Gov. Henry McMaster requests surplus funds be made immediately available to SCDHEC for COVID-19 response
March 12, 2020
Governor Pens Letter to House and Senate Leadership Governor Henry McMaster today requested that the South Carolina General Assembly pass a joint resolution for the purpose of making $45 million…
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UofSC Columbia classes canceled March 16-22; announces online classes through April 3
March 11, 2020
As the University of South Carolina continues to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), our first priority remains the health, safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and…
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Emerging novel coronavirus outbreak in South Carolina – updated information here
March 10, 2020
The links provided below will be updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. DHEC is closely monitoring a rapidly emerging outbreak of the novel coronavirus…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc., the parent of Seaside National Bank & Trust, announce merger agreement
March 10, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. and Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for UCBI to acquire Three Shores, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust. Headquartered in…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union
March 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union officially announced the acquisition of Health Facilities Federal Credit Union in Florence after a member-approved merger in November. South Carolina Federal now boasts 22 locations…
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abatUS establishing operations in Greenville County
February 24, 2020
$10 million investment expected to create 35 new jobs abatUS, a subsidiary of German-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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New digital marketing agency in Columbia
February 24, 2020
Grow! By ERG is now open and providing clients with digital marketing services. Grow! by ERG has brought together a team of marketing mavens from across the U.S. with 20+…
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UofSC announces new Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
February 21, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Julian R. Williams will serve as its first vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. Williams, who most recently served as vice president of…
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Niagara Bottling establishing operations in Florence County
February 21, 2020
More Than $70 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company’s more…
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Kline Property receives commercial development incentive approval
February 20, 2020Hotels, retail, office and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection With final approval granted by Richland County Council during their February 18th meeting, the former Kline Iron & Steel…
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Trustus Theatre Board of Directors names Chad Henderson Producing Artistic Director
February 19, 2020
On Monday, February 17, 2020, the Trustus Theatre Board of Directors voted to end the organization’s search for a Managing Director that began in September 2019, and named current Artistic…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80 new…
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Graham announces $20 million grant for Charleston Port improvement
February 12, 2020
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) will receive a nearly $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding is for…
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Scientex Packaging Film establishing operations in Lancaster County
February 11, 2020
$43 Million Investment Will Create 69 New Jobs Scientex Packaging Film announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The company’s $43 million investment is projected to create 69 new…
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National Machining & Fabrication, Inc. expanding operations in York County
February 4, 2020
More than $4.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs National Machining & Fabrication, Inc. (NMF) announced plans to expand its current operations in York County. The more than $4.2…
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Four companies receive a total of $150,000 in SCRA grants
February 4, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SCRA Client Companies have recently been awarded investments for a combined total of $150,000. Tide Stop, LLC, based in Johns Island, received a…
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City of Cayce honored with Achievement Award for waterline replacement project
February 3, 2020
The City of Cayce received a Municipal Achievement Award for its Waterline Replacement Project. The city won in the public works category. Twenty-nine cities and towns submitted their projects and…
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Milliken & Company finalizes acquisition of Borchers
January 28, 2020
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited (“Borchers”), a global specialty chemicals…
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United Community Bank strengthens community banking operations with addition of Keri Wise
January 28, 2020
United Community Bank has announced the addition of Keri Wise as Head of Retail Sales as part of their community banking leadership team. In this newly created role, Wise will…
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South State and CenterState to combine in merger of equals to create leading southeast regional bank
January 27, 2020
Merger Creates the 8th Largest Bank Headquartered in the Southeast WINTER HAVEN, FL & COLUMBIA, SC – CenterState Bank Corporation, the parent company of CenterState Bank, and South State Corporation,…
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UofSC unveils innovative ‘library of the future’
January 23, 2020
This week, the University of South Carolina students unveiled an innovative study and collaborative workspace on Level 4 of the Thomas Cooper Library — the long-standing favorite place to study…
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State of the State Address – January 2020
January 23, 2020
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Henry McMaster Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional…
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) selects Magnus to develop 500 acres of commercial and industrial property
January 21, 2020
Magnus Development Partners has been chosen as the Master Developer for Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s surrounding property. Magnus will work with CAE to determine the highest and best use for each…
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Prisma Health plans further restructuring to streamline operations, position for future growth
January 16, 2020
Prisma Health officials announced that they are taking additional measures to improve operating efficiencies and streamline the organization. Prisma Health is eliminating 327 staff from a workforce of 32,000. Since…
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First Reliance Bank to concentrate resources on Mount Pleasant branch as sole location for the Charleston market
January 16, 2020
In concert with a banking industry trend to concentrate resources on its strongest branch locations, First Reliance Bank has announced that effective May of 2020, it will service the Charleston…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC names new CEO
January 16, 2020
Former Pastor & Businessman to Lead Presbyterian Communities of SC; Rev. Dr. Franklin Fant to Assume Role June 1 After conducting a national CEO search, the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina…
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Optimized Armor, Inc. establishing new operations in York County
January 15, 2020
More Than $3.7 Million Investment Creating 100 New Jobs Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, announced plans to establish operations in York County. The more than $3.7 million…
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Ogletree Deakins names new Chief Operating Officer
January 13, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has named Lisa Ellis-James as its Chief Operating Officer. Ellis-James, who will be…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2020 Competitiveness Agenda
January 13, 2020
Creating a Competitive Tax Code and a Workforce for the Future Among Highlighted Priorities The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the release of its 2020 Competitiveness Agenda…
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Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands names Lora Tucker as new Chief Executive Officer
January 13, 2020
Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands has appointed Lora Tucker as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer. Tucker is a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout. …
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The Pete Store breaks ground on new South Carolina facility
January 13, 2020
The Pete Store, LLC announced that construction is underway on a new 40,000 sq.ft. facility located in West Columbia, SC. Located on 11 acres just off I-26 at Exit 119,…
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SCRA announces appointment of Lou Kennedy to Board’s Executive Committee
January 7, 2020
SCRA, a public, nonprofit corporation chartered to grow South Carolina’s innovation economy and foster job creation, announced the appointment by Gov. Henry McMaster of Lou Kennedy to the SCRA Board of Trustees’…
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Congress, President Trump approve $138 million for Charleston Harbor Deepening Project
January 6, 2020
On December 20, the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project reached a monumental milestone with President Donald Trump signing the FY2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill into law, officially greenlighting $138 million…
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2019 BIA award winners
January 2, 2020
Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…
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Sea Pro Boats, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
December 20, 2019
More Than $3 Million Investment Creating 135 New Jobs Sea Pro Boats, LLC, a saltwater fishing boat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Fairfield County. The more than $3…
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Alorica expanding operations in Charleston County
December 20, 2019
$1.2 million Investment Will Create More Than 300 New Jobs Alorica announced plans to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300…
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Governor McMaster appoints Richard Cohn, Sr. as Chair of SCETV
December 19, 2019Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Richard Cohn, Chairman of Cohn Corporation, will serve as the Chair of South Carolina Educational Television Commission (SCETV). As Chair of SCETV Commission, Rick…
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Custom Profile establishing operations in Kershaw County
December 18, 2019
$1.7 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Custom Profile, a manufacturer and supplier of plastic profile extrusions, announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County. The company’s $1.7 million…
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Global Lending Services LLC expanding operations in Greenville County
December 18, 2019
Global Lending Services LLC (GLS), an automotive lending company, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Greenville County. The more than $4.2 million investment is expected to create 669…
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Alcami Corporation expanding operations in Charleston County
December 17, 2019
$17 Million Investment to Create 30 New Jobs Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of fully-integrated custom end-to-end solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics industries, today announced plans to expand the…
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Kemira expanding operations in Richland County
December 13, 2019
Company Investing $20 Million into Project Kemira, a global chemicals company, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County, investing $20 million into the project. Founded in 1920 and headquartered…
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COO Kevin Blair appointed Synovus president
December 12, 2019
Synovus Financial Corp. announced Kevin Blair as president, effectively immediately. He will continue in his role as chief operating officer (COO), reporting directly to Synovus Chairman and CEO Kessel Stelling.…
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Columbia Chamber opens new headquarters
December 12, 2019
Move to Main Street District planned for early 2020 For over 30 years, the Columbia Chamber has conducted business from 930 Richland Street which was a structure originally built in…
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CERRA releases 2019-20 SC Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report
December 12, 2019
The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2019-20 South Carolina (SC) Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The main purpose of this survey is to collect…
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ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants announce merger
December 11, 2019Two South Carolina firms, ADC Engineering, Inc. and RB Todd Engineering Consultants are merging to better serve their clients. The merger between ADC, a firm that offers civil, structural and…
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South Carolina Federal to merge with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union
December 9, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announced an upcoming merger with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union, after an affirmative membership vote held November 21, 2019. South Carolina Federal, at nearly $2…
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85/385 Gateway Project during a ribbon-cutting
December 6, 2019South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Christy A. Hall announced the opening of the final, new ramp of the 85/385 Gateway Project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Greenville on Friday,…
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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC affiliate to improve patient access to innovations in genetic services
December 5, 2019The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have signed an affiliation agreement with the goal of providing patients across South Carolina with accessible, high-quality,…
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2019 Morrison Visionary Award Presented to Robin Waites
December 3, 2019
One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced Robin Waites, the executive director of Historic Columbia, as the recipient of the 2019 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. The award will be…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands welcomes Rebecca Lorick as new Executive Director
December 3, 2019
The Board of Directors of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) is pleased to announce Rebecca Lorick has been named Executive Director. STSM, a SC non-profit serving five counties,…
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