Dr. Lorraine “Rainey” Harris Knight, a highly experienced educator and community leader, has recently joined the Florence-Darlington Technical College Area Commission. With over four decades of involvement in education and various organizations in the Pee Dee region and South Carolina, Knigh…
A Marion man, Jaremy Alexander Smith, pleaded guilty to kidnapping, carjacking, and murdering a Florence County EMS worker and a New Mexico State Police Officer in 2024, as confirmed by the United States Department of Justice.
Francis Marion University's President Fred Carter highlighted the institution's successful growth and financial stability during a recent Board of Trustees meeting. The university's enrollment saw a 3.1% increase, introducing new programs in forestry and social work, as well as inaugurating …
The recent quarterly meeting of the Francis Marion University Board of Trustees took place at the FMU Freshwater Ecology Complex, where the naming of two university facilities in honor of longtime board members was approved. The Kenneth W. Jackson Lecture Hall in the Hugh and Jean Leatherman…
Riley Minton threw three touchdown passes as Florence Christian kept its perfect record intact with a win over Spartanburg Christian on Friday and other area high school football recaps.
The South Carolina Drought Response Committee recently met to assess drought conditions across the state. Changes were made to the drought status of twelve counties.
Week 4 scores for Pee Dee area high school football teams.
The Hartsville High School swim team opened the season at the Sumter Invitational recently and other Pee Dee area high school recaps.
Five burning questions for Week 3 of the high school football season in the Pee Dee.
Florence, Darlington, and Marion counties are set to receive a total of $13.3 million in state funding as part of a supplemental appropriations bill signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster. The spending bill earmarks funds for various projects including facility upgrades, emergency response, public safety, and town revitalization.
Matthew Benjamin scored four touchdowns in West Florence's win over Hartsville on Thursday and other Pee Dee area high school football recaps from Week 2.
A strong defensive effort and key plays in the second half helped Wilson earn a 21-0 victory over Hampton County on Thursday.
The Florence Christian School volleyball team improved to 4-0 on Thursday and other Pee Dee area high school recaps.
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%.
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%.
Pee Dee Academy's volleyball team swept Carolina Academy on Monday and other area high school scores & recaps.
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.
Several of Friday's high school matchups across the Pee Dee have been rescheduled to later dates.
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.
2025's Class A state champion Williamsburg Academy and state runner-up Pee Dee Academy once again show plenty of potential.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is reopening its afterschool programs for the 2026-27 school year, with staggered club openings.
The City of Marion's historic downtown library will soon be seeing an expansion that will almost double its size because of funding from local and state partnerships.
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.
Florence-Darlington Technical College has appointed Summer Busher as the new Director of Advising to enhance student success.
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.
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