http://myflorencetoday.com en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 23:17:13 GMT Daily feed of articles http://myflorencetoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=33&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=10186 McLeod Regional Medical Center  announces its 2013 Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and Nursing Technician of the Year Award recipients:  Linda Henry, RN, Levern Tisdale, LPN and Betty Peterson, MST. The winners were recognized during a special ceremony and McLeod celebration last week in conjunction with National Nurses Week. “Being selected as a Nurse of the Year is a very honorable recognition,” said Tony Derrick, Chief Nursing Officer for McLeod Regional Medical Center. “I am grateful for the opportunity to show our appreciation for their contributions to the organization. Good Life Fri, 17 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT http://myflorencetoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=33&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=10198 The 21st Annual Sheriff’s Office Fishing Tournament takes place this Saturday, May 18, at the John C. Land Landing at Santee-Cooper Lakes. The contest features three divisions: children 10 and under, ages 11-17 and adults, 18 plus. Kids 12 and under may fish for free when accompanied by a paying adult. The registration fee is $25. Pre-registered teams are invited to a cook-out on Friday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the landing where they will also have the opportunity to test their skills on the SCDNR fishing simulator. Good Life Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://myflorencetoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=33&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=10195 In celebration of last weekend’s race for the Smithfield No. 43 race team in Darlington, Smithfield donated a combined 40,000 pounds of protein to Harvest Hope Food Bank. W. Lee Flowers and Company, a Smithfield retail partner and long-time supporter of the Food Bank, also participated in the donation. The donation took place on May 9 at Harvest Hope Food Bank in Florence “Harvest Hope provided for more than 65,000 struggling families across 20 South Carolina counties in March this year, and so it is wonderful that Smithfield and W. Lee Flowers will help our vital mission with their enormous generosity,” said Harvest Hope Chief Executive Officer Denise Holland. “Smithfield’s 40,000 pounds of quality hot dogs will form the basis of more than 52,000 protein-rich meals, proving this partnership is essential in making sure we can continue to provide for those suffering from hunger in our South Carolina communities.” Good Life Thu, 16 May 2013 14:14:00 GMT http://myflorencetoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=33&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=10181 Market on Darlington Square features plants, produce Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get your garden and lawn looking great. Farmers and nurseries will have a variety of trees, plants, flowers, and shrubs as well as local vegetables and strawberries at the Market on Darlington Square this Saturday, May 18. Under the shade of trees and the courthouse, shoppers can find a variety of hand-crafted items, baked goods, purses, perfumes, food and other goods as artisans, craftsmen, farmers and other vendors will be selling their wares as the market returns to the Public Square. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Square on Main Street in Darlington on the third Saturday of the month from April to September. Good Life Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:00 GMT http://myflorencetoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=33&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=10180 The Renaissance Dining Courtyard, a new public area in downtown Florence, officially opens on Friday, May 17. The public is invited to come see this new outdoor gathering space located behind the restaurants in the 100-block of South Dargan Street. A grand opening celebration, featuring a variety of music by the Latitude Band, will be held from 5-30 to 8 p.m. The courtyard is located behind DaMassimo’s, Dolce Vita, The Clay Pot and the Thai House II restaurants on South Dargan Street. It features stone and wrought iron fencing surrounding a landscaped area with paved spaces, dining tables and chairs, plenty of lighting, fountain, pergola and a stone fireplace. The courtyard was paid for by city hospitality funds, says Ray Reich, downtown development manager. Landscape architects working with city officials came up the design for the space. Unique Landscape won the bid to construct the courtyard and city beautification staff provided some of the labor. Located on private property, the courtyard space is being leased by the city for $1 a year. Reich said the courtyard is public space and may be leased for private functions and parties. This is not a money-making venture, he stressed, but some fees may apply. “We’re hoping that a lot of people will want to use it,” he said. Good Life Wed, 15 May 2013 12:06:00 GMT http://myflorencetoday.com/Main.asp?SectionID=33&SubSectionID=111&ArticleID=10178 The Piano Men, a musical celebration of the 1970's- year by year, hit by hit- from the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John, will be performed at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Dove Award nominee and Canadian Juno Award nominee, recording artist Jim Witter and his band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with "Your Song" and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century's most popular contemporary songwriters. Good Life Tue, 14 May 2013 14:02:00 GMT