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Sumter community foundation backs food security, new board

Sumter community foundation backs food security, new board

  • Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties Community Foundation

Sumter Community Foundation awards grants to fight food insecurity in Sumter County and welcomes new volunteer board leaders to guide local philanthropic impact.

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City of Florence opens third round of opioid recovery grants

City of Florence opens third round of opioid recovery grants

  • Florence

The City of Florence is accepting applications for the third round of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund grants to support local programs addressing the opioid epidemic.

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School menus are live for 2026-27 school year

School menus are live for 2026-27 school year

  • Florence 1 Schools

Florence 1 Schools has released its 2026-27 menus online. Families can view first-week meal options, with free breakfast and lunch for all students.

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Disability Pride Month and inclusive communities

Disability Pride Month and inclusive communities

  • United Way of Greater Charlotte

Disability Pride Month honors people with disabilities and highlights how United Way of Greater Charlotte and partners advance inclusion and access in local communities.

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SC State names Stephenson interim honors dean

SC State names Stephenson interim honors dean

  • South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University has named alumna Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College, continuing its mission of excellence.

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Steelfab expands Florence County operations

Steelfab expands Florence County operations

  • Florence Chamber of Commerce

SteelFab is investing $38.92 million to expand in Florence County, adding 108 jobs at a new naval defense steel fabrication facility expected online by September 2027.

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Florence Symphony presents a symphonic journey

Florence Symphony presents a symphonic journey

  • Florence Chamber of Commerce

Experience a European-themed orchestral performance inspired by Rick Steves on Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. at the FMU Performing Arts Center in Florence.

Community News

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Sumter community foundation backs food security, new board

Sumter community foundation backs food security, new board

    Sumter Community Foundation awards grants to fight food insecurity in Sumter County and welcomes new volunteer board leaders to guide local philanthropic impact.

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    City of Florence opens third round of opioid recovery grants

    City of Florence opens third round of opioid recovery grants

      The City of Florence is accepting applications for the third round of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund grants to support local programs addressing the opioid epidemic.

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      School menus are live for 2026-27 school year

      School menus are live for 2026-27 school year

        Florence 1 Schools has released its 2026-27 menus online. Families can view first-week meal options, with free breakfast and lunch for all students.

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        Disability Pride Month and inclusive communities

        Disability Pride Month and inclusive communities

          Disability Pride Month honors people with disabilities and highlights how United Way of Greater Charlotte and partners advance inclusion and access in local communities.

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          SC State names Stephenson interim honors dean

          SC State names Stephenson interim honors dean

            South Carolina State University has named alumna Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College, continuing its mission of excellence.

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            Steelfab expands Florence County operations

            Steelfab expands Florence County operations

              SteelFab is investing $38.92 million to expand in Florence County, adding 108 jobs at a new naval defense steel fabrication facility expected online by September 2027.

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              Emerging leaders summer institute explores arts and education

              Emerging leaders summer institute explores arts and education

                Florence Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Summer Institute spent a day focused on arts, education and leadership, with campus tours and presentations from local partners.

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                A calmer path to immediate behavioral health support

                A calmer path to immediate behavioral health support

                  New EmPATH units at MUSC Health Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Florence offer immediate, calming behavioral health crisis support outside emergency departments.

                  Community Sports

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                  SC State administrator named to athletic hall of fame board

                  SC State administrator named to athletic hall of fame board

                    SC State assistant athletic director Kendrick D. Lewis has been appointed to the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame Board, recognizing his leadership in collegiate athletics.

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                    Carolina billfish classic win caps special Father’s Day

                    Carolina billfish classic win caps special Father’s Day

                      Bull Pen’s father-and-son crew battled rough weather and a late bite to win the 2026 Carolina Billfish Classic on Father’s Day at Charleston Harbor.

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                      Ocsd names Kamrie Connell interim Lake Marion football coach

                      Ocsd names Kamrie Connell interim Lake Marion football coach

                        Orangeburg County School District names Kamrie Connell interim head football coach at Lake Marion High, highlighting his coaching record and student focus.

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                        Derrick McQueen earns Certified Master Athletic Administrator honor

                        Derrick McQueen earns Certified Master Athletic Administrator honor

                          Wilson High School athletic director Derrick McQueen earns NIAAA Certified Master Athletic Administrator status and shares details of the Block "W" leadership program.

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                          It’s game on at the HMY Lowcountry Cup

                          It’s game on at the HMY Lowcountry Cup

                            Capt. Bubba Roof’s Game On won the 2026 HMY Lowcountry Cup with a last-minute blue marlin release, capping a record field and strong bite off South Carolina.

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                            SC State names alumnus Edward Halsell head coach for women’s golf revival

                            SC State names alumnus Edward Halsell head coach for women’s golf revival

                              South Carolina State University is reinstating women’s golf and has named alumnus and former pro golfer Edward Halsell head coach and Hillcrest Golf Course manager.

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                              OCSD names veteran coach Tommy Brown Edisto football head coach

                              OCSD names veteran coach Tommy Brown Edisto football head coach

                                Orangeburg County School District names veteran coach Tommy Brown head football coach at Edisto High School, bringing 40+ years of leadership and mentoring.

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                                Pee Dee Electric awards sports camp scholarships

                                Pee Dee Electric awards sports camp scholarships

                                  Pee Dee Electric awarded full Sports Camp Scholarships to two elementary students to attend overnight basketball camps at N.C. State and UNC-Chapel Hill.

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                                  Florence Symphony presents a symphonic journey

                                  Florence Symphony presents a symphonic journey

                                    Experience a European-themed orchestral performance inspired by Rick Steves on Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. at the FMU Performing Arts Center in Florence.

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                                    What the NBA draft can teach us about investing in potential

                                    What the NBA draft can teach us about investing in potential

                                      The 2026 NBA Draft highlights belief in potential, echoing how United Way of Greater Charlotte invests in people and neighborhoods to build stronger futures.

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                                      Florence Regional Arts Alliance small works 2026 call

                                      Florence Regional Arts Alliance small works 2026 call

                                        Submissions for the Florence Regional Arts Alliance SMALL WORKS 2026 show are open through July 3, 11:59 p.m. EST for adult artists in four Southeastern states.

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                                        Bee City takeover 2026 at City Center Farmers Market

                                        Bee City takeover 2026 at City Center Farmers Market

                                          Celebrate pollinators at Bee City Takeover 2026 at 200 Sanborn Street with local beekeepers, plants, kids’ activities, and free admission at the market.

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