The Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina are celebrating 100 years of scouting at a gala in Florence Thursday night.

The formal event is being held at the Southeastern Institute for Manufacturing and Technology in Florence. NewsChannel 15's Allyson Floyd, a former Girl Scout, is serving as emcee.

Tickets to the gala cost $100 and the proceeds support girls in our area as they participate in scouting.

Sonoco, McLeod Health, Progress Energy and WPDE are sponsors for the Centennial Celebration Extraordinare.

For more information on the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina click here.