The News Journal will be closed on Monday, January 21, in order to observe Martin Luther King Jr. day.

The most germ-addled item in your home may not be the toilet or the kitchen sponge. Mobile phones pick up bacteria wherever they go. In addition, users touch their phones an average of 47 times a day according to the national average determined by a Deloi

Charleston was the seat of government in South Carolina for nearly one hundred years. After much debate, in 1786, the South Carolina Assembly voted to move the capital to a location that was centrally located. In January of 1790, the state legislature ope

On Tuesday, January 8, the Leadership Florence class of 2019 met for a day called “Social Issues”. The purpose of the day was to allow the group to meet with various nonprofits in the area and learn about the different types of services they provide to pe

A Pairings Party was held on January 10 at the Floyd Conference Center to formally announce the 2019 Dancing For Our Future Stars dance couples. The participants are: • Ed Clements (12th Circuit Solicitor) and Deysha Miller • Matt Dowdell (Florence 1 Scho

Monster Jam®, the unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable family-friendly motor sport announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Florence event. The 2019 season will bring a new level of high-flying, four-wheel excitement to the entire family

On Friday, January 11, McLeod Health dedicated a street on its campus of McLeod Regional Medical Center, named in honor of world renowned artist and Florence native William H. Johnson. McLeod, through coordination of appropriate city, county and Departmen

On January 9th, the male and female residents at the Pee Dee Community Action Partnership Emergency Shelter participated in a day of makeovers. Several stylists, barbers and makeup artists partnered together for an event called “Giving the Gift of Confide

Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. is pleased to announce the election of the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. The South Atlantic law firm will now be led by Florence-based Chief Executive Officer C. Pierce Campbell. Former Chief Executive Officer R.

Save the dates, January 23 and 24, for the 7th annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo located at the Florence Center in Florence. The two-day expo features educational workshops, a trade show with over 100 exhibitors, great food and opportunities to connect and em

After a day of learning and networking at the SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo, bring your appetite and your passion for Certified SC Grown foods to the 7th Annual Taste of South Carolina. During the day, the SC AgriBiz and Farm Expo will offer training, networking

Stalking can be a form of domestic violence. Stalkers have many motivations including hatred, obsession, and a desire for intimacy. Most people have dated or been involved with the people they stalk. Two thirds of stalkers pursue their victims at least on

Commemorative celebration on: • Monday, January 21, at 7 p.m. • Mt. Zion A.M.E Church, 1305 E. Cheves Street, Florence, Rev. Merritt B Graves, Pastor. The Rev. Norman Gamble, Pastor, New Ebenezer Baptist Church in Florence is the speaker. This year’s th

Friends of Florence County Library will hold their annual meeting at the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library, Sunday, January 27, 3 p.m. in the Stukes Meeting Room. The guest speaker is Ray Reich, Florence Downtown Development Manager. He will give i

On January 16 at 7:30 p.m. auditions will be held for Florence Little Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia. Auditions are for age 17 and over for this production. Registration is located in the theater lobby. Registration begins 30 minutes before auditions.