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July 02, 2009
Carolinas Hospital names director of patient financial services
Carolinas Hospital System is pleased to announce that Robert Boos is the new Director of Patient Financial Services. Prior to joining Carolinas Hospital System, Boos served as Associate Director of Healthcare for Navigant Consulting, Inc.
June 30, 2009
Program led by Florence native earns state award
The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University, led by Florence native Dr. Ronald J. Kendall, has received the 2009 Environmental Excellence Award in Education — Texas’ top environmental award — from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
June 29, 2009
Nofal named medical director of Daymark Recovery Services
Florence native Dr. Philip Nofal has been named medical director of Daymark Recovery Services Inc.
June 25, 2009
3 Lamar businesses to have ribbon-cuttings
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming three new businesses to Lamar with ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday.
June 23, 2009
Hilex Poly to double recycling capacity
Hilex Poly, based in Hartsville, has announced plans to double recycling capacity at its North Vernon, Ind., facility.
June 22, 2009
Computer-based resume writing workshops set
Free computer-based resume writing workshops will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday and 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 30 at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library, 519 S. Dargan St., Florence.
Chamber to have Business After Hours
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce will have a Business After House event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Exit Goldstar Realty, Claussen Commons, 2131 Harbour Lane.
First Bancorp acquires Cooperative Bank
First Bancorp’s banking subsidiary, First Bank, has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) as receiver for Cooperative Bank in Wilmington, N.C.
Four Pee Dee projects slated to get CDBG funding
Four Community Development Block Grant project applications from the Pee Dee have been selected to receive funding, the S.C. Department of Commerce announced Monday. Darlington will receive funds for its water line ppgrade phase IV and Bennettsville will receive funds for its sewer line and pump station upgrade phase II. Kingstree will get funds for its sewer upgrade phase II on Lexington Avenue, and Turbeville will get funds for Village Square street improvements.
King becomes Farm Bureau Insurance agent
S.C. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. recently contracted with Tyler King of Florence to serve as an agent in the Florence office at 102 Redbud Lane.
Kahn completes software certifications
Carrie Kahn of Business Data Systems in Florence has completed the certifications required to support QuickBooks Enterprise Suite Solutions.
June 19, 2009
Pee Dee reps named to state automobile dealers group
Pee Dee board members for the S.C. Automobile Dealers Association have been chosen for 2009-10, effective July 1.
June 18, 2009
SCDOT Commission approves contract with Florence company
The S.C. Department of Transportation Commission approved a bridge replacement contract with Florence Concrete Products Inc. of Florence on Thursday, allowing 25 laid-off employees to return to their jobs.
Stewart earns two State Farm awards
State Farm agent and Florence resident Jim Stewart has received the company’s Chairman’s Circle and President’s Club awards.
June 17, 2009
Chamber to have ribbon-cutting, Business After Hours event
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is having a ribbon-cutting and Business After Hours event from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Golden Scissors, 832 N. Governor Williams Highway, Darlington.
June 15, 2009
Small biz workshops to be held in Bennettsville
The Omicron Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. of Cheraw will collaborate with the Community Development Corporation of Marlboro County and S.C. State University 1890 Extension of Bennettsville to offer free workshops for current and potential small business owners.
June 12, 2009
New salon to open in Darlington on Saturday
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is having a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Golden Scissors salon from noon to 20 p.m. Saturday at the business, 832 N. Governor Williams Highway, Darlington.
FSA County Committee nominations begin Monday
Farmer and rancher candidate nominations will begin Monday for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. The nomination period continues through Aug. 3, with elections taking place in the fall. The election for Florence County will be in Local Administrative Area 2.
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd ranked in new report
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. is ranked in the top tier of law firms in the practice of Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and is a leading law firm in the fields of General Commercial Litigation and Real Estate in South Carolina, according to Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business released its 2009 rankings of American law firms and attorneys.
Domtar to reopen Maine pulp mill, reinstate 300 employees
North American forestry firm Domtar Corp (UFS.TO) (UFS.N) said it would call back about 300 employees as it plans to reopen its Woodland pulp mill, sending its shares up as much as 9 percent.
June 10, 2009
Old Florence Maytag facility ready for new tenant
The Florence Industrial Center, located at the former Maytag facility in Florence, is officially open and ready for its first tenant or buyer.
June 09, 2009
Carolina Filters to expand in Sumter County, create 20 jobs
Carolina Filters Inc. will expand its operations in Sumter County with an $3 million investment that’s expected to create up to 20 jobs in the next five years. Carolina Filters is expanding its filter and parts cleaning operations to accommodate new equipment that will help eliminate chemical waste streams and reduce environmental impact.
June 08, 2009
Raceway Automotive accepts GM franchise termination
John Isgett, president of the Raceway Automotive Group, announced Monday he has accepted General Motors’ “generous financial offer to terminate the Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac and GMC franchises” from the south Florence/Lake City market.
Turner Padget recognized in Best’s Directory
Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A. again has been selected as a “recommended insurance defense firm” by Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters.
Florence Maaco named certified center
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting in Florence has been named a certified center by the franchise chain’s home office.
June 05, 2009
Mullins earns Lou Potter Award
Edward W. Mullins Jr. has been awarded the Lou Potter Award for lifetime achievement by the Defense Research and Trial Lawyer’s Association.
Agency recognizes employees for years of service
Forty-eight Florence County Disabilities and Special Needs Board employees were recognized for their years of service to the agency June 1 at the Red Barn Restaurant in Lake City.
June 03, 2009
Long earns professional designation
Robert D. Long, executive director of the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
Realtor Association of the Greater Pee Dee raises $27,000
Members of the Greater Pee Dee Realtor Association and the Florence Little Theatre raised more than $27,000 for the American Cancer Society with their recent benefit, “New York! New York! Another Night on Broadway.”
Florence 1 employees recognized at conference
Florence School District 1’s School Food Service Department received recognition and awards at the 55th Annual State Conference of the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina.
