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Ruby's Corner, Sky View Drive-In: This artist captured lost Florence landmarks before they were gone
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) Paintings of Florence landmarks by Florence native Lynda English. FLORENCE — Ruby’s Corner was once an iconic part of Florence with its pink Cadillac out front and farm animals occasionally stopping traffic to cross the road. Once located on the corner…...
'Reinvest in history': Why were hundreds of historical downtown Florence buildings demolished?
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (1071+ words) FLORENCE — The old City Hall was once an iconic part of Florence. The large building had a clock tower and goldfish ponds out front. It even featured a theater inside with a stage that Shirley Temple once slept on. That…...
The continued story of Christopher Gadsden, designer of the 'Don't Tread On Me' flag
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (730+ words) The rattlesnake detail in Philip Simmons' Gadsden House gate is based on the snake in Christopher Gadsden's well-known "Don't Tread on Me" flag. Simmons said one of its key details, the eye drilled through, came to him in a dream....
City of Florence votes for more redevelopment in East Florence, assists in down payments
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (87+ words) During its Monday meeting, the Florence City Council voted on the development of two properties in East Florence. City of Florence votes for more redevelopment in East Florence, assists in down payments ‘It’s really about access’: South Strand Hospital breaks…...
Get to know South Carolinian Christopher Gadsden, who some might call a 'forgotten founder"
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (668+ words) There’s a place on Alexander Street, just north of the Gailliard Center, marked with a small plaque that’s easy to drive past without ever noticing it. Though the live oak that once stood there is long gone, this is where…...
Townhome development with more than 100 units approved in Florence
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) The city of Florence Planning Commission approved a 126-unit townhome development at its January meeting. FLORENCE — A townhome development with more than 100 units is coming to Florence. The city of Florence planning commission approved the sketch plan for a 126-unit…...
Coroner identifies 16-year-old who died after late night Florence shooting
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (209+ words) A shooting incident in the city of Florence has resulted in the death of a juvenile. FLORENCE — Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified a 16-year-old who died after a Jan. 8 shooting. Jonathan Henry Gordon-Charles, 16, of Florence was fatally shot…...
Famous âDonât Tread On Meâ flag created by Charlestonâs Christopher Gadsden 250 years ago
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) The Gadsden flag, featuring a coiled rattlesnake on a yellow field, was designed by Charleston native and Revolutionary War hero Christopher Gadsden. CHARLESTON — Many know the flag with the yellow field and coiled rattlesnake emblazoned with the words “Don’t Tread…...
The $4M renovation of a historic Florence landmark will soon be complete
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) The Carolina Theater was in its heyday during the mid-20th century in downtown Florence. It played movies like “The Country Girl,” “Billy the Kid Wanted” and “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.” FLORENCE — A more than 100-year-old Florence theater used to…...
Shrimp police: Alabama’s National Shrimp Festival will test vendors’ seafood this year
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (505+ words) Organizers of this weekend’s National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores have announced a new partnership that will provide assurance that domestic shrimp are served at the event. The partnership involves SeaD Consulting, a company that embarrassed the festival in 2024 with…...