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November 03, 2009
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.
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
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
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
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.
Coker College students present at Math Teacher Conference
Coker College students Amber Phillips of Conway and Kimberly Pierce of Hartsville recently conducted a workshop at the annual meeting of the S.C. Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Columbia.
October 26, 2009
Late-season spread of soybean rust now in 11 counties
Soybean rust has been found in 11 South Carolina counties this year, with Aiken and Lee counties the most recent to show signs of the disease.
Kemet to expand S.C. operations, add 113 jobs
Electronic capacitor manufacturer Kemet says it will expand operations in South Carolina, creating 113 new jobs.
Stoney, Rogers receive Coker College awards
Gertrude Stoney of Camden received the Student Academic and Leadership Award and Sylvia Rogers of Marion was recognized as the Field Instructor of the Year by Coker College’s Department of Social Work during its 10th annual conference.
Hartsville’s Harriot honored as 2009 Purpose Prize Fellow
Hartsville’s Jannie Harriot has been named a 2009 Purpose Prize fellow, an honor for social entrepreneurs older than 60 who are using their experience and passion to take on society’s biggest challenges.
October 23, 2009
Edward Jones named to state’s ‘best place to work’ list
Edward Jones has been ranked No. 1 on South Carolina Best Places to Work List, according to SCBIZ.
Highland Industries to expand in Cheraw
Highland Industries Inc. has announced expansion plans for weft insertion manufacturing at its Cheraw plant. The expansion is scheduled to begin in November.
Nucor: Cost of carbon legislation still a concern
The head of steelmaker Nucor Corp. indicated Thursday that the possible cost of any carbon legislation that emerges from Congress is still a key concern as the company decides whether to build a pig iron plant in Louisiana or South America.
October 22, 2009
Select Laboratories breaks ground in Manning
Select Laboratories-SC LLC (SLSC) officially broke ground Thursday on its new facility in Manning.
Sonoco reports 2009 third quarter financial results
Sonoco reported third quarter 2009 earnings Thursday of $.47 per diluted share, compared with $.57 per diluted share reported in the third quarter of 2008. Results in the current year’s quarter were impacted by higher pension expense and lower company-wide volumes, particularly in businesses serving recession-impacted industrial markets, according to a company press release.
October 20, 2009
Cartee-Berry & Associates wins grand prize in SDS/2 Design Data Solid Steel Competition
Cartee-Berry & Associates announced it has won a grand prize in the commercial category of the 2009 Design Data SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition. The company received the award for its steel detailing work on the Cyber Innovation Center, a state-of-the art research park located in Bossier City, La. Wylie Steel, located in Brentwood, Tenn, is the fabricator on the project.
October 19, 2009
Sonoco board declares regular quarterly common stock dividend
The Board of Directors of Sonoco declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.27 per common share Monday.
State gets $400,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant
South Carolina is the recipient of a USDA Agriculture Marketing Service grant, S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers said.
Road To Recovery Tour coming to Florence
An innovative effort to share information on the Recovery Act at Savannah River Site (SRS) is coming to Florence.
