Francis Marion and Coker universities have partnered to create the position of Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee. The responsiblities of the Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee will include visiting schools, libraries or other venues to cultivate an interest in poetr
The Greater Florence Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest homeowner, Con’Stella Brailey, and her three children . The home, which will be located at 1002 W. Marion St., is the 45th home to be built by he Greater Florence Hab
MCCLENAGHAN GOLF TEAM 1958 – From left, Bob Anselmo, Billy Ayers, Billy Corbin, Buddy Baker, Billy Womack, John Orr, Don Greiner, and Coach Grant Bennett.
Socks is a 3-to-5-year- old male cat who is not sure why he is at an animal shelter. He is sweet and loving and deserves a good home! Can you open your heart to Socks? Simon is a male unneutered shepherd mix. He is two and a half years-old and loves peopl
The final audition date for the Florence Little Theatre production of Blithe Spirit will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to audition time. The production, directed by Meggie Baker, is scheduled for Nov. 1-9. Ag
DAISY AWARD: Tim Blackmon was recently named as a recipient of the DAISY Award. The DAISY award is given to a nurse whose job performance exemplifies the mission, vision and values of MUSC Health.
The Florence County Museum is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by artist Jim Boden. An opening reception for the exhibit titled Out of Paradise will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Waters Gallery, located at 135 South Dargan Street. Out of
The Allman Betts Band has rescheduled its concert at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center for May 6. The group postponed more than 30 North American concerts in August and September, including the Sept. 19 concert at the Performing Arts Ce
The South Carolina Advanced Technological Education Center housed in the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology at Florence-Darlington Technical College received $4 million in National Science Foundation grants over the past year. Grants
The Darlington Kiwanis Club donated 14 backpacks full of supplies for foster children in Darlington County. Annie Helm with the S.C. Department of Social Services accepts the donation from Kiwanis President-Elect and City of Darlington Assistant Fire Chie
Those looking to bounce into their Labor Day weekend can do so in downtown Florence Friday as The Bounce Band will headline the August Florence After Five event, The Bounce Band, based out of Raleigh, N.C., is a high energy party band that plays throughou
Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter told the University faculty that one of the most exciting years in FMU’s history was set to begin as it celebrates to the run up to its 50th Anniversary and launches a series of critical construction pro
McLeod Health and Florence 1 Schools have created a partnership to offer a School-Based Telehealth Program at four schools beginning in September. The participating schools include North Vista Elementary, Wallace Gregg Elementary, Williams Middle, and So
THE GAMBLE’S HOTEL, CIRCA 1860, was located near the railroad tracks along Front Street. Confederate forces pushed back a Union Cavalry near this site on March 5, 1865, and the confrontation became known as The Skirmish of Gamble’s Hotel. Photo courtesy o
Butters, a hound mix, was found in Florence County, abandoned and starving. He is an un-neutered male, two years old. He has lots of energy, loves to play, and needs a family.
