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DataBank Dedicates Orangeburg New York Data Center Campus Laying Foundation of A.I. Infrastructure in the Hudson Valley

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Friday, May 10, 2024
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DALLAS, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DataBank, a leading provider of enterprise-class colocation, connectivity, and managed services, held a dedication ceremony yesterday for its new Orangeburg Data Center Campus and celebrated the construction of its first data center (LGA3) there. 

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  • DALLAS, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DataBank , a leading provider of enterprise-class colocation, connectivity, and managed services, held a dedication ceremony yesterday for its new Orangeburg Data Center Campus and celebrated the construction of its first data center (LGA3) there.
  • This event marks DataBank's latest IT infrastructure expansion in the rapidly growing New York market to meet the new demand for increased capacity and mission-critical IT infrastructure and services.
  • "Our new Orangeburg campus lays the foundation for artificial intelligence infrastructure in New York State's Hudson Valley," said DataBank CEO Raul Martynek.
  • Orangeburg is 30 miles north of Manhattan and the data center site is located at 2000 Corporate Drive.

DOE Awards Smartville $10M for Long Duration, Second-Life Energy Storage Projects, Providing Energy Reliability to HBCUs Among Others

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SAN DIEGO,  Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartville Inc., an electric vehicle (EV) battery-repurposing innovator, has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) as part of a $325 million investment to develop long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. Smartville will lead one of 15 projects that will provide real-world benefits to local power systems, mitigate risks associated with disruptions to the grid and help communities develop reliable and affordable energy systems.

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  • - California Rep. Mike Levin
    Smartville will deploy its Smartville 360™ energy storage systems (ESS) in six locations across four states.
  • The Smartville 360 systems will use repurposed EV battery packs sourced domestically in the U.S. from retired electric vehicles.
  • "Recycled batteries from electric vehicles are the most sustainable and environmentally friendly form of battery energy storage.
  • "Smartville's energy storage technologies and cutting-edge methods to repurpose EV batteries are helping underserved communities develop affordable energy systems," said California Rep. Mike Levin.

AM Best Takes Various Credit Rating Actions on The Allstate Corporation and Its Key Subsidiaries

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The companies add depth and diversification to the Allstate organization through the marketing of their various life and health products.

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  • The companies add depth and diversification to the Allstate organization through the marketing of their various life and health products.
  • A complete listing of The Allstate Corporation and its P/C and life/health subsidiaries’ FSRs, Long-Term ICRs and Long- and Short-Term IRs is available.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

SUBARU, MAKE-A-WISH® SURPRISE WISH KIDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY DURING 'WEEK OF WISHES'

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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CAMDEN, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., and Make-A-Wish® this week partnered for a "Week of Wishes" initiative, an extension of its long-standing partnership, to surprise children with critical illnesses across the country at local Subaru showrooms with wishes that Subaru retailers helped to grant.

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  • Subaru and its retailers have donated more than $32 million, helping to grant more than 3,300 wishes.
  • A wish come true brings lasting impact to a wish kid, their family, and entire communities.
  • He arrived at a red-carpet surprise party before being whisked away in a limo for his shopping spree at a local mall.
  • Autobarn Subaru of Countryside in Chicago, IL, hosted a gaming-themed bash to surprise a 14-year-old suburban Chicago resident, Goel, with his wish for a gaming system.

Trenchless technology helps Tacoma homeowners address aging Orangeburg sewer pipes

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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TACOMA, Wash., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services, a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, recommends area homeowners consider preventive sewer repair or replacement if their home's system is outfitted with Orangeburg sewer pipes.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services , a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, recommends area homeowners consider preventive sewer repair or replacement if their home's system is outfitted with Orangeburg sewer pipes.
  • "Orangeburg pipes were popular throughout Tacoma and the surrounding area, and those original pipes are still in place in many older homes around here," said Richard Hart, co-owner of Harts Services.
  • Modern trenchless technology offers several solutions for aging or failed Orangeburg pipes, depending on the age and condition of your home's sewer system.
  • "The good news is that trenchless technology and video inspection offer incredible precision and efficiency that have transformed sewer service.

FIRST BANK COMPLETES GRANDSOUTH BANK CONVERSION

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, First Bank finalized its acquisition of GrandSouth Bank with a successful systems conversion between the banks.

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  • SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, First Bank finalized its acquisition of GrandSouth Bank with a successful systems conversion between the banks.
  • The addition of GrandSouth Bank increased First Bank's total assets to approximately $12 billion with $10.1 billion in deposits and $7.7 billion in loans.
  • We are thrilled to welcome our newest First Bank team members and we look forward to serving the GrandSouth customers.
  • J.B. Schwiers, former CEO of GrandSouth Bank, will continue with First Bank as the President for the South Carolina Region.

Thousands of Students to Converge on Columbia for State Rally Celebrating School Choice at the Capitol

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of students, parents, and educators will march from the USC Alumni Center to the steps of the South Carolina Capitol next week to raise awareness of K–12 school choice in the Palmetto State. The march and subsequent Capitol rally will be the largest school choice celebrations in the state's history.

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  • The march and subsequent Capitol rally will be the largest school choice celebrations in the state's history.
  • "Usually, when you see thousands of people gather at the state capitol, it's for a protest.
  • Henry McMaster recently issued a ceremonial proclamation recognizing January 22-28, 2023, as "South Carolina School Choice Week."
  • The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa Celebrates New Opening in Orangeburg, SC With Free Washes

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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To celebrate their grand opening, the new Orangeburg location is offering free washes from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 11.

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  • To celebrate their grand opening, the new Orangeburg location is offering free washes from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 11.
  • Once a new membership is activated at the new North Road location , customers can use unlimited wash memberships at any Tidal Wave location.
  • Tidal Wave Auto Spa was founded by Scott and Hope Blackstock in 1999.
  • An ideal choice for the holidays, birthdays or celebrations, a Tidal Wave Auto Spa gift card can fit any gift-giving need.

Student Freedom Initiative, the Orangeburg, South Carolina Department of Public Utilities and Connect Humanity Partner to Bring Affordable Fiber Optic Internet Services to the Region

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Today, Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), along with the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Connect Humanity are pleased to announce the second phase of their partnership to expand broadband access in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

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  • Today, Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), along with the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Connect Humanity are pleased to announce the second phase of their partnership to expand broadband access in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
  • The high price for access is a financial barrier to many in the community, leaving between 25-35% of the citys residents without affordable internet service at their homes.
  • This will offer countless opportunities to residents, businesses and other local institutions, such as Claflin University and South Carolina State.
  • A single purpose nonprofit organization, Student Freedom Initiative aims to reduce the wealth gap through the lens of education.

GrandSouth Bancorporation reports third quarter 2022 results

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --GrandSouth Bancorporation(GRRB:OTCQX) (the "Company" or "GrandSouth"), the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, announced today that net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $4.4 million.

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  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --GrandSouth Bancorporation(GRRB:OTCQX) (the "Company" or "GrandSouth"), the holding company for GrandSouth Bank, announced today that net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $4.4 million.
  • Third Quarter 2022 Highlights For and during the quarter ended September 30, 2022:
    Net Income was $4.4 million, an increase of $0.6 million, or 15.26%, from the same quarter in 2021.
  • The efficiency ratio was 55.12%, down from 64.38% in the prior quarter and 58.81% in the same quarter in 2021.
  • To view the full report, visit https://www.otcmarkets.com/otcapi/company/financial-report/348826/content
    GrandSouth Bancorporation is a bank holding company with assets of $1.3 billion at September 30, 2022.