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The City of Florence is joining as a proud co-sponsor of Opportunity SC: 2026, South Carolina’s largest comprehensive community development convention and forum. The three-day event will center on the theme “We the People – Build. Grow. Own. Thrive," showcasing integrated, innovative, and sustainable solutions designed to support low-wealth communities across South Carolina and the surrounding...

For Immediate Release – September 16, 2026 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 customers located in the Rutledge Manor Subdivision, on Harvard Way, and the Florence County EMS Station on Ebenezer Road is lifted. Following intense flushing of...

For Immediate Release – September 15, 2026 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located in the Rutledge Manor Subdivision, on Harvard Way, and the Florence County EMS Station on Ebenezer Road. Water service has...

JOIN US AT THE CITY-WIDE HIRING EVENT Date: September 24, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: The Pearl Moore Basketball Center at 500 Barnes St., Florence, SC 29501 The City of Florence will be conducting on-site interviews and hiring for Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, Fire, Police, Public Works, Utilities, and more! Job benefits include State Health, Retirement, a Wellness Clinic with a...

For Immediate Release – September 8, 2026 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencsc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located in the Spaulding Heights Neighborhood is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system, bacteriological samples were...

For Immediate Release – September 7, 2026 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located in the Spaulding Heights Neighborhood. Water service has been disrupted for customers in this area due to a water main break at...

For Immediate Release – September 4, 2026 City of Florence to Begin N. Church Street & Oakland Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager – 843-665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC- The City of Florence has been awarded grant funding from the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) for the N. Church Street and Oakland Avenue...

For Immediate Release – September 2, 2026 Historical Marker Dedication to Celebrate Legacy of Palmetto School and Florence County Foster Home for Negro Children Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov Erica Johnson, PhD, Co-Director of African and African American Studies, Francis Marion University, EJohnson@fmarion.edu FLORENCE, SC – A historical...

The City has been made aware of a scam email circulating to residents and businesses that falsely appears to be from City staff and/or City Boards and Commissions members and requests payment via wire transfer for review and approval fees associated with planning and zoning activities. This email is NOT from the City and is a scam. Please remember: The City does not request payments via wire...

For Immediate Release – August 19, 2026 City of Florence Introduces a Dedicated Rear-Loader Recycling Truck to Sanitation Fleet Media Contacts: Adam Swindler, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or aswindler@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is taking steps towards improving curbside recycling and modernizing operations with the addition of a new designated 11-yard rear...

The 2026 Youth City University Application is Now Open! Youth CityU is an educational opportunity for local high school students to learn how the City of Florence functions as a municipality. This seven-week program gives students an inside look at local government through fun, interactive sessions with various city departments. Learn directly from city leaders, explore behind-the-scenes...

For Immediate Release – August 5, 2026 Main Break Repair on Savannah Grove Road Underway Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov Sarah Hickman, Water Resources Director – 843-669-5108 or shickman@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – City Utility crews responded to an 8” water main break this morning on Savannah Grove Road, and now...