The News Journal

The News Journal Florence News Journal & www.myFlorencetoday.com The News Journal is committed to the community. It was founded in 1982 as the Florence County Shopper.
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By 1984 the paper went to a broadsheet and its name was changed to The News & Shopper to reflect the free community newspaper it had become. In 1993, The News & Shopper had become so accepted as a community newspaper that its name was changed, once again, to The News Journal. Following a change in ownership in 2002, there were favorable revisions, including a redesign of the paper, updated equipme

nt and a move to a nicer office and a more visible location. In July 2006, publisher Don Swartz became owner of The News Journal and its sister publications, The Hartsville News Journal and The Marion County News Journal. Property in downtown Florence was purchased in the fall of 2006 and following extensive renovations, The News Journal was relocated to its present home, 312 Railroad Ave., which also houses its own press. On Feb.27, 2007 that press was cranked up and first issues of The News Journal were printed from this press. The News Journal is a subsidiary of Swartz Media. Fourteen employees, several of whom have more than 15 years with the company, work together to produce The News Journal and its sister publications

The News Journal's print edition features home delivery to 16,000 in the city of Florence and close proximity. Our staff takes pride in publishing a weekly paper that is neat in appearance, cost effective for the advertiser and an asset to the community of Florence. Our editorial content is community oriented. Popular weekly features include a historic photograph, called "Do You Remember?," a "Neighbor" who is part of our community, a local column by our editor, Brenda Harrison, a Faith page with a devotional written by local ministers, and a Good Life section reporting on local events and people, weddings and clubs news. There is also a Sports page focusing on our young athletes and a weekly crossword puzzle. Local writers include Bette Cox whose Family Memories tells stories from the past.

02/23/2023

Don Swartz, owner and publisher of Swartz Media, has made the decision to cease publication of the company's three newspapers - The News Journal of Florence, the Hartsville Journal, and the Chesterfield County News & Shopper, effective Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Yesterday's editions are the final publication for each of the newspapers.
The business offices for the publications closed Friday.
"This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one that unfortunately had to be made," said Swartz.
"A challenging business environment, including a decline in advertising revenue and the increasing cost of printing, delivery, and postage has made it difficult to continue to support these publications."
Swartz expressed his gratitude to readers and advertisers who have supported the company's three newspapers.
"We have done our best to produce and publish a quality product each week," said Swartz. "To all of our readers and advertisers, we are thankful for your patronage."
Swartz Media purchased The News Journal and its sister publications, the Hartsville News Journal and the Marion County News Journal in 2006 from Morris Multimedia.
The Chesterfield County News and Shopper was purchased the following year.
The Marion County News Journal, which served the Marion and Mullins communities, ceased publication in August of last year due to financial difficulties.

02/08/2023

Help us make this Valentines extra sweet for the families we serve!

We are in need of candy, chocolate or any sweet treat to gift to the children in our programs!

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02/08/2023

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    GOLDEN GLOVES - Jimmy Calcutt attended Florence schools and boxed Golden Gloves and clubs before turning pro and fighting out of the Willie Pep stable as Jimmy Calcutta. This photo was taken for a fight card in 1952 by Arthur Strickland. Do you have an old photo you would like to submit for Th...

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02/08/2023

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 The Jayne H. Boswell animal shelter is a partnership with the Florence Area Humane Society and the City of Florence. The shelter is located at 1434 McCurdy Road and is open Tuesday through Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Contact them by phone at (843) 629-5456. Adoption fees are $65 for cats and $85...

02/08/2023

In 2022, Lighthouse Ministries helped more than 2,000 individuals who were struggling to meet their basic needs.

How we were able to do that is just as exciting as the fact itself: individual contributions from YOU, our supporters, and wonderful neighbors, have made it possible for local families to remain in their homes during a financial crisis!

Your support changes the trajectory of future generations who get to grow up in stable homes. Thank you to each supporter, volunteer, board member, and staff member.

02/08/2023

Future City: City of Florence Comprehensive Plan (Draft)

The City of Florence Comprehensive Plan is an expression of our community's vision for the future as well as a guiding document on how best to achieve that vision. In January 2020 the City of Florence began working with Kendig Keast Collaborative to develop the next version of the Comprehensive Plan as required by state law.

Following the delays caused by Covid restrictions, the draft version is now complete and will be addressed by the City of Florence Planning Commission and then submitted for adoption by Florence City Council. The Draft Comprehensive Plan and Draft Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map are now available for public review and comment.

Draft Comprehensive Plan:
https://www.cityofflorence.com/sites/default/files/uploads/florence_comprehensive_plan_draft_january_2023.pdf

Draft Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map:
https://www.cityofflorence.com/sites/default/files/uploads/florence_comprehensive_plan_-_future_land_use_character_map_draft_january_2023.pdf

City of Florence Planning, Research & Engineering page:
City of Florence Planning Department

02/08/2023

Before the concert, get an up-close look at the instruments starting at 2:00 pm. The concert begins at 3:00 pm.

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02/01/2023

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      Four Florence County Sheriff’s Office deputies have received the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association Valor Award for 2022. The award is presented to deputies “who perform actions above and beyond the call of duty, exhibit exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness, and presence ...

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