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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carlos Washington of Florence won $25,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of the Pee Dee Area through the NASCAR Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award after 20 years of volunteer service. WPDE
- ➤ After waiting over a decade, the Effingham community in Florence County celebrates the start of construction on Degroat Road, a project funded by penny sales tax extensions. WPDE
- ➤ Florence Carpet and Tile on Pamplico Highway has permanently closed after serving the community for decades, continuing to fulfill pending jobs and orders. WPDE
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,000 collisions have been recorded at five key intersections in Florence County since 2019, with distracted driving being a major contributing factor. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A historic Santa sleigh and reindeer display, originally created by George Harrington Pruitt in the 1950s, has been restored by the Kahn family and is now delighting a new generation in Florence, SC. The Post and Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florence County is actively attracting major companies to become an economic hub in South Carolina, highlighted by the development of new industrial parks and the opening of a battery plant and Amazon facility, aiming to create over 2,700 jobs. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Florence Section of the National Council of Negro Women celebrated their fourth annual scholarship gala, raising funds for student scholarships while honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's legacy. SCNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Henry McMaster and partners announce the preservation of Snow’s Island, a significant 7,600-acre site in Florence County, marking the county's largest land conservation effort. SCNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and State Senator Mike Reichenbach visited GE HealthCare in Florence, showcasing the plant's global leadership in Magnetic Resonance technology and its contribution to healthcare innovation and local economy. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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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