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Media Contacts: Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityoffflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – In order to complete necessary water system utility work associated with the Alligator Road Highway Widening Project Phase II, the City of Florence is notifying its citizens of an upcoming outage on April...
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The City of Florence along with Civitas, LLC, is conducting an “Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Study” to conduct research and potentially identify issues affecting Fair Housing Choice. Civitas, LLC, and the City will be hosting a virtual Zoom kickoff meeting for community members on April 22nd, 2021, from 5:30pm -6:30pm. The City cordially invites your attendance and participation in this...
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During the April 12, 2021 Florence City Council meeting, City Council extended an emergency Ordinance related to COVID-19. Read Ordinance No. 2021-08
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Media Contacts: Chuck Pope, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or cpope@cityofflorence.com Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence plans to implement new route changes for weekly Sanitation services beginning the week of April 19, 2021 . To increase efficiency and prepare for future growth of our City, the City of Florence...
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Sanitation Routes have change starting today, April 19, 2021 Over the past 30 years, the city has maintained the same garbage collection routes and added residential units as they were constructed and/or annexed into the City to the existing collection routes. To increase efficiency and prepare for future growth of our City, the City of Florence has recently evaluated the current sanitation routes...
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For Immediate Release – April 5, 2021 Media Contact: Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC: Newly Elected City Council Members Scheduled to take Oath of Office The City of Florence would like to announce the swearing-in of the following recently elected City Council members: C. William Schofield, District #1 Bryan A. Braddock, District #3 A...
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For Immediate Release –March 24, 2021 Media Contacts: Chuck Pope, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or cpope@cityofflorence.com Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence plans to implement new route changes for weekly Sanitation services beginning the week of April 19, 2021 . Over the past 30 years, the city has maintained...
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New Sanitation Collection Routes Effective April 19, 2021 Over the past 30 years, the city has maintained the same garbage collection routes and added residential units as they were constructed and/or annexed into the City to the existing collection routes. To increase efficiency and prepare for future growth of our City, the City of Florence has recently evaluated the current sanitation routes...
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The City of Florence is proud to announce that Chief Allen Heidler was the recipient of the 2021 Public Servant of the Year, presented by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and Francis Marion University. This award was presented to Chief Heidler by Mayor Teresa Myers-Ervin at the Annual Outlook Luncheon hosted by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Due to his humble nature, Chief...
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For Immediate Release –March 18, 2021 City of Florence to hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Sports Complex Media Contacts: Chuck Pope, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or cpope@cityofflorence.com Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for a new Sports Complex on Monday, March 22...
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For Immediate Release – March 16, 2021 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located within the 600 – 1200 Block of Alligator Road and adjacent roads (James Turner Road, Woodstream, Edenwood, Briargate, Greenfield, Country Creek...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall Friday, March 19 at 10:30am Facebook Live Join Emcee Rep. Terry Alexander, Moderator Florence Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin, and physicians from DHEC, HopeHealth, McLeod Health, and MUSC Health Florence to discuess what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall PDF
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