Florence
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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Johnsonville High School senior Lilly Margaret Driggers has been named an Academic Achiever for January 2026 by The Post and Courier Pee Dee. She balances dual enrollment, state singles tennis competition and community service at local events — and plans to study psychology at Francis Marion University. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SCHSL executive committee ruled on appeals from Grand Strand and Pee Dee schools - it denied Loris High’s 2A move and proposals from South Florence, West Florence and Marlboro County over enrollment and rivalry issues, with some schools given a 24-hour appeal window; rulings affect classifications from 2026 to 2028. WMBF News
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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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Love in the Spotlight: A Valentine's Gala
6-11 p.m. — The Showtime Event Center — Cost varies — Step into a night of elegance with dinner, music, games, and romance.
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