Florence Local News – Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Florence Today

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Jam Fest returns at the City Center Farmers Market today with family-friendly activities aimed at bringing the community together. SCNow

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Pamplico native McCray Poston has a lifelong connection with Francis Marion University, having attended summer camps and dual enrollment courses before graduating and preparing for a career in engineering. SCNow

FLORENCE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Small Business Success Summit

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing — Free entry — Equip yourself with tools and resources to grow your small business in the vibrant community of Florence.

Tue, 5/19/26

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
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FLORENCE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

FLORENCE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

FLORENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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