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Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florence After 5 returns today for its 16th season downtown with live music from Chris Taylor and the Rumor at an award-winning block party. SCNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina named its 2027 Teacher of the Year Thursday at the Governor’s Mansion, with State Superintendent Ellen Weaver announcing the winner at 12:30 p.m. (Gov. Henry McMaster attended) and hosting a 3 p.m. press conference that featured finalists including Florence’s Meagan Johnson. WPDE
- ➤ Carver Elementary School was named a Palmetto’s Finest award winner on Thursday, April 23, marking Florence 1 Schools' fourth consecutive honor after wins by South Florence High, Delmae Heights Elementary, and John W. Moore Middle School. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florence City and County officials are working to restore Jeffries Creek after a sewage overflow contaminated the waterway and caused a strong odor — they plan to add docks and launch pads while forming a board to secure state and federal funding. WMBF News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State senators are considering an amendment that would temporarily suspend the liquor liability insurance requirement for bars+ restaurants. The proposed measure could ease operating costs for local establishments as lawmakers debate the change in upcoming sessions. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ McLeod Health will open its new outpatient pharmacy on its Florence campus Sunday. It will operate in the former emergency department facility (converted for pharmacy use). SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pee Dee Icecats lost to the Columbus River Dragons on Wednesday night in the first game of round two of the FPHL playoffs at their home arena. WMBF News
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