The Fred H. Sexton American Legion Post 1 held its annual Boys/Girls State banquet on Oct. 13. The participants had attended a week-long program at Anderson University where they learned about our political system, government operations and procedures.

Eastern Carolina Community Foundation will join more than 750 community foundations across America celebrating Community Foundation Week, Nov. 12 through 18.

The Foster Care Clothing Closet will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 1811 S. Irby Street, Suite 107.

The Ladies Guild of St. Anne Catholic Church will host their Seventh Annual “Come to the Manger” Exhibit.

This month, locations in the Florence area will serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child – the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.

The annual South Carolina Pecan Festival will take place in downtown Florence on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is free.

The ladies and children from the House of Hope are riding in high style these days. A brand new shuttle van, wrapped with the ministry’s logo, was given to the House of Hope during a special reveal pm Wednesday.

McLeod Orthopedic & Spine Specialists will host a Lunch and Learn on Life After Joint Replacement on Nov. 18, at 12:30 pm at The McLeod Health & Fitness Center.

Ariel Davis was one of seven gymnasts who competed in the 2015 AAU Gymnastics Age Group National Championship this past summer in Las Vegas.

Dedicated Community Bank has opened a full-service bank branch at the Florence Mall. It is located at 2016 Hoffmeyer Road near the intersection of Hoffmeyer and Evans Street.

David Coker knows what it takes to provide quality in-home care to area seniors, and the growth of his Comfort Keepers franchise in Florence, Sumter and Columbia is a testament to that expertise. David was recently honored as part of the Comfort Keeper’s

The American Legion Post 1 representative visited Ken Magnus, a combat veteran, on Oct. 24 to personally thank him for his service.

The Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library will continue to offer free computer workshops this fall and winter. The workshop schedule is as follows:

McLeod Regional Medical Center has long been known for its excellence in diabetes care and outstanding work in community diabetes education.