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October 06, 2008
Progress Energy’s Gower to speak at chamber luncheon
Emerson Gower, Progress Energy’s Southern Region vice president, will be speak about hybrid technology at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Fall Chamber Outlook Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday at Florence Civic Center.
October 01, 2008
Coldwell Banker McMillan Tiller buys Options Real Estate
Coldwell Banker McMillan Tiller and Associates has purchased Options Real Estate Elvington and Associates in Florence.
September 30, 2008
Honda named 2008 Large Manufacturer of the Year
The S.C. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers honored four outstanding manufacturing enterprises — including Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing Inc. in Timmonsville.
Heiden honored as economic ambassador
Jill Heiden was honored as an Ambassador for Economic Development by Gov. Mark Sanford and the state Department of Commerce as part of South Carolina’s 18th Annual Industry Appreciation Week.
September 26, 2008
WebsterRogers announces merger
Regional accounting and consulting firm WebsterRogers LLP has announced its merger with the certified public accounting practice of Bryan, Truesdale, Adkins & Williams PA.
Program to be offered on child care
The “There’s No Place Like Home” program, a six-session introductory training program designed to help family child care and group home providers learn to offer high-quality child care, will be offered in Florence.
September 23, 2008
Lending workshop to be offered at business expo
The U.S. Small Business Administration will be offering a lending workshop at the 2008 ShowBiz Business Expo on Oct. 9.
Palmetto Synthetics to create 25 jobs in Williamsburg County
Palmetto Synthetics LLC is planning a $3 million expansion that will result in the creation of 25 jobs in Williamsburg County.
September 17, 2008
Bowman to lead HealthSouth in Florence
Pete Bowman will assume the leadership role of CEO for HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Florence in October.
September 16, 2008
Nearly $3.5 million returned to cooperative members
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative will return $3,448,626 in capital credits to its member-owners from 1996, 1997 and 2007.
September 14, 2008
Cooperatives give away more than 1 million CFLs
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and other co-ops in South Carolina have given away 1.2 million energy efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) this year as part of the “Do the Light Switch” campaign.
Carolinas Hospital System lab earns re-accreditation
Carolinas Hospital System’s Echocardiography Laboratory recently was granted re-accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).
Craig Tucker to serve as credit analyst at bank
Craig Tucker has joined Anderson Brothers Bank as a credit analyst based at the bank’s main office in Mullins.
September 12, 2008
33 participate in Non-Profit Leadership Institute at FMU
Thirty-three South Carolina residents are participating in the seventh class of the Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University.
September 08, 2008
IRS to sponsor tax workshop for small business owners
The Internal Revenue Service is sponsoring a tax workshop for small business owners or prospective small business owners Sept. 17 at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
August 31, 2008
Dierdre Young joins McQueen practice
Dr. Dierdre Young, board certified in internal medicine, has joined the practice of Dr. Fred McQueen in Hamlet, N.C.
Skyler Covington earns professional designation
Skyler Covington of Sonoco recently was recognized as an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional.
Harris earns invitation to Avon event in Las Vegas
Ruby Harris of Latta has been recognized as a top Avon representative with a trip to Las Vegas for the company’s President’s Recognition Program Celebration.
Logistics provider earns recognition in online poll
Logistics Management Solutions, a non-asset-based third party logistics provider (3PL) with a branch office in Florence, has been voted for the second consecutive year the “Best North American 3PL” for the industrial supply chain via an online poll conducted by eyefortransport, a world leader in logistics and transportation information services.
August 26, 2008
New local television program goes on air
Swamp Fox Television, a new local cable television monthly magazine program, has begun airing on cable channel 4 in Florence and cable channel 6 in Hartsville.
August 25, 2008
Long named Darlington County economic partnership director
Veteran South Carolina economic development professional Robert D. Long has been named Darlington County Economic Development Partnership’s first permanent director.
August 24, 2008
Laci Hanna earns honor for service excellence
Laci Hanna, senior branch office administrator at the Edward Jones office of Arthur T. Moore Jr. in Florence, has been honored for her client service excellence.
Anvil Knitwear Inc. CEO earns entrepreneur award
Anvil Knitwear Inc. CEO Anthony Corsano received the Metro New York Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2008 in the retail and consumer products category.
Stephanie Byrd joins Anderson Brothers Bank
Stephanie Byrd has joined Anderson Brothers Bank’s IT Department. She is based at the bank’s main office in Mullins.
Bank of America names East Carolina president
Jeff Jones of Bank of America’s consumer real estate team has been named East Carolina president for the bank.
Pets get healthy at Planet Arf
Planet Arf is now open for dogs and cats who are hip on health and want to stay a step ahead of former Vice President Al Gore in the green arena. Planet Arf, owned by Scot Carnell, specializes in products for holistic care of dogs and cats.
August 22, 2008
Old Dominion relocates service center to Florence
LB Clayton, vice president of the Midsouth region for Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., has announced a service center relocation to Florence.
Chamber to have ambassadors’ meeting
The Dillon County Chamber of Commerce will have its Ambassadors’ meeting at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 3.
Insurance store establishes Florence location
Corner Insurance Store opened June 10 at 2008-B Second Loop Road, Florence.
New funeral home opens in Scranton
About 100 people, including members of the Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce, Lake City City Council and Florence County Council, gathered at Carolina Funeral Home for an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 20.
