MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Aid to four nonprofits will help families, individuals and communities in the aftermath of the storms * * * Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has made a $300,000 donation to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Following the horrific devastation and flooding a  more

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Anderson University issued the following news release: The Anderson University College of Business is planning a conference November 18, 2024 that will help HR professionals navigate change. The Anderson University College of Business is planning its latest HR Conference, titled "Leading Change: Managing Complexity and Chaos," on Monday, November 18, 2024. This one-day event will be held at the University Center of Greenville and is designed for HR professi  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Benedict College issued the following news release: * * * The Ritedose International Student Engagement (RISE) Program enables the company to tap top international STEM students at the HBCU to fill key positions * * * To meet a need for demanding company roles, The Ritedose Corporation (Ritedose) partnered with inSpring and Benedict College to develop RISE, a workforce initiative for international STEM students at the Historically Black College and Univer  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in sending a letter today to the head of the Department of Homeland Security urging him to protect the upcoming elections by verifying the immigration status of any registered voter upon request. "The 16 undersigned state attorneys general write to raise grave concerns that by failing   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by nine other Republican governors in filing an amicus brief in United States v. Skrmetti supporting Tennessee's Help Not Harm Law that prohibits physicians from performing or providing gender-reassignment surgeries, puberty-blocking drugs, and cross-sex hormones to minors. The case will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this term. "  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * $10 million investment will create 30 new jobs * * * LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. (LCI), a heavy highway and civil contractor, today announced it is expanding its operations in Lancaster County. The company's $10 million investment will create 30 new jobs. Founded in 1995, LCI specializes in road construction and site development for customers throughout North   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * $3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs * * * Smithey Ironware Company (Smithey), a cookware designer and manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company's $3.1 million investment will create 16 new jobs. Founded in Charleston in 2015, Smithey designs, markets, and manufactures premium cast iron and carbon stee  more