Tuesday, November 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The NAACP of South Carolina State Conference reports a concerning rise in hate incidents, urging immediate reporting and action. WPDE
- ➤ Residents of the Meadow Prong community in Florence County are seeking assistance to access clean drinking water, facing issues with well contamination and low pressure, and have appealed to city and county officials for support. WPDE
- ➤ 19 children were adopted from a Florence County foster care center, highlighting the significance of National Adoption Month and South Carolina's efforts to find permanent families for children in foster care. WPDE
- ➤ McLeod Hospice will host its 39th annual tree lighting ceremony to honor families served this year, featuring performances and a special focus on the Saunders family's story. SCNow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Florence County man was arrested for stabbing a victim multiple times following an argument. WMBF News
- ➤ In Florence, S.C., a man named Tevin Washington stabbed the mother of his child and her stepfather during a domestic dispute at a pediatric center, with both victims now in stable condition; police arrested Washington and recovered the unharmed child. SCNow
- ➤ Florence County deputies are actively seeking suspects following a home invasion in Quinby, where individuals were forced at gunpoint to lie on the floor and had their cell phones stolen. WPDE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cheney Brothers, Inc. is hosting a groundbreaking for its first South Carolina distribution center in Florence, aiming to expand its regional reach. WBTW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye has promoted three deputies to higher command positions to enhance law enforcement operations. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NASCAR enthusiasts gathered at Florence Motor Speedway to watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive the #8 Budweiser car. WMBF News
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