Florence
Today
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Florence camp for children with severe disabilities is continuing its mission to offer essential support (local organizers emphasize ongoing services for families in need). WPDE
- ➤ Hundreds of children in the Pee Dee region need foster homes with new data showing 650 in care and 420 awaiting placement. The Rodriguez family has fostered 66 kids since 2022 — their journey highlights the urgent call for more families to help. WPDE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mindful Journey Academy welcomes locals as it now accepts registration for summer camps & next school year while inviting the public to join its upcoming Greek games fundraiser event at the nature-based, Waldorf-inspired campus. WPDE
- ➤ HTC celebrated its 26th Reel Kids program anniversary by hosting a special day at Medieval Times for students (from Horry, Georgetown, Marion counties). WPDE
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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.
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