Posts by Cheryl Cooper
William Bartram’s Wild Azaleas
April 28, 2021
By Tom Poland Blooms, blossoms, and bracts splash color everywhere you look this time of year. Daffodils and now dogwoods and azaleas add their voice to the spring…
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Marketing Minute Video: Communicating Your Expertise
April 26, 2021
Marketing Minute with Catherine Dingler, NP Strategy Whether you’re an entrepreneur working hard to build your brand or a business owner with tough competition, mastering your work won’t help…
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Attorney General Wilson announces State receives $84.3 million in tobacco settlement funds
April 23, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the State secured $84,349,251.83 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s Office…
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SC environmental group, Power Plant SC, to plant 3 million tree seeds on Earth Day 2021
April 22, 2021
South Carolina Floodwater Commission leading multi-agency environmental effort The South Carolina Floodwater Commission is launching an ambitious effort to plant 3 million tree seeds – assisted by citizens, students, churches,…
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South Carolina Department of Education update on school operations, full face to face instruction, and S.704
April 21, 2021The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released an update on current school and district operations, plans to transition to full face to face instruction, and a statement from State…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates former U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. to serve as Chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors
April 21, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly to announce that he has nominated former U.S. Attorney and former chairman of the S.C. House Judiciary Committee, Peter…
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Gov. McMaster awards over $12 million in GEER Funds to S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice
April 21, 2021Funds to Provide Counseling, After School Programs to Bolster Delinquency Prevention Efforts Governor Henry McMaster announced a $12.05 million investment in the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to expand…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Admin Executive Director Marcia Adams and SCDVA Sec. William Grimsley announce upcoming Veterans Virtual Career Fair
April 19, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) Executive Director Marcia Adams and South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley to announce the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman, SCDOI Director Ray Farmer announce $24.54 million investment in school buses, public transit
April 13, 2021
Second Round of Volkswagen Settlement Funds to Purchase 235 New School Buses, 3 Public Transit Buses Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and S.C.…
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SC Chamber Statement on Hate Crimes Bill Progress in SC House
April 7, 2021
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) President and CEO Bob Morgan today issued the following statement regarding the South Carolina House of Representatives giving 2nd Reading to H.3620, the Hate…
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New economic development initiative to expand recruitment of pharmaceutical companies, shore up emergency supply chains
April 1, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2021-17, which directs the Department of Commerce to enhance recruitment efforts of pharmaceutical and medical supply manufacturers in South Carolina and directs state agencies…
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The Duke Endowment announces $1.5 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2021
Applications for the first round of grants are open through March 31 The Duke Endowment approved $1.5 million to support South Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is the…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer camps
March 15, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/summer. Campers will be accepted…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline one month away
March 15, 2021
More than 1 million South Carolina returns have been filed electronically at the halfway point for the tax season. According to figures from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR),…
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Switchgear opening ceremony
February 11, 2021Switchgear held its official opening ceremony this afternoon at their facility in Gray Court. The ceremony was also a celebration of the first product shipment from the Laurens County location—their…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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Silver Airways announces new nonstop service to Orlando, Tampa & Jacksonville
January 19, 2021
Silver Airways announced plans today to offer new nonstop service from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Orlando, FL (MCO), Tampa, FL (TPA) and Jacksonville, FL (JAX). Silver Airways will offer…
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2021 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 13, 2021
State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my…
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DHEC encourages South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older
January 8, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina Hospitals should begin to vaccinate their admitted patients, who are aged 65 years and older,…
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All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments
January 6, 2021Nearly 70,000 Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Scheduled to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Click here to download this infographic COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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Looking Back to Plan Ahead: Preparing for Success in 2021
December 22, 2020
By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy Like most people, I’m looking forward to closing the book on 2020. While this year has been full of challenges, disappoints, and fear,…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond certifies South Carolina’s nine electoral votes for President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Michael R. Pence
December 15, 2020Secretary of State Mark Hammond convened the 2020 Electoral College Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Columbia. Unanimously casting their votes for Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump of…
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Gov. McMaster names SCHP veteran Robert Woods to lead S.C. Department of Public Safety
December 3, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Robert G. Woods, IV as Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS). Woods has been serving as the Acting Director of SCDPS since…
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South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
November 24, 2020
As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
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‘Tis the Season (for relevant content)
November 10, 2020
By Emily Eckert NP Strategy For my communications and marketing friends: anyone else struggling to get excited by content lately? This year has felt like a never-ending slog of…
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2020 South Carolina school report cards released
November 9, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…
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Two-week push leads to more than 11,000 application submissions for SC CARES Act Relief Grant Programs
November 4, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) today announced that 11,217 applications were received for the SC CARES Act grant programs for the Minority and Small…
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South Carolina firefighters deliver 200 opioid antidotes in effort to prevent overdoses and save lives
October 27, 2020
Firefighters administering opioid overdose antidotes are having a significant impact in the battle against opioid overdose deaths in South Carolina, reaching a milestone number of 200 naloxone administrations for suspected…
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Compassionate Communication
October 27, 2020
By Kara Gormley Meador NP Strategy While my home base is no longer a cubical inside a television newsroom where eight monitors blast shows from all of the major…
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Wedding of county councilman Brown Patterson and Ashley Cowart
October 20, 2020
The wedding of Laurens county councilman Brown Patterson and Ashley Cowart took place on October 17, 2020. The wedding was followed with a reception at the newly renovated Laurens History…
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SC Secretary of State releases Wise Giving Report and Give Smart Watch List in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 19, 2020
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the release of his office’s 2019-2020 Wise Giving Report, in conjunction with International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW). ICFAW, which runs from…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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Do you react or respond?
October 13, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Do you react or respond? That question felt like a stab to my heart and almost made me fall off the treadmill one evening. …
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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South Carolina Department of Education awarded $31.5 million charter school grant
October 7, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced that South Carolina will receive a new grant award of more than $31.5 million over the course of the next five years from…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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Show off your Stats! Using your organization’s data to create visual content
September 29, 2020
By Stephanie Heikkila Holman NP Strategy There’s something comforting about numbers, whether it’s the way they gently guide us to sleep as children counting sheep in our beds or…
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Census Participation Deadline is September 30th
September 15, 2020
Have you completed the census survey? If not, you have until September 30th to get it done. County Council and other local community leaders continue to urge residents to complete the…
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Updated Story – Man Wanted for Murder Now in Custody
September 14, 2020On September 11th at approximately 9:45PM, deputies responded to the 100 block of Garth Road in Fountain Inn in reference to an individual who had suffered a gunshot wound. Upon…
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Training Young Drivers to Keep our Roads Safe for Everyone
September 14, 2020
Greenlight Driving Academy has been training young drivers in the basics of drivers’ education and the safety of the road for over thirteen years. The locally owned business was started…
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Deadline for Voter Registration is October 2nd
September 14, 2020
The deadline to register to vote in the general election on November 3rd is October 2nd. If you are not registered to vote and want to participate in the November 3rd election…
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Junior Earns NASA Research Award
September 14, 2020
Tori Snyder, a junior physics major, spent this past summer conducting research funded by a NASA Space Research Grant. Snyder worked to set up a study of galactic motion with…
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The Capitol Theatre is showing “42” The Jackie Robinson Story – Sept 11-17
September 10, 2020
The Capitol Theatre is showing “42” The Jackie Robinson Story with Chadwick Boseman. All tickets only $5.00 42 (PG-13) The Capitol Theatre 104 South Public Square, Laurens, South Carolina, 29360 SEP…
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Friday, September 11th Proclaimed to be “Patriot Day” by City of Laurens
September 9, 2020
Laurens Mayor, Nathan Senn announced that he is proclaiming Friday, Sept 11th, “Patriot Day” in the city of Laurens. The Mayor along with members of our City and County Councils,…
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Boathouse Fish Camp adds to Dining Out Options in Cross Hill
September 9, 2020
The Boathouse Fish camp located at 612 North Main Street in Cross Hill is open for business. Currently in a “soft opening” with limited hours, diners can enjoy a variety…
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Laurens County Library System Director Announces Retirement
September 9, 2020At the September 8th meeting of County Council, Laurens County Library System Director, Ann Szypulski, announced her retirement from the position and submitted the job description for refilling the position.…
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Community Spotlight – Wilson’s Curb Market
September 9, 2020
If you live in Clinton, you know all about Wilson’s Curb Market. Established in 1958 this family owned business is a local favorite in Laurens County. Owner Paul Wilson is…
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Clean-up Crackdown Compliance Deadline
September 8, 2020The City of Laurens Building & Zoning Department will be ratcheting up enforcement on code violations beginning October 19, 2020 in a new initiative called “Clean-up Crackdown.” The City’s new…
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Laurens native designs set for first post-COVID professional musical in the U.S.
September 7, 2020
Laurens native Randall Parsons has been a designer in New York for the last 20 years. He’s worked for a theater company in Long Island, as well as in theater…
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