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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heritage Digital has launched its second annual Feed Hope Food Drive to assist FDTC students with food insecurity by collecting non-perishable food and hygiene items for the Stinger's Nest pantry+ local businesses may host donation boxes for the drive. A celebration is scheduled for Sept. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the FDTC 5000 building to honor participating partners. WPDE
- ➤ First responders will soon return to the diamond for the 17th Annual Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game at Pelicans Ballpark. WMBF News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jerryco Leon Quillin, 44, from Florence, was charged with felony DUI—along with counts for driving an uninsured motor vehicle, open container, driving under suspension, and habitual offender-causing death—after his vehicle crashed on July 11 near Firetower Road, killing passenger Oshunda Tomoko Quillin, and he remains in custody at the Florence County Detention Center. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Florence has partnered with Bowen National Research to launch a Housing Needs Assessment that will survey residents, commuters and community leaders on housing availability, affordability and quality. Residents may receive calls or online invitations in the coming weeks—helping guide future development strategies. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the end of August, the MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion will open in Florence to offer inpatient and outpatient mental health services—63 beds and crisis stabilization—to fill care gaps in the Pee Dee region. Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs will begin on Sept. 8 while appointments can be scheduled starting Aug 25. The Post and Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide lists go-to restaurants across all 46 South Carolina counties, highlighting long-running local eateries and reliable meal options for residents and travelers—Tubb’s Shrimp & Fish Co. in Florence is one featured spot. The guide explains that each restaurant offers indoor seating, varied menus and friendly service without needing reservations. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
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