Florence
Today
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, a multi-vehicle crash blocked westbound lanes of Pamplico Highway at Willow Creek Road—Florence County Emergency Management said a deputy and others were taken to the hospital and advised drivers to allow extra time and use alternate routes. WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florence native Grace Miller Moody, a contestant on NBC’s The Voice, will perform at the Florence County Progress Fall Networking Event on Sept. 4 at The Waters Building—she will headline with her band and join a reception to meet local community members. WMBF News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The timber industry in South Carolina faced major setbacks after key mills closed in Darlington and Estill, cutting wood production and hurting local loggers. Declining output—losing around 12 million tons over two years—and rising equipment costs have increased calls for government support. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florence Mayor Lethonia Barnes announced a new city initiative to join a third-party study on youth issues that will gather data from city departments and community input to guide more effective teen services. She is partnering with local agencies (including My Brother’s Keeper Shelter) to address challenges like poverty, mental health, and gang/gun violence. 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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