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Pee Dee Living

Customer Service Success Stories

January 3, 2010

I have had THREE really good experiences in customer service recently. These experiences were enough that I remember each person by name. I am going to split them up over the next few weeks. My first customer service shout out is to Benson with Verizon Wireless. I had something I needed urgently and had to [...]

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Local Book Signing

December 2, 2009

This Friday evening Kristy Dempsey will be signing copies of her book “Me With You.” The event will be at Barnes and Noble at Magnolia Mall Friday evening, Dec 4, 6-9pm. This book looks so cute, what a GREAT Christmas gift! Kristy is the sister in law of David Wike, pastor at Ebeneezer Baptist Church [...]

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Prayers Needed

December 1, 2009

All That To Go first advertised on the Flossip last month. I went to check them out and had a great experience. Unfortunately, I received some sad news today that they are closing indefinately while their family prepares to fight a battle against cancer. From their website: The week of November 16 was not a [...]

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Pecan Festival!

November 19, 2009

Another Pecan Festival has come and gone, and I think this festival is going to be a long term success! As you know, I think Florence has been woefully lacking in the festival department prior to the Pecan Festival. How can we be a southern town without a festival? Despair no more… we finally can [...]

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Joe’s Grill in Darlington

November 18, 2009

I have been meaning to tell you about Joe’s Grill for a while now. Recently I was in Darlington and was invited to lunch at “Joe’s.” My friend said “Don’t be expecting linen tablecloths and sterling silver. Its just good food and good people.” Hmmm. I really don’t care about linen tablecloths and sterling silver, [...]

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Reindeer Shuttle

November 16, 2009

When I was in college, a professor made select classmates ride the bus. “The bus??” We were all stunned. “But… but…” The professor smiled. “You will ride the bus. You will ride the bus to CLASS. You will figure out the schedule so that you will be in class on Friday.” We should all be [...]

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BBQ Fundraiser

October 12, 2009

Via Email: Central United Methodist Church’s Women will have a BBQ Fundraiser for their many missions they serve on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 from 11am-2pm & 5pm-7pm. There will be a drive-thru all day, eat-in with entertainment by Mark Railey & Friends from the Florence Men’s Choral Society, Melanie McMillan, Palmetto State Boys’ Choir, and [...]

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PECAN FESTIVAL!!!

October 7, 2009

I **may** have mentioned my love for the Pecan Festival before (and not just the fried strawberries)(though those ARE a factor…). I have a nice countdown in the sidebar that will tell you EXACTLY how many days before the Pecan Festival begins. The Day will kick off with the annual “Run Like a Nut.” This [...]

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