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Manheim Darlington donated $2,000 to the Hartsville Boys & Girls Club to fund STEM programs that expand hands-on learning for local children and strengthen community education support.

Pee Dee Butcher Shop celebrated 100 years of flavor with a special event held Friday, Oct.

9 — marking a historic milestone for the local business. The shop has long been a community favorite and its centennial celebration underscores its enduring tradition.

Florence-Darlington Technical College has received nearly $2 million in a grant to help student-parents with childcare and will let eligible students choose from participating independent childcare facilities off campus — a program that supports continued academic success.

The Columbia World Affairs Council announced that Dr. Fred Carter, president of Francis Marion University, will receive the Global Vision Award for his lifetime of public service.

A new road project began Friday, Oct.

9 to improve traffic flow and emergency vehicle access between East Montclair Way and Freedom Boulevard. Officials say construction could affect several hundred homes and finish within a month.