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SERGEANT TERRENCE CARRAWAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Funded by the Florence Police Fund & Terrence F. Carraway Foundation) Award: $1,000 The Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship was established in January 2019 to honor the life of Sergeant Terrence Carraway (E.O.W. 10/03/2018) and to continue his passion for the advancement of youth in the Florence and Darlington communities. This...
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The Florence Tennis Association received the South Carolina Parks & Recreation Association’s Community Service award during the Association’s annual meeting at Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, December 18th. FTA Board members Ernie James and Paul Pittman accepted the award on behalf of the 600-member FTA. The FTA was recognized for its many contributions to the welfare of the Florence community, which...
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The draft of the updated Downtown Design Standards is now available on the City of Florence website for public review! Downtown Design Standards Draft
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I am so honored to have been entrusted with the role of your mayor over the next four years. I look forward to stepping forward with you in our city’s future. A future that is built on collaboration, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to improving the lives of every resident. My message has always been about unity and progress—'Stronger Together' is not just a slogan, but a call to...
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For Immediate Release – November 26, 2024 City of Florence to Hold Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 6, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, in partnership with the City of Florence Parks & Beautification Commission, will hold its annual Arbor Day Observance on...
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For Immediate Release – November 26, 2024 The 31st Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting Planned for December 6, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Andrew H. Griffin Plaza...
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Congratulations to Rob Hill who was named Tennis Professional of the Year. Rob Hill, a USPTA Teaching Professional, has dedicated over a decade to his role as the City of Florence's Director of Tennis. He oversees 45 tennis courts at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center, as well as three other public parks, managing a team of eight full- and part-time staff members and up to nine contract...
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For Immediate Release – November 19, 2024 City of Florence to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Converted Pickleball Courts at Timrod Park Media Contacts: Victoria Nash, Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism Director - vnash@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3253 FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the addition of eight pickleball courts at...
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Congratulations to Leonardo Garcia from Florence Track Club - Cross Country 15-16 year old State Champion!
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For Immediate Release – November 8, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Revision Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director - (843) 665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Earlier this year, City of Florence Utility crews began work associated with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revision to conduct an inventory of water service lines to...
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For Immediate Release – November 8, 2024 Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin to Hold Press Conference Media Contacts: Teresa Myers Ervin, Mayor - (843) 665-3170 or tervin@cityofflorence.com Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director - (843) 665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin will hold a press conference in City Council Chambers on the 1st...
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