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Florence County Residents Targeted by Sneaky Scams

March 13, 2025

News Summary Florence County is facing a wave of scams, with local authorities warning residents about con artists impersonating official agencies to steal money. Scammers are using tactics such as...

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision in Florence County

March 13, 2025

News Summary Florence County, South Carolina, experienced a devastating multi-vehicle collision just outside Timmonsville, leading to one fatality and three injuries. The accident occurred on West John Paul Jones Road...

Alligator Road Construction Completes in Florence County

March 13, 2025

News Summary The lengthy construction on Alligator Road in Florence County is finally wrapping up. Originally set to finish in 2021, the project faced delays but aims to enhance local...

Florence Takes Action on Vacant and Abandoned Properties

March 11, 2025

News Summary Florence City Council has passed a new ordinance to address vacant and abandoned properties in the city. The move aims to enhance neighborhood aesthetics, combat crime, and improve...

Early Morning Blaze Claims Historic Schoolhouse Restaurant in Pamplico

March 11, 2025

News Summary On Monday morning, an early morning fire devastated the historic Schoolhouse restaurant in Pamplico, South Carolina. Firefighters responded promptly but were unable to save the beloved establishment, which...

Shocking Arrest in Florence: Local Man Accused of Child Exploitation

March 9, 2025

News Summary James Everette Nesbitt, a 48-year-old man from Florence, SC, has been arrested on multiple child exploitation charges, including felony sexual exploitation. The investigation began after a CyberTip from...

Florence Man Arrested on Serious Charges

March 9, 2025

News Summary A 48-year-old man from Florence, James Everette Nesbitt, has been arrested on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task...

Michael Evans Jr. Arrested for Second-Degree Arson in Florence County

March 8, 2025

News Summary Florence County is in shock after the arrest of 37-year-old Michael Evans Jr., who has been charged with second-degree arson. The incident unfolded following a house fire on...

Florence Man Arrested in Disturbing Sexual Exploitation Case

March 8, 2025

News Summary A 48-year-old man, James Everette Nesbitt, was arrested in Florence, SC for serious felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities reported multiple counts of...

Shocking Shooting in Johnsonville Leaves Mother and Daughter Injured

March 8, 2025

News Summary A disturbing shooting incident occurred in Johnsonville, South Carolina, injuring a mother and her 17-year-old daughter at an apartment complex. The suspected shooter, identified as a friend of...

POLITICS

Florence Takes Action on Vacant and Abandoned Properties

March 11, 2025

News Summary Florence City Council has passed a new ordinance to address vacant and abandoned properties in the city. The move aims to enhance neighborhood aesthetics, combat crime, and improve...

Florence County Land Dispute: Nowlin Brothers Take Legal Action

March 8, 2025

News Summary The Nowlin brothers are embroiled in a legal battle against Florence County as they contest the alleged wrongful sale of their family land, a cherished 34 acres inherited...

Florence City Council Implements Cemetery Development Moratorium

February 26, 2025

News Summary The Florence City Council has introduced a temporary moratorium on developments near cemetery land to safeguard historic burial sites. This decision aims to halt final project approvals while...

Florence County Acquires Historic Burch’s Mill

February 2, 2025

News Summary Florence County has acquired the historic Burch’s Mill for $3.5 million, aiming to preserve its rich history and geological significance. Spanning 375 acres along the Pee Dee River,...

Will Wheeler Resigns Days Into Legislative Session

January 21, 2025

News Summary State Representative Will Wheeler of South Carolina announced his resignation just three days into the new legislative session. The unexpected decision, effective January 17, 2025, is attributed to...

Florence City Council Renames Northwest Park to Honor Civil Rights Leader

January 16, 2025

News Summary The Florence City Council has officially renamed Northwest Park to Mordecai C. Johnson Park, celebrating the legacy of a prominent civil rights leader. The decision was made following...

Florence City Council Faces Mixed Reactions on Park Names

January 15, 2025

News Summary The Florence City Council’s decision to rename Northwest Park to Mordecai C. Johnson Park has sparked controversy as some residents express concerns over community involvement. In contrast, the...

Florence City Council Addresses Abandoned Properties

January 14, 2025

News Summary The Florence City Council has taken significant action by passing a new ordinance aimed at tackling abandoned and vacant properties in the area. The ordinance mandates the registration...

Florence Renames South Park to Jebaily Park

January 14, 2025

News Summary The Florence City Council has officially renamed South Park to Jebaily Park, honoring the legacy of John and Sylvia Jebaily. A family gathering at the council meeting celebrated...

South Carolina Physicians Challenge Abortion Laws

January 13, 2025

News Summary Five physicians from South Carolina have filed a lawsuit against the state’s abortion laws, seeking to expand access beyond the nine-week limit. This move, led by obstetrician Jessica...

CRIME

Florence County Residents Targeted by Sneaky Scams

March 13, 2025

News Summary Florence County is facing a wave of scams, with local authorities warning residents about con artists impersonating official agencies to steal money. Scammers are using tactics such as...

Shocking Arrest in Florence: Local Man Accused of Child Exploitation

March 9, 2025

News Summary James Everette Nesbitt, a 48-year-old man from Florence, SC, has been arrested on multiple child exploitation charges, including felony sexual exploitation. The investigation began after a CyberTip from...

Florence Man Arrested on Serious Charges

March 9, 2025

News Summary A 48-year-old man from Florence, James Everette Nesbitt, has been arrested on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task...

Michael Evans Jr. Arrested for Second-Degree Arson in Florence County

March 8, 2025

News Summary Florence County is in shock after the arrest of 37-year-old Michael Evans Jr., who has been charged with second-degree arson. The incident unfolded following a house fire on...

Florence Man Arrested in Disturbing Sexual Exploitation Case

March 8, 2025

News Summary A 48-year-old man, James Everette Nesbitt, was arrested in Florence, SC for serious felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities reported multiple counts of...

Shocking Shooting in Johnsonville Leaves Mother and Daughter Injured

March 8, 2025

News Summary A disturbing shooting incident occurred in Johnsonville, South Carolina, injuring a mother and her 17-year-old daughter at an apartment complex. The suspected shooter, identified as a friend of...

ECONOMY

Alligator Road Construction Completes in Florence County

March 13, 2025

News Summary The lengthy construction on Alligator Road in Florence County is finally wrapping up. Originally set to finish in 2021, the project faced delays but aims to enhance local...

Florence Community Supports Manna House in Fight Against Hunger

March 1, 2025

News Summary The Manna House in Florence, a crucial organization tackling food insecurity for nearly 40 years, serves 300 families monthly and provides over 8,500 meals in January 2024 alone....

New Housing Developments Approved in Florence

February 17, 2025

News Summary Florence is poised for a residential boom with the recent approval of two major housing developments: Magnolia Farms and Hunter’s Ridge. Together, these projects will add approximately 600...

Unseasonably Warm February Weather Hits South Carolina

February 11, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is experiencing an unprecedented warm spell this February, with temperatures soaring into the upper 70s and low 80s on February 9, 2025. This remarkable rise has...

Tragic Incident Strikes Florence: Construction Worker Falls to His Death

February 7, 2025

News Summary Florence, South Carolina, faced a heartbreaking incident on Tuesday when a 34-year-old construction worker fell to his death from an old building’s roof. The local community is in...

Florence County Acquires Historic Burch’s Mill

February 2, 2025

News Summary Florence County has acquired the historic Burch’s Mill for $3.5 million, aiming to preserve its rich history and geological significance. Spanning 375 acres along the Pee Dee River,...

Florence Man Wins $180,000 Lottery Jackpot and Retires

February 1, 2025

News Summary A man from Florence won an astonishing $180,000 from the Palmetto Cash 5 lottery and has decided to retire. The winning ticket, purchased at Yana Food Mart, matched...

Florence Man Wins $180,000 Lottery and Retires Early

January 31, 2025

News Summary In a stunning turn of events, a man from Florence, South Carolina struck it rich with a $180,000 lottery jackpot from a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket. The winning...

Trains in Florence: Understanding Their Impact

January 29, 2025

News Summary Florence, South Carolina has been influenced for over 175 years by railroads, primarily CSX and South Carolina Central Railroad. Despite this history, local residents face confusion regarding traffic...

SPORT

Ella Rawlinson Makes History as First Cheerleader from South Florence High

February 8, 2025

News Summary In a groundbreaking achievement, Ellanor ‘Ella’ Love Rawlinson becomes the first cheerleader from South Florence High School to sign a college scholarship for cheerleading. The signing ceremony on...

Florence County K9 Team Wins Agility Competition

January 22, 2025

News Summary The Florence County Sheriff’s K9 team, led by Investigator Riley Prosser and his Belgian Malinois, K9 Bono, has won the Leashes and Beaches agility competition in North Myrtle...

DISASTERS

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision in Florence County

March 13, 2025

News Summary Florence County, South Carolina, experienced a devastating multi-vehicle collision just outside Timmonsville, leading to one fatality and three injuries. The accident occurred on West John Paul Jones Road...

Early Morning Blaze Claims Historic Schoolhouse Restaurant in Pamplico

March 11, 2025

News Summary On Monday morning, an early morning fire devastated the historic Schoolhouse restaurant in Pamplico, South Carolina. Firefighters responded promptly but were unable to save the beloved establishment, which...

Michael Evans Jr. Arrested for Second-Degree Arson in Florence County

March 8, 2025

News Summary Florence County is in shock after the arrest of 37-year-old Michael Evans Jr., who has been charged with second-degree arson. The incident unfolded following a house fire on...

Significant Progress Made in Containment of Carolina Forest Wildfires

March 8, 2025

News Summary Carolina Forest is currently dealing with ongoing wildfires that have engulfed over 2,059 acres. Progress has been made, with the fire reaching 55% containment, but challenges remain, including...

Carolina Forest Wildfire Continues to Rage On

March 6, 2025

News Summary The city of Carolina Forest is battling a massive wildfire that has consumed over 2,059 acres, with containment efforts currently at 44%. Strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts,...

Severe Weather Alert for South Carolina: Strong Storms Approaching

March 5, 2025

News Summary South Carolina residents are warned to prepare for severe weather this March 5 as a powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy winds and rain. The Midlands...

Florence Firefighters Control Rapid Woods Fire

March 5, 2025

News Summary On a Monday afternoon, a significant woods fire broke out in Florence, S.C., near Jennie O’Bryan Boulevard and North Cashua Drive. The Florence Fire Department and West Florence...

Wildfire Ravages Carolina Forest

March 4, 2025

News Summary A significant wildfire has spread rapidly in Carolina Forest, covering over 2,059 acres. Firefighting efforts have achieved 30% containment, with the South Carolina National Guard assisting in the...

State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

March 3, 2025

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as wildfires continue to ravage the state. Approximately 175 wildfires have burned around 4,200 acres, prompting...

Fire Weather Watch for Pee Dee, Grand Strand, and Border Belt

March 1, 2025

News Summary The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the Pee Dee, Grand Strand, and Border Belt areas set for this Saturday from 11 a.m. to...

HEALTH

Florence Community Supports Manna House in Fight Against Hunger

March 1, 2025

News Summary The Manna House in Florence, a crucial organization tackling food insecurity for nearly 40 years, serves 300 families monthly and provides over 8,500 meals in January 2024 alone....

Hartsville High School Parents Alerted to Tuberculosis Case

February 27, 2025

News Summary Parents in Hartsville, South Carolina, are on high alert following a confirmed case of tuberculosis at Hartsville High School. The Darlington County School District informed families through a...

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Georgia Man in South Carolina

February 22, 2025

News Summary A 34-year-old Georgia man, Santiago Nohel Fuentes-Romero, tragically died in a workplace accident at the Florence Carpet and Tile Center on February 4, 2025. He fell about 20...

Rabies Threat Raises Concerns in Coward, S.C.

February 15, 2025

News Summary Residents of Coward, South Carolina, are alarmed after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. This incident marks the first confirmed rabid animal case in Florence County for 2025,...

Four Dogs Quarantined in Coward, SC, After Rabid Raccoon Encounter

February 13, 2025

News Summary Four dogs in Coward, South Carolina, have been quarantined after interacting with a rabid raccoon. This incident marks the first rabies case in Florence County this year. Health...

Florence Mother Charged with Child Abuse Allegations

February 13, 2025

News Summary Angela Monique Brockington, a 42-year-old mother from Florence, faces serious charges for allegedly physically abusing her 15-year-old daughter with a belt. Following visible injuries observed by school officials,...

New Hope for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Florence

January 26, 2025

News Summary McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence introduces advanced pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology for treating atrial fibrillation (A-fib). With A-fib affecting over two million Americans, this new method...

Severe Winter Storm Breaks Snowfall Records in Myrtle Beach

January 24, 2025

News Summary A severe winter storm hit Myrtle Beach on January 21-22, 2025, bringing 4.5 inches of snow, marking the largest accumulation in 25 years. Nearby areas recorded even higher...

Six-Vehicle Crash in Florence Sends Two to Hospital

January 21, 2025

News Summary A six-vehicle crash in Florence, S.C. on Sunday evening led to two individuals being hospitalized and caused considerable chaos at the scene. The accident occurred at the intersection...

Burlington, Kentucky: Community Shaken by School Bus Crash

January 16, 2025

News Summary A serious school bus crash in Burlington, Kentucky, left the community in shock as the driver suffered cardiac arrest, causing the bus to collide with trees. Three students...

SHOWBIZ

Grace-Miller Moody Dazzles on ‘The Voice’ Season 27 Premiere

February 8, 2025

News Summary The Season 27 premiere of ‘The Voice’ witnessed an extraordinary performance by 20-year-old Grace-Miller Moody from Florence. With emotional ties to her song choice, she captivated all four...

TECH UPDATES

Unseasonably Warm February Weather Hits South Carolina

February 11, 2025

News Summary South Carolina is experiencing an unprecedented warm spell this February, with temperatures soaring into the upper 70s and low 80s on February 9, 2025. This remarkable rise has...

SCIENCE

Pee Dee Region Disappointed by Lack of Snowfall

January 14, 2025

News Summary Florence, South Carolina, faced yet another winter tempest, eagerly awaiting snow that never arrived. While some flurries appeared in the Lowcountry, freezing rain dominated the Florence area. Meteorologists...

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