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$1.6B EV battery cell plant in Florence pauses construction over market uncertainty
Construction of AESC’s $1.6 billion electric vehicle battery cell plant in Florence is being paused amid policy and market uncertainty. JUAN CARLO/THE STAR USA TODAY NETWORK An electric vehicle ...
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Florence County firefighters are 2nd in SC with high-tech tracking system
FLORENCE — Chaos can erupt as quickly as flames amid the pressure of fighting fires, at times leaving crew chiefs unsure where their firefighters are within an engulfed building — or even who ...
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A steel palmetto tree was just unveiled in downtown Florence. Here's what it celebrates.
FLORENCE — In the middle of a new fountain downtown is an oddity — a Palmetto tree made of steel. The tree, along with a South Carolina-shaped fountain, honors Florence's steel industry. And ...
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A Florence County magistrate was suspended for misconduct by the South Carolina Supreme Court
FLORENCE — Florence County Magistrate Tommy G. Mourounas was suspended April 21 by the S.C. Supreme Court for misconduct. An order signed by Chief Justice John W. Kittredge suspended Mourounas ...
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This new Florence restaurant will serve SC foodies ingredients straight from Italy
FLORENCE — Kathy and Mike Femminella will soon bring a taste of Italy to Florence. Their restaurant, Positano Italian Specialty Foods, will serve food with ingredients straight from Italy and ...
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Florence Center terminated a deal with a new arena football team. Ticket sales were low, owner says.
FLORENCE — A new arena football team will no longer play its first season in Florence. The Florence Center terminated its use license agreement with the South Carolina Ravens late April 2 for ...
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James Beard-nominated chef at St. Paul restaurant shares recipe
The James Beard Semi-Finalists were recently announced with a record number of Minnesota chefs making the list. Kennedy slashing 10,000 jobs in health department overhaul Tesla is suing to open ...
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A food trailer no more, this new Florence restaurant will serve poké bowls, boba drinks and desserts
FLORENCE — You won't find Poké Town's food trailer at Eats on the Creek or the City Center Farmers Market. Or anywhere else for that matter. It has been replaced with a brick-and-mortar ...
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A James Beard-nominated chef came home to launch a Florence barbecue restaurant. It's finally open.
It’s been nearly a year since the James Beard Award-nominated chef moved back home to Florence to open a new restaurant inside Seminar Brewing. Now, Elliott’s BBQ Lounge and a revamped Seminar ...
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SC OSHA investigating death in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - State officials are investigating a recent death that happened in part of the Pee Dee. A spokesperson with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation ...
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An inmate was found dead at the Florence County jail. SLED will investigate, sheriff says.
FLORENCE — An inmate at the Florence County Detention Center died in the late afternoon of Jan. 29, the Florence County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye ...