Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival will run from April 16 to 19 at Pee Dee State Farmers Market, offering local residents a chance to enjoy a lively showcase of seasonal blooms. SCNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lake City police are planning around the clock security for ArtFields 2026, running April 10 to May 2, to protect the festival after last year’s incidents — their plans include traffic diversions on Main Street and joint efforts by LCPD and the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. WMBF News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florence School District 3 has named Shawn Suber as its new superintendent. He was chosen from four candidates + will begin his role as the district prepares for future initiatives. SCNow
- ➤ Sudio 43*19 is hosting a spring break camp for kids at its art playground with activities like mud mosaics, painting, and fire burnin that are running now during spring break. WPDE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Forestry Commission urges residents to take extra care amid dry conditions that will increase wildfire risk through April. The agency advises anyone planning outdoor burns to use safety measures and monitor fires closely (open burning remains banned in North Carolina). WPDE
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Start with repetition, not perfection.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Florence Today
Welcome to the Florence Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Florence, South Carolina community. If you like the Florence Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Florence.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Florence and across South Carolina. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Florence Today
A free Florence community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://florencetodaynews.com/sitemap