Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Florence.
🏘️ Community
On Thursday evening, a tree fell on Grace Summers' home on Fairview Circle in the Johnsonville community and caused severe damage that left her family without a place to stay.
Her sister Barbara Black, a community leader, is working to provide support and plan repairs.
A group of senior citizens from Timmonsville is gaining national attention for its Tuesday walk that gets nearly 30,000 views a week & supports their active lifestyles.
The group, aged 62 to 91, meets at the community center with help from town leaders to enjoy time together and improve their health.
🚨 Crime
Police investigated a shooting on the 800 block of Bradford Street in Florence Friday morning—one person was rushed to the hospital and their condition remains unknown.
🎓 Education
McLeod Health donated over $200,000 to support nursing programs at Francis Marion University—Florence-Darlington Technical College—and Coker University.
Each school received $75,000 to expand accreditation and prepare nursing students for careers in healthcare.
🏛️ Government
Florence-Darlington Technical College announced Clint Moore as the new chairperson of the FDTC Area Commission.
Moore, serving as Florence's assistant city manager (with 11 years of service), succeeds Ershela Sims and will help guide the college's growth as President Jermaine Ford welcomed his appointment.
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