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For Immediate Release – February 9, 2024 Scheduled Utility Maintenance Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Planning Director – (843) 665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – (843) 665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – On Monday and Tuesday (February 12 & 13, 2024), City of Florence Utility crews will be conducting required maintenance that...
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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 six-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 provide...
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The 9th Annual Flo-Town 5K event, presented by the City of Florence Employee Wellness Program, will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 9 a.m. located on 1000 Stockade Drive. All proceeds benefit the Florence Track Club. Register online NOW! $35 per person through April 18th; $45 thereafter. To ensure t-shirt size, you must register by April 18, 2024. Check-in and walk-up registration starts at 8 a...
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City of Florence Athletics/Sports Tourism is excited to announce the second concert in the Line Drive Concert Series on April 27th at Carolina Bank Field! Featuring Nashville recording artist Jerrod Niemann and Drew Baldridge! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!! Purchase Tickets
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For Immediate Release – January 22, 2024 United States Tennis Association (USTA) Names the City of Florence Department of Athletics and Sports Tourism the 2023 USTA Southern Outstanding Parks & Recreations Department Award Media Contacts: Tim Wilson, Athletics/Sports Tourism Manager – (843) 665-3253 or twilson@cityofflorence.com Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman...
Pictured, from left, are Ernie James, Tim Wilson and Paul Pittman after the City of Florence was honored with the 2023 Outstandi
For Immediate Release – January 9, 2024 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located in the Tara Village and Southern Pines Neighborhoods is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system, bacteriological samples were...
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For Immediate Release – January 9, 2024 Severe Weather Closure Information For Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director – 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Due to inclement weather, City Center Offices will close at 1:00pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Emergency personnel from Police, Fire, Public Works &...
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For Immediate Release – January 8, 2024 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for all Florence water customers located in the Tara Village and Southern Pines Neighborhoods. Due to a water line break on Tara Drive, water service has been disrupted for all...
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For Immediate Release – January 7, 2024 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located in the 1600-1800 Blocks of Gregg Avenue, Central Drive, 100 Block of South Aiken Drive and Queens Road is lifted. Following intense flushing of the...
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For Immediate Release – January 6, 2024 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located on Hallmark Drive is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system, bacteriological samples were collected and analyzed by the City of...
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For Immediate Release – January 6, 2024 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located the 1600-1800 blocks of Gregg Avenue, Central Drive, 100 block of South Aiken Drive and Queens Road. Due to a 6-inch line break in the 1600...
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For Immediate Release – January 5, 2024 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located on Hallmark Drive. Water service was disrupted for customers on Hallmark Drive due to a 4” water line break in the 2300 Block. Utility crews...
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