QUIZ BOWL CHAMPS: The Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School Upper School Quiz Bowl recently defeated Cardinal Newman High School at the SCISA Regional Quiz Bowl competition. The team won all three matches against Cardinal Newman, Camden Military Academy, and S

Members of the Samuel Bacot Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored Cooks for Christ founder Henry Brunson for his excellence in community service during the organization’s monthly meeting held recently at the

HopeHealth recently welcomed Family Nurse Practitioner Marty Hucks to its Florence staff. Hucks has a master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina. She is a member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Internat

Dr. Kevin Murr, clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Prisma Health in Columbia, recently received the 2019 John S. Boyce Biology Award from Francis Marion University. The award was presented during the University’s Department of Biology

Among the 24 veterans recognized for their service to the nation and presented a Quilt of Honor during a ceremony held Oct. 23 at the Florence Veterans Affairs Center were two World War II veterans. U.S. Navy veteran Bishop Bell served on a PT boat during

Blithe Spirit, Noel Coward‘s classic stage comedy, will open at the Florence Little Theatre on Friday. The show will run through Saturday, Nov. 9. The production, directed by Meggie Baker, is underwritten by MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. The cast f

KNIGHTS MAKE DONATION TO MCLEOD: Grand Chancellor of South Carolina Sir Knight Kevin N. Brown., right, presents a donation to the McLeod Children's Hospital Fund from the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the Jurisdiction of South Carolina and Perry Court

Thousands to converge on downtown Saturday with tons of fun events, entertainment planned The 2019 South Carolina Pecan Festival will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The annual festival in its 16th year regularly draws thousands to downtown

Local attorney and Florence City Councilman George Jebaily announced his candidacy for mayor on Oct. 18 to a crowd of approximately 75 enthusiastic supporters. “Since 2014, I have been truly honored and blessed to represent the citizens of the City of Flo

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant John “Tre’” Davis III, recently received his ring during The Citadel’s 2019 Ring Ceremony. The ceremony signifies the culmination of the physical training and rigorous academic study as required by cadets at The Citadel. In order to

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church invites the public to join them in celebrating the congregation’s 134th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. The guest speaker for the event will be Resident Bishop L. Jonathan Holston. Wesley Chapel United Metho

The Medical University of South Carolina welcomes Christina O’Malley as External Affairs Lead for the MUSC Health Florence Division. In this role, she will establish partnerships with key external stakeholders in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina to dr

The Manor Senior Living Community is presently holding its annual Art for a Cure silent auction week. The auction will be open through Friday. Residents, family members, friends, staff, and members of the public are invited to view and bid on these works

School Foundation honors Snowden as distinguished graduate “Overwhelming” and “humbling” were the two words that came to mind for Nancy C.G. Snowden as she stepped to the podium after being introduced as the 2019 Distinguished Graduate during the School F