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The City of Florence held an Investiture Ceremony for Newly Elected City Council Members: On November 21, 2022, a swearing in ceremony was held in the Council Chambers at the City Center. The ceremony was open to the public, and also live streamed for public viewing. LaShonda NeSmith-Jackson was sworn in as the new District #1 representative as well as J. Lawrence Smith, II as the new District #2...

For Immediate Release – November 17, 2022 Media Contact: Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC: City of Florence to Hold Investiture for Newly Elected City Council Members The City of Florence will hold an investiture ceremony for the newly elected and re-elected members of Florence City Council on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 6:00pm. The...

At the Regular City Council Meeting: Yesterday at the regular City Council meeting, Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin presented a proclamation to Councilwoman Pat Gibson-Hye Moore and a key to the city, recognizing her profound impact on the community and to commend her for her notable contributions to Florence. Councilwoman Pat Gibson-Hye Moore also received a service plaque for her time served on council...

For Immediate Release –November 9, 2022 Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is informing residents that CDM Smith will soon be performing a field review in the Jeffries Creek area. As the City explores resources to improve its wastewater collection system, this project will assess possibilities of...

The demolition of the old motel located at 1300 E. Palmetto Street if finally complete! The City of Florence worked closely with three great partners to make the removal of the blighted property a reality. These entities acknowledge the importance of the E. Palmetto Street gateway and recognize that redevelopment and beautification efforts at this location will create a better, safer, and more...

City of Florence staff, along with Florence One School District, Florence County, United Way of Florence County, and Duke Energy employees, volunteered and packed 1,000 meal boxes this morning at the Pack the Pantry event. This was a collaborative effort hosted by Duke Energy and Harvest Hope Food Bank at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center.

For Immediate Release – November 2, 2022 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located in the 3300-3700 Blocks of Meadors Road and the West Pointe Subdivision is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system...

For Immediate Release – November 1, 2022 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located in the 3300-3700 Blocks of Meadors Road and the West Pointe Subdivision. Due to a 10-inch water main break, there has been a...

For Immediate Release – October 20, 2022 Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located within the 3800 Block of Pine Needles Road, Chalmers Row, Manigault Court, Firestone Drive, Dunes Drive, Pebble Road and Masters Circle is lifted. Following...

For Immediate Release – October 18, 2022 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope – Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – As information, the City of Florence has learned that a portion of North Beltline Drive will be closed to complete a water tap installation for the new Caliber Carwash beginning on Tuesday, October 25th at 9:00 p.m...

For Immediate Release –October 18, 2022 Media Contacts: Jennifer Krawiec, Human Resources Director – 843-665-3158 or jkrawiec@cityofflorence.com Amanda Pope, Marketing & Communications Director – 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will hold a City-Wide Hiring Event on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 9:00am – 2:00pm at Pearl Moore Gymnasium, 500 Barnes...

For Immediate Release – October 14, 2022 Media Contacts: Victoria Nash, Recreation Division Manager – 843-665-3253 or vnash@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Recreation Services’ youth afterschool program will sponsor a Lights On Afterschool Fall Festival on October 20, 2022. This rally will be one of more than an expected 8,000 such events across America as part of Lights On...