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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Two Darlington eateries are merging into one family restaurant on Cashua Drive and will open early March with a menu of pizza, pasta, ice cream plus arcade games for kids. The new location, at 1210 S Cashua Dr, aims to bring fun dining to Florence.  The Post and Courier
  • Florence restaurant Sundae House, at 1551 W. Palmetto St., will reopen in the second week of February after extensive repairs from an electrical fire. The eatery has served customers via its food truck during renovations — and it will soon offer its full menu again.  The Post and Courier

ECONOMY NEWS

  • GasBuddy data shows that average gasoline prices in South Carolina have dropped by 8.2 cents per gallon to $2.53, though prices remain slightly higher than a month ago and drivers saved 19 cents compared to last year + further fluctuations may occur.  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

    View event
  • 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

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

JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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