Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is reopening its afterschool programs for the 2026-27 school year, with staggered club openings.
- Emmy Ribero
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.
- 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.
- 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."
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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 will take place from August 5 to August 7 at the Marion County Administration Building. The absentee ballot deadline is July 31, and on Election Day, August 11, polls will …
Candidate filing for the special Republican primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat following Lindsey Graham's passing will begin on July 21 and end on July 28, with the seat having become vacant on July 11 upon Graham's death.
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,” Fry said in a news release. U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman also announced a bid Saturday and former congressional ...
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.
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.
Florence-Darlington Technical College has received reaffirmation for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges through 2036.
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 statewide primary runoff elections are today in Marion County.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Republican statewide primary runoff elections are today in Marion County.Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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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.
- Gene Crider
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.
- Emmy Ribero
In Marion County's primaries, residents overwhelmingly supported the incumbent candidates for County Council districts 3 and 5.
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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.
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Democratic primaries are approaching for Marion County Council District 3 and District 5 seats, along with statewide and federal positions.
- Emmy Ribero
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.
- Martha Rose Brown
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.
- 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.
- Scott Chancey
Latta wins 3-2 over McBee in rematch of 2016 state finals which McBee won.
- 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.
- Emmy Ribero
New flight simulators, drone training and industry-focused coursework are coming to students in Marion and Dillon counties this fall.