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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A workplace death occurred at the Nan Ya plastics plant in Lake City as Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken said no additional details were available and the investigation remains under way. WBTW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office conducted Operation Clean Sweep in McColl on Saturday and arrested Robert Keith Locklear along with two others after a drug warrant at his Red Bluff Road home found fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, methadone tablets and a Smith–Wesson .380 firearm, and they said more arrests are likely. WBTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Senate committee is debating a bill that would require parental consent and government-issued ID verification for minors to access social media—an effort that some say could protect mental health while sparking concerns over privacy and constitutional rights. WBTW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 2023 U.S. Surgeon General report found that staying connected with family, friends and local groups helps seniors lower stress and manage conditions like diabetes. Local programs—such as Seniors with Hope at the Streater Community Center meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 2 to 3:30 p.m.—offer opportunities for seniors to build social ties. SCNow
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ News13’s Pet of the Weekend for April 5-6 is Nemu, a 3-year-old cat available for adoption at the Grand Strand Humane Society + she is ready to find a new home through the featured adoption program. WBTW
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
2-3:30 p.m. — Florence Center — Ticket prices vary — Sing, dance, and play with your favorite Sesame Street characters in this family-friendly live show.
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