Archive for year: 2026

We’re kicking off Concert for the Kids early with a special LIVE edition of Gameday in the Carolinas on ESPN Radio 96.3FM, broadcasting live from Southern Hops! Matt and Woody along with some very special guests, will be live from 10 AM–Noon, previewing all of Saturday’s biggest college football matchups, recapping Friday night’s high school football action from around the area, discussing all things football, and getting everyone ready for a huge Saturday of sports.

We especially want listeners to come out and be part of the LIVE audience! Grab some brunch, pull up a seat and “Brunch with the Boys” while watching Gameday in the Carolinas happen live. We’ll also take donations for Children’s Miracle Network benefiting McLeod Children’s Hospital throughout the broadcast as we get everyone fired up for Concert for the Kids later that afternoon.

Then at 4 PM, 99.3 The Cat Country takes over as Concert for the Kids officially gets underway! Palmer and Haley will broadcast live from Southern Hops throughout the evening, bringing listeners all the action and excitement from the event.

Throughout the broadcast, Palmer and Haley will have live interviews with all of our performing artists, talk with representatives from McLeod Children’s Hospital, visit with sponsors and special guests, encourage donations to Children’s Miracle Network, and keep listeners updated on everything happening throughout Concert for the Kids.

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Kickin’ Chicken Wing & Chili Festival is being held Friday, October 16 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and it’s going to be packed with your favorite wings, chili, cold drinks, and live music by Chocolate Chip & Co.

Mark your calendars now since you don’t want to miss this great downtown Florence event. If you would like more details on this evening party in the streets, go to our event page or call the Chamber at (843) 665-0515.

This year’s Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival is being sponsored by Synergi Partners, South Carolina Federal Credit Union, T-Mobile Fiber, Hyatt Downtown Florence, Hotel Florence and Victors.

The Senate Finance Committee’s newly formed Common Sense Tax Reform Special Subcommittee held its first meeting last Thursday, receiving a comprehensive overview of the state’s tax system from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, the S.C. Department of Revenue (DOR), the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA), and the Tax Foundation.

During the meeting, significant focus was placed on the need for South Carolina’s tax system to be more competitive for business, particularly our property tax system, which places a disproportionate burden on businesses.

The subcommittee, which is chaired by Sen. Sean Bennett (R-Dorchester), plans to meet throughout the fall to continue to assess how South Carolina’s tax system stacks up to other states across the country, particularly our peer states, hear from stakeholders, and identify possible solutions to modernize the code and make it more competitive.

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Single game Pee Dee IceCat tickets are available starting September 17th.  However, if you already know you want to be at every IceCats game, don’t wait. Get your season tickets now and a great shot at locking in your favorite seat in the house all season long. Once single game tickets go on sale September 17, that seat is no longer guaranteed to be waiting for you. Beat the rush and claim your season ticket and your seat now.

Season tickets available NOW; Single game tickets available September 17.

Join them for a fun, interactive workshop for High School students that includes hands-on teaching that will encourage and challenge you to learn more about yourself and get on the road to reaching your maximum potential!! Event takes place on Saturday, October 10 at St. Paul Church from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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