New website to aid employers seeking workers

South Carolina employers seeking entry-level talent have an expanded and free resource to post jobs — the South Carolina Technical Colleges Jobs Consortium website, powered by College Central Network Inc., according to a news release.

State consumer advocate asks to intervene in filing

If the S.C. Public Service Commission approves the Blue Granite Water Co.'s rate increase request, customers’ water rates will go up 45% and sewer rates will increase by 56%, the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs says.

Navy establishes Palmetto Tech Bridge to speed innovation

The Naval Agility Office has established the Palmetto Tech Bridge in the Charleston area to facilitate projects that work to solve problems and technology challenges identified by fleet and Navy workforce. This is the sixth bridge established under the Naval Agility Office since Sept. 3.

Pro-am organizers present funds, add charities for 2020

Four organizations will share $567,775 raised through the 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by Synnex Corp. South Carolina Charities Inc., the non-profit foundation of the golf tournament, announced the final tally at an event in downtown Greenville on Nov. 12.

Goose Creek fire department receives FEMA grant

The Goose Creek Rural Fire Department was awarded $552,258.29 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for volunteer recruitment and retention. The chief of the fire department said in a news release that the grant is critical because of the decline in volunteerism in recent years.

Fireflies offering 12 Days of Christmas promotion

Fans who purchase membership plans from Dec. 5-16 can experience special treats during the 2020 season, including a pre-game, on-field catch and a one-hour batting cage session. 

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