Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday Could Give a Big Boost to Small Business
The upcoming sales tax holiday will be a big help to small businesses still struggling to recover from the economic recession, says J.J. Darby, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, South Carolina’s leading small-business association.
18U Latta Phantoms Add Win, Loss
Latta’s 18U Phantoms defeated Westchatum 5-3 over the weekend before falling to the Slingers in a close 3-2 game.
Local Football Teams Prepare for Pre-Season Tournaments, DHS Adds New Assistant Coach
With the start of the football season looming, Dillon County’s coaches are hard at work getting their teams ready.
Green Gets First Hole-in-One
Dillon’s Raleigh Green got his first ever hole-in-one at Twin Lakes Country Club recently.
Former Football Player Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
Former NFL player Richard Francis Sanford, age 54, of Lexington, pled guilty in federal court in Columbia to Bankruptcy Fraud on Friday.
Post 1 Claims Fourth Junior Legion State Title
Florence’s Post 1 claimed it’s fourth state title in five seasons when they defeated Socastee on Wednesday, July 20, in the junior Legion state tournament.
Santee Cooper Striped Bass Recovery in Progress
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ annual Santee Cooper system survey indicates that the adult striped bass population is building from historic lows and the prospects for recovery are strong.
Lexington and Hilton Head Highlight 2010-2011 AD Cup
Bishop England and Christ Church repeated in winning the AD Cup for Class AA and Class A respectively during the 2010-2011 year, but it was Lexington in AAAA and Hilton Head in AAA that were able to capture the title for the first time since the SCAAA began sponsoring the competition.

