McLeod Nurse Miranda Myers was named the December DAISY Award recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center on December 28. Myers was nominated by a patient for her extraordinary care and compassion. To recognize those nurses at McLeod Regional Medical Cen

The New Year has ushered in the cheapest gas price averages in the Carolinas in three years. To boot, North Carolina’s $2.13 average is down a cent from January 1 and South Carolina’s $1.92 average is even down a cent as well. Trends indicate that prices

(NAPS)—Every day, it’s estimated, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old. Some of these people, unfortunately, have mis­conceptions that can jeopardize their health. Major health myths and misconceptions regarding senior health include: 1. If I feel fine, I a

(NAPS)—If your family is like most, there are a few things about your home that really annoy you. Fortunately, ingenious solutions are available for four of the most common pet peeves when it comes to lighting and electronics: 1. Never Enough Outlets: Th

Hunger can be a formidable foe, especially for people attempting to lose weight. When hunger strikes, various appetite-control strategies can help people avoid overeating or eating during those times when boredom is more to blame than an empty belly. • Ea

Live@Centeral! continues the second half of its 14th season on Wednesday, January 16 with a new time and dual presenter format. Live@Centeral! will now convene at 6:15 p.m. The presenters for this evening will be Cindy Jackson and Reverend Fred Kosin. Ci

The News Journal is requesting old photos from the Florence, Hartsville, Cheraw, and Marion 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. If you have any old photos please let

(NAPS)—Today, many people in business talk of diversity fatigue, says Barbara Adams, PsyD, author of “Women, Minorities, & Other Extraordinary People: The New Path for Workforce Diversity” (Greenleaf Book Group Press). But, she adds, that means “we’ve mom

HopeHealth is expanding its participation in the National Diabetes Prevention Program and beginning new sessions in Florence, Kingstree and Manning locations. For those interested in finding out details about the year-long program, ground zero meetings wi

Workshops Palette Knife, Jackie Wukela, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m., coast, $50. Watercolor Batik, Lynda English, Jan. 28, 1-4 p.m., cost $50 plus $10 supply fee. Open Studio Class Taught by Jackie Wukela: Tuesdays, 10 a.m-12 p.m., Jan. 8-Feb. 12, 6 weeks, cost $11

The Miss Pee Dee Scholarship Organization crowned two new winners this past Saturday at the SIMT’s Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Auditorium. The new Miss Pee Dee is Daisy-Kate Grace a Charleston native and the new Miss Pee Dee Teen is Asiya Jordan from Flo

McLeod Health and McLeod Physician Associates welcome new physician Hany S. Shenouda, MD to McLeod Physician Associates. Dr. Shenouda joins Dr. Francesca Wilkins in caring for patients as part of McLeod Endocrinology Associates. Board Certified in Endocri

Francis Marion University athletic officials recently announced that former softball catcher Laurie Niego Mancari (’03) is the newest inductee into the FMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place during homecoming activities on Satur

Across the Carolinas, prices have dipped below two dollars in both states. North Carolina’s statewide average of $2.18 is five cents less than a week ago and 25 cents less than this time last month. Pumps are 16 cents cheaper on average in NC than this ti

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library's Morris Gallery will host an exhibit of the art of South Carolina’s Alvin Glen starting January 2. A free public reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, January 27 at 4 p.m. Mr. Glen presents works ab