Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Florence Branch NAACP hosted an event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with speakers discussing the theme (Thriving in Turbulent Times) in Florence, uniting community members to reflect on his legacy.
🎓 Education
Former educator Ellen Clotella Davis Simmons turned 100 today; she taught in Dillon County and hails from Marion (marking a century of service).
🏥 Health
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and is inviting donors to help while offering a chance to win a gift card.
Local blood centers urge Florence residents to support lifesaving efforts.
🎉 Florence Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Florence Real Estate
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💼 Florence Job Board
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📣 Florence Announcements
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