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How to prepare your vehicle for

on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

The morning chill in the air across the Carolinas signals that it is time to “winterize” your vehicle for the upcoming cold weather season. AAA has designated October as Car Care Month to remind all motorists to check their vehicles before the onset of wi

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Veteran’s get free car wash

on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Veteran’s get free car wash

All military service personnel may receive a free car wash at Scrubby’s on Veteran’s Day, November 11, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Florence location is located at 631 N. Cashua Drive. “On this day we are proud to honor and celebrate those individuals wh

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College Park Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting to be held

on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Chris Johnson, Fire Marshal for the City of Florence will be the guest speaker for the College Park Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting on Monday, Nov. 5. The meeting will be held in the College Park church fellowship hall at 7 p.m.

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McLeod Diabetes Center to host Diabetes Health Fair

on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Each November, the McLeod Diabetes Center provides an extensive wealth of information at its largest community event, the Diabetes Health Fair. In its 19th year, the 2018 Diabetes Health Fair will be held on Friday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in t

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Manna House holiday meals schedule

on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Message from the Executive Director of the Manna House: “This time last year, we weren’t exactly sure how we would continue our services, with operating funds under $40K. But, we’ve learned that when we ask the local community for their support, you will

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Florence says farewell to Investigator Farrah Turner

on Tuesday, 30 October 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Florence says farewell to Investigator Farrah Turner

Top, Investigator Farrah Turner’s vehicle covered in flowers, cards, and stuffed animals. Bottom, local fire departments holding U.S. flag over the road by the Florence Center in Farrah’s honor.

On Sunday, October 28, the funeral and memorial service for Investigator Farrah “Maxine” Turner was held. Turner was shot on October 3 in the line of duty. She spent a few weeks in the hospital before she passed away from her injuries on Monday, October 2

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American Red Cross assisting family in Florence after Hurricane Michael

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

American Red Cross assisting family in Florence after Hurricane Michael

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Point View Drive, was damaged by Tropical Storm Michael. The Red Cross is helping two adults by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging and oth

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Florence branch NAACP to host candidates’ forum

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Florence branch NAACP to host candidates’ forum

On Sunday, October 28 at the Trinity Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 124 West Darlington Street, Florence, at 5 p.m., the NAACP Florence Branch Candidates’ Forum for the November 6 General Election will be held. All statewide and local candidates, this wi

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Teen talent showcase

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Teen talent showcase

On November 10 the City of Florence will host a teen talent showcase and social. The event will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Barnes Street Activity Center located at 513 Barnes Street in Florence. A demonstration of everyone’s performance wi

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What to expect after registering with FEMA

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Local News

Homeowners and renters in four South Carolina counties with uninsured and underinsured losses caused by Hurricane Florence need to know what to expect when they apply for assistance with FEMA. Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties were designated fo

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Tech Stingers baseball team scrimmages Virginia Tech Hokies

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Education, Local News, Sports

Tech Stingers baseball team scrimmages Virginia Tech Hokies

The Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Stingers traveled to Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday to play a twelve-inning scrimmage against Virginia Tech. While the Stingers have scrimmaged NCAA D1 teams before, the visit to Virginia Tech marked the

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Florence library presents artist Robert Garey

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library’s Morris Gallery hosted an opening reception for a new exhibit by artist Robert Garey. The exhibit will run through December 2. Mr. Garey, a Florence native, is a painter and muralist. He began painting and exh

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McLeod Emergency Department nurse receives DAISY Nursing award

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

McLeod Emergency Department nurse receives DAISY Nursing award

McLeod nurse Meg Gliarmis was named the October DAISY Award Recipient for McLeod Regional Medical Center on October 16. Gliarmis was nominated by Austin Caulder for the care she provided to his wife, Karen, who was involved in a motor vehicle accident whi

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Heaven’s Hope hosts Swamp Fox Highland Games soon

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Heaven’s Hope hosts Swamp Fox Highland Games soon

PHOTO BY COLLIN M. SMITH PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY. USED WITH PERMISSION.

The vision for Heaven’s Hope is a facility for medically fragile children that doesn’t have the feeling of a hospital. The Swamp Fox Highland Games will help in funding the future of Heaven’s Hope. The Swamp Fox Highland Games will be held on November 17,

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Students recognized for perfect scores on South Carolina standardized

on Tuesday, 23 October 2018. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Students recognized for perfect scores on South Carolina standardized

Row 1: Jake Stoklosa, Jamie Kirby, Alex Cortan, Kailey Brasswell, Hunter Fennell, Mitchell Rehm, Danny Page, Sudhanshu Chunchu, Emmalyn Lyttle, and Sara Peavy. Row 2: Kaitlyn Kho, Callie Page, Clara Rusthoven, Kaleb Burroughs, Keira Mitschelen, Maren Runyan, Peter Steinmetz, Donald Granger, and Ethan Polsky. Row 3: Rebecca McGowan, Lauren Gaskins, Madison Miller, Ian Townsend, Ridgely Jackson and Sara Moore. Not pictured are Divya Rustgi, Landen Woods,and William Brasington.

At its October meeting, the Florence One Board of Trustees recognized 29 students who earned perfect scores on standardized tests during the 2017-18 school year. Twenty- one students earned the maximum score on a portion of the SC READY, and eight student

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