Florence
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
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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