Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carter's Inc. announced its support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to combat youth learning loss and boost early learning and arts programs; Florence customers can donate $1, $3, or $5 at local Carter's stores until October 18. WPDE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florence police are investigating an assault at Walmart on 2014 S Irby Street—an incident that began when an employee asked for a receipt from two customers, one pushed the employee, and the fight broke out before another customer intervened and the others fled. WPDE
- ➤ Florence police arrested an unnamed minor on Monday on charges including attempted murder and burglary—charges coming from a shooting at the Sedgefield Apartments on Valparaiso Drive early Sunday that left a vehicle damaged and items stolen but no injuries reported. 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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