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Gilmore’s 22 powers FMU

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News, Sports

Gilmore’s 22 powers FMU

Freshman guard Scarlett Gilmore poured in a career-high 22 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, to power Francis Marion to a 63-57 victory over Georgia Southwestern State Saturday in Peach Belt Conference women’s basketball action. FMU improves to

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FMU’s Inabinet wins No. 600 in Pats’ victory

on Tuesday, 04 February 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News, Sports

FMU’s Inabinet wins No. 600 in Pats’ victory

Senior designated hitter Leniel Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, while junior third baseman Todd Mattox doubled and had three runs batted in to lead Francis Marion to an 11-4 win over Lenoir-Rhyne Sunday. The victory was the 600th for FMU head co

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Owens honored as McLeod’s top volunteer

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

Owens honored as McLeod’s top volunteer

Beverly Owens, center, the 2019 McLeod Regional Medical Center Volunteer of the Year, shares a moment with Linda Boone, left, and Teresa Timmons from McLeod Volunteer Services following the hospital’s annual volunteer recognition luncheon on Jan. 23.

McLeod Regional Medical Center named Beverly Owens as the Volunteer of the Year for 2019 during the medical center’s annual volunteer recognition luncheon Jan. 23. The event was held at the Hellenic Center. A resident of Marion, Owens is the 32nd recipien

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Free tax return assistance available at FMU

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

Free tax return assistance available at FMU

Free Tax Service Accounting students Francis Marion University are once again offering free tax return preparation through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Each Wednesday night, beginning Wednesday and continu

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Pee Dee Gardens resident celebrates 100th birthday

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

Pee Dee Gardens resident celebrates 100th birthday

Elizabeth Simonds, wearing a red blazer, celebrates her 100th birthday with friends and family.

Education and an unwavering work ethic have been the secret to a long and happy life for new centenarian Elizabeth Rogers Simonds. A resident at Pee Dee Gardens, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Florence, Simonds was born on Jan. 9, 1920, in Timmonsvi

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Artful Expressions Support Group to meet

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

Artful Expressions Support Group to meet

The Artful Expressions Support Group will meet Feb. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. The group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Florence County Museum. This group is open to patients and caregivers. For more information, call Raquel Serrano at (843)777-

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Marching for MLK

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

Marching for MLK

Large turnout for annual holiday event Braving the cold and the wind, a group nearly one hundred strong made the 1.4-mile march from Skekinah Glory Seventh Day Adventist Church on Oakland Avenue to the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on

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Award winning author, filmmaker Blount to visit

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Award winning author, filmmaker Blount to visit

To help celebrate Black History Month the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will host author Jeremy Blount on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Blount will be presenting his new book, “The Emancipation of Evan Walls.” Blount is an Emmy award-winning telev

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Barber shop to open second location

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Local News

Barber shop to open second location

The Mailroom Barber Co. will soon open its second location in Florence. Founded and owned by Robert Watkins, the new location will be at 2519-B West Palmetto St., next to Naturally Outdoors, Phil's Bicycle World and Bean Bar Coffee Shop. It is expected to

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Audition dates set for West Side Story

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Audition dates set for West Side Story

Florence Little Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of West Side Story Feb. 9 and 12 at 7 p.m. Auditions are open to performers ages 15 and up. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to audition time. Audition materials will be provided

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‘Crazy Love’ karaoke event at FLT

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Arts & Culture, Education, Local News

‘Crazy Love’ karaoke event at FLT

Tired of the same boring Valentine's date? Come out to the Florence Little Theatre Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. for Crazy Love Karaoke, a special Valentine’s Day event. Enjoy singing, great food, cool auction items, good drinks, and fabulous company. Food

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK TO WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in News, Education, Local News

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK TO WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CHECK TO WILSON HIGH SCHOOL: Representatives of the Wilson High School Alumni Association presented a gift of $15,000 to Wilson High School during the Florence One School District’s January meeting. Shown above, left to right,

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‘Post Secret Live!’ to return to Performing Arts Center

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

‘Post Secret Live!’ to return to Performing Arts Center

Frank Warren’s ‘Post Secret’ project has captivated and engaged audiences around the globe.

Frank Warren has a lot of secrets, and he’s bringing them to Francis Marion University. Warren, who’s engaged millions across the globe with his captivating “Post Secret” project, will be at FMU’s Performing Arts Center for a one-night show on Thursday, F

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S.C. Chamber Music Festival returning for an eighth year

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

S.C. Chamber Music Festival returning for an eighth year

Francis Marion University’s South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns to campus and the FMU Performing Arts Center this February. The festival, in its eighth year, will provide five nights of unforgettable jazz and classical music, beginning on Feb.

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'THEY ARE OUT THERE AND THEY ARE SUFFERING': Illinoiss woman makes it her mission to raise awareness of child, family homelessness

on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

'THEY ARE OUT THERE AND THEY ARE SUFFERING': Illinoiss woman makes it her mission to raise awareness of child, family homelessness

Diane Nilan speaks to the audience during her presentation to Helping Florence Flourish during the organization’s monthly luncheon Jan. 20 at First Presbyterian Church. Nilan used the event to kick off the second leg of her HEAR US 2020 Vision Quest Tour across America.

Diane Nilan is a woman on a mission. That mission is to create a “compassion epidemic” that will make people more aware of the plight of homeless children and families. “In most all communities, they are invisible,” said Nilan starting the second leg of h

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