Florence

Midlands

Chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1912, Beth Israel formally affiliated with the Reform Jewish movement and the Union of American Hebrew congregations in 1931. In 1887, the number of Jews had grown to the point that the community became... Read More

Lake City

Midlands

When you visit Lake City, you do more than visit a historic community with deep roots in the agricultural traditions of our past —you experience the best of what a Southern small town can be. While walking through our downtown historic district, you’ll... Read More

Florence

Midlands

A historical marker defines this site where, from September 1864 through February 1865 approximately 16,000 Union soldiers were held captive in Florence. A stockade was constructed here to accommodate prisoners, previously incarcerated at Andersonville... Read More

Florence

Midlands

Holy smokes! When you sink your teeth into this delicious barbecue, you'll understand why the barbecue here is award winning. Since opening in 2012, owner Bill Travis has won Best BBQ in the 2013 Best of the Pee Dee Competition and Best Ribs in Florence... Read More

Florence

Midlands

Apple Annie's has proudly been serving the people of the Pee Dee since 1984. They take great pride in the wide variety of music, delicious food, and over 200 different beers to choose from. There are daily lunch and drink specials at Apple Annies. Read More

Lake City

Midlands

The BBQ Competition boasts one of the largest cash prizes for competition BBQ in South Carolina, totaling over $24,000! These cash prizes will be awarded for the “Wing Ding” Chicken Wing Cook-Off, Best BBQ Ribs, and Best Boston Butt BBQ, with winners... Read More