Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018
Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Rob Tyson named Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by S.C. Lawyers Weekly
April 13, 2018Sowell Gray Robinson member Rob Tyson has been named Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. He received the recognition at the annual S.C. Lawyers Weekly Leadership…
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Santee Cooper petitions to intervene in PSC proceeding
April 13, 2018
Santee Cooper submitted a petition to intervene in Public Service Commission proceeding 2017-370-E, concerning the proposed merger between SCANA Corp. and Dominion Energy and SCANA’s abandonment of the V.C. Summer…
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Santee Cooper petitions to intervene in PSC proceeding
April 13, 2018
Santee Cooper submitted a petition to intervene in Public Service Commission proceeding 2017-370-E, concerning the proposed merger between SCANA Corp. and Dominion Energy and SCANA’s abandonment of the V.C. Summer…
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Rob Tyson named Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by S.C. Lawyers Weekly
April 13, 2018
Sowell Gray Robinson member Rob Tyson has been named Lawyer of the Year for 2018 by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. He received the recognition at the annual S.C. Lawyers Weekly Leadership…
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OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County
April 12, 2018
OPDE Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation. Headquartered in Spain, OPDE…
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OPDE Group launching solar project in Bamberg County
April 12, 2018
OPDE Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Bamberg County. The company plans to invest approximately $63 million in this new operation. Headquartered in Spain, OPDE…
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SC Ports handles record container and finished vehicle volumes in March
April 12, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 199,659 twenty foot-equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 4 percent higher…
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SC Ports handles record container and finished vehicle volumes in March
April 12, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest monthly container volume in its history, with 199,659 twenty foot-equivalent container units (TEUs) handled in March. The month was nearly 4 percent higher…
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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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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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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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NAI Avant helps bring future Holiday Inn to downtown Columbia
April 4, 2018
A new Holiday Inn is slated for 1233 Washington Street in downtown Columbia, SC. NAI Avant Director of Retail Services Patrick Palmer represented the buyer, Lexington Hospitality, LLC, in the…
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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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By the Numbers – total enplaned passengers at South Carolina airports
March 29, 2018Ever wonder how many passengers fly through South Carolina airports? Here we present enplaned passengers (the number of passengers boarding a plane) at three major airports in the state. In…
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Doctors Care opens newest location on Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital campus
March 28, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, opened its 54th urgent care location this week on the campus of Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge. Doctors Care Parkridge, located…
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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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Still Hopes acquires 12.5 acres in West Columbia, builds partnership with Columbia Children’s Theatre
March 15, 2018
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1977, has announced that it is acquiring two pieces of property currently owned by Lexington School District Two…
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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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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order requiring state agencies to protect religious freedom
March 14, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-12, ensuring and bolstering individuals’ and organizations’ right to religious freedom in South Carolina. Specifically, the governor’s order clarifies the South Carolina Department of…
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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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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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State judge orders class-action case against SCE&G to proceed
March 4, 2018A state circuit judge Thursday issued an order denying an attempt by SCE&G to kill five class-action complaints that seek to stop the utility from continuing to charge its customers for costs…
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New SRNL agreement expands support for DOE long-term stewardship
March 1, 2018(L-R) Dr. Terry A. Michalske, Director of Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary Paul Dabbar, and Michael Budney, Manager of the Savannah River…
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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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MUSC to deliver health care services for Volvo Car US Operations workforce
February 27, 2018Will serve 3,900 employees at new Berkeley County auto production facility The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Volvo Car US Operations Inc. (Volvo Cars) have signed an agreement…
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Viacom executive Marva Smalls pledges $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2018
South Carolinian Marva Smalls, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in media, has pledged $250,000 in support of the International African American Museum (IAAM). Ms. Smalls noted…
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