Florence, every other Friday.

The River Most Florence Residents Have Never Visited

Most people who live in Florence use the words "Pee Dee" every day without ever going to the river. Here's what's actually out there.

The Great Pee Dee begins in the mountains of North Carolina and travels more than 230 miles. The lower 70-mile stretch was designated a State Scenic River in 2002. It's home to 120 species of fish, bald eagles, and swallow-tailed kites — and none of it is more than thirty minutes from downtown Florence.

"That is a very Florence story."

Not Every Diploma Takes Four Years

Florence-Darlington Technical College held its 2026 commencement. No viral moment. No number that trended.

A group of people who had been quietly working, some of them while raising kids, some while holding down two jobs, walked across a stage and became something they weren't before.

"Florence didn't make the news. It just kept working."

342 Reasons Florence Should Be Proud

342 people walked across a stage at FMU this morning. 89% were SC residents — the highest in-state rate of any public university in the state.

Inside This Edition

• Lead The Stage. The Gown. The 342.
• Local Florence Named Top 10 "Best Small City for Jobs"
• Events Art in the Park Returns + Soccer Championships