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Three new industrial sites in Florence County are nearing completion and already attracting potential buyers.

Each area cost between $8 million to $12 million, with $15 million to $20 million in utilities used at each location. Potential customers are looking into the parks now, Florence County Economic Development Partnership Chief Executive Officer Gregg Robinson said.

A site consultant with Deloitte Consulting toured the sites last week, Robinson said. Deloitte is considered the fourth most prestigious consulting firm this year.

The three projects came into being after the Florence County Council passed a $22 million bond referendum in 2020 to support industrial expansion within the county “because we hadn’t had a lot of success,” Robinson said.

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South Carolina Ports’ cargo business segments had a strong May, with inland ports, vehicles and cruise passengers trending up.

SC Ports handled 20,026 vehicles for global automakers at Columbus Street Terminal in May, up 14% year-over-year.

SC Ports’ two rail-served inland ports, which swiftly move cargo via rail between the Port of Charleston and inland markets, continued to see strong volumes.

Inland Port Dillon had another record-breaking month, handling 4,415 rail moves in May, which is an impressive 138% jump from last year. Inland Port Greer also had a strong month handling 14,931 rail moves, up 4% year-over-year.

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Join The CARE House at the ballpark on Thursday, July 13th to see the Florence Flamingos take on the Wilmington Sharks while supporting quality services for victims of child abuse and neglect! Tickets are $16 and include unlimited food & drinks, a Flamingos hat and an exciting ballpark experience! $5 from every ticket purchased through the CARE House event page will be donated to the CARE House of the Pee Dee. Use password: Care2023 at purchase.

Visit www.thecarehouse.com/take-me-out-to-the-ball-game for more information or to purchase tickets. Contact Alice Curry Gallego at 843-629-0736 or via email at agallego@thecarehouse.com with any questions!

Following a year of community conversation and extensive study, United Way of Florence County has announced three new focus areas supporting its long-standing efforts to improve education, health and financial stability in the area.

In education, the organization will prioritize expanding opportunities and activities in early childhood.  Health efforts will focus on improving services supporting mental health, and in the area of financial stability, United Way will work to promote home rehabilitation and meet basic needs.

“The transition to the collective impact model has given us an important opportunity to thoroughly assess our area’s specific challenges and identify the kinds of efforts that can best move the community forward,” Webb said.  “The task force has taken a very hands-on approach to this work, and we believe we have set targets that can make a real and lasting difference in the lives of the people we’re here to serve.”

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Freedom Fest is right around the corner this Saturday, June 24, 2023. The Freedom Fest will be held on the Darlington square from 4PM-9PM. Come and enjoy the amusement rides, petting zoo, food & retail vendors, live entertainment, and a great firework display! Best of all, the entire event is FREE! Come out and share this event with others!