Florence
Today
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Florence Area Humane Society is hosting a free pet adoption event with the Pee Dee IceCats on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 1434 McCurdy Road — community members can meet players and adopt pets. WMBF News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln’s Brews is set to open a permanent drive-thru on 2nd Loop Road at Langston on the Loop Plaza in the second week of February, with two windows serving mobile and in-person orders; the coffee favorite will soon add food options—sandwiches and sweets. The Post and Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Duke Energy Foundation has donated $10,000 to Florence-Darlington Technical College to support its welding program — a boost for local career training. SCNow
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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.
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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.
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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.
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