The Colonial Pipeline has restarted normal operations. The entire pipeline system has been reactivated and product delivery is getting back on schedule, per an update on the company’s website.
“It will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal. Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience or continue to experience, intermittent service interruptions during this start-up period. Colonial will move as much gasoline, diesel and jet fuel as is safely possible and will continue to do so until markets return to normal,” the website said.
Queensborough National Bank and Trust has been recognized as the 2020 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce.
Senior Vice President Adam Harris accepted the award at the Chamber’s annual banquet May 6.
“I am so proud that our bank has been named Columbia County’s Large Business of the Year. Being a lifelong resident of the county makes this award even sweeter,” Harris said. “I feel blessed to work for Queensborough and help lead our county’s local hometown community bank.”
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MAU Workforce Solutions has increased wages for all manufacturing positions on the MAU team at Kimberly-Clark Corp. in Beech Island, SC., according to Augusta CEO. Qualified candidates can now make $15 per hour as a forklift operator and $12 per hour as an entry-level packer. Paid training is provided, and advancement opportunities are available within 30 days of hire.
Candidates can interview instantly with an MAU recruiter at the MAU Augusta Branch from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or online at mau.com/kimberly-clark-beech-island.
Other benefits include health benefits with telehealth medical services, paid training, up to $200 per month for safety programs, paid vacations and opportunities for advancement.
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Southern Company has been named in the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc. Its ranking went up six slots from last year, up to number 20 for 2021.
The Southern Company is headquartered in Atlanta, and is the parent company for Georgia Power.
This is the sixth consecutive year Southern Company has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity, and for its efforts to hire, retain and promote women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ and veterans.
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“Southern Company is a leader in the energy industry because of its people,” said Sloane Drake, Southern Company senior vice-president of Human Resources. “We strive to enhance the company’s culture by acknowledging and embracing the various backgrounds and experiences our employees bring to the company.”
In addition to its overall ranking, Southern Company was recognized on six other specialty lists as a top company, third for black executives; third for board of directors, up two from last year; fourth for veterans; 12th for supplier diversity and 25th for employee resource groups according to Augusta CEO.
Tyler Strong is the Business Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach him at tyler@theaugustapress.com.
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