Florence cancels annual Rhododendron Festival for first time since WWII
For the first time since World War II, Florence’s annual Rhododendron Festival has been cancelled by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce because of the coronavirus pandemic. The festival, May 13-17, was to celebrate its 113th year. The chamber board approved the cancellation Monday. “Based on the most current facts, government guidelines, and trending information, we must cancel Rhody Fest
