Good morning, Florence.

The Florence Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair—held at Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fairground—opens today and will run until Nov.

9, drawing thousands with 35 rides, food, vendors, crafts, shows and a petting zoo. The event has been held for over 60 years and will offer a full day of activities for communities across the Pee Dee region.

The Florence Area Humane Society received a $20,000 donation from Petco Love to fund its low-cost spay and neuter clinic—an effort that will help reduce pet overpopulation in our community.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that the South Strand bridge in Garden City will close on November 3 for reconstruction due to safety concerns—drivers should plan their route ahead as detours and extra traffic are expected.

The bridge is set to reopen by Spring 2026.

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.