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MUSC Black River opens

Student creates mentor program at TCS

Junior Isabella Stamato has helped create a Senior Buddy Program at Trinity Collegiate School. . . . .. . . . . . . Page 3

Lecture details history of historic cabins

Francis Marion hosted a lecture titled “A Plantation Economy and African Americans at Mars Bluff: A Brief Historical Perspective,’ on Thursday. . . . . Page 5

FDTC receives $16,500 donation

Florence-Darlington Technical College recently received a $16,500 donation from S.C. Endeavors . . Page 6

Deaths Page 2

My Answer Page 3

Opinion Page 4

Pets of the Week . . . . Page 9

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . Page 9

NEIGHBORS

NAME: Kaley Elmore

HOME: Florence.

OCCUPATION:

Senior Tax Associate at Webster Rogers.

COLLEGE:

Attended Wofford College.

HOBBIES:

When she’s not working she loves going to the beach, Carolina football and her dog Millie

Southern Florence and Williamsburg County residents took a giant leap forward in obtaining unrivaled health care services with the opening of MUSC Health Black River Medical Center earlier this month.

“We are officially open to help people, and I couldn’t be more excited to offer these important services to this area,” said MUSC Health Florence

Division Chief Executive Officer Jay Hinesley. “MUSC Health set out to fill a gap that desperately needed to be filled. Community members can be reassured that this hospital is here whenever you need us with the most state-of-the-art technology and services available.”

See MUSC, Page 8

F1S schools among state’s finest

Did you know?

The Florence One School District has had three schools receive the Palmetto’s Finest Award.

1987-88:

Delmae Heights Elementary 1989-90:

Royall Elementary 1994-95:

Timrod Elementary

Carver Elementary, Moore Middle among Palmetto’s Finest finalists

Two schools in Florence 1 have been named among the best schools in the state by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. Carver Elementary School and John W. Moore Middle School were among the ten finalists announced Wednesday afternoon for the Palmetto’s Finest Award.

According to SCASA, these ten schools represent the best in innovative, effective educational programs

“We are very excited to be considered a Palmetto Finest Finalist school,” said Carver Principal Josie Little. “Our teachers are dedicated to making sure our students receive challenging but engaging instruction. We also have a great deal of support from our parents. We all truly believe in our motto that states, “Carver is a great place to learn.”

The Palmetto’s Finest application process includes a 20-page application as well as an onsite visit from the review committee.

“We at John W. Moore Middle School are hon-

ored to be selected as a finalist for the Palmetto’s Finest Award,” said Principal April Leroy. “This recognition validates what we do every day for our students. The faculty, students and community are proud of our school and believe we have what it takes to be a Palmetto’s Finest school. At Moore, we are Lion Proud! Lion Strong!”

It has been nearly thirty years since a school in Florence 1 received the Palmetto’s Finest Award. Timrod Elementary School was the most recent winner. Finalists will have a second visit before winners are announced by SCASA via livestream on March 15th.

The Palmetto’s Finest Award is celebrating its 43rd year.

“We are excited to recognize some of the outstanding and innovative schools in South Carolina. They represent the many excellent school communities serving our state’s families,” said Beth Phibbs, SCASA Executive Director.

RAVE ALL STARS – THE 2012 Raves All Star Cheer Team won first place and took the title of Grand Champions for the Youth Level 2 Division at the Cheersport Competition. Back row, from left, are Kara Gerald, Annsley Gray, Jenna Daniel, Catie Riley, Logan Hickox; middle row, from left, are Lauren Olsen, Madison Lynch, Sydney Corley, Ashten McDowell; sitting are Olivia Hauer, left, and Jacquelyn Brigman. The team was coached by Alex Roberts and Lanell Timmons. Do you have an old photo you would like to submit for The News Journal’s Do You Remember? You may do so by emailing a digital copy of the photo, including information about the photo, to editor@florencenewsjournal.com. You may also submit photos and information in person at our office, located at 312 Railroad Ave.

Candle

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will be holding a candle making workshop led by Scented Hug on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Stukes Meeting Room.

Participants will learn how to blend fragrances, use a wood wick, and ultimately make a candle to take home.

Scented Hug sells premium soy wax candles with wood wicks. The owners, Lacie and Saran Jones, created Scented Hug during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for people to share the warmth of a hug with those they love and care about while being apart.

Participation is free, but space is limited and registration is required for this adult

Florence County Library

making workshop at library

program.

Vegan food truck visits

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host Eliza’s Vegan Café Food Truck, outside in the parking lot on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eliza’s Vegan Café is 100% vegan and serves comfort food. A vegan is one who does not consume any animal or animal byproducts (such as dairy or honey). The name of the café pays homage to the owner, Markeyshi K’Patrick’s maternal grandmother, Eliza Jenkins.

Internet Workshop

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host an Internet Basics

Workshop Wednesday, Feb. 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the second floor computer classroom.

Participants will learn about search engines and the Internet and navigating around websites.

Space is limited and registration is required for this free adult program. This workshop is offered as part of the Digital Literacy Incentive Program, supported by AT&T and the Public Library Association.

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library is located at 509 S. Dargan Street in Florence. Call (843) 413-7074 to register, or for more information visit www.florencelibrary.org.

Book Club selection

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library’s Book Club for Adults selection for February is “The

Vanishing Half,” by Brit Bennett.

“The Vanishing Half” is a novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, but who choose to live in two different worlds; one as black and one as white.

The Book Club meets in person monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Founders room.

The library welcomes new participants to join in the lively book discussions. Registration is required to participate. To register, or for additional information, email book club coordinator Debbie Quesada at debbiequesada@florencelibrary.org, or call (843) 413-7074.

Information about upcoming library programs is available at www.florencelibrary.org. Book Club and all of our programs are sponsored by Friends of Florence County Library.

DEATH NOTICES

Joseph Earl Benton, 53, passed away Jan. 14. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Kenneth D. Bryant, 87, passed away Jan. 16. Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Dorothy Jean Henderson Carter, 93, passed away Jan. 16. Belk Funeral Home.

Homer A. Ervin, 84, passed away Jan. 19, Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Giles Ford, 77, passed away Jan. 21. Ideal Funeral Home.

Jennifer Brown Foshee, 53, passed away Jan. 14. Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home.

Jonathan “Jacob” Segars Jacobsen Haithcock, 34, passed away Jan. 14. Belk Funeral Home.

Dorothy J. Hammond, 72, passed away Jan. 18. Draper Myers Funeral Home.

Richard Heyward, 92, passed away Jan. 15. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Valerie Hines passed away Jan. 11. Ideal Funeral Home.

Rebecca Elizabeth Huffman, 71, passed away Jan. 20. Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

Curtis Wayne Jones Sr., 55, passed away Jan. 19. Draper Myers Funeral Home.

Toby “Tye” Ellis Lee Jr., 48, passed away Jan. 13. Belk Funeral Home.

Darlene Marsh, 51, passed away Jan. 15. Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home.

King McWhite Jr., 72, passed away Jan. 16. Draper Myers Funeral Home.

Edna Lee Miles, 84, passed away Jan. 19. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Gladys Eloise Yarborough Mitcham, 95, passed away Jan. 12. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

James “Jimmy” A. Nichols, 76 , passed away Jan. 19. Belk Funeral Home.

Robert ‘Bob’ Orlowski, 76,passed away Jan.20. Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.

Theresa Phillips, 99, passed away Jan. 14. Belk Funeral Home.

Kenneth Liston Pickett, 65, passed away Jan. 21. Waters-Powell Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Jernigan Raymond, 36, passed away Jan.15. Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home.

Darlene Rogers, 58, passed away Jan. 16. Ideal Funeral Home.

Geretha “Reat” McKissick Rose, 92, passed away Jan. 17. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Martha Ann Sims Ruff, 88, passed away Jan. 11. Cain-Calcutt Funeral Home.

Tommy Stokes, 89, passed away Jan.17. KistlerHardee Funeral Home.

Edward “Joe” Watkins, 78, passed away Jan. 17. Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Rena Valerie “Tootie-Fruity” Crews White, 60, passed away Jan. 12. Ideal Funeral Home.

Ronnie “Rohn” Martin White Jr., 50, passed away Jan. Jan. 20. Belk Funeral Home.

Louticia “Tish” Cassandra Word, 61, passed away Jan. 20. Ideal Funeral Home.

Christ provides all that we need to live

Q: How troubling to hear talking points about social justice standards defined by identity, diversity, and social action. This is causing confusion in areas of education, public service, and even in churches, saying that all people are basically good and deserve to live as they like regardless if it hurts anyone else; and that preaching against sin is robbing people of their individual rights to live free from any imposed standard. Is there an answer? – T.S.

A: Many people who call themselves Christians actually doubt the authority of the Scriptures, believing in a god of their own imagination, robbing Christ of His

deity. Some prominent preachers suggest large passages of God’s Word be eliminated. Beware! The truth of Jesus the Christ can be a disturbing thought. He came to show mankind our sin against Him. He came to take our place for the penalty of sin. What a Savior!

Scripture warns that multitudes will reject that message, and we see that

happening today. There’s a cost to being a Christian and for many, it’s too great because they must forsake the lure of ungodly pleasures. There’s a sense in which Christ cannot be separated from anything that pertains to life, for He “is all and in all” (Colossians 3:11). True Christianity is dependent on a personal relationship with God, not on externals. No

pagan philosophy, no atheis tic ideology, no deep sorrow can dislodge the joy of living as a true believer in Christ. He’s big enough to cope with the gigantic social problems of the ages. In himself, man doesn’t have the capacity to do this, but Christ provides all that we need to live in this sin-sick world with victory. When someone repents of sin and receives Jesus as Savior, they embark on a new path way, with a new strength, and a new dimension of living.

Women in Philanthropy begin new year

Women in Philanthropy, the Giving Circle Fund of Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, kicked off a new year at its advisory board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10. This year’s new board members include Stephanie Isgett, Miko Pickett, and Kaley Elmore.

Board members are selected by their expertise and commitment to the communities served by Eastern Carolina Community Foundation and Women in Philanthropy: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg counties.

“The WIP board focused on expanding membership into all the counties served by Women in Philanthropy in 2022 and will continue this

2023 Women in Philanthropy Board Members

President - Tiffany Straus

Immediate Past President - Elizabeth Kahn

Vice President - Carrington Wingard

Secretary - Kaley Elmore

Committee Chairs:

Nonprofit - Ashley Bratton

Membership - Lauren Vause

Communications - Kitty Finklea

Grants- Lisa King

Events- Stephanie Isgett

Hospitality- Margaret Morgan

At large members: Diana Murphy Eaddy Miko Pickett

Mindy Steinkruger

goal for 2023,” said WIP President Tiffany Straus.

“We had a record number of 126 women join last year and were able to award $62,000

in grants to 15 area nonprofit organizations. We will also be focusing on meaningful member engagement for those who would like to be

Stamato spearheads mentor program

more involved in our work. If you are a woman living or working in one of our counties, we encourage you to join us. Your membership contribution will positively impact your community.”

Women in Philanthropy’s philosophy is that women informed about philanthropy and community needs can collectively make a difference in improving the quality of life and bring about change in the Pee Dee Region by combining financial and intellectual resources to award annual grants to local nonprofits.

Since its 2009 inception, the WIP fund has contributed over $560,000 to nonprofits in the counties served by Eastern Carolina Community Foundation.

When Isabella Stamato was a junior at Trinity Collegiate School, she saw a need for building a community amongst the students at her school. Trinity had recently added a sixth grade. Most of the time, the seniors and the sixth graders had very little interaction. Their classes and lockers were in different buildings. Stamato saw this as a problem that could be corrected and she came up with the idea for a program to change all of that.

The Senior Buddy Program pairs an outgoing senior with an incoming sixth-grader in order to facilitate their transition into a new school. The sixth-grade students are able to ask their buddies questions about the school, about where things are, or even for help with homework. The seniors help them feel welcome in the school and are role models

for the younger counterparts.

Now, because of the program, Stamato introduced, every sixth grader arrives at Trinity with a friend and mentor. This school year, sixth graders and their senior buddies have had a get-to-knowyou party, a Halloween costume party, and a holiday get-together where they exchanged gifts.

In addition to spearheading the Senior Buddies program, Stamato is a member of the National Honor Society, Girls Service Club, National Spanish Honor Society, Varsity Volleyball, the MENSA Honor Society, Connections Club, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund Youth Leadership Foundation and has received more than $600,000 in scholarships and grant offers from colleges and universities to which she applied.

“When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.

– Luke 12:12

First Amendment to The Constitution

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

GOD’S WORD AROUND THE STATE

Debt ceiling doesn’t work. Abolish it.

Of all the thousands of laws enacted by Congress, few are as useless as the federal debt ceiling.

The debt ceiling fails to constrain the congressional spending and tax laws that create the deficit that requires the government to borrow. Worse, it has become a way for a few legislators in a closely divided Congress to regularly threaten to tear down the American economy in order to get something they want. Indeed, Congress has once again deferred addressing the problem caused by the debt ceiling, leaving the Treasury Department to take unusual steps to avoid crossing the existing legal threshold for as long as possible.

If Treasury reaches the debt ceiling, it must eventually refrain from issuing new bonds and notes and from rolling over existing debt, raising the possibility of the federal government defaulting on its loans. That is unlikely to happen. But this oft-repeated threat by Congress to deny an increase in the ceiling is wielded as a political tool by both parties. It is destructive of good government and can put the credit rating of the federal government into question, as a debt ceiling fight did 10 years ago.

The debt ceiling tells the Treasury Department it must not borrow more than a certain amount. But it is not the Treasury Department that makes the decisions that require the government to borrow money.

It is Congress, and the debt ceiling does nothing to constrain its profligate borrowing and spending. And blocking the relentless need for the government to borrow undermines not just the national but the world economy because U.S. bonds are considered the safest possible investments.

Once upon a time, Congress cared deeply about federal borrowing. Until 1917, Congress required the Treasury Department to submit every new bond offering to an up-or-down vote. The need to finance U.S. intervention in World War I led Congress to substitute a debt ceiling for the more cumbersome process of voting on every increase in the debt. Any remaining close oversight of borrowing was swept away during World War II.

In 1962, the Treasury Department projected that the government would spend about $500 million over the ceiling in the two to three days before Congress could adopt a new limit that reached $300 billion, its level at the end of WWII. Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon, when told he might be held personally responsible for the overrun, was reported to have said, “My God, it’ll almost break me.”

Today, the debt ceiling stands at roughly $28.5 trillion.

It is easy, and not incorrect, to put the blame for runaway deficits on Congress. But ultimately, the responsibility lies with the American people. If citizens demand higher spending and lower taxes and devil take the hindmost, Congress will comply. If we are concerned enough about the burden on our children and demand that Congress rein in deficits, Congress also will comply.

It is time for all Americans to pay more attention to the federal debt and demand that Congress make the necessary legislative changes to bring it under control, even if that requires some sacrifices — as it will. Runaway debt cannot go on forever, and the sooner it is brought under control, the less painful the adjustments will be. Forget about the theatrics of the debt ceiling, and focus on the real issues: passing sensible budgets and ensuring that the money the federal government does borrow is spent wisely.

Reprinted wih permission from The S.C. Press Association and The Charleston Post & Courier.

Remembering the ride of a lifetime

Saddle up, partners. The rodeo is coming to town.

On Feb. 3-4, the Florence Stampede & Pro Rodeo will bring out bull riders and barrel racers for an action-packed night of broncs, blood, steers, and mud. Pull on your boots, grab your Stetson, and head out to the Florence Center.

I’m hoping to be there, and I can assure you it will not be my first rodeo.

Having worked in the newspaper business for three-plus decades, I have been blessed with dozens of opportunities to get my adrenaline jacked up by doing something a little on the “crazy” side so that I could write about it in the paper. I’ve done aerial acrobatics in a Red Baron opencockpit biplane - as a passenger, not a pilot. I’ve climbed into a Plymouth Roadrunner and been hammered again and again and again while competing in a demolition derby. I’ve even worn a skirt and high heels while taking the stage as “Bobby Sue Buttercup” in a womanless beauty pageant. And no, I did not win.

Of all the adventures, however, none is more memorable, or thrilling, or dangerous, as the time I threw caution to the wind and climbed on the back of a 1,500-pound bull to raise

money for the Special Olympics. It was during the summer of 1994 at the Robeson County Fairground. I don’t need to tell you that was one heck of a joy ride.

I was sitting at my desk at the Sports Department when I overheard a gentleman from the Southern Ranch Cowboy Association talking to an advertising rep about taking out an ad for an upcoming show at the fairgrounds. I introduced myself and collected the information I needed for an article.

I then told him I thought it would be fun to promote the show by doing a firstperson story on what it would be like to perform in a rodeo. I asked if it was possible that I could be a clown. His response left me in shock.

“Being a rodeo clown is a lot more dangerous than you think, but how would you like to ride a bull?”

I’m pretty sure my initial reaction was, “What? Are you crazy?”

He then explained that other inexperienced people

had ridden a bull in an effort to raise money for a local non-profit. He assured me they would make every effort to ensure my safety, but that I would still need to sign a waiver to release them from any and all liability in the event the bull decided to use me as a pin cushion.

The idea of doing something that insane had me stoked. I also served on the board of directors for the Robeson County Special Olympics and this would be a grand opportunity to raise some money.

I told him I was all-in. I had two weeks to prepare.

I began searching for a local bull rider who could give a few pointers on what to do and what not to do. I found a fellow in the small town of Orrum, N.C. He laughed and told me he’d be happy to oblige. I think his name was Billy.

I made three trips to Orrum, each time spending about an hour riding a horse bareback. I held on by way of a bull rope around the horse’s midsection. My instructor informed me that I could either wrap the bull rope around my hand so that it would slip off easily if I were thrown from the bull, or I could use what he called a “suicide knot,” which would not release if I was bucked off. The choice

to not use the “suicide knot” was not hard at all.

I actually felt comfortable and confident the night of the rodeo. Not as scary as it seems, I thought. Then I saw the bull. He was a big fella, and I mean B-I-G. His name was Mickey Mouse. He was beige in color. One of his horns appeared to have been sawed off. The other was curved, about a foot long, and had a sharp point. He looked menacing. So much for the confidence and courage.

When the time came for my ride, I gathered all my courage and cowboyed up. I climbed over the back of the gate and straddled the steer’s back. Three or four guys tried to hold him still, but with no luck.

“You good?’ my instructor asked.

“Let’s do this,” I answered.

The next few moments are pretty much a blur. What I can tell you is that once the gate opened, Mickey Mouse came out bucking. Rather than heading straight for the center of the arena, he decided to make a quick right turn. As he bucked, his enormous hindparts shifted to the left. I went right and held on for dear life. The next thing I remember is flying through

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A life without risk isn’t worth living

The last time I came home with a broken nose, my wife just rolled her eyes and said, “Aren’t you getting too old for this?”

I’ve been playing basketball for half a century, and during that time I’ve both sustained and witnessed more injuries than I can count: broken bones, tendon and ligament tears, concussions, contusions, cuts, scrapes, and bruises. A couple teammates have had heart attacks. One, unfortunately, resulted in death.

He was a gifted athlete in his mid-30s and seemed to be in exceptional health. He collapsed in the middle of a game. We took turns administering CPR while waiting for an ambulance. It was not enough.

Basketball is not what anyone would consider an especially dangerous sport. The risks of serious injury or death from basketball are not even close to the risks posed by other popular sports.

Horseback riding accounts for more than 200 deaths each year and thousands of serious injuries. It is more dangerous than motorcycle racing. Last year 48 people died in skiing accidents. Downhill mountain biking has an estimated rate of 40 injuries per 1,000 hours of riding.

What about football? Is that a dangerous sport?

In the days after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during a game against the Cincinnati

Bengals, a number of people began questioning the sport’s high degree of violence and the serious risks to players of debilitating injury or death. But it seems to me that most of these opinions fail to consider football in relation to the many other dangerous things people do every day.

Let’s face it. Most Americans today have limited ability to assess acceptable levels of risk in their own lives or the lives of others. We live in places where each accident is an occasion for safety improvements by professionals who do systems design. We drive to work in cars with seatbelts, airbags and crumple zones. We spend our days in offices with HEPA air filters and ergonomic office chairs. When a custodian mops the floor, they place a caution sign to warn people about slipping.

We spend so much time in environments designed to eliminate even the smallest risks to our health that when we witness somebody get seriously injured playing a game like football, it violates our carefully cultivated sense of normalcy.

But the kind of person who says that football is a “violent spectacle” that has

“no place” in our society, or who writes that it is “inhumane” to expect players to put themselves at risk of serious injury for our entertainment, is someone who has conveniently forgotten that people put their health and their lives at risk every day, sometimes to secure some economic benefit but often for what seems to be no reason at all.

Loggers, roofers, miners and farmers all risk their lives on a daily basis to provide society with needed goods and services. The next time you order a cod dinner at a restaurant, remember that 100,000 fishermen lose their lives every year supplying the world with seafood.

People do dangerous things all the time, and not just to make a living. Millions of Americans ride motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs. They climb mountains, go skydiving, surfing and scuba diving.

All of which raises the question: What attitude should we take toward danger in our lives? Should we always try to live as safely and as risk-free as possible, or is it OK to seek out certain forms of risk?

John Muir writes in “Stickeen” about the time he and a dog went out to explore a glacier and nearly lost their lives. The year was 1880, during his second excursion to Alaska. While moored in Taylor Bay, he woke up to a terrific rainstorm. He writes, “I had intended making a cup of coffee and getting some-

thing like a breakfast before starting, but when I heard the storm and looked out, I made haste to join it; for many of Nature's finest lessons are to be found in her storms.”

This is an attitude toward danger and discomfort that seems nearly unimaginable to many people today, and yet others identify with it immediately. That’s a good thing. Ancient philosophers regarded courage as one of the four essential virtues

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FMU hosts Hewn Timber Cabins presentation

Francis Marion University hosted a lecture titled “A Plantation Economy and African Americans at Mars Bluff: A Brief Historical Perspective” on Thursday at Chapman Auditorium.

Presented by FMU professor emerita Yvette Hammonds Pierce, the lecture covers her research on the history of the cabins and the lives of those who lived in them.

The historic Hewn Timber Cabins on FMU’s main campus date to the mid-19th century and were the living quarters for slaves, and later, for sharecroppers. They are a part of the legacy of the land, and part of the region’s historical heritage as well. The cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“The Hewn Timber Cabins on FMU’s campus, homes for those who were previously enslaved, have been a concern for many over the years,” said Linda Sullen, former President of the FMU African American

because in a world full of serious risks, it is important that we be able to face danger with composure. That does not mean ignoring risks but instead knowing when a risk is worth taking.

Like many fans, I am glad the NFL is doing more to protect players from injury, especially head trauma. I don’t like to see players get injured. That is not why I watch the game. I watch it to see Justin Jefferson make a diving one-handed catch or Micah Parsons chase a running back down from behind, and I think: “Wow; I can’t believe that is even possible.”

To be able to do something, even for a brief period of one’s life, that stretches the bounds of human possibility is meaningful. It is something that can make even serious risks worth taking.

My wife is right. I’m too old to be playing basketball the way I used to play it. I don’t drive the lane or crash the boards much anymore. I just limp up and down the court wishing I still had the ability to play more aggressively.

When I go to my annual physical and the doctor asks me whether I have fallen recently, I can truthfully say, “Not too much, but I’m still trying.” I’m not worried about the dangers of falling nearly so much as the dan-

Faculty and Staff Coalition. “Yvette’s research should broaden our understanding of the cabins’ relationship to the Mars Bluff community

ger of no longer attempting things that might make me fall.

Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., and co-host of “The Ethical Life” podcast.

and the university.”

Hammonds Pierce worked at FMU as a reference librarian and associate professor before retiring in

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the air and landing with a thud and a cloud of dust. Did I worry if I was hurt? Did I check to see if I was bleeding? No and no. I was up off the ground and running for the fence quicker than you can say John Wayne.

People have told me the flip I did off the back of the

2007. During her time with the university, she was actively involved in many campus organizations. Her involvement extended to the

Florence community in the form of volunteering, leading, serving on several boards, and working with the educational system.

“Yvette served this university well as a member of the faculty and as a reference librarian,” said FMU President Fred Carter. “Her research on the cabins is thorough, deliberate, and thoughtful. We are deeply appreciative of her willingness to share it with us.”

Hammonds Pierce received a bachelor’s degree in English from Tuskegee Institute and a master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan.

“As a founding member of the FMU African American Faculty and Staff Coalition, I believe that Yvette Hammonds Pierce, a former FMU librarian with over thirty years of experience, has been a huge asset to this mission,” said Sullen. “I hope that the presentation by Yvette will offer a deeper understanding and appreciation of the lives and history of the people who contributed much to the development, growth, and prosperity of this area.”

bull was rather impressive. I’ll have to take their word for it.

The ride lasted 1.8 seconds. That’s it. If you’re laughing, remember that’s 1.8 seconds longer than you’ve ever ridden a bulland I did raise close to $700 for the Special Olympics.

There is a framed picture of me riding Mickey Mouse hanging on the wall in my home office. My black cowboy hat is pulled on tight. I have one hand in a tight grip around the bull rope and the other flailing high in the air. I actually look like a real cowboy.

I’m indebted to photographer Steve Humbert for being quick enough to capture my big moment for posterity. That’s 1.8 seconds I’ll certainly hang on to forever.

Contact Editor Bob Sloan at editor@florencenewjournal.com.

Early Childhood Development program receives donation

Florence-Darlington Technical College recently received a $16,500 donation from S.C. Endeavors for the colleges Early Childhood Education program which educates students interested in a career working with children as child-care workers in private and public centers, school systems, community and state agencies, as well as religious institutions.

“The donation is incredibly generous and greatly appreciated,” said FDTC Early Childhood Instructor Elizabeth Crow. “With this funding, our program will be better equipped to educate our current students, connect with alumni and recruit new students in our service area. SC Endeavors has

always been a dedicated supporter of Florence-Darlington Technical College, and the size of this donation is a testament to the mission of the agency. I cannot thank S.C. Endeavors enough for the opportunities that this funding will provide.”

S.C. Endeavors, formerly the Center for Child Care Career Development, is the professional development system for South Carolina’s early childhood workforce. Their mission is to support the continuous growth and improvement of early education programs and professionals to create positive outcomes for young children and their families in South Carolina.

Every year S.C. Endeavors awards the Early Child-

FDTC partners with Honda to host pair of hiring events

Florence-Darlington Technical College is partnering with Adecco Staffing and Honda of South Carolina to host two hiring events for their welding recruitment program on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1. The Adecco/Honda welding recruitment program trains men and women in a 64-hour Production MIG welding course that could ultimately lead to a job working within Honda’s Timmonsville manufacturing facility.

The first hiring event will take place at the Continuum in Lake City on Jan. 25. The second at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing &

Technology on Feb. 1. Each hiring event will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Florence Adult Education will be on hand to assess students during the hiring events for eligibility for GED by 23 funds that can help interested parties pay for tuition. Limited scholarships are available to eligible students.

GED by 2023 is an initiative through the S.C. Department of Education Adult Education Office designed to increase the number of GED completions by the year 2023. Through a partnership with the SC Technical College System, individuals who

hood Development Program $6,500 from the McDonald Early Education Support Fund. This year, the Biden administration and Congress authorized additional funding to support early care and education, focusing on workforce education and compensation.

“Our Early Childhood Development program here at Florence-Darlington Tech is top-notch and the funding that SC Endeavors has provided us will help us to continue to deliver high quality students into the workforce,” said FDTC President Dr. Jermaine Ford.

To learn more about FDTC’s Early Childhood Education program visit the colleges website at www.fdtc.edu.

complete a GED or high school diploma through a SC Adult Education office are eligible to receive funds to cover the tuition and fees costs to attend a SC technical college.

Adecco will also be on site to assess individuals and help them apply to go to work as production welders at Honda in Timmonsville.

Anyone who plans to attend the hiring event is asked to please bring a valid identification card. For more information about the course please contact welding instructor Danny Martin at (843) 413-2817, or danny.martin@fdtc.edu.

Your garden is key to keeping New Year resolutions

As we ring in 2023, many people will start thinking about resolutions for better living, losing weight, and whatnot. However, I would wager a guess that any of your resolutions, no matter what they are, can be accomplished in the garden.

Exercise more. Moving your body and being active will help burn calories, stretch muscles, and produce a healthy heart rate.

According to many activity trackers, including MyfitnessPal, Noom, Calory, and a lengthy meta-analysis1, getting out in the garden can have compounding positive effects on burning calories and an overall positive sense of well-being. So don’t get stressed about making it to that CrossFit class when you can go in your backyard and pull weeds for 30 minutes to

exercise and have a measurable benefit in your yard. Save money. I, too, have heard the joke about folks spending $150 on gardening supplies for a $1 tomato. I agree tomatoes are complex, and the costbenefit is only sometimes there. That is why I don’t suggest growing tomatoes or wheat in the backyard to save money. But I do recommend having a pot of herbs. But herbs like thyme, basil, cilantro, and rosemary never stay fresh long enough at the grocery store. They are easy to grow with minimal garden supplies. See https:// hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/herbs/ for more information, or pick up our herb gardening factsheet at the Clemson Extension Office. Do more community good. Many people want to give back to the community

in a meaningful way. The act of altruism is a singularly fantastic feeling for a person. The Pee Dee is home to several spectacular community gardens and community beautification opportunities. After even a few hours of service, you can have a visible impact on a greenspace that the entire community can enjoy. For more information on opportunities, call the Florence County Extension Office at 843-661-4800, and we can provide you with a list of groups looking for eager volunteers.

Try something new. If you want to try a new

adventure, try gardening. Or better yet, try a different aspect of gardening. For example, try your hand at caring for a bonsai tree or set up a hydroponic system in a Florida room. There is no end to where you can go with gardening, and Clemson Extension is here to help you on your journey. Find peace. Many people will begin their journey this year with goals of being more mindful, having more gratitude, and finding solace. These are found in a garden. Go out in the garden or to a park and prac-

tice being present. Notice the plants around you, listen to the sounds that you can hear, smell the flowers, and feel the leaves of grass underneath your shoes. This activity is a great technique to ground yourself in the present, and not be consumed by past and future worries.

Just remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day and, much like all aspects of gardening, progress is not linear. Keeping resolutions can be challenging, and your resolutions may have many parts. Still, I encour-

age you to try incorporating outdoor time into your goal. I bet you will find that is one of the easier ways to keep to your resolution. That is until about July, and then I would have an indoor backup plan for your resolution because it’ll be mighty hard to get out there in a South Carolina summer. Happy gardening and have a blessed New Year.

Carrmen Ketron. Urban Horticulture Agent. Master Gardener Coordinator Darlington & Florence Counties.

Symphony to present ‘Classical Soul’ at PAC

The Florence Symphony Orchestra presents “Classical Soul” at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Feb. 13.

Pianist Mackenzie Melemed will perform with

the Florence Symphony Orchestra, playing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Melemed, a Steinway Artist, has performed in venues such as The White House, Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully

Hall, Warsaw Philharmonic Hall and the Helsinki Music Centre.

Also featured in this performance is Overture to Fidelio by Beethoven and Symphony No.5 by Sibelius.

Country Club stunner with so many features! This home has been meticulously cared for by the owners. Gourmet kitchen with Wolf range, Thermador oven and Sub Zero refrigerator. Wet bar has icemaker and wine rack. First level master bedroom with fireplace and one entire closet dedicated to shoes. Hardwood floors, formal living room also has a fireplace with gas logs and a large formal dining room. Large casual den off kitchen. Downstairs guest room with full bath. Front porch has 22x18 covered living space with TV and out back is a 23x15 patio under a pergola with kitchen and wood burning fireplace. In addition to the two car garage there is a carport in the backyard with a workshop and craft room/playroom above. Automatic gates for driveway, security system with camera for every entrance, plus entire house generator. Short walk or golf cart ride to Florence Country Club. This home will not disappoint.

FLORENCE

Bazens Family Restaurant - 704 S. Irby Street

Boys & Girls Club - 310 W. Roughfork Street

B.P. - 4798 E. Palmetto Street

B.P. - 400 Pamplico Hwy.

BTC Building - 181 E. Evans Street

Captain D's - 201 Second Loop Road

Carolina Bank - 1538 S. Irby Street

Carolina Collectables - 1224A S. Irby Street

Carolinian - 718 S. Dargan Street

Carriage House - 739 Parker Drive

Chris’s Diner - 1513 Pamplico Hwy.

Convenience Corner Shell - 1315 Pamplico Hwy.

Courtyard by Marriott - 2680 Hospitality Blvd.

Dr. Welch - 1343 Second Loop Road

Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library - 509 S. Dargan Street

Elmcroft - 3006 Hoffmeyer Road

Fairfield Inn - 501 Woody Jones Blvd.

Finklea Law - 814 W. Evans Street

Florence Chamber of Commerce - 100 W. Evans Street

Florence Center - 3300 W. Radio Drive (3 locations)

Florence Little Theatre - 300 S. Dargan Street

Florence Pediatric Dentistry - 680 Senior Way

Golden Crown - 1988 W. Palmetto Street

Gregg Brothers Store - 3045 Francis Marion Road

Harris Teeter - 1930 W. Palmetto Street

Healthy Food Store - 2015 Elijah Ludd Road

Hotel Florence - 126 W. Evans Street

IGA - 525 E. Ebenezer Road

IGA - 2300 Pamplico Hwy.

INS Foods Exxon - 2351 Pamplico Hwy.

Janney - 1831 W. Evans Street, Suite 220

Jumpin J's - 898 S. Irby Street

King Cadillac Buick GMC - 1700 W. Evans Street

KP 76 Express - 3105 E. Palmetto Street

Liquors of Florence - 1200 W. Evans Street

Manna House - 450 Jarrott Street

Markette #16 - 1419 S. Irby Street

Mike Reichenbach Customer Service - 600 N. Coit Street

MUSC Health - Florence Medical Center - 800 Pamplico Hwy.

Emergency/waiting, Jazzmans, elevator area, Mall C entrance, Womans Center main entrance

New Generations - 2111 W. Jody Road

Palmetto Chop Shop - 1927 W. Palmetto Street

Paul Davis Dentistry - 220 A Cherokee Road

Pee Dee Thrift Store - 1650 E. Palmetto Street

MUSC Health broke ground in January 2021 to construct the new rural hospital located in Cades. MUSC Health Black River Medical Center was built to replace Williamsburg Regional (Kingstree) and Lake City Community hospitals and will become part of the MUSC Health Florence Division. From the beginning, MUSC Health worked diligently with Williamsburg Regional Hospital (Kingstree) and Lake City Community Hospital to create a planned and purposeful community transition.

“Today marks a great day in this area for every-

Pee Dee Thrift Store - 1524 S. Irby Street

Phoenix Mart - 2698 David McLeod Blvd.

Poynor Adult Education - 301 S. Dargan Street

Presbyterian Home - 2350 W. Lucas Street

Residence Inn - 2660 Hospitality Blvd

Rogers BBQ - 2004 Second Loop Road

Senior Center - 600 Senior Way

Shannon's - 2554 W. Palmetto Street

South Florence Exxon - 3099 S. Irby Street

South Florence Feed & Seed - 3901 S. Irby Street

Southland Healthcare - 722 S. Dargan Street

Springhill Suites by Marriott - 2670 Hospitality Blvd.

Stifel Nicolaus - 1325 Cherokee Road

The Manor - 2100 Twin Church Road

The Wash Tub Laundry - 910 E. Palmetto Street

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one in the community,” said MUSC Health Black River Executive Director Allen Abernethy. “We have worked tirelessly to make this the best rural hospital and provide the best care possible. I think we’ve done that, and we should be proud.”

Approximately 90% of current employees and providers from Lake City Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital are employed at MUSC Health Black River Medical Center or other MUSC facilities in Florence, Marion, or the Charleston areas.

The 64,000 sq. ft. rural hospital will allow resi-

dents of the community to have access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities. Some of the services offered include 3-D mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT scanning, on-site pharmacy, and a complete imaging department. The new facility features 25 inpatient beds, four observation beds, two operating rooms, and 16 emergency treatment rooms. The new hospital serves Williamsburg and lower Florence counties and assumes the roles of Williamsburg Regional Hospital and Lake City Community Hospital.

St. John’s Church to host annual oyster roast

St. John’s Church will host its annual oyster roast on Jan. 27.

Come enjoy an evening of bluegrass music by the Borrowed Time Band and shuck some oysters. Not an oyster fan? There will also be chicken

bog and chili. Tickets for this event are $35 per person or $60 per couple and can be purchased through the church office, by calling (843) 662-5585 or by emailing lrankin@stjohnsflorence.org, or through Venmo.

Manna House in need of donations

The Manna House is a community soup kitchen and food pantry, supporting the unity and health of the community with love and spiritual blessings to individuals and families in Florence. It is located at 450 Jarrott St.

Free hot meals are served Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The emergency food pantry is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to11 a.m.

Contact The Manna House at (843) 667-6077.

The Jayne H. Boswell animal shelter is a partnership with the Florence Area Humane Society and the City of Florence. The shelter is located at 1434 McCurdy Road and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Contact them by phone at (843) 6295456. Adoption fees are $65 for cats and $85 for dogs. The fee includes first vaccines and spay/neuter. The shelter is always in need of volunteers, foster families, and donations. Meet Rollo, a

happy nine-month-old

Leroy is a happy and playful 11-week-old male kitten waiting for a family to meet.

Applications being accepted for County Junior Leadership program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 class of the Junior Leadership Florence County program.

Junior Leadership Florence County is an eightmonth program in which area high school sophomores and juniors are empowered to become trustees of the Flo-

rence County community. Throughout the eight months of the program students will learn a variety of valuable leadership skills including time management, community issue awareness, and business ethics. The program also provides training in the area of personal development, skills training, volun-

teering opportunities and team building. Another benefit of the program is the opportunity to gain new contacts through networking and relationship building.

In addition to the monthly class sessions, JLFC students will be required to complete a minimum of four community service hours.

The program is presented by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, Florence County 4-H, the Florence County Clemson Extension Services, and Francis Marion University, with the support from local businesses to provide professional personnel, facilities and other aspects of the sessions

throughout the school year.

Program leadership and staff attend all activities, functions and meetings pertaining to the program.

School administrators must endorse each candidate. Each student is also required to pay a $75 commitment fee when selected. The commitment fee also pro-

vides each student with a SC 4-H membership. The deadline to apply is March 15.

Donations from civic clubs, companies, foundations and individuals make this program possible.

To register or for additional information, visit www.jrleadershipflorencecounty.com.

Estate: JOANN COOPER Date of Death: 1/11/2023

Number: 2023ES2100054 Personal Representative: ANTOINETTE HENNEGHAN Address: 732 GAMBLE LANE LAKE CITY, SC 29560 (1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2023)

N IRBY

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Estate:

Case Number: 2022ES2100996

Estate: CLEO JUNIOR LEE Date of Death: 12/4/2022 Case Number: 2023ES2100062 Personal Representative: CLEO TIMOTHY LEE Address: 2339 CHADWICK DRIVE FLORENCE, SC 29501 (1/25, 2/1, 2/8/2023) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following

of Death: 12/2/2022 Case Number:

neutered retriever mix. He would love to be your new best friend.

Wednesday, January 25 , 2023

sonal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.5% per annum.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable

Haigh Porter

Master In Equity for Florence County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210

Attorneys for Plaintiff Phone (803) 454-3540

Fax (803) 454-3541 (1/18, 1/25, 2/1/2023

SUMMONS AND SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER APPOINTING

GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

C/A NO:

2022-CP-21-00857

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE

Jordan Evans, Plaintiff(s), vs. James Curtis Allen, William Elbert Vanhoose, Michael Evans, Lois Windham, Mary Harris, Claudia Evans, Tommy Vanhoose, Lawton Evans, Timothy Vanhoose, Kimberly Miller, Betty Ives, Harry Evans, Christopher Evans and all persons claiming any right, title, estate interest in or lien upon the real estate described, any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designed as John Doe whose true name is unknown; any unborn infants or persons under disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown, Defendant(s).

TO: THE DEFENDANTS

ABOVE-NAMED

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at

900 W. Evans St. Florence, SC 29501 within thirty (30) days from the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and in case of the failure to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE that the original Amended Summons and Complaint were filed with the Clerk of Court for Florence County on April 27, 2022, for the purpose of quieting title and confirming tax sale, as described in the Complaint.

SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT

This is an action for quiet title, whereby Plaintiff claims an interest in certain real property located in Florence County (the “Property”), more particularly described in the Complaint and bears Florence County TMS #: 90122-01055.

January 10, 2023

s/S. Wesley Snow, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiff Snow & Bailey, PA 900 West Evans Street Florence, SC 29501 Phone: (843) 669-6481 Florence, South Carolina

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

It appearing unto the satisfaction of this Court upon reading Plaintiff’s Petition to Appoint Guardian ad Litem Nisi, and John R. Kirven, Esquire, 618 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501, having consented to act as Guardian ad Litem Nisi and to represent the Defendants including all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real property located in Florence County, South Carolina, and designated as Tax Map# 90122-01055, any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being classes designated under the fictitious names of John Doe and Richard Roe, hereinafter referred to as “Defendants,” and that the said John R. Kirven, Esquire, is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect the rights and interests of such Defendants and has no interest herein adverse to the interest of said Defendants and is not connected in business with the Plaintiff in this action or with their counsel.

IT IS THEREFORE,

ORDERED that the said John R. Kirven, Esquire, 618 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501 be and he is hereby designated and appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for said Defendants and she is hereby authorized to appear in and defend such action on behalf of said Defendants and to protect their interests, unless said Defendants, or any of them, shall

within thirty (30) days of the service of a copy of this Order upon them, exclusive of the day of service as herein provided, apply to this Court for the appointment of another competent and discreet individual of their choice to serve as Guardian ad Litem for them, for the purposes of this action. Upon the failure of such application, within the specified time, this Order shall automatically become final and absolute.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/D. Craig Brown (2160) Circuit Court Judge Florence, South Carolina November 16, 2022 (1/18, 1/24, 2/1/2023) NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2022-CP-2101456 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: loanDepot.com, LLC vs. Anferee H. McCrea, the undersigned Master In Equity for Florence County, South Carolina, will sell on February 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM, or on another date, thereafter as approved by the Court, at the Judicial Center 181 North Irby Street Florence, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF FLORENCE AND BEING KNOWN AS LOT 50 OF BLOCK Y AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF A PORTION OF TARA SUBDIVISION PREPARED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK BY EDMUNDS LAND SURVEYORS, INC.

DATED JUNE 5, 1992 AND LAST REVISED NOVEMBER 12, 1992 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 46 AT PAGE 373, FLORENCE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT. REFERENCE IS MADE TO AFORESAID PLAT FOR A MORE PARTICULAR METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANFEREE H. MCCREA BY DEED OF WJH, LLC, DATED JANUARY 29, 2020, AND

case of non-compliance to be forfeited and first applied to the costs incurred by the Plaintiff related to the sale and the balance then applied to the Plaintiff’s debt in a manner suitable to the Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.5% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The Honorable Haigh Porter Master In Equity for Florence County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210

Attorneys for Plaintiff Phone (803) 454-3540 Fax (803) 454-3541 (1/18, 1/24, 2/1/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1)

year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: THOMAS FLOYD BRUTON

Date of Death: 10/15/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100025

Personal Representative: SANDRA B. GALLOWAY Address: 6515 PYGATT ROAD EFFINGHAM, SC 29541 (1/18, 1/24, 2/1/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: ABRAHAM LAVENDER

Date of Death: 6/26/2022

Case Number:

2022ES2101097

Personal Representative: LINDA L. HARRINGTON

Address: 3284 CORNER RD NEW ZION, SC 29111 Attorney, if applicable: WILLIAM JOHNSON

Address: P.O. 137 MANNING, SC 29102 (1/18, 1/25, 2/1/2023)

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE CASE NO.

2022-CP-21-01637 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of M&M Mobile Homes against Douglas Wade, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Florence County, will sell on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Florence County Courthouse, Florence, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Timmonsville, County of Florence, State of South Carolina, commencing at a point along the westerly margin of Pinckney Street in the block between Market Street and Main Street which is the northeasterly corner of property now or formerly of Hite and Jones, and running thence in a northerly direction along Pinckney Street One Hundred (100’) feet; thence in a westerly direction in a line parallel to the Hite and Jones property line for a distance of One Hundred Six and 4/10 (106.4') feet, slightly more or less; thence in a southerly direction One Hundred (100') feet to the property line of Hite and Jones; and thence in an easterly direction One Hundred Six and 4/10 (106.4') feet to the point of beginning, being bounded on the North by lands of Mamie Simmons; on the East by Pinckney Street; on the South by property now or formerly of Hite and Jones; and on the West by lands now or formerly of Mrs. Rotie Lynch Olive.

Derivation: The above described property was conveyed to Maxine Wade by deed of Wendy Jean Lynch a/k/a Wendy Jean Lynch Jordan, dated February 18, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Florence County on February 18, 2009 in Deed Book B230 at Page 1546. 102 1/2 S. Pinckney Street Timmonsville, South Carolina 29161 TMS # 70007-11-008 ALSO: A 1994 used Imperial Mobile Home, Serial # IHNC019402163AB, 42 x 28, located on said lot of land. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in

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Equity for Florence County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Florence County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 14.00% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Florence County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

s/Ryan J. Patane S.C. Bar No. 103116

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SUMMONS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A #2022-CP-21-01958 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE The

00242-01-024. Odoaren Olivares and Rubi Olivares, Plaintiffs, vs. Shirley Harris, Lawrence Jordan, and all persons claiming any right, title, estate interest in or lien upon the real estate described; any unknown adults and those persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designed as John Doe whose true name is unknown; any unborn infants or persons under disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, whose true name is unknown, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the subscriber, at his office, 403 Second Loop Road, Florence, South Carolina 29504-3057, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint in the time aforesaid, a judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Respectfully submitted, s/Frank C. Swaggard FRANK C. SWAGGARD ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF WUKELA LAW FIRM P.O. Box 13057 Florence, SC 29502-3057 843-669-5634 September 19, 2022 (1/18, 1/25, 2/1/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed

form (FORM #371PC)

cating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: DONALD SAMUEL TUNSTALL Date of Death: 12/24/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100019

Personal Representative: KATHY TUNSTALL

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within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: ROBERT COCHRAN FINCH

Date of Death: 11/26/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100015

Personal Representative: GARY W FINCH

Address: 2227 DANIEL ISLAND DR DANIEL ISLAND, SC 29492 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: SHIRLEY JUNE SMITH

Date of Death: 12/6/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100013

Personal Representative: DARRELL ALAN SMITH

Address: 735 KNOTTY BRANCH ROAD CONWAY, SC 29527 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC

62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: OTTIS WINSTON GRAHAM

Date of Death: 11/13/2022

Case Number: 2022ES2101145

Personal Representative:

LILLIE GRAHAM

Address: 1024 BEAUVOIR DR. FLORENCE, SC 29505 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: KATHRYN EATON EDWARDS

Date of Death: 12/9/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100012

Personal Representative: KATHRYN E COPELAND

Address: 107 HILL LAKE DR.. LEXINGTON, SC 29072 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

SUMMONS AND SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C/A NO: 2022-CP-21-02617 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE William Hal Neel, III, Plaintiff, vs. Edmond Washington and Shawayne Washington, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE-NAMED YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of

or about February 1, 2016, for value received, the Defendants, Edmond Washington and Shawayne Washington, entered into a Contract of Sale and Agreement for Deed for the purchase of certain real estate known as 507 Arbor Drive Florence, SC 29501 and more particularity described in the Complaint. In consideration of the agreement, the Defendants promised to purchase said property for the sum of $180,000.00 plus interest accruing at a rate of 4.5% per annum. A complete copy of the Complaint may be obtained by contacting the undersigned or searching the public records.

January 4, 2023

Florence, South Carolina

a/William J. Edwards

WILLIAM J EDWARDS

Attorney for Plaintiff Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC 814 West Evans Street Post Office Box 1317 Florence, SC 29503 (843) 317-4900 (843) 317-4910 (fax) wedwards@finklealaw.com (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any

March 20, 2012

Mr. Don Swartz, Publisher Swartz Media Newspapers 312 Railroad Ave. Florence, SC 29506

Dear Mr. Swartz:

Case Number: 2023ES2100007

Personal Representative: BRIAN A MCKERVEY Address: 1013 RICE PLANTERS RD FLORENCE, SC 29501 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: CHARLES KENNETH PACK

Date of Death: 12/18/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100002 Personal Representative: ADRIENNE PACK

Address: 1646 NORTH DOUGLAS STREET. FLORENCE, SC 29501 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: JOANN ELIZABETH BENNETT

Date of Death: 11/25/2022

Case Number: 2023ES2100003

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: RICHARD SHELTON ANDREWS

Date of Death: 12/13//2022

Case Number:

2022ES2101168

Personal Representative: RICHARD M ANDREWS

Address: 1822 NIGHTHAWK DRIVE FLORENCE, SC 29501 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371PC with the Probate Court of FLORENCE County, JESSE S. CARTRETTE, JR., the address of which is 181 N IRBY ST, STE 1300 FLORENCE SC 29501, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371PC) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate: MARY JO MCDANIEL

Date of Death: 9/25/2022

Case Number: 2022ES2101164

Personal Representative: MICHELE DENISE ROBINSON

Address: 113 DOGWOOD LANE. FLORENCE, SC 29506 (1/11, 1/18, 1/25/2023)

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