Stories of Downtown Florence
Florence has a history rich in stories from General Francis Marion and the Revolutionary War and the railroad, to world renowned artists and even an atomic bomb! Downtown Florence is no different, and it's the stories of our shop keepers, restaurateurs, small business employees, community characters, and residents that make our community so unique. Our goal with sharing the stories of those who live and work downtown and those who love downtown is to bring richness and vibrancy, inspire our community, and hopefully preserve the tales from those who make Downtown Florence the vibrant, diverse, and unique place it is.
Find all of our downtown stories on this page and check back often for new stories. You can find our stories in real time on our social media outlets, too!
Jordan Conenr, Grace&Grounding and Wholly Beautiful
Agathoula Gioldasis, Owner, Agathoula's
Stoney Duprey, Owner, Smiling Scoops
Jazzmyne Pipkins, Owner, American Sign Language Studio
Katrina Judge, K. Niccole Salon & Spa
Carmen Miller, Children's Library Associate at the Florence County Library
Kimberly Basso, Marketing & Reference Librarian at the Florence County Library
Gloria Anderson's Story, Co-owner of Trendy Twist Boutique
Tim Griggs's Story, Downtown Florence Volunteer
Lucinda Hubbs's Story, Downtown Florence Volunteer
Mike Miller's Story, President of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce
Andrena Mullins' Story, Owner of Liljazzi's Cafe
Ella Frazier's Story, Owner of Ella's Boutique
Dan E. Lockemy's Story, Florence After 5 Emcee
Charles Durant's Story, Owner of Durant Cutmaster Barbershop
Brenda's Story, Co-Owner of El Agave
Colton Cauthen, Owner, Jack's Books
Laurie Crouse, Owner, Top Hat Special-Teas
Ryan Dalton, Executive Chef, Town Hall
Laykyn and Amber Bendle, Funky Flow Fitness and Jiu Jitsu
Tim Sawyer, Barringer General Store
Bryan Holt, Owner of Cru Wine & Tap
Caleb Gainey's Story, Children's Library Supervisor at the Florence County Library
Tyrell Waiters's Story, Co-Owner of TK's Clothing
Phillip Guyton's Story, True Light Photography
Stacey Rowell's story, Downtown Florence Volunteer
Jayne Murray's Story, Banquet & Event Manager at Victors
Cooper Thomas's Story, Chef and General Manager at Victors
Jesse Wiles III's Story, Owner and Manager at Leaf Lounge
Bud Simmons's Story, Director of the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
Ranny Starnes's Story, Co-Owner of ChocoBella
Willa's and Terrell's Story, Owners of Dash-N-Dogz
