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MUSC Health Florence Medical Center nurses receive Palmetto Gold Award

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center nurses receive Palmetto Gold Award

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center nurses, from left, Michelle Thompson, RN, MSN, Clinical Nurse Educator, Cheryl Dorriety RN, Director Day Hospital and Endoscopy, Michelle McCray, RN, BSN, Nursing Services, Jenny Johnson, RN, BSN, The Women's Center, Victoria Conyers, RN, BSN, 6th Floor, and Michelle Isgett, RNC, BSN, The Women's Center, have been recognized as among the top 100 nurses in South Carolina. They have been recognized by the South Carolina Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program because they exemplify excellence in nursing practice and commitment to the nursing profession.

A coalition of South Carolina nursing organizations has named five Carolinas Hospital System nurses among the state’s top 100. The announcement from the South Carolina Nurses Federation distinguishes them as Palmetto Gold winners. The six nurses recogniz

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Florence-Darlington Technical College names commencement speaker

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Florence-Darlington Technical College’s class of 2019 will welcome Florence County Sheriff’s Office Major Mike M. Nunn as the commencement speaker on Thursday, May 16 at the Florence Center. The commencement ceremony will get underway at 6:30 p.m. Maj. Nu

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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind ‘pawty’ downtown to benefit the Florence Area Humane Society

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind ‘pawty’ downtown to benefit the Florence Area Humane Society

Everyone loves a great party, especially when it is for a good cause. Bring along your friends to join the fun for an absolutely “purr”fect evening! The Florence Area Humane Society invites you to eat, drink and dance the night away at the 2019 Bone-e-fit

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McLeod nurse receives April DAISY Nursing Award

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

McLeod nurse receives April DAISY Nursing Award

Jane Jordan, RN, a staff nurse in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), was recently named the April DAISY Award Recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center. Jordan, the 17th recipient of the DAISY Award, was nominated by a patient’s daughter for her extraordina

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Francis Marion names Renu Mechanical Engineering program coordinator

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Francis Marion University has named Dr. Rahul Renu, assistant professor of Industrial Engineering, the program coordinator of the University’s new Mechanical Engineering program. Mechanical Engineering will be FMU’s second engineering degree program, foll

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Florence Library’s Summer Reading Program is here

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Youth can explore the world with the Florence County Library System during the 2019 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme, “Universe of Stories!” encourages children and teens to discover the world and other cultures through reading. The Summer Readin

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Did you know?

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News

A versatile product many people have in their pantries has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. According to the Vinegar Institute, the ancient Babylonians, around 5,000 B.C., used vinegar as a preservative and a condiment. The Babylonians are

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Y to offer lifeguard classes

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News, Sports

The Y needs lifeguards for the summer! Lifeguards must be at least 16 years old and excellent swimmers. A swim test is required and must be passed 100% before a participant can start the course. The course includes e-learning classes that are to be compl

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SCDNR asks public not to bother ‘lost’ deer fawns

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News

If a deer fawn is found alone in the woods, leave it there. Its mother has not abandoned it; she is probably nearby. Removing a fawn from the forest is also illegal because the animal is being taken outside the legal season for taking deer, which is the

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Florence local named Bojangles’ Master Biscuit Maker co-champion

on Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Florence local named Bojangles’ Master Biscuit Maker co-champion

Left: Ricky McQuillar coating the biscuits with butter. Top right: Ricky McQuillar cutting biscuits during the competition. Bottom right: Co-champions Ricky McQuillar and Jennifer Owens. Pictures courtesy of Cliff Cermak.

By William m. mingus III Editor of The News Journal Florence, S.C. There is nothing like a fresh buttered biscuit in the morning. Bojangles is known for their fried chicken and biscuits. The Bojangles’ prestigious Master Biscuit Maker Competition finals

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Emerging Leaders Summer Business Institute accepting applications

on Monday, 29 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Emerging Leaders Summer Business Institute accepting applications

17-member class of 2018

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2019 Emerging Leaders Summer Business Institute. This five-session summer program runs from June until August, and is designed to identify, develop and empower local “Emerging

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People of Color Nonprofit Leadership Symposium to be hosted in Florence

on Tuesday, 23 April 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Together SC will host a People of Color Nonprofit Leadership Symposium on Friday, April 26th 2pm-4pm at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center Floyd Conference Center. Opportunities for mentorships, collaborations, partnerships, training and resource materia

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McLeod Health Foundation receives grant from the Duke Endowment

on Tuesday, 23 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

The McLeod Health Foundation has received a grant from The Duke Endowment for $300,000 to establish a home-based palliative care program in the Pee Dee region. The program is designed to provide medical support to adult patients affected by progressive, c

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Stage Stores to #bringhearthome by supporting American Heart Association

on Tuesday, 23 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Happy, healthy hearts start at home, which is why Stage Stores is proud to give back to the community by teaming up with the American Heart Association to raise awareness and funds in the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women

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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to showcase young artists at Artists in Bloom

on Tuesday, 23 April 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to showcase young artists at Artists in Bloom

GREENVILLE— For the fifth year, TD Bank will present “Artists in Bloom,” a fundraising event benefitting the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), on Thursday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Avenue in downtown Greenville. This

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