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Kelly completes Navy training

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Kelly completes Navy training

Electronics Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Kelly, a native of Florence, recently graduated from the Information Systems Maintenance Technician Course located at the Center for Information Warfare Training Command, Naval Air Station Oceana

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New FMU gallery puts alumni work on display

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Education, Local News

New FMU gallery puts alumni work on display

University Place Gallery is located at 142 North Dargan Street in downtown Florence.

University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest art gallery in downtown Florence, opened its doors Sept. 3. Its first event is a visual arts alumni juried exhibit. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will feature recent works fro

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Central United Methodist completes renovations

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Faith, Local News

Central United Methodist completes renovations

The congregation of Central United Methodist Church returned to its sanctuary Sunday, following an 8-week renovation project. The Rev. Thomas Smith led church members in a rededication ceremony as part of its worship program.

The congregation of Central United Methodist Church had much to be thankful for this past Sunday. After eight weeks of being dislocated from its sanctuary while it underwent renovations, the congregation returned to find, among other things, freshly paint

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McLeod awarded $750,000 grant

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

McLeod awarded $750,000 grant

Shown, left to right, are Dr. Gerard Jebaily, McLeod Family Medicine Residency program director; Mib Scoggins, administrator of McLeod Health Cheraw; Rachel Gainey, administrator of McLeod Health Clarendon; and Dr. Louis Strauss, McLeod Family Medicine Rural Track Residency Program project director.

Money to be used to develop rural family medicine residency program. McLeod Regional Medical Center recently received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration. The

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Pet of the Week

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Pet of the Week

Florence is a two-year-old female hound mix. She has a sweet personality and deserves a loving home. Open your heart to Florence!

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‘Matilda: The Musical’ at FLT

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

‘Matilda: The Musical’ at FLT

Young actors sing and dance as part of the Schoolchildren Chorus in the Florence Little Theatre production of ‘Matilda: The Musical.’

Show based on Dahl novel to open on Friday Broadway’s biggest little hero will take to the local stage beginning Friday as the Florence Little Theatre’s production of Matilda: the Musical opens its eight-day run. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl a

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DO YOU REMEMBER?

on Tuesday, 10 September 2019. Posted in Good life, Do you Remember?

DO YOU REMEMBER?

MERITA BREAD TOUR – Teacher Hazel Meserve and students from Delmae Heights Elementary School pose outside the Merita Bread plant following a tour, circa 1959. (Photo courtesy of Tom Holston.)

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FMU men to tip off with PBC-SAC Challenge

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News, Sports

FMU men to tip off with PBC-SAC Challenge

Francis Marion University men’s basketball has announced its 2019-20 season schedule, highlighted by 13 home games including the season-opening Peach Belt Conference-South Atlantic Conference Challenge. The Patriot squad is returning eight lettermen from

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Library to hold reception for Mark Stephenson art exhibit

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

An opening reception for the exhibit of artist Mark Stephenson will take place in the Morris Gallery of the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Admission is free and open to the public and light refreshments wil

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MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM

The Florence County Museum’s “Mornings at the Museum” is an interactive program for children ages three to five and accompanying adults. This program is offered during the school year on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The

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Historical Society publishes new edition of Blarney book

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Historical Society publishes new edition of Blarney book

Sale proceeds to benefit Florence County Museum’s historical activities. The Florence County Historical Society recently announced that a softcover second edition of local author and historian E.N. Zeigler’s “Barnwell Blarney, or Colonel Frank Remembered

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Francis Marion welcomes new faculty members

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Francis Marion welcomes new faculty members

New faculty members at Francis Marion University.

Francis Marion University welcomed 22 new faculty members to campus as the 2019-20 academic year began. The new faculty members come from universities across the country and around the globe, including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Flo

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FDTC announces addition of faculty members for 2019

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FDTC announces addition of faculty members for 2019

Florence-Darlington Technical College welcomes several new faculty members in time for the start of the Fall 2019 semester. John Andrews is a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning instructor at The Continuum. Andrews earned an associate’s degree i

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Pet of the Week

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Pet of the Week

Malachi is a 5-month-old neutered domestic short hair kitten. He is happy playing with other cats and loves toys. He is at PetSmart. Come out and spend some time with him! Butters is 1-2 year old un-neutered male hound mix. He is good with other dogs and

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McLeod recognized for treatment of heart attack patients

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

The American College of Cardiology recently recognized McLeod Regional Medical Center for demonstrating expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. McLeod was recently awarded re-accreditation for the McLeod Chest Pain Center based on a

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