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Fiber Industries announces $30 million expansion in Darlington County that aims to create 50 jobs

By Trina Thomas | Jan 23, 2022

Fiber Industries, a maker of high-end, high-quality American textiles, will expand operations in Darlington County with a $30 million investment that will create 50 jobs.

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Attorney General announces indictment, suspends Marlboro County Sheriff after 2020 taser incident

By Trina Thomas | Dec 24, 2021

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the indictment of Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon and former Deputy David Andrew Cook after both were accused of being involved in a taser incident on May 3, 2020, at the Marlboro County Detention Center.

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University of Arkansas graduate transfer Brooke Schultz to join Gamecocks swimming and diving

By Trina Thomas | Dec 24, 2021

On Dec. 15, South Carolina head diving coach Dale Schultz announced that Fayetteville, Arkansas, graduate transfer diver Brooke Schultz will join his team beginning in January.

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Staley reigns as USA Basketball Co-Coach of the Year: 'It's in my blood to part of USA Basketball'

By Trina Thomas | Dec 24, 2021

University of South Carolina's Gamecocks women’s basketball head coach, Dawn Staley, has been crowned USA Basketball National Co-Coach of the Year.

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Blue Bike SC celebrates 3 years

By Trina Thomas | Oct 21, 2021

Blue Bike SC celebrated its anniversary on Oct. 8 at the State House grounds.

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Exhibition on Richland community resources scheduled for Oct. 30

By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021

An event scheduled for Oct. 30 will target those who are wanting to get into community leadership in Richland County.

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Dominion Energy offers incentivized program, additional help to qualifying ag businesses

By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021

Dominion Energy of Virginia recently announced that South Carolina agricultural businesses may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars through its incentivized program EnergyWise for Your Business.

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Violence Policy Center study shows state 6th in nation for women killed by men

By Trina Thomas | Oct 20, 2021

In a nod to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Violence Policy Center recently released a study that shows South Carolina ranking sixth in the nation for women killed by men.

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Sea Pro Boats announces $3.7 million expansion in Newberry County

By Trina Thomas | Oct 7, 2021

A saltwater fishing boat manufacturer recently announced its intention to expand within Newberry County with a $3.7 million investment that is expected to create approximately 50 jobs there.

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As COVID-19 cases skyrocket, state officials urge residents to get vaccinated

By Trina Thomas | Sep 15, 2021

COVID-19 hospitalizations in South Carolina tripled over the course of three weeks from mid-July into August, and deaths surpassed 10,000, according to the state Department of Health and Environmental Control.