Good morning, Florence.

Florence's Rail Trail extension will open in May and join Ebenezer Park with the Florence Soccer Complex by linking 2.5 miles of trails to the 20-mile Rail Trail — the project cost $1 million and finished under budget by about $50,000.

The city said the new trail will add improved amenities and count walkers, bikers and runners as part of its efforts to boost local recreation.

Conway police said a deadly shooting on Saturday night at Grainger Road and Marion Street left 24-year-old V’ron Gibbs dead after he was taken to a hospital, and they arrested 31-year-old Traequan Wilson from Florence—booked at J.

Reuben Long Detention Center with no bond—on a murder charge.

The FBI report said South Carolina ranked 22 for internet crime complaints while residents lost $146 million to online scams in 2023, with business email compromises, investment fraud and romance scams targeting older users—officials urge updating devices and passwords to curb further losses.

Darlington County Sheriff Michael August asked SLED to investigate a disturbance on Timmonsville Highway Sunday that involved a Florence County official—further details have not been released and SLED described the case as an active domestic incident.

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.

Legends Reimagined: Michael Jackson & Prince Tribute Night

10 p.m. — 1200 Jennie O'Bryan Ave — Free parking — Celebrate the iconic music of Michael Jackson and Prince with an electrifying tribute night featuring live performances.

The Masterworks Choir – A Concert of Hope for Our Time

6-7 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticket info not listed — Experience Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy performed by the Masterworks Choir under Dr. Will Carswell’s direction.