The Florence Independent Music Teachers Association presented a piano Honors Recital on Sunday, March 18, at 6 p.m. in The Chapel at Methodist Manor of the Pee Dee. Students participating in the recital were the division winners from the Florence Piano Fe

Louie Callahan and Alexis McDonald captured the Mirror Ball Trophy (Technical Skills Award) at the 2018 Dancing For Our Future Stars fund raiser for The School Foundation held during the evening of March 22 at the SiMT building at Florence-Darlington Tech

The FLT Schoolhouse Players will present “Alice in Wonderland” on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a.m. This troupe performs this fun, highly-interactive play that includes music. It is recommended for ages 2-10 and families. The play runs about 45 minutes. In t

By BRENDA HARRISON Editor of The News Journal Florence, S.C. Jammie McDonald and Cole Davis plan to have fun with their cha cha dance routine at the 8th Annual Dancing For Our Future Stars on Thursday, March 22. They’ll be “throwing some perm” on their a

The Florence County Museum has established a grant program to assist Pee Dee area schools with transportation costs for field trips to the museum. Although the Florence County Museum’s educational programs are free to students, the cost of transportation

Local artist Debbie Broadway recently completed two paintings which she feels have past and current historical significance. One is “Harriet Tubman: ‘Moses’, Scout, Soldier, Woman of God.” The other is “Charleston Citadel: The Ring.” She decided to do a

By BRENDA HARRISON Editor of The News Journal Florence, S.C. The Rev. Calvin Robinson and Fallon Frierson are depending on faith, hope and charity, along with many rehearsals, to take them to the winners spotlight at the upcoming Dancing For Our Future S

The South Carolina Dance Theater brings a classic fairytale to life with its presentation of the family favorite, “Cinderella.” A perfect story for anyone who believes in magic, the blended beauty and artistry of the ballet bring to life the story of a be

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host a free legal clinic for the public on April 18, 2018 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. This program, for which registration is required, is presented by South Carolina Legal Services. Registered participants

By BRENDA HARRISON Editor of The News Journal Florence, S.C. Ken Baker claims he and Mary Grace Colburn are “pumped and ready” to present their jive dance at the 2018 Dancing For Our Future Stars competition on March 22. The couple will perform to the up

Florence Little Theatre continues its 2017-18 season with the classic comedy “You Can’t Take It With You,” March 9-17. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., except for a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 11. The play is directed by Brittany Miles, assisted by Juma

ArtFields, the South’s biggest art competition, takes place April 20-28, in Lake City, where artists from 12 southeastern states will compete for more than $120,000 in total cash prizes. Florence artists Colleen Critcher, Robert Garey, Steven Gately, Don

The March Family Day at the Florence County Museum will be on Saturday, March 10, 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. Join us the second Saturday of each

On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host a free legal workshop on the topic of expungements. Presented by South Carolina Legal Services, this workshop will inform participants of legal options for ha

HighRoad will present a Southern Gospel Concert on Sunday, March 4 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The concert is free but a love offering will be collected. HighRoad is an all-female Christian ensemble. The band includes Sarah Davidson (pianist and vo