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Richland One receives new trucking simulator for students
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A program in Richland School District One is offering students a leg up when pursuing a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Keshawn Hair is not like most students his age. The 18-year-old still has 4 months left of high school, but he’s already taken huge leaps in securing a job after graduation by completing his last permit test in pursuing his commercial drivers license.
“When I took my test, there were grown men failing and I’m 18 in there, and I passed,” Hair said. “So, it made me feel good about myself.”
Hair’s advantage? He participated in a program at Eau Claire High School to prepare students for getting a CDL.
In March, the 45-student program received a big leg up by installing a brand new trucking simulator.
“With the simulator, we are now able to put hands on, so like space management, speed management hazard prevention,” said Class Instructor Augustin Wigfall.
McEntire Produce Continues Growing Richland County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – McEntire Produce, a full-service fresh produce supplier, today announced the continued development of its state-of-the-art facility in Richland County. The company’s $26.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Operating in Richland County since 1938, McEntire Produce is a family-owned fresh produce processor, repacker and wholesaler. The company also handles the general processing […]
Capital Concrete Co. grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Fairfield County, SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital Concrete Co., a construction materials supplier, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Fairfield County. The company’s $8.25 million investment will create 17 new jobs. Founded in 2006, Capital Concrete Co. has four, existing South Carolina locations providing ready-mix concrete products for all project […]