Good morning, Florence.

Publix executed a lease for a nearly 47,000-square-foot store on the northeast corner of Palmetto Street and Ebenezer Road in Florence that will add 140 jobs—its opening date has not been set.

A lottery ticket bought at the Pilot Travel Center — 3006 North Williston Road — in Pee Dee won a $713,000 jackpot by matching all five numbers in Tuesday’s drawing.

The winner has 180 days from the drawing to claim the prize.

Jabari Coffee was charged with murder after a man aged 20, Isaiah Conner, died on March 20 from injuries he suffered when he was shot twice on January 23 in the 300 block of Freemont Road in Longs — Coffee was arrested on February 28 during a traffic stop and faces charges including armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful possession or sale of a firearm and drug crimes.

Florence School District 3 Superintendent Dr. Laura Hickson announced she will retire at the end of the school year — her decision marks the end of her steady leadership.

FSO Music of the Knights

7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Britain’s finest songwriters performed by the Florence Symphony Orchestra and special guests.

Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival

April 11-12 — ECA Fairgrounds — $10 wristband — Taste competition-quality barbecue and enjoy family-friendly activities while supporting local youth mentorship.

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Florence

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Florence County Library System — Ticket purchase required — Explore hidden gems and enjoy interactive challenges in downtown Florence.

Pee Dee Roundup 13th Annual Event

10 AM – 5 PM — Florence Center — $20 preregistration, $25 day of — Celebrate automotive excellence with awards, music, and prizes.

The Biggest Spring Rodeo Reloaded

5-11:30 p.m. — 1533 Old Ebenezer Rd, Latta, SC — Tickets available — Experience the wildest ride of the season with bull riding, line dancing, and more.