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From the Quarry to the Concrete Plant: SCAA and CRMCA Host Joint Industry Tours
The South Carolina Aggregates Association and Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association recently joined forces to host a joint quarry and ready mixed concrete plant tour, welcoming members of the South Carolina General Assembly and industry partners for a firsthand...
SCAA Fall Quarry Tour Series Wraps Up with 250 Students at Vulcan Materials Company’s Pacolet Quarry
Workforce development starts with exposure, and the SCAA is helping students discover the opportunities available in the aggregates industry by bringing career exploration directly to the source. SCAA wrapped up its 2026 Fall Quarry Tour Series with Stops 4 and 5 at...
SCAA’s 4th Annual Oyster Roast Raises More Than $7,000 for Scholarships
Good company, perfect weather, and an even greater impact made the SCAA's 4th Annual Oyster Roast an evening to remember. Bringing together 70 attendees for great food, live music, and meaningful connections, the event supported an important mission: investing in the...
SCAA Brings South Carolina’s Aggregates Industry to Capitol Hill
From aggregates to asphalt and concrete, the industries that build and maintain our nation’s infrastructure are closely connected. This week, the South Carolina Aggregates Association joined industry partners in Washington, D.C., to bring a unified voice to Capitol...
Fall Quarry Tour Series Continues at Vulcan Materials Company’s Lyman Quarry
SCAA’s Fall Quarry Tour Series continued on September 10 with a visit to Vulcan Materials Company’s Lyman Quarry, where 100 eighth-grade students from Spartanburg District schools had the opportunity to experience the aggregates industry firsthand. Students from Beech...
From the Classroom to the Quarry: Students Explore Careers in Aggregates
On September 9, 75 students from the Cherokee County School District Institute of Innovation had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and into the world of aggregates with a hands-on visit to Reeves Construction Company’s Blacksburg Quarry. Hosted in...
Celebrating the 2026 SCAA Scholarship Recipients
The South Carolina Aggregates Association is proud to congratulate the recipients of the 2026 SCAA Scholarship. These outstanding students represent the next generation of professionals pursuing education and career paths connected to the aggregates industry and the...
Fall High School Quarry Tours: Connecting Students to the Future of the Aggregates Industry
The Fall High School Quarry Tours are back this year, offering four opportunities to introduce students to the aggregates industry, showcase career pathways, and connect with the next generation of potential industry professionals. For students, stepping onto a...
Congratulations to the 2026 SCAA Emerging Leaders Graduates
Over the past seven months, 17 dedicated professionals from across the aggregates industry committed themselves to a journey of growth, learning, and collaboration. Through the SCAA Emerging Leaders Program, these individuals strengthened their leadership skills,...
Off to the Races: A Memorable Finale to the 2026 SCAA Mid-Year Meeting
The final evening of the 2026 SCAA Mid-Year Meeting was one to remember as members and their families gathered for our Off to the Races Derby Party. From exciting horse races and friendly competition to laughter, generosity, and celebration, the evening perfectly...