Florence
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Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake City's new tuition-free charter school, Pee Dee Innovation and Leadership Academy, will open in August for second through fifth graders—designed to offer small classes, flexible scheduling, and extended learning hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with half-days on Fridays; enrollment and hiring are still underway and campus renovations on Graham Road neared completion. WPDE
- ➤ The Lake City High School JROTC team, including cadets Jordan Boyle, Jada Robinson, Kayden Green and Mason Papel, is competing in a national championship event in Washington, DC. They earned an all-expense paid trip as one of 40 teams chosen from 1,441 worldwide and will test their leadership skills at the Catholic University of America from June 15th to 19th. WPDE
- ➤ A golf tournament held Sunday by the National Council of Negro Women Florence-Bethune section raised funds for scholarships to help local students cover college costs — including books and meals, organizers said. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Florence is considering borrowing up to $15.1 million+ for plans to upgrade athletic facilities+ that will serve local sports and events. SCNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Adlaide Johnson said her 2-year-old grandson Cymeian Ferguson in Florence, who was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, has had six open heart surgeries and is on the heart transplant waiting list—he received a Berlin Heart to support his failing heart. His family said they are praying for a miracle and hope he gets a new heart soon. WPDE
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good art is not what it looks like, but what it does to us.
~ Roy Adzak
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