Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $45 million settlement with financial services company Nexo for sales of unregistered securities
January 27, 2023
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that digital-asset financial services companies, Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc. (collectively, “Nexo”), have settled allegations they broke South Carolina law by offering and…
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Spartanburg County attracted $3.2 billion in new investment in 2022
January 27, 2023
New investments and expansions find success in Spartanburg In 2022, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 36 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in $3.2…
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Great Southern Homes announces two important new hires
January 27, 2023
Great Southern Homes announced two new important additions to their executive staff. Greg Howell, Midlands Division Manager Greg Howell has joined Great Southern Homes as the Midlands Division Manager. In…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS donates over $31,000 to The Sunshine Kids Foundation
January 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS donated over $31,000 to the Sunshine Kids Foundation in 2022. The Sunshine Kids is a national non-profit organization that supports children undergoing cancer…
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Clinton YMCA – Hosting A Chicken Truck Sale
January 27, 2023
The Clinton YMCA will be hosting a Chicken Truck Sale from House of Raeford. The last time the chicken truck came was in 2021 with over 300 orders. Pre-orders are…
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Lowcountry Graduate Center aims high and welcomes a new Director
January 27, 2023
The Lowcountry Graduate Center welcomes Jessica Carter, Ph.D., an experienced professional with a broad skill set encompassing decades of work in a wide variety of fields. Carter joins the LGC…
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PTC Machine Tool Students Benefit from Back-to-Back Haas Foundation Grants
January 26, 2023
While South Carolina residents are taking advantage of Piedmont Technical College’s No-Cost Option scholarship assistance (which has been extended through the Summer 2023 term), non-qualifying out-of-state students still may face…
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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023
Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amber Dube, Palmetto Moon
January 26, 2023
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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See what the Tet Offensive was like for South Carolinians, 55 years ago
January 26, 2023
These next few days on the calendar are fateful ones for anyone who contemplates the history of America’s involvement in Southeast Asia. At the end of January, 55 years ago,…
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Greenville SHRM Conference to focus on navigating workplace change
January 26, 2023
The only constant in today’s workplace is change. To help human resource professionals and other business leaders navigate constant shifts within their organization, the Greenville chapter of SHRM (Society for…
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Leadec Industrial Services extends lease at 4682-B Franchise St in North Charleston
January 26, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Roger K. Davis, in the lease extension of 9,600sf of industrial space…
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PensacolaBeach.com taps TravelBoom to grow online footprint
January 26, 2023Pensacola Beach is a resort community on the Gulf Coast of Florida sitting on the barrier island of Santa Rosa, white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters attract visitors worldwide. PensacolaBeach.com, a…
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Quadrangle Shopping Center now fully leased in Charleston
January 26, 2023Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, Fincher Patrick Weir, LLC, in the leasing of 1,580sf of retail space at Quadrangle Shopping Center,…
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IAAM to host programming events for public in anticipation of grand opening
January 26, 2023
International African American Museum Launches Virtual and In-Person Programming Ahead of Opening Starting in February, the Museum will regularly host events that honor the lives and legacies of African Americans…
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Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 26, 2023
Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
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Colliers brokers lease in Columbia’s premier Devine Street corridor
January 26, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s brokerage associates Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Mariangela Rivera/The Ratio by Body Math, and Tommy Tapp represented the owner, the Wells family, in the…
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Columbia SC’s culinary scene recognized in three James Beard Award semifinalist categories
January 26, 2023
Three Columbia culinary powerhouses, including a restaurant group, restaurant and chef, have been named 2023 James Beard Awards® semifinalists. The three have been nominated in different award categories: Outstanding Restaurateur:…
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Global Location Strategies acquires two site selection software platforms
January 26, 2023
Global Location Strategies (GLS), one of the world’s leading corporate site selection firms, announced the acquisition of two cloud-based software platforms serving the economic development industry: LocationOne (LOIS) and Lasso.…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
January 26, 2023
Registration for YMCA youth baseball and softball is open. The deadline to register your child is Thursday, February 9. Playing Divisions Baseball: (Ages as of May 1, 2023) age 3-4…
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Charleston Metro Chamber unveils art installation to commemorate 250 years
January 26, 2023This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Charleston Metro Chamber. The Chamber has been convening businesses, governments, civic organizations and citizens to collectively respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, and most…
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Text of Mayor John J. Tecklenburg’s State of the City Address
January 26, 2023
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Sakran, members of City Council,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 Board of Directors
January 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced the 2023 Board of Directors. Board members, who lead the Chamber, represent corporations and businesses of all sizes from every business sector. Each Director serves…
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The person next door
January 26, 2023
By Jeff Becraft As I have probably mentioned before, my Dad now has to live at a skilled nursing facility that gives more acute care. It is in a…
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Wendy Methvin named SEL4SC Executive Director
January 26, 2023
The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) announced that it has appointed Wendy Methvin as its executive director. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in…
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MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4
January 25, 2023
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…
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McDougal-Rigney gift establishes scholarship and endowed professorship in honor of Citadel graduate and internationally best-selling “Wheel of Time” author
January 25, 2023
James Rigney, perhaps better known by his pen name Robert Jordan, will be memorialized at The Citadel with an endowed professorship and scholarship in his name. His widow and former…
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New Online Course & Community brings digital content success skills to more professionals and teams
January 25, 2023
Digital content success coaching firm Words First recently launched a one-of-a-kind course and community membership to help teams and professionals learn more human, intentional, and effective content practices for their…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Alaina Mayo to the company’s Augusta Road office
January 25, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alaina Mayo has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. As a Christian, an avid equestrian and a…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS hosts REAL Event at company’s midtown office
January 25, 2023
Last quarter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS created, planned, and facilitated a first-of-its-kind Regional Exchange for Affiliate Leaders (REAL) Event at its midtown office. During this two-day event,…
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Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for Lead United
January 25, 2023
Community Leadership Program equips participants with the necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors North Charleston, SC— Trident United Way is once again partnering with the Charleston…
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Frank Davis named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in Greenville
January 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Frank Davis was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in Greenville. Only a single…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Hope Lancaster to the company’s Spartanburg office
January 25, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Hope Lancaster has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Hope is blessed to share that she was born…
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SeamonWhiteside announces seven new shareholders
January 25, 2023
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, announced the appointment of seven new shareholders. Integral to the leadership and vision of the firm, the new SeamonWhiteside shareholders…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
January 25, 2023
The Beach Company announces two new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston. Hanna Grimes has been hired as a social media strategist at The Beach Company. In…
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41 Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
January 25, 2023
Forty-one leaders from across the Midlands will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads the multistate charge against contraband cell phones
January 25, 2023
After busting a Mexican cartel drug ring that was facilitated in large part through contraband cell phones, Attorney General Alan Wilson leads a multistate effort to call on Congress to…
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District 56 Recruitment Fair
January 25, 2023
Laurens County School District 56 is hosting a Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 28th from 9-11 am at Clinton Middle School (800 N. Adair Street, Clinton). The district is hiring…
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Thornwell Charter School Now Enrolling
January 25, 2023
Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in grades 5K – 11 at Thornwell Charter School (TCS) are asked to complete the enrollment form that can be found on the…
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Main Street Laurens to Renovate Wells Clardy Cottage
January 25, 2023
Main Street Laurens has announced the hiring of Mantis Homes to renovate the “Wells Clardy Cottage” located on West Main Street into a showplace AirBnb. Main Street Laurens was gifted…
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Clinton Animal Hospital to Host Shot Clinic January 26
January 25, 2023
Clinton Animal Hospital will host their first shot clinic of the year on Thursday, January 26 from 5:30pm to 6:30 pm. Clinton Animal Hospital will be closed and the shot…
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Sumner & Todd named to “Best Law Firms in America”
January 24, 2023
Greenville law firm Sumner & Todd, Attorneys at Law has been named a “Best Law Firm 2022, Tier 1” for DUI Defense by U.S. News & World Report. Only six…
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Laurens County First Steps to Hold Ultimate Community Baby Shower and Family Resource Fair
January 24, 2023
Laurens County First Steps has partnered with Healthy Blue BlueChoice HealthPlan of SC to make sure every family has the resources they need for success. The community Baby Shower for…
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Writer, Translator Aruni Kashyap to Visit Lander University
January 24, 2023
The community is invited to join the Department of English and Foreign Languages at Lander University for “A Reading and Conversation,” featuring writer and translator Aruni Kashyap. The event will…
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Local Band is Contender for Best Album in Upstate Music Awards
January 24, 2023
The Upstate Music Awards were created to honor musicians and bands making original music, as well as the producers, studio engineers, photographers, videographers, and visual artists who work with them. Contestants must live and…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 6 million safe hours at Merck
January 24, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance, and construction solutions provider, celebrated reaching 6 million safe work hours without a lost time event at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia.…
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Two upper King Street buildings purchased for $12 million
January 24, 2023
NAI Charleston announced that Thomas Boulware, SIOR, CCIM represented the purchaser in the acquisition of 585 & 587 King Street. These buildings, which comprise ±13,700 SF, are occupied by Fuji…
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Dorchester County receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
January 24, 2023
Dorchester County was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The County was recognized for its Annual Comprehensive Financial…
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EO Charleston to host event celebrating Black entrepreneurs
January 24, 2023
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 18,000 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, announces it will host its Celebrating Charleston’s Black Entrepreneurs…
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