Florence
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Liz Walker from Two Men and a Truck in Florence visited the studio and showed how to reuse cardboard boxes for creative Halloween costumes — designs include a fly and milk carton that prompt residents to recycle in a fun way. The business encourages everyone to get creative this season. WFXB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a shooting on Saturday, Oct. 18, city officials reminded parents, guardians and youth about the juvenile curfew that keeps anyone 16 or younger off public streets from midnight to 6 a.m.—the rule aims to boost public safety in Florence. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alicia Carter, CEO of Kick Cancer, will lead Florence's third annual Cancer walk on Oct. 25th to boost early detection and focus on breast and other cancers, starting at W. Cheves and heading down Dargan Street. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 19th, University of South Carolina Gamecocks softball players helped girls ages 7-17 learn softball skills at the Palmetto State Clinic Series in Florence — offering one-on-one coaching to build their abilities for future play. WPDE
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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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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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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.
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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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Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis
7-11 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available soon — Experience a live TV taping featuring award-winning musicians in a celebration of South Carolina's rich cultural history.
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