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Friday, January 30th, 2026

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Pee Dee community gathered to honor Lake City native Dr. Ronald McNair — a renowned astronaut and physicist whose life ended 40 years ago. Residents celebrated his legacy and remembered his inspiring contributions.  WPDE

HEALTH NEWS

  • Local officials advise residents to use safe heating practices as a winter storm nears + they warn that improper maintenance could spark home fires.  WPDE

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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