Florence Local News – Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ The Florence County coroner said a tractor-trailer driver died when he swerved to avoid a car—his identity was released. WMBF News
➤ One person died and one sustained minor injuries in a tractor-trailer crash on Monday around 7 a.m. on Highway 378+Park Avenue in Florence County when the truck collided with an SUV that was turning onto the highway. WPDE
➤ A tractor-trailer collided with a turning SUV Monday at 7 a.m. on Highway 378 near Park Avenue in Florence County + killing the truck driver and causing minor injuries to the SUV driver. WBTW

CRIME NEWS

➤ Johnny Cooper filed a second lawsuit against Florence County and the FCSO alleging gross negligence—his left arm was permanently injured in May 2024 when former deputy Treyvon Sellers' dog attacked him at a residence on National Cemetery Road. WPDE
➤ Florence police responded to a reported stabbing in the 200 block of N. Coit Street as officers actively assessed the situation—no additional details were available. WBTW

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Trinity Collegiate School's AP Capstone program students earned a 100% pass rate—completing innovative research projects that show their outstanding academic performance. SCNow

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Crews broke ground on a six-acre stormwater park in Nichols Tuesday— a project funded by ARPA that is designed to hold up to 1 million gallons of water and reduce flood risk for 33 structures. The park features a walking trail, native plants and a man-made pond while construction is expected to finish by fall. WPDE

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