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Former Florence 1 student is Fulbright Scholar

on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Posted in News, Education, Local News

College of Charleston graduating senior Hillary McLaurin was walking between classes and checking her email one day last month when a message popped up with the subject line: “Congratulations on Your Fulbright Award.” “I wasn’t even expecting to hear back

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What is oat milk?

on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

People avoiding milk due to an allergy, intolerance, vegan lifestyle, or other preference have many dairy alternatives to choose from at their nearby supermarket. Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, and cashew milk are widely known, but what about oat mi

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Duke Energy to host community event

on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Duke Energy has teamed up with Main Street Hartsville to offer an opportunity for plant neighbors to learn more about Robinson Nuclear Plant from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 23. As part of the annual Spring Downtown Hartsville Block Party Concert Series, Duke

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Shannon Bennett chicken bog benefit sponsored by Cooks for Christ

on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Shannon Bennett is a 46-year-old mother of two children. She was born with a heart defect known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. This condition causes her heart muscle to become abnormally thick, blocking blood flow from leaving the aorta and greatly decre

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37th Annual Greek Fest starts Thursday

on Tuesday, 14 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

37th Annual Greek Fest starts Thursday

The ladies of the church preparing delicious food.

By William m. mingus III Editor of The News Journal Florence, S.C. The Greek community has deep roots in the Florence arean and for the past 37 years, our Greek friends have celebrated and shared their culture and food by hosting the Annual Greek Festiva

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Shannon Hamrick Park dedicated at Limestone College

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in News, Education

In front of a backdrop of bats, balls, and bases, hundreds of family, friends, and members of the community turned out for Limestone College’s official dedication of Shannon Hamrick Park recently. Shannon Hamrick Park was made possible by a gift from Barr

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FMU holds 49th-annual Athletic Gala

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in News, Education, Local News, Sports

Francis Marion University recently held its 49th-annual Athletic Gala in the university’s Performing Arts Center. Most Valuable Player awards were given in 14 sports and for the first time the athletic department awarded 13 Frankie Awards, including the S

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Carolina Food Truck Rodeo wheeling into Florence

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Carolina Food Truck Rodeo wheeling into Florence

A brand new event is wheeling into Florence and hauling truckloads of tasty delights. The inaugural Carolina Food Truck Rodeo pulls into Florence on May 10th and 11th at the Florence Center. The SMG-managed Florence Center has announced the debut of a new

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McLeod Health Darlington celebrates 25th anniversary

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

McLeod Health Darlington celebrated its 25th anniversary as a McLeod Health hospital on May 1. The hospital has served as a vital part of Darlington County and the surrounding communities for more than 70 years. John McLean Wilson, M.D. and his wife Ameli

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Francis Marion’s Flannagan named distinguished professor

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Francis Marion’s Flannagan named distinguished professor

Dr. Rebecca Flannagan, Chair of the Francis Marion University Department of English, was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2018-19 academic year at the school’s faculty awards dinner. The annual award, named in honor of a former c

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Emerging Leaders Summer Business Institute accepting applications

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2019 Emerging Leaders Summer Business Institute. This five-session summer program runs from June until August, and is designed to identify, develop and empower local “Emerging

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West Florence High School JROTC presents colors at NSDAR meeting

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

West Florence High School JROTC presents colors at NSDAR meeting

From left to right: Ruth Barnet, Regent, NSDAR Samuel Bacot Chapter; Major Walt Anderson, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor at West Florence High School JROTC; Cadet/Master Sergeant Khaleyah Bines; Cadet/Colonel Ian Grant; and Cadet/Lieutenant Colonel Xavian Addison.

Members of the Air Force Junior ROTC Unit SC-022 from West Florence High School presented the colors at the recent NSDAR Samuel Bacot Chapter meeting at the Florence Country Club. Major Anderson was the guest speaker at the NSDAR’s monthly meeting. He s

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Inaugural class of nurses graduates from The Citadel

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Inaugural class of nurses graduates from The Citadel

The Citadel’s graduating inaugural class of nursing students.

The Citadel’s first class of nursing students accepted their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 4. The group of 20 evening undergraduates, and one cadet nursing student, will share the honor of making histor

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McLeod for Health proceeds donated to Susan G. Komen South Carolina

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

McLeod for Health proceeds donated to Susan G. Komen South Carolina

From left to right: Rob Hill, Tournament Director; Dr. Amy Murrell, McLeod Health; Taffy Tamblyn, Susan G. Komen South Carolina Executive Director; Mary Jane Weir, Susan G. Komen South Carolina Board Member; Lucy Spears, Susan G. Komen South Carolina Director of Mission Programs.

On May 1, the McLeod for Health Florence Open Tennis Tournament presented its 2018 profits -- a total of $8,200 -- to Susan G. Komen South Carolina to help fight breast cancer in the northeastern region of South Carolina. City of Florence Director of Tenn

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Y offers H2O camp for kids

on Tuesday, 07 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News, Sports

Summer is the time for fun in the water. Enroll your kids in H2O Camp at the Florence Family YMCA. Participants ages 8 to 14 will learn a new water sport or skill each day, such as SCUBA and snorkeling, water polo, Jr. guarding and personal safety skills,

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