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Ke’Ziyah WIlliamson (center) poses with her grandparents, Alex and Joyce Williamson following her graduation from Francis Marion University on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
The first in her family to attain a college degree, Williamson graduated Summa Cum Laude with University Honors while earning Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.

FMU Honors Graduate Hailed As The ‘Embodiment Of Resolve’ “Ke’Ziyah...

The praise is figurative, of course. Williamson isn’t a singer, dancer or musician. She is a first-generation college student who graduated with...

Community comes out to show support for Florence Housing Authority Building

Florence Housing Authority New Home, Same Vision

FLORENCE, S.C. – The Housing Authority of Florence held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new West Palmetto Street facility on April 27, 2020. ...

Lieutenant Sam Toney

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation To Begin Providing Equine Therapy...

FLORENCE/N. CHARLESTON S.C. - Lieutenant Sam Toney was a 39-year veteran of the Florence City Police Department (FCPD) who was serving as a Squad...

Ms. Brown, Mrs. Vera Smalls Singleton, Mrs. Mary Grimes Vanderhorst, and Mrs. Rosalie Fields, four of the original 12 leaders of the historic Charleston hospital workers strike of 1969.

Civil Wrongs To Civil Rights: The Charleston Hospital Workers'...

CHARLESTON, S.C. - On May 1, 2022, Ms. Louise Brown celebrated her 87 birthday. It was an opportunity to recognize some forgotten, unsung heroes...

Rep. Wendell Gilliard

Rally In Support Of SC Hate Crime Bill Shows How Little...

Community leaders and activist groups held a rally and press conference on April 28, 2022 at the South Carolina State House to draw attention to...

Michael Sprauve

Michael Sprauve Chicken Bog Benefit Sponsored By Cooks For Christ

Cooks for Christ is raising funds to help assist Michael with medical and transplant expenses. Michael Sprauve, a 28-year-old resident of...

South Florence High School’s Zoey Leonard Named SC Teaching Fellow

Rock Hill, SC – Zoe Leonard, a senior at South Florence High School, has been awarded the prestigious South Carolina Teaching Fellowship. “The...

The City of Darlington Beautification Board recognized Charlie and Denise Weatherford of 258 West Broad Street with the Residential Pride of Darlington Award! Thank you for taking such great care and pride in our City!
To nominate a property or business for one of these quarterly awards, email rock@cityofdarlington.com or mail to City Planning, P.O. Box 57, Darlington, SC 29540.

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Winshape Camps For Communities Is Coming To Florence With The...

Helping Florence Flourish is happy to again host the annual WinShape Camp at First Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC! Registration is now open. ...

Jamya (L) and Jakiyah (R), the first two girls enrolled at Pace Florence! Girls who have participated in Pace programs improved their skills and ability to make healthy decisions and reduced harmful habits to their health, wellness and safety. Photo Credit: courtesy of Pace Center for Girls.

Pace Center For Girls Opens, Providing Counseling To Young Women In...

FLORENCE, SC – May 2, 2022 – Pace Center for Girls (Pace) is expanding its programming to provide social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health...

Open Letter To City of Florence Chairman Porter Stewart Regarding...

Chairman Porter Stewart As you know the State Superintendent of Education is consolidating Florence District 1 with District 4. This email is...

South Carolina leaders hold crime bill rally at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Several activist groups, community leaders and shooting survivors came together on the State House steps to hold a rally...

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**SCA’s Salutes Florence Citizens 100 Years or Older ** On Friday, May 20, 2022, the Senior Citizens Association in Florence County will honor...

Dr. LeRoy “Pete” Peterson, Jr.

Peterson Named FMU’s 2021-22 Distinguished Professor

Dr. LeRoy “Pete” Peterson, Jr., professor of chemistry, was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2021-22 academic year at a...

Alexis Pipkins, Sr.

Alexis Pipkins To Be Recognized By Harvard University’s African...

For 17 years, Dr. Wanda Fernandopulle has been a contributing writer for Harvard University's African American National Biography, where she helps...

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