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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.