Welcome to Florence

Let's Get You Started in Florence, SC

Whether you just arrived, you are planning your move, or you have lived here for years and want to discover more — this page was built for you. Start here.

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Where are you in your Florence journey?

Select what fits you best and we will point you in the right direction.

I Just Moved Here

Get your bearings fast. We will show you where to go, who to call, and how to feel at home quickly.

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I'm Planning My Move

Research neighborhoods, cost of living, schools, and what life actually looks like here before you commit.

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I Already Live Here

Discover what you might be missing — hidden gems, community events, local resources, and Florence stories.

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Quick Start Guide

The Most Important Pages on This Site

If you only visit five pages on HelloFlorenceSC.com, make it these.

1

Move to Florence

Your complete relocation guide — neighborhoods, schools, cost of living, and what to expect.

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2

Local Resources

Food, housing, transportation, mental health support — real help that exists right now.

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3

Florence Stories

Real people, real experiences, real Florence. Start here to understand what this city is made of.

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4

Today in Florence

What is happening right now — events, meetings, and community happenings updated daily.

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5

Discover Florence

The best things to do, eat, and explore in Florence and the Pee Dee region.

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New Resident Checklist

First 30 Days in Florence

The things that make the biggest difference in your first month.

Register your vehicle with the SC DMV

Required within 45 days of establishing residency

Get your SC driver's license

Visit the SCDMV office on David McLeod Blvd

Register to vote in Florence County

scVOTES.gov — takes less than 5 minutes

Find your nearest grocery store

Publix, Walmart, Food Lion, and Aldi all have Florence locations

Locate your nearest urgent care

Several options on Palmetto Street and David McLeod Blvd

Explore downtown Florence

Start at Evans Street — restaurants, shops, and community events

Visit the Florence County Library

Free library card, free programs, free Check Out SC backpacks

Find your faith community

Florence has hundreds of churches, mosques, and houses of worship

Connect with neighbors

Join the HelloFlorenceSC Facebook community group

Bookmark Today in Florence

Check it weekly for events and community happenings

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