Sole Blazers Running Club here in Florence recently hosted a group run and fundraiser to benefit the officers and the families affected by the shooting. On Sunday October 28, at 3 p.m. the Sole Blazers Running Club met at Briggs Elementary for a group ru

The City of Florence Recreation Services and Sports Tourism Department will begin registration for winter youth basketball on November 1, and run through November 29. A parent or guardian can sign the participant up online by visiting the link below: http

The City of Florence Recreation Services and Sports Tourism Department will begin registration for winter youth basketball on November 1, and run through November 29. A parent or guardian can sign the participant up online by visiting the link below: http

The Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Stingers traveled to Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday to play a twelve-inning scrimmage against Virginia Tech. While the Stingers have scrimmaged NCAA D1 teams before, the visit to Virginia Tech marked the

PEMBROKE, NC – Sophomore Courtney Abdur-Rahim registered a career-high 18 kills and served the opening three points of the deciding fifth set as Francis Marion University claimed a hard-fourth 25-20,17-25,25-19,20-25,15-10 win over UNC Pembroke, Saturday

The Francis Marion University volleyball team hosted its annual “Dig Pink” match on Oct. 12, the Patriots welcomed their local-rival and Peach Belt Conference foe UNC Pembroke to the Smith University Center. The annual “Dig Pink” match benefits the Side-O

Former Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Stinger pitcher, David Parkinson was named the Philadelphia Phillies’ MiLB Pitcher of the Year following the conclusion of the 2018 season. The left-handed pitcher was awarded the Phillies’ prestigious P

Sophomore midfielder Dayle McEwen of the Francis Marion University women's soccer team has been named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 3-9.

KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - Senior Lars Sandvoll and freshman Grant Sellers each carded 74 rounds on Tuesday (Sept. 10) to lead Francis Marion University to a 12th-place finish at The Invitational at The Ocean Course Tournament hosted by the College of Charleston

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The City of Florence batting cages located at the Freedom Florence Recreation Complex, 1515 Freedom Blvd are open this year through November 18.

Senior Georgia Garrison and sophomores Kayla Arthur and Courtney Abdur-Rahim combined for 46 kills and powered Francis Marion University to a 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-14 win over previously unbeaten Lenoir-Rhyne University...

The News Journal is putting on our annual football contest. There is one $50.00 winner each week for 13 weeks. The rules for the contest are simple....

HOT ROD will crown the 2018 “Fastest Street Car in America” during the 14th annual HOT ROD Drag Week Powered by Dodge and brought to you by Gear Vendors Under/Overdrive September 9-14. HOT ROD Drag Week is more than just clocking the fastest time on the s