All three Florence 1 high schools have new security equipment in place, increasing student safety while also making the student intake process quicker. Currently there are two Evolv Express machines at each of the schools with plans to add a third. Doug

The McLeod Fellows gained insight into the medical and technological advancements within the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Speakers included Pulmonologist Dr. Vinod Jona and Radiation Oncologist Dr. Virginia Clyburn-

Florence-Darlington Technical College has partnered with Florence-based WellSpring Psychology Group, LLC to offer psychology and counseling services to its students. In years past, FDTC has partnered with companies that offer mental health services, but W

A new year and another new program is underway at Francis Marion University. FMU’s first class of mechanical engineering students began their studies this spring. There are 30 students in the first two cohorts. The program will produce its first graduates

Jackie is a sweet older dog who needs a loving home and a family that will care for her. She is a six-year-old spayed retriever mix. Come spend some time with her. Nibbles came to the shelter because her owner had a stroke and was no longer able to care f

The Columbia tandem of junior Keith Matthews and sophomore Winston Hill combined for 55 points and 29 rebounds, but Francis Marion came up just short with a late rally, falling 102-98 to Clayton State Saturday in Peach Belt Conference men’s basketball act

Junior right-hander Katelyn Ellard tossed her third-career no-hitter as Francis Marion University blanked Mars Hill 15-0 Saturday in the nightcap of the 2020 Patriot Invitational Softball Tournament. Ellard (6-1) allowed only a lead-off walk in the top of

For the second consecutive week, Francis Marion right fielder Carson Shannon has been named the Peach Belt Conference Softball Freshman of the Week. Shannon hit .500 in four games for the Patriots with four doubles and eight runs batted in. The Bishopvill

The annual McLeod Sports Medicine Scholarship Run will be held Saturday, March 21. The race will begin at 9 a.m. for a 5K run. Race day registration will be available from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. The race will take place at McLeod Sports Medicine, 2439

On Thursday, Jan. 30, eight local organizations teamed up to work for veterans in hospice care. C.B. Anderson from the Veterans Resource Center of Florence received more than 4,000 pounds of canned goods donated by McCall Farms. The team met at the MSA Ho

Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the Emanuel A.M.E Church shootings which took place in Charleston in 2015, will share her story and testimony during a program Feb. 17 at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. The program will begin at 6 p.m.

Chef La Tasha McCutchen, winner of season 13 of the FOX reality series “Hell’s Kitchen, ” will demonstrate how to cook a dish at the Florence Library on Tuesday Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Chef “Tasha Mac,” who won praise from Hell’s Kitchen host and celebrity

A warning sign of a heart attack is increasingly frequent chest discomfort. In fact, chest pain or discomfort is the number one symptom of a heart attack. We refer to chest discomfort because it is not always what you would consider as a sharp pain, but m

Less than four months after they opened, both local business incubators operated by Francis Marion University are at capacity. The incubators are located at University Place in Florence and at the Continuum in Lake City. They’re operated by FMU’s Kelley

Have you ever wanted to better understand one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and our community? If so, come to seven weeks of conversational Spanish classes. No background in Spanish is required. The classes will begin Tuesday, Feb. 25