3+ week, 6+ hour ago  (668+ words) Florence's new police chief, Angela M. Greene, is sworn in by Judge Marcus Woodson on Monday, March 23, 2026, with the assistance of her son Alijah Johnson and daughter Vania Greene. Greene's other daughter, A'Jah Wright, attended via Face Time. FLORENCE " The city…...

6+ hour, 8+ min ago  (1072+ words) Florence's new police chief, Angela M. Greene, speaks at her investiture ceremony on Monday, March 23, 2026. FLORENCE " A monthslong search for a new Florence police chief ended in March. The city's new chief, the first-ever woman to hold the post, has a…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (262+ words) A new Chipotle restaurant is coming to Florence this summer. FLORENCE " A new location for a chain Mexican restaurant is headed to Florence. Chipotle, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, is opening its second location in Florence later this summer, said Mohit…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (611+ words) The city of Florence approved an urban camping ordinance in December. FLORENCE " A new ordinance targeting urban camping brought concerns about overcrowding in Florence's already full shelters, but in practice it has had a different effect. The city passed its…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (12+ words) New downtown Florence townhomes bring "European flair" to Cheves Street'Post and Courier...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (396+ words) Filing has closed for Florence's county and city elections as of Monday, March 30. FLORENCE COUNTY " Ballots are set for Florence County's area elections and dozens are running for office " including a mother-daughter duo vying to unseat incumbents on Florence City…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (347+ words) Pepsi-Cola of Florence is giving back to the community following its November 2025 Pee Dee Food Service customer appreciation golf event, which raised more than $2, 500 for the Pee Dee Coalition. Funds were generated through a 50/50 raffle, a Pepsi cooler raffle and…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (803+ words) City Manager Scotty Davis addresses the city of Florence's water and sewer issues at a Monday, March 30, 2026, meeting. FLORENCE " Florence's water and sewer systems are aging as the city's population rapidly grows, causing some infrastructure concerns, according to City Manager…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (448+ words) Pepsi-Cola of Florence gave a donation to The Pee Dee Coalition following its November 2025 Pee Dee Food Service customer appreciation golf event. FLORENCE " A Florence nonprofit dedicated to reducing sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse received a donation that…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (435+ words) The Florence County Sheriff's Office anticipates having a fully staffed patrol come May, 2026. FLORENCE " The Florence County Sheriff's Office has been trying to fill positions for years. Many of the agency's law enforcement officers don't recall ever being fully staffed…...