Florence County saw a decrease in its July unemployment rate from 4.8% to 4.6%, while Marion County also experienced a decline from 6.8% to 6.6%. In contrast, Darlington County's unemployment rate remained steady at 5%.
- Emmy Ribero
Coker University is seeking to expand its nursing program to address regional healthcare needs in behavioral and mental health services. The program, launched in 2022, has reached capacity, prompting the university to consider renovations to increase instructional capacity and meet workforce…
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The special Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate is happening today, with U.S. Sen. Darline Graham competing against U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This election follows the passing of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who was seeking a fifth term.
- Special to The Morning News
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville has received five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for their exceptional stroke and heart failure care, including Gold Plus and Rural Gold recognition. This recognition highlights the hospital's dedicat…
- Special to The Morning News
Darlington County is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident that has affected the operability of specific computer systems and has led to limitations on certain county services.
- Special To The Morning News
The South Carolina Drought Response Committee has determined that rainfall received over the past five weeks was sufficient to downgrade drought classifications in 21 counties.
- SCOTT CHANCEY Sports Editor
2025's Class A state champion Williamsburg Academy and state runner-up Pee Dee Academy once again show plenty of potential.
HARTSVILLE – Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center announced that CEO Dr. Brian Sponseller has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of its "Community Hospital CEOs to Know" for 2026.
Darlington County Council moved to carry over the vote for the $1,570,000 purchase of 234 acres of property near Lamar, postponing the vote till next month.
Darlington residents filled every seat in the room as the county council conducted the first reading of the nine month moratorium on solar and wind projects.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is reopening its afterschool programs for the 2026-27 school year, with staggered club openings.
PolyQuest, Inc. and DAK Americas LLC are receiving an extension of their FILOT Agreement to include potential expansion with additional investment of $7,050,000 and the creation of 15 new jobs.
Various law enforcement agencies are gearing up to participate in National Night Out, an annual community-building initiative aimed at fostering better relationships between neighbors and law enforcement.
An incident occurred in Darlington County on Saturday night, resulting in the death of a juvenile bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle.
- Staff Report
An incident occurred in Darlington County on Saturday night, resulting in the death of a juvenile bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle.
- Dr. Chad Thurman McLeod Orthopaedics
Osteoarthritis is a common cause of joint pain, particularly in the knee and hip, characterized by the gradual breakdown of protective cartilage leading to pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility.
- Special to The Morning News
Florence-Darlington Technical College has appointed Summer Busher as the new Director of Advising to enhance student success.
- Emmy Ribero
Darlington County Council has an ordinance scheduled for first reading on Monday, Aug. 4 that would impose a nine month moratorium on solar energy systems and wind farms.
- Emmy Ribero
60 units of townhomes are coming to the corner of Eighth street and Lincoln Ave. in South Hartsville as a 'workforce housing' development, set to open in the fall 2027.
- Noah Feit TNS/The State
The mayor of a South Carolina town along with current and former high-ranking members of the police force were arrested for a money-making scheme that involved a quota for issuing traffic tickets, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. McBee Mayor Glenn C. Odom, 77, and Mc…
- Gene Crider
Tracy George, DNP, PMHNP, FNP, a provider at CareSouth Carolina's Dillon location and an associate professor at Francis Marion University, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
- Special to The Morning News
Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the "Women Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know."
- Emmy Ribero
The upcoming referendum on July 28 for the Palmetto Rural Fire District in Darlington County would allow it to potentially increase taxes if approved.
- GSSM
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Outreach Center recently launched its first A.I. Educator Summer Institute, supported by a $600,000 grant from Google.
- From staff, Coker reports
The King's Academy announced Tuesday that Demetric Russell has been named the new varsity/junior varsity volleyball coach.
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Early voting for the special Republican primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Lindsey Graham begins Wednesday, August 5.Early voting will run through Friday, August 7.Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.