Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Florence County approves a new 935-home subdivision near the Pee Dee River, aiming to accommodate diverse incomes and backgrounds, featuring amenities and commercial space. The Post and Courier
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man from Pee Dee was arrested for allegedly firing a gun during a disagreement on Tuesday. WMBF News
- ➤ A security guard at McLeod Regional Medical Center shot the driver of a vehicle that struck another guard's car and refused to stop; the state Law Enforcement Division is investigating the incident. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Two individuals were unharmed after their vehicle was targeted in a drive-by shooting in Florence, with police actively investigating the incident. WPDE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florence Carpet and Tile on Pamplico Highway has permanently closed after years of serving the community. WFXB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A dense fog advisory impacting nearly every county in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina advises cautious driving due to limited visibility. The Post and Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Public Health revoked the licenses of two assisted living facilities in Florence and Hartsville due to repeated regulatory violations, affecting a total of 140 residents. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
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