Musical written by Florence teen to be performed on FLT stage BOB SLOAN Editor Fifteen-year-old Abigail “Abby” Greenwood was on a return flight from New York City when her dream of writing her own musical began its transformation into reality. Eight mon

The Dr. John M. Thomason Public Library in Olanta will host a virtual reality activity on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. The activity is geared towards educators and will present a sampling of current virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) te

Florence Little Theatre opens its doors from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday for a Volunteer Fair. As a community theatre, every aspect of the show from backstage to on stage is dependent on the dedication of volunteers. Meet and mingle while enjoying light ref

Talented young people brought a fairy tale to life last week during the Florence Little Theatre’s production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. The theater was near full capacity for each of its six shows. Directed by Ryan Hilbourn and Lisa Sims, a cast of dozens san

The heirs of some of the most famous royalty in all of Southern rock are coming to the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center this fall. Devon Allman and Dickey Betts, the sons of Allman Brothers band leaders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, will

Two-time Grammy Award winning gospel singer Jason Crabb is coming to Effingham on Friday, Aug.16. The concert will be held at Lebanon Church, located at 7001 Friendfield Road. Local Christian artist Second Chance Ministries, and comedian Mickey Bell wil

Classical vocalist Tshombe Selby will perform Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. in the Chapman Auditorium of Francis Marion University as part of the Jamestown Foundation Reunion Celebration Weekend. Also performing will be the Georgia Geechee Gullah Ring Shoute

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library's Morris Gallery will exhibit the works of several accomplished Low Country African-American artists to commemorate the Jamestown settlement of freed slaves. The opening reception for the exhibit will take plac

It’s been over 30 years, but soon, the sound of singing voices will be heard on the main campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College. Choir members will get college credit and a performance on a national stage is already in the works FDTC Instructor

Princesses Elsa and Anna as well as the lovable snowman Olaf will come to life during the Florence Little Theatre’s production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. Performances will run from July 23-28. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. ex

African heritage festival draws large crowd BOB SLOAN Editor The sounds of drumbeats carried across Timrod Park and beyond Saturday as people of all races and backgrounds took in the sights and sounds of the 19th annual Sankofa African Heritage and

The Lynda English Studio & Gallery will present a Student Show and Reception on Tuesday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered. The gallery is located at 403 Second Loop Road. Open Studio classes are taught on Tuesdays, Wednesdays an

First Baptist Church is hosting a music camp for children, ages 8-12. Jammin’ Island Music Camp will begin Monday, July 22, and continue through Thursday, July 25, from 1:30 until 5 p.m. each day. The registration fee is $85 and includes t-shirts, snacks

Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center is offering some real temptations in its 2019-20 entertainment season. That includes the actual Temptations, who’ll bring their famous sound and style to the PAC on March 7. Also on the schedule recently

Steve Earle, the original “Hardcore Troubadour,” and his band, The Dukes, will bring their southern-tinged country/rock/folk infused music to the mainstage of the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Earle is a Grammy-winn