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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Publix signed a lease for a nearly 47,000 square-foot store near downtown Florence (located at the Northeast Corner of Palmetto Street and Ebenezer Road). The outlet is expected to create 140 jobs (opening date not yet determined). WFXB
- ➤ Publix will open a new store in Florence — the popular chain makes its long-awaited Pee Dee debut. WMBF News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florence woman was hurt and handcuffed at Greenwood Elementary School last Friday when a security officer reportedly used excessive force as she picked up her daughter—officials charged the officer with assault and battery, dismissed him, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. WPDE
- ➤ US Marshals captured 29-year-old Amir Marques Brewington who was sought in connection with a March 17 shooting on Cherise Court and charged with attempted murder, discharge of a firearm into a dwelling and possession of a weapon during a violent crime near Malloy Street in Florence. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ross Hill — with over 15 years of teaching experience — directs Mariner Learning Collaborative, which opened in August 2023 in Florence and offers custom-tailored education with small group and one-on-one help in a Christian setting at Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church on Southborough Road. WPDE
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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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The Biggest Spring Rodeo Reloaded
5-11:30 p.m. — 1533 Old Ebenezer Rd, Latta, SC — Tickets available — Experience the wildest ride of the season with bull riding, line dancing, and more.
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