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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wilson High senior Zion Mack earned recognition as a Post and Courier Pee Dee Academic Achiever after volunteering over 100 hours as a McLeod Junior Volunteer and leading his school band. He plans to attend Howard University to study biology and pursue a career in medicine. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Dr. Hari Rajagopalan has been named the J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year at Francis Marion University (FMU), a recognition of his work in management education. The announcement highlights his scholarly contributions. SCNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the northbound lane of I-95 at mile marker 175 over the Great Pee Dee River Tuesday for a bridge repair & safety check. Motorists should use alternate routes during the work. WPDE
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