Joplin Relief Efforts Making Progress in the Pee Dee

June 8, 2011 in Murrells Inlet Real Estate

Site marker for Bennettsville Tornado

On March 28, 1984 Ron Harrelson was in Atlanta, GA having lunch outside with a co-worker when a violent burst of wind blew in disturbing the trees on a seamingly normal March day.  Just as quickly as the wind made him take notice it was gone but he later recalled it as part of the original disturbance that eventually made it through Marlboro County wrecking homes and businesses.

Harrelson’s story is unique for the start of the storm he encountered because he was in Bennettsville soon after the tornado ripped through parts of the Pee Dee.  Ron of Aiken & Company in Florence is joining in the REALTOR® lead effort to collect donations and supplies for the Joplin tornado victims and is providing a drop off point for Florence residents that wish to support this worthy cause.  The final day for donations is June 10, 2011.  Contact Jenna Kinard at B&P, Inc. for more information. 843-479-7151.

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