North Vista Elementary principal Sharon Dixon is honored as Florence 1 Schools Principal of the Year, recognized for 30 years of dedicated leadership and service.
- Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University is honored as a 2026 Great College to Work For® for the 14th straight year, earning recognition in nine workplace categories and Honor Roll status.
- South Carolina Department of Transportation
SCDOT has closed and detoured the Dutch Creek Road bridge over Dutchman Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs, with work expected to last about two weeks.
- MUSC Health
MUSC Health now offers radiofrequency ablation as a minimally invasive option to shrink certain thyroid nodules, preserving thyroid function and expanding patient choice.
- South Carolina State University
SC State will open the academic year Sept. 17 with Fall Convocation, featuring alumnus Lt. Col. (Ret.) James J. Scott as keynote speaker and a charge to the Class of 2030.
- Florence 1 Schools
Florence 1 Schools is accepting registrations for its October 12-16 Extended Day arts and STEM intersession camp, with full-day hours and meals included.
- MUSC Health
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is ranked No. 1 in South Carolina and No. 5 in the Southeast, with eight pediatric specialties earning national recognition.
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is ranked No. 1 in South Carolina and No. 5 in the Southeast, with eight pediatric specialties earning national recognition.
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South Carolina awards 228 Rural Health Transformation Program grants totaling $167.3 million to expand rural access to primary, maternal and behavioral care.
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HopeHealth acquires Eastern Carolina Pediatric Associates, expanding pediatric services and preserving continuity of care for children and families in the Pee Dee.
SCDOT will close and detour I-26 eastbound to I-95 northbound and I-95 southbound to I-26 eastbound loop ramps from Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. to Sept. 17 at 9 a.m.
Pee Dee Electric awarded 2026 second-quarter Care to Share grants to Helping Hands of Hamlet and Derby Volunteer Fire Department in Richmond County, N.C.
Atrium Health Union West is adding 67,000 square feet, 88 patient rooms and expanded emergency services to meet growing demand in Union and Mecklenburg counties.
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Stöbich Fire Protection Systems will invest $2.53 million to expand its Dorchester County, S.C., operations, adding 33 jobs and increasing U.S. manufacturing capacity.
- MUSC Health
MUSC’s Storm Eye Institute marks 50 years, tracing its founding bequest, major expansions, research milestones, and rapid clinical growth under current leadership.
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- South Carolina Governor
Stöbich will invest $2.53 million to expand its Dorchester County, S.C., facility for U.S. production of smoke curtains, creating 33 manufacturing jobs by 2026.
- Greater Cabarrus Foundation
The Greater Cabarrus Foundation connects donors with evolving local needs through funds, endowments, Support Cabarrus, and Cabarrus Spark to strengthen nonprofits.
- Florence
Attend the City of Florence hiring event on Sept. 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center for on-site interviews and jobs.
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- South Carolina Department of Commerce
Tyson Steel Building Products will invest $15.15 million in a new 96,000-square-foot facility in Liberty, S.C., creating about 20 jobs by spring 2027.
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- South Carolina Governor
Tyson Steel Building Products will invest $15.15 million to open its first South Carolina manufacturing facility in Liberty, creating about 20 new jobs.
- MUSC Health
Researchers are following ovarian cancer patient Debra Chandler in a HIPEC clinical trial, highlighting faith, family support and evolving cancer treatments.
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- South Carolina Governor
South Carolina announces a free 2026 Veterans Virtual Career Fair connecting veterans and military spouses with jobs at more than 40 state agencies and colleges.
- South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University’s 1896 Challenge mobilizes alumni and partners to support scholarships, student programs and key priorities through giving.
- Florence
The City of Florence has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Spaulding Heights after system flushing and water quality testing confirmed it is safe.
- MUSC Health
A Lowcountry high school senior with HIV has switched from daily pills to a long-acting Cabenuva injection every two months, helping keep her virus undetectable.
- South Carolina State University
Wisconsin student Ja’Kylah Powers starts at SC State on a $400,000 Boys and Girls Club scholarship, pursuing psychology, service work and plans for law school.