tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403413253521908672024-03-05T11:17:17.411-05:00N&P OnlineN&P Online is the blog arm of The News & Press Newspaper that covers community news and events in Darlington County, S.C. The major towns/cities we cover include Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar, Society Hill.The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.comBlogger1282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-67961490553095528682009-07-28T11:31:00.000-04:002009-07-28T11:32:09.515-04:00Coker Alum, Mark Sheftic, Set to Play in 91st PGA ChampionshipCourtesy of T.J. Auclair, Interactive Producer- PGA.com7/28/2009A NICE CONSOLATION PRIZE: Mark Sheftic, a PGA Teaching Professional at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., might have left the PGA Professional Narional Championship slightly disappointed.Making his National Championship debut, Sheftic had a shot to win right up until the final hole. With a bogey on the 72nd hole for a 2-over 73, The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-15139914046483196522009-07-28T11:26:00.001-04:002009-07-28T11:26:50.169-04:00FMU signs SC and FL basketball guardsFLORENCE, S.C. – Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-1 guard Philip Jenkins of Goose Creek, S.C., and 6-2 guard Michael Highsmith of Sanford, Fla., have signed national letters of intent to attend FMU and play for Patriots this season.Jenkins is a graduate of Goose Creek High School, where he played for coach Brad Dobbels.This past season, he The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-44880155311137948482009-07-28T10:59:00.000-04:002009-07-28T11:00:07.846-04:00Coker Women's Basketball Signs Fourby Christian Stryker, SID Coker College7/28/2009Hartsville, S.C. - Coker College head women's basketball coach, Carol Meegan, announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent to play basketball for the Lady Cobras in 2009-10 today.Joining the Lady Cobras on the court will be Lucy Fish, Jaime Birr, Amanda Compton and Cassie Kirby.Fish comes to Coker from across the Atlantic The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-52459015547907381172009-07-28T10:57:00.000-04:002009-07-28T10:59:18.989-04:00Monday's rain-delayed results from the Dixie Youth baseball state tournamentsMAJORS RESULTS Surfside Beach 5 Midland 2 FLORENCE, SC – Trevor Bigham hit a solo homer and struck out 10 batters in a complete-game pitching effort as Surfside Beach beat Midland 5-2 in a winners’ bracket game at the 2009 McLeod Health Dixie Youth Baseball Majors State Tournament, Monday night (July 27) in Florence. Midland’s Grant Petrey laced an RBI single down the left field line in the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-66746648838752018162009-07-24T12:46:00.001-04:002009-07-24T12:46:30.818-04:00FMU Baseball Players listed in final NCAA statsSix Francis Marion University baseball players were listed in the final 2009 NCAA Division II baseball statistical report, while the Patriots ranked highly in several team categories.Junior right-handed pitcher Brandon Forshee (Jacksonville, Fla.) ranked second nationally in fewest hits allowed per nine innings (5.44), 19th earned run average (2.08), and 88th in saves (4). Junior southpaw Josh The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-39301242653530262652009-07-24T12:45:00.000-04:002009-07-24T12:46:06.878-04:00Spratt Statement at Hearing on Recovery Actouse Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt made the following opening statement at a hearing today, “The Recovery Act: Strengthening Our Economy.” The committee received testimony from three cabinet secretaries – Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. “Seven months ago, when President Obama took office, the country was in a The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-56884063156545938642009-07-24T12:42:00.000-04:002009-07-24T12:45:25.031-04:00Patriot cage team picks up transfer pairFrancis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-6 swingman Andy Peterson of Sarasota, Fla., and 6-9 post player Andrew Smith of South Milwaukee, Wis., will transfer to FMU and join the Patriot program this fall. Peterson will transfer to Francis Marion after two seasons at Manatee Community College in Florida.This past season, he averaged 11.2 points, 4.3 The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-66572285691494343982009-07-23T10:23:00.000-04:002009-07-23T10:24:02.537-04:00ocal Cancer Advocate in Washington, D.C., Met with South Carolina Lawmakers to Demand ActionAngela Kegler McDowell from Conway, South Carolina was on Capitol Hill recently to meet with South Carolina lawmakers to advocate for health care that is accessible, affordable, available and administratively simple. McDowell was one of 50 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers, one from each state, calling for Action: Now Not Later on comprehensive health care reformThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-45216613233109940062009-07-22T16:20:00.001-04:002009-07-22T16:20:40.620-04:00SC Dems Chair: Sanford is Lucky to Have Unlimited Paid Time Off from the JobCarol Fowler, Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, released the following statement in response to news that Governor Mark Sanford will be taking another two weeks of vacation to visit Europe with his family. "Mark Sanford gets still another vacation--two weeks in Europe with his family, leaving behind a state that is desperate for leadership to solve a host of problems. "He's lucky. The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-77447577944087153522009-07-22T11:03:00.002-04:002009-07-22T11:04:46.471-04:00S.C. State Parks’ Discover Carolina Program Feted by EducatorsThe South Carolina State Park Service’s educational outreach program – Discover Carolina – has received the “Outstanding Leadership in Environmental Education Annual Award” for 2009 from the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC). Nearing the end of its first decade, the Discover Carolina program last school year provided social studies and science lessons – and a fun, The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-2134785962771842422009-07-22T11:03:00.001-04:002009-07-22T11:03:54.975-04:00Former Patriot Justin Greene promoted in White Sox chainFormer Francis Marion University outfielder Justin Greene was promoted from Kannapolis to high Class A Winston-Salem within the Chicago White Sox organization on July 19.Greene’s first at bat (a walk) with Winston-Salem was in Myrtle Beach against righty Tim Hudson, who was making a rehab start with the Pelicans. Winston-Salem is in the Class A Advanced Carolina League.With Kannapolis, Greene The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-90372935469144790872009-07-22T09:32:00.000-04:002009-07-22T09:33:07.316-04:00FMU product Bert Atkinson to play in US Senior OpenFrancis Marion graduate and former Patriot golfer Bert Atkinson will play in his second consecutive U.S. Senior Open, next week in Carmel, Ind.Atkinson, 51, lives in Charleston and is president of O'Connor Inc.The 72-hole event begins on Thursday, July 30, at the par 72, 7,316-yard Crooked Stick Golf Club course. It is the longest course in U.S. Senior Open history. Television coverage will be The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-63257815409866445712009-07-22T09:13:00.001-04:002009-07-22T09:13:47.222-04:00Error Creates Duplicate UI ChecksA number of unemployment checks were duplicated in error over the weekend, the S.C. Employment Security Commission announced today. Approximately 1,250 checks, dated Sunday, July 19, were printed twice, and mailed to claimants. Claimants who receive two checks should cash only one of them. The other check should be returned to their local S.C. Employment Security Commission Workforce Center. If The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-59796450006182414682009-07-21T16:17:00.000-04:002009-07-21T16:18:22.611-04:00Francis Marion signs Waxhaw righthanderFrancis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of right-handed pitcher TJ Miller of Waxhaw, N.C., to a national letter of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2010.Miller, 6-3 195-pounds, is a graduate of Marvin Ridge High School, where he played for coaches Mark Mennitt and Aaron Hammers.This past season, he was 0-1 with a 5.35 earned run The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-52005479552474055602009-07-21T14:37:00.000-04:002009-07-21T14:38:21.063-04:00Legion Family Raising Funds for Recovering HeroesThe American Legion family is calling on all Americans to help purchase comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units around the world through its Operation Comfort Warriors campaign. “The government does a good job of providing the essentials,” said American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein. “Through Operation Comfort Warriors we The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-61604493906446855742009-07-21T13:05:00.000-04:002009-07-21T13:06:13.874-04:002009 McLeod Health Dixie Youth Baseball AAA (Minors) State TournamentTournament website: www.2009scdybstatetournament.com Tickets: $6 adults , $3 children ages 7-12 , 6 and Under FREE Tournament pass: $20All games will be played at Freedom Florence Complex in Florence.Saturday, July 25Opening Ceremonies 2:30 pm Game 1: North Myrtle Beach vs Dillon 4 pm Game 2: Parks Field American The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-39098461077471460812009-07-20T15:47:00.000-04:002009-07-20T15:48:01.912-04:00Consumer Affairs Alerts About Blocked Debit Card ScamThe South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is alerting South Carolina residents about a debit card scam targeting Midlands residents and likely spreading across the state. Consumers are receiving calls claiming their debit cards have been blocked. Consumers are instructed to respond to automated instructions to “unblock” or “re-activate” their card. Reports from consumers indicate the scamThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-41697600670943699632009-07-17T13:34:00.000-04:002009-07-17T13:35:08.510-04:00SC Dems: Sanford Travel Style Shows GOP HypocrisySouth Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement today in response to a recent analysis of Governor Mark Sanford's travel expenses. According to the analysis the Governor, who bragged about being frugal, often flew first class and stayed at expensive hotels during state funded trips. "Like many South Carolina taxpayers, I am appalled by these recent findings. The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-2846297980830448192009-07-16T12:54:00.002-04:002009-07-16T12:55:24.211-04:00Manning Man Charged with Stealing BenefitsUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Sammie Lee Samuel, age 45, of Manning, was charged in a federal Indictment with theft of government property, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641. The indictment alleges that Samuel embezzled and converted to his use Social Security benefits worth more than $1,000.00, by cashing the Social Security checks of a The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-24814368319661293422009-07-16T12:54:00.001-04:002009-07-16T12:54:45.467-04:00Summerville Man Faces Child Pornography ChargesUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Kevin J. Powers, age 47, of Summerville, was charged in a two-count Indictment with possession and receipt of child pornography. The Indictment alleges that in March 2009, Powers knowingly possessed a computer, computer disks, and other materials that contained images of child pornography that had been mailed, shipped, and The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-86467729876321529812009-07-16T12:53:00.000-04:002009-07-16T12:54:00.690-04:00Hanahan Man Faces Counterfeiting ChargeUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that William Drake Distler, age 23, of Hanahan, was charged in a federal Indictment with manufacturing counterfeit currency, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 471. The Indictment alleges that from October 2008 through December 2008, Distler falsely made, forged, and counterfeited $100 bills with the intent to defraudThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-34774875854764842892009-07-16T12:52:00.000-04:002009-07-16T12:53:26.598-04:00N. Charleston Woman Charged with Identity Theft, FraudUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Shirley T. Watson, age 24, of North Charleston, was charged in a three-count federal Indictment with unlawful use of a Social Security Number, identity fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Federal investigators allege that Watson used the personal identification of her grandparents and a roommate without their knowledge to apply for The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-26102696083354720822009-07-16T11:37:00.001-04:002009-07-16T11:38:53.422-04:00Columbia Farms Added to Federal Indictment of Greenville's Plant Alleged Hiring ViolationsUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Columbia Farms, Inc., was named in a 50-count Second Superseding Indictment charging federal violations involving the hiring of illegal aliens in its Greenville, South Carolina, processing plant. The company joins two of its employees, Human Resources Manager Elaine C. Crump and Complex Manager Barry Cronic, who were previously indictedThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-10715284894065365132009-07-16T09:08:00.000-04:002009-07-16T09:09:50.087-04:00Home Remedies for Sunburn• To ease a mild sunburn, pat skin with cider vinegar, witch hazel, or wet tea bags.• Bathe a sunburned face in buttermilk. It’s great for the complexion, too.• Add about a cup of baking soda to a bath filled with lukewarm water, and submerge sunburned areas.• Remember that water doubles your sun exposure. Apply sunscreen under your eyes and chin to ward off reflected light. • Wear a hat!From OldThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-30974236237947857112009-07-15T16:27:00.000-04:002009-07-15T16:28:11.731-04:00SC Dems Outraged By Sanford Second Summer VacationSouth Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to Governor Mark Sanford taking another vacation after being back on the job for less than a month. Sanford canceled pending work for the rest of the week. "A good many South Carolina families with out-of-work breadwinners had been hoping their governor would stick around and look for ways to The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0