Industrial construction underway; INDEVCO Plastics building new facility in Orangeburg
March 17, 2021
100K square foot under construction in Orangeburg County, SC
UofSC receives third NASA ULI in three years
March 17, 2021
"The University of South Carolina is developing simulation tools and operational processes that will improve the affordability and safety of future vertical lift vehicles, also known as urban air mobility aircraft."
On Time Distribution, LLC establishing operations in Clarendon County, SC
March 9, 2021
$5.8 million investment will create 75 new jobs over the next five years
Resiliency in 2020: celebrating a year of success in the Central SC Region
March 4, 2021
Despite the challenges that the 2020 year presented, the Central SC Region flourished with an abundance of announcements and initiatives that generated one of the most successful years witnessed by regional members.
South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, March 8.
Piedmont Technical College adds contact tracing course
February 25, 2021
"Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently added one of the latest tools to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the rapidly emerging workforce needs related to it."
OCSD, OCtech sign education agreement; Orangeburg Advanced College to offer new opportunities
February 18, 2021
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Orangeburg County School District have partnered to launch a new program to help 9th to 12th graders achieve associate degrees before graduating high school.
Pharmacy-Lite Prescription Packaging Ribbon Cutting
February 18, 2021
With it's second manufacturing facility up and running in Winnsboro, Fairfield County, SC, Pharmacy-Lite Prescription Packaging is producing containers for independent and community pharmacies around the nation.
Richland Two students print face shields, design cameras to aid pandemic learning
February 11, 2021
"Filled with 3D printers and meant as a place for aspiring engineers and computer designers to hone their skills, the high-tech space has become a mini assembly line for pandemic-related equipment, churning out face shields, mask supports and special cameras for teachers to assist with virtual learning."
QuaLex Manufacturing, LLC expanding operations in Fairfield County
February 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 60 new jobs
UofSC, industry partners develop pharmacy manufacturing technology
February 4, 2021
Researchers and students from the University of South Carolina are collaborating with industry partners to develop an innovative system that will greatly improve pharmaceutical manufacturing. The new automated system will help Columbia-based company Nephron Pharmaceuticals solve one of the industry’s toughest problems.
UofSC to lead statewide cyber effort
February 4, 2021
South Carolina's Governor and flagship university, University of South Carolina, have announced a new effort to develop a statewide cyber ecosystem.