BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Stoba, a manufacturer of machined components for the automobile industry, is launching a new production plant in Berkeley County. The new development is expected to bring $7.7 million in capital investment and create 61 new jobs. “Having a world-renowned company like Stoba choose to locate in Berkeley County is further proof that Berkeley County is open for business,” […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–The Giant Goose Creek Yard Sale returns this Saturday, Sept. 10, and all vendor spots have been filled for the popular event. Over 50 vendors will be on hand at the sale, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Casey Community Center soccer field (101 Old Moncks Corner Road in Goose Creek). Everyone is […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–If you’re looking for a job, you just might be in luck. Dozens of new jobs were recently added to the Berkeley County job resource website. The county launched the job site after 300 workers were let go from Century Aluminum in Goose Creek in December 2015. Many of the new postings include Volvo jobs. In May 2015, Volvo […]
Northwoods Mall announced plans Thursday to implement a Youth Escort Policy (YEP) designed to provide all of its shoppers and retailers with a family-friendly, convenient and enjoyable shopping experience. The new policy—which will be enforced beginning Friday, September 16, 2016 — requires all mall visitors under 18 years of age to be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian who is 21 […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Best Companies Group, and SC Biz unveiled the rankings of the 60 winning companies representing the 2016 Best Places to Work in South Carolina. Total Quality Logistics on Daniel Island made the list. TQL is a multi-billion dollar company and leader in arranging truckload logistics for B2B customers throughout North America. Now in […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend is just two days away. From Friday, August 5th through Sunday, August 7th, South Carolina shoppers can purchase a number of back-to-school items tax free. For one weekend every summer, specific items are exempt from the 6% state sales tax and any applicable local sales taxes. Some of the tax free items include […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $52.4 million in revenue obligation bonds during a special telephonic board meeting today. The proceeds will be used to refund and restructure existing debt. The 2016C bond sale involved tax-exempt bonds with maturities from 2022 to 2036. The all-in true interest rate was 3.108 percent. The […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley Electric Cooperative is partnering with the American Red Cross on a new program to help install smoke alarms in the homes of its members. As part of the initiative, Berkeley Electric is purchasing a supply of lithium-battery smoke alarms, which feature a 10-year lifespan. With the help of the Red Cross and local rural fire departments, Berkeley […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County’s Human Resources and Purchasing Committee voted Monday night to recommend that County Council approve contractual changes to the county’s convenience center recycling contract, when Council meets again on July 25th. Currently, Berkeley County Water and Sanitation has 9 manned and 13 unmanned convenience center and drop-off locations across Berkeley County, offering recycling opportunities for paper, cardboard, plastic, […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Century Aluminum officials announced Wednesday that they have renegotiated a market-based agreement with a third-party supplier to provide approximately 75% of the power requirements for the Mt. Holly, South Carolina smelter. “We are proud of the team at Mt. Holly, who have operated the plant safely and efficiently during these highly uncertain times,” commented Michael Bless, Century’s President and CEO. “We […]
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