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May 13, 2008
Adviser pushes ‘passive approach to stock investing
Larry Swedroe, a nationally known author and investment adviser, brought his message of the passive asset management of investment strategy to Florence on Tuesday.
Swedroe, in an interview with the Morning News, said he recommends investors follow five key points:
—Give up hope of “beating the market.”
—Develop an investment plan and write it down.
—Buy funds that use the passive asset management strategy and that diversify globally.
—Rebalance your accounts regularly.
—Tax manage your accounts.
Unique business for collectors opens in Darlington
Edward “Woody” Boyle has a great deal in common with Woody Woodpecker because he is a nephew of the late Walter Lantz, the creator of Woody Woodpecker.
SiMT holds three-day global energy summit
The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology held the first of a three-day Global Energy Management Summit for Roche Carolina’s international parent company Tuesday.
May 08, 2008
Pee Dee lawyers take S.C. Bar offices
Two Pee Dee lawyers were installed as South Carolina Bar Association officers during the bar?s House of Delegates meeting at Francis Marion University on Thursday in Florence.
May 07, 2008
Buyck to get honorary degree, deliver USC commencement speech
FLORENCE ? Longtime Florence attorney Mark Buyck Jr. will become ?Dr.? Mark Buyck Jr. following graduation ceremonies today at the University of South Carolina.
NESA?s annual report shows strides in economic development
FLORENCE ? The North Eastern Strategic Alliance has made measurable strides in its long-term goals, according its annual report for 2007.
May 06, 2008
Byrnes students showcase International Day projects
FLORENCE ? Sixth-grade students at The Byrnes Schools shared what they learned about other countries and their culture with their peers during the school?s annual International Day event.
Hilex Poly in Hartsville announces agreement to restructure its debt
HARTSVILLE ? Hilex Poly Co., the world?s largest plastic bag company, said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with its lenders to restructure its senior secured debt. In a press release, the company said it is taking this action to reduce its overall debt significantly and strengthen its balance sheet.
May 01, 2008
DHEC officials inform residents ofplans to demolish mill
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) officials informed residents Thursday about plans to demolish the Milliken mill in Darlington. Adam Myrick, DHEC spokesman, said the problem goes back to the early 1990s.
April 30, 2008
SiMT to have open house events
The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) at Florence-Darlington Technical College will have an open house for business and industry professionals May 7 and 8.
April 29, 2008
Bank teams with school to teach financial literacy
FLORENCE ? Fourth-grade students packed into the cafeteria at Delmae Heights Elementary School on Tuesday morning to compete at their own version of the television game ?Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader??
First Reliance reports record first quarter income
First Reliance Bancshares Inc., the holding company for First Reliance Bank, has announced unaudited net first quarter income.
Public interest meeting on old Darlington cotton mill set for Thursday
A public interest meeting will be conducted Thursday to discuss the demolition and clean-up of the former site of the old cotton mill in Darlington.
Workshops to help homeowners avoid foreclosure
The Homeownership Resource Center, a division of Family Services Inc. based in Charleston, will hold mortgage default counseling workshops to assist homeowners having trouble paying their mortgage May 5 and 19 at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library, 509 S. Dargan St., Florence.
Chamber to have ambassadors? meeting
The Dillon County Chamber of Commerce will have its ambassadors? meeting from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the chamber office, 100 N. MacArthur Ave., Dillon.
New ArborOne Centre opens with ceremonies
Farm Credit Administration Chairwoman and CEO Nancy Pellett is in Florence on Tuesday for the ArborOne Financial annual stockholders? meeting, board meeting and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. at the new ArborOne Centre, 800 Woody Jones Blvd., Florence.
April 28, 2008
Federal grant to spur major construction at Florence Regional Airport
The Florence Regional Airport will begin its first major construction since about 1991 with a $1.7 million federal grant to help accommodate more planes and rebuild the terminal building passenger concourse, airport Executive Director Hartsell Rogers said.
Rural Development workshop scheduled for Hartsville
Staff from the office of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina will provide a workshop for the Hartsville area Wednesday to highlight USDA ? Rural Development competitive grants and other opportunities that may be used to provide low-interest loans to public and nonprofit organizations.
Pee Dee Electric to distribute compact fluorescent light bulbs
DARLINGTON ? Pee Dee Electric Cooperative has joined with the state?s other 19 electric cooperatives in a multi-year campaign to place seven million energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) in the home of every cooperative member in South Carolina.
April 23, 2008
Nucor ranked as America?s largest steelmaker
No company produces more steel in the United States than Nucor Corp. (NYSE: NUE), according to rankings published in the May issue of American Metal Market.
Bennettsville offers funds for new, expanding businesses
The city of Bennettsville has grant funds of as much as $10,000 available for new and expanding businesses in the historic downtown.
April 22, 2008
3 people sentenced in Florence County insurance fraud case
Three Florence County residents have been sentenced for their roles in a Florence County insurance fraud case, according to a press release from the South Carolina Insurance News Service.
April 21, 2008
Flowers wants to ‘wear out, not rust out,‘ as Farm Bureau VP
AUBURN ? Frank Flowers Sr. is into his ninth term as vice president of the Pee Dee District of the S.C. Farm Bureau Federation ? and he has no intentions of slowing down.
April 18, 2008
Pee Dee’s unemployment rate drops, state’s rate rises
The Pee Dee?s unemployment rate dropped to 7.4 percent in March from 7.9 percent in February, according to the most recent statistics from the S.C. Employment Security Commission.
Hartsville law firm opens new office
The law firm of Smith, Watts & Associates has opened a new office at 508 S. Fourth St., Hartsville.
April 17, 2008
Williamsburg Tech to have job fair
Williamsburg Technical College will host a job fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 in the library to give students and the public the opportunity to speak with business and industry representatives from the area.
April 16, 2008
New cereal packaging unveiled at annual Sonoco meeting
On Wednesday, Sonoco’s Board of Directors approved a 27 cents per share quarterly common stock dividend, a 1-cent increase. The dividend will be payable June 10 to shareholders of record as of May 16.
April 14, 2008
Young Plantations opens new retail store off I-95
When you first enter the new Young Plantations retail store, the first thing you notice is scent of fresh baked goods. ?We are doing something a little different at this flagship store,? owner Tom Coker said. ?Since Florence is our headquarters, we felt it important to make this kind of investment in Florence."
Sixth class graduates from Non-Profit Leadership Institute
Twenty-nine South Carolina residents and one North Carolina resident participated in commencement exercises for the sixth class of the Non-Profit Leadership Institute at Francis Marion University on Friday.
April 10, 2008
Timberlands hurt by recent tornadoes
The South Carolina Forestry Commission estimates $150,000 in damage to timberlands in Allendale, Orangburg, Newberry, Williamsburg and Kershaw counties.
