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Brick Manufacturer, Shipping Container Firm Grow In South Carolina
US Brick, a manufacturer and direct supplier of residential and commercial brick, is expanding its Richland County, South Carolina operations. The company’s $5.5 million investment will create 33 new jobs. With a focus on continuing its legacy of “Born Here. Built Here,” US Brick will modernize its facility, located in Columbia, SC with a secondary kiln and manufacturing line that will double its capacity at the site. Operations are being phased in and will be completely online by the end of 2025.
S.C. forms Smalls Monument Commission
The state’s new Robert Smalls Monument Commission is expected to hold its first meeting Aug. 28 to begin the process to place a statue on the Statehouse grounds to honor the Beaufort native. Ten members of the S.C. General Assembly have been appointed to the commission. If Small’s statue...
South Carolina extends, raises tax credit in hopes of revitalizing abandoned buildings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina leaders are hoping to further incentivize the redevelopment of abandoned buildings across the state with the expansion of a decade-old program. Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing for S.1021 on Wednesday, a bill that extends the state’s tax credit for abandoned buildings through 2035. It also raises the […]
SCDNR & CMC work to finalize sale of International Drive land near nature preserve
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Conway Medical Center is working to complete a land sale with the South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The property is located on International Drive by the Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. It was originally proposed that the roughly 350 acres be rezoned...
Water woes continue in Calhoun Falls
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Neighbors in an Abbeville County community are looking for solutions to their brown water. Earlier this month, FOX Carolina News brought you images of brown water coming out of the taps on Marion Street in Calhoun Falls. We spoke with neighbors said it’s been an issue for years and getting worse.
Martha Franks Retirement Community Welcomes Sprouse as New Executive Director
Martha Franks Retirement Community is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurens County native Robert Sprouse as its new Executive Director. Sprouse assumed his new role on August 1, 2024, and will oversee the community’s day-to-day operations, ensuring the continuation of the high-quality care and compassionate services that have been Martha Franks’ hallmark since its founding almost 40 years ago. He succeeded Pollyanna Franks, who had served the community for over 10 years.
Lee Central vs. Timberland | Highlights | Friday Night Rivals
(WCIV) — Lee Central High School took on Timberland High School Friday night. If you missed the game, check out the highlights below. For South Carolina prep scores from Friday, Aug. 23, click here. WATCH THE GAME OF THE WEEK | "Philip Simmons defeats Hanahan, 28-26 | Friday Night...
WVU Women's Soccer blanked at Clemson
The West Virginia University women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season with a 3-0 shutout at the hands of Clemson at Riggs Field in Clemson, South Carolina, on Friday night. The Mountaineers (2-1) fell behind early when the Tigers found the back of the net in...
A look at the 2024 fall schedule for USC Upstate Golf
USC Upstate Men's and Women's Golf returns to action as Head Coach Todd Lawton unveils the fall 2024 schedule for both programs. The fall season will conclude for both programs with the Fripp Island Preview, hosted by USC Upstate, from November 2-4. This marks the first year the tournament will expand from a one-day event to a three-day competition. Women's Golf, the Big South runner-up in April, will kick off their journey back to the top at Clemson in a 1-Day event on Monday, August 26th. They'll stay in state with a trek to Pawleys Island to play a familiar...
“Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” exhibitions highlight the work of artists and educators
The Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, “Artists Teaching: Teaching Artists,” showcases the artwork of Clemson University’s artist-educators, symbolically connecting faculty research and experiences that explore elements of place, media, technology, and visual language. The event in the Lee Gallery will feature a two-part exhibition from August 26 – October 3 and October 16 – December 5.
Furman students honed their skills with summer internships around the world
It was another busy summer for Furman University students who worked as interns. More than half of the 287 students who were awarded summer internship fellowships to receive funding and/or reduced on-campus housing rates stayed in Greenville, contributing to local businesses and organizations, like this Greenville Zoo intern. But more...
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