Good morning, Florence.

Florence County officials have arranged the funeral for deputy Nate Ansay, 24, who died in a crash near Blackwells Farm Road earlier this week—his service will be held at 3 p.m. next Tuesday at Florence Baptist Temple with burial following at Florence Memorial Gardens.

Florence attorney Barry Scott Suggs was publicly reprimanded by the S.C.

Supreme Court on May 21 after he fired a gun from his law office porch and did not file an appeal for a client. He admitted he mishandled the weapon—he must pay investigation costs and complete an ethics program within a year.

Authorities are searching for a suspect after an assault took place at a Florence Walmart (May 22nd) (ongoing investigation).

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott introduced the High-Quality Charter Schools Act that proposes a 75% federal tax credit for donations to nonprofit charter school operators.

The bill seeks to cover start-up costs ranging from $2 to $20 million and expand school choice for millions of families—especially for those in South Carolina.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close Holly Circle on May 29 for a road improvement project that will run until November—drivers will follow a signed detour and only local traffic will use Holly Circle—and officials urge caution near the work zone.

The Columbia VA Health Care System announced that its new Florence Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will begin seeing veterans on June 2 — the facility is expected to offer improved care access for local veterans.

Homes in Florence hit a median sale price of $270,450 in April, a 12% jump from last year, + new construction is adding inventory though many homes are above the buyers' range of $150,000 to $350,000, agents said.

Realtors expect buyers to find good deals now even with high interest rates and rising price per square foot.

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.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living Community

9 AM - 7 PM — Florence Place — Free entry — Discover top-rated amenities and activities for senior living residents.