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Award winning author, filmmaker Blount to visit

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Award winning author, filmmaker Blount to visit

To help celebrate Black History Month the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host author Jeremy Blount on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Blount will be presenting his new book, “The Emancipation of Evan Walls.” Blount is an Emmy award-winning telev

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Barber shop to open second location

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

The Mailroom Barber Co. will soon open its second location in Florence. Founded and owned by Robert Watkins, the new location will be at 2519-B West Palmetto St., next to Naturally Outdoors, Phil's Bicycle World and Bean Bar Coffee Shop. It is expected to

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Audition dates set for West Side Story

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Florence Little Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of West Side Story Feb. 9 and 12 at 7 p.m. Auditions are open to performers ages 15 and up. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to audition time. Audition materials will be provided

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‘Crazy Love’ karaoke event at FLT

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Education, Local News

Tired of the same boring Valentine's date? Come out to the Florence Little Theatre Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. for Crazy Love Karaoke, a special Valentine’s Day event. Enjoy singing, great food, cool auction items, good drinks, and fabulous company. Food

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK TO WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

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

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK TO WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK TO WILSON HIGH SCHOOL: Representatives of the Wilson High School Alumni Association presented a gift of $15,000 to Wilson High School during the Florence One School District’s January meeting. Shown above, left to right,

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‘Post Secret Live!’ to return to Performing Arts Center

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

‘Post Secret Live!’ to return to Performing Arts Center

Frank Warren’s ‘Post Secret’ project has captivated and engaged audiences around the globe.

Frank Warren has a lot of secrets, and he’s bringing them to Francis Marion University. Warren, who’s engaged millions across the globe with his captivating “Post Secret” project, will be at FMU’s Performing Arts Center for a one-night show on Thursday, F

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S.C. Chamber Music Festival returning for an eighth year

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Francis Marion University’s South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns to campus and the FMU Performing Arts Center this February. The festival, in its eighth year, will provide five nights of unforgettable jazz and classical music, beginning on Feb.

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‘They are out there and they are suffering’ Illinoiss woman makes it her mission to raise awareness of child, family homelessness

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

‘They are out there and they are suffering’ Illinoiss woman makes it her mission to raise awareness of child, family homelessness

Diane Nilan speaks to the audience during her presentation to Helping Florence Flourish during the organization’s monthly luncheon Jan. 20 at First Presbyterian Church. Nilan used the event to kick off the second leg of her HEAR US 2020 Vision Quest Tour across America.

Diane Nilan is a woman on a mission. That mission is to create a “compassion epidemic” that will make people more aware of the plight of homeless children and families. “In most all communities, they are invisible,” said Nilan starting the second leg of h

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Grant to help in fighting opioid overdose epidemic

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Grant to help in fighting opioid overdose epidemic

McLeod Health Foundation receives $560,000 grant from Duke Endowment The McLeod Health Foundation recently received $560,000 from The Duke Endowment to establish an opioid stewardship program at McLeod Regional Medical Center. This grant supports the mis

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Spears honored with McLeod DAISY Award

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Andrea Spears, a staff nurse on the Cardiology floor, was recently named the December DAISY Award recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center. Spears, the 24th recipient of the DAISY Award, was nominated by a patient for her extraordinary care and compas

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Pets of the Week

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Pets of the Week

BRYSON: Bryson is a fun-loving eleven-week-old male kitten that will fill your home with joy! He will be a great addition to your family. BRIAN: Look at those eyes...just begging for a good home! Come spend some time with Brian, a two-year-old hound mix.

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Pee Dee Regional Art Competition to open Thursday at museum

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Pee Dee Regional Art Competition to open Thursday at museum

The Pee Dee Regional Art Competition is open to any artist native to the Pee Dee area or currently living in Florence, Horry, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Georgetown, Kershaw, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, and Williamsburg counties.

The public is invited to attend the opening reception of the 2020 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Florence County Museum’s Waters Gallery. The annual competition, sponsored by Chick-fil-A of Florence, is

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‘Big’ dreams become a reality ‘Bad News Travels Fast’ driver living it up behind wheel of Monster Jam truck

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News, Sports

‘Big’ dreams become a reality ‘Bad News Travels Fast’ driver living it up behind wheel of Monster Jam truck

The Bad News Travels Fast Chevrolet Silverado driven by Brandon Derrow will be one of more than a half dozen vehicles that will perform as part of the Monster Jam event taking place at the Florence Center Friday and Saturday. Other Monster Jam trucks scheduled to rev it up the center are El Toro Loco, Hurricane Force, Megalodon, Stinger Unleashed, and Toxic.

Nine years ago Brandon Derrow hit the big time – literally. The 32-year-old Elkton, Va., native purchased a monster truck operation. He’s been crushing cars and living out his childhood dream ever since. “Never in a million years would I have thought this

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Florence Library Presents Community Resource Day

on Friday, 24 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

FLORENCE, S.C. – The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will hold its second annual Community Resource Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During this event attendees can meet representatives from various community organizati

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Florence Library Presents Divorce Clinic

on Friday, 24 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

FLORENCE, S.C. – The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, in collaboration with South Carolina Legal Services, will host a Divorce Clinic on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. In this free informational session, attendees will learn

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