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November 24, 2009

Florence 1 food service members recognized

Florence School District 1 food service staff members received many awards at the recent 56th Annual State Conference of the School Nutrition Association in Greenville.

Creech elected president of Montessori association

Members of the International Association for Montessori Educators elected Dr. Floyd Creech, Florence School District 1’s coordinator of early childhood, president of the organization.

McLeod Health re-opens café

McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence has announced the re-opening of Café du Jour, a French sidewalk-inspired area that will host three new food vendors: McLeod Innovation Station, Groucho’s Deli and Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Hubbard named trustee of school association

Emeriel C. “Em” Hubbard Jr., headmaster of Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington, has been named a trustee of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). His three-year term will commence in January.

Carter selected to participate in test planning

Vicki Carter, mathematics department chairwoman of West Florence High School, has been selected as a Question Team Member (QTM) for the Advanced Placement Reading for Calculus Test in 2010.

McLeod Health expanding parking deck
McLeod Health expanding parking deck

McLeod Health has announced that a service expansion program will soon be underway at McLeod Regional Medical Center to respond to the issue of parking limitations, convenience and demands for easier access to the wide range of health care services offered to the region.


November 23, 2009

Education forum to be held in Florence for homeowner association members

The S.C. Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is having an educational forum for residents living in condominium or homeowners associations at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library, 509 S. Dargan St., Florence.

First Reliance Bank boasts Florence’s top market share

First Reliance Bank recently captured the top spot in market share among Florence banks, including the so-called megabanks, at 22.07 percent, according to a First Reliance press release.


November 20, 2009

Anderson Brothers Bank’s Elliott elected to board
Anderson Brothers Bank’s Elliott elected to board

David Elliott, Anderson Brothers Bank vice president of information technology, has been elected to serve on the Jack Henry & Associates CIF 20/20 National User Group Board of Directors.

Sonoco ranked among top companies for leaders

Sonoco has been named a North America Top Company for Leaders by Hewitt Associates, The RBL Group and Fortune magazine.


November 18, 2009

First Bancorp announces cash dividend

The Board of Directors of First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable Jan. 25 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 31.

FMU Psychology Department honors Willis

Johnny R. Willis, senior counselor for Circle Park Behavioral Health Services and part-time psychology instructor at Francis Marion University, has been honored by the FMU Department of Psychology with an outstanding alumni award.

SCANPO to offer 2009 legal symposium

The S.C. Association of Nonprofit Organizations will offer its 2009 S.C. Nonprofit Legal Symposium in Columbia next month.

Florence’s S&W Manufacturing awarded federal contract

S&W Manufacturing in Florence has been awarded a $74,016 contract by the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO).


November 13, 2009

Armstrong Wealth sponsors tax planning workshop

The Armstrong Wealth Management Group is sponsoring a free 2009 Year-End Tax Planning Workshop.

Association elects City of Marion’s Treasurer Brown to post
Association elects City of Marion’s Treasurer Brown to post

Patricia Brown, who has been the City of Marion’s Treasurer since 2001, has been elected as the secretary-treasurer of the South Carolina Municipal Finance Officers, Clerks and Treasurers Association.

There’s a new dog in town: Redbone Alley bar gets a facelift
There’s a new dog in town: Redbone Alley bar gets a facelift

One of Florence’s favorite old “dogs” has a few new tricks under its collar.


November 12, 2009

Chamber accepting award nominations

The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Citizen of the Year, Community Pride, Lifetime Achievement and Small Business Person annual awards.

Glenn earns Executive of the Year Award
Glenn earns Executive of the Year Award

Jeannette C. Glenn, McLeod Vice President for Human Resources, Education and Training, recently was awarded the 2009-2010 Executive of the Year Award by the Florence Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals.

Farmers Telephone Coop renovations complete

Renovations to the Kingstree corporate location of Farmers Telephone Cooperative Inc., which began in July, have been completed.

Wyrick joins Girl Scouts as registrar
Wyrick joins Girl Scouts as registrar

Candy Wyrick has joined Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina as a registrar.

Cote promoted by Girl Scouts
Cote promoted by Girl Scouts

Emily Cote has been named product sales and marketing manager for Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.

Gallman-DeRienzo named Denmark Tech vice president

Dr. Vivian Gallman-DeRienzo has been named vice president for academic affairs at Denmark Technical College.

Carpenter promoted by Girl Scouts
Carpenter promoted by Girl Scouts

Anne Carpenter has been promoted to director of resource and development for the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.

Girl Scouts hire Baxley as manager
Girl Scouts hire Baxley as manager

Pat Baxley has been hired as the grants and resource manager for Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina.

Buyck honored by S.C. Trial Defense Attorneys Association

Mark W. Buyck Jr., senior partner of the Florence and Surfside law firm of Willcox, Buyck & Williams, recently was an honored guest at a dinner recognizing past presidents of the S.C. Trial Defense Attorneys Association in Savannah.

Holiday Design Extravaganza to benefit Harvest Hope

Havertys Furniture in Florence is having a Holiday Design Extravaganza to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank.


November 10, 2009

Sonoco names Bell staff vice president-internal audit

Gloria M. Bell has been named staff vice president-internal audit at Sonoco, Charles J. Hupfer, senior vice president and chief financial officer, said Tuesday.

Veterans benefits fair to be offered in Hartsville

A veterans benefits fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday in Hartsville.


November 06, 2009

Tucker retires as Marion Regional Healthcare president, CEO
Tucker retires as Marion Regional Healthcare president, CEO

Harold E. “Gene” Tucker, has retired as president and CEO of Marion Regional Healthcare System after nearly 18 years of service.

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