Good morning, Florence.

Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault marks its 40th anniversary this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The group — a pillar in our community — plans events to boost support and raise awareness.

Florence-Darlington Tech received nearly $2 million in a federal grant to help student parents cover childcare expenses + ease financial pressures while studying.

Beginning fall 2027, Coker University will cover full tuition for qualifying Pee Dee students who meet income, residency, GPA and financial-aid requirements - a new Promise meant to remove tuition barriers in the community.

Florence 1 Schools announced a millage rate cut—the third in five years—while investing $226 million in construction, eliminating debt, and maintaining a $50 million reserve to help lower property taxes across the district.

A bill banning fishing along Forest Lake passed as law enforcement cited safety concerns + a narrow, shoulderless road.

Longtime anglers have criticized the move for ending decades of local tradition.

South Carolina's Department of Public Health urges women aged 40 or older to speak with their health care providers about breast cancer screenings during Breast Cancer Awareness Month as early detection boosts survival rates (eligible women without a doctor may receive free screenings through the Best Chance Network).