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Monday, May 14, 2012  Agero officials have informed the Florence County Economic Development Partnership that they will not be locating their new automotive call center in Florence.

Monday, January 02, 2012  The director of the Darlington County Economic Partnership, Robert Long, says Graham Packaging closed its doors last week.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Officials in Marlboro County are expected to release information that 30 new jobs are coming to the county.

Monday, November 14, 2011  On Thursday, November 17 from 6:30 p.m. -9 p.m., the Christian Haitian American Partnership (CHAP) will hold its first fundraiser at The Original Benjamin's in Myrtle Beach. The event will include dinner and a silent auction.

Friday, September 09, 2011  Otis Elevator Company and the Florence County Economic Development Partnership announced Friday afternoon they will host a formal announcement ceremony for a new manufacturing facility.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  A group of organizations and non-profits is seeking to implement a program that would cut down on violence among the youth in Myrtle Beach.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Over the years, police have responded to shootings, fights, drug sales and even a murder at Saint Stephens Apartments in Dillon.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  A former employee of the Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership was arrested for embezzling money from the group.

Sunday, April 24, 2011  About two dozen South Carolina schools are launching a bullying prevention program that involves teachers, students and parents working together.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  NewsChannel 15 has learned the State Law Enforcement Division is investigating whether someone misused $191,000 from the Marlboro County Economic Development Partnership.

Monday, February 21, 2011  A groundbreaking partnership will expand learning opportunities for students in Darlington County, Sonoco, Coker College and the Governor's School for Science and Math have partnered with the Darlington County School District to strengthen the math, science and fine arts programs for students at Hartsville High School.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  As firefighters monitor the smoldering fire that destroyed the Agrium US Fertilizer Plant in Hartsville Monday night, the state Department of Health has set up an air quality monitoring system.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  The South Carolina Department of Commerce and Florence County Economic Development Partnership announced Thursday, that Wellman Plastics Recycling will increase its current operations in Florence County.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  In a news release, Roche says the sale of its Florence facility is not a reflection of the local workforce or the assets in place.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Legends in Concert®, located in Surfside Beach, will be moving to Broadway at the Beach after entering into a partnership with Broadway owners, the Burroughs & Chapin Company.