Darlington Raceway To Have Limited Fans For NASCAR Weekend In May

As NASCAR returns to the track Too Tough to Tame at Darlington Raceway, the track will host a limited, reduced number of fans throughout the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR on the new spring race weekend of May 7-9.  Darlington Raceway will host the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series May 7 at 7:30 p.m., the NASCAR Xfinity Series May 8 at 1 p.m. and the NASCAR Cup Series on Mother’s Day, May 9 at 3:30 p.m.  The reduced capacity for the 2021 spring event weekend is due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continues in accordance with enhanced safety protocols and procedures to provide a safe environment for fans, competitors, employees and industry personnel.

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HopeHealth At Francis Marion University Celebrates 10th Anniversary

HopeHealth at Francis Marion University celebrated the 10th anniversary of the partnership between HopeHealth and FMU as well as expansion of clinical and office space with a ribbon cutting Thursday, February 25th at 121 S. Evander Drive in Florence.  The partnership began with Dr. Paul DeMarco as the lone physician. Now he is joined by two HopeHealth nurse practitioners, Meagan Bennett and Regina Stanley, and FMU student health nurse practitioner Sharon Walters.

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Florence Chamber Makes SCORE Mentor-ship Available in The Pee Dee

SCORE PEE DEE is now made possible with the support of the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce. Florence is a terrific community in which to work and live and the Florence Chamber is privileged to be a vital part of so much that happens in our community. We’re like a neighbor to all; bringing news, activities and support to businesses across the Pee Dee region. The SCORE PEE DEE mentorship programs offer experts with experience in areas such as; accounting, finance, human resources, consulting, import/export, law, operations, production, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, sales, marketing, management, business plan preparation, strategic planning, and many other business disciplines. For more information, click on the link below or call the Chamber offices at 843-665-0515.

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Chamber Announces Outlook Luncheon with Lt. Governor

Pamela Evette, the South Carolina Lt. Governor, will be the featured speaker on Wednesday, March 17th at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Outlook Luncheon.  The luncheon will be held at the Florence Center. The community and local business leaders are invited.  The program will include the announcement of the Small Business Person of the Year which is sponsored by Dedicated Community Bank and the Public Servant of the Year which is sponsored by Francis Marion University.  Luncheon reservations are limited because of state COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

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