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Francis Marion University awards $1,936,950 in athletic financial aid to students in 2024

In 2024, Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina, allocated $1,936,950 toward athletically related financial aid, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.


Garrett McDaniels and Cam Cannarella

Who from Pee Dee area’s former high school standouts will be active on Friday, May 22?

These former Pee Dee area high school standouts will be competing on Friday, May 22.
Dr. Oz serves as the 17th Administrator for the Centers for Medicare u0026 Medicaid Services

Honorage Nursing Center in Florence earned 5-star CMS rating for Q1 2026

Wilson Senior Care, Inc. has owned Honorage Nursing Center since Jan. 31, 2024, with the facility achieving a top overall CMS rating of 5 during the first quarter of 2026.
Clemson Wright, Jr. , Interim Sheriff

Williamsburg County seeks public input on proposed water line project in floodplain area

Williamsburg County has opened a public comment period for a proposed water line expansion located within a federally recognized floodplain area near Earle. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback on alternatives and mitigation measures before June 4 as part of compliance with federal regulations.

Russell Fry announces mobile office hours and criticizes Southern Poverty Law Center on social media

Congressman Russell Fry used social media on May 19-20 to announce constituent outreach events and sharply criticize the Southern Poverty Law Center’s activities and influence.


Matt Soldner, Director and Acting Commissioner, National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

Darlington County’s women’s basketball teams receive $448,594 in 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Darlington County received $448,594 during the 2024 season, up 1.5% from the previous year.
Sean R. Keveney J.D., Chief Counsel of FDA

How many companies in cities across Marion County received FDA citations in 2025?

There was one company in a city associated with Marion County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Hannah Ruth Earl, Director of the Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Education

Florence-Darlington Technical College distributes $80,000 in athletic financial aid to students in 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Florence-Darlington Technical College in South Carolina awarded $80,000 in athletically related financial aid in 2024.