Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Florence.
💼 Business
Downtown Florence welcomed five new businesses in 2025 including a jiu jitsu studio, thrift store, and new restaurants.
Downtown is set for more upgrades in 2026—Carolina Theatre will reopen this spring while The Gamble Apartments and Urban Square project will add new homes and office space.
🏛️ Government
Retired Francis Marion University professor Neal D.
Thigpen received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster during a surprise ceremony at Victors in downtown Florence on Jan. 6, and he is honored for his lifetime of service in political science.
🎉 Florence Events
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Liberty Classic Cheer Competition
9-10:30 a.m. — Florence Center — Bids Offered: The ONE PRIME Finals Bids — Experience the excitement at the Spirit Solutions Liberty Classic cheerleading competition in Florence.
A Taste of Ireland
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchantment of Irish music and dance performed by world champions.
De La Crème FMU Homecoming Finale
9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. — Epic Event Center — Tickets available — Celebrate FMU Homecoming with vibrant vibes and live DJs.
🏠 Florence Real Estate
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💼 Florence Job Board
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📣 Florence Announcements
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