Trent Hill Center: Leaving a Legacy to Remember By: Ashley Elvington Many of us grow up idolizing athletes and celebrities, dreaming of a life full of fame and fortune. As we grow older, however, we realize that the true inspirations in life are the people we come in contact with every day. For Scottie Hill,…
Moore Farms Botanical Garden By Heather Page Moore Farms Botanical Garden offers 65 acres of beautiful horticultural displays that serve for education, research and conservation, and community outreach. The Garden was founded in 2002 by South Carolina native Darla Moore as she began transforming her family’s croplands into a place of beauty. She quickly saw…
In recent years, the concerns about the health and vitality of Downtown Florence has shifted drastically. No longer is there a concern, but passion to continue seeing the growth and camaraderie from locals and business owners. Since 2011, 22 downtown properties have been transformed as a result of facade programs and maintenance and appearance codes,…
Rebuilding the Economy One Shipment at a Time By: Ella Lawson Since the Recession of 2008, America has been working overtime to rebuild its job economy. The entire nation received an impact of rather devastating proportions; especially the South. But thankfully, we live in a country of dedicated, hardworking individuals determined to bring jobs back…
Hospitality at its Finest By Rion McAllister Before this age of instant information, the best way to figure something out was to go see for yourself. That’s why on any random night in the late 80’s, a car loaded with Mark and Chrisie’s young children might be seen driving in and out of hotel and…