Florence
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Monday, December 1st, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents enjoyed a festive holiday gift market at the city center in Florence where about two dozen local vendors sold homemade treats, unique gifts and seasonal decor. Families met Santa, sipped hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows before the market closed at 7 Saturday night. WPDE
- ➤ Florence’s annual Christmas ornament features the historic Barringer Building from the 1800s and gives all proceeds to a nonprofit that supports downtown businesses and preservation efforts. The $30 ornament, available at the Main Street Program office, honors the building’s legacy with a design inspired by a vintage holiday photo — a project started in 2021. The Post and Courier
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ AESC halted development of its Florence battery plant in June because federal energy policy changes affected the project— the company said it is fully committed and the plant may restart within a year. SCNow
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Lights 4 Paws
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Lynches River County Park — Proceeds benefit local humane society — Experience a magical drive-thru light show to support pets in need.
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Wiggle 2 the Finish 5K
9 AM – 3 PM — Florence, SC — Registration fee required — Participate in a fun-filled 5K supporting Bullies 2 the Rescue.
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Harlem Globetrotters Celebration
2-3:30 p.m. — Florence Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate 100 years of incredible basketball tricks and thrills with the iconic Harlem Globetrotters.
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Christmas on Cherokee Historic Home Tour
3:30-7:30 p.m. — 1201 Cherokee Rd, Florence, SC — Park & Ride available — Tour stunning historic homes, a lovely garden, and a church this holiday season.
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Lights 4 Paws
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Lynches River County Park — Donation-based — Enjoy a festive drive-thru light show supporting local humane society efforts.
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The Nutcracker by South Carolina Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Check the website for ticket info — Experience the magic of the holiday classic with the South Carolina Ballet ensemble.
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South Carolina Ballet - The Nutcracker
7 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Buy tickets now — Enjoy a timeless holiday classic performed by the South Carolina Ballet.
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