Lowcountry student is state Poetry Out Loud champ
March 12, 2024
The state finals for Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation and performance competition, yielded a new state champion from Charleston who will represent South Carolina in the national competition.…
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R&R Resolute Staffing elevates client experience with addition of Front Office Coordinator
March 12, 2024
R & R Resolute Staffing Firm (R&R), a woman owned employment agency focused on contract, contract-to-permanent, & direct hire positions, announced the addition of Brittany Langston as Front Office Coordinator.…
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CBSHS receives funding to elevate opioid use disorder treatment programs in rural communities
March 12, 2024
Researchers in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $5.5 million from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse to…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Nate Lamb, Simple Start LLC
March 12, 2024
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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Medicinal Whiskey Charity is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party
March 12, 2024
Benefiting Clement’s Kindness Fund for the Children and Prisma Health Children’s Hospital BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center Medicinal Whiskey Charity is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 4,…
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Potential economic impact of professional licensures for lawfully present workforce to be unveiled at March 25 event
March 12, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – A report authored by Clemson University researchers that explores the economic impact of allowing lawfully present workers to receive occupational and professional licenses in various sectors will…
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Apogee Equity Partners facilitates the sale of Columbus, OH-based HVAC company
March 12, 2024
Timmerman Capital, a Columbus-based investment firm, announced the completion of its acquisition of Franklin Heating Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc., a leading HVAC repair and installation service company located in Central…
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Consumer Price Index summary for February 2024
March 12, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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ShalomFest coming back after a four-year hiatus
March 12, 2024
Returning for its 12th year following a four-year hiatus, the Upstate SC Jewish Festival event will be happening on April 7. ShalomFest will feature choir performances, Israeli dancing demonstrations, exhibits…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces enchanting candlelit choral performance
March 12, 2024
May 31; Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul; 9:00pm; tickets available now Spoleto Festival USA, America’s premier performing arts festival, announced the addition of a third choral concert to…
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Compass of Carolina announces 2024 Board of Directors
March 12, 2024It is with much gratitude that we announce the Compass of Carolina’s 2024 Board Officers and Directors: John Riddle (ELLIOTT DAVIS) as Chairman, Heather Volz (FIDELITY BANK) as Vice-Chairwoman, James…
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Spartanburg Community College announces new School of Education
March 12, 2024
In a move to address the growing demand for qualified educators in the Upstate, Spartanburg Community College (SCC) proudly announces the creation of its new School of Education. This dedicated…
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Huggins recommends weighted student funding model, increased pay for employees, cuts to administration
March 12, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) Superintendent of Schools Anita Huggins and district staff members presented a new budget model designed to provide more resources to schools. Huggins also proposed an…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2023 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 12, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2023, presented at the company’s…
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karstpromo. rocks Inc. Magazine’s list
March 12, 2024
Guess who’s making waves in the Southeast? We’re thrilled to announce that karstpromo. has snagged the No. 156 spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the…
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Colliers brings Roots Integrative Medicine to Forest Park Shopping Center
March 12, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Danny Bonds represented Forest Park, LLC and Rox Pollard III represented Roots Integrative Medicine in the lease of ±1,600 square feet of retail space to Roots…
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Colliers Report: Growth continues to spread and create rental rate growth opportunities
March 12, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 Greenville-Spartanburg Retail Growth continues to spread and create rental rate growth opportunities Market Highlights Greenville-Spartanburg has experienced a spike in…
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LCK Report: SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends
March 12, 2024
Year-End 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends Key Takeaways: 2023 year-end construction starts reflect the impacts of large-scale investment announcements and resulting…
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LCK promotes Doug Vincent to Senior Project Manager
March 12, 2024
LCK, the project management partner of Colliers | South Carolina, is pleased to announce Doug Vincent’s promotion to Senior Project Manager. Vincent has been part of the LCK upstate team…
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Crawford snags seven American Advertising Awards
March 12, 2024
Crawford, a full-service marketing and communications agency, snared seven silver awards at this weekend’s American Advertising Federation (AAF) Advertising Awards in Greenville, S.C. The “Addy” Awards recognize creative excellence and…
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CCSD selects permanent leader of CCSD elementary schools
March 12, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Dr. Jennifer Swearingen as Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community. Swearingen has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community since…
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Launch of Superintendent Search for District 55: Stakeholder Input Sessions Announced
March 12, 2024
The search for a new superintendent for Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55) has officially commenced, spearheaded by the South Carolina School Board Association (SCSBA). To ensure a comprehensive and…
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South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance Announces Partnership with the Spinx Company
March 12, 2024
Spinx to be the Official Fuel Sponsor of the South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80…
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Historic Victory: PC Women’s Basketball Team Triumphs in Big South Championship and Returns Home to Warm Welcome
March 11, 2024
Presbyterian College’s women’s basketball team secured a historic triumph Sunday, clinching the Big South Championship for the first time in the program’s history. The Blue Hose dominated the finals, defeating…
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Laurens County Announces Meetze as Laurens County Attorney
March 11, 2024
Laurens County has hired Marcus “Wes” Meetze as Laurens County Attorney, effective March 11, 2024. Mr. Meetze is a 2005 graduate of the University of South Carolina – Upstate and…
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What’s happening at Richland Library
March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11 – Sunday, March 17 Richland Library’s mission is to help our customers learn, create and share. We are continuing to offer programs, both familiar and new, and…
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda
March 11, 2024
South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…
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PTC Foundation ‘Spring Forward’ 5K Run/Walk set for March 23
March 11, 2024
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation is preparing to hold its third annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 23, 2024, on a USA Track and Field-certified…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees Committee meeting, regular meeting next week
March 11, 2024
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a Safety and Security Committee meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 11. Review the March 11 committee meeting agenda. This meeting…
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Invitation-Only Golf Club featuring championship course under development near Simpsonville
March 11, 2024Experienced Team Creating Unparalleled Experience for Golf Enthusiasts An experienced team with more than a century of combined success crafting and marketing exceptional golf courses is creating an invitation-only private…
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South Carolina ETV to host International Public Television Conference in Charleston
March 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host the 2024 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference in Charleston May 5-9, 2024. This annual, weeklong conference is the only international conference that focuses specifically…
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Lauren Buckland joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville as Vice President of Sales, Broker-In-Charge
March 11, 2024
Lauren Buckland, an experienced luxury real estate broker and former director of sales has joined Coldwell Banker Caine as Vice President of Sales, Broker-In-Charge for the Greenville office, enhancing the…
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ALINE wins at AAF Greenville’s American Advertising Awards
March 11, 2024
ALINE took home four awards at AAF Greenville’s American Advertising Awards gala on Saturday, March 9 in Greenville, SC. ALINE’s work for Movement 2030 was recognized with three American Advertising…
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Drake’s Duck In reopens Main Street Columbia location
March 11, 2024
Drake’s Duck In, a long standing fixture of downtown Columbia, is preparing for their grand reopening after temporarily closing their location at 1544 Main Street for renovations. The reopening ceremony…
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Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Market coming to Columbia neighborhoods
March 11, 2024The City of Columbia announced Toms Creek Family Farms Mobile Food Market. The mobile market will serve areas in Columbia with a priority for the targeted 29203 and 29204 areas.…
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Raymond James welcomes Parks Schoen
March 11, 2024
Parks Schoen recently joined the Schoen Capital Group of Raymond James as a Financial Advisor. “I am pleased to welcome Parks to the Raymond James family,” said Complex Manager Brian…
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WCFIBER and Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet to nearly 13,000 in underserved areas of Anderson County
March 11, 2024
Underserved areas of Anderson County will soon have access to broadband internet through internet service providers WCFIBER, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), and Upcountry Fiber,…
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CDS promotes Brooke Schmidt to Director of Family Programs
March 11, 2024
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce the promotion of Brooke Schmidt as their new Director of Family Programs. In her new role, Schmidt will lead their…
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Greenville Jewish Federation participates in Advocacy Day
March 11, 2024
Leadership of the Greenville Jewish Federation took part in a day of advocacy in Columbia at the State House on March 6th. Rep. Beth Bernstein read a pro-Israel resolution, condemning…
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Affordable Upstate honored by Greenville Chamber of Commerce
March 11, 2024
Leadership programs are designed to engage people in the concept of creating positive change in their communities. Two members of Leadership Greenville’s 2016 class took the concept and ran with…
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Meet the new VP of Economic Development
March 11, 2024
The Board of Trustees has officially named the USC College of Pharmacy Dean Stephen Cutler as the new Vice President of Economic Development. Dean Cutler will oversee the Office of…
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School District Five educator receives statewide award from South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children
March 11, 2024
A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator has received a statewide award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of exceptional children and youth. Mary Alice Laubach, Placement Chair at Dutch…
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GSP honored as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2023
March 11, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) continues its legacy of excellence, securing top honors in the Airport Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. This marks the second consecutive year that GSP…
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Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the first FY 2024 spending package
March 11, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…
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Charleston voted No. 1 in Southern Living’s 2024 South’s Best Awards
March 11, 2024
For the eighth year running, the readers of Southern Living ranked the Charleston region No. 1 in its annual South’s Best awards. The awards recognize readers’ favorite destinations and experiences,…
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Teach My People receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to boost college readiness program in Pawleys Island and Georgetown
March 11, 2024
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Teach My People (TMP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school students…
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City of Columbia seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer
March 11, 2024The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. “We are excited to offer this important information guide to parents and…
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Keep Berkeley Beautiful receives $10,000 PalmettoPride Grant
March 11, 2024
Funds to Help Implement Litter Prevention Programs and Projects Across County Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) Annual Support Grant for $10,000 to help…
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Successful Lake Greenwood Cleanup Effort Reflects Community Commitment
March 11, 2024
In a display of community spirit and environmental stewardship, over 20 dedicated volunteers braved the rain on Saturday to participate in the cleanup of Riverfork Access and sections of Riverfork…
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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair March 21
March 11, 2024
Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the County Administration Building,…
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