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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 Florence is experiencing significant economic growth, driven by over $164 million in industrial projects in 2024, resulting in more than 490 new jobs....
News Summary Francis Marion University (FMU) is set to begin construction on the C. Edward Floyd Medical Building in downtown Florence in spring. This new...
News Summary The impact of Hurricane Helene is reshaping North Carolina’s mountain tourism, which experiences a significant decline in visitor numbers this fall. With many...
News Summary South Carolina is embarking on an ambitious $150 million infrastructure investment aimed at transforming underutilized farmland into industrial hubs. This initiative, led by...
News Summary Optus Bank, the first Black-owned bank in South Carolina, is expanding its operations to the Upstate region, focusing on providing opportunities for local...
News Summary The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has unveiled a strategic vision for the state’s manufacturing sector by 2025. This initiative aims to foster innovation,...
News Summary A tentative agreement has concluded an 11-day strike involving New York’s prison workers across 42 state facilities. The deal, effective February 28, mandates...
News Summary On February 28, 2025, President Trump announced plans to sign an executive order making English the official language of the United States. This...
News Summary Rafael Caro Quintero, a prominent drug trafficker and founder of the Guadalajara cartel, has been arrested in the U.S. after decades of evading...
News Summary The Biden administration’s $20 billion clean energy grant program is under investigation by the FBI for alleged mismanagement and oversight failures. Employees of...
