Florence Local News – Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Florence Today

Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Francis Marion University opened its 56th academic year today when its president praised faculty and announced improvements in funding + scholarships + International Study Centers. SCNow

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler, who served for 42 years, announced he will retire in October—Captain Stephen Starling will serve as interim chief. WFXB

FLORENCE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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.

Sat, 9/13/25

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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FLORENCE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

FLORENCE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

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FLORENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

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