Lisa Prather, Tonya Spinks and Ellen Smith, all part the MUSC Health Florence Oncology team, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend on ChamberLink Radio talking about their work to provide high quality and evidence-based cancer care.. We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
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Calling all businesses! The 6th annual Jingle Bell Market will be here in just 4 short months! The Florence Center is excited to invite your company to partner with them as a sponsor for the upcoming Jingle Bell Market! By sponsoring this festive event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with thousands of holiday shoppers eager to support local businesses and enjoy seasonal delights. Your sponsorship will not only ensure a magical experience for families but also prominently feature your brand in their promotional materials, social media channels, and during the event itself. They believe your involvement would be mutually beneficial, showcasing your commitment to community spirit and enhancing your visibility during the joyful holiday season. Please contact the Florence Center at manager@jinglebellmarket.com today for more information on how to become a sponsor.
The Florence County Council gave final approval to a $141 million budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year during last Thursday’s regular monthly meeting.
The budget, which is nearly $8 million more than the 2023-24 fiscal year budget, includes a 5% pay raise for all county employees. Full-time Florence County Sheriff’s Department officers received an additional amount above the 5% COLA to increase their salaries by $6,000. Basic Emergency Medical Technicians received an additional 10% above the 5%, for a total of 15%. Advanced EMTs received an additional 5% above the 5%, for a total of 10%. Paramedics did not receive an increase above the 5%.
County Administrator Kevin Yokim said the pay increases and funding for recreation were the two primary areas of interest in this year’s budget discussions.
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Red Bone Alley restaurant in Florence will be run by a new ownership team starting next month, its founder announced last Monday.
Dale Barth said he’ll move away from day-to-day operations beginning July 1, with J.J. Leonard and Brandon Collins stepping in to take over management.
Leonard has been a major Red Bone Alley supplier for several years, while Collins is a former employee who’s returning from a Lowcountry restaurant chain.
“Looking forward, I can tell you that J.J. and Brandon have exciting and creative plans for Red Bone Alley. For sure, they will continue to serve many of your longtime favorites, but you will also be offered some new and interesting options from which to choose,” Barth said. “I am totally confident that the entire Red Bone experience will elevate.”
Red Bone Alley is in its 32nd year of business. In February, Barth said he was looking to hand over control of the West Palmetto Street eatery.
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The trauma center at McLeod Regional Medical Center has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
“Recently, McLeod Regional Medical Center underwent successful verification with the American College of Surgeons as a Level II Trauma Center. We are the only facility in this region to have undergone this rigorous verification process. Achieving and maintaining this standard ensures the patients of the Pee Dee region, and beyond, that McLeod Regional Medical Center is at all times prepared and capable of providing quality, peer-reviewed, comprehensive care to every trauma patient,” said Dr. Johnson Walker, Medical Director of Trauma Services at McLeod Regional Medical Center.
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Join them on July 11th, at Florence First Bank as they host a Smart Start Savings Day! This is a time for you to bring in your children or teenagers & their piggy banks to open their MyFirst Savings account!
We want to spend time teaching them how to make a deposit and why it’s important to save.
There are no fees and no balance requirements. They must have a parent or guardian on the account with them.
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Lyles Cooper, Executive Director of Pee Dee Land Trust, was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend on ChamberLink Radio talking about Pee Dee Land Trust partnering with private landowners to permanently protect 108 properties that encompass over 43,000 acres across the area watershed. We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.
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William Scruggs, owner of Live Oak Metal Works & Supply, along with employees and Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.
Live Oak Metal Works & Supply has officially opened its doors, offering American-made and sustainable metal roofing and siding solutions to the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. The company provides a manufacturer-direct source for a full line of high-quality metal products designed to fit any budget. Live Oak Metal Works & Supply serves a diverse customer base, including homeowners, residential installers, agricultural, commercial, and industrial building owners. Scruggs emphasized that metal roofing’s longevity, energy efficiency, and environmental benefits make it a smart investment for any building owner.
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In case you missed it, PDRTA Celebrated their 50th Anniversary and held a reception at SiMT this month.
The evening brought together partners, government officials and community members to celebrate PDRTA’s impact on Healthcare, Workforce and Education in the six counties it serves: Florence, Darlington, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, and Marion.
PDRTA says thank you to the countless individuals who have championed public transportation in the Pee Dee region over the past five decades!
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Great news for Pee Dee area business and leisure travelers. It appears that American Airlines will be adding an additional daily flight into and out of Florence Regional Airport beginning August 7th.
Now, area airline travelers will have better connections times in Charlotte to go along with the convenience and cost savings of using the local Florence airport. With early morning, midday and evening flights through Florence, layover times will be shorter and provide more flexible connect options.
American Airlines using Florence Regional Airport delivers superb on-time performance along with the ease of close-in parking and faster passenger check-in for your flight to Charlotte and then on to nearly any market in the world.
To check out available flight options go to https://www.aa.com.
You can contact the Florence Regional Airport or the Florence Chamber of Commerce for more information.
