Good morning, Florence.

Deputies responded on June 13 to a report of a man firing his gun in his yard on Parkland Drive — one bullet struck a car — and after officers could not make contact for a welfare check, he later surrendered and will be charged with breach of peace and firing a weapon into an unoccupied vehicle.

Two men were arrested after they robbed a motel room at the Baymont Inn on Thursday night in Florence—Xavier Malik Blow, 38, and Keith Lavontai Cooper, 29, were charged with armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and conspiracy and are now held at the detention center.

Florence County Sheriff’s Office earned state accreditation by the SCLEA board after a rigorous multi-year process—meeting the high standards required by law enforcement.

The achievement allows the department to join 16 other sheriff’s offices and gives Florence County citizens added trust in their local law enforcement.

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.

The 5th Annual Royal Princess Ball

1-5 p.m. — Homewood Suites by Hilton Florence — Tickets required for children — Experience a magical day filled with enchantment, dancing, and princesses.