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SteelFab to invest $38.9M, add 108 jobs in Florence expansion

Charlotte-based steel fabrication company SteelFab Inc. will invest $38.92 million and add 108 jobs in an expansion of its Florence County operations, according to a statement issued today by the SC Commerce Department.

Manufacturing

Rural infrastructure and broadband programs show ‘significant progress’ across SC

Some six years and $65 million later, two state initiatives, the Rural Initiative Grant and the Rural Broadband Grant programs, are showing “significant progress and measurable impacts” on rural infrastructure across South Carolina, according to a Monday statement from the SC Commerce Department.

Construction

Olanta mayor hopeful infrastructure program will bolster water system

The town of Olanta in southwestern Florence County was selected by the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority to participate in its new viability improvement program aimed at helping smaller utilities strengthen long-term viability. Olanta has a population of 550, according to 2020 US Census data.

Florence County

McBee taps NC firm for $241K playground construction

The town of McBee on June 29 awarded a $241,000 contract to Kaplan Companies Inc for design and construction of a public playground.

Construction

Hartsville seeks ’visionary development partner’ for 4th Street mixed-use project

The city of Hartsville is looking for a partner to develop a 10.5-acre site at the intersection of 4th Street and Railroad Avenue. In a statement Monday, the city issued a request for proposal, saying it is “seeking a visionary development partner for a premier mixed-use project ... in the heart of downtown Hartsville.”

Construction

First Reliance to be acquired by GA company in $163M deal

Colony Bankcorp Inc. will acquire 100% of Florence-based First Reliance Bancshares Inc. stock in a stock-and-cash transaction worth about $163 million.

Finance

Public turns out for Chesterfield County veterans park dedication

About 40 veterans, residents and officials gathered outside the Chesterfield County courthouse for a ceremony dedicating the County’s new veterans park on June 15.

Construction

Cyclic discusses construction, environment at town hall

Rare earth element recycling company Cyclic Materials hosted a town hall at McBee High School on June 4. The Toronto-based company had announced in January it would invest $82.6 million and add 91 jobs in a facility in McBee. The company invited the public to attend the event, where it explained what it does and shared information about the project’s construction timetable, hiring and environmental precautions. Cylic also opened the town hall up to questions from residents.

Manufacturing

Bennettsville, Dillon bolster infrastructure with MPD tax credits

The cities of Bennettsville and Dillon have allocated funding from MPD Electric Cooperative toward infrastructure projects. Bennettsville will apply the $50,000 in utility tax credits it received from MPD toward a survey of its utility poles. Dillon will put the $100,000 in funding it received toward covering the cost of a pumping station near Dillon Elementary School.

Energy

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LATEST ISSUES

SteelFab to invest $38.9M, add 108 jobs in Florence expansion

Rural infrastructure and broadband programs show ‘significant progress’ across SC

Olanta mayor hopeful infrastructure program will bolster water system

McBee taps NC firm for $241K playground construction

Hartsville seeks ’visionary development partner’ for 4th Street mixed-use project

First Reliance to be acquired by GA company in $163M deal

Public turns out for Chesterfield County veterans park dedication

Cyclic discusses construction, environment at town hall

Bennettsville, Dillon bolster infrastructure with MPD tax credits

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