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Florence lifts boil water advisory after water main break
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The City of Florence lifted a boil water advisory Wednesday morning after it was issued for specific neighborhoods Monday evening. Customers located in the 400 to 800 blocks of South Church Street, 400 to 800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street, Prince Street, Noble Street, 200 block of East Elm Street, 400 to 700 blocks of Jarrott Street and the 400 block of Railroad Avenue were included in the advisory.
Clarendon County Fire Rescue breaks ground on new station in Turbeville
“When you call 911, I want you to look around right now. These people are coming to you to save your life. I don’t know how you can put a dollar on that, because there’s real effect,” said a passionate Chief Michael Johnson as Clarendon County Fire Rescue (CCFR) held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new fire station in Turbeville on July 17.
Historic Roseville Plantation Slave and Freedman Cemetery to be preserved
RPSFC) in Florence, is going to be preserved. A racially diverse committee -- consisting of slave and freedmen's descendants, current owners of Roseville Plantation and a certified genealogist -- is currently working closely with Francis Marion University, who owns the cemetery land, to preserve the cemetery for future generations. "I...
Drought conditions improving across Grand Strand, Pee Dee, state climatologist says
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recent rains across much of South Carolina has cut into drought conditions across many counties, including those around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. The state Drought Response Committee on Wednesday downgraded 13 counties from “severe” on July 9 to “moderate” — among them Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown and Horry. […]
Gov. McMaster, Brad Keselowski, and Bobby Labonte Laud Darlington Raceway’s Impact on South Carolina and NASCAR
South Carolina Governor McMaster, along with NASCAR champions Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, praises Darlington Raceway for its impact on the state and NASCAR, gearing up for the upcoming Cook Out Southern 500 Labor Day Race Weekend. Yes, But. Some may argue that the economic impact and benefits of hosting...
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