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January 08, 2009
SBA Web chat to address credit crunch
Eric Zarnikow, associate administrator for the Office of Capital Access at the U.S. Small Business Administration, will host the SBA’s January Web chat on the topic “How Small Businesses Can Deal with the Credit Crunch.” It will take place at 1 p.m. Jan. 15 and last an hour.
January 07, 2009
Musashi lays off 54 employees
Musashi South Carolina, Inc., located in Bennettsville, said it plans to lay off 54 workers as of Monday, according to the Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership.
January 06, 2009
Connor named president-elect of S.C. Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. Walter E. Connor, a family medicine physician and faculty member of McLeod Family Medicine Residency Program in Florence, has been chosen as president-elect of the S.C. Academy of Family Physicians.
Women’s financial seminar to be offered in Florence
The Armstrong Wealth Management Group in Florence is sponsoring a seminar for women, “Building Financial Security — A Workshop for Women” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Florence Country Club, 450 Country Club Blvd., Florence.
QVC will sell memorabilia at Obama inauguration
QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration this month - and is bringing along plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag to sell.
January 05, 2009
Mitchell earns professional designation
Scott Mitchell, of Hilliard Lyons investments and wealth management in Florence, has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation from Fiduciary360.
‘Nonprofit 101’ Webinar to be offered
The S.C. Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO) is offering a Webinar, “Nonprofit 101: First Things First,” at 2 p.m. Jan. 15.
January 02, 2009
Darlington nursing centers earn 5-star rating
Oakhaven and Medford nursing centers in Darlington have each received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service.
December 30, 2008
SAFE to return $4 million to members
SAFE Federal Credit Union members will receive extra benefits Wednesday when bonus dividends and loan interest rebates totaling $4 million are posted to accounts.
Christian-themed hotel planned for Socastee
Guests could stay in rooms themed after the biblical King Solomon’s Temple or go to a juice bar named the Garden of Eden if a planned Christian-themed hotel about 20 stories high is built in Socastee.
December 29, 2008
Dillon County chamber to have drop-in
The Dillon County Chamber of Commerce will have a drop-in for its Ambassador’s Meeting on Jan. 7.
Steel mill employees to return next week
At least 187 employees of Georgetown Steel will be returning to the plant next week for training classes, said James Sanderson, head of Union Local 7898.
December 22, 2008
Foundation gives $10,000 to Red Cross
The Wachovia Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Pee Dee Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund after one of the bank’s employees lost everything in a fire.
Area physicians combine practices
Dr. David Bersinger of Women’s Health Specialists in Cheraw, Dr. Cindy Crittendon, of Women’s Health Specialists in Bennettsville and Dr. Kenneth Thompson of Marlboro Women’s Health in Bennettsville are combining their practices beginning Jan. 5. The new practice will be called Palmetto OB/GYN, located in Cheraw.
December 19, 2008
Lane & McLaughlin completes third expansion
Lane & McLaughlin Manufacturing Inc. in Darlington has announced the completion of its third expansion of facilities and equipment since 2001.
December 18, 2008
Larrimore honored for driving performance
FedEx Ground has recognized Terry Larrimore of Darlington for achieving 10 years of safe driving without a preventable accident.
December 15, 2008
4 Pee Dee men named to state chamber board
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to approve four Pee Dee businessmen to its Board of Directors: Chris Browning, Barney Easterling, Rick Saunders and Roger Schrum.
McLeod expands orthopedic care, spine services
McLeod Health has teamed up with Accelero Health Partners to enhance the orthopedic and spine services for patients who seek care, prevention and rehabilitation within the McLeod Health organization.
December 12, 2008
Gower announces retirement; Birmingham-Byrd named Southern Region VP
Emerson F. Gower, who has been with Progress Energy and its predecessor, Carolina Power & Light, for 38 years and has led the company’s Southern Region since 1993, has announced that he will retire in 2009.
December 11, 2008
Johnson earns Quarles Award from Williamsburg Tech
Williamsburg Technical College mathematics adjunct instructor Jenny Johnson of Lake City recently received the 2008 Quarles Excellence in Teaching Award from Clifton Elliott, dean of instruction at the college.
December 10, 2008
Ford dealership closes in Lake City
Economic conditions have forced the closure of the Lake City Ford automobile dealership.
Total Carolina Care sponsors food pantries
Total Carolina Care is sponsoring Harvest Hope Mobile Food Pantries on Dec. 17 in Marion and Dillon counties. Total Carolina Care representatives already have helped pack food boxes for distribution to the food pantries at the Harvest Hope site in Florence on Monday and Tuesday.
Jordan promoted at Chesterfield General
Registered nurse Julia Jordan has been promoted to chief quality officer at Chesterfield General Hospital. Jordan will assume those duties Jan. 5 as she takes over responsibilities from Kari Snyder, who recently was promoted to chief nursing officer. Jordan will be part of Chesterfield General’s Administrative Team.
Cooper honored by Williamsburg Tech
Patricia Cooper of Kingstree recently was recognized at Williamsburg Technical College for her 31 years of service as the its registrar.
December 09, 2008
Sonoco awarded contract for Colgate-Palmolive center
Sonoco has been awarded a contract by Colgate-Palmolive to manage all European promotional packing requirements for Colgate’s oral care products. Sonoco’s pack center will be located in Wroclaw, Poland.
Owens earns WorkComp Advisor Certification
Richard Owens Jr. of Aiken & Co. Inc. in Florence recently earned the Certified WorkComp Advisor designation, conferred by the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. The Asheville, N.C.-based organization trains insurance professionals to finderrors in Workers’ Compensation coverage.
December 08, 2008
Funeral home renews memorial tree program affiliation
Hines Funeral Home Inc. of Hartsville has renewed its affiliation with Lofty Oaks Association, which is dedicated to reforestation and conservation efforts in South Carolina.
3 Williamsburg Tech employees chosen for recognition
Three Williamsburg Technical College employees have been selected by their coworkers to be recognized among S.C. Technical Education Association’s “Educators of the Year.“
December 05, 2008
First Citizens converts Community Resource bank branches
First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. Inc. has completed the operational conversion of 10 former branches of Community Bankshares Inc. — including those in Florence.
SBA to host Web chat on tax law changes
The Small Business Administration’s Web Chat series picks up in December as the 2009 tax filing season approaches.
