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Florence / eminetra.com

FDA panel endorses half-dose booster of Moderna vaccine – Florence, South Carolina

A US health adviser said Thursday that some Americans vaccinated with Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine need to get half the boost to strengthen their defenses against the virus. The Food and Drug Administration’s Advisory Board unanimously voted to recommend booster shots to older people and adults with other health problems, work, or living conditions that increase the risk of COVID-19. Read more

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Florence / scnow.com

Masks no longer required in Florence One Schools

FLORENCE, S.C. – Beginning Friday, Florence One Schools students will not be required to wear masks. Florence One Schools Board Chairman Porter Stewart confirmed at Thursday evening's board of trustees meeting that the 60-day mask mandate implemented by the board in August will expire and that control over masks will return to the administration. Read more

LATEST NEWS

Florence / scnow.com

ECA opens for food and fun at East Carolina Fairgrounds

FLORENCE, S.C. – After a one-day delay attributed to transportation and staffing shortages, the ECA Fair opened for all Thursday evening. From food to amusement park ride fun the fair offers a bit of everything – including animal competition and judging to a petting zoo. This year’s fair runs through... Read more

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Florence / wbtw.com

Florence 1 Schools mask mandate expires

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW)– The Florence 1 Schools board of trustees met Thursday night. One topic they discussed was the district-wide masking requirement. It was set to be reevaluated 60 days after it was enacted. The board did not renew it. The discussion was not on the meeting’s agenda. It was... Read more