Good morning, Florence.

Yesterday, a multi-vehicle crash blocked westbound lanes of Pamplico Highway at Willow Creek Road—Florence County Emergency Management said a deputy and others were taken to the hospital and advised drivers to allow extra time and use alternate routes.

Florence native Grace Miller Moody, a contestant on NBC’s The Voice, will perform at the Florence County Progress Fall Networking Event on Sept.

4 at The Waters Building—she will headline with her band and join a reception to meet local community members.

The timber industry in South Carolina faced major setbacks after key mills closed in Darlington and Estill, cutting wood production and hurting local loggers.

Declining output—losing around 12 million tons over two years—and rising equipment costs have increased calls for government support.

Florence Mayor Lethonia Barnes announced a new city initiative to join a third-party study on youth issues that will gather data from city departments and community input to guide more effective teen services.

She is partnering with local agencies (including My Brother’s Keeper Shelter) to address challenges like poverty, mental health, and gang/gun violence.

Carolina Food Truck Festival

12-9 p.m. — ECA Fairgrounds — From $17.85 — Experience a variety of delicious eats from the best food trucks in the Carolinas.