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Finland-Based Halton MEI USA Plans Piedmont, South Carolina, Operations
Indoor climate technology company Halton MEI USA, Inc. plans to establish manufacturing operations in Piedmont, South Carolina. The $2.6 million project is expected to create 65 jobs in Anderson County. The company will lease a 39,000-square-foot space located at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Drive. Production is scheduled to begin August...
Three injured in four vehicle wreck – Highway 153
Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a four vehicle wreck on Highway 153. Powdersville and Three and Twenty firefighters had to extricate one patient from one of the vehicles. Medshore and two QRV’s also responded. Highway 153 northbound was closed for more than an hour as troopers investigated the wreck. (Photo by David Rogers)
Spoonbill Gallery to host ‘Wondrous Wild’ exhibit
“Wondrous Wild” will open Aug. 2 at Spoonbill Gallery in Greenville. The exhibit features works by mixed media artist Bess Whittington and will be at 1292 Pendleton St. through Aug. 31. Whittington uses a variety of processes including collagraph printmaking, woodworking, and sculpting to produce her pieces. Her collection...
Uber at center of South Carolina human trafficking lawsuit
SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) — A human trafficking horror story on the state’s northern border could easily happen on the Grand Strand thanks to lax regulations and proper training of rideshare drivers, an attorney said on Wednesday. Tracey Cowan, head of Clarkson Law Firm’s sexual assault practice, on Wednesday filed a 38-page lawsuit against Uber in […]
South Carolina Highway Patrol Competes in ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ Contest
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is once again showcasing its finest vehicles and scenic landscapes in the annual “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest. This year, SCHP has entered a striking photograph featuring a 2024 Ford Mustang and a 2023 Ford F-150, both branded with the SCHP insignia, set against the backdrop of the iconic Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Charleston.
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...
Iron Horses, Bishops athletic programs peak near SC’s top
Dan Minkin will never forget his first year as athletic director at Philip Simmons High School. Minkin signed on in time for the 2019-20 academic year. That academic year will be remembered at PSHS as the year of the first graduating class in the school’s history. It will also be known as the year the COVID-19 pandemic shut down high school athletics around the country.
HVAC company Gemaire Distributors to open Greer showroom, warehouse
Gemaire Distributors, a residential and commercial HVAC systems seller that works with various brands, will open a 15,000-square-foot space in Greer, the city announced July 24. The facility in the Pelham Crossing business park off of state Highway 14 will feature a retail showroom for HVAC installers and offices, and...
5 new policies advance safety for University and its people
Five new policies in three categories were recently documented on the University Policies website. “The policy program is always available to answer questions and discuss how a policy might impact someone,” said Monique Everroad, director of policy initiatives in University Compliance & Ethics. “We believe in helping people do the right thing by making the information readily available and understandable. It’s as easy as contacting us first for a quick call.”
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