CADET LEADERSHIP GRADUATES of Wilson High School are flanked by Lt. Col Johnny Guest, far left, and Master Chief Fletcher Williams, far right.

Duke Energy Foundation presented a $26,000 grant to support Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry program which delivers meals to Pee Dee families in food desert areas. From left, Denise Holland, Harvest Hope CEO; Mindy Taylor, Duke Energy government and community relations manager; and Donna Lollis, donor relations manager for Harvest Hope in Florence.

FRANCES MARION UNIVERSITY’S LUTHER F. CARTER CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES

THE MCLEOD PARK AAA ALL STARS of Florence finished second in the Dixie Youth State tournament that was held in Union, July 15-21. They won the Sub District held in Dillon, June 17-22, and went on to become the District 10 Champions in Mullins, June 24-29. They battled in Union losing both games to Blythewood, who won the Dixie Youth AAA State Tournament. During these 17 games Peyton Rogers hit two grand slams, Jack Seward hit two home-runs, Caleb Klucharich hit three home-runs and Noah Moore hit one home-run. Kneeling, from left, are Dawson Young, Jaimie Neal, Jack Seward, Noah Moore and Cooper Coleman; standing from left are Ryan Johnson, Evan Frannk, Peyton Rogers, Mac Faile, Camp Keels, Caleb Klucharich and Trace Edwards. Coaches, from left, are Lee Coleman, Chris Rogers and Tony Moore.

AAU NATIONAL CHAMPIONS – From left, Emily SantiAnna, Amelia Lyles, and Destiny Harrell.

PAT GIBSON-HYE MOORE takes oath of office for Florence City Council. On left is her husband Kermit Moore, on right is Judge Taft Guiles.

ROYALL ELEMENTARY INNOVATION CENTER TEACHER CHANDLER HERBERT PREPARES CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS COMING BACK TO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK