Ten at the Top to host The Pique, Young Leaders Elevating the Upstate on March 7th

February 8, 2016

Ten at the Top (TATT) will host the PIQUE, an event focusing on the collaboration and connection of young professionals in the ten county Upstate, which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee,…

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Berkeley County Schools’ Rookie Teachers of the Year

February 8, 2016

Schools in Berkeley County School District have chosen their Rookie Teachers of the Year.   Rookie Teachers of the Year are nominated by their school principal based on the following…

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Dreher High School girls’ soccer coach receives National Coach of the Year Award

February 8, 2016

Coach David Kleinfelder, Dreher High School’s varsity girls’ soccer coach, has been named the 2015 Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association…

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Nominations sought for award named in honor of local civil rights icon

February 8, 2016

Richland County and several community partners are seeking nominations for the Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award to recognize residents’ efforts in the areas of civil rights and social justice. The first-time…

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South Carolina Officers trained on anti-meth technology

February 8, 2016

This week, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association (SCLEOA), in conjunction with Appriss, conducted three trainings across the state on the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx), which is the…

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Darlington Raceway receives “Community Pride” Award from Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce

February 8, 2016

On Thursday evening (Feb. 4), Darlington Raceway was named the recipient of the 2016 ‘Community Pride’ Award at the annual Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, held at the…

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Emmanuel’s Hammer hosts Builder’s Breakfast featuring USC Football Chaplin

February 8, 2016

Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM. The event,…

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Columbia Women for Bernie Sanders community meeting

February 8, 2016

Why is Bernie Sanders the best candidate for women? An energetic and growing number of women will vote for Bernie in 2016 because of his progressive agenda on issues that…

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Waste Pesticide Disposal collection dates & locations set

February 8, 2016

Waste Pesticide Disposal Program dates and locations are set for February 2016. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering several opportunities to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or…

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Young people are lifting the spirits of Midlands-area seniors with Valentine’s Day cards

February 8, 2016

DoSomething.org and Meals on Wheels America join forces for third annual Love Letters campaign   This month, Midlands-area seniors are receiving handmade Valentine’s Day cards created by youth volunteers from…

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Volta Pro receives “A” rating from Cadalyst

February 8, 2016

Computer Direct Outlet’s Volta Pro product line recently received an “A” rating from Cadalyst Magazine. The Volta Pro features Intel Core i7 and Xeon CPUs, the fastest available SSDs, and…

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Richland Penny opens section of the Innovista Phase One Project to the public

February 8, 2016

LAD Corporation, the contractor for the Innovista Phase One Project, has opened up a portion of the project to the public today. The section of Greene Street between Assembly Street…

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Todd Davidson to serve as General Counsel of Greenville Chamber Board

February 8, 2016

Nexsen Pruet attorney Todd Davidson has been named to the Board of Directors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce for 2016. In that role, he will also serve as General…

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The Columbia Museum of Art announces 2016 Gala, In the Mix: From Vintage to Vogue

February 8, 2016

Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 7:00 p.m. – Midnight  .  . The Columbia Museum of Art announces the 2016 Gala, In the Mix: From Vintage to Vogue, to be held…

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Lexington County students express the Art of Healing

February 8, 2016

Nine Lexington County high school students have received prizes and awards in the 7th annual “Art of Healing,” a juried art competition for Lexington County high school students sponsored by…

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2015 best year for South Carolina real estate since the recession

February 8, 2016

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its 2015 annual market report. The data shows the real estate market in South Carolina experienced its best year since the end of the Great…

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Central Carolina Technical College joins the first consortium dedicated specifically to advancing success of men of color in community colleges

February 8, 2016

Central Carolina Technical College has joined the Minority Male Community College Collaborative (M2C3) National Consortium on College Men of Color. Participation in the M2C3 Consortium will enhance CCTC’s commitment to…

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Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres to host Black Blue Bloods author, Christopher Emil Williams

February 8, 2016

Barnes & Noble Midtown at Forest Acres will host Christopher Emil Williams, author of Black Blue Bloods: Legacy of an African-American Plantation Owner, Saturday, February 13, at 12:00 pm. With…

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State Chamber honors Rep. Gregory Duckworth with Business Advocate Award

February 8, 2016

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce released the following statement after recognizing Representative Gregory Duckworth (R-Horry) with the 2015 Business Advocate Award. This award was given to members of the…

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Nominations sought for award named in honor of local civil rights icon

February 8, 2016

Richland County and several community partners are seeking nominations for the Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award to recognize residents’ efforts in the areas of civil rights and social justice. The first-time…

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City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 8, 2016

City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).…

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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employee to Greenville office

February 8, 2016

Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Danny Ponder joins Mashburn’s Greenville office as a Superintendent. Danny has been in the industry for over 40…

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Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray honored with National Conference of Bar Presidents 2016 Fellows Award

February 8, 2016

Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray is the 2016 recipient of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award. The award, which was presented on Friday, February 5, 2016 at…

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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour

February 8, 2016

The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…

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United Community Bank Honors Greenville Bankers for 4th Quarter Performance

February 8, 2016

United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015. This recognition is part of the bank’s quarterly Sales…

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Collins & Lacy Co-Founder to Speak at University of South Carolina’s Last Lecture Series

February 8, 2016

Collins & Lacy, P.C. co-founder, Joel Collins, has been asked to speak at the University of South Carolina’s Last Lecture Series. The Last Lecture Series is a 16 year old…

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Number of participating artists jumps by 70% for Columbia Open Studios Tour, Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art on April 2-3, 2016

February 8, 2016

The number of artists who will open their studios for Columbia Open Studios, presented by the nonprofit 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) on April 2 and 3, 2016,…

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Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray honored with National Conference of Bar Presidents 2016 Fellows Award

February 8, 2016

Sowell Gray attorney Betsy Gray is the 2016 recipient of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP) Fellows Award. The award, which was presented on Friday, February 5, 2016 at…

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The Old Cigar Warehouse to host Bridal Open House

February 5, 2016

The Old Cigar Warehouse is calling all brides in the Upstate for an open house. The Bridal Open House will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 4 p.m. to…

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85-385 Gateway will transform the Upstate’s driving experience

February 5, 2016

With some quick turns of clay-filled shovels, the second largest transportation project in South Carolina history officially started at the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 Friday morning. “The 85-385…

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Lugar: keep plutonium agreement with Russia

February 5, 2016

Tours MOX construction site that supports the international agreement   Former Senator Richard G. Lugar said that the United States must continue keeping its end of an agreement with the Russian…

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TransformSC schools and districts using technology to personalize learning

February 5, 2016

National and state experts give educators support to scale blended learning   Educators gathered at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin to advance the use of blended learning…

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Applications available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

February 4, 2016

Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 18-19, at the State Farmers…

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New Name, Same Mission

February 4, 2016

The Death Penalty Resource & Defense Center, serving South Carolina since 1988 has been re-named to JUSTICE 360. We strive for greater visibility and involvement in the community conversation regarding…

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Sweet & Savory to be held April 28

February 4, 2016

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announces that the Sweet & Savory fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the South Carolina State Museum Planetarium Lobby. During the event,…

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PSI promotes David Sabol to Executive Vice President

February 4, 2016

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) announces the promotion of David Sabol, P.E., to Executive Vice President. Sabol will oversee PSI operations in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia,…

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Round Top Elementary excels at fundraiser & donates to schools affected by SC flood

February 4, 2016

Round Top Elementary (RTE) teamed up with the Boosterthon Fun Run to raise extra funds needed for the school. Boosterthon, established in 2001, reinvented the fundraising industry transforming the way…

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UofSC Dance’s Breaking Boundaries concert features choreography from Alonzo King LINES Ballet guest artist

February 4, 2016

The UofSC Dance Program will present Breaking Boundaries, a contemporary dance concert featuring several premiere works, February 15-18 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Performance time is 7:30pm nightly.  Tickets for the…

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Midlands American Heart Association celebrates saving women’s lives through Go Red For Women® with local events

February 4, 2016

For 12 years, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has been impacting the health of women through the collective energy, passion, time, money and HEART of the…

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Academy of Faith and Leadership presents community forum

February 4, 2016

The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary’s Academy of Faith and Leadership invite campus and community members to a forum about the recent refugee crisis and resettlement efforts in South Carolina, on…

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Richland One teachers named finalists for prestigious national awards

February 4, 2016

Alison Espinosa of A.C. Flora High School and Richland One Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wise of Hand Middle School have been named state finalists for the 2014-2015 Presidential Awards…

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Danish String Quartet to appear at Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County

February 4, 2016

The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) will present the last concert of the 2015-16 Chamber Music Series on Sunday, February 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium.…

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H.O.P.E. plan provides substantive and effective proposals for reforming education in South Carolina

February 4, 2016

Palmetto Promise Institute released the Help Our Pupils Excel (H.O.P.E.) plan, a menu of 8 proven, cost-effective education ideas to help lawmakers meet the requirements set by the South Carolina…

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The Caterpillar Foundation awards Central Carolina Technical College a $25,000 grant

February 4, 2016

Funds from the grant will support the College’s “SMART Choices for Success” project   A $25,000 grant from the Caterpillar Foundation will fund the first year of Central Carolina Technical…

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City Manager and Police Chief selected for the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative

February 4, 2016

City Manager Teresa Wilson and Chief William “Skip” Holbrook were both selected as members of the 9th Midlands Class of The Riley Institute at Furman University’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI).…

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Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission establishing operations

February 4, 2016

Dominion Resources, Inc., one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, is expanding its operations in the Southeast. Dominion is committed to investing $10.9 million and relocating their…

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OBO launches Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program

February 4, 2016

The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) is launching the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program is designed to assist small businesses in…

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Bipartisan group of Senators keep lifesaving Coast Guard facilities open in South Carolina and Oregon

February 4, 2016

Working together to prevent the closure of lifesaving air facilities in Charleston, South Carolina and in Newport, Oregon, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and…

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Civil rights activist James L. Felder to speak at Coker College

February 4, 2016

Coker College’s Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education will host speaker and former civil rights activist James L. Felder on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Davidson Hall on…

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Greater Lexington Chamber hosts 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party

February 4, 2016

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is going green and grabbing shucking knives for its 7th Annual Oyster Roast & St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17 at 6…

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