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FLORENCE NEWS

Florence Prepares for the 20th Annual South Carolina Pecan Festival with Food, Fun, and Live Music!

Florence Prepares for the 20th Annual South Carolina Pecan Festival with Food, Fun, and Live Music!

November 20, 2024

Florence Gears Up for the 20th Annual South Carolina Pecan Festival! The charming city of Florence is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to welcome nearly 50,000 attendees for the...

Exciting Health Initiative Aims to Transform Community Well-Being in Florence, South Carolina

Exciting Health Initiative Aims to Transform Community Well-Being in Florence, South Carolina

November 20, 2024

Exciting Health Initiative Launches in Florence, South Carolina! Florence, S.C. is buzzing with excitement as Florence 1 Schools has kicked off a transformational partnership aimed at boosting the health and...

Tragedy Strikes Johnsonville: A Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting

Tragedy Strikes Johnsonville: A Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting

November 20, 2024

Tragedy Strikes Johnsonville: A Home Invasion Ends in Fatal Shooting Johnsonville, a quiet town in Florence County, was rocked by a tragic incident on Monday night that has left the...

Florence Community Honors the Legacy of Retired Colonel Barringer Fox Wingard, Jr.

Florence Community Honors the Legacy of Retired Colonel Barringer Fox Wingard, Jr.

November 20, 2024

Florence Says Farewell to a Beloved Community Leader Florence, S.C. is mourning the loss of a significant figure as Retired Colonel Barringer Fox Wingard, Jr., affectionately known as Colonel Barry,...

Heartbreaking Case in Florence, SC: Young Wife Murdered, Husband Sentenced to Life

Heartbreaking Case in Florence, SC: Young Wife Murdered, Husband Sentenced to Life

November 20, 2024

Heartbreaking Case in Florence, SC: A Young Life Taken Too Soon Florence, South Carolina, is a town known for its charm and friendly faces, but it has been shaken to...

Florence County Authorities Arrest Three in Major Drug Bust at Local Home

Florence County Authorities Arrest Three in Major Drug Bust at Local Home

November 19, 2024

Florence County Seizes Drugs in Bust at Local Residence Florence County, S.C. has witnessed a significant police operation that led to the arrest of three individuals on Thursday. According to...

Florence Residents Rally for Solutions to Ongoing Water Issues

Florence Residents Rally for Solutions to Ongoing Water Issues

November 19, 2024

Florence Residents Express Concerns About Lingering Water Issues In the heart of Florence County, South Carolina, residents are coming together to voice their long-standing frustrations over persistent water issues. For...

Trial for Duncan Robinson Begins in Shocking Murder Case of Wife Taylor McFadden Robinson

Trial for Duncan Robinson Begins in Shocking Murder Case of Wife Taylor McFadden Robinson

November 19, 2024

Trial Begins for Duncan Robinson, Charged with the Murder of His Wife Florence, S.C. – A case that has gripped the community is finally heading to trial, as Duncan Robinson,...

Florence Community Rallies for Boggs Family with Chicken Bog Fundraiser on November 21

Florence Community Rallies for Boggs Family with Chicken Bog Fundraiser on November 21

November 19, 2024

Florence Benefits Family in Need with Heartwarming Chicken Bog Fundraiser The rain clouds may be hanging around Florence, but a community coming together for a good cause is sure to...

School News

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Palmetto Youth Services Withdraws Appeal Amid Ongoing Dispute with Florence 1 Schools

November 14, 2024

Florence, South Carolina: Appeal Withdrawn by Palmetto Youth Services Florence, S.C. – In a significant development, Palmetto Youth Services and Palmetto Youth Academy have officially filed a motion to withdraw...

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Florence Gears Up for School Board Elections: Key Issues and Candidates to Watch

November 14, 2024

Florence Prepares for School Board Elections Florence, South Carolina — With the election day on November 5 rapidly approaching, the residents of Florence are gearing up to choose their representatives...

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Florence School District Recognized as Purple Star District for Supporting Military Families

November 14, 2024

Florence School District Honored as Purple Star District Florence, S.C. — Florence 1 Schools has officially been recognized as a Purple Star District by the South Carolina Department of Education....

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Florence County Council Greenlights $50 Million School and Athletic Complex Initiative

November 12, 2024

Florence County Approves $50 Million School and Athletic Complex Project Florence County, S.C. — On Thursday morning, Florence County council members voted 5-4 to approve a significant partnership project with...

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Parent Files Lawsuit Against Florence School District Following Alleged Rape of Special Needs Daughter

November 12, 2024

Florence, S.C. Parent Sues School District Over Alleged Rape of Special Needs Student Florence, South Carolina – A mother has filed a lawsuit against the local school district and its...

Francis Marion University News

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FMU Kicks Off Academic Year with Annual First Friday Event

November 14, 2024

FMU Kicks Off Academic Year with Annual First Friday Event Florence, SC – Francis Marion University (FMU) hosted its highly anticipated annual First Friday event on August 23 at the...

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Francis Marion University Patriots Set for Promising Basketball Season Amid Preseason Poll Predictions

November 14, 2024

Francis Marion University Patriots Predicted to Pursue Success in Upcoming Basketball Season FLORENCE, S.C. – The Francis Marion University Patriots men’s basketball team is gearing up for the 2024-25 season,...

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Francis Marion University Volleyball Team Ends Regular Season on High Note with 3-1 Victory Over Barton College

November 14, 2024

Francis Marion University Patriots Conclude Regular Season with a Win Florence, S.C. – The Francis Marion University Patriots capped off their regular season with a convincing 3-1 victory over Barton...

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Florence University Rallies for Freedom to Read in Bold Stand Against Censorship

November 14, 2024

Florence University Holds Freedom to Read Rally Against Censorship Florence, SC – Francis Marion University (FMU) has taken a strong stand against book censorship by hosting a Freedom to Read...

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Florence Hosts Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival Celebrating Literary Creativity

November 12, 2024

Florence, S.C., Hosts Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival Florence, South Carolina, is buzzing with excitement as the Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival unfolds at Francis Marion University. This...

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Francis Marion University Advances to Semifinals in Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournaments

November 12, 2024

Florence, S.C. – Francis Marion University Advances in Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournaments On a competitive day of collegiate soccer, Francis Marion University celebrated two crucial victories, progressing to the...

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Francis Marion University Athletes Shine with Weekly Honors in Soccer and Volleyball

November 12, 2024

Francis Marion Athletes Excel in Recent Performances FLORENCE, S.C. — In the competitive atmosphere of collegiate sports, two athletes from Francis Marion University (FMU) have made headlines this week for...

Dynamic women's soccer team celebrating a hard-fought victory.

Francis Marion University Athletics: Kiara Croskey’s Defensive Brilliance and Women’s Soccer Triumph

November 12, 2024

Florence, S.C. – Francis Marion University Women’s Basketball Star Shines In a remarkable start to the season, Francis Marion University freshman point guard Kiara Croskey has been honored as the...

NATIONAL/US NEWS

President-elect Trump Nominates Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

President-elect Trump Nominates Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

November 20, 2024

New York – Linda McMahon Nominated as Secretary of Education by President-elect Trump In a recent announcement from New York, President-elect Donald Trump has revealed his intention to appoint Linda...

Alex Jones Files Lawsuit to Prevent Infowars Sale to Satirical News Outlet, The Onion, Amidst Bankruptcy Struggles

Alex Jones Files Lawsuit to Prevent Infowars Sale to Satirical News Outlet, The Onion, Amidst Bankruptcy Struggles

November 20, 2024

Houston Court Case: Alex Jones Challenges Sale of Infowars to The Onion Houston, Texas – In a significant legal development, controversial figure Alex Jones has filed a lawsuit against a...

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Contentious Resolution Restricting Transgender Restroom Access in the Capitol

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Contentious Resolution Restricting Transgender Restroom Access in the Capitol

November 20, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina – A Controversial Move in the Capitol In the midst of ongoing national discussions surrounding transgender rights, Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina has introduced a resolution...

Manhattan Stabbing Spree Leaves One Dead, Injures Others, Suspect in Custody

Manhattan Stabbing Spree Leaves One Dead, Injures Others, Suspect in Custody

November 19, 2024

Violent Spree in Manhattan Leaves One Dead and Others Injured Manhattan experienced a shocking episode of violence on Monday morning, as a man went on a stabbing spree that left...

Wyoming Court Rules State's Abortion Bans Unconstitutional, Reaffirms Abortion as form of Health Care

Wyoming Court Rules State’s Abortion Bans Unconstitutional, Reaffirms Abortion as form of Health Care

November 19, 2024

Jackson, Wyoming: Court Blocks Abortion Bans On Monday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens declared Wyoming’s two abortion bans unconstitutional, ruling that abortion is a form of health care...

Wyoming Court Reverses Controversial Abortion Bans in Landmark Ruling

Wyoming Court Reverses Controversial Abortion Bans in Landmark Ruling

November 19, 2024

Wyoming Court Overturns Abortion Bans JACKSON, Wyoming — In a significant ruling, a judge in Wyoming struck down two state laws banning abortions on Monday. This decision had been eagerly...

Odesa Endures Over a Day Without Power After Russian Missile Attack Damages Energy Infrastructure

Odesa Endures Over a Day Without Power After Russian Missile Attack Damages Energy Infrastructure

November 18, 2024

Odesa Faces 24-Hour Power Outage Following Russian Missile Strikes Odesa, Ukraine – In the early hours of Monday morning, the city of Odesa found itself enduring a power outage that...

FBI Examines Surge in Offensive Messages Aimed at Minority Groups Following Election

FBI Examines Surge in Offensive Messages Aimed at Minority Groups Following Election

November 18, 2024

F.B.I. Investigates Offensive Messages Targeting Minority Groups In a concerning wave of harassment, the F.B.I. has announced it is looking into a series of disturbing text messages and emails targeting...

Major Controversy Erupts Over Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Major Controversy Erupts Over Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Following Sexual Assault Allegations

November 18, 2024

Monterey, California – Major Controversy Surrounds Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Recent developments have surfaced surrounding President-elect Donald Trump‘s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the position...

SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

Lawmakers arguing over judicial gavel

Top South Carolina Lawmakers at Odds Over Postponed Judicial Elections Amid Calls for Reform

May 17, 2024

Top South Carolina Lawmakers Clash Over Delayed Judicial Elections Row Heats Up Amidst Calls for Judicial Reform In a startling turn of events, South Carolina’s General Assembly elections for over...

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South Carolina Tourism Industry Set to Face Devastating Blow Amid Potential Credit Card Bill Changes

May 17, 2024

South Carolina Tourism Industry Set to Face ‘Devastating Blow’ Amid Potential Credit Card Bill Changes Sweeping Changes Forecasted for Credit Card Transactions South Carolina’s booming tourism industry is at risk...

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Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis Addresses South Carolina Legislators

May 17, 2024

Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis Addresses South Carolina Legislators Columbia, SC – On February 20, 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made an appearance in Columbia, South Carolina, where he was slated...

Sorghum seeds, award, sustainable technology

South Carolina-Based Sorghum Seed Company Wins Prestigious 2023 Innovision Sustainability Award for Sustainable Agriculture Efforts

May 17, 2024

Sorghum Seed Company Receives Prestigious Technology Sustainability Award Florence, SC – A Pursuit of Sustainable Bioinnovation In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainable agriculture, Carolina Seed Systems, a dynamic sorghum seed...

South Carolina restaurant celebration

South Carolina Establishments Grill 225 and The Ocean Room Rank Among World’s Top Restaurants

May 17, 2024

South Carolina Restaurants Rank Among World’s “Most Outstanding” Two distinguished South Carolina venues have made a strong impression, ranking among the world’s “most outstanding” restaurants, according to the latest global...

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1968 Orangeburg Massacre: State Troopers Fire on Civil Rights Protest in South Carolina Leaving Three Dead

May 17, 2024

Troopers Fire on Civil Rights Protest in South Carolina, Leaving Three Dead On this Day in 1968: An Unsettling Memory In the history of civil rights in America, February 8,...

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South Carolina University Unveils New K-9 Security After Recent Campus Shooting

May 17, 2024

South Carolina University Unveils New K-9 Security After Recent Campus Shooting Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 – In response to a recent campus shooting incident, South Carolina University has added a...

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South Carolina Ranks 10th in States with Most Rapidly Growing Consumer Debt, According to New WalletHub Survey

May 17, 2024

South Carolinians Among Those Carrying Most Debt in the Country A recent survey by WalletHub indicates a concerning trend. South Carolina ranks 10th as the state with the most rapidly...

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Two Men Arrested and Charged in Aiken County Murder Case Following Discovery of Body on Porch

May 17, 2024

Arrests Made in Deadly Aiken County Shooting Two Men Charged with Murder After Body Found on Porch Aiken County, South Carolina, February 8, 2024 – A duo of men have...

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    Attention!
    The City of Florence is excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the addition of eight pickleball courts at Timrod Park.
    Click here to view the full press release:

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    Join us for the Stingers Softball Prospect Camp. This camp is for players from 9th – 12th grade. The cost of the camp is $125/camper. For information contact Coach Madison Ragan at madison.ragan@fdtc.edu. to register.
    #FDtech #PeeDee #SouthCarolina

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    From @PrepRedzoneSC

    The Bruins jumped all over Brookland-Cayce in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of a 56-20 win. @TreLeonard2 ended his night with 11 carries for 162 yd, including a 59-yard touchdown run. @AmareReaves countered with 5 tackles, 2 forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

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