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State Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday June 26, 2024 ( 5 items )  

ATC Foundation Awarded Grant to Support Dental Assisting Program
GRANITEVILLE, South Carolina, June 25 -- The Aiken Technical College Foundation issued the following news release: The Aiken Technical College Foundation has been awarded a grant through the BlueCross(R) BlueShield(R) of South Carolina Foundation to support the college's expanded duty dental assisting program. Grant funds will be used to purchase upgraded equipment for the dental assisting lab, such as digital sensors, specialty instruments and cassettes, an autoclave, and preventive dentistry  more

ElringKlinger Group Selects Pickens County to Establish First South Carolina Operation
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 25 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on June 24, 2024: ElringKlinger Group (ElringKlinger), an automotive supplier, today announced it selects Pickens County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation. The $40.3 million investment will create 115 new jobs. Headquartered in Germany, ElringKlinger focuses on two growth markets: the electrification of mobility and the advancement of the hydrogen economy. The compan  more

FMU Staff Members Recognized at Annual Staff Awards
FLORENCE, South Carolina, June 25 -- Francis Marion University issued the following news: Francis Marion University recognized four employees for their outstanding service to the university during the annual FMU Staff Awards luncheon held on campus Thursday. Chad A. Herlong received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, Karen M. Herbert was awarded the Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award, and Tina T. Gause and Benjamin M. Johnson were named recipients of the two Outstanding Staff Service Awards.   more

Rhonda Gibby Joins TCTC as Vice President of Human Resources
PENDLETON, South Carolina, June 26 -- Tri-County Technical College issued the following news release: Rhonda Deaton Gibby has joined Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and vice president of human resources. She assumed her new role on June 3. As CHRO and VP of HR, Gibby is responsible for providing HR leadership that advances the College's strategic directions and initiatives, developing and implementing a comprehensive talent management system, working  more

S.C. Gov. McMaster: Schneider Electric Expanding Manufacturing Employee Base in Oconee, Richland Counties
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 26 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news: Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The company's combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs throughout 2024. Schneider Electric is a global industrial technology leader, producing energy efficient and sustainability solutions for customers in 150 countries. A consorti  more