Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is…
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre announces Katie O’Kelly as new CEO
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) announced the promotion of Katie O’Kelly to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. O’Kelly, who has served as the theatre’s Managing Director since 2022, steps into…
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Hood Construction welcomes new Project Managers
December 17, 2024
Hood Construction is eager to welcome two new additions to our Project Management team: Chris Sinclair & Matt Wolfe. Chris Sinclair has taken the position of Project Manager with Matt…
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Mesa Land Services establishing operations in Charleston County
December 17, 2024
Mesa Land Services, a provider of easement acquisition and title search solutions, announced it is establishing its first operation in Charleston County. The company’s $1.3 million investment will create 24…
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Michael Gula to step down as CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport after a decade of service
December 17, 2024
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) announces that Michael Gula has formally stepped down as President/CEO, effective December 13, 2024. His decision to resign was made amicably in coordination with the airport’s…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $93,000 to United Way
December 17, 2024
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a campaign to raise funds for local United Ways and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC…
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Clemson Architecture students win awards from the Society of American Registered Architects
December 17, 2024Six Clemson University Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students have been named among the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) 2024 Student National Design Awards winners. The award winners were announced in New…
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Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations
December 16, 2024
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…
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Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill earns Taking Flight with DISC Certification
December 16, 2024
Stacey Bevill, President of Greenville-based Golden Career Strategies, has successfully completed “Taking Flight with DISC Certification,” specialized training for coaches and others who offer DISC personality-style assessments and evaluations to…
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Converse receives $50,000 from Power:Ed to empower first-generation students
December 16, 2024
Converse University announced the recent award of $50,000 to fuel its First-Generation program by a grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation. This resource will be applied…
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Cowboy Christmas and Holiday Shopping Events in Clinton this Week
December 16, 2024
Clinton is bringing holiday cheer with special events scheduled for December 17 and December 19, offering festive activities and unique opportunities for holiday shopping. On Tuesday, December 17, visitors can…
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Last Chance to Vote: Main Street Laurens Christmas Window Display & Storefront Competition
December 16, 2024
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Main Street Laurens Design Committee invites everyone to take part in the final days of the Christmas Window Display & Storefront…
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Local Artist Kathy Childress Guinn Turns Glass Art into a Labor of Love and Healing
December 16, 2024
In the heart of Laurens County, Kathy Childress Guinn has transformed family legacy and personal loss into stunning glass art pieces that captivate both form and function. With roots steeped…
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Five Points Association celebrates a year of success and announces FPA Award winners
December 16, 2024
The Five Points Association (FPA) is proud to celebrate another year of remarkable achievements and community impact. At the Five Points Annual Meeting on December 12 at Boyd Innovation Center…
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Credit One Charleston Open celebrates third consecutive WTA 500 Tennis Tournament of the Year award
December 16, 2024
Charleston’s professional tennis tournament awarded top honors from the Hologic WTA Tour for the third year in a row The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and…
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Lima One Capital to relocate headquarters to newly renovated 300 East McBee development in Greenville, SC
December 16, 2024
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has officially announced its plans to relocate its corporate headquarters in Greenville, S.C., to 300 East McBee Avenue, a…
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Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital brings neurological care to Sumter community
December 16, 2024
The Sumter community now has access to specialized neurological care with the establishment of Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital’s first in-house neurology department. The expansion will offer local inpatient and outpatient…
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WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to new students
December 16, 2024
According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…
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Laurens County Touchdown Club Names Clinton’s Jaydon Glenn Player of the Week Following State Championship Victory
December 16, 2024
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for the AA state championship game played on December 12th, the Player of the week is junior defensive end Jaydon…
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Chapin Commercial Construction completes state-of-the-art facility for Aquarius Spa and Salon in Chapin
December 16, 2024
Chapin Commercial Construction announces the completion of the new Aquarius Spa and Salon at 113 Virginia St. in Chapin, South Carolina. Owners Marie and Joe Keeton, the wife-and-husband duo that…
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University of South Carolina releases economic forecast for 2025
December 16, 2024
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, released the 2025 economic forecast at the 44th annual Economic Outlook…
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WGU offers $2,500 New Year Scholarships to New Students
December 16, 2024
According to YouGov.com, about 34% U.S. adult citizens made at least one New Year’s resolution at the start of 2024. For those resolving to jump start their education in 2025, nonprofit online Western…
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Drew Clawson of Kinard Consulting to join Maynard Nexsen Government Solutions Team
December 16, 2024
Drew Clawson of Kinard Consulting will join the Government Solutions Team at Maynard Nexsen on December 30. Drew joined Kinard Consulting, LLC in 2016. Since taking over the firm in…
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FBI Warns of Growing Impact of Tech Support and Government Impersonation Scams as Impact on South Carolina Seniors Increases
December 16, 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public warning regarding an increase in advanced tech support scams specifically targeting seniors across South Carolina. The scams involve sophisticated schemes…
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O Holy Night: A French Carol That Captivated the World
December 16, 2024
Among the many cherished Christmas hymns, O Holy Night stands apart for its emotional power, sweeping melody, and profound message of hope. From its beginnings as a French carol in…
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Fountain Inn 12u Team Wins SCRPA State Championship in Rock Hill, SC with Undefeated Season
December 16, 2024
The Fountain Inn 12u football team has made history by capturing the 2024 South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association (SCRPA) State Championship title. The team achieved this remarkable feat with…
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Greenville Chamber announces 2024 Minority Business Accelerator graduates
December 16, 2024The Greenville Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator Upstate initiative held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 5th, celebrating the completion of the annual program. The Minority Business Accelerator supports and scales…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Supply limitations driving tenant competition
December 16, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina’s retail market continues to tighten as population growth and high construction costs combine to…
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The Insurance Source brings home three SC Best in Business Awards
December 16, 2024
The Upstate’s premier independent insurance brokerage has secured Gold and Silver honors in the 2024 Best in Business Awards. The Insurance Source earned Gold in Best Employee Benefit Broker and…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Credit One Charleston Open named Tournament of the Year
December 16, 2024
The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and the official clay season kickoff on the Hologic WTA Tour, has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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The City of Simpsonville celebrates the grand opening of the Simpsonville Municipal Complex
December 16, 2024
On Wednesday, December 11th, the City of Simpsonville welcomed city officials, project partners, and residents to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the new Simpsonville Municipal Complex. “This is truly…
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Upstate Upstarts and Abundance Capital launch Catalytic Fund to fuel local innovation
December 16, 2024
The Upstate Upstarts program, a community-driven initiative promoting high-growth early-stage companies in Upstate South Carolina, announced a new opportunity to allow investment through charitable donations. The Upstate Upstarts List features…
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Upcountry Fiber and the Foundation for Rural Service award $5,000 joint grant to Clemson Rural Health Mobile Clinic
December 16, 2024
Grant will support essential health services for rural communities in Upstate South Carolina Upcountry Fiber, together with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic branch of NTCA–The Rural Broadband…
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LDHS Seniors Nate Campbell and Cam Seay Make History with USC Union Bass Fishing Scholarships
December 16, 2024
Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) held a signing ceremony on December 12, 2024, in the Lecture Theatre for senior students Nathan (Nate) Campbell and Cameron (Cam) Seay. Nate and…
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Governor Henry McMaster Leads 25 Other Fellow Republican Governors in Support of President Trump’s Immigration Policies
December 15, 2024
Gov. McMaster’s First Initiative as Republican Governor’s Association Policy Chair Governor Henry McMaster, in his first official action as policy chair of the Republican Governors Association, led 25 other fellow…
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Quality Assurance: PTC Paramedic Program receives national accreditation
December 15, 2024
In a meaningful accomplishment, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The college’s Paramedic Program, which was…
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Johnathan Bond to Perform at Wayside Baptist Church
December 15, 2024
Wayside Baptist Church is excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist Johnathan Bond for a special concert on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m., offering attendees an…
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Merry Grinchmas at the Laurens Library
December 15, 2024
The Laurens Public Library invites children to a festive and fun event, Merry Grinchmas!, on Wednesday, December 18, at 4:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to join for a special reading…
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Santa to Visit the Clinton Library on December 19
December 15, 2024
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Clinton Public Library is spreading cheer by hosting a special visitor—Santa Claus! Families are invited to gather at the library on…
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Olde Eight Development hosts exclusive “Sneak Peek” event at new Greenwood County location
December 13, 2024On December 13, 2024, select community members and leaders were invited to Olde Eight Golf Course in Greenwood, South Carolina, for a “Sneak Peek” event unveiling Olde Eight Development, a…
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South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council announces Lexington attorney Gary Jack Duncan recipient of prestigious service award
December 13, 2024
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council has recognized attorney Jack Duncan with the Mullis Award of Excellence. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to…
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Flying Biscuit Café offers Gingerbread Pancakes, OMGrits Bowls for the holiday
December 13, 2024
From now through the end of December, the Flying Biscuit Cafe is serving up holiday cheer with two special menu items: Gingerbread Pancakes and OMGrits Bowls. Flying Biscuit’s homemade Gingerbread Pancakes are a must-try – topped with…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program
December 13, 2024The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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Congaree Land Trust and partners announce collaborative conservation of land for expansion of Lee State Park
December 12, 2024
Congaree Land Trust and The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism are celebrating the conservation of more than 135 acres of land that will be added to Lee…
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Columbia College joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center
December 12, 2024
Columbia College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This…
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Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center hosts Be the Light: A Celebration of Community for the Holidays
December 12, 2024
On Saturday, December 21 from noon to 4:00 PM, the Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is hosting a FREE holiday celebration for everyone with giveaways, holiday treats, children’s…
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River Bluff High School recognized for outstanding work-based learning opportunities
December 12, 2024
River Bluff High School (RBHS) announced that Career Specialists Susan Bennett and Carole Farrar have been recognized for achieving the highest reported work-based learning experiences at the high school level in South Carolina for the…
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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County
December 12, 2024
Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…
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