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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 19, police arrested a teaching assistant at West Florence High School for using a spray that mimicked fecal odor — the act disrupted classes, caused respiratory issues and medical visits, and led to a $55,000 expense as the investigation continues for possible further charges. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice John Kittredge warned Wednesday that extreme gerrymandering might let one party control the state’s Congressional seats—he said the 5–0 decision upheld maps that could weaken minority representation. SCNow
- ➤ South Carolina legislators have not been paid for months after state Sen. Wes Climer sued over a constitutional limit on in-district compensation—this halted their raise from $1,000 to $2,500 a month until the court rules on the case set for Oct. 22. Lawmakers say they have used personal funds to cover expenses during this pause. SCNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neva Bailey, a licensed counselor at HopeHealth in Timmonsville, urges families to watch for signs of depression and suicidal thoughts in children and teens as suicide remains a leading cause of death for young people in South Carolina. She warns that changes like withdrawal or talking about death may be early warnings — and community members are encouraged to start open conversations immediately. SCNow
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