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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 […]
Greenville Tech Foundation launches ‘Champions’ giving program
Greenville Tech Foundation recently announced the launch of its Greenville Tech Champions monthly giving program. “At the foundation, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to engage and foster meaningful and accessible donor relationships,” said Ann Wright, vice president for advancement with the Greenville Tech Foundation. “With the launch of our new Greenville Tech Champions giving society, the foundation aims to create a sustainable funding source to help fuel our work of equipping and empowering students through education.”
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...
Razorbacks open the Football Season on the Road Friday Night
The Walhalla Razorbacks open the 2024 football season at Landrum tonight with kickoff set for 7:30 pm. For fans unable to make the trip to Spartanburg County, 101.7 WGOG will have all of the action tonight from Landrum. The Oconee Federal Savings & Loan Tailgate Show starts at 6 pm, followed by the Steak House Cafeteria Coach’s Show with Walhalla Head Coach Chris Stone. At approximately 7 pm, join David Lyles and Nick Bunning for the Excel Rehab & Sports Pre-Game Show from Landrum. John Durham will have halftime and post-game scores from around the area as well.
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.
Football Capsules: Taking a Quick Look at Liberty High
Last season: 4-5 Returning starters: Sutton Koller, Sr., RB/DB; Dallas Miller, Sr., WR/DB; Owen Drapeaux, Sr., RB/LB; Caleb Burnett, Sr., LT/DT; Collin Decker, Sr., WR; Ethan Barber, Sr., DE/TE. Other returning letterwinners: Nathan Burnett, Sr., LB; Korbin Howard, Sr., DE; Mason Waterbury, Sr., LB/TE; Evan Colsch, Sr., DB/WR. Newcomers to...
Wofford basketball gets probation, former coach McAuley given 2-year penalty for overworking players
The NCAA has placed Wofford's men's basketball on probation for a year after finding it failed to monitor the program when former coach Jay McAuley regularly made players participate in team activities on days off.
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