Seth Taylor

SUMTER — From this small city's downtown, it's a 20-minute drive west to the Welcome Center at Shaw-Sumter Farm, and the entrance is easy to miss.

How much are public workers' and elected officials' salaries in the city of Florence, Florence County and Lake City? Administrator Kevin Yokim is paid the most.

SC Democrat and Republican candidates competed in 2024 races for county council, school board, state house and senate. Here's the live voting poll results.

The city's utility system has discolored water and boil order problems. County residents pay higher rates. Florence County Council is asking if that's fair.

Backcountry colonists in Camden and Long Bluff, South Carolina helped win the American Revolutionary War by declaring their independence 250 years ago in 1774.

Florence says there isn't a danger for lead poisoning in the water lines. An EPA rule says some customers' galvanized plumbing must be replaced to stay safe.

City Council will ban owning livestock and wildlife after an inland taipan bit a man. A new law will prohibit dangerous reptiles, farm animals, and others.

County Council reversed a bond vote with Florence 1 Schools to build Savannah Grove Elementary and athletic baseball fields. A recreational complex was axed.

The city's new mayor will address issues like discolored water quality, violent crime, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and economic growth.

FLORENCE – A holiday tradition for some Florence families will come to an end this year.