As lawmakers return this week to take up vetoes, I cannot help but be frustrated by the need for this session.

The Hartsville Downtown Development Association is looking to expand its efforts and continue to expand Hartsville by seeking to join the Darlington County Economic Development Partnership.

Members of the communities of Hartsville and Darlington have seen many times the effects of a solid chamber of commerce.

Byerly Foundation Executive Director Richard Puffer explained the “Selling Hartsville” initiative to city staff Tuesday night.

Funding issues will have to be solved if Hartsville is to continue to proceed with projects listed in the Comprehensive 2020 Plan.

Some high paying jobs could be on the way to Myrtle Beach.  What once was supposed to be the site of the Myrtle Beach International Airport’s west-side terminal, will now be made into a Commerce Park.

Greg Ensign, President & CEO of SC Shrimp Processing & Biotechnologies, Inc. (“SC Shrimp”) announced today that plans to construct a 60,000 square foot shrimp processing and biotechnology plant in Salters were back on track. 

Another Fortune 500 company is moving into the Pee Dee with the arrival of H.J. Heinz Co. Some think the new facility will raise Florence County’s national profile while adding something new to the Pee Dee’s economic portfolio.

H.J. Heinz Co. will bring 350 jobs to the Pee Dee to staff a new Florence County facility to expand its production of frozen meals. The company will offer full- and part-time positions at a 225,000-square-foot facility in Pee Dee Electric Cooperative’s Touchstone Energy Commerce City.

FLORENCE — It probably took several months to build the run-down, shotgun-style house along Green Street during the late 1940s, but it only took 45 minutes to tear it down Tuesday.

FLORENCE — A 15- to 20-minute meeting with county planning officials might be all you need to ensure you don’t face canceled insurance or loans because of building without a permit, Florence County planning director Bill Hoge said.