Kickin’ Chicken Wing & Chili Fest

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The smoke and smell announced Friday night’s Kickin’ Chicken Wing and Chili Festival long before participants made it to the 100 block of South Dargan Street for the actual event.

The smoke and smell didn’t disappoint as about 2,200 people turned out to chow down on 1,800 pounds of chicken wings and a similar amount of chili at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s annual event.

The event featured live music by Inland as well as the chance to sample wings from several vendors, many of which have taken home honors at past competitions.

The winners of the wings cooking contest this year were:

1st – Rollin Smoke

2nd – Ashley’s Yummy Tummy

3rd – ServiceMaster Fire and Water Restoration

The winners of the chili cooking contest this year were:

1st – Mac’s BBQ Kitchen

2nd – Back Porch BBQ

Photos by SCNOW.COM. To see more photos from the event, click here.

Florence County Disabilities Foundation To Host “Dinner Is Done” Fundraiser

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It’s Time For Dinner is Done! Order your homemade dishes now for Thanksgiving and Christmas! All dishes come frozen with baking instructions. Pick up day will be Thursday, November 21 at Central United Methodist Church in Florence and Pee Dee Thrift of Lake City.

It is on a first come, first serve as there are limited numbers of each dish. All dishes are made by Florence District 1’s Advantage Academy Culinary Arts students or the FCDF Dinner is Done Committee.  All Proceeds benefit Florence County Disabilities Foundation!

Orders are due by Friday, November 15.  Email flodisfoundsc@yahoo.com or call (843) 374-2641 to place an order.

To view the order form, click here.

Community Broadcasters Annual Radiothon Raises $127,098 To Benefit McLeod Children’s Hospital

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The 22nd annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon benefitting McLeod Children’s Hospital was held in Florence, SC, on October 1-4. During the Radiothon, Community Broadcasters’ stations WWKT 99.3 The Cat, WFRK Live 95.3, WPDT Almighty 105.1 and WSIM 93.7 Frank FM hosted live broadcasts from McLeod Children’s Hospital.

“As always, at Community Broadcasters, we are always doing our best to live up to our name, and stand for the communities that we broadcast in,” says Vice President Wayne Mulling. “And we are proud of what we have been able to do in hosting the Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon each year to raise funds for McLeod Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network. We are humbled by the amount of people that have been helped directly through the years by these organizations, and glad to play a small part in keeping this active and ongoing to continue to help others every year. We invite you to be a part as well.”

DJs asked listeners for donations in support of the programs and technology that McLeod offers to families in the Pee Dee. Listeners also had the opportunity to hear real stories from those who have benefited directly from the McLeod Children’s Hospital, in addition to interviews with doctors, nurses and employees who all share the same passion.

To read the full press release, click here.

Jingle Bell Market Preview Party Happening November 14

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Get ready to ring in the holiday season at the Jingle Bell Market—the premier holiday shopping event of the year! From November 15th through the 17th at the Florence Center, experience festive shopping like no other plus an exclusive Jingle Bell Market Preview Party proudly sponsored by Food Lion on November 14! That’s right, we’ve added an exclusive evening of shopping this year to bring you even more holiday cheer!

With over 100 talented vendors showcasing their unique creations, you’re bound to find the perfect gifts and holiday decor to make your season merry and bright! From handcrafted ornaments to one-of-a-kind treasures, the Jingle Bell Market has something for everyone on your list.  But that’s not all! The Jingle Bell Market isn’t just about shopping—it’s an immersive holiday experience. Explore mobile boutiques filled with the latest fashion trends, discover stunning jewelry that will add sparkle to your celebrations, and treat your taste buds to gourmet food that’ll satisfy any craving. And we’re starting the celebration early with the Jingle Bell Market Preview Party proudly sponsored by Food Lion on November 14th from 6pm-8pm! Enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of the market with an evening full of fun, contests, giveaways, and more! Indulge in delicious cuisine specially crafted by SAVOR, our in-house culinary team, and sip on a glass of your favorite spirit. Plus, don’t miss the silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the House of Hope of the Pee Dee!  So, kick off your holiday shopping in style at the Jingle Bell Market—November 15th through the 17th at the Florence Center! Visit florencecenter.com for all the details.

‘Tis the season to shop, sparkle, and savor at the Jingle Bell Market!

Transworld Business Advisors Of Coastal SC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Brent Byer, Owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Coastal SC along with Chamber Ambassadors cuts his ribbon joining the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.

If you are either interested in buying or selling your business Transworld Business Advisors can help you with that process. They can supply any of the needs for a smooth transitional sale or purchase including business valuation, business consulting, selling your business, or purchasing a business.

To read the full story, click here.

Patterson Promoted To CEO At Raldex

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Raldex Hospitality, the hotel management company overseeing five prominent properties in Florence, proudly announces that Chad Patterson has been promoted to CEO and President. Patterson, who has been with the company since 2008, previously served as Vice President and General Manager of three of the five properties in Florence before stepping into his new leadership role.

To read the full story, click here.

St. Anthony Catholic School Launches Inaugural Cross Country Team, Celebrates Early Success

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St. Anthony Catholic School is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural Cross Country team, which has already made a remarkable impact in its first season. The team recently showcased their talent at the race held at Darlington Middle School, where our Bears put forth an outstanding performance, marking the beginning of what promises to be a memorable season.

A special congratulations goes out to Sebastian Narvaez, who finished in the top 10 at the race and is currently ranked #1 in South Carolina for the Middle School 5K division. His exceptional achievement not only highlights his hard work but also sets a high standard for our new team.

To read the full press release, click here.

Florence County Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Kevin Yokim, Florence County Administrator was the Florence Chamber’s guest this past weekend sharing what you need to know about Florence County. We encourage you to tune-in every Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

This program is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

You can review past ChamberLink Radio Show interviews by clicking https://www.flochamber.com/events-programs/podcasts/

Gold Star Urgent Care Cuts Ribbon On Chamber Membership

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Gold Star Urgent Care Founder and CEO, Latoya Lane-Milo, FNP along with staff and Chamber Ambassadors celebrated their grand relocation ceremony on October 14th.

The clinic relocated for a larger space to effectively serve the community and maximize speed and efficiency in their Urgent Care setting, Services offered include well visits, sick visits, medication refills, lab testing, Occupational Medicine, and Weight Loss Therapy.

“We are excited to bring all that we do to another location, it has always been our mission to serve the community in which we are located and expanding to a larger space allow us to make that impact even greater, says founder and CEO, Latoya Lane-Milo, FNP, Gold Star Urgent Care is locally owned and operated healthcare facility in Florence South Carolina, it was established with a commitment to serving the community, with multiple standalone urgent and primary care clinics, Gold Star Urgent Care has a strong focus on serving the underrepresented and indigent population in the greater Florence area.

To read the full story, click here.

Florence Area Humane Society Holding Holiday Fundraisers

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It’s never too early to plan your Thanksgiving meal! Buy a smoked Boston Butt (Pick up November 23) and helpless the homeless pets of FAHS! Orders can be place online via the Humane Society website and at Woofers.

There will also be another opportunity to help the pets with this year’s Lights 4 Paws Sip and Stroll which will take place on November 21 & 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.  Tickets are limited and can be purchased thru November 19th from the Humane Society website.

For more information, click here.