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November 06, 2009

FSA committee elections under way in Florence County

Roselyn J. Quick, executive director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in Florence County, announced that FSA county committee elections have started as ballots are being mailed to eligible voters.

Vincent to give presentation on job interviews

Management consultant/trainer John Vincent of the Genesis Consulting Group will present “Interviewing for Success - Get the Job, Not just the Interview” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Florence.


November 05, 2009

Burrows to lead Pee Dee Speech & Hearing Center
Burrows to lead Pee Dee Speech & Hearing Center

Dr. Dennis Burrows has been named the new executive director for the Pee Dee Speach & Hearing Center.

Florence Harris Teeter expansion under way

Though the economy is not what everyone would like, one Florence business is in expansion mode.

Skorput Rehabilitation & Wellness to open in Lamar

Skorput Rehabilitation & Wellness Facility, located in Heirloom Plaza on Main Street in downtown Lamar, will have a grand opening celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in cooperation with the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce and the town of Lamar.

Myrtle Beach Chamber Gala honors ‘Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year’

The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual who has displayed outstanding leadership and community involvement.

Chamber of Commerce annual tourism summit free and open to the public

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2009 tourism marketing summit 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel (Ballroom E).

S.C. DMV will be closed Veterans Day

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day state holiday. Branch offices that offer Saturday service will be closed on November 7. 


November 04, 2009

First Bancorp reports third quarter results

First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, announced third quarter net income available to common shareholders of $5.4 million compared with $6.2 million reported in the third quarter of 2008.

Florence attorney Miller honored by HEAT

Florence attorney Michael Miller recently was honored by the Horry Environmental Action Team (HEAT) with “The HEAT Is ON” award for his efforts to ensure clean air and water for the residents of Horry County.


November 03, 2009

New business groups partnering at HGTC

Business Resource Group LLC, a member of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, has opened its doors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, partnering with the college’s Harold Swanner Entrepreneur Center.

SCE&G adds more online services

Moving to a new home requires lots of planning and packing, and South Carolina Electric & Gas Company hopes to make one item on the “to do” list easier.

Crecent Bank unveils account for service men and women

Representatives from Crescent Bank today unveiled the bank’s new Veterans’ Account, which is an exclusive account for all former members of the United States Armed Services.


November 02, 2009

Carolinas Home Health and Hospice observes National Home Care Month

Carolinas Home Health and Hospice has joined the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month.

Fitness Forum receives 2009 Best of Florence Award

Fitness Forum has been selected for the 2009 Best of Florence Award in the Aerobic Dance & Exercise Classes category by the U.S. Commerce Association.

Employment Security Commission plans Veterans Appreciation Day

The S.C. Employment Security Commission’s Florence Workforce Center will host an open house for Veterans Appreciation Day, allowing veterans to see all of the services offered when seeking employment service assistance. It will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 at 1558 W. Evans St., Florence.

Chaplin, Snowden named to First Bank’s Florence Advisory Board

R. Andrew Chaplin and Terrie Snowden have been appointed to First Bank’s Florence Advisory Board.


October 30, 2009

Three nonprofits share $10,000 in Women In Philanthropy Fund grants

The Naomi Project, Mercy Medicine Clinic and the Johnson Foundation for the Dillon County Partnership 4 Kids Project each have received a portion of $10,000 in grants from the Women In Philanthropy (WIP) Fund of the Eastern Carolina Community Foundation.

FMU trustees to hold quarterly meeting Nov. 6

The Francis Marion University Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the Stokes Administration Building Board Room.


October 29, 2009

Chamber announces business, individual award winners at annual meeting

The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2009 annual meeting Thursday at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel.

Award-winning expert to present seminar on customer service

Skip Corn will present “Customer Service - A Strategic Advantage” to area business owners and employees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The Dunes Club.

Seegars Fence Co. celebrates 60th anniversary

Seegars Fence Co. Inc., based in Goldsboro, N.C., and founded by McBee native, the late Neal Seegars, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.

FBi Construction employees become LEED accredited

Kyle Gunter, Ashton Estridge and Kent Gunter of FBi Construction Inc. have successfully completed the requirements for the nationally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional designation by the Green Building Council Institute.


October 28, 2009

Progress Energy selected for $200 million Smart Grid grant

Progress Energy’s Smart Grid grant application was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy this week for award negotiations as part of the federal stimulus package, according to a press release from the utility.

Buckhouse joins National Bank of South Carolina
Buckhouse joins National Bank of South Carolina

Keith W. Buckhouse has joined The National Bank of South Carolina as the Florence city executive.

Bean Groovy opens its doors in Florence

Bean Groovy, a Coffee Roaster in Florence, opened its doors Wednesday.


October 27, 2009

Chamber to have quarterly networking breakfast

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce will have its quarterly networking breakfast next week.

Morrison promoted in N.C. school district
Morrison promoted in N.C. school district

Shirley Morrison, a graduate of Wilson High School in Florence, has been named the chief human resources officer for Guilford County (N.C.) Schools.

‘When I am 65’ conference call open to public

The Armstrong Wealth Management Group is sponsoring a “When I am 65” conference call with David Chorba, Lincoln Financial Distributors regional marketing director, from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday.

Study focuses on economic impact of nuclear industry

The Carolinas’ nuclear energy generating facilities provide a significant economic impact to North and South Carolina, according to a new study by the Carolinas Nuclear Cluster.

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