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The continued story of Christopher Gadsden, designer of the 'Don't Tread On Me' flag
6+ hour, 52+ min 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....
Get to know South Carolinian Christopher Gadsden, who some might call a 'forgotten founder"
2+ week, 1+ 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…...
Florence police use cameras and drones at new tech hub to find suspects, vehicles and more
2+ week, 5+ day ago (603+ words) Florence's Real Time Crime Center went online last year and has aided in 40 investigations since, according to Interim Police Chief Stephen Starling. FLORENCE " The police department's newest technological advancement is just another tool in its toolbox, City Manager Scotty Davis…...
Florence County may see ice, power outages. What to expect from the wintry weekend.
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (519+ words) Motorists navigate the Cheves Street and Irby Street intersection at approximately 8:30 a.m. Jan. 22, 2025. Florence streets were slick from multiple inches of snow that fell overnight. FLORENCE " A weekend of freezing rain in Florence County could lead to power outages and icy…...
Townhome development with more than 100 units approved in Florence
1+ mon, 4+ day 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
1+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
A new drive-thru coffee shop will soon open in Florence, but you might recognize them
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (589+ words) Lincoln's Brews mobile truck at Eats on the Creek in Florence. The business will soon be opening a permanent drive-thru location. FLORENCE " A mobile coffee shop that has quickly become a Florence staple is getting ready for a big change....
Downtown Florence saw multiple new businesses in 2025. Here’s what they were and what’s coming next.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (677+ words) Downtown Florence welcomed five new businesses in 2025. FLORENCE " Downtown Florence has seen its share of new businesses in recent years, adding five last year. 2025 brought diverse businesses downtown, all offering something new and unique, from a jiu jitsu studio to…...
Duke Energy gives thousands to support Florence-Darlington Technical College welding
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (223+ words) FLORENCE " An energy company is putting money behind workforce development in the Florence and Darlington area The Duke Energy Foundation donated $10,000 to Florence-Darlington Technical College to support its welding program. The foundation has given nearly $200,000 in grants to support welding…...
Florence’s traffic cameras led to 50 arrests in 2025, police say. They still have more to install.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (534+ words) The City of Florence is installing more Flock Safety cameras. FLORENCE " Almost two years after their introduction, Florence has more than doubled the amount of Flock Safety cameras police use to monitor its downtown, roads and parks. The cameras, capable…...