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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, crews from West Florence Fire-Rescue — along with Windy Hill Fire Rescue and the city of Florence Fire Department — responded to an intense fire at the former Travel House Inn on W. Lucas Street near Florence, with the blaze starting around 6 a.m. and heavy damage reported to the first and second floors; the scene remains active as investigations continue. WBTW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police charged Charles Sinclair and homeowner Dinisha Barfield—each facing felony possession charges and misdemeanor child abuse—after a search of a home on Furman Drive last Thursday uncovered suspected cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and money while two small children were found inside. WFXB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina will hold its annual Tax Free Weekend from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3—shoppers will pay no 6% sales tax and local taxes on items like school supplies, computers, clothing, and bed and bath goods. All retailers must participate, including online sellers, and in 2024 shoppers saved over $1.3 million during the holiday. WBTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florence County Council approved plans to replace the drainage infrastructure on Lucas Road — Lake City intersection improvements were also approved. SCNow
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