The Jayne H. Boswell animal shelter is a partnership with the Florence Area Humane Society and the City of Florence. The shelter is located at 1434 McCurdy Road and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Contact them by phone...

Francis Marion University recently received two large gifts from The Aiken Foundation, a long-time supporter of the university.

Mya Simmons, a registered nurse on the 7th floor at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center and Benedicte Roberts, a registered nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit at MUSC Health Marion Medical Center were named DAISY Award recipients of for the third...

Residents at Pee Dee Gardens Senior Living Community in Florence have been taking the opportunity to slow down and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

Florence Elks’' Lodge No. 1020 presented a check for $5,500 to the Manna House of Florence on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Together SC, the state’s network of nonprofit organizations and their allies for good, recently announced Nicole Echols, executive director of the Pee Dee Branch of Harvest Hope in Florence, as one of four new board members elected by...

Three students from Florence 1 Schools have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

The next time the Francis Marion Patriots take the baseball diamond another milestone will be checked off by head coach Art Inabinet.

The Jayne H. Boswell animal shelter is a partnership with the Florence Area Humane Society and the City of Florence. The shelter is located at 1434 McCurdy Road and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Contact them by phone...

Francis Marion University junior women’s track and field athlete London Richardson and sophomore women’s basketball forward Zaria Woods have earned Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports-Scholar Awards for 2020.

The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association recently announced that Wilson High School Athletic Director Derrick McQueen has been recognized by its association as a Certified Athletic Administrator.

Senior Jordyn Perry serves during West Florence’s first home volleyball match of the season Friday against Lakewood. The Knights defeated the Gators, 25-10, 25-17 and 25-16.

A pair of former Francis Marion University men's basketball players, Kingsley Nwagboso and Dominque Coleman, recently signed professional contracts to play during the upcoming season.

The Kelley Center for Economic Development at Francis Marion University is offering the following upcoming virtual workshops for small businesses: • Idea to Plan - Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to noon.

Due to ongoing health concerns related to COVID-19, the Florence County Museum’s Mornings at the Museum and Afternoon Art Club program are being offered in drive-through and virtual formats.