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South Carolina Representative Bannister honored as 'Conservation Hero'
House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C....

BASF in South Carolina Joins with Make-A-Wish® to Grant a Local Child’s Wish
For the second consecutive year, BASF sites in South Carolina joined together with Make-A-Wish® South Carolina to make one child’s wish come true. SENECA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Team members from BASF’s sites in...

Waev Launches Fusion: All-New Li-Ion Commercial Carts and Low-Speed Vehicles
The EV manufacturer now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of electrification solutions for local fleets ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Waev Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer of right-sized,...

Rooted in Excellence: Lynches River County Park Wins 2025 Best of South CarolinaCoward
COWARD, SC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lynches River County Park, a premier natural destination nestled on the Lynches Scenic River between Florence and Lake City, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Best of South...

SCHNEEBERGER selects York County for first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – SCHNEEBERGER, a global leader in linear technology, today announced it selects York County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $3.2 million investment will create 101 new jobs over the next five years....

Professional Bookkeeping Services Drive Finance Quality for South Carolina
South Carolina businesses improve decision-making through Professional Bookkeeping Services and structured reporting. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Consistent financial reporting is becoming a cornerstone of...

Doc Antle, Owner of Myrtle Beach Safari, Sentenced for Federal Wildlife Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges
Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — who was featured in a popular Netflix documentary — was sentenced today to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and launder more than $500,000...

Disposable Cutlery Market to Surge at 5.6% CAGR, Anticipated to Reach USD 19.24 Billion by 2032 To Forecast 2025-2032
Disposable Cutlery market size was valued at over USD 12.44 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at USD 19.24 billion in 2032 at a CAGR of 5.6%. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stellar Market Research...

Sonoco Achieves Prestigious Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) Accreditation
HARTSVILLE, S.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in value-added sustainable packaging, today announced it has earned accreditation with the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). Sonoco joined...

Cielo Digital Infrastructure selects Cherokee County for first South Carolina development project
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cielo Digital Infrastructure, LLC (Cielo), a provider of data center infrastructure, today announced it selects Cherokee County to establish its first South Carolina development project. The company plans to invest approximately...

ST Group Acquires South Carolina Mill, Expands U.S. Tissue Production Footprint
BARNWELL, SC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ST Group of Companies, a leading North American manufacturer of away-from-home tissue parent rolls, announced Thursday that it has acquired a paper mill in Barnwell County,...

Gov. McMaster Signs Legislation to Secure South Carolina's Energy Future
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the state's electric utilities and members of the General Assembly for a ceremonial bill signing of H. 3309, the South Carolina Energy Security Act. The legislation will significantly...

NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS POLL: Senator Lindsey Graham Vulnerable in South Carolina, GOP Base Cracks Begin to Show
NEW QUANTUS INSIGHTS POLL: Senator Lindsey Graham Vulnerable in South Carolina, GOP Base Cracks Begin to Show COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Carolina Voters Signal Shifts in GOP Loyalty and Leadership...

Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group Announce America’s Greatest Workplaces by State 2025
NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a time when workplace culture, employee retention, and job satisfaction are more critical than ever, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group have announced America’s Greatest Workplaces by State 2025, a...

Statewide expedition completes first week
South Carolina leaders have high praise for SC7-SCDNR partnership, leadership GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- South Carolina 7 (SC7) together with its 2025 partnering agency, the S.C. Department of Natural...

Orion180 Launches FLEX Home Insurance In Massachusetts
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion180 Insurance, a leading provider of flexible, customer-centric homeowners and flood insurance solutions, today announced the launch of its FLEX Home Insurance product in nine eastern...

PermitAI Hosts AI-Focused Workshop for Environmental Permitting
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming federal permitting practices and making it easier to conduct environmental reviews—and that comes with potential challenges, opportunities, and a wealth of AI-assisted tools. These were the topics of...

Shaun Magwood of Primitive Success Group Shares Insights on Practical Values of Solar Energy in HelloNation
What makes solar energy a smart investment in South Carolina’s climate? CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What makes solar energy a smart investment in South Carolina’s climate? In HelloNation Magazine, Shaun...

Flashing Forward! USMBP Welcomes Cheney Flashing to its Expanding Platform
Norwalk, CT, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- US Masonry and Building Products (“USMBP” or the “Company”), formerly known as US Anchors, today announced its corporate rebranding and the acquisition of Cheney Flashing, LLC (“Cheney”), a leading...

SCDE Initiates Financial Takeover of Marlboro County School District
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is seeking to take over the financial operations of the Marlboro County School District (MCSD) citing the district’s failure to meet its fiscal responsibilities and provide a stable operational...