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In this episode of Double R, Robert and Reeves sit down with Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, and Will McLeod, CEO of McLeod Regional Medical Center, for a conversation about healthcare, leadership, economic development, and community responsibility.

Donna and Will share the story behind McLeod’s founding, the mission that has guided it for 120 years, and what it means to provide excellent healthcare close to home. They also discuss the difficult decisions made during COVID-19, McLeod’s continued growth, the challenge of recruiting healthcare professionals, and the system’s impact as one of the region’s largest employers.

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00:00 McLeod Health’s impact on Florence
01:26 Why local healthcare matters
02:56 Caring for someone’s family
04:02 When emergency care becomes personal
05:33 Celebrating 120 years of McLeod Health
06:28 The tragedy that inspired McLeod’s founding
07:37 A mission that has never changed
08:52 Donna and Will’s paths to leadership
13:16 Leading McLeod through COVID-19
16:17 The hardest decisions of the pandemic
17:52 Community partnership and continuous improvement
19:52 McLeod’s next Florence expansion
21:18 Recruiting people who believe in the mission
22:32 More than $31 million in payroll every two weeks
23:39 Practicing world-class medicine in Florence
26:34 Developing Florence’s future healthcare workforce
29:34 Creating opportunities that change generations
31:03 Why Florence’s relationships matter

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Florence is growing—but how does the city prepare for that growth without losing what makes the community special?

Florence Assistant City Manager Clint Moore joins Robert and Reeves to explain the planning behind the city’s development. They discuss Florence’s long-term comprehensive plan, major water and sewer investments, downtown revitalization, neighborhood improvements, infrastructure challenges, and the city’s goal of adding 1,000 residential units downtown.

Clint also explains why public projects can take years to complete, how new development can help improve existing infrastructure, and why community involvement matters as Florence plans for the next several decades.

00:00 Introduction
01:40 Meet Clint Moore
04:45 Beautifying Florence and the Cost of Improvements
09:16 Florence’s Long-Term Comprehensive Plan
11:36 Priorities for Florence’s Future
14:25 Managing Florence’s Accelerating Growth
18:12 Water, Sewer, and the $138 Million Investment
22:42 The Hoffmeyer Road Sewer Project
29:30 How Residents Can Help Move Florence Forward
32:18 Are We Building Too Many Houses?
37:56 Downtown Florence’s Next Chapter
40:30 The Goal of 1,000 Downtown Residences
43:20 Growing Without Losing Florence’s Identity
46:00 Revitalizing Florence’s Neighborhoods
47:35 Final Thoughts

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Chase Howard joins Robert and Reeves to share the story of Chase Oil Company, the growth of Scrubby’s Car Wash and the lessons he has learned through more than 30 years in business.

Chase and his brother Charles are the third generation of their family to lead Chase Oil, but the business was never simply handed to them. Chase talks about the expectations their father placed on them, the years they spent working outside the company and the long hours required to build something of their own.

The conversation follows their journey from operating convenience stores and selling fireworks to recognizing an opportunity in the car wash industry. Chase explains why narrowing their focus changed the direction of the company, how he and Charles balance one another as business partners and why some of their best decisions involved walking away from opportunities that did not fit their long-term plan.

They also discuss commercial real estate, choosing the right locations and the growth Chase sees coming to Florence and the wider Pee Dee region. He shares why infrastructure will be critical as more people and businesses move into South Carolina—and why he remains confident in the future of the communities he has called home throughout his life.

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0:00 Meet Chase Howard
4:57 Earning a place in the family business
11:42 The opportunity that led to the car wash business
17:20 Focus, partnership and finding the right roles
23:19 Growing the business and taking a major risk
30:02 Choosing the right real estate
35:16 Knowing when an opportunity does not fit
42:22 Growth and the future of the Pee Dee

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At just 28 years old, Blair Langston has helped grow a family business into an expanding network of power sports dealerships and other ventures reaching customers across the country—all while remaining firmly rooted in Florence.

Blair joins @DoubleRFlo-Town to talk about growing up in Timmonsville, learning business alongside his father and brother, building HBS through social media, and the opportunities and limitations that come with operating in a smaller market. He also shares how returning to his faith changed his priorities, why mentorship matters, and why he believes Florence remains the right place to build for the future.

The conversation also explores local development, the need for skilled technicians, reinvesting in overlooked properties, and the difference young business owners can make when they choose to stay and contribute to their hometown.

00:13 – Meet Blair Langston

00:47 – Growing up in Timmonsville and attending The King’s Academy

02:33 – Seeing need at home and abroad

03:30 – The Langston family’s business story

04:49 – Rededicating his life and putting faith first

05:17 – Building a national customer base from Florence

06:16 – The need for skilled technicians

07:08 – The advantages and limitations of a small market

08:08 – Expanding HBS Power Sports

11:48 – Plans for the former Kroger property

14:03 – Private investment and local revitalization

16:00 – Getting involved instead of only complaining

17:44 – Why Blair plans to stay in Florence

19:28 – Faith, education, and influential mentors

22:16 – Looking toward the future

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Collin and Aron Smith have spent more than 25 years building a business, raising a family, and investing in the Florence community.

In this episode of ⁨@DoubleRFlo-Town⁩ they share the story behind Collin Smith Portrait Photography, how their real estate investments helped put their children through college, and why they chose to make an older home across from Timrod Park their own.

They also discuss the realities of preserving a historic home, their experience living in the Timrod Park neighborhood, and the potential they see in this often-overlooked part of Florence. From stronger owner involvement to ongoing park improvements and better connections with downtown, Collin and Erin believe Timrod Park’s best years may still be ahead.

Join us for a conversation about family, photography, real estate, and investing in the place you call home.

00:00 Meet Collin and Aron Smith
01:53 Photography, real estate, and funding college
05:56 Building a small business in Florence
10:19 Evolving from photography into real estate
12:17 Why they chose a home beside Timrod Park
14:10 What living in the neighborhood is really like
16:28 A vision for restoring Timrod and Maple Park
21:15 Walkability, families, and downtown living
25:34 Preserving Florence’s historic homes
31:42 Major improvements underway at Timrod Park
35:13 Connecting the park with downtown Florence
37:51 Putting their vision into action

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What does it take to build an organization that serves an entire community?

This week on Double R, we sit down with Carl Humphreys, CEO of Hope Health, to discuss healthcare, leadership, workforce challenges, and the incredible growth of Florence, South Carolina.

Carl shares:

The unlikely story that led him into healthcare leadership
How Hope Health grew from an HIV/AIDS nonprofit into one of South Carolina's largest community health organizations
Why caring matters more than simply doing the job
The importance of partnerships—not competition—in healthcare
The future of Florence and the Pee Dee

Whether you're interested in healthcare, business leadership, or the future of our community, this conversation offers valuable insights.

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00:00 Introduction
00:17 Working with McLeod & Healthcare Partnerships
02:08 Hiring People Who Truly Care
06:02 Carl's Career Journey Begins
08:22 TobyMac & An Unexpected Friendship
13:37 From HIV/AIDS Organization to Hope Health
17:16 Who Hope Health Serves
22:23 Why Everyone Needs a Family Doctor
27:07 The Growth of Florence
33:10 Transforming Downtown Florence
37:28 Hope Health Across South Carolina
39:20 Champion for Youth Award
42:17 Closing Thoughts

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Jeremy and Catherine, dream team power couple and owners of Buddy's Burgers and Martha's Ice Cream, join Double R to share the story behind one of Florence's favorite gathering places.

From food trucks and farmers markets in Colorado to opening two successful businesses at the Naturally Outdoors trailhead, they discuss entrepreneurship, taking risks, working together as a married couple, and why they believe Florence's best days are still ahead.

If you enjoy conversations about local business, community growth, and the people making Florence a better place, this episode is for you.

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Is Florence still a place where opportunity is waiting to be built?

In this midyear update, Reeves and Robert reflect on the first half of 2026, the growth of Greystone Properties, Riverland Property Management, and the Double R Flo-Town podcast. They discuss why Florence still feels like America's frontier, why opportunity is "on every corner," and why taking calculated risks still matters—even in an uncertain economy.

00:00 Midyear Momentum begins
00:50 ChatGPT planned our New England trip
02:40 Podcast growth & new team members
03:17 "Opportunity on Every Corner"
05:32 Why Florence is still America's frontier
06:49 Do young Americans still want the American Dream?
09:09 Whatever happened to kids playing outside?
10:17 Charlotte's South End vs. Florence
12:24 Building a more walkable Florence
14:33 Midyear real estate market update
16:22 Why choosing the right Realtor matters
18:13 Riverland Property Management keeps growing
20:08 Excited Momentum heading into the second half of 2026
20:56 How to keep growing during uncertain times
23:49 Buy when everyone else is scared
25:43 Why Florence beats bigger markets
27:30 Final thoughts