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AESC Expands Manufacturing Operations in Florence County

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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AESC (the “Company”), a world-leading battery technology company, today announced the expansion of its lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations in Florence County.

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  • AESC (the “Company”), a world-leading battery technology company, today announced the expansion of its lithium-ion electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations in Florence County.
  • The AESC campus is located in the more than 1,000-acre Florence Global Technology Park.
  • Beyond the immediate impact on job creation, AESC's presence will catalyze a ripple effect across our local economy.” -Florence County Council Chair William Schofield
    “As we continue to move Florence forward, we celebrate AESC’s expansion and continued growth in Florence.
  • The continued momentum of AESC’s presence in Florence County brings even more high-level jobs and opportunities to residents of the region.

Duke Energy Progress looks to add solar power in eastern South Carolina as part of diverse plan to support booming growth

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Electricity, United States Census Bureau, Nuclear, Natural gas, Duke Energy, Palmetto, Carbon accounting, News, Carbon, Investment, South, Hydrogen, Weather, Multimedia, Public Service Commission, Population growth, Renewable energy

The facility will provide fuel-free power to meet the growing needs of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.

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  • The facility will provide fuel-free power to meet the growing needs of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.
  • From population growth to the expansion of manufacturing and other major economic development wins, South Carolina is booming.
  • "This diverse mix will help Duke Energy meet customer expectations for cleaner energy while also reliably powering communities across the state."
  • Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 29,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Coastal Carolina University launches South Carolina’s first space satellite program

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Engineering, Tornado, Ansys, Security studies, Altitude, Social media, Research, Intelligence, Photograph, South, Humanities, Provost, Mathematics, Health, Climate change, Palmetto, Drinking water, STEAM, CCU, Coastal Carolina University, Science, LEO, CubeSat, Face, Student, Management

Conway, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Carolina University announces the launch of the CCU Space Program, the first such endeavor in South Carolina.

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  • Conway, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Carolina University announces the launch of the CCU Space Program, the first such endeavor in South Carolina.
  • The CCU Space Program will allow students to develop strong job-transferrable skills and may inspire the next generation of explorers.”
    Through this program, space technology will be levered to conduct scientific research aimed at addressing pressing issues in the management of the coastal environment and focus on monitoring and managing coastal erosion, sea-level rise, stormwater runoff, and other ecological concerns critical to the health of South Carolina’s coastal regions.
  • The CCU Space Program will offer an innovative and educational experience for students in intelligence and security studies.
  • In addition, the program will play a crucial role in safeguarding and managing cultural heritage assets, thus preserving South Carolina’s rich history.

Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities for emergency preparedness in South Carolina

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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"These grants will help provide our fellow first responders with the tools and training to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way."

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  • "These grants will help provide our fellow first responders with the tools and training to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way."
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity.

New report published by AAKP exposes alarming Medicare paradox: CMS private contractor limits Medicare, as BlueCross BlueShield expands coverage for transplant patients

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition (HEiTC) Executive Chairman Al B. Sure! issued the following statement on the findings of a new report issued this week by the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). 

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  • issued the following statement on the findings of a new report issued this week by the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP).
  • Yet incredibly, only months later, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, which owns MolDX contractor Palmetto GBA, issued a favorable medical coverage decision that allows their BCBS South Carolina private insurance patients – but not Medicare patients – to have robust coverage and access to these transplant rejection tests.
  • "HEiTC is alarmed by the findings of AAKP's report, which highlights a clear divide and double standard between public healthcare and the private sector.
  • The AAKP report only underscores why the entire transplant community and the U.S. Congress must hear a thorough, honest explanation from CMS — immediately."

Personalis Announces Medicare Coverage for NeXT Dx(R) Comprehensive Genomic Tumor Profiling Assay

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology, today announced it has received a final Medicare coverage determination for its NeXT Dx ultra-comprehensive tumor genomic profiling assay , providing access for the nation’s 66 million Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.

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  • Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology, today announced it has received a final Medicare coverage determination for its NeXT Dx ultra-comprehensive tumor genomic profiling assay , providing access for the nation’s 66 million Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
  • Matching patients to their optimal cancer therapy requires a testing platform that can accurately report a broader range of clinically actionable genomic alterations.
  • Coverage for NeXT DX was extended effective August 29, 2023, under the Palmetto GBA MolDx program foundational Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L38119 (“Next-Generation Sequencing for Solid Tumors”).
  • Personalis estimates that approximately half of new solid tumor cancer cases will be diagnosed in patients covered by Medicare.

Naveris Receives Medicare Coverage for NavDx® Test

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Oncology, Medical Supplies, Health, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Biotechnology, Palmetto, DNA, Head, TTMV, Patient, MRD, MD, Diagnosis, Medicare, Doctor of Philosophy, Cancer, Recurrence, Physician, Raoul de Navery

Naveris, Inc. , the leader in precision oncology diagnostics for viral-induced cancers, today announced that Palmetto GBA, the Medicare Administrative Contractor that administers the Molecular Diagnostics Services program (MolDX®), established Medicare coverage for NavDx®, Naveris’ proprietary flagship blood test for Tumor Tissue Modified Viral (TTMV®)-HPV DNA.

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  • Naveris, Inc. , the leader in precision oncology diagnostics for viral-induced cancers, today announced that Palmetto GBA, the Medicare Administrative Contractor that administers the Molecular Diagnostics Services program (MolDX®), established Medicare coverage for NavDx®, Naveris’ proprietary flagship blood test for Tumor Tissue Modified Viral (TTMV®)-HPV DNA.
  • NavDx is the first and only clinically validated circulating TTMV-HPV DNA blood test.
  • “This decision underscores the powerful clinical utility of Naveris’ TTMV platform and comes at a time of significant company momentum,” said James McNally, Chief Executive Officer of Naveris.
  • “Medicare coverage and future reimbursement will increase patient access to NavDx and we look forward to continued access expansion through commercial channels in the near future.”

TO PROMOTE RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT, SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR HENRY MCMASTER PROCLAIMS DECEMBER 5, 2023 COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL DAY

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Manning Heart & Soul held a celebration Tuesday evening, coinciding with the state's Community Heart & Soul Day.

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  • Manning Heart & Soul held a celebration Tuesday evening, coinciding with the state's Community Heart & Soul Day.
  • Community Heart & Soul first came to South Carolina in 2016 through a strategic partnership with Lancaster-based Arras Foundation.
  • "We are grateful for the Governor's recognition of the accomplishments of Heart & Soul towns in South Carolina and for what Community Heart & Soul can do for other communities in our state."
  • "We are delighted that South Carolina communities are being recognized for their efforts to improve the quality of life for residents using the Community Heart & Soul model," said Mark Sherman, President of Community Heart & Soul.

Historic Greenville, South Carolina Makes New Furniture and Décor Store Feel at Home

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballard Designs, the popular home furniture and décor retailer, is opening a second location in the Palmetto State soon. Its new Greenville location is part of the 40-year-old brand's ongoing retail expansion spanning 19 states and, currently, 20 retail stores. The store is planned for opening in March.

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  • This coming spring, omnichannel retailer Ballard Designs will make a little local history when it opens a new store in the former Army & Navy building located at 660 South Main Street in Greenville's historic downtown.
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballard Designs, the popular home furniture and décor retailer, is opening a second location in the Palmetto State soon.
  • Its new Greenville location is part of the 40-year-old brand's ongoing retail expansion spanning 19 states and, currently, 20 retail stores.
  • At Ballard , we love redesigning and reinvigorating spaces, and our new Greenville store will really showcase that passion."

Tampa Bay Defense Alliance and Airlift/Tanker Association to Present Tampa Bay Trophy to Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the recipient of the 2023 Tampa Bay Trophy.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Defense Alliance (TBDA) President Maj. Gen. Lawrence M. Martin Jr., USAF (Ret) and Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) Chairman (Ret) Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, USAF (Ret) announced today Mary Graham from Joint Base Charleston, SC as the recipient of the 2023 Tampa Bay Trophy.
  • The Tampa Bay Defense Alliance is proud to join the Airlift Tanker Association each year to honor a deserving community leader.
  • "We are thrilled to hear that Mary Graham is the recipient of the Tampa Bay Trophy," said Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing commander.
  • "The Airlift/Tanker Association proudly partners with the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance as together we honor our outstanding air mobility civic leader each year with the Tampa Bay Trophy.