Dinesh and Anusha Chebrolu have always been passionate about starting something on their own. They have always looked for problems that surround them, then spent quality time together discussing solutions. As huge fans of the ABC show Shark Tank, they were able to gain knowledge about retailers and markets across the nation and…
Educators possess a quality unlike others. Their passion to provide a cheerful and loving, yet controlled space for children not born to them is something we aren’t all capable of doing. Their talents may allow them to teach an array of subjects, while some are better focusing on specific areas – like English,…
The state of South Carolina is home to a substantial number of medically fragile children. At this time, the state does not have a home for children who are classified as medically fragile. Rachel Lee, founder and Executive Director of Heaven’s Hope Inc., has a vision to create a loving place for these…
This year, the newest adaptation of the beloved Louisa May Alcott novel Little Women premiered. The coming of age story about three young women has captured the imaginations of generations. Today, however, audiences can no longer truly empathize with the fears and concerns suggested by one plot element – Beth’s contraction of scarlet…
Blake Pate is the owner of the newly re-built Chick-fil-A on David H. McLeod Boulevard in Florence, known as the West Florence FSU location. After two years running as a Drive Thru Only location, the restaurant recently shut down for a rebuild in order to open as a dine-in facility to better accommodate…
Staff Sergeant Michael Nudo (left) is an Active Duty Air Force Recruiter in Florence. He is originally from Youngwood, PA and joined the Air Force in February 2007. He has a wife, Sabrina, and one daughter, Summer (1). He has been a recruiter for 7 months. Before recruiting, he was a Fuels Technician…
Grateful Dog, an event hosted by a local group in support of area humane societies, is celebrating its 7th year this August. VIP interviewed Sam Rogers, an original Grateful Dog founder, on previous events and what we can look forward to at this year’s event. Continue reading to see how you can get…
FBI Agent and Bureau Chief Melvin Horace Purvis was born on October 24, 1903, in Timmonsville, South Carolina, and is best known as the federal agent responsible for bringing several notorious criminals to justice, among them outlaws John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Adam Richetti. He graduated from the University of South Carolina…
Nestled in the small town of Hartsville, SC is the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), a high school for academically motivated juniors and seniors pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering and math—one of only 12 specialized, residential high schools in the nation. The accelerated students that attend excel not only…
Twenty-one-year-old Te’Quan Coe always loved music since he was young, but never knew he would be a musician. He has a rare talent when it comes to playing the violin, and his passion and unique style have led him to incredible opportunities. Today he continues to perform in the Hartsville community and beyond….