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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Spectrum announces launch of 24/7 AccuWeather TV Network for subscribers in Columbia
January 19, 2021
Spectrum announced the launch of AccuWeather TV Network in Columbia AccuWeather is available on channel 198 at no additional charge to customers who have Spectrum TV® Select and higher video…
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Comporium and York Electric partner to expand broadband services
January 11, 2021
ROCK HILL, SC. – Comporium and York Electric Cooperative, Inc. (YEC) have entered a partnership to extend fiber optics to approximately 5,000 YEC members living in western York and parts…
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New Spectrum store now open on Harden Street in Columbia
November 17, 2020
Store Will Serve Customers While Adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines Charter Communications, Inc. announced today the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers…
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ScanSource appoints new board member
October 8, 2020
Frank Emory brings extensive legal, economic development, and executive leadership experience to the Board ScanSource, Inc., a leading provider of technology products and solutions, today announced the appointment of Frank…
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Cable One completes contribution of Alabama assets to Hargray
October 2, 2020
Hargray Communications and Cable One, Inc. announced today that the companies have completed the contribution of Cable One’s system serving Anniston, Alabama and surrounding areas, which operates under the Sparklight®…
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How to get high email open rates
September 30, 2020
By Jerry Bellune Have you heard marketers or bloggers brag about the high number of addresses on their email lists? I heard a blogger claim more than 5 million.…
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South Carolina ETV to launch ‘Palmetto Perspectives’ series with multi-platform racial injustice program July 8
July 7, 2020Viewers encouraged to participate through live stream on social media South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that it will be launching a new, community engagement-focused series with a one-hour discussion…
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Charter invests $10 million dollars to support Black and other minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities
June 11, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the company will invest $10 million in partnership with both the National Urban League (NUL) and National Action Network (NAN) to support Black and other minority-owned…
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Charter launches 2020 Digital Education grant program
June 9, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2020 Spectrum Digital Education grant program, which supports nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits of…
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Charter hires more than 3,000 new employees amid COVID-19 crisis
May 7, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced it has hired more than 3,000 new employees nationwide – and is actively seeking to fill thousands of additional jobs across the company’s 41-state operating region…
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Spectrum raises minimum wage to $20 per hour
April 7, 2020
Charter has announced a plan to permanently raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour over the next two years for all employees. Charter had begun discussions around raising its…
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Nexton residents receive expanded internet support during city-mandated stay-at-home order
March 27, 2020
Nexton, the most technologically advanced community in South Carolina, announced new initiatives to support the influx of residents telecommuting and e-learning in response to the stay-at-home ordinance enacted by Charleston’s…
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South Carolina ETV utilizes TVU Grid service to streamline emergency communications for S.C. broadcasters
March 25, 2020
New Service will help expedite the dissemination of vital information to South Carolinians South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that, in addition to its existing live stream, the network will…
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ScanSource offers new UCaaS collaboration solution, Avaya Cloud Office™ – providing partners with a solution for voice, video, meetings, collaboration and more
March 24, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC & SANTA CLARA, CA – ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading provider of technology products and solutions, and Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE:AVYA), a global leader in solutions to…
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Comporium providing 60 days of free internet service to students
March 17, 2020Offering Internet to New Customers in Homes with K-12 and Higher Education Students ROCK HILL, SC – With the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), South Carolina Governor, Henry McMaster and…
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Hargray launches special programs to support remote learning in the Southeast
March 17, 2020
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increasingly impacts families and businesses across the Southeast, Hargray is partnering with educators, including Beaufort County Schools, to ensure students have…
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