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From the HERE City National Desk
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Tyrese Haliburton poured in 24 points in 18 minutes Tuesday in his first Paycom Center appearance since tearing his right Achilles in 2025 Finals Game 7. The Pacers All-Star went 9-of-14 with four threes, three assists and two blocks in a 114-112 OT loss to Oklahoma City.…
From the HERE City National Desk
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Senior defender Noah Behrmann of High Point University earned Week 8 College Soccer News defensive player honors after setting up both goals in a 2-1 road win at USC Upstate. His late winner-assist stretched the Panthers’ streak to six. He leads the team with six helpers —…
From the HERE City National Desk
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Milwaukee Brewers carry a 2-0 National League Championship Series lead into Dodger Stadium for Game 3 on Wednesday night after William Contreras paced a 7-4 win in Game 2 at American Family Field. Contreras delivered a trio of game there -tying or go-ahead hits
Education
FLORENCE, S.C. — South Carolina’s 2026 school report cards released Monday show a mix of strong marks and schools needing improvement across the Pee Dee, including Florence County districts. In Florence 1, 11 of 20 report cards were Good or Excellent. Wallace Grey Elementary received Below Average. Florence 5 had two…
Events
FLORENCE, S.C. — On Oct. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., the City of Florence and Duke Energy will stage a Fall Tree Giveaway with Naturally Outdoors plus Keep Florence Beautiful and state forestry staff. Trees will be handed out on Naturally Outdoors’ rear lawn at 2519 W. Palmetto Street. Residents…
Business
FLORENCE, S.C. — Florence subdivision plans for Grove at Ebenezer received final approval to add 219 homes, expanding housing along the West Florence Ebenezer corridor. Ebenezer is a suburban West Florence community along Ebenezer Road anchored by Ebenezer Park and the Florence Rail Trail, featuring a mix of established neighborhoods and…
Traffic
FLORENCE, S.C. — A city contractor began the Hoffmeyer Road sewer line repair project Monday, Oct. 12, with overnight construction overnight from 6 in the evening until 6 in the morning to limit daytime traffic disruptions. Traffic control will appear only only in active work zones and will shift as the…
Public Safety
MULLINS, S.C. — The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Monday night crash in which a Highway Patrol cruiser and a bicycle collided at U.S. 76 and Stalvey Street in Mullins. Officials said the collision was Oct. 12, 2026, around 7:20 p.m. The bicycle rider was taken to an area…
From the HERE City National Desk
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the White House to keep letting journalists from three national news outlets into the complex while their lawsuit over a September press ban moves forward. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction replacing a temporary restraining order set to expire Tuesday.…
From the HERE City National Desk
WASILLA, Alaska — At a Wasilla campaign rally Tuesday, President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to support incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, calling him the real Dan Sullivan in a tight Senate race complicated by another candidate with nearly the same name. Sullivan, a Republican, is seeking reelection against Democrat Mary Peltola, a…
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