Much of South Carolina Sees Lowered Drought Status
The S.C. Drought Response Committee lowered the drought status for most counties in the state except Abbeville, McCormick, Edgefield and Aiken in the Savannah River Basin, which remain at severe, the third level of drought. Oconee, Pickens and Anderson counties were downgraded to moderate. Saluda, Greenwood, Greenville, Newberry and Laurens counties remain at moderate. All […]
Genetec Global to Expand in Greenville County
Genetec Global Technologies Inc. in Fountain Inn today announced plans to further expand its presence in Greenville County by opening a new operation, Genetec Technology Automation, in Simpsonville. The $1.2 million investment is expected to generate 160 new jobs. “We are pleased to move forward with expansion plans in Greenville County. South Carolina has provided […]
Swann to Fund Technical Education Scholarships with Senate Salary
State Senate candidate Joe Swann announced yesterday that he plans to redirect his entire state salary to create a scholarship fund for Greenville Technical College students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing skills. “If South Carolina is to compete on a national and global stage for jobs, then we need to educate a work force to […]
SEW-Eurodrive Expanding in Spartanburg County
Industrial gear motor and electronics maker SEW-Eurodrive Inc. announced today that the company will expand its current Spartanburg County operation. The $20 million investment is expected to generate 40 new jobs. “We are pleased to move forward with plans to further expand our operations in South Carolina. Spartanburg County has long provided us with a […]
SCDNR to Offer Courtesy Boating Inspections During Memorial Day Weekend
In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at a number public boat landings throughout the state. The Memorial Day holiday weekend is considered the first blast of summer and one of […]
