SC Senate Passes Bill to Fix Ballot Issue
With the courts removing over 200 Republicans and 40 Democrats from last June’s South Carolina primary election ballots due to conflicting ethics and election laws, the South Carolina Senate has passed a bill designed to prevent the issue from coming up again. Named the “Equal Access to the Ballot Act,” bill S.2 sponsored by […]
Michelin North America Investing $200 Million in Anderson County
Tire maker Michelin North America will expand its existing rubber production operations in Anderson County. The $200 million investment is expected to generate 100 new jobs. “I am proud to say this new expansion at this facility is one of the lynchpins that will allow us to maintain Michelin’s industry leadership in providing customers […]
$4.5 Million Investment in York County Expected to Create 60 New Jobs
Lap Tech Industries, a manufacturer of precision components, will expand its existing operations in York County with a $4.5 million investment expected to generate 60 new jobs. “We are excited to be growing our operations here in York County. This expansion is an important step for our company and will help us to extend […]
The Iceman Cometh…Or Not
According the state’s meteorological elite, “winter weather” is expected for Upstate SC tomorrow, but we don’t think there’s a real need to worry. As one of our readers reminded us last night from a conversation she had at the airport: “Any South Carolinian worth his weight in salt knows that if it’s not coming […]
Google Adds $600 Million Investment to Lowcountry Operations
Governor Nikki Haley, state Sen. Paul Campbell, Berkeley County Supervisor Dan Davis, Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce President Elaine Morgan, Google’s Berkeley County Data Center Operations Manager Eric Wages and local business and community leaders participated in a groundbreaking ceremony announcing that Google will expand its operations at the Mt. Holly Commerce Park in […]