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News Summary Three schools from Horry County and one from Florence County have been named finalists for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest Award. St. James High...
News Summary South Florence High School has been recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Palmetto’s Finest award, marking a significant achievement for the school...
News Summary In a historic night for Francis Marion University, senior center Lauryn Taylor achieved a remarkable feat by shattering the NCAA rebounding record with...
News Summary Following recent closures due to a winter storm, Florence School District 3 is implementing make-up days on February 12, 13, 14, and 17....
News Summary Francis Marion University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams displayed outstanding performance, sweeping King University in thrilling matchups. The men’s team triumphed with an...
News Summary Florence experienced a harrowing evening as firefighters rescued a child from a structure fire at Indigo Townhomes on Creekview Drive. The firefighters acted...
News Summary A 15-year-old boy led authorities on a thrilling high-speed chase through Florence County, SC, after failing to stop for Sheriff T.J. Joye. The...
News Summary Florence, SC will host concert pianist Thomas Pandolfi on February 10, 2025, at the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center. He will perform Tchaikovsky’s...
News Summary Elijah McCutcheon from Florence has been arrested and faces serious allegations related to child exploitation, including multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a...