAPPED UP PAINTING AN UNDERWATER SEASCAPE MURAL COVERING THE WALLS OF THE FOYER. |
FILING FOR COUNTY MUNICIPAL POSITIONS TO OPEN FRIDAY |
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29/07/2014 |
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THE TWO-WEEK FILING PERIOD FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES IN FLORENCE COUNTY WILL OPEN FOR CANDIDATES AND SOME HAVEN'T DECEMBEREMBERIDED IF THEY WILL RUN AGAIN FOR OFFICE. |
FLORENCE 1 INTERIM SUPERINENDENT MAKING $15 000 PER MONTH |
DR. CLEO RICHARDSON'S CONTRACT SETS UP MONTH-TO-MONTH EMPLOYMENT |
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29/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF DR. CLEO RICHARDSON |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S NEW LEADER (DR. CLEO RICHARDSON) HAS BEEN ON THE JOB FOR NEARLY A MONTH AND IS READYING FOR THE RAPIDLY APPROACHING SCHOOL YEAR. |
WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING LOTTERY TICKETS |
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29/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF RONNEISHIA KING |
A FLORENCE WOMAN (RONNEISHIA KING) WAS ARRESTED AMID ALLEGATIONS SHE STOLE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN LOTTERY TICKETS FROM THE STORE WHERE SHE WORKED. |
POLICE ARREST DARLINGTON MAN FOR CAR BREAK-INS |
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29/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JOHNNY WALLS |
A DARLINGTON MAN (JOHNNY WALLS) WAS ARRESTED FOR BREKING INTO SEVERAL CARS IN DARLINGTON; ACCORDING TO A DARLINGTON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE. |
DARLINGTON POLICE SEARCH FOR SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT |
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29/07/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BRIAN ALEXANDER DAVIS |
THE DARLINGTON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ASKING FOR INFORMATION THAT MAY LEAD TO THE LOCATION OF 32-YEAR-OLD BRIAN ALEXANDER DAVIS. |
POLICE SEEK ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS |
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29/07/2014 |
3A |
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THE DARLINGTON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEARCHING FOR TWO BLACK MEN IN CONNECTION WITH ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERIES THAT HAPPENED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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29/07/2014 |
7A |
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ANNIE LEE EADDY GREGORY; BERNHARD FRANKLING WOLLGAST JR.; DAN PEARMAN; EARLENE W. HENDERSON; ETHEL JOHNSON; HENRY ALLEN WALLACE; JAMES EDWARD BROWN; JAMES EDWARD HEARNE; LAKIESHA ANN KELTY; ROSA NANCE; SANDRA B. COEFIELD; CANDIS ARTHUR-EVERETTE; CHARLES HOWARD LEE; CHRISTOPHER G. CARSTEN JR.; LEE ADAMS; LOUISE IRICK JACOB; MAURICE EARL AMMONS; RUSSELL LARRY MEIER; SELVIA JEAN COLLINS SIMS; SHIRLEY ELIZABETH MCDANIEL KOLB; WELDON A. ODOM |
HEALTHY STEP FORWARD |
USC MEDICAL STUDENTS START THEIR TRAINING IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
30/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF HARRIS PASTIDES AND USC MEDICAL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF FRED CARTER AND OTHERS |
WITH A SNIP OF THE OVERSIIZED CEREMONIAL SCISSORS ON SOME GARNET RIBBON; THE OFFICE OF THE FLORENCE TEACHING SITE OF THE UNIVERITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OFFICIALLY OPENED. |
FMU HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING DESIGN TO START IN SEPTEMBEREMBERTEMBER |
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30/07/2014 |
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WITH MEDICAL STUDENTS ALREADY WORKING IN FLORENCE AND THE TRUST BUILDING REDUCED TO A PILE OF RUBBLE; PLANS TO BUILD A PERMANENT LOCATION FOR THE STUDENTS AND OTHER FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS ARE PROGRESSING. |
ROBBERY SUSPECT KILLED BY OFFICER |
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30/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PATRICK SMALL |
IT WAS BUSINESSS AS USUAL AT THE CRUIZERS GAS STATION ON WEST PALMETTO STEET; LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER A MAN (PATRICK SMALL) HELD THE STORE'S CLERKS (JAMES GOODMAN AND ANOTHER) AT GUNPOINT AND WAS FATALLY SHOT BY A FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE THE SCENE. |
SUNDAY ALCOHOL SALES TO GO ON BALLOT |
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30/07/2014 |
1A |
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VOTERS IN LAKE CITY WILL GET TO DECEMBEREMBERIDE IN NOVEMBEREMBEREMBER IF THEY WANT TO LEGALIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOL ON SUNDAYS. |
DEPUTIES ARREST SUSPECT IN SATURDAY SHOOTING |
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30/07/2014 |
3A |
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DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESTED A SUSPECT (WILLIE LARRY WILSON) IN THE SHOOTING THAT TOOK PLACE ON NOWLIN CIRCLE SOUTH OF FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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30/07/2014 |
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CAROLYN KIRVEN VANN; CECIL "C.E." WINDHAM; CHRISTOPHER GERALD BEASLEY; ESSIE S. JAMES; JANUARYUARYET GULLEDGE; JANUARYUARYICE SHAFFER PETERSON; MATTIE TUTT; REVEREND MONEL SMITH; PATRICK TIYIOUN SMALL; WILLIE JOE HUGGINS; BEATRICE THOMPSON "AUNT BEA" HARRINGTON; B.F. WOLLGAST JR.; DAN PEARMAN SR.; GREGORY LYNN POSTON; JAMES EDWARD HEARNE; JOHN ELIAS "JOHNNY" KOOPMAN JR.; MAURICE EARL AMMONS; ROLAND T. KIRBY |
MAKING THE LIST |
MAGAZINE SAYS 1031 AMERICAN GRILL'S BURGERS ARE AMONG BEST IN SOUTH |
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30/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF BLACK BEAN BURGER; PHOTO OF GLENDA GRIGGS; PAULA GRIGGS; DON GIERTZ; AND OTHERS |
IF YOUR ARE LOOKING FOR ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN THE SOUTH; LOOK NO FURTHER THAN YOUR OWN BACKYARD. THIS WEEK; GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE NAMED THREE-MONTH-OLD 1031 AMERICAN GRILL TO ITS "GUIDE TO THE SOUTH'S BEST BURGERS." |
COUNTY; CITY FOCUSING ON IMPROVING CYBERSECURITY |
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31/07/2014 |
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AS U.S. GOALIE TIM HOWARD WAS FIGHTING OF UNWANTED ATTACKS FROM OTHER TEAMS DURING THE RECENT WORLD CUP IN BRAZIL; COUNTY AND CITY COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN FLORENCE WERE ALSO UNDER ATTACK - BUT FROM HACKERS. |
SALES TAX FREEDOM |
ANOTHER 'HOLIDAY' WEEKEND STARTS TOMORROW |
FMN |
31/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOE WATERS; PHOTO OF GABBY GOSNELL |
BLACK FRIDAY HAS BECOME ONE OF THE BIGGEST RETAIL DAYS OF THE YEAR. THIS WEEKEND'S SALES TAX HOLIDAY IS A CLOSE SECOND FOR MANY RETAILERS; AS CROWDS ARE EXPECTED IN DROVES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NO SALES TAX ON CERTAIN MERCHANDISE. |
FAMILY VACATIONS CREATE MEMORIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS |
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31/07/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF "LITTLE PINK HOUSES OF HOPE" LOGO |
JEANINE PATTEN-COBLE; FOUNDER OF LITTLE PINK HOUSES OF HOPE; KNOWS ALL TOO WELL THE STURGGLE AND THE HARDSHIP OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS. |
LAKE CITY TEEN STILL MISSING |
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31/07/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF YASMINE NYAIJAH SELLERS |
THE LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS STILL SEEKING HELP FROM THE PUBLIC IN LOCATING A MISSING TEEN (YASMINE NYAIJAH SELLERS) LAST SEEN AT ABOUT 9 P.M. ON JULY5. |
SCRANTON MAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT |
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31/07/2014 |
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A SCRANTON MAN (THOMAS LEVERN GRAHAM) DIED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH SHORTLY AFTER 9 P.M. ON McALLISTER MILL ROAD IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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31/07/2014 |
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EDDIE DANIEL HUGHES; GWENDOLYN GRAHAM FOWLER; JAMES L. ALLEN; JUDY SKIPPER; LILLIE MAE BRIGMAN; LIZZIE W. SMALLS; MARCHCHGIE B. ALTMAN; MITCHELL DUPREE; THOMAS L. "BOBO" GRAHAM; WILBERT GRAHAM; CECIIL "C.E." WINDHAM; EVA STACK SHIRER; FLOYD CUSACK; SANDRA BREWER COEFIELD; SARA LOIS MORGAN QUATTLEBAUM; WILLE JOE HUGGINS; WILLE HUNTER |
AMY GRANT JOINS PARADE TO PAC |
CHRISTIAN POP LEGEND WILL PERFORM ON SEPTEMBEREMBERT. 26 IN FLORENCE |
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31/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF AMY GRANT |
FIVE-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT IS THE LATEST PERFORMER TO BE LINED UP FOR A CONCERT AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
FLORENCE AFTER FIVE |
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31/07/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JEFF DEFALCO; RENEE DEFALCO; STACEY YARBOROUGH; RAY MOREU; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF DENNIS TAYLOR; BEVERLY TAYLOR; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF NOAH LANIER; RON LANIER; CALEB LANIER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF LILL CASH AND LEONARD CASH; PHOTO OF ARIANNA WASHINGTON |
FRIDAY AFTER FIVE; JULY25; SOUTH DARGAN STREET. |
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNS START TO FLOW |
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01/08/2014 |
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FLORENCE COUNTY IS ONE FULL MONTH INTO ITS NEW FISCAL YEAR; AND MORE FUNDS ARE FLOWING TO FIRE DEPARTMENTS UNDER A NEW UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. ONE DEPARTMENT IN THE COUNTY; HOWEVER; IS RECEIVING LESS THAN OTHERS. |
FIRE-FEATHERED FRIENDS |
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01/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATIE WALKER AND CRITTER CAMP CAMPERS; PHOTO OF KATE FOWLER AND CRITTER CAMP CAMPERS; PHOTO OF CRITTER CAMP CAMPERS |
A SESSION OF CRITTER CAMP WAS HELD AT THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. THREE BIRDS - A HAWK; OWL AND FALCON - WERE INTRODUCED TO THE GROUP OF CAMPERS AGES 7-12. |
FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT GETS $1.6M GRANT |
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01/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHUCK HENDERSON |
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINSTRATION SAID THAT FLORENCE REGINIONAL AIRPORT WILL RECEIVE A $1.6 MILLION GRANT FOR NEW EQUIPMENT; AIRFIELD AND TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS. |
HARTSVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS FOR MURDER |
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01/08/2014 |
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A HARTSVILLE MAN (BRANDON BRYANT) WILL SPEND 40 YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE 2012 STABBING DEATH OF A 25-YEAR-OLD WOMAN (SHANNON PATRICE THOMAS). |
FSD1 PUSHES FOR NEW SC GRANT FOR TECHNOLOGY |
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01/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DR. CLEO RICHARDSON |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 COULD MAKE A BIG JUMP TOWARD THE COVETED 1-TO-1 TECHNOLOGY MODEL THAT PAIRS EACH STUDENT WITH HIS OR HER OWN TECHNOLOGY DEVICE IF THE DISTRICT IS AWARDED A NEW STATE GRANT. |
DEPUTIES ARREST FOUR BURGLARY SUSPECTS NEAR LANGSTON ROAD |
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01/08/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF A FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY |
FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESETED FOUR SUSPECTS IN A BURGLARY OF A HOME ON JOHN PAUL JONES ROAD. |
SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES FIRE THAT DAMAGED MOBILE HOME |
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01/08/2014 |
4A |
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AN EASTERN FLORENCE COUNTY MOBILE HOME WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE THAT WAS REPORTED. |
POLICE INVESTIGATING DEATH AT DOWNTOWN BUILDING |
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01/08/2014 |
4A |
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A FLORENCE MAN WAS FOUND DEAD NEAR THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE HEALTH SCIENCES DOWNTOWN FACILITY AFTER AND APPARENT SUICIDE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/08/2014 |
5A |
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CHARELS "CHUCK" K. HAYES JR.; DARCINDER EVANS; DIANE BRUNSON GRAY; LLOYD LEE "LOCO" LAWRENCE JR.; LULA BELL NOWLIN SOLOMON; MARCHCHY FRANCES TAYLOR TYLER; SHIRLEY BROCKINGTON; ANNIE LEE EADDY GREGORY; BEATRICE D. (TRIXIE) NEWTON; BOBBIE JEAN M. RAY; ELSIE BROWN MCCLAUGUSTUSTHERTY; JAMES MCLEOD REED SR.; JANUARYUARYICE SHAFFER PETERSON; JUDY SKIPPER; LILLIE MAE HILBURN BRIGMAN; MARCHCHGIE BROWN ALTMAN; PATRICK SMALL; REVEREND MONEL SMITH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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01/08/2014 |
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ROBERT DEAN TANNER; ROSA LEE GREGG; THOMAS L. "BOBO" GRAHAM |
LOCAL CHURCHES JOIN FORCES TO FEED HUNGRY CHILDREN |
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01/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CITY PROJECT VOLUNTEERS; PHOTO OF LONNIE CURL JR.; PHOTO OF FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN MOBILE PACK VOLUNTEERS |
MEMBERS OF SEVERAL LOCAL CHURCHES GATHERED THIS WEEK TO PACK FOOD FOR THOUSANDS OF STARVING CHILDREN ACROSS THE WORLD. |
FLORENCE PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY BREAKS GROUND ON EXPANSION |
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01/08/2014 |
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THE FLORENCE PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY BROKE GROUND JULY23 ON A MAJOR EXPANSION OF ITS HEALTH CENTER. |
TIME TO HIT THE GRIDIRON |
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FMN |
02/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF NAZIR RICE AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF NATHAN ELLERBE AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF SHALIK SAMUEL |
FROM FLORENCE SCHOOLS SOUTH FLORENCE; WILSON; AND WEST FLORENCE TO TRADITIONAL FOOTBALL POWE4RS IN PLACES LIKE HARTSVILLE; LAMARCHCH; AND MARCHCHLBOORO COUNTY AND EVERY OTHER SCHOOL IN BETWEEN; THERE'S TREMENDOUS PRIDE IN THE PRODUCET THE PEE DEE PUTS ON THE FIELD EACH FRIDAY NIGHT. |
UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE CAMPAIGN MEETS GOAL |
NONPROFIT STARTS NEW FISCAL YEAR BY DISTRIBUTING GRANTS TO PARTNER AGENCIES |
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02/08/2014 |
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JUST HOURS BEFORE THE START OF ITS NEW FISCAL YEAR; UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY MADE ITS $1.2 MILLION PLEDGE GOAL FOR THE 2013-14 CAMPAIGN |
NAMES OF TIMMONSVILLE BURGLARY SUSPECTS RELEASED |
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02/08/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RELEASED THE NAMES OF FOUR MANNING MEN (SHAWN EDWARD AVANT; MIKAH NELSUN GREEN; KEENAN ALONZA GEORGIA; AND JOHN EARL ONEAL COARD); WHO WERE ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY AFTER A MANHUHT ALONG WEST JOHN PAUL JONES ROAD. |
NO INJURIES REPORTED AFTER JOHNSONVILLE RESIDENTIAL FIRE |
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02/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JOHNSONVILLE FIREFIGHTERS |
NO ONE WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF A SMALL RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALONG OLD RIVER ROAD NEAR U.S. 378 AFTER THE JOHNSONVILLE FIRE DISTRICT CONTAINED THE FIRE TO ONE ROOM. |
CHANGING THE FACE OF CHURCH |
FLORENCE CONGRECATION MEETS IN LOCAL MOVIE THEATRE |
FMN |
02/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BRYAN CHAPMAN AND KAMERON CHAPMAN; PHOTO OF BRYAN CHAPMAN AND KAMERON CHAPMAN |
ASIDE FOR THE SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP; PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING ELSE IS DIFFERENT WHEN IT COME TO PEE DEE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH. INSTEAD OF A TRADITIONAL BUILDING; THE NONDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH MEETS AT JULYIA 4 CINEMAS ON SOUTH IRBY STREET. |
MISSION CAMP SERVES A PURPOSE FOR CHILDREN |
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02/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CHILDREN'S MISSION CAMP PARTICIPANTS AND METHODIST MANOR RESIDENCE |
FOUR CHURCHES HELPED STAGE A CHILDREN'S MISSION CAMP: FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST; ST. LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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02/08/2014 |
4B |
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CECIL DILWORTH; CHARLES BRUNSON; DIANE SANDERS BRUNSON GRAY; DOROTHY AULD; GERALDINE JOHNSON WEBB; JAMES "PUNCHIE" GAMBLE; JAMES W. "SARGE" SAVERANCE; JANUARYUARYIE LEE GRANT; JAY GASWAY WARD; LILLIE ELLISON; MAMIE ARMFIELD; MAZEL GAINEY ATKINSON; MINNIE LEE GRAVES; CHARELS HAYES JR.; MARCHCHY FRANCES TAYLOR TYLER; VICTOR AUGUSTUST BADWEY |
PAC-KING A PUNCH |
BIGGER PERFORMERS; BIGGER PRESENCE FOR DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT VENUE |
FMN |
03/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE INDIGO GIRLS (BAND) AND FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; PHOTO OF CLINT BLACK |
THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE 2011; BRINGING A ROTATION OF MUSICAL ACTS AND PERFORMANCES TO DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
CRIME DOWN IN FLORENCE FROM '13 |
DARLINGTON'S STATS STAY RELATIVELY FLAT |
FMN |
03/08/2014 |
1A |
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RECORDS PROVIDED BY THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHRIFF'S OFFICE INDICATE FEWER MURDERS AND RAPES SO FAR THIS YEAR AS COMPARED TO THE NUMBER REPORTED BY JUNEEE 2013. |
BRIDGES HOLDING UP IN FLORENCE COUNTY |
AREA IS HOME TO FEWEST SUBSTANDARD BRIDGES IN THE STATE |
FMN |
03/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE BRIDGE |
FLORENCE COUNTY IS HOME TO THE FEWEST SUBSTANDARD BRIDGES IN THE STATE; AND TWO OF ITS HIGHEST-RANKING BRIDGES ON AAA CAROLINAS' LIST ARE SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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03/08/2014 |
7A |
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ALLEN STUCKEY REEP; EDIE "VERA" LAW-CARTER; HARRY JAMIE HICKMAN; HENRITTA LONG HOWARD; KAYSEN MARCHCHKIS WOODBERRY; LLOYD LEE "LOCO" LAWRENCE JR.; TIMOTHY JOHN DOUGHERTY; CECIL GOODMAN; JAMES L. HENDERSON; BILL HENLEY SR.; HELEN MIMS; LIZZIE LEAS WILSON SMALLS; LILA MAE HARRELL TANNER STEINER; "ZEKE" SAVERANCE |
MARCHCHRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
03/08/2014 |
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PHOTOS |
MARCHCHY RACHEL McMILLAN AND MATTHEW JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH CONNELLY; CARLIE JO LYNCH AND DON BARRY BAXLEY JR.; CAROLINE ELISE ORR AND BOREY LYNN PERKINS |
RESEARCH MOUNTS FOR BENEFITS OF BREAST-FEEDING |
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FMN |
04/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PAT POWELL |
MANY WOMEN WHO CHOOSE TO BREAST-FEED CONSIDER IT A SPECIAL TIME TO BOND WITH THEIR BABY. BREAST-FEEDING; HOWEVER; ALSO PROVIDES MANY HEALTH BENEFITS TO A NEWBORN. |
OF GRAVE CONCERN |
ON THE JOB WITH A VETERAN GRAVEDIGGER |
FMN |
04/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIM BONGIORNI; PHOTO OF TIM BONGIORNI; PHOTO OF TIM BONGIORNI |
BRANDON BUMGARNER AND TIM BONGIORNI ARE THE TWO FULL-TIMERS IN A FOUR-MAN GROUNDS CREW AT FLORENCE MEMORIAL GARDENS; OFF SOUTH CASHUA DRIVE. BUMGARNER HAS BEEN DIGGING GRAVES AND REPAIRING GROUND MACHINERY FOR A LITTE MORE THAN FOUR YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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04/08/2014 |
6A |
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CECIL DILWORTH; HENRIETTA LONG HOWARD; ARCHIE LAVERN GRAHAM; LILLIE ADA STUCKEY ELLISON; HARRY "JAMIE" HICKMAN; ROBERT JAMES NASH SR.; RUBY JEWEL FLOYD MOORE; THURMA JEAN POSTON; DIANE BRUNSON GRAY |
RICE ANSWERS QUESTIONS DURING VISIT |
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FMN |
05/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE |
REPUBLICAN REP. TOM RICE WAS CRISS-CROSSING PART OF HIS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; WHICH COVERS MOST OF THE PEE DEE; TO SPEAK WITH CONSTITUENTS ON THE FIRST WEEK OF CONGRESS' AUGUSTUST RECESS. |
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER NAMED PRIME SITE |
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05/08/2014 |
1A |
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THE SMG-MANAGED FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER WAS RECOGNIZED WITH THE NATIONAL AWARD FOR GENUINE EXCELLENCE IN VENUE MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO A PRESS RELEASE. |
CHARTER SCHOOL GROWS; ADDS NEW GRADES |
PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY'S ENROLLEMENT INCREASED; MISSION TO HELP AT-RISK KIDS REMAINS THE SAME |
FMN |
05/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTINA ROBINSON; CHRIS WILLIAMS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JORDAN BROWN |
OPENING AND MAINTAINING A CHARTER SCHOOL CAN BE INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT; BUT AS IT EMBARKS ON ITS 10TH SCHOOL YEAR FLORENCE'S PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY IS GOING STRONG; EVEN EXPANDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/08/2014 |
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ALBERTA HART MOUZON; APRILCELESTE JONES; AUDI KIRK HARRELSON; DEMUS BULL; GARY ALLEN QUICK JR.; JOYCE BENNETT; LIZZIE DRAYTON; SADIE MAE WILLIAMS MARCHCHCH; TOMMY BARR; DORIS MILLER AHO; IRENE FLOYD LEWIS RHODES; INFANT KAYSEN MARCHCHKIS WOODBERRY; MARCHCHY ELIZABETH BROWN GARDNER; ROBERT ALFRED THOMPSON; THOMAS B. "TOMMY" BELL |
ALL ON THE SAME TEAM |
NATIONAL NIGH OUT UNITES LAW WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES |
FMN |
06/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JOHNNY STRICKLAND AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF TASHIRA SIMON AND OTHERS |
A GOING AWAY PARTY. THAT'S HOW FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE DESCRIBED NATIONAL NIGHT OUT; AN EVENT AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWN WATCH THAT SEEKS TO REDUCE CRIME AND STRENGTHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY TIES. |
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT QUITS AMID PRESSURE |
TOWN PASSES BUDGET; THEN CALLS FOR AUDIT |
FMN |
06/08/2014 |
1A |
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TIMMONSVILLE'S FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (WANDA CHARPING) RESIGNED AMID PRESSURE FROM SEVERAL COUNCIL MEMBERS SHORTLY AFTER THE TIMMONSVILLE TOWN CONCIL APPROVED THE TOWN'S NEW $886 500 BUDGET; SIX MONTHS LATE. |
CLYBURN EXPECTS AN OBAMA IMPEACHMENT |
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06/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JIM CLYBURN |
SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRAT REP. JIM CLYBURN PAINTED A DIFFERENCE PICTURE OF WASHINGTON DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE THAN REPUBLICAN REP. TOM RICE DID A DAY EARLIER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/08/2014 |
5A |
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ALFRED "MANLEY" PETERSON; ALLENE STUCKEY REEP; BALZORA STICKLAND HAYES; GREGORY CULPEPER; EARLINE SABB; MARCHCHY JACQUELINE SPANN HEWITT; TIMOTHY "HARDTIME" EDWARDS; WILLIAM HERRON; ALBERTA "BERT" HART MOUZON; JERRY COLEMAN "NUNK" MARCHCHCH; KATHLEEN McLEOD DAVIS; SADIE MAE WILLIAMS MARCHCHCH |
GLORY FOODS HOLDS RECIPE CONTEST |
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FMN |
06/08/2014 |
1C |
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GLORY FOODS IS LOOKING FOR THE BEST KID-FRIENDLY RECIPE USING ITS CANNED SOUTHERN SEASONED GREENS. |
KIDS @ PLAY |
PEE DEE JUNEEIOR GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP |
FMN |
06/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF RYLEE GOFF; PHOTO OF CAMERON MILLS; PHOTO OF CAMERON MILLS; RYLEE GOFF; AND OTHER; PHOTO OF RYLEE GOFF; PHOTO OF STONE GODBOLD AND RYLEE GOFF; PHOTO OF CAMERON MILLS AND STONE GODBOLD |
RYLEE GOFF (13) HITS HIS BALL TOWARD THE 18TH HOLE IN THE PEE DEE JUINIOR GOLF TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA. |
CHARPING RESIGNATION RAISES BACKLASH |
FINANCIAL ADVISER QUITS AFTER TOWN COUNCIL VOTES FOR DETAILED AUDIT |
FMN |
07/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES D. PIGATE SR. |
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL ADVISER WANDA CHARPING'S RESIGNATION IS STILL NOT IMMEDIATELY KNOWN AS SHE IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN WITH THE TOWN FOR UP TO 90 DAYS. |
GETTING IN TUNE |
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FMN |
07/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ZAK CHEN; PATRICK WANG; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JONNIE WASHINIGTON AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF STARR WARD AND STUDENTS |
ZAK CHEN SMILES AS HE SITS WITH PATRICK WANG DURING "TUNE IT UP" FLORENCE STRING CAMP AT WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL. |
FORD DEALERSHIP PARTNERS WITH DAV FOR A NEW VA VAN |
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FMN |
07/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RANDY GODBOLD; JOHN BURKE; AND ROBERT ELDRIDGE JR. |
FOR YEARS; THE VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE IN FLORENCE HAS OPERATED A VAN TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO AND FROM THE WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN DORN VA MEDICAL CENTER IN COLUMBIA. VETERANS FROM DARLINGTON; TIMMONSVILLE; HARTSVILLE AND OTHER PEE DEE TOWNS ALL MEET AT 7 A.M. ON WEEKDAYS AT THE LEATHERMAN SENIOR CENTER IN FLORENCE TO RIDE THE VAN TO COLUMBIA. |
TOUGH JOB; BUT HE'S GLAD TO DO IT |
WAYNE HOWARD PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN OF FCSO |
FMN |
07/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE HOWARD |
AFTER 38 YEARS WITH THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; MANY OF THOSE AS A LIEUTENANT; HOWARD WAS OFFICIALLY PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN RECENTLY DURING THE ANNUAL CAMP PEE DEE PRIDE BANQUET AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/08/2014 |
5A |
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CLARICE RODGERS DAVIS; EARL LEE BRIGGS; HENRY L. EPPS JR.; JOSEPTEMBEREMBERH DOMINIC CAPORASO; MARCHCHION GRAHAM CARTER; MARCHCHTHA CLAIBORNE McINNIS; NAPOLEON "BRUH" DIALS; ROSA LEE RILEY; ANNA KATHRYN MATTHEWS; CARROLL WARD EVANS; DOROTHY JEANNE DALLAIRE TURNER; GRACE WINDHAM KEA; GREGORY L. CULPEPER; HILDA GRIGGS DAVIS; JEFF SEEGARS; JOYCE COLLINS "NENNY" BENNETT; MARCHCHY JACQUELINE SPANN HEWITT; TERRANCE "TERRY" BULLOCK; WILLIAM CECIL HERRON |
SYMPHONY & GARFUNKEL |
MUSIC LEGEND TO JOIN FLORENCE ORCHESTRA FOR PERFORMANCE |
FMN |
07/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; PHOTO OF ART GARFUNKEL |
ART GARFUNKEL'S MUSIC CAREER HAS SPANNED FIVE DECEMBEREMBERADES AND HIS SIGNATURE VOICE IS AMONG THE MOST INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE IN POPULAR MUSIC TODAY. THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (FSO) WILL BE TEAMING UP WITH THE MUSIC LEGEND IN HIS FIRST ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE IN MORE THAN FOUR YEARS. |
MARCHCHY CHAPIN CARPENTER SETS DATE FOR FMU PAC |
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FMN |
07/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MARCHCHY CHAPIN |
FIVE-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER MARCHCHY CHAPIN CARPENTER WILL BE IN CONCERT ON NOVEMBEREMBER. 13 AT THE FRANCIS MARCHCHION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
CREDIT UNION OPENS NEW BRANCH |
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FMN |
07/08/2014 |
8C |
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HEALTH FACILITIES CREDIT UNION HAS OPENED A NEW LOCATION IN THE NEW CONCOURSE AT McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN FLORENCE ON CHEVES STREET. |
SC HIGH COURT REJECTS FLORENCE COUNTY |
JUSTICE: FIRE DISTRICT COMPLAINT DID NOT DEMONSTRATE 'EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES' |
FMN |
08/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FLORENCE COUNTY'S ATTEMPT TO GET A HEARING BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE ISSUE OF THE WEST FLORENCE SPECIAL-PURPOSE FIRE DISTRICT HAS BEEN DENIED. |
MAYOR CONSIDERS RESIGNING; TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TAKES A LEAVE |
COUNCIL REVERSES TUESDAY DECISION ON FORENSIC AUDIT |
FMN |
08/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR DARRICK JACKSON |
TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS REVERSED A CONTROVERSIAL DECISION MADE EARLIER IN THE WEEK THAT ESSENTIALLY FORCED TOWN'S FINANCIAL CONSULTANT TO RESIGN AND THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ADMINSTRATIVE LEAVE. |
CAROLINA BROTHERHOOD'S MEMORIAL RIDE HONORS DEPUTY |
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FMN |
08/08/2014 |
3A |
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CAROLINA BROTHERHOOD; A SUPPORT GROUP OF FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS FROM NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA IS BIKING 500 MILES FROM RALEIGH; NORTH CAROLINA; TO CHARLESTON IN FIVE DAYS TO HONOR FALLEN OFFICERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/08/2014 |
5A |
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ELIZABETH COKER; JESSIE MAE MIXON; LOIS MITCHELL; MARY BELL WILSON; PEGGY SINGLETARY CLARKE; WILLIAM O. GROOMS; BETTY JANE JACKSON CARNES TURNER; CLARICE RODGERS DAVIS; EARL LEE BRIGGS; HERSCHEL O'NEIL SMITH; JOSEPH DOMINIC CAPORASO; LIZZIE MAE DRAYTON; LULA BELL NOWLIN SOLOMON; ALFRED "MANLEY" PETERSON |
HOPEHEALTH NEARS START OF NEW SITE |
PROJECT TO EXTEND AREA'S 'MEDICAL MILE' |
FMN |
09/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE NEW HOPEHEALTH WILL BREAK GROUND LATER THIS MONTH. THE SITE IS ON THE FORMER BUSH'S RECYCLLING PLANT ON NORTH IRBY. |
TWO MEN GET LIFE IN PRISON IN DRIVE-BY MURDER |
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09/08/2014 |
1A |
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BLATON WAKEEM 'NUKIE' SMITH AND SHAHEED 'YOKO' HAYES WERE SENTENCED TO LIFE AND 130 (135) YEARS. |
BICYCLE RIDE HONORS FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS |
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FMN |
09/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE CAROLINA BROTHERHOOD SPONSORS A RIDE TO HONOR FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN WHO DIED ON DUTY. |
RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY MEANS MOST TO MACK |
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FMN |
09/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
LONGTIME FLORENCE POLICE OFFICER PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN. |
MISSION TRIP TO NICARAGUA 'FULFILLING' FOR POLICE CHIEF |
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FMN |
09/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FOURTEEN PEOPLE FROM GEORGETOWN AND WILLIAMSBURG INCLUDING HEMINGWAY POLICE CHIEF BRYAN TODD WENT TO HELP IN NICARAGUA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/08/2014 |
4B |
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CLEVELAND MACK SR.; DORIS ANN BURGESS CORBETT; RACHEL TEDDER MCFARLAND; VIRGINIA HERION; ESTHER FLOYD CORBETT FELDER; HENRY LAVERN EPPS III; LIZZIE DANE POWELL CRIBB; PATRICIA ANN BROWN GRAVES; BOBBIE JEAN PAGE ATKINSON ASHLEY |
ADDRESSING USPS ISSUES |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MAIL WILL MOVE TO COLUMBIA. |
LESSONS LEARNED FROM STORMS |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
1A |
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ICE EVENTS HELPED EMERGENCY OFFICIALS TWEAK HURRICANE RESPONSE PLANS. |
MCLEOD REFINANCES ITS BONDS.. |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
1A |
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MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SAVED $11 MILLION BY REFINANCING. |
GRAPPLING FOR A WIN |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE AMERICAN GRAPPLIN ASSOCIATION HELD ITS TOURNAMENT AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
BOOKLET PROVIDES SNAPSHOTS OF FLORENCE CIRCA 1916 |
THOM ANDERSON |
FMN |
10/08/2014 |
5A |
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ANDERSON NOTES SITES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
7A |
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ANGEL BAREFOOT HINSON; BETTY J. NETTLES; CHERYL HARLEY CLAWSON; EADD LATSON THOMAS; EVA SCOTT; INEZ WATFORD WINBURN; LILLIE MITCHELL; MARVIS NICHOLS; RICHMOND PEARSON; SUSIE ANN EPPS; THERESA STUDDAMIRE; ELIZABETH ROBINSON COKER; DORIS ANN CORBETT; APRIL CELESTE JONES; LLOYD LLE LAWRENCE JR.; JOSIAH SIMPSON MATTHEWS III; ROSA LEE HINES RILEY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
PHOTO |
ERNEST L. IVORY 9 AUG 1941-16 JULY 2014 |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
5C |
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LAURA ASHLEY LANGSTON AND KYLE LAVONNE FLOYD |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
10/08/2014 |
6C |
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JESICA SEABROOK STRICKLAND AND STEVEN BLAKE VINSON; MEGAN HERLONG NETTLES AND BRANDON MACK CAIN; KRISTIN DANIELLE REYNOLDS AND JUSTIN LEGRANDE POSTON; KATHERINE AMANDA BOOTH AND VINCENT BARREDO |
ACCOLADES FOR ATTORNEYS |
3 LAWYERS WITH PEE DEE TIES TO BE HONORED |
FMN |
10/08/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
THE SC ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE WILL HONOR J. BOONE AIKEN III; JOHN S NICHOLS; AND JUDGE DIANE SCHAFER GOODSTEIN |
MAPLE PARK BASEBALL A TURNER FAMILY AFFAIR |
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FMN |
11/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GLORIA TURNER; JOHN TURNER JR.; JOHN (JACK) TURNER IV; JOHN TURNER III; AND AMBER TURNER; PHOTO OF JOHN (JACK) TURNER IV; PHOTO OF JOHN (JACK) TURNER IV; JOHN TURNER III; AND JOHN TURNER JR. |
FOR THREE GENERATIONS; THE TURNER MEN HAVE TAKEN THE FIELD AT MAPLE PARK. IT ALL BEGAN IN 1961 WITH PATRIARCH JOHN L. TURNER JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/08/2014 |
6A |
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ADAM DANIEL LEIDICH; MARY HUGGINS; MILDRED NEWELL; TERRELL ANDRE "FRUIT" FLEMING; BETTY JOE LEE NETTLES; CARROLL REGGELL COKER; CLEVELAND G. MACK SR.; FREDERICK "FREDDIE" SILK JR.; GLADYS BURKHART BRIGGS; GRETA SHELLEY HARRELSON; MARY WELCH DYSON |
RAIN; RAIN GO AWAY |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRAVIS BURNETT |
THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES' TRAVIS BURNETT PITCHES AS HIS TEAM TOOK ON THE GASTONIA GRIZZLIES AT SPARROW STADIUM. |
END OF VACATION - TIME FOR CONVOCATION |
FLORENCE 1 TEACHERS; STAFF KICK OFF NEW YEAR |
FMN |
12/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS; PHOTO OF LAUREN THOMPSON; MANDY HICKS; AND OTHERS |
MORE THAN 2 300 FLORENCE 1 EMPLOYEES - INCLUDING TEACHERS; ADMINISTRATORS; CUSTODIANS; BUS DRIVERS; CAFETERIA WORKERS AND PRINCIPALS - CAME TOGETHER AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER FOR THE PEP RALLY-STYLE EVENT COMPLETE WITH CHEERLEADERS; A BAND; SPIRITED SHIRTS AND LOTS AND LOTS OF CEREMONIES. |
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE CHOOSES THREE ROADS TO RESURFACE |
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12/08/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPROVED THREE AREA ROADS TO BE RESURFACED WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR. RESURFACING OF IVANHOE DRIVE IN FLORENCE; MUNN STREET IN PAMPLICO AND PART OF BIG SWAMP ROAD IN HYMAN RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE FCTC AT ITS QUARTERLY MEETING. |
NORTH VISTA TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
3A |
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THE NORTH FLORENCE COMMUNITY WILL GET A CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE BRAND NEW NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING FOR THE FIRST TIME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
5A |
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MARY LOUISE CARRIGAN GARRISON; RALPH GOODEN; LANNIE MAE ISREAL; RONALD HILL; GEORGIE PEAKE McELVEEN; JOHN DANIEL McLAURIN; THOMAS "TOM" EDWARD KARLESKI; JEAN MITCHELL WESTBERRY; EDD LATSON THOMAS; CELIA SANDOVAL JEPERTINGER; RUBY "POLLY" F. POSTON; CONNIE H. CLARK; DORA ELIZABETH MCDONALD FLOYD; GRACIE S. FREEMAN; ROBERT L. GORE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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DEBRA ANN GORDON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
6A |
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RACHEL TEDDER MCFARLAND |
McLEOD HEALTH CENTER RECEIVES HONOR |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
6B |
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THE McLEOD BREAST HEALTH CENTER IS THE FIRST IN THE REGION TO ACHIEVE A BREAST IMAGING CENTER OF EXCELLENECE DESIGNATION BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY (ACR). |
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP |
DOWNTOWN PREPARES FOR NEXT PHASE |
FMN |
12/08/2014 |
1A |
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THE ROYAL KNIGHT AND THE KRESS BUILDING WILL FEATURE A RESTAURANT; APARTMENTS; OFFICE SPACE; AND RETAIL SPACE. |
MILLAGE RATES ON THE TABLE AGAIN |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
1A |
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CITY COUNCIL GAVE FIRST READING APPROVAL TO KEEP MILLAGE RATE AT 53.7 MILLS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/08/2014 |
7A |
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CEDRIC O'DRISCOLL WORMAN; CELIA SANDOVAL JEPERTINGER; QUANG VAN TRAN; RICHMOND PEARSON; ROBERT DENNIS BAGGERLY; SAMSON MCLEOD; SANDRA LANE SCOTT; TERESA CAPERS EADDY; WILLIE SCOTT; ADAM DANIEL LEIDICH; CAROLYN ANN SELLERS BROWN; CLIFTON JAMES; CRISPIN DENISE BROOME STANLEY; JESSIE MAE MIXON; JULIA T. PORTER; LACY EDWARD SWEATT; MARTHA DEAN ANDERSON HAM; MARY BELLE WILSON |
DIRT BYKES FOR TYKES |
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FMN |
14/08/2014 |
1A |
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YOUNGER CHILDREN ARE RIDING DIRT BIKES. |
FLORENCE CAREER CENTER OFFERS NEW FIREFIGHTER CURRICULUM |
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FMN |
14/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CLASS WILL GIVE HIGH SCHOOLERS CHANCE TO BE CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTERS. |
FMU & COFC TO TALK CO-OP |
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FMN |
14/08/2014 |
1A |
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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON AND FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY MAY TEAM UP AS PEE DEE SCHOOL EXPANDS NURSING PROGRAM. |
JUDGE TO HEAR APPEAL ON FLORENCE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT |
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FMN |
14/08/2014 |
3A |
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CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE J. C. NICHOLSON JR. WILL HEAR THE APPEAL ON THE UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION PLAN PASSED BY FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL IN MAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/08/2014 |
5A |
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JUEL HENDERSON MORRIS; JAMES MCKIVER; LARRY SQUIRE; MARY E. WILSON; KATHY KEITH SMITH; JULE 'NUG' JACKSON; WILLIE JAMES LEE; MARY LOUISE CARRIGAN GARRISON; JEAN WESTBERRY; CEDRIC O'DRISCOLL WORMAN; JOHNNY TRACY POWERS SR.; LIZZIE DIANE POWELL CRIBB; WALTER MULCROW KENNEDY SR.; RONNIE HILL; IVY LAMAR BRYAN |
GAME 1 VICTORY |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDRES NELO; PHOTO OF BLAKE MARCHANT AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ANDREW FAILE AND OTHERS |
THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES FACED OFF AGAINST THE PILOTS AT SPARROW STADIUM IN THE FIRST GAME OF THE PETITT CUP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. |
FLORENCE 1 EARNS SC TECHNOLOGY GRANT |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 GOT GOOD NEWS WHEN DISTRICT OFFICIALS FOUND OUT A LAST-MINUTE GRANT BID WAS ACCEPTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
SOBER OR SLAMMER! RAISES DUI AWARENESS |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
3A |
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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICALS JOINED WITH LOCAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND FIRST RESPONDERS ACROSS THE STATE TO ISSUE AN ANNUAL ULTIMATUM: SOBER OR SLAMMER! |
DEPUTIES ARREST THREE IN HOME INVASION |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BRYCE FUTRELL; PHOTO OF ELIZABETH TIMMONS; PHOTO OF JAMES FRANK POLSON |
THREE PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED (BRYCE FUTRELL; ELIZABETH TIMMONS; AND JAMES FRANK POLSON) AFTER A MORNNIG HOME INVASION IN DARLINGTON COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
5A |
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BENTLEE BARRINEAU; DOUGLAS A. CROUCH; LINDA A. GREEN; RUBY EASLEY; JOHN BRADDOCK; THOMAS GODBOLD SR.; GERTRUDE TURNAGE; MILTON E. BAXLEY; JUEL MORRIS; LINDA HANKINS GREEN; BETTY JEAN ADAMS; VALORIE COOK BARFIELD; RALPH T. GOODEN SR.; ELIZABETH WARD GRAHAM; THOMAS "TOM" EDWARD KARLESKI; DOUGLAS ARD; OLEE BRITT PAGE; WILLIE J. LEE; ALICE TIMMONS BELL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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HORACE BLAND |
PEE DEE TO IVY |
SOUTH FLORENCE SENIOR SPENDS HER SUMMER STUDYING AT PRINCETON |
FMN |
15/08/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF LEADERSHIP FOR DIVERSE AMERICA PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF KANDACE ROSSER |
FOR KANDACE ROSSER; A RISING SENIOR AT SOTUH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL; HER SUMMER VACATION BROUGHT MORE BOOKS; MORE LECTURES; AND MANY NEW FRIENDS; ROSSER WAS ONE OF 60 STUDENTS SELECTED FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO TAKE PART IN THE LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE FOR A DIVERSE AMERICA AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY. |
FIRST RELIANCE BANK CELEBRATES 15 YEARS |
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FMN |
15/08/2014 |
4D |
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FIRST RELIANCE BANK WILL BE SPONSORING A BUSINESS AFTER HOURS TO CELEBRATE ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY. |
FIRST FAN OF FOOTBALL |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FAN; PHOTO OF FREDDY SPARKS; PHOTO OF SHEMAR FOXWORTH; STEVEN DRAYTON; AND OTHERS |
A LONE FAN WEARING AN UMBRELLA HAT STANDS IN THE BLEACHERS OF MEMORIAL STADIUM DURING THE FIRST OF FOUR JAMBOREE GAMES PLAYED. |
7 CANDIDATES FILE FOR 4 SEATS ON FSD1 BOARD |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
1A |
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SEVEN FLORENCE COUNTY RESIDENTS WILL COMPETE FOR SEASTS ON THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN NOVEMBER (E.J. McIVER; THURMOND L. BECOTE; TRISHA C. CAULDER; CHARLES L. DuRANT; TERRY B. LAW SR.; BRYAN CHAPMAN; AND WILL McLEOD). |
STRICTER STATE PENALITIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES IN PLACE |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED CLEMENTS III |
STRICTER LEGISLATION MEANS THOSE WHO HURT OF NEGLECT ANIMALS NOW FACE GENERAL SESSION COURT PLUS HEFTIER FINES AND PENALITES. BUT LOCAL COURT OFFICIALS SAY SO FAR; THE CHARGES HAVEN'T HAD MUCH OF AN EFFECT ON THEIR CASELAOD. |
FORMER EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH THEFT OF FUNDS |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
3A |
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A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (DANA ELIZABETH HOWELL) WAS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH FUNDS MISSING FROM THE PARTNERSHIP'S ACCOUNT. |
LAKE CITY MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RAKIEL TRAYON BROWN |
A LAKE CITY RESIDENT (RAKIEL TRAYON BROWN) WAS SENT TO THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETENTION CENTER IN EFFINGHAM AND ANOTHER (TWASHON ALEXANDER GORDON) IS OUT ON BOND AFTER BEING ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND THE POSSESSION OF A WEAPON DURING A VIOLENT CRIME. |
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY NEGLECTING DOGS |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF EVA BOGGESS |
A 42-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE WOMAN (EVA BOGGESS) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES THAT SHE NEGLECTED HER DOGS TO THE POINT THEIR RIBS WERE VISABLE. |
HELPING FAMILIES REGAIN THEIR FOOTING |
FAMILY PROMISE OF FLORENCE SEEKS HOST CHURCH TO BEGIN GOD-GIVEN WORK |
FMN |
16/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BETH BEHLING AND SANDY FROLINI; PHOTO OF HOUSE INTERIOR |
FAMILY PROMISE OF FLORENCE; A LOCAL CHAPTER OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION; IS OFFERING FAMILIES A WAY TO STAY TOGETHER WHILE STILL HAVING A SAFE PLACE TO STAY. ACTING DIRECTEOR ANNA TONIOLO SAID SHE BELIEVES THAT GIVING FAMILIES AN OPTION TO STAY TOGETHER MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
4B |
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LENARD McDANIEL; NORA LYNCH DOWNEY; LUEIZER DUNHAM LEONARD; GERTRUDE GIBSON TURNAGE; FRANK GREENE SR.; JESSIE BOSTIC; HELEN GILBERT; LOZANO VELAZQUEZ; BEATRICE DUDELY MCQUEEN; MARY ELIZABETH ROSE WILSON; ROBERT BASS; THOMAS GODBOLD SR. |
151ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED BY CHRUCH NEAR PAMPLICO |
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FMN |
16/08/2014 |
4B |
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MILL BRANCH AME CHURCH KICKED OFF ITS 151ST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY AUG. 9 WITH A COOKOUT AT THE CHURCH THAT FEATURED GAMES FOR THE CHILDREN AND BINGO FOR SENIORS. |
GROWING SHADOWS |
HOMELESS OFTEN LIVE IN THE RECESSES; BUT LOCAL GROUPS ARE WORKING TO AID FLORENCE COUNTY'S RISING POPULATION |
FMN |
17/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID LUCAS JR. |
TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW PERVASIVE HOMELESSNESS IS IN SOUTH CAROLINA; HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE STATE SEARCHED THE STREETS; SET UP IN LIBRARIES; SHELTERS; SOUP KITCHENS AND KNOWN HAUNTS OF A POPULATION THAT; FOR THE MOST PART; DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND. |
A NEW VISTA AT NORTH VISTA |
NEW SCHOOL OPENS FOR PUBLIC TOURS |
FMN |
17/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF TINA RIVERS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY STUDENTS |
FACULTY AND STAFFERS OF NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WELCOMED STUDENTS; PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THEIR BRAND NEW BUILDING AT AN OPEN HOUSE. |
NEW; EXCITING COURSES FOR FSD1 STUDENTS |
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS WILL OFFER CAREER-DRIVEN SCIENCE; TECHNOLOGY; ENGINEERING CLASSES |
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17/08/2014 |
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PROGRAMMING A HIGH-TECH ROBOT; DIAGNOSING ORGAN FAILURE AND RUNNING FORENSIC TESTS ON EVIDENCE FROM A CRIME SCENE HAVE SEVERAL THINGS IN COMMON. THEY ARE ALL SKILLS IN HIGH DEMAND IN THE WORKFORCE; AND STARING THIS YEAR; A FEW HUNDRED FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO DO ALL THOSE ACTIVITIES AND MORE IN A PROBLEM-SOLVING; SELF-MOTIVATED ELECTIVES THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED PROJECT LEAD THE WAY. |
MOTORIST KILLED IN CRASH EARLY SATURDAY |
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17/08/2014 |
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A MOTORIST WAS KILLED IN A ONE-CAR ACCIDNET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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17/08/2014 |
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PHYLLIS KELLY STEVENSON BRUNSON; DOYLE W. CARTER; MICHELLE YVETTE DINGLE; EDWARD GOODMAN; JESSIE BOSTIC; THOMAS SANDFORD ROBINSON; BOOKER JOHNSON; RUTH H. HYMAN; DAVID LEROY BOYD; ZOE MAYRANT; DOROTHY "DOT" LEWIS OWEN; JOHN THOMAS BRADDOCK; JACK "JACKIE" AMMONS III; NORA LYNCH DOWNEY |
A MOVE-IN MARATHON |
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17/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JONATHAN JORDAN AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF MARIAN YOUNG; MOESHA YOUNG; AND OTHER; PHOTO OF JAYLIN SUTHER; PHOTO OF FAMILY; PHOTO OF STUDENTS; PHOTO OF ALEXUS FRANKLIN |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY FRESHMEN MOVED INOT ON-CAMPUS DORMS. |
BACK TO SCHOOL |
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18/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF STACEY GORE; TONI ALLEN; AND KRISTA COPELAND; PHOTO OF WANDA ORANGE; PHOTO OF ELAINE BURGESS |
TODAY IS NO RODINARY DAY. IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IN AND AROUND FLORENCE AND THROUGHOUT THE PEE DEE. |
TIME TO LEARN YOUR ABCS |
SKIN CANCER ON THE RISE; LEARN WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF |
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18/08/2014 |
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FLORENCE SURGEON DR. JONATHAN SCHILLING SAID EVEN THOUGH THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY HAS MADE STRIDES IN CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION; SKIN CANCER IS A CATEGORY ALL ITS OWN SIMPLY BECAUSE OF WHOM IT CAN AFFECT. |
NEW YEAR; NEW SCHOOL |
NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY OPENS ITS DOORS TO EXCITED STUDENTS |
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19/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MARKIS WELLS; PHOTO OF ARIEL SLADE AND STUDENTS |
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS ALWAYS EXCITING AND NERVE-WRACKING FOR STUDENTS; PARENTS AND TEACHERS ALIKE. BUT THOSE EAGER FEELINGS WERE DOUBLED AT NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; WHICH KICKED OFF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH A NEW SCHOOL BUILDING. |
IMPROVING AREAS OF TOWN ON THE PLATE |
CONSULTANTS: STABILIZE BEFORE REDEVELOPMENT |
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19/08/2014 |
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FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FROM A CONSULTANT GROUP HIRED TO PROVIDE THEM AND THE CITY WITH INFORMATION THAT WILL BE DEVELOPED INTO A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO STABLIZE AND REVITALIZE SEVERAL FLORENCE NEIGHBORHOODS. |
CO-WORKERS REMEMBER FELLOW EMS PARAMEDIC |
BRIGMAN DIED WHILE BOATING ON LAKE MARION |
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19/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JEFFERY BRANDON BRIGMAN |
MEMBERS OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNITY DONNED RIBBONS OF CAROLINA PANTHER BLUE AS THEY MOURNED THE LOSS OF ONE OF THEIR OWN (JEFFERY BRANDON BRIGMAN). |
SHEHEEN VISITS FLORENCE |
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19/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF BILL NORMAN; VINCENT SHEHEEN; AND OTHERS |
DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATIONAL CANDIDATE STATE SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN SPEAKS WITH BILL NORMAN AT CITY GRILL DURING A FUNDRAISER EVENT IN FLORENCE. |
MAN ARRESTED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE |
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19/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MARK ANDREWS MANNING |
A FLORENCE MAN (MARK ANDREWS MANNING) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH INDECENT EXPOSURE. |
AUTHORITIES ARREST MAN FOR ALLEGED SEX SOLICITATION |
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19/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF IAN JAMES WILLIS |
A CHARLESTON MAN (IAN JAMES WILLIS) HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF SOLICITING A MINOR FOR SEX; AUTHORITIES SAID. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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19/08/2014 |
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WILLIE "SONNY" ERVIN; ERNEST GREEN; LUEREATHER DOW ALEXANDER; McDUFFIE LEGETTE; MARY LEE GRAHAM; BETTY ELIZABETH SELLERS; REBECCA GRATE; ALMETA SCOTT; JEFFERY BRANDON BRIGMAN; MARY NELSON AVERY; JOHN ALLEN LEGETTE; JOHN RODGERS; WILLIE CARMICHAEL; FRED RIGGINS; RUTH ELIZABETH CAVE EDGEWORTH; CLARA ALEXANDER BEST; JAMES ELLIOTT TURNER; MICHELLE DINGLE; RUTH HINNANT HYMAN; DOUGLAS A. CROUCH; ANNIE BELLE CATES MATHERLY; CHARLES ELMORE; JUDITH C. MORRIS |
REVENUE TOPS M AT CIVIC CENTER |
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19/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER IS ON THE UP AND UP AS IT PRESENTED THE FISCAL YEAR SUMMARY FOR 2013-14 AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION BOARD. |
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES IN THE PEE DEE |
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19/08/2014 |
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THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN SOUTH CAROILNA INCHED UP IN JULY FROM THE PREVIOUS MONTH. |
McLEOD PORTRAIT UNVEILING |
TWO HONORED FOR DEDICATION TO HOSPITAL COMMUNITY |
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20/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF PORTRAIT OF JEANNETTE GLENN AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JEANNETTE GLENN AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF OSCAR HARDMAN AND MARGARET SAVERANCE |
IN A GATHERING FAR LARGER THAN THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE CHAIRS; THE McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HONORED TWO LONGTIME HOSPITAL WORKERS WITH PAINTED PORTRAITS; THE PAINTINTG WILL EVENTUALLY BE HUNG IN A HALLWAY ALONGSIDE SOME OF McLEOD'S MOST NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS. |
SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT STILL UNDER MISCROSCOPE |
USE OF ORDINANCES AT THE HEART OF LAWSUIT |
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20/08/2014 |
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A CHARLESTON COUNTY JUDGE (J.C. NICHOLSON JR.) WILL PRESIDE OVER A TRIAL IN SEPTEMBER IN FLORENCE INVOLVING AN APPEAL TWO CITIZENS (JOHN C. FLOYD AND REBECCA CRAWFORD) FILED AGAINST A FLORENCE COUTY ORDINANCE THAT DISSOLVED RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TAX DISTRICTS IN MAY. THAT ORDINANCE PRECEDED ANOTHER ONE THAT CREATED THE COUNTY'S UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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20/08/2014 |
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ESSIE DAVIS; JOHN ALLEN LEGETTE; REV. CHRISTINA BARSANA GOUDE; BARBARA ANN YOUNG; WALLACE SUGG JR.; CHARLES COE; BISHOP JOHN E. DIXON; JOHN RODGER McBRYDE; HATTIE LAW McCRAY; JANIE FARRION MONTGOMERY; MARY AVERY; WILLIAM T. MICHAU JR.; CHARLES ACKERMAN; JOHN D. "JOHNNY" TANNER SR.; JEFFERY BRANDON BRIGMAN; PEGGY CAROLYN SMITH WILFONG; BETTY ANNE KEA; JOHN EARL MCCALLA; ROLAND G. REINHARD; TIM TARLTON |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION |
WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET COMING TO FLORENCE |
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20/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS |
A WAL-MART GROCERY STORE IS COMING TO A NEIGHBORHOOD IN FLORENCE. |
TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL COMING TO FLORENCE |
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20/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF FOODS |
IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO LEARN TO COOK LIKE A PROFESIONAL CHEF; YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE ON SEPT. 30 WHEN THE TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL RETURNS TO FLORENCE. |
OFFICIALS : FPD; COMMUNITY WORK WELL |
CITY COUNCILMAN SAYS A FERGUSON-LIKE SITUATION POSSIBLE; OTHERS SAY NO |
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21/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON AND JAMES KENNEDY |
AS THE RACIALLY FUELED PROTESTS AND RIOTS IN FERGUSON; MISSOURI; CONTINUE TO CAPTIVATE THE NATION; ONE LOCAL ELECTED OFFICAL SAID ENOUGH ISN'T BEING DONE TO PREVENT SUCH A SITUATION IN FLORENCE; A CLAIM CITY OFFICIALS DENY. |
FOCUSED ON FRIDAY |
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21/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF LEAH BRODY AND CHEERLEADERS; PHOTO OF TYRA TIMMONS AND CHEERLEADERS; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS |
THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM PRACTICED IN PREPARATION FOR ITS FIRST TRUE TEST OF THE SEASON: FRIDAY'S FOOTBALL GAME AGAINST TIMMONSVILLE. |
HOPEHEALTH BREAKS GROUND IN DOWNTOWN |
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21/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND U.S. REP. JIM CLYBURN |
IN A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR; HOPEHEALTH WILL BE HOLDING THE GRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF ITS NEW HEALTH CLINIC WITH LIKELY AS MUCH FANFARE AS IT HELD ITS GROUNDBREAKING. |
CLIO WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER CHILD FOUND UNRESPONSIVE |
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21/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MARY BLACKWELL |
A CLIO WOMAN (MARY BLACKWELL) WAS ARRESTED BY MARLBORO COUNTY DEPUTIES AFTER EMS PERSONNEL FOUND A YOUNG CHILD UNRESPONSIVE AND NOT BREATHING WHENT THEY WERE CALLED TO A HOUSE. |
POLICE ARREST DARLINGTON MAN IN FATAL SHOOTING |
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21/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JOEY LATWAN GIBSON |
INVESTIGATORS HAVE ARRESTED A 24-YEAR-OLD MAN (JOEY LATWAN GIBSON) IN CONNECTION WITH A SHOOTING DEATH ON KIRVEN STREET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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21/08/2014 |
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FLOSSIE DOZIER COOPER; GARY WALKER; ABRAM "AMAR" DOLFORD; ESSIE ALLEN; THERON MOORE; LEROY McELVEEN SR.; NETTIE ISOM SIMMONS; ROBERT LEE SAMUEL; DELORIS FELDER; DOROTHY COLLINS KIRKPATRICK; JOHN D. "JOHNNY" TANNER SR.; MARY LEE SUMTER GRAHAM; BETTY ELIZABETH ECHOLS SELLERS; DAVID RICHARD BURR; JOANNE BINGHAM FLOYD; WALLACE SUGGS JR. |
PEE DEE DOLL CLUB CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH DOLL SHOW |
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21/08/2014 |
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THE PEE DEE DOLL CLUB WILL PRESENT ITS 28TH ANNUAL DOLL AND TOY SHOW AND SALE ON AUG. 30 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GROUP'S PEARL ANNIVERSARY. |
ROCHE MAKES M COMMITMENT |
PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PLANS TO UPGRADE PLANT |
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22/08/2014 |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED A NEW; ESSENTIALLY EXTENDED; FEE-IN-LIEU-OF-TAX AGREEMENT FOR ROCHE CAROLINA; WHICH WILL BE INVESTING $50 MILLION IN UPGRADES TO ITS FLORENCE FACILITY. |
COMMUNITY GARDENER |
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22/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF HARRY MOSES; PHOTO OF HARRY MOSES |
HARRY MOSES TENDED TO A COMMUNITY GARDEN NEAR THE CORNER OF GAILLARD AND PINE STREETS. |
FEDERAL GUN LAW TARGETS CONVICTED DOMESTIC ABUSERS |
ADVOCATES SAY ENFORCEMENT AT LOCAL LEVEL IS KEY |
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22/08/2014 |
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LOCAL ADVOCCATES SAY PROPOSED FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT WOULD KEEP GUNS OUT OF THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WITH A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RECORD IS AS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION; BUT ENFORCEMENT ON THE LOCAL LEVEL IS CRITICAL. |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY |
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22/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF AGNE VAITEKONYTE |
A LOCAL WOMAN (AGNE VAITEKONYTE) WAS ARRESTED ON SIX COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY. |
FLORENCE MAN FACES ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES |
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22/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY McCANTS |
A LOCAL MAN (ANTHONY McCANTS) WAS ARRESTED IN CONNNECTION WITH A SHOOTING INCIDENT EARLIER THIS WEEK ON PETTIGREW STREET. |
PDRTA EXTENDS DIRECTOR'S CONTRACT |
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22/08/2014 |
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THE PEE DE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXTENDED PDRTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHUCK MacNEIL'S CONTRACT FOR ANOTHER THREE YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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22/08/2014 |
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MARY ELIZABETH FARMER; GARY "SMILEY" WALKER; HAZELTEEN RICHARDSON; RUBY MYERS; GEORGE "CHUCK" WHITE; ROLAND BRIGGS; MURDOX BRAND; EDITH D. THOMAS; JAMES EDWARD HICKS; ROSA MAE McFADDEN BROWN; CECIL MILES; JANIE FAYE FARRIOR MONTGOMERY; LUEREATHER DOW ALEXANDER; LETHA KENNEDY HUGHES; ERNEST GREEN; JAMES "SHOT" HICKS; FLORA ANNE McCASKILL WILLIAMS; LINDA WALTERS ADAMS; MARGIE JEAN STRICKLAND KELLY |
RUNNING DOWN CANCER |
AMANDA CASILLO IS RACING FOR A CURE |
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22/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF AMANDA CASILLO; NORMA CURTIS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF AMANDA CASILLO AND GREG SPITTLE |
AMANDA CASILLO SAID THAT SHE RAN HER FIRST HALF-MARATHON WITH HER HUSBAND (THEN FIANCÉ) RIGHT BEFORE THEIR WEDDING. SINCE THEN SHE HAS RUN AT LEAST NINE HALF-MARATHONS AND HAS TWO FULL MARATHONS UNDER HER BELT. THESE DAYS SHE IS RUNING FOR A GOOD CAUSE: CANCER RESEARCH. |
ELKS PARTICIPATE IN ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY |
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22/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF ELKS LODGE #1020 |
MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE ELKS LODGE # 1020 MET AUG. 16 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SC-DOT ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAM. |
9 FIRE DISTRICT BOARD HOPEFULS DISCUSS MILLAGE |
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23/08/2014 |
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MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE GATHERED AT WEST FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 1 TO LISTEN TO NINE FIRE BOARD CANDIDATES RESPOND TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR CANDIDACY AND THE SEPT. 2 ELECTION FOR THE FIVE-MEMBER COMMISSION. |
FLORENCE MAN CHARGED WITH ANIMAL CRUELTY |
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23/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF NATHANIEL GEORGE |
A SECOND PERSON (NATHANIEL GEORGE) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH SIX COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEGLECT OF SEVERAL PETS AT A HOMESTEAD DRIVE RESIDENCE. |
DARLINGTON MAN; DOG KILLED IN MECHANICSVILLE ROBBERY |
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23/08/2014 |
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A ROBBERY SUSPSECT (MARQUIS BENJAMIN) AND THE FAMILY DOG DIED WHILE A CHILD AND TWO WOMEN WERE INJURED IN AN EARLY-MORNING ROBBERY (BRANDON JADE LUNN) IN THE MECHANICSVILLE AREA OF DARLINGTON COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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23/08/2014 |
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CECIL McNEIL; BOYD GRAVES; JAMES B. BARRON; CECIL JAMES KEENE; KENT DERYL DuBOSE; BERNARD ALLEN; JANIE C. PRESSLEY; BEN JACKSON; ENNIS LEROY HAYES; MARQUIES BENJAMIN; BASHEBA SPEARS; BETTY LITTLE; WOODROW E. ROBERTS; ROY WILLIAM MALLORY; DORIS HENDERSON; JIMMY TAYLOR; JAMES EDWARD WILLIAMS; EARLEAN COOPER COLETRAIN; MARY VANCIL "LIBBY" FARMER; ALVILDA POPE RUSS; JANET FISHER BROGDON; JOHNSIE ROBERTA PRICE CLARK |
PROFESSOR CONSENSUS: HALEY WILL WIN |
PANEL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE THINKERS BELIEVE SHEHEEN WILL COME UP SHORT IN NOVEMBER |
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24/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY; PHOTO OF SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN |
THE CONSENSUS OF SIX POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSORS FROM AROUND THE STATE IS THAT REPUBLICAN GOV. NIKKI HALEY WILL WIN THE NOV. 4 REMATCH ELECTION AGAINST DEMOCRATIC STATE SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN. |
FIRE DISTRICT APPEAL STILL ON COUNCIL'S PLATE |
JUDGE'S DECISION LIKELY TO COME IN SEPTEMBER |
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24/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD; PHOTO OF PHILLIP LOWE |
A FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING PROVIDED INSIGHT INTO WHAT THE NEAR-TERM FUTURE HOLDS FOR THE COUNTY AFTER A LENGTHY; MID-MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION ALTERED THE COUNCIL'S SCRIPT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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24/08/2014 |
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ALBERTINE MASON; HARRY GOODMAN; MARQUIES LaTOYD "TWEETY" BENJAMIN; JAMES EDWARD HUNTER; LISA BURGESS; BARBARA GEANNE GREER PENNY; GREG BUFFKIN; EDWARD GAUSE; GARY EVANS "SMILEY" WALKER; EDITH MARCELLA DUBOSE THOMAS; ROLAND EDWARD BRIGGS; GEORGE "CHUCK" WHITE; IDA LEONA WOOD RODDY; CRYSTAL BAILEY DICKENS; JANE FISHER BROGDON; KENT DERYL DUBOSE; ROBERT CHARLES BAILEY SR.; CECIL KEENE |
HUNDREDS LOOK TO GET FIT AT HEALTH AND HARMONY FESTIVAL |
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24/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF HOPEHEALTH STAFF |
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE CAME OUT TO THE FOURTH ANNUAL HEALTH AND HARMONY FESTIVAL. THE FREE EVENT PUT ON BY HOPEHEALTH AND LONG'S DRUGS; TOOK PLACE AT ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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24/08/2014 |
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LAUREN ELIZABETH BROWN AND ANDREW MANFRED OSTI; LINDSEY CATHERINE LOCKLAIR AND DANIEL ELLIOTT SIMS |
NIGHT WATCHMAN |
JON GAUSE LOOKS AFTER THE COLONIAL INN EVERY NIGHT; HE WATCHES OVER FLORENCE TOO |
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25/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF JON GAUSE |
JON GAUSE - 54; MARRIED WITH THREE KIDS - WORKS THE MIDNIGHT-TO-8:30 A.M. SHIFT AT THE MOTEL (COLONIAL INN) ON SOUTH IRBY STRREET. HE OWNS THE PLACE. HIS WIFE; CAROL; WORKS THE DAY SHIFT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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25/08/2014 |
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NAOMI BOATWRIGHT BELIN; JAMES GEORGE PEARSON; WALTER "DOUG" HAM; RACHEL M. CHRISTOPHER; MARY K. HUDSON; JAMES LINTON; ANDRE CARL MOTLEY; VONDA MARIE McCALL; SARAH HICKS FREEMAN; JACOB CONYERS; MARGARET ANN SULLIVAN DAVIS; JOHN E. DIXON; RUBY HUGEE MYERS; CECIL "GRANDPA" MILES; BILLY RICHARDSON; TONY MCKINLEY CAULDER; ROY WILLIAM MALLORY |
WATER TOWER ON THE RISE |
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26/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF SALEA BOR AND JOHN ARNOLD; PHOTO OF SALEA BOR; PHOTO OF SALEA BOR; PHOTO OF GREG BURGESS |
LESS THAN THREE WEEKS AFTER THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF THE PAMPLICO WATER TOWER; WELDED STEEL IS RISING FROMT THE SITE AS THE 200 000-GALLON WATER TANK IN HYMAN IS BUILT. |
FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED GRANT |
NEW SOFTWARE RECONSTRUCTS CRIME SCENES |
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26/08/2014 |
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THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL SOON ACQUIRE NEW EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE THAT WILLL AID IN THE INVESTIGATION OF MAJOR CRIMES AND SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. |
MUSIC MAGIC |
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26/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF SAVANNAH ELGIN; DR. TERRY ROBERTS; AND MARK JACKSON; PHOTO LEILA VETALO; ISABELLA OUYANG; AND OTHERS |
SAVANNAH ELGIN (12) PLAYS HER VIOLIN FOR CONDUCTOR DR. TERRY ROBERTS AND ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR MARK JACKSON DURING AUDITONS FOR THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA AT THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
FLORENCE 3 TO BEGIN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH |
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26/08/2014 |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCED THAT IT PLANT TO HIRE A NEW SUPERINTENDENT BY FEBRUARY 2015 TO REPLACE CURRENT LEADER V. KEITH CALLICUTT. |
FLORENCE MAN CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT |
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26/08/2014 |
3A |
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A 17-YEAR-OLD (CORY ALEXANDER) FLORENCE MAN WAS ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND ON CHARGES HE HAD SEX WITH A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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26/08/2014 |
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FRANKLIN MOORE; JERRY ELDON OWENS; PEGGY WILSON; ALMETA SCOTT; JAMES GEORGE PEARSON; STANLEY P. BUNCH; PASTOR HAYWARD THAXTON; ANNIE BETHEA; BARBARA JEANNE GREER PENNY; JOHN IGNATIUS SHANNON JR.; JAMES EDWARD HUNTER; CYNTHIA ROSE "CINDY" BISCHKE MATTHEWS; THOMAS L. HINDS JR.; RACHEL M. CHRISTOPHER |
ROCHE TO BUY INTERMUNE IN .3 BILLION CASH DEAL; ADDING RESPITORY DRUG |
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26/08/2014 |
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ROCHE HOLDING; THE WORLD'S LARGEST MAKER OF CANCER DRUGS; IS STRENGTHENING ITS PORTFOLIO OF MEDICINES FOR RESPIRATORY AILMENTS WITH AN AGREEMENT TO BUY INTERMUNE FOR $8.3 BILLION IN CASH. |
A WATERS-SHED MOMENT |
BUILDING HOSTS ITS FIRST EVENT SINCE RENOVATION; PRESENTATION SHOWCASES REGION'S TOBACCO HISTORY |
FMN |
27/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHEILA BARNES AND CATHY PATE; PHOTO OF WATERS BUILDING ATTENDEES |
THE HISTORIC WATERS BUILDING; DOWNTOWN ON DARGAN STREET; HOSTED ITS FIRST EVENT SINCE ITS RECENT RENOVATION WITH A PRESENTATION BY DR. WINK PRINCE AND BENTON HENRY WHO COLLABORATED ON "THE GREAT HARVETS"; A BOOK WHICH DOCUMENTS THE PEE DEE'S HISTORY AS A CENTER FOR TOBACCO. |
SECRETARY OF STATE CANDIDTATE DEERIN STOPS IN FLORENCE |
DEMOCRAT SEES A NEED FOR FEWER REGULATIONS; IMPROVED TRANSPARENCY |
FMN |
27/08/2014 |
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PHOTO OF GINNY DEERIN AND FLORENTINES |
REDUCE GOVERNMENT WASTE; CUT REGULATIONS; STREAMLINE OPERATIONS FOR BUSINESSES; CUT FEES; CREATE EFFICIENCIES AND MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO CREATE BUSINESSES. SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD PLATFORM FOR A REPUBLICAN; BUT GINNY DEERIN IS A DEMOCRAT AND SHE'S ON A MISSION TO BECOME THE NEXT SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE. |
WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY CELEBRATION SHEDS LIGHT ON ELEANOR ROOSEVELT |
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27/08/2014 |
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IT'S THE 94TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. AS WITH EVERY YEAR; MEMBERS OF THE LEAUGE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE FLORENCE AREA GATHERED TO HOST A WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY CELEBRATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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27/08/2014 |
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WILLIAM E. METZGER JR.; JANET McCLARY KAYTE; HALLIE GOODSON; JOHNNY CAULDER; JESSIE MAE HILL; RUTH SMITH HUGGINS; DONNA JEAN HICKS NETTLES; KELLY RAY STROUD SR.; WILLIAM H. "BILL" STONE; JOEL CREIGHTON SEGARS SR.; JAMES "JIMMY" ARTHUR LAW; HAZEL GOODMAN; FLOYD DRAYTON "SONNY" VANCIL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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27/08/2014 |
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FRANKLIN A. MOORE; CHIEF TOD HEIL; JERRY ELDON OWENS; JAMES C. BOST; NAOMI BOATWRIGHT-BELIN |
McLEOD RECEIVES STROKE CERTIFICATION |
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FMN |
27/08/2014 |
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THE JOINT COMMISSION; IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION RECENTLY AWARDED McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WITH ITS ADVANCED CERTIFICATION FOR PRIMARY STROKE CENTERS. |
SCHOOL FOOD FIGHTS |
STUDENTS UNHAPPY WITH NEW FEDERAL LUNCH RULES AS FSD1 SERACHES FOR MORE APPEALING CHOICES |
FMN |
28/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCHOOL LUNCH; PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS |
WHEN HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS CROWDED INTO THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA THEY WERE EXCITED TO TALK WITH FRIENDS AND REFUEL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. BUT THEY QUICKLY REALIZED THERE WAS SOMETHING DIFFERENT. THE THIRD LUNCH LINE THAT USED TO DISH OUT SLICES OF TAKE-OUT PIZZA AND BASKETS OF FRENCH FRIES NOW SERVED THE SAME SCHOOL LUNCH FOOD AS THE OTHERS WITH MORE SALAD. |
MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ITS OCT. 11 OPENING |
WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES SET FOR UNVEILING OF NEW SPACE |
FMN |
28/08/2014 |
1A |
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THE NEW FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OCT. 11; AND COUNTY OFFICIALS HAVE A WEKKEND OF EVENTS PLANNED TO CELEBRATE. |
FDTC BRIDGE STUDENTS TO LIVE ON FMU CAMPUS |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SURESH TIWARI; FRED CARTER; AND PETER KING |
AFTER MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF COLLABORATION; FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AND FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE ARE STRENGTHENING THEIR BRIDGE PROGRAM TO ALLOW TECH STUDENTS TO GET THE FULL FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. |
FSCO RECIEVES GRANT FOR IMPROVED SECURITY SYSTEM |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL SOON HAVE AN ADVANCED DVD/SECURITY SYSTEM TO BETTER MONITOR THE DETENTION CENTER AND OTHER AREAS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPLEX IN EFFINGHAM; THANKS TO AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT GRANT. |
FLORENCE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DSS BOMB THREAT |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JENNIFER NICOLE SHARP |
A 21-YEAR-OLD LOCAL WOMAN (JENNIFER NICOLE SHARP) WAS ARRESTED AMID ALLEGATIONS THAT SHE THREATENED TO BLOW UP THE FLORENCE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING. |
CONGRESSMAN RICE ANNOUNCES MOBILE OFFICE HOURS |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TOM RICE |
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN TOM RICE'S OFFICE ANNOUNCED PEE DEE MOBILE OFFICE HOUR SCHEDULE FOR THE MOTH OF SEPTEMBER. |
JOHNSONVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DRUG ABUSE WHILE PREGNANT |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RACHEL THOMPSON |
A 22-YEAR-OLD JOHNSONVILLE WOMAN (RACHEL THOMPSON) WAS ARRESTED AMID ALLEGATIONS SHE TESTED POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS WHILE PREGNANT. |
LAKE CITY TEEN PARALYZED WHEN ARGUMENT ENDS IN SHOOTING |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
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A 17-YEAR-OLD TEEN FROM LAKE CITY WAS PARALYZED AFTER AN ARGUMENT BETWEEN TWO MEN (REGINALD WILSON AND LUTHER FLUDD) ALREADY WANTED BY LAKE CITY POLICE TURNED INTO A SHOOTOUT. |
MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER PAMPLICO PARK SHOOTING |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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AN EFFINGHAM MAN (DAQUINN THOMAS) FACES AN ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE AFTER PAMPLICO POLICE SAY HE SHOT A FELLOW TEENAGER IN A LOCAL PARK. |
BRIDGE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF MARVIN STONE |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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A CELEBRATION WAS HELD AT WHICH TIME THE BRIDGE OVER THE HORSE FORGE CREEK ON EADDY FORD ROAD IN THE VOX COMMUNITY WAS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE MARVIN DORIS STONE. |
WILLIS TO GIVE CITY UPDATE THURSDAY |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF GLYNN WILIS |
CITY COUNCILMAN GLYNN WILLIS WILL BE SPEAKING AT THE CAROLINIAN ABOUT ONGOING CITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS; THE PENNY SALES TAX AND CITY COUNCIL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
5A |
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JOE LEWIS PLATT; WILLIE I. HENBURG; ROBERT J. WELLS; ANNIE B. MATTHEWS; JOHN PURVIS; WALTER MCDOUGLAS "DOUG" HAM; ROBERT G. TISDALE; JAMES B. BARRON; MELISSA "MISSY" BOLGER VAUSE; REV. HOLMES E. MARTIN SR.; JESSIE MAE BACOT HILL |
PAC SET FOR A 'LARGE' TIME |
FEW TICKETS REMAIN TO LYLE LOVETT'S ONLY SC SHOW THIS YEAR |
FMN |
28/08/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF LYLE LOVETT |
LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND WILL BE IN FLORENCE THIS WEEKEND TO PERFORM WHAT WILL BE HIS ONLY SHOW IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS YEAR. |
NEW TREATMENT IS SIGHT FOR SORE EYES |
LIPIFLOW MACHINE A BIG ADDITION AT CAROLINAS CENTERS FOR SIGHT |
FMN |
28/08/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF LINDA SAWYER |
CAROLINAS CENTERS FOR SIGHT IS OFFERING A STATE-OF-THE-ART TREATMENT TO HELP SOME OF THE 100 MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE THAT SUFFER FROM DRY EYE DISEASE. |
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS BUSINESS ACROSS SC |
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FMN |
28/08/2014 |
8C |
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A NEW CAMPAIGN IS LETTING FOLKS KNOW SOUTH CAROINA IS JUST RIGHT FOR BUSINESS. LEE BUSSELL; JUST RIGHT AMBASSADOR AND CEO OF CHERNOFF NEWMAN ADVERTISING FIRST IN COLUMBIA; SAID IT IS A WAY OF GETTING PEOPLE TO TALK AOBUT WHAT IS JUST RIGHT FOR BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. |
PLAINTIFFS PULL APPEAL AGAINST COUNTY |
SCHOFIELD; LOWE MEET ABOUT STATUS OF UNIFIED WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT |
FMN |
29/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
ONE LEGAL BATTLE DOWN; POSSIBLY ANOTHER TO GO AFTER AN APPEAL INVOLVING THE COUNTY'S NEWLY CREATED UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WAS DISMISSED BY THE PLAINTIFFS. |
EX-SC REP. VIERS AWAITS FEDERAL TRAIL |
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FMN |
29/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THAD VIERS AND ANOTHER |
FORMER STATE REP. THAD VIERS PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO CHARGES HE HELPED A BUSINESSMAN HIDE ASSETS FROM AN INSURANCE COMPANY; THEN LIED TO THE IRS ABOUT IT. |
WILLIS GIVES UPDATES ON CITY'S DARGAN ST. PLAN |
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FMN |
29/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GLYNN WILIS |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN GLYNN WILIS GAVE A CROWD OF NEARLY 30 PEOPLE; MOSTLY SENIOR CITIZENS; AN UPDATE ON CITY DEVELOPMENTS AND EVEN UNVEILED DETAILS OF NEW PROJECTS AT THE CAROLINIAN RETIREMENT HOME. |
FLORENCE POLICE ARREST TWO IN UNRELATED ANIMAL CASES |
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FMN |
29/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ALEXIS JAMES; PHOTO OF FRANK H. McLEOD |
FLORENCE POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED TWO LOCAL RESIDENTS (ALEXIS JAMES AND FRANK H. McLEOD) THIS WEEKN IN UNRELATED ANIMAL-NEGLECT CASES. |
COUNTY COMPLEX EVACUATED AFTER FIRE ALARM |
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29/08/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COMPLEX WAS EVACUATED AFTER CONSTRUCTION CREWS STIRRED UP DUST THAT SET OF THE BUILDING'S FIRE ALARMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/08/2014 |
7A |
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LESTER BERNARD JAMES; AUDREY LITTLEFIELD HUNTER; SARAH BAXLEY LYONS; ROGER FRANK OSBORNE; FRANCES EVELYN FRALEY; KELLY HERRING SR.; HELEN McLELLAN; ALICIA BRUCE CAMPBELL; HARTENCE BUNTON; JESSIE W. RAMSEY; LANNIE MULLINS; BEATRICE BRUMBLE GIBBS; ROBERT JASON "FIX" WELLS; BETTY RUTH BURKS LEMACKS; PATRICIA SCHUYLER "PATSY" HOBBS; ELI JOHN FLOWERS JR.; JOHN ROBERT "JOHNNY" CAULDER; JOHN "JACK" CLAY SHANE; ANNIE BELL HORNE MATTHEWS; ANDRE CARL MOTLEY; CHARLES L. "BO BO" JONES; KENNETH WADE IVEY; MURDOCK BAND |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/08/2014 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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ALTON RICO REAVES; JOYCE KENNEDY MASON |
A MUCH-NEEDED SNAC |
FLORENCE ORAGNIZATION LOOKS TO DECREASE HOMELESSNESS |
FMN |
29/08/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF JACQUELINE GRICH; SUSAN McGRATH; NICOLE NEAL; KAESI BOYCE; JEN BILEK; BRENT TILLER; LAURA BALLENGER; COURTNEY GRAHAM |
A NEW ORGANIZATION HAS STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE TO TRY AND DECREASE THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS; INDIGENT AND HUNGRY CHILDREN IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. SHELTER AND NUTRITION FOR ALL CHILDREN (SNAC) IS AN ORGNAIZATION FOUNDED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS; CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS. |
A FIELD OF DREAMS |
MIRACLE LEAGUE STARTS UP FOR LOCALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
FMN |
30/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DREW SMITH; J.T. TURNER; AND OTHERS |
CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN FLORENCE'S NEW MIRACLE LEAGUE CHAPTERS; THE LEAGUE HOLDS BASEBALL GAMES SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARD PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. |
PEE DEE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HONORS DONORS; VOLUNTEERS |
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FMN |
30/08/2014 |
1A |
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ON THE EVE OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY; THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE IS HOLDING ITS 11TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONS FOR YOUTH TRIBUTE. |
CHILDREN MAKING A DIFFERENCE AROUND THE WORLD |
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FMN |
30/08/2014 |
1B |
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A LOCAL CHURCH (PISGAH UNITED METHODIST) IS SHOWING ITS CHILDREN THAT COMPASSION WORKS IN TANGIBLE WAYS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/08/2014 |
4B |
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LETHORNIAL DAVIS; MARY F. RICHARDSON; MARGARET RAYON; KATHERINE BOSHER BUCKNER; MARY WILLIAMS; BEATRICE B. GIBBS; AUDREY LITTLEFIELD HUNTER; ELBERT GARY WATFORD SR.; FRANCES EVELYN GORE FRALEY; SARAH "LUCILLE" BAXLEY LYONS; JOHN JASON LANE |
FLORENCE GIVES LOVETT A WARM WELCOME |
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FMN |
31/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LYLE LOVETT |
LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND PERFORMED AT THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
LGF'S FUTURE CLOUDY |
SC LAWMAKERS MULL CUTTING FUND THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS USE TO PAY FOR STATE SERVICES |
FMN |
31/08/2014 |
1A |
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND HAS BEEN A POINT OF CONTENTION BETWEEN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL LEADERS WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS FOR SEVERAL YEARS EVER SINCE THE STATE REDUCED FUNDING IN THE WAKE OF THE GREAT RECESSION. |
FORMER WEST FLORENCE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CRIES FOUL |
FEDERAL PRIVACY LAW VIOLATION TRIGGERS DEMOTION; BUT FSD1 HAS NOT GIVEN THE SAME PUNISHMENT IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS |
FMN |
31/08/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBIN VOSS |
THIS MONTH THE SCHOOL BOARD VOTED TO UPHOLD AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION TO DEMOTE FORMER WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ROBIN VOSS AFTER IT CAME TO LIGHT IN APRIL THAT SHE HAD FORWARDED THREE EMAILS CONTAINING STUDENT INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT TO HER THEN-FIANCEE; NOW WIFE; A TEACHER IN A NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICT. |
TWO-DAY MANHUNT ENDS WITH ARREST IN FLORENCE COUNTY |
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FMN |
31/08/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LARRY COLES |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS ARRESTED A JOHNSONVILLE MAN WHO FLED A TRAFFIC STOP AND LED DEPUTIES ON A MANHUNT. |
BARBIE MEETS SHIRLEY TEMPLE |
PEE DEE DOLL CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL SHOW FOR 28TH YEAR |
FMN |
31/08/2014 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF PEE DEE DOLL CLUB ATTENDEES |
THE PEE DEE DOLL CLUB CELEBRATED ITS PEARL ANNIVERSARY BY HOSTING THE 28TH ANNUAL DOLL AND TOY SHOW AND SALE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2014 |
8A |
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RANDOLPH JACKSON; OLGA PERRY MIMS COX; ANDRA ROBINSON; BERTHA J. FREDERICK; PAUL ALEXANDER WATSON; JOANNE RIVERBURG; ELOISE JUANITA BURTIS CROW; HELEN KING NANCE; DICK BLACKMON SR.; ERMELL GOINS POPE TEMPLE; GERALDINE STRICKLAND FLOWERS; KATHERINE BOSHER BUCKNER; TERRY LYNN OSBORNE |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
31/08/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
TRACIE LYNN TURNER AND JIMMY MARION ALLEN II |
FLIP TAKES A DIP |
FIXING UP HOUSES FOR A QUCK RESALE DECLINES IN POPULARITY |
FMN |
31/08/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF CHAD YATES; PHOTO OF CHAD YATES |
A DECADE AGO FLIPPING A HOUSE - BUYING AND FIXING UP A HOUSE FOR RESALE WITHIN A YEAR - WAS A BOOMING INDUSTRY. TODAY; THE NATIONWIDE HOUSE FLIPPING MARKET IS ON A DECLINE ACCORDING TO RECENT STATISTICS FROM REALTYTRAC. |
LIFE COMES FULL CIRCLE |
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FMN |
01/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
IRINA CREEK AND KATYA CREEK (RUSSIAN SISTERS) WERE ADOPTED BY JOHN SIMS AND CAROL SIMS. THEY GIVE BACK IN TELLING THEIR STORY AND OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD. |
COMMISSION SEATS AT STAKE IN TUESDAY ELECTION |
WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT |
FMN |
01/09/2014 |
1A |
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NINE CANDIDATES RUN FOR FIVE SEATS ON THE W. FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION. |
LOOK AT COMMON CORE IS sc |
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01/09/2014 |
3A |
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COMMON CORE STANDARDS ARE MATH AND ENGLISH STANDARDS EACH STUDENT SHOULD COMPLETE AT EACH GRADE LEVEL TO BE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE AND FUTURE CAREERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/09/2014 |
6A |
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HENRY MCGILL JR.; BETTY LOU BROWN; RAYMOND KOVAC MULDROW; GEORGE 'JEEP' PERRY BALLENTINE; FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT SMOOT; PAMELA PATRICE SHAW; SARAH JEAN FLOWERS LOWDER; KENNETH LEE GODBOLD SR.; ARLEE DIMERY |
DIFFERENT BEAT |
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FMN |
02/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE POLICE CORPORAL CHRIS WALTERS FINDS PEACE AND ENJOYMENT IN ARTWORK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/09/2014 |
7A |
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MARIE PARROTT RUTH; RAYMOND LEGETTE; TONEO ADDISON; EDDIE DEAN MCGILL; WAYNE HANCOCK; BEN F. HARRELSON; DOROTHEA ROSALIE BYRD; DENNIS W. BRITT; THELMA JEANETTE KENNEDY; GEORGE 'JEEP' PERRY BALLENTINE |
SMALL TURNOUT FOR WFFD COMMISSION ELECTION |
FAILS; GIPKO; HEWITT; BROWN AND MATTHEWS LEAD THE PACK |
FMN |
03/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARK GRUSH |
DESPITE HEATED PROTEST IN THE WEST FLORENCE AREA AGAINST THE NEWLY CREATED FLORENCE COUNTY UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IN MAY; WHICH SPAWNED A SPECIAL-PURPOSE DISTRICT FOR THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT; LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE DISTRICT CAST A BALLOT FOR ITS NEW FIRE COMMISSION BOARD. |
FLT 'FIDDLES' AROUND |
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FMN |
03/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY HILBOURN AND CAST MEMBERS; PHOTO OF "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" CAST MEMBERS |
JAY HILBOURN; PLAYING FYEDKA; PARTICIPATES IN A SCENE DURING A REHERSAL FOR "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
SENATE 32 PRIMARY TOO CLOSE TO CALL |
FLOYD WILL FACE EITHER SABB OR McKNIGHT IN SEPT. 16 RUNOFF |
FMN |
03/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARL ANDERSON; PHOTO OF SAM FLOYD; PHOTO OF CEZAR McKNIGHT; PHOTO OF RONNIE SABB |
AFTER MONTHS OF CAMPAIGNING; ONE ONE THING IS CERTAIN ABOUT THE STATE SEANTE 32 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: SAM FLOYD WILL BE ONE OF A TWO-CANDIDATE RUNOFF ON SEPT. 16. |
TWO KILLED ON PEE DEE ROADS LABOR DAY WEEKEND; 13 STATEWIDE |
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FMN |
03/09/2014 |
1A |
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TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED ON PEE DEE ROADS DURING THIS LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND; BUT S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICIALS SAY FATALITIES ARE ON AVERAGE DOWN IN THIS AREA AS COMPARED TO YEARS' PAST. |
LAMAR MAN SENTENCED FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT |
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03/09/2014 |
3A |
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A 43-YEAR-0LD LAMAR MAN (ANTOINE KURRY PRICE) WAS SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO FIRST-DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT. |
FLORENCE POLICE INVESTIGATE TUESDAY MORNING SHOOTING |
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FMN |
03/09/2014 |
3A |
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INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A SUSPECT IN AN EARLY DAY SHOOTING OF A 25-YEAR-OLD MAN ON SOUTH CHURCH STREET IN FLORENCE. |
SCRANTON HOME DAMAGED BY TUESDAY FIRE |
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FMN |
03/09/2014 |
3A |
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A HOME ON EAST MAIN STREET WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE AFTER AN EXTENSION ON THE BACK OF THE HOUSE CAUGHT FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/09/2014 |
6A |
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EDDIE DEAN McGILL; ANDREW WILSON; EVA MAE STANTON; CATHY DAVIS; ODELL FULTON; LUNEED MOORE; RANDALL A. GREGORY SR.; CORA STEPHENS; EBONI NICOLE DAVIS; SARAH HEWITT BAKER; HAZEL FORD; CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS; EDITH DAVIDSON; JERRY P. HULL; FRANKLIN D.R. SMOOT; MARVIN LADSON LARRIMORE; JOHN "JACK" CLAY SHANE; ELIZABETH MILLER SNIPES; MARILYN POSTON MILES; WAYNE P. HANCOCK SR. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
YMCA YOUTH SOCCER |
FMN |
03/09/2014 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF LYDIA NORRIS AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF CARLOS VALENZUELA AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF RALPH HOWARD AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF LOGAN HOWARD AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF STOKES MATTHEWS AND DANETT VARGAS |
LYDIA NORRIS (10) RACES TEAMMATES NEAR THE END OF PRACTICE. "HALF OF THEM ARE NEW AND HALF ARE OLD" SAID COACH RALPH HOWARD; OF THE TEAM'S EXPERIENCE LEVEL. |
COUNCIL TO MULL FIRE DISTRICT TAX INCREASE |
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FMN |
04/09/2014 |
1A |
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REMOVAL OF WEST FLORENCE WILL RAISE MILLAGE BY NEARLY 9 MILLS. |
FLORENCE LAW ENFORCEMENT PREPARE FOR WARLOCKS |
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FMN |
04/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE WARLOCKS WILL HOLD A NATIONAL MEETING HERE IN FLORENCE. THEY PROFESS THEY LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW. |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN CALLS FOR SUMMIT ON DIVERSITY |
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FMN |
04/09/2014 |
3A |
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ED ROBINSON CALLED BOTH CHURCH AND STATE TO HAVE COMMUNITY FORUM IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CITIZENS AND CITY LEADERSHIP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/09/2014 |
6A |
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LEVESTER WILSON; EUGENIA FRIERSON; ANGELA DENISE TREW; SARAH 'SNOOKIE' JAMES ANDERSON; MARK GERALD; ELAYNE HUNTER BISHOP. MIKE BELL; ANDREW KIPP STONE; SARAH B. BAKER; BERTHA JOYCE FREDERICK; RONALD ALEXANDER 'SKEETER' ISGETT SR.; PAMELA PATRICE LANIER SHAW; JERRY P. HULL; ENNIS LEROY HAYES |
BACK FOR THIRDS |
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FMN |
04/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTOS |
THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATER REHEARSES FOR 'FIDDLER ON THE ROOF'. |
MAN OF HONOR |
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FMN |
04/09/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTOS |
MULLINS' BASKETBALL COACH MARK GERALD DIED AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH CANCER. HE TOUCHED MANY LIVES. |
LAWSUIT AGAINST WFFD STILL A POSSIBILITY |
MOTION TO SUSPEND LITIGATION DEFEATED 5-3 |
FMN |
05/09/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY STILL HAS THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO PURSUE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE WEST FLROENCE FIRE SPECIAL PUPROSE DISTRICT AFTER A MOTION TO SUSPEND LITIGATION WAS DEFEATED. |
FEDERAL SCHOOL LUNCH RULES WILL STAY IN PLACE |
FLORENCE 1 CANNOT AFFORD THE MILLIONS TO BUCK USDA GUIDELINES |
FMN |
05/09/2014 |
1A |
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CONTRARY TO RUMORS SWIRLING AROUND FLORENCE; SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE NOT OPTING OUT OF THE FEDERAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM THAT REQUIRED CHANGES THIS SCHOOL YEAR THAT GOT RID OF MANY UNHEALTHY ITMES; LIKE PIZZA AND FRENCH FRIES. |
WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSION RACE CERTIFIED |
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FMN |
05/09/2014 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSION APPROVED AND COUNTED FIVE PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IN THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRCT COMMISSION RACE AT ITS CERTIFICATION HEARING. |
DEMOCRATIC STUMP SET FOR FLORENCE |
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FMN |
05/09/2014 |
3A |
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MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL HOST DEMOCRATIC STATEWIDE AND U.S. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES FOR A STUMP OCT. 23. |
NOTICE OF ELECTION |
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FLORENCE COUNTY |
FMN |
05/09/2014 |
3A |
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THE GENERAL ELCTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY; NOVEMBER 4; 2014. THE BALLOT WILL FEATURE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL; STATE; COUNTY; AND OTHER LOCAL OFFICES; AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTIONS AND LOCAL REFERENDUMS. ANY PERSON WISHING TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 4. |
BIBLE COLLEGE PRESIDENT PLEADS GUILTY TO FRAUD |
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05/09/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF REGINALD WAYNE MILLER |
LESS THAN TWO YEARS AFTER ACQUIRING GRANT FUNDING TO REDEVELOP THE OLD MARION HOSPITAL ON NORTH MAIN; REGINALD WAYNE MILLER; PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OF CATHEDRAL BIBLE COLLEGE; PLEADED GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT IN FLORENCE ON MULTIPLE FELONY CHARGES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/09/2014 |
6A |
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MIKE BELL; HANNAH HICKS JOHNSON; BERTHA LEE RAMSEY; LUTHER McELVEEN JR.; ROBERT STACY; JAMES "PEDDLER" DAVIS JR.; JAMES WINGATE; COACH MARK GERALD; CARLTON HUBERT SEGARS SR.; SARAH "SNOOKIE" JAMES ANDERSON; BOBBIE LOU McGEE MCCUTCHEON; LILLIAN KIRBY ARRANTS; ANGELA DENISE "NEISY" COOKE TREW; CARL EUSTACE HASELDEN; EBONI NICOLE DAVIS; TONEO ADDISON; CAROLINE E. CUEMAN LANGLOIS; MARIE PARROTT RUTH |
CHRISTIAN PERFORMING ARTS COMES TO FLORENCE THROUGH ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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FMN |
05/09/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF PEE DEE COMMUNITY ARTS TEAM; PHOTO OF PEE DEE COMMUNITY ARTS TEAM |
CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND MINISTERS OF PERFORMING ARTS WILL GATHER THIS WEKEND FOR THE ANNUAL MAKE US ONE DANCE CONFERENCE. |
HARVEST HOPE LAYS OFF 10 STATEWIDE |
2 POSITIONS CUT AT FLORENCE SITE |
FMN |
05/09/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK CLIENTS |
HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK ELIMINATED 10 POSITIONS; REDUCING ITS WORKFORCE FROM 88 TO 78; AND ISSUED A FURLOGH SCHEDULE THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF UPKEEP EXPENSES AND AN INCREASE OF PEOPLE IN NEED. |
POLICE SERIOUS ABOUT ANIMAL CRUELTY |
DEPARTMENT FIELDING MORE NEGLECT; ABUSE CASES |
FMN |
06/09/2014 |
1A |
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WITH ANMIAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT CASES BEING REPORTED MORE AND MORE EVERY DAY; FLORENCE POLICE OFFICIALS ARE TAKING STEPS TO ENSURE THAT EACH OF THEIR OFFICERS KNOWS WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND HOW TO HANDLE SUCH CALLS. |
BRUINS DOMINATE TIGERS |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JACOB THOMPSON; CAINON JOHNSON; AND CROWD; PHOTO OF DALLAS WAITERS AND WILSON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMMATES |
SOUTH FLORENCE HOSTED CROSSTOWN RIVAL WILSON HIGH SCHOOL AT FLORENCE MEMORIAL STADIUM. |
FMU'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN RUNNING FOR STATEWIDE PRIZE |
GROUP DEDICATED TO PREPPING TEACHERS TO WORK WITH POVERTY-STRICKEN CHILDREN COULD EARN WHATWORKSSC AWARD; $10K |
FMN |
06/09/2014 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S THE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE TO PREPARE TEACHERS OF CHILDREN OF POVERTY HAS BEEN NAMED ON ONE OF THREE FINALISTS FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL DICK AND TUNKY RILEY WHATWOKRSSC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE. |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES IN STANDOFF |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL JORDAN |
A 34-YEAR-OLD TIMMONSVILLE MAN (MICHAEL JORDAN) REMAINS IN CUSTODY AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY BARICADED HIMSELF IN A RESIDENCE AND FIRED SHOTS AT DEPUTIES DURING A DOMESTIC INCIDENT. |
DARLINGTON WOMAN ARRESTED IN SHOOTING |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TONYA A. SUGGS |
A DARLINGTON WOMAN (TONYA A. SUGGS) WAS ARRESTED BY AUTHORITIES AFTER SHE POINTED A HANDGUN AT HER BOYFRIEND DUIRNG AN ARGUMENT AND FIRED SEVERAL SHOTS THAT MISSED HIM. |
DARLINGTON COUNTY KIDNAPPING SUSPECT SOUGHT |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF KELVIN MAURICE LEONARD |
DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICIALS ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN IN LOCATING A MAN (KELVIN MAURICE LEONARD) WANTED FOR KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE. |
FMU NAMES 4 PROFESSORS TRUSTEES' RESEARCH SCHOLARS |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
3A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HAS NAMED FOUR OF ITS TOP PROFESSORS (LISA EARGLE; CHRIS JOHNSON; DEREK JOKISCH; AND TERRY ROBERTS) BOARDS OF TRUSTEES RESEARCH SCHOLARS; THE UNIVERSITY'S HIGHEST ACCOLADE FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH. |
IT'S A WYLD LIFE |
YOUTH ORGANIZATION MINISTERS TO TEENS WHEREVER THEY ARE |
FMN |
06/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF YOUTH LIFE STUDENTS; PHOTO OF YOUTH LIFE VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS |
DIRECTOR SEAN HOMAN HAS BEEN THE DIRECTOR OF YOUNG LIFE FLORENCE SINCE JANUARY 2013. HE SAID HIS OBJECTIVE IS TO REACH OUT TO STUDENTS; SPECIFICAILLY THOSE WHO MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN RAISED IN CHURCH; TO SHARE THE MESSAGE OF JESUS' LOVE AND GIVE THE M A FOUNDATION IN CHRISTIANITY. |
ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST IN FLORENCE WELCOMES NEW PASTOR |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF REV. MARTY NASON |
ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WELCOMES THE REV. MARTY NASON AS ITS NEW PASTOR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/09/2014 |
4B |
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RANDOLPH "RANDY" OTTIS JACKSON; WILLIE LEROY WILSON; ELIZABETH ANN HANNA TURNER; PATRICIA MOORE; MARYANN SEARCY; JAMES EARL McRAE; ELAYNE HUNTER BISHOP; SHERYL HASELDEN; BRIAN D. MERRIMAN; JUANITA GREEN MCCLARY; MIKE BELL; MALCOLM BRYANT; LEVESTER "BECK" WILSON; CARLTON HUBERT SEGARS SR. |
OFFICIALS SEEK INPUT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION |
CITY LEADERS HOPE TO STABILIZE; GROW AREAS OF NORTH AND EAST FLORENCE WITHIN SEVERAL YEARS |
FMN |
07/09/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENTINES WILL HEAR MORE DETAILS ON THE CITY'S NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN THAT IT HOPES WILL GROW NEIGHBORHOODS INTO STABILIZED; SUSTAINABLE AND ATTRACTIVE AREAS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. |
FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON - OR FIRST GAME EVER? |
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FMN |
07/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF QUANTRELL PICKENS; SHA'QUAN DAVIS; AND OTHER; PHOTO OF CHRISTIAN HICKSON AND RAHMEL WOODSON |
THE CHICK-FIL-A FLORENCE JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE KICKED OFF ITS SEASON AT FREEDOM FLORENCE RECREATION COMPLEX WITH AN ARRAY OF YOUTH FOOTBALL GAMES PLAYED UNDER THE HOT SUN. |
STUDY: PEE DEE IS LOCK AND LOADED |
FLORENCE; DARLINGTON AMONG MOST HEAVILY ARMED IN U.S.; BUT VALIDITY IS QUESTIONED |
FMN |
07/09/2014 |
1A |
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POSTED ON REDDIT.COM; THE LIST RANKS THE TOP 30 COUNTIES IN THE UNITED STATES WITH THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENTS THAT KEEP FIREARMS AROUND THEIR HOMES. DARLINGOTN COUTNY IS LISTED SEVENTH WITH 52.1 PERCENT OF ITS RESIDENTS KEEPING FIREARMS IN OR AROUND THEIR HOMES. FLORENCE COUNTY IS LISTED 19TH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/09/2014 |
5A |
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LINDA PARKER BYRD; JESSICA McCULLOUGH; THERESSA FORD; ELIJAH HINES III; JOHN QUINCY ATKINSON SR.; MARYVIN FLOYD WILKES; CAROLYN ODOM BRYANT; JOHN QUINCY ATKINSON SR.; LUTHER MCELVEEN JR.; SHERYL JEAN HASELDEN; PATRICIA TRULUCK MOORE |
CLEANING WITH MEANING |
THE CLEANING BOUQUET HELPS WOMEN RECEIVING TREATMENT FOR CANCER |
FMN |
08/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DANIELLE McCRAY; PHOTO OF DANIELLE McCRAY |
AT AGE 33; DANIELLE McCRAY IS THE OWNER OF THE CLEANING BOUQUET; A COMPANY THAT SHE STARTED TWO YEARS AGO TO SERVE THE PEE DEE AREA. |
PLAN TO ANNEX 89 HOMES PENDING |
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FMN |
08/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL TAKE A FINAL VOTE TODAY ON SEVERAL ORDINANCES THAT ARE ITEMS IT APPROVED IN AUGUST ON AN OTHERWISE LIGHT SEPTEMBER MEETING AGENDA. |
AREA CHEF TAKES CULINARY ROAD TO HELL |
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FMN |
08/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LA TASHA McCUTCHEON |
A LAKE CITY RESIDENT WILL COMPETE IN THE 13TH SEASON OF "HELL'S KITCHEN" A FOX REALITY SHOW THAT BEGINS AIRING. |
DARLINGTON MAN DIES IN FLORENCE SHOOTOUT |
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FMN |
08/09/2014 |
3A |
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A 28-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON MAN (KEVIN CHRIS McCLAIN) DIED AND A SECOND PERSON WAS WOUNDED AFTER A LATE SHOOTOUT IN A VACANT LOT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH DARGAN AND WEST BOOKER STREETS. |
LAMAR MAN CHARGED WITH SOLICITING MINOR |
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FMN |
08/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL ANTHONY HOWLE |
DARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATORS ARRESTED A 24-YEAR-OLD LAMAR MAN (MICHAEL ANTHONY HOWLE) AFTER A MOTHER INTERCEPTED ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN HM AND HER DAUGHTERS AND FORWARDED THEM TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/09/2014 |
6A |
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MARY LUCILLE FLOYD; ELIJAH WILSON; THELMA L. VENEZIA; SHERRIE GOFF BARRETT; FRANK WESTON MAHON JR.; MARY VIN FLOYD WILKES; SUE CAROLYN ODOM BRYANT |
DIVERSITY DOMINATES COUNCIL MEETING |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
1A |
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A DISCUSSION ON RACE AND DIVERSITY DOMINATED THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING; CENTERING ON A NEED FOR MORE DIVERSITY IN THE CITY WORKFORCE. |
WFFD COMMISSIONERS SWORN IN |
NEW MILLAGE RATE SET AT 12.75; A 4.75 INCREASE |
FMN |
09/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD HEWITT; C. ALLEN MATTHEWS; DUSTIN FAILS; LINDA LANG GIPKO; AND JUDGE RALPH KING ANDERSON JR.; PHOTO OF DUSTIN FAILS AND OTHERS |
FOUR OF THE FIVE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS WERE SWORN IN BY JUDGE RALPH KING ANDERS JR.; MINUTES BEFORE THE NEWLY ELECTED COMMISSION BEGRUDGINLY RAISED THE DISTRICT'S TAX RATE ON PROPERTY OWNERS. |
STOPPED-UP WATER |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERRY BINES |
TERRY BINES WALKS UNDER AN UMBRELLA ON WEST PALMETTO STREET. |
WHO SHOT AMANDA FLOYD? |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
1A |
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TESTIMONY BEGAN IN THE TRIAL OF A 33-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (MICHAEL FLOYD) ACCUSED FO TRYING TO KILL HIS WIFE (AMANDA FLOYD). |
ELMCROFT RESIDENTS MARK ASSISTED LIVING WEEK |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ELMCROFT ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS |
THE RESIDENTS OF ELMCROFT ASSISTED LIVING GATHERED TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK WITH SONGS. |
FLORENCE MAN DIES IN SINGLE-CAR CRASH |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
5A |
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A FLORENCE MAN (JOHN GADDY McCORMICK) DIED AFTER A SINGLE-CAR CRASH ALONG EAST NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE MAN SENTENCED TO 33 YEARS FOR CHILD MOLESTATION |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF KEVIN MICHAEL STEHLIK |
A FLORENCE MAN (KEVIN MICHAEL STEHLIK) WAS SENTENCED IN FEDERAL COURT IN FLORENCE FOR PRODUCTION AND POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. |
LAMAR HARDWARE OWNER FOUND NOT GUILTY OF ARSON CHARGE |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
5A |
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A JURY FOUND JAMES MICHAEL STEPHENS NOT GUILTY OF ARSON-THIRD DEGREE IN A STATE CIRCUIT COURT TRIAL IN DARLINGTON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/09/2014 |
8A |
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JAMES ERNEST TURNER; LOUISE SCOTT BOYD; KEVIN CHRISTOPHER HENRY McCLAIN; PATSY SMITH; ALLEN DANIEL TURBEVILLE; MARY "BETH" ELIZABETH PALMER MEGGS; WILLA MAUDE POWELL CREEL; MARY LUCILLE FLOYD; SYLVIA WILLIAMSON |
PEE DEE OFFICIALS REACT TO RAY RICE INCIDENT |
INCIDENT INVOLVING NFL PLAYER COULD START NEEDED DIALOGUE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; COMMUNITY LEADERS SAY |
FMN |
10/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAY RICE |
THE EMERGENCE OF A VIDEO SHOWING EX-BALTIMORE RAVENS RUNNING BACK RAY RICE PUNCHING NOW-WIFE JANAY RICE UNCONSCIOUS AND DRAGGING HER OUT OF AN ELEVATOR HAS PUT THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. |
BUDGET COVERS POTENTIAL LEGAL FEES |
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FMN |
10/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE $1.39 MILION WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET APPROVED PUTS THE DISTRICT AT A FUNDING LEVEL IS HAS NEEDED TO BE AT FOR SOME TIME. |
EX-WIFE SET TO TAKE STAND AGAINST FLOYD IN ATTEMPTED MURDER TRIAL |
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FMN |
10/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL FLOYD |
ATTORNEYS SPENT MOST OF THE DAY ARGUING OUTSIDE THE PRESNECE OF A JURY AS THE TRIAL OF A LOCAL MAN (MICHAEL FLOYD) CHARGED WITH TRYING TO KILL HIS WIFE (AMANDA FLOYD) CONTINUED IN FLORENCE. |
PANEL INITIATES ZOING REQUESTS FOR WINDSOR FOREST ANNEXATIONS |
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FMN |
10/09/2014 |
3A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE PLANNING COMMISSION INITIATED A ZONING REQUEST FOR 90 ANNEXATION PETITIONS FROM THE WINDSOR FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/09/2014 |
7A |
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IRA DANIEL COWARD; MARION GERALD; EARLINE BURKE; LOUISE BURNETT; MARY PEE; ELVIN GARNER SR.; DAVID BROCKINGTON; KENNETH EARL SUMPTER; JAMES ERNEST TURNER; GRACE MAE SELLERS FORD; JUNE CRYSTAL WILLIAMSON; ELLEN BOSTIC COVINGTON; LEONARDO DaVINCI WHITE; CONNIE COKER POWELL; ALLEN JUNIOR CANTEEN; AMBER KATHLEEN HEMMINGSEN; DONALD A. TISDALE; BONNIE HOOKER STALVEY; ELIZABETH ANN HANNAH TURNER; LEROY 'POP' JOHNSON; ELIJAH HINES III; PATSY JEAN SMITH; JOHN GADDY MCCORMICK |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
YOUTH FOOTBALL |
FMN |
10/09/2014 |
5D |
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PHOTO OF RON WILLIAMSON AND COWBOYS TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF DEVONTA JONES; PHOTO OF DARREN LLOYD AND TEAMMATES; DARREN LLOYD AND HARRISON BROWN; PHOTO OF RON WILLIAMSON AND TEAMMATES; PHOTO OF CHANDRAY HENICKS AND JUELS BLACK; PHOTO OF MATEO McCRAE AND TEAMMATES |
COWBOYS PLAYERS HUDDLE AROUND COACH RON WILLIAMSON. THE COWBOYS FACED OFF AGAINST THE REDSKINS IN A FLAG FOOTBALL GAME; WITH PLAYERS AGE 5 AND 6 YEARS OLD AT FREEDOM FLORENCE RECREATION COMPLEX. |
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY HUEY |
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FMN |
11/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REV. MATTHEW BROWN AND DARLA MOORE; PHOTO OF MAURICE CHARLES |
LAKE CITY RESIDENTS; CITY OFFICIALS AND VISTORS GATHERED AT THE CORNER OF MAIN AND ACLINE STREETS TO WITNESS THE UNVEILING OF A STATUE THAT FOR MANY BROUGHT BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORIES. THE STATUE; CREATED BY FLORENCE'S RESIDENT SCULPTOR ALEX PALKOVICH; IS A BORNZE; LARGER THAN LIFE PORTRAIT OF HUEY COOPER BASED ON PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MAN SITTING IN ONE OF HIS FAVORITE SPOTS. |
NEIGHBOR IDS MICHAEL FLOYD AS SHOOTER |
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FMN |
11/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL FLOYD |
A MAN (DEWEY KIRBY III) WHO LIVED NEXT DOOR TO MICHAEL AND AMANDA FLOYD TESTIFIED THAT HE WITNESSED MICHAEL FLOYD SHOOT HIS WIFE; BUT HE DEFENSE MAINTAINS THE STORY IS FULL OF INCONSISTENCIES AND THEREFORE LACKS CREDIBILITY. |
DILAPIDATD HISTORIC BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
11/09/2014 |
1A |
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ANOTHER BUILDING WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE NEAR THE CENTER OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FLORENCE WILL BE DEMOLISHED NOW THAT THE CITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR IT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/09/2014 |
6A |
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LOUISE TURNER REYNOLDS; QUEEN ESTHER "SIS" McCULLOUGH; VAUGHN NATHANIEL McCANTS JR.; EARLENE BERRY BURKE; JESSICA CATRICE MCCULLOUGH; CONNIE COKER POWELL; MARGARET CHANDLER PARNELL; AMBER KATHLEEN HEMMINGSEN; ELLEN CHRISTINE BOSTIC COVINGTON; LEROY 'POP' JOHNSON; JOHN H. CULLETON; HAZEL GRAINGER MILLER |
HOLY COMIC-CON BATMAN! |
POP CULTURE EVENT RETURNS TO FLORENCE FOR SECOND YEAR |
FMN |
11/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PRESTON JONG; JON ROOP; AND OLIVIA PHILLIPS |
AFTER A LARGE FIRST-YEAR TURNOUT; LEGENDS COMICS IS BRINGING COMIC-CON BACK TO FLORENCE. |
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION GIFT WILL FUND PAC CHILDREN'S SERIES |
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FMN |
11/09/2014 |
3B |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HAS RECEIVED A $25 000 DONATION FROM THE DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION TO FUND THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER'S ANNUAL CHILDREN'S SERIES. |
BUSINESS INSIDER OFFERS SPLIT VIEWS ON SC ECONOMY |
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FMN |
11/09/2014 |
8C |
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SOUTH CAROLINA IS THE 46TH WORST ECONOMY IN THE UNITED STATES; ACCORDING TO BUSINESS INSIDER REPORT RELEASED. |
FSD ONE IDENTIFIES SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD EXPECTS TO BRING RANDY BRIDGES OF NC TO FLORENCE FOR MEETINGS. DR. CLEO RICHARDSON HAS BEEN INTERIM SINCE THE RESIGNATION OF MR. ALLIE BROOKS. |
PEE DEE REMEMBERS 9/11 VICTIMS |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY HELD THE NINTH ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE TO COLLECT 180 UNITS OF BLOOD FOR THE REC CROSS. |
LUCAS TAKES ON SPEAKER DUTIERS AFTER SUSPENSION |
PEE DEE NOW OCCUPIES HIGH SC POSTS… |
FMN |
12/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE PEE DEE HAS LT. GOV. YANCEY MCGILL; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE HUGH LEATHERMAN SR. AND NOW HOUSE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE JAY LUCAS. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE SENT A LETTER SAYING SPEAKER BOBBY HARRELL WAS SUSPENDED. |
JURORS FIND FLOYD NOT GUILTY OF ATTEMPTED MURDER |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE MAN MICHAEL M. FLOYD WAS ACQUITTED IN THE CHARGE OF SHOOTING HIS THEN-WIFE AMANDA FLOYD. |
CONSULTANTS IDENTIFY FOUR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR REDEVELOPMENT |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
3A |
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THESE AREAS ARE THE HISTORIC PINE STREET; NORTH VISTA AREA AROUND THE NEW SCHOOL; ALEXANDER STREET WITH LARGE VACANT TRACTS; AND SUMTER STREET AREA. ROAD PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE SECOND PENNY SALES TAX WILL DRIVE THE EFFORTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
6A |
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CHARLIE FLEMING; JULIE MAE BYRD; JASON BARR; MARY HARLEE; JAMES MCNEIL JR.; GLORIA; KATHERINE CARTWERIGHT COLE; MERRITT J. ZIMMERMAN; VAUGHN NATHANIEL MCCANTS JR.; LOUISE TURNER REYNOLDS; PAUL E. KIRTON JR |
WILD DUCK CHASE |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT HONORS HIS CANINE FRIEND LANDO. |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SALUTES DONORS |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
2B |
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FORMER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER REGGIE SANDERS IS GREETED BY TOMMY BRYANT AND JERRY KEITH. THE CLUBS CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY. |
KELLEY NAMED AS CITIZENS BANK SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT |
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FMN |
12/09/2014 |
2B |
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MATTHEW GUY KELLEY RECEIVES THE SCHOLARSHIP AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. |
DAY OF CARING |
ANNUAL EVENT… |
FMN |
13/09/2014 |
1A |
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NEARLY 300 VOLUNTEERS HELPED CARE FOR LAWNS; CLEAN CARPET; REPLACE COMPUTERS; WASH VANS; REPAIR OFFICE DOORS; ETC. IN THE ANNUAL DAY OF CARING IN FLORENCE. |
POST 13 DEDICATES FLAG & POLE FROM WOODMEN |
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FMN |
13/09/2014 |
1A |
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JIM STONE TALKED WOODMEN OF THE WORLD INTO A NEW FLAG POLE FOR THE DARLINGTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 13. |
MAKING AN IMPACT |
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FMN |
13/09/2014 |
1B |
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THE IMPACT CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S THEATRE FOUNDED IN 2008 TEACHES THEATER AND DANCE AND CHRISTIAN FAITH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/09/2014 |
4B |
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FRANCENIA FLAGLER FULTON; ELIZABETH WILSON JONES; DORA BLAKNEY; BARRY WRIGHT; REBECCA JEAN PEAKE MELTON; KENNETH FITTON; MIRIAM SMALL WRIGHT; MILDRED SANSBURY FLOYD; TAMMY CONYERS OGLE; MIRIAM PEAKE MACDONALD |
HEAVEN AND EARTH |
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FMN |
14/09/2014 |
1A |
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SC REAL FOODS BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF ORGANIC FOODS & SPIRITUALITY TO HEAL. SC FOODS IS LOCATED AT PEE DEE CHRISTIAN BOOK AND SUPPLY STORE OFF SEBRELL STREET OFF SOUTH IRBY STREET IN FLORENCE. |
THOUGHTS ABOUT EASING WEST FLORENCE TRAFFIC |
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FMN |
14/09/2014 |
7A |
THOM ANDERSON |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE TRAFFIC ON THE STREETS OF FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/09/2014 |
9A |
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ELIZABETH BYRD WATSON; MARY FRANCES JOHNSON; SARAH JANE ALLEN; KIMISHA SHENELL 'BAYBAY' HAIGLER; ALBERTHA WARD; LEE VERNON WOODBURY; KEITH BOYKIN; KEVIN C. ODOM; GLORIA JEAN GRIFFIN FULLER; REBECCA JEAN PEAKE MELTON; FRANCENIA FLAGLER FULTON; FOREST MELVIN TURNER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/09/2014 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARY LEE GRAHAM 5/5/1925--8/14/2014 |
CREATURE FEATURES |
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FMN |
14/09/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
THE 2014 FLORENCE COMIC-CON FESTIVITIES HAD MAKE-UP SESSIONS AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY THIS WEEKEND. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
14/09/2014 |
6C |
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RENEE LYNN BLANKENSHIP AND WESLEY MASON OLIVER |
MORE THAN 3000 ATTEND CONVENTION |
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FMN |
15/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE 2014 FLORENCE COMIC CON ATTRACTED LARGE CROWD. GUESTS COULD JOIN COSTUME CONTEST; TAKE PART IN DRAWINGS; AND PARTICIPATE IN PANEL DISCUSSIONS. |
CARE FROM THE AIR |
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FMN |
15/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLIGHT NURSE ALICE SERENYI PROVIDES A CRUCIAL LINK IN LOCAL MEDICAL TREATMENT. |
ACTION PLAN MEETING SET FOR TIMROD PARK |
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FMN |
15/09/2014 |
1A |
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CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMBERS ARE DEVELOPING A NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN. RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO ATTEND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/09/2014 |
6A |
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ELIZABETH HARLEE MEETZE SCOTT; SAM MCCOY; MARION LESLIE BOWEN; CHRISTELLA CAMPBELL; MELVIN MOODY; WILLIAM FREDERICK MCCOWAN; SARAH LOU COOKE HASELDEN; CHRISTINE SHELLEY MCKENZIE; KEVIN C. ODOM |
ANDERSON PLEAD GUILTY TO MURDER & GETS 35 YEARS |
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FMN |
16/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DONI TERRELE ANDERSON PLEADED GUILTY TO THE 2013 SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND KENDRA JOHNSON. HE OPTED TO PLEAD GUILTY RATHER THAN LET A JURY DECIDE THE MATTER. |
INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC CANDIDATE INTRODUCES HIMSELF TO THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
16/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MEET TOM ERVIN--2014 GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE. HE TALKED TO DINERS AT TAKIS RESTAURANT IN DARLINGTON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/09/2014 |
8A |
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ARTHUR COE; THOMASENA ALBERTHA SANDERS; WALTER LEE ERNEST BLAIR; CORINE WHITTINGTON; EZELL SHEPHERD; LONZIE WILLIAMS; LENA S. LIDE; INELL COE; BRENT ALAN SCOTT; ALVIN STAFFORD GAINEY SR.; HAZEL HAWKINS BARTELL; EMMA PATTERSON; SIDNEY JOSIE STRATTON JR.; MALCOLM WILFORD TANNER; LEE VAUGHN DURYEA; CAROLYN MCCLAIN; EUGENE LUDINGTON EPTING III |
COUNTY SUES WEST FLORENCE FIRE & STATE |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY HAS FILED A LAWSUIT QUESTIONING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE W. FLORENCE FIRE SPECIAL-PURPOSE DISTRICT. |
TIMROD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKS AT ACTION PLAN |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
1A |
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ALICIA CONNELLY PRESIDENT OF THE TIMROD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SAID THIS PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CODES WAS NECESSARY. |
HEADS IN THE GAME |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FEATURE INCLUDES PHOTOS OF YOUNGSTER PLAYING BASEBALL. |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMPLETES FIRST BUILD IN POINTE SOUTH |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
HABITAT WELCOMED THE FAMILY OF CHRIS AND JENNIFER SUGGS AND FAMILY INTO NEW HOME. THIS BUILDING WAS THE FIRST IN SEVERAL YEARS. MORE ARE PLANNED. |
CIRCLE PARK OFFICIALS WARN PARENTS NOT TO BUY BOOZE FOR TEENS |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
4A |
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SERVING AND/OR BUYING ALCOHOL FOR A MINOR IS AGAINST THE LAW. NEARLY 70% OF ALCOHOL CONSUMED BY TEENS IS OBTAINED IN THE HOME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
7A |
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ARTRELL LATYIA DAVIS; ALVIN STAFFORD GAINEY SR.; CATHERINE POWELL; ERVIN SAMUEL MCKINZIE; MILDRED M. NOLEN; GLORIA RICHARDSON; NATHANIEL GREGG; MARVIN J. BARNES; PEGGY DUDLEY BRAND; BOBBY ALLEN WELCH; IRIS WINDHAM THOMAS; MARSHA ELIZABETH HANNA BEHLING |
R. N. BECK: A LASTING LEGACY |
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FMN |
17/09/2014 |
9A |
EDITORIAL |
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A POST OFFICE ON WEST EVANS ST. IN FLORENCE HAS BEEN NAMED FOR DR. ROSWELL NATHANIEL BECK--A GREAT MAN. |
LIBRARY'S BARKEEP IS FLORENCE'S NEW SIR MIX-O-LOGIST |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1B |
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THE LIBRARY LOCATED BETWEEN DOLCE BITA AND 1031 AMERICAN GRILL WILL BE THE COCKTAIL LOUNGE WHERE UPTOWN MEETS DOWNTOWN. DR. JOHN KEITH AND MIXOLOGIST LEE BARTON JR. MEET THERE. |
KING TOBACCO RETURNS |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
A FOUR-DAY TOBACCO FESTIVAL STARTS TODAY IN LAKE CITY. |
FLORENCE COUNTY CELEBRATES CRAFT BEER WITH 2 FESTIVALS |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1B |
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FLORENCE HAS THE KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL FESTIVAL AND THE MOORE FARMS BOTANICAL GARDEN FESTIVAL. |
CHILDREN'S FALL FESTIVAL AT FLORENCE LIBRARY |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
3B |
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THE DEWEY D. FOX FESTIVAL WILL BE SATURDAY WITH A CLOSE VIEW OF COMMUNITY HELPERS; PERFORMANCES & CRAFTS. |
LITTLE BIT OF NYC IN LC |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A WORLD-CLASS GOYA EXHIBIT OPENS SATURDAY IN LAKE CITY. PHOTO INCLUDES JAMISON MADY AND HUNTER DEAS. |
STORIES RETOLD |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BUZZ ROGERS PERFORMS FOLK AND BLUEGRASS SONGS AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. |
NEW FIRE MILLAGE RATE TO RECEIVE SECOND READING |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEETS IN LAKE CITY TO KICK OFF THE TOBACCO FESTIVAL. |
FMU CONSTITUTION DAY PROGRAM LOOKS AT 8TH AMENDMENT |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY SPONSORED A PROGRAM ON THE 8TH AMENDMENT WHICH PROHIBITS CRUEL & UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/09/2014 |
6A |
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LULA NESMITH; PHYLLIS NIXON; LINDA DARLENE OUTLAW; ANDREW JAMES; CALVIN WILLIAMSON; MARSHA ELIZABETH HANNA BEHLING; EVERETTE G. 'BUBBA' DENNIS; VERTLE BROWN LUCAS ROUSE; MARVIN JEROME BARNES |
COUNCIL CUTS DEBT SERVICE FROM FIRE RATE |
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FMN |
19/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL AGAIN AMENDED AN ORDINACE TO INCREASE THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BEFORE PASSING A SECOND READING OF IT BY A 5-2 VOTE. |
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT |
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FMN |
19/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TARON MONTGOMERY AND OTHER; PHOTO OF TARON MONTGOMERY AND OTHERS |
TARON MONTGOMERY; COACH OF THE REDSKINS YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM; WORKS WITH HIS PLAYERS DURING PRACTICE AT LEVY PARK. |
GM; REDWOLVES AGREE TO PART WAYS AFTER 12 SEASONS |
YOUNG SAYS TEAM NEEDS 'NEW BLOOD' |
FMN |
19/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMIE YOUNG AND CODY PAINTER |
IT'S SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT TO CHARACTERIZE THE PARTING OF WAYS BETWEEN THE FLORENCE REDWOLVES AND LONGTIME GENERAL MANAGER JAMIE YOUNG. YOUNG DIDN'T JUST DECIDE TO UP AND QUIT ON THE FRANCHISE HE HAS HAD THE BIGGEST PART IN BUILDING FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/09/2014 |
6A |
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LINDA DARLENE BLAIR OUTLAW; ISAIAH PINCKNEY FLOYD; JOHNNY JACKSON SR.; JERRY EPPS SINGLETARY; LULA CLARK NEWELL; SOUTHERN "BOBBY" McFADDEN JR.; MURDOCH E. LIND JR.; LORRAIN M. JONES; JEROME BROWN; ELIZABETH "LIZ" WILSON JONES; CATHERINE CREEL POWELL; WARDIE DALTON TYLER |
MEMORY MAKER |
RETIRED NAVY CORPSMAN CONTINUES TO SERVE |
FMN |
19/09/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF SHIRLEY SEBASTIAN |
SHIRLEY SEBASTIAN'S SERVICE DID NOT END WHEN SHE RETIRED FROM UNITED STAES NAVY AS A HOSPITAL CORPSMAN DURING THE VIETNAM-ERA. AFTER FINDING HER WAY TO FLORENCE; SHE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE AREA THROUGH HER LOVE OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCRAPBOOKING. |
SEMINAR TAPS NEW MARKETS |
FLORENCE BREWERS SIGN NEW DISTRIBUTION DEAL |
FMN |
19/09/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF BRIAN FISHER; SHAWN STEADMAN; TRAVIS KNOWLES; AND DAVE PETERS |
FLORENCE-BASED SEMINAR BREWING IS TAKING THE NEXT STEP IN SPREADING ITS CRAFT BEER TO THE MASSES BY SIGNING WITH ROCK HILL-BASED COMER DISTRIBUTING CO.; A WHOLESALE BEER DISTRIBUTOR. |
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS |
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FMN |
20/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON AND MARION HIGH SCHOOL PERSONNEL; PHOTO OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS |
PERSONNEL FROM WILSON AND MARION HIGH SCHOOL WATCH FROM AN ELEVATED BOX AS THEIR FOOTBALL TEAMS FACE OFF AGAINST EACH OTHER IN MARION. |
SCIENCE TEACHERS GET HANDS-ON LESSONS IN WOODS |
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FMN |
20/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KRISTEN SHERMAN; JESSICA JAMES; AND OTHERS |
ABOUT 50 FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 FOURTH- AND FIFTH-GRADE SCIENCE TEACHERS LEARNED A BIT MORE ABOUT THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM WHEN THEY TOOK A TRIP TO THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PEE DEE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER. |
CUSTOMERS FLOCK TO LOCAL STORES FOR THE NEW iPHONE |
FLORENCE RETAILERS SAY PRE-ORDERS STILL WEEKS AWAY |
FMN |
20/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLARENCE DAVIS AND OTHER |
THE HIGHLY ANTICIAPTED iPHONE 6 AND iPHONE 6 PLUS WERE RELEASED IN STORES; DRAWING CROWDS TO AREA DEALERS. |
JUDGE ORDERS NEW DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR THAD VIERS |
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FMN |
20/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF THAD VIERS |
A FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS THE PUBLC DEFENDER'S OFFICE CANNOT REPRESNET FORMER MYRTLE BEACH REP. THAD VIERS BECAUSE THE OFFICE IS ALSO REPRESENTNIG A POTENTIAL WITNESS IN THE CASE. |
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE FOR TRADITIONAL CONGREGATIONS |
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FMN |
20/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALTAR AREA FOR "THE WELL" SERVICES; FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SANCTUARY; PHOTO OF JOSHUA BLACKWELDER AND CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CONGREGATION |
WITH AN INCREASE IN UNCONVENTIONAL CHURCHES MEETING IN CIVIC CENTERS; SCHOOLS AND MOVIE THEATERS ACROSS THE NATION AND THE REACH OF THE MEGA CHURCH GROWING; THE FACE OF MANY TRADITIONAL CHURCHES IS CHANGING AS WELL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/09/2014 |
4B |
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SOUTHERN McFADDEN JR.; LORRAIN MINOR JONES; ALEXANDER EMMANUEL JR.; JERRY EPPS SINGLETARY; TAMMY W. LIGHTY; EARLINE DAVIS; JEANETTE (NETT) SELLERS DOCTORS; RUBY GRAHAM; SHIRLEY MYERS; MARY ELIZABETH BLAKELY BABB; DAWANA NIXON; FRANKLIN GREEN; MAJOR WASHINGTON; DORIS FARMER; STEVE ODOM; ROY E. GOULD; MARILI SUSAN LINDLER; JULIANNE W. JUDAY; GENE DOUGLAS ENGLISH; MAXCEY L. BROWN; MURDOCH E. LIND JR. |
PEE DEE REMEMBERS WHEN HURRICANE HUGO CAME ROARING IN 25 YEARS AGO |
CATEGORY 4 STORM LEFT FLORENCE; REGION 'TORN UP' |
FMN |
21/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PERSONS WALKING IN HURRICANE HUGO AFTERMATH AT THE FLORENCE MOTEL; PHOTO OF MARIE SMITH |
IT HAS BEEN 25 YEARS SINCE A SCOUNDREL BY THE NAME OF HUGO MADE AN UNFORGETTABLE; DEVASTATING VISIT TO THE PEE EE; BUT THE NAME STILL EVOKES STRONG EMOTION IN ALL THOSE WHOSE PATH HE CROSSED. |
FARMING TOOK A HUGE HIT |
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FMN |
21/09/2014 |
1A |
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WHEN HURRICANE HUGO HIT 25 YEARS AGO; IT WAS PRIME HARVEST SEASON. |
LIBRARY'S FALL FESTIVAL TEACHES CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY |
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FMN |
21/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ANIYAH CHAPMAN; VOLUNTEER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF MAXAMILLION (MASCOT) AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF NANCY CARLSON |
HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES FILLED THE FIRST FLOOR AND OUTSIDE PORTICO OF THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S FALL FESTIVAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/09/2014 |
9A |
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JENNY LOU BREWER; MARY FRANCIS SMITH "BEAN"; MARY SHAW; MAMIE "TOOTNANG" HARRIETT MULDROW PAGE; ROY WELSH; ELIZABETH HARLLEE MEETZE SCOTT; JEROME "BUD" BROWN; STEVE ODOM; ROY GOULD; ELIZABETH "LIB" FINNEY; DR. LEE VERNON WOODBURY |
A GOLDEN DAY FOR THE GOLDEN LEAF |
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FMN |
21/09/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF RUSTY STONE; CAROLINE CAULDER; PHOTO OF CHILD AND FARM ANIMAL; PHOTO OF SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO FESTIVAL ATTENDEES |
LAKE CITY NATIVES AND VISITORS ALIKE DESCENDED ON ITS DOWNTOWN VILLAGE GREEN FOR THE 60TH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO FESTIVAL. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/09/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
REBECCA FANNING WHITEHEAD AND STEVEN RUSSELL KICK |
MATTEA TO SHARE HER CANCER STORY |
McLEOD ANNUAL CANCER BENEFIT TO FEATURE COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST |
FMN |
22/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATHY MATTEA |
KATHY MATTEA'S FATHER'S FIGHT WITH CANCER AND THE INTEGRITY HE SHOWED DURING IT; INSPIRED THE AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY MUSIC ARTSIT TO CRAFT A SERIES OF SONGS SHE IS CALLING "WALKING WITH MY DAD." |
MUSIC MAN |
SHAW THOMPSON CONTINUES TO PURSUE HIS LOVE OF THEATRE |
FMN |
22/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHAW THOMPSON; PHOTO OF SHAW THOMPSON; PHOTO OF SHAW THOMPSON; REBECCA KELLEY; AND FRANKIE SULLIVAN |
HE HAS BEEN A COWARDLY LION; A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR; THE FATHER OF FIVE DAUGHTERSS; A DIRECTOR; AN OPERATIONS MANAGER AND A (REAL-LIFE) HUSBAND; THOUGH NOT ALL AT ONCE. AND WHILE HIS ROLES MAY HAVE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS; THE ONE THING THAT NEVER CHANGED FOR SHAW THOMPSON WAS HIS LOVE OF MUSIC. |
ONE PERSON DIES IN CRASH ON I-20 |
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FMN |
22/09/2014 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF SC HIGH PATROL TROOPER AND OTHERS |
ONE PERSON DIED IN A SINGLE-CAR CRASH AT THE TIMMONSVILLE HIGHWAY EXIT OF INTERSTATE 20 IN DARLINGTON COUNTY. |
DEPUTIES MAKE ARRESTS IN BREAK-IN |
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FMN |
22/09/2014 |
5A |
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DEPUTIES ARRESTED A THIRD SUSPECT (BRIAN JESSE SMITH) IN CONNECTION WITH A BREAK-IN THAT HAPPENED IN THE 600 BLOCK OF LYNDALE DRIVE HARTSVILLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/09/2014 |
7A |
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WILLIAM LEONARD RATLIFF; RAYMOND GIBSON SR.; WILLIAM HENRY FLAGLER; JOHN JAMES CLEVELAND; EDDIE GOODEN; JUANITA LANE PEAVY; WILLIAM TODD BAREFOOT SR.; JAMES CARTER BYRD; RUTH ELLEN WEATHERFORD |
BILL COSBY COMING TO CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
23/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
COMEDIAN WILL MAKE HIS FIRST PEE DEE APPEARANCE ON OCT. 27. |
OLIVE GARDEN SERVES THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB |
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FMN |
23/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE OLIVE GARDEN FED ABOUT 180 BOYS AND GIRLS SPAGHETTI AND BREAD STICKS AS PART OF A PARTNERSHIP. |
COUNTY FEELING GOOD ABOUT ITS HEALTH CLINIC |
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FMN |
23/09/2014 |
1A |
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COUNTY CLINIC NURSE PRACTITIONER AMANDA COLEBURN GOT TREATMENT FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHT NOW TO INTERVENE IN HEART PROBLEM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/09/2014 |
8A |
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MARTHA WESLEY PETERSON; JENTZEN ELI STONE; TYRONE 'RED' MILLER; ELLA MAE GILBERT; CHRISTINE EDWARDS SMITH; VICTOR CARRAWAY; JUANITA LANE PEAVY; CHARLES BROWN; KAY ALLISON; PAUL CASILLO; LORI JOYE SPEARS; BARBARA ANNE DEATON CATTS; MARSHALL GREGG SULLIVAN; SELDON SOUTHEY WATERS; SOUTHERN 'BOBBY' MCFADDEN JRL; WILLIAM RONALD HAMER |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/09/2014 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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GERTRUDE MCELVEEN HYMAN COLDTRAIN 5/22/1928--9/23/2013 |
MOTHER ARRESTED AT GRADUATION SETTLES |
INCIDENT AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH CEREMONY IN 2012 SPARKED DEBATE ON DECORUM |
FMN |
24/09/2014 |
1A |
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A CIVIL LAWSUIT FILED BY A FLORENCE WOMAN (SHANNON COOPER GOODMAN) WHO WAS ARRESTED AT HER DAUGHTERS'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IN 2012 HAS BEEN SETTLED. |
LOCAL SUICIDE PREVENTION GROUP WORKS TO EDUCATE |
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FMN |
24/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LYNN BULLOCH |
LYNN BULLOCH STARTED THE JONATHAN C. SMITH FOUNDATION AFTER LOSING HER SON TO HIS BATTLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER AT THE AGE OF 17. SINCE ITS INCEPTION; THE MOVEMENT HAS SPREAD ACROSS THE NATION THANKS TO THE INTERNET. |
CHAMBERS SHINES DIVERSITY THROUGH PRISM |
NEW INITIATIVE AIMS TO BOLSTER MINORITY-OWNED LOCAL BUSINESS |
FMN |
24/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LES ECHOLS; PHOTO OF DORIS LOCKHART AND NATHANIEL LOCKHART |
THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS LOOKING TO SHINE A BIGGER LIGHT IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING THE INCLUSION OF SMALL AND MINORITY BUISINESSES (PRISM). |
DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE OAKDALE; PINE NEEDLES CAR BURGLARIES |
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FMN |
24/09/2014 |
3A |
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INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKNIG INTO A RASH OF VEHICLE BURGLARIES IN THE OAKDALE/PINE NEEDLES AREA OF FLORENCE COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/09/2014 |
7A |
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AUDREY GAMBLE; RAYMOND GIBSON SR.; LENA JACKSON; ANNIE LEE LIVINGSTON; DONNIE RAY MORRISON; WALTER SCOTT SR.; ROBERT LYNN GRIFFITHS; HELEN ATKINSON HINSON; LORI JOYE SPEARS; MARY JACQUELINE LAWHON; JENTZEN ELI STONE; LARRY WAYNE ROZAR |
SPRINT ADDING TO FLORENCE NETWORK |
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FMN |
24/09/2014 |
6B |
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SPRINT IS IMROVING ITS CELL NETWORK AROUND FLORENCE BY ADDING OUTDOOR DAS (DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM) AROUND THE AREA. |
VARIATION AT VICTOR'S |
DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT CHANGES MENU; NAME |
FMN |
24/09/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF COOPER THOMAS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF FOOD |
VISITORS PACKED A BANQUET ROOM AT VICTOR'S FOR A CHANCE TO SAMPLE SOME OF THE DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT'S NEW MENU ITEMS. THE MENU REVAMP REFLECTS NOT ONLY THE CHANGING OF THE SEASONS BUT CHANGING OF NAMES: THE RESTAURANT; FORMERLY KNOWN AS VICTOR'S BISTRO; NOW IS CALLED VICTOR'S: STEAKS; WINE; SEASFOOD. |
TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL ONLY SIX DAYS AWAY |
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FMN |
24/09/2014 |
1C |
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FIRE IT UP! IN SIX DAYS; THE TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL WILL RETURN TO FLORENCE. HERE IS YOUR CHANGE TO LEARN TO COOK LIKE A PROFESSIONAL CHEF. |
LAKE CITY BOUTIQUE HOTEL NEARS COMPLETION |
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FMN |
25/09/2014 |
1A |
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OCTOBER 17 2014 IS THE GRAND OPENING DATE FOR THE INN AT THE CROSSROADS IN LAKE CITY. STEVE MOORE IS PROJECT MANAGER. |
LAKE CITY COUNCILMAN & FORMER MAYOR PASSES |
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FMN |
25/09/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
BILL SEBNICK PASSED AWAY AT 85. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/09/2014 |
6A |
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WILLIAM CRAIG 'SHORTY' WARR; DONNIE RAY MORRISON; JESSICA GRAHAM; DIONNE STACKHOUSE DAVIS; DAVID CARRIGAN; EARLINE DAVIS; JULIA SHAW; JULIA COOPER; LORINE THOMAS DENDY; ROUNETTE SMITH BELUE; PAUL PETER CASILLO; TERRY M. LEDBETTER; JEANETTE SELLERS DOCTOR |
FIVE FINALISTS COMPETE… |
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FMN |
25/09/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FIVE SINGERS/SONGWRITERS: JESSE SARGENT, TYLER JAMES COOK, GROVER WINDHAM, DAWN LARSEN AND JOHN BAZEN WILL COMPETE IN THE SECOND TOP OF THE PORT COMPETITION. |
COMMUNITY HEALTH ALERTS HACKED VICTIMS |
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FMN |
25/09/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
DATA BREACH OF CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AFFECTS 4.5 MILLION CUSTOMERS. |
A NIGHT OF MEMORIES; FUTURES |
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FMN |
26/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KATHY MATTEA |
THE McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HELD "AN EVENING OF HOPE;" ITS 15TH ANNUAL CANCER BENIFT EVENT AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
LUCY T. DAVIS RECOGNIZED AS A HEALTHY SCHOOL |
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FMN |
26/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MANDY STOKLOSA |
LUCY T. DAVIS SCHOOL WAS RECENTLY AWARDED A BRONZE HEALTHY SCHOOL AWARD FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION FOR ITS EFFORTS |
COUNCIL NEARS MOVE TO CONSOLIDATE FIRE BONDS |
MILLAGE INCREASE ALSO OK'D |
FMN |
26/09/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO MAKE UP FOR LOST WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT REVENUE IN A SPECIALLY CALLED MEETING. |
AUTHORITIES TO COLLECT UNUSED; UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
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FMN |
26/09/2014 |
3A |
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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SERVE A GREAT PURPOSE; BUT ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS; THEY'RE NOT SOMETHING YOU WANT TO LEAVE LYING AROUND THE HOUSE. "MEDICATIONS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE WHAT ARE DOING SO MUCH DAMAGE TO OUR YOUTH THESE DAYS; AND ONE OF THE MAIN PLACES THEY'RE GETTING THEM FROM IS THE HOME;" FLORENCE POLICE MAJ. CARLOS RAINES SAID. |
FORMER ROTARY VP; LAKE CITY NATIVE; RETURNS FOR SPEECH |
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FMN |
26/09/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ANNE MATTHEWS |
LAKE CITY NATIVE ANNE MATTHEWS RETURNS TO HER HOMETOWN TO SPEAK TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE LAKE CITY CHAPTER OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/09/2014 |
6A |
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JAMES McBRIDE; CLEVELAND "BOOT" BOSTIC; ROSE DeLAIN PEGUES; LOUIS PRIOLEAU; NATHENE ADAMS; KEVIN L. DAVIS; ARTHUR E. "DEAN" McCREA; PERRY FORE; VICTOR BAROLWO CARRAWAY; KAY SAUNDERS HOLLAND; LORINE LANE THOMAS DENDY; WILLIAM "BILL" SEBNICK; SHELVIA JEAN GODWIN; MYRTLE GREENE LEE; LEENA JACKSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/09/2014 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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EDNA BELLE PARKER DOWNS |
ADDING TO THE RANKS |
GIRL SCOUTS RECRUITS FOR UPCOMING YEAR |
FMN |
26/09/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF GIRL SCOUT FESTIVAL ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF KY'ASIA DICKEY AND OTHERS |
THE FLORENCE-AREA GIRL SCOUTS TROOPS HELD THEIR FALL FESTIVAL AS PART OF THIS YEAR'S RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE. |
AN EVENING WITH A CHRISTIAN POP STAR |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMY GRANT |
FIVE-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT; THE ONLY CHRISTIAN POP STAR TO TAKE AN ALBUM PLATINUM; PERFORMED AT THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
CRIME WATCH IS 'BRINGING BACK BEING NOSY;' UNITY |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
1A |
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SEVERAL YEARS AGO; DEBORAH WHITE RETURNED TO HER HOME IN FLORENCE COUNTY'S MEADOW PRONG COMMUNITY TO FIND THE BACK DOOR KICKED IN. WHITE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; WHICH DEALT WITH THE SITUATION PROMPTLY; BUT THE EXPERIENCE SERVED AS A WAKE-UP CALL FOR WHITE; A REALIZATION THAT SHE NEEDED TO BE MORE INVOLVED IN KEEPING AN EYE ON HER COMMUNITY. |
COMBAT WARRIORS RAISE FUNDS THROUGH GOLF TOURNAMENT |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COMBAT WARRIORS GOLF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS |
THE COMBAT WARRIORS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS COMBAT VETERANS WOUNDED OR INJURED IN BATTLE. |
DRUG DEAL GONE BADLY' LEAVES ONE PERSON IN CRITICAL CONDITION |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE BYRD |
A "DRUG DEAL GONE BADLY" IN DARLINGTON COUNTY SENT FIVE PEOPLE TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL WITH GUNSHOT WOUNDS; LEAVING ONE WOMAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION WITH A WOUND TO HER HEAD. |
ROUSE FAMILY'S ATTORNEY REPSONDS TO WRONGFUL-DEATH LAWSUIT QUESTIONS |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
3A |
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AN ATTORNEY RESPRESNTING THE FAMILY OF THE LATE RONALD ROUSE; A HARTSVILLE HIGH STUDENT ATHLETE WHO DIED DURING A FOOTBALL GAME IN 2012; RESPONDED TO QUESTIONS FROM THE HARTSVILLE MESSENGER ABOUT FILING OF A WRONGFUL-DEATH LAWSUIT TWO YEARS AFTER THE INCIDENT. |
VIP RETURNS HOME TO SPEAK TO LAKE CITY ROTARIANS |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ANNE MATTHEWS |
IT'S BEEN 54 YEARS SINCE ANNE MATTHEWS LEFT LAKE CITY; YET THE FIRST WOMAN TO BECOME VICE PRESIDENT OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL STILL CALLS IT HER HOME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/09/2014 |
4B |
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MAMIE "TOOTNAN" HARRIETTE MULDROW PAGE; ANNIE MAE GILLARD; PATRICIA RICHARDSON MULLINS; JUANITA NELSON; NEDDIE "NANA" STANTON HENDERSON; LOUIS HENRY BEST; CENTHY M. FLOYD; MINISTER DEVIN STOWES; JIMMY GRANT; DONNIE F. COLEMAN; CHRISTINE EDWARDS SMITH; IRISH MAE JOHNSON; SHELVIA JEAN GOODWIN HANCOCK; ARTHUR E. "DEAN" MCCREA |
FROM PICKUP TO UPSCALE |
FLORENCE'S AMERICAN LUXURY COACH PARTNERING WITH RICHARD CHILDRESS; SHERWIN-WILLIAMS FOR HIGH-END TRUCK |
FMN |
28/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF "JUMPIN' JOE" JEBAILY |
AMERICAN LUXURY COACH; BASED IN FLORENCE; WILL PUT ITSELF ON THE WORLD STAGE WITH A NEW PRODUCT THIS NOVEMBER AT THE SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION SHOW IN LAS VEGAS. |
STRUGGLING RURAL HOSPITALS GET RELIEF IN 'TRANSFORMATION PLAN' |
LAKE CITY FACILITY LOOKING AT DIFFERENT MODELS |
FMN |
28/09/2014 |
3A |
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LAKE CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND A DOZEN MORE RURAL HOSPITALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA THAT ARE STRUGGLING TO STAY OPEN MAY SOON FORGE PARTNERHSIPS WITH HEALTHIER FACILITY TO ENSURE THEIR SURVIVAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/09/2014 |
9A |
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MARVIN McKNIGHT; WILLIAM JAMES McCATHERN; JAMES THOMAS; JACK LEGRAND ARD JR.; CHARLES RICHARD "DICK" KYSAR; SARAH ROXIE LOVIN; THADIS W. THOMPSON; JESSE JAMES JORDAN SR.; NEDDIE "NANA" STANTON HENDERSON; LOUIS H. BEST; TARA MARTIN GOODMAN; MILDRED KELLY |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
28/09/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
ASHELY MICHAEL QUICK AND RANDALL CARROLL VINCENT JR.; PAMELA KATHLEEN JONES AND THOMAS JAMES ZUBRZYCKI |
THE GUITAR MAN |
SINGER/SONGWRITER/TEACHER JOHN BAZEN REACHES THE 'TOP OF THE POT' WITH 'BEAUTIFUL LOVE' |
FMN |
29/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN BAZEN |
FIVE FINALISTS COMPETED FOR THE GRAND PRIZE IN THE TOP OF THE POT SINGER AND SONGWRITER COMPETITION. IT WAS THE 29-YEAR-OLD; FLU-STRICKEN CONTESTANT; JOHN BAZEN; WHO CAME OUT ON TOP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2014 |
7A |
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REV. A. GERALD McKAY; DEVIN STOWES; THOMAS GORDAN WEAVER; CHARLES F. SWEAT; THADIS WELDON THOMPSON SR.; JEANNE C. "CONNIE" HAZARD; HAROLD JONES; JAMES THOMAS; CHARLES F. SWEAT; HERBERT K. MOORE; DANNY CASAREZ |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/09/2014 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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BRANDON DEAN SHUMAKE |
PEE DEE HEARS FROM ITS POWER TRINITY |
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FMN |
30/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS HOSTED LT. GOV. YANCEY MCGILL; SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM HUGH K. LEATHERMAN AND HOUSE SPEAKER JAY LUCAS AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY. |
FUNCTIONAL SECURITY IS SCDOR'S PRIORITY |
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FMN |
30/09/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE NATIVE RICK REAMES III IS NOW OVERSEEING FOR THE S. C. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. |
COUNTY COMPLEX RECONSTRUCTION |
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FMN |
30/09/2014 |
1A |
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THE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE EIGHTH FLOOR OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COMPLEX ARE GETTING SPRUCED UP. |
PUBLIC CAN MEET FSD1 SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE |
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FMN |
30/09/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RANDY BRIDGES |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/09/2014 |
8A |
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JAMES DOZIER; JOHN ERVIN DOWE; CHALIE LINBURG GREEN; DOROTHY FORD; ALAN DALE FREEMAN; PANSY FAY PEARSON STOKES GEE; MARGARET YOUNG; A. GERALD MCKAY; DESSIE DEFEE WHITE; OLIN L. PURVIS JR.; RICHARD DALE NAUGLE; LARRY W. LOCKLAIR; THOMAS GORDON WEAVER; CHARLES R. 'DICK' KYSAR; BERNICE THOMAS PATE; LOUISE MORRISON WILKES; RUTH JOYCE MINOR RICHARDSON; DANNY EDWARD TAYLOR; JOE ATKINSON JR.; FRANKIE COLEMAN BATES |
ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AWARDED NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
1A |
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ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JULIE SMITH AND HER STAFF GOT THE NEWS IT WAS HOPING FOR: ROYALL ELEMENTARY WAS AMONG SIX SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS NAMED NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD WINNERS. |
PEE DEE GETS A TASTE OF FALL WITH COOKING SCHOOL |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MICHELLE ROBERTS AND CROWD; PHOTO OF TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL ATTENDEES |
IT WAS ALL ABOUT FOOD AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACURING AND TECHNOLOGY (SiMT) AS THE TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL MADE ITS RETURN TO FLORENCE. |
HEAD OF THE LINE |
TWO CANDIDATES FOR SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE STEP ASIDE; ENDROSE LUCAS |
FMN |
01/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY LUCAS |
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE JAY LUCAS IS ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING THE NEXT SPEAKER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER TWO FELLLOW REPRESENTATIVES DROPPED OUT OF THE RACE AGAINST HIM. |
TIMMONSVILLE QUATERBACK; TWO JUVENILE SUSPECTS CHARGED IN ARMED ROBBERY |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
3A |
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TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL'S STARTING QUTAERBACK (SHYKELL JACKSON) AND TWO JUVENILE SUSPECTS WERE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH AN ARMED ROBBERY IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
MUSEUM GETS INTERACTIVE TABLE FROM DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF BRADLEY CALLICOTT; ANDREW STOUT; JEAN LEATHERMAN; AND MINDY TAYLOR; PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD; JEAN LEATHERMAN; AND MINDY TAYLOR |
THANKS TO A RECENT LARGE DONATION; ONE OF THE NEWEST ATTRACTIONS AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM WILL PROVIDE PATRONS WITH AN EVOLVING LINK TO THE AREA'S PAST. |
GROUP PREPARES FOR FLORENCE STOCKADE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF SANDY KENDELL; C&C CONTRACTOR CREW |
THE FLROENCE STOCKADE; A CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR CAMP USED BY THE CONFEDERACY TO KEEP UNION PRISONERS; IS COMING UP ON ITS 150TH BIRTHDAY; AND A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS IS WORKING TO SPRUCE THE AREA UP AHEAD OF CEREMONIES TO MARK THE EVENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
7A |
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ERVIN "BUSTER" BAXLEY; ROBERT ECHOLS; EDGAR L. CLEMENTS JR.; VERNELL MANNING; MAMIE JEFFERY; FANNIE MAE WILDS; MARY G. SOWELL; CRYSTAL MOORE; PANSY FAY PEARSON STOKES GEE; WILLIM J. TURBEVILLE; CHARLIE LINBURG GREEN; DORIS ANDERSON RABON; MARGARET YOUNG; FAYE MARGARET FOWLER |
GROUP PREPARES FOR FLORENCE STOCKADE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
6A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
SANDY KENDALL OF THE FRIENDS OF THE STOCKADE AND DANIEL DAVIDSON OF C&C CONTRACTORS TALK AS COMPANY WORKERS VOLUNTEER HELP. |
MUSEUM GETS INTERACTIVE TABLE FROM DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION |
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FMN |
01/10/2014 |
4A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
VISITORS WILL THUMB THROUGH FLORENCE'S PAST WITH TOUCH TABLE AT THE FLORENCE MUSEUM. |
HAY; WHAT'S GOING ON? |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN BEARD; PHOTO OF LAMB'S PRODUCE EMPLOYEE; PHOTO OF WHITEY WATTS AND CHARLIE APPLEDY |
THE PEE DEE FALL PLANT & FLOWER FESTIVAL OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF AT THE PEE DEE STATE FARMERS MARKET IN FLORENCE AND CONTINUES. |
WILL TALK ABOUT 'ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE' PROBLEM TURN TO ACTION? |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HUGH LEATHERMAN; PHOTO OF JAY LUCAS |
THESE DAYS; NEARLY EVERY CAUSE ON EARTH HAS A DESIGNATED MONTH OF AWARENESS; BUT IN A STATE THAT RANKS SECOND IN THE NATION IN WOMEN KILLLED BY MEN; LOCAL LEADERS SAY DOMESTIC VOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH NEEDS TO BE MORE THAN A FORMALITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. |
BREAKFAST WILL BENEFIT FLORENCE COUNTY OFFICER IN NEED |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
3A |
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE CALLED UPON EVERY DAY TO HELP AND PROTECT THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE; AND THEY'RE HOPING NEXT MONTH THAT RESIDENTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY WILL RETURN THE FAVOR FOR AN OFFICER (BRAD McDOWELL) IN NEED. |
WANT TO VOTE IN THE NOV. 4 ELECTION? SATURDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
3A |
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COMING SOON IS THE DEADLINE FOR UNREGISTERED VOTERS TO GET THEIR VOTER REGISTRATION TURNED IN IF THEY WISH TO VOTE IN THE NOV. 4 ELECTION . |
DEPUTIES ARREST ANOTHER WOMAN IN PROSTITUTION RING |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF AMY MARIE STRICKLAND; PHOTO OF AUSTIN BRE OATES |
IN THE WAKE OF ARRESTED CENTERED ON FOXY VIDEO ON U.S. 52 JUST OUTSIDE DARLINGTON; DEPUTIES MADE AN ADDITIONAL ARREST (AMY MARIE STRICKLAND) AND ARE LOOKING FOR A THIRD SUSPECT (AUSTIN BRE OATES). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
6A |
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THERON MYERS; DAISY THOMAS WILKINS; LARRY WESLEY MATTHEWS JR.; EDGAR L. CLEMENTS JR.; BOYCE "SHUG" FLOYD; ROBERT LAWRENCE DAHL; FRANCES COKER COOK RAY; CORA BELL ELLIS; DAISY THOMAS WILKINS; WOODROW CRAWFORD "BUDDY" LANE |
DISNEY CHARACTERS COME TO LIFE |
TREASURE TROVE' SURE TO DELIGHT FANS YOUNG AND OLD |
FMN |
02/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF LION KING TREASURE TROVE CAST |
PRINCESSES; PIRATES; A MAD QUEEN AND MANY MORE ICONIC CHARACTERS WILL FILL THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER FROM OCT. 9 TO OCT. 12 WHEN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS "TREASURE TROVE" PRESENTED BY STONYFIELD YOKIDS ORGANIC YOGURT. |
CHAMBER EYES A KEY DOWNTOWN LOCATION |
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FMN |
02/10/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF ROYAL KNIGHT BUILDING |
THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUCED THAT IT HAS ENTERED INTO EARLY DISCUSSIONS TO LEASE THE OLD ROYAL KNIGHT BUILDING IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ACCORDING TO CHAMBER PRESIDENT MIKE MILLER. |
SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE MEETS COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. RANDY BRIDGES |
AFTER AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IN EARLY SEPTEMBER; THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS MOVED QUICKLY IN THEIR SECOND SEARCH FOR A NEW SUPERINTENDENT. |
BIG BAD WOLF |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMY WEAVER AND TEDE LeBARON; PHOTO OF RICK FAVOLORO |
THE LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOLHOUSE PLAYERS WILL PERFORM "LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" A PRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN AT 9:30 A.M. TODAY AND 11 A.M. AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE. |
FMU'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE WINS AWARD |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TAMMY PAWLOSKI |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE TO PREPARE TEACHERS OF CHILDREN OF POVERTY WAS AWARDED THE DICK AND TUNKY RILEY WHATWORKSSC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CONVENTION CENTER. |
FLORENCE GOP OPENS CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD SKIPPER AND GOP CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS OPENING ATTENDEES |
MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE GATHERED AT THE FORMER PEE DEE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION BUILDING ON WEST PALMETTO STREET FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE FLORENCE REPUBLICAN PARTY HEADQUARTERS. |
PICKUP DRIVER DIES IN DARLINGTON COUNTY |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
3A |
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THE DRIVER OF A PICKUP TRUCK (THOMAS M. WILSON SR.) DIED WHEN THE TRUCK RAN OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A TREE. |
DARLINGTON DEPUTIES ARREST THREE PEOPLE; SEIZE DRUGS AND CASH |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
3A |
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DEPUTIES SEIZED DRUGS; CASH AND MADE THREE ARRESTS (CEDRICK TERRELL GATTISON; ERNEST GATTISON; AND MICHAEL DAVON HUNTER) AS THEY RAIDED A HOME AT 218 LAKE GROVE DRIVE AS PART OF AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION; ACCORDING TO A RELEASE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT. |
THREE ARRESTED; ONE SOUGHT AFTER DARLINGTON COUNTY SHOOTING |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
3A |
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THREE MEN (SYLVESTER LAMONT JORDAN; DAMAINO NICHOLAS THOMAS; AND ALONZO RUSSELL SR.) ARE CHARGED IN THE CASE OF A SHOOTING THAT LEFT FIVE PEOPLE INJURED; AND LAW ENFORCEMENT SEEKS A FOURTH SUSPECT (ALONZO T. RUSSELL JR.). THE DARLINGOTN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAID THE SHOOTING WAS THE RESULT OF A "DRUG DEAL GONE BADLY." |
FLORENCE POLICE ARREST MAN AFTER BARBERSHOP SHOOTING |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ALLEN HEIDLER AND POLICE OFFICERS |
A 28-YEAR-OLD TEXAS MAN (DONTELLE DEMETRIUS CANNON) IS IN CUSTODY IN CONNECTION WITH A DOUBLE SHOOTING AT A LOCAL BARBERSHOP (HAMBONE CUTS & STYLES). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
6A |
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LAKESHA HIL; TOM WILSON; CURTIS WARD; JERRY GARNER; CLEVELAND "BOOT" BOSTIC SR.; ROBERT "SHORTY" ECHOLS; MAMIE JOE JEFFERY; FANNIE MAE JACKSON WILDS; VERNON BROGDON JACKSON; WALTER SCOTT SR.; LARRY WESLEY MATTHEWS JR.; NATHENE ADAMS |
CARDBOARD BOX CITY BRINGS AWARENESS TO HOMELESSNESS |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE CARDBOARD MODEL; PHOTO OF CARDBOARD BOX HOUSES; PHOTO OF CARDBOARD BOX EVENT PARTICIPANTS |
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FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER NAMED S.C. FACILITY OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
03/10/2014 |
4B |
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THE U.S. TENNIS ASSOCIATION SOUTH CAROLINA ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK THAT THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER HAS BEEN NAMED THE 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA MEMBER FACILITY OF THE YEAR. |
RED DOE A STEP CLOSER TO PAST GLORY |
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FMN |
04/10/2014 |
1A |
FMN:SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
EXTERIOR STABILIZATION AND RESTORATION WAS COMPLETED IN LATE MAY ON THE 168-YEAR OLD HOUSE BUILT FOR PLANTER EVANDER GREGG IN 1846. JOHN SHELLENBERG OF MIDWEST MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN PROJECT MANAGER. |
BLESSING GOD'S CREATURES LARGE & SMALL |
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FMN |
04/10/2014 |
1A |
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JOEY SEEBER; AMY POINSETTE; ANDREA ELYA; ROBERT MOREY IN PHOTOS |
FATHER ROBERT MOREY PRIEST AT ST. ANTHONY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH BLESSED GOD'S CREATURES. TALITHA SEEBER SAID SHE BEGAN THE TRADITION OF THE BLESSING WHEN SHE MOVED TO FLORENCE. |
RADIO FREE FLORENCE INVITES COMMUNITY TO ANNUAL BANQUET |
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FMN |
04/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
TEN YEARS AGO KRIS MEADE STARTED RADIO FREE FLORENCE IN ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IN FLORENCE. ITS IMAGE IS A CLEAN POSITIVE RADIO STATION AT 92.5 FM ON THE RADIO. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/10/2014 |
4B |
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WILLIAM JACK BYRD; DORIS BROWN; RALIK MAKEDL REED; LINDA MARIE WILSON LUGAERRE; LEE GRANT WILLIAMS; WILLIE B. ROBINSON; MAMIE W. BYRD; QUASHAWN HANNAH; CURTIS WARD; JOHN WADE TRUETT; CYNTHIA THOMAS; JEREMY TOBIAS JASSO-KELLY; MARGARET COKER LUPER |
COACHING MOLDED BRIDGES AS EDUCATOR AND ADMINISTRATOR |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RANDY BRIDGES CURRENT CANDIDATE FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAS A LONG RESUME IN EDUCATION DATING BACK TO 1977. |
CHILI CHAMPS…AGAIN |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE DARLINGTON BOY SCOUTS PACK 647 WON BOTH THE JUDGE'S AWARD AND THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD AT THE DARLINGTON SQUARE CHILI COOK-OFF. |
ZONING IN NORTH CASHUA AREA UNDER CONSIDERATION |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
1A |
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CONSTITUENTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCILMAN AL BRADLEY WERE FACED WITH THE BUILDING OF A LARGE RENTAL PROPERTY COMPLEX IN A SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD. |
VETERANS HONOR GUARD RENDERS MILITARY HONORS FOR 33 VETERANS |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
THE TRIBUTE SERVED AS THE FINAL DEMONSTRATION OF RESPECT FOR THE 33 VETERANS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS AT THE TIME OF THEIR BURIAL AT THE FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
HOWE SPRINGS FIREFIGHTERS FILL BOOTS AND BLOOD BAGS |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
6A |
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PHOTO |
HOWE SPRINGS FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE SECOND YEAR GAVE BLOOD AND RAISED FUNDS FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY. |
TRAINS WERE SLOW YEARS AGO? NOT IN ONE PASSENGER'S MIND |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
7A |
FMN:SCRM/VF |
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THE STATE RAILROAD COMMISSION GOT A REQUEST IN 1885 FOR THE TRAINS BETWEEN CHARLESTON AND COLUMBIA TO BE SLOWED. THE HELEN GOULD SPECIAL BETWEEN NEW YORK AND FLORIDA SET A WORLD SPEED RECORD; ITS ENGINEER WAS WILLIAM CORRIE OF FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
9A |
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ETHELENA SMITH; LILLIE MAE CHANDLER; WILLIE A. KIRKLAND; MARTHA ANN LEE; MAMIE FARROR WHITE BYRD; CRYSTAL LYNN CAMPBELL |
BATTLE OF THE BANDS |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
MARCHING MUSICIANS SHOW WHAT THEY'VE GOT IN DILLON COMPETITION. HIGH SCHOOL BANDS COMPETE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
5C |
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PHOTO |
MR. AND MRS JAMES ALLEN LAND CELEBRATED THEIR FOTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. SHE IS THE FORMER ALMA PAYNE. |
TOURIST SPENDING UP $10 MILLION |
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FMN |
05/10/2014 |
1D |
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FLORENCE IS RANKED NINTH HIGHEST WITH TOURISTS SPENDING $281.44 MILLION. NEARLY ONE THIRD IS SPENT ON FOOD. |
RAPPING FOR CHRIST |
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FMN |
06/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LIFE EXPERIENCES AND FAITH SHAPE KERRY LEE'S MUSIC. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/10/2014 |
7A |
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DONNIE JOHNSON; RUSSELL FLOYD; MARY ELIZABETH THOMPSON GUTSTEIN; JAMES C. 'BUDDY' REAVES III |
FLORENCE NATIVE WILL BE GUEST AT SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA |
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FMN |
07/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WILLIAM C. HUBBARD OF FLORENCE AND FIRST SC PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION WILL BE THEM MAN OF THE HOUR. |
IN CAMPAIGN MODE |
REP. RICE MAKES STOPS IN THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
07/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN TOM RICE SHAKES HANDS WITH FORMER REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN ED YOUNG. |
AUCTION DRAWS LARGE CROWD & OUTSTANDING TAXES |
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FMN |
07/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PROPERTY WITH OUTSTANDING TAXES WAS SOLD AT AUCTION AT THE COUNTY COMPLEX. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/10/2014 |
8A |
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CARL JACK STEVEN SCOTT; JOHNNIE M. BALKENEY; MARGIE HARPER; ROBERT PEARSON; ANNIE MAE GRANT CHAMBERS; CEDRICK D. MACK; JAMES EDWARD JACKSON; LEROY BOBBY SANDERS; GLADYS WRIGHT ANDREWS; MARTHA ANN LEE; REVECCA 'RHINA' MURRAY POWELL; TIMMY LEE BLAKLEY; RUSSELL LEE BURNS; MARGARET PLANTER; ALBERT L. GORE; JIMMY RUSSELL LLOYD; MILTON STUCKEY JR.; JAMES ANSEL 'BLUE' LANGSTON; ELLEN 'TOOTSIE' CORINNE HANCOCK BASILY; BYRNES D. SMITHH KAYE WATFORD BREAUX |
LAND PRESERVED AROUND BLACK SWAMP |
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FMN |
07/10/2014 |
10B |
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PHOTO OF BILLY O'DEAL AND ELLEN WALKER |
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NEW FACILITY; LONG HISTORY |
FLORENCE MUSEUM CELEBRATES SECOND OPENING 61 YEARS AFTER ORIGINAL STARTED |
FMN |
08/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDREW STOUT AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF ORIGINAL FLORENCE MUSEUM |
A HEADLINE ON OCT. 7 1953; IN THE MORNING NEWS ABOUT THE FLORENCE MUSEUM OPENING READS; "MODERN MUSEUM RESULT OF STRUGGLE." THE STORY; WRITTEN BY EUGENE "NICK" ZEILGER FOR THE MORNING NEWS; TOLD OF THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS BEFORE OPENING ON SPRUCE STREET. AS IT WAS THEN; AND IS NOW; THE FLORENCE MUSEUM IS A PRODUCT OF TEAMWORK AND HARD WORK FORM MANY PEOPLE. |
FLORENCE 1 MAKES AP HONOR ROLL |
NUMBER OF DISTRICT'S STUDENTS TAKING COURSES UP; SCORES IMPROVE |
FMN |
08/10/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IS ONE OF FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE TO BE NAMED TO AN HONOR ROLL LIST FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN TEST SCORES. |
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING GALA CELEBRATES EDUCATION; SERVES AS FUNDRAISER |
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FMN |
08/10/2014 |
1A |
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MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE GATHERED IN FLORENCE TO CELEBRATE ECUCATION AT THE 13TH ANNUAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION GALA. |
NATIONAL TV SHOW TO PROFILE LAKE CITY WOMAN'S LIFE; MURDER |
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FMN |
08/10/2014 |
1A |
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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A YOUNG DOCTOR (KATHRYN HINNANT) WHO LEFT HER SMALL-TOWN PEE DEE ROOTS (LAKE CITY) FOR BIG CITY (NEW YORK CITY) DREAMS ONLY TO MEET A HORRIFIC FATE WILL BE THE SUBJECT OF AN INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PROGRAM ("DEAD ON ARRIVAL") SET TO AIR TONIGHT. |
REFORMED POLICE DEPARTMENTS MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH HELP OF RESIDENTS |
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FMN |
08/10/2014 |
3A |
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MONTHS AFTER THE FORMATION OF A SMALL POLICE FORCE IN THIS WESTERN FLORENCE COUNTY TOWN WHERE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS DISBANDED FOR TWO YEARS; OFFICIALS SAY CRIME IS BEING BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL RESIDNTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/10/2014 |
7A |
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GEORGE SANSBURY; LIZZIE MURRAY ROBINSON; ELLA MOORE; WILLIE LEE MARTIN; ROSA MAXINE WALKER; MARGIE SCOTT BLUM; ERIC T. JONES; WILLIE "BOOSTER" JONES SR.; EARL McDANIEL; CLARETHA F. DAVIS; FLORENCE WALKER BELL; MICHELLE SMALLS HOWARD; CEDRICK DEQUINCY MACK; JIMMIE MATTHEWS; DONALD ELVINGTON |
A FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD |
TASTE OF HOME CULINARY SPECIALIST SHARES TOMATO GRAVY RECIPE |
FMN |
08/10/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF MICHELLE ROBERTS; PHOTO OF MICHELLE ROBERTS; PHOTO OF MICHELLE ROBERTS AND CROWD |
MICHELLE ROBERTS; A SENIOR CULINARY SPECIALIST WITH THE TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL; BROUGHT HER COOKING EXPERTISE LAST WEEK TO FLORENCE AND TAUGHT LOCAL COOKS A THING OR TWO ABOUT MASTERING THE KITCHEN. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
MIRACLE LEAGUE GAMES |
FMN |
08/10/2014 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF JOSHUA HEYWARD AND CROWD; PHOTO OF JERRY WILLIAMS JR. AND CROWD; PHOTO OF BRITTANY HYMAN AND CROWD; PHOTO OF CONNER MUNN; BRUNSON MUNN; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF DeQUINTON SCOTT AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ANTWOINE BROWN AND OTHERS |
JOSHUA HEYWARD NEARS HOME. TWO MIRACLE LEAGUE GAMES WERE PLAYED OCT. 1 AT GREENWOOD PARK. THE LEAUGE GIVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIALS NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY A FORM OF BASEBALL WITH AREA PEERS. |
DUKE ENERGY GIVES NEW MUSEUM INTERACTIVE DIGITAL DISPLAY TABLE |
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NJ |
08/10/2014 |
5A |
NJ: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION GAVE $70 000 FOR THE INTERACTIVE TOUCH TABLE SHOWING HISTORY. |
ST. ANTHONY PAROCHIAL SCHOOL |
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NJ |
08/10/2014 |
2A |
NJ: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
ST. ANTHONY CHURCH AND SCHOOL AT THE CORNER OF IRBY AND PALMETTO STREETS BURNED IN THE EARLY 1970S. |
ICE RECYCLING HELPING RECYCLE LIVES |
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NJ |
08/10/2014 |
1A |
NJ: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
THE RECYCLING COMPANY GAVE JOBS TO FIVE MEN LIVING AT HOUSE OF HOPE. THEY RECYCLED MEN. |
FRIENDS OF FLORENCE STOCKADE GET BOOST… |
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NJ |
08/10/2014 |
2A |
NJ: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
VOLUNTEERS FROM C&C CONTRACTORS DUG TRENCHES FOR POWER POLES TO SIMULATE PINE LOGS IN THE STOCKADE WALL. |
SCOTT LISTENS TO BUSINESS ISSUES DURING FLORENCE VISIT |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
U.S. SENATOR TIM SCOTT R-SC HEARD FROM BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS AT PEE DEE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. |
LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PART OF GROWING MOVEMENT |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NEARLY 620 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY. THEY WERE ACCOMPANIED BY FAMILY AND PETS. |
MORE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR DOWNTOWN GET AN OK |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ROYAL KNIGHT WILL GET OFFICE SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR; HOTEL ROOMS ABOVE INCLUDING PENTHOUSE AS PART OF HOTEL FLORENCE PLUS A ROOFTOP BAR AND POSSSIBLY A POOL. |
PUBLIC INVITED TO VIEW & BID ON HISTORIC LYNCHBURG PLANTATION |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
TANGLEWOOD PLANTATION WILL BE SOLD FOR $265,OOO OR BEST REASONABLE OFFER. IT INCLUDES HOUSE, 24 ACRES, & ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
6A |
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RUDOLPH BRIGMAN; ROSIE BROWN; ELLA M. JENERETTE; JERRY GARNER; LISTON HALLIE BAILEYJR.; WILLIE A. KIRKLAND; QUASHAWN 'BIG SLIM' HANNAH; MARJORIE LEE GAUSE |
ECA FAIR MAKES ITS WAY BACK TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR BEGINS OCT. 18 WITH ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. |
OKTOBERFEST IN FLORENCE RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR |
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FMN |
09/10/2014 |
1B |
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THE RUNNING OF THE WIENERS RACE WILL INCLUDE ANY DACHSHUND OR ALMOST WIENER DOG. ENTERTAINMENT WILL INCLUDE GERMAN BANDS AND FOODS. |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELECT NEXT SUPERINTENDENT |
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FMN |
10/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. RANDY BRIDGES |
AT THE END OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRCT ONE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING; THE BOARD MADE A MOTION TO OFFER DR. RANDY BRIDGES A CONTRACT FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT POSTION. |
GRAHAM LAUDS FLORENCE |
US SENATOR SAYS COMMUNITY IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT'S WORTH FIGHTING FOR |
FMN |
10/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM |
U.S. SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM; R-SC; APPLAUED THE EFFORTS OF THE FLORENCE COMMUNITY IN A SPEECH; CALLING IT AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT'S WORTH FIGHTING FOR AS HE GAVE A SOMBER OUTLOOK ON THE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES FACING THE COUNTRY. |
LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS |
FMU DRAFTS 4-YEAR-OLD BOY TO MEN'S SOCCER TEAM |
FMN |
10/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MADDOX DANIEL |
THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY MEN'S SOCCER TEAM SIGNED A NEW PLAYER. MADDOX DANIEL (4) BECAME AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF THE TEAM DURING A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. |
REAMER KING: 'HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY' |
CHAMBER'S BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR CREDITS EMPLOYEES FOR HIS SUCCESS |
FMN |
10/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REAMER KING |
REAMER KING SAID HE INS'T WORTHY OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD HE RECEIVED AT THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/10/2014 |
6A |
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ELVERA C. FOECKING; KENNY ALLEN CAMPBELL; LOUNEALIA STAR WARREN; BIANCE ANTOINETTE MOORE; CARL JACK STEVEN SCOTT; DORIS SARVIS HEGGE; DR. JOHN JAMES RICHARDSON; LINDA HASELDEN; WILLIE HOWELL JR.; CATHERINE BURRELL JONES; KENDRICK EARL WILKES; JOHN L. STEWART; SYLVESTER JOHNSON; WILLIE JONES SR.; ELLEN FLORENE WALKER BELL; NATHAN BROWN; ANNIE MAE "COOTER" GRANT CHAMBER; EMMA WINDHAM DAVIS; ROSA MAXINE WINGATE WALKER; ALFRED ROLLING; LIZZIE MURRAY ROBINSON; MARJORIE LEE GAUSE; JULIA SMITH GLINTER; WILLIAM JAMES POLK |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/10/2014 |
8A |
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EARL WILKES JR. |
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY MAKING MAJOR IMPACT |
GROUP AWARDS MORE THAN $50 000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS |
FMN |
10/10/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD HARRINGTON AND SUSAN WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF VANCE ODOM AND BRILEY FRYER |
WOMEN PHILANTHROPISTS ARE MAKING AN IMPACT GLOBALLY - A TREND THAT HAS GAINED MOMENTUM RIGHT HERE IN THE PEE DEE. DURING THEIR ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY AT THE FLOYD CONFERENCE CENTER; WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY; AN AFFILIATE OF EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; PRESENTEED 10 GRANTS TOTALING $53 000. |
McALISTER'S DELI NEARS OPENING IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
10/10/2014 |
7C |
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THE CONSTRUCTION TO OPEN FLORENCE'S McALISTER'S DELI IS ON SCHEDULE TO OPEN IN EARLY NOVEMBER; NEAR FIVE POINTS IN THE FORMER BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO LOCATION ON WEST PALETTO STREET. |
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM |
GALA OFFERS SNEAK PEEK OF FLORENCE'S NEWEST ATTRACTION |
FMN |
11/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM GUESTS; PHOTO OF NICHOLE CLARK AND MARISSA McDOUGAL |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM SAW ITS FIRST OUTSIDE VISITORS WHEN IT PLAYED HOST TO AN OPENING GALA FOR PAYING GUESTS. |
SYMPOSIUM FOCUSES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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FMN |
11/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF U.S. REP. TOM RICE AND CROWD |
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION CONTINUE TO LISTEN TO AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF THE PEE DEE; WITH U.S. REP. TOM RICE; R-S.C.; PARTICIPATING IN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM. |
HIGH-RISE |
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FMN |
11/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CIPOV ENTERPIRSES RIGGERS |
A CREW FROM CIPOV ENTERPIRSES OF SUMTER IS BUIDLING A 300-FOOT TALL RADIO TOWER BEHIND THE WINDY HILL FIRE STATION OFF EAST NATIONAL CEMETERY ROAD IN FLORENCE; ALONG WITH ANOTHER IN OLANTA; TO ADD ADDITNOAL CAPACITY TO THE SOON-TO-BE-IMPLEMENTED DIGITAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM. |
FLORENCE OPEN SET TO BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION |
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FMN |
11/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MERLEE SHUMPERT |
FLORENCE IS THE LAST STOP ON THIS YEAR'S U.S. TENNIS ASSOCIATION PRO CIRCUIT TOUR; AND THIS YEAR THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE SUSAN G. KOMEN LOW COUNTRY ORGANIZATION. |
BREAKING FREE WALK WILL RAISE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS |
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FMN |
11/10/2014 |
3A |
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TODAY IS THE DAY FOR THE BREAKING FREE WALK. THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS HOSTING THE EVENT IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/10/2014 |
4B |
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SHAWON SINGLETARY; ERNEST JONES; RUTH WILLIAMS BROWN; ANNIE LOU EADDY; ROBERT LEE SCOTT; CLINTON MAXWELL DAVIS; GERLYN JOHNSON SHUMATE; STEVEN WESLEY CAGLE; DR. JOHN JAMES RICHARDSON; JOHN LELAND STEWART; DORIS SARVIS HEGGE; ROSA MAXINE WINGATE WALKER |
FAMILIAR FACE; NEW SPACE |
FLORENCE MUSUEM OPENS TO PUBLIC; HOSTS FAMILY REUNION |
FMN |
12/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES H. JOHNSON; PHOTO OF WILLIAM COOPER AND ANOTHER |
THREE CLOSE RELATIVES OF WILLIAM H. JOHNSON; THE LATE PAINTER WHO GREW UP IN FLORENCE AND ACHIEVED BROAD ACCLAIM IN THE ART WORLD; ATTENDED AN EXHIBIT OF JOHNSON'S WORK AT THE NEW FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM. |
PEE DEE IS READY FOR EBOLA |
PLANS FOR DEALING WITH DEADLY DISEASE ARE IN PLACE - JUST IN CASE |
FMN |
12/10/2014 |
1A |
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EBOLA IS NOT IN FLORENCE COUNTY; OR ANYWHERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; BUT HUNDREDS OF PEOLPE IN AND AROUND THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY ARE PREPARED FOR THE VIRUS SHOULD IT EVER ARRIVE IN THE PALMETTO STATE. |
MAKING A POINT |
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FMN |
12/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVE ROGERS AND KATIE WHITE |
THE McLEOD FOR HEALTH FLORENCE OPEN KICKED OFF WITH COMMUNITY DAY ACTIVITIES AT THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER. |
PASTORS CAMPAIGNING AGAINST ONE ANOTHER |
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FMN |
12/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERRY LAW SR.; PHOTO OF BRYAN CHAPMAN |
WHEN VOTERS GO TO THE POLLS NOV. 4; THE RACE FOR SEAT 8 OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL HAVE AN INTERESTING DYNAMIC: TWO PASTORS (TERRY LAW SR. BRYAN CHAPMAN) ARE VYING FOR THE SEAT. |
SUPPORTERS 'BREAK FREE' AT WALK FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENEES |
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FMN |
12/10/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF BREAKING FREE WALK SUPPORTERS; PHOTO OF MARY C. BARRON AND DEBBIE HAM |
IN RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH; THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DEOMETIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SPONSORED A BREAKING FREE WALK THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 60 SURVIVORS; FAMILIIES OF VICTIMES AND ADVOCATES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS. |
TENNIS LESSON IS A LIFE LESSON |
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; INNER POSITIVITY IMPORTANT PART OF BREAST CANCER RECOVERY |
FMN |
12/10/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF MARTHA MARRERO |
MARTHA MARRERO ISN'T A TENNIS PRO. HER LESSON AT THE DR. EDDIE FLOYD FLORENCE TENNIS CENTER JUST COVERED THE BAISCS OF SERVING AND STRIKING THE BALL. BUT LIKE THE 5K SHE PARTICIPATED IN EARLIER IN THE DAY; THE LESSON HIGHLIGHTED A CRUCIAL PART OF THE RECOVERY PROCESS FOR MANY PEOPLE WHO WORK TO BEAT BREAST CANCER. THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HELPS TO ALLEVIATE THE ACHES; PAINS AND ARTHRITIS SOME WOMEN FEEL AS A RESULT OF CHEMOTHERAPY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/10/2014 |
9A |
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WOODROW "BUDDIE" PETERSON; ZENOBIA NEWTON; JIMMY BROWN; CATHERINE BURRELL JONES; JAMES CUMMINGS SR.; AUBRY JOHNSON; JOHNNIE MAE NEMBHARD; JOHNNY McKAY SPATE; TAMMY EAVES PAGE; MARY LEE QUILLEN; DAN WILLIAMS CARMICHAEL; TONY LEE EVANS; CLINTON MAXWELL DAVIS JR.; ANNIE LOU WILLIAMSON EADDY; DR. JOHN JAMES RICHARDSON; GERLYN JOHNSON SHUMATE |
COME ON IN |
THE NEW FLORENCE COUNTY MUSUEM IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC |
FMN |
12/10/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF ANDREW SCOTT AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ROTC COLOR GUARD; PHOTO OF "PEE DEE HISTORY GALLERY"; PHOTO OF PEE DEE COMMUNITY GALLERY VISITORS; PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM VISITORS |
WITH A RIBBON-CUTTING; THE $12 MILLION FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM; THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE CITY'S SO-CALLED "CORRIDOR OF CULTURE" OPENED TOO THE PUBLIC. |
CHECK OUT THE ARTS; CULTURE AND CUISINE IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
12/10/2014 |
2C |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM ONLOOKER |
ALTHOUGH OCTOBER IS CHOCK FULL OF EVENTS AND FESTIVALS; ONE THING YOU DON’T' GET EVERY YEAR IS A BRAND NEW FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM GRAND OPENING. |
THE STORYTELLER |
WHEN LIFE GETS YOU DOWN; TELL ALL ABOUT IT |
FMN |
13/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JESS WILLIS AND CROWD; PHOTO OF JESS WILLIS |
IF YOU ARE AROUND JESS WILLIS LONG ENOUGH; CHANCES ARE SHE WILL TELL YOU A TALL TALE. |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING |
NATIONAL STAND-UP COMEDIAN JOINS LINEUP |
FMN |
13/10/2014 |
1A |
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AS IF THERE WEREN'T ENOUGH ACTIVITIES ALREADY FOR WILSON HIGH SCHOOL'S HOMECOMING WEEKEND; THE SCHOOL'S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAS ADDED A COMEDY SHOW. |
ELECTION FORUM ON OCT. 22 WILL SPOTLIGHT LOCAL RACES |
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FMN |
13/10/2014 |
1A |
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AN INCUMBENT (GLYNN WILLIS) AND HIS CHALLENGER (GEORGE JEBAILY) IN A FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL RACE AND CANDIDATES IN THREE RACES FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES SEATS WILL BE SPOTLIGHTED IN AN UPCOMING ELECTION FORUM. |
FLORENCE MAN CHARGED IN SATURDAY SHOOTINGS |
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FMN |
13/10/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ORLAND WILLIAM PAUL |
THE SUSPECT (ORLAND WILLIAM PAUL) IN A DOUBLE SHOOTING IN FLORENCE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER POLICE MADE ENTRY TO A DAY STREET HOME AND FOUND HIM IN A POOL OF BLOOD AND SUFFERING FROM SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS; SAID MAJ. CARLOS RAINES OF THE FLORENCE POLICE DEPARMTENT. |
FLORIDA WOMAN STRUCK BY CAR CROSSING LUCAS STREET |
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FMN |
13/10/2014 |
3A |
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A 72-YEAR-OLD FLORIDA WOMAN WAS TAKEN TO A FLORENCE-AREA HOSPITAL AFTER SHE WAS STRUCK TRYING TO CROSS LUCAS STREET NEAR INTERSTATE 95. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/10/2014 |
7A |
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ESSIE GOURDINE; SHERBY J. BROWN; ANNIE RUTH McFADDEN; BERTHA REDDEN; ELIZABETH OWENS PUCKETT; THELMA E. JOHNSON; MARIE WHITTINGTON ALLEN; BETTY JEAN CAULDER; TONY LEE EVANS; ANTOINETTE MICHELLE SMALLS HOWARD; JOHN "JACK" KNIGHT EDWARDS; LARRY GENE TURNER |
CITY COUNCIL SHOOTS & SCORES |
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FMN |
14/10/2014 |
1A |
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THE CITY WILL NEGOTIATE FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT WOULD BRING 153 JOBS AND $75 MILLION. CITY COUNCIL ALSO APPROVED A $7 MILLION SOCCER COMPLEX. THIS IS THE FIRST PROJECT FOR WHICH COUNCIL GIVES CREDIT TO A REVITLIZED DOWNTOWN. |
FAIRLY BUSY |
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FMN |
14/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR IS UNDERWAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/10/2014 |
7A |
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CYNTHIA 'SYMETHIA' ETHEL HAMPTON; GLADIO SAMUEL MCFADDEN; ALZENIA GOODE MILES; RANDOLPH MITCHELL JR.; ERVIN 'SOUP' JERMAINE GAMBLE JR.; ZENOBIA NEWTON; SILVER ANN DAVIS; MALACHI BARTELL; RITA HARRELL MEGGS; ELIZABETH OWENS CRIBB PUCKETT; GENE FRANKLIN BENTON; CAROLINE AUBREY TAYLOR; WILLIAM R. 'ROB' WHITE JR.; RAYMOND JAMES MILES SR.; JANE DEAN BAGNAL WILSON; STEPHEN R. SUGGS; BERTHA MAE REDDEN |
WATERS BUILDING HAS GOTTEN NEW LIFE |
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FMN |
15/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WATERS BUILDING; PHOTO OF JEAN WATERS AND HAZEL WATERS MESERVE |
IT'S BEEN A HUNDRED YEARS SINCE HAZEL WATERS MESERVE'S GRANDFATHER BUILD A THREE-STORY BUILDING ON DARGAN STREET TO HOUSE HIS FURNITURE STORE AND FUNERAL PARLOR. |
SOCCER COMPLEX A RESULT OF BOOM |
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FMN |
15/10/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA REMEMBERS WHEN THERE WERE ONLY TWO SOCCER TEAMS IN FLORENCE; AND HIS DAD WS THE COACH OF ONE OF THEM. SINCE THEN; PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL YOUGH SOCCER HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY; GROWING TO A RECORD REGISTRATION OF NEARLY 600 PLAYERS THIS FALL SEASON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/10/2014 |
7A |
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MARY JANE WITHERSPOON; HELEN HOLMES WALL; SAMUEL "SAM" DAVIS GAMBLE; JESSIE DAVIS; JULIA ANN DAVIS; MALACHI BARTELL; GLADIO SAMUEL MCFADDEN; MARY LEE QUILLEN; TOMMY LYNCH JR.; RANDOLPH MITCHELL JR.; ORANETA ALTMAN CAMPBELL; ERMA JEAN QUARTERMAN |
ANNEXATION MOVES FORWARD IN WEST FLORENCE |
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FMN |
15/10/2014 |
8A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED 94 REQUESTES FOR ANNNEXATION INTO THE CITY; 90 OF WHICH COME FROM A DENSELY POPLUATED WEST FLORENCE NEIGHBORHOOD. |
VEGGIE-FILLED CUPCAKES? |
THAT'S THE WINNER IN GLORY FOODS CONTEST JUDGED BY KIDS |
FMN |
15/10/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CUPCAKES |
GLORY FOODS WAS ON A SEARCH FOR THE BEST KID-FRIENDLY RECIPE CONTAINING ANY OF ITS CANNED GREENS. CHILDREN OF VARIOUS AGES SERVED AS JUDGES TO DETERMINE THE BEST KID-FRIENDLY RECIPE OUT OF FOUR FINALISTS. |
PEE DEE KIDS @ PLAY |
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL |
FMN |
15/10/2014 |
8D |
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PHOTO OF NICK BOWEN; MASON COLEMAN; AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF TYLER BRANTON AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF SETH DUBOSE; PHOTO OF BAILEY'S TRUCK & AUTO PLAYERS AND CROWD; PHOTO OF NOAH SNIPES |
NICK BOWEN AND MASON COLEMAN TRY TO TAG OUT A SLIDING BRAVES PLAYER. THE BRAVES TOOK ON BAILEY'S TRUCK & AUTO AT GREENWOOD PARK. |
CELEBRITY DJ SHARES EXPERIENCES WITH WILSON STUDENTS |
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FMN |
16/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRAXTON "DJ SKILLZ" BROWN |
STUDENTS AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVED A VISIT FROM BRAXTON BROWN; MOSTLY KNOW AS DJ SKILLZ; AND HE PROVIDED THEM WITH A JAM SESSION AT LUCHTIME AND SHARED A FEW OF HIS LIFE EXPERIENCES TO SELECT CLASSES AFTERWARD. |
FAIR-LY COLORFUL START |
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FMN |
16/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR FAIRGOER AND ARTWORK |
A FAIRGOER IS SILHOUETTED IN FRONT OF A CARNIVAL MURAL DURING THE FIRST DAY OF THE EASTERN CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL FAIR IN FLORENCE. |
W. FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT RESPONDS TO LAWSUIT |
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FMN |
16/10/2014 |
1A |
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LAWYERS REPRESENTING THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DISTRICT AND ITS COMMISSION FILED AN ANSWER TO A LAWSUIT LEVIED AGAINST THEM BY FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL OVER WHAT THE COUNCIL ALLEGES IS AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT FOR THE AREA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/10/2014 |
6A |
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McARTHUR "STINKER" McGEE; MARION F. WADDELL; HOWARD "NICK" TEDDER; JOHNNY ALLISON; MARY LEE CUSACK HARRISON; THELMA BROCKINGTON; AMANDA SMITH; CHARLENE SNOWDEN WILLIAMS; CALVIN JAMES BROACH; CHARLES PEARCE; GLADIO SAMUEL MCFADDEN; ALZENIA ETHELYN GOODE MILES; BETTY OWENS CORNETT; BARBARA HERRING BELKNAP; RONALD "RONNIE" DARGAN; ANNIE L. RIGGS |
FROM MUSIC CITY TO LAKE CITY |
NASHVILLE HITMAKER FRANK ROGERS; FRIENDS SET TO TAKE BEAN MARKET STAGE AT WRITERS IN THE ROUND |
FMN |
16/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF FRANK ROGERS |
FLORENCE NATIVE AND POWERHOUSE NASHVILLE PRODUCER FRANK ROGERS SAYS HE'S LOOKING FORWARD TO OCT. 30 WHEN HE RETURNS TO THE HISTORIC BEAN MARKET MUSEUM IN LAKE CITY FOR A SECOND "WRITERS IN THE ROUND" TO BENEFIT ARTFIELDS. |
FMU CONCERT BAND PUTS ON MULTIMEDIA JOURNEY THROUGH THE PLANETS |
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FMN |
16/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KELLY JOKISCH AND FMU CONCERT BAND; PHOTO OF MIKE JONES; BOB BARILE; AND AARON BROWN |
THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND; IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FMU HONORS ASTRONOMY CLASS; WILL PRESENT "A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
FLORENCE AIRPORT OFFICIALLY USING NEW FUEL CARRIER |
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FMN |
16/10/2014 |
8C |
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THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY HELD ITS MONTHLY MEETING AND REPORTED ONE OF THE STRONGEST MONTHS FOR ENPLANEMENTS. |
COUNTY TRIES TO HELP CITY LAND COMPANY |
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FMN |
17/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL INTRODUCED A FEE-IN-LIEU-OF-TAX AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT 'COWGIRL' WHICH WILL PROVIDE 153 JOBS. |
TANGLEWOOD PLANTATION NOW NUDER CONTRACT |
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FMN |
17/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE PLANTATION NEAR LYNCHBURG IS UNDER CONTRACT TO SELL. THE HIGH BID HAS NOT BEEN REVEALED. THERE WERE 57 BIDS. |
FLORENCE POLICE SERGEANT TERMINATED AFTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE |
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FMN |
17/10/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
VAN JACKSON HAS BEEN TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/10/2014 |
6A |
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JAMES MERCER; RAYMOND SINGLETON; ROBERT WAITERS; GLORIA MAE WILLIAMSON HICKS; MARY LEE CUSACK HARRISON; JOHNNY PINCKNEY ALLISON JR.; SAMUEL GAMBLE; TRACY MICHELLE BROWN BRUTON; ROBERT LOUIS CRAWFORD JR.; CALVIN JAMES BROACH; CATHERINE BURRELL JONES; |
HIGH SCHOOL CLUB GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
17/10/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
TIMMONSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WHIRLWIND'S HEART CLUB DONATED MORE THAN 200 ITEMS TO THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. THEY HELD A RALLY DURING HOMECOMING WITH FOOD, FACE PAINTING, CONTESTS AND MUSIC. |
CODE FLO ANNOUNCED |
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FMN |
17/10/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
A NEW INITIATIVE IS SET TO BEGIN FOR THE NORTH DARGAN INNOVATION CENTER. THE CENTER WILL BE A CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW IDEAS AND SHARING BUSINESS EXPERIENCE. ROBBY HILL IS THE BOARD CHAIRMAN. |
WITH LINDSEY BIBLER; IT ALL ADDS UP |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LINDSEY BIBLER |
WHEN SHE RECEIVED THE NEWS THAT SHE HAS BEEN NAMED THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TEACHER OF THE YEAR; LINDSEY BIBLER SAID THAT SHE WAS MORE THAN A LITTLE SURPRISED. |
HAPPY HOMECOMING |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHARLES TIMMONS; DAVYON WILLIAMS; XAVIER THOMAS; AND OTHERS |
IT'S HOMECOMING WEEKEND FOR WILSON HGH SCHOOL; AND IN THE FOOTBALL GAME THAT SOMETIMES SEEMS TO BE OVERSHADOWED BY OTHER ACTIVITEIS; THE TIGERS DEFEATED NORTH MYRTLE BEACH 37-34 IN DOUBLE OVERTIME AT MEMORIAL STADIUM. |
STOLEN SIGNS REPORTED TO POLICE |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN GLYNN WILLIS WORKS IN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING AND UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE THE MEDIUM OFFERS; ESPECIALLY IN WHAT IS THE CLOSEST RACE IN THE COUNTY - WHICH IS WHY WHEN HIS CAMPAIGN SIGNS WERE RECENTLY STOLEN AND VANDALIZED; HE FILED A POLICE REPORT. |
TOUR BRINGS WWII BOMBERS/FIGHTER TO FLORENCE AIRPORT |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
1A |
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HISTORY WILL LAND IN THE PEE DEE AS VINTAGE WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT WILL DESCEND FROM THE SKY AT FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT. |
CHURCH TO BE FEATURED ON NATIONAL GOSPEL SHOW |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF REVEREND DEVON LONG AND ROSE LONG |
A FLORENCE PASTOR (REVEREND DEVON LONG) AND HIS WIFE (ROSE LONG) HAVE BEEN ASKED TO BE A PART OF THE NATIONAL SHOW "LIFT YOUR VOICE" ON THE IMPACT NETWORK. |
SACRED MUSIC |
YOUNG ARTISTS FIND A VOICE IN NEW CONCERT SERIES AT ST. JOHN'S |
FMN |
18/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF LAUREN WATKINS AND JEFF VAUGHN; PHOTO OF SARAH LAND AND RYAN KNOTT |
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO TRY SOMETHING NEW. THE PHILOSOPHY IS SOMETHING THAT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IN FLORENCE HAS EMBRACED. IN OCTOBER; THE CHURCH STARTED A NEW CONCERT SERIES THAT THEY HOPE WILL PROMOTE UP-AND-COMING MUSICIANS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
4B |
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MARION GILES; JAMES WHITE CAMPBELL; SANDRA DEES; BERL EUGENE BASHOR; LUELL BEARD HASELDEN; VONCILE THORNTON BROWN; TONDA WOODS MALLOY WELCH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/10/2014 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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CRAIG K. GRANT |
KENNY ROGERS TO FILM TV SPECIAL IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
19/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNY ROGERS |
COUNTRY MUSIC FANS WILL GET A DOUBLE DOSE OF MUSIC WHEN KENNY ROGERS FILMS A TW0-PART TELEVISION CONCERT ON DEC. 2 AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING; PURPLE POWER |
PARADE; OTHER FESTIVITIES ARE A FAMILY REUNION FOR ALUMNI |
FMN |
19/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE; PHOTO OF EBONI PETERSON; SYNCLAIRE MITCHELL; AND PAIGE BROWN |
THOUSANDS OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; ALUMNI AND FANS GEARED UP IN PURPLE AND GOLD THIS WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL HOMECOMING. |
WELL-KNOWN FIGURES BATTLE FOR AT-LARGE COUNCIL SEAT |
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FMN |
19/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGE JEBAILY; PHOTO OF GLYNN WILLIS |
IN WHAT IS SHAPING UP TO BE THE CLOSEST LOCAL RACE OF THIS MIDTERM ELECTION YEAR; AT-LARGE FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN GLYNN WILLIS IS RUNNING FOR HIS SECOND TERM AND DEFENDING HIS COUNCIL SEAT FROM CHALLENGER GEORGE JEBAILY. BOTH ARE WELL-KNOWN FIGURES IN FLORENCE. |
FSD1 BOARD: SEAT 6 |
LONGTIME EDUCATOR ADDS TO HER ARRAY OF EXPERIENCE |
FMN |
19/10/2014 |
1A |
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THE RACE FOR SEAT 6 ON THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PITS A DISTRICT VETERAN AGAINST A MYSTERY MAN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/10/2014 |
9A |
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CYNTHIA EADIE; SYLVIA HARDEE CAUSEY; EVELYN DOMINICK CROMER; WILIAM HEPBURN; ERICA JAZELL WILLIAMS; JAKE REAVES; DAVID "BUDDY" PEE; BERNICE MARIE GANDY BRYANT; DOTSY RUTH PARNELL; SANKEY MOODY; ROBERT WAITERS; ARTHUR CARLIE GREGG SR.; DANIEL MOORER GARRISON; IRA LEE McCLARY BARWICK; RUBY ELIZABETH JEFFRIES MOORE; RUBY ELIZABETH JEFFRIES MOORE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/10/2014 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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BRYAN GERARD WILLIAMS |
HOME SWEET HOMECOMING |
WILSON HIGH'S TIGER FEST DRAWS A BIG CROWD |
FMN |
19/10/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF TREVIEONNA HANNAH AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF TIGER FEST CROWD; PHOTO OF TIGER FEST ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI; PHOTO OF DOMINIQUE MULDROW AND OTHERS |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL'S MULTI-DAY HOMECOMING CELEBRATION CARRIED ON AND IT APPEAREED THAT A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/10/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
ERIN TAYLOR STEWART AND DUSTIN ALLEN FLOYD |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
19/10/2014 |
7C |
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PHOTOS |
MARY WALLACE DeBERRY AND CHRISTOPHER JAMES MOORE; LACEY ELIZABETH BROWN AND JOE WYLIE PEARCE; KENZIE RIMER WHITEHEAD AND BRENT MITCHELL WALKER |
MEDALIST OF HONOR |
REV. VANDROTH BACKUS MORE THAN JUST A MONTFORD POINT MARINE |
FMN |
20/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REV. VANDROTH BACKUS |
REV. VANDROTH BACKUS OF FLORENCE HAS BEEN A JACK OF MANY TRADES IN THE PEE DEE AREA; ALL OF WHICH HE'S SEEMED TO MASTER. |
WILSON HIGH HOMECOMING |
ALUMNI GATHER TO HONOR INDUCTEES |
FMN |
20/10/2014 |
1A |
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WILSON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION GATHERED AT THE SCHOOL TO INDUCT FOUR GRADUATES (MARY ALICE GREGG; DORSI LOCKHART; BRYANT D. MOSES; AND LISTON DAVIS JR.) INTO THE SCHOOL'S HALL OF FAME. |
HEARTREACH CELEBRATES 25 YEARS |
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FMN |
20/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEGARE MILLER AND DAVID COOLEY |
McLEOD HEALTH IS CELEBRATING ITS EFFORT TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CARE AS HEARTREACH TURNS 25 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/10/2014 |
7A |
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DENNIS BRYANT; MARY DINGLE; PATRICIA KAY PRATT; JAMES CLEVELAND FORD; REVEREND RALPH STUART KANEY; GLORIA WILLIAMSON HICKS; CHARLENE SNOWDEN WILLIAMS; SYLVIA HARDEE CAUSEY |
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED |
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FMN |
21/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FIRST-YEAR CLEMSON PRESIDENT JAMES CLEMENTS SPOKE AT THE FLORENCE ROTARIANS GROUP. |
WINGDING |
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FMN |
21/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A 'REALLY COOL' WORLD WAR II AIRCRAFT THE 'WITCHCRAFT' IS ON DISPLAY AT THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT. A B-24 LIBERATOR; A B-17 FLYING FORTRESS; AND A P-51 MUSTANG WERE PART OF THE WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/10/2014 |
8A |
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ELSIE "SKIPPY" REYNOLDS; WILLIAM "BILL" SCHWERZLER; DOROTHY LEWIS; JESSIE MAE DAVIS; LETHA TISDALE HEGWOOD; JESSE MEEK GREENE; WALTER E. MILLER, SR.; MARION SON "HOMEBREW" GILES |
THANKS A MILLION |
FMU RECEIVES A BIG GIFT FROM FLORENCE RESIDENT |
FMN |
22/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER AND KYLE McLAMB |
THE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY RECENTLY GOT A HELPING HAND FROM A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF A VERY GENEROUS DONATION. |
MONEY FLOWS IN LOCAL RACES |
LATEST CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURES RELEASED |
FMN |
22/10/2014 |
1A |
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CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURES SHOW THAT AT-LARGE FLROENCE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE GEORGE JEBAILY HAS OUT-RAISED INCUMBENT GLYNN WILLIS IN THE PAST QUARTER AND OVERALL IN THE CYCLE AS THE TWO SPRINT TO THE NOV. 4 ELECTION. |
COOK IT AND THEY WILL COME |
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FMN |
22/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDREW McFALLS; TASTE OF FLORENCE ATTENDEES |
THE FOURTH-ANNUAL TASTE OF FLORENCE WAS HELD ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/10/2014 |
7A |
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CHARLES H. WEATHERFORD JR.; JAKE REAVES; JOHN W. CROYL; JAMES "JIMMY" KELLY JERNIGAN JR.; RALPH E. BRADSHAW; DR. JIM GARNER; ROSEMARY ALTMAN GRAVES; MARGARET BRYANT MCCALL; RUTH DOUGLAS WINBURN; ALVIN E. HASTY; LEVELL NETTLES GODBOLD; NANCY E. "BILL" PERRITT |
TWO CHARGED IN ASSAULT OF ELDERLY MAN |
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FMN |
22/10/2014 |
7A |
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A LOCAL MAN (MICHAEL RICHARD FIELDS JR.) AND WOMAN (AMANDA GAYLE BRYANT) FACE ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BEATING OF AN ELDERLY MAN AT A FLORENCE COUNTY RESIDENCE. |
WALMART DONATES 000 TO PEE DEE COALITION |
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FMN |
22/10/2014 |
7A |
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IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH; THE WALMART FOUNDATION AND WALMART STATE GIVING ADVISORY COUNTY IS MAKING A $25 000 DONATION TO THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. |
LOCAL REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS UP 17 PERCENT OVER 2013 |
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FMN |
22/10/2014 |
6B |
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WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS; MOST REGIONAL REAL ESTATE NUMBERS NEITHER ROSE NOR FELL SUBSTANTIALLY IN SEPTEBMER; ACCORDING TO DATA RELEASED BY THE PEE DEE REALTOR ASSOCIATON. |
RANDY BRIGGS IS NEW FSC1 SUPERINTENDENT |
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FMN |
22/10/2014 |
1A |
NJ: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD SELECTED DR. RANDY BRIGGS AS SUPERINTENDENT BEGINNING JANUARY 2015. |
CANDIDATES GET THEIR SAY |
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FMN |
23/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NOT MUCH SEEMS TO SET APART CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES. SCHOOL BOARD INCUMBENTS AND CAHLLENGERS EXPRESS VIEWS. |
TONIGHT'S STUMP A PEP RALLY FOR DEMOCRATS |
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FMN |
23/10/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA WILL HOST DEMOCRATS IN THE QUADRENNIAL FLORENCE COUNTY STUMP. |
HALLOWEEN COMES TO THE CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
23/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WBTW HELD ITS ANNUAL SPECIAL KIDS EVENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/10/2014 |
4A |
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ZEDDIE POSTON PRICE; JOHN MCIVOR 'RANDY' O'NEAL; THOMAS GIBSON SEIGLER; LILLIAN NERO; REBECCA SMITH; JENNING CLKFFORD GARDNER; DAYTON E. MCKENZIE; RICHARD LEE OUTLAW; JAMES SAMUEL GARNER III; NANCY CALDWELL CAMP; JOHN THOMAS ROGERS JR.; WILLIAM ROBERT BRADDY; JESSIE LEE GASKINS HANNA WINCHELL; JACKIE OWENS HODGE JR. |
PECAN FESTIVAL RETURNS |
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FMN |
23/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THIS YEAR'S EVENT FEATURES NEW MUSICAL LINEUP AND EVEN MORE TO SEE AND DO. IT IS SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 1. HARVEST HOPE WILL AUCTION EMPTY BOWLS THE NIGHT BEFORE TO REMIND PEOPLE OF HUNGER AROUND THE WORLD. |
LIBRARY FUNDRAISER TO FEATURE LOCAL CHEFS AND FIRST LADY OF USC |
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FMN |
23/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE FRIENDS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY WILL HOST THE ANNUAL BOOKS AND BOIL ON OCT. 30. PATRICIA MOORE-PASTIDES AS THE FIRST LADY OF USC WILL BE THERE. |
CANDIDTES OUT IN FULL FORCE FOR WUKELA STUMP |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CANDIDATES SAY CHANGE COMES WITH A DEMOCRATIC VOTE ON NOV. 4. ATTENDING WERE BRAD HUTTO FOR U.S. SENATE, BAKARI SELLERS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND VINCENT SHEHEEN FOR GOVERNOR. |
ACTIVITY CENTER RALLIES TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
YOUTH CENTERS LIKE THE BARNES CENTER KEEP PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS. |
UNFORESEEN BLESSING: LANDO |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE PEE DEE COWBOY DAVID GRANT WRITES ON LANDO HIS BEER RETRIEVER WITH A GODLY MESSAGE. |
MAKING STRIDES AT SIMT |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
CREATIVASC MEDICAL UTILIZES SCHOOLS HIGH-TECH SERVICES. CREATIVASC IS USING SIMT TO MANUFACTURE A DEVICE TO HELP DIALYSIS PATIENTS. |
FINAL FLORENCE AFTER FIVE SET TO BE THE LONGEST YET |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
1A |
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THE HOLIDAY BAND WILL BEGIN AT 6:00 UNTIL 10:00 P.M. ADMISSION IS FREE. BRING CHAIRS. LOCAL FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ON HAND. |
BILL COSBY APPEARANCE POSTPONED |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
3A |
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HE IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR 20 FEBRUARY 2015. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/10/2014 |
5A; 6A |
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HERBERT LEE; ESTHER MAE RICHARDSON; WILLIE B. ZIMMERMAN; JOHNNIE UPSON; JULIA M. DAVIS; LULA MAE GOURDINE MOYD; CENNA MAE BENNETT; REMBERT JOHNSON; BENJAMIN DOZIER; WILBUR GOVERNOR; THOMAS GIBSON SEIGLER; ZEDDIE POSTON PRICE; REBECCA SMITH; WILLILAM SCHWERZLER JR.; JAMES CLEVELAND 'BROTHER' FORD; LILLIAN MCKENZIE NERO; MARGARET V. STONE; BERNICE H. CAPPS; JOHN MCIVOR 'RANDY' O'NEAL; DAYTON E. MCKENZIE; BERNICE MARIE GANDY BRYANT |
SLIP OF THE TONGUE? |
SHEHEEN COMMENT ABOUT 'HER' CAUSES STIR |
FMN |
25/10/2014 |
1A |
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REPUBLICANS POUNCED AFTER DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE STATE SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN (D-KERSHAW) USED AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN REFRENCE TO REPUBLICAN GOV. NIKKI HALEY IN A TONGUE TWISTER OF A STATEMENT THAT HE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED. |
BRUINS RULE |
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FMN |
25/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUBY SCOTT; CE'DESIA BURGESS; AND OTHERS |
THE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM CELEBRATED HOMECOMING WITH A 41-0 VICTORY OVER CONWAY AT MEMORIAL STADIUM. |
NIGHT OF THE LIVING UNDEAD |
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FMN |
25/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PEOPLE DRESSED AS ZOMBIES; PHOTO OF THAI HOUSE CUSTOMERS AND PEOPLE DRESSED AS ZOMBIES |
ZOMBIES WALKED THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE DURING AN INAUGURAL EVENT THAT WILL HELP BENEFIT THE AUTISM ADVOCACY GROUP OF FLORENCE. THE FIRST FLORENCE ZOMBIE WALK STARTED AT THE DRS. BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY; AND THE UNDEAD WALKED UP SOUTH DARGAN STREET; WORKING THEIR WAY PAST WEST CHEVES STREET TOWARD THE FLORENCE AFTER FIVE FESTIVAL. |
RICE; HALEY WILL VISIT FLORENCE |
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FMN |
25/10/2014 |
1A |
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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES WILL BE IN FLORENCE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS NOV. 4 DRAWS CLOSER; INCLUDING U.S. REP. TOM RICE AND GOV. NIKKI HALEY; WHO WILL MAKE HER FIRST FLORENCE CAMPAIGN APPEARANCE THIS YEAR. |
HAYRIDES FOR HANNAH' RAISE FUNDS FOR LEUKEMIA RESEARCH |
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FMN |
25/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DANIEL TILTON; LUKE GURESSEO; MICHAEL MANELLI; RILEIGH YEARSICH; DANIE KENNEDY; CAROLINE SMITH; KYLIE PHAM; NICK GARTUNG; ROBERT SPENCE; BLAKE ROGERS; ROBERT SPENCE; BROOKE BRUMFIELD; AND DAVID FELIX |
ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL HELD MORE THAN A HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL. THE CARNIVAL CONSISTED OF GAMES; A COSTUME CONTEST; A CHILI CONTEST; BOUNCE HOUSE; A PUMPKIN-DECORATING CONTEST AND FOOD. OH; AND HAYRIDES. SPONSORING HANNAH WEATHERFORD. |
GROUNDED IN FAITH |
SURVIVOR DONATES TREE TO CAROLINAS HOSPITAL TO RAISE AWARENESS |
FMN |
25/10/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KAREN HATCHELL CRAWFORD; PHOTO OF KAREN HATCHELL CRAWFORD AND CAROLINAS HOSPITAL MEMBERS |
KAREN HATCHELL CRAWFORD DROVE TO CAROLINAS HOSPITAL ON PAMPLICO HIGHWAY; BUT UNLIKE MAY TIMES IN YEARS PAST; SHE WASN'T THERE FOR A DOCTOR'S VISIT OR RADIATION TREATMENT THIS TIME. SHE WAS DONATING A TREE TO BE PLANTED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE HOSPITAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/10/2014 |
4B |
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WILLIAM GERALD BRADDOCK; PHILLIP JOHNSON; ROSA MAE BLACK SHEPPARD; PERRY DAVIS; DAVID N. TAYLOR; LILA MAE WALKER; JUDITH MANUEL; ARTHUR RICHARD HUNT; HARRIETT HARDEN GAMBLE; ROBERT "BOB" HYMAN JR.; CLAIRE MICHELLE MCMILLAN RALLINGS; ERMA INEZ WILLIAMSON POWERS; HEIDI NICHOLE GRAHAM |
SAFE HAVEN |
FOR 25 YEARS; PEE DEE COALITION'S SHELTER HAS HELPED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS |
FMN |
26/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAE McFADDEN |
MAE McFADDEN'S JOB IS MORE THAN JUST WORK TO HER. FOR 25 YEARS; THE PEE DEE COALITION'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFE SHELTER HAS BEEN HER CALLING. |
THEIR POLITICS ARE HOMEGROWN |
TWO DISTRICT GRADUATES BATTLE FOR SEAT ON BOARD |
FMN |
26/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THURMOND BECOTE; PHOTO OF E.J. McIVER |
THERE MIGHT BE A LITTLE DÉJÀ VU FOR VOTERS COME NOV. 4. THE RACE FOR THE REGION SERVED BY SEAT 3 OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGAIN WILL FEATURE THURMOND BECOTE AND E.J. McIVER SQUARING OFF FOR THE POSITION. |
HOWL-O-WEEN |
DOGS IN COSTUMES TAKE OVER TIMROD |
FMN |
26/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NICOLE LOUNSBURY AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JENNIFER KUNKA'S DOG |
DOZENS OF CANINES DRESSED UP IN THEIR BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR THE FOURTH-ANNUAL HOWL-O-WEEN EVENT BENEFITING THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. |
KIRBY; WARD VIE FOR BRANHAM'S OLD SEAT |
CANDIDATES HAVE SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS BUT DIFFER ON SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION |
FMN |
26/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROGER KIRBY; PHOTO OF RALEIGH WARD JR. |
THE S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 61 SEAT IS UP FOR GRABS NOV. 4; AND DEMOCRAT ROGER KIRBY AND REPUBLICAN RALEIGH WARD JR. ARE WORKING TO CAPTURE THE SEAT THAT WAS HELD BY DEMOCRATIC REP. LESTER BRANHAM FOR MORE THAN A DECADE. |
WALKERS; RUNNERS SHOW SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
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FMN |
26/10/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RYLAN TIMMONS AND OTHERS |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM BROUGHT TOGETHER ABOUT 100 BREAST CANCER PATIENTS; SURVIVORS AND SUPPORTERS FOR THE INAUGURAL WALK FOR LIFE/RACE FOR LIFE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/10/2014 |
9A |
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SARAH ISAAC; DOROTHY FRIERSON; JOHN CURTIS WILSON; ROBERT L. MATTHEWS; W. ALLEN "AL" JORDAN; BABY GIRL ABRAHAM; MILDRED BRYANT SNELLGROSE; DAVID NERION TAYLOR; CLAIRE MICHELLE MCMILLIAN RALLINGS; ARTHUR RICHARD HUNT; LEE CHANDLER JR.; JOHN A. SMITH |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
26/10/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
ANNE ELIZABETH EARLY AND JOHN TICE THIBODEAUX; AMBER NICOLE RICHARDSON AND WILLIAM EUGENE STEVENSON |
FLORENCE DRUMMER FEATURED IN 'DRUMLINE' SEQUEL |
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FMN |
27/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LACYONA MARIE MULDROW AND NICK CANNON |
LACYONA MARIE MULDROW OF FLORENCE HAS HAD A PASSION FOR PLAYING DRUMS SINCE SHE WAS YOUNG. NOW A SENIOR AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY; SHE IS A MEMBER OF THE MARCHING 101 BAND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/10/2014 |
7A |
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NORMA FOXWORTH DINGLE; NEIL "BIG NEIL" GALBREATH; JOHN "VICKIE" SMITH; MACENIA JOHNSON; HERBERT LEE; JOHNNIE CLARENCE "J.C." UPSON; JULIA KLECKLEY TISON; AL JORDAN; CHRISTY MITCHELL; FREDALEA FLOYD SAMS |
RENDERINGS UNVEILED FOR HEALTH SCIENCES COMPLEX |
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FMN |
28/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE COMPLEX WILL FEATURE A THREE-STORY, 52,200-SQUARE FOOT L-SHAPED BUILDING OPENING TOWARD THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING. THE COMPLEX WILL CONTAIN A GRAND PLAZA, COVERED LOGGIA, FOUR ATTRACTIVE FACADES, A PUBLIC GREEN WITH WATER FEATURE AND A BRICK-LINED INTERSECTION. A PARKING DECK AND ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES WILL BE ADDED. |
SPIN CONTROL |
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FMN |
28/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HI-LITE BRUTON OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS VISITED GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY AND SPOKE ON BULLYING PREVENTION. HE HELPS KENEDY GRAY SPIN A BALL ON HER FINGER. |
HALEY'S STATE TOUR STARTS IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
28/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY AND U.S. REP. TOM RICE WILL SPEAK AT RED BONE ALLEY WEDNESDAY IN MEET-AND-GREET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/10/2014 |
8A |
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NORMA FOXWORTH DINGLE; EDGAR ROUSE; GERTRUDE WILSON WILLIAMS; LUCILLE COOLEY; OLA CORNEVA COLVIN-MANNING; WALIK W. MACK; JURETTA MYERS; RUEBELL FRIERSON NOWLIN; RACHEL MCNEIL DAWKINS; TIMMY SAM STEVENS; ELLA BETHEA; JACOLB ADAMS; JAMES HARRIS CRIMMINGER; RAY 'ROOSTER' M. SEGARS JR.; CECIL JUDSON NEWBERRY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/10/2014 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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DORA WILLIAMS 7/31/1933-10/28/2011 |
SURVIVORS: THE FAMILY; GENETICCS PLAY A BIG PART IN CANCER |
MOTHER; DAUGHTERSS AND A COUSIN COPE WITH DIAGNOSES |
FMN |
29/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIM HYMAN; EMILY STAGGS; SHEILA GAMBLE; AND ANNA BRYAN |
ADVANCES IN BREAST CANCER REERACH ARE HELPING MORE PEOPLE FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT BEFORE THEY ENTER THE RING. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO; GENETIC TESTING WASN'T EVEN AN OPTION. SHEILA GAMBLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN AGGRESSIVE FOR OF BREAST CANCER WHEN HER CHILDREN; EMILY STAGGS; ANNA BRYAN AND ADAM GAMBLE; WERE YOUNG. |
SURVIVORS: THE MOTHER |
A MIRACLE PREGNANCY SAVED FLORENCE WOMAN'S LIFE |
FMN |
29/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LEIGH JENKINS; HANNAH JENKINS; AND REBEKAH JENKINS |
THE FIRST MIRACLE WAS A PREGNANCY. THE SECOND ONE FOLLOWED. "I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT MY BABIES SAVED MY LIFE" LEIGH JENKINS SAID. |
SURVIVORS: THE MAN |
HE'S ONE OF THOUSANDS OF MEN IN US TO BATTLE BREAST CANCER |
FMN |
29/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILL HEITSMAN |
AS A 54-YEAR-OLD MAN; BILL HEITSMAN NEVER WORRIED ABOUT BREAST CANCER. |
INSIDE: SHEHEEN ADMITS MISSTEP |
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE STILL GETS GRIEF FOR REMARK |
FMN |
29/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VINCENT SHEHEEN |
DESPITE CLARIFYING HIS REMARKS ON THE WEEK BEFORE THE ELECTION; GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE AND SOUTH CAROLINA SEN. VINCENT SHEHEEN; D-KERSHAW; HAS CONTINUED TO GET HAMMERED BY REPUBLICANS OVER AN ERRANT REMAK HE MADE IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE: MORE STOLEN SIGNS REPORTED IN COUNCIL RACE |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
1A |
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AT-LARGE FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN GLYNN WILLIS FILED ANOTHER POLICE REPROT WITH THE CITY FOR THE THEFT OF THE METAL SIGN BRACKETS THAT HIT; LITERLLY; CLOSE TO HOME. |
EX-MARION POLICE OFFICERS PLEAD GUILTY TO USING EXCESSIVE FORCE |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
3A |
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TWO FORMER MARION POLICE OFFICERS (ERIC WALTERS AND FRANKLIN BROWN) PLEADED GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT TO USING EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST A WOMAN WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. |
TWO PEOPLE DIE IN FLORENCE HOUSE FIRE TUESDAY MORNING |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
3A |
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TWO PEOPLE (JOSEPHINE DOUGLAS SEALS AND ANOTHER) DIED IN A HOUSE FIRE IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF EAST OLD MARION HIGHWAY IN FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE MAN CHARGED IN SEPT. 6 SHOOTING DEATH |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
3A |
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A 27-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (JAMALDEAN TYSHAWN BRIGGS) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH A SEPTEMBER SHOOTING (KEVIN CHRIS McCLAIN). |
FLORENCE MAN FACES ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE MAN (SHAWNIVAN McFADDEN) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES HE NEGLECTED TO PROPERLY CARE FOR HIS DOG. |
MAN CHARGED IN INCIDENT AT RECRUITING CENTER |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
3A |
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A LOCAL MAN (JOSEPH HOLDEN) WAS ARRESTED AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY THREATENED HIS SENIOR OFFICER AT THE ARMED FORCES RECRUITING CENTER IN FLORENCE. |
STORAGE WAREHOUSE DESTROYED BY SUNDAY MORNING FIRE |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
3A |
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AN EARLY MORNING FLORENCE FIRE CAUSED MORE THAN $100 000 DAMAGE TO A BUILDING BEING USED AS A STORAGE WAREHOUSE AT THE CORNER OF PINE AND BARRINGER STREETS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/10/2014 |
7A |
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GABRIEL CHARLES "RICK" DUDLEY; JOSEPHINE D. SEALS; JOHN W. "JAY" HEYWARD III; NORWOOD WRIGHT; DORETHA JOHNSON JERRY; JOHNNY GRAVES; BONNIE S. HAMILTON; JAMES DOUGLAS "JIM" ANDERSON; SHELBY JEAN ROWE DOUGLAS; PETE HOPKINS; ERNEST L. COOK; DOROTHY FRIERSON; JAMES LINWOOD ROSS |
DUI & CHASE RESULT IN FATAL FLORENCE WRECK |
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FMN |
30/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VINCENT OMEAR THOMAS WAS DEAD WHEN THE CAR OF KYEON GLOVER HIT HIM DURING A HIGH SPEED CHASE. |
HALEY: 'DID WE DELIVER?' |
GOVERNOR STARTS 23-STOP CAMPAIGN TOUR IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
30/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
GOV. NIKKI HALEYWAVES TO CROWD OF ABOUT 200 AT RED BONE ALLEY AS SHE STEPS FROM HER BUS. |
NUMBERS ARE COMING IN FLORENCE COUNTY |
ABSENTEE VOTING |
FMN |
30/10/2014 |
1A |
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CLOSE TO 3200 VOTES ARE IN. IN 2010 A LITTLE OVER 5000 VOTES WERE SENT IN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/10/2014 |
6A |
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WILLIAM 'TANGER' EADDY JR.; WILLIAM F. JACKSON; MACENIA 'MACK' JOHSON; JULIAN EARLE GRIFFIN JR.; MARION JANIE MABRY TISDALE; GRACE NORTON BROWN; HOWARD D. LYNCH |
CULINARY COMPETITION RAISES MONEY FOR LIBRARY |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PATRICIA MOORE-PASTIDES AND JEFFREY MARTIN |
THE FOURTH ANNUAL BOOKS 'N BOIL CULINARY COMPETITION FUNDRAISER TOOK OVER THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN FLORENCE. |
WRECK VICTIM'S FAMILY MOURNS |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VINCENT THOMAS |
VINCENT THOMAS LIVED A LIFE TO BE PROUD OF. |
STATE DENIES ARGUMENTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY LAWSUIT |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
1A |
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA RESPONDED EARLIER THIS WEEK AS A PARTY TO THE LAWSUIT FILED BY FLORENCE COUNTY INVOLVING THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE SPECIAL-PUPROSE DISTRICT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
5A |
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NEOMA L. FLYNN; EDWARD CLIFTON COOPER; LUTHER B. "SKEETER" JACKSON; VERGIE PETERKIN; LENUE DAVIS; CHARLES 'CHUCK' A. GODWIN II; ERICA JAZELL WILLIAMS; WADDELL DALE BYRD; MARTHA ELLISON WOODBERRY; NEIL ARCHIE GALBREATH |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
6A |
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GERTRUDE WILSON WILLIAMS; JOSEPHINE DOUGLAS SEALS; DORETHA JOHNSON JERRY; JAMES "KNOTT" GAINEY; JOHN VICKIE SMITH; NORMA JEAN FOXWORTH DINGLE; ELOISE KENNINGTON ODOM; RUEBELL FRIERSON NOWLIN |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATES GYMNASIUM |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF RENAMING CEREMONY ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF DeANDRE SCOTT; PHOTO OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF JEFFERY SCOTT AND CHARLIE "PETE" McCANTS; PHOTO OF LONNIE DAVIS |
JUST BEFORE THEIR RECENT HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES; THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY; STAFF AND ALUMNI BEGAN BY PAYING HOMAGE TO TWO FORMER COACHES - THE LATE JEFFERY SCOTT AND THE LATE CHARLIE "PETE" McCANTS. |
STUDENTS COLLECT ITEMS FOR HOMELESS |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF HANNAH-PAMPLICO ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS |
DURING OCTOBER; FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS AT HANNAH-PAMPLICO ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTICIPATED IN SOCKTOBER; A NATIONWIDE EVENT THAT COLLECTS SOCKS AND OTHER SMALL ITEMS FOR HOMELESS OR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE. |
WALMART FOUNDATION GIVES GRANT TO PEE DEE COALITION |
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FMN |
31/10/2014 |
2B |
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OCTOBER IS DESIGNATED S NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARNESS MONTH; AND THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AN SEXUAL ASSAULT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE WALMART FOUNDATION AND WALMART STATE GIVING ADVISORY COUNCIL HAVE MADE A $25 000 DONATION TO THE COALITION. |
A HUGE HONOR' |
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CIVIC CENTERS IN STATE |
FMN |
31/10/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER; PHOTO OF 2014 AGROBIZ EXPO ATTENDEES |
THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER WAS NAMED ONE OF THE TWO BEST CIVIC CENTERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. |
SOUTH FLORENCE TEACHER IS A STAR ON THE RISE |
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FMN |
01/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
JENNIFER ERXLEBEN WAS SELECTED AS THE BRUCE E. KONKLE RISING STAR TEACHER. |
PECAN FESTIVAL WILL GO ON |
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FMN |
01/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE 11TH ANNUAL PECAN FESTIVAL WILL GO ON DESPITE PREDICTED BAD WEATHER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/11/2014 |
5B |
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JULIA ADAMS; JAMES LOVE; DONNIE ELBERT COLEMAN; CLAUDE MCCOY PUCKETT; JOSEPH DAVID ROGERS; LINDA HARRELL GERRALD; KENNETH M. MARINELLO; CHARLES 'CHUCK' ALEXANDER GODWIN; DEGAR ROUSE JR.; WILLIAM FLOYD JACKSON; HARRIETTE MCKENZIE PLOWDEN |
COURTHOUSE SECURITY LACKING IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
02/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SECURITY IS NEEDED AT THE DOOR BUT ALSO IN THE COURTROOM. |
SHOW GOES ON |
FOUL WEATHER DOESN'T STOP PECAN FESTIVAL |
FMN |
02/11/2014 |
1A; 1C |
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PHOTO |
RAIN AND COLD WEATHER HAMPERED THE FESTIVAL BUT THE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER PROVIDED FREE HOT CHOCOLATE. |
CHALLENGER HAS MADE ISSUE OUT OF TECHNOLOGY |
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FMN |
02/11/2014 |
1A |
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THE TAX AUDITOR RACE IS BETWEEN INCUMBENT WAYNE JOYE AND CHALLENGER BETTY DOWLING. |
NEWSPAPER EDITOR WHO BECAME PRESIDENT WAS WORTH CELEBRATING |
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FMN |
02/11/2014 |
7A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ABOUT WARREN HARDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/11/2014 |
9A |
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TEDDY MARVIN ARD; PATRICIA ANN THURMAN; MARGIE NELL MCCRAY CHINA; JOE 'BUBBA' MCKNIGHT JR.; FRED DARBY; BESSIE LEE JOHNSON COLEMAN; MARY JACKSON; TREESA ANN ABRAHAM; DEREK JOHNSON; ROBERT GILLIARD; RUTH D. NESMITH; JAMES E. JACOBS; ETTA MAE JOSEY SCIPIO; JOHN WESLEY 'JAY' HEYWARD III; LUTHER B. 'SKEETER' JACKSON; GLENN CARLISLE LANE; JULIA DUKES ADAMS; JOSEPH MELVIN THOMPSON; DONNIE ELBERT COLEMAN |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
02/11/2014 |
6C |
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HEATHER MEG MEILBACH AND PHILLIP BARNETT GREENBERG; JACQUELINE JOY PHIPPS AND HAROLD EVAN LAWHON |
MCALISTER'S DELI SET TO OPEN MONDAY |
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FMN |
02/11/2014 |
1D |
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THE DELI FEATURES SANDWICHES; SOUPS; SALADS; DESSERTS; POTATOES; AND SWEET TEA. |
WELCOME TO FLORENCE |
CLUB OFFERS FRIENDSHIP AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY |
FMN |
03/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE WELCOMING CLUB'S BOOK CLUB MEMBERS |
IF YOU ARE NEW TO FLORENCE; WANT TO TRY A NEW HOBBY OR SIMPLY WANT TO FIND A FEW NEW FRIENDS; THE WOMEN OF THE FLORENCE WELCOMING CLUB CAN HELP YOU. |
GALLERY CELEBRATES GOYA |
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FMN |
03/11/2014 |
1A |
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THE JONES-CARTER GALLERY IN LAKE CITY WILL BE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ARTIST FRANCISCO DE GOYA WITH A FREE SPANISH MUSIC CONCERT AND WINE TASTING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/11/2014 |
8A |
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ODESTINE SIMS; MONTRELL GAUSE; WALLACE L. GUYTON SR.; VINCENT O'MAR THOMAS; WYMAN O. McDANIEL; JOHN MONROE "JOHNNY" BROWN; RICK "COACH STRAN" OSTRANDER; EDDIE BELL McKNIGHT; SHELBY FAIREY MCCUTCHEN; TEDDY MARVIN ARD; TREESA ANN ABRAHAM; HAROLD EUGENE HORTON JR. |
BLUE-GREEN GIANTS |
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FMN |
04/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LYNN BROWN; GREG BROWN & MAJOR THOMAS GROW COLLARD PLANTS ON FARM NEAR HARTSVILLE. |
WREATHS FOR SOLDIERS' GRAVES.. |
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FMN |
04/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CHAIR WAYNE KENNEY WANT A WREATH ON EVERY SOLDIERS' GRAVE. IN THE FLORENCE CEMETERY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/11/2014 |
8A |
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OTIS T. KELLEY SR.; DERLE A. LOWDER SR.; ALBERTENE ROBINSON; IVERN DEAN GARNER BROWN; SYLVESTER 'MONK' SINGLETARY DANIELS; ELESE ROBINSON; EDNA ELIZABETH BELLE TEDDER; HARRY CORSNITZ SR.; WYMAN O'DELL MCDANIEL; JOHN M. BROWN; WALLACE L. GUYTON SR.; RUTH THOMPKINS COOK; NEOMA L. FLYNN; HUBERT L. SCOTT; ANN DEBENCIK SKOW; EDDIE CLIFTON COOPER |
100 YEARS AFTER WW I; THE POPPY LIVES ON AS SYMBOL |
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FMN |
04/11/2014 |
9A |
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TEACHER MOINA MICHAEL FROM GA. (USA) IMMORTALIZED THE POPPY AFTER READING CANADIAN DR. JOHN MCCRAE'S POEM ABOUT THE POPPIES ON FLANDERS FIELD (SITE OF BLOODY WW I BATTLE). |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL: JEBAILY BEATS INCUMBENT IN TIGHT RACE |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GEORGE JEBAILY AND TERRY ALEXANDER |
IN THE RACE THAT ON NO ONE COULD SAFELY PREDICT; DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER GEOREG JEBAILY EDGED REPUBLICAN AT-LARGE FLORNCE CITY COUNCILMAN GLYNN WILLIS' BID FOR A SECOND TERM. |
FSD1 BOARD RACES: INCUMBENTS HOLD STEADY FOR TWO SEATS; CHALLENGER WINS THIRD |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRISHA CAULDER; PHOTO OF BRYAN CHAPMAN; PHOTO OF E.J. McIVER |
THE POLLS ARE CLOSED; THE VOTERS HAVE GONE HOME AND THE NUMBERS HAVE BEEN TALLIED. OF THE THREE CONTESTED RACES FOR THE FLROENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TWO IMCUMBENTS HELD THEIR SEAT. |
CAROLINA TYPEWRITER CO. OWNER REMEMBERED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF OTIS KELLEY |
RESPECTED CAROLINA TYPEWRITER CO. OWNER OTIS T. KELLEY (87) PASSED AWY; BUT HIS PERSONAL AND BUSINESS VALUES WILL LIVE ON THROUGH HIS FAMILY AND BUSINESS ACQUAINTANCES. |
MAN CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ERNEST J. McCLAM |
HARTSVILLE POLICE ARRESTED A LOCAL MAN (ERNEST J. McCLAM) AND CHARGED HIM WITH SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR; A CASE INVOLVING A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL. |
S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 61: KIRBY ROLLS TO VICTORY OVER WARD |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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DEMOCRAT ROGER KELLY SAILED TO VICTORY; WINNING RETIRED REP. LESTER BRANHAM JR.'S LONG HLED S.C. HOUSE 61 SEAT BY DEFEATING REPUBLICAN RALEIGH WARD JR. |
VOTER TURNOUT CALLED 'STEADY TO MODERATE' |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF JUDY BAILEY AND GERALDINE BUSKEY; PHOTO OF VOTERS |
POLL WORKERS AT PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE SAID TURNOUT WAS STEADY ON ELECTION DAY AS VOTERS CONTINUED TO MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE POLLS BEFORE THEY CLOSED AT 7 P.M. |
U.S. HOUSE 7TH DISTRICT: RICE BEATS TWO-TIME CHALLENGER TINUBU |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN TOM RICE IS HEADED BACK TO WASHINGTON AFTER WINNING A SECOND TERM ONCE AGAIN DEFEATING DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER GLORIA BROMELL-TIMUBU HANDILY. |
S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 62: FIVE UP; FIVE DOWN |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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S.C. REP. ROBERT WILLIAMS; D-DARLINGTON; EASILY WON HIS FIFTH HOUSE DISTRICT 62 ELECTION AGAINST REPUBLICAN CARL "CHIPPY" JOHNSON JR.; WHO WAS ALSO ON THE BALLOT FOR SCHOOL BOARD. |
U.S. HOUSE 6TH DISTRICT: CLYBURN ROMPS TO RE-ELECTION |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF JIM CLYBURN; PHOTO OF ANTHONY CULLER |
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN JIM CLYBURN GARNERED MORE THAN 70 PERCENT OF THE VOTE TO WIN ANOTHER TERM IN THE 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT; A POSITION HE HAS HELD SINCE 1992. |
S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 101: McKNIGHT CAPTURES HOUSE DISTRICT 101 SEAT |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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PHOTO OF CEZAR McKNIGHT; PHOTO OF AL SMITH |
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE CEZAR McKNIGHT WILL SERVE AS THE NEWEST S.C. HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE STATE'S 101ST DISTRICT AFTER GARNERING 67 PERCENT OF THE VOTE OVER REPUBLICAN OPPONENT AL SMITH. |
NO SWEAT FOR THOSE IN UNOPPOSED RACES |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
7A |
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ONCE POLLS CLOSED; SEVERAL LOCAL POLITICIANS DID NOT NEED TO WAIT ANXIOUSLY ON POLL NUMBERS SINCE THEY WERE UNOPPOSED THIS ELECTION YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/11/2014 |
9A |
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THOMAS EDWARD FLOYD; JOHNNY R. JENNINGS; PAMELA A. BoBO JAMES LOVE; EDNA MAE DOUGLAS; LOUISE GRIMES; PATSY D. PEARCE; ALBERT LEWIS BRACKETT JR.; KAY REIGHARD ALLISON; VERGIE JUANITA WIGGINS RICHARDSON; BESSIE LEE JOHNSON COLEMAN; OTIS T. KELLEY SR.; ODESTINE CUMMINGS SIMS; DERLE A. LOWDER SR.; EDNA ELIZABETH TEDDER; MARTHA FAYE LAMB |
BUILDING COMMUNITY |
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FMN |
06/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FORTY-FOUR CHILDREN ATTENDED CAMP OUT AT MOUNT ZION APARTMENTS. MCLAURIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HELED SPONSOR ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE READING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY. |
TURNOVER OF VOTERS DIPS AGAIN |
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FMN |
06/11/2014 |
1A |
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VOTER TURNOUT FOR 2008 WAS 79%, FOR 2010 WAS 55%, FOR 2012 WAS 70%, AND FOR 2014 WAS 45% |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/11/2014 |
7A; 8A |
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ELEANOR JEAN PAGE VEREEN; EDITH DELORES GRIFFIN FRYE; MARIAN ALICE TURNER LEE; ERNEST FRANCIS HEDGEPATH; JOSEPH 'JOE COOL' SINGLETARY; MARVIN FRIERSON; JACQUELINE EDWARDS; FRANCES WELCH; WADE 'SHOT' ROGERS JR.; RONNIE WRIGHT; KENNETH WAYNE RICKS; FRANCES DAVIS; ULYSSES MCARTHUR; WILLIE RUTH REED; EDNA S. BETHEA; PLEASANT MAE BETHEA; PATSY DUBOSSE PEARCE; SAMUEL FARRAR ARTHUR JR.; THOMAS EDWARD FLOYD |
CHRISTMAS BELLES |
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FMN |
06/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS MORE OF THE FUTRELLE SISTERS FOLLOWING 'DEARLY BELOVED' LAST SEASON. |
VETERANS WALL PROJECT SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PLAQUES |
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FMN |
06/11/2014 |
1B |
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND A FEW DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS (CLAY POT; DOLCE VITA; 1031) ARE RAISING FUNDS FOR PLAQUES TO HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES. |
ENERGY SAVINGS WILL EXCEED COSTS FOR UPGRADES |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
1A |
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A FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPROVED A GUARANTEED ENEGERY-SAVINGS PERFORMANCE PLAN THAT WILL REDUCE THE COUNTY'S CURRENT $1.8 MILLION ANNUAL ENERGY BILL BY NEARLY 24 PERCENT THROUGH MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR EFFICIENCY UPGRADES. |
A SALUTE TO VETERANS |
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN STUDENTS SHOW APPRECIATION |
FMN |
07/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN WAGNER AND KRISTAL McKOY; PHOTO OF FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS |
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SAID THANK YOU TO VETERANS FROM ALL AROUND THE PEE DEE AS PART OF ITS "SALUTE TO VETERANS" PRODUCTION AT THE FLORENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE. |
FLORENCE LOSES A FRIEND |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF REV. FRANKLIN BRIGGS |
THE REV. FRANKLIN BRIGGS; A COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL ACTIVIST KNOWN BY MANY IN POLITICAL CIRCLES THROUGHOUT THE PEE DEE AS "THE STATISTICIAN" WAS AT AN AREA HOSPITAL; FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE. HE DIED AT AGE 56. |
PROGRESS UNDERWAY FOR FMU PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER |
AT THE END OF OCTOBER; FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY UNVEILED ARTISTSIC RENDERINGS OF THE PLANS FOR THE NEW HEALTH SCIENCES COMPLEX. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
6A |
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DASHEA ALEXIS McCLARY HATCHER; REV. FRANKLIN BRIGGS; THOMAS L. "TOMMY" BENTON; VERA REBECCA JENKINS; HARRIETTE ACKERMAN HUGGINS; ELIZABETH NESMITH; ERIC LAVON GREEN; SYLVESTER SINGLETARY DANIELS; RICK "COACH STRAN" OSTRANDER; WADE "SHOT" PRESTON ROGERS JR.; BILLY JOE HARRLESON; FRANCES "FRAN" LYNCH WELCH; ALBETT LEWIS BRACKETT JR.; JACQUELINE GWEN HOLDEN EDWARDS |
WINNERS ANNOUNCES FOR ACT LIKE A NUT COMPETITION |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF GWYNETH NAVEY; PHOTO OF SAVIAH MILLER; PHOTO OF CORY ROBERSON |
THE PECAN FESTIVAL PLAYED HOST TO THE "ACT LIKE A NUT" VOCAL COMPETITION; WITH PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL ADULTS; TEENS AND CHILDREN. |
PEE DEE STUDENTS FEATURED AT ARTISAN MARKET |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF 2013 PEE DEE ARTISAN MARKET ATTENDEES |
THE PEE DEE ARTISAN MARKET IS THE ONLY ALL-HAND-MADE MARKET IN THE FLORENCE AREA. |
WET PECAN FESTIVAL DIDN'T LOSE MONEY |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
8C |
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PHOTO OF PECAN FESTIVAL ATTENDEES |
THE SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN FESTIVAL HAS COME AND GONE. UNLIKE IN PAST YEARS; THE FESTIVAL SAW A FULL DAY'S RAIN RESULT IN A VERY LOW TURNOUT. |
POLICE ROUNDUP |
POLICE CHARGE FIFTH PERSON |
FMN |
07/11/2014 |
3A |
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A 24-YEAR OLD FLORENCE MAN (TYRONE JAMES) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY AND MURDER IN CONNECTION WTH A SEPT. 1 INCIDENT IN WHICH A MAN (LAWRENCE LESLIE) WAS SHOT TO DEATH; AT THE AMERICAN SUPERETTE ON NORTH IRBY STREET. OTHER NAMES: JIMMY T. WILLIAMS; HENRY BURGESS; JESSIE GEE; AND EDWARD DAVIS. |
GENERAL SESSIONS |
SENTENCE SUSPENDED |
FMN |
07/11/2014 |
5A |
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CIRCUIT JUDGE SIDNEY T. FLOYD SENTENCED A FLORENCE MAN (DEAN MILTON LEE) TO THREE YEARS; SUSPENDED TO THREE YEARS PROBATION AND $1 000 AFTER HE PLEADED GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND BATTERY AND MALICIOUS INJRY TO PROPERTY IN FLORENCE COUNTY GENREAL SESSIONS COURT. OTHER NAMES: WILLIAM DALE GLEASON; WANDA BOYD; CLEVELAND CARTER; DONALD YOUNG; JOHN A. PICKETT; LEONARD D. JORDAN; MARSHALL L. HANNA; WILLIAM JOEY WARD; JEROME GREGG; RONALD HOWELL; AND EUGENE McFADDEN. |
MARTIN TO SEEK GOVERNOR'S POST |
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FMN |
07/11/2014 |
6A |
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PHOTO OF RODDY MARTIN AND MRS. RODDY MARTIN |
RODDY MARTIN; A RETIRED ARMY AND AIR FORCE WARRANT OFFICER; ANNOUNCED HE WOULD BE A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR IN 1982; BUT HE DID NOT SAY MUCH ABOUT WHY. |
ELECTION RESULTS CERTIFIED |
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FMN |
08/11/2014 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION APPROVED AND ADMITTED 73 ADDITIONAL BALLOTS BEFORE CERTIFYING THE RESULTS FROM THE ELECTION. |
CHEERS AND TEARS |
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FMN |
08/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PRESTON LEWIS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF TYRELL DIXON; MICHAEL ROSS COLLINS; AND OTHERS |
SOUTH FLORENCE OVERCAME A TURN-OVER-FILLED FIRST HALF WITH A STRONG DEFENSIVE EFFORT OVER THE FINAL TWO QUARTERS TO DEFEAT WEST FLORENCE 31-21 AT MEMORIAL STADIUM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/11/2014 |
5B |
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DON MARVIN HAMMOND SR.; TOMMY "TOM CAT" GOODMAN; THOMAS COCKFIELD; DOROTHY B. WIGGINS; BESSIE MOORER; MILDRED MILLER KINSEY; HARRY McRAE; JEFFREY LAMPKIN; DONALD SMITH; ERNEST CLYDE COLEMAN; REVEREND FRANKLIN BRIGGS; HARRIETTE ACKERMAN HUGGINS; DONNA MARIE DOYLE WHITE; FRANCES DAVIS; LEGRAN RICHARD POWELL; JAMES ALLEN GODWIN |
VETERANS DAY 2014: MONUMENTAL |
FLORENCE VETERANS PARK CONTINUES TO GROW |
FMN |
09/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BARRY WINGARD AND PAT BROWN |
EACH YEAR SINCE ITS DEDICATION IN 2008; THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK HAS GROWN. THIS YEAR IS NO EXCEPTION. |
HONORING PORTER'S MILITARY SERVICE |
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FMN |
09/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RALPH PORTER; PHOTO OF RALPH PORTER AND OTHERS |
MANY PEOPOLE KNOW ABOUT FORMER FLORENCE POLICE CHIEF RALPH PORTER'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY. NOT AS MANY KNOW ABOUT HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY; SERVING IN THE NAVY IN VIETNAM. |
PENNIES ADD UP TO PROGRESS |
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FMN |
09/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. |
A YEAR AGO; FLORENCE COUNTY VOTERS RESOUNDINGLY VOTED "YES" TO APPROVE THE SECOND CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX REFERENDUM; WHICH WOULD BE DIFFERENT FROM ITS PREDECESSOR IN THAT IT WOULD ENCOMPASS NOT JUST ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BUT $145 MILLION OF IMPORTANT INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES FACING THE COUNTY. |
UNSOLVED MORGAN MURDER STILL HAUNTS SHERIFF 20 YEARS LATER |
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FMN |
09/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNEY BOONE; PHOTO OF JENNIFER MORGAN |
IT'S BEEN 20 YEARS SINCED FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE GOT CALLED TO A SUSPICIOUS FIRE IN A MOBILE-HOME PARK NEAR FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. BOONE WAS A YOUNG INVESTIGATOR WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT THE TIME AND SOON LEARNED THERE WAS MUCH MORE TO THIS CALL THAN FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/11/2014 |
9A |
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BESSIE MAE BLANDSHAW JACOBS; CLAUDIE McFADDEN JR.; LEWIS JONES REEP; ANNIE MAYO LEE TOUCHBERRY; LORENZO BYRD; THOMAS EVERETTE FLETCHER; EDNA MAE MYERS DOUGLAS; CHARLES RAY GRIFFITH; RAE OUTLAW; DOROTHY BELLE WIGGINS; NELSON LEGRAND JONES |
GRANTED AND PLANTED |
LOCAL PROJECTS FOCUS ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN FARMING |
FMN |
09/11/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF FARMED PLANTS; PHOTO OF JANNIE DICKSON AND JILLIAN HISHAW |
JANNIE DICKSON; JILLIAN HISHAW AND DAVID HARPER HELD SOMETHING OF A MEETING ON A RECENT DAY BESIDE DICKSON'S ROWS OF KALE. IT WAS A FITTING VENUE FOR THE THREE; WHO ARE COLLABORATIONG ON TWO PROJECTS TO SUPPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN FARMERS AND TELL THEIR STORIES. |
SHOE STOPPER |
AFTER 41 YEARS AT JACK'S SHOES; OWNER CLOSING THE STORE |
FMN |
09/11/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD SAWYER AND PAT SAWYER; PHOTO OF SHOES AND TOOLS; PHOTO OF ESTELENE HUCKS AND JANICE SINGLETARY |
AFTER DECADES OF PREACHING "IT'S NOT THE FOOT; IT'S THE FIT" THE OWNER OF JACK'S SHOES WILL CLOSE THE STORE'S DOORS FOR THE FINAL TIME AT THE END OF THE YEAR. |
MASTER JAMES |
TAE KWON DO TEACHER BOOSTS STUDENTS' ESTEEM |
FMN |
10/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES McELVEEN |
SEEING "ENTER THE DRAGON" GOT JAMES McELVEEN INTERESTED IN MARTIAL ARTS AS A KID. |
VETERANS DAY 2014 |
IRAQ WAR VETERAN RECALLS TIME OVERSEAS |
FMN |
10/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SGT. MICHAEL MONTROSE; PHOTO OF SGT. MICHAEL MONTROSE |
FIRST SGT. MICHAEL MONSTROSE SAID HE NEVER EXPECTED TO SPEND ALMOST THREE DECADES IN UNIFORM. HE DIDN'T HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY WITH THE ARMED FORCES; OTHER THAN A FEW YEARS THAT HIS DAD SERVED IN THE AIR FORCE; BUT HE REALIZED THAT HE WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/11/2014 |
8A |
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GRACE HARTFIELD FILYAW; CHESTER WARDELL McCULLOUGH JR.; MARILYN GRAHAM; DASHADRE SAMPSON; SARAH BERNICE HALL MELTON; DERRICK ROBINSON; BLANCHE GOETZE; PAUL STARLING; FRANCES C. BAILEY; ERIC LAVON GREEN; DIANA LYNN HORNE; CHARLES LEE SUMMERFORD |
SENIOR BANQUET HONORS WOMAN WHO STARTED IT ALL |
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FMN |
11/11/2014 |
1A |
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MISS ANNIE MAE JOHNSON WAS HONORED BY A DINNER OF OVER 200 SENIOR CITIZENS AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. SHE ORGANIZED DINNERS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AT HER CHURCH |
A DAY FOR VETERANS |
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FMN |
11/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
OVER 60 FLAGS WENT UP AT TH FLORENCE NATIONAL CEMETERY. |
HONOR GUARD PAYS TRIBUTE TO VETERANS ALL YEAR LONG |
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FMN |
11/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DAVE BANNER, WAYNE JACKSON; PAUL SANFORD AND TIM SULLIVAN ARE PART OF THE HONOR GUARD. |
VET SERVED SHORT DUTY BUT EXPERIENCED ATTACK |
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FMN |
11/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
JACK MYERS WAS DRAFTED JULY 1945 IN WW II AND SERVED IN THE NAVY. HIS SHIP WAS ATTACKED AND HE WAS SHOT, BUT HE LIVES TO TELL HIS STORY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/11/2014 |
8A |
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JENNIFER RENAY MILLER; HERBERT CLARK JR.; ALLEN MCDANIEL; GODFREY LONG; JUNIUS 'BUSTER' BROWN; NATABA ANTOINE HAWKINS; CARRIE BROCK BROWN; LEWIS JONES REEP; VERNIE KIRBY; LENA MAE BAZEN KALE; LOREEE HARRINGTON GANDY; CAREY 'SHANE' MCELVEEN; DORA MCDANIEL GASQUE; GRACE HARTFIELD FILYAW |
FLORENCE CELEBRATES THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED |
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FMN |
12/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VETERAN DAVE PHILLIPS STANDS AT THE NEW U.S. NAVY MONUMENT AT THE FLORENCE VETERANS PARK. ROBERT DUGAS LOOKS AT THE WALL OF HONOR. |
AREA BUSINESSES PAY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS |
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FMN |
12/11/2014 |
1A |
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MANY RESTAURANTS AND BUSINESSES DONATED FREE FOOD AND SERVICES TO HONOR VETERANS. |
ESAB CUTS 60 JOBS |
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FMN |
12/11/2014 |
1A |
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ESAB WELDING AND CUTTING PRODUCTS DOWNSIZED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/11/2014 |
7A |
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SIDNEY HERRINGTON; LEROY ROBINSON; JEFFERY S. ROGERS SR.; YENUS W. DAVIS; MERRIE INGRAM BYRD; VIRGINIA CAPERS GOODSON; JERRY LAVON WHTTEN; GERALDINE HOWLE HARVIN; CYNTHIA WILLIAMS; AARON MASHACK; DEBORAH CANNARELLA NEWSOME; MABEL WILHOIT CARTER-MCNAIR; MARCELLA JOHNSON PARROTT; JOHN HOYT LEWIS; DOROTHY YOUNG JOYNER; CARRIE BROCK BROWN; GODFREY LONG; VERNIE KIRBY; FAYE JONES LAWRENCE; DORIS ANN WILLIAMS GEDDINGS; TABITHA LYNN OWENS; SAMUEL BILLY LANE; LEONA C. COOK |
AWAKENING THE SOUL OF KRESS BUILDING IN PROGRESS |
CEREMONY CELEBRATES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT |
FMN |
13/11/2014 |
1A |
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RENDERING OF KRESS BUILDING |
DIRT WAN'T FLYING; BUT REDEVELOPMENT WORK IS UNDERWAY ON THE KRESS BUILDING PROJECT MOVING FORWARD IN WHAT WILL BE THE LARGEST; MIXED-USE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN AND THE FIRST TO BRING RESIDENTIAL LIVING WHEN COMPLETE. |
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: A LIFETIME OF SUSTAINING LIFE |
FRIENDSHIP GROWS THROUGH BLOOD DONATIONS |
FMN |
13/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARTHA HERBERT; PHOTO OF ANDREA FULTON AND SANDY MIDDLETON |
COKER COLLEGE PROFESSOR GEORGE SAWYER SAID HE NEVER KNOWS WHAT HIS INFLUENCE IS GOING TO BE WHEN HE'S TEACHING SOMEBODY. |
NEW McLEOD PROGRAM HELPS FIRST-TIME MOTHERS |
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FMN |
13/11/2014 |
1A |
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EXPECTANT MOMS IN THE PEE DEE NOW HAVE A RESOURCE AVAILABLE THAT WILL PROVIDE THEM THE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THEY NEED. |
REQUEST TO DEMOLISH HISTORIC HOUSE RAISES NEIGHBORHOOD'S IRE |
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FMN |
13/11/2014 |
3A |
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THE CITY OF FLROENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS HEARD AN IMPASSIONED DEBATE FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS FAMILY AND TIMROD PARK NEIGHBROHOOD RESIDENTS WHO FELT A REQUEST TO DEMOLISH A HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT HOUSE WOULD TEAR AT THE HISTORIC FABRIC OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/11/2014 |
7A |
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LEE VAN HILTON; ROERT GADSON JR.; BERNARD EADDY; MAE WILLIE ROBINSON; JACQUELINE BURNS; VENUS W. DAVIS; BETTY ARNOLD; JOHN CAMPBELL; MARTIE LEGGETT; SWAIN RICHARD LAWHON; WILL THOMAS; BARBARA CARMICHAEL CAUDILL; DASHEA ALEXIS MCCLARY HATCHER; ALLEN "HOLLYWOOD" MCDANIEL; LENA BAZEN KALE; JUNIUS "BUSTER" BROWN; MYRTLE SELLERS LEWIS; CHRISTY LEIGH GRAHAM; EVERETTE L. LILLY; WILLIS A. STONE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/11/2014 |
8A |
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CAROLYN COLLINS JACKSON; EDWARD DAVID CAULDER |
GET YOUR BBQ ON |
COOK-OFF TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE THIS WEEKEND |
FMN |
13/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BARBECUE COOK-OFF FESTIVALGOER; PHOTO OF BARBECUE RIBS; PHOTO OF CHILI PEPPERS |
WITH AUTUMN CREEPING SLOWLY TOWARD WINTER; IT IS TIME TO BREAK OUT THE SMOKER; THE GRILL AND SOME POTS AND PANS TO WHIP UP SOME GOOD; OLD-FASHIONED COMFORT FOOD. |
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER READY FOR PAC PERFORMANCE |
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FMN |
13/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER |
WHEN MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER IS ON STAGE AT THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; SHE WILL PERFORM SONGS FROM HER DEEP - AND GRAMMY AWARD-WINNG - REPERTOIRE. |
GENERAL SESSIONS |
DRUG PLEAS NET SENTENCES |
FMN |
13/11/2014 |
2A |
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TWO WOMEN (LEIGH STONER COLSON AND PAMELA SUE JENKINS WRIGHT) ENTERED PLEAS TO POSSESION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE AND WERE SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHYS BY CIRCUIT JUDGE SIDNEY T. FLOYD IN FLORENCE COUNTY GENERAL SESSIONS COURT. OTHER NAMES: CAROLYN HOWARD; JIMMY JONES; SHEREE JOAN CLARK; WILLIAM C. HORNE; MICHAEL RAY WARFE; CLIFORD H. HARDY; THOMAS GRAHAM; GARRY F. SMITH; AND FRANK WARR. |
CAMPAIGN ENDS SHORT OF ITS GOAL |
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FMN |
13/11/2014 |
3A |
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UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY ENDED ITS 1981 CAMPAIGN WITH PLEDGES TOTALING $551 787 OR 92 PERCENT OF ITS GOAL. |
PROGRESSIVE TALK PERVADES… |
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FMN |
14/11/2014 |
1A |
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FOUR MEMBERS WERE SWORN IN FOR CITY COUNCIL. TERESA ERVIN, ED ROBINSON AND BUDDY BRAND RETURN; AND GEORGE JEBAILY WAS NEWLY ELECTED. |
SONGS FROM THE HEART |
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FMN |
14/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER SINGS LOCALLY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/11/2014 |
5A |
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COLONIE REBECCA NETTLES; MARY BISHOP; FREDDIE LEE JACKSON; SARAH RUTH SMITH; PAMELA WHEELER MILKOV; RALPH J. DICESARE; MONICA WHEELER; JOSEPH FELDER; LEVERNE 'SPLO' BAKER; ALICE SEEGARS; MARY DREGGS THOMAS; DONNA CORBETT SLOAN; MABEL CARTER-MCNAIR; GLADYS RUTH MCCARLEY; OTHEROME MATTHEWS; NANCY DAVIS NICKLES; FARID I. HAURANI; ALLEN 'HOLLYWOOD' MCDANIEL; JERRY LAVON WHITTEN; JOHNN R. JENNINGS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/11/2014 |
6A |
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HERBERT CLARK JR.; VIRGINIA CAPERS GOODSON; MABLE ANN T. GOINS; LORENZO BYRD; NATABA ANTOINE 'BOOKIE' HAWKINS; CHRISTINE ROSSETTI ENGLISH; LOIS WALKER GAINEY; SWAIN RICHARDLAWHON; BARBARA BAUGH AYCOCK; MONTGOMERY PEE JR. |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL TO HELP UNINSURED |
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FMN |
14/11/2014 |
6B |
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PHOTO |
THE HOSPITAL WILL HELP RESIDENTS ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS ON THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE AS PART OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. |
HOT TIME ON A CRISP NIGHT |
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FMN |
15/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JEFF HUNT AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ANDREW SCHLESS |
THE INAUGURAL CHILI; BREWS & BBQ COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL STARTED ON A CHILLY NIGHT AND CONTINUES TODAY IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
CAROLINA HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AGAIN A 'TOP PERFORMER' |
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FMN |
15/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM |
FOR A SECOND TIME; CAROLINAS HOSPTIAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN NAMED A TOP PERFORMER ON KEY QUALITY MEASURES BY THE JOINT COMMISSION; THE NATION'S LEADING ACCREDITOR OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS. |
RENEWED HOPE |
NEW DIRECTOR AT MEN'S CHRISTIAN HOME BRINGS FRESH VISION |
FMN |
15/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF MITCH GOWAN |
MITCH GOWAN DID NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT FLORENCE; BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP HIM FROM MAKING A MOVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/11/2014 |
5B |
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MARILYN GRAHAM; WILLIE HARLEY; WILBUR ABRAHAM; JACQUELINE JONES BURNS; DON CORNELIUS MORRIS; BRENDA A. DAVIS; J.D. McELVEEN; DAVID (BILL) WHEELING; RUTH P. McCARLEY; MELVIN J. PONTIFF SR.; HELEN JONES BESHERE; MABLE ANN THOMPSON GOINS; JOYCE ANN GRICE CAGLE; JEAN GATEWOOD "MS. MAC" MCLELLAN; DAVID REYNOLDS; CATHERINE JUETTA HAGER MARCUM; ERNEST MCCRAY GRAHAM JR.; JOSEPH DAVID MATTHEWS III |
THE FINAL BOW |
JOE STUKES' ANNUAL HISTORY PROGRAM COMES TO AN END |
FMN |
16/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOE STUKES |
JOE STUKES HAS BEEN A REGULAR AT THE FLORENCE LIBRARY FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES; AND WHILE HE MIGHT NOT STOP GOING; IT WILL NOT BE QUITE THE SAME AFTER NOV. 25. |
THE PROS OF GOING PRO |
IT PAYS TO FIGHT FIRE WITH PAID FIREFIGHTERS |
FMN |
16/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUSSELL REYNOLDS; JEFFERY ALLEN; AND OTHERS |
ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL ASPECTS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT IS ITS ABILITY TO PAY FIREFIGHTERS SUCH AS STEPHEN JOYNER IN SARDIS-TIMMONSVILLE OR CHRIS HUMPHRIES IN JOHNSONVILLE TO BE AT THE STATION DURING THE DAYTIME WITH OTHERS. |
FLORENCE PARENTS NAMED 2014 LITERACY CHAMPIONS |
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FMN |
16/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF VINCENT SMITH AND SHATANNAH JOHNSON |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 HAS A HIDDEN TREASURE; TUCKED AWAY BETWEEN BAZEN'S RESTAURANT AND WENDY'S ON IRBY STREET. THE PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM HAS BEEN HELPING LOW-INCOME; AT-RISK FAMILIES IN THE DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 16 YEARS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2014 |
9A |
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ROBERT JAMES HENCKE; ALICE SEGARS; JAMES "JD" DARGAN MCELVEEN JR.; OLLIE SNOW C. ANDERSON; TONY MCLENDON; MARY LOU BISHOP |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2014 |
9A |
MEMORIAM |
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DAWN DENISE "NEECIE" CALCUTT; MARY L. DOWING McALLISTER |
RHYTHM & BREWS |
INAUGURAL EVENT TURNS DOWNTOWN FLORENCE INTO MEAT MARKET |
FMN |
16/11/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CHILI; BREWS & BBQ COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL GOERS; PHOTO OF JEBB MAC; PHOTO OF CHILI; BREWS & BBQ COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL GOERS; PHOTO OF MELISSA WAITES; PHOTO OF CHILI; BREWS & BBQ COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL GOERS |
THE SECOND AND FINAL DAY OF THE INAUGURAL CHILI; BREWS & BBQ COOK-OFF AND FESTIVAL ON DARGAN STREET IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
16/11/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
HARRIET TALBERT RUSSELL AND KENNETH LARKIN SHERRILL; RIMA VERA SALEEBY AND TSUKASA SATO; COURTNEY ELIZABETH SHIRLAW AND COREY HAMILTON BYRD |
A DOG PERSON |
FOR QUINBY DOG BOARDER; 15 CANINES ISN'T UNCOMMMON |
FMN |
17/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SCOTT JONES; PHOTO OF SCOTT JONES |
AFTER YEARS OF WORKING WITH DOGS - GROOMING; MOSTLY; OUT OF SHOPS ON EVANS STREET AND SECOND LOOP AND THIRD LOOPS ROADS - SCOTT JONES WENT HOME. THE DOGS CAME TOO. |
FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT RETIRES PATROL DOG |
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FMN |
17/11/2014 |
1A |
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IT'S NOT OFTEN A POLICE OFFICER GETS TO RETIRE AFTER ONLY SEVEN YEARS ON THE JOB; BUT FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS SAY ONE OF THEIR MEN IN BLUE HAS EARNED IT. BEAR; ONE OF THE DEPARTMENT'S FOUR K-9 OFFICES; HAS RETIRED AFTER A BUSY AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH THE DEPARTMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/11/2014 |
8A |
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RICHARD S. "PEE WEE" COOPER; CLARETHA STEWART; MARTHA E. THOMAS; DOROTHY SOWELLS; EDWARD SIMON; WILLIAM SIMON; MARY ANN NESBIT BENNETT; GEORGE SLAY; CLEVELAND BROWN; ELWOOD L. WATTS; JOAN COX; LEVERNE "SPLO" BAKER; ROBIN ANN ROGERS; EUGENIA CRIBB BURROWS; WILBUR "BJ" ABRAHAM; OTHRO MATTHEWS |
CITY COUNCIL FOCUSES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT… |
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FMN |
18/11/2014 |
1A |
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COUNCIL REVEALED MORE ON PROJECT COWGIRL IN DOWNTOWN FLORENCE. COUNCIL APPROVED INCENTIVES FOR MED-ENROLL A COMPANY THAT MANAGES HEALTH CARE COSTS. COUNCIL IS APPROVING BILL ON LIGHTED SIGNAGE IN TOWN. |
PROBE CONTINUES IN LATTA DEATHS |
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FMN |
18/11/2014 |
1A |
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BODIES OF MIGUEL DIEGO-MENDEZ; TIANA MENDEZ AND SUMMER GRICE WERE FOUND, |
SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT |
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FMN |
18/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE ART TRAIL GALLLEY AT 185 W. EVANS HAS EXHIBIT OF PIECES NO LARGER THAN 12" X 12". |
FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS IN PEE DEE |
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FMN |
18/11/2014 |
1A |
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CHART OF FATALITIES AND ARTICLE REVEAL STATS FOR 2012, 2013, AND 2014. FLORENCE COUNTY HAD DEATHS 23, 22, AND 15 FOR THOSE YEARS. ARTICLE INCLUDES STATS FOR DARLINGTON, MARLBORO, DILLON, MARION, GEORGETOWN AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/11/2014 |
8A |
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LISA EADDY; ROBERT JAMES HENCKE; KAEGAN NOELLE DAMPIER; DERRICK MCCORMICK; ANNIE LEE IZZARD; MACK 'JIMMIE LEE' BACOTE; LASONYA R. GREGG; MOSES BOSTICK; BERTHA L. JOHNSON; PELAR MCRAE JR.; WILLIE SWINEY; SHELBY JEAN HERRING; EDWARD YOUNG; IDA BELLE GREEN LYDE; DON CORNELIUS MORRIS; LLOYD ELWOOD WATTS; ANNIE RUTH MURRELL JORDAN; MARY ANN BENNETT; JOSEPH FELDER SR.; WILBUR 'BJ' ABRAHAM; CHRISTOPHER LOUIS LEE; ANTHONY BORRILLO; JOAN JOYNER COX |
PROJECT COWGIRL' DETAILS EMERGE |
MED-ENROLL DEAL ALMOST FINAL; MORE DOWNTOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS EXPECTED |
FMN |
19/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAINWATER BUILDING |
WITHIN A YEAR OF APPROVING FINACIAL INCENTIVES FOR A $10 MILLION PROJECT ON WEST EVANS STREET; THE FLORENCE CITY COUNTY APPROVED INCENTIVES FOR A $3.5 MILION PROJECT JUST DOWN THE BLOCK; AND ONCE CITY OFFICIAL SAID MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS COULD COME TO DOWNTOWN BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR. |
HOT AND COLD |
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FMN |
19/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAVID CRUMP; PHOTO OF DAVID CRUMP |
ABOUT 2 000 POUNDS OF OYSTERS WERE ON HAND ON A COLD EVENING FOR THE 16TH ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST AT THE OLD FLORENCE MUSEUM BUILDING AT 558 SPRUCE ST. |
CITY; CHURCH PARTNER TO PROVIDE SHELTER FROM COLD |
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FMN |
19/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMIE WILKES AND OTHERS |
CONCERN IS RISING OVER THE HOMELESS POPULATION AS TEMPERATURES ARE DROPPING IN FLORENCE; PRESENTING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR THOSE WITHOUT SHELTER OR ADEQUATE HEAT. |
FERGUSON DECISION COULD RESULT IN PEACEFUL RALLY IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
19/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON ANNOUNCED THAT A HANDS UP FOR JUSTICE RALLY WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER AN EXPECTED GRAND JURY DECISION IN FERGUSON; MISSOURI; REGARDING THE POSSIBLE INDICTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER DARREN WILSON; WHO SHOT AND KILLED MICHAEL BROWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/11/2014 |
7A |
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MARY ELIZABETH LIFRANGE BROWN; CAROLYN EADDY TAYLOR; EVANGELIST MOTHER ETHEL MAE WHITAKER; CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT EDWARD JOSEPH "E.J." SILVA; LIZZIE MAE JACOBS; BOBBIE JEAN SMITH; DR. KENDRA OGLETREE-CUSAAC; TONNIE BROOKS THOMPSON SR.; BETTY ANN MENTION; LESTER ALLEN COX; DOROTHY JACKSON SOWELLS; WILLAHREA MCKNIGHT LANGSTON; MARY HUNDLEY COLEMAN; JENNY TISDALE LAWRIMORE; BOBBIE JEAN MATTHEWS |
DIRECTOR DISCUSSES STATE OF MENTAL HEALTH |
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FMN |
19/11/2014 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF JOHN MAGILL AND OTHERS |
SOUTH CAROLINA HAS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST STORIED PUBLIC MENTAL HEATLH SYSTEMS IN AMERICA; SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR JOHN MAGILL SAID AT THE FINAL 2014 MEETING OF THE PEE DEE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD. |
HAIL THE CROSSING GUARDS |
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FMN |
20/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
APPRECIATION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS WHAT THEY DO. |
STEP TAKEN TOWARD DEMOLITION OF 5 DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS |
TIMMONSVILLE |
FMN |
20/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR MARY BINES IS GIVEN AUTHORITY TO TAKE DOWN FIVE BUILDINGS AND CREATE A GREEN SPACE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/11/2014 |
7A |
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CLARETTA TODD; KATIE BRUNSON; ALICE CORINE REDDEN WASHINGTON; RUTHIE 'NEE' MCCRAY TIMMONS; EDWARD JOSEPH SILVA; MACK 'JIMMIE' LEE BECOTE; CLARETHA GREEN STEWART; CAROLYN EADDY TAYLOR; MARY ELIZABETH LIFRAGE BROWN; LARRY FLETCHER LINTON; TAMMY MARIE BYRD; JOHNNIE M. TURBEVILLE; MARGARET S. KING; AUBRIE ANNADELLE BRITT; MILDRED MOODY HERRING |
FMU: GOODBYE; SPITZ; WELCOME; DIGISTAR 5 |
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FMN |
21/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SPITZ 512 PROJECTOR |
FOR 36 YEARS; THE SPITZ 512 STAR PROJECTOR SYSTEM WAS HOUSED IN THE DOOLEY PLANETARIUM AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. |
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE |
FIRST COUPLE APPLIES FOR LICENSE IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
21/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMI CORNWELL; KIM ELLISOR; AND TERRI WOODS; PHOTO OF JAMI CORNWELL AND KIM ELLISOR |
HOLDING HANDS; JAMI CORNWELL AND HER PARTNER; KIM ELLISOR; WAITED IN TERRI WOODS' PROBATE COURT MARRIAGE LICENSE OFFICE IN THE FLORENCE COUNTY COMPLEX. |
FLORENCE COUNTY |
COUNCIL OKS GRANT FOR PROJECT COWGIRL |
FMN |
21/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED A $300 000 GRANT AT ITS MEETING FOR THE DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COWGIRL. |
MAN ACCUSED OF ABDUCTING SON SURRENDERS TO NC POLICE |
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FMN |
21/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ARTHUR BABB |
A MAN (ARTHUR BABB) SOUGHT FOR CHILD ABDUCTION TURNED HIMSELF IN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA WITH HIS 2-YEAR-OLD SON UNHARMED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/11/2014 |
6A |
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ESSIE MASON; JUDY FORE; RUTH A. McLEAN; WILLIE JACKSON; DARLING FAYE JOHNSON; BRAD HAYES; WAYNE HOFFMAN; BARBARA LOU KALBER FRAMPTON; PAUL EVANS JR.; ANNIE LEE IZZARD; AVIS NADINE THOMPSON; MARCELLA JOHNSON PARROTT; JOSEPHINE SPIVEY JENKINS; JAMES FRANKLIN "JIM" HOLLIDAY JR.; ELISE HENDRSON SMITH; JAMES L. WHEATON; BETTY A. SOLES BUTLER; LASONYA RENEE GREGG |
ORGANIZATION SEEKS HELP FOR THANKSGIVING |
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FMN |
21/11/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF KWAMANE SPEIGHTS; LATISH JACKSON; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER |
FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW KWAMANE SPEIGHTS AND HIS NONPROFIT BETTY'S HANDS WILL HELP PREPARE AND SERVE A THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE NEEDY IN FLORENCE. |
CLYBURN BOOK SIGNING A SUCCESS |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
1A |
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U.S. REP. JAMES "JIM" CLYBURN; THE REPRESENTATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT; VISITED THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM TO SIGN COPIES OF HIS NEW BOOK; "BLESSED EXPERIENCES: GENUINELY SOUTHERN; PROUDLY BLACK" AND SPEAK TO A GROUP OF ASSEMBLED GUESTS. |
BRUINS FINALLY REACH SEMIFINALS |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NICK JONES AND ANOTHER |
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY; SOUTH FLORENCE HAS ADVANCED PAST THE SECOND ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS. |
FDTC HONORS LONGTIME SUPPORTER |
MAIN STREET ON CAMPUS RENAMED |
FMN |
22/11/2014 |
1A |
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THE CELEBRATION HASN'T STOPPED JUST YET FOR FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE. THE SCHOOL CELEBRAETD HALF A CENTURY OF INNOVATION AND QUALITY COMMUINTY EDUCATION EARLIER THIS MONTH; AND PRESIDENT BEN DILLARD UNVEILED A FIRST FOR THE SCHOOL: A NEWLY RENAMED MAIN STREET. |
COSBY FLORENCE SHOW POSTPONED INDEFINITELY |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
1A |
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IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN IF BILL COSBY WILL BE SEEN ON A STAGE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. BUT THIS MUCH IS CERTAIN: THE COMEDIAN WILL NOT PERFORM FEB. 20; AS RESCHEDULED. |
FLORENCE LAW FIRM TRYING TO HELP THOSE LESS FORTUNATE |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
3A |
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A FLORENCE LAW FIRM IS MAKING AN EFFORT TO HELP OUT NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE AREA FOR THE HOLIDAY. JEBAILY LAW FIRM WOULD LIKE TO HELP 50 FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY BY GIVING EACH A $25 GIFT CARD TO A LOCAL GROCERY STORE. |
FLORENCE NATIVE BEN INGRAM WINS IT ALL ON THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS ON 'JEOPARDY!' |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
3A |
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ANSWER: A NATIVE OF FLORENCE; HE IS THE LATEST WINNER OF THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS ON "JEOPARDY!" QUESTION: WHO IS BEN INGRAM? |
TOP STUDENTS ATTEND THREE-DAY SCIENCE INSTITUTE AT FMU |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JORDAN McDONNELL AND STUDENTS; PHOTO OF ALLISON AUTEN; DAKOTA JACKSON; APRIL GARRITY; AND DYLAN ANDERSON |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BROUGHT TOGETHER 40 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THIS WEEK TO TAKE PART IN THE 12TH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA ENGINEERING AND PHYSICS SCHOLARS INSTITUTE. |
TIME FOR GIVING |
FLORENCE ORGANIZATIONS LOOK TO BRING HAPPINESS ON CHRISTMAS |
FMN |
22/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF RUJON WILLIAMS AND JIM WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF TOY RUN PARADE PARTICIPANTS |
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE WORKING HARD TO MAKE SURE THEIR AREA'S LESS-FORTUNATE CHILDREN HAVE A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
4B |
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MADALYN MARICE JOHNSON; OLIN K. McDANIEL JR.; ANTHONY JACOBS; HEYWARD MYERS; RONALD L. FOGLE; EVANGELIST MOTHER ETHEL MAE WHITAKER; MARGARET SCOTT RIVERS; ALICE WASHINGTON; JUDY GIBSON FORE; JAME MOYD; EVELYN DUKE REARDON SHUMAN; ELMORE WESLEY "TOOTIE" LEVINER; HUBERT OLIVER WILLIAMSON M.D.; PATRICIA LAWRENCE ROACH; EVELYN DUKE R. SHUMAN; DONALD "BRAD" HAYES; RICHARD LAVERNE TUNSTALL; JAMES E. "JIM" SPIVEY; ETTA CAROL POSTON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/11/2014 |
5B |
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AVIS NADINE THOMPSON |
BUILDING COMMUNITY |
PASSION FOR CONSTRUCTION DRIVES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER BRAD MILLER |
FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRAD MILLER |
BRAD MILLER GREW UP WATCHING HIS DAD BUILD HOMES FOR A LIVING. THOUGH CARPENTRY WAS NOT THE CAREER PATH MILLER CHOSE AS AN ADULT; HE NEVER LOST HIS AFFINTY FOR THE TRADE. NOW; THANKS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY; HE HAS TUNRED HS PASSION FOR HOMEBUILINDG INTO SERVICE FOR HIS COMMUNITY. |
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN FALLS SHORT |
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FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TYLER TISDALE AND TEAMMATES |
THE FLORENCE CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL TEAM TRAVELED TO COLUMBIA IN PURSUIT OF A SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP; BUT THE EAGLES FELL JUST SHORT. |
ORIGINAL LITIGANT REFLECTS |
LATTA SUPERINTENDENT HELPED START FIGHT FOR EQUAL DISTRIBUTION |
FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN KIRBY |
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN POOR DISTRICTS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA GOT A VICTORY EARLIER THIS MONTH WHEN THE STATE SUPREME COURT MADE A RULING IN A 21-YEAR-OLD LAWSUIT PERTAINING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING. |
SALVATION ARMY SEEKS HELP WITH EMPTY STOCKING FUND |
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FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1A |
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LOGO FOR EMPTY STOCKING FUND |
CHRISTMAS-TIME IS NEAR; AND THE SALVATION ARMY OF THE PEE DEE IS LOOKING TO ASSIST MORE THAN 500 FAMILIES THAT ARE IN NEED THIS YEAR THROUGH ITS EMPTY STOCKING FUND. |
GREENWOOD THIRD-GRADER WINS FSD1 SPELLING BEE |
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FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARILYN BROOKE GREENWOOD |
MARILYN BROOKE ALAND ENDURED AND THEN REBUFFED HER COMPETITION IN THE NINTH ANNUAL FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SPELLING BEE. |
DEPUTIES ARREST OLANTA STORE ROBBERY SUSPECT |
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FMN |
23/11/2014 |
3A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED A SUSPECT (RONNIE MILLS) IN THE ROBBERY OF AN OLANTA STORE EARLIER IN THE EVENING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/11/2014 |
8A |
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THOMAS DERRICK GILLESPIE; AMRI BENHADAD "BEN" WHITE; WILLIE CAMPBELL JR.; CEDRIC CUSACK; BETTY JO MARTIN GUERRY; CARRIE H. ODOM; OLIN K. MCDANIEL JR.; MCKEVER MILTON BRUMBLE; LOUIS B. MCCASLIN JR.; HENRY LEROY RICHBOURG; JAMES CALVIN BOAN |
EAT; DRINK AND BE VARIED |
THE LIBRARY OFFERS A DISTINCT DINIG EXPERIENCE |
FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF THE LIBRARY RESTAURANT AND CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR; PHOTO OF LIBRARY TAPAS DISH; PHOTO OF LISA WEATHERFORD |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE HAS A BRAND NEW LIBRARY. NO; NOT THE DRS. BRUCE AND LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY. THE LIBRARY TAPAS RESTAURANT AND CRAFT COCKTAIL BAR; THE NEWEST CREATION OF LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR DR. JOHN KEITH; OPENED TO THE PUBLIC LAST WEEK AT 154 S. DARGAN ST.; AND SO FAR; BUSINESS IS GOOD. |
HOLIDAY HORTICULTURE |
FOR TWO LOCAL BUSINESSES; CHRISTMAS IS A YEAR-ROUND CHORE |
FMN |
23/11/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF TAYLOR GARDEN SHOP'S CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS; PHOTO OF PAULINE TAYLOR; PHOTO OF POINSETTIAS; PHOTO OF SARA RAMIREZ; PHOTO OF TAYLOR GARDEN SHOP'S GINGERBREAD DISPLAY |
TWO FLORENCE BUSINESSES (FOREST LAKE GREENHOUSE AND TAYLOR GARDEN SHOP) STARTED WORKING TOWARD CHRISTMAS 2014 JUST AFTER CHRISTAMS 2013 PASSED - AND THEIR HARD WORK SHOWS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
23/11/2014 |
4C |
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PHOTO |
JORDAN ELIZABETH WHITE AND DANIEL JORDAN HOLMES |
A VOICE FOR THE CHILDREN |
GUARDIAN AD LITEM VOLUNTEER HELPS THE HELPLESS |
FMN |
24/11/2014 |
1A |
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GETTING LAID OFF FROM A JOB IS NOT SOMETHING THAT MANY PEOPLE CAN SAY LED THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERNECE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE. FOR OLENKA MORELLI; THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. |
A HEART FOR KIDS |
COSTAS HELPS KIDS BE THEIR BEST IN WORK AND PLAY |
FMN |
24/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ASHLEY COSTAS AND ERICA GILMORE |
THE ADAGE IS "IT TAKES A SPECIAL PERSON TO BE A TEACHER" AND WHILE ASHLEY COSTAS MIGHT NOT BE IN A CLASSROOM; SHE DEFINITELY HAS BEEN TEACHING KIDS IN THE PEE DEE FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. |
TWO-CAR ACCIDENT ON CLAUSEN ROAD CLAIMS ONE LIFE |
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FMN |
24/11/2014 |
4A |
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A TWO-CAR ACCIDENT CLAIMED ONE LIFE (ACIE JACKSON BUCHNER) IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/11/2014 |
7A |
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MARY TUNER; MARGIE ROBINSON; JAMES M. CLARK; MAMIE SUSAN BREACH; RUTHIE "NEE" MCCRAY TIMMONS; WILLIE CAMPBELL JR.; LONNIE JONES |
NEW HOME; NEW BEGINNING |
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FMN |
25/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BEGINS HOME FOR VICKIE MOODY AND DAUGHTERS MIYAH. |
ANIMAL ALLY |
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FMN |
25/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
GRETCHEN PARROTT VOLUNTEERS THREE TIMES A WEEK AT THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY. |
CITY'S PLAN COMES TO LIGHT |
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FMN |
25/11/2014 |
1A |
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JESSE WILES OF APD URBAN PLANNING MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS INCREASING 'THE QUALITY AND AMOUNT OF WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING' IN THREE NORTH, EAST AND NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOODS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/11/2014 |
8A; 9A |
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SARAH GRANTHAM BROWN; EVELYLN GROOMS BOLTON; MARY DANIELS WITHERSPOON; CLARA FOGAN JENKINS; MARY HELEN MATTHEWS BENTON; MARTHA NELSON SHOOK; CLYDE EDWARD SMOTHERS; VIVIAN 'PEGGY' HUDSON SMITH; BARBARA 'BOBBIE' ROBINSON GIBBONS; INA RABON CORLEY; CEDRIC LEMARL CUSACK; RUTH DUKE COOK; FOSTER HENIGAN; HEYWARD MYERS; ANTHONY WENDELL 'BOOTY' JACOBS; ACIE JACKSON BUCHNER; HELEN ANN HARRIS QUICK; RALPH BEST; MARY TURNER |
COACH JEFFERS |
McLEOD PARK BASEBALL PRESIDENT HAS PITCHED IN FOR 40-PLUS YEARS |
FMN |
26/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JEFF JEFFERS |
WHEN JEFF JEFFERS WAS GROWING UP; HE SPENT MOST OF HIS CHILDHOOD IN THE BACK OF A STATION WAGON WITH A PILLOW GOING FROM BASEBALL FIELD TO BASEBALL FIELD FOR A PRACTICE OR GAME THAT HE; OR HIS FAMILY; WAS INVOLVIED IN AT THE TIME. |
OLD COLLEGE PROFESSOR GIVES HIS LAST PERFORMANCE |
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FMN |
26/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOE STUKES |
THE HOUSE WAS PACKED AS LYNDON B. JOHNSON TOOK THE STAGE. IT WAS HIS LAST PRESS CONFERENCE BEFORE HE WOULD RETIRE TO HIS HOME IN TEXAS. THERE WERE A FEW MISTY EYES AS HE GAVE HIS FINAL ADDRESS. THE TEARS WERE NOT FOR JOHNSON; THOUGH; BUT FOR JOE STUKES; THE MAN PORTRAYING HIM. |
COMPROMISES COULD RESOLVE FLAG FLAP |
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FMN |
26/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AMERICAN FLAG |
THE AMERICAN FLAG IS A SYMBOL OF THE VALUES AMERICANS HOLD MOST SACRED; SUCH AS FREEDOM; EQUALITY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. HOWEVER; THE OWNER (CURTIS BOYD; FITNESS WORLD GYM) OF SEVEN FLAGS BORDERING SECOND LOOP ROAD SAID WHAT CITY OFFICIAL TOLD HIM WAS IN OPPOSITION OF THOSE AND HIS. |
ROBINSON; OTHERS RALLY FOR RIGHTS OF YOUNG BLACK MEN |
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FMN |
26/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON AND OTHERS |
CLUTCHING A BIBLE; FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON SAID THAT HE AND A DOZEN OTHERS WERE STANDING IN THE STEADY AFTERNOON RAIN OUTSIDE OF THE FEDERAL BUILDING TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF A YOUNG BLACK MEN; NATIONWIDE; THAT HE FEELS ARE THREATENED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/11/2014 |
8A |
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BRYAN E. MOORE; DELPHIA EVON REDDEN; HENDLEY O'DONNELL MORRIS SR.; AUDRINE BAXLEY THOMAS; MELODY OATES STANLEY; ROSELLA G. WILDS; IDA MAE TOWNSEND; JAROLD FLOYD BAREFOOT; PAUL FREDERICK HUCKS; MARY HELEN MATTHEWS BENTON; FOSTER CAULDER; PAMELA McGEE MATTHEWS; STALEY E. MCELVEEN |
GIVING HOPE |
FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER ANGELA ROUSE GIVES BACK ALL YEAR LONG |
FMN |
27/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANGELA ROUSE; PHOTO OF HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK OF THE PEE DEE VOLUNTEERS |
THE SEASON FOR GIVING LASTS ALL YEAR LONG FOR HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER ANGELA ROUSE. |
BLACK FRIDAY: BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN |
BEHIND THE SCENES AT JCPENNEY'S PREPARATION |
FMN |
27/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRIAN SMITH AND RENEE SHIELDS |
WHILE SHOPPERS HAVE GEARED UP AND PLANNED THEIR BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING; LOCAL RETAILERS ARE ALSO GEARING UP TO RECEIVE THEM. THE JCPENNEY STORE INSIDE MAGNOLIA MALL IS NO EXCEPTION. |
MAR ARRESTED IN SON'S DEATH |
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FMN |
27/11/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JERROD LEE BROWN |
INVESTIGATORS ARRESTED A FLORENCE MAN (JERROD LEE BROWN) ON A CHARGE OF HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF HIS 1-YEAR-OLD CHILD. |
COUNCIL EXPECTED TO APPROVE INCENTIVE PACKAGE FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT |
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FMN |
27/11/2014 |
3A |
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COUNTY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO APPROVE THE FINAL READING OF A FEE-IN-LIEU OF TAX AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND MED-ENROLL; KNOWN AS PROJECT COWGIRL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/11/2014 |
8A |
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MARY RICHARDSON DUBOSE; DOROTHY PRICE FLOYD; VENDELL L. CARRAWAY; JoANNE AYERS ANTHONY; HENDLEY O'DONNELL MORRIS SR.; AUDRINE BAXLEY THOMAS; WILLIE JACKSON; MELODY OATES STANLEY |
CUSTOMERS BRAVE CROWDS FOR CHANCE AT BLACK THURSDAY DEALS |
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FMN |
28/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RAMPAGE BOOT CUSTOMERS |
IN A YEARLY RITURAL THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING EARLIER AND EARLIER; CROWDS TURNED OUT FOR POST-THANKSGIVING DEALS IN DEPARTMENT STORES; ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENTS AND TOY STORES IN WHAT HAS BECOME KNOWN AS BLACK THURSDAY. |
TUESDAY TEA |
VOLUNTEER SERVES HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES |
FMN |
28/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HARRIETT WHITLOCK |
IN RECNET YEARS; RETIRED WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER HARRIETT WHITLOCK HAS SPENT A GOOD DEAL OF TIME VOLUNTEERING AT THE McLEOD HOSPICE HOUSE IN FLORENCE. |
THANKFULNESS APLENTY AT FLORNECE SOUP KITCHEN |
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FMN |
28/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PHYLLIS BACKUS; ZURI BACKUS; ZOE BACKUS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF BEULAH CAMPBELL AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF GEORGE BESHERE AND OTHERS |
THE ANNUAL MANNA HOUSE SOUP KITCHEN THANKSGIVING LUNCH IS AS MUCH ABOUT GIVING TO THOSE IN NEED AS IT IS ABOUT PEOPLE HELPING OTHERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/11/2014 |
6A |
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JAMES M. CLARK; BENNY STEEN; CURLY JOHN NETTLES; GEORGE FRANCIS LLOYD; MARTHA JO NELSON SHOOK; JAROLD FLOYD BAREFOOT; PAUL EDWARD BARTELT; HUDSON DAVID SHUEY; DOROTHY "DOT" PRICE FLOYD; ESSIE BROOKS-BACOTE; BRUCE CAROL HUGGINS; VENDELL LEE CARRAWAY; GLORIA MIMS BULLARD |
FOOD FOR FARE CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS |
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FMN |
28/11/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL BECKHAM; NICOLE ECHOLS; BENNIE MULLINS; TIMOTHY CRISS; CHUCK MacNEIL; AND OTHERS. |
PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RECENTLY HELD ITS "FOOD FOR FARE" THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN. |
FLORENCE 1 TEACHERS RENEW NATIONAL CERTIFICATION |
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FMN |
28/11/2014 |
2B |
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THREE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 TEAHCERS (ROBYN HEFFERNAN; SHAWN HOEHN; AND LYNN PERKINS) HAVE RENEWED THEIR NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION THROUGH A RIGOROUS; PERFORMANCE-BASED; PEER-REVIEW PROCESS. |
LEGACY OF GRACE AND HUMILITY |
FLORENCE REMEMBERS RALPH PORTER |
FMN |
29/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RALPH PORTER |
FAITH; SERVICE; HUMILITY AND OBEDIENCE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WORDS USED BY FRIENDS TO DESCRIBE THE LEGACY OF RALPH PORTER; THE FORMER FLORENCE POLICE CHIEF AND CHOICES CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDER. |
BRUINS' HISTORIC SEASON ENDS |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NICK JONES AND OTHERS |
THE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM'S DREAM SEASON CAME TO AN END WHEN IT LOST 63-30 TO SPARTANBURG AT MEMORIAL STADIUM. |
LOVE OF KIDS HAS KEPT MONTROSS BUSY FOR 50 YEARS |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOBBY MONTROSS |
MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE MILITARY AND RETIRED AFTER A FULL CAREER IN PRIVATE LIFE WOULD BE KICKING BACK AND ENJOYING THEIR GOLDEN YEARS IN RELAXATION. NOT BOBBY MONTROSS. |
CHILDREN WILL LIGHT THE McLEOD HOSPICE TREE |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
1A |
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McLEOD HEALTH WILL HAVE A LITTLE EXTRA HELP LIGHTING THE TREES AT THE McLEOD HOSPICE TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY FROM CHILDREN WHO NEEDED A LITTLE HELP GRIEVING FOR A LOVED ONE. |
FLORENCE QVC EMPLOYEE DIES AFTER FORKLIFT ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
3A |
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A WOMAN (AGNES ANNE McKITHEN) DIED FROM INJURIES SHE SUFFERED IN A FORKLIFT ACCIENT AT QVC INC. IN FLORENCE. |
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: FILL A SHOEBOX; CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE |
VOLUNTEERS HELP CAMPAIGN BY SAMARITAN'S PURSE SUCCEED |
FMN |
29/11/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF BOSTON McDERMOTT AND OTHERS; OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD VOLUNTEERS |
SHORTLY BEFORE PREPARATIONS BEGAN RAMPING UP FOR THANKSGIVING; THE SAMARITAN'S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2014 CAMPAIGN CAME TO A CLOSE AROUND THE COUNTRY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
4B |
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ALFRED R. DAVIS; LACIE LEE JONES; JERRY L. "BUDDY" DeWITT; LEOLA BASS; CALVIN CYRUS "C.C." WILSON; DAVID McALLISTER JR.; AGNES ANN McKITHEN CARTER; EUGENE QUINCY BELK; ESSIE BROOKS-BACOTE; PEGGY HENDLEY BRISTOW; CHIEF RALPH RAYMOND PORTER JR.; RETHA WILLIAMS KEMP; LARRY L. SMITH; MARY RICHARDSON DUBOSE; CINCY HOPKINS OXENDINE; LUDIE NELSON POSTON; VERA MINNIE TANNER STONE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
5B |
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KYLE AMMON HYATT; CHRISTOPHER C. CARLISLE |
SHOPPERS SAY BLACK FRIDAY FELT DIFFERENT |
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FMN |
29/11/2014 |
6D |
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PHOTO OF RANDY CREEL; HEATHER HALL; AND OTHERS |
SOME BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS SAID THEY NOTICED A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FEEL TO WHAT HISTORICALLY IS THE BIGGEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR. |
FERGUSON EVENTS HAVE PEE DEE BUZZING |
SOME SAY COMMUNITY DIALOGUE KEY TO PREVENT A SIMLIAR SITUATION IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
30/11/2014 |
1A |
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THE AUG. 9 KILLING OF MICHAEL BROWN; A BLACK; UNARMED 18-YEAR-OLD; BY WHITE OFFICER DARREN WILSON IN FERGUSON; MISSOURI; HAS CAUSED OUTRAGE WITHIN THE ST. LOUIS AREA AND PROTESTS ACROSS THE NATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/11/2014 |
7A |
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SHIRLEY ANN MOORE GAMBLE; THOMAS J. MURPHY; LULA MAE WILSON; CLARENCE PRESSLEY; JANIE ROGERS BUSHARDT; CALVIN CYRUS "C.C." WILSON; EDWARD EVERETT BRISTOW; JERRY L. "BUDDY" DEWITT; MELISSA B. VAUSE; JOANNE AYERS ANTHONY; JAME TYLER FLUDD; EUGENE QUINCY BELK |
DECK THE HALLS SAFELY |
TWO LOCAL FIRE MARSHALS MAKE A SAFETY LIST THA TYOU CAN CHECK TWICE |
FMN |
30/11/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF 2013 FLORENCE SYMPHONY GUILD'S HOLIDAY HOME TOUR CHRISTMAS TREE; PHOTO OF TIMER; PHOTO OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS; PHOTO OF UL TAG |
NOTHING SAYS HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO PEE DEE FIREFIGHTERS QUITE LIKE A UL TAG AND NUMBER ON YOUR ARTICIFIAL CHRISTMAS TREE; CHRSITAMS LIGHTS' EXTENTION CORDS AND THE LIKE. |
THE 78TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY BALL |
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FMN |
30/11/2014 |
6C |
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THE 78TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY BALL WAS HELD NOVEMBER 28; 2014; AT THE FLORENCE COUNTRY CLUB. |
SOLD ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
SOME LOCAL BUISNESSES HAVE EMBRACED NEW WAVE MORE THAN OTHERS |
FMN |
30/11/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF MATT FLINTROP; PHOTO OF BARBARA MELLEN; PHOTO OF MARK BUTLER |
PEE DEE-AREA BUSINESSES ARE A MIXED GROUP WHEN IT COMES TO USING SOCIAL MEDIA OR THE INTERNET TO BOOST SALES. SOME ARE STILL GETTING THEIR TOES WET; OTHERS ARE MAKING A TOTAL PLUNGE AND A FEW CAN'T. |
SENSATIONAL BROWN BROTHERS: TRAVELING MUSIC MINISTRY |
GROUP FROM FLORENCE HAS PERFORMED TOGETHER FOR 54 YEARS |
FMN |
01/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BILLY BROWN; GEORGE BROWN; NORRIS BROWN; AND CLEVELAND WILLIAMS |
SINCE THE 1960S; THE SENSATIONAL BROWN BROTHERS OF THE SAVANNAH GROVE AREA IN FLORENCE HAVE BEEN MINISTERING ALL OVER THE NATION THROUGH GOSPEL MUSIC. |
9-YEAR-OLD INVITES EGYPTOLOGIST TO LAKE CITY |
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FMN |
01/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KARA COONEY; PHOTO OF OLIVIA McCONNELL |
THANKS TO AN INVITATION FROM A YOUNGSTER WHO HAS BEEN IN THE HEADLINES PREVIOUSLY; EGYPTOLOGIST KARA COONEY WILL COME TO LAKE CITY FOR A BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION SESSION AT THE BEAN MARKET; 111 HENRY STREET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/12/2014 |
8A |
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PASTOR MICHAEL DARGAN; SARAH ANN DAWKINS; OWEIDA McCLAM BROWN; MALCOLM B. WRIGHT; DAVID JEFFERSON; GLADYS MCCLAM VAUSE; TERESA MORRIS POWELL; JAMIE TYLER FLUDD; CHRISTINE LYNCH "CHRISSY" PETERS; GLADYS WITHERINGTON MILES; AGNES ANN MCKITHEN CARTER; ELIZABETH "BETSY" SPENCER JOSEY |
PARTNERS IN CRIME (FIGHTING) |
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FMN |
02/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CPL. T. J. CHRISTMAS WELCOMES NEW DARLINGTON BLOODHOUND LILLY TO THE FORCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/12/2014 |
8A |
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MILDRED OWENS WRIGHT; MAGGIE G. CAMPBELL; WINNIE LOU KIRBY DEFEE; J. W. MCKENZIE; DOROTHY MCCOWN BLACKWELL; CARRIE DOW HINES; WILLIAM 'DINKY' ANDERSON JR.; MARIE FOX GROSSMAN; DAVVID MCALLISTER |
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IN FSD1 SHOWING PROGRESS |
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FMN |
03/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HUGH LEATHERMAN; DALTON BAZEN; MAHAGONY PRICE; CALEB JOHNSON; AND EMILY McCARTT |
S.C. SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN; R-FLORENCE; VISITED ALFRED RUSH ACADEMY IN QUINBY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM STARTED BY FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. |
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING |
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FMN |
03/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CROWD AND CHRISTMAS TREE |
THE ANNUAL FLORENCE CITY-COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING WAS HELD NEAR THE FLORNECE COUNTY COMPLEX ON NORTH IRBY STREET. |
ROGERS BRINGS CHRISTMAS EARLY TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
03/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNY ROGERS AND ANOTHER |
THERE WAS A PACKED HOUSE AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER WHEN KENNY ROGERS BROUGHT HIS CHRISTMAS AND HITS THROUGH THE YEARS SHOW TO TOWN. |
PEE DEE STUDENTS COMPETE IN ANNUAL TOURNAMENT |
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FMN |
03/12/2014 |
3A |
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IT WAS A BATTLE OF THE MATH WHIZZES AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERISTY AS THE SCHOOL'S DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS; MU ALPHA THETA FRATERNITY AND THE PEE DE EDCATUION CENTER HOSTED THE 38TH PEE DEE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TOURNAMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/12/2014 |
7A |
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PETER PINCKNEY; DAVID HUDSON; MARK SIMS; OLIVER J. "PUSH" PORCHEA JR.; OWEIDA McCLAM BROWN; LEOLA DAVIS EADDY; WILLIE NATHAN DAVIS; ROSA LESTER; MAISIE SMOTHERS MIMS; LOVOLIA C. ISAAC; MARVENE H. JOHNSON; LUTHER GREEN; ALFRED BOSTIC; SALLIE PURNELL; THEODORE LEROY COLEMAN; MALCOLM B. "MAC" WRIGHT; PASTOR MICHAEL DARGAN; CLARANETTE EARP; J.W. MCKENZIE; ALFORD RALPH DAVIS; WINNIE LOU KIRBY DEFEE; MAGGIE GAMBLE; EDDIE CRIBB |
MEDICAL MARIJUANA UP FOR DISCUSSION |
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FMN |
04/12/2014 |
1A |
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A STUDY COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE. |
TRIMMING THE TREE |
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FMN |
04/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE GARDEN CLUB COUNCIL DECORATE DIFFERENT ROOMS IN THE WALLACE HOUSE WHICH IS HOME TO FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT FRED CARTER AND HIS FAMILY. |
CLAUS QUEUE |
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FMN |
04/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY HOSTED A CHRISTMAS PROGRAM OF CRAFTS, SONGS, STORIES AND SANTA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/12/2014 |
7A |
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WILLIE JAMES WHITE; ROBERT PETTUS; GENEVA COOPER; DOROTHY NELL CHRISTMAS; STEPHEN ALDO LUFFER; DEAK BROWN; SAMUEL JAMES TISDALE; HAROLD EDWARD JONES; PAUL RABB STEWART; JESSE DEAN MORGAN; SHARON WHITE LANE; KENNETH COLE; MILDRED 'MICKIE' KYLEN STAMP; MAISIE SMOTHERS MIMS; ALICE FAY NELSON GINN; DAVID HUDSON; MAGGIE GAMBLE CAMPBELL; MARVENE HILL JOHNSON |
LIGHTS, CAMERAS, ACTION |
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FMN |
04/12/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE CHRISTMAS EVENTS |
DEATH PENALTY SOUGHT IN TODDLER KILLING |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMOTHY SANDERS; PHOTO OF APRIL DIXON |
THE STATE'S 4TH CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE WILL SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY FOR A HARTSVILLE MAN (TIMOTHY SANDERS) CHARGED WITH KILLING HIS YOUNG DAUGHTERS (MADISON DOLFORD) IN DECEMBER 2013. |
HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER'S 29TH ANNUAL HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ATTENDEES |
McLEOD REGIONA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTED ITS 29TH ANNUAL HOSPICE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. |
PANEL HEARS POSITIVE SIDE OF MEDICINAL MARIJUANA |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
1A |
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IN OCTOBER; ROBYNN KOZAK HEARD HER 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTERS SAY "I LOVE YOU" FOR THE FIRST TIME - THANKS TO CANNABIDIOL. |
DOWNTOWN REMAINS WORK IN PROGRESS |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
1A |
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SEVERAL DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; BUILING RENOVATIONS AND STREET PROJECTS WILL START NEXT YEAR; AND THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. IS PLANNING TO ROLL WITH THE ISSUES AS THEY COME. |
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS STOPPING IN A FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRAD MORGAN; PATTERSON HOOD; MATT PATTON; MIKE COOLEY; AND JAY GONZALEZ |
THE DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS WILL BE STOPPING BY THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER TO PLAY THE INAUGURAL CONCERT IN THE NEW UPTOWN BALLROOM ON JAN. 29. |
ARBITRATORS RECOGNIZED AT ANNUAL LUNCHEON |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ED CLEMENTS |
THE 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S JUVENILE ARBITRATION PROGRAM HONORED ITS 15 ARBITRATORS AT THE 10TH ANNUAL ARBITRATOR APPRECIATION LUNCHEON. |
FLORENCE WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING BOYFRIEND |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SHANASIA UNIQUE GARLAND |
A FLORENCE WOMAN (SHANASIA UNIQUE GARLAND) WAS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING AND KILLING HER BOYFRIEND (TRAVIS D. FRANCIS) AFTER A VERBAL ARGUMENT TURNED PHYSICAL. |
IN WAKE OF HIGH-PROFILE POLICE KILLINGS; RESIDENTS CALL FOR CHANGES |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ELDER JAMES WILLIAMS AND OTHERS |
MICHAEL YOUSSEF RECENTLY RECEIVED A CALL FROM HIS FATHER; BACK HOME IN THEIR NATIVE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. IN THE WAKE OF HIGH-PROFILE POLICE KILLING OF BLACK MEN; SUCH AS ONES IN FERGUSON; MISSOURI AND NEW YORK CITY "HE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT ME" YOUSSEF SAID. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
6A |
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RAY D. STRICKLAND; MARY LEE WASHINGTON MILLER; JESSE DEAN MORGAN; MARVIN COOPER; MARY ELIZABETH WATSON; MATTIE WILLIAMS; ALFRED COMFORT JR.; ROSE IRENE WEAVER; LAURA CATHERINE BROWN LYONS; EDITH MAE BOSTICK; DOROTHY NELL CHRISTMAS; HOPE CAROLINE BRADDOCK; ELAINE FORD MCGIBONEY; MARY PARNELL COUCH; PAUL RABB STEWART; SHARON WHITE LANE; TODD MCELVEEN; STEPHEN ALDO LAUFFER; LOUIS LISTON MCCLAM; HAROLD EDWARD JONES |
FORMER FSD1 BOARD CHAIR RECEIVES TRAILBLAZER LEADERSHIP AWARD |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DORIS LOCKHART |
DORIS LOCKHART; FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES; WAS HONORED AS THE 2014 TRAILBLAZER LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT AT THE CIRCL E OF INFLUCE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN COLUMBIA. |
WILSON RECOGNIZES WORLD AIDS DAY |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS |
STUDENTS AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL RECENTLY HELD A WORLD AIDS DAY CEREMONY. |
LOCAL STUDENT BECOMES AN EAGLE SCOUT |
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FMN |
05/12/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CREIGHTON ARMSTRONG AND GODRIC ARMSTRONG |
CREIGHTON ARMSTRONG OF TROOP 490 RECEIVED HIS EAGLE SCOUT RANK ON NOV. 22. |
TIMMONSVILLE TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY |
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FMN |
06/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TIMMONSVILLE TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF DEMARIO PEGUES |
THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE HELD A CHRISTMAS THREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY. |
RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN SEEKS THOSE WITH STRONG WRITSTS |
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FMN |
06/12/2014 |
1A |
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LOGO FOR EMPTY STOCKING FUND |
IT'S NOT OFFICIALLY CHRISTMASTIME UNTIL YOU HEAR THE BELLS RINGING AND SEE RED KEETLES OUTSIDE YOUR FAVOITE LOCAL BUSINESSES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/12/2014 |
4B |
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MINISTER IONA F. "SHUBBY" CREWS; TRAVIS DARNELL FRANCIS; QUENCY FULMORE; MICHAEL PITTMAN RIVERS; MARY EUNICE SEVERANCE PRICE; RHODIE BROWN WASHINGTON; HAROLETTE ALLEN; ANNIE MAE SMITH McCLAM HUNTER McNEIL; MILDRED JOHNSON SANDERS; SARAH C. DENT; JESSE DEAN MORGAN; RAY D. STRICKLAND; ROSE CASSELMAN WEAVER; CELESTA FILYAW MIMS MCCUTCHEON |
CITY'S PLAN TO REVITALIZE AREAS RAISES CONCERNS |
FLORENCE COUNCIL COMBATS SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION |
FMN |
07/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON; PHOTO OF OTAVIA WILLIAMS-BLAKE |
THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE WHETHER TO ADOPT ITS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN AT ITS DECEMBER MEETING; A PLAN THAT HAS BEEN MORE THAN SEVEN MONTHS IN THE MAKING AND ONE THAT CAUSED QUITE A STIR AMONG THE RENTAL HOUSING COMMUNITY LAST WEEK. |
SPREADING CHRISTMAS JOY |
LIONS AND LEOS TAKE FSD1 STUDENTS ON SHOPPING SPREE |
FMN |
07/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SANTA CLAUS; JASMINE EADDY; AND OTHERS |
SIXTEEN STUDENTS FROM FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRCT ONE WERE UP BRIGHT AND EARLY TO TAKE PART IN A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE AT THE IRBY STREET WAL-MART; COURTESTY OF THE FLORENCE EVENING LIONS CLUB. |
AIDS WALK WORKS TO SPREAD AWARENESS; ERASE STIGMA |
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FMN |
07/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF AIDS AWARENESS WALK MARCHERS |
FOR A MOMENT; THE MARCH VEERED OFF COURSE; TURING ONTO IRBY STREET WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE STUCK TO EVEAN. BUT THE MARCHERS IN FRONT QUICKLY CORRECTED THEMSELVES; AND THE PROCESSION COMPLETED A LONG CIRCUIT OF DOWNTOWN FLORENCE WITHOUT ANY OTHER PROBLEMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/12/2014 |
9A |
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JAMES "KEITH" McMILLAN; TAMMIE WILSON McKNIGHT; LOUISE REDICK JORDAN; ALFREDA GRAHAM THOMAS; BETTY JOYCE TURNER; HAROLD L. "BUBBA" McCUTCHEON; KARIMA NEVAEH DARGAN; MAE FRANCES JEFFERY COE; MARSHELLA MOODY; MAGGIE JOHNSON; JAMES F. JACKSON; JAMES JOHNSON; ELIZABETH YARBOROUGH BYRD; MILDRED JOHNSON SANDERS; MARY EUNICE SEVERANCE PRICE; SHEILA WEATHERFORD; HENRY MARK PAGE; CAMERON BRYCE FORREST; MITCHELL "MICKEY" MILLER |
LIFE'S A HOOT |
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FMN |
07/12/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN HUGHES; PHOTO OF CHILDREN AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF J.C. BENNETT; PHOTO OF VIEVE BOONE BECKHAM AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF STEPHN HUGHES AND OTHERS |
LYNCHES RIVER COMMUNITY PARK IN COWARD HOSTED THE SECOND ANNUAL WILDLIFE WINTERFEST. |
GALLERY'S HOLIDAY EXHIBIT FEATURES FLORENCE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS |
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FMN |
07/12/2014 |
2C |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT |
DURING DECEMBER; THE DR. N. LEE MORRIS GALLERY IN FLORENCE WILL FEATURE A COLLECTION OF FRAMED IMAGES DEPICTING FLORENCE' S OFFICIAL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
07/12/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
CHELSEA NICOLE GAUSE AND WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD. |
TOY RUN DRAWS MANY BIKERS |
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FMN |
08/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SANTA CLAUS AND OTHERS |
APPROXIMATELY 500 MOTOCYCLISTS HIT FLORENCE STREETS IN THE FLORENCE LION'S CLUB'S 31ST ANNUAL TOY RUN SPONSORED BY BLACK JACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON. |
STAGE IS RIGHT |
BALLET IS A HOME FOR YOUNG DANCER RACHEL FLAMINI |
FMN |
08/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RACHEL FLAMINI |
FOR RACHEL FLAMINI; A LEAD ROLE AS A THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DANCE THEATRE'S PRODUCTION OF "THE NUTCRACKER" BALLET IS HER BIGGEST YET. |
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR DRAWS CROWDS FOR A CAUSE |
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FMN |
08/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF OM HOME INTERIOR |
FLORENCE SYMPOHNY GUILD SUPORTERS HIT FLORENCE STREETS AS THEY PARTICIPATED IN THE 2014 HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES TO SUPPPORT THE SYMPHONY; DARLINGTON STRINGS AND THE GROUP'S CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/12/2014 |
8A |
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ELEASAE D. JACKSON; BECKY TARLTON; BRIANNA LEIGH SKINNER; FREDERICK DOUGLAS FULLER SR.; JULIA HICKSON "SHOWTY" SINGLETARY; MARY MONTGOMERY; BERNICE THORNBREW McKNIGHT; GEORGE ALFORD; MARY LIVINGSTON FOXWORTH; WALLIE L. WHITE; BETTY JOYCE TURNER; HARRLESON WALTER DANIEL "DAN"; LOUISE R. JORDAN; THERESA V. "TERRY" ANDERSON; ALFRED COMFORT JR.; CAMERON BRYCE FORREST |
DEAR HUNTERS |
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FMN |
09/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
AS A THANK YOU; VETERANS ARE TREATED TO EXCURSIONS BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
COUNCIL APPROVES REALTY STRATEGY |
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FMN |
09/12/2014 |
1A |
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. |
COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE |
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FMN |
09/12/2014 |
1A |
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED LINWARD EDWARDS II. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/12/2014 |
8A |
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ANNIE PEARL LUCAS; BERTHA B. CAMERON PEE; ROY KATHA MYERS; EMM 'NEIL' VEREEN HORNE; LINDA MARIE ANN DIXON DAVIS; ANTHONY JEROME 'RED' NESMITH; LEONARD MCCOLLOUGH FULTON; DOROTHY LYNN; HANK WILLIAM WELCH; GEORGE LITTLES ALFORD; PATRICIA PICKENS FERLAND; IONA FREDERICA 'SHUBBY' CREWS; FREDERICK DOUGLASS FULLER SR.; MAE FRANCES 'MOSS' JEFFERY COE; BERNICE THORNBREW MCKNIGHT |
CRAWFORD RESIGNS FROM HOUSE |
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FMN |
10/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SC REP. KRIS CRAWFORD RESIGNED FOR FAMILY REASONS AND RECENT RE-ORGANIZATION OF SC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. |
TIRE-MAKER & JOHNSONVILLE IN DISCUSSIONS |
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TIRES |
FMN |
10/12/2014 |
1A |
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CEO JAVED BODIAN CAME TO JOHNSONVILLE WITH PROPOSAL. COMPANY COULD PROVIDE 100 JOBS. |
FLORENCE RESIDENTS TALK ABOUT POLICE & YOUTH CONCERNS |
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FMN |
10/12/2014 |
1A |
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ED ROBINSON AND BLACK LEADERS HELD MEETING AT MONUMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORTH FLORENCE. ANOTHER MEETING WILL FOLLOW WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND HIGHWAY PATROL. |
NEW HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
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FMN |
10/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MONICA ISAAC AND CHILDREN HAVE NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOUSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/12/2014 |
8A |
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AALIYAH NALAYSHIA SIMMS; MAURICE CLOSE; ANNA GRACE CHRISTINA MILLER; LELIA MARIE COLVIN LEON HARRISON; DOMINQUE S. GRAHAM; ROSETTA JAMES; JOANNE BYRD MATHERS; WALLACE BARNES; DELBERT S. KNOTTS SR.; KATHLEEN HAYNES STOKES; JAMES ALTON MYATT JR.; JOHN HENRY LAMPKIN SR.; SUSAN ANN PARKER MORGANTI; BETTY LOU WATSON HARLLEE; HAROLD L. 'BUBBA' MCCUTCHEON; EMMA 'NEIL' VEREEN HORNE |
IT PLAN COULD BRING TAX INCREASE |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
1A |
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A $6.9 MILLION STRATEGIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLAN; WHICH HAS NOT BEEN MADE PUBLIC YET; MAY BE FUNDED BY A TAX INCREASE IF THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES THE PLAN TODAY. |
SANTA GLADDENS HEARTS AT PEE DEE REGIONAL CENTER |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES TURNER; SANTA CLAUS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ANTHONY HINSON; PHOTO OF DAVID APPLEGATE |
THE FLORENCE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS; ALONG WITH THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE; DID THEIR PART TO MAKE THE RESIDENTS OF THE PEE DEE REGIONAL CENTER FEEL CHEERY AND BRIGHT. |
FLORENCE POLICE OFFICERS MAY GET BODY CAMERAS |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ALLEN HEIDLER |
CITY MANAGER DREW GRIFFIN TOLD A COMMUNITY FORUM ON YOUTH AND POLICING THAT THE CITY IS LOOKING INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF OUTFITTING SOME OF ITS POLICE OFFICERS WITH BODY CAMERAS. |
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DELAYS ACTION ON DOWNTOWN FAÇADES |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
3A |
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THE CITY OF FLORENCE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DEFERRED SEVERAL MAJOR ACTION ITEMS; INCLUDING SEVEARL DOWNTOWN FAÇADE PROJECTS AND A CONTENTIOUS DEMOLITION IN TIMORD PARK; TO ITS JANUARY MEETING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
5A |
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CHARLES BENJAJIN POLSON JR.; SHANNON ELINDA HARRISON McFADDEN; CURTIS S. RATLIFF; GENE DAVID WILSON; JESSIE McEACHERN; ROOSEVELT FRAZIER; QUENCY FULMORE; JOANNE BYRD MATHERS; JULIA "SHOWDY" SINGLETARY; WALLIE L. WHITE SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
6A |
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ALFREDA GRAHAM THOMAS; ROSETTA BARR JAMES; LINDA KAY JOHNSON; PINKNEY S. "JUNIOR" SMALL JR.; ROY KATHA MYERS; S. TURNER WATSON; DELBERT S. KNOTTS SR.; JAMES ALTON MYATT JR.; MAURICE LEROY "RUSTY" CLOSE |
FMU MUSIC PROFESSOR RECORDS CLASSICAL PIANO ALBUM |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PAOLO GUALDI |
IF THERE'S A CLASSICAL PIANO LOVER ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST; FMU MUSIC PROFESSOR PAOLO GUALDI HAS A NEW CD OUT THAT WOULD MAKE THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER. |
PLATO'S CLOSET STARTS GRAND OPENING TODAY |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
8C |
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PLATO'S CLOSET; 2835 DAVID H. McLEOD BLVD.; IS HAVING ITS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION STARTING TODAY. |
TIRE MAKER TO DECIDE PLANT LOCATION SOON |
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FMN |
11/12/2014 |
8C |
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JAVED BODIAN; PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TIRES; WOULD LIKE TO HAVE NEW TIRE PLANT UP AND RUNNING BY JULY - SOMEWHERE. |
FSD1 ENDS '14 ON HIGH NOTE |
SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
12/12/2014 |
1A |
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80-PLUS STUDENTS RECEIVE PERFECT PASS TEST SCORES. |
IT PLAN PASSES; TAX HIKE STALLS |
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FMN |
12/12/2014 |
1A |
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REPORT SAYS COUNTY DATA CENTERS ARE IN COMPLETE DISARRAY. AGING IT SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACING; NOT UPDATING. |
NEW SYSTEM IMPROVES FSD1 PARENT COMMUNICATION |
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FMN |
12/12/2014 |
2A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IMPLEMENTED A PAPERLESS FLIER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/12/2014 |
7A |
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BILLY RUSSELL MCRAE; RANDALL TYRONE CAMPBELL; BARBARA PSILLOS PAPPAS; MARGIE ODOM DENNIS; LEONARD DARRELL MORGAN; QUENCY FULMORE; LINDA STONEROCK DOUGLAS; RAYMOND EVERETT TANNER; CHARLES BENJAMIN POLSON JR. JAMES EDWARD DUDLEY JR.; HERMAN BRUNSON TURNER; ROBERT ALLSTON ROWELL |
JORDAN IN FOR HOUSE 63 SEAT |
RIGHT TIME AND RIGHT OPPORTUNITY' |
FMN |
13/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY JORDAN AND OTHERS |
ATTORNEY JAY JORDAN STOOD ON THE FUTURE SITE OF THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES COMPLEX IN THE HEART OF DOWNTON AND ANNOUNCED HIS CANDIDACY FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR THE S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 63 SEAT. |
FIRST CLASS |
NATASHA POSTON ONE OF FMU'S FIRST MASTER'S IN NURSING GRADS |
FMN |
13/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NATASHA POSTON |
McLEOD HOSPITAL NURSE NATASHA POSTON WAS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CHALLENGE. THEN ONE DAY; SHE RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY THAT ANNOUNCED THE SCHOOL'S NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM. "IT WAS DESINTY" SHE SAID. |
PASSION FOR SINGING |
FLORENCE TEEN MAKING WAVES IN GOSPEL MUSIC |
FMN |
13/12/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KENDRA SMITH |
KENDRA SMITH HAS A LOVE FOR GOD AND A LOVE FOR MUSIC. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/12/2014 |
5B |
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NOVALINE REEVES CHRISTOPHER; ROBERT WARE "BOB" BUSH; BOBBY McFADDEN; ALMA BURROWS GORDON; ALMA JAMES MULDROW; HARRY D. McCUTCHEON; HEWITT A. SOMPAYRAC; CHARLES EDWIN GOFF; GRACE VIRGINIA SMYTHE HODGES; MARGIE O. DENNIS |
QUIET MAN LEAVES COUNTY COUNCIL |
PEOPLE LISTENED WHEN RUSSELL CULBERSON SPOKE |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RUSSELL CULBERSON |
COUNTY COUNCILMAN RUSSELL CULBERSON MADE HIS FINAL MOTION TO ADJOURN A COUNCIL MEETING CULMINATING 21 YEARS OF SERVICE TO DISTRCT 6 AND FLORENCE COUNTY. |
LAUNCHING PAD' |
FMU AWARDS 305 DIPLOMAS |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAURICE SMITH; MIKIYAH SMITH; AND OTHERS |
MOST OF THE PEOPLE SHUFFLING OUT OF A SET OF DOULBE DOORS AT THE BACK OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER GYMNASIUM WORE MORTARBOARDS AND LONG; BLACK GOWNS AND CARRIED PERHAPS A CELL PHONE OR PAIR OF HIGH HEELS IN HAND. |
WHO WANTS TO BE A LOSER? |
2015 FLORENCE BIGGEST LOSER COMEPTITION OPENS REGISTRATION |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1A |
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ONE FOOD-STUFFED HOLIDAY IS BEHIND US AND ANOTHER ONE IS SWIFTLY APPROACHING. A NEW YEAR IS ALSO ON ITS WAY. IS IT TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE? JUMP ON BOARD FOR THE 2015 UNITED WAY BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST. |
NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY HAILED AS 'DREAM SCHOOL' |
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FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND NORTH VISTA STUDENTS |
"TODAY IS THE TOMORROW WE TALKED ABOUT YESTERDAY" SAID THE REV. DR. WILLIAM P. DIGGS. HE SPOKE AT THE RIBBON-CUTTING FOR NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; WHICH OPENED IN AUGUST. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2014 |
8A |
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HORACE MITCHELL LINDSAY; BILLY LEE DEAN; HENRY LEE McCUTCHEN; JAMES "ANDY" CRIMMINGER; LUCILLE SALTERS; JEFFREY LORAN (CHIP) GRIGGS; ARTHUR G. BEST; JIMMY LEE JONES; BOREY PERKINS; BARBARA PSILLOS PAPPAS; NOVELINE REEVES CHRISTOPHER; DOMINIQUE SHANNON GRAHAM; FERRELL JABO PROSSER; HEWITT AUGUSTUS SOMPAYRAC; FOREST L. "VON" SWEAT SR. |
FMU FALL COMMENCEMENT |
A CHAPTER ENDS; ANOTHER BEGINS |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF SHUVONTA SMALLS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JAY LUCAS AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF FMU SOON-TO-BE GRADUATES; PHOTO OF GRADUTES; PHOTO OF GRADUATES |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S FALL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES WERE HELD IN THE SCHOOL'S SMITH UNIVERSITY CENTER GYM. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
14/12/2014 |
6C |
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PHOTOS |
MEGAN ELIZABETH LOWDER AND WILLIAM WARD POWELL; EMILY McNAIR HUNGERPILLAR AND RANDY ADAM BEAMS; BAKER FIELDS REYNOLDS AND CHAD MICHAEL TANGE |
PUSHINESS? |
FACEBOOK TO PUSH OUT BUSINESS PROMOTIONAL POSTS |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF DICK NALL; SELUDA JOHNSON; JESSIE SIMS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF DREA FRONDORF AND ANOTHER |
FACEBOOK PLANS TO ROLL OUT CHANGES IN JANUARY TO CUT DOWN ON "OVERLY PROMOTIONAL POSTS" BY BUSINESES. |
NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY HAILED AS |
DREAM SCHOOL |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1A |
SCRM:FMN/VF |
PHOTO |
IT IS THE FIRST SCHOOL TO USE LATEST GENERATION OF SMART BOARD TECHNOLOGY. SHARON DIXON IS PRINCIPAL. |
QUIET MAN LEAVES COUNTY COUNCIL |
RUSSELL CULBERSON |
FMN |
14/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PEOPLE LISTENED WHEN RUSSELL CULBERSON SPOKE. |
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE |
FLORENCE FAMILY VISITS ALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S 47 STATE PARKS |
FMN |
15/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KELLY BOKLAGE; RON WHITE; AND ZSA ZSA WHITE; PHOTO OF KELLY BOKLAGE AND ZSA ZSA WHITE; PHOTO OF ZSA ZSA WHITE |
TAKE AN ENERGTIC 8-YEAR-OLD; TWO PARENTS AND 47 STATE PARKS AND YOU HAVE A RECIPE FOR ADVENTURE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/12/2014 |
8A |
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MARGIE KNIGHT EATON; EULALIA BECOTE BROWN; BETTY STAADEN; FERRELL JABO PROSSER; JAMES "ANDY" CRIMMINGER; ARTHUR G. BEST; DON HAYES; BLEASE "PEE WEE" ALLEN JR.; DANIEL L. "DANNY" OWENS SR.; LOIS ALBERTA HUMPHRIES CALCUTT; WILLIAM "JERRY" G. MORRIS; FAYE B. FLETCHER; JIMMY MUNN JR. |
WATER TANK AHEAD OF SCHEDULE |
PAMPLICO |
FMN |
16/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
PAMPLICO MAYOR GENE GAINEY PRAISES NEW WATER TANK |
DUPONT RETIREES CLUB DONATES… |
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FMN |
16/12/2014 |
1A |
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RECIPIENTS WERE HOUSE OF HOPE; GOD BANK; LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES; AND MERCY MEDICINE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2014 |
8A |
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LANGSTON FOXWORTH; MARY REYNOLDS; MADENA MITCHELL; GERTRUDE ADAMS; SAM LEWIS; EMMA REAVES; MYREL TUCKER 'BOOTSIE' HENNECY; MARGIE KNIGHT EATON; EDDIE CARROLL JOHNSON JR.; CHARLES EDWIN GOFF; GLADYS LEOLA HANNA COKER; LEO ABRAHAM; ALLARD 'WIMPY' WINFRED CALCUTT JR.; VALSOR J. FLOYD; CHARLES LARRY BULLOCK; MARY ALICE SMITH PAGE; ELDMAR JORDAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/12/2014 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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BARBARA L. BRUNSON 8/4/1943-12/16/2013 |
FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE TO BE HELD SUNDAY |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SANTA CLAUS |
THE ANNUAL FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE WILL BE HELD. IT HAS BEEN POSTPONED A DAY BECAUSE HEAVY RAIN IS EXPECTED. |
TRASH OR TREASURE? |
FLORENCE-AREA AGENCIES GET MILLIONS' WORTH OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT |
FMN |
17/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HUMVEES; PHOTO OF LAPTOP |
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS SAY THE SURPLUS MILITARY EQUIPMENT THEY GET FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROVIDES THEM WITH ITEMS THEY NEED FOR MINIMAL COST TO TAXPAYERS; WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE MATERIAL. |
SALVATION ARMY OFFERS EMERGENCY SIGN-UPS TO ASSIST NEEDY FAMILIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
3A |
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IF YOU WANT TO HELP THE ANGEL TREE PROGRAM THIS YEAR; THERE'S STILL TIME. BUT NOT MUCH. |
HARTSVILLE SHOOTING VICTIM IN STABLE CONDITION |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
4A |
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THE HARTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS SEARCHING FOR A SUSPECT AFTER A SHOOTING ALONG SWIFT CREEK ROAD. |
HARTSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON SEX; COCAINE CHARGES |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
4A |
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THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARRESTED A HARTSVILLE MAN (CURTIS TAWANN McLEOD) ON CHARGES OF DISTRIBUTING COCAINE AND VIOLATING THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LAW. |
FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH BLAZE AT NAN YA PLASTICS |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
4A |
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A SMALL FIRE IN A PRODUCTION AREA AT NAN YA PLASTICS DREW FIREFIGHTERS FROM ACROSS FLORENCE COUNTY AND FROM WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
8A |
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JAMES ALLEN RUSH; SUSAN E. BASS; MICHAEL ELMORE; ALFRIEDA BLUEFORT; BENNIE McCOY; BETTY AGNES LOWMAN HUTSON; JAMES JOSEPH PATRICK MAGEE; FRANCES SHEELY; MYREL TUCKER "BOOTSIE" HENNECY; ALMA J. DARGAN MULDROW; TROY L. WATFORD JR.; JAMES MARTIN; JOHN GARRISON CAMPBELL; HARLEY N. TURBEVILLE JR.; ROBBIE RENNERFELDT KUTCHMAN; VIRGINIA BRADDOCK |
GROUP NOTES 8M IN DEVELOPMENT |
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FMN |
17/12/2014 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF JILL LEWIS |
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS TOTALING $208 MILLION; REPRESENTING 956 JOBS; WERE ANNOUNCED FOR FLORENCE COUNTY DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014; ACCORDING TO FLORENCE COUNTY PROGRESS INC. |
AMPHITHEATER TO REOPEN |
ADD 272 JOBS |
FMN |
18/12/2014 |
1A |
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THE FORMER CAROLINA AMPHITHEATER HAS BEEN VACANT 5 YEARS BUT WILL RE-OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. |
RAINWATER BUILDING RECEIVES FREEN LIGHT |
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FMN |
18/12/2014 |
1A |
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INTERIOR WORK WILL PREPARE FOR THE MED-ENROLL CORPORATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/12/2014 |
7A |
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EARL JAMES BENNETT; CLARENCE D. 'BOONE BACK' SMITH; CURTISS HARLEE; ANNIE LOUISE JOHNSON; BRANDON ELLERBE; TEX BERNARD BECKWITH; ROBERT BRUNO FRONCKOWIAK; GAIL ANN PERRY FIGINSKY; MARY PARKER; BETTY SHARON STAADEN; MITCHELL W. SCOTT; JAMES RICHARD DAVIS; FRANKLIN JOHNSON; FAYE MCKENZIE BROWN MCKISSICK; RILLA GODBOLD MESSICK; LILLIAN GRANTHAM SHUPE; JAMES JOSEPH MAGEE; ROBERT LEE ARD |
WALMART DONATES $75 000 |
TO HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK |
FMN |
18/12/2014 |
8B |
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THAT AMOUNT CAN FEED 500 000 IN 20-COUNTY AREA. |
LAKE CITY NATIVE; CHEF WINS REALITY SHOW |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LA TASHA McCUTCHEON |
FOR LA TASHA "MAC" McCUTCHEN; 13 MUST BE A LUCKY NUMBER: THE LAKE CITY NATIVE BATTLED 17 OTHER CONTESTANTS IN THE 13TH SEASON OF "HELL'S KITCHEN" TO EARN A HEAD-CHEF POSITION AT A GORDON RAMSAY RESTAURANT IN ATLANTIC CITY WITH A $250 000 SALARY. |
MEET SCROOGE |
THE MAN WHO PLAYS THE PART ISN'T SO GRUMPY |
FMN |
19/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NILS HAALAND |
EBENEZER SCROOGE WILL BE IN FLORENCE TONIGHT. INSTEAD OF SPREADING HIS GRUMPINESS ACROSS TOWN; HE IS LOOKING TO SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER TO FLORENCE RESIDENTS. |
AARON NEVILLE; DENNIS DeYOUNG COMING TO FMU'S PAC IN SPRING |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DENNIS DeYOUNG AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF AARON NEVILLE |
MORE BIG-NAME ARTISTS WILL BE COMING THIS SPRING TO THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERISTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
FIRE AT DESTROYED WAREHOUSE CONTINUES TO SMOLDER |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SMOLDERING WAREHOUSE REMAINS |
A FIRE THAT DESTROYED A SOUTHEAST COTTON CO. WAREHOUSE ON GRAHAM ROAD AND SOUTH CHURCH STREET CONTINUED TO SMOLDER ALL DAY AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTIUNE FOR A FEW DAYS. |
MOPED RIDER HURT IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
3A |
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A MOPED RIDER WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL AFTER A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT THE INTERSECTION OF PAMPLICO HIGWAY AND FREEDOM BOULEVARD. |
PROSTITUTION STING NETS NINE SUSPECTS |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
3A |
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OFFICERS FROM FLORENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT WORKING BOTH ENDS OF THE PROSTITUTION BUSINESS MADE NINE ARRESTES IN FLORENCE. NAMES INCLUDE: CHRISTPHER EDWARDS; JAMIE TIMMONS; JAMES BIDDIX; SYDNEY YARBOROUGH; JENNIFER BRYANT; ANTHONY McCANTS; ERNIE SHAVERS; LARRY HOGAN; AND BRET BOHLER. |
ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT SURRENDERS |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DARRYLE LYNN COE |
A 21-YEAR-OLD HARTSVILLE MAN (DARRYLE LYNN COE) TURNED HIMSELF IN AFTER HARTSVILLE POLICE NAMED HIM A SUSPECT IN A SHOOTING THAT SENT ONE PERSON TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
7A |
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JAMES BLACK; MARY DEAN POWERS; ROBERT J. STAMP; DELLA JEAN BROWN; DAVID (T-BONE) RODGERS; WILLIAM TERRELL "TERRY" O'CONNER; JASPER MITCHELL; RASHIKA MASON; HILLIARD ROSCOE JR.; MINNIE J. MORTON; DR. MELVIN BOND "BUBBA" NICKLES JR.; DAISY HAYES HASELDEN; MYRNA M. WACKER; PAULA TANNER; MARY E. REYNOLDS; BETTY AGNES LOWMAN HUTSON; JERRY M. MARSH JR.; RICHARD W. BAILEY; FAYE M. BROWN MCKISSICK; MARIE CLARK BEST; IRENE G. MARTIN; BETTY LOU JOHSON YOUNG; BILLIE REDICK; MAE BELL WILSON SINGLETARY |
ANNUAL LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE RETURNS TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE PARTICIPANTS; PHOTO OF TIERNEY RIGGS AND ADAM HINSON; PHOTO OF BLAKE REEL AND OTHERS |
THE FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTED "THE CHRISTMAS STORY" ITS 8TH ANNUAL LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE. |
LOCAL SCOUTS EARN EAGLE RANK |
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FMN |
19/12/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF JAMES PEZZIMENTI; RICHARD SHURMAN; FRANKLIN HUNTER MORGAN JR.; AND BRANDON FULLER |
FOUR SCOUTS (JAMES PEZZIMENTI; RICHARD SHURMAN; FRANKLIN HUNTER MORGAN JR.; AND BRANDON FULLER) FROM BOY SCOUT TROOP 477 AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RECENTLY RECEIVED THEIR EAGLE SCOUT AWARD DURING A COURT OF HONOR CEREMONY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/12/2014 |
4B |
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WINSTON GRAVES; JAMES DAVID COOPER; MELVIN SANSBURY; DEBRA BETTY; CORA L. WILLIAMS; THERON MCFADDEN SR.; CHERIE ODOM; BETTY J. EZZELL; BLAIR L. 'JACK' JACKSON; PATSY NELL BURGESS; MADIE C. STATEN; HENRY GRADY CULBERTSON JR.; MARY DEAN STOKES LYNCH POWERS; DAISY BEATRICE HASELDEN; ROBERT MOOR JR.; HEDDLEY EUGENE MORRIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/12/2014 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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ANNIE JO MILLER 8/26/1925-12/17/2009; RALPH ALLIS SR.; 11/6/1930-12/30/2013 |
FLORENCE LIONS DELIVER CHRISTMAS MEALS |
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FMN |
21/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ABOUT 100 FAMILIES HAVE RECEIVED MEALS. |
FLORENCE IS BEING REBUILT ON A ROCK SOLID FOUNDATION |
DR. BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION |
FMN |
21/12/2014 |
6A |
EDITORIAL |
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FLORENCE BENEFITS GREATLY AND IN MANY AREAS FROM THE FOUNDATION IN SMALL AND LARGE GRANTS. |
IT IS GOOD TO SEE DOWNTOWN JUMP.. |
FOR CHRISTMAS |
FMN |
21/12/2014 |
6A |
SCRM:FMN/VF |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON CURRENT FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/12/2014 |
8A; 9A |
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ELOUISE GOVERNOR; DAVEY MARK JOHNSON; GERALDINE GLETCHER PRESSLEY; JONATHAN PAUL TURNER; JAMES ALFRED FENDER; RICHARD DONALD WHETSTONE; ELMA MATTHEWS; JAMES D. VARNER; PAUL ROWELL; ROBERT WHITE; MARY REAVES; JOANNE KING CORBETT; ROBERT J. STAMP; LILA STANTON MCCOLL; BRUCE SEAWRIGHT; JAMES ALLEN RUSH; CHERIE HINSON ODOM; PAULA JEANNE TANNER; WILLIAM TERRELL O'CONNER; MINNIE BELL SARVIS; BETTY J. EZZELL |
CHRISTMAS UNLEASHED |
FLORENCE HUMANE SOC. |
FMN |
21/12/2014 |
1C |
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MUTTS AND MISTLETOE DRAWS GOOD PUBLICITY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/12/2014 |
6C |
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ELIZABETH KATHLEEN WANSLEY AND KEVIN DONALD GROGAN; |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
21/12/2014 |
6C |
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JEFF LEE AND SHIRLEY LANE RENEWED VOWS ON 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. |
DEBUTANTES |
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FMN |
21/12/2014 |
6C-9C |
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PHOTO |
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EVENTS FILL DOWNTOWN… |
HOLIDAY SPIRIT |
FMN |
22/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CHRISTMAS PARADE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/12/2014 |
8A |
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WILLARD BROWN; MINNIE LEE JOHNSON MCCREA; LARRY SHARPE; SANDRA MCGEE; NOVALEE FULLARD; DALLAS MCFADDEN; MONROE KING; BETTY WESLEY; FANNIE MAE HICKS; OLIVE LILLEY; WILLIAM ARTHUR JACKSON SR.; FRANKLIN 'BUD' WINDHAM; RICHARD DONALD WHETSTONE; JONATHAN P. 'STICKY' TURNER; FRED M. BURR; JAMES DALE VARNER; GERALDINE FLETCHR PRESSLEY; ELMA TILTON MATTHEWS; FRANKLIN JOHNSON |
CANDIDATES VIE FOR OPEN SCHOOL BOARD SEAT |
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FMN |
23/12/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 TIMMONSVILLE |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/12/2014 |
8A |
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DOROTHY NOWLIN LOWERY; JANET ROWBOTHAN BARTLEY; SHARON L. ROGERS; MARY THOMAS; RENTHA DIANE COOPER; DAVEY MARK ROBINSON; ELIZZAN REED; LAWRENCE JONES; FOSTER LEROY JOHNSON; THOMAS GIBSON; KANTABEN SURENDRAKUMAR PATEL; JEANNE DARE WILLIAMSON SHELLEY; LARRY C. SHARPE; ROBERT NORTHCUTT; SAMUEL AUGUSTUS AMMONS; JUNE JOHNSTON TAUYLOR; PAUL RAY LEACH; SANDRA LOUISE MILES MCGEE |
PICASSO JUNIORS |
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FMN |
23/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ART OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 STUDENTS IS ON DISPLAY AT THE ART TRAIL GALLERY. |
FOSTER FAMILIES: 'THE BEST CHRISTMAS …' |
FOSTER MOTHER HAS DISCOVERED SPECIAL JOYS |
FMN |
24/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DIXIE CREEL; LIZZY CREEL; AND KATIE CREEL; PHOTO OF DIXIE CREEL; RILEY WELCH; KATIE CREEL; LIZZY CREEL; AND KADEN WELCH |
FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS; CHRISTMAS HAS BEEN AN EXTRA SPECIAL TIME FOR DIXIE CREEL. |
COUNTY EMAIL ATTACK STOPPED |
CAUGHT BEFORE IT 'WOULD'VE DONE A LOT' ATTACH HIGHLIGHTS IT WOES |
FMN |
24/12/2014 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY COMPUTERS WERE TARGETED FOR A MALWARE ATTACK THAT SNEARED A DOZEN COMPUTERS; LIKELY THROUGH EMAIL; WHICH IF NOT DETECED BY ONE OFFICIAL COULD HAVE BROUGHT DOWN THE EMAIL SYSTEM OR WORSE. |
BIG SNOW OF '89 FLORENCE'S LAST WHITE CHRISTMAS |
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FMN |
24/12/2014 |
1A |
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THIS CHRISTMAS MARKS 25 YEARS SINCE SOUTH CAROLINA'S COAST LAST EXPERIENCED A WHITE CHRISTMAS DURING A STORM THAT FOLLOWED ON THE HEELS OF HURRICANE HUGO AND DUMPED 14 INCHES OF SNOW ON MYRTLE BEACH; 8 INCHES ON CHARLESTON AND 15 INCHES ON WILIMINGTON; NORTH CAROLINA. |
PAMPLICO MAN CHARGED IN FLORENCE BURGLARY |
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FMN |
24/12/2014 |
3A |
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A PAMPLICO MAN (ERIK BURCH) HAS BEEN ARRESTED ON BURGLARY AND WEAPON CHARGES FOLLOWING A DEC. 10 INCIDENT ON NORTH SUNSET DRIVE. |
FMU SOFTBALL PLAYERS HOST PROM FOR PEE DEE SENIORS |
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FMN |
24/12/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FAYE HOWLE AND DR. WADDY BAROODY |
THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S SOFTBALL TEAM PLAYED HOST TO A SENIOR PROM FOR RESIDENTS OF AREA RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES INCLUDING PEE DEE GARDENS. |
HOLE IN PEE DEE BRIDGE CLOSES LANE ON I-95 NORTH |
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FMN |
24/12/2014 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF TRAFFIC; PHOTO OF HOLE IN BRIDGE |
HIGHWAYS CREWS CLOSED ONE LANE OF INTERSTATE 95'S TWO-LANE BRIDGE OVER THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER NORTH OF FLORENCE TO FIX A HOLE IN THE BRIDGE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/12/2014 |
7A |
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WILLIE JAMES TODD; WILLIAM MELTON; EARLENE SANDERSON; HERBERT TOWNSEND; VIVIAN ELIZABETH BENTON; KATIE WILSON; KAREN BOYD RAY; BARBARA C. SEIF; WILLIE MAE CALCUTT COX; SUSAN NANETTE "NAN" MIXON FRENCH; HARRY O. TEDDER |
LETTERS TO SANTA |
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… 2014 LETTERS & DRAWINGS INSIDE |
FMN |
24/12/2014 |
1E-32E |
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CHILDRENS' DRAWINGS |
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MERRY CHRISTMAS |
FROM THE MORNING NEWS |
FMN |
25/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTOS |
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WILSON PREDICTS SUCCESS IN ETHICS REFORM |
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FMN |
25/12/2014 |
3A |
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S.C. ATTORNEY GENERAL ALAN WILSON SAYS HE BELIEVES THAT "MEANINGFUL" ETHICS REFORM WILL COME OUT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEXT YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/12/2014 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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BONNIE B. WINDHAM |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/12/2014 |
7A |
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ALVIN EUGENE McWHITE; HOLLIS A. HOWLE; JESSIE JAMES; ELLIOTT EADDY; RICHARD FLOYD JR.; GEORGE JOHN POULOS; MCNEIL MCKENZIE; BRANDON ELLERBE |
PAC HIGHLIGHT: CLASS COMBINATION |
THE INDIGO GIRLS' PERFORMANCE WITH FSO WAS TOP LOCAL SHOW OF YEAR |
FMN |
25/12/2014 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF INDIGO GIRLS (BAND) AND FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA |
THE YEAR 2014 WAS BIG FOR ENTERTAINMENT IN FLORENCE. |
A PLUS FOR SURE' |
$55 MILLION RUIZ FOODS INVESTMENT WAS BIGGEST BUSINESS STORY OF YEAR |
FMN |
26/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RACHEL CULLEN; GOV. NIKKI HALEY; FRED RUIZ; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF KRESS AND KUKER BUILDING RENDERINGS |
IN MANY WAYS; 2014 WAS THE YEAR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AS SEVERAL EXPANSIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NEW COMPANIES COMING TO THE PEE DEE WERE HIGHLIGHTED. |
FIRE DAMAGES FILTER SYSTEM AT JOHNSON CONTROLS PLANT |
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FMN |
26/12/2014 |
1A |
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A FIRE IN A FILTER SYSTEM AT JOHNSON CONTROLS REQUIRED FIREFIRGHERS FROM TWO FLORENCE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO EXTINGUISH. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/12/2014 |
7A |
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CHARLOTTE W. BARNETT; CHERISH MOUZON; JAMES SHADRACK "RICKY" RODGERS; JOHN DUNCAN GARNER; JANICE HANCOCK; ELLA MAE ROBERTS WILLIAMS; REV. ERIC COOPER; JOE L. VANCE; JUDY TURNER BYRD; SILAS FRANKLIN STEPHENS III; LIDE J. MILLER; GEORGE JOHN POULOS; GEORGE JOHN POULOS; MONROE KING SR.; RENTHA DIANE COOPER; DOROTHY LEE NOWLIN LOWERY; ELLIOTT EADDY SR.; KAREN BOYD RAY |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/12/2014 |
8A |
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CHARLES EDWARD PHILLIPS |
WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
STUDENT'S WORK BRIGHTENS UP ANIMAL SHELTER |
FMN |
26/12/2014 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF ARTWORK BY WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT; PHOTO OF DAVION PRICE; PHOTO OF BRIANNA HOLBROOKE |
WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE CRANING THEIR NECKS WHEN THEY VISITED THE FLORENCE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY; THOUGH IT WASN'T TO SEE THE PUPPIES AND KITTENS. THE STUDENTS WERE LOOKING AT THEIR FOLK ART CEILING TILES THAT HAD RECENTLY BEEN INSTALLED. |
MILL BRANCH CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MAKES DONATION |
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FMN |
26/12/2014 |
2B |
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THE CHILDREN'S MINISTRY OF MILL BRANCH AME CHURCH IN PAMPLICO HAS HELD A COIN COLLECTION DRIVE DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS. |
SPHERION FLORENCE GIVES BACK TO THE NAOMI PROJECT |
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FMN |
26/12/2014 |
2B |
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THE FLORENCE OFFICE OF SPHERION STAFFING SERVICES; A LOCAL RECRUITING STAFFING AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS PROVIDER; IS DONATING $1 000 TO THE NAOMI PROJECT AS PART OF THE COMPANY'S NATIONAL COMMUNITY GIVE BACK PROGRAM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/12/2014 |
4B |
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ALTON FULTON; MICHAEL SCOTT SESSOMS; LEVERNE SONNIE ALLEN; SARAH CATHERINE FORD; FLORENCE C. POWELL AYCOCK; JEANETTE M. MATTHEWS; WILLIE "POLLY PIG" LARTS; ROBIN OWENS TODD; HARRIET ELIZABETH POSTON; ALVIN EUGENE MCWHITE; CHARLOTTE WESTMORELAND BARNETT; SHARON L. ROGERS; ELLIOTT "FROG LEG" EADDY SR.; STANLEY SUTTON; NORA FRANCIS COKER YOUNG; BETTY JO HENNECY PITTMAN; HOLLIS ANDREW "ANDY" HOWLE; CARL F. GREEN; NOVALEE FULLARD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/12/2014 |
5B |
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VIOLET OLVIER SURLES; JANICE POWERS HANCOCK; JERRY CLIFTON AMMONS; BETTIE LEE DENURE; PATRICK T. MESERVE; PAULA DENISE JORDAN; JUDY TURNER BYRD |
MAYOR PREDICTS 'SEA CHANGE' IN DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
28/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA |
IN A RECENT INTERVIEW WITH THE MORNNIGN NEWS; FLORENCE MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA EXPOUNDED UPON THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014; AN IMPORTANT BUILDING YEAR THAT WILL FUEL A SECOND WAVE OF INVESTMENT THAT WILL HIT DOWNTOWN AND FLORENCE NEXT YEAR. |
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT CHANGES LED TO SUITS; ANGER OVER TAXES |
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FMN |
28/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LT. GOV. YANCEY McGILL; HUGH K. LEATHERMAN; AND JAY LUCAS |
THE COUNTY'S UNIFIED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WAS EXACTLY WHAT OFFICIALS SAID IT WOULD BE; A CAN OF WORMS. BUT IT WAS ONE THE COUNCIL ADDRESSED THIS YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/12/2014 |
8A |
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GLORIA WILLIAMS DANSBERRY; DOROTHY MAE BRIGGS; GLADYS LAWRENCE; WILMA BOYD BURRY; ANNA BELL HARDEN BRIGHT; JAMES McWHITE; STONIE LANGSTON; LEROY HORNE; JULIA NOWLIN; RUTH MOUZON JOHNSON; BONNIE L. BOWEN; ROBERT W. McCORMICK; LLOYD G. ROBERTS; JAMES DAVID COOPER; DAVID "DAVE" M. KETCHUM JR.; JEANETTE MARLOW MATTHEWS; COLTEN KEELS PARKER; CAROL "DICKIE" RICHARDSON; FOSTER L. JOHNSON; ROBIN OWENS TODD; FLORENCE C. POWELL AYCOCK; MYRTLE BLACKWELL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/12/2014 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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JAMES MANSFIELD; LUCIOUS WOODS |
MORNING NEWS YEAR IN PHOTOS |
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FMN |
28/12/2014 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF MacKENZIE FLOYD AND MEGAN STANLEY; PHOTO OF KHALIYHA COOPER AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF PRYCE McLEOD; AMELIA WHITEHEAD; AND SAGE COVINGTON; PHOTO OF STACEY WEAVER AND NATALEE HILTY; PHOTO OF SAM WHACK; PHOTO OF SUNFLOWERS |
ONE OF OUR FAVORITE NEWSROOM TRADITIONS IS TAKING A LOOK BACK AT OUR FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE YEAR. |
LIKE AN OLD FAMILY FRIEND |
FRIENDLY SMILE; HELP BRING CHEER TO GROCERY STORE'S CUSTOMERS |
FMN |
29/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNY LLOYD; PHOTO OF KENNY LLOYD AND DEBBIE MAZUREK |
CUSTOMERS AT THE HARRIS TEETER NEIGHBORHOOOD FOOD AND PHARMACY STORE GET MORE THAN THEY BARGAIN FOR WHEN THEY ARE GREETED BY LONGTIME EMPLOYEE KENNY LLOYD. |
NEW FLORENCE 1 SUPERINTENDENT STARTS THURSDAY |
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FMN |
29/12/2014 |
1A |
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IT WAS A LONG YEAR FOR THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SUPERINTENDENT ALLIE BROOKS MADE KNOWN HIS PLAN TO RETIRE WHEN HIS CONTRACT RAN OUT; LEAVING BIG SHOES TO FILL AFTER SERVING IN THE DISTRICT FOR 40 YEARS. |
ANDERSON WOMAN KILLED IN LAKE CITY HUNTING ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
29/12/2014 |
3A |
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AN ANDERSON WOMAN (SAMANTHA MOORE) HAS DIED AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUFFERED IN A HUNTING ACCIDNET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/12/2014 |
8A |
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LONNIE C. JACKSON; HENRY SMITH; MAMIE LEE SAMUEL; LOYCE BECKMAN McKENZIE; MARY LOUISE McCLELLAN; NANCY EASON; JODY EUGENE STRATTON; JOHN GUY WILHELM III; WILMA BOYD BURRY; STONIE LANGSTON; DR. BERRYMAN EDWARDS "TED" COGGESHALL JR.; DELLE PEW BRYANT; JESSE P. JAMES; DOUG TURNER; LLOYD G. ROBERTS; CARL F. GREEN; JAMES EDWARD MCWHITE |
OPEN SEASON |
FILING PERIOD OPEN FOR HOUSE 63 RACE |
FMN |
30/12/2014 |
1A |
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TWO REPUBLICANS (ELIJAH JONES AND JAY JORDAN) FILED FOR THE S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 63 SEAT; THE FIRST DAY CANDIDATES COULD DO SO; RUNNING TO FILL THE SEAT KRIS CRAWFORD RESIGNED FORM A LITTLE MORE THAN A MONTH AFTER WINNING A FIFTH TERM. |
WEST FLORENCE TAKES ON SOUTH FLORENCE |
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FMN |
30/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRYSON WILLIAMS AND OTHERS |
WEST'S BRYSON WILLIAMS DRIVES TO THE HOOP AS WEST FLORENCE TOOK ON SOUTH FLORENCE AT THE PEPSI CAROLINA CLASSIC SEMIFINALS. |
ANDERSON WOMAN'S DEATH RULED AN ACCIDENT |
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FMN |
30/12/2014 |
3A |
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THE ANDERSON WOMAN (SAMANTHA MOORE) WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN A HUNTING ACCIDENT DIED FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND; ACCORDING TO AUTOPSY RESULTS. |
AUTHORITIES CLOSE I-95 NORTHBOUND LANE |
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FMN |
30/12/2014 |
3A |
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AUTHORITIES HAVE AGAIN CLOSED A NORTHBOUND LANE ON THE INTERSTATE 95 BRIDGE OVER THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER FOR REPAIRS. |
GEORGIA MAN ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF DRUGS |
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FMN |
30/12/2014 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF SEAN ALAN HAMMON |
A GEORGIA MAN (SEAN ALAN HAMMON) WAS ARRESTED BY DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT DURING A TRAFFIC STOP ON INTERSTATE 20 WHEN THEY RECOVERED CRACK COCAINE; MARIJUANA; OXYCODONE AND U.S. CURRENCY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/12/2014 |
7A |
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HARMON W. BYRD; MARIE WILLIAMS; JOSEPH RONALD MILLER; HATTIE BELL McRAE; MARSHALL STEWART CROWLEY; JOANN LEACH PIERRE; STEPHANIE WASHINGTON; WOODROW N. DRIGGERS; DOROTHY FORD; LIDE BRIDGETT; DIANE SHANNON; ROOSEVELT "BOOGIE" DANIELS; SHELBY J. FENNELL TURNER; MYRTLE GHOENS MCLEOD; ELIZABETH CARNELL HATCHELL; BRUCE M. WILLIS; PEGGY W. WISE |
SCHOFIELD: COUNTY HAS MADE PROGRESS; MORE NEEDED |
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FMN |
31/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN JAMES SCHOFIELD RECENTLY SAT DOWN WITH THE MORNING NEWS TO DSICUSS THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES THAT FACED HIS COUNCIL IN 2014 AND WHAT IS ON THE HORIZON FOR 2015. |
SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY |
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FMN |
31/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PETE ELLIS; CARTIER DIARRA; DESMOND EADDY; AND OTHERS |
WEST FLORENCE CAPTURED ITS SECOND PEPSI CAROLINA CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP WITH AN 85-76 WIN OVER DARLINGTON. |
DEATH OF WFHS' FILES A MEMORABLE PART OF PEE DEE'S 2014 |
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FMN |
31/12/2014 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NEVILLE FILES |
THE WEST FLROENCE HIGH SCHOOL GYM; THE LOCATION OF SO MANY MEMORIES FOR ATHLETES; STUDENTS; COACHES AND PARENTS OVER THE YEARS; WAS THE SITE OF A DIFFERENT THOUGH EQUALLY MEMORABLE EVENT FEB. 15. THE GYM HOSTED A MEMORIAL SERVICE FO NEVILLE FILES; A BELOVED PILLAR OF THE SCHOOL'S ATHELTICS PROGRAM SINCE 1979. |
SANTEE ELECTRIC WARNS CUSTOMERS ABOUT SCAM |
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FMN |
31/12/2014 |
3A |
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SANTEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE HAS ISSUED A SCAM ALERT TO ALL CUSTOMERS LIVING IN THE PEE DEE REGION. CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED BEING CALLED BY SOMEONE PRETENDING TO BE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CO-OP; ASKING FOR CUSTOMER ACCOUNT INFORMATION AND PAYMENTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/12/2014 |
7A |
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DULIE BELIN DAVIS; DEACON McLENDON MOODY; AGNESS MARIE GODBOLT; WILLIE LEONARD PHILLIPS; EDERICK GENE ARTHUR SMITH; RICHARD ROBERT DOTSON; TOMMY GADSON JR.; JANICE CELESTE ALLEN; ROGER E. TOUCHBERRY; MORRIS LEGETTE; LANDRY CORNELIUS SMITH III; JOSEPH RONALD MILLER; JOYCE ANN JOHNSON; WOODROW N. DRIGGERS; R. NORMAN REAGIN; CARL W. JOHNSON JR. |
COFFEE SHOP CHANGES DAYS OF OPERATION |
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FMN |
31/12/2014 |
6B |
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BEGINNING JAN. 5 THE CLAY POT COFFEE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS. |
MORE GROWTH FOR FLORENCE AREA |
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FMN |
01/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DARRYL DAVIDS; PHOTO OF CIPOV ENTERPRISES RIGGERS; PHOTO OF HIGHWAY WORKERS |
FLORENTINES CAN LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER YEAR OF STRONG ECONOMIC GROWNTH THROUGH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT. |
AUDITOR: 8.5K VEHICLE-TAX BILLS CORRECTED; SENT |
DEC. NOTICES HAD WRONG VALUES |
FMN |
01/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WAYNE JOYE |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE SAID THAT MORE THAN 8 500 VEHICLE TAX NOTICES SENT OUT IN DECEMBER WERE REPRINTED AFTER THE WRONG VEHICLE VALUS WERE APPLIED TO THE BILLS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/01/2015 |
7A |
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LLEWLLYN L. JORDAN; EDWIN MOUZON; SHERRILL DENISE DALLIS; RUFUS D. BOSTIC; MARY ELIZABETH 'LIZ' QUICK; BERLENT WATSON THOMPSON; BEVERLY ANNE HASELDEN; RONALD D. SINGLETON; MISSIONARY DOROTHY SMITH BRIGGS; JUANITA ANN HASELDEN MARTIN; MARY LOUISE MCCLELLAN; ROOSEVELT "BOOGIE" DANIELS; HAROLD ARNOLD 'ACE' DOWDY; ROBERT W. MCCORMICK; ROGER E. "EDDIE" TOUCHBERRY; LINDA TART BOYKIN |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE GRILL TO CLOSE FOR A MAKEOVER |
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FMN |
01/01/2015 |
8C |
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THE OWNERS OF THE 1031 AMERICAN GRILL PLANS TO CLOSE UNTIL SPRING. |
FIRST DELIVERY IN 2015 AT MCLEOD: HAPPY NEW YEAR; IT'S A GIRL! |
DILLON COUPLE'S BABY ARRIVES AMID COMPLICATIONS |
FMN |
02/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BRENT HARDY; RACHEL HARDY; AND QUINN HARDY; PHOTO OF QUINN HARDY |
AT 5:34 A.M. NEW YEAR'S DAY; A DILLON COUPLE WELCOMED THEIR FIRST CHILD INTO THE WORLD; A GIRL. QUINN MARIE HARDY WAS THE FIRST BABY BORN AT McLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN FLORENCE IN 2015. |
DRIVER RUNS AFTER CHASE; CRASH IN FLORENCE |
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FMN |
02/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF POLICE OFFICER |
A BRIEF PURSUIT THAT WAS CALLED OFF BY FLORENCE POLICE ENEDED WITH A WRECK ON PALMETTO STREET AND AN ARREST (DAVID R. MARTIN JR.). |
PRISONER ESCAPES FROM CENTER |
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FMN |
02/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF H.H. KING III |
POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ESCAPEE (H.H. KING JR.) FROM PALMER PRE-RELEASE CENTER IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/01/2015 |
7A |
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BERTHA MAE GODBOLT BROWN; ALFER J. "TENNY" McCUTCHEON BURGESS; MARY RUTH JOHNSON KELLEY; BETTY R. GREENE; QUEEN ELIZABETH BURGESS; ELIZABETH ANNE REEVES LANIER; MINNIE LOUISE SHUMATE WALTERS; ROBERT EUGENE "ROBBIE" GOINS; ROBERT MINER; HAZEL M. WOODS; ROOSEVELT BROWN JR.; SISTER DULIE BELIN DAVIS; HARMON WOODROW BYRD; JANICE CELESTE ALLEN; RICHARD JACK FLOYD; MARY ELIZABETH 'LIZ' HALL QUICK; GLENDA P. MARTIN; JOANN PIERRE; ROBERT BRUCE MINER SR.; BERTHA SIMON PINKNEY; ELIZABETH ELLIS CLARK |
LOCAL ORGANIZATION GIVES GIFTS TO PATIENTS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL |
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FMN |
02/01/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF ALBERT GRICE; LEO PHILLIPS; PAMELA ROYSTON; AND RYLEE ROYSTON; PHOTO OF DeANGELA HAYNES; BRANDIE HAYES; AND HAYLEIGH HAYES; PHOTO OF CARLOS PARKER; LEO PHILLIPS; ALBERT GRICE; SAMUEL MIDGETTE; AND DeANGELA HAYNES; PHOTO OF ALLANA HILEY AND OTHERS |
JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS; SEVERAL MEMBERS OF PROJECT H.O.P.E. VISITED McLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THEY VISITED CHILDREN WHO WOULD BE STAYING AT THE HOSPITAL OVER THE HOLIDAY; GIVING GIFTS AS THEY MADE THEIR WAY AROUND THE HOSPITAL. |
GAS PRICES DIP BELOW A GALLON |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MINNIE BROWN |
ACCORDING TO GASBUDDY.COM; 37 GAS STATIONS IN FLORENCE ARE SELLING REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE FOR UNDER $2 PER GALLON. |
ATHLETIC ASCENT |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KAYSON DAWSON |
KAYSON DAWSON (5) CLIMBS THE FIRST FEW LEVELS OF A SET OF BLEACHERS AS THE SOUTH FLORENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TAKES ON EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE LITTLE CAESARS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
NEVER-LOSE ATTITUDE KEEPS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY VICTIM GOING |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KENNY CHAPMAN; ANNELL LEE; AND ANOTHER |
KENNY CHPMAN IS A LIVING EXAMPLE OF DETERMINATION AND MOTIVATION. |
BROKEN WATER LINE TO BE REPAIRED NEXT WEEK |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF BROKEN WATER LINE |
CURRENTLY NO CUSTOMERS ARE AFFECTED BY A BREAK IN A 12-INCH WATER MAIN IN THE 1400 BLOCK OF WEST EVANS STREET; CITY OF FLORENCE OFFICIALS SAID. |
FLORENCE POLICE ASK FOR ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING BURGLAR |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
4A |
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INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY A SUSPECT IN THE NEW YEAR'S EVE EARLY MORNING BURGLARY OF A FLORENCE BUSINESS (ALL STAR LANES). |
POLICE ARREST MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
4A |
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THE HARTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS ARRESTED A MAN (KYRE CHRISTIAN BROWN) IT HAD SOUGHT FOR A MONTH ON A CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
4B |
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JOHN C. CLARK SR.; LEROY WILLIAMS; HARRY MOODY; MORRIS LEGETTE; MATTIE LEE DAVIS; BRENDA CRANFORD PARKER; HERBERT ANDERSON; HELEN WALLACE FLOWERS; HAZEL MELTON WOODS; DEACON WILLIE "POLLY PIG" LARTS; JOAN CAROLE GREGG; LYRA ANDERSON KIRBY; SHERRILL DENISE "NANCY" DALLAS; HAL KENNETH BRYANT SR.; SGT. TOMMY GADSON JR.; ROGER E. "EDDIE" TOUCHBERRY; MICHAEL DAVID BAILEY SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/01/2015 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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OMEGA "MICK JR." DOWNES |
OTHER AREAS OF CITY TO SEE CHANGES IN 2015 |
FLORENCE'S GRIFFIN: COMPLEMENTARY AREAS TO NEIGHBORHOODS AND DOWNTOWN TO GET ATTENTION |
FMN |
04/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM PETERSON AND DREW GRIFFIN |
CITY MANAGER DREW GRIFFIN AND THE CITY STAFF; LIKE THEIR COUNTERPARTS WITH THE COUNTY; ARE TASKED WITH CARRYING OUT THE WILL OF THE CITY COUNCIL. |
LEGWARMERS FOR LITERACY: RUNNING FOR A CAUSE |
80S-THEMED 5K RAISES MONEY TO HELP PEOPLE LEARN TO READ |
FMN |
04/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GAIL SURAWSKI AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF COURTNEY SIMS AND SHAMRON HUDSON |
NEARLY 180 PEOPLE GATHERED AT FITNESS WORLD GYM IN FLORENCE; DESPITE THE DRIZZLY WEATHER; TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND LEGWARMERS FOR LITERACY 5K RESOLUTION RUN. |
FIRE DAMAGES HOUSE; FAMILY ESCAPES WITH NO INJURIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2015 |
4A |
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A FLORENCE HOME (1322 EDGEWOOD AVE.) WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2015 |
7A |
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JERRY JOHNSON; MARIA WASHINGTON PETERSON; VIOLA WILLIAMS; WOODROW SAMUEL; ANNIE DEAS ZIMMERMAN; VIVIAN LOUISE GRIFFIN; MARY POSTON WELCH; PEGGY ANN PIERCE; LT. COL. SALVATORE FEDE U.S. ARMY (RET.); BOBBIE EDWARDS TAYLOR; LLEWELLYN L. JORDAN; ALFER JEAN MCCUTCHEON BURGESS; HELEN WALLACE FLOWERS; CHARLES BRANDON HAYES; SYLVIA ELVINGTON SUGGS; LUCILLE M. THOMAS |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
04/01/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
EMILY ELIZABETH JONES AND JOHN BASCOM JUDY II |
BIGGEST WINNER |
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FMN |
05/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARY McLEOD |
MARY McLEOD SURPRISED EVERYONE LAST SPRING WHEN SHE WON THE INAUGURAL FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST; INCLUDING HERSELF. |
ESPN'S STUART SCOTT; 1965-2015 |
GOOD GUY' STARTED CAREER IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
05/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STUART SCOTT |
STUART SCOTT; THE LONGTIME "SPORTSCENTER" ANCHOR AND ESPN PERSONALITY KNOWN FOR THIS ENTHUSIASM AND UBIQUITY; DIED. HE WAS 49. |
MAESTRO & MORE |
FLORENCE SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR HAS LONG MUSIC HISTORY |
FMN |
05/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERRY ROBERTS; PHOTO OF TERRY ROBERTS AND OTHERS |
TO SAY THAT TERRY ROBERTS; MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR FOR THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA; KNOWS MUSIC WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT. |
EARLY SUNDAY FIRE HEAVILY DAMAGES FLORENCE HOME |
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FMN |
05/01/2015 |
3A |
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPSONDED TO REPORTS OF A HOUSE FIRE (600 BLOCK OF WEST SUMTER STREET). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/01/2015 |
7A |
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JEDDIE WILSON LUHRS; CREOLA WILLIAMS LEWIS; ANNA HARTIS; QUEEN ELIZABETH BURGESS; THEODORE POTEAT; RUBY S. NORTHCUTT; GERALDINE MOON SWOPE; JERRY TOWNSEND; LUCILLE MELLETTE THOMAS; AUDREY ANNE BUSH; BARTO FLOYD |
FLORENCE TO STRUT ITS STUFF |
DANCING WITH THE STARS |
FMN |
07/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CONTESTANTS FOR 2015 DANCING WITH STARS ARE LISTED. |
CHINESE COMPANY PURCHASES WELLMAN |
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FMN |
07/01/2015 |
1A |
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SHANGHAI PRET COMPOSITES CO. BUYS AT $70 MILLION+. |
OLANTA WELCOMES 2 FIRE TRUCKS… |
WITH WET DOWN EVENT |
FMN |
07/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TRADITIONAL WET-DOWN EVENT CHRISTENS NEW TRUCKS. |
WELLS HONORED WITH DISTINGUISHED JUDICIAL AWARD |
ROBERT N. WELLS JR. |
FMN |
07/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ROBERT NEWTON WELLS JR. RECEIVED THE RALPH KING ANDERSON JR. AWARD. PREVIOUS WINNERS ARE LISTED. |
GEORGE POULOS REALIZED DREAM… |
WITH HARD WORK |
FMN |
07/01/2015 |
3A |
AMERICAN DREAM |
PHOTO |
GEORGE POULOS AND WIFE OPENED 301 DRIVE-IN IN 1957. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/01/2015 |
7A |
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BETTY GROOMS MAYO; ARCHIE NELL PURNELL; BOBBY SAMUELS; WARREN WADE; CYNTHIA BELIN; LUCIA ANNROSS WINGATE; ETHEL O. HANNA; ISABELLE CASTLES GEORGE PAGE; HERBERT ANDERSON; MARY KATHRYNN JAMES HOLLADAY |
BRACING FOR THE COLD: BETTER BUNDLE UP! |
ARCTIC AIR DELAYS SCHOOLS; SHELTERS OPEN FOR NEEDY |
FMN |
08/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOB ROBERTS AND JOHN LANE |
SCHOOLS IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND IN OTHER COUNTIES ARE OPENING LATE TODAY BECAUSE OF SEVERE COLD. AND SOME COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION HAVE OPENEED SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS AND OTHERS WHO NEED A WARM PLACE TO STAY. |
WELLMAN CEO SAYS SALE MEANS EXPANDED REACH |
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FMN |
08/01/2015 |
1A |
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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF WELLMAN PLASTICS RECYCLING SAID THAT THE COMPANY'S PURCHASE BY A CHINESE COMPANY WILL MEAN CROSS-SELLING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH AND WILL EXPAND WELLMAN'S GLOBAL REACH. |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL: DeBERRY TAKES OATH; BECOMES THE YOUNGEST COUNCILMAN |
NEWCOMER: HE'LL WORK TO IMPROVE THE COUNTY |
FMN |
08/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEVEN DeBERRY; MICHAEL NETTLES; JESSICA DeBERRY; AND OTHERS |
H. STEVEN DeBERRY IV BECAME THE NEWSET AND YOUNGEST MEMBER OF FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL WHEN HE WAS SWORN IN TO REPRESENT THE DISTRICT THAT FORMER COUNCILMAN RUSSELLL CULBERSON RETIRED FROM LAST YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/01/2015 |
7A |
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PETER JOHNSON; TREIVAR E. SCOTT; JOHNNIE MILES III; MOZELL FRAZIER; MURPHY L. MORRIS; HAROLD J. FOX JR.; ANN KAY MATKINS; PALMER BERNARD MARTIN; MARIA WASHINGTON PETERSON; FURMAN MITCHELL HANNA; SERGEANT MAJOR CARLTON L. PRIDGEN; USMC RETIRED; PHILIP B. SHAW SR.; ETHEL OWENS HANNA; BUFORD DELANO CHAPMAN; IRENE NETTLES JUMP; DENNIS BRYAN WRIGHT |
POET LEFT OUT OF GOVERNOR'S INAUGURAL CEREMONY |
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FMN |
10/01/2015 |
1A |
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THE GOVERNOR'S INAUGURATION COMMITTEE TOLD S.C. POET LAUREATE MARJORY WENTWORTH THAT SHE WILLL NOT BE ALLOWED TO READ HER POEM DURING GOV. NIKKI HALEY'S INAUGURATION DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS. |
GLOBETROTTERS VISIT FLORENCE |
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FMN |
10/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM "BULL" BULLARD AND OTHERS |
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS' WILLIAM "BULL" BULLARD STANDS ON THE RIM OF A BASKETBALL GOAL WHILE ATTEMPTING A FULL-COURT SHOT. |
FAITH & FINANCES |
LEARN TO TITHE AND SOW INTO THE KINGDOM |
FMN |
10/01/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF LIZ ANDERSON; JONATHAN ANDERSON; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF DAVE RAMSEY |
SEVERAL CHURCHES IN FLORENCE ARE OFFERING DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY TO HELP THEIR MEMBERS AND THE COMMMUNITY START NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT; LEARNING HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT AND TO BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE. |
ST. JOHN'S EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES BEGINS 10TH SEASON |
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FMN |
10/01/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF THE CAROLINA BRASS (BAND) |
THE EPIPHANY CONCERT SERIES; WHICH HAS BECOME A FIXTURE IN FLORENCE'S WINTER MUSIC SCENE; BEGINS ITS 10TH SEASON. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/01/2015 |
4B |
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CAROLYN HILL TAYLOR; KEVIN GRAHAM; VIVIAN SAMUEL-EVANS; VICKEY JEAN RANDOLPH; BETSY CHAPMAN WILLIAMSON; MARY SCOTT; JUDY BLACKMON LANE RHODES; MARVIN WOODROW RICHARDSON; LUCILLE BLACKWELL; ROBERT L. KING; BARBARA BEST SMITH; BILLY LAVERNE MARSH; RONALD PATRICK MARTIN; LUCIA ANN ROSS WINGATE; ANNIE DEAS ZIMMERMAN; CLINT EDWARDS FLOYD; NELLIE SMITH MILES |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
NEW SUPERINTENDENT HITS THE GROUND RUNNING |
FMN |
11/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RANDY BRIDGES |
RANDY BRIDGES WASTED NO TIME IN HIS FIRST WEEK AS SUPERINTENDENT OF FLROENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. |
SUPPORTING THE MIRACLE LEAGUE |
OYSTER ROAST FUNDRAISER AIDS EFFORTS FOR SPECIAL BALL FIELD |
FMN |
11/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MIRACLE LEAGUE OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S OYSTER ROAST ATTENDEES |
RESIDENTS BUNDLED UP AND GATHERED A THE RENAISSANCE DINNING COURTYARD FOR THE MIRACLE LEAGUE OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S OYSTER ROAST. |
PEE DEE DELEGATION |
LEGISLATORS FOCUSING ON ETHICS; ROADS; EDUCATION |
FMN |
11/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAY LUCAS |
SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE PEE DEE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ECHOED THE PRIORITES THAT LEADERS OF THEIR PARTIES MADE LAST WEEK WITH ETHICS; EDUCATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING ISSUES DOMINATING THE AGENDA. |
WILSON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATES 000 |
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FMN |
11/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS |
THE WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATED $25 000 TO THE SCHOOL DURING HALFTIME OF THE BOYS BASKETBALL GAME AGAINST MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2015 |
7A |
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CORNELL BONAPARTE; LaSHONDA DINGLE; ARTHUR "SONNY" WHITE JR.; LYDIA LAVON GAINEY JOHNSON; RICHARD R. MARTIN; DERIAN MCKAYLIN DORRELL; JUDY ANN BLACKMON LANE RHODES; DORA KATE MOODY; KENNETH R. WILLIAMSON |
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS |
FLORENCE NATIVE BEN INGRAM WON IT ALL ON 'JEOPARDY!' TOURNAMENT |
FMN |
11/01/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF BEN INGRAM; REBECCA RIDER; AND JOHN PERSON; PHOTO OF BEN INGRAM AND ALEX TREBEK; PHOTO OF BEN INGRAM |
FLORENCE NATIVE BEN INGRAM WASN'T A STRAIGHT-A STUDENT WHEN HE ATTENDED WILSON HIGH SCHOOL YEARS AGO. AS A MATTER OF FACT; HE SAID; IT WAS PRETTY HARD FOR ANYONE TO RECEIVE STRAIGHT A'S. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
11/01/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
KAYLA MARIE GOSS AND BRENT LADELL WELCH |
LIFE EXPERIENCE TURNED INTO A LIVING |
SMART PHONE REPAIR FINDS NICHE IN FIXING A LIFELINE |
FMN |
11/01/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF AUGUST LANGLEY AND JEREMY EMERT; PHOTO OF AUGUST LANGLEY |
AUGUST LANGLEY TOOK A LIFE EXPERIENCE AND TURNED IT INTO A LIVING THAT SATISFIES A NICHE BY OPENING SMART PHONE REPAIR. |
FRIENDSHIP NINE |
FLORENCE CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER TO HAVE RECORD CLEARED |
FMN |
12/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOHN GAINES |
ONE JAN. 28; RETIRED FLORENCE ATTORNEY JOHN A. GAINES WILL RETURN TO A COURT IN ROCK HILL FOR A"CRIME" THAT HE COMMITTED IN 1961; A "CRIME" THAT NO LONGER EXISTS. IN JANUARY 1961; GAINES AND NINE OTHER COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM ROCK HILL WERE ARRESETED FOR SITTING A TA WHITES-ONLY COUNTRER IN A LOCAL DINER. |
MR. MIKE |
FORMER MEMBER FINDS HIS PLACE AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB |
FMN |
12/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LASHAWN MUMFORD; TYION HARRIOT; AND MIKE WOODS |
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS. FOR MIKE WOODS OF FLORENCE; HOME IS THE FLORNECE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB. |
CITY OF FLORENCE |
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER DOWNTOWN INCENTIVES |
FMN |
12/01/2015 |
1A |
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AT ITS JANUARY MEETING TODAY; THE FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS AND PROBABLY APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR AN INCENTIVES PACKAGE TO BRING "PROJECT MORGAN" AN UNDISCLOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; TO DOWNTOWN. |
RESIDENTS ESCAPE EARLY MORNING FLORENCE HOUSE FIRE |
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FMN |
12/01/2015 |
4A |
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TWO FLORENCE RESIDENTS AWOKE TO A HOUSE FIRE AND MANAGED TO ESCAPE UNHARMED FROM A BEDROOM WINDOW. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/01/2015 |
7A |
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PATSY JOHNSON ATKINSON; RAYMOND PHILIP PRITCHARD SR.; JOSEPHINE ANDERSON; ROBERT EDWIN GADSDEN; RODNEY SHELTON HINDS; BETTY LOU MOORE SYNDER |
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT HEADED TO DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
13/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED INCENTIVES FOR ANOTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE BO SMITH BUILDING. |
SC AGRIBIZ EXPO RETURNS… |
TO FLORENCE |
FMN |
13/01/2015 |
1A |
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GROWERS FROM THE SOUTHEAST WILL BE AT THE EVENT AT THE CIVIC CENTER. |
$8500 DONATED TO SUSAN G. KOMEN |
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FMN |
13/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE MCLEOD FOR HEALTH FLORENCE OPEN USTA WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT RAISED MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/01/2015 |
7A |
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JULIUS HARKLESS; SHENEDA STRANGE; DAISEY WEATHERFORD; ALEXANDER PETERKIN; NANCY E. BROWN; RONALD HAYES; ROSA L. MORRISON; JAMES CARSON BERRY; LEE DANIEL DAVIS; LASHONDA DINGLE; JANICE STACKHOUSE; MARILYN B. BARBOT; SCOTTY D. BROWN; DORETHA ADAMS; CORNELL BONAPARTE; JOHN FRANKLIN WHITE; JUDY KAY HAENNI; BETTY LOU MOORE SNYDER; THOMAS RAY DAVIS; ELSIE BARNHILL DOWLESS |
FLORENCE COUNTY |
COUNCIL CHAIR POST ON LINE THIS WEEK |
FMN |
14/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JAMES SCHOFIELD |
BASED ON SEVERAL ACCOUNTS; THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL VOTE FOR OFFICERS WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST DEFINING VOTES THE COUNCIL TAKES THIS YEAR. |
AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO STARTS TODAY |
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FMN |
14/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOEY NANCE; JARED DAY; AND OTHERS |
THE THIRD ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO GETS UNDERWAY TODAY AT THE FLORNECE CIVIC CENTER. |
ICY FORECAST HAS SOME AREA SCHOOLS DELAYING CLASS STARTS |
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FMN |
14/01/2015 |
3A |
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FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND OTHER PEE DEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WILL START CLASSES LATE THIS MORNING BECAUSE THE AREA IS UNDER A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY UNTIL NOON. |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION GETS CHECK FOR K FROM DUKE ENERGY |
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FMN |
14/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MINDY TAYLOR; DEBBIE HYLER; AND OTHERS |
EARLY CHIDLHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 GOT A BOOST FROM DUKE ENERGY WHEN A $5 000 CHECK WAS PRESENTED TO THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. |
FIREFIGHTERS DOUSE BLAZE AT WHOLESALE DEALERSHIP LOT |
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FMN |
14/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RUBBLE |
A FIRE A T THE HOT SPOT WHOLESALE LOT ON SOUTH IRBY STREET BURNED FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR WHILE FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED TO CONTAIN IT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/01/2015 |
5A |
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ANNETTE JOHNSON; JOHN FLOYD; PEARL FORDHAM BARNES; CARRIE LEE SPANN; TRAVIS EARL OWENS; ADDIE GRIGGS PRIEST; JACOB LITTLE; BESSIE YARBOROUGH SAMUEL; KEITH ERIC McLEOD II; ISIAH TAYLOR; JAMES S. DOLLARD; THOMAS ANTHONY "TONY" FLOWERS; RAYMOND PHILIP PRITCHARD SR.; JOSEPH A. KNIGHT; THOMAS (TOM) RAY DAVIS |
SC AGRIBIZ EXPO OPENING DRAWS 150 YOUNG PEOPLE |
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FMN |
15/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A MAJOR GOAL WAS TO ATTRACT YOUNGER PEOPLE. NOW AGRICULTURE IS COOL AGAIN. |
NEW COLLEGIATE SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS |
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FMN |
15/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
BOBBY HOUCK BEGINS AT TRINITY-BYRNES. HE IS A FORMER STUDENT AT BYRNES. |
TEXT OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY'S SPEECH |
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FMN |
15/01/2015 |
4A |
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GOV. NIKKI HALEY BEGINS SECOND TERM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/01/2015 |
7A |
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JESSIE MAE MASON; KATHLEEN COE SANSBURY; CLEO NESBITT; ROBERT WADE; ELEDITH ELLIOTT KNOTTS; JEAN FARMER MCPHERSON; DAVID ALLEN INABINET; VIRGINIA FLOWERS HOWLE; JOHN ROBINSON SIMPSON; JENSON 'MONTE' CONYERS; ADDIE GRIGGS PRIEST; WANDA BENNETT THOMAS; DOROTHY ADAMS BUTLER; SYBIL LEE SANDERS |
FLO-TOWN MEETS MOTOWN |
FLORENCE NATIVE |
FMN |
15/01/2015 |
1B |
SCRM:FMN/VF |
PHOTO |
DWAYNE COOPER PERFORMS ON BROADWAY AS ONE OF THE TEMPTATIONS. |
CROWNS GIVES YOUNGSTERS A CHANCE.. |
AT PRODUCTIONS |
FMN |
15/01/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
CROWNS THE GOSPEL MUSICAL DEBUTS AT FLORENCE LITTLE THEATER. |
POSTON ELECTED COUNCIL CHAIRMAN |
FLORENCE COUNTY |
FMN |
16/01/2015 |
1A;4A |
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PHOTO |
ROGER POSTON REPLACES JAMES SCHOFIELD. |
BOARD MEMBERS SWORN IN; BUILDINGS ON TARGET FOR FSD1 |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 |
FMN |
16/01/2015 |
1A |
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E. J. MCIVER; TRISHA CAULDER AND BRYAN CHAPMAN TOOK OATH. PORTER STEWART WAS RE-ELECTED CHAIR. LIONEL BROWN REPORTED NORTH VISTA IS COMPLETE. ROYALL IS PROJECTED FOR MAY 2015. DELMAE IS NEXT. |
AG COMMISSIONER… |
HUGH WEATHERS |
FMN |
16/01/2015 |
1A |
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BOTH SMALL AND LARGE FARMS NEED SUPPORT. |
MCLAWHORN SPEAKS AT ANNUAL FMU KING CELEBRATION |
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FMN |
16/01/2015 |
1A |
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JAMES T. MCLAWHORN JR. OF THE COLUMBIA URBAN LEAGUE WAS SPEAKER. HE STRESSSED THAT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MADE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THEY DID NOT COME EASY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/01/2015 |
7A |
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CHARLES EDWARD MCBRIDE; SONIA M. COE; MISTY DAWN HEATH RICHARDSON; ROSCOE JORDAN; HUGH W. ETHEREDGE; DALE EDWARD BARKER; IYLAH BARBARA MOSMAN BROWN; CONSTANCE MARY DEGENHART; ROOSEVELT 'BOOSTER' ISAIAH; DAVID EMORY 'BO' WATTS JR.; LESSIE BECK BROWN; FAYE L. SMOTHERS; PHILLIP B. HUGGINS SR.; CLEO NOLAN NESBITT |
MEET CELEBRITY RICK RYAN |
DANCING WITH THE STARS |
FMN |
16/01/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
GEORGEANNA KELLEY AND HE WILL BE DANCING. |
AIRPORT'S PASSENGER NUMBERS DOWN |
SLIGHTLY |
FMN |
17/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
OVERALL THE AIRPORT HAD 2% FEWER PASSENGERS IN 2014 COMPARED WITH 2013. |
WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET |
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FMN |
17/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
EXTRA AUTO TRAFFIC CONCERNS SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS. |
PROJECT TO GIVE YOUNG MEN INSIGHT |
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FMN |
17/01/2015 |
1A |
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THE DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER WILL HONOR FELLOW BROTHER MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/01/2015 |
4B |
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JOE NATHAN BROWN; JOSEPH WOODBURY; LILLIE BELL GEE; WILLIE LOUIS SMITH; ALPHONSO WATSON; JAMES L. MONTGOMERY; SYLVIA MCFARLAND; BILL BRITT; THOMAS LUCKY; EDOPHEL DIAL COLLINS; DIANE PENNINGTON WALLACE; HANNAH BOODY NELSON; IRENE ALEXANDER TIMMONS; CHRISTINE WALTERS KING; MARY HELEN GIBSON JOYNER; JACQUELINE ANNE EVANS GRAHAM; HARRY DONALD WILLIAMSON; CHARLES L. JACOBS; MISTY DAWN HEATH RICHARDSON; DAVID L. COLE; REBECCA STEPEHNS BURROUGHS; JESSIE MAE JACOBS MASON |
FLORENCE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME |
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FMN |
17/01/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
JONATHAN BURNETT; FISHER DEBERRY; NATHAN FIELDS; DONNIE LLOYD; LARRY JEWELL; SAM MULDROW; CARLOS POWELL; BOB SCHUSTER |
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS ROLE MODELS: ENTRY FOR ENTREPRENEURS |
GALA PART OF FDTC'S LAUNCH OF NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM |
FMN |
18/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEN DILLARD AND SURESH TIWARI; PHOTO OF STARLEE ALEXANDER; PHOTO OF MARK BUYCK; PHOTO OF BILL DAILEY; PHOTO OF FRED DuBARD; PHOTO OF DR. EDDIE FLOYD; PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL; PHOTO OF DR. JOHN KEITH; PHOTO OF REAMER KING; PHOTO OF JEAN LEATHERMAN; PHOTO OF CHARLENE LOWERY; PHOTO OF TOY NETTLES; PHOTO OF TIM NORWOOD; PHOTO OF KAYE PARRIS; PHOTO OF MIKE REICHENBACH; PHOTO OF REYNOLDS WILLIAMS |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE WANTS TO DEVELOP MORE ENTREPRENEURS IN THE PEE DEE. THE SCHOOL WILL START BY SPOTLIGHTING GOOD ROLE MODELS. |
2014 ELECTIONS: MONEY FLOWED TO THE WINNERS |
LATEST CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURES IN |
FMN |
18/01/2015 |
1A |
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JUST LIKE IN THE PRIMARIES; CANDIDATES WHO RAISED THE MOST MONEY TRAMPLED THEIR COMPETITION IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. |
OUTREACH MINISTRY HONORS MLK; LATE COMMUNITY PASTOR |
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FMN |
18/01/2015 |
1A |
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RESURRECTION OUTREACH MINISTRIES IS HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AND THE LATE PASTOR LOUIS BRODY THIS WEEKEND THROUGH A TWO-DAY EVENT. |
EYES ON THE SKIES |
REVAMPED DOOLEY PLANETARIUM HOSTS FIRST NASA SATURDAY EVENT |
FMN |
18/01/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SANNE VERKOEIJEN; HIDDE VERKOEIJEN; AND MANON VERKOEIJEN; PHOTO OF JONATHAN HEATH; SANNE VERKOEIJEN AND ANOTHER |
SEATED IN THEIR CHAIRS; WITH THEIR TORSOS ANGLED BACK AND HEADS POINTED UP; THE FAMILIES WERE TRAVELING AT LIGHT SPEED; WITH A VIEW THAT WOULD BE AT HOME IN "STAR WARS." |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2015 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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RUTH J. HAWKINS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2015 |
7A |
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JAMES ALLEN "BAR-BAR" HICKSON; CHARLES EDWARD McBRIDE; NANNIE LEE BROWN; WILLIAM JESS "BILL" COWARD; SAMUEL SCOTT; DONALD RAY WOODBERRY; JAMES TISDALE; MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIBBY" McDANIEL HYMAN; LEVI WILSON; EDOPHEL DIALS COLLINS; DIANE WALLACE; SONIA M. COE; ERNESTINE ROSE DAVIS; CARRIE LEE SPANN; LENNIE BELL FEAGIN; REVEREND LENARD DuRANT DRIGGERS |
BURN; LEARN & EARN |
FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION TO BEGIN AGAIN |
FMN |
18/01/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF CONNIE WILLIAMS; KIMBERLY FREDRICK; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF STEPHANIE NAVARRO; PHOTO OF PEE DEE VIPERS (BASKETBALL TEAM) AND BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS |
IN TWO DAYS; 72 PEOPLE WILL BEGIN A 10-WEEK JOURNEY TO CREATE A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE THROUGH FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
MR. AND MRS. LEVERN B. SWINTON CELEBRATE 71ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
18/01/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
STEPHANIE MARIE WILCOX AND BROOKS ALEXANDER URQUHART |
AGRIBIZ EXPO |
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FMN |
18/01/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF JACOB STUGGART AND BRUCE KIRKPATRICK; PHOTO OF DEVLIN CURL; HUNTER CARNES; SAM WHITEN; AND OTHERS |
ORGANIZERS SAY THE THIRD ANNUAL S.C. AGRIBIZ & FARM EXPO DREW APPROXIMATELY 3 500 PEOPLE; 25 PERCENT MORE THAN LAST YEAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/01/2015 |
8A |
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JAMIAN EADDY; FRANK LISTON TOMLINSON; CARLYLE V. LYMUS; EDITH VIRGINIA CUNNINGHAM; DOROTHY CAMPBELL "DOT" ANSAY; JOSEPH WOODBURY; ODIS FOWLER; LILLIE BELL GEE; HOWARD MARTIN; MARTHA ELIZBETH MCDANIEL HYMAN; WILLIAM JESSE "BILL" COWARD |
JUDICIAL PIONEER DIES AT 83 |
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FMN |
20/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CAROLYN HAM SMITH KNIGHT SERVED AT THE FIRST ELECTED FEMALE MAGISTRATE IN THE CITY ANC COUNTY OF FLORENCE. |
I HAVE A DREAM |
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FMN |
20/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LOCAL MARCHERS COMMEMORATE THE LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. |
PAWS TO THE RESCUE ADDRESSES… |
EVACUATION |
FMN |
20/01/2015 |
1A |
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THE MARION COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER HAS BEEN EVICTED. DOORS CLOSE JAN. 25, 2015. |
CHILDREN DISCUSSED AS CORNERSTONE OF MLK DAY CELEBRATION |
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FMN |
20/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MESSAGES FOCUSED ON KEEPING DR. KING'S DREAM ALIVE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/01/2015 |
8A;9A |
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ANNIE MITCHELL; BARBARA CALLAHAN FORD; JAMES H. 'BUTCH' MIXON; ANTHONY YOUNG; DONALD WATFORD; JULIAN C. 'BILL' ODOM; HERBERT FRANKLIN RANDALL JR.; MARY L. BURGESS; MINNIE PLOWDEN; ALTON J.NEWTON; CAROLYN HAM SMITH KNIGHT; WILBURN KIRBY 'CHUBBY' JORDAN JR.; DORA V. LANE; GRACIE FLOWERS ADAMS; FRANK LISTON TOMLINSON; EDITH VIRGINIA CUNNINGHAM; HELEN MARGARET WENTLING; HIRAM H. MOSELEY; SHIRLEY ANN WATFORD BREWER; DOROTHY C. ANSAY |
ALLIGATOR ROAD WIDENING: SCDOT PRESENTS 2 OPTIONS |
RESIDENTS GET LOOK AT EARLY PLANS FOR FLORENCE PROJECT |
FMN |
21/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENTINES |
CONSTRUCTION OF THE $45.4 MILLION WIDENING OF THE U.S. 301 BYPASS EXTENSION IS NOT SET TO BEGIN UNTIL SPRING 2018; BUT FLORENTINES HAD A CHANCE TO SPEAK WITH STATE TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS AND SEE INITIAL PLANS. |
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED |
FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION STARTS STRONG |
FMN |
21/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEVE MURPHY; LEIGHANN BUTLER; AND ANOTHER |
McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER WAS PACKED MORE THAN NORMAL AS THE KICK OFF FOR FLORENCE'S BIGGEEST LOSER COMMENCED. |
TRIAL DATE SET FOR HARTSVILLE MOTHER'S HOMICIDE CASE |
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FMN |
21/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF HOPE HAWKINS |
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE SAYS A TRIAL IS SCHEDULED TO START JUNE 15 FOR A 23-YEAR-OLD HARTSVILLE MOTHER CHARGED WITH THE DEATHS OF FOUR YOUNG CHILDREN (CAMARON MASON; DELONTA DIXON; MYASIA HAWKINS; AND KYNASIA HAWKINS). |
TIMMONSVILLE MAN CHARGED WITIH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT |
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FMN |
21/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FURNICE DECORIAN MACK |
A TIMMONSVILLE MAN (FURNICE DECORIAN MACK) IS CHARGED WITH HAVING SEXUAL CONTACT WITH A 12-YEAR-OLD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/01/2015 |
5A |
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DAVID KEITH SEAGLE SR.; LARRY JACKSON; MELVIN JACKSON; DOROTHA "ROSA" McCLARY; ROBERT JAMES; CAROL BYARS; PEARL FORDHAM BARNES; MITCHELL EDWARD MCGEE SR.; DONALD L. WATFORD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/01/2015 |
6A |
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JULIAN C. "BILL" ODOM; JOE NATHAN BROWN JR.; HERBERT FRANKLIN RANDALL JR.; ROBERT FRANKLIN PITTMAN SR.; AUDREY BROWN WILLIAMSON; IYLAH BARBARA MOSMAN BROWN; JESSIE M. FIELDS AMMONS |
PEE DEE HOUSING MARKET 'APPROACHING EQUILIBRIUM' |
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FMN |
21/01/2015 |
7C |
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THE PEE DEE REALTOR ASSOCITION SAYS 2014 WAS ANOTHER RECOVERY YEAR AND THE HOUSING MARKET HAS SHIFTED FROM BEING "DRASTICALLY UNDERSUPPLIED TO APPROACHING EQUILIBRIUM." |
BIG GIVE PEE DEE EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NONPROFITS |
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FMN |
22/01/2015 |
1A |
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THE EASTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WITH GIVE LOCAL AMERICA HAS DESIGNATED MAY 5 AS A DAY OF ONLINE GIVING WITH SIMPLIFIED DONATION OPTIONS ON ONE WEBSITE. |
DOWNTOWN FLORENCE PROJECTS GET OK |
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FMN |
22/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FALLON LAW FIRM BUILDING AT 248 S. IRBY ST. WAS GIVEN TO FMU EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO ADD SPACE TO THE ADJACENT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. MORE CHANGES ARE ON THE WAY. |
PROJECTS (CONTINUED) |
CITY DESIGN REVIEW BOARD |
FMN |
22/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
MULTIPLE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR N. DARGAN STREET BUILDINGS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/01/2015 |
7A |
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BOBBIE ALLEN AVANT NORRIS; GEORGE DOUGLAS RHEUARK SR.; ELLA RAY JAMES GRAHAM; ROBERT NORTHCUTT JR.; BURKE RANSOM GASKIN JR.; ELOISE MCLAIN SALEEBY; GETTYS MURRAY COOK; LOUISE NICHOLS BELL; BARBARA C. SEIF; CARLA JO TURNER; CAROL BYARS; JAMES HENRY 'BUTCH' MIXSON |
UPTOWN BLLROOOM TO OFFER 'HIP' HANGOUT SPOT |
FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER |
FMN |
22/01/2015 |
1B |
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THE OLD EXPO SPACE ON THE LOWER LEVEL HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED INTO A NEW MUSIC LISTENING ROOM FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF MUSICAL ACTS. |
AIR FORCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM |
AT PAC |
FMN |
22/01/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE RHYTHM IN BLUE AIR FORCE GROUP WILL PERFORM AT THE FMU'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
WALMART MARKET OOPENS WITH FANFARE |
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FMN |
22/01/2015 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET ON SECOND LOOP ROAD OPENED WITH HIGH SCHOOL BANDS AND SINGERS. |
ZEIGLER RECEIVES SCGA'S DRAWDY SERVICE AWARD |
BEN ZEIGLER |
FMN |
22/01/2015 |
3D |
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PHOTO |
THE DRAWDY AWARD IS GIVEN FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE BY A VOLUNTEER TO THE GAME OF GOLF. |
FLORENCE NATIVE WATTS JOINS APP STATE STAFF |
FOOTBALL |
FMN |
22/01/2015 |
3D |
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PHOTO |
JUSTIN WATTS JOINS APPALACHIAN STATE FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF. |
RECOGZNIE EXCELLENCE: LESSONS FROM SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE |
15 HONOREES INDUCTED INTO FDTC'S INAUGURAL ENREPRENEURIAL FORUM GALA |
FMN |
23/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BEN DILLARD |
FIFTEEN BUISNESSPEOPLE (STARLEE ALEXANDER; MARK W. BUYCK JR.; BILL DAILEY; FRED DuBARD; DR. EDDIE FLOYD; ROBBY HILL; DR. JOHN KEITH; REAMER KING; JEAN LEATHERMAN; CHARLENE LOWERY; TOY NETTLES; TIM NORWOOD; KAYE PARRIS; MIKE REICHENBACH; AND REYNOLDS WILLIAMS) WERE HONORED AT FLROENCE-DARLINGTON TECHICAL COLLEGE'S INAUGURAL ENTREPRENEURIAL FORUM GALA. |
FLORENCE'S CITY MANAGER LIMITS HIS PAY INCREASE |
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FMN |
23/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DREW GRIFFIN |
CITY MANAGER DREW GRIFFIN REFUSED ANY PAY INCREASE GREATER THAN THE COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE GIVEN TO ALL CITY EMPLOYEES; ACCORDING TO HIS RECENTLY RENEWED CONTRACT. |
CONVOY OF RESPECT |
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FMN |
23/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TRUCK CONVOY |
A CONVOY OF 17 TOW TRUCKS FROM ASSOCIATES ASSET RECOVERY CRAWLS DOWN ALLIGATOR ROAD AS PART OF THE FUNERAL PROCESSION FOR MICHELL McGEE; WHO DIED. |
MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL EXPLOITATION |
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FMN |
23/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF AARON JOHN DAISY |
A FLORENCE MAN (AARON JOHN DAISY) WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGES INVOLVING THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/01/2015 |
7A |
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ABRAHAM MACK; WILLIAM H. "BILL" MILES II; ROBERT "BOBBY" NORTHCUTT JR.; WILLIAM "ROY" FARMER; SYBIL F. POSTON; EDGAR MCKOY HUGGINS; HAZEL GRIFFIN BROWN; GEORGE DOUGLAS RHEUARK SR.; BOBBIE JEAN AVANT NORRIS; LOUISE NICHOLS BELL; DONALD RAY WOODBERRY; ROGER CULLIPHER; VIRGINIA MARIE COKER WATKINS |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE: MEET CELEBRITY CHRIS WARNER |
SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR ST. JUDE MEDICAL |
FMN |
23/01/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF MEGGIE BAKER AND CHRIS WARNER; PHOTO OF CHRIS WARNER AND MEGGIE BAKER |
MEGGIE BAKER AND CHRIS WARNER PRACTICE THEIR SAMBA MOVES FOR THE DANICNG WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE COMPETITION. |
FLORENCE 1 STUDENTS PLACE AT THE TOP IN ROBOTICS COMPETITON |
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FMN |
23/01/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF MATTHEW ALEXANDER; KARLEY CUEVAS; ELLA SUAREZ; DANIEL ORTEGA; MAX COOPER; AL DEAN DAVIS; JACK WILSON; MADDOX DAVIS; JACKSON KING; ALEXANDER DAVIS; OM PATEL; AND SHAWN HOEHN; PHOTO OF JEFF MURRIE; PAYTON KNIGHT; DYLAN ABBOTT; ROBBY CROWLEY; ERIC KIM; STEPHEN McCARTT; TREY GARLAND; SOPHIE WATSON; JORJA COLE; GRANT EDENS; STONE OSBORNE; AND GRETCHEN BELINSKI; PHOTO OF KIM ALEXANDER; KAITLYN CIMNEY; KYLE MENASCO; CHRISTIAN LEGRAND-WILSON; LYNN HOWARD; RYAN LUND; AND JEFFREY JIANG |
STUDENTS IN FLORENCE 1 CAME AWAY WITH WINS IN SEVERAL CATEGORIES IN THE RECENT FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS REGIONAL COMPETITION HELD A THE SiMT BUILDING. |
WEST FLORENCE BEATS SOUTH FLORENCE |
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FMN |
24/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DESTINEE WALKER; DANIELLE RAINEY; AND OTHERS |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL'S DESTINEE WALKER SLAPS HANDS WITH TEAMMATE DANIELLE RAINEY AFTER THEIR TEAM BEAT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL; 62-42; AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL. |
ONLINE RN-TO-BSN PROGRAM TOUTED AS ONE OF BEST IN NATION |
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FMN |
24/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DR. RHONDA BROGDON |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY'S PROGRAM WAS RECETNLY RECOGNIZED BY RN-TO-BSN.ORG AS OFFERING ONE OF THE BEST ONLINE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES. |
ACCIDENT SENDS 22 STUDENTS TO HOSPITAL |
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FMN |
24/01/2015 |
3A |
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TWENTY-TWO STUDENTS WERE EXAMINED AT THE LAKE CITY COMMUNITY HOSPTIAL EMERGENCY ROOM AFTER AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THEIR SCHOOL BUS. |
HELPING THE REGION THRIVE: WORKING TOWARD UNITY |
HELPING FLORENCE FLOURISH MOVEMENT TAKES FLIGHT |
FMN |
24/01/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF KEN CHARLES; NEAL ZIMMERMAN; KEN BURGESS; AND ED LOVE; PHOTO OF WILL JOHNSON AND OTHERS |
A NEW MOVEMENT IS BEGINING IN FLROENCE TO BRING CHURCH AND CHARITIES TOGETHER TO ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS AND UNEMPLOYMENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/01/2015 |
4B |
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CATHERINE WEDDINGTON COOPER; BETTY McCANTS MORGAN; GRACE LOVE DOUGLAS; MICHAEL B. HUGGINS; MARY ALICE JOHNSON; JOHN KENTON HUNGERPILLER JR.; JAMES E. CROSLAND; CAROLYN MATTHEW TERRY; JOHN SCATURRO SR.; JAKARA PETERSON; BRENDAN NWACHUKWU; MINNIE T. HUNTER; ROGER DALE CULLIPHER; SYBIL FINCHER POSTON; WILLIE NOWLINE; CAROLYN ANN BOATWRIGHT BRYANT; STEPHEN H. ANDERSON JR.; LEROY "ROY" FARMER; GETTYS MURRAY COOK; ELLEN MARTIN MARSH; DIANE CHERYL PAGE ROUSE |
FREE RANGE' VS. 'HELICOPER': PARENTING STYLES UP FOR DEBATE |
DRAWING THE LINE BETWEEN NEGLECT; CHILD INDEPENDENCE |
FMN |
25/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DALTON BUIE; AMY BUIE; AND LIAM |
LOCAL PARENTS AND OFFICIALS SAY THE LINE ISN'T ALWAYS CLEAR BETWEEN CHILD NEGLECT AND GIVING A CHILD FREEDOM TO PLAY WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. |
SHORTAGE OF WOMEN IN POLITICS |
NUMBERS STILL LOW IN SOUTH CAROLINA; THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
25/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY |
WHEN NIKKI HALEY TOOK OFFICE IN 2011 AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR; THERE WERE ONLY 14 WOMEN IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF 170 MEMBERS; AND THE STATE; WHERE 51.3 PERCENT OF RESIDENTS ARE WOMEN; RANKED LAST IN THE NATION FOR FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN THE LEGISLATURE. |
SLIDE SMILES |
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FMN |
25/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DOIAN JOHNSON AND SEANDERIUS SMALL |
DOIAN JOHNSON RIDES A BURLAP SACK DOWN A SLIDE WITH HER STEPSON; SEANDERIUS SMALL (3); THE SECOND AND FINAL DAY OF THE NINTH ANNUAL KIDS JAMBOREE. |
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS FIRST IN UPTOWN BALLROOM SERIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS (BAND) |
THE DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS WILL MAKE A STOP IN FLROENCE NEXT WEEK TO OPEN THE NEW UPTOWN BALLROOM AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2015 |
4A |
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LEE JUNE McCRAY; WILLIE LOUIS SMITH; LOUIS McCREA; MAE PEARL DINGLE; CAROLYN MATTHEWS TERRY; IDA ELLIS; MARIE BETHEA; ALETHA DAVIS HARRISON; RONNIE KING; KENT HUNGERPILLER JR.; MINNIE THOMAS HUNTER; JOHN SCATURRO SR.; BETTY MCCANTS MORGAN; MARY ALICE SAWYER MERIDTH; JERRY DEAN JOHNSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/01/2015 |
5A |
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MAY BYNUM SHARP; WILLIAM HENRY "BILL" MILES II; WILMA NADINE MCDANIEL PROSSER; LUCY CLEOLA PARNELL |
WOMAN; GRANDSON CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO PASS COUNTERFEIT BILLS |
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FMN |
25/01/2015 |
5A |
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A GRANDMOTHER (GERTRUDE NESMITH) AND GRANDSON (TYREEK LEWIS) WERE ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO PASS 12 COUNTERFEIT BILLS AT THE KANGAROO EXPRESS IN JOHNSONVILLE; POLICE CHIEF RON DOUGLAS SAID. |
BIGGEST LOSER |
A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON FITNESS |
FMN |
25/01/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF DUSTIN McRAE; PHOTO OF DUSTIN McRAE |
MY NAME IS DUSTIN McRAE; AND I AM A TRAINER IN THE BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION AT THE McLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER. |
IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED |
FMU PROF'S STUDENTS HELP FILE TAX RETURNS |
FMN |
25/01/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER HUGHES; JONATHAN MAHAFFEY; AND JASON KEITH; PHOTO OF FMU STUDENT |
WHETHER YOU PAY TO HAVE SOMEONE DO YOU TAXES OR DO THEM YOURSELF; SAYS BRAD JOHNSON; SAID IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED. |
LITTLE GIRL; BIG HEART |
FLORENCE GIRL COLLECTS MONEY ON HER BIRTHDAY |
FMN |
26/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CAROLINE COWARD; TRACI COWARD; AND COURTNEY COWARD; PHOTO OF CAROLINE COWARD AND KAY PROCTOR |
CAROLINE COWARD TURNED ANOTHER YEAR OLDER JAN. 16. INSTEAD OF ASKING FOR NEW CLOTHES; TOYS OR ELECTRONICS; THIS YEAR SHE ASKED FOR MONEY. |
CONTESTANT IS IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL |
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FMN |
26/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARCIE LLOYD |
FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER ENDEAVORS TO BE MORE THAN JUST A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LOSE WEIGHT; IT IS SUPPOSED TO ENCOURAGE A LIFESTYLE CHANGE. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT MARCIE LLOYD IS LOOKING FOR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/01/2015 |
8A |
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ALICE SNOW; HEYWARD McLAUGHLIN SCHUYLER; RONALD ELLERBEE; WILBERT WILKES; L. EARL VAUSE; JOHNNY ROBERT MORRIS; BUENA SIMS BAKER; CAROLYN MATTHEWS TERRY; HIRAM SPENCER REYNOLDS; LOUISE COOPER TREADWAY |
NEW CITY JUDGE HAS CRIMINAL PAST |
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FMN |
27/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
COUNCIL WENT FOR DIVERSITY OVER EXPERIENCE IN APPOINTING LINWARD EDWARD II. HIS CRIMINAL PAST INCLUDED POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA BEFORE HE BECAME A LAWYER AND JUDGE. HE HAS MISDEMEANORS (2001) AND FELONY (2003). |
COMPUTER CODING INITIATIVE CONTINUES WORK |
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FMN |
27/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
CODEFLO GIVES PEOPLE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE TRAINING IN WEB AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES & NETWORKING. |
CRIMINAL MINDS WRITER TO SPEAK… |
AT BENEFIT LUNCHEON |
FMN |
27/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
JIM CLEMENTE WILL SPEAK AT CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE. |
FLORENCE ZONING UPDATES COULD CREATE MORE GROWTH |
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FMN |
27/01/2015 |
1A |
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UPDATING ORDINANCES COULD MAKE FOR MORE FLEXIBLE ZONING AND STRENGTHEN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/01/2015 |
7A |
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JOSEPHINE SINGLETARY BOYCE; ROBERT W. FISHER; DANIEL PAUL SALVO; DONNIE DIXON; FREDA WILLIAMS BRIGMAN; ARTIS E. 'SON' BROWN JR.; LARRY E. WILLIAMS; CHARLES LEE IVEY; QUINCY SMITH; REED SPENCER WHALEY; RICKY BURKETT; ANNETTE DOBSON; SUSAN T. GRAY; BETTY MCCANTS MORGAN; LLOYD EARL VAUSE; STEPHEN COLLINS 'BUBBA' HARRELL; ALETHA DAVIS HARRISON RONNIE KING SR.; MIRIAM BROWN ATKINSON; EMMA LEE LEAR; ALICE RUDICK SHAW; LINDA ANN VENTERS CRIBB |
WITH A GLOVE FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS |
BARRETT KLEINKNECHT |
FMN |
27/01/2015 |
1B |
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COLOR PHOTO |
BARRETT KLEINKNECHT FORMER W. FLORENCE AND FMU STAR BASEBALL PLAYER HAS LEARNED SOME PATIENCE IN HIS MINOR LEAGUE CAREER TO DATE. |
AIMING TO SERVE MORE MEALS BY 2018: HARVEST HOPE SETS NEW GOAL |
FOOD BANK PLANS TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION |
FMN |
28/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NICOLE ECHOLS AND ANOTHER; JAMES BRAILSFORD AND NIGEL QUILLEN |
HARVEST HOPE FOOD BANK HAS SET A NEW GOAL OF PROVIDING MORE THAN 10.4 MILLION MORE MEALS TO PEE DEE COUNTIES BY 2018. |
MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSING STOLEN CAR |
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FMN |
28/01/2015 |
3A |
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A 20-YEAR-OLD FLORENCE MAN (QUINTIN MALIK ECHOLS) HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH POSSESSING A STOLEN CAR THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ARMED ROBBERY ON LUCAS STREET. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/01/2015 |
5A |
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SAVANNAH BLUE; OSCAR "OSCAR B." BETHEA; MANDER "AMANDA" BRIGHAM ALTMAN; BETTY B. MONTGOMERY; GLADYS S. MELTON; OSBOURNE LAVAL WALLACE; MIRIAM BROWN ATKINSON; FREDA WILLIAMS BRIGMAN; CATHERINE WEDDINGTON COOPER; RICKY BURKETT; DANIEL 'DANNY' PAUL SALVO |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/01/2015 |
6A |
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SHERRY GWENDOLYN "GWEN" JONES; ROBERT W. FISHER; LARRY E. WILLIAMS; FRANK W. KEA JR.; MAE PEARL EPPS DINGLE |
COOKING HEALTHY |
LOCAL PRODUCE HAS HEALTH; ECONOMIC BENEFITS |
FMN |
28/01/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF LOCAL PRODUCE; PHOTO OF CHARLIE CALDWELL AND SHONDA WORSHAM |
COLLARDS ARE A SOUTHERN DELICACY. |
QUICK AND EASY RECIPE FOR A GREENS MEDLEY |
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FMN |
28/01/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF ANITA LONGAN |
HERE IS A QUICK AND EASY RECIPE FOR A GREENS MEDLEY; DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED WAY'S BURN & LEARN INITIATIVE; OVIS HILL FARMS AND ON TRACK SOLUTIONS. |
CIVIC CENTER TO HOST 2015 FLORENE BLUEGRASS SUMMIT |
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FMN |
29/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER WILL PERFORM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/01/2015 |
7A |
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FRANCIS C. 'PAT' HUMPHRIES; DONALD F. LOWE; STEPHEN F. NEWTON; MORRIS BARRET III; JASPER 'BENNIE BARBEQUE MAN' BULL; JUSTINE YEVONNE CLARK ROUSE; FRANCES LANGLEY WILLIAMS; MAGGIE MCLAURIN; ANNETTE CARTER; WILLIE HODGES; REED SPENCER WHALEY; ROSE MARIE HAMMOND; GEORGE H. JOHNSON; EUGENE HUGGINS; IDA MAE GOSS ELLIS; JAMES EUGENE FILYAW; DONNIE DIXON; GLADYS SUGGS MELTON; AMANDA BRIGHAM ALTMAN; WILBERT C. WILKES; GLELLAN RANDOLPH ATKINSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/01/2015 |
8A |
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RONALD EUGENE WEBSTER; HUBERT FRANCIS BOATWRIGHT; MARY ALICE JOHNSON; MILTON 'SQUASH' POWELL; GINA DAVID PERMENTER; CHARLES LEE IVEY; SUSAN TEDDER GRAY |
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER RANKED AMONG NATION'S BEST |
FMU |
FMN |
29/01/2015 |
1B |
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PAC MAKES LIST OF 25 MOST AMAZING CAMPUS ARTS CENTER |
ART TRAIL GALLERY TO BE SCENE OF MURDER MYSTERY |
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FMN |
29/01/2015 |
4B |
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MURDER MYSTERY PRODUCTIONS OF WILMINGTON NC WILL STAGE MURDER FOR DINNER GUESTS WHO WILL OBSERVE. |
HALEY TEAM TARGETS DOMESTIC ABUSE |
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FMN |
30/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SHERIFF KENNEY BOONE WILL SERVE ON TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS CULTURAL ISSUES & CHANGE VIEWS TOWARD VIOLENCE. |
COUNCIL PANEL SNUBBED OTHER CANDIDATES IN EDWARDS' FAVOR |
CITY JUDGE POSITION |
FMN |
30/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THREE CANDIDATES WERE PASSED OVER WITHOUT INTERVIEWS IN THE SELECTION OF LINWARD EDWARDS II. |
DISHING UP A TASTE OF CENTRAL |
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FMN |
30/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
OVER 30 FOOD VENDORS PARTICIPATED AT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. |
FOOD LION DONATES $1K TO PEE DEE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER |
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FMN |
30/01/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
THE SHELTER ON JARRETT ST. HOUSES 44 RESIDENTS FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS IF THEY ARE WORKING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/01/2015 |
7A |
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RALEIGH MCIVER ODOM; FRANCES JACKSON HOLDER; RANDY COOPER; JOSEPHINE PAGE WHITE; JOEL CYREL HORTON; MICHAEL JEROME WILLIAMS; WILLIAM HAWKINS; CRYSTAL SPENCE; MILDRED WHITTINGTON; DONALD FRANKLIN LOWE; AUDREY ADAMS BARRINGER; ARTIS E. 'SON' BROWN JR.; FRANCIS C. 'PAT' HUMPHRIES; JAMES EDWARD WASHINGTON; WILLIAM HAWKINS III; COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH |
SHAME ON CITY COUNCIL FOR ITS LACK OF TRANSPARENCY |
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FMN |
30/01/2015 |
6A |
EDITORIAL |
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CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS LINWOOD EDWARDS WITH A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AS CITY JUDGE AND IS NOT OPEN WITH SELECTION PROCESS AND SWEARING IN. |
DANCING WITH THE STARS |
MEET MICHELE PRIDGEN |
FMN |
30/01/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
MICHELE PRIDGEAN & JACOB COWARD WILL PAIR TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. |
McLEOD HEALTH HONORS VOLUNTEERS |
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FMN |
31/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CEIL WILSON AND OTHERS |
McLEOD HEALTH SAID THANK YOU TO 250 VOLUNTEERS AND HONORED CEIL WILSON AS ITS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR. |
QUINBY HARDWARE CLOSING |
PALMETTO PARTY & COSTUMES STORE WILL EXPAND |
FMN |
31/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF QUINBY HARDWARE CUSTOMERS; PHOTO OF ASHBY GREGG AND ALLEN WATSON |
THE QUINBY HARDWARE WILL CLOSE SOON; BUT ITS NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBOR; PALMETTO PARTY & COSTUMES; WILL TAKE OVER THE SPACE AND EXPAND TO BE ONE OF THE AREA'S LARGESET. |
PALMER PRE-RELEASE |
WARDEN PUSHES INMATES' TRAINING |
FMN |
31/01/2015 |
1A |
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A NEW FACE OF LEADERSHIP AT THE MINIMUM SECURITY PALMER PRE-RELEASE CENTER IN FLORENCE BRINGS A NEW PHILOSOPHY ON HOW THE PENAL SYSTEM SHOULD BE VIEWED. |
BLUE RIBBON CELEBRATION IS SWEET FOR ROYALL |
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FMN |
31/01/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JULIE SMITH AND ROYALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS |
STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT ROYALL ELEMENETARY SCHOOL ENJOYED THE SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS. IN RECOGNITION OF THE SCHOOL BECOMING A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL; STUDENTS WERE TREATED TO BLUE BELL ICE CREAM. |
DAMAGED SEWER LINE SPILLS 10 550 GALLONS OF WASTEWATER |
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FMN |
31/01/2015 |
4A |
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A UTILITY CONTRACTOR DAMAGED A CITY SEWER LINE AND RELEASED SOME 10 550 GALLONS OF WASTEWATER INTO AN UNNAMED DRAIN TRIBUTARY TO LAKE SWAMP ONE MILE EAST OF TIMMONSVILLE. |
DRIVER KILLED IN TWO-CAR CRASH IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY |
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FMN |
31/01/2015 |
4A |
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ONE PERSON DIED IN A TWO-CAR CRASH AT THE INTERSECTION OF PATTY ROAD AND US 52 IN THE CADES COMMUNITY OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY. |
PRAYING FOR THEIR JERUSALEM |
LOCAL GROUP SEEKS REVIVAL IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
31/01/2015 |
1B |
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ILLUSTRATION |
IN THE FALL; A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN FLORENCE WERE PRAYING FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE CITY WHEN THEY FELT THE NEED TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THEIR PRAYERS AND THEIR GROUP. OUT OF THAT GROUP WAS BORN THE CITYWIDE PRAYER GATHERING OF FLORENCE; WHICH HAS STEPPED ACROSS DENOMINATIONAL AND RACIAL BOUNDRIES TO PRAY FOR RENEWAL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/01/2015 |
4B |
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EMMA MAE DAVIS; MARY ANN LADSON; JOHN EDWARD "EDDIE" WATFORD; ANNIE DELL FOXE BARNES; RONALD WESLEY CARLSON; DAISY M. EANS; LILLIAN OWENS; OPALINE CHRISTMAS; DENNY BARR; SARAH McNEIL; FRANCES JACKSON HOLDER; ELIZABETH RODGERS ALTMAN; FAYE HYMAN PRESS; RALEIGH MCIVER ODOM; MAXINE SHAW |
FACES OF FEBRUARY: A SERIES HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN THE PEE DEE |
LeROY 'PETE' PETERSON JR. |
FMN |
01/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LeROY PETERSON JR. |
CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR; CAMPUS ORGANIZER; COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER. |
SC HOUSE DISTRICT 63 CANDIDATE |
HILL TOUTS BUSINESS; COUNCIL EXPERIENCE |
FMN |
01/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL |
THE DAY FORMER REP. KRIS CRAWFORD RESIGNED FORM HIS SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 63 SEAT; FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ROBBY HILL ANNOUNCED HE WOULD RUN FOR THE OFFICE; ONE HE PLANNED TO SEEK IN 2016. |
STUDENTS BUILD A 5K COURSE AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL |
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FMN |
01/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILL ERVIN AND SAM McCOWN |
CROSS-COUNTRY SUPPORTERS TURNED OUT IN CHILLY WEATHER TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR TWO BOY SCOUTS AND WILSON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO HAVE MADE CONSTRUCTION A CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE THAT ENCIRCLES THE SCHOOL THEIR SCHOOL AN EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2015 |
8A |
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ANNIE MYRTLE NESMITH; THOMAS GRATE; BABY GIRL AALIYA AYAN BURGESS; CHARLEY "SHIRLEY" HAMMOND COCKFIELD; DERRICK LARON COOPER; SHELLEY KINLEY JR.; ANNIE LEE SUMPTER; SCOTT ALEXANDER NIVENS; ELIZABETH "BETTY" CHAMBLEE ROGERS; ANNIE DELL FOXE BARNES; PAULINE JACKSON ALTMAN; MALCOLM ALLEN MILLER; OPALINE LOCKLAIR CHRISTMAS; JENNY M. MURRAY; LILLIAN BRANDON OWENS |
BIGGEST LOSER |
THE WINNING WAY |
FMN |
01/02/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KIM FREDRICK AND TORY ZWANZIGER; PHOTO OF KIM FREDRICK |
MY NAME IS TORY; AND I AM A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRIANER AT McLEOD HELATH AND FITNESS CENTER AND WAS THE WINNING TRAINER FOR THE COMPETITION LAST YEAR. |
CONTESTANTS EMPTY SUITCASES FOR FRESH MINDSET |
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FMN |
01/02/2015 |
1C |
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FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS PAUSED TO EVALUATE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH LAST WEEK WITH LIFE COACH ROBIN LEWIS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/02/2015 |
7C |
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PHOTO |
WILLIAM BARCLAY BOLING AND STEPHEN WALLACE TOMLINSON |
LEROY 'PETE' PETERSON JR. |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
01/02/2015 |
1A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHEMISTRY PROF; CAMPAIGN ORGANIZER; COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER |
M.A.S.H. CHARACTER'S NAME RESONATES IN FLORENCE AREA |
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FMN |
01/02/2015 |
6A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON SOPHIE KUKER; JUDGE SAMUEL WILDS; SHERMAN T. POTTER |
BIGGEST LOSER 2015 |
AGE DOESN'T STOP JOSEPHINE JUPITER |
FMN |
02/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOSEPHINE JUPITER |
JOSEPHINE JUPITER ISN'T SHY ABOUT HER AGE; AND SHE CLEARLY DOESN'T BELIEVE IN SLOWING DOWN AFTER RETIREMENT. AT 72; SHE IS THE OLDEST CONTESTANT IN FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER 2015; A FACT THAT SUPRPRISED EVEN HER. |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL BASEBALL CLASSIC |
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FMN |
02/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM; PHOTO OF ART INABINET AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM |
MEMBERS OF THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM WATCH FROM THE DUGOUT STEPS DURING THE FIRST INNING OF THEIR GAME AGAINST PFEIFER UNIVERSITY AT CORMELL FIELD AT SPARROW STADIUM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/02/2015 |
8A |
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DIANNE BABY GIRL ISBELL; OSSIE CHANDLER; FLORA LUCILLE JUDGE; WILLIAM KENNETH GRIGGS HUGGINS; LINDA COOPER; FRANK BAKER JR.; HERBERT HILTON; MARY L. BREEDEN; RUTH PARROTT PATTERSON BROWN; SOBIE SOLES DIXON; HARRIETT COURTNEY LEMKE; MIRIAM POWERS JORDAN; CHARLEY HAMMOND COCKFIELD; JOE CONYERS; SHELLEY KINLEY JR.; MYRNA GARCIA JAMES |
NEW EATERY COMING TO FLORENCE |
WHICH WICH |
FMN |
03/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WHICH WICH A SANDWICH SHOP OWNED BY SHESH PATAEL WILL OPEN AT THE CURRENT HOME OF ACADEMY SPORTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/02/2015 |
7A |
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NATHANIEL PRESSLEY; DERRICK DARRELL ADAMS; HAR BERRY; MARTHA ROGERS; MASON TERELL DEWITT; ANDREW 'VERN' JACKSON; KATIE SESSIONS ASHLEY; JAMES WAYNE LESTER; BEN DRIFFIN, CATHERINE ROSE MARCUM; SCOTT ALEXANDER NIVENS; ROBERT LINDELL SIMS; RUTH PARROTT PATTERSON BROWN; FLORA LUCILLE JUDGE; JOHNNIE M. CROWELL |
NEW HOUSING PLANNED FOR SENIORS |
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FMN |
04/02/2015 |
1A |
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FLORENCE HAS 20 000 PEOPLE OVER 65 AND 132 UNITS DESIGNATED FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING. |
DELMAE ELEMENTARY SERVES UP A TASTE OF THE WORLD |
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FMN |
04/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DELMAE CELEBRATED CULTURAL DIVERSITY WITH 300 GUESTS. THESE 600 STUDENTS SPEAK A DOZEN LANGUAGES AT HOME. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/02/2015 |
7A |
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PEGGY ANN HART SINGLETARY; JOHN MILLER PENDERGRASS; JESSIE WAYNE PERDUE; JOSEPHINE JOYCE 'BELL' CALVERT; ERVIN ROGERS; ANNIE LOU BEARD MORRIS; ROMA G. GAINEY; BETTY SMITH TADLOCK; STACY MARIE GANDY GODWIN; ANITA C. BRADLEY; WALTER E. HICKMAN JR.; JAMES WAYNE LESTER; DERRICK L. COOPER; SANDRA A. WILLIAMS; DAISY BOSTON EANS; JUDY GAIL BAGGETT; ROY LOUIE PUTNAM; CATHERINE ROSE MARCUM |
CONTESTANTS LEARN NUTRITION 101 |
BIGGEST LOSER |
FMN |
04/02/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
KITTY FINKLEA NUTRITIONIST ADVISED PARTICIPANTS. |
FACES OF FEBRUARY: A SERIES HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN THE PEE DEE |
DOROTHY HINES |
FMN |
05/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DOROTHY HINES |
COMMUNITY LEADER; WILLIAMS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD. |
FLORENCE COUNTY: RADIO SYSTEM ONLINE |
COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICIATIONS GET DIGITAL UPGRADE |
FMN |
05/02/2015 |
1A |
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PUBIC SAFETY OFFICIALS THROUGHOUT FLORENCE COUNTY ARE RELIEVED THAT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ARE NO LONGER OPERATING ON THE COUNTY'S FUNCTIONALLY OBSOLETE ANALOG SYSTEM; BUT ON THE MORE RELIABLE; MODERN DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM. |
GO RED' EVENTS RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT WOMEN'S HEART DISEASE |
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FMN |
05/02/2015 |
1A |
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FOR MORE THANA DECADE; THE FIRST FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY HAS BEEN SET ASIDE AS NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY AS PART OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF HEART DISEASES IN WOMEN. |
THEODORE LESTER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ON THE BALL |
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FMN |
05/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JESSICA CRAWSON AND FIRST GRADE STUDENTS |
ONE CLASS OF STUDENTS AT THEODORE LESTER ELEMENTARY IS ON THE BALL. FIRST-GRADE TEACHER JESSICA CROWSON REPLACED HER STUDENT'S CONVENTIONAL CHAIRS WITH AIR-FILLED STABILITY BALLS IN AN EFFORT TO HELP STUDENTS CHANNEL ENERGY IN POSITIVE WAYS YET STAY ON TASK. |
DISTRICT 3 BOARD HIRES NEW SUPERINTENDENT |
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FMN |
05/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LAURA HICKSON; RENEE KIRBY; AND OTHERS |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRCT 3 BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED TO HIRE LAURA HICKSON AS SUPERINTENDENT TO REPLACE V. KEITH CALLICUTT; WHO ANNOUNCED IN AUGUST THAT HE WILL RETIRE JUNE 30. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/02/2015 |
7A |
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LEROY BROCKINGTON; LENNIE REE "SUSIE" COX; MELVIN "PETE" FREEMAN; ROBERT LEE BYRD; ZENOVIA PITTMAN CHILDRESS; CLAUDE WILLIAM "BILL" BROWN JR.; IDA DAVIS RUSH; BABY NICOLAS DEWITT; ALICE W. MADISON; JAMES BRIGGS; ANNIE RUTH HANNA; RUSSELL ADAMS; JOSEPHINE BELL CALVERT; KATIE ROSA BELL SESSION ASHLEY; ERVIN ROGERS; YVONNE GRACE KASACK DYCHES; ROMA G. GAINEY |
IN THE CENTER RING |
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FMN |
05/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF ANDRE McCLAIN AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ANDRE McCLAIN |
CHILDREN OF ALL AGES WILL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE "THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH" WHEN THE RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM AND BAILEY BRINGS ITS CIRCUS TO FLORENCE. |
VINO AND VOCALS SET TO RAISE MONEY FOR HOPE FUND |
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FMN |
05/02/2015 |
1B |
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HOPEHEALTH'S VION AND VOCALS: A THEATRICAL AFFAIR IS COMING BACK FOR THE THIRD YEAR. |
DOROTHY HINES |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
05/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DOROTHY HINES WAS/IS A COMMUNITY LEADER FROM THE WILLIAMS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD. SHE IS A GRADUATE OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. |
FDDC AIMS TO PROMOTE DOWNTOWN |
GROWTH IN '15 |
FMN |
06/02/2015 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP. WILL INCREASE RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES. |
ART TRAIL GALLERY HOSTS RECEPTION & NAMES '15 PHOTOFABULOUS WINNERS |
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FMN |
06/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
PATRICIA BURKETT WON FIRST PLACE. GALLERY DIRECTOR IS DAVID HOBBS. OTHER WINNERS ARE TARI FEDERER; AUBREE ROSS & JO ROBBINS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/02/2015 |
7A |
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EARLINE C. ARTIS; ROSE H. BROWN; HARRY R. 'RONNIE' COLLINS; JAMES LEROY LANGSTON; SUSAN PARNELL; RACHEL MILES; ROBBIE WILLIAMS; LEE ERNEST WASHINGTON; CLAYTON MOORE ALEXANDER; LOU ELLA EADDY; HOPE WINDHAM COPELAND; JESSIE LEE HEARNE TILLER; INEZ JOHNSON GARRIS; ROBERT LEE BYRD; LINDA WILLIAMS COOPER; RICHARD JOSEPH GREEN; LENNIE REE 'SUSIE' COX; TEENA MARIE CONNER; FRANCES K. LEE; HERBERT HILTON |
MEET DANCING WITH THE STARS CELEBRITY FIELDS NORWOOD |
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FMN |
06/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
PROFESSIONAL DANCER TIFFANY WELSH PAIRS WITH FIELDS NORWOOD LOCAL FARMER. |
AREA SCOUT EARNS EAGLE SCOUT RANK |
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FMN |
06/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
MICHAEL ALLEN |
JOHN GAINES |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
06/02/2015 |
1A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
JOHN GAINES WAS/IS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND RETIRED ATTORNEY WHO WAS PART OF THE FRIENDSHIP NINE. |
FLORENCE BREAKFAST ROTARY HELPING SECOND-GRADERS READ |
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FMN |
07/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDY EDMUNDS AND LEANISSA SWINTON |
FLORNCE BREAKFAST MEMBERS ARE HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL. THE CIVIC GROUP LAUNCHED A ROTARY READER PILOT INTIATIVE THIS WEEK WITH PALMEETO YOUTH ACADEMY; A FLORENCE CHARTER SCHOOL. |
IT'S PRICELESS' |
ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTERS DANCE ROCKS SiMT |
FMN |
07/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HALLIE LEE; NINA MOORE; BRILEY BUTLER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JERRY SMITH; KELSIE SMITH; AND OTHERS |
DAVID FOUST'S JOB KEEPS HIM ON THE ROAD; SO WHEN HE'S AT HOME; HE LIKES TO MAKE THE MOST OF HIS TIME WITH HIS DUAGHTER; CHEYANNE (7). THE 16TH ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTERS DANCE; HELD AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY; WAS JUST THE TICKET. |
PEE DEE 'GOES RED' FOR WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH |
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FMN |
07/02/2015 |
1A |
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IN CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN HEART MONTH AND NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY EMPLOYEES AT SEVERAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE PEE DEE WENT TO WORK DECKED OUT IN ALL RED. |
PEDESTRIAN IN FATAL ACCIDENT IS IDENTIFIED |
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FMN |
07/02/2015 |
3A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER HAS IDENTIFIED A FLORENCE MAN (BERNARD THOMPSON) KILLED BY A U-HAUL TRUCK IN FLORENCE. |
JOYOUS EVENING |
16TH ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTERS DANCE |
FMN |
07/02/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF BRITTANY OWENS; PAYTON PROSSER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF FABIAN HAYES AND M'KHAYLA HAYES; PHOTO OF AUTUMN PERKINS; RYLEE GASQUE; AND ANOTHER; PHOTO OF SARAH TURNER; DONMICHAEL TURNER; AND OTHERS |
BRITTANY OWENS DANCES WITH HER COUSIN; PAYTON PROSSER (3). THE 16TH ANNUAL FATHER-DAUGHTERS DANCE WAS HELD AT THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. |
ON A MISSION |
RETIRED THEOLOGY SCHOOL LEADER SEEKS PEACH; COMPASSION FOR SYRIA |
FMN |
07/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER AND REV. DR. MARY MIKHAEL |
THE PLIGHT OF MORE THAN 6 MILLION SYRIANS; DISPLACED BY WAR; IS AN ISSUE THE REV. DR. MARY MIKHAEL DESCRIBES VIVIDLY WITH STRONG EMOTION IN HER VOICE. |
ST. JOHN'S EPIPHANY SERIES: IN HONOR OF HIS FATHER |
FMU'S PAOLO GUALDI DEDICATES CONCERT TO THE MEMORY OF HIS LATE PARENT; MENTOR |
FMN |
07/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF PAOLO GUALDI |
WHEN PAOLO GUALDI TAKES THE STAGE FOR HIS PERFORMANCE; PART OF THE ST. JOHN'S CHURCH EPIPHANY SERIES; IT WILL BE AN EMOTIONAL OCCASION FOR HIM. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/02/2015 |
4B |
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JOHNNIE KING; WILLIE JAMES FOSTER; BERNARD THOMPSON; HUGH MARVIN MORRIS; HERBERT PALMER; ROSA BROWN; RONALD MACON "POP" STALLINGS; ISAAC PHILLIP PRINCE; JESSE THOMAS BOYNE; LEROY "MOODY" BROCKINGTON; JAMES LEROY LANGSTON; DELMAS D. MOORE; JEAN SINGLETARY WOOD; HOPE COPELAND; HARRY R. "RONNIE" COLLINS; FRANCIS J. WARD; ZENOVIA PITTMAN CHILDRESS; SUSAN LEE PARNELL; ROBERT MCFARLAND |
FACES OF FEBRUARY: A SERIES HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN THE PEE DEE |
QUEEN QUET |
FMN |
08/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARQUETTA GOODWINE |
HEAD OF STATE FOR THE GULLAH/GEECHEE NATION. |
NOT TRUE ISLAM' |
FLORENCE MUSLIMS CONDEMN ACTIONS OF ISIS; TERRORIST GROUPS |
FMN |
08/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ABDUL "ALBERT" GHANI |
SOME MUSLIMS LIVING IN THE PEE DEE AREA SAY THEY CONDEMN THE ACTS OF TERRORISTS SUCH AS THOSE WHO ATTACKED A FRENCH MAGAZINE RECENTLY; AND THEY SAY SUCH ACTS DON'T REFLECT THE TRUTH ABOUT ISLAM. |
AIR FORCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE TAKES OFF AT FMU'S PAC |
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FMN |
08/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF EMERALD PAYNE |
STANDING AT CENTER STAGE IN THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER; SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN ROZEK; A SAXOPHONIST; APOLOGIZED THAT SOME MEMBERS OF HIS AIR FORCE BAND WEREN'T PRESENT. |
S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 63 CANDIDATES |
JONES SAYS HE WOULD TAKE COMMON-SENSE APPROACH |
FMN |
08/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELIJAH JONES |
ELIJAH JONES IS ONE OF THREE CANDIDATES SEEKING REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR THE OPEN SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 63 SEAT IN THE FEB. 24 PRIMARY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2015 |
7A |
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EVERETTE EUGENE "GENE" SMITH JR.; CHARLENA POMPEY BINES; WILLIAM MICHAEL "MIKE" NORRIS; RAYMOND WAITERS-BARCUS; CLARENCE EDDIE WILLIAMSON; KATIE MAE BROWN; LOU ELLA EADDY; ISAAC PHILLIP PRINCE; JOHNNIE W. KING; RUBY LEE MILES CAMERON; DEBBIE REID COOKE; ANDREW LEVERNE "VERN" JACKSON; JUANITA WALKER TURNER; JESSE THOMAS BOYNE |
TWO-COUNTY CHASE ENDS WITH CAR HITTING POLE; SEARCH FOR THE DRIVER |
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FMN |
08/02/2015 |
7A |
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A CHASE THAT BEGAN IN DARLINGTON COUTNY ENDED IN LAKE CITY WHEN THE FLEEING VECHICLE HIT A UTILITY POLE ON RON McNAIR BOULEVARD. |
BIGGEST LOSER: GET OUT OF THE GYM |
AN OUTDOOR WORKOUT DOES MORE THAN JUST WORK YOUR MUSCLES AND HEART |
FMN |
08/02/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF KIM FREDRICK; PHOTO OF KIM FREDRICK AND TORY ZWANZIGER |
AS A FLORIDIAN; BORN AND RAISED IN THE SUNSHINE STATE; THE SUN IS AS VITAL TO MY WELL-BEING AS FOOD AND WATER. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/02/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
TIFFANY ELIZABETH BYRD AND MATTHEW PRICE BROWN; MARTHA CAROLINE MILLER AND BRIAN ROBERT LOVEJOY |
A LIFETIME OF SERVING PEOPLE |
FINANCIAL ADVISER'S FAITH HELPED HIM START FIRM |
FMN |
08/02/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF REGINALD ARMSTRONG |
REGINALD ARMSTRONG HAS SPENT A LIFETIME SERVING PEOPLE; FIRST IN THE ARMY; THEN AS A PRESIDENT OF ARMSTRONG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP HELPING CLIENTS WITH THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. |
YOU TUBE; GOD LEAD KIERRA CARTER.. |
TO CROWN |
FMN |
09/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
KIERRA CARTER WAS CROWNED MISS FLORENCE 2015. |
IN THE 16TH YEAR OF THE PIG |
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FMN |
09/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A. J'S COUNTRY PORK SKINS IS A MAINSSTAY OF FLORENCE FLEA MARKET. |
MILESTONE PROMPTS CONTESTANT'S CHANGE |
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FMN |
09/02/2015 |
1A |
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MONK JORDAN AFTER 3 HEART ATTACKS AND APPROACHING HIS DAUGHTERS' S WEDDING IS HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO LOSE AND MAINTAIN WEIGHT AND FITNESS. |
MISS FLORENCE TEEN 2015 |
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FMN |
09/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
KALLY BETHEA OF MARLBORO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/02/2015 |
8A |
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LAURA MCCRAY CHANDLER; MILLER NATHANIEL BROWN; BENNIE GREENE JR.; NANCY HYMAN; WELDON D. POWE JR.; MYRTIE CARABO AYERS; LINDA GARMON HUGGINS; ROBBIE WILLIAMS; JO YATES COLEMAN; WILLIAM CARTER AYRES; ANNIE RUTH HANNA |
JAMES LESLIE |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
10/02/2015 |
1A |
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J. LESLIE SPENT SUMMERS WITH PEE DEE GRANDPARENTS. HE WAS A SPECIAL AGENT WITH THE VA. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS. |
FLORENCE CITY COUNCIL TRIES TO DRAW RETAIL DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
10/02/2015 |
1A |
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COUNCIL APPROVED INCENTIVES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND HOMETOWN STARTUPS TO LOCATE DOWNTOWN. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/02/2015 |
7A |
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JAMES HENRY HUMPHRIES; JACQUELINE MCPHAIL; ROWDELL LIGHTY; ALFORD JOE GRHAM; LINDA SUE GREEN; ROSA BROWN; JAMES ERNEST GREEN; BARBARA ANN DAVIS; SARA LEE FORD; NATHANIEL HAMER GERALD; LISTON STRICKLAND; LINUS WESLEY STOKES; NANCY ANN GLORIA HARRISON HYMAN; CAREY SHELDON MCELVEEN; ALICE MAY JAMES; DELILA WILSON PARROTT; JAMES ROBERT STEPHENS; RAYMOND 'SLICK' WAITERS BARCUS; ELIZABETH POWERS SHEFFIELD; BECKY JEAN ELLIOTT; GENEVA FLOYD FLOWERS SMITH; RACHEL PEARL MILES |
LESSONS AT LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY |
HANDS-ON LEARNING AT THE HEART OF SCIENCE CLASS |
FMN |
11/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KIMBERLY DuBOSE AND OTHERS |
AVERY SPENCER FLASHED A BIG SMILE AND LET OUT A LOUD "YES" IN WENDY SINGLETARY'S KINDERGARTEN CLASS AT LUCY T. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS HE WATCHED A PIECE OF HEARTSHAPED CANDY FALL TO THE BOTTOM OF A GLASS OF WATER. |
HOUSE 63 CANDIDATES REPORT SPENDING |
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FMN |
11/02/2015 |
1A |
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NEW CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS FROM CANDIDATES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 63 SHOW JAY JORDAN OUT-RAISING AND OUT-SPENDING ROBBY HILL AND ELIJAH JONES COMBINED IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS. |
FLORENCE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OKS 4 ROAD PROJECTS FOR .48M |
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FMN |
11/02/2015 |
1A |
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AT ITS FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE YEAR; THE FLORENCE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO RESURFACE FOUR ROADS FOR A TOTAL OF $1.48 MILLION. |
PEE DEE SCHOOLS 'ORAGE OUT' FOR TEEN DATING ABUSE AWARENESS |
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FMN |
11/02/2015 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; PHOTO OF TRACEY WILLIAMSON |
THE PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DEOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT KICKED OFF ITS ANNUAL "ORANGE OUT" CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS FOR TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND ABUSE PREVENTION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/02/2015 |
7A |
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HENRY WILLIAMS; JOE LOUIS FERGUSON; WILLIS DeLEON COX; EDDIE B. WHEELING; PAUL R. ALBRECHT; ALICE MAY MOORE JAMES; DR. CAREY SHELDON MCELVEEN; L. WESLEY STOKES; ROSA BROWN; WILLIE JAMES FOSTER |
CONTESTANTS GET A LESSON IN GROCERY SHOPPING |
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FMN |
11/02/2015 |
1C |
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DIETITIAN KITTY FINKLEA TAUGHT FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS HOW TO PROPERLY READ FOOD LABELS DURING A FIELD TRIP TO HARRIS TEETER. |
LOCAL AIR FARES 3RD LOWEST IN STATE |
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FMN |
11/02/2015 |
7C |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT WORKER AND US AIRWAYS PLANE |
THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT CONTINUED TO HOLD ITS OWN IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2014 FOR AVERAGE DOMESTIC AIR FARE PRICING; ACCORDING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. |
ROY GRAHAM'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS |
1948 FIRST BAPTIST |
NJ |
11/02/2015 |
2A |
NJ: SCRM/VF |
PHOTO |
CHARLES BAGNAL IS A MEMBER. IN BIOG--BAGNAL |
CANDIDATES TALK GUNS; TAXES; TOLLS |
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FMN |
12/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ROBBY HILL; JAY JONES; AND ELIJAH JORDAN RUN FOR SC HOUSE DISTRICT 63 TO REPLACE KRIS CRAWFORD. |
ICE STORM LEFT DESTRUCTION.. |
TWO DEAD IN PEE DEE |
FMN |
12/02/2015 |
1A;4A |
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PHOTO |
FREEZING RAIN CHALLENGED POWER AND AID WORKERS. |
FAÇADE WORK OK'D FOR DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS |
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FMN |
12/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
FERNANDO PENA'S BUILDING AT 158 N. DARGAN AND THE RAINWATER BUILDING ON W. EVANS WILL UNDERGO CHANGES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/02/2015 |
5A |
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TERRON BROWN; MARY FULMORE; ALMA 'SISSY' SCOTT; JACK SMITH; MARGIE E. PAGE; EDNA MARIE STONE; BERNIE E. EVANS; JESSICA LYNN TIDWELL; JUNIOR LELAN NEXSEN; RIGBY JENERETTE; JUDITH P. RUSSELL; BENNIE EUGENE GREENE JR.; LACY EDWARDS JR.; LYNWOOD H. HODGE; SYLVIA YARBOROUGH HASELDEN; LISTON L. STRICKLAND; BERNARD THOMPSON; DOROTHY ODOM COLLINS; ALFORD JOE 'GRAVY' GRAHAM; WILLIS DELEON COX; JEANETTE M. CALLAHAN; CHARLENA POMPEY BINES; PAUL R. ALBRECHT |
FLORENCE LIBRARY PROGRAM TO OFFER A LIVING HISTORY |
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FMN |
12/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
DR. DANIEL LITTLEFIELD FROM USC; DR.OUISE VENTER OF FMU; DR.JOHN GAINES CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST OF THE FRIENDSHIP 9 GROUP |
FACES OF FEBRUARY: A SERIES HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN THE PEE DEE |
JOYCE DURANT |
FMN |
13/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JOYCE DURANT |
DEAN; FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY JAMES A. ROGERS LIBRARY. |
SC HOUSE DISTRICT 63: FORUM TURNOUT A 'SAD SIGHT' |
CANDIDATES ; OTHERS: LOW ATTENDANCE IS DISAPPOINTING |
FMN |
13/02/2015 |
1A |
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"SHAMEFUL" IS HOW ONE LOCAL POLITICO CLASSIFIED TWO CANDIDATE FORUMS THIS WEEK FOR THE OPEN SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 63 RACE; NOT IN REFERENCE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE THREE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES; BUT TO THE CROWD THE EVENTS DREW. |
FSD1 |
BOARD OKS EXTENSION OF AUDIT CONTRACT |
FMN |
13/02/2015 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGREED TO EXTEND AN AUDITING CONTRACT WITH A GEORGIA FIRM (BAIRD & CO.) FOR ONE YEAR. |
DARLINGTON MAN SENTENCED FOR 2012 SHOOTING DEATH |
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FMN |
13/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MICHAEL RASHAWN JACKSON |
A DARLINGTON MAN (MICHAEL RASHAWN JACKSON) WILL SERVE AT LEAST 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR HIS PART INA 2012 SHOOTING DEATH (ANTWAIN DEMETRIOUS JONES). |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2015 |
5A |
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JO LANE LYERLY BAGGETT; ANNABELLE S. BRYANT; DOROTHY TYNER LEMMONS; CLARA MARTIN TUCKER; DR. ARTHUR LEE GRIMSLEY JR.; CAROL A. SPARROW; LEROY BRUESCH; LORRETTA FULMORE; METTIE RUE GRAHAM MCNEIL; LEWIS BEDORE MORRIS; LACY LANNEAU EDWARDS JR.; JOHN WALKER TURNER SR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/02/2015 |
6A |
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BLAKE RIGBY JENERETTE; JACQUELINE "JACKIE" MCPHAIL; JUNIOR LELAND NEXSEN; LINDA SUE GREEN; CODY MARSHALL BULLOCK; BETTY ALTMAN COLEMAN; ALMA "SISSY" SCOTT; JESSE TIDWELL |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE |
MEET CELEBRITY DR. DEEPAK CHOWDHARY |
FMN |
13/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DR. DEEPAK CHOWDHARY AND BRANDI WILLIAMSON; PHOTO OF DR. DEEPAK CHOWDHARY AND BRANDI WILLIAMSON; |
FLORENCE DANCING WITH THE STARS CELEBRITY DR.DEEPAK CHOWDHARY AND PROFESSIONAL DANCER BRANDI WILLIAMSON WORK ONT THEIR ROUTINE AT KFA DANCE STUDIO IN FLORENCE. |
MUNN RANKS IN TOP 10 |
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FMN |
13/02/2015 |
6B |
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PHOTO OF CHIP MUNN; PHOTO OF CHIP MUNN |
FRANK "CHIP" MUNN; SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND FINANCIAL ADVISER AT HILLIARD LYONS; WAS RANKED AMONG THE TOP 10 REGIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS UNDER THE AGE OF 40; ACCCORDING TO ON WALL STREET'S NEW ANNUAL RANKING. |
ONE SHOT AT MALL |
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FMN |
14/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE SHOOTING FOLLOWED A DISPUTE AT MAGNOLIA MALL. |
ARTS IN EDUCATION IS MUSIC… |
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FMN |
14/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CRAIG WASHINGTON WAS NAMED SC MUSIC EDUCATOR ASSOCIATION HONOR ADMINISTRATOR FOR HIS SUPPORT OF MUSIC PROGRAMS. |
RADIO EVENT RAISES $92 706 |
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FMN |
14/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
THE RADIOTHON RAISED MONEY FOR MCLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. |
GOD'S TROMBONES |
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FMN |
14/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE PRODUCTION ECHOES HISTORIC PREACHERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/02/2015 |
4B |
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ELLEN LYNN GALLOWAY; BERNIE N. EVANS; ROBERT LEE STUCKS; CARVIE HUNT JR.; HENRY C. 'PETE' CAMERON; SYLVIA LUTFY JEBAILY; EDWARD THOMPSON MCDONALD; EDMOND MURPHY JONES SR.; ANNIE BELL HOPKINS HOOKER; ELARA MARTIN TUCKER; BARBARA STORY EVANS; ARTHUR LEE GRIMSLEY JR.; JO LANE LYERLY BAGGETT; FELICIA CORBETT HOWELL; CARL H. CARTER; JESSIE ALBERT GRAY |
SHELLEY FORTIN |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
15/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & STUDENT SERVICES AT FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
POLICE SEEK ID OF MALL SHOOTER |
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FMN |
15/02/2015 |
1A |
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INVESTIGATORS SAY SHOT WAS FIRED BECAUSE PERSON WAS BUMPED. |
CHERAW NATIVE MADE AVIATION HISTORY |
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FMN |
15/02/2015 |
5A |
FMN: SCRM/VF |
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THOMAS ANDERSON WRITES ON LYNCH BELLINGER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/02/2015 |
7A |
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CATHY DAVIS OWENS; CLINTON MIELS; MINNIE PALMER BROOKS; EDWARD D. MCFADDEN; EDNA MAE DAVIS; M. B. 'SONNY' HUGGINS III; ALICE M. THOMPSON; ELMER W. 'WOODY' BESHEAR; GEOGE WILLIAM GRANGER; JOSEPH PAGE; JUDITH SEXAUER RUSSELL; JASON MICHAEL BLUM |
IMMIGRATION STORY |
THE KAMPIZIONES |
FMN |
16/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ANDREW AND EULA HONDROS KAMPIZIONES CAME TO FLORENCE IN 1956. HE HAS CONTRIBUTED TO FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/02/2015 |
8A |
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ELIZABETH SMITH SATTANE; ROBERT E. 'ROCKY' WALL; H. M. 'MOE' MARSH; WILLIAM DAVID KING; MAYME BEATTY; SHERWOOD LEE HICKSON; OLLIE BELL WALKER; HENRY JUNIOR COLE; OTIS DUKES; DEBRA RENEE SMALL; GEORGE WILLIAM GRANGER; SYLVIA LUTFY JEBAILY; CLINTON MILES |
ORLANDO HUDSON |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
17/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
O. HUDSON FROM DARLINGTON WAS A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER FOR 11 YEARS AND FOUNDER OF THE C.A.T.C.H. FOUNDATION. |
POLICE CONTINUE SEARCH FOR SHOOTER |
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FMN |
17/02/2015 |
1A |
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A 25-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS SHOT IN THE LEG AT MAGNOLIA MALL ABOUT 7:45 P. M. FRIDAY NIGHT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/02/2015 |
7A |
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ROGIE LEE COOPER MAYHEW; DOROTHY ESTER HOWARD WILSON; LARRY GORDON YOW; JAMES T. LEE; M. B. 'SONNY' HUGGINS; EDWARD D. 'MEECHIE' MCFADDEN; ELIZABETH SMITH SATTANE; SYLVIA LUTFY JEBAILY; WILLIAM DAVID KING; PATRICK KELLY WHITE |
MORE COLD AHEAD FOR THE PEE DEE |
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FMN |
18/02/2015 |
1A |
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THE ARCTIC BLAST CONTINUES BUT WITH NO RAIN OR SNOW. |
CRISIS PREGNANCY MINISTRY TO HOST.. |
HEARTBEAT GALA |
FMN |
18/02/2015 |
1A |
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STORIES FROM CHOICE 2 M8K CRISIS CENTER WILL BE HEARD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/02/2015 |
7A |
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SHANEICE PEGUES DAVIS; JIMMY RICHARDSON; BLANCHE PLANTER JACKSON; LESLIE A. RATLIFF; JOHN FRANKLIN AUTEN JR.; MARY L. DOUGLAS; CATHERINE OWENS; JEAN PORTER JEROME; WILLIAM MILLER CLINGEMPEEL; MARY ELLEN WINDHAM ODOM; EDWENNA RICHARDSON; ANNE CLARK GREENLEE; JAMES T. C. LEE; ROBERT 'ROCKY' EDWIN WALL; MARY E. COWAN; ROGIE LEE COOPER MAYHEW; BOB ARCHIE MCKENZIE JR. |
C. J. MILLER |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
19/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MILLER GREW UP IN A MILITARY FAMILY BUT WENT ON TO BE A THEATER DIRECTOR; DRAMATIST & STAND-UP COMEDIAN. |
WRITE-IN WINNER OF FSD4 ELECTION |
TIMMONSVILLE |
FMN |
19/02/2015 |
1A |
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BRENDA MCKITHEN NETS 210 VOTES OUT OF 373 BALLOTS. |
NEVER GIVE UP |
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FMN |
19/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RETIRED COL. WALTER L. WATSON JR. ONLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN SR-71 PILOT SPEAKS AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. |
MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM SPARK |
ART APPRECIATION |
FMN |
19/02/2015 |
1A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM CURATOR KIMBERLY GROOM RE-STARTS THE CLASSES FOR 2-5 YEAR OLDS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2015 |
4A |
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CLARETTA HANNAH; KATHERINE SCOTT; JANNIE MAE; JERRY O'NEAL DANIELS II; CORA LEE SINGLETARY; BOBBIE LESTER; JOHN R. SCOTT; LEU ELLA YORK; LUCIOUS HOWARD; JENNIE L. MCLEOD; JUNIOR EARL EDWARDS; AERA BRUCE MCDONALD; BERTHA WILSON; PEYTON N. FRANKLIN; HELEN FRANCES LAMBERT; DOUGLAS JOHNSON; SOPHIA LOTTIE CREED DENNY; CARL E. PERRY; BLANCHE PLANTER JACKSON; WILLIAM M. CLINGEMPEEL; RONNIE E. FUNDERBURKE; DANIEL EDWARD PRIDGEN; MARY WINDHAM ODOM; PATRICK KELLY WHITE |
THE ISAACS TO KICK OFF GOSPEL SERIES |
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FMN |
19/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE FAMILY GOSPEL GROUP WILL PERFORM AT THE UPTOWN BALLROOM AT THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER. |
GEAR UP SETS STUDENTS ON PATH TO GRADUATION & COLLEGE |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL |
FMN |
20/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
ANDY BOSTIC IS ONE OF TWO GRADUATION COACHES FOR GAINING EARLY AWARENESS AND READINESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (GEAR UP). HE HELD FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP TO HELP FILL OUT FINANCIAL AID FORM ON LINE. |
NO TAX HIKE NEEDED FOR IT OVERHAUL |
FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL |
FMN |
20/02/2015 |
1A |
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MONEY WAS RELOCATED TO PARTIALLY FUND THE OVERHAUL OF THE COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM. |
FLORENCE GETS GLIMPSE OF PAST |
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FMN |
20/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THREE SPEAKERS PRESENTED A BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY LIBRARY. DR. DANIEL LITTLEFIELD OF USC; DR. LOUIS VENTERS OF FMU; AND DR. JOHN GAINES OF THE 'FRIENDSHIP NINE' SPOKE. |
STORIES OF CRISIS & REDEMPTION TOLD |
HEARTBEAT GALA |
FMN |
20/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A CHOICE 2 M8K CRISIS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER HOSTED. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/02/2015 |
5A;6A |
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DOROTHY ESTER HOWARD WILSON; JOHNNY MCCLARY; RAYFORD MOULTRIE; ANNIE LOU LYNCH; KEEVY M. ALFORD; MARY JANE ISGETT JORDAN; WILLIS RAY 'ROCKY' THOMAS; BARRY HINDS BAZEN; JAMES JORDAN; ARNETHA F. ROGERS; DOUGLAS MCNEIL JOHNSON; ANN CLARK GREENLEE; SHANEICE PEGUES DAVIS; HENRY C. 'PETE' CAMERON; HARRY FRANCIS POWELL SR.; JEAN P. JEROME; MARY LOUISE 'JUNE' DOUGLAS; JERRY O'NEAL DANIELS II; CARL EVERETT PERRY; MARY GRACE ROGERS STROUD; DIANN OPHELIA SOLOMON; SHERWOOD LEE HICKSON; EARL EDGAR JAITE; |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/02/2015 |
6A |
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QUATELIA 'TIYA' CANNON 10/14/1978-2/20/2014; HAYWARD GOODSON JR. 2/29/1952-2/20/2012 |
MEET CELEBRITY ROBERT WATKINS |
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FMN |
20/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
R. WATKINS WILL BE DANCING WITH THE STARS. |
MED-ENROLL TO CREATE 153 JOBS |
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FMN |
20/02/2015 |
6B |
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PHOTO |
MED-ENROLL WILL BE LOCATED AT THE RAINWATER BUILDING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/02/2015 |
6A |
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HELEN KIRKLAND; HELEN OSBORNE KIRKLAND; HARRY KENNEDY; JOHNNY WILLIAM "J.W." FLOYD; STEPHEN ANGELO "PRECIOUS" ROBINSON; CRYSTAL GAYLE GARRIS; AQUAN JOSEPH LEE; RUTH BARFIELD DAWKINS; MORRIS E. DONALD |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE |
MEET LOCAL CELEBRITY DR. SUSAN NINICHUCK |
FMN |
20/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF DR. SUSAN NINICHUCK AND JOVAN KINDRED; PHOTO OF DR. SUSAN NINICHUCK AND JOVAN KINDRED; PHOTO OF DR. SUSAN NINICHUCK AND JOVAN KIRKLAND |
CELEBRITY DR. SUSAN NINICHUCK AND PROFESSIONAL DANCER JOVAN KINDRED PRACTICE FOR DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE AT KFA DANCE STUDIO IN FLORENCE. |
HILL SAYS TAX ISSUES USED TO SMEAR HIM |
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FMN |
21/02/2015 |
1A |
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ROBBY HILL SAYS AN INCORRECT WBTW SAYS HIS COMPANY OWES $50 000 IN STATE & FEDERAL TAXES. |
PROGRAM TAKES EARLY EDUCATION HOME TO PARENTS |
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FMN |
21/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM HELPS YOUNG PARENTS AND BOOSTS LEARNING BY CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2015 |
4B; 5B |
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HERBERT ADAMS SR.; STACEY MOREE; RUFUS D.HAWKINS SR.; ONEIL GREENE; ELOISSE MOULTRIE COOPER; FRANCES HUGGINS WALKER;; MELISSA ODOM; ISAAC SARVIS; PATRICIA L. OLIVER; DANNEY MOORE; JAMES MARION JORDAN SR.; JOHN GREGG MCMASTER JRL; BARRY HINDS BAZEN; EDNA MAE DAVIS; GLENN THOMAS RAINEY; HARVEY ELDON HILL; JEAN LINDEN PORTER JEROME; ROBERT LEE 'MONK' STUCKS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/02/2015 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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TAVAR 'TURK' PEOPLES 2/21/1990-3/16/2014 |
PEARL FRYAR |
FACES OF FEBRUARY |
FMN |
22/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
TOPIARY ARTIST OF BISHOPVILLE SC |
KING & QUEEN OF FMU |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
DOMINIQUE DOTSON & SAMUEL SMOOT |
PAMPLICO'S ARRIAGA WINS LOCAL 2015 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO |
THE BOYS AND GILRS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE CHOSE FRANCISCO ARRIAGA OF PAMPLICO. |
CITY'S GROWTH BRINGS NEED FOR MORE TAXES |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON COMPARES CITY OF FLORENCE OF 1940 AMD 2010. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
8A;9A |
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SAMUEL LEE CAIN; BETTY JO MARTIN; RELLA JANE WHITE; DANNY L. MOORE; KAILEE NICOLE CAULDER; HUGH WILSON SNOWDEN SR.; ANNIE MOORE; AREA 'SO' BRUCE MCDONALD; PATRICIA LAW OLIVER; ANNA LAURA DAILEY; DENNIS HINKLE WILLIAMS; EVA MCALISTER EADDY; MINNIE PALMER BROOKS; MARIE 'HELEN' TUNSTALL PRIDGEN; ISAAC 'IKE' B. SARVIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
8A |
MEMORIAM |
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JOSEPHINE PHILLIPS ANDERSON 9/18/1922-1/11/2015; BESSIE AZILEE BAILEY EASTERLING 1924-2005 |
FLORENCE BIGGEST LOSER |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO |
CORE TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL FOR FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
8C |
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PHOTO |
MR/MRS MICHAEL GEE CELEBRATE 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND RENEW VOWS. |
HARTSVILLE FARMIS GOING NUTS |
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FMN |
22/02/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO |
ROGERS BROTHERS FARMIS EXPANDING WITH PEANUT OPERATION. |
STORY OF A STORYTELLER |
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FMN |
23/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LOCAL TV PIONEER DIANE STOKES WAS AMONG FIRST FEMALE RADIO & TV PERSONALITIES IN FLORENCE. |
REFLECTING ON THE WEEK THAT CHANGED S. C. STATE UNIVERSITY |
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FMN |
23/02/2015 |
1A |
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STATE LEGISLATORS SENT A MESSAGE THAT LEADERS DID NOT GET THE SCHOOL OUT OF FINANCIAL CRISIS AND THEY CAN BE REPLACED. |
DYNAMIC DUO |
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FMN |
23/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WINDY SITTON AND TONY SITTON COMPETE IN FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION AS HUSBAND-WIFE DUO. |
WORLD WAR II VETS SOUGHT… |
FOR MAY FLIGHT |
FMN |
23/02/2015 |
3A |
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EDWARD PURCELL JR. IS A VETERAN OF WW II AND KOREAN WAR. HE HAS A PURPLE HEART AND AIR MEDAL. ORGANIZER BILL DUKES SEEKS OTHER VETERANS TO FLY TO CAPITOL. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/02/2015 |
6A |
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CURLEY FRANK MCIVER JR.; BETTY GILCHRIST; WILLIAM NELSON GRAVES SELLERS; JOHN F. GARDNER; WYNN MCKENZIE STINGEL; ERNEST C. PRICE; MARGIE FENTERS TIMS; ROSHILDA TANAHA HORND; JAMES LITTLE SR.; DANNY L. MOORE; BETTY JO GRAHAM MARTIN; C. BOYD ROGERS; POLLY LEE SPARROW DRIGGERS; HUGH WILSON SNOWDEN SR.; EVELYN E. SPRING BROACH; KAILEE NICOLE CAULDER; DANNY SULLIVAN |
OLIO SENDS SEVENTH-GRADER TO NATIONAL SPELLING BEE |
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FMN |
24/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
REBECCA LIU FROM WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL WON THE 2015 PEE DEE REGIONAL SPELLING BEE. |
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER TELLS STUDENTS TO WORK HARD |
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FMN |
24/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
DR. CALVIN MACKIE INVENTOR AND ENTREPRENEUR TOLD STUDENTS TO CHANGE ATTITUDE FROM HELP ME TO HELP YOURSELF. HE SAID GET AN EDUCATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/02/2015 |
7A |
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CRISTAL PATTERSON; BILLY LEE HALL; T. P. PLUMMER; JANIE LEE RUSH; DAVID SCOTT SR.; EVA GIBSON; MARGARET HINES GRAVES; PETER COLLIN COGGESHALL JR.; JOANNE POLK MORRELL; CLARA DEES BAZEN COX; STEVE 'PAT' CADDELL; MARGIE FENTERS TIMS; BENNETT ELIZABETH TYNER; PAULINE SMALL SMITH; JOSEPH CLEO HUCKS; ERNEST LEE |
JORDAN WINS SC HOUSE DISTRICT 63 PRIMARY |
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FMN |
25/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL; PHOTO OF JAY JORDAN; PHOTO OF JAY JORDAN AND SUPPORTERS |
JAY JORDAN SWEPT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 63 PRIMARY; WINNING WITH 55 PERCENT OF THE VOTE IN A FIELED OF THREE CONTENDERS; FACING LOW VOTER TURNOUT AND DISMAL WEATHER. |
WINTER WEATHER DISRUPTS SCHOOLS |
MORE SNOW/ICE POSSIBLE IN THE PEE DEE |
FMN |
25/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SNOW AND SLEET OUTSIDE LIBRARY |
FORECASTERS WITH THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAY THE PEE DEE REGION CAN EXPECT ANOTHER ROUND OF WINTERY PRECIPITATION BEGINNING SOMETIME THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUING. |
WINTER WEATHER DISRUPTS SCHOOLS |
OFFICIALS EXPLAIN DELAY/CLOSING DECISION; RESPOND TO CRITICISM |
FMN |
25/02/2015 |
1A |
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THE TIMING OF SCHOOL DELAYS AND CLOSING NOTIFICIATIONS LEFT SOME PARENTS OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE PEE DEE FEELING AS IF THEY WERE PLAYING A GAME OF SWITCHAROO. |
DEPUTIES CHARGE TWO MEN WITH COCAINE TRAFFICKING |
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FMN |
25/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MARK DEMETRIOUS MILLER; PHOTO OF TRESHAWN MARKEESE JENKINS |
TWO MEN (MARK DEMETRIOUS MILLER AND TRESHAWN MARKEESE JENKINS) WERE ARRESTED AFTER FLORENCE COUNTY DEPUTIES ALLEGEDLY FOUND THEM IN POSSESSION OF MORE THAN 1 500 GRAMS OF COCAINE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/02/2015 |
8A |
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JAMES THOMAS "JT" BURGESS; HATTIE HUGGINS; ZELMA WILLIE MAE ROBINSON KRANK; HARRY LEE McCALL; MICHAEL A. WILKINSON; MARY M. CAMPBELL; NATHAN ROBINSON JR.; RUTH L. ARRINGTON; ALPHONSO NELSON; MYRTLE JOHNSON BROACH; RUFUS D. "HOOVER" HAWKINS SR.; BILLY LEE HALL; T.P. PLUMMER JR.; CYNTHIA ADELE TALLEVAST BLACK |
NOSE FOR THE JOB |
FLORENCE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES BLOODHOUND PUPPY TO TRACKING TEAM |
FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CPL. PAUL MORRISON AND SUGAR (DOG) |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECENTLY GOT A "SWEET" NEW ADDITION OF ITS BLOODHOUND TRACKING TEAM (SUGAR). |
FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY: CARTER GETS THREE-YEAR EXTENSION |
BOARD CHANGES NAMING POLICY |
FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER |
THE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO OFFER THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT; FRED CARTER; A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION ON HIS CONTRACT. |
FLORENCE COUNTY GETS MONEY FOR INDUSTRICAL PARKS |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF K.G. "RUSTY" SMITH JR. |
A CURRENT INDUSTRIAL PARK AND AN UNDEVELOPED ONE IN FLORENCE COUNTY RECEIVED BOOSTS FROM COUNTY COUNCIL ACTION LAST WEEK AS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WILL FLOW TOWARD THEIR GROWTH IN HOPES OF CREATING NEW JOBS AND INCREASING REVENUE. |
AT THE FALCOLN CLUB |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS DO THE CHARLESTON DANCE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE AT THE "FALCON CLUB"; IN HONOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH. |
DARLINGTON COUNTY |
TWO PEOPLE CHARGED WITH DRUG TRAFFICKING |
FMN |
26/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM THOMAS ROGERS; PHOTO OF ANTOINETTE BELFIELD |
A MAN (WILLIAM THOMAS ROGERS) AND WOMAN (ANTOINETTE BELFIELD) FROM LUMBERTON; NORTH CAROLINA; WERE ARRESTED BY DARLINGTON DEPUTIES; WHO SAID THE TWO WERE FOUND IN POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND MARIJUANA. |
FLORENCE COUNTY |
SC HOUSE 63 PRIMARY RESULTS CERTIFIED |
FMN |
26/02/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBY HILL; PHOTO OF ELIJAH JONES; PHOTO OF JAY JORDAN |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION CERTIFIED THE RESULTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE DISTRICT 63 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY HELD. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
7A |
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MARY DONNELLY; ADA MAE THOMAS WADE; THEODORE GURLEY SR.; MIRIAM OPAL DIXON; CHARLES LEVERN LEWIS; JOSEPHINE RICHARDSON; LARR A. GREEN; BEATRICE COOLEY; ROBERT E. (BOBBY) LEE; JAMES EARL LEGETTE; ROSHIDA TANASHA "ANGEL" HORNE; HERBERT "SONNY" ADAMS SR.; RUBY ELIZABETH POSTON; REVEREND EDWARD LANEY DAVIDSON; WILMA GRIGGS BLACKWELL; EMILY FINKLEA CAIN; HARRY LEE MCCALL; WILLIE B. EPPS; HELEN STEAGALL SHAW |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
8A |
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SAMMY B. STEPHENSON; THOMAS MELVIN; WILLIAM "BILL" DOULAVERIS; CURLEY FRANK MCIVER; BOB E. WEAVER; CECIL MAE YOUNG |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORNECE |
MEET LOCAL CELEBRITY MIKE MILLER |
FMN |
26/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF MIKE MILLER AND CHEYANNE BECK; PHOTO OF MIKE MILLER AND CHEYANNE BECK; PHOTO OF MIKE MILLER AND CHEYANNE BECK |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE CELEBRITY MIKE MILLER AND HIS PROFESSIONAL DANCE PARTNER; CHEYANNE BECK; WORK ON THEIR DANCE ROUTINE AT THE KFA DANCE STUDIO IN FLORENCE RECENTLY. |
ANNUAL MEETING HELD FOR EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF 2014 ANNUAL MEETING FOR FLORENCE COUNTY FIRST STEPS ATTENDEES |
FLORENCE COUNTY FIRST STEPS HELD ITS ANNUAL MEETING DEC. 17 AT THE AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. |
LONGTIME FUNERAL BUSINESSMAN LEAVES BEHIND LESSONS OF DIGNITY |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
RUFUS D. 'HOOVER' HAWKINS SR. HAS DIED BUT HE LEAVES LEGACY. HE WAS THE FACE OF IDEAL FUNERAL HOME. |
BILL REKINDLES DEBATE OVER FIRE DISTRICT |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE PROPOSAL OF REP. PHILLIP LOWE CLARIFIES CURRENT LEGISLATION & CHANGES FLORENCE COUNTY'S LAWSUIT'S PROSPECTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
5A |
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JAMES WHITE THOMPSON; FRANKLIN 'BAY' DOLLARD; CECIL MAE YOUNG; HERTENSEAN 'PATTY' COOPER; MARY L. DAVIS; BOBE.WEAVER; WILMA GRIGGS BLACKWELL; ANNIE PATE; EDWARD DAVIS; RUBY POSTON; STARLING A. SEASTRUNK; RUTH LOTT COLE ARRINGTON; RELLA JANE PACKER WHITE; HARRY JAMES ALTMAN JR.; HELEN LEE CHAPMAN; EVA GIBSON |
CARE HOUSE TO HOST FLORENCE FLICKS AT TIMROD PARK |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
CARE HOUSE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN FLORENCE WILL BEGIN MOVIES AT TIMROD PARK MARCH 19. |
MUSEUM TO HOST STATE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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FMN |
26/02/2015 |
1B |
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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SC FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS WILL MEET IN FLORENCE MARCH 11-13. EVENTS WILL INCLUDE WORKSHOPS AND PEE DEE FIELD TRIPS. |
MARION MEDALLION: SELFLESS SERVANTS |
LATTA COUPLE; CAMP RAE CO-FOUNDERS HONORED AS THE 2015 RECIPIENTS |
FMN |
28/02/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF FRED CARTER; STEPHEN WADE; DEANNA STRICKLAND; PAIGE ALEXANDER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF VICKI KIRBY AND JOHN KIRBY; PHOTO OF DEANNA STRICKLAND AND PAIGE ALEXANDER |
TWO DUOS (VICKI KIRBY AND JOHN KIRBY; DEANNA STRICKLAND AND PAIGE ALEXANDER) WERE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR WORK IN ENSURING THAT THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT IN THE PEE DE AND WERE INTRODUCED AS THE 2015 RECIPIENTS OF THE MARION MEDALLION; AN AWARD GIVEN YEARLY SINCE 2012 TO PEE DEE RESIDENTS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REGION. |
H-P HIGH JOINS THE 'ALIVE AT 25' PROGRAM |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
1A |
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OFFICIALS FROM FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 AND HANNAH-PAMPLICO HIGH ANNOUNCED THAT THE SCHOOL IS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL'S "ALIVE AT 25" DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM; BECOMING THE FIRST SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY TO JOIN THE PROGRAM. |
BRIGGS STUDENTS JUMP ROPE FOR HEART |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
1A |
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FOR NOAH MOORE; RAISING MONEY FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND BRINGING AWARENESS TO HEART HEALTH ARE WORTHY CAUSES. |
I-95 NORTHBOUND LANE TO BE CLOSED FOR BRIDGE WORK |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
3A |
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLANS TO CLOSE ONE LINE ON NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 95 FOR A BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT ON ONE SPAN OF THE BRIDGE OVER THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER BRIDGE NEAR THE FLORENCE-DILLON COUNTY LINE BEGINNING MARCH 7. |
MAN GIVEN 45-YEAR SENTENCE IN MARION SLAYING |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
3A |
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KEMONIE LASHAWN JONES WAS SENTENCED TO 45 YEARS IN PRISON FOR KILLING A MAN (STANLEY WITEK). |
SUCH SELFLESS PEOPLE' |
FOUNDERS FOR STARTING CAMP RAE; KEEPING IT GOING |
FMN |
28/02/2015 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF PAIGE ALEXANDER AND DEANNA STRICKLAND; PHOTO OF DEANNA STRICKLAND; LESHON JACKSON; AND QUINCY WASHINGTON |
CAMP RAE WAS BORN OUT OF A DESIRE FOR A CHILD WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. SINCE THEN; THE MONTHLONG CAMP HAS GROWN TO HELP MANY OTHE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. |
ECUMENICAL WORSHIP |
FLORENCE CHURCH OFFERS SATURDAY SERVICE FOR COMMUNITY |
FMN |
28/02/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF REV. ERNEST W. FRIERSON AND ALVENIA LEE |
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN FLORENCE STARTED THE YEAR OFF WITH A NEW ECUMENICAL; OR NONDENOMINATIONAL; MINISTRY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
5B |
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ROBERT E. (BOBBY) LEE; LOUISE EDDINS HERNDON; VERNON LEE PARKER SR.; TOMMY LEE FOSTER; ARCHIE KENT HAMILTON; KENNETH WILSON; VERONICA QUINN JOHNSON; DIONNE McALLISTER JAMES; MAMIE L. SINGLETARY; CHARLES COYT FREEMAN; ALVA EVAN LEE; WILLIAM (BILL) DOULAVERIS; VIRGINIA MAE GRIER FOSTER; ESSIE LEWIS SMITH; THOM ALEXANDER BRADDOCK; LARRY A. GREEN; JAKE WEARING |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
5B |
MEMORIAM |
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EDDIE FAISON JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/02/2015 |
6B |
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STEVEN C. SINCLAIR; RICHARD EUGENE MILLIGAN |
VACCINATION RATES HIGH IN PEE DEE |
FLORENCE-AREA PROVIDERS DISCUSS THREAT OF MEASLES OUTBREAK |
FMN |
01/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARY BETH HODGES |
MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE FROM 17 STATES HAVE CONTRACTED MEASLES; WITH ABOUT 77 PERCENT OF THOSE CASES LINKED TO AN OUTBREAK AT AN AMUSEMENT PARK IN CALIFORNIA EARLIER THIS YEAR. |
WILSON AND LAKEVIEW WIN PEE DEE ACADEMIC CHALLENGE |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF BOB JUBACK; JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM; LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TEAM; AND OTHERS |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL AND LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL WALKED AWAY AS CHAMPIONS AFTER WINNING THE 2015 PEE DEE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. |
JORDAN SAYS BEING NO. 124 IN HOUSE NOT A PROBLEM |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
1A |
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JAY JORDAN SECURED HIS SEAT IN THE STATE HOUSE BY WINNING THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR S.C. HOUSE DISTRICT 63. |
MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
3A |
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SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES SEIZED MARIJUANA AND CASH; ARRESTED A FLORENCE MAN (BRANDON DEMARIO ROBINSON) AND TURNED A CHILD OVER TO THE CUSTODY OF THE S.C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AFTER A ROGERS ROAD TRAFFIC STOP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
7A |
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LARRY KEITH BUIE; CHARLES LEVERN "BILLY" LEWIS; BRADLEY GARRETT MORRIS; MARY W. DENNIS; HERBERT ROGER GRAHAM; DENNIS M. BLACKMON |
GETTING REVVED UP |
MOTIVATED TO FIT IN EXERCISE |
FMN |
01/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF MARK SANSBURY |
THE GROCERY DELI WAS CALLING; "GET SOME COLD CUTS; GET SOME COLD CUTS." FUNNY HOW PERSUASIVE A TELEVISION COMMERICAL CAN BE TO OUR APPETITES. |
BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS GET ENERGIZED FOR JOURNEY |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF LATOYA McCLARY AND LENDORA McMILLIAN |
FLORENCE'S BIGGETS LOSER CONTESANTS TOOK A BREAK FROM THEIR WORKOUTS TO GET ENERGIZED BEFORE EMBARKING UPON THE LAST FIVE WEEKS OF COMPETITION. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
5C |
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PHOTO |
STEPHANIE LYNNE JOHNSON AND CAMERON BROOKS ARD |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
01/03/2015 |
5C |
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THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF PASTOR DAN AND MRS. PEARLINE H. REDDIN. |
BIGGEST LOSER |
COMPETITION HAS BEEN HUMBLING FOR CALVIN BROWN |
FMN |
02/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CALVIN BROWN |
CALVIN BROWN IS NEW TO FLORENCE; BUT HE WASTED NO TIME GETTING INVOVLED IN ONE OF THE CITY'S BIGGEST WEIGHT-LOSS COMPETITIONS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/03/2015 |
6A |
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PATRICIA REDDEN COOPER; GAIL GANDY McDOUGALD; THOMAS "TOMMY" MAYO HARTFIELD; WILLIAM HENRY JUSTICE SR.; JIMMY SMALL; KELLIE MAE "DINKY" WARD HOWLE; LOUISE W. BROWDER; ROBERT PATRICK CARROLL |
LOCAL WAL-MART EMPLOYEES WELCOME NEWS OF RAISES |
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FMN |
03/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STARTING WAGE WILL JUMP FROM $7.50 TO $9.00 IN APRIL AND $10.00 IN FEB. |
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE ARISES |
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FMN |
03/03/2015 |
1A |
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CAN BROTHER OF COUNCILMAN GEORGE JEBAILY STILL SERVE ON BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION? |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/03/2015 |
7A |
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TRINITY O'NAY HICKSON; HERMAN L. JONES; MARY ANN WARD; FREDDIE TART; DELLA DAMON; JAMES LINDER; CHARLES JACKSON WILSON; JAYLEN JAVON MCFARLAND; HENRY HARRIS; GAIL GANDY MCDOUGALD; WILLIAM GAUSE PORTER JR.; JENNIFER RICHARSON SCHAFF; SAMUEL HUTSON; MARJORIE ANN PARKER; WILLIAM HENRY JUSTICE SR.; VICTORIA NICHOLE MCKENZIE; GUNNER MADISON EPPS; DIONNE MCALLISTER JAMES; JIMMY HAZEL SMALL; TOMMY HARTFIELD; ROGERS ENGLISH SR.; MARY ALICE JACKSON WOODBERRY |
LEADING BY EXAMPLE |
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FMN |
03/03/2015 |
8B |
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PHOTO |
THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES THE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FROM AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. |
HOTEL FLORENCE EARNS AWARD… |
& RECOGNITION |
FMN |
03/03/2015 |
8B |
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HOTEL FLORENCE HAS BEEN NAMED AMONG THE TOP 3% OF HOTELS AND WON 2015 PLATINUM HOSPITALITY AWARD. |
PLEA DEAL EXPECTED IN MELTON SLAYING |
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FMN |
04/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
NICKOLAS JERMAINE MILLER WHO CONFESSED TO MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES IN DEATH OF HOPE ROSCOE MELTON MAY GET PLEA DEAL. |
LITERACY COUNCIL HELPS SURVIVOR |
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FMN |
04/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MELINDA GRAHAM FOUND A WAY TO A NEW LIFE THROUGH LITERACY COUNCIL COACHING. |
SHOOTING AT MAGNOLIA MALL LEAVES QUESTIONS ABOUT SECURITY |
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FMN |
04/03/2015 |
1A |
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SHOPPING CENTER HAS NO SECURITY CAMERAS IN COMMON AREAS ACCORDING TO POLICE REPORTS. |
TIMMONSVILLE TOWN COUNCIL APPROVES FOR ORDINANCES |
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FMN |
04/03/2015 |
5A |
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COUNCIL DEALT WITH CLEANING VACANT LOTS; BUILDING CODES; PAYING BILLS UNTIL BUDGET IS APPROVED; AND VOTING ON GENERAL FUND REVENUE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
04/03/2015 |
7A |
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LILLIE HAMLET THOMAS; JAMES GAMBLE; LEROY GATTISON; SARAH MADISON; FRANCEAN MCMILLAN; PAULETTE POSTON; JOSEPHINE SMITH; RONNIE MORRELL; LOUISE JOHNSON; CATHERINE LINK; WILLIAM GAUSE PORTER JR.; ROBERT F. MCELVEEN SR.; ROBERT WAYNE JOHNSON; MARIE BECKWITH; MARY LOU PATRICK |
WINTHROP POLL: VOTERS SUPPORT TAKING GUNS FROM ABUSERS |
SURVEY SHOWS WORRY OVER JOBS IS THE LOWEST SINCE RECESSION |
FMN |
05/03/2015 |
1A |
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THREE-FOURTHS OF SOUTH CAROLINA VOTERS WANT TO SEE THE LEGISLATURE PASS A LAW TO ENSURE FULL ENFORECEMENT OF A FEDERAL LAW THAT FORBIDS CONVICTED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS FROM OWNING GUNS; ACCORDING TO A WINTHROP POLL. |
HATS FOR HANNAH PRAYER SERVICE HELD FOR STUDENT WITH LEUKEMIA |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF HATS FOR HANNAH PRAYER SERVICE ATTENDEES |
STUDENTS AT ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL GATHERED IN THE CHURCH'S SANCTUARY FOR SPECIAL PRAYER FOR ONE OF THEIR CLASSMATES (HANNAH WEATHERFORD). |
DISTRICT 2 NAMES THREE FINALISTS FOR SUPERINTENDENT |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF ROBBIE ADELL; PHOTO OF DAVID NUTT; PHOTO OF NEAL VINCENT |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 HAS ANNOUNCED THREE FINALISTS FOR THE POST OF SUPERINTENDENT. |
SC FARM BUREU DONATES FOOD; MONEY TO McLEOD HEALTH GUEST HOUSE |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
3A |
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THE FARM BUREAU WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE PEE DEE MADE A DONATION OF FOOD AND MONEY TO THE McLEOD HEALTH GUEST HOUSE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
5A |
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DALEAN GAGUM; WILLIAM CANTEEN JR.; AZALEA M. COST; HATTIE WATERS; BARRY F. HANNA; FRANKLIN HERBERT BROCKINGTON; ZELMA ROBINSON KRANK; RONNIE MORRELL; PATRICIA D. "PAT" DALEY GRUMMAN; VIRGINIA KEA COUNCIL GRAY; FRANK MICHAEL MOON |
NOISES OFF' OFFER FAST-PACED COMEDY AT FLT |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF CANDY CARTER; LARRY CHEWNING; KRISTIN KIELY; AND DUSTIN MOORE; PHOTO OF JUMANA SWINDLER AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JOEY WEBSTER |
THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE'S NEWEST PRODUCTION WILL BEGIN AND DIRECTOR JUMANA SWINDLER SAID IT IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. |
NC COMPANY TO BUY IRIX PHARM. |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO OF PANOS KALARTIS; WAYNE WEINER; AND OTHERS |
IRIX PHARMACEUTICALS; A CONTRACT RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN FLORENCE; ANNOUNCED THAT IT WIL BE PURCHASED BY PATHEON. |
HEMINGWAY MARCH SET SATURDAY |
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FMN |
05/03/2015 |
1B |
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OPPONENTS OF ANNEXATION WIL TAKE TO THE STREETS. |
POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN MAGNOLIA MALL SHOOTING |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1A |
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DALYN DRAVELL WITHERSPOON WAS CHARGED FOR FEB. 13 SHOOTING. |
SC SENATE CONFIRMS REAMES |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE NATIVE RICK REAMES III NOW HEADS STATE REVENUE DEPARTMENT. |
FATHERS GO ALL PRO |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FATHERS TAKE PART IN THE READ ACROSS AMERICA AT GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
BOSTON COLLEGE STUDENTS SPEND SPRING BREAK AS VOLUNTEERS |
IN PEE DEE |
FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
STUDENTS TAKE A BREAK FROM BOSTON WINTER AND CONTRIBUTE TIME & TALENTS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PEE DEE AREA IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
7A |
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GEORGIA LEE BROWN; EDWARD MCCORMICK; ROBERT SUMTER; CORTEZ JAMARION WIGGINS; BARRY SANDERS; MARGUERITE FARMER PARKER; NAOMI FAYE SLIDER STARCHER; BARRY FAY HANNA; JUANITA SMALL THOMPSON; SAMMY JOE HORNE; DIANE STONE MARSH; IRIS IRICK; DELLA DAMON; JOHN DAVID FREEMAN; GARY WAYNE GREGG; FRANKLIN HERBERT BROCKINGTON; AZALEA GRAHAM MCPHAIL COST |
CALLING ALL TURKEYS |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FISHING-LURE MAKER BILL LOONEY MAKES A SPLASH WITH PICKET YELPER TO CALL TURKEYS. |
MEET CELEBRITY ASHLEY NANCE |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO |
ASHLEY NANCE & DESIREE STOKES ARE DANCING WITH THE STARS. |
HAM & SELLERS WINNERS; DANIELS & WILLIAMS IN RUNOFF |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1A |
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JOHN SELLERS & HERBERT HAM SWEPT DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. E. J. MCIVER LOST. JAMES DANIELS & BILLY WILLIAMS MAKE RUNOFF. |
PRECINCT 10 BALLOTS ARE IMPOUNDED |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1A |
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SLED IMPOUNDED BALLOTS WHEN CANDIDATE BILLY WILLIAMS REPORTED BALLOTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE THERE WHEN POLLS OPENED. |
GASKINS QUESTIONED ON REPORT |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
2A |
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PHOTO |
REPORT SAID THERE WERE THREATS AGAINST THE FAMILY OF A STATE EMPLOYEE. DONALD 'PEE WEE' GASKINS WAS QUESTIONED. |
SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO |
SALEM EVOLVED FROM JAMES MEETING HOUSE FORMED AS EARLY AS 1795 WITH REV. ENOS JAMES. IT IS LOCATED IN DARLINGTON COUNTY BETWEEN TIMMONSVILLE & LAMAR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
5A |
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ROBERT B. WHITE; WILIAMINIA TAYLOR; SILIAS GAUSE; HOWARD EDWARD TURNER SR.; ADA W. HINDS; HOWARD ELLIOTT; ELEBY M. MARSH; LILA MAE PULLIS; LIZZIE WATSON STEPHENS; JENNINGS BRYAN WILSON JAMES MCDUFFIE; JOHN MATTHEW ABRAMS; VIRGINIA EADDY GREENE; WILLIAM MELVIN DEFEE; WENDY LOU GALLO VARNER; RUTH FULTON NELSON; RICHARD WILSON; EADDY WILLIAMS; CLARA HARKLESS DICKSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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MOSES K. STEVERSON WHO PASSED 6 MARCH 1976 |
ANTEBELLUM SOUTH RETURNS TO LIFE IN CHARLESTON |
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FMN |
06/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
FILMING OF 'NORTH AND SOUTH' BEGINS IN CHARLESTON. |
FLORENCE 1: HALF-DAY PROGRAMS TO BE ELIMINATED |
HOME-BASED AND 4K PROGRAMS WILL EXPAND |
FMN |
07/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KINGSTON DAVIS; PHOTO OF QUIANA ROBINSON AND GRACE WHITE; AND ANOTHER |
NEXT SCHOOL YEAR; FLORENCE SCHOOOL DISTRICT 1 WILL NO LONGER OFFER HALF-DAY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO 3-YEAR-OLDS. |
MAGNOLIA MALL |
BOND DENIED FOR SHOOTING SUSPECT |
FMN |
07/03/2015 |
1A |
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DAYLN DRAVELL WITHERSPOON; THE 18-YEAR-OLD DARLINGTON MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FEB. 13 SHOOTING AT MAGNOLIA MALL; WAS DENIED BOND ON A CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER. |
PEE DEE STUDENTS GET HISTORY LESSON AT SKIRMISH OF GAMBLE'S HOTEL |
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FMN |
07/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD SOWELL; MARK AUL; AND MATT AUL |
ABOUT 1 000 PEE DEE STUDENTS EXPERIENCED LIVING HISTORY AS THEY TOURED THE CAMP SET UP BY RE-ENACTORS TAKING PART IN THE SKIRMISH OF GAMBLE'S HOTEL AT THE COLUMNS JUST EAST OF FLORENCE. |
CIVIC CENTER TO BRING IN 'BIG GUNS' FOR FLORENCE BLUEGRASS SUMMIT |
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FMN |
07/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RICKY SKAGGS |
THE FLREONCE CIVIC CNETER WILL CATER TO BLUEGRASS LOVES AS IT HOSTS THE INAUGURAL FLORENCE BLUEGRASS SUMMIT. |
3 PEE DEE STUDENTS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS McNAIR SCHOLARSHIPS TO FMU |
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FMN |
07/03/2015 |
3A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY HAS NAMED THREE NEW STUDENTS (ELIZABETH GOODMAN; AIDEN HUMPHREY; AND CORBIN WITT) AS McNAIR SCHOLAR FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR. |
PRAYER WALKING ACROSS THE STATE |
FAMILY FOLLOW GOD'S LEADING |
FMN |
07/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF TODD LYNN |
THE BITTER COLD OF FEBRUARY DIDN'T STOP ONE FAMILY (LYNN) FROM CONTINUING THEIR WALK ACROSS THE STATE; PRAYING AS THEY WENT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/03/2015 |
4B |
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RONNIE O. McKNIGHT; ARETHA HICKSON ARRINGTON; KING E. RIDGES; ALICE HODGE CALCUTT; LEWIS HAYNE SHULER VI; DR. DONALD "DON" RICHARD CAMPBELL; LILLIAN BRYANT STICKLAND; RITA GAUVIN LEVITRE; BARRY BASILE SANDERS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
07/03/2015 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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ALBERT LEVINE (SLIM) GARY SR. |
150TH ANNIVERSARY |
SKIRMISH AT GAMBLE'S HOTEL RE-ENACTMENT DRAWS THOUSANDS |
FMN |
08/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CONFEDERATE TROOP REENACTORS |
SEVERAL THOUSANDS PEOPLE TURNED OUT TO WATCH THE RE-ENACTMENT OF THE SKIRMISH AT GAMBLE'S HOTEL AT THE COLUMNS IN FLORENCE. |
GED STATS DOWN SINCE TEST REVAMP |
LOCAL VOUCHER PROGRAM PAYS ALL TESTING COSTS THAT DOUBLED IN '14 |
FMN |
08/03/2015 |
1A |
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AS MUCH AS A 90 PERCENT DROP IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE OBTAINING THEIR GEDS IN THE U.S. SINCE A NEW REDESIGNED AND COMPUTERIZED TEST WAS ROLLED OUT IN 2014 IS AN ALARMING STATISTIC. |
BRINGING BLUEGRASS TO FLORENCE |
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FMN |
08/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICKY SKAGGS |
RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER WERE JOINED BY THE WEST END STRING BAND; THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT; AND DR. RALPH STANLEY AND THE CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS TO KICK OFF THE INAUGURAL FLORENCE BLUEGRASS SUMMIT IN THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER'S UPTOWN BALLROOM. |
TROOPS TURN OUT AT FLORENCE AIRPORT FOR NATIONAL GUARD EMERGENCY EXERCISE |
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FMN |
08/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF OPERATION VIGILANT GUARD PARTICIPANTS |
MORE THAN 400 NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS; AIR GUARDSMEN AND STATE GUARD FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA ARE STATIONED AT FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT AS PART OF OPERATION VIGILANT GUARD 15 - AN EIGHT-DAY FIELD EXERCISE CONDUCTED AT LOCATIONS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
08/03/2015 |
7A |
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CHARLES E. SMITH; HOWARD LEVERN CUSAAC; ALMA MAE MINGO PERRY; HAROLD WOODS; MARGARET MITCHELL EVANS; BEVERLY ANN GREGORY JONES; ANN MORRIS MOBLEY; CHARLES L. WILLIS; DOROTHY "DOTTIE" BRYAN; MOLLY "DELORIS" K. JAMES; RONNIE O. MCKNIGHT; GUY B. CRENSHAW; ALICE HODGE CALCUTT; HENRY HARRIS |
FULL BODY WORKOUT |
PEE DEE VIPERS GIVE CONTESTANTS THE RUNAROUND |
FMN |
08/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF MATT HAYDEN AND BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS; PHOTO OF BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS |
BIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS GOT A TASTE OF THE BIG LEAGUE RECENTLY; OR AT LEAST THE MINOR LEAGUE; WHEN THEY TOOK TO THE BASKETBALL COURT TO WORK OUT WITH THE PEE DEE VIPERS. |
ONCE UPON A CHILD |
CHILDREN'S RESALE CLOTHING STORE EXPANDS IN NEW QUARTERS |
FMN |
08/03/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF CHASITY ROWSEY AND CUSTOMER; PHOTO OF ONCE UPON A CHILD (STORE); PHOTO OF EMILY GRANTHAM AND IRELAND GRANTHAM |
CHLDREN GROW OUT OF CLOTHES; AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH ONCE UPON A CHILD; A CHILDREN'S RESALE STORE IN FLORENCE. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
08/03/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
PRESTON THOMAS HUNTLEY AND PATRICIA MILES HUNTLEY CELEBERATED THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON MARCH 6 2015. |
THERAPISTS UNLEASHED |
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FMN |
09/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THELMA BRAYBOY AND BUG (DOG); PHOTO OF DAVID MOORE; BENTLEY (DOG); AND JOE REINO |
BENTLEY AND BUG; TWO MALE TOY POODLES MAKE WEEKLY VISITS WITH THEIR OWNERS; DAVID AND MARGI MOORE; TO SEVERAL FLORENCE NURSING HOMES; AS WELL AS TO McLEOD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND DELMAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; WORKING AS THERAPY DOGS. |
WEST FLORENCE |
ANNEXATIONS COULD AFFECT FIRE DISTRICT |
FMN |
09/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE TREND OF PROPERTY OWNERS BEING ANNEXED INTO THE CITY OF FLORENCE FROM THE WEST FLORENCE AREA IS A BOON FOR THE CITY; BUT IT IS ERODING THE AREA'S FIRE TAX BASE AND EVENTUALLY COULD LEAD TO LOWER REVENUE FOR THE WEST FLORENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S SPECIAL-PURPOSE DISTRICT. |
HARD WORK; NOT PERFECTION |
CONTESTANTS GINA SIMS FINDS HER STRIDE |
FMN |
09/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GINA SIMS |
AFTER GINA SIMS MISSED OUT LAST YEAR; NOTHING WAS GOING TO KEEP HER FROM JOINING FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER THIS YEAR. |
CHURCH IN THE BARN' KICKS OFF FINAL DAY OF SKIRMISH |
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FMN |
09/03/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF SKIRMISH AT GAMBLE'S HOTEL EVENT ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF "CHURCH IN THE BARN" BARN; PHOTO OF SKIRMISH AT GAMBLE'S HOTEL EVENT ATTENDEES; PHOTO OF FLAGS |
THE FINAL DAY OF THE RE-ENACTMENT OF THE SKIRMISH AT GAMBLE'S HOTEL WAS KICKED OFF WITH A SPECIAL CHRUCH SERVICE IN THE BARN AT THE COLUMNS AT RANKIN PLANTATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
09/03/2015 |
7A |
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DEARLYN BELIN; ELIZABETH D. JONES; SAMMIE LEE HINES; EUTHA BREWER; LAURA DAVIS; JOSEPH MICHAEL HANKS; CHARLES L. WILLIS |
GROWING DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
10/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
A PARKING STRUCTURE AND A 85-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX ARE ENVISIONED. COUNCIL ALSO LOOKS AT TAXI CAB RATES. |
LUCKY DOGS |
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FMN |
10/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS ARE RESCUED EACH YEAR IN FLORENCE COUNTY. DOGS ARE READY FOR TRANSPORT TO WASHINGTON DC. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
10/03/2015 |
7A |
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PATRICIA EILEEN LESSARD ERB; TIMORHY D. IVERY; WILLIE LEE BELL; IVY WHEELER; COLLIN JAMES BROWNE; LEVICE 'LEVI' DEAS; JANICE FAYE JONES; NORMA FEAGIN STRICKLAND; NATHANIEL DOUGLAS SPANN SR.; NATALIE STEVENS ROGERS; GARMAN ARGUILE JOHNSON JR.; DONNA GATES CHAPMAN; T. BRUCE SMITH II; MARGARET MITCHELL EVANS; GEORGIA LEE LACY BROWN; GEORGE ATHANASIOS BAKAS; DOROTHY BALLARD BRYAN; JOHN GARRISON JR.; MARSHALL WARR |
TIMMONSVILLE: OUTSIDE AGENCY TO ANSWER FIRE CALLS |
SARDIS-TIMMONSVILLE TO BE PRIMARY RESPONDER UNIT MONDAY WHILE TOWN RECOGNIZES OWN DEPARTMENT |
FMN |
11/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE SARDIS-TIMMONSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TEMPORARILY WILL BE THE PRIMARY RESPONDER FOR FIRE CALLS IN THE TOWN OF TIMMONSVILLE AS THE TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZES; OFFICIAL SAID. |
FSD1 SHOWCASE |
CAREER CENTER ACCELERATES STUDENTS' PATH TO WORKFORCE |
FMN |
11/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JIM PRATT AND RHETT AUSTION; PHOTO OF SALEEK McCLEASE |
LORRIE ULMER SLIPPED ON A THICK PAIR OF SAFETY GLASSES AS SHE PREPARED TO WATCH THE SPARKS FLY IN HER SON'S WELDING CLASS AT THE FLORENCE CAREER CENTER. |
HALEY TO TALK BUSINESS WITH LOCAL LEADERS |
GOVERNOR SCRATCHES ROCHE VISIT BECAUSE OF A SCHEDULE CONFLICT |
FMN |
11/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY |
GOV. NIKKI HALEY WILL DELIVER REMARKS IN FLORENCE COUTNY TO BUSINESS; COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL LEADERS IN HER FIRST VISIT TO THE COUNTY SINCE STARTING HER SECOND TERM IN JANUARY. |
CORONER: BABY ASPHYXIATED BETWEEN MATRESS AND WALL |
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FMN |
11/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JABREY DESHAWN McFARLAND; PHOTO OF JALISA NYKEZ CRANFORD; PHOTO OF TYQUIRA LA'QUASIA GRAHAM |
DARLINGTON COUNTY OFFICIALS SAID THAT 7-MONTH-OLD JAYLEN McFARLAND OF HARTSVILLE DIED LAST WEEK OF POSITIONAL ASPHYXIA. |
I-95 NORTHBOUND LANE TO CLOSE AT GREAT PEE DEE RIVER BRIDGE |
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FMN |
11/03/2015 |
3A |
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ROAD CREWS WILL CLOSE ON NORTHBOUND LANE ON INTERSTATE 95 TO REBUILD A SECTION OF CONCRETE THAT PERIODICALLY CRUMBLES AND FALLS FROM THE BRIDGE INTO THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2015 |
5A |
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VIRGINIA LEMMON BENJAMIN; MITCHELL K. "RED" LEE JR.; KATHY JACKSON BERRY; ANNIE RUTH GARDNER HAIRE; CHARLES DAVID CARPENTER JR.; EDITH CANNON; NATHANIEL WILLIAM GEORGE; JANICE FAYE JONES; LILLIS J. MATHIS; HARRY AMBROSE DRURY; VAUGHN EADDY EVANS; ROSEANNA "COOT" BURCH; MICHAEL STITH; JULIA MILES; HOWARD LEVERN CUSAAC; GUY EUGENE OSTRANDER; LAURA DAVIS; JAMES HAROLD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2015 |
6A |
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MINNIE RUTH WILSON DANIELS; DEANNA MARIE PROSSER HANCOCK; NORMA L. STRICKLAND; CLARA HUFFMAN ANDREWS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
11/03/2015 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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GERALDINE H. HAM |
SIMPLE AND TASTY |
PUT A TWIST ON THE BURGER WITH BLACK BEANS AND QUINOA |
FMN |
11/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF FOOD; PHOTO OF KITTY FINKLEA |
FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSERS LEARNED HOW TO MAKE A TASTY BURGER; A FRUITY SALSA AND HEALTHY GREENS; ALL WITH JUST A FEW SIMPLE INGREDIENTS. |
BALLOON STORE SHUTTING DOWN |
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FMN |
11/03/2015 |
7C |
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PHOTO OF GAYLE LONG AND AMBER LONG |
BALLOONS ETC. PARTY STORE OWNER GAYLE LONG IS PLANNING TO FLOAT HER WAY OUT OF THE BALLOON BUSINESS BY THE END OF THE MONTH. |
BOARD OKS DOWNTOWN APARTMENT COMPLEX |
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FMN |
12/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE CITY'S DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVED THE APARTMENT COMPLEX AND PARKING DECK. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
12/03/2015 |
5A; 6A |
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MELVIN L. HOWARD; JAMES RANDOLPH BARFIELD; LUKE KETTER; NORMAN FIELDS; JOHN ROBERT MCCLURE; ARTHUR MICHAEL MONROE; SAMUEL L. HINES; DEARLYN 'DIRT' BELIN; BETTY DORIS SHELLEY; ALEXANDER CHASE TURBEVILLE; BETTY TERRELL WHITE; EUTHA BREWER; TONY CORD SCHAFF; JOSEPH MICHAEL HANKS; MITCHELL 'RED' LEE JR. |
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OUTLOOK LUNCHEON: HALEY: LEATHERMAN IMPEDES ETHICS REFORM |
GOVERNOR SAYS JAB AT SC SENATE ISN'T PERSONAL; BUT EDUCATIONAL |
FMN |
13/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF GOV. NIKKI HALEY AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF SEN. KEVIN JOHNSON; PHOTO OF SEN. SEN. HUGH LEATHERMAN; PHOTO OF SEN. RONNIE SABB; PHOTO OF SEN. KENT WILLIAMS; PHOTO OF MAYOR STEPHEN WUKELA |
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM HUGH K. LEATHERMAN SR. IS A MAIN REASON ETHICS LEGISTLATION HAS NOT PROGRESSED IN THE GENREAL ASSEMBLY; REPUBLICAN GOV. NIKKI HALEY TOLD A CROWD OF COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS. |
FDS1: BUILDING PROJECTS PROCEED FORWARD |
BOARDS OKS $12.5M BOND RESOLUTION |
FMN |
13/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES APROVED A $12.5 MILLION BOND RESOLUTION THAT WILL RESULT IN NO TAX INCREASE BUT MOVE FORWARD TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUIDLING PROJECTS. |
BAKERY OWNER HONORED AS CHAMBER'S SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR |
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FMN |
13/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ELLEN COOKE |
ELLEN COOKE; OWNER OF FREEMAN'S BAKERY; IS ENJOYING THE SWEET TASTE OF RECOGNITION AFTER SHE WAS NAMED THE GREATER FLORENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR. |
TIMMONSVILLE |
ACTING FIRE CHIEF APPOINTED |
FMN |
13/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE TIMMONSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS BACK IN SERVICE WITH MARK BURROUGHS AS ACTING FIRE CHIEF AFTER HIS UNANIMOUS APPOINTMENT BY THE TOWN COUNCIL. |
HARTSVILLE VEHICLE CHASE ENDS WITH ARREST |
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FMN |
13/03/2015 |
3A |
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A HARTSVILLE MAN (DEMARKUS DANEZ WARD) FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER A WINDING VEHICLE CHASE THROUGH AREAS OF DOWNTOWN. |
FLORENCE MAN ARRESTED ON ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE |
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FMN |
13/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF DARREN McCRAE |
POLICE ARRESTED A 37-YEAR-OLD MAN (DARREN McCRAE) AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY SHOT A MAN IN THE LEG WITH A RIFLE ON DARLINGTON STREET IN FLORENCE. |
SCHOOL FOUNDATION HONORED AS CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION |
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FMN |
13/03/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF DEBBIE HYLER; ROBERT GRANTT; AND OTHERS |
THE SCHOOL FOUDNATION HAS LONG BEEN A CHAMPION IN THE EYES OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OFFICIALS; BUT THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFICIALLY BECAME A CHAMPION IN THE EYE S OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
13/03/2015 |
7A |
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RUTH WALTERS MORRELL; EDIS POSTON PITTMAN; BILLY ARNOLD HAMLIN (BILL); CHARLES SUTTON; CAREY JOHNSON; HENRY J. "NICK" FLOYD; NELL THIGPEN VAN HOOK; JOHN L. SEIGLE; ANNIE AUSTIN; DESEREE DELORESE YARBOROUGH MILES; TIMOTHY D. IVERY; DEARLYN "DIRT" BELIN; VAUGHAN EADDY EVANS; ANNIE MAE M. LEWIS; NORMAN FIELDS; BENNIE HATCHELL; ROBERT SUMTER JR. |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE |
MEET CELEBRITY CEDRIC KENNEDY |
FMN |
13/03/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF CEDRIC KENNEDY AND SHANID COX; PHOTO OF CEDRIC KENNEDY AND SHANID COX; PHOTO OF CEDRIC KENNEDY AND SHANID COX |
CELEBRITY CEDRIC KENNEDY; ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL; AND PROFESSIONAL DANCER SHANDI COX REHEARSE AT KFA DANCE STUDIO IN FLORENCE FOR DANCING WITH THE STARS. |
STUDENT WINS FSD 1 VOCAL STAR |
WILLLIAMS SCHOOL |
FMN |
14/03/2015 |
1A |
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SAVIAH MILLER; GWYNETH NAVDY; AND THULANI MFECANE WERE WINNERS. PHOTO ON PAGE 4A. |
SCHOOL DISTRICT REVISES IB MIDDLE YEARS PROPOSAL |
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FMN |
14/03/2015 |
4A |
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DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL WORK ON PROGRAM. |
LOCAL BUSINESSMAN RELEASES STUDY BOOK. |
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FMN |
14/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
MICHAEL GRADY RELEASED 'MAKING GOD PART OF YOUR FAMILY.' IT MAKES BIBLICAL STORIES APPLICABLE TO MODERN LIVES. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2015 |
4B |
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RUBYE VAN BEVERHOUDT; FLORENCE 'DOLL' WILLIAMS; CAREY A. JOHNSTON; BONNIE L. COKER DENNIS; HENRY J. 'NICK' FLOYD; DANNY JOE POSTON; HELEN AGNES TURNER LEGGS; JOSEPHINE HYATT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
14/03/2015 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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NICHOLAS ANTHONY SCOTT 9-28-1999---3-14-2014 |
OFFICIALS: NO UNION PROBLEMS IN REGION |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
1A |
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CHARLESTON; SPARTANBURG AND OTHER COUNTIES HAVE HIGHER UNIONIZATION RATES THAN FLORENCE COUNTY; YET FLORENCE HAS A FAINT STIGMA OF UNIONIZATION THAT GOV. NIKKI HALEY SAYS IS A DETRIMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE PEE DEE. |
MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN SOUTH CAROLINA |
PEE DEE WEIGHS IN ON HAZY MEDICAL MARIJUANA DEBATE |
FMN |
15/03/2015 |
1A |
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ILLUSTRATION |
ONE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTHER HAS BEEN GIVING HER DAUGHETER REGUALR DOES OF A FORM OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA; CALLED CANNABIDIOL OR CBD OIL; TO HELP CONTROL HUNREDS OF SEIZURES HER CHILD EXPERIENCES ON A DAILY BASIS. |
HEART BALL RECOGNIZES SUPPORTERS |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE AREA AMERICA HEART ASSOCIATION HOSTED THE PEE DEE HEART BALL AS A WAY OF THANKING DONORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT LAST YEAR. |
HUNDREDS RUN IN RAIN TO RAISE AUTISM AWARENESS |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TAMMY CARTER; EVA CARTER; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF JAQUELINE LONG AND OTHERS |
MORE THAN 400 INTREPID RUNNERS BRAVED AN INTERMITTENT MONSOON TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE AUTISIM ADVOCACY GROUP OF FLORENCE AND RUN IN THE PACING FOR PIECES HALF MARATHON/5K. |
AINSLEY'S ANGELS GIVE PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES A CHANCE TO RACE |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF TAYLOR PARROTT; CHIP PARROTT; AUDREY JEFFORDS; AND OTHERS |
A YOUNG GIRL DIAGNOSED WITH INFANTILE NEUROAXONAL DYSTROPHY HAS INSPIRED AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS SWEEPING THE NATION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
7A |
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TARALCO BETHEA; GLADYS LAVINIA ECKLEBERRY; EWELL CONWAY BLACK JR.; PAUL SIMON; MELVIN LEROY HOWARD; RUBY OWENS JORDAN; EVELYN MARIE PATE; FRANKLIN PIERCE EVERETT |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
7A |
MEMORIAM |
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MARY BEATRICE "BEA" ROBINSON |
THE FITNESS WORLD CAN BE DAUNTING |
MODIFIED EXERCISES CAN BE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE |
FMN |
15/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF LISA TOLBERT; PHOTO OF LISA TOLBERT |
THE FITNESS WORLD CAN BE DAUNTING FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T EXERCISE ONA REGULAR BASIS OR WHO HAVE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
15/03/2015 |
6C |
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PHOTO |
RACHEL LAUREN SMITH AND DANIEL COLEMAN PARKER |
WHEN IN NEED; TAKE TO THE NET |
CROWDFUNDING HAS BECOME A SOURCE FOR MEDICAL COSTS |
FMN |
16/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TODD ARD AND OTHERS |
EACH YEAR; THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GET A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE AFTER MAJOR SURGERIES; INCLUDING AMPUTATION; CANCER REMOVAL AND EVEN HEART TRANSPLANTS; THANKS TO ADVANCES IN MEDICINE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. |
MINISTERING TO THE MISFITS |
SHELTER DIRECTOR KEEPS HUSBAND'S LEGACY GOING |
FMN |
16/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MODESTINE BRODY; PHOTO OF MODESTINE BRODY |
MODESTINE BRODY IS SURE THAT HER SERVICE OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES IS NOT A CHOICE; BUT A CALLING BY JESUS CHRIST. |
CONTESTANT BREAKS PAST CULTURAL BARRIERS |
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FMN |
16/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WILLIAM SOOLUA |
WILLIAM SOOLUA'S REASON FOR WANTING TO JOIN THE FLROENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITION WAS SIMPLE: HE WANTED TO BE HEALTHY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
16/03/2015 |
7A |
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ANGELIA YOUNG "ANGIE" LEE; HELEN C. COOK; BERTHA DAVIS; FRANKLIN "FRANK" ALLEN SMITH JR.; HARRY KENNEDY; GILBERT BENTON; JASON WAYNE MILLS; ERNEST MATTHEW HARDWICK SR.; ROY L. ALTMAN JR.; GLADYS LAVINIA ECKLEBERRY; RUBY OWENS JORDAN; EMANUEL "MANNY" HUBBARD; FLORENCE "DOLL" WILLIAMS |
SHOOTING AT WEST FLORENCE MOTEL LEAVES ONE DEAD; ONE IN CUSTODY |
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FMN |
16/03/2015 |
7A |
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THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING AT A FLORENCE MOTEL (SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY INN) THAT KILLED ONE PERSON (RAHEEM HAWKINS) AND PUT ANOTHER IN HANDCUFFS. |
PASSENGER KILLED IN CRASH IN DARLINGTON COUNTY IDENTIFIED |
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FMN |
16/03/2015 |
7A |
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THE PERSON (JASON WAYNE MILLS) WHO DIED IN A SINGLE-CAR CRASH ON OLD CAMDEN ROAD HAS BEEN INDENTIFIED. |
TIMMONSVILLE RESCUE TAKES TOP HONOR |
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FMN |
17/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE SQUAD HAS WON THE AWARD 2007; 2012 & 2014. |
EPITOME OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL |
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FMN |
17/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
LIEUTENANT COLONEL MELVIN HOWARD OF FLORENCE IS REMEMBERED. HE WAS BURIED WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
17/03/2015 |
7A |
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ROBERT LEE FERGUSON JR.; MAEBELLE IZZARD PATRICK; DORIS WILLIAMS MCGILL; ANTONIO R. WILSON; HELEN OSBORNE KIRKLAND; SHAWN LORENZO JACKSON; ETHEL LEE CLARK BRYANT; ROGERS COOLEY GARRISON; BERNETHA NEWSMITH; ALICE DUBOSE HUNTER; PRENTISS BOSTIC; LAWRENCE ARDELL GRAHAM; GILBERT LEE BENTON; GENEVA L. STRICKLAND; ANGELIA YOUNG LEE; EMANUEL HUBBARD; CAREY A. JOHNSTON; HELEN COON COOK |
RED BONE TO INVEST .5 MILLION |
EXPANSION TO BRING 45 JOBS DOWNTOWN |
FMN |
18/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF RICHARD McLAUGHLIN |
RED BONE ALLEY FOODS LLC IS EXPANDING AND INTENDS TO BRING ITS PRODUCTS BACK HOME TO FLORENCE. |
CAREER DAY WITH THE SWAT TEAM |
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FMN |
18/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARQUIS McCORMICK; SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS; AND OTHERS |
STUDENTS FROM SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL GOT EXCITEMENT ALONG WITH KNOWLEDGE IN AN EVENT AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
FMU ARTS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL MOVING DOWNTOWN |
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FMN |
18/03/2015 |
1A |
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FRANCIS MARION UNIVERISTY AND THE CITY OF FLROENCE ANNOUNCED THAT THEY WILL PARTNER TO BRING THE ARTS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TO FMU'S DOWNTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
UPBEAT TONE SET AT FLORENCE COUNTY DAY IN CAPTIAL |
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FMN |
18/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TERRY ALEXANDER; KENT CAUDLE; AND WAYMON MUMFORD |
THE ANNUAL FLORENCE COUNTY DAY EVENT SERVED NOT JUST AS THE TYPICAL CAPITAL CITY JUNKET FOR BUISNESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS; BUT ALSO AS A PEP RALLY FOR THE LEADERS OF PEE DEE'S LARGETST COUNTY; EVEN IF NOT EVERYONE IS GETTING ALONG. |
FLORENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS GET HANDS-ON DEPUTY TRAINING |
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FMN |
18/03/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF TOD ARD AND TINA PHAN; PHOTO OF SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL; PHOTO OF MICHAEL STOKES AND SWAT TEAM; PHOTO OF LT. ALVIN POWELL; CAPT. JACK CROUSE; AND SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS |
A GROUP OF 46 STUDENTS FROM SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL GOT AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF CAREER OPTIONS AT THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
18/03/2015 |
7A |
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ALLENE MOODY HARLEY; MAXINE MOULTRIE RAY; DA'MIQUE YOLANDA MENTION; WANDA KENNEY McKNEIL; MICHAEL POWELL; RONNIE JOYNER; CHARLIE BROWN JR.; MICHELLE RICHARDSON; MARY ALICE MILLER; PATRICIA CONDER; ROGERS "PETE" COOLEY GARRISON; H. MORTON TALBOTT; BERTHA ELIZABETH MCCALL DAVIS; SPC ROBERT LEE "ROBBIE" FERGUSON JR.; MARGARET JANE ALLIGOOD JOHNSON; J.L. CLEMENTS; JOE HOWARD GOINS |
COUNCIL EXPECTED TO OK MONEY FOR IT WORK |
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FMN |
19/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THREE MILLION WIL COME FROM FUNDS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL; ROADS AND DEBT SERVICE. |
BOARD OKS TALKS WITH CONSULTANT |
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FMN |
19/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE FLORENCE REGIONAL AIRPORT HOPES FOR SERVICE EXPANSION. |
SURVEYORS PREPARE FOR SIDEWALK WORK |
DOWNTOWN |
FMN |
19/03/2015 |
1A |
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MEMBERS FROM URS CORP. WILL DESIGN BETTER SIDEWALKS AND BETTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DOWNTOWN PROJECTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
19/03/2015 |
5A;6A |
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RAHEEM DEMARGE MARTIN HAWKINS; DIANNE CASSADY NEWSOME; VERNELL RAMSEY; MONROE BENJAMIN; SHARON JOY GRAHAM; BILLY ANJELO ROBINSON; EARLENE BELL; DOROTHY BENJAMIN LITTLES; DAEJAH QUANAE HOUGH; AQUAN JOSEPH LEE; MARY SMITH; OSCAR HOWARD MATTHEWS; GLADYS JOHNSTON HITE; DENISE LEE; LYNN CAROL JOHSON; SHELBY J. HOWLE; DOROTHY LOUISE FOSTER HULLENDER; JOHN DUDLEY HICKS JR.; VIRGINIA MCINTOSH ATKINSON; CEASAR WINSTON GREEN; JULIE ANNE NETTLES; PATRICIA CAROLYN CONDER; MICHAEL POWELL; ANGELA ROSSI LAWSON WADE DUDLEY; RUBYE K. JOHNSON VAN BEVERHOUDT; BENTLEY DERRICK CHANDLER |
RAGS TO RICHES.. |
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FMN |
19/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
DANCERS USE EXPRESSIONS TO PORTRAY CINDERELLA IN THE SC DANCE THEATRE PRODUCTION. |
FLORENCE COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS APROVED |
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FMN |
20/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CLAYTON COURT ROAD DAMAGE |
THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVED THREE CONTRACTS; TOTALING $3.9 MILLION; TO RESURFACE ALL OR PART OF 85 ROADS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY UNDER THE SECOND CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX THAT VOTERS APPROVED BY REFERENDUM IN NOVERMBER 2013. |
VETERANS COMPLAIN ABOUT VA PROBLEMS |
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FMN |
20/03/2015 |
1A |
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VETERANS FROM THE FLORENCE AND SUMTER AREAS VOICE CONCERNS TO WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN DORN VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER REPRESENTATIVES AT A TOWN HALL MEETING AT THE DOCTORS BRUCE & LEE FOUNDATION LIBRARY IN FLORENCE. |
YOUNG MUSICIANS PERFORM |
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FMN |
20/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA |
THE FLORENCE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA PERFORMS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. |
WEST FLORENCE STUDENTS SHOWCASE STEM CLASSES |
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FMN |
20/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF WEST FLORNECE HIGH SCHOOL BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CLASS STUDENTS |
WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GOT A GLIMPSE INTO THEIR FUTURES DURING A SCHOOL SHOWCASE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
20/03/2015 |
5A |
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QUEEN EVANS; WILLIAM H. BILL COLLINS; BERTHA "FEET" WOODS; GLADYS JOHNSON HITE; OSCAR HOWARD MATTHEWS; ROBERT JAMES JR.; JAMES L. "BUD" PERRITT SR. |
ARTIST ACCEPTED INTO NEW YORK SHOW |
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FMN |
20/03/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF PAINTING 'SHEEP ON A HILL IN TUSCANY' BY JANE JACKSON |
FLORENCE NATIVE JANE JACKSON'S PAINTING; "SHEEP ON A HILL IN TUSCANY OIL ON CANVAS PANEL; 8 X 10" HAS BEEN ACCEPT FOR IMMAGINI: IMAGES OF ITALY; IL CHIOSTRO'S EXHIBIT; AT 109 GALLERY; NEW YORK; NEW YORK. |
COUNTY LOOKS TO SAVE INTEREST ON BONDS |
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FMN |
21/03/2015 |
1A |
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FINANCIAL ADVISORS SUGGESTED THAT COUNTY FINANCE DIRECTOR KEVIN YOKIM LOKC INTO LOW INTEREST RATES NOW. |
FLORENCE OPERATOR RECOGNIZED AS BEST IN THE STATE FOR 2014 |
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FMN |
21/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
THE SC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NAMED FLORENCE DISPATCHER ANTHONY WITHERSPOON. |
WORLD CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE |
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FMN |
21/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
SYMPOSIUM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PRE-REGISTRATION SHOWS FAITH AND SCIENCE ARE COMPATIBLE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
21/03/2015 |
4B; 5B |
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JAMES K. SKINNER; SHARON E. POTTS; JAMES E. WINBURN; JOHNNY WEVV; ROBERT LEE GREGG JR.; JEREMIAH FULTON; ANNIE MAE GREGG MCALLISTER; EDITH G. CLARK; ARTHUR PALMER; WALTER N. LAWSON JR.; REMBERT MCRAE PATE; WILLIAM H. COLLINS; BERTHA 'FEET' HAM WOODS; GENEVA CONYERS GRAHAM CATHERINE FILYAW PARKER; DEAIVID 'MIKE' AMMONS; DAEJAH HOUGH |
SPRING CLEANING AFOOT.. |
IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
22/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
FLORENCE COUNTY WILL MAKE STRICTER LITTER CODES/FINES. |
LOOKING FRO SOME GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS |
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FMN |
22/03/2015 |
1A |
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KEEP FLORENCE BEAUTIFUL IS ONCE AGAIN CLEANING UP AND NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
22/03/2015 |
5A |
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MORGAN THOMAS BAREFOOT; SYLVESTER WILLIAMS JR.; IDA MAE MCKENZIE; LOIS MARSHALL; PRESTON MITCHUM SR.; FLOYD NELSON BROCKINGTON; MARY JANE LOCKLEAR; LINDA FAYE BROWN KIRBY; BRADY LEE MALOCH; JAMES K. SKINNER; LONNIE WINZELL BRYAN; EDITH GODWIN CLARK; BILLY ANGELO 'PRECIOUS' ROBINSON; MYRTLE SURLES HARRIS; DOROTHY BENJAMIN LITTLE; SHARON JOY GRAHAM |
MARS BLUFF ONCE MADE INTERNATIONAL NEWS |
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FMN |
22/03/2015 |
6A |
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THOM ANDERSON WRITES ON THE CRASH OF EASTERN AIRLINE PLANE A DC-3 IN DEC. 1945. HE ALSO TOUCHES ON THE BOMB DROPPED THERE; GUNBOAT PEE DEE; TIMROD SCHOOL, CHRIST CHURCH IN THE MARS BLUFF AREA. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/03/2015 |
6C |
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MR/MRS LEONARD JAMES CELEBRATE 73RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/03/2015 |
6C |
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JENNA LAINE REDICK & KENNETH ALAN HOWLE JR. |
MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES |
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FMN |
22/03/2015 |
7C |
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KAYLA ELIZABETH PETERSON & JARED PRESTON TAVERNIER |
STRAW HAT FIRST LEGAL DISTILLERY.. |
IN FLORENCE |
FMN |
22/03/2015 |
1D |
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STEVE WINTER AND MARC KREMER ARE CO-OWNERS AND MAKE CORN WHISKEY. |
MOVING FORWARD; PROGRESS 2015 |
BUSINESS/GOVERN-MENT SECTION |
FMN |
22/03/2015 |
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SCRM:FMN/VF |
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DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION; ECONOMY; BUSINESSES; PENNY TAX BENEFITS COUNTY-WIDE |
MOVING FORWARD; PROGRESS 2015 |
HEALTH; SPORTS; EDUCATION |
FMN |
22/03/2015 |
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SCRM:FMN/VF |
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HOSPITALS; FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY; FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE; SCHOOLS IN FLORENCE COUNTY |
FIERY I-95 CRASH CLAIMS FIVE LIVES |
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FMN |
23/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PUBLIC SAFETY WORKERS |
FIVE PEOPOLE - TWO FROM PENNSYLVANIA (BARRY HIMES AND JACQUELINE ANN McCANN) AND THREE FROM ONTARIO CANADA (JEREMIAH JOSEPH CROSS; CRYSTAL CROSS; AND GRAYSON CROSS) - DIED AND THE NORTHBOUND LANES OF INTERSTATE 95 WERE SHUT DOWN FOR ALMOST 12 HOURS AS A RESULT OF THE FIERY; MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH JUST BEFORE THE S.C. 327 EXIT. |
AN ENDOWMENT OF ENDEARMENT |
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR 'CHASE' LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP EXTENDS SON'S PRIVATE INFLUENCE |
FMN |
23/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SHANA LEE; ASHLEY JOHNSON; AND OTHERS |
AFTER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE - A SON (JONATHAN "CHASE" LEE); AT THAT - AFTER SOMEBODY HAS BEEN TAKEN; HOW DOES ONE RECOVER? FOR SHANA LEE; THE ANSWER WAS TO GIVE BACK. |
HOUSE OF HOPE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS |
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FMN |
23/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE HOUSE OF HOPE OF THE PEE DEE WILL HOST A CONCERT OF HOPE TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF SERVING HOMELESS MEN; WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
CANCER SURVIVOR CONTINUES SUCCESS |
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FMN |
23/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MARIE VENABLE |
MARIE VENABLE HAD A VERY GOOD 2014. |
QUINBY |
WINDY HILL FIREFIGHTERS INSTALL 113 SMOKE DETECTORS IN HOMES |
FMN |
23/03/2015 |
3A |
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WINDY HILL FIREFIGHTERS BLITZED THE TOWN OF QUINBY IN AN EFFORT TO NOT ONLY SPREAD THE WORD THAT SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES BUT TO PUT THOSE WORDS INTO ACTION. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/03/2015 |
4A |
MEMORIAM |
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BYRON GIRARD DAVIS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
23/03/2015 |
6A |
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WILLIE F. BROWN; WILLIE L. SIMMONS; MARY LUCILLE LEWIS; ADDIE FULLARD; JAMES LAPDA ROGERS; TURNER TURBO GARY; JOHN JAMES CROSSWELL; FRANCES MAE ROBERTS; SHARON YVETTE POTTS-DUNHAM; LINDA FAYE BROWN KIRBY; LILLIAN CARTER BRYANT |
HOUSE OF HOPE HOSTS ANNUAL CONCERT |
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FMN |
24/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
HOUSSE OF HOPE HONORS BRENDA HARRISON FOR HER WORKWITH THEM OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS. |
FORUM LEADS DISCUSSION ON PEE DEE RIVER |
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FMN |
24/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE REGIONAL SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT BUILT IN 2002 PULLS UP TO 10 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER OFF THE RIVER A DAY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
24/03/2015 |
6A |
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JOHN C. BARR; LUVARRIA JOHNSON WILLOUGHBY; MARGARET RENEE JORDAN LEE; VERNON A. MCCLARY; MIKE STREETT; FLOYD N. BROCKINGTON; ANNIE MAE GREGG MCALLISTER; FREDERICK GEORGE TEDDER SR.; JOHN HAMES CROSSWELLJR.; MARY LUCILLE SUGGS LEWIS; MARY PLOWDEN SMITH |
BUSINESSWOMEN OPEN CLOTHING BOUTIQUE |
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FMN |
24/03/2015 |
8B |
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STARLEE ALEXANDER; CHARLENE LOWERY & DORIS LOCKHART OPEN MI LADIES 182 FOR TALLER WOMEN & PLUS-SIZED WOMEN. |
WORTHINGTON TO CLOSE FLORENCE PLANT |
310 EMPLOYEES TO BE LAID OFF; 555 COMPANY-WIDE |
FMN |
25/03/2015 |
1A |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL BE CLOSING ITS ANGUS-PALM FABRICATION PLANT AND LAYING OFF ALL ITS 310 EMPLOYEES. |
SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH |
SIMPLY THE BEST' |
FMN |
25/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TYTIANA FAIRLEY AND OTHERS |
STUDENTS; PARENTS AND FACUTLY OF SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATED THEIR SUCCESSES IN ACADEMICS; FINE ARTS AND ATHLETICS DURING THE SCHOOL'S SHOWCASE; "SIMPLY THE BEST." |
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
BOARD APPROVES TUITION INCREASE |
FMN |
25/03/2015 |
1A |
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THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION APPROVED A 3 PERCENT TUITION INCREASE DURING A BOARD MEETING HELD AT THE SOUTH-EASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY. |
ROADWORK CONTINUES DESPITE FEDERAL FUNDING UNCERTAINTY |
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FMN |
25/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF PALMETTO CORPORATION CREWS |
FLORENTINES CAN REST ASSURED THAT WORK ON SEVERAL FEDERALLY FUNDED LOCAL ROAD PROJECTS WON'T BE DELAYED AS CONGRESS GEARS UP FOR ANOTHER FUNDING SHOWDOWN OVER THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND. |
DARLINGTON WOMAN CHARGED WITH MAIL THEFT |
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FMN |
25/03/2015 |
3A |
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POLICE SAY A DARLINGTON WOMAN (SENA LARRANETTE EASTERLING) WAS ARRESTED WHEN SHE WAS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF SEVERAL PIECES OF MAIL THAT BELONGED TO OTHER PEOPLE. |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 NAMES NEW SUPERINTENDENT |
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FMN |
25/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF NEAL VINCENT |
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1'S LOSS IN IS FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2'S GAIN. THE FLORENCE DISTRICT 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS CHOSEN NEAL VINCENT; THE DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN FLORENCE 1; TO LEAD THE DISTRICT. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
25/03/2015 |
7A |
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PEGGY BELK NOLAN; THOMAS BOSTICK; WANDA GADDY; FRANKIE JEAN FICKLING MILLER PH.D.; JAMES LAPOLA ROGERS; JAMES HARRY GODWIN |
HEALTHY; LOCALLY GROWN MEAL |
GREENS MEDLEY CONTEST WINNERS: FOOD WAS DELICIOUS |
FMN |
25/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF TERESA STREETT AND SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH GROUP; PHOTO OF STEPHANIE NAVARRO AND SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST DANIEL PLAN GROUP |
THE BASIS FO THE GREENS MEDLEY MAYHEM CONTEST; PART OF UNITED WAY OF FLORENCE COUNTY'S BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST; WAS TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY; LOCALLY GORWN MEAL FREE FROM OVIS HILL FARMS. |
GROWING LESSONS |
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FMN |
26/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WALLACE GREGG STUDENTS ARE LEARNING GARDENING WITH THE HELP OF FRANCIS MARION STUDENTS. |
EX-SHERIFF SENTENCED TO 30 MONTHS IN PRISON |
WILLIAMSBURG |
FMN |
26/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
MICHAEL JOHNSON WAS CONVICTED BY A FEDERAL JURY OF CREATING FALSE POLICE REPORTS CONTAINING ACCOUNTS OF IDENTITY THEFT. HE ALSO OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE. |
COUNTY SEEKS TENANT FOR WORTHINGTON BUILDING |
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FMN |
26/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES WILL CLOSE ITS ANGUS-PALM FABRICATION PLANT IN FLORENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2015 |
5A |
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LORETTA DUNMORE; BOBBIE MCCRAY; DANE E. SMYRE; FANNIE FREEMAN JOHNSON; ELIZAABETH BUIE DICKERSON; STEVE BOURNE; MICHELLE BOONE GARRETT; WILLIE JULIUS GUYTON; TRAVIS ROUSE; BONNIE KATE PARNELL; KIM E. MARITZ; NELL T. VAN HOOK |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
26/03/2015 |
5A |
MEMORIAM |
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CYNTHIA MUNGO PASSED 3/26/2012; RUTH ALLEN PASSED 3/9/2014 |
MASTERWORKS CHOIR JOIN FLORENCE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR SPRING CONCERT |
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FMN |
26/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO |
THE MASTERS OF MUSIC WILL REUNITE FOR A PERFORMANCE. |
FITTING IN AT THE RODEO |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF KINGSTREE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF; PHOTO OF A BULL RODEO RIDER |
A COWBOY HAT AND BANDANA-WEARING GROUP FROM KINGSTREE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND C.E. MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL WAITS FOR A BUS OUTSIDE THE FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER AFTER ATTENDING THE FLORENCE STAMPEDE & PRO RODEO FOR SPECIAL KIDS. |
FMU'S PETERS NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP |
DROPPING OUT OF COLLEGE GAVE HER DRIVE TO GO BACK |
FMN |
27/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DR. SUSAN PETERS |
DR. SUSAN PETERS; DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR ENTREPENEURSHIP AT FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY; HAS BEEN NAMED TO ONE-YEAR FELLOWSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION. |
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY |
MONTHLY EVENT HELPS HOMELESS CONNECT WITH SERVICES |
FMN |
27/03/2015 |
1A |
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HOMELESS PEOPLE OFTEN NEED A VARIETY OF SERVICES; SAYS CECILIA MEGGS; AND THAT IS WHY LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES HOLDS A MONTHLY EVENT OT GIVE THEM A WAY TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE AND AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP. |
ROBINSON: BLACKS HURT BY FLORENCE REVITALIZATION EFFORTS |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF ED ROBINSON |
ACCORDING TO FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON; LOWER-INCOME; PRIMARILY BLACK; PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE ARE FAILING TO MOVE UP AND ARE LOSING THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES BECAUSE OF REVITALIZATION EFFORTS LED BY MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA AND OTHERS. |
DEFEATING MAYOR IS ROBINSON'S 'NUMBER ONE' PRIORITY |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
4A |
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FLORENCE CITY COUNCILMAN ED ROBINSON DID NOT SAY WHO WILL BE CHALLENGING DEMOCRATIC MAYOR STEPHEN J. WUKELA IN 2016; BUT HE SAID GETTING WUKELA OUT IS HIS TOP PRIORITY. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
7A |
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FANNIE FREEMAN JOHNSON; RUTHER MAE THOMAS; SIMEON DEAS; JEREMY LORENZO KELLY; BERTHA ERVIN; ROSA WILSON; VIRGIL WAYNE RAY; EDWARD SALEEBY JR.; RITA GULIA LAUG; LEE ROBERTS; ALBERT WILLIAMS; JUANITA SAWYER; HENRIETTA S. CRIBB; MARGARET RENEE JORDAN LEE; CHARLES FRANKLIN "SMOKEY" HUDSON; MARY BELLE COX STALVEY; TRACY DYRONE JACKSON; THOMAS BOSTICK; DANE E. SMYRE SR.; JULIAN S. MARTIN; STEVE BOURNE; ELIZABETH "LIB" BUIE DICKERSON; CLIFTON "PAL" FLOYD |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
8A |
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WILLIE JULIUS GUYTON; ALISON HUGGINS BROOKS; JOHN DUDLEY HATFIELD; ADDIE LEWIS FULLARD; LEE "MOON" CAIN; ROY LAYNE BLACK |
DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE |
MEET CELEBRITY STEPHEN WADE |
FMN |
27/03/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF KACEY SMITH AND STEPHEN WAYDE; PHOTO OF STEPHEN WADE AND KACEY SMITH; PHOTO OF KACEY SMITH AND STEPHEN WADE |
KACEY SMITH AND SEPHEN WADE PRACTICE THEIR JIVE ROUTINE FOR THE DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE COMPETITION. |
MEET CELEBRITY WILL KING |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
2B |
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PHOTO OF AMANDA SMITH AND WILL KING; PHOTO OF WILL KING AND AMANDA SMITH |
PROFESSIONAL DANCER AMANDA SMITH AND CELEBRITY WILL KING REHEARSE AT THE KFA DANCE STUDIO IN HARTSVILLE FOR DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE. |
FLORENCE FIREFIGHTERS WIN SECOND PLACE IN COMPETITION |
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FMN |
27/03/2015 |
4B |
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PHOTO OF WALKER DRUMMOND; ISIAH COOPER; HUNTER STARK; CAMERON RAINEY; AND AMBER McCORMICK |
FIVE FIREFIGHTERS FROM HOWE SPRINGS FIRE RESCUE TRAVELED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIRE ACADEMY TO COMPETE IN THEIR FIRST JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE. |
A NEW DAY FOR NEWSPRING |
PERMANENT FLORENCE FACILITY NEARING COMPLETION |
FMN |
28/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF NEWSPRING CHURCH BUILDING; PHOTO OF NEWSPRING CHURCH AUDITORIUM |
ONE OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING PORTABLE CAMPUSES ON NEWSPRING CHURCH IS PUTTING DOWN ROOTS. |
DARLINGTON COUNTY |
GRANT GIVES STUDENTS LAPTOPS |
FMN |
28/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF LARRY DENNIS AND OTHERS |
NEARLY 300 MACBOOK AIR LAPTOPS MADE IT INTO THE HANDS OF MOSTLY 10TH- AND 11TH-GRADE STUDENTS AT DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEK. |
CARVER STUDENTS VISIT FMU |
ATHLETES TAKE TIME FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS |
FMN |
28/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CARVER ELEMENTARY SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS |
TWO CLASSES OF SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS FROM CARVER ELEMENTARY VISITED FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY. |
ROTARY BEAUTY TRAIL OPENS SUNDAY |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
1A |
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IF YOU NEED PROOF THAT SPRING HAS SPRUNG; ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS FOLLOW THE ARROWS THAT TAKE YOU ON THE FLORENCE ROTARY BEAUTY TRAIL. |
TIGER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS 'SOUNDS OF SUMMER' IN MINI-MUSICAL |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL BOOSTER CLUB |
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL'S CHORAL BOOSTER CLUB PRESENTED TIGER PRODUCTION IN "SOUNDS OF SUMMER". |
INCUMBENTS WIN CLOSE RACES IN FSD2 |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
3A |
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FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 HELD ELECTIONS FOR TWO SEATS ON THE BOARD AND REPORTED THAT INCUMBENTS (JOHNNY RAY JENKINS AND ELLEVEEN TURNER POSTON) WILL KEEP THEIR SEATS AFTER A CLOSE VOTE. CHALLENGERS: ROBERT BRAD SINGLETARY AND ELIZABETH BURNS BOYLE. |
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WARNS OF PHONE SCAM |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
3A |
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THE IRS IS NOT GOING TO CALL YOU ON THE PHONE OUT OF THE BLUE ABOUT A TAX ISSUE AND THEN OFFER TO SETTLE THE ISSUE IN ANY WAY THAT INVOLVES A CREDIT CARD OR PREPAID GIFT CARDS. |
TWO ARRESTED IN DARLINGTON SHOOTING |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
4A |
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POLICE HAVE ARRESTE TWO MEN (GRAHAM AND JACKSON) ON CHARGES RELATED TO A SHOOTING AT THE CRUIZERS STORE ON SOUTH MAIN STREET. OTHER NAME: CAMERON TEREL JACKSON. |
DARLINGTON MAN ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC ASSAULT CHARGE |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
4A |
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POLICE SAY A 43-YEAR-OLD MAN (CHARLES ERIC ANDREWS) WAS ARRESTED IN DARLINGTON AFTER HE GOT INTO A DOMESTIC DISPUTE AND HIT ANOTHER PERSON IN THE FACE WITH A FIST. |
LIFTING EACH OTHER UP' |
FAITH; FRIENDSHIP FUEL FLORENCE WORKOUT GROUPS |
FMN |
28/03/2015 |
1B |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE FIA (FEMALES IN ACTION) GROUP; PHOTO OF FLORENCE F3 GROUP; PHOTO OF KRISTIE MARLOWE AND MELANIE McNUTT |
TWO GROUPS (F3 AND FIA) ARE WORKING TO MAKE EXERCISE EXCITING; INTENSE AND A BOND-BUILDING EXPERIENCE. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
4B |
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DOROTHY HANNA BURGESS; QUINCY JAMES; MOZELL BARR; CLARA BELL MURRAY; LULA "ROSA" BOSTIC; JEROME PARNELL; DAVID TYRONE TOWNSEND; DOROTHY M. GRAVES; MARY BELLE COX STALVEY; BOBBY SELWYN MCCRAY; MARGRETTE GODWIN "JEAN" CARNES; DONALD L. FILYAW; CLARA EVLYN TURBEVILLE GODBOLT; TRAVIS P. KING JR.; LOUISE GALES BRIGMAN; VIRGIL WAYNE RAY; MILDRED EADDY HUGGINS |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
4B |
MEMORIAM |
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KiTONYA CHAUNEIL REGAN |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
5B |
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JOHN DUDLEY HATFIELD |
LAW FIRM DONATES TO KIDS' LUNCHES |
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FMN |
28/03/2015 |
6D |
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THE LAW FIRM TURNER PADGET GRAHAM & LANEY P.A. DONATED $2 500 AND TIME TO PACK 900 BAGS OF FOOD FOR HELP4KIDS FLORENCE. |
SERVE. PROTECT. RECORD. |
COST; PRIVACY CONCERNS AT CENTER OF SC BODY-CAMERA DEBATE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT |
FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF SGT. J. CAUTHEN |
MANY LOCAL LAW ENFORMCENT OFFCIALS SAY THEY DON'T SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REQUIRE ALL SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE EQUIPPED WITH BODY-WORN CAMERAS. |
LAWMAKERS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT ROAD FUNDING |
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FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1A |
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PEE DEE LEGISTLATORS; SENATE AND HOUSE LEADERS REMAIN OPTIMISTIC ON THE REMAINING WEEKS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 121ST LEGISLATIVE SESSION WITH TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING BILLS STARTING TO GAIN TRACTION DESPITE INCREASED RANCORE FROM THE GOVERNOR; SOME OF WHICH IS STILL REVERBERATING IN FLORENCE. |
DAFFODIL FESTIVAL BLOOMS |
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FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF DAFFODILS |
PLANNING AN OUTDOOR EVENT CAN BE TRICKY. GOOD WEATHER DOESN'T ALWAYS RSVP. LAKE CITY'S DAFFODIL FESTIVAL; WHICH IS MARKING ITS FOURTH YEAR; SEEMED TO HAVE FOUND A BIT OF LUCK. |
WILSON HIGH STUDENTS EXCEL ON GERMAN EXAM |
ONE HAS HIGHEST SCORE IN THE STATE |
FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF JARED WILLING; MacKENZIE SHANNON; ANNIE ABERNATHY; AND OTHERS |
A SIGN ON THE DOOR OF DR. LUCIA HUANG'S GERMAN LANGUAGE CLASS AT WILSON HIGH SCHOOL IN FLORENCE SPEAKS VOLUMES IN TWO WORDS. "WISH" IS CROSSED OUT. THE WORD THAT REAMINS IS: "DO." |
VOLUNTEERS TURN OUT TO CLEAN UP FLORENCE LITTER |
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FMN |
29/03/2015 |
5A |
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PHOTO OF CHRISTOPHER GOSS AND JANA GOSS |
TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS SPREAD OUT ACROSS CENTRAL FLORENCE FOR THE FIRST OF THREE PLANNED AREA EVENTS AS PART OF THE GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
29/03/2015 |
8A |
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LEOLA HICKMAN PAIT; SYLVIA MONTGOMERY MOUZON; RUTHER BURGESS; JANETTE HANNAH CAMERON; DAVID H. SESSION; CELESTINE WOODS-LOWE; PAULINE LEWIS; GEROGE LEONARD; EDWARD ELI SALEEBY JR.; CECILE CARTRETTE JONES; CARRIE "FRANCES" WEATHERFORD THOMAS; BETTY JEAN DUTTON JONES; RITA GULIA LAUG; HARVEY M. GRAINGER; EVELYN P. OLIVER |
STAYING ACTIVE |
TOP LOSERS SAY CONSTANT MOVING IS KEY FOR WEIGHT LOSS |
FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF ANTHONY SITTON; DENISE ELLIS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF BARBARA CHERRY AND OTHERS |
THE TOP SIX CONTESTANTS IN FLORENCE' S BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITON SAY STAYING ACTIVE HAS HELPED THEM WITH THEIR WEIGHT-LOSS GOALS THUS FAR. |
MOTIVIATION FOR THE FUTURE |
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FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF ROBIN LEWIS AND OTHERS |
FLORENCE' SBIGGEST LOSER CONTESTANTS MEET WITH THEIR LIFE COACH ROBIN LEWIS FOR THE LAST TIME. |
PERSONAL TOUCH HELPS BUSINESS SUCCEED |
SMALL BUSINESS IN THE PEE DEE OWNER'S MANUAL CYNTHIA APPAREL & SHOES |
FMN |
29/03/2015 |
1D |
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PHOTO OF CYNTHIA POSTON; PHOTO OF CYNTHIA POSTON AND ANNE McNAIR |
IN 30 YEARS; CYNTHIA APPAREL AND SHOES HAS SLOWLY GROWN FROM A ONE-WOMAN OPERATION INTO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. |
EXHIBIT 'AH' |
AHA!' MOMENTS HAVE BEEN DRIVING FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM DIRECTOR |
FMN |
30/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF ANDREW STOUT |
IT WASN'T QUITE A PICK-A-SPOT-ON-THE-MAP-AND-GO-THERE MOMENT THAT LED ANDREW STOUT TO FLORENCE ;BUT IT WAS CLOSE; A STORY THAT THE DIRCTOR OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY MUSEUM CALLS "VERY RANDOM." |
DANCING WITH THE STARS: CELEBRITIES SET TO STRUT THEIR STUFF |
THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION WILL BENEFIT TUESDAY NIGHT |
FMN |
30/03/2015 |
1A |
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TWELVE FLORENCE CELEBRITIES AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL DANCE PARTNERS WILL BE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT AS THEY SHOW OFF THEIR FANCY FOOTWORK AT THE SiMT IN THE "DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE" BENEFIT FOR THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. |
STILL A WINNER |
CONTESTANT REFLECTS ON PERSONAL GOAL |
FMN |
30/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF STEPHEN CULLEN |
STEPHEN CULLEN LIKES TO WIN; KNOWING THIS; CULLEN'S WIFE; KATIE; AND ONE OF THIS FRIENDS ENCOURAGED HIM TO JOIN FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2015 |
6A |
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ELISE D. TOLLISON; BETTY McALISTER KEEFE; JOHN RUDY BRANHAM JR.; RUTH WILLIAMS McKNIGHT; ROBERT LEE KINLY; KENNETH GENE RICHARDSON; VENOY McCRARY WILLIAMSON; JOHN RUDY BRANHAM JR.; LEO "TINY" CAULDER JR.; FERNEY CANTEY COOK JR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
30/03/2015 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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ANDREW E. SELLERS |
WEST FLORENCE MATH TEACHER RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL AWARD |
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FMN |
31/03/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO |
VICKI CARTER WAS HONORED FOR HER ENHANCEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
31/03/2015 |
6A |
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MARY ANN WILLIAMS SINGLETARY; HOWARD JOYNER; FANNIE MAE ADAMS; DOROTHY THOMPSON; MINNIE R. DAVIS; EDWRD COOPER; PREACILLER WHITE; DOROTHY M. GRAVES; ERNEST GREGG HILL; LEXTON WOODROW COKER; PAULINE MCELVEEN BRANCH; GLENN LAVERN LEVY; ROBERT LEE KINLEY; ELISE DAVIS TOLLISON; EDWARD ELI SALEEBY JR.; HELEN MAE YOUNG; JANIE LEE HANNA POSTON; BETTY MCALISTER KEEFE; JUANITA L. SAWYER |
DANCING WITH THE STARS ROCKS SiMT |
ANNUAL EVENT RAISES THOUSANDS FOR SCHOOLS |
FMN |
01/04/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF CHRIS WARNER; MEGGIE BAKER; AND OTHERS |
"DANCING WITH THE STARS OF FLORENCE" ROCKED THE SOUTHEASTERN INSTITUTE OF MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY WITH RIVETITNG PERFORMANCES FROM 12 CELEBRITIES AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL DANCE PARTNERS; ALL IN THE NAME OF RAISING FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL FOUNDATION. |
NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
GOLF PROGRAM BUILDS CONFIDENCE; CHARACTER |
FMN |
01/04/2015 |
1A |
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SEVEN NORTH VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TEEING IT UP AFTER SCHOOL. |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL HONORS CERTIFIED NURSES |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF COSTA COCKFIELD; DARCY CRAVEN; AND OTHERS |
CAROLINAS HOSPITAL SYSTEM SAID THANKS TO 47 OF ITS CERTIFIED NURSES WHO ARE BOARD CERTIFIED. |
AUTHORITIES WARN TEENS ABOUT DRINKING AT PROM |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF MAJ. CARLOS RAINES |
WITH HIGH SCHOOL PROM SEASON UNDERWAY; LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADVOCACY GROUPS HAVE KICKED OFF A CAMPAIGN TO WARN TEENS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING. |
PATCHWORK PUP |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF JANIS HOBBS AND JEFF MURRIE |
ARTIST JANIS HOBBS DISPLAYS HER WINNING ARTWORK "PATCHWORK PUP" ALONG WITH CONTEST JUDGE JEFF MURRIE. |
POLICE ARREST FLORENCE MAN; SEEK OTHER IN LIQUOR STORE ROBBERY |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF LITTLE THOMAS |
POLICE SAY ONE MAN (LITTLE THOMAS) WAS ARRESTED AFTER VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SHOWED HIM AND TWO OTHERS IN AN ARMED ROBBERY AT O&M LIQUORS INC. ON SOUTH IRBY STREET IN FLORENCE. |
MISSING JOHNSONVILLE MAN FOUND DEAD |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF RUBEN DALE JOHNSON |
A JOHNSONVILLE MAN (RUBEN DALE JOHNSON) MISSING WAS FOUND DEAD. |
BOJANGLES' BOOK DONATION HONORS TEACHERS |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
4A |
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PHOTO OF LINDSEY BIBLER AND TRIP DuBARD |
BOJANGLES' IN PARTNERSHIP WITH S.C. FUTURE MINDS HONORED 11 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR FROM THE PEE DEE AREA BY DONATING BOOKS TO EACH OF THEIR SCHOOLS IN THEIR HONOR. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
6A |
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DAVID MOSES JR.; WANYE LeMAR REICH; HOWARD DALE DeROIN; RONALD EUGENE WALTERS; RENA MULDROW PATTERSON; DR. JOHN STEVEN BARKER; JANETTE HANNAH CAMERON; ERNEST GREGG HILL; GLENN LAVERN LEVY; LEXTON WOODROW "L.W." COKER; HUBERT EARL WATSON |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
6A |
MEMORIAM |
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MELVIN LEROY HOWARD |
TOP 6 NUTRITION TIPS |
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FMN |
01/04/2015 |
1C |
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PHOTO OF JOY BOCKS; DENISE ELLIS; AND OTHERS; PHOTO OF ONYX DANOIS AND ANOTHER |
THE TOP SIX CONTESTANTS IN FLORENCE'S BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITON SAID THE MAJORITY OF THEIR WEIGHT LOSS WAS DETERMINED BY WHAT THEY ATE. |
COUNTY SEEKS OWNERS' FEEDBACK ON ZONING |
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FMN |
02/04/2015 |
1A |
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THE AREA IN QUESTION IS TOWARD CLAUSSEN. IT IS BOUNDED BY THE PAMPLICO HIGHWAY; VANCE DRIVE; FREEDOM BLVD.; E. NATIONAL CEMETERY RD.; FRANCIS MARION RD.; WICKERWOOD AND FLOWERS ROAD. |
TEENAGE GOSPEL ARTIST WINS STELLAR AWARD |
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FMN |
02/04/2015 |
1A |
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KENDRA SMITH WON AWARD HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
02/04/2015 |
7A |
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SHARONDA LAKEISA HYMAN; EDNA BROWN BARBARE; BRENDA HENDERSON SMITH; LOUIS 'BOWIE' PRICE; CYNTHIA EAGLETON; BILLIE LYNN BLANTON; BESSIE T. ELLIOTT; DAVID 'DC' SCOTT SR.; MAGNOLIA EDENS; WILLIAM COVINGTON; RANDY ALLEN HODGES; LARRY R. GREENE; ALLEN 'MICKEY' BROWN; PATRICIA J. JONES ALLEN; RUBY THIGPEN CHANDLER; PAULINE MCELVEEN BRANCH; JUDY LANE MAYHEW MOORE; WAYNE L. REICH; R. DALE JOHNSON; HOWARD DALE DEROIN; TONY E. POUND SR. |
FINDERS KEEPERS |
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FMN |
03/04/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TEALYX KENDALL AND OTHERS |
TEALYX KENDALL RUNS TO PICK UP EASTER EGGS SCATTERED ON THE GROUNDS OUTSIDE THE R.N. BECK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER. |
PASSOVER CELEBRATION BEGINS |
WHY IS THIS NIGHT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER NIGHTS? |
FMN |
03/04/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF MATZOH BAKER |
AS CHRISTIANS AROUND THE WORLD PREPARE TO CELEBRATE EASTER; THEIR JEWISH BRETHREN ARE MAKING PREPARATIONS OF THEIR OWN FOR THE PASSOVER HOLIDAY. |
PANEL BACKS NEW COURTHOUSE |
$40 MILLION JUDICIAL CENTER MOVING FORWARD |
FMN |
03/04/2015 |
1A |
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RENDERING OF FLORENCE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER |
PLANS FOR THE $40 MILLION FLORENCE COUNTY JUDICAL CENTER WERE PRESENTED TO A COUNTY CONCUIL COMMITTEE; WHICH VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO REFER THE PLANS TO THE FULL COUNCIL LATER THIS MONTH. |
BIGGEST LOSER WINNERS NAMED |
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FMN |
03/04/2015 |
1A |
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PHOTO OF TONY SITTON; PHOTO OF CARROLL BAZEN |
DRUM ROLL; PLEASE… THE WINNERS OF THE 2015 FLORENCE'S BIGGETS LOSER COMEPTITON ARE TONY SITTON FOR MOST POUNDS LOST AND CARROLL BAZEN FOR MOST INCHES LOST. |
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
CAROLINA PANTHERS; STUDENTS CELEBRATE 'FUEL UP TO PLAY 60' |
FMN |
03/04/2015 |
1A |
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THE CAROLINA PANTHERS' THOMAS DAVIS AND GRAHAM GANO AND PANTHERS MASCOT "SIR PURR" JOINED STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE IN A GAME-SHOW STYLE PEP RALLY TO CELEBRATE THE SCHOOL'S SUCCESS WITH "FUEL UP TO PLAY 60." |
CORONER IDENTIFIES MAN FOUND DEAD IN TIMROD PARK |
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FMN |
03/04/2015 |
3A |
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PHOTO OF FLORENCE POLICE |
FLORENCE COUNTY CORONER KEITH VON LUTCKEN HAS IDENTIFIED THE MAN FOUND AT TIMROD PARK IN FLORENCE AS TOMMY JOKARI BURCH (38) OF JACKIE PROCTOR ROAD IN TIMMONSVILLE. |
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MISSING HARTSVILLE MAN FOUND SAFE |
FMN |
03/04/2015 |
3A |
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A MAN (HEYWARD LEE SMITH) REPORTED MISSING FORM HARTSVILLE SINCE MARCH 19 HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE; THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAID. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2015 |
5A |
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TOMMY JOKARI BURCH; LAWRENCE VERNON LaMARQUE JR.; WALTER J. RAY JR.; DR. DEBORAH LYNN WALTERS Ph.D.; INGRID K. MATTHEWS; ETHEL ANNA ECKERSON PETTIT; LT. COL. JUDSON CAREY SEGARS; FREDERICK HICKS TOMLINSON; EDNA BROWN WRIGHT BARBARE |
BOTH LANES OF I-95 BRIDGE TO BE REOPENED FOR EASTER TRAVEL |
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FMN |
03/04/2015 |
5A |
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CONSTRUCTION CREWS WILL TEMPORARILY REOPEN BOTH LANES OF THE INTERSTATE 95 NORTH BRIDGE OVER THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER TO HELP TRAFFIC OVER THE EASTER WEEKEND. |
DEATH NOTICES AND OBITUARIES |
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FMN |
03/04/2015 |
6A |
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ANNIE GLADYS DRIGGERS JORDAN; ERROL GWENN COX; FANNIE MAE GREEN ADAMS; DAVID MOSES JR.; RICHARD DALE SPRINGS; BILLEY LYNN BLANTON; CYNTHIA CAROLYN EAGLETON; GERTRUDE COLLINS MCGREE |
VIRGINIA COLLEGE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER IN FLORENCE |
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