U.S. Congressman Russell Fry Visits Florence Chamber For Legislative Drop-In

To a group gathered Thursday, U.S. Congressman Russell Fry said his goal is to get the federal government “back to basics” to reduce spending and lower inflation.

Fry visited the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce to give an update on the goings-on in Washington D.C. and to connect with local leaders. Around the Pee Dee and Grand Strand regions of South Carolina, Fry said he has been looking to better understand the areas he serves.

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Un-Silence the Violence With Pee Dee Coalition’s Breaking Free Challenge

This year, Pee Dee Coalition will celebrate the 12th Annual Breaking Free Distance Challenge this October! The theme for this year’s challenge is “UN-Silence the Violence”. The challenge will take place virtually from October 1st to October 31st and will raise critical funds for the Coalition’s Emergency Safe Shelter in Florence for women and children who sought refuge from domestic violence.

In the last three fiscal years, 292 women and children sought refuge from domestic violence in the Coalition’s Emergency Safe Shelter and stayed 7,602 nights. According to the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, 1 in 3 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime.

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Chamber’s Annual Membership Luncheon To Be Held September 20th

The Florence Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Chamber Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Florence Center. Jeff Deaton, AESC U.S. Managing Director will be the keynote speaker.

The luncheon is open to all chamber members, as well as area business and community leaders.  Doors will open at 11:30 am and the program will begin at 12:00 noon. The Business Person of the Year will be announced at the closing of program.

Reserved tables of 8 are $475 and individual Chamber member tickets are $40 and $50 non-members.

To register online, click here.

David Lee Murphy To Headline Concert At Carolina Bank Field

he City of Florence has partnered with the Florence Flamingos to host the very first concert event at Carolina Bank Field on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 5:30pm. This event will feature David Lee Murphy, George Birge, and the Jebb Mac Band so join them for a night filled with music and fun!

Tickets start at $20.

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NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade Returns September 1st

Back by popular demand, Darlington Raceway announced Thursday that the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade will return after a three-year hiatus for the Crown Royal presents Darlington Labor Day Race Weekend.

The parade will be Sept. 1, with the route beginning at Florence-Darlington Technical College and ending at The Track Too Tough to Tame. Beginning at 4 p.m., fans are invited to the Florence-Darlington Technical College staging area, where they can take photos with their favorite haulers while enjoying music and food from local vendors.

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Terrence Carraway Memorial 5K To Be Held At Darlington Raceway

The Terrence Carraway Memorial 5K, presented by Brown’s RV Superstore, features a course around the historic-Darlington Raceway in memory of Florence Police Officer, Sgt. Terrence Carraway. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Terrence F. Carraway Foundation. The race will be held on Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 PM.

All race participants will receive a t-shirt and medal. The race will be run in partnership with Simply Timing to benefit the Terrence F. Carraway Foundation.

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Carolina Career Fair To Be Held August 24th In Florence

Join the Carolina Career Fair – its coming up August 24th in Florence! This is the perfect opportunity to get in front of dozens of area employers who are ready and looking to HIRE NOW! Get your resumes ready!

ATTENTION AREA EMPLOYERS: A limited number of exhibitor booths are now available, and this is the perfect opportunity to meet with and hire the candidates you need! For more info and to secure your booth now, email CareerFair@CommBroadcasters.com!

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City Wide Hiring Event

Join the City-Wide Hiring Event on Thursday, August 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center – 500 Barnes Street, Florence, SC.

The City of Florence will be conducting on-site interviews and hiring for Utilities, Public Works, Recreation, Athletics, Administration, Fire, Police, and more!

Job benefits include State Health, Retirement, Wellness Clinic with Nurse Practitioner, paid holidays, uniforms, equipment, and more!

If you have any questions, please call (843) 665-3158.

Transportation A Critical Need In Rural South Carolina

ne of the first things Don Strickland did when he joined the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority in 2008 was ride its buses to “learn what we do everyday and why we do it.”

The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority executive director shared the story at the first SC Rural Transit Day on July 24 at the Florence Center. Local and state officials as well as private entities were in attendance.

Officials from across the state gathered in Florence to share their experiences with public transit and what it has done for their communities.

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Steve Powers Of S/W Printing Featured On ChamberLink Radio

Steve Powers, with S&W Printing located at 128 S. Irby St., was on ChamberLink Radio this past weekend to talk about their services which include signs, graphic design, brochures, business cards, letterhead and envelopes, promotional items and many other business offerings.

You can catch the conversations on ChamberLink Radio each Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

ChamberLink Radio is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and The UPS Stores.