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On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Chi Iota Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is excited to welcome The Honorable Brother Representative James E. Clyburn as the keynote speaker for our Achievement Week Founder’s Awards Ceremony.

The event will take place at the SHEREC (Strive Hard Educational, Recreational and Enrichment Center) located at 312 S Ravenel Street, Florence, SC 29506 beginning at 6:00 PM.  Tickets are $65 per person and Tables are available for $700 (Seats 8 and includes a Half-Page Ad in our digital souvenir journal).

For more information, to sponsor, or to purchase tickets, contact us at 843-992-6349 or 843-858-3766, visit the website or email chiiota.oppf@gmail.com

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival is set for Friday, Oct. 18 in the 100 block of South Dargan Street from 5 to 9 p.m.

There are still a couple of cooker openings for individuals to compete in the wings and chili contest. Contact the Chamber if you want to share your wing or chili cooking ability.

The festival attendees will be entertained with live music by The Inland Band, a Country & Rock group from Florence. Winners of the wings and chili cook-off will be announced at 8:45 p.m.

Last Thursday, the Greater Florence Chamber held its 2024 Fall Golf Classic at The Traces Golf Club, presented by Field Fastener. Additional support was provided by Pepsi of Florence, Asset Technology Group, Bank of Clarendon, and TD Bank.

120 golfers enjoyed the day starting with a great lunch served in the club house by Pee Dee Catering. Throughout the day the golfers enjoyed 16 different hospitality tee box sponsors that served wings, fried bologna, boiled peanuts, snacks, beverages, beer, specialty drinks, fun prizes and other golf giveaways.

To see more photos from the day, click here.

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Pee Dee Land Trust invites you to experience the beauty of Black Creek with a scenic paddle hosted at The Riparian.

This event offers two launch times at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, giving you the flexibility to choose the time that best fits your schedule. The paddle will last approximately 1.5 hours, offering a guided tour led by the experienced team at Naturally Outdoors. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced kayaker, this adventure promises to be a memorable way to enjoy the cooler weather and stunning fall scenery.

Your registration includes all necessary equipment—kayak, PFD (Personal Flotation Device), and whistle—as well as lunch, which will be served between the paddles from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

For more information, click here.

The Department of Energy has selected Clarios Circular Solutions for a $150M federal grant to be used to create a closed-loop lithium-Ion materials facility in Florence, South Carolina.

Clarios Circular Solutions expects the project to significantly contribute to the circular economy in battery manufacturing, creating over 375 permanent operational jobs and between 800 and 1,200 construction jobs. The project aligns with Justice40 Initiatives, promoting community governance, climate resilience, clean energy, and STEM education in South Carolina.

According to information provide to the Florence Chamber, Clarios will be work with local workforce development groups to ensure there is a skilled and qualified workforce to build and run this state-of-the-art facility. Clarios has operated locally for decades, is committed to building on existing skills in the area, and will recruit from the community.

More to come on this expansion for Florence, South Carolina.