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FLORENCE, SC · PEE DEE EDITION · THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
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HEREFlorencePolitical coverage for Florence, SCCITY COUNCILMeets 2nd & 4th Monday — 295 E Main St, FlorenceCOUNTYFlorence County Council — 366 N Church StreetVOTER INFORegister at scvotes.gov — Photo ID requiredFOLLOW#FlorencePolitics for live updatesHEREFlorencePolitical coverage for Florence, SCCITY COUNCILMeets 2nd & 4th Monday — 295 E Main St, FlorenceCOUNTYFlorence County Council — 366 N Church StreetVOTER INFORegister at scvotes.gov — Photo ID requiredFOLLOW#FlorencePolitics for live updates

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ECONOMY 437 responses

How are rising gas prices affecting your household in Florence?

Cutting back on driving and errands 34%
Spending less on dining out and entertainment 27%
Changed my commute or started carpooling 19%
Delaying major purchases 12%
No major impact on my household 8%
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How should Florence select its next City Attorney?

Open public process with community input 41%
National search with qualified candidates 24%
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Promote from within City legal staff 15%
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Political Events & Deadlines — Florence County
APR
16
Election — NOW
Early Voting: Central Pacolet & Inman City Council Special Elections
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Voter Registration & Elections Office, 366 N Church St Suite 1630
APR
20
County Council
Florence County Council Regular Meeting
5:15 PM · County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Florence
APR
27
City Council
Florence City Council Meeting
5:30 PM · County Council Chambers, Florence
APR
28
Election Day
Central Pacolet Town Council & Inman City Council Special Elections
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov
MAY
04
Democratic Party
Florence County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
First Monday · Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 502 S Daniel Morgan Ave
MAY
05
School Board
District 7 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
6:00 PM · District Administration Building, 610 Dupre Dr, Florence
MAY
06
Election Day
Florence Metro B Water District General Election
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov
MAY
18
County Council
Florence County Council Regular Meeting
5:15 PM · County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Florence
JUN
01
Republican Party
Florence County Republican Party Meeting
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JUN
02
School Board
District 7 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
6:00 PM · District Administration Building, 610 Dupre Dr, Florence
JUN
09
State Primary
South Carolina Congressional, State & Gubernatorial Primary Election
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov
JUN
15
County Council
Florence County Council Regular Meeting
5:15 PM · County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Florence
JUN
23
Primary Runoff
South Carolina Primary Runoff Election (if needed)
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov
NOV
03
General Election
2026 General Election — Federal, State & Local Races
Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov
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