Florence
Today
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bernie Heller has been named chief revenue officer at The Post and Courier, overseeing operations in Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Florence, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. His move supports the paper’s state-wide expansion and reinforces its commitment to trusted community journalism. The Post and Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florence-Darlington Technical College will hold its 2026 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14 at the Florence Center, honoring 983 students who earned associate degrees. SCNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Civil Air Patrol closed the Marion squadron last week after it failed to meet active membership and readiness requirements, and members can now transfer to other local units + funds over $20,000 remain held at the wing level per CAP regulations. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MUSC Health Florence will open a free-standing emergency department and urgent care facility in late 2026. The 14,000 sqft center will offer X-rays, CT scans & ultrasounds while helping patients save money on non-emergency visits. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Ruiz Foods pledged $100,000 toward MUSC’s new cancer center in Florence to support expanded cancer care (a local investment in health services). SCNow
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