Friday, February 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Florence Downtown Development Corp. is expanding its focus beyond the historic core to develop gateways and corridors, with new projects underway including beautification efforts and the construction of a regional health care center. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The Florence community showed strong support for Jazz on Dargan, a beloved jazz and tapas bar, by packing the city council chamber. SCNow
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina workplace safety officials are investigating a death that occurred on Feb. 4 at a former business in Florence County. WBTW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florence County man was charged for not completing contracted home repairs despite receiving significant payment, involving incidents from 2021 to 2023. WBTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Racial Justice Network highlights a lack of public awareness about the special election for Florence City Council's at-large seat, despite compliance with notification protocols by city and county officials. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
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Exciting Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Florence
This self-guided scavenger hunt in downtown Florence invites participants to discover local hidden gems while completing photo challenges and fun activities.
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Michael Combs Concert at Pee Dee Shrine Club
Michael Combs will perform live at the Pee Dee Shrine Club Auditorium in Florence, offering an engaging experience for music fans.
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Exciting Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Florence
The Florence, South Carolina scavenger hunt offers a captivating exploration of the city, featuring hidden gems and interactive photo challenges for participants.
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Power Comicon 2025
Power Comicon 2025 is a comic convention featuring artists, writers, collectible memorabilia, and a costume contest, held at the Florence Center in Florence, SC.
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Gary Allan Concert
7-9:30 p.m. | Florence Center | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a night filled with country tunes from the beloved Gary Allan.
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