MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper’s Green Power program hit a major milestone when it generated its 1 millionth megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity this week. That’s enough renewable energy to power more than 74,000 average-sized homes for a year.* Santee Cooper’s 1 millionth MWh of Green Power was produced just before 1 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 25. Santee Cooper was […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler announced this morning the launch of BerkeleyMeansBusiness.com, a new website for the county’s Economic Development Office and the latest tool in business and job recruitment efforts for the county. “As I have said for the past several months: ‘Berkeley County is open for business, and Berkeley County means business,’” said Peagler. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Six Berkeley County businesses were recognized as Best Places to Work in South Carolina at a dinner last week presented by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and SC Biz News. Total Quality Logistics, a logistics provider on Daniel Island, was named the SC Best Place to Work for large companies. Also on the large companies list were […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–To help celebrate the SUBWAY® brand’s 50th Anniversary milestone, SUBWAY® Restaurants earned superlative recognition by setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for “Most people making sandwiches simultaneously,†with 1,481 people making a sandwich. Moncks Corner Subway owner Cindy Butler participated in the world record breaking sandwich making event held at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]
The popular Sales Tax Holiday weekend in South Carolina kicks off Friday, August 7 at 12:01 a.m. and end Sunday, August 9 at midnight. During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, shoppers will benefit from an exemption of the 6% state sales tax and any applicable local taxes on the purchase of school supplies. In addition to shoppers saving approximately $2 million to […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Impresa Aerospace, a leading manufacturer in the aerospace industry, has acquired Dynamic Solutions and its existing Lowcountry manufacturing facility, effectively establishing Impresa’s first South Carolina operations in Berkeley County. Through its multi-million dollar investment, Impresa is expected to create 72 new jobs in Goose Creek, S.C. over the next five years. “Impresa Aerospace’s investment in Berkeley County is […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Gerber Childrenswear LLC, a leading marketer of children’s apparel, is constructing a new distribution center in Berkeley County. The $33 million investment is expected to create 45 new jobs over the next five years. “Gerber Childrenswear is thrilled to invest in Berkeley County and to work with Rockefeller Group and MWV on our new facility, as we continue […]
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — South Carolina’s largest used motor oil collection effort, Santee Cooper’s Give Oil for Energy Recovery (GOFER) program, has collected more than 30 million gallons of used motor oil as it celebrates its 25th birthday this month. Those 30 million gallons, which would have otherwise been discarded, have safely been converted into enough Santee Cooper electricity to […]
MONCKS CORNER, SC – A new study aimed at capturing the top places across the country that are receiving the most incoming investments in business, real estate, government and the local economy as a whole ranks Berkeley County as one of the Top 5 in South Carolina. The study, performed by New York-based financial technology company SmartAsset, looked at four […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Veteran golfer Bobby Donnellan has joined Goose Creek’s Crowfield Golf Club as its new head pro. He brings 24 years of experience as both player and instructor to the job. “I am excited about becoming part of the Crowfield Golf Club team, and look forward to using my experience to provide an exceptional tournament and golf experience for […]
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