Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
Good morning, Florence.
🚨 Crime
Florence Police Department arrested John Mitchell after he allegedly fired his handgun on the 400 Block of Jarrott Street on Friday morning during an argument at Manna House—he faces charges of aggravated breach of peace and discharging a firearm with no injuries reported.
Police arrested Tiffany Prentice Cooper and John C.
Smith after a four-hour standoff at a Florence home on Wednesday—CS gas was used to force them out—and they now face additional charges for failing to appear for probation, resisting arrest, and breach of peace.
🎭 Culture
Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre will offer free tickets to first responders for its nightly show ‘Music and Memories’ where live music celebrates hits and classics; emergency personnel may redeem complimentary tickets for themselves and one guest at the box office next week from Monday to Saturday—doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m.
📰 Economy
Work is progressing on a $66 million Cheney Brothers food distribution facility in Florence County that is expected to create nearly 300 jobs.
The 386,047 square-foot complex is being built at Pee Dee Commerce City East Industrial Park on nearly 50 acres across Interstate 95 from Buc-ee's + it will include 45 loading docks, over 100,000 square feet of dry storage, a 90,000 square-foot freezer and the company’s largest culinary kitchen.
🎉 Florence Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Florence Real Estate
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💼 Florence Job Board
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📣 Florence Announcements
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