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South Carolina Daily Gazette

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Santee Cooper approves rate increase, including early expenses for new gas plant

Customers of South Carolina’s state owned utility will see their bills go up 9% over the next two years under an approved rate hike.

South Carolina · 14d

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Florence Breaks Ground on Dr. Iola Jones Community, Bringing 64 New Affordable Homes

Florence Mayor Lethonia Barnes, Dr. Al Bradley Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Florence, and Paces Preservation Partners join Community Leaders and Florence Housing Authority Staff and residents in the ground breaking. The Paces Foundation, Soho Housing Partners and the Housing Authority of Florence mark $20.5 million redevelopment of...

Florence, SC · 16d

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Santee Cooper, Horry Electric & Pee Dee Electric winter peak hours begin Sunday

(WPDE) — Several local electric providers are starting their winter peak hours on Sunday. Through March 31, Santee Cooper and Horry Electric customers peak hours are between 6 and 9 a.m. Pee Dee Electric customers' peak hours will be from 6 to 8 a.m. Santee Cooper provided the following...

Pee Dee, SC · 14d
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You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $100,000 In This Underrated South Carolina Town

Most people blow right past Bennettsville on their way somewhere else, which is honestly their loss and possibly your gain. Bennettsville is a small town in Marlboro County, tucked into the northeastern corner of South Carolina, and it has been quietly offering something that most of the country has completely given up on finding.

Bennettsville, SC · 17d
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Poultry in motion: Two national chicken chains making moves in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH — For Grand Strand fans of fast-food chicken, it's a case of poultry in motion. In a twist on the question "Why did the chicken (chains) cross the road?" two popular quick-service restaurants — Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's — are making moves in the Myrtle Beach market. And at least for now, they're located just across U.S. Highway 17 Bypass from one another.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 14d

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AESC reaffirms commitment to Florence County battery plant amid uncertainty

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — AESC says it remains committed to its Florence County electric vehicle battery plant following a report by another media outlet questioning the project's future. “AESC remains committed to delivering on its commitments,” the company said in a statement to ABC 15. The statement...

Florence County, SC · 14d

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Lexington-based Hwasung expands with Florence County plant

Hwasung is investing $5 million in a Florence County operation. The new manufacturing plant will create 32 jobs. The facility will produce components for elevators, energy and industrial equipment. Operations are expected to launch in two phases during 2027. Hwasung Group Inc., an electrical and electronic components manufacturer, is growing...

Florence County, SC · 11d

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Georgetown County voters to decide 1% sales tax again after 2024 loss

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County voters are again being asked to decide whether to approve a 1% local option sales tax, a measure county leaders say would largely be used to lower property tax bills. Early voting is already underway in Georgetown County, where the proposed penny sales...

Georgetown County, SC · 13d

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Florence County’s new operation creates 32 new jobs in 2027

A company’s $5 million investment will create 32 new jobs in Florence County in 2027.

Florence County, SC · 14d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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New rates OK'd. Myrtle Beach area residents could pay nearly 10% more for electricity

Many Horry County residents will see more expensive utility bills as Santee Cooper plans to increase rates next year. The Santee Cooper governing board voted Friday to increase rates for residential, commercial, industrial and lighting customers two years in a row. Residential customers are expected to see an average spending increase of 4.7% in the initial 2027 hike, followed by a 4.6% increase in the 2028 hike, coming to a total of roughly 9.3% in two years. “The residential – that 4.7% – translates to about $6.60 a month for a typical residential customer, or about 20 cents a day, and then similar impact in 2028 for those customers, as well,” Santee Cooper senior director of financial planning Greg McCormack told the board. Commercial customers are predicted to pay 2.9% more on average in both 2027 and 2028, totalling about 5.8%. Because customer impacts are based on usage, the actual increase will vary by customer. The new rates go into effect on Feb. 1, 2027, so billing could include January usage. The next increase will follow on Feb. 1, 2028. Before voting to increase rates, Santee Cooper held public input meetings and received hundreds of written comments from customers. Management

Horry County, SC · 14d

Myrtle Beach Sun-News

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Myrtle Beach Walmart reopens after nearly month closure. What's new at the store?

After nearly a month of renovations, a Myrtle Beach Walmart Neighborhood Market is once again open to shoppers. The Walmart store at 3915 N. Kings Highway reopened to fanfare Monday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured a performance from the Myrtle Beach High School band, recognition for longtime employees and $3,000 in grants donated to Horry County Shop with a Cop, EmpowerLit and Santa Claus for Paws. The newly-remodeled store now offers sushi made in-store, a new bakery department with custom cake decorating, an updated pharmacy and expanded grab-and-go selections. According to the company, the new layout will welcome customers with a “more inviting shopping experience” and support increased online orders and grocery pickups. The 3915 N. Kings Highway store is the latest in Walmart’s ongoing renovations to modernize its Neighborhood Market stores. “We’re excited to welcome our customers back and show them everything we’ve been working on,” store manager Carmen Garris said in a statement. “From our new cake decorating station to expanded online order and pickup capabilities, these improvements are designed to make shopping easier and more convenient.”

Myrtle Beach, SC · 25d

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SayeBrook in Myrtle Beach adds two homebuilders for Phase 3

SayeBrook announces Phase 3 of its residential development. CRG Homes and New Leaf Builders join the project. The Myrtle Beach community spans 730 acres. A new model row is expected in Q2 2027. The Jackson Companies‘ Sayebrook, a 730-acre master planned community in Myrtle Beach, announced Phase 3 of its...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 17d

The Thrifty Apartment

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10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home

Buying a first home has long been a major financial goal, but it is becoming harder for many young Americans to reach. An analysis by Clever Real Estate using 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 fell from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36-point drop. The... The post 10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .

Knoxville, TN · 25d

The Post and Courier

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SC business leaders at Florence conference discuss battle against poverty amidst rapid growth

FLORENCE — Business leaders from disparate industries held a roundtable discussion Oct. 28 on the future of South Carolina, a state they said was poised for both rapid growth and leaving its citizens behind. The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development, which held its 27th annual Opportunity SC Conference in the Florence Center from Oct. 28 to 30, asked questions about growth in low-wealth communities during changing times. Donna Waites, president of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, said jobs alone don’t provide assistance out of poverty like they used ...

Florence, SC · 14d

Distractify

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8 Roofing Contractors for Insurance Claims Following Myrtle Beach Storms

Myrtle Beach homeowners filing a storm-damage claim often lose money to an adjuster's estimate that undercounts the damage.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 15d

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New property proposal could add nearly 800 homes to Carolina Forest

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A new development proposal in Carolina Forest could bring 786 homes to property off Middle Ridge Avenue near Highway 501. If approved by the Horry County Commission, approximately 472.8 acres would be rezoned for the project. The development is expected to generate an estimated...

Horry County, SC · 17d

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Jobs, $5M investment coming to Florence County with new manufacturing plant

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Hwasung Group Inc. plans to invest $5 million in a new Florence County manufacturing plant and create 32 jobs, the company announced. The electrical and electronic components manufacturer will operate at 1611 Otis Way in Florence, producing parts for elevators and escalators, energy and power distribution systems, and industrial equipment, including robotics and medical equipment.

Florence County, SC · 14d

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FDTC Launches Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Training Program

FLORENCE – Florence-Darlington Tech (FDTC) is expanding its healthcare workforce training opportunities with a new Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification training program through its Corporate and Workforce Development Division. The first class is scheduled to begin in January 2027, providing students with a pathway to enter the growing healthcare field.

Florence, SC · 15d

The Post and Courier

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Poultry in motion: Two national chicken chains making moves in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH — For Grand Strand fans of fast-food chicken, it's a case of poultry in motion. In a twist on the question "Why did the chicken (chains) cross the road?" two popular quick-service restaurants — Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's — are making moves in the Myrtle Beach market. And at least for now, they're located just across U.S. Highway 17 Bypass from one another. Raising Cane's is under construction at 960 Jason Blvd., replacing the long-defunct Fiesta del Burro Loco. Nearby, the Chick-fil-A Seaboard Commons at 1940 Mr. Joe White Ave. is relocating to a new building near the corner o...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 14d