Mullins Mayor Miko Pickett and her attorney sent a demand letter to the members of City Council that voted to revoke her ceremonial privileges.
- 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.
- 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.
- Scott Chancey
Williams played a big part in the Swamp Foxes' huge playoff runs in 2024 and '25.
- From staff reports
Pee Dee Academy's softball team claimed its fifth straight state championship on Tuesday with a victory and a sweep of Colleton Prep in the SCISA 3A title series.
- Emmy Ribero
The Marion Civil Air Patrol Squadron was shut down last week. Some former members have questions as to why.
- Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates with ceremonies held over two days, honoring 342 students receiving degrees.
The Francis Marion University softball program, the automatic qualifier from Conference Carolinas, learned on Monday morning that it will host one of the two NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Tournaments this Thursday through Saturday.
For a second straight month, FMU's Logan Davis was chosen as the Conference Carolinas baseball Freshman of the Month.
The Francis Marion University baseball program received an at-large bid and the fifth overall seed in the upcoming Southeast Regional of the NCAA Tournament following the release of the bracket on the selection show on Sunday night.
Unemployment rates in Florence, Darlington, and Marion counties decreased in March, as reported by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce on May 6.
- Scott Chancey
Perkins was Hannah-Pamplico's football coach in 2015.
- SPECIAL TO THE MORNING NEWS
Florence-Darlington Technical College's 2026 commencement ceremony is set to take place on Thursday, May 14, at the Florence Center, celebrating the achievements of 983 undergraduate students who have earned associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
- Staff reports
One of the largest industries in Florence presented a $100,000 commitment to go towards MUSC's new cancer center in Florence.
- Scott Chancey
The Stingers can win another region crown with a win today against Gaston. The game starts at 11 a.m. at Lexington County Baseball Stadium.
- Scott Chancey
The Golden Eagles broke Thursday's game open with 11 runs in the bottom of the fourth.
- Emmy Ribero
A historic greenhouse at Creek Bridge STEM Academy in Mullins, South Carolina, has been restored through a partnership between the Original Six Foundation and the Marion County School District.
- Emmy Ribero
The City of Mullins Council voted to make two changes to city elections at a special-called Friday meeting.
- Special to The Morning News
The MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division announced that MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, MUSC Health Marion Medical Center, and MUSC Health Black River Medical Center have attained the Pediatric Ready Emergency Department designation from the South Carolina EMS for Children Advisory Committee.
- SCDOT
The S.C. Department of Transportation is conducting a drop-in style public meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of the bridge on U.S. Highway 15 over Sparrow Swamp in Darlington County.
- Special to The Morning News
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is hosting the 2026 Walk to Remember on Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Amazing Grace Park in Marion.
- Emmy Ribero
The Darla Moore Foundation awarded six students from Pee Dee Counties full rides to the new school of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson, starting this fall.
- Martha Rose Brown
Snow's Island, a 5,000-acre island located in Florence County, South Carolina, served as a refuge for Brig. Gen. Francis Marion, known as the "Swamp Fox," and other patriots during the American Revolution.