In Our Community

Gospel Music At Coker University Is Coming Sunday, September 25!

Mark your calendar for Gospel music at Coker University Sunday, September 25, 5pm until 8pm at Coker University (In Front of Davidson Hall) 300 East College Ave. For more information call Kerlyn Mondesir Jr. 843-307-2211, Barbara CARRAWAY 843-409-5241

Gospel In The Park Series 2022

Gospel in the Park Series returns to Pride Park for another wonderful series. Devotional service will be render by Pastor Dr. Deloris A. Duncan and The New Beginning Temple of Praise of Marion SC. Theme: Bringing Unity into Our Community! Sunday, September 11, 5pm to 8pm in Pride Park 630 S. 6th Street, In the All American City of Hartsvile. September is Prostate Cancers Month , Grandparents Day, and 911 memorial. Come enjoy an evening of great gospel music. Bring your lawn chairs and open heart. A Free Outside Event! Lot’s of great Live entertainment. For more information please contact Barbara CARRAWAY 843-409-5241.

American Red Cross Assisting Family In Marlboro County After Storm Damage
McColl, S.C. August 16, 2022 - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Horseshoe Cir in McColl, was damaged by a storm last night that torn part of the home's roof off and left a tree on the roof that remained. The Red Cross is helping two people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much needed resources.

It's officially summer and we’ve already experienced extreme heat this year. That means it's time to prepare for more potential extreme heat. Extreme heat is the most dangerous type of severe weather event in the U.S., with high temperatures and humidity claiming the lives of more than 600 people annually. The majority of South Carolina counties are at high risk for this hazard.

Those more at risk during extreme heat events include adults age 65 and older, those with chronic medical conditions, people who work outside, infants, children, and athletes. Take action to prepare loved ones and our communities for extreme heat and related power outages.

City of Florence Utilizes American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The City of Florence has allocated $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds to demolish abandoned and blighted homes within city neighborhoods. The first group of houses to be demolished include 408 Johns Street, 1102 Harmony Street, 112 East Liberty Street, and 101 East Roughfork Street.

1. Remove the numerous blighted and abandoned homes within City of Florence neighborhoods.

2. Reduce crime by removing potential structures that can be utilized for illegal activity.

3. Promote health and safety by removing structures that may be potential fire hazards, prone to vagrant activity, and infestation.

4. Beautify our neighborhoods and enforce codes compliance accountability by property owners.

5. Long-term future development within City neighborhoods.