Good morning, Florence.

Ed's Hurricane Hustle 5K will be held at St. James High School and will donate a portion of its proceeds to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes—an organization that unites faith and athletics.

A Florence County deputy died in a crash Tuesday afternoon near 301 Deer Processing on Olanta Highway between Meadow Prong Road and Langston Road — the other driver was taken to the hospital while authorities closed the road and the South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated.

Three people were arrested after an extensive investigation uncovered that stolen cars were sold in Florence County + police have charged them.

An investigation into unauthorized vehicle sales in Florence County led to the arrest of three men from March to May who sold seven vehicles near Fishing Lane in Pamplico; Kevin Allen Baxley is charged with burglary, grand larceny, petit larceny and criminal conspiracy and is held on an $84,896.00 surety bond, Edward Christopher Gil faces charges of petit larceny and criminal conspiracy and is held on an $18,128.00 bond, and Thomas Williams Jr. is charged with receiving stolen goods and criminal conspiracy and was released on a personal recognizance bond on May 16.

Two Florence County economic development leaders — Gregory Robinson and Will Johnson — were honored at SCEDA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach for their roles in spurring local growth.

Robinson won Local Economic Developer of the Year and Johnson received the SCEDA Ally Award — honors given as the county attracts billions in investments and plans five new industrial parks — signaling strong economic progress in the region.

Cable lines in the roadway caused traffic detours Tuesday afternoon near South Cashua Drive and Parker Drive in Florence.

City officials said drivers were redirected onto Parker Drive—limited to one lane—toward Palmetto Street as first responders worked on the scene.

Pink Connect - Networking Event

6-9 p.m. — SiMT - Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology — Free entry — Experience empowering connections and vibrant community vibes with amazing vendors and professional headshots.

Country Style Cookoff 2025

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. — 3591 SC-38, Blenheim, SC — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Experience premier Cookoff action with top Grill Masters and country BBQ fans.

PowerUp Club Summer Camp

9 PM — South Florence High School — Free entry — Enjoy fun games, skits, and community bonding with a summer camp vibe.