Gov. Henry McMaster names Mark Elam as the next Chairman of DHEC Board
April 11, 2018Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mark Elam as the next Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control. Having formerly served as chief of staff and senior legal…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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RBC Aerostructures growing its Oconee County operations
April 10, 2018
Company Investing $3.8 Million in Manufacturing Facility Expansion RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Home Works of America receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo
April 10, 2018
Home Works of America is pleased to announce a $50,000 investment from Wells Fargo, which will enable the continued expansion of the organization’s mission across South Carolina. Home Works of America provides…
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Jasmine Road announces Messick as new Executive Director
April 10, 2018
The board of directors of Jasmine Road recently announced that Beth Messick has been selected as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission…
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Jasmine Road announces Messick as new Executive Director
April 10, 2018
The board of directors of Jasmine Road recently announced that Beth Messick has been selected as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Jasmine Road is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission…
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Jim Kaplan named to Tri-County’s Commission
April 5, 2018
Jim Kaplan, of Pickens, has been appointed to Tri-County Technical College’s Commission, the nine-member governing board of the College. Pickens County Council appointed Mr. Kaplan to the Commission, effective April…
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US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County
April 4, 2018US-Stevia, LLC announced that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs. US-Stevia and its partners will…
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US-Stevia, LLC locating new operations in Chesterfield County
April 4, 2018US-Stevia, LLC announced that it is establishing new agribusiness operations in Chesterfield County. The company’s $21 million investment is projected to create 50 new jobs. US-Stevia and its partners will…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018
Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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Six with ties to the Palmetto State commit to RBC Heritage
April 2, 2018
Scott Brown, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas, Kevin Kisner, Ben Martin and William McGirt are joining fellow South Carolinian and defending champion Wesley Bryan at the 50th annual RBC Heritage Presented…
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The 2017 Electricity Price Map – Where does SC stand?
March 30, 2018
This week the Global Energy Institute rolled out the 2017 Electricity Price Map, which features a state-by-state comparison of electricity prices across the United States. This year’s national average electricity rate…
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The 2017 Electricity Price Map – Where does SC stand?
March 30, 2018
This week the Global Energy Institute rolled out the 2017 Electricity Price Map, which features a state-by-state comparison of electricity prices across the United States. This year’s national average electricity rate…
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Shannon Pierce announces campaign for U.S. Congressional District 4
March 27, 2018
Shannon Pierce, a nurse and entrepreneur from Greenville, S.C. announced her campaign for U.S. Congressional District 4 at a campaign launch at The Beacon in Spartanburg. Pierce, who grew…
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SC Ports reports record container volume through February
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…
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SC Ports reports record container volume through February
March 22, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported a fiscal year-to-date container volume record of over 1.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) handled since July. SCPA moved 168,480 TEUs during the…
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Santee Cooper approves $3 million industrial development loan to benefit Oconee County
March 21, 2018
Santee Cooper has approved a $3 million loan to the Oconee Economic Alliance (OEA) for a 50,000-square-foot industrial speculative building to help Oconee County attract new businesses and jobs. The…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Samsung launches second production line in Newberry County
March 19, 2018
More than 650 people now employed by Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America Just nine months after announcing the company was coming to South Carolina, Samsung Electronics Home Appliance America (SEHA)…
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Greenville awarded USL Division III franchise
March 16, 2018
Joe Erwin Leads Ownership Group Bringing Professional Soccer to Upstate The Greenville community has acquired a United Soccer League (USL) Division III franchise and will bring professional soccer to the…
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Grace Hill, Inc. bringing corporate headquarters to Greenville County
March 15, 2018
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Grace Hill, Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The company will be locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., creating 53 new jobs.…
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Grace Hill, Inc. bringing corporate headquarters to Greenville County
March 15, 2018
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – Grace Hill, Inc. is expanding its existing operations in Greenville County. The company will be locating its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., creating 53 new jobs.…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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Enviva completes acquisition of Greenwood County pellet plant
March 8, 2018
Enviva Holdings, LP, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, has announced that through its joint venture, Enviva JV Development Company, LLC, it has completed the acquisition of Colombo…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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IAM files third petition at Boeing South Carolina
March 6, 2018
Boeing has been notified by the National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) that the International Association of Machinists (IAM) has filed a third petition in less than three years seeking to unionize Boeing…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Senate confirms Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina
March 1, 2018
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marvin Quattlebaum as a U.S. District Judge for South Carolina. His nomination was received into the Senate on August 8, 2017. Marvin Quattlebaum is a…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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J M Smith Corporation announces leadership team changes
February 26, 2018
J M Smith Corporation has announced that its leading innovative technology solutions will now be under the leadership of Kevin Welch. Saul Factor, RPh, who was the President of QS/1, will lead…
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Newmark Wilson Kibler opening Greenville office
February 19, 2018
Newmark Wilson Kibler announced it is opening an office in Greenville. Edward Wilson and Givens Stewart, SIOR, have joined the firm as managing partners of the new office, which will be located…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Frontier Logistics expanding North Charleston operations
February 7, 2018
Logistics Provider Investing $35.5 Million in Charleston County Frontier Logistics, a provider of supply chain management services, is expanding its existing operations in Charleston County with the recent purchase of…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Arts’ impact on South Carolina economy exceeds $9.7B
February 6, 2018
The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to a new economic impact study released today by the S.C.…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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H.4375 passes the SC House of Representatives with a vote of 119 to 1
January 31, 2018The SC House of Representatives voted to pass bill H.4375, the Utility Ratepayer Protection Package. The purpose of the bill is to provide: for the manner in which and procedures…
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State of the State Address 2018, Governor Henry McMaster
January 24, 2018
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, and my fellow South Carolinians: I begin tonight by recognizing those South Carolinians in uniform no longer…
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New health company announces corporate and board leadership positions
January 24, 2018
The new health company – using the working name of SC Health Company which was formed by a partnership between Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health – is announcing…
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Grupo Antolin establishing three separate facilities in Spartanburg County
January 23, 2018
SPARTANBURG, SC – Grupo Antolin, a designer and manufacturer of components for the automotive industry, is launching new operations in Spartanburg County by establishing three separate facilities. The $50 million…
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Amazon announces candidates for HQ2
January 18, 2018
Amazon reviewed 238 proposals from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to host HQ2, the company’s second headquarters in North America. Today, Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to move to the…
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DAODAS launches statewide outreach to combat opioid epidemic
January 12, 2018The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has launched a statewide public education campaign to address the opioid epidemic in South Carolina. The Just…
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InvestSouth acquires Interim Healthcare of Greenville, Inc.
January 9, 2018
InvestSouth , LLC of Greenville, SC, announced the acquisition of Interim HealthCare of Greenville, Inc. The effective date of the transaction was January 1, 2018. Interim HealthCare and Hospice…
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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement
January 9, 2018
GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…
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