6 S.C. schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools

6 S.C. schools named National Blue Ribbon schools

The schools, from the Upstate to the Lowcountry, were recognized for high performance on state assessments or national testing. An online ceremony Nov. 12 and 13 will highlight the 367 winners nationwide.

S.C. part of $60M settlement with medical company

The settlement resolves allegations of deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. C.R. Bard Inc. and parent company Becton, Dickinson and Co. will be required to disclose potential device complications, among other terms.

Segra Park dining experience to feature S.C. Philharmonic

A five-piece band will provide music to diners at an Oct. 1 event. The event, with seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., is the first of two such experiences planned for the home of the Columbia Fireflies.

Get the word out about your business

The Columbia Regional Business Report's online submission portal is available to all business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals in the Midlands who want to get out information about a company, new hires, products, services, website launches and events. Use this link to submit your press releases to Soda City Biz Wire, which also submits your item for possible publication in the print edition.

SKF consolidating North Charleston, Ohio plants to Sumter

The company, a global producer of precision bearings, is consolidating its North Charleston and Avon, Ohio, plants into its existing Sumter location. SKF plans to cut roughly 120 jobs during the next 12 to 18 months.

Submit Columbia Under Construction projects

The Oct. 12 edition of the Columbia Regional Business Report will feature Columbia Under Construction, a feature highlighting architecture, engineering and construction in the Midlands. Submit information on new projects at this link.

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