Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Joins Chamber And Hosts Ribbon Cutting

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Lucky Dog Animal Rescue celebrated its grand opening of its one-of-a-kind Rescue Campus in Florence, South Carolina (2502 North Williston Road, Florence, SC 29506). The lifesaving campus includes The Lazin Animal Foundation Infectious Disease Infections Care Unit, the JR Peterson Ringworm Center, the Verstanding Family Foundation Community Vet Clinic, and “Stopover Station,” a kennel building to house animals preparing for transport north.
Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin along with representatives from the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders were in attendance to celebrate the grand opening. The event was open to all members of the community as Lucky Dog celebrate this historic day for animals across the rural south.
“We are so excited that this day has finally come,” said Mirah Horowitz, Founder and Executive Director of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. “Pet overpopulation in Florence is a real challenge. This facility will not only prepare animals for transport to areas where adoptions are possible, it will also help community members care for their pets, preventing unwanted litters and avoiding the need to surrender in the first place.”

“Since its inception in 2009, Lucky Dog has helped save over 23,500 animals, ensuring they go on to live healthy, happy lives. We have seen the process firsthand with our own LDAR rescue dog, Jill.

Leadership Florence Participates In Education Day

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Leadership Florence had its March session (Education Day) on Tuesday, March 14th. The group visited Florence-Darlington Technical College and the FMU Luther F. Carter Center for Health Sciences.

The class also got to hear from and visit many of the many educational institutions in our community. The day included presentations from: Florence Adult Education, The Kings Academy, Virtis Academy, Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate and Florence 1 Schools.

An additional thank you goes to Wilson High School, TKA, Trinity and The School Foundation for providing lunch.

Darlington Raceway To Host Open House

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You’re invited to the Spring Open House at Darlington Raceway on Tuesday, March 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Come enjoy an evening of getting to know the track Too Tough To Tame; Take a tour of the Darlington Raceway Museum and NMPA Hall of Fame, Mingle with local businesses around the Pee Dee region all while enjoying light Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments.  During the event, local businesses will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Goodyear 400. Receive $25 off when you purchase at the event.  To RSVP or to seek additional information, please email Danielle Lockemy at dlockemy@nascar.com.

Practical Purpose Solutions Joins Chamber

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Kendrea Robinson is a nurse practitioner and the business owner. She started the business Practical Purpose Solutions to help individuals RESET through coaching and consulting services. These services were initially designed to help individuals stay focused on their physical, mental, and spiritual wellness journey. Through these services individuals have been able to lose weight and feel better about themselves, mentally and emotionally.

Practical Purpose Solutions offers many services, some of them include:
Vitamin Infusions to help individuals RESET TO REFOCUS. Helping with enhancement of energy and immunity. Our vitamin infusions consist of different vitamins and minerals such as B12, vitamin C, vitamin Bs and more. These infusions are designed to help individuals with fatigue, colds, chronic sinuses, joint discomfort and more. These services are same day services even if individuals are not part of any program and or package that is offered.

Physicals (DOT, Sports, Presurgical and Preemployment) and telehealth services. They will provide contract services with companies, especially small business owners. They offer weekday and weekend services for those who may need a physical done.

The business located at 2011 Second Loop Road Suite A Florence, SC 29501.
Business Hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM –7 PM
Phone Number: 843-799-2210 www.practicalpurposesolutions.com

QVC Hosts Facility Tour

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce organized an industry tour through the QVC distribution facility in Florence on Monday, March 6th. The QVC operation is a world leader in video retail across broadcast, streaming, mobile and social platforms bringing together large audiences for thousands of brand vendors throughout the world.

Matt Rider & Tim Wimbush of QVC provided the guided tour through the large distribution facility. Attending the visit was US Congressman Russell Fry, Assistant Jason Freer, SC Senator Michael Reichenbach, Charisse Reichenbach, Dr. Jermaine Ford, President of Florence-Darlington Technical College and Michael Miller, President of the Greater Florence Chamber.

HopeHealth Hosts Streater Building Dedication

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On February 27, HopeHealth hosted a dedication ceremony for the Streater Building project at The Hyatt Place Florence/Downtown. The event featured refreshments from local Black-owned businesses and provided an overview of the Streater Building’s future focused on serving seniors, Veterans, and Black men in the community.

The Streater Building is an important African American architectural landmark of the downtown business district in Florence, dating back to at least 1904 when General Armstrong Streater owned and operated a small mercantile business and grocery store out of the building. HopeHealth purchased the building, located at the corner of Dargan and Darlington Street and across from Sav-a-Lot, in 2018 to utilize it as a place to provide value-based community services outside of the traditional scope of health care.

Upon completion of its revitalization, this HopeHealth project will help strengthen community engagement and work to decrease barriers to care by enhancing the availability and accessibility of health programs.

Honda In The Top 8 For Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina Contest

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Our Honda operations here in the Pee Dee is now in the Top 8 for The Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina contest.

After starting with 246 statewide nominations, they are down to just 8 products competing to win this year’s Manufacturing Madness contest, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.

Vote today and every day through March 16th for Honda South Carolina Manufacturing and their Side-by-side vehicles for the #CoolestThingMadeInSC.

Mark Your Calendar for CAPES for Kids – Saturday, May 6th

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CAPES For Kids is an annual 5K/10K & Fun Run, held in honor of a 3-year old Carver Elementary School student, who lost her life due to physical abuse and neglect in 2011. Formerly known as the Carver C.A.P. Run, this event strives to honor her life, and the lives of children like her, while also raising awareness and support for victims of child abuse in our local community. Proceeds benefit the mission of the CARE House of the Pee Dee in promoting help, hope and healing for child abuse victim and their families.

This family-friendly event includes activities for children such as inflatables, a superhero themed costume contest and more!

For more information, click here.

Consistently HR To Host Online Workshop

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Join DaShonda Foxworth on Saturday, March 25th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM for an online workshop titled “How to Ace the Interview”.  Get that dream job!!! 20-minute training and 15-minute mock session. Learn how to answer most common interview questions.

For more information, click here.

Downtown Florence Selected As Semifinalist For Great American Main Street Award

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Downtown Florence has been selected as a semifinalist for the Great American Main Street Award from Main Street America for the second consecutive year!

Downtown Florence is one of eight organizations from across the country in the running for this prestigious award, which recognizes communities for their excellence in transforming downtown districts. The three award winners will be announced on March 27, 2023 at the National Main Street Conference in Boston, MA.

For more information about the award, you can read the press release here.