Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The City of Florence is investing millions to revitalize North Florence by demolishing the 40-year-old Oakland plantation apartments and other abandoned structures to make way for a new affordable housing development that will be named the Dr. Iona D.
Jones community. The city is finalizing construction plans, securing a $12-million stormwater drainage upgrade, and will hold a City Council meeting on Oct. 13 to review projects & launch an empowerment walk this Saturday & offer $25,000 down payment assistance for new homes on Brunson Street.
🎉 Florence Events
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Nikolai Oskolkov Gallery Opening
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Florence County Library System — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a captivating exhibit featuring the colorful works of artist Nikolai Oskolkov, complete with refreshments and live music.
Pee Dee IceCats vs. Columbus River Dragons
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Florence Center — Tickets start at $56 — Witness an electrifying ice hockey showdown in Florence, SC.
Foodees Food and Culture Festival
1-7 p.m. — Magnolia Mall — Free entry — Experience a spooktacular food truck festival with gourmet bites and family-friendly crafts in Florence.
Pecan Festival
11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Florence Downtown Development Corp. — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities like coloring pages and puzzles at the library's tent.
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