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Mar 26, 2021

N.C. supermarket and Clemson partner to vaccinate employees

Ingles Markets and Clemson University are working together to speed along vaccination to almost 1,000 employees and staff members that are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mar 23, 2021

Brasfield & Gorrie to begin construction on Easley clinic

Contractor Brasfield & Gorrie is helping bring a dialysis clinic to Easley through a 10,000-square-foot renovation this summer.

Mar 15, 2021

AARP study: S.C. nursing home COVID-19 infection rate worst in the nation

South Carolina's nursing homes still have the highest resident COVID-19 infection rates of any state in the nation, according to a recent AARP report, despite a dip in staff and resident infections.

Mar 12, 2021

Another Greenville company ramps up for vaccine transport support

Lifoam Industries, a subsidiary of Greer-based LifeMade Products LLC, is expanding its production capacity to meet a demand for ultra-cold packaging used in the transport of COVID-19 vaccines at minus 70 degrees celsius.

Mar 10, 2021

Pfizer recognizes Greenville company for role in vaccine transport

When the nation welcomed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with headlines and jubilation in December, few knew that the box keeping the vials viable at subzero temperatures came from Greenville, the site of Softbox’s growing U.S. hub.

Mar 9, 2021

Clemson develops Nephron robot to help overcome drug shortage

As pharmaceutical shortages stepped into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic, a partnership between Clemson University and Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. sought to address the hold-ups with a team of robots.

Mar 4, 2021

Bon Secours expands oncology treatment program

On March 3, staff of the Bon Secours St. Francis health system gathered to bless a life-giving addition to the hospital system: an additional linear accelerator used to treat cancerous tumors throughout the body with X-rays.

Mar 4, 2021

Employers prep for 1b rollout with info, onsite vaccination

As the Palmetto State arranges to roll out Phase 1b vaccine access on March 8, manufacturers across the state are navigating a workplace landscape where most employees on the floor will qualify for the vaccine.

Feb 26, 2021

SCBio, S.C. bank host Furman Women’s Leadership Summit

Greenville's United Community Bank and SCBio will partner with Furman University as it prepares for its virtual seven-week Women’s Leadership Institute starting April 15.

Feb 22, 2021

Vaccine supplier starts Upstate production in May

Pall Corp. is just as at home with weaving filters for ventilators and submarines for the Department of Defense as stabilization systems for breweries. Now, the company will be expanding its biopharma line at its Spartanburg facility.

Feb 19, 2021

Fed economist keynotes Upstate SC Alliance summit

Employment has only recovered by 50% across the nation, says Federal Reserve Economist Laura Ullrich, while at least five industries have seen overall growth throughout the past year in South Carolina.

Feb 17, 2021

S.C. to become hub for preventative cancer testing

Starting this March, a South Carolina lab will become ground zero for a preventative test that can detect cancer-causing mutations, risks or tumors in advance through a quick blood sample taken at home or a physician's office.