Florence Local News – Sunday, July 20th, 2025

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Sunday, July 20th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ On Saturday, Beacon of Light Institute for Veterans hosted an outreach in Florence that provided veterans with donated clothing, meals, and access to groups like Soldiers’ Angels—local volunteers from South Florence High School JROTC helped serve during the event. The outreach, inspired by founder Yolanda Holmes-Echols’ experiences with her Vietnam veteran father, will lead to a similar event in September. WPDE

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Fire crews from West Florence Fire Rescue are assisting the Darlington County Fire Department in fighting a large building fire on Pocket Road near Charleston Highway. WMBF News
➤ An historic Black church in Darlington County—Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 1372 Pocket Road, established in 1869 and built in 1910—was heavily damaged by a Saturday afternoon fire around 4 p.m., with local fire officials and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigating the cause while New Providence Missionary Baptist Church holds an 11 a.m. service today for the congregation. WBTW

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ A new guide in Florence explains how eating seasonally lets residents enjoy fresh flavors — it supports local farmers and promotes better health. The guide offers simple tips on shopping smart and cooking with in-season produce. SCNow

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