Florence
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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Florence is getting a new Publix at Palmetto Place Shopping Center at the intersection of West Palmetto and South Ebenezer—this nearly 47,000-square-foot store with an extra 18,050 square feet for restaurants will begin construction in late 2025 and finish in late 2026. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two towns in Florence County are asking the county for bailout funds amid financial problems. Pamplico is requesting a $210,000 loan to cover daily expenses because state funds were withheld for delayed audits — Lake City is seeking a $600,000 loan after budget cuts raised near-bankruptcy warnings, with a vote on both requests scheduled for next week. WPDE
- ➤ Gov. Henry McMaster has declared October 12th to 18th as Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina + the state emergency teams will hold drills including the Great Southeast ShakeOut on October 16th at 10:16 a.m. to teach residents essential earthquake safety steps. WPDE
- ➤ The city is studying a couple dozen unpermitted short-term rentals in the Timrod Park area—these properties must appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals and meet conditions to operate as rentals. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Pee Dee IceCats start their first season at the Florence Center—hosting the Columbus River Dragons at 7:15 p.m. The head coach said the team will play fast and hard to give fans an exciting game. WMBF News
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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.
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