Help 4 Kids Florence hosted an opportunity for children and their mothers to visit their warehouse at 2420 Hoffermeyer Road to learn about what the organization does for hungry children in Florence County.

Author Van Hipp Will present his new book, “The New Terrorism,” at the Florence County Library on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.

The City of Florence Recreation Dept. hosted a summer camp for senior citizens this summer at Levy Park.

McLeod Health announced a continued commitment to nursing education at Francis Marion University (FMU).

McLeod Women’s Services is hosting “An Evening of Straight Talk about Women’s Pelvic Health Issues” at the McLeod Medical Plaza Auditorium on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m.

Filled with a sense of pride and love for their community, the citizens of Timmonsville are striving to improve and enhance their small town of 2,382 residents.

CONSTRUCTION is underway on Francis Marion University’s Health Sciences Complex in downtown Florence on the corner of Evans and Irby Streets.

Chick-fil-A and the Florence County Library System will celebrate reading on Thursday, July 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A at Southside Commons, 2016 S. Irby Street.

Mindy Taylor presented a check for $9,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs on behalf of the Duke Energy Foundation during a board meeting on July 21.

GOVERNOR MIKE HUCKABEE, a candidate in the Republican Primary for President, made a stop in Florence on Monday, July 20, making public appearances at the Boys & Girls Club, Hope Health and Bazen’s Restaurant.

HOSCHTON, GA – On July 9-12, the USATF Jr. Olympic Regional Championships saw 70 athletes from the Florence Track Club, a club sponsored by the City of Florence Parks and Recreation, take on the competition.

McLeod Physician Associates announces the relocation of McLeod OB/GYN Associates. This physician practice is comprised of Dr. John Browning, Dr. John Chapman, Dr. Gary Emerson, Dr. Cynthia Kolb, Dr. Charles Tatum, and Dr. Brad Campbell.

Francis Marion University once again has been recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® Honor Roll school by the leading publication of the higher education industry, The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Francis Marion University honored four employees with special awards and recognized others for long-time service at its annual Staff Awards Luncheon Wednesday on campus. Anthony Lester and Janet McLeod were named winners of the 2015 Staff Service Awards.

The Florence Family YMCA will host its sixth annual golf Classic Friday, September 18, 2015. This Four Man Captains Choice will be held at Crossings Golf Club with a tee time at Noon. The cost is $200 per team.