This is What the Customers Have Been Waiting For… story by Heather Page On January 16th, Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) associates and members of the local business community gathered for the eagerly anticipated reveal of the all-new Honda Talon 1000. A $45 million HSC expansion completed in 2018 was in…
story by Jordan Pupa Carlson Gilman is a senior at West Florence High School, the senior class president, and on the varsity soccer team. He may seem like your average teenager, but he also takes on the role as business owner. After visiting Duke University, he brainstormed with his father on how he…
Inspire, Honor, Celebrate A few local favorites were asked what it was like to be an African American in the business community, here’s what they had to say: Charles Weaver – Owner of 19th Green Indoor Golf Center Vip: “Is there an African American in your life that inspired you?” Charles: “I’m very blessed to have…
God has taken his place in her, she will not be moved: he will come to her at the dawn of morning. Psalms 46:5 Few things make people more nostalgic than delicious food like Grandma used to make. City Food & Spirits in Marion is your go-to place for classic comfort food! Open…
Chamber announces Murphy Monk as President of Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce The board of directors of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the promotion of Murphy Monk from membership development coordinator to president. In this capacity, Monk will lead the chamber in its mission to be a catalyst…
Cooking Up Something New story by Olivia Kane Freeman’s Bakery has been serving delicious sweet treats since 1964. As they enter their 56th year in business, Owner Ellen Cooke is especially thankful for her employees and her customers. “I love my job!” she exclaims. Freeman’s team of experienced bakers are constantly working to…
Turning Something Old Into Something New story by Jordan Pupa With a little hard work and imagination, anything can become useful again, however, it takes the right creative mind and talent to give repurposed treasures a special touch. Jack and Victoria Howard have what it takes to turn old pieces into something else,…
story by Mark W. Buyck, III In the last several articles, we have described how South Carolina evolved from a solid Democrat state to a swing state in the period following World War II. South Carolina was again a swing state during the 1968 Presidential Election. 1968 was a tumultuous year…
Have you ever wandered into a local coffee shop and stood staring at the chalkboard menu thinking, “How in the world do I choose?” We certainly have, many times! It’s become routine to just say I’ll have what she’s having and wish for the best. Starting today, we vow to educate ourselves in…
story by Jordan Pupa It is true that little minds have big ideas and entrepreneurship can start early on. For second grader Halle Belle McCutchen, it all started with a love for jewelry and beading, an activity she could partake in after school and on weekends. In August of 2018, Halle Belle started…