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Florence, SC & the Pee Dee

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Whether you need food, housing, support, or a ride — help is here.

Food Assistance

Food banks, pantries, and meal programs

Housing Help

Rent assistance, shelters, and utilities

Well-Being

Mental health and crisis support

Transportation

Bus routes and ride programs

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Young Florence SC

Florence is yours too.

Jobs, scholarships, internships, and opportunities — built for young people in Florence and the Pee Dee. Everything in one place. Always free.

$18.3M

Florence 1 Class of 2025 earned in scholarships

220

Scholarships available to Florence County students

154+

Jobs open in Florence right now

Scholarship spotlight — June 2026

Eastern Carolina Community Foundation

Florence 1 students can apply to 11 scholarships in a single submission — including a $10,000 arts scholarship and one that comes with a paid summer internship. In 2025, ECCF awarded $47,000 to 26 Pee Dee students.

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$47K

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Jobs & internships

154+ open now. Part-time, summer, and careers.

Scholarships

$597K available. Including ones most students never hear about.

College & trades

FMU, FDTC, certifications. All paths, explained plainly.

Real talk

Mental health and support for Florence young people.

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New to Florence?

You just made a great move.

Florence has more going for it than most people know. Let us show you around — neighborhoods, schools, restaurants, community, and everything in between.

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Why Florence works

Cost of living 22% below national average

Your dollar goes further here than almost anywhere on the East Coast.

2 hours from the beach, 3 from the mountains

Florence sits at the crossroads of the Southeast. Everything is a day trip.

A community that actually shows up

Florence is the kind of place where neighbors still know each other's names.

Updated May 14, 2026

Today in Florence

Community events, meetings, and local happenings

Community · Today

Florence Farmers Market

Saturday mornings at Virginia Francis Park
Next: Saturday, May 16

Meeting · 1st & 3rd Monday

City Council Meeting

1:00 PM — 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers, 324 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC
Next: Monday, May 19 at 1:00 PM

FREE RESOURCE · FMU

FMU Career Center

Free resume critiquing, mock interviews, job search & career planning
Founders Hall 220

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Florence Stories

The heart of the Pee Dee

Real stories about real people — neighbors helping neighbors, newcomers finding home, and the quiet heroes who make Florence great.

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When the Community Lifted a Family

After losing their home to a fire, a Florence family found hope through local churches and organizations coming together.

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New Beginnings in the Pee Dee

Moving to a new town is scary, but Florence welcomed us with open arms.

Living in Florence SC Relocation

Living in Florence After One Year

What surprises newcomers and what takes adjustment.

Community

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Real stories of hope and connection in Florence, SC.

Encouragement

You Are Not Alone

Whether you're facing a tough season or just moved here.

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Florence, every other Friday.

Our free bi-weekly newsletter about the people, moments, and things worth knowing in Florence.

Edition No. 3 — May 2026

The River Most Florence Residents Have Never Visited

Most people who live in Florence use the words "Pee Dee" every day without ever going to the river. Here's what's actually out there.

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Edition No. 2 — May 21, 2026

Not Every Diploma Takes Four Years

Last week, Florence-Darlington Technical College held its 2026 commencement. No viral moment. No number that trended.

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Edition No. 1 — May 14, 2026

342 Reasons Florence Should Be Proud

342 people walked across a stage at FMU. 89% were SC residents — the highest in-state rate of any public university in the state.

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Heritage

Florence Little Theatre: 100 Years of Community Theatre

From a lawn performance in 1923 to a cornerstone of the Pee Dee arts community — trace the century-long journey of this beloved local institution.

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