Ready for Thanksgiving? You can win a free turkey just by entering our drawing online or filling in the coupon in The News Journal! Ten turkeys will be given away by drawing on Friday, Nov. 13.

The Florence Fire Department would like to help residents be safe during Halloween by sharing a few fire safety tips with residents:

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has announced counties eligible to receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Ac

Another downtown building has received a major facelift and is now home to two local companies. Med-Enroll and Employee Reward Solutions moved last week into the newly renovated Rainwater Building at 151 West Evans.

In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month, Limestone College will hold events at Extended Campus locations throughout South Carolina on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Florence After Five features the Rick Strickland Band on Friday, Oct. 30. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., band at 6 p.m.

The Fred H. Sexton American Legion Post 1 and its Auxiliary unit will be holding a barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Remember to turn back your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday night. On Nov 1, Daylight Saving Time ends.

JoEllen Schneider, executive director for Family Promise, cuts the ribbon on Oct. 19 officially opening the program’s day center, located behind the House of Hope on Darlington Street, while the board looks on.

Carolinas Hospital System and the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) announced the 420-bed regional acute care hospital has received the South Carolina “Certified Zero Harm Award” to recognize exemplary performance in patient safety.

Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) announced the donation of $100,000 in humanitarian aid to support disaster relief efforts in South Carolina communities impacted by storm damage and record floods.

In Times of War Exhibit has opened at Florence County Museum.

A public hearing on issues impacting the lives of South Carolina’s children will be held in Florence on Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. in the Fred C. Fore Auditorium of Florence-Darlington Tech, 2715 West Lucas Street.

Mended Hearts of the Pee Dee is a support group for patients and families living with heart disease.

The Florence County Gamecock Club will hold their annual “Fall Rally” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Floyd Center on the grounds of Carolinas Hospital System at the corner of Pamplico Hwy. and Freedom Blvd. in Florence.