In a recent report published by Area Development magazine, Florence has been ranked #48 out of 384 metro areas in the United States for overall economic health. The city's remarkable performance underscores its emergence as a dynamic and prosperous center for economic activity in the region. The recognition from Area Development magazine highlights Florence's exceptional economic development and...
For Immediate Release – April 17, 2024 City of Florence Resilience and Sustainability Advisory Committee Partners with Keep Florence Beautiful to Organize Earth Day Cleanup Event. Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development, 843-665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Resilience & Sustainability Advisory Committee is excited to announce its...
For Immediate Release – April 10, 2024 Street Closure Scheduled on CSX Bridge on E. Palmetto St. from April 16-18, 2024, between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm. Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing/Communications & Municipal Services Director, 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence received notice from Southern Commercial Development that the CSX Bridge on...
Florence Gymnastics and the City of Florence was represented by 4 Xcel Silver gymnasts, 1 Level 6 gymnast and 1 Level 4 gymnast at the South Carolina State Meets! We faced the hardest competition within our state and we are so proud of our girls for coming out on top! Level 6, Elianna, competed against 13 gymnasts in her age group and placed; 5th on Vault - 8.750 5th on Beam - 9.225 6th on Floor -...
For Immediate Release – April 1, 2024 City of Florence Receives Notice of Intent to be Awarded Full Funding for Levy Park Reimagination Project with the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant. Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager, 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is thrilled to announce that we have received...
For Immediate Release – March 28, 2024 Scheduled Closure for Coit and Darlington Intersection for Northbound and Southbound Traffic from April 1-5, 2024. Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development, 843-665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence would like to notify the public that the intersection at Coit & Darlington will be temporarily...
DEA National RX Take Back Day April 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 230 N Beltline Dr, Florence, SC 29501 (WALMART) The purpose of this event is to promote safety and health. The public is encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and remove unneeded, unwanted, and expired medications from their homes for proper disposal. This can help prevent prescription drug addiction and misuse. By hosting...
For Immediate Release – March 27, 2024 City of Florence to Hold Investiture for Newly Appointed Municipal Court Judges Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, Interim City Manager – 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC: The City of Florence will hold the Investiture for two new Municipal Court judges on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers at the City Center, 324 W...
For Immediate Release – March 27, 2024 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located in the Country Club of South Carolina and the 2100 – 2300 blocks of North Williston Road is lifted. Following intense flushing of the...
For Immediate Release – March 25, 2024 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for all Florence water customers located in the Country Club of South Carolina and the 2100 to 2300 blocks of North Williston Road. Due to an 8” water service main break...
For Immediate Release – March 23, 2024 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located off Pamplico Highway in the Pine Forest, Parkwood, and Olde Mill Subdivisions is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system...
For Immediate Release – March 21, 2024 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located off Pamplico Highway in the Pine Forest, Parkwood, and Olde Mill Subdivisions. Water service has been disrupted for customers within...