Francis Marion University’s African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) recently celebrated 25 years of advancing student success through scholarship support during its annual event held at the FMU Performing Arts…
By Dr. Tom Mullikin, SCDNR Director In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved…
At Francis Marion University, senior leadership increasingly reflects the university’s own success story. Today, four of the university’s ten vice presidents are graduates of FMU, a milestone that underscores both…
Duke Energy repairing downed lines in Clio. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Columbia, South Carolina — Chief Development Officer Chad Vick, Development Coordinator Andy Ingram, and Blaze, Northeastern Technical College mascot, represented the College at the annual Legislative Luncheon held February 25…
Marlboro County, South Carolina — The Rotary Club of Marlboro has established a new annual scholarship fund at Northeastern Technical College to support students from Marlboro County. The scholarship reflects…
Rev. Larry Williams and the Christian Jubilee performing outside of Belk in the Magnolia Mall. They will be returning soon so be on the look out for the announcement, and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting six new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in…
Northeastern Technical College (NETC) received exciting news following the recent National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Interim President Erin Fann and NETC Area Commission Vice-Chair Shaquite Pegues met with staff…
Francis Marion University and the Morning News presented this year’s Marion Medallion awards at a ceremony held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on February 27, 2026. Michael Miller, President…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Friday announced additional security measures, including mandatory parking decals and a requirement that student university IDs be displayed or…
Georgetown, South Carolina February 20, 2026 A jury today returned a verdict of Not Guilty in the case of State v. Cassandra Dollard, bringing to a close a case that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 12 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina…
McLeod Health celebrated the opening of the new McLeod Primary Care Myrtle Beach location with a ribbon cutting and open house on February 5. The established practice has relocated from…
If you’re in the Dillon County area and are interested in learning about vegetable and flower gardening, Lucille Schauer will be hosting a FREE workshop for learn about preparing spring…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today the promotion of Julie Kunkle to serve as the director of global business development (GBD). Kunkle will lead the…
Classes began the week of January 5 for the first group of students at the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation in Florence. On Friday, January 9, Donna Isgett, President and…
Columbia, S.C. (January 15, 2026) – Max Metcalf, of Greenville County, was named Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission at the Commission’s January 15, 2026 meeting in…