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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:45 pm

Florence News

Local news for Florence, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

7 hrs ago | Morning News

Second suspect arrested in Florence knife attack

A Florence man was arrested Thursday after police said he and another suspect broke into a Vista Street home and attacked a man with a knife earlier this month, Florence Police Lt.

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Related Topix: Florence Metro, Florence County, SC

15 hrs ago | WBTW

Catalytic converter thefts spike in Florence County

Florence city and county law enforcement officers said they are seeing a rash of catalytic converter thefts.

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Related Topix: Florence County, SC

Thu Jul 17, 2008

WBTW

Fugitive from Maryland caught in Florence County

Florence County deputies arrested a man Maryland investigators say tried to kill a former Baltimore police officer more than one week ago.

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Related Topix: Florence County, SC, Baltimore (University of Maryland System), University of Maryland System

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Morning News

Center offers treatment for swallowing disorders

Marion Regional Healthcare System now has equipment that enables staff members to treat swallowing disorders that normally would require patients to travel to Charleston or Greenville.

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Related Topix: Florence Metro

WBTW

Willis to appeal circuit court decision

Florence Mayor Frank Willis has decided that he will appeal a decision handed down by Twelfth Judicial Circuit Judge Michael Nettles, in which Nettles dismissed the incumbent mayor's appeal in the Florence ...

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

Morning News

Blessed with another day

I was as weak as a nickel cup of coffee. It had been so long since I had eaten anything.

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Related Topix: Drink, Coffee, Florence Metro, Darlington, SC, Pamplico, SC, Clemson, SC, Opinion

WBTW

Pearce to appear on November ballot for Florence mayor

More than 100 people gathered at Florence Mall in support of former Florence Mayor Rocky Pearce and his campaign to run in the city's mayoral election in November.

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Related Topix: Florence County, SC

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Morning News

Pee Dee dancers win big at competition

Students at Florence dance school ShowBiz Studio have reason to jump for joy after walking away as the Super Grand National Champions at the June 26-29 Dance Machine Productions Inc.

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Related Topix: Florence Metro, Arts, Ballet, National University of Health Sciences, National College of Natural Medicine

KSWO

Man kills woman, then himself at Florence business

Authorities say a man shot and killed woman, then committed suicide at a South Carolina business owned by a Tulsa company.

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Related Topix: Florence Metro, Suicide

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Morning News

Thumbs up to credit union for contribution

Thumbs up to Palmetto First Federal Credit Union for contributing more than $1,600 to the Florence Area Humane Society for its animal shelter.

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Related Topix: Union (University of South Carolina System), University of South Carolina System, Florence Metro, Hartsville, SC, Opinion

WBTW

Keeping it dry, clean: Florence native opens up new dry cleaning store

Larry Younginer is a people person who just can't get enough of cleaning clothes - the dirtier the better.

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Related Topix: Johnson State College, The College of New Jersey, The College of Idaho, The College of Wooster, The University of Findlay

WBTW

Thursday storms bring heavy rain to the Grand Strand

Thursday afternoon and evening turned stormy for the Eastern Carolinas with heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and even localized flooding within the region.

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Related Topix: Horry County, SC, Weather

Sat Jul 12, 2008

WBTW

Florence City Council's support sought for referendum backing Sunday alcohol sales

Members of two organizations will appear before the Florence City Council in hopes that some Sunday alcohol sales eventually will be allowed within city limits.

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Related Topix: Santee, SC

Morning News

SCDOT considers amendment to improvement program

The S.C. Department of Transportation is considering an amendment the 2007-2012 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to include Federal Bonus Bridge Program funds for fiscal year 2008.

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Related Topix: Chesterfield, SC, Dillon, SC, Darlington, SC, Marion, SC, Florence Metro

WBTW

Florence church destroyed by lightning strike to carry on

A day after a lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed Dawsey United Methodist Church in Florence, its pastor, the Rev.

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Related Topix: Effingham, SC, Natural Disasters, Fire, Wildfire, Florence County, SC

Fri Jul 11, 2008

WBTW

Escaped inmated spotted in Orangeburg, SC

Investigators think they spotted escaped inmate Rayshawn James in Orangeburg, S.C according to a press release from the South Carolina State Department of Corrections.

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Related Topix: Orangeburg, SC, State Prisons, Palmer Pre-Release Center, Chesterfield County, SC

WIS-TV Columbia

Police: Florence woman killed as suspects flee drug bust

Authorities say a South Carolina woman has died after drug suspects crashed into her car while fleeing police near St.

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Related Topix: Florence Metro, Drugs

WBTW

Two die in Florence workplace domestic shooting

Florence County sheriff's deputies are on the scene of a shooting that left two people dead this morning.

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Related Topix: Florence County, SC

WBTW

Lightning destroys Florence church

Heavy downpours and lightning strikes from a storm that moved across the Pee Dee on Thursday caused vehicle crashes and fire damage to several structures in the area.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Florence Metro, Fire, Wildfire

Thu Jul 10, 2008

WBTW

Deputies: robbery suspect's nine-day crime spree began in Florence

Florence County sheriff's deputies say robbery suspect Norman Pauling's nine-day crime spree that crossed at least three states began in Florence.

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Related Topix: Florence County, SC, Turbeville, SC

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Florence, South Carolina is located in Florence County and is part of the Florence Metro Area. Zip codes in Florence include 29505, 29503, and 29506.

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