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Now filming in Columbia

Columbia residents may have noticed over the past few days that parts of their city are serving as the set of a film crew looking to put together a

Chilima’s death commission of inquiry: Namiwa quits over membership composition

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa has resigned as a member in the ongoing commission of in

Pharmacy partnerships 2024, what’s worked and what’s ahead

Becker's asked chief pharmacy officers from hospitals and health systems across the U. S. to share their most beneficial partnerships in 2024.

Trick-or-Treat Times in Eagle Country

Despite the change for Trick or Treating, the Halloween Costume Contest and Parade will proceed as planned on Wednesday, October 30. The parade will line up at the old US Bank lot at 6:00 PM, with the parade starting at 6:30 PM and concluding at the Civic Club building. In the event of rain, the contest will be moved indoors to the Civic Club.

Florence groups fight food insecurity. Where's the battle headed?

Nearly 17,000 people in Florence County don't have access to enough food to stay healthy. How are groups fighting food insecurity?

McDonald’s puts Quarter Pounder back on menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to believe that slivered onions from a single supplier are the likely source of contamination, McDonald’s said.

Kentucky to Hold First Medical Marijuana License Lottery on Monday, Over 100 Cities and Counties to Consider Allowing Dispensaries

Kentucky’s medical marijuana program is set to take a substantial step forward on Monday with its inaugural license lottery for cultivators and processors. The upcoming lottery will grant licenses to those tasked with cultivating and processing medical cannabis,

Helene flooding has left N.C. farmland devastated, says former KYDR volunteer

The devastation from flooding during Hurricane Helene in North Carolina will have long-lasting effect on farms and homes, said a former Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer who is now a

America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow to Feature 2 Tucson Restaurants

The Roadshow came through last year, stopping at Gus Balon's, and this time ABR is stopping by Renee's Tucson and Little Anthony's Diner.

Florence council eyes sizable administrative reorganization as finance director retires

The city of Florence has decided to conduct a sizable reorganization within the city, concentrating on the finance department, since the finance director of 21 years retired at the end of September. Linda Chapman was not only the finance director;

‘I shot my baby’: Mother admits to fatally shooting son, according to court documents

WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A mother admitted to fatally shooting her son, according to court documents. Tesha Jenkins is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her son 16-year-old Robert Florence.

Andy’s Frozen Custard Sales Grew 30 Percent in 2023, Top 400 Data Reports

Canfield, Ohio-based Handel’s Ice Cream, No. 320, grew sales by 28.8 percent, from $82 million to $106 million, followed by Florence, Kentucky-based No. 211 Kona Ice, which grew sales by 17.8 percent, from $225 million to $265 million. “Sales in 2023 ...

November Reign: Tigers look to continue November dominance

November is a time of Thanksgiving, cooler weather and crunch time in college football. For Clemson, it means a November with everything to play for. No. 9 Clem

Man accused of almost running over Florence officers in multi-county chase that ended in wreck

A man is facing multiple charges after police say he almost hit two officers, led them on a chase, and eventually collided with other vehicles.

Trump earned money from government sources through Washington hotel, Democrats find

Over 11 months while former President Trump was in office, his Washington, D.C., hotel took in some $300,000 from sources inside and outside of government, including tens of thousands in payments

Cooper takes big win over Boone County 48-14

FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) - Kentucky's number one team in 5A continues on their quest for an undefeated season as Cooper beat Boone County 48-14. Jaguars running back Keagan Maher would lead the way for Cooper's offense in this one, taking in three touchdown runs.

UMass basketball alum trains one of Calipari’s top recruits

Though it’s been more than two decades since Ross Burns played under John Calipari on UMass’ 1996 “Refuse to Lose” Final Four team, the former walk-on still carries with him lots of lessons from his time with one of the giants of college

Anderson Brothers Bank donates $1,500 to Mullins High School marching band

MULLINS, S.C. -- Anderson Brothers Bank officials donated $1,500 to the Mullins High School Band Friday. Assistant Vice President Luke Gasque made the presentation to band director Kyrone Williams.

Gov. Beshear signs executive order establishing Governor’s Council of Second Chance Employers

Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday announced additional steps the state is taking to assist those who have paid their debt to society with obtaining meaningful employment upon release and to continue reducing the state’s recidivism rate.

Florence County squashes $50M plans for elementary school and athletic complex.

County Council voted no on a bond with Florence 1 Schools to build Savannah Grove Elementary School, baseball fields and an indoor multiuse recreational complex

Mike’s CarWash expanding in NKY with new location in Florence, formerly Soft Touch

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Mike’s CarWash is expanding in Northern Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Tribune had learned. “We purchased Soft Touch Car Wash (8534 Hwy 42, Florence),” Bethany McAlister,

Taylor Grant (Park-Equities) completes sale of 119-unit Cincinnati suburb "My Town" hotel

On Monday Park-Equities announced the sale of "My Town" hotel located in Florence, KY, a suburb of metro Cincinnati. This is Park-Equities 7th sale in the last three years within just the extended stay hotel space.

To the rescue: Valley residents from NC collecting goods to deliver to region devastated by Hurricane Helene

Northampton resident Billy Park took his daughter camping on Labor Day weekend in North Carolina, spending the last moments of summer with his brother and brother’s family.He doesn’t know if that campsite is currently under water.

Spectrum News Expands Into South Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Spectrum News has expanded its footprint with the launch of Spectrum News South Carolina. The channel features local headlines at the top and bottom of every hour and hyperlocal weather forecasts every 10 minutes on the 1s.

Shaun Alexander named grand marshal for University of Alabama homecoming parade

Former Crimson Tide football player Shaun Alexander has been named grand marshal for the 2024 University of Alabama homecoming parade.

Kentucky Man, 43, Posed as Teen Girl's Dad to Pick Her Up from School in Alabama, Then Raped Her at Abandoned House

Justin Stephens, 43, has been charged with rape, traveling to meet a child for sex, and enticing a child to enter a vehicle or a house.

Kentucky Man Poses as ‘Dad’ to Take 15-Year-Old Girl Out of School and Rape Her

A Kentucky man has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl after he drove to Alabama last month, pretended to be her father to check her out of school, and took the girl to an abandoned building,

Wayfair to close its Florence facility by end of 2025, layoffs start by year’s end

By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Wayfair will be closing their doors in Florence after only 5 years. The layoffs have begun to be scheduled and should start by the end of this year. Over 200 employees will be affected,

This gas station restroom was voted the best in America

The people have spoken and awarded a gas station in Salt Lake City, Utah with the title of "America's Best Restroom," an annual online contest put on by the cleaning supply company Cintas.

Gas station crowned ‘Best Restroom’ in the US — here’s why it’s the top poop stop

Maverik service station, a gas purveyor near Utah’s Salt Lake City International Airport, was voted “America’s Best Restroom” of 2024.

Church volunteers serve Aiken residents following Helene

Over 6,100 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Southeastern U.S. arrived in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina to help repair homes and houses of worship affected by Hurricane Helene.

Wayfair to close Florence warehouse in 2025, lay off 218 employees

Wayfair, a Boston-based furniture and home goods e-commerce company, has announced the impending closure of its Florence warehouse almost five years after its opening.

The most haunted home in every US state

From the infamous Amityville Horror House to the Villisca Axe Murder House, the US is home to some horrifying houses with dark histories.

Hundreds attend Local 12 Northern Kentucky Health and Resource Expo

FLORENCE, Ky. (WKRC) — Hundreds gathered Tuesday at Turfway Park for the Local 12 Northern Kentucky Health and Resource Expo, where attendees learned about topics ranging from hearing loss to flu vaccines. The event featured dozens of area healthcare ...

Maverik Takes America’s Best Restroom Crown for 2024

Maverik, which operates its convenience stores under the tagline “Adventure’s First Stop,” has won Cintas Corp.’s 2024 America’s Best Restroom contest. Also among this year’s other nine unranked finalists was Hop Shops, Florence, Kentucky.

Cintas Crowns Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop 2024 America’s Best Restroom® Contest Winner

Salt Lake City convenience store awarded $2,500 in Cintas products and services CINCINNATI, Ohio, October 15, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) is proud to name Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop as the 2024 America’s Best Restroom ® contest winner.

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