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GUEST: Grey Raines, Principal and Managing Partner of The Raines Company in Florence, SC With 57 properties across the southeast either owned or managed, and nearly 2000 employees, Florence, SC based Raines Company has seen tremendous growth.  On this episode of &#34;No Stop Light with Ken Ard&#34;, Grey Raines tells us about his family getting into the hospitality business and how it started with one hotel. He steps us through years of growth, including difficult times.  How did we end up with a boutique hotel in downtown Florence? You&#39;ll find out.   Episode Sponsors: Victor&#39;s Restaurant in Hotel FlorenceCarolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod Health If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!  #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #victors #hotelflorence #raines

April 17, 2024

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GUESTS: Marion Swink and Henry Swink, owners of McCall Farms in Effingham, SC Marion Swink and Henry Swink are the owners of McCall Farms. McCall Farms is one of America’s leading producers of farm-fresh canned vegetables and fruit.  Their brands include: Glory FoodsMargaret HolmesPeanut Patch Boiled PeanutsBruce&#39;s YamsAllensVeg-AllPrincellaTrappey&#39;s The business supports over 1200 jobs in our area, and produces several million servings every day. In this episode, you&#39;ll hear the story of McCall Farms directly from the owners.  <a href="https://www.mccallfarms.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mccallfarms.com/</a> Enjoy! Episode Sponsors: McCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativeFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthPepsi Cola of Florence, SCVictor&#39;s Restaurant in Hotel FlorenceCarolina BankMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopPLC Commercial Real Estate If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!  #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #mccallfarms #effinghamsc #peanutpatch #boiledpeanuts

April 9, 2024

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GUEST: Tim Norwood, Entrepreneur and Owner of Victor&#39;s Restaurant in Hotel Florence In this episode, Ken talks with Tim Norwood. Tim is a visionary entrepreneur and has played a vital role in the revitalization of downtown Florence, SC. Tim has always supported Florence and the entire Pee Dee region. You will learn Tim&#39;s story....how he got where he is, and what motivates and inspires him today. Episode Sponsors: Victor&#39;s Restaurant in Hotel FlorenceCarolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod Health If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #victors #hotelflorence

April 2, 2024

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GUEST: Taylor Edwards - Director of Player Personnel at the University of South Carolina Taylor Edwards is Director of Player Personnel with the University of South Carolina. Taylor works daily with the student athletes and discusses recruiting, transfer portal, and NIL (Name - Image - Likeness).  If you have an interest in college athletics (behind the scenes), you will enjoy this episode of No Stop Lights! Episode sponsor: Micky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party Shop #nostoplights #kenard #nil #universityofsouthcarolina #uofsc #gamecocks #gamecockfootball

March 25, 2024

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GUEST: Robin Tallon, former US Congressman, business owner, and Pee Dee character Check out this episode of No Stop Lights with Ken Ard.  Robin Tallon has stories to tell.....you&#39;ll want to hear them. Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!  #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #robintallon #uscongressman

March 19, 2024

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The tables are turned on Ken! Guest host Rodney Berry interviews Ken Ard with no subject off limits You&#39;ll learn about Ken&#39;s family, his upbringing, and his time in politics, and how it all has led to success in media with the &#34;Wake Up Carolina&#34; radio show for Community Broadcasters and the &#34;No Stop Lights with Ken Ard&#34; podcast. And yes, Ken discusses leaving the office of Lieutenant Governor.  Give it a listen, you may learn something you didn&#39;t know. Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!  #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #communitybroadcasters #wfrk #live95 #radio

March 11, 2024

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Social Security - Are they screwing you? Just think about what might have been. Ken goes through an exercise to present what social security might look like if it was privatized and designed truly in the interest of the American people.  WARNING: Watching this episode might make you angry! Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #socialsecurity

March 6, 2024

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GUEST: Dale Barth talks the Past, Present, and Future of Red Bone Alley in Florence, SC Red Bone Alley is a local institution. Dale Barth joins No Stop Lights and tells the story of how Red Bone began and what the future holds. He also addresses the recent rumors that the restaurant is closing. If you have lived in Florence at any time in the last 30+ years, you will enjoy this episode! Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! #nostoplights #kenard #florencesc #redbone #redbonealley

February 26, 2024

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Ken passionately discusses the Trump verdict **and outrageous fine** in NY. Is this America? Try to take &#34;Trump&#34; out of the equation for a moment. Ken walks through a &#34;hypothetical&#34; scenario and gets passionate about what 1 prosecutor and 1 judge in the state of New York are doing. Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you see, please subscribe to the channel! <a href="http://youtube.com/@nostoplights" rel="nofollow">youtube.com/@nostoplights</a>

February 22, 2024

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The debate over Ukraine funding continues. Should it be tied to border security? Follow the MONEY. Not SOME of the time, not MOST of the time. ALL of the time.  As usual, Ken takes a deeper dive into the proposed appropriations. The name of the bill is misleading (at best). Why can&#39;t the congress just shoot the American people straight? Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!

February 20, 2024

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GUEST:Joe Waters, owner Salty&#39;s Surf Shop in Florence, SC is moving on in search of the perfect wave If you have lived in Florence, SC any time in the last 40 years, you will love this episode. As recently announced on Salty&#39;s Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=887571333376973&set=pcb.887571626710277" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=887571333376973&amp;set=pcb.887571626710277</a>), &#34;Salty Joe&#34; is moving on to bigger adventures and to find the perfect wave. Everyone in Florence knows Salty&#39;s Surf Shop. In this episode, Joe tells the entire Salty&#39;s story and tells us what&#39;s next. Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!

February 13, 2024

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SC Primary: It&#39;s not Nikki Haley vs. Donald Trump. It&#39;s Establishment Normalcy vs. Unique Disrupter Ken offers a unique perspective as a former Lieutenant Governor that served under Nikki Haley. He witnessed the beginning of her rise in politics. This is an analysis that you won&#39;t find anywhere else. Read Ken&#39;s recent Facebook Post about the South Carolina Primary: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ken.ard1/posts/pfbid02frCKiFDsD4yqBVufN1s1HYfuQz8KoxAzQH9aCX1tLFarkThsJbDdfHpikexGXoHol" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/ken.ard1/posts/pfbid02frCKiFDsD4yqBVufN1s1HYfuQz8KoxAzQH9aCX1tLFarkThsJbDdfHpikexGXoHol</a> Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!

February 9, 2024

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Ken&#39;s commentary: The government enables and incentivizes having a child and not getting married This commentary responds to a recent debate about whether taxpayers should be funding school lunches for children. Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!

February 6, 2024

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GUEST: William Schofield, Chairman of Florence County Council William Schofield joins Ken on this week&#39;s episode of No Stop Lights to discuss local issues.  William was recently elected Chairman of Florence County Council. They talk about the legacy of William&#39;s father, James Schofield, and the impact he made on our local communities. We learn why William pursued politics and what issues he thinks are important to the future of our region. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel! Episode Sponsors: Victor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel FlorenceFrancis Marion UniversityCarolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateMcLeod Health

January 31, 2024

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GUEST: Ben Zeigler, local historian discusses General Francis Marion Watch today&#39;s episode to learn the fascinating history of General Francis Marion. You&#39;ll be glad you did! How important was Francis Marion to the American Revolutionary War? <a href="https://www.nps.gov/people/francis-marion.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.nps.gov/people/francis-marion.htm</a> If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!  Episode Sponsors: Francis Marion UniversityCarolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence

January 26, 2024

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Why is work ethic not as important as it used to be? Is COVID to blame? --Interesting poll inside-- On this episode of No Stop Lights, Ken discusses work ethic. Why do we seem to not be as naturally motivated to work? Polling data shows that 7% of 18-25 year olds in 1990 would choose not to work if they didn&#39;t have to. That number is 30% today . Why has this changed? One frustration is that small business owners are many times not able to provide the level of service that they wish they could, and that their customers deserve. How can this not have a long term effect? If you like what you hear, please subscribe to the channel!  Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence

January 23, 2024

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GUEST: Bryan Braddock, Florence City Councilman discusses the recent controversial city water issue Bryan Braddock, Florence City Councilman for District 3 and Executive Director of the House of Hope joins No Stop Lights to address his vote on a recent city water issue.  Did the backlash cause Bryan to change his mind? Find out on this episode! <a href="https://www.cityofflorence.com/bryan-braddock" rel="nofollow">https://www.cityofflorence.com/bryan-braddock</a> If you like what you see, please subscribe to the channel! <a href="http://youtube.com/@nostoplights" rel="nofollow">youtube.com/@nostoplights</a> Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence

January 18, 2024

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GUESTS: Ken Jackson and Chris Scott w/PLC Commercial Real Estate - A deep dive into the local market Ken Jackson and Chris Scott with PLC Commercial Real Estate join No Stop Lights to discuss local economic development, and the current conditions in Florence and the Pee Dee area of South Carolina. If you want to learn more about owning commercial property, you&#39;ll want to listen to this episode. To find out more: <a href="https://www.plccommercial.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.plccommercial.com/</a> If you like what you see, please subscribe to the channel! <a href="http://youtube.com/@nostoplights" rel="nofollow">youtube.com/@nostoplights</a> Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence

January 16, 2024

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It&#39;s time to discuss presidential politics. Ken gives an analysis of the current state of the race Now that we are past the holidays......IT&#39;S ON! Where does the race stand now? What do the odds-makers say? Ken breaks it down as only he can. Episode Sponsors: Carolina BankPepsi Cola of Florence, SCMicky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party ShopMcCall FarmsMPD Electric CooperativePLC Commercial Real EstateFrancis Marion UniversityMcLeod HealthVictor&#39;s Restaurant at Hotel Florence

January 11, 2024

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GUESTS: Garnet Trust Directors Jeremy Smith and Mark Bonnoitt. Learn about NIL in college athletics! Jeremy Smith and Mark Bonnoitt from Garnet Trust join No Stop Lights to talk about NIL and college athletics. Garnet Trust is the official NIL partner of the University of South Carolina. If you&#39;ve wondered what the NIL collective&#39;s do and why they exist, this podcast will answer your questions. They will let you behind the scenes of the official Gamecock NIL partner.  Episode Sponsor: Micky Finn&#39;s One Stop Party Shop (<a href="https://mickyfinns.com/" rel="nofollow">https://mickyfinns.com</a>) For more information: <a href="https://www.garnettrust.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.garnettrust.com</a>

January 5, 2024