Good morning, Florence.

On Tuesday, United Way of Florence County announced $475K in nonprofit funding at its Annual Awards and Allocation Luncheon — the funds will support the Barriers to Employment program that helps people with childcare, transportation and clothing costs.

Local leaders such as Sen. Mike Reichenbach were honored as the organization plans to invest over half a million dollars in community services this year.

South Carolina will hold its largest pet adoption event when Petco Love Pick Me!

SC starts on June 20 and runs through June 29, with nearly every Petco pet care center offering free or low-fee adoptions to home 2,500 dogs and cats. The event also features a mobile clinic that will provide spay-neuter surgeries and vaccinations — a key effort led by the Charleston Animal Society's No Kill South Carolina initiative.

Conway resident Christian Washington graduated from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind in Spartanburg and received the Norman Pulliam Award, Bobby Dobson Memorial Scholarship and the William B.

Ferguson Civitan Scholarship. He played on the student council and varsity teams and will attend the Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall.

Governor Henry McMaster announced his opposition on Monday, June 16th, to drilling for oil and gas off the state coast because he said the practice could harm beaches, wildlife, and the tourism business while federal officials look for more energy.

The S.C. Department of Public Health cited the Above the Rest residential care facility on Pamplico Highway after police responded to a 911 call on June 6 when no staff member was found and an employee with legal issues was discovered—leading the facility to hire four full-time staff members and submit an approved plan of correction.

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.