A former official for the contractor hired to build two South Carolina nuclear reactors that were never completed has pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities.
might have to close its remaining Mt. Holly operations amid a literal power struggle with
Yesterday, the aluminum producer’s message was an optimistic contrast: Century Aluminum is expanding its Berkeley County operations with a $60 million investment expected to create 100 jobs in the next few years.
Gov. Henry McMaster visited the Moncks Corner plant to mark the milestone with Century Aluminum CEO, President and Director Mike Bless along with incoming President and CEO Jesse Gary, and dozens of employee and local business supporters.
“Century Aluminum’s Mt. Holly plant has long served as a unique economic driver for Berkeley County and their success is a win for South Carolina,” McMaster said. “I congratulate Century Aluminum and all who have worked so hard to make this day a reality.”