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October 19, 2009

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.

October 02, 2009

McLeod to hold Women in Industry Day

The McLeod Resource Center will host Women in Industry Day Monday, Oct. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. to recognize the contributions of professional women in the region and guide them toward healthy choices for themselves and their families.

September 30, 2009

Tour of Homes winds down this weekend

The Home Builders Association of the Greater Pee Dee’s Tour of Homes is winding down this weekend with two showings Saturday and Sunday.

September 29, 2009

Marion Regional Healthcare System’s Wound Healing Center marks anniversary

The Wound Healing Center at Marion Regional Healthcare System is celebrating its first anniversary.

Kraft Foods selects Sonoco packaging for Maxwell House

Kraft Foods is making the switch from metal cans to Sonoco’s paperboard composite container for its Maxwell House Coffee brand.

Marion Regional, McLeod Health discuss proposed alliance

Marion Regional Healthcare System and McLeod Health have agreed to explore a strategic alliance that would strengthen health care in the region, according to a Marion Regional Healthcare System press release.

First Financial announces common stock closing

First Financial Holdings Inc., the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston, announced that it has raised $65.0 million through the previously public offering by issuing 4,193,550 shares of the company’s common stock at a price of $15.50 per share.

September 28, 2009