The South Florence High School 2018 Advanced Placement Studio Showcase is now on display at Soule’ Coffee + Art Downtown. The student work will be displayed through May 31. On Thursday, May 24, at 6 p.m. the art students will have an artists’ reception at

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour canvasses a large swath of the state in June, with the Pee Dee Region first up June 2-3. Every weekend in June the largest farm and art tour in the United States visits participating farms and farmers markets while featuri

The Pedee Chapter of the South Carolina State Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, May 16, overlooking Jefferies Creek, for the unveiling of a historical marker identifying Jefferies Creek as an important waterwa

On May 6, 1815, William Linnen, a tailor in Charleston, stood behind the columns of St. Michael’s Church, watching intently as Dr. David Ramsay walked home. Linnen was notorious for making frequent threats against lawyers, judges, and jurors, so the court

The opening reception for an art exhibit for the art of the Rev Dr. Lisa Baroody Culpepper took place in the Morris Gallery of the Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Library in Florence on May 20. The Rev. Dr. Culpepper serves as pastor of St. Paul’s Presbyter

A spring concert will be performed by the Florence Men’s Choral Society on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be conducted by Julian M. Young and accompanied by Betsy Johnson at First Presbyterian church, Jenkins Fellowship Hall.   The concert will fe

South Florence High School’s Morgan Truitt is the winner of the Tom Rice 7th Congressional District 2018 Regional Art Competition.  The winning piece, Folly Beach, will be displayed in Congressman Rice’s office for one year. Elizabeth Odom is the art inst

The Doctor’s Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, in partnership with South Carolina Legal Services, will offer a program about wills on Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The Doctors Br

Florence, South Carolina – May 4, 2018 − The Doctor’s Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, in partnership with South Carolina Legal Services, will offer a program about wills on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm. This program is free and open to the publi

Wilson High School Band has received the South Carolina Band Directors Association’s Outstanding Performance Award. This award is the highest possible award given to a band program in the state of South Carolina. In a letter last week from Kevin E. Horton

A ‘Tween’ Adventure Summer Camp will be offered to 12 to 15 year olds at the Barnes Street Recreation Center, 513 Barnes Street. The camp will be offered June 11 through Aug. 2. Hours on 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and 7:30 a.m. u

First Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Handbell Choir will have its 12th annual Spring Handbell Concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the church sanctuary. The concert is free and open to the community. The volunteer group of musicians led by Director of

The next Family Day at the Florence County Museum will be Saturday, May 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. From toddlers to grandparents, Family Days at the Florence County Museum are sure to offer something for everyone. Come join the fun at the museum on the seco

Impact Christian Children’s Theatre will present “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.” on Friday, May 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. at the Chapman Auditorium in the McNair building at Francis Marion University. To encourage students to give back to the community, with each show t

The Teen Services Department of the Florence County Library will be hosting Summer Reading programs at all branches this summer for rising 6th through 12th graders. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading is “Libraries Rock.” Programs have been planned