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Air conditioning manufacturing company opening first operation in South Carolina
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Halton MEI USA Inc., an indoor environment designer, will open its first South Carolina facility in August. Halton’s new facility is at 120 Exchange Logistics Park Dr., in Piedmont. It cost $2.6 million and will create 65 new jobs. Halton is a family-owned...
Legends Drive property owners OK special tax district to pay for upkeep, repair
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Legends Drive property owners could soon be paying up to $200 more annually on their taxes in return for critical repairs to a road that’s been crumbling for years. Voters in the area on Tuesday approved the creation of a special tax district on a 385-182 margin. The Horry County […]
Welding shop to hair salon: Conway native fulfills dream of becoming a business owner
Maggie Sanders’ plans for her longtime dream started on a doctor’s note. She drew what she thought would work, and would add to it, whether she was sitting in her vehicle or waking up in the middle of the night with an idea. “I kept saying, 'I have...
Horry County Police Department seizes more than $1M worth of fentanyl, $20K in cash
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A monthslong Horry County Police Department investigation centered around the sale of narcotics in the Bucksport area resulted in more than $1 million worth of fentanyl being pulled off the street, authorities said on Wednesday. Craig Anderson, 60, and Shaneka Latha Richardson, 42, face a number of charges including trafficking […]
High school star Edwards among South Carolina newbies seeking a place with defending national champs
Edwards, at 6-foot-3, is considered the latest centerpiece post player the Gamecocks have developed into national champions that includes WNBA champion A’ja Wilson, last year’s WNBA rookie of the year in Aliyah Boston and this spring’s first-round draft pick in Kamilla Cardoso. Is Edwards ready for that...
South Carolina tabbed the likeliest coaching jump for Deion Sanders if he leaves Colorado football
South Carolina was pitched by FanSided's John Buhler as his likeliest coaching jump for Deion Sanders if he decided to take "Prime Time" away from the Colorado football program sometime in the near future. Buhler noted the Shilo Sanders connection before his jump to Jackson State and even went as...
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.
Morris College receives new state allocation to fund growing Cybersecurity Program
Morris College, in collaboration with the South Carolina Institutes of Innovation and Information (SCIII), was awarded $450,000 to support the expansion of the college’s cybersecurity program and related initiatives. The announcement was made on June 12, 2024, by SCIII and Morris College officials. The funding will be strategically allocated...
Dawn Staley headed to Paris Olympics with First Lady Jill Biden
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley is heading back to Paris, France, for basketball. This time the Gamecocks head coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the Presidential Delegation headed up by First Lady Jill Biden. Two of Staley's former players will be competing in the games --...
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Two South Carolina Hotels
SOUTH CAROLINA—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of two Country Inn & Suites properties in Orangeburg and Summerville, South Carolina. The assets collectively sold for $14,500,000. “These properties were sold as a portfolio at full asking price,” said Jack Davis, senior vice president, investments. “The buyers plan to convert...
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