Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Cooks for Christ volunteers met Tuesday morning to prepare a chicken bog fundraiser to help the family of 12-year-old Kenley Thompson who battles a painful condition called pancreas divisum.
The benefit will take place Thursday, October 16 at West Florence Fire Station on Pine Needles Road — the event to raise funds for her medical bills and travel expenses.
🚧 Accidents
Heavy rainfall from last weekend caused two manholes at 3300 W.
Palmetto St and 528 Woody Jones Blvd in Florence to overflow with over 5,000 gallons of sewage (residents are advised to avoid the area) as responders begin cleanup and crews test water quality.
🏥 Health
Alicia Carter, CEO of Kick Cancer, is hosting Florence's third annual Cancer Walk on October 25 to spread awareness of early detection.
The walk will begin in the morning at W. Cheves and continue down Dargan street.
🎉 Florence Events
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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.
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.
Marty Stuart Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives promoting their new album, Space Junk.
RNB & Southern Soul Rodeo
5:00 PM – 11:59 PM — ECA Fairgrounds — Free parking — Experience two days of authentic country fun with music, horses, and more.
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