Florence
Today
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Bojangles restaurant will open in west Florence this spring. It will offer a drive-thru and feature its classic fried chicken and biscuit menu near Walmart and Scrubby’s Car Wash on Hoffmeyer Road. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor McMaster declared a state of emergency on Wednesday to prepare for a winter storm that will bring sleet, ice, and snow starting Saturday. State agencies and the National Guard are set to act quickly to keep residents safe. WMBF News
- ➤ Florence County officials have placed deputies on standby and urged residents to stay off the roads as dangerous winter weather develops in the county today, with authorities advising people to stock up on essentials and drive cautiously if travel is unavoidable. WMBF News
- ➤ South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced Wednesday that his office launched an online system for trademark, service mark, and livestock brand registration. The system (with a searchable database and downloadable certificates) lowers costs and speeds up processing for entrepreneurs. WPDE
- ➤ The two-year construction project along Fred Nash Boulevard has finished today, easing concerns for local workers and commuters. Road improvements now provide a smoother and safer travel route in the area. WMBF News
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Transportation said it is ready for the developing winter storm with 60,000 tons of salt and 1,200 pieces of equipment available to keep roads safe today in the region (emergency teams remain on stand-by). 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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SCHSL State Wrestling Individual State Championship
12 AM – 1 PM — Florence Center — $25 per wrestler — Witness the largest individual state wrestling tournament in South Carolina history.
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