Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Florence County will receive a $499,697 grant to support the juvenile drug court in South Carolina’s twelfth judicial circuit. The court assists youths who struggle with substance abuse and criminal behavior by providing them with judicial supervision, intense alcohol and drug treatment, personal case managers, and community support. “This money will help ensure youthful drug offenders receive the supervision and treatment necessary to overcome addictions and curb illegal behavior,” said Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Corrections, and Victims’ Rights. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. ####