FLORENCE — The streets of downtown Florence were empty in 2011, almost as empty as the buildings. "It was actually a ghost town," said Ella Frazier, a downtown retailer.

Florence's new Bojangles won't have a drive-thru. The South Irby Street spot will be the first of its kind. It could sell beer and wine, but maybe not fried chicken.

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Business in downtown Florence is booming as the district has welcomed Smiling Scoops ice-cream shop to town.Owners Stoney and Whitney Duprey, along with loved o. WPDE Myrtle Beach/Florence.