Owners of electric and hybrid vehicles will get a surprise the next time they arrive at the Walmart Supercenter on north Beltline Drive. Greeting them will be a new electric vehicle charging station. The station will allow busy families to charge their

With the opiate crisis running rampant, families are looking for ways to help those they love who need treatment. Getting them into treatment becomes even harder if their loved one is not willing. This is when intervention can become key. To learn more ab

McLeod Health recently announced the addition of two new physicians, Dr. Jamie Driggers and Dr. Dierdre T. Young to its medical staff. Driggers, a DMD, joins the practice of McLeod Family Medicine Center offering comprehensive overall healthcare for patie

Each spring, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Wildlife Section personnel make a concerted effort to measure deer racks throughout the state, with a major session during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic in Columbia. Of the 483 sets of antle

Francis Marion’s athletics department recently announced the additions of several transfer players to the Patriots’ baseball and softball rosters for the 2019-20 seasons. Baseball coach Art Inabinet announced the signing of three junior college transfers

A collection of photos from the Spirit of Florence Independence Day event held July 3 at Sparrow Stadium. The Florence RedWolves wore patriotic uniforms for their game against the Wilson Tobs. Pre-game festivities included a concert, a special ceremony l

COUNTRY SINGER TEX RITTER poses with Slim Mims, center, and his Dream Ranch Boys in the WJMX Radio Studio in the 1950s. Mims’ radio program, Dream Ranch Jamboree, was a popular show in Florence. He and his band were also on television on WBTW in Florence

The Lynda English Studio & Gallery will present a Student Show and Reception on Tuesday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered. The gallery is located at 403 Second Loop Road. Open Studio classes are taught on Tuesdays, Wednesdays an

First Baptist Church is hosting a music camp for children, ages 8-12. Jammin’ Island Music Camp will begin Monday, July 22, and continue through Thursday, July 25, from 1:30 until 5 p.m. each day. The registration fee is $85 and includes t-shirts, snacks

Margaret Elizabeth (Meg) Ramey and Randal Daniel (Duke) Adams, both of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, were married May 18, 2019, at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, St. Andrews, Scotland. Celebrants for the 6 p.m. ceremony were Reverend Dr. Trevor Hart and Reve

The Florence Rotary Club recently installed business owner Blake Pate as its president for 2019-2020. The swearing in ceremony took place during the club’s annual awards banquet at Victor’s Restaurant. Pate, owner/operator of the Chick–fil-A on David McLe

Francis Marion University recently recognized outstanding contributions by four of its employees at its annual Staff Awards Luncheon. Ann Williams received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, and Karl McAlister was the recipient of the Marvin Lynch Huma

Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center is offering some real temptations in its 2019-20 entertainment season. That includes the actual Temptations, who’ll bring their famous sound and style to the PAC on March 7. Also on the schedule recently

BOB SLOAN Editor Biblestore Outlet, a Christian bookstore that is part of the ministry of OM Ships International, officially opened its doors on June 27. The store is located at 2831 David H. McLeod Blvd., in the Commons at Magnolia. The store, which ha

BOB SLOAN Editor “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a bit of talent left, and I could say I used everything he gave me.” Those are the words inscribed on the plaque dedicating the prayer garden and pavilio