The Countdown to LushAcres Spring Festival: Call for Volunteers!
April 24, 2024Get 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, 2024McMillan 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, 2024The 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, 2024YMCA 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, 2024Commercial 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, 2024Charlotte, 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, 2024The 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, 2024As 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, 2024South 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, 2024Laurens 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, 2024Governor 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, 2024Earth 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, 2024You 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, 2024Lander 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, 2024As 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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City purchases land to preserve as open space
April 23, 2024By regulating site plans and strategically purchasing vacant land and rights of way throughout the City of Greenville, connectivity will improve with trails and bikeways. Open space is undeveloped land…
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New Daniel Island Beresford Bridge scheduled to open early June
April 23, 2024Despite encountering significant environmental challenges over the last month, the new Daniel Island Beresford Bridge is scheduled to open on June 7th, 2024. Crews addressed unforeseen embankment stabilization requirements on…
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Turning Pages SC honors Jerry Bellune with Lifetime Member Award for 25 Years of Literacy Work
April 23, 2024Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit literacy council that teaches adults to read for free, has honored Jerry Bellune’s quarter-century commitment to literacy in central South Carolina. At 88 years of age,…
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Onespartanburg, Inc., Truist Financial Corporation, partner to offer state’s only Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification program
April 23, 2024OneSpartanburg, Inc. and Truist Financial Corporation have partnered to offer the first-of-its-kind Truist Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders Certification program to local high school students. The first cohort to earn this certification…
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Trident United Way announces fourth round of Community Changemaker Grants
April 23, 2024Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit organization committed to fostering positive change and development within the Tri-County, is pleased to announce their fourth round of funding in their Changemaker…
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Neelie Smith joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 23, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS to announce that Neelie Smith has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Neelie is a dedicated real estate agent, renowned…
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Get ready to ride the wave to South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
April 23, 2024Get Ready To Ride The Wave To South Carolina Children’s Theatre’s Nickelodeon THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! As SpongeBob himself says, “What’s better than serving up smiles?” That’s exactly what South Carolina…
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Sheila Mulvaney joins the Woodruff at Five Forks Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 23, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS to announce that Sheila Mulvaney has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Sheila has a wealth of…
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Limited Tickets Available: Purchase Before Event for Sip & Stroll in Laurens
April 23, 2024Excitement is brewing as Laurens gears up for its annual Sip & Stroll event this Friday, kicking off the It’s Finally Friday series. This year promises a delightful evening of…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
April 23, 2024South 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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The International African American Museum brings Momentum to the West Yard
April 23, 2024Momentum to perform in partnership with Charleston Jazz The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host its next “Keys & Conversations” event on Saturday, May 4, from 4:00 to 5:30…
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Carolina Teacher Induction Program receives $300,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand teacher recruitment and retention programming
April 23, 2024The Carolina Teacher Induction Program (CarolinaTIP) has earned a $300,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of the SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand programming to South Carolina’s Pee Dee region.…
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Volunteer leaders recognized by SC elected leaders during National Volunteer Week
April 23, 2024Together SC’s Volunteer Admin Alliance, the SC Commission on National and Community Service, Americorps South Carolina and the SC Governor’s Office announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.…
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Liz Faught joins the Buist Ave Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 23, 2024Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Liz Faught has joined the company’s Buist Ave office as a sales associate. Liz is a Kentucky native…
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Southern First reports results for First Quarter 2024
April 23, 2024Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. “Our team generated excellent performance…
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International Ballet announces Swan Lake debut in Greenville
April 23, 2024Artistic Director Vlada Kysselova is gearing up for a full length production of Swan Lake May 25-26, 2024 at Peace Concert Hall. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will be performed live by…
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Chernoff Newman expands media team with a focus on Digital Expertise
April 23, 2024Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated marketing communications agency, welcomed Emily Peoples as media supervisor, digital lead based in its Charleston, South Carolina office. As Chernoff Newman’s digital lead,…
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Attorney Chris Schwartz joins Bluestein Attorneys
April 23, 2024Attorney W. Christopher Schwartz has joined Bluestein Attorneys. He practices in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and construction litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2023 from the…
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Flock and Rally earns multiple marketing and communications industry awards
April 23, 2024Flock and Rally, the women-owned and led integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned multiple marketing and communications industry awards from the American Advertising Federation…
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Colliers represents seller and buyer in sale of Downtown Columbia office building
April 23, 2024Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the seller, KEM Properties LLC, and Matthew Pollard represented the buyer, Nick Lind Psychological Associates LLC, in the sale of a ±2,320-square-foot…
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Countybank Foundation donates $5K to Upstate American Heart Association
April 23, 2024The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Upstate American Heart Association (AHA). The donation will support the continuation of CPR trainings for Upstate…
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Nathan Senn Joins Law Firm of Guest & Brady, Bringing Real Estate Focus to Laurens
April 23, 2024After a successful 14-year tenure as a solo practitioner, Nathan Senn is embarking on an exciting new chapter by joining the esteemed law firm Guest & Brady, which is expanding…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amanda Clark, PulManage
April 22, 2024The 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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Presbyterian College Jazz Concert Blends Genres for a Night of Musical Fusion
April 22, 2024Get ready to experience a unique musical fusion at the upcoming jazz concert hosted by Presbyterian College in Belk Auditorium on April 24th at 7:30 pm. This special event, titled…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is turning 50
April 22, 2024Join Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Birthday Celebration Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a premiere tourist destination in the Midlands of South Carolina, will commemorate 50 inspiring years of wildlife conservation on…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg brokers represent local real estate transactions
April 22, 2024Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Greenville: Harry Croxton of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented 1211 McDonald,…
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Richland County announces public dashboard to strengthen community transparency
April 22, 2024New online tool will show progress on strategic planning, performance management goals Richland County Government launches a new online tool to boost transparency with residents in a simple, continuously updated…
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Doubletree by Hilton Columbia employee named Regional Hospitality Employee of the Year
April 22, 2024Thelma Seibles (“Ms. Jean”) from Doubletree by Hilton Columbia has been honored with the Hospitality Employee of the Year (HEY) Award for the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region. Recognizing her…
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Green named principal of Carolina Springs Middle School
April 22, 2024At their April 16 Board Meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved Patrice Green as the new principal of Carolina Springs Middle School. Green currently serves…
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ESNTL Headshots, in partnership with Portraits for Portraits, to offer free headshots to veterans
April 22, 2024In partnership with Portraits for Portraits, ESNTL Headshots, a leading photography studio in Columbia, SC, is making a remarkable contribution to veterans transitioning to civilian life by offering free professional…
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I Have a Problem With That: Equality in Maternal Health
April 22, 2024Moderated by Tacara Young, Richland Library Media Strategist On the heels of the City of Columbia’s First Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), Richland Library’s African American History and Cultural Events Committee is…
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SC State Parks retail stores are ditching single-use plastic water bottles and bags
April 22, 2024In celebration of Earth Day, the South Carolina State Park Service is proud to announce a transition away from selling single-use plastic water bottles and using plastic shopping bags in…
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Dr. John H. Dozier Installed as the 21st President of Columbia College
April 22, 2024On April 20, 2024, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, academic delegates from across the country, and friends and family of the Dozier…
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The YoPro Know updates its website to better serve clients
April 22, 2024The YoPro Know has updated its website to continue to serve its clients and potential clients in the best and most efficient ways possible. These new and improved changes include:…
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