Areas of Progress – August 21
August 23, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolina ranks 5th in growth…
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South Carolina ranks 5th in growth of women-owned firms
August 22, 2018South Carolina has an estimated 167,000 women-owned businesses, employing 113,000 and attributing to roughly $16,181,800,000 according to the eighth annual State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express, a comprehensive…
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IAAM reaches $75 million Founders Fund goal
August 18, 2018
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has reached its $75 million Founders Fund goal. The funds were provided by three major sources: $25 million from the City and County of…
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Today’s news culture and the rise of social media
August 17, 2018
By Meaghan Norman How do you get your daily news? It’s likely not the way you used to get it years ago, and may not even be the same…
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SCE&G announces debt offering
August 16, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), announced that it sold, in a negotiated offering, a total of $700 million principal amount of its First Mortgage…
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Materials Sciences Corporation expanding operations with second facility in Greenville County
August 16, 2018From Tour de France to global defense markets, advanced materials solutions company develops, designs and manufactures composites that are making a difference Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC), a technology-driven designer and…
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Materials Sciences Corporation expanding operations with second facility in Greenville County
August 16, 2018
From Tour de France to global defense markets, advanced materials solutions company develops, designs and manufactures composites that are making a difference Materials Sciences Corporation (MSC), a technology-driven designer and…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Clarendon County
August 14, 2018
Company investing approximately $10 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with three…
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SC Ports handles record July container volume
August 13, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced 200,594 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled during the first month of fiscal year 2019, marking the strongest July on record and second-highest monthly container…
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Smith inducted into Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame
August 12, 2018
Major James E. Smith Jr. was inducted Saturday into the Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame for his extraordinary “bravery and commitment” in military service. The induction was held at…
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2018 SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies award recipients announced
August 9, 2018Now in its 17th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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Coronal Energy launching new solar project in Florence County
August 9, 2018
Solar Services Provider Bringing $15 Million of Capital Investment Coronal Energy, a leading independent solar power and energy storage provider, announced plans for the construction of a new solar project…
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UofSC announces the hire of Michelle LaRoche as first Baldwin Business and Financial Chair in Journalism
August 9, 2018
Michelle LaRoche, a journalist with more than two decades of experience at Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, will join the University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and…
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2018 SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies award recipients announced
August 9, 2018
Now in its 17th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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SCE&G to appeal federal court denial of preliminary injunction
August 8, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced that it will appeal the Order of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina denying SCE&G’s…
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Lexington District One Board votes to pursue five-year building plan
August 7, 2018The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees voted to pursue a $365 million five-year building plan to address rapid student growth after hearing a third reading of a…
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Areas of Progress – August 7
August 7, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. Town of Surfside Beach – only…
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ONCAP acquires Precision Global
August 7, 2018
ONCAP announced it has acquired Precision Global, a leading global manufacturer of dispensing solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1949, Precision’s dispensing solutions include more than…
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United Way Association of South Carolina names new CEO
August 6, 2018
United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has appointed Naomi Lett as its next President and CEO. Lett has been with the Association for eight years, most…
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Research leads to potential treatment for rare disease
August 5, 2018
By Alyssa Yancey Research from University of South Carolina School of Medicine investigators Mitzi Nagarkatti and Prakash Nagarkatti has led to Food and Drug Administration approval of cannabidiol (CBD), a…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to Greenville County
August 1, 2018Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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Dominion Energy/SCANA merger receives approval of SCANA shareholders
July 31, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of SCANA’s shareholders. SCANA’s special shareholder meeting was…
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Cam Littlejohn, well-known Columbia attorney and avid supporter of tennis, passes away
July 27, 2018
This article was taken from the USTA website Cameron “Cam” Littlejohn passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. A beloved volunteer for over 30 years, Cam was an avid…
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Ridgeland Pellet Company launching new manufacturing operations in Jasper County
July 26, 2018Company making $8.1 million investment in Ridgeland, S.C. facility Ridgeland Pellet Company, LLC today announced plans to launch new manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The company’s $8.1 million investment is…
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First Citizens Bank, Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 26, 2018
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage Bancshares”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. Palmetto Heritage Bancshares provides…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union expanding corporate headquarters within Lancaster County
July 25, 2018
Nationally-ranked credit union investing $42 million in relocation Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a provider of financial services, announced it is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County. The…
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Ingevity establishing new corporate headquarters in Charleston County
July 25, 2018
Ingevity Corporation(NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appoints former S.C. Attorney General Charlie Condon as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors
July 23, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced the interim appointment of former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors. Mr. Condon will begin serving immediately. The…
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Schuff Steel Company launching York County operations
July 23, 2018
Steel Construction Services Provider Creating More Than 180 New Jobs Schuff Steel Company, part of the DBM Global Inc. family of companies and an operating subsidiary of HC2 Holdings, Inc.…
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Santee Cooper extends work to preserve Summer equipment
July 23, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors took action to extend its commitment to maintaining and preserving equipment at the V.C. Summer construction site through Dec. 31, 2018. The Board also…
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Columbia business leader named new head of USC Foundations
July 22, 2018
The University of South Carolina Foundations announced Friday that Jason Caskey of the Elliott Davis accounting firm will serve as the new foundations president and chief executive officer. He will begin Aug.…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 22, 2018First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…
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Cayce Mayor Elise Partin to run for third full term in November 2018
July 22, 2018
First female mayor seeks next term after 10 years in office Mayor Elise Partin formally announces her candidacy for re-election for a third full term to the office of Mayor…
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Where Political Communications and Public Relations Meet
July 20, 2018
For over a decade, I have worked hard to achieve professional success in different but similar professional paths. I began my professional career in the media, then ventured into politics,…
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Greg Lapointe named president of South State Bank
July 20, 2018
South State Corporation announced the promotion of key leaders, as two of the company’s senior executives prepare for retirement. South State Bank President and CEO John F. Windley (65), a 43-year banking…
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South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame inducts two new members
July 18, 2018Michael P. Nieri and J. Coleman Shouse The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees inducted Michael P. Nieri from Columbia, S.C. and J. Coleman Shouse from Greenville, S.C. …
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Dynamic Brands launching Chesterfield County operations
July 18, 2018
New, 65,000-square-foot facility to bring $3.8 million investment Dynamic Brands, a Richmond, Va.-headquartered parent company for a portfolio of premium golf and recreational accessory brands, is relocating manufacturing and warehouse…
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Colliers International’s David Lockwood receives Counselor of Real Estate designation
July 16, 2018
Prestigious CRE designation awarded by peers to only the most trusted professionals in real estate. David Lockwood has been invited to become a Counselor of Real Estate (CRE), an esteemed…
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UofSC approves budget; tuition growth slowest in two decades
July 11, 2018
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a system-wide budget for 2018-19 that will slow tuition growth to 2.9 percent or less on most campuses—the lowest increase since…
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Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. launching operations in Charleston County
July 11, 2018
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc., a global transport and logistics company, is launching operations in Charleston County. With this new facility, the company will be creating 180 jobs over the next…
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Columbia City Manager Spotlight – July 2018
July 10, 2018
By Teresa Wilson The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City…
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SCE&G files lawsuit in federal court challenging new South Carolina law
July 2, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation , filed a lawsuit on Friday, June 29, 2018 challenging the constitutionality of a South Carolina law significantly…
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SCANA reduces quarterly dividend rate by 80 percent
June 28, 2018
SCANA Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 12.37 cents per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. The quarterly cash dividend has been reduced from…
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Synthomer expanding its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
June 28, 2018
British-based Chemical Company Investing $16 Million Synthomer announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing $16 million and is expected to create 10…
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AT&T South Carolina State President Pamela Lackey announces intention to retire
June 28, 2018
After more than 20 years with AT&T, Pamela Lackey, President of AT&T South Carolina, has announced her intention to retire, effective June 30, 2018. “I feel so very blessed to have…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018
Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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The Top 4 Mistakes Made While Managing a Crisis
June 25, 2018
By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy No one wants a crisis. Understandably, most people don’t even want to think about a crisis… unless it’s happening to…
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Volvo Cars launch new S60 sports sedan – the first Volvo car made in the USA
June 24, 2018
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, revealed the new S60 luxury sedan at the company’s first American manufacturing plant outside Charleston, South Carolina. The new South Carolina plant is officially…
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SC Commerce Director Bobby Hitt receives SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
June 20, 2018The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt with its Distinguished Service Award during the 2018 SCEDA Annual Conference held in May at…
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Former S.C. Governor, U.S. Secretary of Education Dick Riley to be honored with downtown Greenville sculpture
June 19, 2018The Greenville community will memorialize the work of Greenville native and Furman University graduate Richard W. “Dick” Riley through a sculpture representing his extraordinary public leadership and commitment to quality…
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