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  During the past decade, Downtown Florence has seen tremendous growth as a result of $250 million in public and private investments.

  ‘Main Street America’

  Tuesday, 07 July 2020

  City’s downtown development corp. earns designation The Florence Downtown Development Corp. has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program. Each year, Main Street America recognizes affiliate programs in recognition of their dedication t

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  Proclamation issued on face masks

  Tuesday, 07 July 2020

  Coverings are now required in certain situations, locations. The City of Florence has joined a list of cities across South Carolina that is requiring people to wear masks in certain places. Mayor Stephen Wukela and City Manager Randy Osterman issued a pr

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  Phelps to perform at Palmetto St. Church of God

  Tuesday, 07 July 2020

  Multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps is scheduled to perform at Palmetto Street Church of God on July 24-25. This event begins at 7 p.m. both nights. Ticket prices are $55, Artist Circle (reserved seating in first five rows);

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  DO YOU REMEMBER?

  Tuesday, 07 July 2020

  Photo courtesy of Joyce Kirby RAH-RAH SIS-BOOM-BAH! Members of the 1963 Southside High School varsity cheerleading squad pose for a yearbook photo. Members of the squad are Jane Sansbury, Bobbie Carter, Arlene Bridges, Joyce Kirby, Jackie Hewitt, Vicki

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  Emerging Leaders Summer Institute will be held online beginning July 14

  Tuesday, 07 July 2020

  The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2020 Emerging Leaders Summer Business Institute. This five-session summer program runs from July until August and is designed to identify, develop, and empower local “emerging lea

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