Florence
Today
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local officials plan to demolish the abandoned school on Kershaw Street in Timmonsville to create a recreational park — work is expected to start soon. SCNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The SC Emergency Management Division moved to OPCON 2 ahead of weekend winter weather + officials are activating local plans and urging residents to drive safely and prepare with extra supplies. WPDE
- ➤ Florence County emergency officials are preparing for a second weekend of winter weather with full staffing & extra road clearing plans as they consider opening an additional warming shelter. Authorities urge residents to ready space heaters and report outages or wrecks to stay safe on dangerously cold roads. WMBF News
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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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