Updated 7/2/09

7/2/09
Weldon Auditorium Phase II gets underway
By Cathy Gilbert

The dream of reviving Weldon Auditorium into a 1,000 seat cultural arts venue took another step toward reality Monday evening, with the groundbreaking that will herald the second phase of the former Manning High School gathering space. Nearly 100 supporters were on hand to celebrate the occasion.

“This phase will include the construction of the Grand Atrium Lobby,” said Get Weldon Going committee co-chair Marie Land. “This will include expanded restroom facilities, an events coordinator’s office, a refreshment center and a ‘Weldon Memories’ permanent display.”

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7/2/09
Clarendon prepares to say farewell to Dr. George
By Cathy Gilbert

When Clarendon Memorial Hospital officials elected to start a hospitalist program in 2006, they had no idea the caliber of physician they would be getting in Dr. George Harrison.

A hospitalist is a doctor whose practice is limited to the care of patients admitted to the hospital.

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7/2/09
Gibbons goes from 8th grade to National Spelling Bee
By Chris Bullard

Rising Manning High School Freshman Crystal Gibbons finished out her 8th grade year at Manning Junior High School by competing in the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. for the second year in a row.

Gibbons first won in her class competition, continuing to win over the other students at MJHS. She then competed in the regional at Francis Marion University, moving onto the national level at the US capitol.

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