For Immediate Release – July 24, 2024 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 water customers located in the 400-800 blocks of South Church Street, 400-800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell Street...
For Immediate Release – July 22, 2024 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for all Florence water customers located in the 400-800 blocks of South Church Street, 400-800 blocks of South Barringer Street, 300 block of Ervin Street, East Campbell...
For Immediate Release – July 19th, 2024 City of Florence Awarded the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Award for Economic Development at the Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – (843) 665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Today at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Annual Meeting, the City of Florence was honored...
For Immediate Release – July 18th, 2024 City of Florence Continues Groundwater Production Improvements with Oakdale Groundwater Plant Restoration Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – (843) 665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Utilities Department is continuing its efforts to make improvements to the city’s groundwater system by...
The City of Florence is now accepting fiscal year 2024-2025 Accommodations Tax applications for eligible not-for-profit agencies. This application is intended for organizations interested in applying for funding aimed at promoting tourism, specifically to attract and cater to tourists visiting the Florence area. Printed applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than...
For Immediate Release – July 11th, 2024 New 24-Inch Water Line Installation at Technology Park to Serve the Upcoming AESC Training Facility Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Director of Utility Planning and Economic Development – (843) 665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County...
For Immediate Release – June 28th, 2024 City of Florence Introduces AI-Powered Chatbot "Cypress" to Enhance Civic Engagement Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director - 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence announces the launch of its new customer service platform, Cypress. Cypress includes an accessible web chat...
For Immediate Release – June 25th, 2024 City Addresses Water Quality Issues that occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024 and Upcoming Planned Maintenance at the Surface Water Treatment Plant Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – (843) 665 - 3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – On Monday, June 24th, many of our utility customers experienced discolored water. We...
Athletes from the Florence Track Club competed in the 2024 USA Track & Field South Carolina (USATF-SC) Association Junior Olympic Championship on June 21-23, 2024 hosted at the Florence Sports Complex in the city of Florence, SC. First through third place finishers won the gold, silver, and bronze medal, while fourth through eighth place finishers won ribbons. The top 16 overall in each event for...
For Immediate Release – June 24th, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Revision Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – (843) 665 - 3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently enacted drinking water standards related to lead and copper. The Lead and Copper Rule Revision aims to enhance protection of property owners by...
For Immediate Release – June 21st, 2024 Scheduled Road Work Along Barringer Street from E. Pine Street to National Cemetery Road Beginning Monday, July 15th Media Contacts: Adam Swindler, Public Works Director, 843-665-3236 or aswindler@cityofflorence.com UPDATE: Due to equipment issues, Duke Energy is rescheduling the right-of-way maintenance along Barringer St. to begin on Monday, July 15th...
For Immediate Release – June 17th, 2024 City of Florence is Now Accepting Applications for the Second Round Distribution of Opioid Recovery Grant Funding Media Contacts: Kevin Rawlinson, Chief Financial Officer, 843-665-3162 or krawlinson@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board (SCORF Board) was created by the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Act, to...
