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Florence County

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.

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Jul 7, 2026

Our top stories

Jul 16, 2026

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

Jul 15, 2026

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

Jul 7, 2026

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Olanta mayor hopeful infrastructure program will bolster water system

Jul 7, 2026

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McBee taps NC firm for $241K playground construction

Jul 2, 2026

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

Jul 1, 2026

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

Jun 23, 2026

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Public turns out for Chesterfield County veterans park dedication

Commerce calendar

Jul 15, 2026

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July 16-18 — Pageland Watermelon Festival

Noon-9:30, downtown Pageland

Commerce Calendar

Jul 17, 2026

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July 19 — Homeowner webinar

3 p.m.-4, online or in person at Hartsville Memorial Library, 147 W. College Ave.

Commerce Calendar

Jul 17, 2026

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July 22 — Webinar: Agri-food export opportunities

3 p.m., online

Commerce Calendar

Jul 7, 2026

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Construction

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.

Don Fujiwara

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McBee taps NC firm for $241K playground construction

Jul 2, 2026

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1 min read

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.”

Don Fujiwara

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