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FLT hosts 55th annual awards

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

FLT hosts 55th annual awards

THE 2017-2018 IRVING AWARD WINNERS AT THE FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE

Florence Little Theatre opened its doors on Thursday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. for the 55th Annual Awards Night. Awards night is an evening dedicated to celebrating the end of the 2017-2018 season and previewing the upcoming 2018-2019 season. Awards given inc

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The School Foundation awards grants

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

The School Foundation awards grants

Front row, left to right: Judith Kammer, TSF Board; Kelly Tanner, April Leroy, both from Savannah Grove; Deidre Harley, McLaurin Elementary; Toni Allen, Timrod Elementary; Megan Gause, Wallace Gregg Elementary; Ashley Dawkins, Briggs Elementary; Susan Rhodes, Florence One; Judy Lee, West Florence High; Debbie Hyler, TSF Executive Director; Jeff Helton, TSF Board; and Carlos Washington, TSF Board. Back row, left to right: Marion Ford, TSF Board; David Copeland, Savannah Grove Elementary; Billy Volk, Greenwood Elementary; Danielle Scandrol, Tara Newton, Suzette New, Paige Rogers-Garrison, Angie Willard, Stephanie Walker-Boston, all from Briggs Elementary; Dr. Floyd Creech, Florence One; and Mindy Taylor, TSF Board.

Trisha Caulder, Chair of The School Foundation’s Grants Committee (TSF) announced the foundation will distribute a total of $161,252.60 in grant awards to schools in Florence School District One (FSD1) for the 2018-2019 school year. The announcement was m

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Funeral director honored as ‘Professional of the Year’

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Funeral director honored as ‘Professional of the Year’

Felica Smith-Charles

Mrs. Felicia Robinson Smith-Charles was honored by South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc. (SCMA) on Wednesday, May 16 as “2018 Professional of the Year”at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport Convention Center in North Charleston. Mrs. Smith-Charles, a

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FSD1 Athletes of the Year

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Education, Local News, Sports

FSD1 Athletes of the Year

The 2018 Athletes of the Year (both of Wilson High School) Avahna Baker (left); Dr. Eric Robinson, principal (center); Ryan Nelson (right). Photos by Steve Camlin

Florence School District One held its Male and Female Athlete of the Year ceremonies with student nominees representing each of the three high schools. Each high school nominated one male and one female athlete, and a committee of local sports editors and

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Deucebags win state tennis championship

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News, Sports

Congratulations to the Deucebags for winning the 18 & Over state championships in Aiken. They went undefeated with wins over LATA (3-2), MCTL (3-2), and GATA (5-0), before defeating LCTA (4-1). In the championship match PD had to win three tiebreakers to

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Summer tennis camps for local youth

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Education, Local News, Sports

Francis Marion University Tennis Camps June 9-12 - First session Time: 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. Ages: 8 to 18 - limited enrollment Cost: $60 - Includes t-shirt Contact: Garth Thomson - FMU Tennis Coach - 843-661-1185 - gthomson@fmarion.edu Online registratio

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McLeod Women’s Services hosts pregnancy celebration

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

McLeod Women’s Services is hosting a pregnancy celebration at the McLeod Pavilion Conference Center, 800 East Cheves Street, Florence,) on Tuesday, June 19, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This fun, free informational event is for interested and expecting mother

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Library hosts author

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

On Wednesday, May 30, at 6 p.m., Friends of Florence County Library will host author Susan Boyer at the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence. Boyer has very successfully written a series of Lowcountry Liz Talbot Mystery novels. Lowcountry

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Summer feeding

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Florence School District One announces that the 2018 summer feeding program is scheduled for June 4th through July 27th. 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 a.m. until

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Dowling ready to serve Florence County as next auditor

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Dowling ready to serve Florence County as next auditor

Betty Dowling is ready to serve Florence County as your next auditor. She is a candidate in the June 12th Republican Primaries. “I will bring fresh ideas and positive solutions to the services provided by the Florence County Auditor’s office, making it mo

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Blood donations

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer. Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also

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Florence NAACP Candidates’ Forum

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

On Sunday, June 3, in the Trinity Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 124 West Darlington Street, Florence, our Primary (June 12, 2018) Candidates’ Forum will be held at 5 p.m. All statewide and local candidates’ have been invited and are encouraged to atten

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Darlington County Health Fair

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Darlington County First Steps is hosting a community health fair on June 1st at the Darlington Recreation Department, 300 Sanders Street, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. PDRTA will provide all rides free of charge to and from the health fair. Pick up and drop off wi

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The Manna House

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

The Manna House is now serving a hot breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Lunches are still served from 11 a.m. until noon. “Our budget allowed us to add to the ministry and as long as funds are there we will do it,” commented Daphine

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News Journal requests old

on Tuesday, 29 May 2018. Posted in News, Local News

The News Journal is requesting old photos from the Florence County area. Have you lived in the area for more than 20 years, 30 years, 50 years, or even 60 years? If so we want photos from you. Here at The News Journal we rely on the support of readers. Ev

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