FLORENCE —  MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is proud to announce it will provide athletic training services at John W. Moore Middle School in the Florence 1 Schools district.

Donald Jay Wierenga was born in July 1932 in Jenison, Michigan. Toward the end of the Korean War in 1953, he received a draft notice and subsequently joined the Army. He completed induction at Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan then departed for Fort Custer in Michigan. Wierenga eventually arri…

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On Saturday, August 29, Trinity Collegiate School held its first virtual event and it was a success judging by the amount of money raised. Despite the continued impact of the COVID pandemic on schools, Trinity Collegiate has continued to meet fundraising goals by hosting virtual events.

Coker University has been included in The Princeton Review’s “2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region” web feature as a “Best Southeastern” school, making this the institution’s 16th consecutive year on the list. “Coker continues to be included as a ‘Best Southeastern’ school year after year as…

Francis Marion University’s 50th Anniversary has been put in permanent quarantine by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Francis Marion University Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Jeremy Rentsch was recently named recipient of a grant from South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence’s Bioinformatics Pilot Program (SC INBRE-BIPP), funded by the National Institutes of Health.The $10,000 gran…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced updated recommendations for COVID-19 testing.“DHEC continues to emphasize the importance of testing,“ said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Physician. “While many people with COVID-19 have mil…

A Coastal Carolina University theatre professor has gone viral. A short video of Robin Edwards-Russell teaching from home on the first day of class has been viewed millions of times. The exposure draws attention to CCU and how instructors are teaching with passion and enthusiasm even from a …

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the winners of the 2020 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Community Partnership Challenge recognizing VA facility partnerships with local community organizations that help Veterans and their families lead happier he…

The Green Sea Floyds Middle & High School Beta Club competed in the Virtual National Convention and placed in the top 10 in two competition events. 

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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 967 new confirmed cases and 55 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 52 additional confirmed deaths and 10 new probable deaths.

COLUMBIA, S.C. —  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 704 new confirmed cases and 26 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 17 additional confirmed deaths and one new probable death.This brings the total number of confirmed …

Times are tough. Many of us have never experienced anything like the current COVID-19 pandemic which remains in full force and affects us all. Almost every aspect of life has been impacted in some way.People are experiencing multiple stressors and conflicts such as being quarantined due to p…

GEORGETOWN, SC, – $8.2 million is available for low-interest loans to assist businesses and agribusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Carolina Humanities, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street program, is pleased to present the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Water/Ways in South Carolina. The exhibition dives into water–an essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, cultu…

You may be home quarantining or working from home; however, that does not necessarily mean you desire to cook three meals a day with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. August is National Sandwich Month, and sandwiches can be a delicious, nutrient-rich, and quick meal to help save time in the kitchen.

FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is pleased to announce the promotion of Shannon Tanner as the new Fire Chief effective August 15, 2020.  This selection follows the June 2020 appointment of Randall Osterman as Florence City Manager. 

Paul T. Gayes, Ph.D., a professor of marine science and executive director of the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies at Coastal Carolina University, is using a new Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanner to conduct research on long-term beach erosion and renouri…

Francis Marion University’s presence in downtown Florence is growing yet again. 

The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University has awarded professorships to faculty members who exemplify excellence in teaching, research, and service. The following professorships have been awarded for 2020-2021: The Vereen Teaching Impact Award to…

Francis Marion University recognized outstanding contributions by four of its employees at a special Staff Awards Dinner on campus Wednesday.

The City Center Market rent-by-the-hour commercial kitchen is OPEN!

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19.

After the cancellation of ArtFields 2020, it’s been pretty quiet in Lake City this spring and summer. We’re thrilled to be back in business with a dual gallery opening on August 21st! Join us that night from 6-8PM for the first look at the artwork. In accordance with the City of Lake City’s …

Actress Ashley Judd has another chance to prove her sexual harassment claim against producer Harvey Weinstein, thanks to a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Joe N. Hazel was born in 1921. In 1943, the Army drafted him, and he went to Florida for basic training. He spent some time in Fort Meade, Maryland, before traveling to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, where he joined the 42nd Infantry Division. Hazel trained as an infantryman and as a wireman, with t…

Jesus Holguin was born on a farm in Anthony, Texas, Aug. 6, 1919. Holguin was one of six children, having two sisters and three brothers. Holguin’s brothers all served in in World War II.On Feb. 21, 1942, at the age of 22, the Army drafted Holguin. He served with 35th Infantry as a rifleman.…

The Education Department of the Florence County Museum announces the following programming:

Columbia, S.C.—The American Red Cross of South Carolina is pleased to announce a new Regional Chief Executive Officer after the departure of longtime CEO, Louise Welch Williams. Rod Tolbert, who has been with the organization for over 20 years, will assume the roll effective July 27th, 2020. 

Army Veteran Terrence Hayes is the director of communications and public affairs for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has worked in public affairs for over 20 years, as a soldier and civilian alike.

Richard Sherman joined the Aviation Cadet Corps in January 1942. After basic training, he attended bombardier school in Santa Ana, California, and in Kirtland Field near Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also trained as a navigator, a secondary role that many bombardiers served. Sherman initially …

North Charleston, SC – Experts say we are in for a busy Hurricane Season this summer with Isaias expected to impact South Carolina over the coming days. The American Red Cross urgently needs licensed health professional volunteers to help in our community. We need these medical professionals…

COVID-19 has not stopped local charities in their efforts to help their communities and Pee Dee Electric Cooperative (PDEC) has certainly not stopped supporting those organizations in a time of great need. Click Here For More Details

Three South Carolina high school students won $5,000 each in an audio podcast scholarship competition sponsored by South Carolina’s electric cooperatives.

George Paris Davis III’s post-secondary goals were very different from his peers, who often sought student deferments to avoid being drafted: Davis attempted to join the Army in 1965, but was turned away due to arthritis in his knees. Davis enrolled in college, but dropped out and worked sev…

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In the upcoming gallery exhibition, Environment for Connections, at TRAX Visual Art Center, Sandy Cook has curated work from many artists from the Lake City area and beyond. The gallery holds different pieces of work that celebrate artists from all backgrounds and tell their stories. The art…

Hartsville’s Hidden Hero for the month of July is Andrea Steen. Andrea has been with the City of Hartsville for 4 years and is currently serving as the Museum Manager at the Hartsville Museum. She leads a small staff at the Museum and has a true passion for telling the story of Hartsville. O…

(New York, NY) Scholastic will publish J.K. Rowling’s The Ickabog, an original fairy tale, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in the US and Canada in hardcover and ebook formats, with international editions to follow soon after.  

Veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness can now stay connected with their health care providers, case managers, and loved ones thanks to a nonprofit organization’s collaboration with VA.America’s Adopt A Solider has worked with VA since 2010 on a multitude of services and support fo…