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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florence County officials warned residents today about a scam text message that appears to be from the South Carolina DMV—this message falsely claims an unpaid traffic ticket and threatens driver’s license suspension if the fine is not paid, urging people to delete the text and avoid sharing personal information. WFXB
- ➤ Jacqueline Burgess (59) from Florence County was arrested for allegedly filing false timesheets for Medicaid care between December 2023 and June 2024 while not providing services at Tender Care Home Health Care; her case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florence city council declared June as homeownership month to honor National Homeownership Month—this move reinforces the city's plan to encourage homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by building more homes in underdeveloped areas. WPDE
- ➤ Florence firefighters were recognized at the city council meeting this week for saving a four-year-old child in a January fire—Captain Jacob Shuler and teams from engine 111 and ladder 114 received special honors. WPDE
- ➤ Florence city council members honored Marshell McKever on Monday for 40 years of dedicated service to the police department — city leaders praised her reliability and compassion in keeping the community safe. WPDE
- ➤ Florence officials reached out to governors & lawmakers after work was paused on a planned battery manufacturing plant; state agencies & officials are working to move the project forward. SCNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross warned that blood supplies are critically low as summer and hurricane season approach—donations have been falling short of demand, prompting a blood drive this Thursday at Magnolia Mall in Florence from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
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