In the wake of last year’s racial justice protests and Derek Chauvin’s conviction for George Floyd’s murder, many are wondering about meaningful actions we can take to make our communities more equitable places.
Coastal Carolina University’s Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) is establishing a local chapter of Delta Alpha Pi (DAPi), an international honor society for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.
Francis Marion University named 364 full-time students and 33 part-time students to its President’s List for the spring 2021 semester. An additional 392 full-time students and 51 part-time students made the Dean’s List for the spring semester.
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In early March 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act which included, among many other things, $39B for child care, $15B in Child Care Development Block Grants and $24B in Child Care Stabilization Funds. In May, the Administration for Children and Families released federal …
This grant opportunity is available to assist providers in paying for their child care facility expenses, including rent/mortgage payments, utility bills, cleaning or sanitation costs, and personnel costs which may include salary increases, retention bonuses, etc. Click here for complete details.
Florence, SC DSS Farmers’ Market Voucher Program has been postponed. Vouchers will not be distributed during the week of Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17, 2021. Please stay tuned for further information about the rescheduling date from SCA. For more information visit our website at www…
The School Foundation has teamed up with Bright by Text to bring the program to the Florence community! The program, already offered in Colorado, New York, California, and other communities around the nation, offers parents and caregivers expert tips and resources for children prenatal to ag…
The 5K to Beat Alzheimer’s is scheduled for August 21.
Medicare.gov makes it easy to find and compare nearby health care providers, like hospitals, home health agencies, doctors, nursing homes and other health care services that accept Medicare.
On May 12, 2021, CDC recommended use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 12 years and up based on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in adolescents following clinical trials. At the time, there was a growing body of evidence that demonstrated the severe health impacts of COVID-…
Most states require parental consent at this point, though the landscape may be shifting slightly as more jurisdictions seek to encourage vaccination of young people. Parents and parental consent laws will play a critical role in the COVID-19 vaccination effort to reach children in the U.S.,…
For seventeen years, the Dorothy Blackwell Luncheon has been raising funds, and increasing awareness for senior hunger and other needs of Florence County senior citizens. The Dorothy Blackwell fundraiser/luncheon is the Senior Citizens Association’s (SCA) primary annual philanthropic event. …
As the country has considered how it will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, child care has remained a central topic of conversation, sitting at the intersection of education, the economy, workforce, and family dynamics. Simply, the pandemic acutely highlighted that child care is foundationa…
Largest CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Study in Health Workers Shows mRNA Vaccines 94% Effective
Geographically diverse population included across 33 sites in 25 U.S. statesA new CDC study adds to the growing body of real-world evidence (outside of a clinical trial setting) showing that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protect health care perso…
The Elizabeth Pettigrew Durant Children’s Center hosted a dedication ceremony on Sunday to celebrate the community support that has made possible the Center at 411 N. Salem Ave., which serves residents in the state’s third judicial circuit.
Still Going Strong reminds older adults that getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up the activities you enjoy
On Wednesday, April 28th the Pee Dee Coalition joined Ahroha Arts Collective at City Center Farmers Market for the first Denim and Dance event. Organizer Adalia Ellis with Aroha Arts Collective and Aroha Afro Latin Dance invited community members and local nonprofit leaders to speak about se…
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