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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.
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork opens at new location
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork has opened at a new location.
BB&T reports third-quarter earnings per share of 23 cents
BB&T Corp. (NYSE: BBT) today reported $157 million in net income for the third quarter, or 23cents per diluted common share, compared with $362 million, or $.65 per diluted common share, earned during the third quarter of 2008. The third quarter results produced annualized returns on average assets and average common shareholders’ equity of .40% and 3.90%, respectively.
October 16, 2009
Beneteau USA announces its revamping facility
Beneteau USA Inc. is in the process of revamping its’ 250,000-square-foot facility into the most modern big sailboat factory in America.
October 15, 2009
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. will hold the 70th Annual Meeting
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. will hold the 70th Annual Meeting of its members at Florence Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Florence agribusiness manager honored
Jimmy Hudson, manager of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Florence Service has received the 2009 Regional Store Manager of the Year award.
October 14, 2009
Scott, Timmons to speak at Pee Dee SHRM meeting
Darrell T. Scott, vice president of public policy with the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, and Tim Timmons, associate vice president of workplace relations with the state chamber, will be the guest speakers at the next monthly meeting of the Pee Dee Chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).
‘How to Start a Business’ seminar planned in Florence
The Easter Carolina Community Development Corp. will host a “How to Start a Business” seminar at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 24 at the office, 161 N. Coit St., Florence.
Doctors to have open house for new Florence office
Drs. Toney Graham Jr. and Toney Graham III will have an open house at 1:30 p.m. Saturday for their new office, The Graham Clinic Inc., on the Carolinas Hospital System campus at 1521 McClure Blvd., Florence.
October 13, 2009
Pee Dee Drywall sold, renamed Pee Dee Drywall Supply
Pee Dee Drywall Inc. in Quinby has been sold to George Zinker, who will operate the business as Pee Dee Drywall Supply Inc.
FMU’s IT Department earns 2009 Innovation in Technology Award
Francis Marion University’s Information Technology Team was recently awarded the 2009 Innovation in Technology Award by the South Carolina Information Technology Directors Association (SCITDA).
Darlington County to host industry appreciation event
Darlington County Economic Development Partnership is hosting their annual Industry Appreciation Golf and Paddle event on Tuesday.
Progress Energy provides scholarship money to Williamsburg Tech
Progress Energy donated a check for a scholarship and math contest contribution.
October 09, 2009
Wilson Senior Care becomes employee-owned
Wilson Senior Care in Darlington officially has become 100 percent employee-owned based upon the purchase of remaining stocks from the Wilson family.
October 08, 2009
Coker College helps create social work consortium
Coker College’s Department of Social Work has partnered with the S.C. Department of Social Services (DSS) and six other colleges and universities in the state to create the S.C. Professional Development Consortium
Whipple Marlboro Fund established by foundation
The Whipple Marlboro Fund has been established as a donor-advised fund of the Eastern Carolina Community Foundation.
Cartee-Berry wins Grand Prize in competition
Cartee-Berry & Associates in Florence has won a grand prize in the commercial category of the 2009 Design Data SDS/2 Solid Steel Competition.
Credit workshop to be offered in Florence
A workshop, “Understanding Your Credit,” will be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at First Reliance Learning Center, 2148 W. Palmetto S., Florence.
Pee Dee Electric Co-op to receive federal grant
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Inc. of Darlington will receive a $300,000 grant and $740,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program, U.S. Rep. John Spratt, D-S.C., announced.
AT&T brings 3G mobile broadband network to Florence
AT&T* announced Thursday the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Florence, opening the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content for customers in the area, according to a press release.
October 07, 2009
Safe Kids Florence to hold Safe Sitter Courses
Safe Kids Florence, led by McLeod Health, will hold a series of Safe Sitter courses for girls and boys, aged 11 to 13. The courses will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the McLeod Medical Plaza Classroom.
Community Develop Corp. of Marlboro County offers free financial classes
Community Development Corp. of Marlboro County is offering free Financial Education/IDA and First Time Home Buyer classes.
