GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 23 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: Duke Energy Progress today requested approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) to build and own a 76-megawatt utility-scale solar power facility adjacent to the existing Robinson Nuclear Plant site located in both Chesterfield and Darlington counties. "Making smart investments in South Carolina's energy future is a priority for Duke Energy - one that focuses on delivering reliable,   more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, March 23 -- Coker University issued the following news: Coker University is proud to host Judge Michelle Childs on April 25, 2024, for the university's President's Distinguished Speaker series. The event will be at 7 p.m. on campus in the Watson Theater. "It is truly an honor to have Judge Childs speak at Coker University as she is a thoughtful and objective individual who rules with fairness in mind. She has been hailed for her "...even-handed approach to the law   more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, March 23 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College has appointed Dr. Bethany D. Hinga to serve as vice president for academic affairs, effective June 1. "On behalf of the entire Newberry College community, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Hinga as our new VPAA. She will be an asset to the College as we continue to prepare our students for lifetime success," said President Maurice Scherrens. "I want to thank the search committee for th  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Today, Attorney General Alan Wilson, acting in his capacity as the Commissioner over certain money services businesses, ordered Sigue Corp. to cease engaging in money transmission activities in South Carolina as the company can no longer responsibly serve customers due to its declining financial condition. Thirty-nine states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Col  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, March 23 -- The University of South Carolina's Aiken Campus issued the following news: The School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Aiken is showing why its program is one of the best in the state. The program was just awarded $100,000 to rename one of its nursing labs the Geeta Patel Skills Lab in honor of its namesake who graduated in 1983 with an associate's degree in nursing from USCA. Throughout her career, she's had the opportunity to observe the acco  more