Florence
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Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Florence West Rotary Club honored Grace Wellman on the first anniversary of her fatal crash by delivering snacks and drinks to troopers at Florence District Patrol Headquarters — the Sharing Grace initiative has since expanded to 76 clubs statewide. WMBF News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Georgia-Pacific donated ($5,000) to Florence-Darlington Technical College Educational Foundation to support its Mechatronics and Electronics Engineering Technology programs, strengthening technical education at the college. SCNow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Forecasts indicate that Florence will miss 6,016 housing units by 2030, creating challenges for both affordable and higher-priced homes & increasing cost burdens and poorer living conditions. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former South Florence High School head football coach Drew Marlowe will resign after six seasons to become head coach at Sumter High School (his alma mater). He led his team to two Class 4A championships and four state title game appearances. WMBF News
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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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Guitar Stories Jazz Concert
6-8 p.m. — Staybridge Suites Florence - Center — No cover charge — Enjoy a smooth jazz tribute to classic R&B with guitarist The Terence Young Experience.
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