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Buffett: I'll be 'hands off' with newspapers
Warren Buffett has pledged a “hands-off” policy at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. newspapers and called for their editors and publishers to make their papers indispensable to anyone who cares about their city or town.
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Memorial Day tourism forecast solid for Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Researchers at Coastal Carolina University are forecasting a solid start to the summer season along South Carolina's Grand Strand during the Memorial Day weekend.
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South Carolina eligible to receive more than $540,000 in grants from Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $35 million in funds to develop, enhance and promote Self-Employment Assistance programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition, guidance released today clarifies that states may enroll participants who are currently receiving or eligible for federally funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation and Extended Benefits. The amount available to South Carolina totals $548,432.
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Vision Airlines offers first Myrtle Beach fares
SUWANEE - Vision Airlines recently announced their new, non-stop, 737 big jet service from Myrtle Beach, SC, to the following cities: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Louisville; Nashville; and Springfield, Illinois.
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Florence CPA was one of seven young professionals welcomed into Young CPAs Leadership Cabinet
FLORENCE -- A Florence CPA was one of seven young professionals welcomed into the Young CPAs Leadership Cabinet (YCPA) recently. Founded in 2009, the cabinet is a program of the South Carolina Association of CPAs.
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Nightclub moving into former Waccamaw Pottery in Myrtle Beach area
A country music-themed nightclub plans to open this week in the former Waccamaw Pottery complex near Myrtle Beach, the first business to move in since new owners bought the former shopping center about six months ago aiming to revive it.
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Florence HVAC contractor recognized for service
FLORENCE, S.C. -- R&D Heating & Cooling, Sales & Service, Inc. in Florence recently earned a national ranking as part of the 2011 American Home Shield Contractor Quality Bonus program.
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Bowman, Burke, Gilmore win Big South end of year awards
Coastal Carolina dominates the year end banquet.
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Construction on Florence indoor gun range shooting for summer completion
FLORENCE, S.C. -- The owner of a Florence gun and apparel shop is aiming at June for construction to be completed of a more than $1 million facility that will feature a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range.
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Florence real estate market showing signs of life
FLORENCE, S.C. – The Florence housing market is coming back to life thanks to low interest rates, industry presence and growing consumer confidence shown in current data from local realtors.
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Florence's Once Upon a Child gives parents affordable clothing alternatives
FLORENCE, S.C. – The prayers of parents shopping for young children in the Pee Dee have been answered with the recent addition of the Once Upon A Child store that buys and resells gently used children’s clothes, toys and equipment.
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Verizon Wireless brings 4G LTE to Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH – Starting Thursday, Verizon Wireless customers in Myrtle Beach, S.C. can take advantage of the company’s 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, the only highspeed 4G LTE network in South Carolina. Customers with 4G LTE devices will now be able to enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files, and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon’s 3G network.
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Postal Service Moves Ahead with Modified Network consolidation plan
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today announced plans to move ahead with a modified plan to consolidate its network of 461 mail processing locations in phases. The first phase of activities will result in up to 140 consolidations through February of 2013. Unless the circumstances of the Postal
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Attorney General Announces $40 M Skechers USA Multi-State Settlement
COLUMBIA, SC – May 16, 2012 – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina joined with forty-three other states, the District of Columbia, and the Federal Trade Commission in settling causes of action against Skechers USA, Inc.
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Farmers Telephone Cooperative receives award for best annual report
KINGSTREE -- Representatives from Farmers Telephone Cooperative (FTC) Inc. recently accepted the prestigious National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) TeleChoice Award for “Best Annual Report for 10,000+ Access Lines.”
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FTC annual reports gains national recognition
KINGSTREE, S.C. – Representatives from Farmers Telephone Cooperative (FTC) Inc. recently accepted the prestigious National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) TeleChoice Award for “Best Annual Report for 10,000+ Access Lines.”
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Florence loses Agero call center to Clarksville, Tenn.
FLORENCE -- A Massachusetts-based company with plans to construct a new call center chose to locate its facility in Clarksville, Tenn., rather than Florence.
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Swing Transport receives award for safety
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. -- Swing Transport, Inc. was recently presented a Platinum award by Great West Casualty Company as part of the 2011 National Safety Awards Program. 2011 marks the 5th consecutive year that Swing has earned this highest honor from Great West.
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Crescent Bank Holiday Invitational name changes
Myrtle Beach - The Crescent Bank Holiday Invitational has changed its name to the CresCom Bank Holiday Invitational. The Holiday Invitational is the annual companion to the Beach Ball Classic and will take place December 18-22, 2012.The name change comes after the merger of Crescent Bank and Community FirstBank.“Although the name has changed, this tournament will continue to be the top girls’ basketball tournament in the nation,” said Tournament Executive Director John Rhodes. “We are extremely grateful to our presenting sponsor CresCom Bank for their continued support. This tournament would not be possible without them.” Follow tournament updates and team announcements at www.beachballclassic.com.
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Email fraud alerts being offered by Consumer Affairs, Florence County Library
COLUMBIA -- The Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the Florence County Library are offering consumers free email fraud alerts.
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Business leaders shine light on Florence charities
FLORENCE -- A group of Florence business leaders are looking for a hand in helping local nonprofits through a charity drive called Project High Five.
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Progress Energy Carolinas seeks to lower fuel portion of S.C. retail rates
FLORENCE, S.C. – Progress Energy Carolinas today filed a request to lower the fuel rate charged to its South Carolina customers. Coupled with a proposed slight increase in the portion of rates that pays for energy-efficiency programs, the net impact of the changes would bring a reduction of 2-5 percent for customers.
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McLeod Health Board of Trustees announces new representation
FLORENCE -- The McLeod Health Board of Trustees continues its commitment to providing outstanding leadership, stewardship and oversight of fiscal health. Recently, Dr. William Boulware, Dr. Willie E. Boyd Sr. and Dr. Dale Lusk began their service on the McLeod Health Board of Trustees.
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Postal Service loses $3.2B in 2nd quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drowning in red ink, the U.S. Postal Service on Thursday reported a quarterly loss of $3.2 billion and blamed Congress for blocking the agency's cost-cutting efforts to offset declining mail volume and mounting costs for future retiree health benefits.
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TD Bank to cut 200 western Mass. jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - About 200 people are expected to lose their jobs when TD Bank closes a customer call center in Springfield at the end of the year.
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