Monday, March 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florence County authorities named 28-year-old Maleek Symore Fulton as the suspect in a deadly Lake City shooting Sunday morning—he is 5 ft 11, weighs 195 lbs, and is considered armed and dangerous. WBTW
- ➤ A Lake City shooting left one person dead from a gunshot wound yesterday—Florence County deputies are asking the public for help in locating the suspect. WMBF News
- ➤ Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office investigated a death on Rae Street in Lake City after a person died from an apparent gunshot wound on March 30th. WMBF News
- ➤ The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death after a body with a gunshot wound was found on Rae Street in Lake City. SCNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Judge Ralph King Anderson, Jr. from Florence County died Saturday at 88 after a long career on the Circuit Court and Court of Appeals — he was honored with the Order of the Palmetto and will have a private funeral as requested by his family. WPDE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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