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South Florence rallies past Lucy Beckham behind Davis' 5 TDs
South Florence defeated Lucy Beckham 42-31 on Friday in the second round of South Carolina’s Class 4A football playoffs. Quarterback De’Eric Davis rushed for five touchdowns, including the final two scores that helped…
Here's what to watch this weekend & next week in the Pee Dee
The Pee Dee’s local sports schedule highlights games and tournaments taking place this weekend and next week, including high school football playoff matchups and basketball events. The listings cover teams and venues…
Freeze Warning from SUN 1:00 AM EST until SUN 9:00 AM EST
A frost advisory is in effect Saturday morning, followed by a freeze warning from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for Robeson County, North Carolina, and six counties in South Carolina. Temperatures could fall to 28°F…
Playoffs 2nd Round High School Football Scoreboard
High school football teams in the Pee Dee area played second-round playoff games Friday, November 13. Scores included Florence 42, Lucy Beckham 20; Hartsville 31, Marlboro County 14; and Dillon Christian 50, Beaufort…
FAA ground stop halts flights at Florence Regional Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded flights nationwide Friday afternoon because of technical communications issues affecting air traffic control. The order halted departures at Florence Regional Airport in…
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SCDOT conducting road closures on I-95 in Florence, Dillon counties
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close lanes on southbound I-95 in Florence and Dillon counties on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from about 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Paving will affect the left lane between mile markers…
Florence County says Lake City mayoral race wasn’t flawed
The Florence County Voter Registration & Elections Board rejected Lake City Mayor Yamekia Robinson’s protest of the mayoral election results at a Nov. 13 hearing. The board said an unclear city ordinance did not…
FMU Board of Trustees approves new program, names two facilities
Francis Marion University trustees approved a joint Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene with the Medical University of South Carolina at their Thursday meeting in Florence. The university says it will be South…
Florence crime trends move in opposite directions
Major crime in Florence has declined this year, while violent crime has risen, according to local police. Officers credit geographic policing and targeted enforcement for recent improvements. The contrasting trends show…
Positano’s Italian Deli is growing
Positano Italian Deli, owned by Mike Positano, is growing in Florence, South Carolina. The deli is located on Second Loop Road. The announcement highlights the local business’s expansion, though no further details about…
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Florence City Council welcomes a new member
LaNika “Shelly” Williams took her seat on Florence City Council during an investiture ceremony, joining newly elected and returning members who were sworn in. Williams ran unopposed in the November 2026 general…
Florence man facing marijuana, meth charges
A Florence, South Carolina, man is facing charges involving methamphetamine and marijuana, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. The brief announcement did not provide the man’s name or further details…
Chase Street in Florence to close for emergency sewer repairs
Chase Street in Florence will close while crews carry out emergency sewer repairs. Drivers should avoid the affected street and use alternate routes during the work. The closure is tied to urgent repairs to the city’s…
West Florence sewer hookup mortarium proposed
Florence, South Carolina, is proposing a moratorium on new connections to the city’s sewer utility in a designated area of West Florence. The proposal would temporarily halt new hookups in the affected part of the city…
Crews prevent Florence County woods fire near Walmart from reaching homes
Florence County firefighters contained a woods fire near the Walmart Supercenter on Grace Drive Thursday evening, preventing it from reaching nearby homes. Crews were dispatched around 5 p.m. and were assisted by the…
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Firefighters prevent woods fire from reaching nearby homes
Firefighters contained a medium-sized woods fire Thursday evening on Grace Drive near South Irby Street in Florence County, South Carolina, before it reached nearby homes. Florence County Fire Rescue, the City of…
Two crashes reported near Florence Walmart
Fire crews responded to two crashes near the Walmart Supercenter in Florence County on Thursday evening. The first collision occurred in the Murphy’s gas station parking lot; while crews were there, a second vehicle…
Dental hygiene program approved by Francis Marion trustees
Francis Marion University trustees approved a joint dental hygiene degree program at their Thursday meeting. They also named two campus facilities and authorized a holiday bonus for university employees. The new program…
Here’s what Florence’s police chief has done in 6 months
Florence Police Chief Angela M. Greene outlined changes made during her first six months in office, including a restructuring that introduced geographical policing and three new units. At a Nov. 9 City Council…
Art Florence plans inaugural 3-day art show for March 2027
Art Florence will hold its inaugural three-day juried art show March 11–13, 2027, at the FMU Stephen Gately Gallery in downtown Florence. The event, created by All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, will feature local…
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Florence city council shares heartfelt tributes as George Jebaily ends 12 years of service
George D. Jebaily’s 12 years on Florence City Council ended Monday, Nov. 9, with fellow council members sharing tributes and the city presenting him with a service award. Jebaily served as an at-large representative and…
First responders assisting with multi-car crash in Florence County
First responders were assisting after a multi-car crash on Frank Monroe Drive near Zaxby’s in Florence County, South Carolina, on Thursday evening. Roads were closed, and drivers were advised to expect delays and use an…
Florence honors veterans, adds names to Wall of Honor
Florence held its 18th annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Florence Center and Veterans Park, where four names were added to the park’s Wall of Honor. Keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jones urged the community to…
Williams is sworn in as Florence’s newest council member
Lanika Shelly Williams was sworn in as Florence’s newest City Council member during an investiture ceremony on November 10. Three returning council members also took the oath at the Florence City Center. Williams won an…
George Jebaily leaves Florence City Council after 12 years
George Jebaily’s 12 years on Florence City Council ended at his final meeting on Nov. 9, where the city presented him with a Service Award. First elected in 2014, Jebaily also served as mayor pro tempore from 2020. He…
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Florence police - major crime down 12%, violent crime up 6%
Florence Police Chief Angela Greene reported that major crime in the city fell 12% through October 2026 compared with the same period last year, while violent crime rose 6%. Both categories remain below their respective…
Florence County Fire Rescue urges precautions as high winds raise wildfire risk
Florence County Fire Rescue is urging residents to avoid outdoor burning as strong winds raise wildfire risk across the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. Officials warn that gusts could reach 20 to 30 mph during the afternoon…
Florence holds 18th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring service men and women
Florence held its 18th annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor service members. The event recognized veterans and their contributions as the community marked Veterans Day. The ceremony was part of the city’s annual…
New, re-elected Florence City Council members take oath of office
Florence City Council held an investiture ceremony for newly elected member LaNika “Shelly” Williams and three returning council members, who renewed their oaths of office. The ceremony also recognized outgoing…