Posts by Henry Cooper
Black Food Truck Festival presents Battle of the Bands
January 5, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend at The Music Farm The Black Food Truck Festival presents The Battle of the Bands at The Music Farm,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
January 5, 2023
Charleston, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Leadership Discovery program, presented by Wells Fargo, is currently accepting applications for their Spring class until Friday, January 20. The 3-month program begins in February and has 10 sessions…
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COMET Execs earn top certification in transit management
January 4, 2023
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces that two of its directors have successfully completed the Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development Transit Paratransit Management Certificate Program.…
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South Carolina ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index
January 4, 2023
South Carolina has been ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index, a step up from the previous year. The U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well states…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union members get over $2 million from giveback program
January 4, 2023
SAFE Federal Credit Union members received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates totaling over $2.16 million—one of the highest givebacks in the credit union’s history. Distributed on January 1, the…
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Richland County Council re-elects leadership, welcomes 2 new councilmembers
January 4, 2023
On Tuesday, Richland County officially swore in five Councilmembers, including newcomers Jason Branham (District 1) and Don Weaver (District 6). County Council also re-elected Councilman Overture Walker as chair and…
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Study shows 145% increase in South Carolina median home price since 2000
January 4, 2023
The red-hot pandemic housing market has finally cooled in recent months. Due to actions by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, mortgage rates have more than doubled from the historic…
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Office of Business Opportunities to host two entrepreneurial training programs
January 4, 2023
The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will be accepting applications for the 2023 NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur and 2023 FastTrac Growth Venture courses from January to March. The NxLevel…
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Chris Motte joins Coldwell Banker Caine as IT Manager
December 14, 2022
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Chris Motte as the IT Manager. Chris brings a breadth of IT experience, most recently with Anderson School District 5 as their IT Support Associate and Verizon as…
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Spartanburg Community College and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety sign joint partnership agreement
December 14, 2022
Today, Spartanburg Community College and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SC DPS) announced an innovative partnership in which SCC’s Giles Campus will become the new headquarters of South…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Wayne Keels to Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Project Management
December 14, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Wayne Keels to Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Project Management. “Wayne Keels has brought tremendous value to SAFE by streamlining our…
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SCAC to commemorate 50 years of the state’s top arts honor with broadcast on South Carolina ETV
December 14, 2022
A retrospective broadcast commemorating 50 years of the South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts with the stories of nine high-profile past recipients is to premiere Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023…
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John P. Thomas Elementary School receives $20,000 donation from Office Depot
December 14, 2022
It’s the season of giving and representatives from Office Depot dropped off quite a nice gift at John P. Thomas Elementary School on December 14 – a check for $20,000.…
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South Carolina’s original arts learning partnership turns 35
December 14, 2022
How do you celebrate 35 years of the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project? By changing your name to Arts in Basic Curriculum Institute, a name that acknowledges your legacy and…
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Redwood Materials Recruitment Microsite for the latest information on job openings
December 14, 2022
Redwood is expanding to Berkeley County, South Carolina with our Battery Materials Campus 2. readySC, a division of the SC Technical College System, will be assisting Redwood Materials with recruitment…
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Students eligible for $1000 after CSU campus visit
November 15, 2022
Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher education institution. The $1,000 Tour Treasure Grant is provided to a student…
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CCSD’s Vision 2027: Where all students read on grade level by grade 5
November 15, 2022
Superintendent Don Kennedy looks back on his childhood with great admiration for his parents who instilled in him the importance of education and work ethic. His parents grew up in…
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Lane closure at Rutledge Avenue and Broad Street starting November 16 for stormwater pipe repair
November 15, 2022
A stormwater pipe at the intersection of Rutledge Avenue and Broad Street will be repaired starting Wednesday, November 16. Motorists traveling east on Broad Street will be detoured around Colonial…
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College of Charleston biologist uses nature to solve human problems
November 15, 2022
As a biologist, Deborah Bidwell can tell you about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees. She can also tell you how that understanding of nature can help…
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Carolina Lights returns Dec. 3 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
November 15, 2022
The S.C. State Fair presents its fourth annual holiday drive-through lights show The South Carolina State Fair welcomes the holiday season with the return of Carolina Lights, its annual downtown drive-through holiday lights…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
November 15, 2022
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Seeking to fill nine (9) vacancies. The purpose of BPAC is to advise the Mayor and City Council Members, the City of Columbia transportation planning staff; community organizations; and partners…
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City of Columbia to host December All Access Columbia Event
November 15, 2022
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities WHAT: The City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting a Resource Fair that…
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SC Whitmore named Best Charter School in the Irmo Chapin Life for the second year in a row
November 15, 2022
Whitmore School (SCWS), a virtual public high school and member school of the SC Public Charter School District, was named the 2023 Best Charter School by the Irmo Chapin Life…
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Richland Library awarded Dominion Energy grant
November 15, 2022
$10K Grant Will Support Richland Library’s Social Justice Efforts Richland Library is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy for our Let’s Talk Race programming. The grant is…
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Two district employees awarded Excellence in Equity awards
November 15, 2022
The American Consortium for Equity in Education has selected two employees of Jackson Creek Elementary School in Richland School District Two as winners in its Excellence in Equity awards program.…
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Columbia Urban League honors district employee with social justice award
November 15, 2022
Dr. Helen Nelson Grant, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Richland School District Two, is the 2022 recipient of the Stephen G. Morrison/Nelson Mullins Social Justice Award. The award…
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Pomegranate on Main celebrates 15 years with PomToGo deliveries to nonprofits
November 15, 2022
Pomegranate on Main restaurant will mark its 15th anniversary Thanksgiving week by delivering PomToGo lunch to staff at 15 nonprofits dedicated to serving the community. The free lunch comes at the start of…
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Registration opens for 46th Annual Assaults Bike Ride
November 15, 2022
“The Southeast’s Premier Cycling Experience” planned for May, 22, 2023 The Freewheelers Cycling Association of Spartanburg has announced that the 2023 Assaults will take place on Monday, May 22, 2023,…
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Miracle at Southernside opens November 21
November 15, 2022
WHAT: Miracle @ Southernside WHEN: Monday, November 21 @ 11am WHERE: Southernside Brewing Co. | 25 Delano Drive, Greenville Miracle @ Southernside is a Christmas-themed pop-up bar + winter wonderland,…
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Bon Secours kicks off 2022 Festival of Trees
November 15, 2022
Annual Holiday Event to Fund New Mobile Mammography Coach Bon Secours is proud to announce the return of the annual St. Francis Festival of Trees. 2022 marks the 37th annual…
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Free event to introduce girls to Girl Scouting
November 15, 2022
Experience Archery, Zip Lining, Songs, S’mores, and more All girls in Kindergarten through twelfth grade will experience Girl Scouting for FREE! Join us November 20, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Fluor Field…
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Rare Class A office space available for lease in Charleston’s vibrant downtown
November 9, 2022
Growing Architecture Firm’s Move Opens Prime Charleston Location Available Class A office space with on-site parking, in the heart of downtown Charleston, steps from Marion Square and King Street is…
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Berkeley County prepares for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole
November 9, 2022
County Under Tropical Storm Warning Berkeley County is under a Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the Eastern Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds…
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City hosts public meetings to review proposed redistricting map
November 9, 2022
The City of Greenville will host four drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed redistricting plan. The proposed redistricting map will be available for…
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BJU to host 2022 Turkey Bowl
November 9, 2022
Bob Jones University will hold the annual Turkey Bowl, BJU’s intramural soccer championship, Saturday, Nov. 12, in Alumni Stadium. This year, the Sigma Alpha Chi Spartans will face the Beta…
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Jessica Hall joins Marchant Real Estate
November 9, 2022
Jessica Joins the Respected Firm as Director of Strategic Marketing Marchant Real Estate recently expanded its marketing and operations division with the addition of Jessica Hall in the role of…
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PPI congratulates Superintendent-Elect Weaver, announces transition
November 9, 2022
National Search for New CEO On Tap Chairman Phil Hughes, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) released the following statement Tuesday night with 45…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2022CDEF bond transaction
November 9, 2022
Advancing its strategic debt management plan, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved approximately $622 million in a multi-part bond sale, which will refinance approximately $175 million in bonds…
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Prisma Health and Habitat for Humanity collaborate for new home building blitz
November 9, 2022
On Thursday, Nov. 10, Prisma Health and Habitat for Humanity will again partner on a new record-breaking home-building blitz, this time helping to build nine homes across five counties. Thursday’s…
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City of Columbia to host December All Access Columbia Event
November 9, 2022
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities WHAT: The City of Columbia Community Development Department and Office of Business Opportunities will be hosting a Resource Fair that…
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USGS forecasts Tropical Storm Nicole could significantly impact southeastern beaches
November 9, 2022
A new U.S. Geological Survey coastal change forecast predicts sandy beaches and dunes in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are likely to see significant impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole. USGS coastal…
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SC Chamber continues to strengthen team
November 9, 2022
Fall 2022 Transitions and Additions The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) continues to strengthen its staff this fall with multiple promotions and new hires. “The SC Chamber…
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Sarah Schilling joins Colliers in Columbia as Marketing Coordinator
November 9, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Sarah Schilling has joined its Columbia office as a Marketing Coordinator. In her role, Schilling will spearhead marketing efforts for the land and general…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer receives CUNA Rising Star Award
November 9, 2022
CUNA Lending Council honored a member of SAFE Federal Credit Union’s leadership team at their recent conference in San Diego, California. Drew Huckeba, SAFE’s Senior Vice President and Chief Lending…
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Columbia’s Home Advantage Realty announces new division – Builder Services
November 9, 2022
Susan Longshore Stover Appointed as Director of Builder Services Home Advantage Realty, LLC, the largest locally owned residential real estate company in the Midlands, is pleased to announce its newest…
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Palmetto Moon invites shoppers to Gift & Gather this holiday season
November 9, 2022
Southern Lifestyle Retailer Celebrates with Unique Experiences, Community Giveback and Hand-Picked Gifts to Make Memories Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, celebrates the season with a full lineup of festive…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new faculty staff endowment at First Annual Rick Teal Memorial Walk
November 9, 2022
On Tuesday, November 8th, Spartanburg Community College held the first annual Rick Teal Memorial Walk as part of its yearly internal giving campaign in support of the SCC Foundation, OneSCC.…
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School District Five FFA students earns gold at the national FFA convention
November 7, 2022
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter traveled to 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN during the week of October 24-29th, to compete…
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School District Five teachers receive “Bright Ideas” grants
November 7, 2022
Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who…
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Richland to hold Fall Certified Interview Day November 12
November 7, 2022
Richland One is looking for more talented teachers to join the Richland One team. The district will hold its 2022 Fall Certified Interview Day on Saturday, November 12 from 9…
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