Archive for month: November, 2025

In January, U.S. Census data showed that Americans were flocking to the Sun Belt states and according to a new report from moveBuddha that trend is still going strong.

The relocation tech company used proprietary data collected from 2020 through October 1, 2025, to analyze move trends. The report found that four of the top 10 states people are looking to move to most are located in the South.

South Carolina is the most popular state to move to for the sixth year in a row. Movers have shown more than double the interest in moves in than out.

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According to the Post & Courier Pee Dee Francis Marion University is purchasing 8,460 acres of forestland with 8 miles of Great Pee Dee River frontage and will make the university the second largest public university landholder in the state — second to only Clemson University.

Francis Marion plans on using the land for its upcoming forestry program alongside other environmental programs the school offers.

The recent formation of a partnership that includes FMU, the Open Space Institute, Florence County, the SC Office of Resilience, the SC Conservation Bank, the Darla Moore Foundation and a coalition of additional government and local partners will see the almost 8,500 acres of conservation land in Florence and Darlington counties secured for the educational endeavor.

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On October 22, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, alongside law enforcement partners and community supporters, gathered for the 31st Annual Troop Five Charity Golf Tournament at the Country Club of South Carolina. Presented by the Temple & Hogsette Law Group and supported by a generous network of sponsors and volunteers, this long-standing tradition continues to unite troopers and community members for a day of fellowship, remembrance, and giving back.

What began more than three decades ago as a friendly golf outing among troopers from all eight counties in Troop Five has grown into a powerful force for good. Over the years, the event has raised thousands of dollars to benefit local charities and families across the Pee Dee region.

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Do you represent one in seven adults in South Carolina living with diabetes? Join The Diabetes Institute at HopeHealth and Community Health Workers for a Diabetes Awareness Walk on Saturday, November 15.

This event will be held at the Streater Community Center (301 N. Dargan Street, Florence) located on the campus of the HopeHealth Medical Plaza. Registration starts at 8:30am, and the walk begins at 9am. Health screenings, giveaways, and snacks will also be available. This free event is sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Diabetes Free grant.