States of the Confederate States

Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana Are Latest States to Reclassify Driving Requirements for Next Generation Three-Wheeled Autocycles

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
General Automotive, Recreational vehicles, Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, States of the United States, United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the Gulf Coast of the United States, Arcimoto, Driver's license, LOUISIANA, Florida

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005289/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210708005289/en/
    Florida, Hawaii, and Louisiana are the latest states to reclassify driving requirements for next-generation autocycles such as those made by Arcimoto, removing the need for a motorcycle endorsement and allowing drivers to operate the FUV, Rapid Responder, and Deliverator with a standard drivers license.
  • The changes went into effect in Hawaii on June 30 and in Florida on July 1, and will take effect in Louisiana on August 1.
  • Arcimoto vehicles are currently available to purchase in Oregon, California, Washington, and Florida, with more states anticipated to open for sales later this year.
  • To reserve a vehicle in an open state, or to place a refundable preorder for upcoming states, visit Arcimoto.com/order-now .

BankPlus Welcomes Chad Ramey, Pro Golfer and Mississippi Native, as Brand Ambassador

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Finance, Golf, Banking, Sports, Professional services, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the Gulf Coast of the United States, States of the United States, Regions of the United States, United States, Administrative divisions, Fulton, Korn Ferry, LOUISIANA

BankPlus is excited to welcome Korn Ferry Tour member Chad Ramey as a brand ambassador.

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  • BankPlus is excited to welcome Korn Ferry Tour member Chad Ramey as a brand ambassador.
  • Ramey is from Fulton, Mississippi, and attended college at Mississippi State University.
  • It is an honor to associate the BankPlus brand with his name and his work ethic.
  • With over $4.9 billion in total assets, BankPlus operates 79 financial centers throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.

Wicker Elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Regions of the United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the United States, United States, North Carolina

MYRTLEBEACH, S.C., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- K. Wayne Wicker, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. and South Atlantic Bank, has been elected chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA).

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  • MYRTLEBEACH, S.C., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- K. Wayne Wicker, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc. and South Atlantic Bank, has been elected chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA).
  • South Atlantic Bank has 11 offices along the South Carolina coast and $1 billion in assets.
  • degree in business administration from The Citadel and has completed The Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University and the South Carolina Bankers School at the University of South Carolina.
  • The South Carolina Bankers Association is the professional trade association organized to effectively represent the common interest and welfare of the banking industry in South Carolina and to promote the professional development of its members and their employees.

NFWF Announces $3.3 Million in Grants to Benefit Forests, Wetlands and Wildlife in the Greater Mississippi Alluvial Valley

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Geography of the United States, States of the United States, Regions of the United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, Tennessee, ARKANSAS, Delta Regional Authority

The grants will leverage $2.8 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $6.1 million.

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  • The grants will leverage $2.8 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of $6.1 million.
  • These projects will support restoration efforts within the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley region of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, as well as the greater Mississippi Alluvial Valley region of Oklahoma and Texas.
  • These projects will also benefit communities throughout the valley, by improving water quality and increasing natural carbon capture and storage.
  • A complete list of the 2021 grants made through the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund is available here.

South Carolina Connections Academy Celebrates 577 Seniors From Across The State with Virtual And In-person Commencement Ceremonies

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the United States, Myrtle Beach metropolitan area, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Connections Academy, North Carolina

South Carolina Connections Academy's Class of 2021 consists of graduates from many cities and towns across the state, including Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and more.

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  • South Carolina Connections Academy's Class of 2021 consists of graduates from many cities and towns across the state, including Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and more.
  • "As soon as I enrolled in South Carolina Connections Academy, I felt like the teachers, counselors and staff genuinely cared about my success and well-being," said Pinkerman.
  • "South Carolina Connections Academy helped me take ownership of my education and gain valuable skills like communication and independence."
  • South Carolina Connections Academy currently serves roughly 6,250 students in grades K-12 across South Carolina, providing students with the continuous support of highly-skilled teachers and a curriculum focusing on both academics and social-emotional learning.

Need a Part-Time or Full-Time Job? Domino's® Stores Throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Are Hiring

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's franchise-owned locations across North Carolina and South Carolina will host a hiring day on Wednesday, May 26.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's franchise-owned locations across North Carolina and South Carolina will host a hiring day on Wednesday, May 26.
  • "We know that people are looking to get back into the workforce and Domino's has a ton of great jobs to offer," said Mack Patterson, who owns 72 Domino's stores throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • Job seekers are encouraged to visit any North Carolina or South Carolina Domino's store to apply in-person.
  • Domino's stores throughout North Carolina and South Carolina offer flexible schedules and competitive wages for all positions.

PRG Real Estate Named 2021 Top Workplace In South Carolina

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Regions of the United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the United States, United States, Administrative divisions, PRG, Cision, North Carolina

b'PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Philadelphia based PRG Real Estate has been awarded a 2021 Top Workplaces distinction in South Carolina.

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  • b'PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Philadelphia based PRG Real Estate has been awarded a 2021 Top Workplaces distinction in South Carolina.
  • The feedback from employees is used to rank companies and name the prestigious Top Workplaces.\n"Our team in South Carolina is top-notch.
  • We are honored to be a part of the Top Workplace team as we continue to grow the South Carolina portfolio!"
  • For more information on PRG Real Estate visit prgrealestate.com.\n'

Avenu Insights & Analytics Announces Its Statewide Implementation for South Carolina Family Courts

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Regions of the United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the United States, Administrative divisions, United States, North Carolina

CENTREVILLE, Va., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu) recently announced the State of South Carolina went live across all 46 counties with the company's Family Court Case Management System.

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu) recently announced the State of South Carolina went live across all 46 counties with the company's Family Court Case Management System.
  • The effort was spearheaded by the South Carolina Family Courts, in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, to modernize its platform and bring better information sharing, centralized data sources, and add greater efficiencies across all county courts.
  • "Our Family Court System had two major motivating factors to move towards a statewide system," stated Michael Leach, State Director with the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
  • "South Carolina is one of our forward-thinking clients who decided to move to a single platform for case management system statewide.

Virginia's Sportsbooks Impress with $60 Million Debut in January, According to PlayVirginia

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Regions of the United States, United States, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the United States, Administrative divisions, Sports betting, Sportsbook, Virginia, Tennessee

"Debuting ahead of the NFL's conference championship games and the Super Bowl ensured there would be heavy interest from bettors.

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  • "Debuting ahead of the NFL's conference championship games and the Super Bowl ensured there would be heavy interest from bettors.
  • Virginia sportsbooks generated $58.9 million in handle in January, according to official data released Monday by The Virginia Lottery.
  • Only neighboring Tennessee, which drew $131.4 million in bets in the 30 days after launching on Nov. 1, generated more than Virginia in its debut month, though Virginia topped Tennessee' per-day total.
  • Virginia's sportsbooks won $3.6 million in gross gaming revenue on January's bets.

Noted Cities in the Tennessee River Valley that Have Shaped America

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Saturday, February 6, 2021
Geography of the United States, United States, State of Franklin, Southern United States, States of the Confederate States, States of the United States, Mississippi River watershed, Tennessee River, Tanasi, Tennessee, ALABAMA, Interstate 65

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Tennessee River Valley is a region steeped in history and at the centerpiece of it all is the Tennessee River.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Tennessee River Valley is a region steeped in history and at the centerpiece of it all is the Tennessee River.
  • Flowing 652 miles through seven states, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee, the Tennessee River derives its name from the Cherokee town of Tanasi.
  • Cities and towns along the waterway have played an important role in forming the region's identity and heritage.
  • Located about a mile from the I-65 and I-565 junction in north Alabama is the oldest incorporated town in the state.