Good morning, Florence.

The Christian Covenant Fellowship Ministries (CCFM) gave away food, clothing, and household goods at the Florence Center, marking the close of its conference.

Volunteers and church leaders helped hand out goods to hundreds of local families in the Pee Dee for the second year.

Lincoln's Brews operates from its new 2nd Loop Road site at the Florence Post Office and Sky Zone, where customers can order coffee, breakfast bites, and more via dual drive-thru windows.

Owners Wade and Kaylea Holt said the fixed location meets locals' need for quality, fast service.

Francis Marion University took control of 8,355 acres of forestland along the Great Pee Dee River through a multi-organizational partnership, making it one of the largest public university landholdings.

The university will use the property — known as Duck Ponds — as a living laboratory for research and conservation, with a new forestry building scheduled for spring.

Farmers in Conway face a dry spell as high temperatures and weeks without rain strain crops on the Grand Strand — a situation that could lead to loss of corn and watermelons if rain does not come in the next week or two.

South Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill late last week that may require restaurants to display signs indicating imported shrimp.

Local eateries should prepare for new labeling rules as the legislation proceeds through the process.

Vickie Winans Gospel Concert

5-9 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticket details TBA — Celebrate Wilson High School's 160th anniversary with Grammy nominee Vickie Winans in an exciting gospel music event.