The Post and Courier reported on August 10, 2015 that there will be a new area code (854) for all new telephone numbers from Hilton Head to Florence, SC beginning on September 19, 2015. Also starting September 19th, we will have to dial the area code plus the 7-digit telephone number when dialing an 843-area code number.
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-Submitted by Tidelines Editor