Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
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🏛️ Government
The Social Security Administration announced that in 2026, nearly 71 million Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living boost—adding about $56 a month—while 7.5 million SSI payments will increase on Dec.
31. Florence resident Linda Deas said the raise is not enough to cover rising costs like rent, auto insurance and food.
🎉 Florence Events
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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.
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.
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.
FMU Concert Choir and Voice Collective Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — $10 for general public — Experience a captivating evening of choral music featuring renowned compositions and vocal talents.
🏠 Florence Real Estate
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💼 Florence Job Board
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📣 Florence Announcements
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