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New Publix grocery store to open in Powdersville, South Carolina, company says
POWDERSVILLE, S.C. — An Upstate South Carolina area is getting a new grocery store, officials announced Wednesday. Jared Glover, with Publix Super Markets, Inc., said the company signed a lease on a new store location in Powdersville. Publix at Ferguson Town Center will be located at the northwest corner...
Upcountry Fiber issues statement after employee experiences arc flash in Anderson County
A contractor working for Upcountry Fiber and Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative in Anderson County experienced an arc flash on Monday while assisting with deploying broadband internet services. According to a press release, Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, administered life-saving procedures on-site, and transported the injured person to AnMed Health Medical Center for further treatment. The contractor was then transported to the Augusta Burn Center. No new details have been released on their condition. ...
Irmo Town Council Attends MASC Conference
Irmo Town Council and staff members recently participated in the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) conference held in Greenville. This annual event is dedicated to training, networking, and recognizing community development projects. Council members Gabriel Penfield, Phyllis Coleman, Erik Sickenger, Dr. Barbara Waldman, and Mayor Bill Danielson were in...
On the Move: Travis Oswald
Travis Oswald was promoted to vice president of CarolinaPower, a regional electrical contractor. He will oversee companywide construction services — engineering, virtual design and construction, and prefabrication, while still managing day-to-day operations of the Greenville office. Oswald has been with CarolinaPower for 19 years and has served as Greenville branch manager.
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