Study finds SCTAC has $6.1 billion yearly impact on S.C. economy
December 9, 2024
An economic impact study conducted by South Carolina research economist Dr. Joseph Von Nessen and co-commissioned by SCTAC and the SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) reveals that the South…
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: From Montgomery Ward to Music History
December 9, 2024
No Christmas season is complete without the cheerful tale of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. From a simple storybook to a chart-topping song and an iconic holiday character, Rudolph’s journey is…
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Jonah Burriss transitions to ROI Commercial, launching new career in brokerage
December 9, 2024
ROI Commercial announced that Jonah Burriss has joined its team as a brokerage professional. Jonah brings a strong foundation in property management from his tenure at Colliers International, where he…
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SCICU receives $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from Council of Independent Colleges
December 9, 2024
South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (SCICU) announced that it has been awarded a $15,000 Scholarship Challenge Grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The proceeds of this grant…
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Peerless Environmental welcomes former professional athlete as Service Manager
December 9, 2024
Peerless Environmental announced the addition of Andrew Faulkner as its new Service Manager. With a unique background as a former professional baseball player and a proven leader, Faulkner brings a…
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NAI Columbia secures new tenant for Shop Grove Industrial Park
December 9, 2024
NAI Columbia represented the landlord/owner in leasing 56,000 square feet at Shop Grove Industrial Park to Mygrant Glass. The family-owned auto glass wholesaler is renowned for its extensive inventory and…
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Zach Lundberg joins Colliers | South Carolina as Brokerage Associate in Columbia
December 9, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Zach Lundberg as its newest Brokerage Associate in the Columbia office. Zach will serve as an advisor to owners, tenants, sellers and buyers in the…
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Manufacturers honored at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit
December 9, 2024
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) celebrated excellence in manufacturing at the 2024 SC Manufacturing Summit, where individuals and companies were recognized…
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AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in South Carolina
December 9, 2024
The American Pickers are excited to return to South Carolina! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2025. AMERICAN PICKERS…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces First Director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development
December 9, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced his appointment of Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant as the first director of the Office of Statewide Workforce Development (OSWD) housed within the S.C. Department of Employment…
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Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Holiday Wine and Chocolate Tasting Coming to Downtown Laurens
December 9, 2024
Main Street Laurens invites the community to an enchanting evening at the Holiday Wine and Chocolate Tasting on Friday, December 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in historic downtown Laurens. Guests…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Honors Service and Dedication at Annual Christmas Dinner
December 9, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office gathered on December 5th for their annual Employee Christmas Dinner, a cherished tradition to reflect, celebrate, and show appreciation for the dedication and service of…
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Converse announces new 2024-2025 Trustees
December 9, 2024Converse University welcomed six new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Valerie Dowling ’07, Ex Oficio, Director of the Women’s Democracy Network Shannon Givens Jaynes ’93, Community advocate and…
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Florence Realtor® Keon Aldrich named SC REALTORS® first black president of association
December 9, 2024
Florence Realtor® and broker of Pee Dee Elite Realty, Keon Aldrich, has been named 2025 president of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR). The historic nomination marks the first time a black…
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The National Professional Fishing League’s 2024 season finale lands at Lake Murray
December 9, 2024
Dreher Island | December 11–13, 2024 The National Professional Fishing League’s (NPFL) 2024 season will conclude at Lake Murray on December 11–13, 2024. Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,”…
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Wagner Wealth wins statewide awards
December 9, 2024
Wagner Wealth Management was honored with three SC Best in Business Awards this week. After nominations and a round of voting by the public, the firm received two Gold Awards…
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FUEL accepting applications for 1H25 nonprofit grant program
December 9, 2024
Online applications accepted until January 15 FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency, is accepting applications until January 15, 2025 for its FUEL for Good Grant program for the first…
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Meyn America, LLC growing South Carolina footprint with expansion in Oconee County
December 9, 2024
Meyn America, LLC (Meyn America), a leader in poultry processing solutions, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Oconee County. The company’s approximately $50…
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Chris Braswell Credits Lander for Giving Him Technology Skills That Led to His Role as Director of IT at CVM
December 9, 2024
Chris Braswell, Director of IT at Clemson University’s Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), has built a career that bridges the worlds of higher education and healthcare…
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Colliers brings El Paso Tacos & Tequila to Clemson’s Plaza One 89
December 9, 2024
Lance Byars, Scott Burgess and Josh Seibert of Colliers | South Carolina represented FishHawk Capital’s Plaza One 89 in the lease of ±4,635 square feet of retail space at 189…
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Eleven CCSD schools win art awards
December 9, 2024
Eleven schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) have received Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG) through the South Carolina Department of Education. Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School and Murray-LaSaine Montessori School were…
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Leukogene Therapeutics welcomes industry veteran Dr. Sandeep Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer
December 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Leukogene Therapeutics Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Sandeep Gupta as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Gupta has had a distinguished career in pharma spanning 25+ years…
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Upstate Pregnancy Center Hosts Diaper Drive Thru in Laurens on December 10
December 9, 2024
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 10, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM! Join us in the parking lot of Wattsville Drug (24 Sirrine Street in Laurens) for the next…
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Christmas in the Park to Bring Holiday Cheer to Cross Hill
December 9, 2024
The Town of Cross Hill invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season at Christmas in the Park, a festive holiday event taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from…
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Brokerage team in Spartanburg brings industrial facility to full capacity
December 8, 2024
Colliers industrial brokers Drake Scott, Dillon Swayngim and Brockton Hall represented the landlord, Parliament, in the lease of ±78,000 square feet of industrial space at 6997 Pelham Road to Infintium…
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Complete PR’s earns Gold in Best in Business Awards
December 8, 2024
To paraphrase Johnny from The Outsiders, “stay gold, Complete PR, stay gold.” Complete PR was recognized this week with a Gold Award in the Best Ad Agency/PR/Marketing Firm category from…
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Greenville Jewish Federation and Sigal Music Museum come together for ShofarPalooza
December 8, 2024
Acclaimed Jazz Comedian David Zasloff is coming to the Sigal Music Museum this month for ShofarPalooza. “ShofarPalooza is a celebration of Jewish heritage with some comedic twists that only David…
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Wild Lights at Riverbanks nationally ranked
December 8, 2024
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Wild Lights as One of the Top 10 Best Zoo Lights in the Country Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has been named one of the top…
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Richland Library awarded Power:Ed grant to support Career Online High School students
December 8, 2024
Richland Library is the recipient of a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. This gift marks the fourth round of funding from Power:Ed and will…
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Award to Lander professor recognizes outstanding work as college art educator
December 8, 2024
Among college art educators, Doug L. McAbee has been named the best in the Palmetto State for 2024. McAbee, a Lander University art professor, is the recipient of this year’s…
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LCSD 56 Announces E-Learning Day for State Championship Game
December 8, 2024
The Clinton Red Devils are headed to the state championship game, and the excitement has spread throughout Laurens County School District 56. To give students, staff, and the entire community…
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Lander University Exercise Science Program Earns Accreditation From CAAHEP
December 8, 2024
The Lander University Exercise Science program has earned its initial accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). In their letter to the university, the commission…
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Christmas Crafting Wonderland at the Clinton Library
December 8, 2024
Get into the holiday spirit at the Clinton Library with a special Christmas Crafting Wonderland event! On Thursday, December 12th, at 4 p.m., children 10 and under are invited to…
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What South Carolina Waterfowl Hunters Need to Know About Federal Duck Stamps for the 2024-2025 Season
December 8, 2024
Duck season is well underway in South Carolina, and waterfowl hunters are reminded to ensure they meet all federal and state licensing requirements, including the federal duck stamp. Hunters can…
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Governor McMaster and First Lady Host Christmas Open House and Guided Tours at the Governor’s Mansion
December 8, 2024
South Carolinians are invited to experience the magic of the season as Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster host a Christmas Open House at the Governor’s Mansion on…
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GSSM establishes new scholarship fund
December 6, 2024
A fund has been established in honor of the late Dr. Bhuvana Parameswaran by an alum, a faculty member & a staff member of the South Carolina Governor’s School for…
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Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Plan heads to City Council
December 6, 2024With Planning Commission approval, the draft Greenline-Spartanburg Neighborhood Plan heads to City Council for consideration at its Dec. 9, 2024, meeting. The plan aims to enhance livability, connectivity and inclusivity in the…
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East West Partners appoints new Managing Partner, Senior Vice President of Development amidst landmark year
December 5, 2024East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the promotion of Katie Blum to managing partner and…
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Cushman & Wakefield elevates Chad Love to Managing Principal of the Carolinas
December 5, 2024
Cushman & Wakefield announced the commercial real estate services firm has elevated Chad Love to Managing Principal of the Carolinas. He will be responsible for the firm’s Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro-Winston…
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Donati named new Gamecocks Director of Athletics
December 5, 2024
Jeremiah Donati has been named the University of South Carolina’s 31st Director of Athletics, President Michael Amiridis announced today (Dec.5) following a meeting of the school’s Board of Trustees. Donati comes…
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Fallen Color
December 5, 2024
By Tom Poland And a Never-Forgotten Dog Can uprooted trees flaunt fall color? No. Dead men don’t talk and dead leaves don’t reveal colors. I figured it was impossible.…
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SCDOT receives a “Clean Audit” of Agency’s Finances for seventh consecutive year
December 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or “clean audit” for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This report marks the seventh consecutive year the agency’s financial operations…
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LEO Santa Toy Drive underway
December 5, 2024
Holiday Alert from our first responders! The LEO Santa Toy Drive is happening NOW until 10 a.m. Friday at Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Drop off new, unwrapped toys for kids ages newborn to…
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JLL to provide FM services with CORG for GSA facilities
December 5, 2024
JLL’s Government Facility Management team will help drive savings and efficiencies for 22 GSA properties through its arrangement with CORG JLL announced that it, along with CORG Management Group,…
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Greenville Technical College cuts ribbon at newly renovated Child Development Center
December 5, 2024Ribbon was cut to officially reopen the Margaret Mills Cubbage Child Development Center on Greenville Technical College’s Barton Campus following an extensive renovation. Guest speakers included Greenville Technical College President…
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Tavern & Table celebrates 10 years on Shem Creek
December 5, 2024
Tavern & Table is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, December 14th. All are invited to celebrate a decade of exceptional dining experiences with a lively oyster roast and…
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Central SC Alliance announces rebranding to strengthen regional identity
December 5, 2024
Central SC Alliance, the regional public-private alliance advancing economic prosperity across the Midlands of South Carolina, publicly launched its refreshed brand identity on December 5. This new identity reflects the…
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Scout Motors appoints Chief People Officer
December 5, 2024
Meredith Manz will lead the company’s Workforce strategy and ongoing hiring efforts Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”) announced that Meredith Manz has joined the company as Chief People Officer.…
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Meeting Street Artisan Holiday Markets in West Columbia!
December 5, 2024
The City of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is bringing the holiday spirit to life with special Holiday Editions on the first three Saturdays of December: December 7, 14,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives inaugural non-profit impact award from Coastal Community Foundation at its 50th Anniversary Gala
December 5, 2024
Inaugural Richard Hendry Nonprofit Impact Award and $30,000 grant demonstrate outstanding service to coastal SC communities Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) presented Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) with a prestigious non-profit impact award, along with…
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