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Two Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
ATLANTA – Homeowners and renters in Abbeville and Richland counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement,...

Rabid Raccoons Confirmed in Anderson and Lexington Counties; One Person and Three Pets Exposed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul. 3, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from different counties have tested positive for rabies. In Anderson County, the raccoon that tested positive for...

Google grows South Carolina footprint with new Dorchester County operations, expansion in Berkeley County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Google today announced plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by establishing two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding its existing data center campus in Berkeley County. The company’s combined...

Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
ATLANTA – Homeowners and renters in Edgefield, Laurens and Union counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs,...

Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking...

Smartpress selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.6 million investment will create 150 new jobs. Headquartered in...

Verizon Business delivers mission-critical connectivity to South Carolina Army National Guard
The South Carolina Army National Guard has selected Verizon as its primary wireless communications partner Contract includes more than 1,000 lines of service, ranging from smartphones to data devices COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...

Biden-Harris Administration Continues Whole-Of-Government Response to Hurricane Helene, Over 3,500 Federal Personnel Across North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in North Carolina and Will Remain There Until the Situation Has Stabilized, As Directed by President Biden, Administrator Criswell was also in Florida and Georgia WASHINGTON – FEMA and federal, state,...

Toll Brothers Honored at the New Jersey Builders Association and Shore Builders Association Awards Ceremonies
FREEHOLD, N.J., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the Toll Brothers New Jersey division was recently honored at the Sales and Marketing Awards (SAM)...

Hogge Precision Parts Co, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years of Manufacturing in South Carolina with Cutting-Edge CNC Machines
Hartsville, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hartsville, South Carolina - Hogge Precision Parts Co, Inc. is celebrating their 35th anniversary by announcing the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of two new CNC...

Colonial Cup returns to South Carolina’s Springdale Race Course
Ticket sales said to be brisk for the famed November steeplechase event CAMDEN, SC, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tickets are on sale for the 49th annual Colonial Cup slated this year for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. [See...

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Good morning. Thank you, Adair, for that warm welcome. Before we get started, I want to address a major development that took place late yesterday. The Justice Department secured a federal indictment of Ryan Routh,...

SandStone Partners Health, dba YourMedPlan, Acquires McBride Insurance Agency to Expand Florida Operations
Acquisition expands access to Florida Blue health insurance solutions for individuals, families, and businesses across the greater Orlando area. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SandStone Partners Health, LLC,...

YMCA of the USA and MissionSquare Foundation Expand National Partnership to Elevate Youth Civic Engagement and Develop Future Leaders
CHICAGO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is proud to announce the third year of its national partnership with the MissionSquare Foundation. This...

9 Medicaid Providers Indicted on Fraud Charges
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — In indictments filed this week by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, nine Medicaid providers are accused of stealing a combined $1.2 million from the government health-care program for the needy. Eight home-health...

Thomasville Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
THOMASVILLE, Ga., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thomasville Bancshares, Inc. (OTCID: THVB), the parent company of Thomasville National Bank and TNB Financial Services, reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second...

Columbia Concrete Uses Top-Shelf Concrete Materials for Local Clients in South Carolina
Columbia Concrete Provides Premium Concrete Materials for Clients Across South Carolina BLYTHEWOOD, SC, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Columbia Concrete is redefining the standard for quality in the local construction...

DPH Encourages Fireworks Safety During Fourth of July Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul. 2, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to practice critical safety precautions when handling fireworks so they can protect themselves and their children...

RE-Target® network expands in South Carolina and Texas
The RE-Target® national real estate communications and advertising network expands to the Coastal Carolinas and Greater El Paso REALTOR® associations. ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The RE-Target®...

Stanton Optical Expands to East Forest Plaza in Columbia, SC
Affordable, same-day eye care and glasses now available at 5400 Forest Dr, Suite B COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stanton Optical, a leading provider of affordable and accessible eye care, is proud to announce...