Posts by Phoebe Howie
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA partner to develop state-of-the-art sports complex in Oakbrook area
February 28, 2024Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA proudly announce a groundbreaking partnership that will enhance recreational opportunities for the community. With an investment of over $12 million from Dorchester County and a…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy highlights 2023 achievements and unveils 2024 projects
February 28, 2024The Charleston Parks Conservancy reflects on a transformative 2023, emphasizing impactful achievements beyond statistics. Stewarding 24 parks, the Conservancy’s commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and education resonates across the…
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Coucoules claims victory at Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament on Lake Murray
February 28, 2024Jake Coucoules has won the 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Murray scored by TourneyX with a two-day total of 188.75 inches. A record-breaking regular season record of 258 kayak…
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Nathan McNeese appointed to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Board on Human-Systems Integration
February 28, 2024Nathan McNeese of Clemson University is stepping into two roles that will continue to elevate him as one of the globe’s top experts in how artificial intelligence and human beings can…
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City of Clemson, University leaders celebrate partnership, success at annual State of Clemson event
February 28, 2024Mayor Robert Halfacre and President Jim Clements take questions during the State of Clemson event Clemson University and the City of Clemson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual “State of…
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Exceptional Talents recognized: Fine Arts Center students Awarded YoungArts Distinction
February 28, 2024The Fine Arts Center (FAC) is thrilled to highlight three students who have been honored with the prestigious YoungArts Award with Distinction. YoungArts is a nationally recognized organization that identifies exceptional young artists,…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School celebrates 25th Anniversary and names community leaders as Charter Champions
February 26, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024, Greenville Technical Charter High School Charter Champions Event 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the media is invited to join Greenville Technical…
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City of West Columbia earns four wins at Southeast Festivals & Events Association 2024 Kaleidoscope Awards
February 26, 2024The City of West Columbia is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the Southeast Festivals & Events Association’s (SFEA) 2024 Kaleidoscope Awards, held in Jekyll Island, GA, in February…
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Dorchester County Fire Rescue receives grant from Walmart Foundation
February 26, 2024Dorchester County Fire Rescue was recently awarded a generous grant of $5,000 from the Walmart Foundation to support emergency response. These grants which typically range from $250 to $5,000 are…
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Lowcountry Careers Collaborative in healthcare aims to train 1,000 individuals
February 26, 2024The Lowcountry Careers Collaborative has reached a significant milestone, advancing into phase three to initiate the implementation of the Good Jobs Challenge grant awarded by the Economic Development Agency (EDA).…
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GADC publishes 2023 announced Capital Investment Report
February 26, 2024Last month we published our 2023 Announced Capital Investment Report highlighting the companies and industries that continue to invest in Greenville, South Carolina. The report shows a range of investments…
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Woolpert contracted by Greenville Water to provide bathymetric mapping for North Saluda and Table Rock Reservoirs
February 26, 2024The data will be used to compile a high-density point cloud to assess, plan, and enhance the region’s source water management. Greenville Water has contracted Woolpert to acquire bathymetric survey data of the…
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City of Charleston to host free Small Business Opportunity Expo
February 26, 2024The City of Charleston’s Business Services will host the 2024 Small Business Opportunity Expo on Thursday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gaillard Center at 95…
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Susan Bryant named Executive Director of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
February 26, 2024Susan Bryant has been named Executive Director of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art (PIFMA). Well-known throughout the Grand Strand and beyond, Bryant has served as the Sales…
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The Assault on Mt. Mitchell recognized by Gran Fondo Guide
February 26, 2024Cycling challenge recognized as one of the Top 10 Gran Fondos in North America The Gran Fondo Guide, the world’s leading cycling events platform, recently recognized The Assault on Mt.…
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Greenville Chamber honors community’s business leaders at 135th Annual Meeting
February 26, 2024The Greenville Chamber held its 135th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Greenville Convention Center. The theme for the event, presented by TD Bank, was “Betting Big for Greenville” and…
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John “JAY” Jones selected as North Carolina & South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power Player Personal Injury attorney
February 26, 2024Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that John “Jay” Jones has been selected as a “Power Player” Personal Injury attorney in the Carolinas by North Carolina & South…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2024/2025
February 26, 2024The City of Columbia will start accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023) on Friday, March 1, 2024. Applications are…
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D. Garet Strange, CFP has been promoted to Shareholder of Hobbs Group Advisors
February 26, 2024D. Garet Strange, CFP has been promoted to Shareholder of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC in the Columbia office. Prior to being named Shareholder, Garet was the Executive Vice President of…
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Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United match set for this summer at USC’S Williams-Brice Stadium
February 23, 2024Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United will meet in the United States this summer as part of the Rivals in Red Tour, facing off at the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding fiscal year 2024/2025
February 23, 2024The City of Columbia will start accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023) on Friday, March 1, 2024. Applications are…
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City Council highlights | February 20, 2024
February 23, 2024During the City Council meeting on February 20, City Council approved two honorary street naming resolutions including the honorary naming of the intersection of Gadsen Street and Washington Street to…
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Richland Two presents 2024 Black History Month Honorees
February 23, 2024Richland School District Two is proud to announce its 7th Annual Black History Month Honorees. Established in 2018 as a part of the celebration of Black History Month, the recognitions…
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Elina Svitolina, Paula Badosa & Leylah Fernandez join talented Credit One Charleston Open player field
February 23, 2024Professional tennis in Charleston returns in April with the world’s best tennis players in competition Three new talented tennis players have committed to the 2024 Credit One Charleston Open, the largest…
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Ten William Means Real Estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 21, 2024William Means Real Estate announced that 10 of its agents have received recognition from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for 2023. The REALTORS® of Distinction…
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Áróra
February 21, 2024Closes February 29 It’s the last weekend to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights with the museum’s newest planetarium experience. The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests one…
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E.A. Sween Company opens new production facility
February 21, 2024Greenwood County’s industrial partner, E.A. Sween Company, officially opened their new production facility. The plant, located in the North Greenwood Industrial Park, will run two shifts per day, with plans…
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Nine seniors are candidates in 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
February 21, 2024Nine students in Richland School District Two are competing to be some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. They are candidates in the prestigious and highly competitive…
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Antiwan Tate of My Brother’s Keeper-Spartanburg recognized with award
February 21, 2024Mary Black Foundation has awarded Antiwan Tate the 2024 Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Newby by celebrating the work of…
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Lake Murray registration breaks record for Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament
February 21, 2024The 5th Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament kicks off on Lake Murray, February 24-25, 2024 | Photo Credit: B.A.S.S The 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX will kick off its…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation donates more than $251,000 in environmental grants to South Carolina nonprofits
February 21, 2024More than $1.3 million to nonprofits across Dominion Energy’s nationwide footprint 13 organizations in South Carolina are supported by grants Grants focus on environmental education and stewardship initiatives The Dominion…
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MOONDOG Animation Studio grows South Carolina footprint with expansion in Charleston County
February 21, 2024$90,000 investment will create 20 new jobs in 5 years Fast Facts MOONDOG Animation Studio (MOONDOG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Charleston County. The company’s $90,000 investment…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Viatec, for a third time
February 21, 2024South Carolina Research Authority announces its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.’s, third investment in Viatec. The Piedmont-based company provides ‘plug-and-play’ electronic power take-off systems that optimize energy efficiency and reduce diesel emissions and…
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City of Charleston announces major parking system upgrade with modernized touchscreen technology and digital payment options
February 21, 2024The City of Charleston has announced an upgrade to its parking system in partnership with Flowbird Group, a provider of curbside management and urban mobility solutions. The City is modernizing…
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Carriage Properties elevates talent with two key promotions in Charleston real estate market
February 21, 2024Carriage Properties, a leading real estate firm specializing in luxury home sales and listings in the Charleston area, announced the promotion of Alton Brown to Partner, Broker-in-Charge and Laurie Tarleton…
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River Bluff High School celebrates six National Merit Finalists
February 21, 2024River Bluff High School is proud to announce and celebrate the outstanding achievements of its six students who have been named National Merit Finalists. Among these exceptional scholars are Anna…
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State Museum to celebrate those with disabilities with special event on Saturday, March 9
February 19, 2024Disability Celebration Day features inclusive activities, including community art project, silent disco, sensory-friendly shows and more The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of its Disability…
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Wadford appointed Newberry College’s Major Gifts Officer
February 19, 2024Newberry College has appointed Mary Kathryne Wadford, of Irmo, to the role of major gifts officer. She brings over a decade of experience in advancement, most recently as director of…
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Countybank, Greenwood Capital donate $1,500 to MODELS Academy
February 19, 2024Officials from Countybank and Greenwood Capital Associates visited Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Jan. 18, 2024, to present a donation of $1,500 to the college’s special initiative, MODELS…
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Music teacher inducted into the Hall of Fame
February 19, 2024Decades of musical genius have landed Lisa Rayner in the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Hall of Fame. Rayner is in her 30th year of teaching, the last 28…
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Newberry College students help community with taxes
February 19, 2024With income tax season underway, members of the community need not fear trying to navigate the process alone or for an exorbitant fee. Newberry College accounting students will put their…
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February is National Library Lovers Month
February 19, 2024Discover Even More Reasons to Love Richland Library! As we celebrate National Library Lovers Month this February, I wanted to share with you some exciting reasons why Richland Library stands out…
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Presbyterian College earns Center of Excellence grant to fund tutoring program in public schools
February 19, 2024Presbyterian College has earned a three-year Centers of Excellence grant from the S.C. Commission on Higher Education to establish a program that puts college education majors in public school classrooms to…
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President and First Lady surprised with complementing endowments that honor remarkable Decade of Success with the University
February 19, 2024Family and friends of Clemson University President Jim Clements and First Lady Beth Clements surprised them with the announcement of a pair of endowments, together worth more than $1.4 million, created in their honor…
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Shaftesbury Glen’s Ryan Wilkinson wins 18-Hole qualifier, spot in The Q at Myrtle Beach
February 19, 2024Ryan Wilkinson, PGA Professional at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, shot a 2-under par 70 at Wachesaw Plantation East to win an 18-hole shootout and earn a spot in…
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Farm Bureau Day
February 19, 2024The American Farm Bureau (AFB) Women’s Leadership Committee representatives will deliver food donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC, which will contribute to our Make-a-Meal program. Farm Bureau Day…
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Newberry College to host inaugural human trafficking conference
February 19, 2024Newberry College will host its inaugural Shedding Light on Human Trafficking & Exploitation Conference, set for April 12 at the college’s Center for Teacher Education, 1121 Speers St. in Newberry.…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country announces legendary country Music Band ALABAMA will headline the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown
February 19, 2024Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) announces the headline act for the inaugural Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15, 2024 at Segra Park will be Grammy® Award-winning Country Music Legends Alabama. With 43…
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Charleston School of Business named top 10 Education partner for 2023 Essentials of HR enrollments
February 16, 2024Charleston School of Business Continuing and Professional Education division recently secured a spot among the top 10 enrollments for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR courses…
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Bon Secours now offering PSMA imaging for prostate cancer
February 16, 2024New Technology Helps with Treatment Decisions Bon Secours St. Francis is now offering Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging to help treat prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer…
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