Good morning, Florence.

A Pamplico man was accused of shooting a person in the neck during a domestic dispute—according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.

A Florence woman, Chastity Katrina Matthews, was arrested Thursday after a SWAT team search near East National Cemetery Road found fentanyl, meth, and a gun—she faces charges for drug trafficking and for having a weapon during a violent crime while being held at the detention center awaiting a bond hearing.

Costa King Cockfield, chief nursing officer at MUSC Health Florence, Marion and Black River medical centers, received the Order of the Palmetto (South Carolina's highest civilian award) after over 43 years of service in the Pee Dee region.

Gov. McMaster and hospital CEO Jay Hinesley praised her leadership (including her work during COVID-19) as a lasting mark on local health care.

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.

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

2-3:30 p.m. — Florence Center — Ticket prices vary — Sing, dance, and play with your favorite Sesame Street characters in this family-friendly live show.