November 03, 2009
Aviation companies to bring 50 new jobs to the Grand Strand
At a ceremony attended by Mr. Mark Sanford, AvCraft Support Services and Indaer today announced a joint venture to provide seamless regional aircraft heavy maintenance to customers throughout the Americas, creating up to 50 new jobs over the next three years.
October 22, 2009
New South Lumber to expand in Darlington County
New South Lumber Co., a member of the Canfor group of companies, officially announced the expansion of its Darlington facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.
October 15, 2009
Florence County Council gives final OK to incentives for company
Florence County Council has given its final approval to incentive and lease agreements for an advanced-materials company looking to create about 120 jobs in Lake City.
October 13, 2009
Company looks to reclaim carbon fiber in Lake City
Florence County Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on incentive and lease agreements for a North Carolina-based advanced-materials company looking to create about 120 jobs in Lake City.
Electrical issues still impacting ESAB, some employees to stay home
Some employees were asked not to report to work on Tuesday, and the same goes for Wednesday.
October 12, 2009
ESAB in Florence experiencing electrical issues, employees impacted
ESAB Welding and Cutting in Florence began experiencing electrical issues on Monday and is not operating as normal.
September 29, 2009
Softee will expand in Marion County, create 262 jobs
Softee Supreme Diaper Corp. is making a $6 million investment expected to create 262 jobs in Marion County during the next four years.
September 03, 2009
Bottled water company considering site in Chesterfield County
The Chesterfield County Economic Development Board announced Monday that Nestlé Waters North America Inc. is considering sites in Chesterfield County for a potential spring water source and bottling facility
August 07, 2009
Economists expect Horry County jobless levels to rise
Though the national unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent in July, local economists say South Carolina’s unemployment levels may reach 14 or 15 percent by the end of the year.
July 29, 2009
Georgetown’s port picks up renewable-energy business
The Port of Georgetown picked up 66,000 tons of cargo a year and up to 45 additional jobs as part of a renewable energy company’s plan to ship wood briquettes to Europe.
July 25, 2009
Florence man ready to return to job after taking ‘bad step’
Eric Boatwright was on a training pole, took a “bad step” and remembers the world being in black and white for a fraction of a second before he fell 50 feet to the ground.
July 16, 2009
Industry to build larger Florence County facility
Florence County Council has voted to seek quotes for a road extension and stormwater improvements as an industry in the area seeks to build a new, larger facility.
July 14, 2009
ESAB announces restructuring, Florence job cuts
A restructuring announced Tuesday by ESAB Welding and Cutting Products will eliminate jobs at the company’s Florence site, but officials said they do not know how many at this point.
June 19, 2009
SCDOT Commission approves Florence County bridge replacement
The S.C. Department of Transportation Commission has approved replacing the bridge on Papermill Road over Jefferies Creek in Florence County.
June 15, 2009
Johnson Controls has public meeting on new facility
Johnson Controls Inc.’s plans to locate a new battery recycling center were on display Monday during the company’s first public meeting on the facility that is expected to bring 250 jobs to the Pee Dee and an initial capital investment of more than $100 million.
