Archive for month: February, 2024

Visitors will get an inside look at the world of private collectors at the Florence County Museum’s new art exhibit, “Inside Out.”

The exhibit is composed of work collected by Ray Griffin and Thom Robinson, an Asheville, N.C.-based couple.

It will be the first time the museum displays contemporary Southern Appalachian art and art made by self-taught outsiders.

Stephen Motte, the museum’s curator of interpretations and collections, hopes the exhibit gives visitors a window into the sometimes opaque art world and the role private collectors play in it.

“There’s all these relationships that you don’t see that collectors have with other collectors, that collectors have with galleries, that collectors have with artists, collectors have with museums that they donate to,” Motte said. “… A lot of significant collections in big museums are donations from private collectors whether you know it or not.”

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The Reserve at Mill Creek is delighted to extend an invitation to you for their Open House on March 20th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Their esteemed community welcomes you to join them on this occasion, allowing their professional team to guide you through the enchanting surroundings and showcase what makes The Reserve at Mill Creek an extraordinary place to call home.

During the Open House, their dedicated team will be on hand to provide you with a personalized tour of our beautiful community. They believe in fostering a sense of community, and are eager to demonstrate how The Reserve at Mill Creek goes above and beyond to create a living experience that is truly exceptional.

Please RSVP by 3/18/24 to ensure they can accommodate your visit comfortably. The Reserve at Mill Creek looks forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique aspects that make their community a truly extraordinary place to call home.

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Hatem Abdallah, Medical Director for Robotic Surgery at MUSC Florence, was the Chamber’s radio guest on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend.

You can catch the conversation each Sunday from 12:00 – 12:30 pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

This radio program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

On Sunday, March 3, the Florence Symphony Orchestra presents the Magic of Music family concert at the FMU Performing Arts Center. This family friendly concert featuring music from Harry Potter, The Sorcerers Apprentice, The Magic Flute and more. Come early to see, touch and hear the instruments at the “petting zoo”. There will also be a real magician, Captain Awkwardman! Tickets are general admission: Adults – $15, Students – $10, age four and under free. Doors open at tickets are available the day of the concert or by calling the FMU PAC ticket office at 843-661-4444.

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City and county leaders celebrated Florence’s growth and teased its future at a Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Approximately 200 people listened at the Feb. 23 event to Florence Interim City Manager Scotty Davis and Florence County Administrator Kevin Yokim give presentations on projects the city and county have in the works.

They ranged from development projects in downtown Florence to widespread recreation improvements.

Davis pointed to Florence’s downtown being awarded the Great American Main Street Award and its parks and recreation department receiving an award from the United States Tennis Association’s southern region as examples of the city’s success in the past year.

Yokim celebrated millions in economic development projects that the county has unveiled in the past year, bringing hundreds of jobs to the area. The electric vehicle battery manufacturer AESC announced another investment at its new factory in December, bringing its total investment to $1.6 billion and 1,600 jobs.

Yokim said officials are considering expanding other industrial parks as well.

“It’s a great time to be in Florence County,” he said.

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