Thursday, February 07, 2008

South Florence High School NJROTC students from left Kyle Bundy, Lee Hubbard, Destiny Rhodes and Buddy Blake have all qualified as a Precision Air Rifle Team that will compete at Fort Benning, GA, in the Eastern Regional competition starting February 13, 2008. The team is also ranked #1 in South Carolina. These kids definitely are a dead-eye when it comes to shooting. I had no idea the specialized equipment and the time and dedication these kids have put into their sport. For the whole story and more pictures check out Saturday’s edition of the Morning News.



South Florence Sophomore Lee Hubbard takes aim on the practice range on Thursday in preparation for the competition.



The team suits up in their precision shooting gear. The gear consists of equipment from head to toe that helps with correct posture and balance to maximize accuarcy.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Wilson senior Leah Hawkins signs to play soccer at The Citadel.



West Florence senior Jimmy Howell signs to play football at the University of Virginia.



Wilson senior Derek Belin signs to play football at St. Augustine.



Wilson senior Adam Crysel signs to play soccer at Coastal Carolina University.



Wilson senior Lawrence Davis signed to play football at Delaware State University.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Former congressman and ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Ben “Cooter” Jones sings with bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley at The Skye restaurant in Bennettsville. The event was part of a John Edwards campaign stop.



Corey Jordan sits with his father, Brad, on stage waiting for Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards to show up.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Debra Gibson holds Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s campaign literature as Actors Chris Tucker and Kerry Washington address the crowd gathered at the Smith University Center, on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at FMU.



Actor Chris Tucker is swarmed by fans after he addressed a crowd at the Smith University Center at FMU on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, campaigning for Barack Obama.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Bonnie Hanshaw, of North Myrtle Beach, stands with other Clinton supporters on Monday evening before the start of the debate.



Dennis Kucinich supporters voice their concerns over their candidate not attending the S.C. Democratic debate.



Political supporters line the road leading to the Palace Theatre.



John Edwards daughter, Cate, made an appearance to help her father’s campaign at the Palace Theatre.



A rally to raise AIDS awareness for all of the Democratic candidates to support the cause.

Florence residents Barry Wingard, left, wife, Carrington, Larry Chewning, wife, JoEtta get ready to enter the South Carolina Democratic debate on Monday night.

Coiled chords and empty anchor chairs dot the front lawn of the Palace Theatre.



C.L. Hickson, of Stockport, Ohio, passes out bumper stickers in the parking lot of Broadway at the Beach near the Palace Theatre on Monday.



Anthony Donovan, of Manhattan, N.Y., braves the cold to support his candidate near the Palace Theatre.



Local, national and international media set up in the parking lot of the Palace Theatre, on Monday.



Donna York, volunteer for the Hillary Clinton campaign, holds her sign high.

Hillary Clinton supporters put up a large sign in front of the Palace Theater on Monday morning.

U.S. Congressman and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn gets ready to talk with CNN’s John Roberts.

Early morning sun peaks over television satelites.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Republican presidential candidate John McCain campaigns in Florence the day before the South Carolina Republican primary.
Photos by Morning News Chief Photographer John D. Russell










John McCain’s wife, Cindy, shows her support by wearing a jewel encrusted campaign pin.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Republican Presidential Candidate Fred Thompson campaigns in Florence at The Drive-In


Fred Thompson takes a minute to collect his thought before his speech.



Meet and greet with supporters after the speech.