Florence Local News – Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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Thursday, July 31st, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ A Florence one-year-old is in the running for Hasbro’s National Toddler of the Year contest. WMBF News
➤ One-year-old Isabell from Florence is competing in Hasbro’s National Toddler of the Year contest after her mother signed her up on a whim. Early votes place Isabell in third with a chance to win $25,000, star in a national campaign, lead the Hollywood Christmas parade, visit a Peppa Pig theme park, and help with her medical bills, physical therapy, and education as voting ends today at 7:00 p.m. WMBF News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A person died when a 2004 Chevrolet truck went off the road on Railroad Avenue near Willoughby Road south of Scranton on Wednesday morning around 3:50 a.m.—the driver and back seat passenger were not injured while the South Carolina Highway Patrol investigates the crash. WMBF News

CRIME NEWS

➤ Charles Antwine Jr., 56, was extradited to Brunswick County on Tuesday on a murder charge after deputies found his wife’s remains in plastic containers taped shut at his Lake City home. WBTW

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ The City of Florence lifted its precautionary boil water advisory on Wednesday for customers on Bentree Lane, Willwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven Drive, Woodland Drive, and the 2200-2400 blocks of West Palmetto Street. Tests showed safe bacteria levels—confirming the water is safe for drinking and cooking. WPDE

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