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!
Marty Parker's Story of 119 N Dargan Street, Owner & General Manager of Heritage Digital
Adalia Ellis-Aroha's Story, Owner of Aroha Afro Latin Dance
Bridget Hearne's Story, Owner of Bubble by Bridget
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
Dwight Milliken Jr.'s Story, Owner of Milliken Farms
Charles Durant's Story, Owner of Durant Cutmaster Barbershop
Brenda's Story, Co-Owner of El Agave
Jayne Murray's Story, Banquet & Event Manager at Victors
Laurie Crouse's Story, Owner of Top Hat Special-Teas
Cooper Thomas's Story, Chef and General Manager at Victors
Starlee Alexander's Story, Co-Owner of MiLadies 182 and State Farm Agent/Owner
Jesse Wiles III's Story, Owner and Manager at Leaf Lounge
Molly Norton's Story, Studio Manager and Stylist at The Mailroom Studio
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
