States look to secure electrical grid after substation attacks
Several states are moving to strengthen the security of the electrical grid after a series of attacks at substations around the country in recent months exposed vulnerabilities.
Texas, Florida, Carolinas among most moved to states in 2022 data shows
Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas are among the most moved-to states in 2022.
Amtrak train in South Carolina stalled for 20 hours, conductor tells riders who dial 911 they're not 'hostage'
An Amtrak train was stranded for at least 20 hours in rural South Carolina after the route from Washington, D.C., to Florida was detoured due to a freight train derailment.
Redwood Materials joins electric vehicle, battery trek to South Carolina
Redwood said it will build a $3.5 billion battery materials campus in Ridgefield that will recycle, refine and remanufacture cathode and anode materials.
Fuel company issues diesel shortage warning, says conditions 'rapidly devolving'
Energy consulting company Mansfield is sounding the alarm on what it claims is a developing diesel fuel shortage in the Southeastern region of the United States.
South Carolina family-run cheesesteak restaurant closes, cites inflation and labor shortage
A South Carolina cheesesteak restaurant owned by the same family for three generations is closing its doors amid soaring inflation and an ongoing labor shortage.
BMW accelerating South Carolina electric vehicle production with $1.7B investment
BMW, the largest exporter of cars from the US, will overhaul its existing South Carolina manufacturing plant in Greer and build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Woodruff
Hurricane Ian knocks out power to nearly 350,000 in South Carolina, North Carolina
Hurricane Ian caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in South Carolina and North Carolina Friday as the storm again made landfall.
South Carolina threatens to cut ties with Morningstar for alleged anti-Israel practices
South Carolina’s state treasurer sent a letter to Morningstar CEO threatening to cut ties with the financial firm for alleged involvement in an antisemitic movement as part of its ESG practices.
Federal officials grant 40-year license to South Carolina nuclear fuel plant
A South Carolina factory that makes fuel for nuclear plants has received a license to keep operating for 40 years. The factory is one of three nuclear fuel plants in the U.S.
Nationwide SNAP, EBT outage left millions unable to make payments at retail stores, some systems restored
A nationwide SNAP, EBT card outage was reported on Sunday, leaving millions without the ability to make purchases at retail stores throughout several states.
Japanese company, Nippon Denkai, shifts location for $150 million copper foil plant from SC to Georgia
Nippon Denkai's American subsidiary announced plans for a $150 million copper and foil plant to be built in Augusta, GA. The plant was originally announced to be built in Camden, S.C.
South Carolina man arrested after stealing long guns from Walmart: police
Anthony Bockus, 27, allegedly stole multiple long guns from an enclosed case inside a Walmart in Columbia, South Carolina, and multiple key fobs from a Buick GMC dealership.
Fuel prices hitting America's farmers hard as some fear for their future
So far this season, Betty Allen Farms spent tens of thousands of dollars more on diesel than they’re used to.
Las Vegas bar owner and patrons pour Russian vodka down the drain in show of support for Ukraine
Bars, restaurants, and liquor stores around America are pouring out their Russian vodka and replacing it with Ukrainian spirits to show support in whatever way they can for the people of Ukraine.
Labor unions renew fight against USPS vehicles being built in South Carolina instead of Wisconsin
Labor unions are ramping up their pushback against the next generation of USPS vehicles being built in South Carolina rather than by UAW workers in Wisconsin.
Myrtle Beach real estate: What you can get for $850K
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a popular destination for both tourists and vacation home buyers.
South Carolina gaining 3 new state parks out of settlement with Dominion Energy
South Carolina is set to gain three new state parks out of a settlement reached with Dominion Energy.
Supply chain disruptions impacting dairy farmers amid ongoing COVID-related issues
The nation’s dairy farmers are feeling the squeeze of the pandemic, as supply chain issues are raising the cost of producing and packaging milk.
Fujifilm to close South Carolina plants; 400 will be unemployed
Japanese photo giant Fujifilm Corp. is closing several plants in South Carolina as more than half its employees in the state will lose their jobs.