Stevens Towing christens largest Marine Travelift in SC
October 20, 2022The 820 ton lift is a world class addition to the state YONGES ISLAND, S.C. – In a ceremony reminiscent of a large ship christening, Stevens Towing Company– a family…
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Annual Christmas in Cayce – Dec 1-3
October 19, 2022The City of Cayce announced its family-fun Christmas in Cayce events, featuring the Christmas in Cayce Drive-Thru, Carols Along the Riverwalk and Christmas Traditions Holiday Open House, December 1-3rd. Christmas…
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Richland County Recreation Commission hosts Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees
October 12, 2022Join the Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) for a Skills and Drills Combine with the Richland County High School Player of the Year Nominees. This free 2-hour football combine-style clinic…
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First Female Real Estate Agent in Spartanburg – a Tribute
October 12, 2022A Tribute to my Grandmother, First Female Real Estate Agent in Spartanburg, SC: Diecy Gray Brennemann 1918-2022 By Taylor Vick, CFA / Grandson of Diecy / Blue Ridge Asset Management…
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Shayla Riley heads new development division of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Midlands Real Estate, Raising Columbia SC
October 10, 2022Riley joins the firm as President of New Construction Sales and Development Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Midlands Real Estate announced the launch of Raising Columbia SC, a new residential real…
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TravelBoom welcomes Dyllon Snavely as Account Coordinator
October 5, 2022TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announced Dyllon Snavely as an Account Coordinator. Snavely is adding a broad range of marketing skills…
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Reynolds announces new leadership roles
October 5, 2022The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Neel Reynolds, CEO, effective October 1, 2022. Neel will continue to lead as Senior Advisor to…
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Cayce Police Department announces Night Out Against Crime
October 3, 2022The Cayce Police Department is gearing up for their Night Out Against Crime event, taking place October 4th from 6-8 PM at the Cayce Police Department, located at 2 Lavern…
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Nominees for Richland County High School Player of the Year–Football have been selected
October 3, 2022The Richland County Recreation Commission announced the nominees for the 2022 Richland County High School Player of the Year–Football Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to the top varsity…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman joins Leadership Columbia Class of 2023
September 12, 2022Garvin Design Group Interior Designer Liza Brockman has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. She joins a cohort of 61 emerging community leaders participating in the Columbia…
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Greenwood County awarded $38 million for highway 246 widening project
September 11, 2022Greenwood County was awarded $38 million from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the widening of S.C. Highway 246 South. In a meeting yesterday, State Transportation Infrastructure Bank members…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets are now available
September 7, 2022Discount admission and ride tickets for the 153rd annual South Carolina State Fair are on sale now through Tuesday, Oct. 11. Patrons can save up to 50% by purchasing S.C.…
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Rainbow International of Greenville SC named a Nextdoor 2022 Neighborhood Favorite local business
August 23, 2022Rainbow International of Greenville SC has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 6th annual Neighborhood Favorites, an awards program recognizing local businesses committed to helping their neighborhoods thrive.…
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Prime & Prim Week in Columbia, SC
August 11, 2022Pretty Pennies, Every Penny Counts will be partnering with its parent company, Prime and Prim Studio of the Arts to sponsor a week dedicated to the arts. Known as Prime…
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Trident United Way announces new Board Chair, Wendy Kopp
August 5, 2022Trident United Way is proud to announce that Wendy Kopp, senior vice president and private wealth executive at FineMark National Bank & Trust, has been chosen as our new board…
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South Carolina State Fair is now hiring temporary positions
August 3, 2022The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now accepting temporary employment applications for this year’s 12-day fair, which takes place Oct.12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State…
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TacMed Solutions™ appoints Patrick Smith as new Director of Sales
August 1, 2022TacMed Solutions™ welcomes Patrick Smith to the team as the new Director of Sales. In this role, Patrick will present TacMed’s solutions to customers and markets throughout the United States.…
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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film Screening at Charleston Terrace Theatre
July 21, 2022Zach Steinhauser partners with Charleston Audubon Society for a screening of Purple Haze: A Conservation Film, a documentary on one of the many wonders of South Carolina, the Purple Martins…
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The Beach Company announces two new promotions
July 19, 2022Today, The Beach Company announces two new promotions at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston. Patrick Seignious (pictured) was recently promoted to lease administrator at The Beach Company’s downtown…
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Live Oak Mental Health Hospital set to open spring of 2023
July 19, 2022North Charleston, SC – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Charleston, congratulates the official naming of Trident Medical Centers New Mental Health Hospital. Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness…
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Panera Bread announces new partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina
July 13, 2022Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, announced a newly formed partnership with Children’s Trust of South Carolina. The 26 Panera Bread bakery-cafes owned by Covelli Enterprises in Charleston,…
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SC Collaboration Website Inspires Future Workforce
July 7, 2022Through the ongoing efforts of the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) to build and grow the workforce pipeline in Laurens County, they recently learned of a creative new platform to…
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Columbia architecture, interiors & planning firm Garvin Design Group celebrates 19 years
July 7, 2022Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked 19 years as a business on June 26, 2022. Scott Garvin established his firm in the historic Gervais Place building…
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South Carolina State Fair Accepting Entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits
July 6, 2022The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will…
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LCDC Holds HR Roundtable Discussion
June 29, 2022On Wednesday, June 29th, the Laurens County Development Corporation (LCDC) hosted an HR Roundtable for over 32 HR representatives and leaders from local industries, utilities, educational institutions, and city and…
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Mumford Industries Inc. announces Retrieve™ sustainable plastic sleeves to be distributed by Louis P. Batson Co.
June 28, 2022Mumford industries Inc., a recycler of post-industrial plastics and manufacturer of Retrieve™ Sustainable Film products is pleased to announce an agreement with Louis P. Batson to distribute for Retrieve™ plastic…
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The Beach Company announces three new hires
June 23, 2022Today, The Beach Company announces three new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston and Kiawah River on Johns Island. Samantha Costello has been hired as an investor…
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The Citadel’s summer Executive Leadership Academy to offer two professional development opportunities
June 22, 2022Limited seating available for in-person professional development sessions July For almost 200 years, The Citadel has trained and developed principled leaders for all walks of life. Now, in cooperation with…
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Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub announces James Westman Abbott as community director
June 22, 2022The Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub, Judson’s newest collaborative space for non-profits, mission-driven profits, small businesses, and social entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce James Westman Abbott as community director. The…
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NAMIWalks Your Way Charleston Area (SC) brings community together to support mental health
June 15, 2022It’s a new day for mental health in America. More people are speaking openly about their mental health conditions than ever before, and the need for mental health services is…
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National Marketing Council honors Midlands Technical College
June 15, 2022MTC only S.C. technical college to win top award for design and communication The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) has recognized Midlands Technical College with its highest…
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Samsung over delivers in its promise to invest and hire local workers
June 6, 2022Announcement Includes Investment Totals for Newberry Facility in Celebration of 5-Year Anniversary Newberry County facility became Samsung’s first U.S. Home Appliance Manufacturing Facility in 2017. Nearly five years since reaching…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes six new teammates
June 6, 2022Garvin Design Group recently welcomed five summer interns and one new full-time architectural staff member. Clemson University School of Architecture graduate students Alexandra Masters, Nicole Coker, Edgar Alatorre, and Michael…
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Power:Ed awards Midlands Technical College $50,000 for QuickJobs Scholarships
June 6, 2022Intensive programs train students for high-demand careers Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan, has awarded $50,000 to the Midlands Technical College Foundation in support of the college’s QuickJobs programs.…
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40th Annual St. Pat’s Five Points was a success
May 25, 2022Five Points Association Thanks Midlands’ Charities for Their Support with a Donation! The Five Points Association is excited that they were able to, once again, host St. Pat’s in Five…
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Mast Store celebrates Land Trust Day, June 4, with donation of 20% of sales
May 25, 2022Love Your Local Land Trust! On Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 4, the Columbia Mast Store will host representatives from Congaree Land Trust. To ensure that it has the support…
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Flood Named LDHS Basketball Coach
May 17, 2022Laurens County School District 55 has announced Armond Flood as the new boys basketball coach at Laurens District 55 High School. Flood will take over from Athletic Director Tommy Spires,…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents Morgan Award to Contec Inc.’s Jack McBride
May 5, 2022United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce Jack McBride as the recipient of this year’s Morgan Award. The award is given annually to a United Way of the…
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City of Columbia’s Small Business Week Celebration
May 4, 2022The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities to hold the 2022 Small Business Week Celebration on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 11:00 am – 2 pm at the Medallion…
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Travel and Tourism Week celebrates South Carolina’s robust tourism industry and the people who fuel it
May 3, 2022Gov. Henry McMaster proclaimed May 1-7, 2022 is Travel and Tourism Week in South Carolina. This announcement aligns with the nationwide celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which spotlights the…
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3 Charleston firms recognized at 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards gala
April 27, 2022The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at its 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala. The…
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2 Upstate engineering projects recognized at the 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala
April 27, 2022The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at its 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala. The…
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Global Eco Adventures receives boat outfitted for SCUBA work
April 22, 2022Boat donated by Bentley Pontoons, Yamaha Rightwaters, and the S.C. Boating and Fishing Alliance will aid in offshore smart reef development By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette…
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U-Haul supports local business in Spartanburg
April 21, 2022U-Haul Company of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that I-85 Storage signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Spartanburg community. I-85 Storage at 401 Gossett…
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Chernoff Newman hires veteran leader to build public affairs practice
April 21, 2022Move further integrates public affairs into service offerings and expands footprint globally Chernoff Newman, acclaimed integrated communications agency in the Southeast, has hired Mark Duffy to formally establish its public…
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Wingard’s Market summer produce baskets are back
April 6, 2022Wingard’s Market is thrilled to announce the return of the summer produce baskets starting at the end of April. The Produce Baskets will have a mix of local and regional…
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Inc. names ClaimLogiq as South Carolina’s top growing company
April 5, 2022Leading medical payment integrity technology company racks up 328% growth rate – tops in SC and 41st in Southeast U.S. region MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Inc. Magazine has just named…
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Local father and son authors to release more from new children’s book series
April 4, 2022The COVID-19 Pandemic brought the world to a standstill in many ways. However, one family deemed it necessary to pivot by exploring entrepreneurial aspirations in a world of employment uncertainties.…
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Justin Constantine to speak at Greenville SHRM Business Leadership Conference
March 17, 2022Former attorney, retired Marine Corps Lt. Col, and Purple Heart recipient Justin Constantine will bring his inspiring story of leadership during challenging times to the Greenville SHRM Business Leadership Conference…
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Top Workplaces® President to lead employee engagement webinar
March 9, 2022Several recent studies, including one from the MIT Sloan School of Management (https://bit.ly/workculturestudy), reveal the Number One reason people leave a job is toxic work culture. Salary ranks as low…
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