The Spring 2025 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 seven-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...
Grab your friends and your comfiest appropriate pajamas for a night of fun you won’t forget! Join us on February 13th at the Lawton-Chase House (558 Spruce Street) for an evening filled with: Music & Karaoke Fun by DJ Kamilah! Crafty Activities! Delicious Breakfast provided by Notch 8 Catering Mocktail Mimosa’s! Festive Photos! The fun starts at 6:30 p.m., and it’s only $20 per person. Spots are...
Start your Super Bowl weekend with a warm and flavorful kickoff at the City Center Farmers Market! Join us on Saturday, February 8th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, for a SOUPER-tastic day. Our talented farmers and creative vendors will be serving up their A-game with delicious game day soups, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, guaranteed to have your taste buds celebrating! For this SOUPER special...
For Immediate Release – January 22, 2025 Inclement Weather Closure Updates Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Due to temperatures remaining below freezing through Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, and the potential for icy road conditions, city offices will operate on a two-hour delay...
For Immediate Release – January 21, 2025 Inclement Weather Closure Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com UPDATE 01/22/2025: After evaluating city sanitation routes, crews are unable to proceed with their regular collection schedules as planned. Many roadways have slippery spots, and due to the nature of the...
Join Mayor Barnes, Councilmembers, and city staff to share your ideas for improving our community and learn about the initiatives designed to make a positive impact! Mordecai C. Johnson Community Center Mordecai C. Johnson Park - January 27, 2025 Dr. Iola Jones Park Community Center Dr. Iola Jones Park - February 6, 2025 Levy Park Adult Center Levy Park Adult Center - February 18, 2025 Leatherman...
SERGEANT TERRENCE CARRAWAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Funded by the Florence Police Fund & Terrence F. Carraway Foundation) Award: $1,000 The Sergeant Terrence Carraway Memorial Scholarship was established in January 2019 to honor the life of Sergeant Terrence Carraway (E.O.W. 10/03/2018) and to continue his passion for the advancement of youth in the Florence and Darlington communities. This...
The Florence Tennis Association received the South Carolina Parks & Recreation Association’s Community Service award during the Association’s annual meeting at Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, December 18th. FTA Board members Ernie James and Paul Pittman accepted the award on behalf of the 600-member FTA. The FTA was recognized for its many contributions to the welfare of the Florence community, which...
The draft of the updated Downtown Design Standards is now available on the City of Florence website for public review! Downtown Design Standards Draft
I am so honored to have been entrusted with the role of your mayor over the next four years. I look forward to stepping forward with you in our city’s future. A future that is built on collaboration, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to improving the lives of every resident. My message has always been about unity and progress—'Stronger Together' is not just a slogan, but a call to...
For Immediate Release – November 26, 2024 City of Florence to Hold Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 6, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, in partnership with the City of Florence Parks & Beautification Commission, will hold its annual Arbor Day Observance on...
For Immediate Release – November 26, 2024 The 31st Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting Planned for December 6, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm in the Andrew H. Griffin Plaza...