Florence
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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reverend Dr. Albert Robinson (50 years) celebrates his service as pastor at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Marion County, and he also taught in the local Pamplico community. The church holds weeklong tributes and events at its new Family Resource Center to honor his long dedication. WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carolina Country Music Festival will host its first-ever CCMF ACL Cornhole Tournament, presented by Sonic, with daily games running Friday-Sunday from 1:30-4pm in the General Admission area—players can compete for up to $5,000 in prizes and daily giveaways if they register. WFXB
- ➤ The Carolina Country Music Fest announced its first-ever CCMF ACL Cornhole Tournament Presented by SONIC, set for later this year. The tournament will offer local festival-goers a chance to enjoy fun competition in Florence. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florence 1 Schools will lower taxes by dropping the millage to 44 mills and have approved a nearly $25 million bond for school maintenance and upgrades + they are partnering with HopeHealth to build a 10-home tiny community on Douglas Street with groundbreaking set for March 31. WPDE
- ➤ Meagan Johnson of Royall Elementary is named one of five finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year — she will receive $10,000 and advance to an interview stage. Johnson is recognized for developing learning experiences for kindergarteners with disabilities, marking the first finalist from Florence County since 2016. WFXB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Department of Natural Resources released hatchery-raised southern flounder into state estuaries Friday, marking the first event of its kind (a milestone for local conservation). WPDE
- ➤ Monarch butterflies begin a 3,000-mile migration from Mexico to Canada—an effort supported locally by planting milkweed in wetlands. Experts say the Fish and Wildlife Service invites locals to tag and track monarchs for research. WPDE
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Gary Lewis & The Playboys Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticket price varies — Experience timeless hits and nostalgia with classic rock tunes from Gary Lewis and The Playboys.
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Monster Jam
6-8 p.m. — Florence Center — Check local listings for ticket info — Experience thrilling stunts and powerful trucks at this action-packed event.
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