Dickey family nnounces initiative to provide support and resources to families for #InfantLossandAwareness Day
October 15, 2021
West Columbia City Councilman and attorney, Joseph Dickey, and wife, Kiosha Dickey are announcing today that they have started a non-profit in honor of their daughter, Autumn Rei Dickey. Autumn…
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Early childhood innovation grant to help local First Steps organizations assist hard-to-reach families from all economic backgrounds
October 15, 2021
Berkeley County First Steps, together with Charleston County First Steps and Dorchester County First Steps, has received a $198,000 grant from South Carolina First Steps to support the three agencies’…
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Snapdragon Book Foundation raises money to diversify school library on Edisto
October 15, 2021The Snapdragon Book Foundation raised $6,915 through a fundraiser for Jane Edwards Elementary School’s library. The money will be used by librarian Jill Smith to purchase new books. Smith’s grant request…
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Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opens new office in Greer
October 14, 2021
Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has opened a new location in Greer to better serve patients across the Upstate region. The office is located on the Prisma Health…
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Bon Secours collaborates with Guild Education to expand associate education program
October 14, 2021
New program provides strategic career pathways and 115 academic program offerings Bon Secours today announced a collaboration with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to offer an…
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The Village of West Greenville Micro-Area Plan
October 14, 2021
Since February, the City of Greenville has worked to unlock the Village’s potential as a welcoming, diverse, vibrant and artistic community. With GVL2040 in mind, the City of Greenville and Wernick & Co.…
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Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods partner with Feeding America to give back to local communities
October 14, 2021Organizations teamed up to donate 15,000 pounds of food to Harvest Hope Food Bank For the fifth year in a row, Walmart, Bimbo Bakeries USA and Tyson Foods have joined…
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Business growth and multiple locations leads to accelerated plans of firm administrator position for Tara Kennedy
October 14, 2021
Stokes & Company CPAs, is a local firm specializing in monthly accounting and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual and business tax planning and preparation. With four…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces record-breaking third quarter with $222 million brokerage transaction volume
October 14, 2021
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking $222 million in commercial real estate sale and lease transactions for…
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Alex Campbell of NAI Earle Furman and Tammy Dixon of NAI Piedmont Triad awarded CCIM designation
October 14, 2021
Campbell and Dixon were among other individuals who earned commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Alex was the only recipient from South Carolina…
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George B. Wolfe, partner at Nelson Mullins, to receive 2021 Global Vision Award
October 14, 2021
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that George B. Wolfe will receive the 2021 Global Vision Award. Mr. Wolfe will be honored at a black-tie gala at the…
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Unbound reschedules “One” for October 27 & 28
October 14, 2021
The Columbia dance collective Unbound will present One, a multi-genre show featuring dance, live music and singing on Oct. 27 and 28 at 701 Whaley. The show was originally scheduled…
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NAI Earle Furman announces the following transactions
October 14, 2021
Sold: Spartanburg, South Carolina: Rob Schmidt and Peter Couchell, CCIM of Furman Capital Advisors, an investment service division of NAI Earle Furman represented the seller in the sale of a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster urges congressional leaders to protect S.C. Auto Workers, Manufacturers
October 14, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership yesterday urging them to reject current legislation that would discriminate against South Carolina automobile workers and automobile manufacturers by giving tax credits to…
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The Cliffs announces record sales through Q3 2021
October 14, 2021
Private club real estate demand continues; Cliffs Builders expands ownership opportunities The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by its brokerage teams totaled $180,570,732 through the third quarter of 2021.…
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Bank of America awards $15,000 grant to United Way’s Homeless Prevention Fund
October 14, 2021
United Way of the Piedmont announced today that Bank of America has provided funding to support its Homeless Prevention Fund, which will improve economic mobility for residents within Spartanburg, Cherokee…
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Colliers assists Gallivan White & Boyd in the renewal of their Downtown Columbia office space
October 14, 2021
Colliers office brokerage team members Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR, CCIM and Bailey Tollison represented Gallivan White & Boyd in a long-term renewal of their ±19,765-square-foot office space in…
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William McKinney appointed Chair of Catawba – North Carolina Compact Certification Commission
October 14, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that William McKinney has been appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Catawba Compact Certification Commission by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. “I…
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Charleston City Councilmember Marie Delcioppo statement on her decision to step down from City Council
October 14, 2021
Charleston City Councilmember Marie Delcioppo released the following statement on her decision to step down from Charleston City Council. In accordance with South Carolina law, a special election for the…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation brings back wildly popular ‘CAN Talks,’ an event where ideas and stories challenge the status quo and broaden perspectives
October 14, 2021
The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, will host a special event called ‘CAN Talks’ where five individuals with…
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Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part II: How To Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy
October 14, 2021
By Mike DuBose In the previous segment of this two part-series, I shared current information about the Delta variant of COVID-19, which has swept the US and now makes up…
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Lexington County employees to receive ‘premium pay’ from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
October 14, 2021
Lexington County employees who worked through the COVID-19 pandemic will receive “premium pay” as an authorized use of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). Lexington County has been…
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The South Carolina State Fair welcomes more than 20,000 guests on opening day
October 14, 2021
The 152nd anniversary South Carolina State Fair opened its gates to an enthusiastic crowd as 22,266 visitors flocked to the fairgrounds for the fair’s opening day, Oct. 13. It marked…
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Columbia-area couple turn job layoff into thriving business
October 14, 2021John and Emily Barnes aren’t your average farmers. In fact, Emily jokes that both she and John are the black sheep of their families because no other relative ever had…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 14, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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Southern Trade Outfitters Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
October 14, 2021
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Southern Trade Outfitters, LLC, 124 South Public Square in Laurens, on Friday, October 1, 2021. This much-anticipated…
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Coronavirus & vaccination update in South Carolina
October 14, 2021
Updated Oct 14, 2021 The links provided below are updated regularly as information becomes available. Keep checking back here for updates. Latest SC Data (Oct 14, 2021) SC Demographic Data…
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Hello Weekend – Let’s Play!
October 13, 2021
Another great Fall weekend in Laurens County is almost here. Local Fall events that have been popular include: The Patch in Mountville is closed for the season! They had a…
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LCSO Holds Successful Fundraiser for K9 and Bloodhound Teams
October 13, 2021
The annual fundraising event for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K9 and Bloodhound Teams was held last Saturday at Tractor Supply in Laurens. The turnout was good and so was…
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My Last Dog
October 13, 2021
By Tom Poland Should you walk our family land in eastern Georgia, you’ll come across several cemeteries. No, they’re not ancestors. You won’t see headstones. You’ll see wooden crosses…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 13, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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5 Steps for Holiday Budgeting Success
October 13, 2021
World Finance offers simple tips to take the stress out of holiday expenses It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means? It may not…
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Lander University’s scholarship celebration marked by gratitude
October 13, 2021
They came from as far away as Zimbabwe and as close by as Greenwood and Ninety Six. Their stories were as disparate as their paths – a college professor who…
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Rhythm on the Rails Brings Lumberjack Demonstration
October 13, 2021
Laurens County is about 60-70% forest land and timber harvesting is big business. Go by any timber land being actively harvested and you will see machines doing the work to…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s #WhatWomenBring event to honor ten women leaders from nine industries
October 13, 2021
Ten of South Carolina’s top women leaders across nine industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s fourth annual #WhatWomenBring. The event will take place virtually at 11:00 a.m.…
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Deadline approaches for Midlands Technical College Foundation scholarships
October 13, 2021
Students have until October 31st to submit an application. Applications are open now for scholarships worth more than $100,000 from the Midlands Technical College Foundation. Students who complete an application…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. program praised during U.S. Senate hearing
October 13, 2021
U.S. Senator Tim Scott discusses success of RCSD’s Project H.O.P.E. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Tim Scott, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Dan Ellzey release statements on S.C. Supreme Court decision in CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Case
October 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey today released the following statements on the S.C. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to dismiss the case challenging the…
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2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows
October 13, 2021
The past two weekends, on October 2nd, 8th, and 9th, over 60 exhibitors and 110 animals came to the Laurens County to participate in the 2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock…
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Midlands Housing Trust Fund receives $1 million+ federal award from CDFI Fund
October 13, 2021
The Midlands Housing Trust Fund (MHTF) is Central South Carolina’s only regional housing trust fund currently operating. Based in Columbia, MHTF’s mission is to create and preserve affordable housing through…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners announces sale of Onboard Systems
October 13, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today that it has sold…
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Trident United Way’s Women United Award winners praised for their power of resilience
October 13, 2021
Accomplished women from across the Tri-County got together to celebrate three special community leaders who are making a difference by honoring them as 2021 Women United Award winners. Back from…
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Camp Cole announces inaugural two-day Halloween fundraiser on October 28-29, 2021
October 13, 2021
Camp Cole announces its inaugural two-day Halloween event, Pumpkin Palooza and Spooky Spirits Bash, to engage with its local community and raise money for its future campers. The events are presented…
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Retail imports drive record September at SC Ports
October 13, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record September for containers as the Port of Charleston continues to efficiently handle the boom in retail imports. SC Ports moved 205,008 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…
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Summerville event raises $30,000 for local Alzheimer’s and dementia programs
October 13, 2021
The 22nd annual McElveen Race for The ARK was held on August 28, 2021 was a banner year, raising more than $30,000 with 400 participants. Race proceeds will benefit The…
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MUSC Health ranks among ‘Most Wired’ hospitals in the nation for sixth consecutive year
October 13, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized MUSC Health as a leader in the digital domain with the annual “Most…
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New exhibit opens November 1 at the Charleston Museum showcasing snow scenes
October 13, 2021
The Charleston Museum will present A Winter Wonderland in Color: Snow Scenes of Charleston opening on November 1 in the Lowcountry Image Gallery. Heavy snowfalls are a rarity in Charleston, as…
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Berkeley County to be featured in upcoming season of popular HGTV series
October 13, 2021‘Rock the Block’ to Showcase Nexton Community, Premiere Early 2022 Berkeley County is set to be featured in the upcoming season of HGTV’s popular Rock the Block series. The mega-hit…
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Governor’s School for Science and Math Now Accepting Applications for Residential, Virtual and STEM Foundation Programs
October 13, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential, virtual, and STEM Foundations programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is…
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New Specialty License Plate Supports Cancer Research in South Carolina
October 13, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 242, Drivers for a Cure Special License Plates Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined today by members of the…
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