ACS Technologies® the world’s leading provider of church management software service solutions, was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina by SC Biz News in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companie

Hopewell Presbyterian Church is hosting a World Impact Seminar next month to teach church pastors, leaders and members to follow Christ’s command “to go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

TIMMONSVILLE – Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) today announced the creation of 44 new jobs with an investment of $42 million at a production start-up event for Honda’s newest, largest and most versatile side-by-side, the 2016 Pioneer™1000.

John Brand is following his father and his grandfather’s career path. Frank “John” Brand III, joined Stifel as a financial advisor in January of this year.

George Jebaily was selected as a finalist for the 2014 Trial Lawyers Care Award, American Association for Justice.

The American Red Cross is now offering a nurse assistant training program at their offices on W. Lucas St. After graduating their second class of students last week, the Red Cross hosted an open house on Aug. 11 to showcase this new program.

Three McLeod Health hospitals and McLeod physicians have been recognized for providing excellence in healthcare by national healthcare research leader Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC).

Florence School District One students head back to school next week. The first day of school for students in Florence One is Monday, Aug. 17.

Florence One Superintendent Dr. Randy Bridges served as this year’s speaker at the Annual Back to School Celebration held on Monday morning.

The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce has been selected as a 2015 Finalist for the Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award.

The American Red Cross, Palmetto SC Region, has named Nicole Echols as a major gifts officer for Eastern SC. She brings more than 14 years of human services and community development experience to the Red Cross.

McLeod Health announces the promotion of Deborah D. Locklair to Senior Vice President of McLeod Health and Regional Administrator for McLeod Health Dillon and McLeod Health Cheraw.

DARLINGTON –The City of Darlington has received assistance from the USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant to assist very low and low-income resident homeowners within the city limits with housing rehabilitation needs.

Eastern Carolina Community Foundation will host a live telecast on Sept. 21 that addresses the changing paradigms of traditional estate planning.

Pee Dee Land Trust has prepared an exhibit of storyboards featuring photographs and quotes collected during a series of interviews with six African American farmers in the Pee Dee region.