Friday, March 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a home on Waverly Avenue in Florence to serve a warrant after receiving a tip about a wanted person—John Smith fled into the house and was later found in the attic while chemical agents forced Tiffany Cooper to surrender, with both facing active warrants from probation and the sheriff’s office. WFXB
- ➤ 22-year-old Jadaruis Kells, who was out on bond in connection with the December 2022 killing of Darrell Locklear during an attempted robbery, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 51-year-old Brian Murray—whose body was found in a camper on Milk Dairy Road in Red Springs after he was assaulted the previous day. WFXB
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FSO Music of the Knights
7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Britain’s finest songwriters performed by the Florence Symphony Orchestra and special guests.
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Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival
April 11-12 — ECA Fairgrounds — $10 wristband — Taste competition-quality barbecue and enjoy family-friendly activities while supporting local youth mentorship.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Florence
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Florence County Library System — Ticket purchase required — Explore hidden gems and enjoy interactive challenges in downtown Florence.
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Pee Dee Roundup 13th Annual Event
10 AM – 5 PM — Florence Center — $20 preregistration, $25 day of — Celebrate automotive excellence with awards, music, and prizes.
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