Sounds of the Pee Dee Dr. Iola Jones Park - 608 East Maxwell Street September 20th: 1 PM - 5 PM Kids Zone: 1 PM - 3 PM Live Music from Level 10: 3 PM - 5 PM
JOIN US AT THE CITY-WIDE HIRING EVENT Date: September 26, 2025 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 – August 28, 2025 City of Florence to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Rail Trail Extension Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development, (843) 665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new extension of the Rail Trail. The ceremony will take place on Thursday...
For Immediate Release – August 15, 2025 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 – August 13, 2025 City of Florence Launches Housing Needs Assessment Survey in Partnership with Bowen National Research Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development, (843) 665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence has partnered with Bowen National Research to conduct a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment to better...
Come Harvest With Us At The 2025 Cultural Garden Celebration! Join us at the City Center Farmers Market, located at 200 Sanborn Street, on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a vibrant celebration filled with authentic cuisine, garden demonstrations, a Tai Chi class, a kids’ activity, and more! Schedule: Kids Activity: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Gardening Tips: Every hour on the :45...
The 2025 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...
Mark Your Calendars! Join the City of Florence Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, at the Mordecai C. Johnson Community Center from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. We’ll have school supplies generously donated by Office Depot and some fun FPD giveaways for our younger community members! We can’t wait to see you there!
For Immediate Release – July 30, 2025 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 customers located on Bentree Lane, Willwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven Drive, Woodland Drive, and the 2200-2400 blocks of West Palmetto Street is lifted...
For Immediate Release – July 24, 2025 Scheduled Water Shut-Off Notice & Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will temporarily interrupt water service on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. for customers on Bentree Lane, Willwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven...
Sounds of the Pee Dee Family Day Timrod Park - 400 Timrod Park Drive August 2nd: 1 PM - 5 PM Food Trucks: 1 PM - 5 PM Kids Zone: 1 PM - 3 PM Live Music from Painted Man: 3 PM - 5 PM
Camp Carraway, formerly known as Camp F.E.V.E.R., was renamed in honor of Sergeant Terrence Carraway and continues his legacy of mentorship and service. This two-day overnight camp is designed for young males ages 11–14, providing them with a supportive and empowering environment to face today’s challenges head-on. Focused on mentorship, life skills development, and offering a positive alternative...
