CAE to display works of 4 local artists

Columbia Metropolitan Airport received more than 115 entries for its 2020-2021 Art in the Airport Program. The artists’ works will be displayed at the airport for four-month periods beginning in October.

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions donates to HBCUs

Fluor-led Savannah River Nuclear Solutions will provide workforce development resources such as paid internships and scholarships to Allen University and Benedict College.

Initiative aims to engage 1 million girls in STEM fields

The Million Girls Moonshot, a partnership of several educational foundations, is providing grants and resources to all 50 states. The S.C. Afterschool Alliance has received a multiyear grant, including a first-year award of $55,000.

Plastic manufacturer establishing Lancaster County facility

The Charlotte-based company is investing $1.5 million in a new, 15,000-square-foot facility in Indian Land expected to create 21 jobs. Operations are projected to be online by the fourth quarter of 2021.

S.C. reservoir owners advised to lower water levels

DHEC says owners and operations of state reservoirs should check their dams and begin lowering water levels in preparation for rainfall from Hurricane Sally. The agency will contact dam owners as needed via emergency notifications.

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