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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florence County deputy shot and killed 30-year-old Justin Lowery on August 27 after he allegedly fired at an ambulance and fled from a standoff at a home on Anderson Field Road and near U.S. Highway 52—SLED is investigating the incident with no officer injuries. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers of the Carolina Country Music Festival announced that eight-time Grammy nominee Post Malone will headline the 11th annual event in 2026 after releasing his debut country album F-1 Trillion, which topped the Billboard 200. The festival will run from June 4 to 7. WFXB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area will open a new site at Johnsonville Elementary School this September to provide daily after school programs and a four-week summer session. The expansion, in partnership with Florence School District 5, aims to boost academic success + healthy lifestyles for local children. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Following search warrants at smoke and vape shops thought to be selling illegal substances, a pediatrician warned that these products may harm children’s health—local officials are investigating to keep kids safe. WMBF News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Week 1 high school football scoreboard shows matchups including Aynor versus St. James, Marlboro County versus Cheraw, Socastee versus Dillon, Loris versus Conway, and Darlington versus North Myrtle Beach—along with other games that feature teams like West Florence. Lamar High School Silver Foxes said their head varsity coach resigned on Wednesday as the team prepares for upcoming contests. WPDE
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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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