New business takes over Florence's shuttered Joann craft store location

The Post and Courier Pee Dee reports that The former location of Florence’s Joann Fabrics and Crafts as seen on May 4, 2026.

Deirdre Weaver-Currin covers Florence and the Pee Dee for The Post and Courier Pee Dee.

She previously worked at The Sumter Item.

The former location of Florence’s Joann Fabrics and Crafts as seen on May 4, 2026.

FLORENCE — More than a year after Florence’s Joann Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors, the vacant building has found a new tenant.

It won’t be a run-of-the-mill retailer, though.