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For Immediate Release – August 9, 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 within the 1500 – 4500 Blocks of Old Marion Highway, Sand Pit Road, Phoenix Road, Deena Lane, Nena Lane, Creekside Drive...

Tropical Storm Debby Update – City of Florence Operations and Important Information for Residents The City of Florence alongside Florence County and its emergency management personnel are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Curfew The curfew implemented by Florence County in response to Hurricane Debby is no longer in effect. If you have any questions regarding the curfew, please contact the...

For Immediate Release – August 5, 2024 Tropical Storm Debby Emergency Response and Closure Information Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager - 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Tropical Storm Debby is expected to impact the Florence and Pee Dee area this week. City offices will remain open as weather conditions permit. Emergency personnel from Police, Fire, Public Works...

The Fall 2024 City University Application is Now Open! CityU is an educational opportunity for local citizens to learn how the City of Florence functions as a municipality. This seven-week course is a general government class designed to give participants a unique learning experience and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations in the City of Florence. The mission of CityU is to...

For Immediate Release – August 1, 2024 Notification of Sanitary Sewer Overflow on Jeffries Creek Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – In July 2008, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SC DES) required wastewater collection system operators, including the City of Florence, to enact public...

For Immediate Release – July 29, 2024 City to Conduct Flushing of Water System in Areas Along Alligator Road Beginning Monday, August 5, 2024 Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com UPDATE: The Alligator Road Flushing Initiative will be postponed until further notice. FLORENCE, SC – In a continued effort to address system water...

For Immediate Release – July 24, 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 water customers located in the 400-800 blocks of South Church Street, 400-800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street...

For Immediate Release – July 22, 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 400-800 blocks of South Church Street, 400-800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell...

For Immediate Release – July 19th, 2024 City of Florence Awarded the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Award for Economic Development at the Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – (843) 665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Today at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Annual Meeting, the City of Florence was honored...

For Immediate Release – July 18th, 2024 City of Florence Continues Groundwater Production Improvements with Oakdale Groundwater Plant Restoration Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – (843) 665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Utilities Department is continuing its efforts to make improvements to the city’s groundwater system by...

The City of Florence is now accepting fiscal year 2024-2025 Accommodations Tax applications for eligible not-for-profit agencies. This application is intended for organizations interested in applying for funding aimed at promoting tourism, specifically to attract and cater to tourists visiting the Florence area. Printed applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than...

For Immediate Release – July 11th, 2024 New 24-Inch Water Line Installation at Technology Park to Serve the Upcoming AESC Training Facility Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Director of Utility Planning and Economic Development – (843) 665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County...