Florence
Today
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Florence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The director of a now-closed charter school filed a lawsuit against Florence 1 Schools & its superintendent, accusing them of defamation. The suit was filed after the school closed, and further details of the claim are pending. WMBF News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal employees at Florence Regional Airport will miss a paycheck today because the government shutdown, which began Oct. 1, has halted TSA and FAA paychecks. The airport started a free lunch program on Oct. 15—local businesses like the Chamber of Commerce, Jebaily Law Firm and HillSouth iT Solutions helped provide meals and gift cards. The Post and Courier
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Pecan Festival
11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Florence Downtown Development Corp. — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities like coloring pages and puzzles at the library's tent.
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Marty Stuart Live
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives promoting their new album, Space Junk.
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RNB & Southern Soul Rodeo
5:00 PM – 11:59 PM — ECA Fairgrounds — Free parking — Experience two days of authentic country fun with music, horses, and more.
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Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis
7-11 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticket information available soon — Experience a live TV taping featuring award-winning musicians in a celebration of South Carolina's rich cultural history.
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