Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 individuals participated in the 26th annual MLK March and Rally in downtown Florence, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy through speeches, performances, and a communal march. WBTW
- ➤ Municipal ordinances in the Carolinas mandate bringing pets indoors during extreme weather, with violations leading to fines and possible imprisonment. WPDE
- ➤ A Florence volunteer group, Cooks for Christ, is organizing a Chicken Bog Benefit on Jan. 23 to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the Carolinas, aiming to raise at least $60,000. The Post and Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A six-car collision in West Florence led to a car fire and two individuals hospitalized, with the incident currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. WMBF News
- ➤ A driver succumbed to injuries a week after their vehicle overturned in a crash on S.C. Highway 51 in Florence County. SCNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas are under a winter storm watch with expected snow, ice, and historically low temperatures, prompting local officials to prepare roads and urge safety measures. WBTW
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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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