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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Unemployment rates dropped in Florence, Darlington and Marion counties in April, according to data from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce released May 22. SCNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Florence is asking residents to reduce non-essential water use as the drought persists, urging everyone to help maintain local water supplies today. City officials say this conservation effort is important for managing scarce water resources. WPDE
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Florence County's planning commission approved three subdivisions — adding nearly 250 new homes and lots, including a West Florence project with 118 homes and a 107-lot plan near East Old Marion Highway — as staff prepares to verify that all projects meet design standards. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benji and Lache Filyaw, a Florence couple, will open the city’s first D-Bat indoor baseball and softball training facility at Florence Mall — offering local athletes a new training venue. SCNow
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