The Duke Energy Foundation is investing more than $350,000 in 13 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy service territory in the state.

Labon expects to create 23 jobs after the companies recent purchase of a 15,700-square-foot building on Industrial Boulevard in Orangeburg. Projections show that the plant will be operational by January.

Twelve organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will share $777,879 in new grants from Duke Energy's Water Resources Fund to support environmental and wildlife programs.

The Spartanburg County Council is discussing plans for five different areas of economic development.

The City of Rock Hill and several local developers are planning on using tax credits and incentives to add a new mixed use development near the corner of West White Street and Laurel Street in Rock Hill.

Charleston County joins with the City of Charleston to form a $60M TIF district. The Jurisdictions are working together to revitalize the area and are now seeking public input on the plans.

It is one of the largest awards ever given for water line replacement projects in the state by this entity. The loan is a 30-year loan with a 1.8 percent interest rate from the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority.

Charleston County agreed to participate in the city of Charleston's plan to revitalize parts of West Ashley, providing the last major financial piece needed to move the initiative forward.

Santee Town Council passed 3 ordinances that will save the town more than $50,000. "These ordinances will enable Santee to save a significant sum of money and provide Santee with added financial flexibility to use in addressing future challenges," Santee Mayor Pro Tempore Sheryl Patrick said.

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