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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rivers Alliance marked 25 years with a morning kayak trip—launching Palmetto Pride's South Carolina Sweep, during which over 100 community cleanup events are scheduled this week to pick up trash along local waterways. WPDE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florence Wine & Food Festival will run March 26-28 and will feature local chefs, James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock's live cooking demo, and a special tasting of Somnium wines by former NASCAR racer Danica Patrick. Funds raised will benefit Help 4 Kids. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina faces a heightened wildfire threat today as the Forestry Commission issues a Red Flag Warning plus local authorities impose a burn ban amid prolonged drought and scarce rainfall since January 1; forecasts show little to no rain through the weekend, keeping Florence and nearby areas in persistent drought. WPDE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dana Evans (advocate) has campaigned for road safety on Highway 378 since her daughter died in August 2024; she has gathered 1,400 signatures while state officials noted a $565 million cost for widening the road as a long-range plan. She continues to push for further changes. WPDE
- ➤ State Rep. Mark Smith plans to introduce a proposal later this week that would suspend the 28-cent-per-gallon gas tax for 30 days — saving drivers about $38.55 per person if prices do not drop 15 percent. WPDE
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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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Travis Tritt Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Florence Center — Ticketed event — Experience the Southern rock vibes of Travis Tritt who remains a country music favorite after three decades.
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