LaShonda C. NeSmith, chairwoman of the Florence County Democratic Party, announced on Monday afternoon her candidacy for the City Council District 2 seat. The seat was previously held by the late Ed Robinson.

Jennifer Reyna of the Florence County Library’s South Carolina Room helped answer some questions about a World War II medal. A couple of months ago, Jennifer received a call from a lady in Washington, D.C.

ScienceSouth, in partnership with Dooley Planetarium, is hosting a free astrobiology workshop, Saturday, April 16, as a part of NASA Saturdays in the Pee Dee. ScienceSouth is located at 1511 Freedom Boulevard in the Freedom Florence Complex in the big

Nearly 73 years after his death in the Solomon Islands of the South Pacific Ocean, Sgt. John Charlton Holladay was brought home to rest. A memorial service was held for him at Florence National Cemetery on Monday morning, April 4. Sgt. Holladay served

Learn to line dance at a six-week workshop offered by Poynor Adult Education Center. The class will be offered on Mondays, April 11 through May 16, from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Poynor gym. The cost is $50. Dances include the basic line dances: Electric Slide,

E&A Realty welcomes Cheri Dennis to their team who is working as a listing agent or buyer's agent in the Pee Dee area. Cherri lives in Florence, but has had work and family ties in the Marion and Hartsville areas as well for the last 12 years. You may

Bethea Retirement Community will host a free health screenings event on Wednesday, April 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Bethea Multi-Purpose Room. The health screenings are being sponsored by Francis Marion University nursing students and are open to the

City Hall is mourning the unexpected loss of Councilman Edward “Ed” Robinson who died Wednesday, March 23. With compassion and sympathy we extend our condolences and prayers to family and friends. Councilman Robinson was a fixture in our City and was know

The family would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of Councilmen Edward L. “Ed” Robinson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

The piano decorating has begun for this year’s “Play Me I’m Yours” More than 25 local and regional artists are decorating the 29 pianos which will be placed throughput Florence and Lake City for the street pianos event which will run April 15 through May

Sisters 4 the Future, a faith-based group that helps abused women, is looking for help themselves. They need land to establish a shelter and they need it quickly. The group already has a four-bedroom home donated

The Senior Citizens Association in Florence County will host their 12th Annual Dorothy Blackwell Luncheon on May 6 in the Leatherman Senior Center. This year’s luncheon will offer the opportunity to support services for Florence County senior citizens and

Pam Flowers and Cole Davis are focusing on a samba routine with a touch of hip hop in hopes of bringing home the coveted mirror ball trophy from the 6th Annual Dancing With The Stars of Florence. This sold-out benefit will take place on Tuesday evening

Francis Marion University’s School of Education will be the host for a screening and discussion of the acclaimed documentary Go Public: A Day in the Life of an American School District on Tuesday, March 22 at 6 p.m.

Elementary guidance counselors from each of the 14 elementary schools, along with Florence School District One staff members, recently carried out a service learning project. Each counselor delivered “Care Kits” packed by elementary students to Lighthouse