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Duke Energy provides grant to Francis Marion University to strengthen non-profits

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Duke Energy provides grant to Francis Marion University to strengthen non-profits

The Duke Energy Foundation recently provided a $25,000 grant to Francis Marion University’s Fred R. Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute as part of its focus to help strengthen non-profits in the communities they serve. The grant included scholarships

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NAACP recognized students taking the “Highway to Higher Education”

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Education, Local News

NAACP recognized students taking the “Highway to Higher Education”

Front row: Kiana Wolfe, Wilson High; Alex Reid, Wilson High; Alexis Carroway, South Florence; Akira Johnson, South Florence, and Dr. Richard O'Malley. Second row: Jerry Keith, President, NAACP; Kala Jenkins, Wilson High; Emily SantiAnna, Wilson High: Ebony Hunter, West Florence; Jaila Davis, Wilson High. Third row: Jordyn Parnell, West Florence; Deasia Rush, West Florence; Micheal Mason Jr., South Florence; Darrin Davis, South Florence; Taylor Jones, South Florence; Jarrod Woodland, West Florence Not pictured: Alexis Dale, West Florence.

For the fourth year, the Florence Branch of the NAACP recognized the top five African American seniors with the highest grade point average in each of the three high schools at a special program. The program was held on Sunday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Trin

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Florence County First Steps awards 2019 Center Childcare Provider of the Year Award

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Florence County First Steps awarded Ms. Elonda Blyther with the 2019 Center Childcare Provider of the Year Award. Ms. Blyther is the Director of Sunshine House Early Learning Academy in Florence, and has been in the early childhood field for 21 years. She

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Plans changed for Francis Marion grad McLaughlin and that’s a good thing

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Education, Local News

Plans changed for Francis Marion grad McLaughlin and that’s a good thing

Plans change. Every college student knows that (or should) but Precious McLaughlin says they should really embrace it. McLaughlin, a celebrated part of Francis Marion University’s class of 2019, did. She came to FMU four years ago planning to graduate fr

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County library system to kick off reading program with help from RedWolves

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

The Florence County Library Teen Services Department has planned weekly programs to celebrate the theme “Universe of Stories” and encourage teens to read and learn during the summer. The Florence RedWolves will be visiting the library’s game day on Thursd

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Lynches River Spring Paddle

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Join the Pee Dee Land Trust on June 8 for a day of paddling down the historic Lynches Scenic River. This approximate 3-hour paddle will take participants along a portion of the SC Revolutionary Rivers Trail which highlights the Southern Campaign of the A

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MUSC Florence Sleep Center accredited

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

MUSC Health Florence Sleep Center recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates MUSC Health Florence Sleep Center on meeting the high standards required to

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Barber forges path, creates natural products

on Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Posted in News, Local News

Barber forges path, creates natural products

Above: Barber Robert Watkins shaves the neck of a client. At right: The Mailroom Barbershop Co. offers a variety of products. Below: Robert Watkins making pomade.

By William m. mingus III Contributing Writer Florence, S.C. Today’s young professionals crave influence over acknowledgment. They care more about finding meaning and fulfillment in their work than they do about titles, promotions, and raises. Even in Flo

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FMU chemistry grad headed to LSU to work on doctorate

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FMU chemistry grad headed to LSU to work on doctorate

Corbin Witt loves chemistry. Following a superb four-year career at Francis Marion University, it looks like he might make a career out of it. Witt received his chemistry degree, magna cum laude, at FMU commencement ceremony. Now he’s headed to Louisiana

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Eastern Carolina Community Foundation strengthens the Pee Dee with $10k in scholarships

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

It is scholarship season at community foundations across the United States. Millions of dollars will be awarded to deserving students who hold the future of our nation and world in their hands. Eastern Carolina Community Foundation (ECCF) is proud to anno

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FDTC holds pinning ceremony for 2019 nursing grads

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

FDTC holds pinning ceremony for 2019 nursing grads

The 2019 nursing graduates at the pinning ceremony.

Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) honored 22 Associate Degree Nursing Program graduates on Tuesday, May 14, at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT). Each graduate of FDTC’s Associate Degree of Nursing May 2019 class

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S.C. legislature designates May South Carolina State Guard Month

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

S.C. legislature designates May South Carolina State Guard Month

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina legislature has designated the Month of May, 2019 as “South Carolina State Guard Month” to bring awareness about the important role this historic organization has played in the Palmetto State. As part of State Guard Month, the

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Florence Wine And Food Festival serves sweet proceeds to Help 4 Kids Florence

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Florence Wine And Food Festival serves sweet proceeds to Help 4 Kids Florence

Florence Wine and Food Festival presents check to Help 4 Kids Florence

Help 4 Kids Florence was in for a big surprise as committee members from the second annual Florence Wine and Food Festival unveiled a check to the organization for this year’s proceeds, totaling $70,000. In 2018, the Florence Wine and Food Festival was ab

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Marion native serves aboard “Floating Airport at Sea”, half a world away

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Marion native serves aboard “Floating Airport at Sea”, half a world away

YOKOSUKA, Japan— Airman Apprentice Christopher Townsend, a native of Marion, knew college wasn’t really for him. He said he didn’t want more school and didn’t want the debt. He knew he wanted to do something more, something that would help him improve as

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Christine Fisher recognized for 44 years of arts education leadership

on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Christine Fisher recognized for 44 years of arts education leadership

Christine Fisher began her career in arts education in the classroom, teaching chorus, guitar and musical production at Dillon High School and then elementary general music, beginning band and middle school band in Florence School District One through 200

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