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State Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Thursday July 18, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Fenecon Establishing First North American Operation With Headquarters, Manufacturing in Greenville County
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 18 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: Fenecon, a provider of energy storage systems, today announced it is establishing its first North American operation with headquarters and manufacturing in Greenville County. The company's $3 million investment will create 68 new jobs. Founded in Germany, Fenecon is a leader in the clean energy sector, known for its innovative battery energy storage systems and smart energy management. The  more

Fluor Foundation Awards Grant to Support Aiken Tech Student Veterans
GRANITEVILLE, South Carolina, July 18 -- The Aiken Technical College Foundation issued the following news release: The Fluor Foundation's Military Support Coalition has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation a grant to continue support for student veterans as they pursue their education at Aiken Tech. The $20,000 grant will be used for scholarships to help student veterans with the cost of attendance and living expenses while enrolled at the College. Since 2016, the Flour Foundation h  more

MUSC Ranked State's No. 1 Hospital 10th Year in Row
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 17 -- The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report releases annual national rankings * * * MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the 10th year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina, with two of MUSC Health's specialty areas ranking among the best in the entire country: obstetrics & gynecology (#30) and ear, nose & throat   more

S.C. Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn Announce SCDOT Awarded $175M to Replace Bridges on I-95 Over Lake Marion
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on July 17, 2024: Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway Administration to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by SCDOT. Sen  more

USA Scientist Receives $300,000 Grant for Alzheimer's Study
MOBILE, Alabama, July 18 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: A University of South Alabama scientist recently received a $300,000 grant from the Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust. Dr. Amy R. Nelson, an assistant professor of physiology and cell biology in the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, accepted the award at the Trust's 2024 annual board meeting in Columbia, South Carolina. Nelson and other awarded scientists gave presentations about   more