The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications announce transformative agreement for distribution of Disney’s linear networks and Direct-To-Consumer services
September 12, 2023
Disney+ 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, 2023
Spectrum 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, 2023
Upcountry 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, 2023
AFL 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, 2023
AT&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, 2023
ST. 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, 2023
Spectrum 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, 2023
SPARTANBURG, 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, 2022
The 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, 2022
Assumes 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, 2022
Santee 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, 2022
GREER, 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, 2022
ROCK 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, 2022
1Gbps 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, 2022
NORTH, 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, 2022
Tom 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, 2022
In 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, 2022
IntelliSystems 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, 2022
Provides 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, 2022
Spectrum 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, 2022
ScanSource, 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, 2022
Spectrum’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, 2022
DartPoints, 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, 2022
Currently 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, 2022
Inbound 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, 2022
Eldh 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, 2022
Mobile 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, 2022
ScanSource, 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, 2022
Upcountry 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, 2022
Spectrum 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, 2022
Columbia 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, 2021
Store 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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Noted global customer experience specialists Transcom establishing operations in Greenville
December 1, 2021
Adding 450 new jobs in new South Carolina center Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management services through a network of…
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What are your values and your mission?
September 9, 2021
By Jerry Bellune Author and entrepreneur Jennifer Allwood says something amazing happens when you decide you want to be an entrepreneur. You get to call the shots. She’s half right.…
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ScanSource delivers strong fourth quarter sales and profitability growth
August 27, 2021
Outstanding execution of growth opportunities; quarterly net sales up 34% year-over-year, Initiates annual financial outlook for FY22, Announces new $100 million share repurchase authorization GREENVILLE, SC – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:…
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ScanSource names channel veteran John DeLozier to president of Intelisys
August 10, 2021
Mark Morgan to lead ScanSource global business strategy ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of John DeLozier to president of Intelisys,…
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Home Telecom contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation
August 5, 2021Home Telecom, a Charleston-area leader and innovator in the telecommunications industry, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including…
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ScanSource announces President for North America hardware business
August 3, 2021
Tony Sorrentino to focus on next chapter of business growth ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the promotion of Tony Sorrentino to President,…
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ScanSource named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for seventh consecutive year
July 13, 2021
ScanSource, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, has been named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. This marks the…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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DHEC Partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold virtual community town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines
May 17, 2021
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and local…
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DHEC partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines
May 17, 2021
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV)…
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SC Public Radio reporter recognized with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for second year in a row
May 16, 2021Scott Morgan awarded for story on development of two police citizen review boards South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) Reporter Scott Morgan has received the Radio Television Digital News…
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SCETV’s ‘By The River’ receives two accolades from The Communicator Awards
May 16, 2021
Series produced in collaboration with USCB’s Communication Studies program South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced that its weekly, 30-minute, literature-focused series, By The River, has received two accolades from The Communicator…
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Santee Cooper Board approves rates and terms for broadband initiative
April 26, 2021
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved rates and authorized execution of terms to help broadband providers more quickly build out retail service to unserved areas of South Carolina…
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AT&T announces Celeste Boyd-Spear as Vice President and General Manager for Southeast States Retail organization
April 6, 2021
AT&T announced that Celeste Boyd-Spear will serve as the Vice President and General Manager for the Southeast States Retail organization, consisting of four states: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.…
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Empower SC to host panel discussions with top mayoral candidates
April 1, 2021
Empower SC hosts panel discussion on April 7th with Tameika Isaac Devine, Sam Johnson ahead of mayoral election in Columbia Local advocacy group Empower SC will be hosting a panel…
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Charter Communications announces multiyear, $363 million initiative to expand broadband availability to unserved communities in South Carolina
March 3, 2021
Charter Expansion to Reach Currently Unserved Homes and Small Businesses, Many in Lower-Density, Rural Communities Charter Communications, Inc. today announced plans to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to approximately 98,600 unserved South Carolina homes…
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Spectrum doubles Spectrum Internet® starting speed to 200 Mbps in Columbia
March 3, 2021
Spectrum today announced it has doubled the starting download speed of Spectrum Internet from 100 to 200 Mbps in the Columbia area. The faster 200 Mbps speeds are available now…
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