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S.C. Chamber's Grassroots Tour arrives in Darlington

BOB SLOAN
Sep 21, 2024
Sep 21, 2024
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Daniel Blackwell, government affairs manager for the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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Julia Gainey, executive director of the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the S.C. Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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SPC’s Caitlyn Vance speaks during the S.C. Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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Several dozen people respond to questions during the S.C. Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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Daniel Blackwell, government affairs manager for the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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Daniel Blackwell, government affairs manager for the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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Daniel Blackwell, government affairs manager for the S.C. Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Julia Gainey speaks during the S.C. Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Tour gathering at Darlington Raceway on Thursday.

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DARLINGTON, S.C. — The S.C. Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Tour made a pit stop at Darlington Raceway Thursday to give Greater Darlington Chamber members and local business owners a chance to voice their opinions on issues.

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Bob Sloan is a person who possesses many titles: Veteran community journalist, Presbyterian pastor, husband, father, and grandfather. Please note the titles are not listed in order of importance. The priority of importance depends upon the day and the hour.

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