Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Small Business Success Summit on Tuesday, May 19 at 10 a.m. sponsored by Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing; local small business owners in Florence can gain practical insights to boost their growth at the event. SCNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtFields festival in Lake City will announce its 2026 winners on Saturday, May 2. The extended three-week run draws visitors from across the Southeast and offers a grand prize of $50,000 for the top work. WPDE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Florence Veteran’s Outpatient Clinic celebrated its opening Friday — having served 7,500 veterans since its June launch — and marked a milestone in local veteran care. The event highlighted the clinic’s commitment to quality health services in our community. SCNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florence IceCats will play in the Commissioner’s Cup Final on Friday and Saturday at 7:15 p.m. at the Florence Center—fans must wear white and get tickets online or at the box office. Forward Alex Legkov was named FPHL Rookie of the Year after earning 91 points with 38 goals. WFXB
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Small Business Success Summit
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing — Free entry — Equip yourself with tools and resources to grow your small business in the vibrant community of Florence.
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