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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ National Night Out is taking place today as Florence County deputies kick off their 42nd annual event at Leatherman Senior Center starting at 5 p.m. — residents can enjoy food, prizes, and family activities while connecting with local law enforcement. WPDE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Payton Floyd was arrested Monday on Sunny Point Road in Florence after deputies responded to a Sunday shooting that injured a car occupant, and he faces an attempted murder charge (he is held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center and awaits a bond hearing). WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Galactic Comics near Five Points is one of the East Coast’s largest comic book stores—occupying 18,000 square feet filled with comics, toys, and memorabilia. Founded by Dale Poston, the store regularly hosts outreach events—offering discounts to first responders, teachers, and community members while planning to merge its classic and modern collections. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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