The 19th annual Sankofa African Heritage and Culture Festival was held Saturday at Timrod Park. Musicians and dancers performed while vendors sold traditional African clothing and jewelry.

James Sheehy, left, was sworn in as the new president of the Florence West Rotary Club during the organization’s Change of Officers Banquet on June 27 at the Florence Country Club. Sheehy is shown presenting a plaque to outgoing club president Emery DeWitt.

Recently recognized for their efforts were Francis Marion University employees George Gainey, left, Ann Williams, Karl McAllister and John Petrush.

Customers peruse the aisles of the new Biblestore Outlet during its grand opening on June 27.

A covered shelter with benches and a wooden cross will give residents of the Courtney McGinnis Graham Community Shelter and others a place for prayer and reflection.

Scenes from Friday’s Florence After Five on Dargan Street. Above, the ladies of Tru Sol perform for the crowd. At right, it’s never too soon to show your patriotic spirit. Below left, even dogs enjoyed an evening of fun. Below right, there were plenty of tasty options to consider for dinner.

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Participants in the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program at North Vista Elementary perform an African dance during the program finale on June 27.