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FMU recognizes staff members for long-time service

on Tuesday, 25 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FMU recognizes staff members for long-time service

Francis Marion University celebrated some of its longest serving staff members prior to the start of the fall 2020 semester. Two employees, Janet McLeod and Carlton Sellers, were recognized for serving 40 years with FMU. Four employees were recognized for

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Nine new faces added to FMU faculty for 2020-21

on Tuesday, 25 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Nine new faces added to FMU faculty for 2020-21

Nine new faculty members, seven women and two men, have joined the Francis Marion University staff for the 2020-21 academic year.

Francis Marion University is welcoming nine new faculty members to campus for the 2020-21 academic year. The new faculty members come from universities across the nation and around the globe. Credentials include advanced degrees from Clemson, Duke, Utah S

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6,000 registered for Florence One virtual academy

on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Posted in News, Education, Local News

6,000 registered for Florence One virtual academy

More than 6,000 students have registered for the Florence One Schools virtual academy, according to information provided during the district’s regular Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 13. Students had through Monday to enroll in the F1S virtual academy. Th

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Looking to lead ‘Imagine Forward’ e-learning program has F1S well prepared for online instruction

on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Looking to lead ‘Imagine Forward’ e-learning program has F1S well prepared for online instruction

It’s been quite a turnaround, and one that Florence One Schools Chief Technology Officer Kyle Jones says is guided by a single principle. “All decisions we make are guided by our aspiration to put students first,” Jones says. “This sounds simplistic, but

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Service award winners recognized

on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Service award winners recognized

Shown, left to right are Leon Campbell, James Huggins, Linda Sullen and Hannah Amerson.

Francis Marion University recognized outstanding contributions by four of its employees at a special Staff Awards Dinner on campus on Aug. 12. James Huggins received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, and Linda Sullen was the recipient of the Marvin Ly

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FDTC to deliver instruction in four formats

on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FDTC to deliver instruction in four formats

Dental technician students at Florence-Darlington Technical College practice on each other while using new safety gear.

Due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florence-Darlington Technical College will offer its instruction through four delivery formats during the fall semester which begins Monday, Aug. 24. FDTC will offer 100 percent online, synchronous on

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Francis Marion acquires Circle Park building

on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Francis Marion acquires Circle Park building

The former Circle Park Behavioral Health Center on Gregg Avenue is the sixth property Francis Marion has built or acquired in downtown Florence, all in the past 10 years.

Francis Marion University’s presence in downtown Florence is growing yet again. FMU is set to receive the former Circle Park Behavioral Health Center on Gregg Avenue from the City of Florence, following action taken by the Florence City Council on Monday,

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Florence-Darlington Tech to host arena registration Aug. 17

on Tuesday, 11 August 2020. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Florence-Darlington Tech to host arena registration Aug. 17

The first open arena registration held at Florence Darlington Technical College earlier this summer attracted hundreds of students. In addition to registration, FDTC is carrying out call campaigns every Wednesday prior to the start of the Fall semester on Aug. 24.

Florence-Darlington Technical College will host its second Open Arena Registration of the summer Aug. 17 at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students who attend Open Arena Registration will have the oppor

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Trinity-Byrnes receives official accreditation

on Tuesday, 11 August 2020. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Trinity-Byrnes receives official accreditation

After being approved for re-accreditation by South Carolina Association of Independent Schools in March, Trinity Byrnes has officially been awarded accreditation through 2025 by Cognia, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools,

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Nunnally wins WE Teacher Award

on Tuesday, 11 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Nunnally wins WE Teacher Award

Last fall, Florence One teacher Patricia Nunnally received an e-mail from Walgreen's that she had been nominated anonymously for a Walgreen's WE Teacher Award. She was then invited by Walgreen's to complete a brief application about her SEL (social emotio

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FMU Trustees approve reopening plan

on Tuesday, 11 August 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FMU Trustees approve reopening plan

Spring and Summer graduation ceremonies slated for Sept. 18, 19 in Smith University Center Gymnasium Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees ratified a reopening plan for the school at its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday on campus. The pl

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F1S video series outlines preparations for re-opening

on Tuesday, 04 August 2020. Posted in News, Education

F1S video series outlines preparations for re-opening

Students and teachers at Royall Elementary School began practice wearing protective masks and social distancing last week in preparation for the upcoming school year.

The Florence 1 School District has released the first in a series of educational video programs which are designed to educate parents and students about the preparation, precautionary measures, and plans to prepare students for a safe return to school on

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Trinity-Byrnes outlines plan for return to school

on Tuesday, 04 August 2020. Posted in News, Education

Trinity-Byrnes outlines plan for return to school

Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School released its plan for students to safely return to school on Aug. 20.

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Francis Marion to reopen Aug. 17

on Tuesday, 04 August 2020. Posted in News, Education, FEATURES

Francis Marion to reopen Aug. 17

Students will take first three weeks of classes online before moving to a blended format.

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F1S board approves plan for upcoming school year

on Tuesday, 28 July 2020. Posted in News, Education, Local News

F1S board approves plan for upcoming school year

Reopening plan offers alternate-day instruction option as well as a virtual academy. The Florence One School District has a plan in place for the upcoming a school year and it does not include five day a week face-to-face learning option, as urged by S.C

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