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Florence Democratic Party Chairman responds to Biden dropping out
FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race has sent shockwaves through the country. The announcement comes after the disastrous debate with former president Donald Trump that raised concerns about his well-being for office just four months before the election. ABC15 reached out to the...
Francis Marion University working with group to preserve Florence slave cemetery
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — One of South Carolina’s oldest slave cemeteries could remain undisturbed from future development, thanks to a collaboration between Francis Marion University and an area preservation group. “I am overjoyed that we have come together to show respect for the souls that once walked this earth, just as we are today,” Vivian […]
Florence County organization gifted with van to continue helping others
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Dr. Barbara Black said she's always felt compelled to help those in need and a few years ago she started an organization to help fulfill her mission. Black founded Lydia’s Nest, which is based in the Johnsonville community of Florence County. The organization...
Historic Roseville Plantation Slave and Freedman Cemetery to be preserved
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — One of South Carolina's oldest and largest slave cemeteries in Florence, Roseville Plantation Slave and Freeman Cemetery (RPSFC), is going to be preserved. The land was once surrounded by fields of cotton and worked by more than 100 slaves. Committee members consist of slaves...
Florence County recreational assets getting much needed upgrades
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence County’s parks and playgrounds are getting much needed facelifts in the coming months that will expand programming opportunities for hundreds of children. “We are looking to accommodate more folks into recreation. It’s not just traditional stick and ball sports. We’ve really put an emphasis on outdoor recreation,” said Nathan […]
City of Florence Awarded the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Award: Click here to read more!
City of Florence Awarded the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Award for Economic Development at the Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting. Scotty Davis, City Manager – (843) 665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com. FLORENCE, SC – Today at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Annual Meeting, the City of Florence...
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