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Aug03

Cheraw alive! Meet Me Downtown 2009 Summer Concert Series

Title: Cheraw alive! “Meet Me Downtown” 2009 Summer Concert Series
Location: Town Green
Description: “End of Summer Blast” featuring free children’s games and DJ Jay Lewis from 93.9 MyFM. Free admission. Concessions available.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-08-13
End Time: 20:00

Jul08

Wannamaker Drugs Long Time Delivery Man Retires

Mr. Tommy Goodwin, Wannamaker Drug’s delivery man, has retired to spend more time with his family and work on projects around his house.

But don’t think you won’t see Mr. Tommy from time to time. He wants the customers to know that he has not forgotten them and that he is always there for them. Mr. Tommy has been an influential part of Wannamaker Drug and will be missed by staff and customers alike.  Wannamaker Drug wishes him the best in his retirement!

 

Jul01

Julys Employee of the Month..Eleanor Burr!

Wannamaker Drug is proud to name Eleanor Burr as this month’s Employee of the Month. Eleanor has been a part of Wannamaker Drug for 15 years and is an invaluable part of our team. Read on to find out more about our esteemed employee!

Ms. Eleanor is the Office Manager at Wannamaker Drug. She handles the bookkeeping and keeps our office running smoothly.  In her free time, Ms. Eleanor enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren.

Ms. Eleanor says one of her favorite parts of the job is how well she and her coworkers get along.  Here’s what her fellow employees had to  say: “Ms. Eleanor always has something positive to say to brighten your day.” “She is always considerate and thoughtful of the staff by remembering all of the little things.”

Wannamaker Drug would like to thank Ms. Eleanor for all her hard work and dedication. We sincerely appreciate everything she does!              

 Keep up the good work, Ms. Eleanor!

 

Jun26

Cheraws Independence Eve Celebration

Title: Cheraw’s Independence Eve Celebration
Location: Second Street
Description: The Town of Cheraw celebrates our nation’s birthday with this family event. Featuring “The CocoLoco Party Band” performing beach, soul, rock, country, and more. Children’s games, food and fireworks plus MyFM 93.9/1420 WCRE and the Colgate Country Showdown. Concessions available.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-07-03
End Time: 23:00

Jun08

Cheraw alive! Outdoor Family Movie and Music

Title: Cheraw alive! Outdoor Family Movie and Music
Location: Centennial Park
Description: Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the family animated movie Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa on a huge screen. Motown Karaoke will be from 7-8PM and the movie will start shortly after 8pm. Free admission. Concessions available.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-06-18

Jun01

Wannabots Third Birthday Party

Title: Wannabot’s Third Birthday Party
Location: Wannamaker Drug
Description: Come join us to celebrate our store robot’s birthday complete with birthday cake and all!
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-06-05
End Time: 14:00

Jun01

Junes Employee of the Month..Grae Fisher!

Wannamaker Drug is proud to name Grae Fisher as this month’s Employee of the Month. Grae attends Northeastern Technical College and works part time in the afternoons. Read on to find out more about our valued employee!

Grae is a JCPenney Catalog Sales Associate at Wannamaker Drug. He handles our JCPenney transactions including catalog sales, merchandise pick ups and returns, as well as payments and gift cards. So if you are ever in need of our JCPenney services, Grae is the person to see! 

We asked some of our other employees about their fellow co-worker and here’s what we heard: “Grae always has a positive attitude that makes him pleasant to be around.”  “He finds the fun in everything he does.”

Wannamaker Drug would like to thank Grae for all his hard work and dedication. We sincerely appreciate everything he does!               

Keep up the good work, Grae!

 

May26

Cheraw Art Walkabout

Title: Cheraw Art Walkabout
Location: Downtown Cheraw
Description: Enjoy an evening in downtown Cheraw as local businesses open their doors for the First Annual Cheraw Art Walkabout. You are invited to visit each destination at your own pace where artworks of all mediums will be on display. Participating businesses will be marked with a sidewalk sign. This fun-filled evening promises a unique art experience with quality art work available for purchase. Sponsored by the Cheraw Arts Commission and the Cheraw Merchants Association. Wannamaker Drug will be showcasing the work of regional pottery artist Randy McCall.
Start Time: 17:30
Date: 2009-05-28
End Time: 20:00

May22

Congratulations to our Latest Contest Winners..

Eunice Hinson and Betty Moore won our new website contest. Each came to our website and entered comments about the new site. They both won a $25 dollar gift certificate to The Mayfower. Thanks to everyone who visited the site and emailed comments.

May22

Wannamaker Drug Joins Twitter

Wannamaker Drug is offering a new way to stay up to date with the drug store. Customers can now follow Wannamaker Drug on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wannamakerdrug.

Twitter is a free social networking site that allows users to write short bits of information that are instantly displayed.

“We’ll use Twitter to let our customers know about upcoming events, store promotions and information that we feel our customers may value,” said Marketing Director Haley Teal.

So for up to the minute information from Wannamaker Drug, be sure to follow the store on Twitter.