LowCountry Biomass Expands Jasper County Facility with $16 Million Investment
On Wednesday, LowCountry Biomass, a recycler of wood residues, announced plans to expand its existing wood pellet manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The $16 million investment is expected to generate 26 new jobs. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to grow our company in Jasper County. South Carolina offers us an excellent business environment […]
Fifteen Beaufort County Seniors Named Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars
Fifteen outstanding Beaufort County seniors were named Heritage Classic Foundation Scholars on Tuesday. The Verizon Foundation awarded the Heritage Classic Foundation a $1.5 million three-year grant in 2011. Half of the dollars support 12 nonprofits that focus on education, literacy and safety & health. The other half is used to continue the Heritage Scholar Program. […]
SC Senate Passes Bill to Exempt State from Healthcare Mandates
Yesterday afternoon, the state Senate passed a bill that would allow South Carolina to regulate healthcare decisions within its own borders. The bill, S.836, sponsored by Senator Larry Grooms and others, would make South Carolina a part of an interstate compact, in which each state joining the compact would gain the right to bypass federal […]
SC House Passes School Choice Bill
Legislation aimed at helping low-income and disabled students attend independent schools passed out of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a vote of 65 to 49 late yesterday. “Parents have the most information and best motivation to make decisions for their own children,” explained Representative Eric Bedingfield (R-Greenville), one of the bill’s chief sponsors. […]
Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off Winners Announced
In the inaugural Smokin’ at the Market Commissioner’s Cup Barbecue Cook-off and Festival, teams from five states vied for the title of Grand Champion. “Anything But” was the order of evening on Friday. Cooking teams participating in the competition on Saturday had the opportunity to prepare and serve “anything but” barbecue on the eve of […]
