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Congressman Russell Fry plans bid for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Congressman Russell Fry plans bid for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

  • Lucy Valeski TNS/The State

U.S. Rep. Russell Fry jumped into South Carolina’s U.S. Senate special primary Monday, saying he would compete for the Republican nomination left vacant by the sudden death of Lindsey Graham. “South Carolinians need a conservative fighter in the U.S. Senate who actually delivers results,” Fr…

SCDOT: Florence, Darlington, Marion county bridges to be replaced

SCDOT: Florence, Darlington, Marion county bridges to be replaced

  • Emmy Ribero

Florence, Darlington and Marion among nine counties to benefit from $23.5 million awarded to SCDOT for bridge repairs around the state. Here is what bridges are expecting upgrades. 

Petition launched to move election date back to November in Mullins

Petition launched to move election date back to November in Mullins

  • Emmy Ribero

The Marion County National Action Network launched a petition following council moving city elections from November to April, a move the group is worried may lead to less voter turnout.

FDTC secures accreditation through 2036 by SACSCOC

FDTC secures accreditation through 2036 by SACSCOC

  • Special to The Morning News

Florence-Darlington Technical College has received reaffirmation for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges through 2036. 

Evette wins Marion County GOP primary

Evette wins Marion County GOP primary

  • Emmy Ribero

Marion County voted for Pamela Evette in the runoff elections today with 50.88% of votes. They also chose Stephen Goldfinch for Attorney General and Cody Simpson for Commissioner of Agriculture. 

Republican primary runoff elections today in Marion County

Republican primary runoff elections today in Marion County

  • gzaleski

Republican statewide primary runoff elections are today in Marion County.Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sorority supports VFW food drive

Sorority supports VFW food drive

  • Contributed

Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Mu Kappa Zeta Chapter, serving Marion and Dillon counties, took part in a canned food drive organized by Veterans of Foreign Wars Dillon County Post 6091 on June 13. 

HTC expanding fiber internet into City of Marion

HTC expanding fiber internet into City of Marion

    HTC is expanding into the City of Marion with a multimillion-dollar project that will provide most residents and businesses with reliable fiber internet connection.

    Marion County incumbents win primaries

    Marion County incumbents win primaries

      In Marion County's primaries, residents overwhelmingly supported the incumbent candidates for County Council districts 3 and 5.

      McLeod contributes to Florence-Darlington Technical College nursing programs

      McLeod contributes to Florence-Darlington Technical College nursing programs

        McLeod Health has contributed $75,000 to Florence-Darlington Technical College to support their nursing program, recognizing the increasing need for healthcare services and the shortage of nurses. 

        Primaries for Marion County Council seats on ballot June 9

        Primaries for Marion County Council seats on ballot June 9

          Democratic primaries are approaching for Marion County Council District 3 and District 5 seats, along with statewide and federal positions. 

          Democrats share goals in Florence

          Democrats share goals in Florence

            In a recent gathering in Florence, South Carolina, Democratic candidates shared their platforms with Pee Dee voters, organized by John Vincent for voters to meet candidates. 

            Marion deputy charged, on admin. duties - Woman also charged in baseball incident

            Marion deputy charged, on admin. duties - Woman also charged in baseball incident

              A Marion County Sheriff’s Office school resource office has been placed on administrative duties after being arrested on a third-degree assault and battery charge by the S.C. Law Enforcement Division.

              Francis Marion University projects reshape campus and downtown Florence

              Francis Marion University projects reshape campus and downtown Florence

                Projects and renovations of academic buildings at Francis Marion University have been able to be completed without university debt or raising student tuition, with more projects on the way. 

                Francis Marion University projects reshape campus and downtown Florence

                Francis Marion University projects reshape campus and downtown Florence

                • Emmy Ribero

                Projects and renovations of academic buildings at Francis Marion University have been able to be completed without university debt or raising student tuition, with more projects on the way. 

                Latta baseball delivers in clutch for first state championship in 8 years

                Latta baseball delivers in clutch for first state championship in 8 years

                • Scott Chancey

                Latta wins 3-2 over McBee in rematch of 2016 state finals which McBee won.

                Recent rain helps Pee Dee counties in drought  - Darlington County  status improves

                Recent rain helps Pee Dee counties in drought - Darlington County status improves

                • GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer

                Darlington County has benefited from recent rainfalls helping to reduce the level of drought across the county from extreme to severe, according to a National Drought Mitigation Center map released May 28.

                Schools take flight -  Marion County district expands aeronautics partnership

                Schools take flight - Marion County district expands aeronautics partnership

                • Emmy Ribero

                New flight simulators, drone training and industry-focused coursework are coming to students in Marion and Dillon counties this fall.

                Pee Dee jobless rates drop

                Pee Dee jobless rates drop

                • GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer

                Unemployment rates were down for Florence, Darlington and Marion counties in April, according to South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce data released May 22

                Early voting starts in Marion County

                Early voting starts in Marion County

                • GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer

                Democratic primaries for Marion County Council District 3 and District 5 seats are on the ballot in Marion County as early voting begins Tuesday, May 26.

                Marion County School District - Gamble named interim leader

                Marion County School District - Gamble named interim leader

                • Staff reports

                Marion County School Board has announced its selection for interim superintendent. She will begin June 15. 

                DeAngelo Adams eager to continue winning tradition at Mullins

                DeAngelo Adams eager to continue winning tradition at Mullins

                • Justin Driggers

                DeAngelo Adams steps in to the take the reins of Mullins boys basketball program. 

                Mullins mayor wants duties restored

                Mullins mayor wants duties restored

                • Emmy Ribero

                Mullins Mayor Miko Pickett and her attorney sent a demand letter to the members of City Council that voted to revoke her ceremonial privileges. 

                Marion's Baccus wins 2A discus state championship & other high school recaps

                Marion's Baccus wins 2A discus state championship & other high school recaps

                • From staff reports

                The 2A and 3A track & field state championships were held Friday in Columbia and Marion's Darrion Baccus came away with a state crown.

                'Doesn't seem real' as PDA softball coach reflects on team's run of success

                'Doesn't seem real' as PDA softball coach reflects on team's run of success

                • Justin Driggers

                The Pee Dee Academy softball team won its fifth straight SCISA state championship this week to add to an already remarkable run of success over the past near decade.

                Here's why Marion's Maliyah Williams is continuing her softball career at N.C. A&T

                Here's why Marion's Maliyah Williams is continuing her softball career at N.C. A&T

                • Scott Chancey

                Williams played a big part in the Swamp Foxes' huge playoff runs in 2024 and '25.

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