Good morning, Florence.

Claude O’Neal Lee, 82, died in a Lake City house fire on W.

Turbeville Highway Thursday morning—Florence County Coroner’s Office and state law enforcement are investigating the incident while the South Lynches Fire Department responded.

Florence County deputies pursued a suspected stolen vehicle that left South Irby Street and crashed on Ashby Road near the Quinby community just after 1:00 p.m.—the driver was detained with no reported injuries.

Two people were shot overnight between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Highway 57 S. in the Newtown community and are in stable condition at a Florence hospital—no arrests have been made while the sheriff's office continues to investigate.

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.

Carlton Group, LLC acquires Toledo Carolina, Inc.

We are pleased to announce that Carlton Group, LLC out of Greensboro, NC has acuired Toledo Carolina with locations in Florence SC, Lumberton, NC and Wilmington, NC. Toledo Carlina has been the areas Mettler Toledo Scale Industrial Distributor since 1967. This will allow us to maintain our trusted reputation that Toledo Scale has built over the years. We will operate as Carlton Group, LLC dba Toledo Carolina.