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Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • HopeHealth's 'Children of Hope' program in Florence raises $52,000 to provide Christmas gifts and household essentials for 290 children and their families.  SCNow

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in Florence County, South Carolina during an early morning incident.  SCNow

CRIME NEWS

  • Five individuals, including an SCDC inmate, were indicted for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl in Florence County, South Carolina.  WPDE

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Cheney Brothers, Inc. began construction of a $66 million food distribution facility in Florence County, expected to create up to 700 jobs, marking their first expansion into South Carolina.  WPDE

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • A minor fire caused by an HVAC system issue at the Social Security Administration building in Florence led to power loss and evacuation, without any damages reported.  WPDE

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • SCDT Nutcracker Performance

    The SCDT Nutcracker is a ballet performance taking place at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • South Carolina Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

    This classical ballet production offers a magical experience with romance and adventure, featuring intricate choreography and custom-made backdrops inspired by Southern charm.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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  • South Carolina Ballet - The Nutcracker

    The South Carolina Ballet presents a magical production of The Nutcracker, featuring a blend of traditional choreography with vibrant, custom-designed backdrops, making it a spectacular holiday experience for families and couples.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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  • Stepping Into the New Year's Eve Party in Florence, SC

    Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a live performance by Mark Clark Jr. and over 1,000 attendees at the ECA Fairgrounds.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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