Good morning, Florence.

Florence will host the 21st annual SC Pecan Music and Food Festival downtown this fall—covering nine blocks with free admission, live music by Thomas McClary and the Commodores Experience from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and family activities including a Kids Fun Zone and classic car show.

Governor McMaster has announced state actions to help food banks when federal SNAP benefits expire on November 1.

Pastor Profit of Bread of Life Ministry in Florence said his volunteer team is preparing for a surge in need—local support from the One SC fund and the state guard will also boost resources.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FMU Concert Choir and Voice Collective Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — $10 for general public — Experience a captivating evening of choral music featuring renowned compositions and vocal talents.