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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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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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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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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New Spectrum store now open in Columbia
January 13, 2020
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the opening of a new Spectrum Store in Columbia. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the Columbia area a comfortable and convenient option for learning more…
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Charter opens Spectrum WiFi hotspots due to Hurricane Dorian
September 6, 2019
Over 44,000 hotspots in the Carolinas now open to all users to aid in storm response In support of the response to Hurricane Dorian, Charter Communications, Inc. has opened more…
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AT&T invests nearly $825 million over 3-year period to boost local networks in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
AT&T¹ has invested nearly $825 million in their South Carolina wireless and wired networks during 2016-2018. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. AT&T…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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Lumos Networks and Spirit Communications rebrand as SEGRA
January 14, 2019
New name marks launch of combined company dedicated to customers and employees Lumos Networks Corp. and Spirit Communications announced that the two companies have been rebranded as SEGRASM. In announcing…
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AT&T Names Terrance Ford as SC Legislative Director
November 5, 2018
Terrance Ford is the new Director of Legislative Affairs for AT&T* in South Carolina. Ford is a 17-year veteran of AT&T and its predecessor companies. He was previously Regional Director…
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AT&T names Jane Sosebee as South Carolina President
October 24, 2018
Jane Sosebee will be the new state president for AT&T* in South Carolina. A 39-year veteran of AT&T and its predecessor companies, Sosebee was previously Director of Legislative Affairs. She…
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AT&T announces text to donate for Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
September 13, 2018
Help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Text “FLORENCE” to 90999 to give $10* that enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.…
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AT&T invests $750 million over 3-year period to boost local networks in South Carolina
August 20, 2018
AT&T has invested nearly $750 million in its South Carolina wireless and wired networks during 2015-2017 in order to boost reliability, coverage, and speed for residents and businesses. This investment also improves critical…
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Spectrum Launches Spectrum Internet® Gig and Spectrum Business® Internet Gig in Columbia
August 13, 2018
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet Gig for residential customers and Spectrum Business Internet Gig for small and medium-sized business clients in Columbia and any…
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AT&T South Carolina State President Pamela Lackey announces intention to retire
June 28, 2018
After more than 20 years with AT&T, Pamela Lackey, President of AT&T South Carolina, has announced her intention to retire, effective June 30, 2018. “I feel so very blessed to have…
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Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks announce network expansion of Express Cloud Access Service
May 15, 2018
The combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks, a super-regional provider of fiber-bandwidth in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced that Express Cloud Access service is now available across Spirit’s footprint…
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EQT completes purchase of majority stake in Spirit Communications
May 3, 2018
Combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks Will Create a Super-Regional Fiber Bandwidth Provider Operating in Nine States in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos”) and Spirit Communications (“Spirit”) announced…
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Spectrum to bring improved all-digital network to Columbia area customers
April 4, 2018
Spectrum TV™ customers in the Columbia area will soon enjoy access to even better picture quality as the company moves toward a 100-percent all-digital network, creating a platform for faster speeds,…
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Prysmian Group joins U.S. EPA SmartWay® Transport Partnership
February 4, 2018
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cable and systems industry, announced that it joined the SmartWay® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
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WOW! 1 Gig internet speeds now available in Charleston
January 24, 2018
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW) announced the availability of WOW! 1 Gig, its 1 gigabit per second Internet service, to all residential and business customers in Charleston, SC. With Fiber-to-the-Neighborhood…
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AT&T to launch mobile 5G in 2018
January 4, 2018
AT&T* expects to be the first U.S. company to introduce mobile 5G service in a dozen markets by late 2018. To reach this ambitious milestone, AT&T has taken a different…
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All 50 U.S. states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia opt-in to FirstNet
December 30, 2017
With yesterday’s close of the FirstNet opt-in/opt-out period, the unanimous decisions of states and territories across America are in. Fifty states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia opted in to the First…
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AT&T Plans to increase U.S. capital spending $1 Billion and provide $1,000 special bonus to more than 200,000 U.S. employees
December 21, 2017
Today, Congress approved legislation representing the first comprehensive tax reform in a generation. The President is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. Once tax reform is signed…
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New name and website for 3Fold
December 13, 2017
One of the region’s most dynamic marketing companies has updated its name and launched a new website to highlight its change in culture and philosophy. 3Fold Creative is now simply…
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AT&T expands access to high speed internet in Richland County
December 12, 2017
AT&T* Fixed Wireless Internet(1) for rural and underserved locations needing home internet is now available to residents and small businesses in parts of Richland County, including Eastover, Gadsden and Hopkins.…
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Tips for Extending Your Smartphone’s Battery Life
November 29, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Today’s smartphones are extremely versatile and powerful. However, although technology has advanced drastically, one area that still presents a challenge is extending a…
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AT&T expands access to high speed internet in Bamberg and Barnwell counties
November 27, 2017
AT&T* Fixed Wireless Internet1 for rural and underserved locations needing home internet is now available to residents and small businesses in parts of Bamberg and Barnwell counties, including parts of the…
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A3 Communications’ President and CEO Brian Thomas selected as member of the “20 Under 40” Class of 2017
October 31, 2017
Brian Thomas, President and CEO of A3 Communications, Inc., America’s seventh fastest growing systems integrator, was selected as a member of the ‘20 under 40’ class of 2017 by Security…
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Prysmian Group welcomes diplomat, congressman to North American headquarters
October 20, 2017
“We are investing to support the development of telecom broadband networks and more sustainable power grids in the U.S.,” said Hakan Ozmen, CEO of Prysmian Group North America. Yesterday Prysmian Group,…
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Prysmian Group North America expanding Lexington County operations
October 9, 2017
$15 Million Investment To Increase Production Of Fiber Cable Prysmian Group, a world leader in the telecom cables and systems industry, today announced a planned expansion of the company’s North…
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Prysmian Group North America expanding Lexington County operations
October 9, 2017
$15 Million Investment To Increase Production Of Fiber Cable Prysmian Group, a world leader in the telecom cables and systems industry, today announced a planned expansion of the company’s North…
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AT&T Provides Credits for Customers in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
October 4, 2017
As the network recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands continue after Hurricane Maria, we’re offering customers additional relief. To help our impacted customers, we are automatically…
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AT&T provides credits for customers in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
October 4, 2017
As the network recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands continue after Hurricane Maria, we’re offering customers additional relief. To help our impacted customers, we are automatically…
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AT&T contributes $250,000 to International African American Museum’s Founders Fund
September 18, 2017The International African American Museum (IAAM) announced a $250,000 leadership investment from AT&T. The contribution to the IAAM’s Founders Fund brings the museum one step closer to meeting its…
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Prysmian Group bets on talented young people: seventh edition of the “Build the Future” recruitment program launched
September 18, 2017
Over 150 people recruited in 2017 thanks to the group’s training and recruitment programs “Young people should behave like a CEO and take decisions based on what’s good for the…
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How to Stop Annoying Telemarketers, Scammers, and Robocalls
August 29, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Telemarketers, scam artists, and automated “robocalls” are a growing frustration for many Americans. How many times have you seen an unfamiliar number pop…
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How to Stop Annoying Telemarketers, Scammers, and Robocalls
August 29, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Telemarketers, scam artists, and automated “robocalls” are a growing frustration for many Americans. How many times have you seen an unfamiliar number pop…
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Three Avtec employees win awards at International Wireless Communications Expo
August 2, 2017Avtec Inc., the leading independent provider of pure IP voice dispatch console systems, announced that three of its employees have been named 2017 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) Young Professionals…
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Three Avtec employees win awards at International Wireless Communications Expo
August 2, 2017Avtec Inc., the leading independent provider of pure IP voice dispatch console systems, announced that three of its employees have been named 2017 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) Young Professionals…
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AT&T to boost service for upcoming solar eclipse in Columbia
July 25, 2017As thousands plan to converge in Columbia on Aug. 21 to enjoy the first solar eclipse to pass over the continental United States since 1979, AT&T1 will be keeping data-hungry crowds connected. We’re bringing…
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T-Mobile US investing in new Charleston County operations
June 28, 2017
New Customer Care Facility Will Be T-Mobile’s Largest, Adding 400 New Employees T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing customer…
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T-Mobile US investing in new Charleston County operations
June 28, 2017
New Customer Care Facility Will Be T-Mobile’s Largest, Adding 400 New Employees T-Mobile US, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, is moving its existing customer…
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Charter Communications launches $1 million grant program to support digital education
June 19, 2017
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) announced the launch of its Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program, a philanthropic initiative designed to support nonprofit organizations that educate community members on the benefits…
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