Sunday, June 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. WMBF News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WPDE
- ➤ 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. SCNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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PowerUp Club Summer Camp
9 PM — South Florence High School — Free entry — Enjoy fun games, skits, and community bonding with a summer camp vibe.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living Community
9 AM - 7 PM — Florence Place — Free entry — Discover top-rated amenities and activities for senior living residents.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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