Good morning, Florence.

Thousands gathered downtown Florence for the 21st annual South Carolina Pecan Music and Food Festival where over 280 vendors offered food, rides, games and live music — the event featured a classic car show with more than 150 cars.

Organized by the Florence Downtown Development Corporation, the festival began in 2004 and is expected to draw nearly 50,000 people.

Starting Saturday, Nov 1, Santee Cooper and Horry Electric began winter peak hours from 6 to 9 a.m. through March 31 while Pee Dee Electric set peak hours from 6 to 8 a.m.

Florence 1 Schools Adult Education received awards from the South Carolina Department of Education during the Office of Adult Education’s annual Celebrating Our Success luncheon—honoring achievements from last school year.

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.