Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Florence.
🎭 Culture
WMBF News reporter Steven Schlink interviewed a CCMF 'Hometown Star Search' performer to learn about the artist’s journey + future plans, adding insight into the growing local music scene.
🎓 Education
The National Council of Negro Women Florence-Bethune section held a golf tournament Saturday to raise scholarship funds for students to cover college expenses—organizers said the event brought together golfers from across the state and built on a legacy started by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.
Wilson High School competed in the 2025 High School National Championship Quiz Bowl Tournament and finished with a 3-7 record — they narrowly lost to Livingston High School.
🏛️ Government
The City of Florence announced that repairs to install a new water main along Holly Circle will force a boil water advisory in areas such as Bentree Lane and Wildwood Drive starting Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.—customers should boil water until tests on June 12 confirm its safety.
🎉 Florence Events
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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.
Grant Writing Workshop: Get Grant Ready
10 AM – 1 PM — SiMT - Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology — Free registration required — Master the art of grant writing and funding strategies for your nonprofit or business.
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Florence
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Florence County Library System — Ticketed event — Explore hidden gems in Florence while completing exciting challenges with friends and family.
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Florence
8-10 a.m. — Florence County Library System — Ticket required — Explore hidden gems of Florence with exciting challenges and photo activities.
🏠 Florence Real Estate
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