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The 2024-2025 Fellows in Education class started the new program season with a visit to West Florence High School.

The WF High School Principal, Matthew Dowdell, opened the luncheon session sharing his vision and goals for the year and reviewing the schools’ accomplishments over the last few years. Participants in the Fellows class had the opportunity to visit four different classrooms and participate in various creative projects and learning exercises.

The class of 30 local civic and business leaders will visit 8 different Florence 1 Schools over the next 8 months to share firsthand what is occurring in the district each day as we educate our children.

Fellows In Education is a joint program between Florence 1 Schools, the School Foundation and the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

Thanks to photographer Steve Camlin for the photos.

To see more photos from the day, click here.

Interested in learning more about the Florence Police Department?

Join the City of Florence Police Department Citizens Police Academy starting October 1st! Classes run every Tuesday night for 6 weeks from 6:00 pm – 8:00pm.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get an inside look at law enforcement!

For more information, click here.

Octavia Williams-Blake, VP & Chief Human Resources Officer and Charity Gerald, Director of Recruiting & Workforce Development with McLeod Health, were the Florence Chamber’s guests this past weekend talking about growing the workforce at the middle school and high school level.   We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

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

You can review past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews by clicking https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

For a limited time only on Monday’s and Thursday’s, get a free half dozen when you buy one dozen at Duck Donuts Florence. That’s 6 extra reasons to treat yourself! Don’t miss out!!

Join The CARE House for an evening that’s sure to be the toast of the town on Thursday, October 17th at the Florence Country Club!

This year, our favorite wine tasting event is expanding into the ultimate “Party with a P(o)urpose” – a spirited celebration featuring wine, beer, and a signature bourbon drink, along with thrilling live and silent auctions.

Raise a Glass and a Paddle to Make a Difference in the Lives of Child Abuse Victims!

As you sip, savor, and swirl, you’ll be supporting the CARE House of the Pee Dee, a local Children’s Advocacy Center dedicated to promoting help, hope, and healing for child abuse victims and their families. Every bid and every sip has an impact by supporting the quality investigative, therapeutic, and advocacy services these children and families need.

All guests must be 21 years of age to attend.

For more information, click here.