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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alex Rogers turned himself in Monday as the fourth suspect in connection with a Fairmont shooting that took place early on August 10 along Thompson Street—he faces three counts of first-degree attempted murder on a $3 million bond and one victim remains in stable condition at a hospital. WFXB
- ➤ Deputies arrested 19-year-old Jordan Walcott on Monday on charges of first-degree assault and battery and criminal conspiracy in connection with an attack on Candy Lane in Florence—18-year-old Lucas Davenport had been arrested earlier on similar charges with a bond set at $20,000. WMBF News
- ➤ Florence police are investigating an alleged assault that happened in recent days at a restaurant on West Palmetto Street — a video linked to the incident prompted the investigation. WPDE
- ➤ Deputies have arrested a second suspect in connection with an assault that occurred earlier this summer in Florence—he now faces charges. WMBF News
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Carolina Food Truck Festival
12-9 p.m. — ECA Fairgrounds — From $17.85 — Experience a variety of delicious eats from the best food trucks in the Carolinas.
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