Obituaries – February 6, 2019
Rodney W. Dease Sr., Peggy Bryant Andrews, Rev. Flora Ann Davis McCurry, Laura Ann Odom Cowick, Carolyn Abbott, Caleb Waiters
Deputies arrest woman who spit on parole agent
A Hartsville woman was charged with assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest, driving under suspension and possession of a controlled substance after she allegedly spat on the face and vest of a state Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services agent who was assisting Darlington County deputies. Deputies conducted a traffic stop around the 800 block of F Street near Hartsville at 7 p.m. Friday. Deputies discovered...
Lung Association slams S.C.’s anti-smoking efforts
CHARLESTON — Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, taking an estimated 480,000 lives every year. This year’s “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association finds South Carolina earned failing grades on its efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use. The American Lung Association calls on South Carolina officials to increase tobacco taxes and pass legislation to...
Francis Marion reorganizes some of its administration
Francis Marion University has announced a promotion and a new title for two senior administrators at the university as part of a strategic reorganization. Dr. Alissa Warters, associate provost, will become vice president for enrollment management; and Dr. Charlene Wages will now be vice president of administration and planning. Previously, Dr. Wages’ title was vice president for administration. Wages has been a vice president at FMU...
