Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four individuals were charged and detained following a child abuse investigation at Maranatha Christian School in Florence County, South Carolina. WMBF News
- ➤ The Florence County Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in identifying a person of interest from surveillance footage after a non-fatal shooting at the Red Circle Entertainment Center. WPDE
- ➤ The family of Avery Shy’Keem McDonald, who was fatally shot during a robbery attempt at Magnolia Mall, has filed a lawsuit against the mall, its security, and its parent company for alleged negligence in providing adequate security. SCNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florence School District 5 plans make-up days on Feb. 17 and converts May 28-29 to full days to compensate for classes missed in January due to winter weather. WMBF News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florence's Utilities Department is set to start smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system on Feb. 24 to identify and mitigate issues. SCNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Four dogs in Florence County were quarantined after being exposed to a rabid raccoon, marking the first case of rabies in the area this year. WMBF News
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