The FLORENCE STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at <a href="https://HEREFlorence.com">HEREFlorence.com</a>, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Florence, Florence County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates.
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.
As part of the broader HERE network, including <a href="https://HERECharleston.com">HERECharleston.com</a>, <a href="https://HEREColumbia.com">HEREColumbia.com</a>, <a href="https://HEREGreenville.com">HEREGreenville.com</a>, and <a href="https://HEREHiltonHead.com">HEREHiltonHead.com</a>, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into South Carolina's dynamic landscape.
News Summary Rusty Harris has transitioned from Enbridge Gas North Carolina to lead Enbridge Gas Ohio, stepping into the role formerly held by Dan Weekley....
News Summary Spartanburg is experiencing a tourism boom, with a staggering 65% growth in the travel sector over the past decade, contributing $29 billion annually...
News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed an energetic gathering of skilled students at the 2025 SkillsUSA South Carolina State Championship on March 4. Held at...
News Summary Michael Haldeman, owner of SpokeWorks Bicycle Workshop in Summerville, SC, has been awarded the State Small Business Person of the Year for his...
News Summary Columbia University welcomes Claire Shipman as its new acting president amid Congressional hearings on campus antisemitism. Shipman criticizes the hearings as ‘Capitol Hill...
News Summary The detention of an international graduate student from the University of Minnesota by ICE agents has sparked significant concern and protests within the...
News Summary The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) faces significant upheaval as the Trump administration lays off nearly 200 to 300 employees amid a restructuring...
News Summary On March 29, 2025, widespread protests broke out across the U.S. and parts of Europe against Elon Musk’s significant role in the government....
News Summary A federal judge has reinstated grants for four fair housing organizations, including one from Western Massachusetts. This ruling affirms the importance of equitable...
News Summary A resident from Florence, South Carolina, has become a millionaire overnight after winning a staggering $713,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 lottery. The...