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Francis Marion welcomes new faculty members

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

Francis Marion welcomes new faculty members

New faculty members at Francis Marion University.

Francis Marion University welcomed 22 new faculty members to campus as the 2019-20 academic year began. The new faculty members come from universities across the country and around the globe, including the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Flo

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FDTC announces addition of faculty members for 2019

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FDTC announces addition of faculty members for 2019

Florence-Darlington Technical College welcomes several new faculty members in time for the start of the Fall 2019 semester. John Andrews is a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning instructor at The Continuum. Andrews earned an associate’s degree i

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Pet of the Week

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Pet of the Week

Malachi is a 5-month-old neutered domestic short hair kitten. He is happy playing with other cats and loves toys. He is at PetSmart. Come out and spend some time with him! Butters is 1-2 year old un-neutered male hound mix. He is good with other dogs and

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McLeod recognized for treatment of heart attack patients

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

The American College of Cardiology recently recognized McLeod Regional Medical Center for demonstrating expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. McLeod was recently awarded re-accreditation for the McLeod Chest Pain Center based on a

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Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Francis Marion and Coker universities have partnered to create the position of Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee. The responsiblities of the Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee will include visiting schools, libraries or other venues to cultivate an interest in poetr

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GROUNDBREAKING Greater Florence Habitat set to build 45th home

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

GROUNDBREAKING Greater Florence Habitat set to build 45th home

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 29 for the Greater Florence Habitat for Humanity’s 45th home. Shown are new homeowner Con’Stella Brailey, her three children - Mahogany, Dylan and ZaVian, family members, Greater Florence Habitat Executive Director Debbie Edwards and GFHFH board members, Rob Lewis of Lewis Construction, and sponsoring agencies.

The Greater Florence Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest homeowner, Con’Stella Brailey, and her three children . The home, which will be located at 1002 W. Marion St., is the 45th home to be built by he Greater Florence Hab

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House of Hope Mission Mart FLORENCE’S FINEST: BEST PLACE TO FIND A BARGAIN

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in News, Local News

House of Hope Mission Mart FLORENCE’S FINEST: BEST PLACE TO FIND A BARGAIN

Shown, left to right, House of Hope Director of Development Julie Maxham, Mission Mart Manager Monica Price, and House of Hope Executive Director Bryan Baddock.

The House of Hope Mission Mart has been chosen by the readers of The News Journal as the 2019 Florence’s Finest Place to Find a Bargain. Founded in 1990, House of Hope of the Pee Dee is a Christ-based, not-for-profit organization that operates two long-te

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McLeod Hospice to offer volunteer training

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in News, Local News

McLeod Hospice is offering two “Hospice Volunteering 101” classes for persons interested in helping Hospice patients and/or assisting the Hospice support staff. The volunteer training programs will be held on Monday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at

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Latta’s Kirby recognized by CareSouth

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Latta’s Kirby recognized by CareSouth

CareSouth Carolina awarded the Community Partnership Award to Dr. John Kirby, Superintendent of Latta Schools, at its August departmental meeting at the SiMT Building. The Community Partnership Award is given to people and organizations in the area to rec

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Saving Lives AND HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT

on Tuesday, 03 September 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Saving Lives AND HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Gen 7 Combat Application Tourniquet, issued to soliders by the U.S.Army. A drive is underway to purchase one for each member of area law enforcement.

Tourniquet drive to honor, ‘Florence 7,’ all law enforcement

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Florence Family YMCA offers Youth Flag Football

on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Posted in News, Local News, Sports

Florence, SC --- The YMCA youth flag football league will focus on football fundamentals, rules, sportsmanship and most importantly, having fun! Our program will enhance each child’s football skills as well as teach them our four core values of caring, ho

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Pet of the Week

on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Pet of the Week

Socks is a 3-to-5-year- old male cat who is not sure why he is at an animal shelter. He is sweet and loving and deserves a good home! Can you open your heart to Socks? Simon is a male unneutered shepherd mix. He is two and a half years-old and loves peopl

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Florence Little Theatre auditions for Blithe Spirits

on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

The final audition date for the Florence Little Theatre production of Blithe Spirit will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to audition time. The production, directed by Meggie Baker, is scheduled for Nov. 1-9. Ag

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DAISY AWARD

on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

DAISY AWARD

DAISY AWARD: Tim Blackmon was recently named as a recipient of the DAISY Award. The DAISY award is given to a nurse whose job performance exemplifies the mission, vision and values of MUSC Health.

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Boden exhibit opens at Florence Museum’s Waters Gallery

on Tuesday, 27 August 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

The Florence County Museum is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by artist Jim Boden. An opening reception for the exhibit titled Out of Paradise will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Waters Gallery, located at 135 South Dargan Street. Out of

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