Florence County
Gas prices ease in Florence, but drivers say one drop will not erase months of strain
Florence, South Carolina - Gas prices across South Carolina are falling again, giving drivers some room after weeks of pressure at the pump. According...
City of Florence seeks applicants for commissions shaping growth, parks and public service
Florence, South Carolina - The City of Florence is looking ahead to its next round of public service, and residents who want a voice...
Florence Police welcomes two new officers to strengthen community service
Florence, South Carolina - The City of Florence Police Department added two new faces to its ranks last week, marking another step in its...
We analyze: Child poverty’s heavy toll on Florence County families, churches and nonprofits can’t help enough
Florence, South Carolina - The first thing poverty takes from a child is not always food, or a bedroom, or a doctor’s visit. Sometimes...
We analyze: After-school and summer options in Columbia and Florence are available. But available doesn’t mean reachable.
The hours after school can look harmless from the outside. A backpack lands by the door. A snack wrapper hits the counter. A child...
Florence County Detention Center holds first GED graduation ceremony, inmates earn diplomas through new program
Florence, South Carolina - Inside the Florence County Detention Center last week, a place usually defined by rules and routine paused for something different:...
Florence County Sheriff’s Office honors standout deputies, investigators and staff
Florence County, South Carolina - The Florence County Sheriff’s Office paused earlier this week to shine a light on the people whose work often...
Florence market turns into pollinator classroom for Bee City Takeover 2026 event set for June 20
Florence, South Carolina - A sweet Saturday is on the way as Bee City Takeover 2026 brings a pollinator celebration to 200 Sanborn Street...
In the Pee Dee, bad roads and daily traffic are turning short drives into long frustrations
Florence, South Carolina - Calvin McBride knows which pothole to miss before he sees it. It sits near the edge of the right lane,...