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Things I hear on the street

Mcleod Race 2008

by The Flossip on September 8, 2008

in Not really Newsworthy,Things I hear on the street

I have had many inquiries about the status of the scheduling conflict with the Mcleod Race that was scheduled to occur the same time as the Pecan Festival’s Run Like a Nut. Since my previous update, I had heard mumblings that the races were NOT canceled. I heard that instead of canceling McLeod was going [...]

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Yay!

by The Flossip on September 5, 2008

in Out and About,Things I hear on the street

You CAN buy your groceries online at the Piggly Wiggly at Florence Mall. I am inordinately excited about this news! (Hat tip to Cookie Cawthon) I think this is a great way to save time AND money as there is no impulse shopping.

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Five Guys Burgers

by The Flossip on September 3, 2008

in Out and About,Places to Eat,Restaurants,Things I hear on the street

A while back a reader let me know that Five Guys Burgers was coming to Florence. I had a call that they were open last night and giving away free food, so I headed straight there. Only problem? They were not actually “open” and they were not actually giving away “free food.” What happened is [...]

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If you are heading down Palmetto–

by The Flossip on August 28, 2008

in Things I hear on the street

There is a disturbance and at least part of Palmetto Street.  is closed down– near the Sundae House. Many thanks to my “informant.”

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CHEAP GAS!!

by The Flossip on August 21, 2008

in Things I hear on the street

You better hurry to get in line! The radio station will be broadcasting from this location and the station  will have a sale on gas prices. MARATHON GAS STATION ON 2ND LOOP ROAD – FOOD LION SHOPPING CENTER GAS IS $3.01 REGULAR $3.11 PLUS $3.20 PREMIUM (At these prices you may burn a tank waiting [...]

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Follow up

by The Flossip on August 20, 2008

in Things I hear on the street

Someone asked what happened with the controversy over McLeod scheduling a race the same day as the Pecan Festival’s “Run Like a Nut.” The answer as far as I can ascertain is… nothing. I have not seen it advertised, nor does anyone say it is officially canceled. A quick call to McLeod’s front desk told [...]

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Flossip Success Stories

by The Flossip on August 19, 2008

in Site management,Things I hear on the street

My favorite emails are the success stories that I receive from readers.  I love knowing that you discovered something on the Flossip! One reader reports that she had no idea she could take her bedspread and have it washed at the Wash Tub or that they provided a washing and folding service. Another reader wrote [...]

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Rumors.

by The Flossip on August 11, 2008

in Things I hear on the street

I heard that a SuperTarget is coming to 327 across from the Flea Market. Has anyone else heard this?

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