Tennis fans can head to the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center this week to take in action from the McLeod for Health Florence Open. The tournament will continue through Sunday. Florence’s only professional tournament is made possible by the partners

Lander scored a pair of goals in a 9-minute span midway through the first half and the home-standing Bearcats went on to claim a 2-0 victory over seventh-ranked Francis Marion Saturday in Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer action. With the loss, Francis M

Florence, SC --- The youth program emphasizes fun, while working on the fundamental skills and strategies of basketball. Each child plays at least one half of every game. The purpose of the pre-school program is to introduce the game of basketball in a

Several Francis Marion University tennis players had successful runs at the recent FMU/FTC Collegiate Championships held at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center. The fourth-annual event included three men’s flights and three women’s flights with nea

Nearly a year has passed since the tragic death of City of Florence Police Sgt. Terrence Carraway. Carraway, a lifelong resident of Darlington, was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 3, 2018, but his memory continues to live on and his hometown track, Dar

Sophomore forward Alvaro Zamora scored the match’s only goal with 2:07 remaining in the second overtime period to give Francis Marion University a stunning 1-0 victory over Queens University of Charlotte, Saturday in non-conference men’s soccer action. Fr

Significant changes have been made to the antlerless tagging system in time for South Carolina’s 2019 deer season. In the lower part of the state, game zones 3, 5 and 6, hunting season began Aug. 15. For the rest of the state, deer hunting season opens Su

Due to impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Florence Police Department’s annual Police Fund Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for Oct. 25. The tournament location will still be the Country Club of South Carolina. The tee times are 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. F

Francis Marion University men’s basketball has announced its 2019-20 season schedule, highlighted by 13 home games including the season-opening Peach Belt Conference-South Atlantic Conference Challenge. The Patriot squad is returning eight lettermen from

Florence, SC --- The YMCA youth flag football league will focus on football fundamentals, rules, sportsmanship and most importantly, having fun! Our program will enhance each child’s football skills as well as teach them our four core values of caring, ho

Nascar driver Joey Gase, full-time driver of the No. 35 Toyota Supra for MBM Motorsports, will be making an in-store appearance for a meet and greet at Agri Supply in Florence on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 12-3 p.m. The store is located at at 1918 East Palme

The Florence Family YMCA will host its Eleventh Annual Golf Classic Friday, Sept. 13. This Four Man Captains Choice will be held at the Traces Golf Club with a tee time at noon. The cost is $220 per team. Lunch will be served before the tournament. Reg

Florence, SC --- The Florence Family YMCA will host its Eleventh annual golf Classic Friday, September 13, 2019. This Four Man Captains Choice will be held at the Traces Golf Club with a tee time at Noon. The cost is $220 per team. Lunch will be served

For the sixth consecutive year, the Francis Marion University women’s tennis team has earned All-Academic Team recognition from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. In addition, four Patriot players garnered scholar-athlete recognition from the ITA:

For the sixth consecutive year, the Francis Marion University golf team has received a Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic Team Award. To be eligible for GCAA team recognition, a school must register a team grade point average of 3.00 or high