Florence NewsLocal news for Florence, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Officials say stay safe while driving, enjoying fireworks- July 7, 2008 Pee Dee law enforcement officers are warning travelers and those who might be staying close to home for Independence Day to be extremely careful while driving and engaging in other celebratory activities.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/officials-say-stay-safe-while-driving-enjoyi... Silent strokes take a quiet toll- July 7, 2008 A new study found 10 percent of participants had previous damage from silent strokes, according to Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/silent-strokes-take-a-quiet-toll?fromrss=1 Program tests students' artistic skills- July 6, 2008 For the 20th summer since 1989, students in Florence School District 1's Horizons Gifted and Talented Art Summer Program have gathered at Briggs Elementary School to put their artistic skills to the test by ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/program-tests-students-artistic-skills?fromr... Veterans disabilities and claims workshop available in Pee Dee- July 6, 2008 Veterans and their families who have questions or concerns about filling out claims for benefits or services--or who are not aware that of what benefits they may be eligible for--can attend a one-time-only ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/veterans-disabilities-and-claims-workshop-av... Anna Perry wins Miss SC pageant- July 6, 2008 Anna Perry, a 23-year-old representing Lexington, won the Miss South Carolina pageant Saturday night.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/anna-perry-wins-miss-sc-pageant?fromrss=1 Florence man charged with child abuse- July 6, 2008 A Florence man was arrested Tuesday after deputies said he had a fit of anger and kicked a child carrier where his 6-week-old baby lay, Florence County Sheriff's Lt.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/florence-man-charged-with-child-abuse?fromrs... Rising asphalt prices make resurfacing pricey in Florence County- July 5, 2008 Florence County Councilman Morris Anderson said he "almost fainted" when he saw it would cost $48,000 to resurface streets in west Florence's Arrowood subdivision, which he described as in "dire need" of ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/rising-asphalt-prices-make-resurfacing-price... Red Cross to have annual Beach Bash Blood Drive- July 5, 2008 The American Red Cross will hold its sixth annual Beach Bash Blood Drive on Tuesday at the Florence Blood Donor Center.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/red-cross-to-have-annual-beach-bash-blood-dr... Escaped inmate still being sought- July 5, 2008 Law enforcement still is on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from the Palmer Pre-Release Center Saturday night.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/escaped-inmate-still-being-sought?fromrss=1 Florence deputies arrest three for armed robberies- July 5, 2008 Florence County sheriff's deputies arrested three men this morning in connection with two armed robberies in the area.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-sc/2008/07/florence-deputies-arrest-three-for-armed-rob... |