Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Residents gathered at Greenwood Baptist Church on May 21 to oppose a planned 104-unit mobile home park near Arthur Road, and county officials said little can be done to block the development as over 1,000 people signed the petition against it.
🎓 Education
Francis Marion University Education Foundation got a $32,500 grant from Power:Ed to expand its Summer Success program so 35 students can cover up to four credit hours of summer tuition to keep their merit scholarships.
The grant helps low-income and first-generation students (including many from Pee Dee).
🌲 Environment
Several local schools were recognized by Keep Florence Beautiful for environmental stewardship, litter prevention and sustainability education during the 2025–2026 school year.
🎉 Florence Events
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Awakening Events - Christian Music Concerts
7-11 p.m. — Florence Center — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this Christian music concert in Florence.
🏠 Florence Real Estate
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