Florence
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Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Florence County and City tree lighting and Christmas Magic event took place on Dec. 5 near downtown, where residents enjoyed festive lights and music. The celebration marked the start of the holiday season. SCNow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns local shoppers to beware of ‘free’ gift card offers during the holiday season — a reminder to check offers from trusted sources. Residents are urged to verify details before acting. WMBF News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Multiple Christmas events are planned across the Pee Dee region in the coming days and weeks to celebrate the holiday season. Local organizers are preparing festive activities for residents. SCNow
- ➤ Christmas on Cherokee is a holiday tour of four historic homes on Cherokee Road with live music by the Florence Symphony Orchestra and hot cider at Marilyn’s Garden. It will run Saturday, Dec. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with park and ride service and $35 tickets. The Post and Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AESC stopped work on its Florence battery plant in June due to federal policy changes, and the project may resume within a year. SCNow
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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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