Litter was the talk of the meeting when Florence County Council last convened, but breed-specific legislation could take over as the top issue when council gathers Thursday.

A student group formed to fight the passage of breed-specific legislation will make a second appearance at Florence County Council’s regular meeting Thursday.

Florence County Council has deferred its vote on a new anti-litter ordinance after a public hearing generated praise but also concerns that responsible landowners could be punished if trash ends up on their property.

A City/County Conference Committee has been formed to address issues of mutual interest and concern to Florence City Council and Florence County Council.

A Florence company will build the new Johnsonville, Olanta and Timmonsville branch libraries for $3.15 million now that its bids have received Florence County Council’s approval.

Florence County Council on Thursday will hold a discussion about the Florence museum and could approve bids totaling more than $3.1 million for the construction of three new public branch libraries.

The wife of Florence County Council Chairman K.G. Rusty Smith has been charged in connection with an alcohol-related crash that happened New Year’s Day, Lake City Police Department reports show.

The wife of Florence County Council Chairman K.G. Rusty Smith has been charged in connection with an alcohol-related crash that happened New Year’s Day, Lake City Police Department reports show.

Florence County Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on a $1.5 million bond for the Howe Springs Fire District and $100,000 from Progress Energy for infrastructure at a potential economic development site.

Florence County Council has approved almost $300,000, in addition to nearly $1 million from the state, toward a new statewide court case management system.

Florence County Council will hold a public hearing Thursday regarding a potential $1.5 million bond to help the Howe Springs Fire District buy four new pumper tankers.

Florence County councilman Mitchell Kirby says he’s excited to continue serving the residents of his district after winning his fifth term on council. Kirby, a Democrat, received 3,627 votes to defeat Republican opponent Betty Dowling, who got 2,421 votes for the District 4 seat.

Florence County Council has amended a memorandum of understanding with Monster in order to pave a dirt portion of road next to the company’s future Pee Dee customer-service center.

Florence County documents show numerous financial, legal and other concerns with former Tax Assessor Leval Williams, who said charges during his grievance hearing were based on “misinterpretations and lies.”

Florence County Council has given $400,000 to enhance the structural integrity of Lake City’s National Bean Market Museum and install geothermal heating and air conditioners at the facility.