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.
- gzaleski
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.
New flight simulators, drone training and industry-focused coursework are coming to students in Marion and Dillon counties this fall.
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
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 Board has announced its selection for interim superintendent. She will begin June 15.
- 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.
- From FMU reports
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.
- From FMU reports
For a second straight month, FMU's Logan Davis was chosen as the Conference Carolinas baseball Freshman of the Month.
- From FMU reports
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.
- GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer
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.
- Justin Driggers
A late rally by the Florence-Darlington Tech baseball team fell just short Saturday as Harford Community College took Game 3 of the East District championship to advance to the JUCO World Series.
- Scott Chancey
Florence-Darlington Tech and Harford Community College met Friday for Games 1 & 2 of the East District championship.