Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sea turtle nesting season began on May first. South Carolina United Turtle Enthusiasts (S.C.U.T.E.) asks beachgoers to help by turning off lights and cleaning up litter on local beaches. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ruiz Foods pledged $100,000 over five years to support a planned cancer care center at MUSC Health Florence on April 24, adding to its longstanding community giving + the facility will improve access to cancer treatments for Pee Dee residents. The Post and Courier
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