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MS Awareness Week fueled by new MS Prevalence study

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

During MS Awareness Week - March 10-16 - the National Multiple Sclerosis Society shined a spotlight on the strength and resiliency of people living with MS by telling their #ThisIsMS stories. Actress Selma Blair, who recently shared her journey, is proof

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Francis Marion charts path of continued growth

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Francis Marion charts path of continued growth

Top left: Renderings for the new Honors Center. Top right: Renderings for Freshwater Ecology Center and conference center. Bottom: Old post office and federal building.

FMU is set to embark on campaign of construction that will produce needed capacity for new and growing programs, and will revitalize other facilities so that they can better serve students in the decades ahead. Dr. Fred Carter, FMU’s president, mapped out

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Carolina Bank holds ribbon cutting for new downtown location

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Carolina Bank holds ribbon cutting for new downtown location

Carolina Bank President Rick Beasley, Mayor Pro Tem Buddy Brand, Carolina Bank Vice President Vera Herbert, and bank associates celebrate the ribbon cutting in Downtown Florence.

Carolina Bank held a ribbon cutting for their new branch headquarters and retail branch in the heart of Florence. The newly renovated building, formally the Art Trail Gallery, serves as the company’s financial and administrative hub and houses a modern re

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Nicole Echols receives Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Nicole Echols receives Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence

Nicole Echols of Harvest Hope Food Bank received the Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership. The award recognizes individuals of the statewide nonprofit membership organization Together SC, who have utilized organizational and resour

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VegFest comes to Florence

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

VegFest Florence, the city’s first entirely plant-based food festival, will be here soon. On March 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center in Florence, people of all ages and eating habits are invited to attend this free, family-friendly

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Lighthouse Ministries to host BBQ Fundraiser

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Lighthouse Ministries to host BBQ Fundraiser

Lighthouse Ministries’ Annual BBQ Fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27. The event will take place at St. John’s Church at 252 S. Dargan Street and will be catered by local favorite, Schoolhouse BBQ. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and

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Local volunteer wins unexpected cash prize, donates winnings

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

Local volunteer wins unexpected cash prize, donates winnings

Bill Valone at Mike Reichenbach Ford

A local volunteer is the first winner in the Mike Reichenbach Ford “10th Anniversary Test Drive” promotion – and he donated his entire prize back to the non-profit group he already helps! Mr. Bill Valone of Florence won $1,000 in the test drive promotion

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Rachel and Dr. Oza are ready to remix the Salsa

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Rachel and Dr. Oza are ready to remix the Salsa

Left: Rachel and Dr. Oza rehersing the Salsa. Right: Rachel and Dr. Oza at the Paring Party.

Dr. Veeral Oza from McLeod Digestive Health Care will be a star participating in this year’s Dancing for Our Future Stars of Florence. His partner will be Rachel Fenters. Dr. Oza and Rachel will be dancing the Salsa to a Bollywood inspired remix of Ed She

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Columbia City Ballet produces a fairy tale ballet for all ages

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Columbia City Ballet produces a fairy tale ballet for all ages

Something magical is coming to Florence! The Columbia City Ballet is proud to present a sparkling version of the greatest fairy tale ballet of all time, The Sleeping Beauty. Staged an choreographed by Columbia City Ballet Artistic Director William Starret

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DO YOU REMEMBER?

on Tuesday, 19 March 2019. Posted in Good life, Do you Remember?

DO YOU REMEMBER?

Florence Country Club 1940s

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CUMC blood drive

on Tuesday, 12 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

CUMC’s next blood drive will be held Thursday, March 14th from 1:30 p.m -6:30 p.m. in the Davis Christian Life Center. To schedule an appointment, please sign up at Central in The Commons area, contact Barbara Jenkinson at 662-3218, or register on line b

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Florence 1 Schools celebrates ‘Music in Our Schools Month’

on Tuesday, 12 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Education, Local News

“As a teacher, you want to instill in your students a lifetime joy of music.” That is what Laura Greenway, Florence 1 Schools Performing Arts Coordinator, said regarding March’s ‘Music in Our Schools’ Month. Laura said it takes hard work and great teacher

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Alexis and Luke are T-R-O-U-B-L-E

on Tuesday, 12 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

Alexis and Luke are T-R-O-U-B-L-E

Alexis and Luke rehearsing the Jive.

Luke Wilcox of Wilcox Office Mart will be a star participating in this year’s Dancing for Our Future Stars of Florence. His partner will be Alexis Kelley McDonald. Luke and Alexis will be dancing the Jive to Travis Tritt’s 1992 hit TROUBLE. Alexis has bee

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BSA Pee Dee Area Council holds 2018 awards banquet

on Tuesday, 12 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Local News

BSA Pee Dee Area Council holds 2018 awards banquet

TOP PICTURE: The Wade Dickens 2018 Pee Dee Area Council Eagle Scouts. LOWER LEFT: 2018 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award recipient Neal Sarvis, presenter Ed Suggs, recipient Wade Dickens. LOWER MIDDLE: 2018 Pee Dee Area Council Alumnus of the Year presenter Ed Suggs and recipient Phil Bethune. LOWER RIGHT: 2018 Silver Beaver recipients Katie Hardee and Sonny Williams.

The Pee Dee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America held a banquet to recognize the 2018 Eagle Scouts as well as many other awards. Council President Walt Barefoot, Council Scout Executive Micheal Hesbach, and Council Commissioner Diane Bauer were all

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South Carolina Dance Theatre presents “To the Pointe!”

on Tuesday, 12 March 2019. Posted in Good life, News, Arts & Culture, Local News

South Carolina Dance Theatre presents “To the Pointe!”

Signature favorites from the Company’s repertoire and the classical “Paquita” make for an exciting blend of dance for the South Carolina Dance Theatre’s show “To the Pointe!” The depth and versatility of the Company’s repertoire and dancers are brought to

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