The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will offer a free Story Writing Basics Workshop for adults on Tuesday July 30, at 6:30 p.m. Stephanie Smith, who holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing, will conduct the wor

Kim Love, a staff nurse in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), was recently named the June DAISY Award recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center. Love, the 19th recipient of the DAISY Award, was nominated by a patient’s husband for her extraordinary care an

Several members of the Palmetto Pony Club have qualified to compete in the 2019 Championships East July 24-28 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. Each year the United States Pony Clubs offers championship competitions in sev

Battle South Carolina, a Flag Football World Championship Tour, will take place this weekend at the Florence Soccer Complex. Teams consisting of participants of all ages and skill levels will compete in men, women, co-ed and youth divisions. It is an open

With back-to-back wins over the Lexington Blowfish last week, the Florence RedWolves have hopes of reaching the .500 mark before the July 7 Coastal Plains League All-Star Game break. The RedWolves (8-11) outslugged Lexington 13-11 Friday, winning in drama

BOB SLOAN Editor A new Miss South Carolina will be crowned Saturday and at least three contestants with ties to the Pee Dee are hoping the tiara will rest atop their head at the end of the night. Miss Florence McKenzie Jewitt, Miss Pee Dee Daisy-Kate Vil

Over the past week, volunteers rolled up their sleeves for numerous work projects, showed support for non-profits and law enforcement, and some even gave blood as part of ServeFLO, a community service initiative, sponsored by the Christian-based non-profi

Organizers of the sixth annual Freedom Fest are hoping this year’s attendance will be even greater than the crowd of 20,000 that showed up at Darlington Raceway for last year’s event. The annual Independence Day festival sponsored by the Darlington Chambe

FIVE POINTS FILLING STATION – Photo taken between 1916 and 1920. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Frank Key Jr.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) has received official notification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs assuring federal construction grant funding for additional state veterans’ nursing homes in Florence and Gaffney. Under

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2019-2020 Leadership Florence program. This program, one of South Carolina’s longest and most recognized leadership programs, is a comprehensive nine-month program designed to iden

The Florence County Library System will welcome Rockstar Magic for Summer Reading 2019. This year’s theme, “Universe of Stories!,” encourages children to discover the world through reading. Summer Reading 2019 is funded by American Trophy Company, Blue C

As part of its overall commitment to women’s health and care for expecting mothers, McLeod Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsore

Florence 1 Schools recently announced the locations for the 2019 summer feeding program, which runs through July 26. Breakfast and lunch will be served to any child 18 years of age or younger at no charge. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m

A new attraction in downtown Florence has a lot of kids splashing around and having a good time. City officials announced the opening of Andrew H. Griffin Plaza on Dargan Street, which includes an interactive water feature. The interactive water feature i