Dr. Meera Narasimhan Receives Order of the Palmetto
Dr. Meera Narasimhan Honored for Mental Health Contributions Dr. Meera Narasimhan, a leader at Prisma Health and a University of South Carolina faculty member, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor. Dr. Narasimhan serves as a professor and chair of the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Prisma […]
Spartanburg County Committee to Discuss Data Center Project
Public Safety Committee to Hold Special Hearing The Spartanburg County Council’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to host a special hearing concerning data centers. The meeting will take place at 2:30 p.m. inside the Council Chambers at the County Administrative Office Building. During the hearing, the committee will receive information related to the Northmark Strategies […]
Spartanburg Data Center Water Use Projections Increase
NorthMark Compute and Cloud Updates Water Demand Estimates NorthMark Compute and Cloud has indicated that its planned data center in Spartanburg County is projected to use substantially more water than initially reported. The company previously stated the project would require approximately 459,000 gallons of water per day. The updated projections show the facility is expected […]
Upstate SC Veterans Honored on Washington D.C. Trip
Ninety veterans from Upstate South Carolina recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service, organized by Honor Flight Upstate SC.
BMW ordered to pay $410K more in discrimination case
A federal judge has ordered BMW to pay an additional $410,000 in a discrimination case, bringing the total to over $1.1 million.
Special Meeting Called for Data Center Project
A special meeting is scheduled for Monday afternoon concerning the Northmark Strategies Data Center project on South Pine Street.
Spartanburg Data Center Approved for 457 Megawatts
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services granted an air permit on September 18 for NorthMark and Valara to expand natural-gas power generation at their Pine Street data center in Spartanburg. The approval has drawn opposition from nearby residents and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The permit allows construction of 11 natural gas turbines that […]
New USC Sorority House Design Approved in Columbia
A city board recently approved the design for a new sorority house within the University of South Carolina’s Greek Village, marking a significant development for campus housing. The approval, granted at a September 16 meeting, paves the way for the demolition of the existing Delta Zeta sorority house and its replacement with a modern facility. […]
Brittons Clothing Store to Close After 80 Years in Columbia
Brittons of Columbia, a long-standing men’s clothing store, announced on September 7 via social media that it will close its doors at the end of the fall season. This closure marks the end of an 80-year legacy for the business, which has been a fixture in the Columbia community. The store was known for dressing […]
Free STD, HIV Testing Available in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is providing free testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV at most local health departments on Tuesday, September 29, in observance of PrEP Awareness Week. This initiative aims to increase access to crucial health services for residents across the state, including those in the Columbia area. […]