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Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The county has struggled to regain the 1,000 jobs it lost in 2000 when candy maker Russell Stover closed.

Monday, November 19, 2012  KG "Rusty" Smith said he started his new Florence County administrator's job Monday morning.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Florence County Council voted Thursday to offer Council Chairman Rusty Smith the position as the new Florence County Administrator.

Friday, November 09, 2012  According to the agenda for Thursday's Florence County Council meeting, council will negotiate a contract of employment between the County and Rusty Smith to fill the position of county administrator.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Thomas Robinson's last day as Florence County Administrator will be Friday, November 9.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A 400-foot tower collapsed during a storm in Mullins on July 1st, causing some communication issues between police and 911 dispatchers.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Horry County announced Friday its top three candidates for county administrator.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Tuesday morning, Horry County council members held a special executive session to interview candidates for the county's administrator position.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  The Horry County school district is home to two winning middle school administrators.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  gton County Administrator Dale Surrettsays the South Carolina Department of Commerce is expected to announce in the coming days that 10 new jobs are headed to Darlington County.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  In a decision that was not entirely unexpected, Horry County is going to be looking for a new administrator.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The terms of his position end in six months, but Horry County Council is discussing whether to renew his contract now.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Councilman Rusty Smith has withdrawn his name for consideration to be the next Florence County administrator.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Florence County Treasurer Dean Fowler recently asked the South Carolina Attorney General's Office to issue an opinion about the Florence County Council Chair applying for the Florence County Administrator position.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011