In Our Community

City Of Florence Proclaims July 29th - July 31, 2022 As Singleton Family Reunion Weekend

The Honorable Teresa Myers Ervin, Mayor of the City of Florence, has proclaimed the 29th day of July 2022 through the 31st day of July 2022 as Singleton Family Reunion Weekend!
“Our Roots Run Deep” in Florence and we are coming home, from the North, South, East and West to celebrate and to honor our ancestors. The committee has prepared what we hope to be a festive weekend filled with food, fun, fellowship and laughter.

We are the proud ancestors of Marcus and Amy Singleton. Marcus was born in Effingham, SC in 1853. He and Amy were the parents of 18. They raised their family in the Friendfield Community of Florence County, where many descendants still live and work today.

From slavery to freedom, our ancestors toiled the farming fields of South Carolina as laborers and sharecroppers. Their children became farmers, barbers, and preachers, and served in the military.

Included in our family is New York Giants Great, NFL Hall of Famer, Harry Carson, who is the great grandson of Marcus and Amy. In the recent 2022 NFL draft, the great-great grandson of Marcus and Amy, Decobie Durant was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams.

Mary Alice Monroe Reading At Florence County Library

The Florence County Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe, who will do a special reading of her new children’s book on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation Library. A book signing session will follow the event.

Ms. Monroe will be discussing her most recent work, entitled Search for Treasure. This new book will be released on June 14 and is the sequel to the #2 New York Times bestselling middle grade book, The Islanders. Books–A-Million of Sumter will be on hand with both books available for purchase.

This program is sponsored by Friends of Florence County Library.

For more information, call the Greenberg Children’s Library at 843-292-7382 or visit the library’s website at www.florencelibrary.org.

Free Tutoring Sessions

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is partnering with the South Carolina State Library (SCSL) to offer tutoring services for any student who may need to take advantage of this opportunity. This service is funded through the state’s allocation of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency (ESSER) funds and is available at no cost to students. Tutor.com is the provider of the service and can be accessed through Discus at the state library website.

Florence 2022 Juneteenth Celebration

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 AT 1 PM – 5 PM

1113 Oakland Avenue

Florence, SC. Call or Email Vendors.

Young, Gifted and Talented Showcase

“I just want to live” Panel Discussion

Addressing the epidemic of gun violence in our communities will require a coordinated sustained effort that addresses the root causes of violence.