Sumter Community Foundation awards grants to fight food insecurity in Sumter County and welcomes new volunteer board leaders to guide local philanthropic impact.
- Florence
The City of Florence is accepting applications for the third round of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund grants to support local programs addressing the opioid epidemic.
- Florence 1 Schools
Florence 1 Schools has released its 2026-27 menus online. Families can view first-week meal options, with free breakfast and lunch for all students.
- United Way of Greater Charlotte
Disability Pride Month honors people with disabilities and highlights how United Way of Greater Charlotte and partners advance inclusion and access in local communities.
- South Carolina State University
South Carolina State University has named alumna Dr. Windy Ann Mack Stephenson interim dean of the Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College, continuing its mission of excellence.
- Florence Chamber of Commerce
SteelFab is investing $38.92 million to expand in Florence County, adding 108 jobs at a new naval defense steel fabrication facility expected online by September 2027.
- Florence Chamber of Commerce
Florence Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Summer Institute spent a day focused on arts, education and leadership, with campus tours and presentations from local partners.
SteelFab is investing $38.92 million to expand in Florence County, adding 108 jobs at a new naval defense steel fabrication facility expected online by September 2027.
Florence Chamber’s Emerging Leaders Summer Institute spent a day focused on arts, education and leadership, with campus tours and presentations from local partners.
New EmPATH units at MUSC Health Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Florence offer immediate, calming behavioral health crisis support outside emergency departments.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the Canady Branch Road Bridge in Berkeley County after heavy rains and will share a repair plan after inspection.
SCDOT will close Kingsburry Road at SC 557 in York County for about 15 days starting July 27 to realign the intersection and prepare a future Ridge Road connection.
Parents and caregivers at a Johnston County Head Start site graduated from Families Eating Smart and Moving More classes, applying new nutrition and activity habits at home.
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The City of Florence received a Municipal Achievement Award for Public Safety from MASC, honoring its technology-driven Keeping Florence Safe Initiative.
- Florence 1 Schools
Florence 1 Schools will launch the Navigate 360 visitor system, requiring photo ID for student sign-in, sign-out and afterschool pickup starting in 2026-27.
- South Carolina Department of Transportation
SCDOT has temporarily closed the Oaklawn Road bridge over Baker Creek in Greenville County for pile repairs following an inspection. A signed detour is in place.
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- NC Cooperative Extension Cabarrus County Center
Beginning with the 2026 program year, NC 4-H members can complete project records online through Kaleidoscope while still submitting printed copies through counties.
- MUSC Health
MUSC infectious diseases expert Scott Curry, M.D., explains symptoms, testing, treatment and outbreak tracking for cyclosporiasis-linked diarrhea in summer.
- Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties Community Foundation
The African American Philanthropy Committee welcomes three new members and a new board chair, bringing broad leadership experience to support Black philanthropy.
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- South Carolina Department of Commerce
Detpak USA will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, investing millions and creating over 50 jobs, with operations starting in 2026.
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- South Carolina Department of Commerce
SteelFab will invest $38.92 million to expand its Florence County, S.C., steel fabrication operations, creating 108 jobs and supporting U.S. naval defense production.
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- South Carolina Governor
Detpak USA will open its first US manufacturing plant in Spartanburg County, investing millions in a 175,000-sq-ft facility and creating over 50 new jobs.
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- South Carolina Governor
SteelFab will invest $38.92 million to expand its Florence County, S.C., steel fabrication operations, creating 108 jobs and supporting U.S. naval defense work.
- McLeod Health
The HGTC Foundation received a $75,000 gift from McLeod Health, the third installment of a $375,000 pledge supporting the Nursing and Health Sciences Institute.
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- South Carolina Department of Commerce
South Carolina has awarded more than $7 million in CDBG grants to eight communities for sewer, water, drainage and wastewater upgrades benefiting 8,299 residents.
- South Carolina State University
SC State researchers earned ASEE recognition for solar-hydrogen education, training STEM students for green hydrogen careers and strengthening the university’s R2 profile.