Good morning, Florence.

Florence Police will host a community care walk in the 700 block of Clement Street on Friday, Jul.

24 at 11 a.m. as part of its efforts to build community ties.

The Florence County Museum will get a $20.6 million expansion as the County Council approved the project unanimously today.

The plan will upgrade exhibits + modernize facilities to enhance visitor experiences.

Florence School District 3 will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2026-27 school year, ensuring every kid receives a meal.

Dr. Marilyn Fore, retiring as HGTC president, will serve as acting president for Florence-Darlington Technical College as approved by the FDTC Area Commission (she begins July 31).

She brings over five decades of higher education leadership experience to support student success.

Florence School District 3 announced its 2026-2027 employees of the year today.

Teacher Shannon Franklin was named Teacher of the Year and Seneca Barron recognized as Support Staff of the Year.

Florence County leaders are working with the S.C.

Office of Resilience and the Open Space Institute to develop a land conservation plan that will balance economic growth and preserve natural beauty amid continued expansion— the council will review the plan on Aug. 20 at the county complex.

MUSC Health Florence broke ground on its three-story MUSC Hollings Cancer Center on July 22.

The center is set to finish in late 2027 to early 2028 and will offer regional cancer care + ease long drives for patients from the Pee Dee region.

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