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Florence County Council picks new chairman

SCNOW Morning News 17 Jan 2026
FLORENCE – In the first session of the new year, Florence County Council moved to elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary/chaplain ....
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Husband arrested, charged in Florence County shooting that left his wife dead and him injured

The Post and Courier 13 Jan 2026
A Johnsonville man has been arrested and charged in the Sunday shooting death of his wife ... .
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Coroner identifies wife who died after a Florence County shooting. Husband expected to recover.

The Post and Courier 12 Jan 2026
A Johnsonville woman died following a Jan. 11 shooting in Florence County. Her husband, who was shot, is expected to recover ... .
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Florence County Coroner – 69-year-old dies in house fire

SCNOW Morning News 09 Jan 2026
A 69-year-old woman died in a house fire on Thursday night on W. Old No. 4 Highway in the Coward Community, as reported by Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken ....
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Florence County Council - New rules considered for nuisance properties

SCNOW Morning News 08 Jan 2026
Florence County is considering an ordinance to establish a classification for "Chronic Nuisance" properties of locations that receive calls for service involving criminal activities ....
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Florence County Council - Extension planned for solar farm agreement

SCNOW Morning News 05 Jan 2026
TIMMONSVILLE -- Pearl Solar, a Timmonsville solar project owned by NARENCO, is in the process of renewing its fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with Florence County Council ....
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Florence County couldn’t get enough of these books. Here are all ages’ most borrowed titles ...

The Post and Courier 02 Jan 2026
Florence County borrowed thousands of titles in 2025. Here are the most borrowed print books, eBook and audiobooks for all ages from the Florence County Library System ... .
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‘Dig Me a Grave’ - Book about Florence County native, serial killer attracting readers

SCNOW Morning News 30 Dec 2025
Former senator and attorney Dick Harpootlian visited downtown Florence's Jack's Books for a signing on his new book "Dig Me a Grave" which is about his experiences working as a prosecutor against Pee Wee Gaskins, a Florence native serial killer ....
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Florence County maps future for Hwy 76 - Zoning designed to boost growth

SCNOW Morning News 19 Dec 2025
More zonings came through county council last week part of the Highway 76 Corridor study, a county-wide project to zone all unzoned properties along this major gateway ....
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Florence County maps future for Hwy 76

SCNOW Morning News 18 Dec 2025
FLORENCE – Florence County initiated the 76 Gateway Study more than ten years ago to identify what the future could be for U.S. Highway 76, or Palmetto Street ....
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Motorcyclist dies in Florence County crash

SCNOW Morning News 15 Dec 2025
A tragic incident unfolded in Florence County as a motorcyclist lost their life in a collision on Sunday evening ....
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PRET expanding Florence County operations

SCNOW Morning News 13 Dec 2025
PRET Advanced Materials, LLC, an advanced materials company, is expanding its operations in Florence County. The company's $18.5 million investment is expected to create 74 new jobs ....
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Florence County Fire Rescue firefighters bring blaze under control, search for dog

SCNOW Morning News 12 Dec 2025
Florence County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on S. Hill Road in the Sardis-Timmonsville area on Thursday evening ....
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Florence County OKs tax break for $18.5M industry expansion that will create dozens of jobs

The Post and Courier 12 Dec 2025
Florence County Council approved tax breaks for a Johnsonville-based company that plans to invest $18.5 million in an expansion that will create dozens of new jobs ... .
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PRET expanding Florence County operations -- $18.5M investment, 74 new jobs

SCNOW Morning News 11 Dec 2025
PRET Advanced Materials, LLC (PRET) announced it is expanding its operations in Florence County.The company’s $18.5 million investment will create 74 new jobs ....
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