ScanSource named a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company for ninth consecutive year
January 31, 2025ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been named to Fortune Magazine’s 2025 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this…
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Spectrum opens applications for 2025-2026 Class of Spectrum Scholars
January 16, 2025Spectrum Has Awarded More Than $1.5 Million in College Scholarships Since 2020 Key Takeaways: Spectrum will award 15 college juniors $20,000 each in scholarships. Students participate in professional development &…
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Intelisys introduces Channel Exchange, a cloud software and platform division
November 21, 2024intY US rebranded as Channel Exchange, offers enhanced marketplace experience Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading technology services distributor of connectivity and cloud services, is bolstering its…
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Spectrum News expands, debuting new Network in South Carolina
October 17, 2024Now Available to Spectrum Customers on Channel 1 Spectrum News announced the launch of Spectrum News South Carolina, bringing its award-winning local journalism to the Spectrum TV lineup. Now available…
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AT&T donates $300,000 to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024AT&T is also supporting its employees affected by the disaster and is matching 100% of employee relief contributions to select organizations Key Takeaways: AT&T is contributing $300,000 to assist communities…
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Spectrum commits $1 million to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
October 2, 2024Includes $250,000 in Cash Contributions and $750,000 in PSAs to Relief Organizations Nearly 90,000 WiFi Access Points Opened to Keep Communities Connected Spectrum announced it has committed $1 million, including…
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Spectrum Business and Everpass Media unveil strategic partnership, unlocking access to stream NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass to more Business customers
August 1, 2024NFL Sunday Ticket and Peacock Sports Pass Now Available for Spectrum Business® Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and Other Commercial Venues via EverPass Media Spectrum Business Becomes EverPass’ First Official Channel Partner…
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Comcast continues to support Lowcountry digital skills training with a $10,000 grant to the Charleston Digital Corridor
July 25, 2024Comcast continues to further digital equity in the Lowcountry with a $10,000 grant to the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC). The grant will support digital literacy education and provide practical, affordable, and inclusive…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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All Wiring Needs
June 25, 2024Welcome to All Wiring Needs, where we specialize in professional structured cabling, deployed fiber installs with termination & testing that includes comprehensive IT business hardware & services. Tailoring our expertise…
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AT&T invests $1.4+ billion in South Carolina
June 11, 2024By Terrence Ford Vice President of External Affairs AT&T South Carolina In South Carolina, we invested more than $1.4 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more…
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Comporium brings Gigabit broadband speeds to Ridge Spring
May 14, 202458 Addresses in Saluda County Connected through Comporium’s $155K Investment GILBERT, SC – Fifty-eight addresses along the southern side of the Ridge Spring community now have access to Comporium’s fiber-based…
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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…
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AFL announces a multi-million-dollar investment and expansion to its U.S. fiber optic cable manufacturing operations
March 28, 2024AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, today announced an investment of over $50 million to expand its fiber optic cable manufacturing operations in South Carolina.…
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Palmetto Broadband Coalition unites providers to shape broadband future
February 4, 2024The Palmetto Broadband Coalition, a consortium of well-established, locally owned broadband providers, announced its launch on Tuesday. This alliance is the most recent collaboration among providers, some with over 120…
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Spectrum Reach seeking 250 underserved businesses for 2024 ‘Pay It Forward’ program
January 17, 2024Initiative will Provide Eligible Small Businesses Access to a Free Ad Campaign Worth $15,000, Plus Marketing and Creative Support, and Educational Resources Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales business of Charter…
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R.T.C. Inc. joins the MCA family
January 8, 2024SPARTANBURG, SC – Mobile Communications America, Inc., the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces today, announces the acquisition of R.T.C.,…
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The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications announce transformative agreement for distribution of Disney’s linear networks and Direct-To-Consumer services
September 12, 2023Disney+ Basic Ad-Supported Offering Will Be Included in Spectrum TV Select Video Packages, as Part of Wholesale Arrangement Between the Two Companies ESPN+ to be Included in Spectrum TV Select…
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Spectrum to award $5,000 to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fresh Start Ministry
August 15, 2023Spectrum announced a donation of $5,000 to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fresh Start Ministry through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Funding provided by Spectrum will…
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Upcountry Fiber launches new multi-gig broadband internet service offering to address increased household bandwidth needs
August 2, 2023Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has launched a new…
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The Hottest Cyber Crime Today? E-MAIL HIJACKING
April 13, 2023“At some point in time, we’ve all found ourselves facing a suspicious e-mail in our inbox with an urgent call to action or even a threat,” explains IntelliSystems CEO Kevin…
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AFL announces expanded partnership to include exclusive naming rights to Greenville Drive’s premier venue, the Champions Club
April 11, 2023AFL announced its expanded multi-year partnership with The Greenville Drive, a South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. This opportunity positions AFL as the presenting sponsor of The…
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AT&T names Terrance Ford Vice President of External Affairs
March 30, 2023AT&T* has named Terrance Ford Vice President of External Affairs for AT&T South Carolina, where he will lead the company’s strategy, legislative, philanthropic and external affairs activities in the state,…
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TriCoLink to receive funding from a $132.8 Million ARPA Investment to expand broadband access statewide
March 15, 2023ST. MATTHEWS, SC – TriCoLink will receive more than $3.4 million in funding as part of a $132.8 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The investment aims…
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Spectrum announces $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for Children’s Trust of South Carolina
March 6, 2023Spectrum announced Children’s Trust of South Carolina has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for their online resource hub, scParents.org. The grant is part of the broadband connectivity provider’s…
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Tidewater joins MCA
January 4, 2023SPARTANBURG, SC – Mobile Communications America, Inc. (“MCA”), the leading provider of wireless communication solutions that enhance the safety, security, and operating efficiency of workplaces, announces the acquisition of Tidewater…
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Spectrum announces $10,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for the Senior Citizens Association in Florence County
December 8, 2022The Senior Citizens Association Will Provide the Florence Area with Digital Education Support for Senior Citizens Spectrum announced the Senior Citizens Association (SCA) in Florence County has received a…
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Patrick White promoted to Senior Vice President
November 29, 2022Assumes Leadership over Facilities and Construction Group ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that Patrick White has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Facilities and Supply Chain. In his…
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Santee Cooper applied for National Broadband Infrastructure Grant
November 3, 2022Santee Cooper yesterday applied for a National Transportation and Information Administration (NTIA) federal grant to fund a pilot project aimed at providing reliable, resilient broadband access to areas of South…
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Spectrum promotes cable veteran Charlie Agius to South Regional Vice President of Field Operations
November 3, 2022GREER, SC – Spectrum announced Charlie Agius has been promoted to Regional Vice President of Field Operations for the company’s South Region, which comprises the company’s cable systems serving millions…
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Comporium promotes Brian Hovis to Vice President of Business Sales
October 19, 2022ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium announced that Brian Hovis has been promoted to Vice President of Business Sales. Hovis now will be responsible for executing the company’s business sales strategy…
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Comporium and York Electric Complete first phase of buildout
October 13, 20221Gbps Internet Now Available to over 2,100 Customers in Western York County ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium and YEC have completed the first of three phases of their joint effort…
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Comporium expands fiber network in North, SC
October 6, 2022NORTH, SC – The town of North, SC has taken a technological leap forward. For months, construction crews have been working in this northern Orangeburg County town to extend Comporium’s…
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Charter Communications names Chris Winfrey President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1
September 21, 2022Tom Rutledge to Serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through 2023 Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and WCFIBER’s Upcountry Fiber launch new foundation to give back to Upstate non-profits
September 15, 2022In 2020, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of WCTEL, joined forces to create Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider that bridges the digital divide by bringing…
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IntelliSystems launches $10,000 “Extreme Telephone Makeover” contest
September 14, 2022IntelliSystems CEO Kevin Wade announced the official launch of the 2022 IntelliSystems EXTREME PHONE MAKEOVER contest, beginning September 16th and ending October 28th. Representatives from businesses and professional practices with…
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Andrea Cooper promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources
September 2, 2022Provides Strategic Guidance & Leadership in Employee-Related Matters ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium is pleased to announce that Andrea Cooper has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.…
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Spectrum launches gigabit broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in Fairfield County
August 11, 2022Spectrum Internet® with Starting Speeds of 300 Mbps Now Available To 160 Homes and Small Businesses Spectrum announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to 160…
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ScanSource leaders recognized as CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel
May 9, 2022ScanSource, Inc., a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nell Alverson, Courtney Cox, Stephanie Mays and…
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Spectrum brings its state-of-the-art network with gigabit broadband and new TV choices to York County
May 4, 2022Spectrum’s Full Suite of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice Services Now Available Spectrum today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet Gig and its full suite of services for 55 residential…
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DartPoints’ Bridge IX in Columbia now operational
April 27, 2022DartPoints, the leading edge digital infrastructure provider, announces that its internet exchange (IX) in Columbia, S.C., called Bridge IX™, is now operational. South Carolina’s internet traffic has traditionally been routed…
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Charter Communications reaches $20 an hour minimum starting wage companywide
March 16, 2022Currently Seeking Candidates for 2,500 Open Positions across 41 States 20 Jobs at $20 an Hour Featured on Charter’s Careers Site Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering…
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Spectrum announces 350 new jobs in West Columbia
March 15, 2022Inbound Sales Representatives Can Earn More than $55,000 Annually, with Comprehensive Benefits and Career-Growth Opportunities Spectrum and South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster today announced plans for the company to hire…
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ScanSource, Inc. names John Eldh as President
February 9, 2022Eldh to champion ScanSource’s hybrid distribution growth strategy ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced today that John Eldh has been named President…
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New AT&T mobile broadband sites installed across Berkeley County
February 9, 2022Mobile Broadband Coverage Enhanced in Moncks Corner & Rural Communities Mobile broadband coverage has enhanced across Berkeley County, thanks to AT&T installing additional cell tower sites across the area in…
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ScanSource named to FORTUNE Magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for sixth consecutive year
February 2, 2022ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s 2022 list of World’s Most Admired Companies. ScanSource’s inclusion in this…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring 2,800 miles of high-speed fiber internet to unserved and underserved areas of Anderson County
January 28, 2022Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL) announce they have been selected by Anderson County…
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Spectrum announces $12,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for Community in Schools of South Carolina
January 28, 2022Spectrum announced Community in Schools of South Carolina has received a $12,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for the Student Support Program as part of its five-year, $7 million commitment to…
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OPEN CALL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS: CAE is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Art in the Airport Program
January 6, 2022Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Art in the Airport program. Throughout the year, this wildly popular program showcases the work of four artists’ from…
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New Spectrum store now open on Two Notch Road in Columbia
December 8, 2021Store Features the Latest Devices and Accessories for Spectrum Mobile™ Charter Communications, Inc. announced the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the…
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