Florence
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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Crews started renovating Ward Memorial Stadium today at Florence School District 3 — a project that will upgrade facilities for Lake City schools. WPDE
- ➤ A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday for the new Savannah Grove Elementary School in the Effingham community, where 100 people marked the start of a $35 million project to build a 90,000 sqft facility with labs + a gym + five baseball fields, expected to open by August 2027. WPDE
- ➤ Florence 1 Schools Superintendent Richard O’Malley received the Governor’s Award for the Arts in Education, announced by the South Carolina Arts Commission this week to honor his support for arts investments, staffing and renovations in schools. His leadership has enriched arts programs for students and teachers. WPDE
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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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Gary Lewis & The Playboys Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticket price varies — Experience timeless hits and nostalgia with classic rock tunes from Gary Lewis and The Playboys.
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