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What: |
Pearl Moore Basketball Center Dedication Ceremony |
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Who: |
USPS representatives, Florence City Council |
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When: |
April 12, 4 p.m. |
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Where: |
500 Barnes St., off West Evans Street in Florence, S.C. |
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Background: |
The city named the new gymnasium for Pearl Frances Moore, a Florence native and star basketball talent who’s currently employed at the Florence Main Post Office. Moore, a 1975 Wilson High School graduate, was a four-time All-American at Francis Marion University. After college, she played professionally for three seasons, including an All-Star campaign with the St. Louis Streak. Upon returning home, she organized a summer basketball camp that serves underprivileged youth in Florence. |
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