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F1S announces academic opportunities

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Florence 1 Schools recently announced the addition of an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at North Vista for children aged 4 to 12. The program nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. Through

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2,000TH CAREER POINT

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News, Sports

2,000TH CAREER POINT

Wilson High School senior Loyal McQueen reached the 2,000 career points milestone Jan. 24 in the Lady Tigers’ 63-25 win over Darlington. McQueen, who scored 30 points in the game, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her collegiate career at

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Adderton earns Player of the Week for second time

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News, Sports

Adderton earns Player of the Week for second time

For the second time this season, Francis Marion junior forward Kiana Adderton has been selected as the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by Floor Action. The award is for the week of Jan. 20-26. Adderton led the resurge

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Gilmore’s 22 powers FMU

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News, Sports

Gilmore’s 22 powers FMU

Freshman guard Scarlett Gilmore poured in a career-high 22 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, to power Francis Marion to a 63-57 victory over Georgia Southwestern State Saturday in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. FMU improves to

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FMU’s Inabinet wins No. 600 in Pats’ victory

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News, Sports

FMU’s Inabinet wins No. 600 in Pats’ victory

Senior designated hitter Leniel Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, while junior third baseman Todd Mattox doubled and had three runs batted in to lead Francis Marion to an 11-4 win over Lenoir-Rhyne Sunday. The victory was the 600th for FMU head co

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DO YOU REMEMBER?

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, Do you Remember?

DO YOU REMEMBER?

S.C. Gov. Robert McNair signs legislation establishing a four-year state-supported college in Florence in 1970. Seated beside the governor is Sen. Edgar A. Brown, Standing are state Rep. Ed Cottingham of Marlboro County, David Harwell of Florence, James A

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‘Post Secret Live!’ to return to Performing Arts Center

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

‘Post Secret Live!’ to return to Performing Arts Center

Frank Warren’s ‘Post Secret’ project has captivated and engaged audiences around the globe.

Frank Warren has a lot of secrets, and he’s bringing them to Francis Marion University. Warren, who’s engaged millions across the globe with his captivating “Post Secret” project, will be at FMU’s Performing Arts Center for a one-night show on Thursday, F

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S.C. Chamber Music Festival returning for an eighth year

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

S.C. Chamber Music Festival returning for an eighth year

Francis Marion University’s South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns to campus and the FMU Performing Arts Center this February. The festival, in its eighth year, will provide five nights of unforgettable jazz and classical music, beginning on Feb.

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'THEY ARE OUT THERE AND THEY ARE SUFFERING': Illinoiss woman makes it her mission to raise awareness of child, family homelessness

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

'THEY ARE OUT THERE AND THEY ARE SUFFERING': Illinoiss woman makes it her mission to raise awareness of child, family homelessness

Diane Nilan speaks to the audience during her presentation to Helping Florence Flourish during the organization’s monthly luncheon Jan. 20 at First Presbyterian Church. Nilan used the event to kick off the second leg of her HEAR US 2020 Vision Quest Tour across America.

Diane Nilan is a woman on a mission. That mission is to create a “compassion epidemic” that will make people more aware of the plight of homeless children and families. “In most all communities, they are invisible,” said Nilan starting the second leg of h

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Grant to help in fighting opioid overdose epidemic

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Grant to help in fighting opioid overdose epidemic

McLeod Health Foundation receives $560,000 grant from Duke Endowment The McLeod Health Foundation recently received $560,000 from The Duke Endowment to establish an opioid stewardship program at McLeod Regional Medical Center. This grant supports the mis

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Spears honored with McLeod DAISY Award

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Spears honored with McLeod DAISY Award

Andrea Spears, a staff nurse on the Cardiology floor, was recently named the December DAISY Award recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center. Spears, the 24th recipient of the DAISY Award, was nominated by a patient for her extraordinary care and compas

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Pets of the Week

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Pets of the Week

BRYSON: Bryson is a fun-loving eleven-week-old male kitten that will fill your home with joy! He will be a great addition to your family. BRIAN: Look at those eyes...just begging for a good home! Come spend some time with Brian, a two-year-old hound mix.

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Pee Dee Regional Art Competition to open Thursday at museum

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Pee Dee Regional Art Competition to open Thursday at museum

The Pee Dee Regional Art Competition is open to any artist native to the Pee Dee area or currently living in Florence, Horry, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Georgetown, Kershaw, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties.

The public is invited to attend the opening reception of the 2020 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Florence County Museum’s Waters Gallery. The annual competition, sponsored by Chick-fil-A of Florence, is

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‘Big’ dreams become a reality ‘Bad News Travels Fast’ driver living it up behind wheel of Monster Jam truck

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News, Sports

‘Big’ dreams become a reality ‘Bad News Travels Fast’ driver living it up behind wheel of Monster Jam truck

The Bad News Travels Fast Chevrolet Silverado driven by Brandon Derrow will be one of more than a half dozen vehicles that will perform as part of the Monster Jam event taking place at the Florence Center Friday and Saturday. Other Monster Jam trucks scheduled to rev it up the center are El Toro Loco, Hurricane Force, Megalodon, Stinger Unleashed, and Toxic.

Nine years ago Brandon Derrow hit the big time – literally. The 32-year-old Elkton, Va., native purchased a monster truck operation. He’s been crushing cars and living out his childhood dream ever since. “Never in a million years would I have thought this

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DO YOU REMEMBER?

on Tuesday, 21 January 2020. Posted in Good life, Do you Remember?

DO YOU REMEMBER?

ENGINE 1142 – Photo taken in Florence freight yard of Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, about 1925. Engineer is Robert J. Whitton. His wife, Mary, is wearing dark broad-brim hat, fourth from right, Whitton’s brother-in-law, Tilden Alexander, yardmaster, is se

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