Friday, December 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Darlington and Florence counties in South Carolina are reviewing their boundary lines, established in 1889, to address inaccuracies and potential impacts on approximately 80 properties, with changes dependent on regional legislative approval. WBTW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maston Arthur Williams, 25, faces ten charges, including criminal sexual conduct with a minor and sexual exploitation, in Florence County. WPDE
- ➤ Treyvon Sellers, a former Florence County deputy, is seeking a speedy trial for charges related to domestic violence and breach of peace, amidst other charges including voluntary manslaughter from a separate officer-involved shooting incident. WPDE
- ➤ A Pee Dee man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to drug and gun crimes. WMBF News
- ➤ A McLeod Regional Medical Center security officer was involved in a shooting incident in Florence on Wednesday morning, as stated by the Florence County sheriff. WMBF News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rahsaan Perry was celebrated by West Florence High School as the South Carolina Association of School Administrators High School Assistant Principal of the Year in a surprise ceremony. SCNow
- ➤ Delmae Elementary School students in Florence, S.C., attended a free theatrical performance focused on energy conservation, organized through a partnership with Duke Energy to encourage environmental awareness and action. SCNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Lindsey Graham is seeking $12 million in federal funds for a new interstate project in South Carolina, while SCDOT starts a study on replacing aging bridges along I-95. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health revoked licenses for Cunningham-Waters Construction Company to operate four Pee Dee community residential care facilities due to multiple regulatory violations, leading residents to express concerns about relocation. WPDE
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SCDT Nutcracker Performance
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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.
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