Florence
Today
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can enter to win a 4-pack of tickets for Monster Jam happening in Florence on April 11 at 6 p.m. Contest details were shared recently for those interested in the event. WFXB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Department of Public Health announced 11 additional winter storm deaths (bringing the total to 17 statewide from January 25 to February 3). WPDE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Work has begun on the Pamplico natural gas pipeline — local officials said the project will improve energy access for residents as construction moves ahead. WPDE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The SC Department of Natural Resources is asking local bird watchers to help count Baltimore orioles for its 11th annual survey, running Feb. 13–16. Volunteers will record sightings along the coast & inland to aid research on changing migratory patterns. WPDE
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Florence man won $500,000 on a $10 lottery ticket when he visited Stop N Shop on Pine Needles Road during his day off. He said he was startled by his win & now plans to retire. WMBF News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardening expert Greg Pryor from Francis Marion University shares his spring planting schedule for the Pee Dee region, with dates set from late January to May. Gardeners are advised to check seed packets for variety-specific details (and to cover seedlings during unexpected frost) before planting. The Post and Courier
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A local developer plans to build townhouses on about 12 acres on West Palmetto Street in Florence. Details on the project’s design and timeline will be shared soon. SCNow
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SCHSL State Wrestling Individual State Championship
12 AM – 1 PM — Florence Center — $25 per wrestler — Witness the largest individual state wrestling tournament in South Carolina history.
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Guitar Stories Jazz Concert
6-8 p.m. — Staybridge Suites Florence - Center — No cover charge — Enjoy a smooth jazz tribute to classic R&B with guitarist The Terence Young Experience.
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