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State Tipoffs Involving South Carolina Newsletter for Thursday October 17, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Clemson University's Cooperative Extension: 2024 Southeastern Citrus Expo Comes to Charleston
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The Clemson University's Cooperative Extension issued the following news: Citrus crops are gaining popularity in South Carolina, and everyone interested in growing or learning about these crops is invited to the 2024 Southeastern Citrus Expo, Nov. 22-23, in Charleston, South Carolina. This year's event features drop-in tours, a banquet, and a full day of educational sessions. Zack Snipes, a horticulture agent with the Clemson University Cooperative   more

Duke Energy Names New State President for South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * * Tim Pearson will manage state and local regulatory and government relations, and community affairs * Mike Callahan will become senior vice president and treasurer * * * GREENVILLE, S.C. - Duke Energy today announced that Tim Pearson will become South Carolina state president, effective Nov. 1. He will succeed Mike Callahan, who has been promoted to senior vice president and treasur  more

S.C. Commerce Announces First UK, Republic of Ireland Office, Managing Director
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 17 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * New international office to continue building trade and investment relations * * * The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the opening of a new international office to serve the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Irish markets. Located in London, the U.K. and Republic of Ireland (Ireland) office will be led by Managing Director Roxana Gonza  more

S.C. Gov. McMaster Leads Coalition of Governors in Defense of Help Not Harm Laws
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

S.C. Gov. McMaster: LCI-Lineberger Construction Expands Lancaster County Operations
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

S.C. Gov. McMaster: Smithey Ironware Expands Charleston County Operations
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

TNT Sports to Tip Off College Basketball Season With 2024 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Monday, Nov. 4
NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Marquee Doubleheader to Be Exclusively Presented Across TNT, truTV & Max, with Pregame Coverage Starting at 7 p.m. ET Action Headlined by Start of South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Women's Title Defense vs. Michigan Wolverines, Men's Basketball Showdown Featuring Preseason Top 25-Ranked Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes * * * TNT Sports, in association   more