Greenville Technical College Student selected as 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar
March 31, 2023
Anna Romano, a Greenville Technical College (GTC) student, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the…
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DiamondHead Holdings and Great Southern Homes announce closing of business combination to form United Homes Group
March 31, 2023
DiamondHead Holdings Corp. (“DiamondHead”)(NASDAQ: DHHC), a special purpose acquisition company, and Great Southern Homes, Inc. (“Great Southern Homes”), one of the largest homebuilders in the Southeast, jointly announced that they…
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Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Celebrates the Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
March 31, 2023
On Thursday, Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Duncan released the following statement to celebrate the bipartisan passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, in the…
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Laurens District 55 High School Student Becomes Certified Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot and Young Entrepreneur
March 31, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) has named Chalen Smallwood as the Champion Student Spotlight Award recipient for March 2023 for his entrepreneurial endeavor in the drone industry. Chalen…
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Lander and Chamber of Commerce Host Career Fair
March 31, 2023
Lander University and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a job and career fair. The fair included employers from a wide variety of fields in the Greenwood area, including…
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Prisma Health announces Julian Kim, MD, as new Cancer Institute president
March 31, 2023
Julian Kim, MD, has been appointed president of the Prisma Health Cancer Institute. In this role, he will oversee the health care system’s comprehensive cancer program which is the largest…
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Brian Critzer joins Wyche, P.A.
March 30, 2023
Wyche, P.A. announces that Brian Critzer has joined the firm as a litigation associate in its Columbia office. Critzer (pronounced “CRY-zer”) focuses his practice on appeals and complex litigation, representing…
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Announcement of artist commissioned to paint official city portrait of long-serving Clerk of Council Vanessa Turner Maybank
March 30, 2023
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Councilmember Keith Waring as they announce the artist who has been commissioned to paint the official city portrait of Vanessa Turner Maybank, the…
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AT&T names Terrance Ford Vice President of External Affairs
March 30, 2023
AT&T* has named Terrance Ford Vice President of External Affairs for AT&T South Carolina, where he will lead the company’s strategy, legislative, philanthropic and external affairs activities in the state,…
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Two Columbia, SC establishments officially advance as 2023 James Beard Award finalists
March 30, 2023
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees this morning during a live ceremony at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. And…
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Former Newberry College standout Zack Kelly makes Red Sox’ Opening Day roster
March 30, 2023
Today marks the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, and former Newberry College standout Zack Kelly has earned his spot on the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster. Thursday is…
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Beemok Capital announces leadership changes in Sports and Entertainment Operations
March 30, 2023
Bob Moran Appointed President of Beemok Sports and Entertainment CHARLESTON, S.C. – Beemok Capital, the family office of businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro and parent company of Beemok Sports and…
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BASF in Converse seeking applicants for “earn and learn” program
March 30, 2023
BASF in Converse is seeking applications for production technician apprentices and mechanical maintenance apprentices, which pay $17.00 an hour with quarterly increases to $19.00 an hour within a year. These…
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United Way of the Piedmont announces newest board members
March 30, 2023
As their 2022-2023 fiscal year comes to a close, United Way of the Piedmont (UWP) announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors. In an effort…
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Chernoff Newman takes home most wins at AAF Midlands awards ceremony
March 30, 2023
The integrated communications agency received 19 ADDYs for creative excellence Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, received 19 accolades at the 2023 American…
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McCrory Construction hires Brent Amyette as Business Development Manager
March 30, 2023
Brent Amyette has joined McCrory Construction as Business Development Manager. Amyette will focus on the continued expansion of the company’s industrial/manufacturing, commercial, retail, and design-build projects in the Upstate region.…
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Prisma Health announces Julian Kim, MD, as new Cancer Institute president
March 30, 2023
Julian Kim, MD, has been appointed president of the Prisma Health Cancer Institute. In this role, he will oversee the health care system’s comprehensive cancer program which is the largest…
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Leadership Series – Boone Hopkins, Converse University
March 30, 2023
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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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2022 company awards
March 30, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2022 company awards at an annual celebration held at Camp Cole on March 8, 2023.…
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World Finance named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023
March 30, 2023
Award recognizes U.S companies that exemplify three public pillars of trust For the second year in a row, World Finance has been named to Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Lilly Brumbaugh to the Company’s Anderson office
March 30, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lilly Brumbaugh has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Lilly Brumbaugh is making the buying and selling process…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC receives multiple awards for inspiring leadership and workplace culture
March 30, 2023We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, announced it has been recognized with several prestigious awards for its inspiring leadership and inclusive workplace…
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Spaulding Group ranks 10th in Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award category
March 30, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Spaulding Group was honored with a Top 25 Team Award, which recognizes the top 25 teams in the global network for…
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BASF in Converse seeking applicants for “earn and learn” program
March 30, 2023
BASF in Converse is seeking applications for production technician apprentices and mechanical maintenance apprentices, which pay $17.00 an hour with quarterly increases to $19.00 an hour within a year. These…
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CSU alum donates $500k for endowed chair in Nielsen College of Business
March 30, 2023
A project completed for the late Dr. Royce Breland’s business class in the late 1960s led to the success of one of Harold H. Adams Jr.’s biggest business proposals 25…
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SC Endeavors Presents $16,500 to PTC’s Early Childhood Education Program
March 30, 2023
A child’s first steps only happen once. Unless adults are super attentive, they may miss seeing them. Similarly, brain development in children under 5 occurs rapidly. In fact, it is…
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Camden Battlefield Revolutionary War soldiers to be honored, reinterred
March 30, 2023
April 20 – 22, 2023 events offer opportunities to pay respects The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust released the schedule of events for the Camden Burials, April 20 – 22,…
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A perspective of honor
March 30, 2023
By Jeff Becraft On their 50th wedding anniversary (they were married 68 years), my Dad gave my Mom a Lincoln Town Car. My Mom had grown up during the…
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Experiential learning made possible by VisionGreenwood
March 30, 2023
High school students in Building Construction Program put skilled trades into practice through “Tiny House” project VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in…
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Lumberyard Lineup for Saturday in Clinton
March 29, 2023
If you missed the “soft opening” last Saturday and haven’t dropped by during the week, they are ready to welcome you this weekend. Last weekend’s crowd was large and supportive…
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Realities of the Job: Chief Chaudoin Smoothly Keeps Contact with Deputies While Giving Remarks
March 29, 2023
Cell phone logs are one form of documentation, and the fact that Greenwood Police Chief T.J. Chaudoin was interrupted by work-related texts while addressing Criminal Justice Instructor Courtney Smith’s class…
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Laurens County School District 55 Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas Inspires 1300 Educators
March 29, 2023
The 22nd annual NIET National Conference was held on March 23-24, 2023 in Indianapolis. This year’s theme was Elevating Educators. The overall objective of the conference was to provide support…
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Family Promise Launches “Shelter and Lovie” Campaign
March 29, 2023
On March 15, Family Promise of Laurens County kicked off the “Shelter and Lovie” campaign to raise money for families who need emergency shelter. With an $80 donation, you will…
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PC Charters New Honor Society for First-Generation Students; Inducts Inaugural Cohort
March 29, 2023
Presbyterian College’s Eta Delta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha inducted its first 37 members Sunday at the chartering service for the new honor society for first-generation college students. Founded in…
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A Walk In Winter Woods
March 29, 2023
By Tom Poland I like boardwalks. Those that take you through protected natural areas. Several come to mind. The lovely boardwalk at Woods Bay takes you 1,150 feet through…
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VentureSouth invests in 100th company
March 29, 2023
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the firm and its investors have now invested in 100 early-stage companies. Earlier this month, VentureSouth invested in Darby, a healthcare technology startup, marking…
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D. Jermaine Husser named new Executive Director of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
March 29, 2023
Charleston native and seasoned nonprofit professional D. Jermaine Husser has been chosen to lead Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach. The organization has two locations and its mission is to…
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Converse University’s Jenn Bell named Athletic Director of the Year
March 29, 2023
Converse University Director of Athletics Jenn Bell has been selected as one of the 28 winners of the Cushman & Wakefield Athletic Director of the Year Award (ADOY). The National…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Matthew McDowell to the Company’s Midtown office
March 29, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Matthew McDowell has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Matthew is a lifelong South Carolina native. Some of…
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South Carolina Charities, Inc. announces the appointment of two board members
March 29, 2023
South Carolina Charities, Inc., the non-profit foundation of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX, welcomed two board members with the addition of Andrew ‘Andy’ B. Cajka Jr. and…
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F-16 Fighting Falcon voted ‘Coolest Thing Made in SC’
March 29, 2023
Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility is the global home of the F-16 The F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the world’s most iconic fighter jets, has earned the title of Coolest Thing…
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Redden named to First Reliance Bank Board
March 29, 2023
Rick Redden has been named to the First Reliance Bank Board of Directors. Rick has extensive experience working with banks, public and private companies, non-profits, and higher educational institutions to…
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Local nonprofit’s virtual fundraiser raises over $2k for Greenville’s homeless
March 29, 2023
Bright Lights Greenville, a local nonprofit supporting the homeless, has raised more than $2,000 through their virtual fundraiser held March 13-17. Bright Lights Greenville is a 501(c)(3) youth-led organization aimed…
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New rankings show healthiest and least healthy counties in South Carolina
March 29, 2023
Beaufort County ranks the healthiest in South Carolina and Allendale is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin…
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Rudy Duncan joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Site Leader
March 29, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Rudy Duncan as project site leader in Carrollton, Georgia. Rudy leads the GreenWood team responsible for…
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Original Six Foundation achieves record-setting fundraising total
March 29, 2023
Over $400,000 raised to aid South Carolina students in rural and underserved communities. The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $400,000 to support educational programs for South Carolina students living…
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Charity Ball Board of Greenville announces beneficiaries of the 2023 Rose Ball
March 29, 2023
The Charity Ball Board of Greenville has unanimously selected the beneficiaries for the 2023 Rose Ball. The 27th Rose Ball will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the…
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Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to support at-risk youth
March 29, 2023Local nonprofit, Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services (PPCYS), has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 60 unhoused Midlands high school students…
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Chapin Coffee Shop sold to new owner
March 29, 2023
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, is excited to announce the successful sale of The Coffee Shelf, LLC., a beloved coffee shop located…
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Mary Caskey appointed to Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialization Advisory Board
March 29, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Mary Caskey has been appointed to the Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Law Specialization Advisory Board for the South Carolina Supreme Court. Mary’s three-year term started…
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