Be On the Lookout for The Elm Zigzag Sawfly!
The elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda, SLF) is one of the latest non-native species to
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 7, 2023
Coastal Region Zack Snipes The dog days of summer are here, and it shows. Many growers
August 07 Week 1 Garden Photos
“If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.”
Blackberry Limeade
Summer is still here, and it is still HOT. What could be better than a
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Hammerhead Worms in South Carolina
“I have found a hammerhead worm in my South Carolina landscape. What do I do?”
Education
FMU once again ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges”
Francis Marion University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top
Francis Marion recognized as a 2023 Great College to Work For® eleven years in a row
Francis Marion University has been named to the 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® list for
Maymester 2023: Travel Study Reflections
Faculty and students had the opportunity to participate in three different travel study courses in the
FMU Board of Trustees names facilities in new School of Education/School of Business Building for longtime faculty members
On Thursday, Francis Marion University held its quarterly Board of Trustees meeting at the FMU Freshwater
Exhibit: Robert Garey – Life and Times
View the 360° Virtual Tour of this exhibit. Open Photo Gallery
Health
Pediatric Obesity Can Lead to Cardiovascular Health Problems in Adulthood
From an interview with Dr. David Steflik McLeod Pediatric Cardiology Nearly one in five children ages
Colorectal Cancer: Silent Intruder Affects More Young
Medically reviewed by Dr. Glorimar Caldera McLeod Digestive Health Center Seacoast It’s safe to say that
Tips For Taking Your Medications Safely
Corey Remle, Community Health Worker Nearly 70% of adults take at least one medication each day,
Correcting Misconceptions About Hepatitis C
Harmeet Gill, MD Learn the facts about how hepatitis C is a serious, but treatable condition,
Beware: Concussions Can Lead to Long-Term Damage
From an interview with Dr. Pat Denton McLeod Orthopaedics – Florence An estimated 1.6 to 3.8
Sports
Girls Golf hosts Socastee at The Dunes Club
The Seahawks Girls Golf team hosted Socastee Monday at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Socastee
Girls Tennis plays well in Bishop England Fall Tournament
Our Seahawk Girls Tennis Team traveled to Charleston this weekend for the 2023 Bishop England Fall
Revised weekly Seahawk Athletic Schedule
Come out and show your support
This week’s Seahawk Athletic Schedule
Please come out and support our teams
Red Fox Athletics Golf Tournament Saturday at HCC
The Hartsville Red Foxes will hold their Annual Golf Tournament this Saturday, September 30, 2023 @
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PeeDeeNewsNetwork launches website rebuild with news continuing to flow during renovation.
Bear with us while we upgrade our website. We will continue to share with you our existing and increasing number of news and information sources during the rebuilding of our website. Our objective for the rebuild is to expand our areas and
Girls Golf hosts Socastee at The Dunes Club
The Seahawks Girls Golf team hosted Socastee Monday at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Socastee won the Match 182-210. The Lady Seahawks scoring was Yana, 41, Jessica 54, Emily Ann 57 and MJ 58. The girls travel to Wachesaw East on
Pediatric Obesity Can Lead to Cardiovascular Health Problems in Adulthood
From an interview with Dr. David Steflik McLeod Pediatric Cardiology Nearly one in five children ages 6 to 19 has obesity. Obesity and high blood pressure are risk factors for early development of cardiovascular disease, including strokes and heart attacks. The best
Colorectal Cancer: Silent Intruder Affects More Young
Medically reviewed by Dr. Glorimar Caldera McLeod Digestive Health Center Seacoast It’s safe to say that when most people hear the term ‘colorectal cancer,’ they assume this is a disease specific to middle-age and senior adults. That’s no surprise, considering the average
Spectrum Enterprise Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Chris Keasler, Tonette Chatman-Brown, and Demeco Heath from Spectrum Enterprise along with Chamber Ambassadors cut the ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, September 21st. Spectrum Enterprise is excited to offer a comprehensive and modernized approach to helping companies
MUSC To Launch New Graduate Program In Florence Focusing On Rural Healthcare
The Medical University of South Carolina is launching a new graduate program in Florence, according to a press release. The medical education program will launch through MUSC’s Regional Health Network and begin at the MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Starting July 2024,
Mitchell’s Soul Food Is Open For Business At Florence Regional Airport
Victoria Mitchell (owner) along with family members, friends and Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Mitchell’s Soul Food Restaurant to the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce on Monday, September 25th. Victoria’s Love of God, family, food, and tradition are the cornerstones of Mitchell’s Soul Food.
McLeod Health’s Pediatric Education Day Bridges Classroom, Practice
To help bridge the gap between classroom teachings and real-world practice in pediatrics, McLeod Health brought in nursing and paramedic students from local colleges to learn firsthand from its professionals. Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals specifically with infants, children
Drs Bruce and Lee Foundation Library Hosting Storyteller Event
The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will be hosting Donna Washington, a well renowned storyteller, as she tells ghost stories for adults. There will be two programs on Tuesday October 10: one at 10:00 a.m.; and one at 5:30 p.m. in
Leaders Rising: The Confident Woman, An Electrifying Encounter
This event takes place on Saturday, October 7 from 9:30am -12:00 pm at Florence County Library Community 509 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506. The event is hosted by CEO Dr. Doreen Lettsome Reid, Developer of Leaders and Special Guest Speaker is Mia Willaims CEO, Women Doing
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Decoda Community Residency – Public Concerts Sept 24th & 30th
ArtFields is proud to announce that New York City-based chamber
ArtFields 2024 Submissions Open Through Nov 1!
Submissions are now open for ArtFields 2024! ArtFields is a
Southern Voices/Global Visions Opens September 23rd
Southern Voices/Global Visions will be featured in four locations around
Summer 2023 Gallery Exhibitions
ArtFields Hosts New Artwork from Haney, Stallings, Umoja Lake City
ArtFields 2023 Specialty Event Winners
Lyudmila Tomova Clark works on the portrait that earned her