Good morning, Florence.

A fire destroyed a home on Courtney Street in Florence just after midnight on Monday — Palmetto Rural Fire Chief Tommy Spivey said a pet dog was rescued and no one was hurt.

A Florence man, 64, died in a work-related incident Saturday morning at Nan Ya Plastics Corporation in Lake City—officials from the Florence County Coroner’s Office and OSHA are investigating the case.

Publix will open a new store at Palmetto Place shopping center at the corner of Palmetto Street and South Ebenezer Road in Florence County in late 2026.

The store will include a deli and bakery that bakes fresh bread each morning — key features that promise a new shopping experience for local residents.

Authorities in Florence County are investigating a fatal Saturday shooting just before 4 a.m. on Hyde Circle in Florence that left 46-year-old James Al Abraham dead after hospital transport—an autopsy is scheduled today at MUSC.

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.

HQ Origami Tulip Craft for Adults

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Florence County Library System — Free entry — Craft colorful origami tulips and enhance your folding skills.