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August 08, 2008
Florence plant lays off 13 employees
New Millennium Building Systems plant in Florence laid off 13 employees Friday in an effort to restructure, company officials said.
Chamber division to have networking breakfast
The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Small & Minority Division will have its quarterly networking breakfast Wednesday.
August 07, 2008
Davis, Richardson named FMU’s 2008 Outstanding Employees
Kimberly G. Davis and David B. Richardson, both of Marion, have been named outstanding staff employees of the year at Francis Marion University.
August 06, 2008
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc. opens Florence office
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc. has opened a new private client group office in Florence at 415 S. Coit St.
Pee Dee Farm Field Day to feature leading industry speaker
Clemson University’s Pee Dee Research and Education Center will open its fields from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday for the annual agricultural showcase.
August 05, 2008
A.G. Edwards, Wachovia Securities merge Florence offices
The Florence offices of A.G. Edwards and Wachovia Securities have combined following the merger of the two companies.
August 04, 2008
Economic development partnership names finalists for director’s post
The newly-formed Darlington County Economic Development Partnership has narrowed its search for a new director to two veteran South Carolina economic development professionals.
August 03, 2008
S.C. auto dealers officers announced
Lannes Prothro of Prothro Chevrolet Co. Inc. in Manning has been elected regional vice president representing the Pee Dee District for the S.C. Automobile Dealers Association for 2008-09.
Craig S. Evans joins First Reliance Bank
Craig S. Evans has joined First Reliance Bank as chief operating officer. He will be responsible for managing all components of loan operations, deposit operations, mortgage operations, information systems, call center/customer support, project management and quality management.
ABC Supply Co. Inc. promotes Robinson
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Robert Robinson, manager of its Florence store, to managing partner. Robinson joined ABC Supply in 1995 and was named manager of the Florence branch in 2004.
Index: Inflation hurts South
The value of the dollar is weak right now, and it seems to cost more to fill a personal vehicle’s fuel tank than to buy a brand new bicycle. But it looks like inflation is here to stay, at least a little while longer.
August 01, 2008
Darlington chamber director Matthews resigns
Nancy E. Matthews, executive director of the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce since May 2006, has resigned.
July 30, 2008
Planet Arf to have grand opening in Florence
Planet Arf will have its grand opening Saturday at 423 A-2 S. Cashua Drive, Florence.
July 29, 2008
FMU School of Education hosts divergent learning conference
Francis Marion University School of Education Graduate School will host the first Conference for Advocacy for the Non-traditional and Divergent Learner on Aug. 8 in the Lee Nursing Building on the FMU campus.
July 27, 2008
Matt Ridenhour joins Florence financial firm
Matt S. Ridenhour has joined The Armstrong Wealth Management Group as a business development assistant with responsibilities of helping grow the firm.
Manpower ranked on ethical companies list
Manpower has been named to the second annual World’s Most Ethical Companies list by the Ethisphere Institute. Manpower has been a part of the Pee Dee community for 36 years and serves hundreds of local businesses.
The Citizens Bank names Glenn Isom vice president
The Citizens Bank announced recently that Glenn Isom has joined the Lake City branch as vice president. In his position, he will be responsible for providing consumer and commercial banking services to customers within the market.
James Harrell will serve as Lynchburg postmaster
James Harrell, the former postmaster of Blenheim, level Executive and Administrative Schedule-13, was promoted to postmaster of Lynchburg, level Executive and Administrative Schedule-16, effective June 23.
July 21, 2008
Web site launches as Monster begins first round of hiring
Monster, an online job recruitment and careers resource, is moving forward with plans for its Florence based customer service call center headquarters by opening a recruiting section on its Web site dedicated to the Florence positions.
July 20, 2008
Agency one of five in state to earn recognition
McLean Marechal Insurance has been recognized as a President’s Conference Agen Qualifier with Nationwide Insurance for a third consecutive year. The agency was one of five in South Carolina to achieve this distinction, which is awarded to the company’s leading producers in property and casualty and financial services production.
Weichert Real Estate affiliate opens in Florence
Management of Freedom Real Estate, located at 901 Second Loop Road, Florence, has announced the opening of Weichert, Realtors-The Freedom Group, an independently owned and operated franchise of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc.
Florence offers home ownership assistance
The city of Florence offers a home ownership assistance program for eligible residents who will receive as much as $20,000 in down payment/closing cost assistance toward the purchase of a new home within the city limits.
Community Resource Bank names regional president
Michael Blakeley has been named Florence regional president for Community Resource Bank. Previously, Blakeley was a senior vice president at Sentry Bank & Trust and served at Wachovia and South Carolina National Bank. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Longtime Century 21 agent forms new company
Aubrey Richardson, owner of Century 21 Richardson Realty, the third-oldest real estate company in Florence, has sold his business to a former employee and longtime friend in a merger that has created Century 21 Bellray Properties.
July 18, 2008
First Reliance announces second quarter net income
First Reliance Bancshares Inc., the holding company for First Reliance Bank, announced second quarter 2008 unaudited net income of $683,421 on Friday.
July 16, 2008
Sonoco board declares common stock dividend
Sonoco’s board of directors of has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.27 per common share.
July 13, 2008
Hospital system honors volunteers with luncheon
Carolinas Hospital System recently hosted its annual Volunteer Awards Luncheon at the Floyd Conference Center in recognition of National Volunteer Week. In 2007, the volunteers donated 15,517 hours of service and 12 volunteers donated more than 300 hours during the year.
American Stainless, Supply earns ISO certification
American Stainless & Supply LLC, a national PVF distributor located in Cheraw and Charlotte, N.C., has received its ISO 9001:2000 certification by BSI Registrar. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an internationally recognized management system.
Matthews and Megna LLC opens offices at two sites
Ben R. Matthews and Tony R. Megna have announced the opening of Matthews and Megna LLC. The new firm has offices at 112 Oak St., Darlington, and 3400 West Ave., Columbia.
Department donates to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Carolinas Hospital System’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department recently donated $1,109 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The donation was made in memory of patients who lost the fight to pulmonary disease and in honor of John Love.
