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We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as the Florence Festival of Lights, Pee Dee Pride, and agricultural expos at the Florence Center.
Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Florence Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pee Dee Area Council of Governments, plus leading businesses in healthcare and retail that power the local economy such as McLeod Health and Pee Dee Electric Cooperative.
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News Summary The sudden termination of AmeriCorps funding in Iowa has resulted in significant job losses, affecting around 300 members and creating widespread disruption in...
News Summary The University of California has appointed James B. Milliken as its new president, succeeding Michael V. Drake. Milliken brings over 25 years of...
News Summary Chris Krebs, the former senior cybersecurity official, is under federal investigation following his rebuttal of claims about the 2020 election being ‘rigged’ by...
News Summary A 17-year-old from Florence, Billie D. Smith Jr., has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. He...
News Summary Crews from West Florence Fire Rescue are currently combating a slow-burning wildfire that has impacted three acres of wooded area behind several hotels...
News Summary JINYA Ramen Bar has launched its second South Carolina location at 850 Morrison Drive in Charleston, increasing its total to 69 outlets nationwide....
News Summary Clemson University has been shown to contribute $6.4 billion to South Carolina’s economy. This impact, highlighted during a Board of Trustees meeting, emphasizes...
News Summary On April 29, 2025, around 30 members of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce participated in the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s annual Small...
News Summary On April 28, a tragic event occurred when a vehicle crashed into a building hosting the YNOT after-school camp. The incident resulted in...