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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the City Center will be illuminated pink tonight through Sunday night, October 18th. Remember, early detection saves lives. Take charge of your health by getting screened regularly and encouraging others to do the same. 🩷 #CityofFlorenceSC

Attention: The City of Florence would like to notify the public that the intersection of Damon Drive and Dix Lane will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, October 21 through Friday, October 23, 2026. A contractor working on the city’s behalf will be conducting necessary repairs at the Cloisters lift station. Click the link below to read the full press release: https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/news/intersection-closure-planned-repairs-cloisters-sewer-lift-station-october-21-23-2026 #CityofFlorenceSC

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 City of Florence employees are showing their support by wearing pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Together, we stand with those currently battling breast cancer, celebrate survivors, and honor the lives of those we have lost. This month serves as an important reminder of the power of awareness, early detection, and supporting one another. We're proud to wear pink and stand together in the fight against breast cancer! 💕 #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #WearPink #CityofFlorenceSC

💊 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th! The City of Florence encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications. Proper disposal helps prevent medication misuse and keeps potentially harmful substances out of our homes and communities. 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Walmart | 230 N. Beltline Drive, Florence, SC 29501 For more information, visit www.DEATakeBack.com or contact Lt. Travis Scott at 843-665-3191. Help keep our community safe by disposing of unneeded medications responsibly! #TakeBackDay #CityofFlorenceSC

Something spooky is happening at the Jayne H. Boswell Animal Shelter! 🎃 Join us for “The Haunting at the Animal Shelter” on Saturday, October 24, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a frightfully fun afternoon—and maybe even meet your new best friend! 🐾 Adoption fees will be WAIVED for approved applicants during the event. 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Jayne H. Boswell Animal Shelter | 1434 S. McCurdy Road Come meet the shelter’s adoptable pets and help give one of our furry friends the happiest ending to their spooky season. We hope to see you there!

🐾🎃 Get ready for a HOWL-O-WEEN good time! The Florence Area Humane Society invites the community to join them for a fun-filled afternoon of Halloween festivities, furry friends, and adorable costumes! 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 PetSmart | 2887 David H. McLeod Blvd., Florence, SC Enjoy a variety of activities, including a costume contest, photo opportunities, bake sale, and scavenger hunt!

The City of Florence and Duke Energy, in partnership with Naturally Outdoors, Keep Florence Beautiful, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission, will host a Fall Tree Giveaway today, October 15th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the back lawn of Naturally Outdoors, located at 2519 W. Palmetto Street. For more information, please visit https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/news/fall-tree-giveaway-october-15-2026. #CityofFlorenceSC

The next Credit Counseling and Homeownership Workshop will be on Tuesday, October 27th! Topic: The Closing Process Date: October 27, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: 324 W. Evans Street (Council Chambers) RSVP by Wednesday, October 21st. For more information, call (843) 665-3175.

Join the City Center Farmers Market for their annual Tent or Treat celebration on Saturday, October 31st from 9 AM to 1 PM! 🎃 Families are invited to join the excitement, where kids can come dressed in their Halloween costumes and tent or treat with local vendors while supplies last.

The City of Florence and Duke Energy, in partnership with Naturally Outdoors, Keep Florence Beautiful, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission, will host a Fall Tree Giveaway on October 15th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the back lawn of Naturally Outdoors, located at 2519 W. Palmetto Street. For more information, please visit https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/news/fall-tree-giveaway-october-15-2026. #CityofFlorenceSC

During today’s City Council meeting, the Duke Energy Foundation presented Florence Downtown Development with a grant to support ongoing revitalization efforts and improvement projects in Downtown Florence. #CityofFlorenceSC