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The City of Florence is a recipient of Duke Energy’s Emergency Preparedness and Storm Resiliency Grant Program. Duke Energy designed this program to help organizations with roles in emergency preparedness with the ability for advanced preparation, planning, equipment, and training. City of Florence Fire Chief, Shannon Tanner, said “we are appreciative of the $20,000 grant from Duke Energy which...

For Immediate Release - May 16, 2022 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing & Communications Director – 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The long-awaited and sweet time of year is finally here! Come out and CELEBRATE the 2nd Annual Jam Fest at the City Center Farmers Market on Saturday, May 21, 2022! The City Center Farmers Market will be celebrating on Saturday, May 21st...

Thank you again to everyone who participated in today's Army PaYS Signing Ceremony. Today, the The U.S. Army and the City of Florence signed a partnership agreement as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. The PaYS Program is a strategic partnership between the Army and a cross section of private industry, academia and state and local public institutes. The U.S. Army...

For Immediate Release – May 12, 2022 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 within Glendale Subdivision due to the replacement of a fire hydrant located at 3602 Winlark Drive. The attached map details the affected streets within...

U.S Army Training and Doctrine Command MEDIA ADVISORY U.S. Army PaYS Program TRADOC G3/5/7 Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Office: (202) 770-7200 May 9, 2022 U.S. Army and the City of Florence Join Forces Florence, SC. — The U.S. Army and the City of Florence are scheduled to sign a partnership agreement on May 12 th, 2022, as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program at 1:00 p.m...

The City of Florence will be holding a Public Hearing to solicit citizen’s input on the use of the City’s 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award. This Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 9th, at 1pm, during the Florence City Council meeting at the City Center Building at 324 W. Evans Street. CDBG Public Notice PDF

The City of Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism will run registration for their 2022 Summer Wooden Bat Adult Softball Leagues & Adult Kickball Leagues from Tuesday, May 3 thru Tuesday, May 31, 2022. If your team is interested in participating, please stop by and pick up an information packet at the City of Florence Recreation Department Administrative offices located at 513 Barnes Street in...

The CCFM is all about Cultivating a Good Life... read below to learn more about the newest addition to the market. "Peace, my name is Wilbert Rice aka Infinite. I've recently completed a mural for the City Center Farmers Market titled "Cultivate A Good Life". The theme is about local and organic produce and the fruits and vegetables that are displayed in the art I often see in gardens in the...

For Immediate Release –April 25, 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, April 28, 2022, from 9:00am – 4:00pm at Pearl Moore Gymnasium at 500 Barnes...

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release On April 23, during the United States Tennis Association Southern Section Annual Meeting in Atlanta, the Florence Tennis Association (FTA) was recognized as 2021 Southern Community Tennis Association of the Year. The FTA was selected for this prestigious award because of its focus on growing tennis in the Florence and the Pee Dee area, its support for local...

The Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Fire Station #4 was held April 14, 2022. The new fire station is located at 2224 West Jody Road, Florence, South Carolina. Thank you to all who participated in the ceremony!

The 7th Annual Flo-Town 5K event, presented by the City of Florence Employee Wellness Program, will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 9 a.m. located on 1000 Stockade Drive. All proceeds benefit the Florence Track Club. $30 through April 21, 2022; $35 thereafter. To ensure t-shirt size, you must register by April 21, 2022. Check-in and registration starts at 8 a.m. Have a pup that enjoys running...