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          <title>Carolinas Hospital names director of patient financial services</title>
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Carolinas Hospital System is pleased to announce that Robert Boos is the new Director of Patient Financial Services.&nbsp; Prior to joining Carolinas Hospital System, Boos served as Associate Director of Healthcare for Navigant Consulting, Inc.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Lawmaker pushes to keep mill open in Georgetown</title>
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A member of the local legislative delegation said Tuesday that he wants the ArcelorMittal steel mill to stay open because the loss of more than 300 jobs would devastate Georgetown.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Program led by Florence native earns state award</title>
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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 &#8212; Texas&#8217; top environmental award &#8212; from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
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          <title>Nofal named medical director of Daymark Recovery Services</title>
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Florence native Dr. Philip Nofal has been named medical director of Daymark Recovery Services Inc.           ]]></description>
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          <title>3 Lamar businesses to have ribbon&#45;cuttings</title>
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The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming three new businesses to Lamar with ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Hilex Poly to double recycling capacity</title>
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Hilex Poly, based in Hartsville, has announced plans to double recycling capacity at its North Vernon, Ind., facility.
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          <title>Computer&#45;based resume writing workshops set</title>
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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 &amp; Lee Foundation Library, 519 S. Dargan St., Florence.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Chamber to have Business After Hours</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>First Bancorp acquires Cooperative Bank</title>
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First Bancorp&#8217;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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Four Pee Dee projects slated to get CDBG funding</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>King becomes Farm Bureau Insurance agent</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Kahn completes software certifications</title>
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Carrie Kahn of Business Data Systems in Florence has completed the certifications required to support QuickBooks Enterprise Suite Solutions.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Pee Dee reps named to state automobile dealers group</title>
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Pee Dee board members for the S.C. Automobile Dealers Association have been chosen for 2009-10, effective July 1.           ]]></description>
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          <title>SCDOT Commission approves contract with Florence company</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Tallevast joins Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union</title>
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Jennifer Tallevast has joined Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union as member service representative at the Surfside Beach branch.
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          <title>Stewart earns two State Farm awards</title>
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State Farm agent and Florence resident Jim Stewart has received the company&#8217;s Chairman&#8217;s Circle and President&#8217;s Club awards.           ]]></description>
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          <title>No progress reported after 2nd steelworkers meeting</title>
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For the second time in less than a week, union members who work at ArcelorMittal-Georgetown met to talk about possible concessions that could keep the mill in operation past the planned July 12 shutdown date.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Chamber to have ribbon&#45;cutting, Business After Hours event</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Small biz workshops to be held in Bennettsville</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>New salon to open in Darlington on Saturday</title>
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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.
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          <title>FSA County Committee nominations begin Monday</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd ranked in new report</title>
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. is ranked in the top tier of law firms in the practice of Corporate/Mergers &amp; 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&#8217;s Leading Lawyers for Business released its 2009 rankings of American law firms and attorneys.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Domtar to reopen Maine pulp mill, reinstate 300 employees</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Old Florence Maytag facility ready for new tenant</title>
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The Florence Industrial Center, located at the former Maytag facility in Florence, is officially open and ready for its first tenant or buyer.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Carolina Filters to expand in Sumter County, create 20 jobs</title>
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Carolina Filters Inc. will expand its operations in Sumter County with an $3 million investment that&#8217;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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Raceway Automotive accepts GM franchise termination</title>
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John Isgett, president of the Raceway Automotive Group, announced Monday he has accepted General Motors&#8217; &#8220;generous financial offer to terminate the Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac and GMC franchises&#8221; from the south Florence/Lake City market.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Turner Padget recognized in Best&#8217;s Directory</title>
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Turner Padget Graham &amp; Laney P.A. again has been selected as a &#8220;recommended insurance defense firm&#8221; by Best&#8217;s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters.
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          <title>Florence Maaco named certified center</title>
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Maaco Collision Repair &amp; Auto Painting in Florence has been named a certified center by the franchise chain&#8217;s home office.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Mullins earns Lou Potter Award</title>
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Edward W. Mullins Jr. has been awarded the Lou Potter Award for lifetime achievement by the Defense Research and Trial Lawyer&#8217;s Association.
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          <title>Agency recognizes employees for years of service</title>
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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.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Long earns professional designation</title>
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Robert D. Long, executive director of the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).           ]]></description>
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          <title>Realtor Association of the Greater Pee Dee raises $27,000</title>
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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, &#8220;New York! New York! Another Night on Broadway.&#8221;           ]]></description>
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          <title>Florence 1 employees recognized at conference</title>
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Florence School District 1&#8217;s School Food Service Department received recognition and awards at the 55th Annual State Conference of the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina.           ]]></description>
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          <title>White inducted into professional organization</title>
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Dr. Bruce White of Florence was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Radiology during a formal convocation ceremony during the recent 86th ACR Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.           ]]></description>
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          <title>SC economy grew in 2008, despite recession</title>
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A new federal report shows South Carolina&#8217;s economy grew last year, despite the recession.           ]]></description>
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The board of directors of First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable July 24 to shareholders of record as of June 30.           ]]></description>
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Benjamin Zeigler, Dr. Stephen A. Imbeau, Octavia Williams-Blake, Keith Buckhouse and Bryan L. Rabon have joined Virginia Perkins and Frank Love on the board First Bank&#8217;s Florence Advisory Board.           ]]></description>
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Automotive News has selected John Isgett, president of Raceway Automotive Group based in Darlington, to write an ongoing blog for their online subscribers and viewers.           ]]></description>
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Two locally based banks, Beach First National Bank and Plantation Federal Bank, could face sanctions if they don&#8217;t raise enough capital to buffer against problem real estate loans.           ]]></description>
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Williamsburg Charters LLC of Lake City has received Lancer Insurance Co.&#8217;s Gold Safety Award. The award recognizes the safety excellence of Williamsburg Charters LLC for the 2008 policy year.           ]]></description>
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Polly Atkinson, a Chesterfield County School District teacher, has been named to the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement Advisory Board. She will serve on the board until June 2012.           ]]></description>
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Allstate Insurance Co. has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Ben Stephens of Florence with the Chairman&#8217;s Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and profitable business growth.           ]]></description>
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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce, city of Florence and state Rep. Terry Alexander of Florence are sponsoring a seminar with the S.C. Department of Transportation to inform and assist in qualifying minority- and women-owned businesses in the Pee Dee of opportunities to apply for federal stimulus dollars.           ]]></description>
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The S.C. Economic Developers Association announced its new leadership team and board members, including representatives from the Pee Dee, during the organization&#8217;s recent annual conference.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Hemingway earns award from Williamsburg Tech</title>
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Williamsburg Technical College adjunct anatomy and physiology instructor Dr. Alex Hemingway from Andrews recently received the 2009 Quarles Excellence in Teaching Award from Clifton Elliott, dean of instruction at the college, and Cleve H. Cox, president of the college.
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McLeod Medical Center Darlington has announced Marilyn Harrison as its 2009 Registered Nurse of the Year; Lynda Campbell as its 2009 Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year; and Samantha Jackson its 2009 Nursing Technician of the Year. Emma Prescott, unit secretary, received the McLeod Behavioral Health Award. The winners were recognized during a special ceremony and McLeod celebration in conjunction with National Hospital Week.           ]]></description>
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Mona Funderburk, Title 1 Coordinator in Florence School District 1, has been named the 42nd president of the S.C. Association of Title I Administrators (SCATA). She will serve as president through August 2010.           ]]></description>
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New Vision Diner is having a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1416 Bethlehem Road, Hartsville.           ]]></description>
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Karen Belissary, director of marketing and development for New Generations Adult Day Center amd New Generations Home Care in Florence, has been included in the 2009-10 Biltmore Who&#8217;s Who in America.           ]]></description>
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The National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Alexandria, Va., has awarded the Honorable Mention Chapter designation to the Pee Dee Society for Human Resource Management Chapter for its scope of work in perpetuating and supporting the mission of the organization in 2008.           ]]></description>
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Ron Harrelson Sr. of Aiken and Co. in Florence recently earned the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation from Community Associations Institute. He is one of more than 3,800 managers nationwide who have earned this level of professional recognition in the community association field.           ]]></description>
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          <title>McLeod Health promotes James to nursing director</title>
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Registered nurse Rhonda James has been promoted to nursing director of McLeod Health&#8217;s 7 East Cardiology Nursing Unit. James will oversee the day-to-day operations of the cardiology nursing unit as well as supervise a staff of 83 people, which includes nurses, medical surgical technicians, telemetry monitoring technicians and unit secretaries.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Ramsey earns professional designation</title>
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John Ramsey, of Diamond Hill Plywood Co., has earned the Certified Green Professional designation.           ]]></description>
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The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is offering a lunch and learn on &#8220;Time Ownership Techniques that Work.&#8221; The event featuring John Gregory Vincent &#8212; also known as &#8220;The Turnover Terminator&#8221; &#8212; will take place at noon May 27 at Darlington Country Club.
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The McLeod Business Forum will present &#8220;Effective Communication&#8221; from 8 a.m. to noon May 21 in the McLeod Plaza Auditorium, 800 E. Cheves St., Florence.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Mimms Construction joins American Buildings network</title>
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Mimms Construction Inc. of Hartsville has joined the national network of American Buildings Co., a Nucor company.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 15:06:09 EDT</pubDate>
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The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce&#8217;s legislative luncheon is scheduled for noon May 22 at Darlington Country Club.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Weatherford named league&#8217;s treasurer</title>
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SPC Cooperative Credit Union Vice President Linda Weatherford was named treasurer of the South Carolina Credit Union League (SCCUL) Board of Directors, continuing the second year of a two-year term on the board.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Mullins Nursing Center earns five&#45;star rating</title>
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Mullins Nursing Center, operating under the umbrella of Marion Regional Healthcare System, has received an overall five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).           ]]></description>
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          <title>Floyd promoted by Anderson Brothers Bank</title>
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Anderson Brothers Bank announced the promotion of Johnny Floyd to Marion County executive to direct the operations of Anderson Brothers Bank&#8217;s offices in Mullins and in Marion.           ]]></description>
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A workshop called &#8220;What Can You Do To Protect Your Nest Egg And Help Pay For Long Term Care?&#8221; will be offered May 14 in Florence.           ]]></description>
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          <title>First Reliance Bank reports positive earnings</title>
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First Reliance Bancshares, the parent company of First Reliance Bank, reported capital ratios representative of a strong, healthy and &#8220;well-capitalized&#8221; bank Tuesday.           ]]></description>
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          <title>LeMaster joins Edward Jones in Florence</title>
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Financial services firm Edward Jones has hired Robert LeMaster as the new financial advisor for the Florence branch office at 305 Second Loop Road, Suite B.           ]]></description>
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Florence County School District 3&#8217;s Office of Transportation will conduct a bus driver training course for those interested in becoming school bus drivers from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 27-30.
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          <title>Josey, Waller join law school&#8217;s Board of Advisors</title>
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J. Rene Josey of Florence and S.C. Supreme Court Justice John H. Waller Jr., a Mullins native, have been named to the Charleston School of Law&#8217;s Board of Advisors.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Carolina Trust Donates $4,000 to March of Dimes</title>
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Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union raised money this year for the annual March of Dimes March for Babies fundraiser through the sales of plush toys at each of its five branch locations. 
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          <title>First Bancorp reports first quarter results</title>
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First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, announced first quarter net income available to common shareholders of $3,140,000 compared to $5,529,000 reported in the first quarter of 2008.           ]]></description>
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Dr. Gerald Atwood, a McLeod physician, has been awarded the South Carolina Network of Children&#8217;s Advocacy Centers&#8217; Lifetime Achievement Award.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Hot Dog Haven to open in Darlington</title>
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The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce will have a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Hot Dog Haven at 101 S. Main St., Darlington.           ]]></description>
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Florence School District 1 employees who served for 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years recently were honored during the district&#8217;s annual service awards banquet at Francis Marion University&#8217;s Ervin Dining Hall.
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          <title>Whitehead joins Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd</title>
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Evander M.E. &#8220;Van&#8221; Whitehead has joined Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A.&#8217;s Florence office. He will concentrate on environmental, regulatory and administrative law as well as probate matters.           ]]></description>
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Thirty-one South Carolina residents participated in commencement exercises for the seventh class of the Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University on Friday.
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William R. Benson of Conway, senior vice president of Conway National Bank, was recently honored by Coastal Carolina University&#8217;s chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma at its annual induction ceremony. A total of 56 students were inducted into the organization, the honor society for collegiate business students.           ]]></description>
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The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing &amp; Technology (SiMT) will be unveiled on the large cover of AT&amp;T&#8217;s Real Yellow Pages Florence/Timmonsville area directory Monday morning in the lobby of the SiMT building.            ]]></description>
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Robin Mack has joined the Lake City branch of Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union as a teller.           ]]></description>
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Nucor Corp., the largest U.S. steel maker by production, on Thursday reported its first loss in more than 40 years as a severe recession saps demand for the metal. It forecast an even bigger loss for the second quarter.           ]]></description>
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A law to make the earth a little greener is giving paper mills an unintended multibillion-dollar tax windfall with the help of a little diesel fuel. The bonanza, however, could be short-lived.           ]]></description>
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BB&amp;T Corp. reported Friday net income for the first quarter of 2009 totaling $318 million and net income available to common shareholders totaling $271 million, or $.48 per diluted common share, compared with $428 million, or $.78 per diluted common share, earned during the first quarter of 2008.           ]]></description>
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A.O. Smith Corp., which operates a facility in McBee, announced first quarter earnings of $8.7 million, or $.29 per share, Friday compared with $21.9 million or $.72 per share last year.           ]]></description>
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The new owners of the former Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach are working to open next month with a new name.           ]]></description>
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The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce will present &#8220;Lunch, Learn, and Leverage&#8221; from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 29 in the chamber&#8217;s board room at 38 Public Square in Darlington.           ]]></description>
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An Express Loan Workshop will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. April 27 at Florence-Darlington Technical College in the 100 Building, Room 109.           ]]></description>
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An electrical problem likely started the fire that destroyed a tire service center in Georgetown Monday, causing traffic to be re-routed for seven-plus hours.           ]]></description>
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Eleven McLeod Health registered nurses have been selected to receive the 2009 Palmetto Gold Award.            ]]></description>
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In a deal that will create the nation&#8217;s biggest homebuilder, Pulte Homes Inc. is buying Centex Corp. for $1.3 billion in stock as both companies try to survive the worst real estate recession in a generation.           ]]></description>
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Dr. Kelly W. Jones, associate professor of the McLeod Family Medicine Residency Program, has received the Medical University of South Carolina&#8217;s 2009 Distinguished Pharmacy Alumnus Award.           ]]></description>
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Hackman Capital Partners, a private real estate investment firm, announced Monday the former Maytag facility in Florence owned by an HCP affiliate has been renamed Florence Industrial Center.           ]]></description>
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Florence chiropractor Dr. Donna Klucharich of Florence was the recipient of The Family Practice Excellence Award at a national chiropractic convention.           ]]></description>
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Anderson Brothers Bank, based in Mullins, opened a new branch Thursday in Longs.           ]]></description>
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Sarah Jaillette and Linda Howle will have a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Birds of a Feather at noon April 9 at 106 Siskron St., Darlington.           ]]></description>
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International Paper Co. is closing its Franklin lumber mill in Virginia, laying off employees at its sheet converting plant and converting innovation center in the same city.           ]]></description>
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The Darlington County Economic Development Partnertship will have an open house and business after hours at 5 p.m. April 28.           ]]></description>
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Michael and Patty Griffey, owners of Abingdon Manor in Latta, and Earl Wilson, president of The Orr Co., a partnership that owns and operates 10 KFC and Arby&#8217;s restaurants in Florence and Sumter, were among those honored recently at the S.C. Department of Commerce&#8217;s Rural Summit.           ]]></description>
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Sonoco&#8217;s new protective packaging for HP LaserJet printing devices was recently recognized by The Institute of Packaging Professionals with a 2008 AmeriStar award.           ]]></description>
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Marion County Adult Education is offering free job training through the REWARDS program beginning April 27.            ]]></description>
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The Home Builders Association of South Carolina recently announced the Seventh Annual Pinnacle Awards for outstanding craftsmanship in the construction of quality homes. Kairos Properties LLC of Florence won in the $200,000 to $499,999 new construction category for Smythe Place. A Merit Award was given to Forehand Builders Inc. of Florence in the new construction catergory.           ]]></description>
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The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce will have an Administrative Assistants&#8217; Day Luncheon and Fashion Show at noon April 22 at Darlington Country Club.           ]]></description>
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Robbie Jordan has been named vice president of finance at Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union.           ]]></description>
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Donna Isgett, vice president of quality and safety at McLeod Health, received a 2009 Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion Healthcare Executive Award during the Second Annual Every Patient Counts Patient Safety Symposium on Wednesday.            ]]></description>
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Representatives from Farmers Telephone Cooperative Inc. recently unveiled the cooperative&#8217;s new television product, FTC Vision, a state-of-the-art IPTV (Internet protocol television) digital video service.           ]]></description>
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