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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The McBee All Class School reunion will be Thursday, June 20th, at Pam’s Restaurant, in Hartsville, starting at 11 a.m. All who have attended McBee Schools are welcome, along with their guests.

Florence Men’s Choral Society will present their spring concert “In Remembrance” on May 23, at 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Admission is free and a love offering will be taken. FMCS is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit male choral organization r

McLeod Regional Medical Center announced that it achieved the Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes McLeod Health - McLeod Regional Medical Center as being among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for

GAFFNEY— Limestone College senior outfielder Ryan Creps (Indiana, Pa.) has been named to the Google Cloud Academic All-District Baseball Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and is now eligible for Academic All-

Francis Marion University senior shortstop Taylor Johnson has been named to the 2019 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Softball All-Southeast Region Team. The San Diego native was a second-team selection. Johnson batted a team-best

Francis Marion University senior shortstop CJ Mackinson has been selected to the prestigious 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-District Baseball Team for District III. Selected by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America), the All-District Tea

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(StatePoint) As your dog ages, your care must evolve to meet your furry friend’s changing needs, particularly when it comes to mobility, injury-prevention and recovery. The following tips can help keep your aging dog mobile, healthy and happy. • Fish oil: