tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403413253521908672011-11-27T19:17:03.463-05:00N&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.comBlogger12831100tag: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.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-41765354346693007142009-07-15T11:26:00.001-04:002009-07-15T11:28:00.472-04:00You’ve Got a Friend: How to Help a Friend in Needby Susan LaScala, RN-CFamily Nurse PractitionerYou have a friend in crisis. She has cancer and is going to the hospital weekly for chemotherapy treatments; or she has a 3-year-old daughter and has just delivered twin baby girls (and her father-in-law has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer); or she has just delivered a premature baby. Any number of scenarios fit the bill. They may not be life The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-20247295090546577922009-07-15T10:05:00.000-04:002009-07-15T10:10:07.588-04:00SC Forestry Commission Selling Tree Seedlings for Timber, EnergyThe South Carolina Forestry Commission is again offering tree seedlings in preparation for the winter planting season.The Commission's Taylor Nursery grows more than 35 varieties of trees for sale, including 10 selections of pine and 18 different hardwood species. Also available are baldcypress, red cedar, Atlantic white cedar, palmetto (the state tree) and several shrub and grass species. For The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-14022693696820464682009-07-15T09:09:00.000-04:002009-07-15T09:10:03.043-04:00Mobile Mammography Visit CancelledThe Mobile Mammography Unit visit to Lamar on July 16 has been cancelled on this date and will be rescheduled for another date. Thank you.The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-63342951367970730412009-07-14T12:32:00.000-04:002009-07-14T12:33:21.821-04:00Santee Cooper expands renewable power generation in Lee CountyBISHOPVILLE, S.C.--Santee Cooper has doubled the generating capacity of renewable Green Power at its Lee County Generating Station through the installation of a 5-megawatt turbine generator. The $8 million project increases total capacity at the Lee County Generating Station to 10 MWs, making it Santee Cooper’s largest renewable Green Power station.Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s first utility toThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-82712066670979328812009-07-14T12:07:00.000-04:002009-07-14T12:08:15.383-04:00Fowler: Dawson Needs to Seek Alternate Way to Rebuild GOP BrandSouth Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to former state GOP Chair Katon Dawson's plan to rebuild the Republican Party's image using $1.7 million from Governor Mark Sanford's election account. "Again this week Katon Dawson is offering Mark Sanford the chance to buy forgiveness from his fellow Republicans by making a large donation to The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-46383734330309094982009-07-14T11:52:00.001-04:002009-07-14T11:53:38.876-04:00Lynch and Ammons Shine at SCBL All-Star Gameby Christian Stryker, SID Coker College7/14/2009Hartsville, S.C. - Trey Lynch and Matt Ammons represented Coker College extremely well over the weekend, as the two raising seniors on the Cobra baseball team played in the 2009 Southern Collegiate Baseball League (SCBL) All-Star game at Russell C. King Field at Wofford College.Both players played for the South All-Star team representing the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-52749282568018427762009-07-14T11:42:00.001-04:002009-07-14T11:45:19.722-04:00State ‘achievement gap’ shrinks in math but changes little in reading, study findsSouth Carolina’s “achievement gap” between white and African-American students mirrors the rest of the nation’s, according to a federal government report released today. Although mathematics andreading test scores have improved for both ethnic groups, the gap between the two has decreased only in math. The new U.S. Department of Education study examined scores between the early 1990s and 2007The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-57629376012003243422009-07-14T11:41:00.000-04:002009-07-14T11:42:24.341-04:002009 National CPL All-Star Team AnnouncedRALEIGH, N.C. - The Coastal Plain League announced today the roster for the 2009 National CPL All-Star Team. The Coastal Plain League’s 11th annual All-Star Game will be played at Buck Hardee Field in Wilmington, N.C. on Tuesday, July 21st.The National Team features players from 11 CPL clubs (Edenton, Florence, Forest City, Gastonia, Martinsville, Outer Banks, Peninsula, Petersburg, Thomasville, The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-29492785815226739222009-07-14T11:20:00.000-04:002009-07-14T11:21:52.606-04:00Coker's Gillam Wins Two-Man TourneyCourtesy of Jim Lane, Altoona Mirror7/14/2009TYRONE, Pa. - The Sinking Valley Country Club Two-Man Invitational is special to Jimmy Gillam and John Handrigan, and not just because they've won the championship two years in a row and four times overall.Gillam's father, the late Jimmy Gillam Sr., was the club pro at Sinking Valley and Handrigan was his assistant at SV for awhile."It's special The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-65857776544926377342009-07-14T10:14:00.000-04:002009-07-14T10:15:22.877-04:00The Carolinas IIThe July 9 gallery crawl for The Carolinas II was a great success. Black Creek Arts Council and the Friends of Hartsville Memorial Library would like to thank everyone who attended the event. We would also to thank our photographers for sharing their work. Mark your calendars for our next opening: August 6th at 5:30. Artwork from the collection of Beverley Spears will be on display. Spears The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-12888972398833913592009-07-13T11:09:00.001-04:002009-07-13T11:09:35.666-04:002009 Coastal Plain League All-Star Coaches AnnouncedRALEIGH, N.C. – The Coastal Plain League announced today the 2009 All-Star Game head coaches and assistant coaches. For the third straight year, the CPL All-Star Game will feature all 14 CPL head coaches. For the first time, Forest City’s Matt Hayes, the assistant head coach of last year’s American Team, will take the helm of the American CPL All-Star team. Hayes’ associate head coach will be The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-73880584405683693312009-07-10T14:15:00.000-04:002009-07-10T14:16:00.051-04:00SCETV’s Carolina Works Airs July 15thCarolina Works, the South Carolina Workforce System’s monthly newsmagazine, moves to Wednesday night on ETV beginning in July.On this month’s program: A story on the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business. A look at one of the many people getting help through the Employment Security Commission’s Workforce Centers. A spotlight on Columbia’s unique Nickelodeon Theatre.Carolina The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-21808146661066058322009-07-10T10:08:00.000-04:002009-07-10T10:09:12.280-04:00200 S.C. Students to Attend Business WeekTwo hundred of South Carolina’s brightest high school students will descend upon Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., July 12-17, for South Carolina Business Week, presented by the South Carolina Cable Television Association (SCCTA). Each year, Business Week offers bright young minds the unique opportunity to interact with business leaders and student peers to learn more about the ins and outs The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-73281861863295498912009-07-10T09:26:00.000-04:002009-07-10T09:27:31.501-04:00This Week's Healthy SC Challenge TipsThe Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family's effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a healthier lifestyle. The tips are designed to encourage individuals and communities to live healthier lifestyles in three categories - nutrition, exercise and help to quit smoking. The tips can also be found on the challenge's website, www.healthysc.gov. Healthy The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-8430316287859380642009-07-10T09:03:00.000-04:002009-07-10T09:04:05.945-04:00SCDP Chair Responds to DeMint US/Germany ComparisonColumbia, SC- South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler issued the following statement today in response to Senator Jim DeMint's recent comparison of the U.S. to Nazi Germany during a National Press Club appearance. During the event, DeMint said America is about where Germany was before WWII when the country became a social democracy. "How dare Jim DeMint compare our great country to The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-8400839929220147542009-07-09T12:36:00.000-04:002009-07-09T12:37:05.731-04:00Washington Independent: DeMint: America is ‘Where Germany Was Before World War II’By David Weigel 7/9/09Last night, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) gave a short talk and Q&A at at the National Press Club about his book “Saving Freedom.” DeMint told a room of around 100 people about a conversation he’d had with an Iranian immigrant who was panicking about the surge of government spending and control under President Obama and the Democrats. Americans should listen to immigrants like The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-53036245767559490872009-07-09T09:37:00.001-04:002009-07-09T09:41:53.561-04:00PalmettoPride Trash Fax - Litter Busters HotlineSince 2003, 38,000 people have taken a stand against litter and called the Litter Busters Hotline. Here is how it works:If you see someone littering from a vehicle or trash blows off the back of a truck bed, call 1-877-7-LITTER or #LB from your Alltel and AT&T phones. Ask for the Litter Busters Hotline. Give the operator the license tag, make and color of vehicle, time and location of the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-90997796241266777492009-07-09T09:03:00.001-04:002009-07-09T09:10:27.998-04:00The Carolinas II Opens Tonight!The Carolinas II: A Community Photography Exhibit at the Black Creek Arts Center & Hartsville Memorial Library opens tonight from 5-8 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.Will Mary-Margaret Porter defend her title? Who will win this year's People's Choice? Who is Darlington County's top young photographer? Those are the questions that will be answered at the opening of The The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-75462966665930994762009-07-08T15:32:00.001-04:002009-07-08T15:32:38.791-04:00Former Coker Soccer Player Passes Awayby Christian Stryker, SID Coker College7/8/2009Coker College lost a former Cobra over the weekend. Stephen Jones, class of 1987, passed away on Saturday, June 29, at the age of 44 after a bout with cancer."Stephen was a great person, teammate and friend," said Tim Griggs Coker's Director of Athletics and former Coker soccer coach. "He was always up-beat, always having a good time and he was a The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-20814706155907969012009-07-08T12:14:00.001-04:002009-07-08T12:14:55.620-04:004th Annual Taste of Coker Set for September 24by Christian Stryker, SID Coker College7/6/2009The 4th Annual Taste of Coker date has been set! The Coker College Athletic Department will once again open their doors and their grills on Thursday, September 24, 2009. In just its fourth year in existence, the Taste of Coker has become a local favorite of the Hartsville and surrounding communities.Last year more than 700 people turned out to sampleThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-32813063406973596712009-07-07T15:58:00.000-04:002009-07-07T15:59:28.599-04:00FMU adds two men’s basketball playersFrancis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced that 6-3 swingman Edward Gullatte of Shelby, N.C., and 6-9 center Mindaugas Petreikis of Siauliai, Lithuania will transfer to FMU and join the Patriot program this fall. Gullatte will transfer to Francis Marion after two seasons at Denmark Technical College. This past season, he averaged 17 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-85735996872931049822009-07-07T15:26:00.000-04:002009-07-07T15:27:20.069-04:00O’Reilly Auto Parts signed as the presenting sponsorO’Reilly Auto Parts, a leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories, has been signed as the presenting sponsor for the second annual Darlington Historic Racing Festival, announced track president Chris Browning.The Darlington Historic Racing Festival presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27. The event will offer fans two days of excitement The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-32294502844071702472009-07-07T15:25:00.000-04:002009-07-07T15:26:23.743-04:00Arson Cases Remain Unsolved Throughout South CarolinaTips to the South Carolina Arson Hotline (1-800-92-ARSON) could solve several arson cases throughout the state and lead to rewards for callers. Callers can remain anonymous.Arson fires increase the cost of insurance to all consumers. According to the FBI, the average dollar loss for arson in the United States is $17,289. The Insurance Information Institute reports arsonists destroyed nearly $900 The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-13527964725351803552009-07-07T10:06:00.000-04:002009-07-07T10:07:12.217-04:00EPA awards state half-million dollar grant to further reduce diesel school bus pollutionSouth Carolina is getting a $553,918 grant to help further reduce the amount of pollution created by diesel school buses, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The federal funds will be used to replace old buses with new low emission hybrids and to retrofit existing buses with cleaner technology. “This grant is a great investment in environmental protection and will provide The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-7135702076386550392009-07-07T10:02:00.001-04:002009-07-07T10:02:37.780-04:00Former Patriot pitcher earns Player of the Week honorsFormer Francis Marion University right-handed pitcher Dylan Owen, a member of the New York Mets’ AA affiliate Binghamton Mets, has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week ending on July 5.The 5-11, 185-pound hurler made a pair of starts for the B-Mets last week and posted a record of 1-0 with eight strikeouts and a 0.00 earned run average in 13.2 innings pitched.Owen made The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-75305367205962507942009-07-06T15:49:00.003-04:002009-07-06T15:50:03.832-04:00Water quality a priority with Forestry Commission Harvesting GuidelinesLandowners planning to cut timber can protect the environment by using water quality guidelines. Free services from the SC Forestry Commission can help prevent erosion and protect streams during timber harvesting.The guidelines, called Best Management Practices (“BMPs”) for Forestry, help logging operations avoid environmental impacts. On request, Forestry Commission specialists will provide The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-73887059599574886562009-07-06T14:44:00.000-04:002009-07-06T14:45:21.960-04:00Coastal Plain League Alums Highlight 2009 MLB All-Star TeamsThree former Coastal Plain League standouts were recently named 2009 MLB All-Stars. Boston’s Kevin Youkilis (Florence, 1999), Detroit’s Justin Verlander (Wilson, 2002) and Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman (Peninsula, 2003) were all named to the 2009 MLB All-Star Teams for their respective leagues. Youkilis, the starting first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, is making his second appearance as an The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-84488422261471512882009-07-02T13:14:00.000-04:002009-07-02T13:15:26.595-04:00BI-LO Launches Campaign to Promote Local Farmers and ProduceAs summer heats up, BI-LO stores are ripe with an abundance of fresh, flavorful local produce. The crisp, cool program in South Carolina seeks to educate customers about the benefits and variety of produce options that are available throughout the summer and into the fall, thanks to local farmers across the state. The company’s local produce initiative is designed to help showcase the farmers The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-45415712790275170912009-07-02T11:50:00.001-04:002009-07-02T11:50:49.509-04:00SF standout returns to Florence, will play for FMUFrancis Marion University softball coach Stacey Vallee has announced that former South Florence High School standout Brittany Cannon will be transferring from Santa Fe College to FMU and will play for the Patriots this coming season.Cannon, a 5-8 native of Florence, is a left-handed center fielder. She played two honor-laden seasons for coach Chris Ahern at Santa Fe.This past spring, she earned The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-50295365606326362152009-07-02T09:30:00.000-04:002009-07-02T09:31:20.667-04:00Dog Days BeginThe dog days (a period of 40 days starting July 3 and ending August 11) are named for the Dog Star, Sirius, which is visible with the rising Sun at this time. Ancients associated this sky picture with the hot days that coincided with it.From Old farmers AlmanacThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-19265694659652844192009-07-02T09:12:00.002-04:002009-07-02T09:14:10.198-04:00Carolinas Hospital System Announces Director of Patient Financial ServicesCarolinas Hospital System is pleased to announce that Robert Boos is the new Director of Patient Financial Services. Prior to joining Carolinas Hospital System, Boos served as Associate Director of Healthcare for Navigant Consulting, Inc. He has over 20 years of business office management experience, including serving as Associate Director of Healthcare for Navigant Consulting, Inc. in Chicago, The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-83741656995402506242009-07-02T09:11:00.001-04:002009-07-02T09:11:55.527-04:00AME Church returns to Florence in growing numbersFor several years now the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church has been gathering in Florence for its annual Christian Education Leadership Congress which will begin Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th at the Florence Civic Center. This 2009 AME Leadership Congress is expected to generate a direct economic impact of $1.4 million and a rollover in the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-27124750327639208352009-07-02T09:05:00.000-04:002009-07-02T09:10:25.955-04:00FMU to play in Carolina’s Challenge in Myrtle BeachFrancis Marion University athletic officials have announced that the Patriot women’s basketball team will participate in the 2009 Carolina’s Challenge this December in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.Francis Marion will play Bluefield (Va.) College at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The University of North Carolina, coached by former FMU head coach Sylvia Hatchell, will meet the University of The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-53608070259353737912009-07-02T09:04:00.000-04:002009-07-02T09:05:05.671-04:00South Carolina Literary Arts Partnership Announces New CoordinatorThe South Carolina Literary Arts Partnership is pleased to welcome Frances Kablick as coordinator. Kablick will work on literary programs through this unique full-time position that is sponsored by the Humanities CouncilSC, the S.C. Arts Commission, and the S.C. State Library. Randy Akers, Executive Director of The Humanities CouncilSC said, “Frances’ passion for the literary arts and her The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-59924688019649794002009-07-02T09:03:00.000-04:002009-07-02T09:04:19.570-04:00Use Caution When Buying Michael Jackson Memorabilia; Value of Items Could Only Be SentimentalImmediately following the announcement of Michael Jackson’s sudden death, enterprising individuals began selling memorabilia online to take advantage of the increased demand. Better Business Bureau warns that the value of most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold is sentimental and the currently inflated prices for many items will drop over time. According to Smartmoney, before Jackson’The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-10822923305019746792009-07-01T14:40:00.001-04:002009-07-01T14:40:35.423-04:00Patriot men cagers gain services of Shepherd transferFrancis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the addition of 6-6 junior forward Liki Turner, who is transferring from Shepherd College to FMU and will play for the Patriots this season.Turner is a native of Richmond, Va., and was a two-sport (football and basketball) letterman at Benedictine High School. He averaged 10 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per gameThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-39898672317895008332009-07-01T12:36:00.000-04:002009-07-01T12:37:38.794-04:00FMU signs Conway cross country runnerFrancis Marion University cross country coach Mark Bluman has announced the signing of Sierra Young of Conway to a national letter of intent to attend FMU and run for the Patriot women this fall.Young, 5-0, is a product of Conway and Loris high schools. She ran for three years at Loris before graduating from Conway this past spring.For the Lions, she competed in both the 2006 and 2007 AA-A stateThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-76111896757915647132009-07-01T11:44:00.000-04:002009-07-01T11:45:29.916-04:00At least 5 state newspapers say Sanford should resignAssociated PressCOLUMBIA — At least five South Carolina newspapers say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign because of revelations about his affair with a woman in Argentina.The Greenville News, The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg, The Herald of Rock Hill, the Morning News of Florence and The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg all called on Sanford to resign.Sanford told The Associated Press Tuesday he The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-46554384576890462162009-07-01T11:42:00.000-04:002009-07-01T11:43:10.713-04:00Coker Women's Soccer Adds Four for 2009by Christian Stryker, SID Coker College7/1/2009Hartsville, S.C. - Coker College Head Women's Soccer Coach announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent to play soccer for the Lady Cobras in the fall of 2009 today. Morgan Hartline, Sarah Kinsey, Jill Giguere and Sarah Rountree will all wear Coker blue and gold starting in August, with the hope of taking the Lady Cobras back The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-1467896832348346682009-07-01T09:05:00.000-04:002009-07-01T09:07:24.654-04:00SC Dems Condemn Sanford in New VideoThe South Carolina Democratic Party today released a new web video, "No Laughing Matter," highlighting how Governor Mark Sanford's reckless behavior has made South Carolina into a national punchline that even leading national Republicans won't defend.Governor Sanford's irresponsible conduct has made South Carolina into a national laughing stock, but his abuse of power is no laughing matter. WhenThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-14483581319137326692009-07-01T09:03:00.000-04:002009-07-01T09:04:34.567-04:00McMaster Requests SLED Review All Sanford Travel Records in Light of New RevelationsColumbia, S.C. June 30, 2009 - "In light of the governor's disclosure of additional travel today, I have requested that SLED conduct a preliminary review of all Governor Sanford's travel records to determine if any laws have been broken or any state funds misused."The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-16392693340010582252009-06-26T15:27:00.001-04:002009-06-26T15:27:33.574-04:00Official Statement from Lieutenant Governor André BauerClearly the events of the last week have been emotionally difficult for everyone involved. Mark Sanford now has some painful issues to resolve with his sons and his wife. I appreciate his plea for a zone of privacy around his family. I came from a broken family. I absolutely understand the trauma and confusion his sons are feeling, because when I was 10 years old the same pain rocked my life. IThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-13520704757760996842009-06-25T10:29:00.000-04:002009-06-25T10:30:11.292-04:00Spratt Opening Statement at Hearing on Statutory PAYGO LegislationWASHINGTON – House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) made the following opening statement at a hearing today on Statutory PAYGO legislation. “The purpose of today’s hearing is to review statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and examine the President’s proposal to renew it. We initially had planned this hearing for last Thursday and I would like to thank both our witnesses and our Ranking The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-13678874668757364582009-06-25T09:13:00.000-04:002009-06-25T09:14:39.431-04:00South Carolina included in Distribution of Recalled Ground Beef ProductsThe U.S.D.A. Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued the following recall notice for ground beef products which may have been contaminated with E. coli. The ground beef products were distributed to South Carolina and twelve other states. In an abundance of caution, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is forwarding this recall notice for public notification. For more information The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-16196191690147736212009-06-25T09:10:00.001-04:002009-06-25T09:10:30.877-04:00House Minority Leader Responds to Governor’s Press ConferenceToday, House Minority Leader Representative Harry Ott released the following statement about Governor Sanford’s announcement: “I am shocked and disappointed as I’m sure every other South Carolinian is at this time and quite frankly I’m having a difficult time digesting what has developed. As a Christian, I will be praying for Mark Sanford, Jenny and their family and I truly, truly hope that they The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-20117423962247001862009-06-24T16:44:00.001-04:002009-06-24T16:44:50.915-04:00Man Pleads Guilty to Mail FraudUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins announced that Otis J. Goodwin, Jr., 32, of Gadsden, South Carolina, pled guilty to one count of mail fraud. The Indictment charged that from about June 2006 through November 2007, Goodwin and his co-defendant Wendy Constance Evans, 45, of Columbia, opened checking accounts at a credit union using stolen identification information, including names and The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-80082600163972574152009-06-24T16:43:00.001-04:002009-06-24T16:43:47.549-04:00Spratt Helps to Pass Bill to Compensate More Disabled Military RetireesU.S. Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today helped to pass a bill to compensate more disabled military retires. The “Disabled Military Retiree Act” (HR 2990) would allow more service members who have been retired for severe disability to receive both military retirement benefits and VA disability compensation without an offset. As chairman of the Budget Committee, Spratt worked to find ways to pay for theThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-73475150218020152512009-06-24T16:13:00.000-04:002009-06-24T16:14:28.172-04:00Reaction to Sanford's AdmissionStatement from Speaker Harrell (Columbia, SC) – House Speaker Bobby Harrell issued the statement below following Governor Sanford’s press conference: “Today’s revelations are disturbing and shocking. There is no excuse for the unfortunate events that have transpired in recent days. “The personal issues must be sorted out by the Sanford family and we hope for the best for them during this most The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-63946621606543187952009-06-24T11:53:00.000-04:002009-06-24T11:54:07.823-04:00SCDP Chair Responds to Sanford South American TripSouth Carolina Democratic Party Chair Carol Fowler released the following statement today in response to recent developments in Governor Mark Sanford's disappearance. Sanford returned to South Carolina today from a seven day trip to Argentina. His staff previously released a statement saying the Governor was hiking along the Appalachian Trail. "It is the height of irresponsibility for the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-30921373559641633272009-06-24T10:53:00.001-04:002009-06-24T10:55:00.739-04:00Recruiter of DSS Check Cashiers Pleads GuiltyUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Nova Johnson, age 40, of Columbia, South Carolina pled guilty today to theft of federal program funds for her role in an alleged scheme to embezzle more than $5.2 million dollars from DSS. Ms. Johnson admitted to cashing four DSS checks that were procured by fraud and to recruiting others to cash additional checks. Paul Timothy The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-58595444726766196252009-06-24T09:49:00.000-04:002009-06-24T09:50:17.137-04:00Tonight: John Spratt to Appear on PBS’s Nightly Business ReportHouse Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt tonight will offer commentary on the budget on PBS’s Nightly Business Report. Check your local listings for times.The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-70817573323186479082009-06-24T09:10:00.001-04:002009-06-24T09:11:51.582-04:00Sanford FoundUpdated, 8:31 a.m. ET: The State newspaper is reporting that Gov. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) returned to Hartsville-Jackson International Airport Wednesday morning from a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to the State: "Sanford said he had not been hiking along the Appalachian Trail, as his staff said in a Tuesday statement to the media."Washington Post StoryStory from the StateThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-41518529551531854532009-06-24T09:05:00.000-04:002009-06-24T09:06:00.675-04:00House Minority Leader Responds to Governor’s DisappearanceHouse Minority Leader Representative Harry Ott released the following statement on Governor Sanford’s sudden disappearance.“Since Thursday, our thoughts and prayers have been with the Governor and his family, and we will continue to pray for his safe return.”“However, Governor Sanford’s actions span greater than his disregard for his family. His irresponsible behavior has left The South CarolinaThe News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-28869842932788392502009-06-24T09:04:00.001-04:002009-06-24T09:04:52.084-04:00Myrtle Beach Identity Thief Gets 7 YearsUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated that Abdurrahman Cetin, age 43, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced in federal court for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. United States District Judge R. Bryan Harwell sentenced Cetin to 84 months imprisonment, to be followed by five years on supervised release. Cetin was also ordered to pay $40,246.53 in restitution. Evidence The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-20781081352539072472009-06-24T09:03:00.000-04:002009-06-24T09:04:12.305-04:00Myrtle Beach Woman Sentenced for Bank RobberiesUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated that Elysia Nicole Nolan, age 20, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for bank robbery, and for committing another bank robbery while out on bond. United States District Judge R. Bryan Harwell of Florence imposed the sentence, and also ordered Nolan to pay restitution in the amount of $10,093.00. Ms. Nolan and The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-35966409980922621762009-06-24T08:55:00.000-04:002009-06-24T09:02:38.060-04:00Sanford’s car found at Columbia airportFrom The Palmetto Scoop:The mystery into Mark Sanford’s six-day disappearance deepened Tuesday night as new evidence cast further doubt onto the governor’s “hiking” alibi.CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby tracked down Sanford’s state-issued black Chevy Suburban at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.That information would seem to further contradict Sanford’s spokesman’s claim that the governor The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-5366437558011733362009-06-23T15:40:00.000-04:002009-06-23T15:41:07.494-04:00Former SC Trooper Senteced to Half-way HouseUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated that former South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper John B. Sawyer, age 34, was sentenced today for repeatedly kicking an arrested driver following a lengthy chase. Chief United States District Judge David C. Norton sentenced Sawyer to a probation term of three years, the first of which he will serve in a half-way house. On May 28, 2006, The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-16651251319947354892009-06-23T14:28:00.000-04:002009-06-23T14:29:19.455-04:00State Library Now Offering Employment HubsThe South Carolina State Library is doing its part to assist out-of-work citizens find jobs. The Library now offers two specialized public access computer workstations where users can create resumes, develop PowerPoint presentations for job interviews, search for State Government and public sector job opportunities, and much more. Agency staff have developed a South Carolina Workforce The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-38751944947713396212009-06-23T14:02:00.001-04:002009-06-23T14:03:24.316-04:00Greenwood County Man Pleads No Contest to Fraud Involving Aircraft PartsUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Jerry Roy Comeaux, age 67, of Ninety-Six, South Carolina, pled no contest to a felony charge of fraud involving aircraft parts, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 38. United States District Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr., of Greenville, accepted the plea and ordered Comeaux to pay the victims restitution of approximately The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-32207790821286091482009-06-23T14:01:00.000-04:002009-06-23T14:02:23.879-04:00Seneca Man Guilty of $150K FraudUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Antonio V. Robinson, age 40, of Seneca, South Carolina, pled guilty in federal court to five counts of fraud involving the misuse of a Social Security Number. Robinson faces a possible sentence of five years incarceration on each count. He will be sentenced later by United States District Judge Henry M. Herlong, Jr., who accepted the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-79419960796438163752009-06-23T13:40:00.001-04:002009-06-23T13:41:25.488-04:00Lexington Man Pleads Guilty in Child Pornography CaseUnited States Attorney W. Walter Wilkins stated today that Daniel Wayne Lindler, age 29, of Lexington, pled guilty today in federal court to possession of child pornography, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252A. United States District Judge Joseph F. Anderson, Jr., accepted the plea and will impose sentence after he has reviewed the presentence report which will be The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-63754823099969518312009-06-23T13:03:00.000-04:002009-06-23T13:04:48.574-04:00SC Democratic Party Holds Virtual Town Hall Meeting For SanfordAll S.C. Residents Invited to ParticipateIn anticipation of Governor Mark Sanford's return to the state, the South Carolina Democratic Party will host a virtual town hall meeting today. The meeting is open to all residents who wish to ask questions to the governor who has been out of town (and out of touch) since last week."South Carolinians have been very concerned about Governor Sanford's The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-3493398545520628812009-06-23T12:00:00.001-04:002009-06-23T12:02:39.665-04:00Sanford may have been naked hiking???From The Palmetto Scoop:The governor who dropped off the face of the Earth for five days was reportedly found Monday night by his staff hiking along the Appalachain Trail.That explanation of Mark Sanford’s disappearance has puzzled many folks in South Carolina and across the country. Why would a sitting governor just up and disappear to the mountains without telling a single soul — including his The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-81744955490044079352009-06-23T11:56:00.002-04:002009-06-23T11:58:14.902-04:00Clemson researcher studies impact of cages on laying hensA Clemson University animal behaviorist is researching the impact cages and other confinement have on the development and well-being of hens. “Cages were designed to keep hens clean, safe from predators, protected from adverse weather conditions and easily medicated to prevent disease,” said Peter Skewes, the department of animal and veterinary sciences researcher leading the three-year project. The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-36461206038224852722009-06-23T10:00:00.000-04:002009-06-23T10:01:28.262-04:00Attorney General's Insurance Fraud Division Releases 2008 ReportAttorney General Henry McMaster has issued the 2008 annual insurance fraud report.During 2008 the Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Division secured 135 convictions for insurance fraud, a 44 percent increase over 2007 with 94 convictions. This number represents the most convictions by the Insurance Fraud Division since its creation in 1994.“With the state of our economy, more and more people in The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-73638595360656189942009-06-23T09:20:00.001-04:002009-06-23T09:20:57.907-04:00Francis Marion inks Charlotte backstopFrancis Marion University baseball coach Art Inabinet has announced the signing of catcher Taylor Patterson of Charlotte to a national letter of intent to attend FMU this fall and play for the Patriots in 2010.Patterson, 6-1 195-pounds, is a product of Ardrey Kell High School, where he played for coach Hal Bagwell. This past season, he hit .313 and was team captain as Ardrey Kell The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-30242326387283605492009-06-19T10:32:00.003-04:002009-06-19T10:35:00.843-04:00FMU’s David Walters signed by Baltimore OriolesFrancis Marion University senior right-handed pitcher David Walters has signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles and has been assigned to the organization’s Gulf Coast (Rookie) League squad.The GCL is based in Florida and consists of a 60-game season beginning on June 23 and running through Aug. 31.The GCL Orioles will face the Reds’ GCL affiliate on June 23 to open the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-64347656091641813032009-06-19T10:29:00.000-04:002009-06-19T10:31:34.339-04:00This Week's Healthy SC Challenge TipsThe Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family's effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a healthier lifestyle. The tips are designed to encourage individuals and communities to live healthier lifestyles in three categories - nutrition, exercise and help to quit smoking. The tips can also be found on the challenge's website, www.healthysc.gov. Healthy The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-16175140420827268502009-06-18T12:59:00.000-04:002009-06-18T13:00:09.428-04:00FMU signs Aiken cross country runnerFrancis Marion University cross country coach Mark Bluman has announced the signing of Justin Albertson of Aiken to a national letter of intent to attend FMU and run for the Patriot men this fall.Albertson, 5-7, is a product of South Aiken High School, where he ran under the direction of coaches Russ Busbee and Bill Griswould.A three-time All-Region cross country runner, he placed 24th at the The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-53099688656476031992009-06-18T10:05:00.001-04:002009-06-18T10:05:31.887-04:00Spratt Statement on the Introduction of Statutory PAYGO LegislationWASHINGTON – House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt made the following statement at a press conference today announcing the introduction of statutory PAYGO legislation in the House. “I’m pleased to join arms with the Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer; the OMB Director, Peter Orszag; and with Blue Dogs and a host of others concerned about fiscal soundness. We have a common purpose: to make pay-go The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-74649790081248053322009-06-18T09:15:00.001-04:002009-06-18T09:20:12.405-04:00Incredible eats in glorious downtown Newberry!he setting is outdoors in Memorial Park. Live music and tempting aromas fill the air. You’re at A Taste of Newberry!Enjoy a taste of wine from our local Enoree Winery or Ben Arnold Beverages while you’re trying to decide between Barbecue Shrimp, Beef Wellington or Prime Rib. Pick up a side of Fried Pickles or Pasta Salad.The tastes are bite-sized so you can try them all!Quench your thirst with The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-50932814642258777072009-06-17T14:27:00.002-04:002009-06-17T14:33:51.977-04:00The Scary Side of SummerEight Hidden Dangers to Watch Out for When School Is Out of SessionAhh, summer. Here come those lazy days of free time, mall trips, hanging out with friends, summer camp shenanigans, and blissful beach trips. As school winds down and the thermometer begins its sweltering climb, most parents are in the throes of making summer plans for their children. With Tyler heading to soccer camp and Megan The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-61179647402653193822009-06-17T14:10:00.001-04:002009-06-17T14:10:57.482-04:00Patriots gain services of Stinger shortstopFrancis Marion University softball coach Stacey Vallee has announced the addition of Asheboro, N.C., native and Florence-Darlington Technical College shortstop Jessica Hogan to the Patriot roster for the 2010 season.This past spring, the 5-4 right-handed hitting infielder batted .407 with 32 runs scored, 13 doubles, and 18 runs batted in. She also stole a team-leading 23 bases, compiled a .470 The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-79995647777271230502009-06-17T12:55:00.000-04:002009-06-17T12:56:03.840-04:00Coker Releases 2009 Cross Country Scheduleby Christian Stryker, SID Coker College6/17/2009Hartsville, S.C. - The Coker College Athletic Department released the 2009 schedule for the men's and women's cross country teams this week.The Cobras are looking to have a successful season, in Coach Keith Solverson's first full year. Solverson joined the Cobras after their first meet of the season last year. Coach Solverson and the Cobras are The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40341325352190867.post-82613132139098993772009-06-16T10:13:00.000-04:002009-06-16T10:14:15.476-04:00Cobra Golf Signs Two to National Letters of Intentby Christian Stryker, SID Coker College6/16/2009Hartsville, S.C. - Coker College Head Men's Golf Coach Tommy Baker announced the signing of two players to National Letters of Intent to play golf for the Cobras in 2009-2010 on Tuesday. Ben Conroy and Jake Murphy become the newest members of the Coker golf team."Both Ben and Jake are accomplished players, great students and will make an immediate The News & Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911465292388448599noreply@blogger.com0