Good morning, Florence.

Eateries in Florence are celebrating Labor Day weekend with special deals.

Krispy Kreme offers a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $2 with any doughnut purchase (limited to two per customer) while Insomnia Cookies, Jimmy John's, and Chipotle (using code SUNDAY) also join the promotions.

A project to dredge Murrells Inlet will deepen the channel and improve navigational safety as surveys by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state DNR continue—state Rep. Lee Hewitt has championed the effort to protect local wildlife and marsh grass.

Local officials from the South Carolina Dept. of Transportation still wait on funding for the I-73 project near the Little Pee Dee River, an area beloved by the Waccamaw Indian People.

Tribe chief Cheryl Cail said future development could erase history and impact cultural lands + spark further debate.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol reminded drivers to stop for school buses when red lights and the stop arm are in use, adding six points to a license, over $1,000 in fines, and possible jail time for violations.

The reminder comes as the 2026-27 school year is underway.

The Coastal Lice Center — a trusted local service — offers free head checks for lice prevention this September as families settle into the school year.

Experts advise parents to use proper lice combs and check children’s hair weekly to catch signs early.

High school football scores for week 3 will be posted tonight for matchups like New Hanover (Carolina Forest) and Lake View (Hemin); readers are invited to check back for updates on additional local teams.