City of Clinton Among 2022 Elevate Upstate Grant Finalists
November 3, 2022
Ten at the Top (TATT) is excited to host their Annual Celebrating Successes event on Wednesday, November 16th. At this event, the finalists for the 2022 Hughes Investments Elevate Upstate…
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Voya Financial to acquire Benefitfocus, Inc.
November 3, 2022
Acquisition accelerates Voya’s strategy in health and wealth solutions, adding broad-based benefits administration capabilities that extend its reach across workplace benefits and savings. Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading…
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City Council Highlights | November 1, 2022
November 3, 2022The City Council Meeting on November 1, 2022 started off with approving the consent agenda (Items 2-11), which consisted of various contract approvals that improve the efficiencies of our City’s fleet services, public safety and Columbia water infrastructure. Another…
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Visitors to Columbia top 15 million, ECSC announces
November 2, 2022
Experience Columbia SC, the Destination Marketing Organization for the Columbia region, announced that tourism is thriving again, to the tune of 15.1 million visitors in 2021. The latest numbers were…
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Inverter manufacturer EPC Power establishing operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 2, 2022
Initial $5 million investment will create 150 new jobs at new East Coast facility GREENVILLE, S.C. – EPC Power, a leading producer of utility-scale power conversion products, today announced plans to…
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Coat and Cozies Drive – Helping Those in Need
November 2, 2022
We may not get much snow in South Carolina but winter temps do dip into the frigidly cold zone. For those really cold days, everyone needs to bundle up with…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three new Laureates in 2023
November 1, 20222023 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence In September, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall…
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Community Foundation honors Elizabeth Davis with Education Transformation Award
October 31, 2022
The Community Foundation of Greenville has awarded Furman University President Elizabeth Davis the Education Transformation Award in recognition of her deep commitment to improving higher education and student experiences. “Elizabeth…
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MUSC Health and Siemens Healthineers partner in transformative remote scanning MRI service
October 31, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina health system (MUSC Health) and Siemens Healthineers have taken another step in their strategic partnership to advance the quality of health care in South…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide
October 31, 2022
Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…
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A New Pizza Option in Clinton with Authentic Italian Flare
October 27, 2022
It’s a small storefront but it’s packed with flavor and flair and on day two of a soft opening they were busy. Very busy. Gerard’s Italian Pizza & Subs opened…
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MUSC Health and The MetroHealth System create Ovatient
October 24, 2022
New partnership aims to redesign traditional care delivery model while maintaining connectivity to health systems’ clinical expertise The Medical University of South Carolina health system (MUSC Health) and The MetroHealth…
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Early Voting Starts and Deadline for Mail Absentee Ballot Application is Friday
October 24, 2022
Early voting started today and the deadline for mail absentee ballot application is Friday, October 28. Here is what you need to know about Early Voting and Absentee Voting. Early…
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PC unveils new strategic position as ‘America’s Innovative Service College’
October 24, 2022
Presbyterian College staked out an audacious market position as “America’s Innovative Service College” Friday during an event to announce the college’s new strategic plan. “Advancing the Championship Spirit: A Bold,…
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University of South Carolina establishes Clyburn endowed chair through $1.5 million gift from Boeing
October 20, 2022
The Boeing Company has provided the University of South Carolina with a $1.5 million gift to establish the James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowed Chair of Public Service and…
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BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint
October 20, 2022
Investment will create 300 jobs and prepare for production of electric vehicle The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg…
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SC Ports developing near-dock rail at the Port of Charleston
October 18, 2022With support from South Carolina elected leaders, South Carolina Ports will soon have near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to ensure fluidity and capacity for the Southeast supply chain.…
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Presbyterian College to unveil bold new strategic direction at ‘Advancing the Championship Spirit’ Event
October 18, 2022
President Matthew P. vandenBerg to announce new strategic initiatives to propel PC into the future Presbyterian College will reveal its new modern market position and dynamic strategic blueprint at the…
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Early Voting and Absentee Voting – What You Need to Know Before the Midterm Elections
October 17, 2022
Voting in South Carolina changed when the new election law was signed on May 13 of this year. “The law is designed to strengthen our elections in South Carolina by…
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Support for Local Diaper Drives Grows – Fourth Diaper Drop Location Announced
October 12, 2022
The first Diaper Drive in Laurens County was a big success and interest in supporting the initiative continues to grow. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner Realtors in Clinton has…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Piedmont Tech Extends No-Cost Option Through Summer 2023
October 12, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is extending its No Cost for Tuition Option through Summer 2023. “The fact that enrollment has been up since we offered this option — 17 percent…
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Laurens Squealin’ on the Square Draws Large Crowds
October 10, 2022
Squealin’ on the Square celebrated its 21st birthday over the weekend. A great time was had by all. And even though Hurricane Ian delayed the fun, the festival was able…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2022
Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…
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Lexington District One Board of Trustees names Dr. Gerrita Postlewait superintendent
October 6, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Gerrita L. Postlewait to serve as superintendent. Dr. Postlewait, who has served as…
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Laurens County Resident “Skills Up” for Higher Earning Potential
October 5, 2022
September was Workforce Development Month in South Carolina. There is a real need for technically trained individuals. With short-term training a person can tap into careers with good earning potential…
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Boysen USA establishing operations in Spartanburg County
October 4, 2022
Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $4.5 million investment will…
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Two Clinton High Seniors Named Semi-Finalists for National Merit Scholarship Program
October 3, 2022
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) recently announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Included as National Merit Semifinalists in the 2023 National…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Congressman James E. Clyburn, S.C. Broadband Office: Over 100,000 More S.C. Households Received Access to Broadband in Just Over 1 Year
October 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and Congressman James E. Clyburn were joined by officials from the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff’s State Broadband Office to announce that just over one year…
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September 30 Hurricane Ian AM update
September 30, 2022
September 30 Hurricane Ian AM Update City of Charleston Experiencing Impacts of Hurricane Ian, Residents Urged to Stay Home Charleston, S.C. – The city of Charleston is now experiencing the early…
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Winar Connection, Inc. establishing operations in Spartanburg County
September 29, 2022
$5 million investment creating 50 new jobs Winar Connection, Inc. (Winar Connection), a manufacturer of custom cable products, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company’s $5 million…
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Hurricane Ian Expected to Make Landfall in South Carolina
September 29, 2022
The National Hurricane Center recently issued a hurricane warning for portions of the South Carolina coast. Forecasters now believe Ian, which is currently a tropical storm, will make landfall somewhere…
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State agencies preparing for potential impact from Hurricane Ian
September 29, 2022On September 28, Governor Henry McMaster signed an Executive Order 2022-28 declaring a state of emergency and activating the state’s emergency operations plan, which enables state agencies to prepare for…
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Hurricane Ian Delays Squealin’ on the Square One Week
September 28, 2022
Main Street Laurens and officials from the City of Laurens have announced that the city’s annual fall barbeque festival, “Squealin’ on the Square,” has been rescheduled to take place next…
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Brenda Stewart Becomes Laurens County’s Second Woman in over Half a Century to Receive South Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
September 26, 2022
Brenda Stewart, a resident of Clinton, SC and active community leader, has been awarded The Order of the Palmetto. This is the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed in…
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DDI Technology announces opening of corporate office expansion in Irmo, SC
September 22, 2022
DDI Technology,a leading electronic lien and title technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces the grand…
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Blackbaud extends President and CEO Mike Gianoni’s contract
September 22, 2022
Blackbaud announced it has extended President and CEO Mike Gianoni’s employment contract for an additional three years. The new arrangement extends Gianoni’s service through December 2025. Gianoni has been with Blackbaud…
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All American Machine-Gun Shoot Coming to Laurens County
September 21, 2022
After a 50-year run of the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot (in West Point, Kentucky), the cancellation of the event left a void that the All American Machine Gun Shoot…
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Flock and Rally names Merritt McNeely as Chief Executive Officer
September 21, 2022
Long-time regional business leader to serve as agency’s CEO Longtime regional business leader Merritt McNeely has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of Flock and Rally, the woman-owned integrated communications…
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Westminster Church to Host Diaper Drive for Those in Need
September 16, 2022
Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC) in Clinton is partnering with the Carolina Pregnancy Center (CPC) in Spartanburg to provide “Diaper Drives” in Laurens County. “We know people are struggling and we…
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MUSC Women’s Health, Listening to Women program granted $7 million from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
September 15, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina’s Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Division, led by Principal Investigator Constance Guille, M.D. has been approved for a $7 million research funding award by the…
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Vistio selects Charleston for corporate headquarters
September 15, 2022The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Vistio has selected Charleston, South Carolina for their corporate headquarters. Vistio, with over twenty years of experience, helps clients across multiple industries, including…
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The Leadership Series – Leon Lott, Richland County Sheriff’s Department
September 14, 2022
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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Europastry establishing operations in Laurens County
September 14, 2022
$23 million investment will create 155 new jobs Europastry, a global leader in baked goods, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The company’s $23 million investment will…
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Peace Center announces two new music venues and more
September 13, 2022Major renovations underway for live music club, listening room, and more! The Peace Center announced a major renovation project designed to diversify Greenville’s live music scene like never before. Dubbed…
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Great Southern Homes to become a public company through a business combination with DiamondHead Holdings Corp.
September 12, 2022
Business combination creates a high growth, land-light publicly traded homebuilder COLUMBIA, SC. & NEW YORK – Great Southern Homes, Inc. (“GSH”) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger…
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Thornwell Celebrates the Dedication of The Read Right Center
September 11, 2022
Facility is Made Possible by a Generous Gift from the Cornelson Family in Memory of George Cornelson, IV. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to…
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Shepherd Hotel opens in downtown Clemson, creating jobs for ClemsonLIFE students and offering guests one-of-a-kind experience
September 8, 2022
A project four years in the making, Shepherd Hotel delivers luxury guest rooms, flavorful dining and authentic hospitality The Shepherd Hotel has opened its doors in downtown Clemson, offering guests…
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City of Laurens Confirms Feasibility Study and Issues RFP for Boutique Hotel in Laurens
September 7, 2022
Officials of the City of Laurens, South Carolina were pleased to announce that the firm commissioned to complete a Hotel Market Feasibility Study for Laurens, Core Distinction Group, LLC, is…
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