A Conversation with Daniel Rickenmann – Mayor, City of Columbia
April 25, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Greenville Jewish Federation launches Family Services program
April 25, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at providing essential social support services to adults and families of all faiths across the Upstate region. Jewish Family Services…
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls headed to Harbison Theatre this May!
April 25, 2024
It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s A Flock of Seagulls A New Wave Legacy is on the path to Harbison Theatre! A Flock of Seagulls, the iconic new wave…
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Applications now open for Dorchester County’s Summer Youth Employment Program
April 25, 2024
Dorchester County Government announces the return of its annual workforce development program designed for local teenagers and young adults. This initiative supports individuals aged 16-22, offering them a unique opportunity…
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Spartanburg Community College expands College Transition Coordinator Program with focus on reengaging adult learners
April 25, 2024
Spartanburg Community College is doubling down on its strategic efforts to re-engage Spartanburg County’s large population of adults with unfinished degrees by expanding its College Transition Coordinator (CTC) program to…
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Biden-Harris Administration invests in clean energy strengthen South Carolina farms and small businesses
April 25, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl…
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Richland One announces finalists for top employee honors
April 25, 2024
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has announced the finalists for the district’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Awards. “The finalists for these prestigious…
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Two Richland One High Schools ranked among ‘Best High Schools’ in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Ranking
April 25, 2024
Two Richland One high schools have been named among the “Best High Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 ranking. Dreher High School and…
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New Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School principal announced
April 25, 2024
A familiar face will return to Lonnie B. Nelson as principal this summer. Dr. Maranda Hayward will become the new principal effective July 1. She will replace Dr. Twanisha Garner,…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hosting its first ever pitch competition
April 25, 2024
The YWCA Greater Charleston announced the six women who are now preparing to compete for thousands of dollars to fuel the growth of their businesses. At their first-ever WE 360°…
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The largest TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchisee group in the southeast acquires Charlotte & Rock Hill locations
April 25, 2024
Gray Fox Strategic is a holding company headquartered in Columbia and Greenville, SC, that owns twenty-three franchises across five different brands. The bulk of the portfolio consists of the local…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hires new Communications Director
April 25, 2024
The YWCA Greater Charleston announced recently that they have hired Alicia Brooks as their new Director of Communications. With a background deeply rooted in her church, Alicia honed her leadership…
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Nationally recognized Collins & Lacy welcomes attorney Justin C. Lawlor
April 25, 2024
Attorney Justin C. Lawlor has joined the Retail & Hospitality Practice Group of lawyers at Collins & Lacy, PC. Lawlor graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Law.…
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Budweiser Clydesdales – Road closure, detours & parking
April 25, 2024
Chief Terrence Green would like to notify the Town of Lexington community that Main Street in downtown Lexington will be closed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, for the Budweiser Clydesdales.…
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Lawyerlisa Life Care planning team grows
April 25, 2024
LawyerLisa, LLC is pleased to announce Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as…
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SCDOT to temporarily close part of Wilcox Avenue in Cherokee County as part of I-85 Widening Project
April 25, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close part of Wilcox Avenue in Cherokee County beginning April 29 as part of the I-85 Widening Project. The closure is expected…
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SCDOT to close Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek in Horry County for replacement
April 25, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Highway 472 bridge over Horsepen Creek in Horry County for replacement beginning on May 1. The closure is expected to last…
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Breeze Airways announces three new routes from Myrtle Beach International Airport
April 25, 2024
Breeze Airways, known as the U.S.’ only NLCC, or ‘Nice Low Cost Carrier’ has announced an exciting route expansion from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), just in time for summer.…
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Tom Barkin of Federal Reserve Bank to speak at Small Business Week Breakfast
April 25, 2024
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting a Small Business Week breakfast featuring President & CEO Tom Barkin of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on May 7, 2024.…
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Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County
April 25, 2024
Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the next…
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Northwestern Mutual’s Tony Allen selected as GSA Business Report’s 2024 Forty Under 40 honoree
April 25, 2024
Tony Allen, a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual, was named a 2024 GSA Business Report Forty Under 40 honoree during an awards program honoring 40 young local professionals under the…
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Marketing Minute: Unlocking the Power of Employee Advocacy
April 24, 2024
Marketing Minute by Mary Cullen, NP Strategy In today’s dynamic world, leveraging the power of employee advocacy can amplify your brand’s impact. NP Strategy Manager Mary Cullen shares how…
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Colliers Columbia Industrial Report: Vacancy drops with uptick in activity and developer interest
April 24, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2024 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Leasing activity was slower in the first quarter of 2024, however, tenant activity surged, creating optimism for…
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Chernoff Newman wins district Gold ADDY and local Best of Social at AAF Awards ceremony
April 24, 2024
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, received several accolades including a Gold ADDY for American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 3 and “Best of…
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Groucho’s Deli Opening Soon in Downtown Laurens – Apply Now for Employment
April 24, 2024
Excitement is building in Laurens as Groucho’s Deli, an iconic South Carolina establishment with over 80 years of history, gets ready to open its newest location in downtown Laurens. Groucho’s…
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Smith Robinson law firm names three members to new executive committee
April 24, 2024
Smith Robinson law firm has appointed three of its members to a newly formed executive committee. The members are: • Jonathan M. Robinson, who was also elected to continue in…
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Lexington Medical Center to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 24, 2024
Lexington Medical Center will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Community members can drive through the location to drop off unused or expired prescriptions…
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Children’s Charities of the Midlands awards $138,000 to local children’s programs
April 24, 2024
Children’s Charities of the Midlands (CCM) has awarded more than $138,000 to 16 Midlands’ nonprofits that work to improve the lives of children and young people in our community. In…
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LawyerLisa life care team grows
April 24, 2024
LawyerLisa, LLC announced Elder Care Coordinator, Cassandra Ignatowicz, CDP has been promoted to Director of Care Coordination. Additionally, Robyn Young joins the team serving the Lowcountry as Elder Care Coordinator.…
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Governor McMaster celebrates at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
April 24, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster will join Zoo leaders to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. In anticipation of the upcoming Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day (May 1, 2024)…
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Robert F. Dozier elected to Prisma Health Board of Directors
April 24, 2024
Prisma Health is proud to announce the election of Robert F. Dozier to its board of directors. With an extensive background in financial services and a lifelong commitment to community…
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Lander’s College of Arts and Humanities Honors ‘Best Among Us’
April 24, 2024
The annual student and faculty awards ceremony for the College of Arts and Humanities underscored that the “arts and humanities are alive and well at Lander.” Dr. Lucas McMillan, Lander…
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Upcoming Guardian ad Litem Scheduled Training in Laurens County
April 24, 2024
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian…
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SC7 2024 is fully underway
April 24, 2024Annual statewide expedition launched this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition is fully underway having held several Earth Day kickoff events earlier this week.…
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The Countdown to LushAcres Spring Festival: Call for Volunteers!
April 24, 2024
Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! LushAcres is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival on Saturday, May 4th, and looking for passionate volunteers like YOU to help…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith announces new Principal leadership
April 24, 2024
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) announces four new Principals to the firm: Brian Cook, AIA, NCARB; Josh Czerniak, AIA, LEED AP; Minta Ferguson, AIA, and Mark Gettig, CPA. MPS recognizes these…
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CAE announces checkpoint expansion project as passenger traffic continues to increase
April 24, 2024
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announced that work has begun on a needed checkpoint expansion project as the airport is on track to reach a passenger traffic record by the end of 2024.…
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YMCA of Greenville staff announcement
April 24, 2024
YMCA of Greenville announced the positional changes of leadership team members Jarrod Covington, Cory Harrison, Julie Hollister, Lindsey Sease and Brian Vest as they accept additional responsibilities in association strategic…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Performance metrics remain healthy despite increased vacancy
April 24, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights Overall industrial performance across the state remained healthy with net positive absorption of 1,912,460 square feet…
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Jesse Farris joins LCK as Senior Project Manager
April 24, 2024
Charlotte, NC, Columbia, Greenville-Spartanburg and Charleston, SC – LCK announced that Jesse Farris has joined its team as Senior Project Manager. He will be working in the Charlotte market with…
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Presbyterian College to celebrate inauguration of 20th President, Dr. Anita Gustafson
April 24, 2024
The inauguration of Presbyterian College’s 20th president, Dr. Anita Gustafson, is being celebrated this spring with a weeklong series of events commemorating the historic occasion. Gustafson’s inauguration begins at 11…
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National Day of Prayer Celebration to Unite Davidson Street Baptist Church and Community
April 24, 2024
As the first Thursday of May approaches, communities across the nation are gearing up for a significant occasion—the National Day of Prayer. This year, on May 2nd at 6:00 pm,…
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South Carolina Federal Announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
April 23, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or…
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Laurens Native Judge Matthew P. Turner Elected to South Carolina Court of Appeals
April 23, 2024
Laurens County, South Carolina, Judge Matthew P. Turner, a native son deeply rooted in community service and the practice of law, has been elected as the newest judge of the…
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Consent is Cool: Lander University Celebrates Denim Day
April 23, 2024
“Remember: nothing is more fashionable than consent!” The final mantra of Lander University’s Denim Day fashion show rang across the plaza on April 17 as both the Lander and Greenwood…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Signs the Working Agriculture Lands Preservation Act Into Law
April 23, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of H.…
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Sea Turtle Stranding Season Begins for the South Carolina Aquarium
April 23, 2024
Earth Month Brings Seven New Patients to the Aquarium The South Carolina Aquarium has seen a significant uptick in admissions in the last couple of weeks, with seven sea turtle…
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Four Common Reasons to Amend Your SC Individual Income Tax Return
April 23, 2024
You may have filed your taxes on or before the deadline of April 15, 2024 but what if you need to make changes. What you need to know: If you…
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Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics Presents Awards
April 23, 2024
Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics held its academic awards ceremony on April 16 at Barratt Hall Auditorium. Twenty-one awards were presented to students for academic achievements by the…
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2024 USA Kayak Fishing Team: Qualifier on Lake Murray April 25-28, 2024
April 23, 2024
As the anticipation builds for the 3rd Pan American Kayak Fishing Championship event scheduled for September on Lake Murray, kayak fishing enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up for the opportunity of…
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