Florence
Today
Friday, January 17th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lynches River County Park in Coward, S.C., is set for extensive upgrades in 2025, including a new splash pad, family campground, equestrian facility, and disc golf course to draw more visitors and enhance community engagement. SCNow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florence man was arrested for engaging in and filming sexual acts with a minor, leading to multiple charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct. WBTW
- ➤ In Florence, S.C., a massage parlor employee was charged with prostitution after allegedly offering sexual services to an undercover officer. SCNow
- ➤ An Effingham man was charged with multiple crimes, including domestic violence and kidnapping, after allegedly threatening his girlfriend and her family with a gun in Florence, S.C. WBTW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit has been filed against Florence School District 1 and other entities, claiming a substitute teacher physically assaulted three children, leading to injuries and PTSD, highlighting failures in supervision and safety. WPDE
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt: Exciting Exploration in Florence
This self-guided scavenger hunt invites participants to discover downtown Florence while engaging in interactive challenges and uncovering local stories.
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Florence Stampede & Pro Rodeo - 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Florence Stampede & Pro Rodeo returns for its 10th anniversary featuring exciting events like bull riding and barrel racing at the Florence Center.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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