Nucor Corp. buying TrueCore of Laurens County

Nucor Corp. announced this week that it is acquiring TrueCore LLC, an insulated metal panel manufacturing company with a facility in Laurens. 

Finnish chemical company expanding Eastover facility

The $20 million expansion of Kemira’s Richland County plant is expected to be completed in 2020. The company employs more than 4,900 people worldwide.

Freightliner to invest $14 million in Gaffney expansion

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., a manufacturer of vehicle chassis, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The $13.9 million is expected to create 193 new jobs.

SC Codes program to expand

The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation and Greenville-based nonprofit Build Carolina are expanding SC Codes, a statewide program to provide residents with free access to coding education. The program will grow the number of partners across the state, add course content, increase the number of participants and explore plans for certifications and apprenticeships.

Shell Oil and The Spinx Co. support Favor Greenville

Favor Greenville announced a $7,000 donation from Motiva/Shell Oil Co. This gift was made possible because of the relationship Stewart and Martha Spinks and The Spinx Co. have with Motiva/Shell, according to a news release.

• Columbia ranked among Realtor.com top markets for 2020
• S.C. insurance director to lead national association
• Southwest adds flights to Atlanta, Kansas City
• Governor’s School accepting applications through Feb. 1

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