Message from the Executive Director of the Manna House: “This time last year, we weren’t exactly sure how we would continue our services, with operating funds under $40K. But, we’ve learned that when we ask the local community for their support, you will

American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Woodland Drive in Florence, was damaged by a fire. The Florence City Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping one adult and two children b

India McLellan is a resident of Florence. She works for the United States Postal Service and as a mother to her four children, Ionna, Maliki, Karmen, and Kobe. India applied for the Habitat for Humanity program back in December of 2017 after having heard

At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, FEMA has extended the deadline for South Carolina residents to apply for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Florence. The deadline to register for aid through FEMA – for uninsured or underinsured dam

CSX Railroad has scheduled closing the crossing listed below for repair. This will necessitate rerouting traffic. Signage will be in place for marking detour routes. Florence, SC Pine St (btw Railroad Ave & S Baringer St.) Closing on 11/13 at 7am

The Fred H. Sexton American Legion Post 1 has been notified that their application for a grant to repair their post has been approved. Team Depot will partner with Post 1 to update the flooring, ceiling tiles, interior lighting, landscaping and front ent

Sole Blazers Running Club here in Florence recently hosted a group run and fundraiser to benefit the officers and the families affected by the shooting. On Sunday October 28, at 3 p.m. the Sole Blazers Running Club met at Briggs Elementary for a group ru

Dr. Ershela Sims, Senior Vice President at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), recently was appointed to the Florence Darlington County Commission for Technical Education. Dr. Sims represents Darlington County on the

Friends of Revolutionary Rivers, FORevR, plans to build platform campsites accessible only by Lynches River boaters, and the Florence Center’s Jingle Bell Market November 15-18 is helping to reach that goal. FORevR volunteers will be at Jingle Bell Market

All military service personnel may receive a free car wash at Scrubby’s on Veteran’s Day, November 11, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Florence location is located at 631 N. Cashua Drive. “On this day we are proud to honor and celebrate those individuals wh

On November 2, Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with the Florence Police Department to surprise six local veterans with a $150 shopping spree at the store in Florence. Academy Sports + Outdoors is known for their work in the community. There have been

Panera Bread’s largest franchisee Covelli Enterprises will salute those in uniform with free meals on Monday, November 12 in observance of Veterans Day at its Panera Bread location in Florence. The company has made it an annual tradition to honor all vete

Kevin Adcock spent a total of 21 years in the military with both the United State Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, which included two tours of duty in Iraq. In the Marines, he served as Field Artillery Fort Observer, setting up observation posts on the bat

South Carolina author, editor, and speaker Tom Poland has received South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. First awarded in 1971 by Gov. John C. West, the honor is bestowed in recognition of a person’s achievements and contribu

John W. Moore Intermediate School Art Instructor Sharri Duncan has been selected Florence 1 Schools 2018-19 Teacher of the Year. Duncan was selected from over 20 applicants in Florence 1 Schools. Florence 1 School Superintendent Dr. Richard O’Malley made