AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Florence South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/florence-sc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/florence-sc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 09 May 2024 16:30:46 -0500 FLORENCE, S.C. — Freedom is on the ballot for the November general election — freedom for veterans to get medical marijuana, for women to https://www.americantowns.com/news/cunningham-stumps-through-florence-31444578-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cunningham-stumps-through-florence-31444578-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s inflation versus guns in dueling TV ads released this week in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District race where the two https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-tv-ads-in-sc-congressional-race-focus-on-guns-inflation-but-not-solutions-31457526-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-tv-ads-in-sc-congressional-race-focus-on-guns-inflation-but-not-solutions-31457526-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Trav Robertson, Jr. issued the following statement on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson being sworn in to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-historic-day-as-judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-takes-her-seat-on-the-supreme-court-31459053-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/south-carolina-democratic-party-statement-on-historic-day-as-judge-ketanji-brown-jackson-takes-her-seat-on-the-supreme-court-31459053-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 South Carolina 2nd Congressional Candidate Judd Larkins has been walking door-to-door this election cycle. Judd has  an emphasis on hearing https://www.americantowns.com/news/judd-larkins-knows-theres-no-substitute-for-meeting-the-voters-where-they-are-31472824-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/judd-larkins-knows-theres-no-substitute-for-meeting-the-voters-where-they-are-31472824-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Democratic nominee for Governor Joe Cunnningham released the following statement regarding the South Carolina legislative conference https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-releases-statement-on-conference-committee-decision-31483012-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/joe-cunningham-releases-statement-on-conference-committee-decision-31483012-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-lt-gov-pamela-s-evette-and-first-lady-peggy-mcmasters-weekly-schedule-february-6-2023-31534293-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-lt-gov-pamela-s-evette-and-first-lady-peggy-mcmasters-weekly-schedule-february-6-2023-31534293-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Patten Seed Company, one of the largest turfgrass producers in the Southeast, today announced plans to relocate its corporate https://www.americantowns.com/news/patten-seed-company-relocating-corporate-headquarters-to-charleston-county-31550391-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/patten-seed-company-relocating-corporate-headquarters-to-charleston-county-31550391-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Thirteen years ago today, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law, which lowered health care costs for millions of Americans, ensured South https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-affordable-care-act-anniversary-nikki-haley-and-tim-scott-remain-committed-to-rolling-back-progress-31558805-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-affordable-care-act-anniversary-nikki-haley-and-tim-scott-remain-committed-to-rolling-back-progress-31558805-florence-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We're back bigger and better! Bringing all the very best in comics and collectibles to the Florence area! We will have comic artists, writers, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/power-comicon-2023-31596448-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/power-comicon-2023-31596448-florence-sc.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 2023 SC Pecan Music and Food Festival marks its 19th annual event on Saturday, November 4, 2023. This exciting one-day festival has delighted https://www.americantowns.com/news/sc-pecan-music-and-food-festival-2023-31620682-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sc-pecan-music-and-food-festival-2023-31620682-florence-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Arts International is FMU’s annual community celebration of arts and culture. The festival will feature music, international cuisine, artisans, https://www.americantowns.com/news/francis-marion-universitys-arts-international-festival-2024-31653132-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/francis-marion-universitys-arts-international-festival-2024-31653132-florence-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Annual festival in Florence, SC, celebrating fabulous food, exquisite wine, and world-class music Schedule: April 4 6:30-8:30pm - Meat and Meander https://www.americantowns.com/news/florence-wine-and-food-festival-2024-31655537-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/florence-wine-and-food-festival-2024-31655537-florence-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Get ready to indulge at the Florence Food Truck Festival…tasty eats and treats, crafts brews, domestic beers, live entertainment and So Much https://www.americantowns.com/news/florence-food-truck-festival-2024-31656273-florence-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/florence-food-truck-festival-2024-31656273-florence-sc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s taken me a bit to process the tragedy that took place last weekend in Buffalo, New York, but I knew I wanted to share my thoughts with you. https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-mia-mcleod-news-my-heart-is-heavy-31371196-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-mia-mcleod-news-my-heart-is-heavy-31371196-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We’ll be gathering for our Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 PM in Columbia and you’re invited to join us.  https://www.americantowns.com/news/rsvp-now-for-mias-election-night-watch-party-31386121-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rsvp-now-for-mias-election-night-watch-party-31386121-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500