St. Stephen A.M.E. Church is a community-centered house of worship located in Loris, South Carolina, currently under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Eva Smith Smiling

Bethel AME Church in Brittons Neck

Wilmington, North Carolina, is a major coastal port city known for its historic Riverwalk, scenic 19th-century architecture, and nearby public island beaches.

North Myrtle Beach is a family-friendly coastal city in Horry County, South Carolina. Formed in 1968 by merging Cherry Grove, Windy Hill, Ocean Drive, and Crescent Beach,

Myrtle Beach is a major coastal resort city along South Carolina's "Grand Strand". It features 60 miles of continuous sandy beaches

Marion, South Carolina, is a historic small city and the seat of Marion County. Located in the state's Pee Dee region, it has a population of around 6,200 to 6,400 people

Loris, South Carolina, is a quiet agricultural and historic railroad town in northern Horry County, about 30 miles inland from Myrtle Beach. Home to roughly 3,000 residents,

Longs is a small, growing unincorporated community in Horry County, South Carolina. Located about 15 to 20 minutes inland from North Myrtle Beach near Highway 9,

Little River, South Carolina is a historic, laid-back coastal fishing village in Horry County, located just south of the North Carolina border along the Intracoastal Waterway

Kingstree is a small historic town and the county seat of Williamsburg County. Founded in 1732, it sits along the Black River and has a population of about 3,100 peopl

Gresham is a small, quiet, unincorporated community in Marion County, South Carolina. Located north of U.S. Route 378 and South Carolina Highway 41

Georgetown, South Carolina is the third-oldest city in the state, founded in 1729

Florence, South Carolina, is a growing regional hub in the northeastern part of the state with a population of around 41,000. Positioned at the major crossroads of Interstates 95 and 20, it serves as the county seat of Florence County and the heart of the historic Pee Dee region. [1, 2, 3, 4] History and Background Railroad Roots: Founded in the 1850s at the meeting point of three major rail lines, the town was named after Florence Harllee, the daughter of a railroad presiden

Bethel, Greater St. James, Salem, Browns Chapel, Hemingway Chapel, Cane Branch

Columbia, South Carolina is the state capital and second-most populous city

Charlotte, North Carolina, nicknamed the Queen City, is the state's largest city. It has a population of over 930,000. It serves as a major national financial hub (second only to New York City) and a key transportation center anchored by Charlotte Douglas International Airport. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key Facts Name Origin: Named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Downtown: Locally known as "Uptown". Economy: Headquarters for major firms like Bank of America and Duke Ener

Charleston is the oldest and most populous city in South Carolina, founded in 1670. Located on a peninsula where the Ashley and Cooper rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean, it is famous for its pastel colored historic homes, cobblestone streets, rich colonial history, and world-class Lowcountry cuisine. [1, 2, 3, 4] History and Culture Founded as Charles Town in 1670 by English settlers and renamed Charleston in 1783. The Holy City nickname comes from a skyline filled with historic

Britton's Neck is a historic, unincorporated community in southern Marion County, South Carolina. Tucked between the Great and Little Pee Dee rivers, it was established around 1735 by the Britton brothers and served as a tactical Revolutionary War area and early river ferry site. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Geography & Location Position: Located in southern Marion County along SC-908, positioned north of US-378 and south of Centenary. Rivers: Sits on a narrow peninsula-like strip of land

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