Florence’s Finest are riding in style as they patrol the city. Last month, City Police officers were assigned 30 shiny new vehicles. The police department was able to replace many old, worn out patrol cars with the Ford Interceptor which was specially

The year 2016 promises more improvements and new businesses for downtown Florence.

Christmas came early for the House of Hope of the Pee Dee. It received a $350,000 gift to establish an emergency shelter to meet the growing needs of homeless men, women and children in the Pee Dee area.

Barbara Covington of Florence has written her third book “Mary’s Ponderings.”

Employ Reward Solutions, joined this year by Med-Enroll, are continuing their annual fund-raising efforts to assist local charities.

BEN NO MO, an adjustable collapsible stand that recently hit the market, is a result of the common expression, “Necessity is the mother of invention.”

Dr. Dan Guyton was the guest speaker at the Nov. 12 luncheon meeting of the Florence Kiwanis Club. Dr. Guyton’s father’s, the late surgeon Dr. Eugene Guyton, served as a medic during the D-Day Invasion of Normandy in World War II.

The hardships and horrors of a war they endured remain strong memories for two World War II veterans some 70 years later. Weston Patterson and Jim MacMillan, members of “The Greatest Generation,” shared some of their experiences in that great world war.

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.

It’s time for annual Greek Pastry and Food Sale! The ladies of the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church will serve up tasty Greek meals and mouthwatering desserts on Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at 2990 S. Cashua Drive.

The local Toys For Tots organization seeks volunteers to help with this year’s campaign. They particularly need drivers to make 12 stops a week to check on toy bins and pick up money canisters, said Jim Williams, coordinator for Toys For Tots, along with

Bill Wilkes found tai chi to be so beneficial to his health, he decided to pass along what he has learned.

Realizing the need and desiring to help others, Jennifer Gray, assisted by her friend Joy McKnight, has established Foster Care Clothing Closet. The Closet is a collection of donated items for children placed into foster care. “When children are placed in

Ben Ingram was honored as the 2015 FSD1 Distinguished Graduate on Oct. 13 at the School Foundation Gala.