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Hewitt Dawkins junior tennis player earns 117 points in Boys’ 14 bracket by end of November

By Pee Dee News | Dec 22, 2021

Florence tennis player Hewitt Dawkins finished 4,184th in November in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association.

How high did Florence junior tennis player Parker Phipps rank in Boys’ 12 bracket in November?

By Pee Dee News | Dec 21, 2021

Florence tennis player Parker Phipps finished 3,434th in November in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association.

McLeod Health: The Latest Issue of McLeod Magazine has Been Published and is Now Available in Print and Online

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

This issue features patient testimonials on heart and vascular, orthopedics, robotic surgery, lung cancer and pediatric cardiology; the 2021 Cancer Report; the role of advanced practice providers as well as the excellent outcomes achieved by our physicians and medical teams at each of our hospitals.

McLeod Health: Graduation Held for McLeod Nurse Residency Program

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

A ceremony was recently held at McLeod Regional Medical Center to celebrate the third graduating class of the McLeod Health Nurse Residency Program.

McLeod Health: The COVID Vaccine and Pregnancy

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

McLeod Health and leading OB medical societies, including the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), recommend that all pregnant women receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Coker University: Coker CBAN Gives Back

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

HARTSVILLE, SC (December 15, 2021) - Coker University’s Black Alumni Network (CBAN) recently gave back to the local community, as the active alumni organization recently donated toys and coats to more than 70 families in the Pee Dee.

Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce: SONOCO - Sonoco Agrees to Acquire Ball Metalpack

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

SONOCO - Sonoco Agrees to Acquire Ball Metalpack

Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce: McLeod Onsite Health Provides Health & Wellness Events for Business and Industry Employees - 12/16/2021

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

(Florence, SC, December 14, 2021) McLeod Onsite Health works closely with business and industry employers to provide convenient health care to their employees.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Florence Christmas Parade Returns

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Santa and the rest of the Florence Christmas Parade returned Saturday to downtown Florence after a one-year absence.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Pepsi Carolina Classic is Back

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

The 35th Pepsi Carolina Classic is back.

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce: Aroha Afro Latin Dance Named Business of the Quarter

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Congratulations to the Greater Florence Chamber and City of Florence’s Business of the Quarter, Aroha Afro Latin Dance, located in Downtown Florence.

Florence tennis player Hidde Verkoeijen ranks in Boys’ 12 bracket in November

By Pee Dee News | Dec 20, 2021

Florence tennis player Hidde Verkoeijen finished 2,709th in November in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association.

Anish Jona ranks 1,337th in Boys’ 18 bracket in November

By Pee Dee News | Dec 19, 2021

Florence tennis player Anish Jona finished 1,337th in November in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.