Greenville Triumph seeking name suggestions for new women’s team
September 21, 2021
Think you’ve got a great idea for naming Greenville’s new women’s soccer team that begins play in the spring? Fans are encouraged to visit GreenvilleTriumph.com/WLeague to submit ideas for the club’s new…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes seven fall interns
September 21, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is pleased to have seven interns for the fall semester. Celina Lam joins as a dual Marketing Intern with Infinity…
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Cary Swofford joins residential sales team at Coldwell Banker Caine
September 21, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed former residential agent and Title C Services Manager, Cary Swofford, back to the residential sales team. Cary is an Upstate native and has always been…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes new associate Adair Patterson
September 21, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Adair Patterson has joined the firm’s Columbia office as an associate and will work with our corporate law practice group. Before joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd,…
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Goodwill opens new store in Chapin, SC on October 6th
September 21, 2021
On Wednesday, October 6, at 9:00 AM, Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) will open its new location at 524 Columbia Avenue in Chapin, South Carolina. This is Goodwill’s…
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Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy at LDHS
September 21, 2021
Twenty-five Laurens District High School students, elected by their teachers, participated in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy kickoff event on Friday, September 17. The purpose of the Leader Academy is to…
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The Place to Be: Lander President cites impressive growth in State of the University address
September 20, 2021
“Lander University is the place to be.” If the phrase wasn’t being used to describe the Greenwood, S.C., institution of higher education before, it will be. Dr. Richard Cosentino, Lander…
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Columbia Chamber announces 2022 Leadership Columbia class
September 20, 2021
65 Local Individuals selected for 49th Class of Chamber’s Leadership Program Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina, for emerging and existing leaders in the…
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Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City – Sept 23
September 20, 2021
CCM Investment Advisers presents… Therapalooza 2021: The Greatest Show in Soda City Thursday, September 23, 2021 Central Energy Building 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Join us at the Central Energy Building…
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Greenville Triumph SC launches search for coach of women’s team
September 20, 2021
The Greenville Triumph SC has launched its search for a coach to lead the newly formed women’s soccer team and to develop opportunities to get women and young girls more…
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Richland One School Board receives national award
September 20, 2021
The Richland One Board of School Commissioners has received the Award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE), which is part of the…
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Gateway celebrates 37 years of helping adults in the Upstate living with mental illness on 1-year anniversary of new Clubhouse
September 20, 2021
The nonprofit encourages the community to support mental health via its online registry. For 37 years, Gateway has helped nearly 1,500 adults in the Upstate living with mental illness build relationships…
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South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are Sept. 24-25
September 20, 2021After being held online last year, the South Carolina Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sales are back in-person. The sales will be held from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Clemson University to play key role in ground-breaking dementia research funded through National Institutes of Health Grant
September 20, 2021
The National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging has awarded a grant of $44.3 million in expected funds over five years for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT)…
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Resale shoe business a good fit for Dept. of Management Clemson student
September 20, 2021Putting himself in someone else’s shoes has been a sound business decision for Clemson University senior management major Brendan Clark. The soon-to-be graduate of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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Emily Rast Tarney receives CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner certification
September 20, 2021
Morgan Stanley today announced that Emily Rast Tarney, a Financial Advisor for The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in the firm’s Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC,…
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New York Butcher Shoppe opens at Nexton Square
September 20, 2021
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of the New York Butcher Shoppe at Nexton. A world-class, full-service butcher shop and convenience store,…
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Richland Two hires General Counsel
September 20, 2021
Richland School District Two has hired a staff attorney. Karla McLawhorn Hawkins is the first to hold the position of General Counsel for Richland Two. As General Counsel, Hawkins is…
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Chambers wins national Broadcast Adviser of the Year
September 20, 2021
The Journalism Education Association (JEA) has named Andrew “A. J.” Chambers of Richland Northeast High School its 2021 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Chambers is the CavPlex-Convergence Media Director at Richland…
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Teachers complete family engagement professional development
September 20, 2021When it comes to student success, family engagement is at the top of the list for three Richland Two teachers who are among the first cohort of the Carolina Family…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to hold special called meeting on Wednesday, September 22
September 20, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The board meeting will be called to order in public session at…
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Greenville Technical College invited to join program that identifies and addresses barriers to student success
September 20, 2021Greenville Technical College is part of The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice’s first #RealCollege Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort (ICBC), which includes 27 institutions of higher education across the country.…
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MUSC and Helix launch In Our DNA SC
September 20, 2021
First-of-its-kind population genomics program to drive preventive, precision health care for South Carolinians The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a first-of-its-kind population…
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Red Devils Win Big on Homecoming
September 20, 2021
Clinton remained unbeaten with a 49-7 homecoming victory over Blue Ridge at Wilder Stadium. The Red Devils take a 4-0 record into Friday night’s game, also at home, against nearby…
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Raiders Fall in 3 Overtimes
September 20, 2021
After a late comeback — and a missed field goal that could have won in regulation — Laurens lost for the 3rd time. In Lexington, River Bluff defeated the Raiders,…
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Campbell Turns Tables on PC
September 20, 2021
In its 1st two games, Presbyterian used the innovative football approach of new head coach Kevin Kelley to outscore meager opposition by a combined score of 152-46. The trend reversed…
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Southern Trade Outfitters Brings Top Brands to Laurens County
September 19, 2021
With the opening of Southern Trade Outfitters in downtown Laurens top name brands and sought-after clothing and accessories are readily available right here in Laurens County. Southern Trade…
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Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry October Lecture
September 19, 2021
Laurens County Museum will present the fourth in the Revolutionary War Lecture Series on Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 pm. “The Cherokee War of 1776” will be presented by Durant Ashmore,…
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Collett Industrial announces September groundbreaking for Willimon Business Park in Greenville
September 18, 2021
Colliers industrial team to facilitate marketing and leasing of the two-building park near SC Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC) As demand for manufacturing and distribution space continues to rise in…
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Steer It and Clear It Safety Campaign
September 18, 2021
Sometimes the most minor auto accidents can cause significant traffic jams. If you’ve ever sat in bumper to bumper traffic for hours on the interstate only to find that the…
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Tollison Receives Endorsement of LC Republican Party Chair
September 17, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21st voters will go to the polls in a special election to fill the open County Council position for District 3. The seat was vacated when Councilman…
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Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival returns
September 17, 2021Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market on October 8-10, 2021. Visitors can shop for a variety of home,…
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Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood
September 17, 2021Buffalo Wild Wings opened a new location today in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood at 117 N Creek Drive in Summerville. Considered the largest sports bar brand in the U.S., Buffalo…
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Cason Development Group adds Garrett Givens
September 17, 2021
Garrett Givens has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Finance & Project Manager. With a background in commercial banking, Givens will focus on evaluating and helping direct Cason Development…
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Frampton Construction underway on last building at Eastgate 540 Industrial Facility
September 17, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has begun construction of a 204,000-square-foot industrial facility at Eastgate 540 industrial park…
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Harvest Hope announces new “Pantries of Hope” program
September 17, 2021
The first recipients of the program will be graduates from Oliver Gospel’s Toby’s Place To help celebrate Hunger Action Day, Harvest Hope is launching a new program – Pantries of…
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5th Street Group’s Church and Union to open in downtown Nashville this weekend
September 17, 20215th Street Group Debuts Its First Tennessee Eatery Church and Union, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Charlotte and Charleston-based 5th Street Group, is opening in downtown Nashville on September…
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Global Eco Adventures names four new IRONMEN
September 17, 2021S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame inductees participate in ceremony By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) honored three of their expedition project leaders and a Missouri-based military writer with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition demanding President Biden drop vaccine mandate or risk legal action
September 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private…
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Solvay adding new production capacity, jobs in Greenville County
September 16, 2021
Adding over 30 new jobs, multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies at South Carolina facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville…
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Urban League of the Upstate announces new President & CEO
September 16, 2021
After conducting a national search, The Urban League of the Upstate recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gail Wilson Awan as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization effective…
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Three Students from Richland One’s Dreher High named National Merit semifinalists
September 16, 2021Three Richland One students have been named National Merit semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Dreher High School students Cassandra M. Escorcia, Shane A. Keup and Zoe K. Maltarich…
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Local trucking start-up expands to hire COO
September 16, 2021
Erin Curtis joins Motor Supply, Inc Motor Supply, Inc., a Midlands-based long-haul trucking company, is expanding after hiring Erin Curtis as its first chief operating officer to oversee the company’s…
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First Reliance Bank named One of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 16th consecutive year
September 16, 2021
First Reliance Bank was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. It is the 16th year in a row that the community bank has…
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Land sold in Okatie, South Carolina for future development
September 16, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 8.61 acres at 2079 Okatie Highway in Okatie, South Carolina. MFF Enterprises, LLC purchased the acreage from Savannah Health Services…
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Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
September 16, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Total Quality Logistics, LLC expanded with a lease of 5,476 square feet of office…
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Invisible Fence® expands direct service into Greenville
September 16, 2021
Invisible Fence® Brand, pioneer of the pet containment industry, announced Invisible Fence of South Carolina – Greater Columbia is growing their service area into Greenville, South Carolina. Invisible Fence of…
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DHEC and Governor McMaster applaud South Carolina’s 50 percent vaccination rate
September 16, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Thursday that the Palmetto State has officially reached a 50 percent vaccination rate among eligible residents. In July, the…
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Fresh Fridays at Hartness to take place on September 17
September 16, 2021
Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village located on South Highway 14 between Pelham and Woodruff roads, will host the final Fresh Fridays at Hartness of the summer on September 17.…
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