Santee Cooper partners with local suppliers on ELG Project at Cross and Winyah Generating Stations
May 6, 2024
Santee Cooper has undertaken a major capital project that primarily relies on South Carolina-located companies and resources to increase environmental protections at its two coal-fired generating stations in compliance with…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages donors to support local charities, give wisely in local fundraising drives
May 6, 2024
In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement supporting these efforts and recommending that donors practice wise charitable giving. “Nonprofit…
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Mungo Homes Foundation announces week of service
May 6, 2024
The Mungo Homes Foundation is proud to announce the third-annual Week of Service, which will take place May 6-10. With a tradition of giving back to the community and adhering…
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Family Game Night at Laurens Library!
May 6, 2024
Families are invited to join the Laurens Library on May 14th at 5:30 PM for an exciting Family Game Night. The event promises an evening filled with gaming fun, including…
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Polish Ambassador extolls Summerville Orchestra’s grand finale May 17 & 18
May 6, 2024
Who would have thought the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland would announce his “honorary patronage” for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.)? Well, the ambassador himself did when he learned the…
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Teen Hang Out: Camping Fun at Laurens Library
May 6, 2024
As the school year winds down, teens in Laurens County are invited to kick off the summer season with an exciting outdoor event at the Laurens Library on May 9th…
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Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission celebrates 50 years of community impact
May 6, 2024
Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC) is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting half a century of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to enhancing public…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy’s picnic for the parks draws 400 attendees, raising $40,000 for parks
May 6, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy marked its 17th birthday with a resounding success at the Picnic for the Parks event held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Rose Pavilion in…
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Thrive Postpartum introduces innovative platform and podcast to support Mothers with postpartum depression and anxiety
May 6, 2024
Thrive Postpartum™ proudly announces the launch of its online platform and the premiere of its new podcast, “Let’s Thrive Postpartum,” designed specifically to support mothers facing postpartum depression and anxiety…
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Mark Taylor to Serve on Lander’s Board of Trustees
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina General Assembly recently elected Mark Taylor, Esq., of Mount Pleasant, to fill the First Congressional District seat on the Lander University Board of Trustees. Taylor took part…
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Sixteen attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 6, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 16 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville, Charleston and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024
Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood awarded $100,000 in Love Your Block grants
May 6, 2024
Charleston selected to receive neighborhood improvement mini-grant funding, technical assistance, embedded staff, an AmeriCorps VISTA, and support from innovation experts. The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024
The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the…
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Lexington One promotes employees to executive directors
May 6, 2024
At the April 30 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jim Jett to fill the vacant executive director of operations position and…
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Newest CSU residence hall named for long-time employee, donor
May 6, 2024
Charleston Southern University is honoring the late Barbara “Binky” C. Mead on what would have been her 80th birthday on May 4 by naming the university’s newest residence hall Barbara…
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City of Charleston celebrates completion of its latest affordable housing project: James Lewis, Jr. Apartments
May 6, 2024
Today, the City of Charleston proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for the James Lewis, Jr. Apartments located at 89 Hanover Street. The completion of this project is a significant…
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GSP welcomes Breeze Airways
May 6, 2024
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) welcomes the arrival of Breeze Airways, marking the start of new service to the Upstate South Carolina region. The inaugural flight to Providence/Boston (PVD) took off…
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City of Columbia Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts report
May 6, 2024
The City of Columbia is proud to release a report detailing the analysis of data collected from the City’s periodic Bicyclist & Pedestrian Counts. These counts began in 2014 in…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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Spartanburg Community College celebrates over 950 graduates at 60th annual Commencement Ceremony
May 6, 2024
Over 950 proud graduates of the Class of 2024 were celebrated during Spartanburg Community College’s sixtieth annual graduation ceremony Thursday, May 2 on the College’s Giles Campus in Spartanburg. The top…
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Law Clerk Abigail Johanson joins Collins & Lacy
May 6, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announces the selection of Abigail (Abby) Johanson as a 2024 law clerk in its Columbia, SC office. In her second year of law school at the…
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SCRA announces new member benefits program
May 6, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority unveils an exclusive member benefits program tailored for its esteemed Member Companies and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SC Launch Inc. is SCRA‘s investment affiliate. SCRA Alliance Partners are providing many of the…
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Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 6, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Greenville DUI and Criminal Defense attorney Scott Todd has been named to the Super Lawyers® South Carolina ‘Rising Stars’ list. A partner at Sumner &…
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Jeremy Cook named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance in Charleston
May 6, 2024
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Jeremy L. Cook as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance in Charleston. The “Lawyer of the Year” title…
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Morton & Gettys attorney included in latest SC Super Lawyers list
May 6, 2024
ROCK HILL, SC – Bev Carroll, an attorney at Morton & Gettys, is included in the 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list in Employment & Labor Law. It is the…
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Statewide Expedition expanding its scope
May 6, 2024
SC7 Expedition 2024 nears the Midlands and Camden By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nearing Day-15 of the fifth annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition, SC7 officials are already in the…
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Beloved veteran TV personality, Jack Roper to retire
May 6, 2024
Jack Roper announced today that he will retire effective May 31, 2024 on Your Carolina, the talk show he has co-hosted for the past 17 years. “I’ve dreaded retirement because…
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NHE honors top team members for 2024
May 6, 2024
The Upstate’s leader in homeowner association management services, and multi-family and apartment management solutions, NHE, honored its top team members last week during its latest company-wide conference. Held at the…
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Southern First appoints Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Zych…
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Food Truck Monday Returns to Clinton!
May 6, 2024
Get ready to satisfy your cravings because Food Truck Monday is making a return to Clinton! Mark your calendars for Monday, May 13th, at 5 PM, as the City of…
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Getting Ready for the 2024 South Carolina Primaries and Runoffs: Key Dates and Steps You Need to Know
May 6, 2024
As South Carolina gears up for the upcoming 2024 June Primaries and Runoffs, the State Election Commission is emphasizing important dates and deadlines that voters should keep in mind. This…
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Self Regional Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Neal Goodbar and Team to Clinton Family Medicine
May 6, 2024
As first reported in February by this news outlet, Self Regional Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Neal Goodbar and his dedicated team to Clinton Family Medicine, the organization’s newest…
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Newberry College Announces New Partnership with S.C. National Guard
May 6, 2024
Newberry College has entered a historic new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard. The agreement was announced Wednesday in a ceremony at Holland Hall on the college campus.…
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Clinton High Golf Team Makes History with Region Championship Win
May 5, 2024
The Clinton High School Red Devil golf team has set a new standard for excellence with their recent triumph, securing the school’s first-ever region championship in golf. This remarkable achievement…
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Truliant opens new branch office in Greer
May 3, 2024
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it opened a new branch location on May 1 in Greer, S.C. The branch is located at 901 W. Wade Hampton Blvd. The branch…
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Converse University welcomes McMurray as Orchestra Director, Petrie School of Music
May 3, 2024
Following a highly competitive search, Converse University has selected Timothy J. McMurray, Ph.D., as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Orchestra Director within the Petrie School of Music. McMurray will…
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Dogs Take Center Stage: Pooch Parade Hits Downtown Laurens
May 2, 2024
Get ready for a paw-some event coming to downtown Laurens! The newly announced Pooch Parade is set to take place on Friday, May 17th, at 6:00 PM, and it promises…
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Self Regional Healthcare physician, CEO calls on Lander graduates to be a light for others
May 2, 2024
The life lessons of the late Ruth Seymour Tolbert, one of the first students to attend Lander College in 1904 when the Williamston Female College relocated to Greenwood, were the…
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A M King honored with Design-Build Project Team Award at DBIA Southeast’s regional conference
May 2, 2024
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was recognized with a 2024 Design-Build Project Team Award during the Design-Build Institute of…
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Munich Composites acquired by SC-based group, expanding operations into Spartanburg County
May 2, 2024
Nearly $2 million investment is expected to create 32 jobs Munich Composites GmbH, a manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle rims, has been acquired by a new group in South Carolina…
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One of the best birthdays of my whole life
May 2, 2024
By Jeff Becraft In all my years, I have never taken time off for my birthday… until two Fridays ago. It had been four years since our son and…
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Intelisys announces appointment of Vice President of Sales
May 2, 2024
Eddie Acosta returns to Intelisys in leadership role Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and a leading provider of technology services and solutions, today announced Eddie Acosta has been appointed…
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Applications open for 15th annual Indie Craft Parade
May 1, 2024
Indie Craft Parade, Greenville’s celebration of all things handmade is accepting artist applications for its fifteenth annual festival. The juried festival recognizes excellence in handcrafted art and will feature the…
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Lexington School District Two opens new Performing Arts Center
May 1, 2024State-of-the-art facility to transform arts education for Lexington Two students and beyond Lexington School District Two proudly announces the grand opening of its new 103,400-square-foot Performing Arts Center and district…
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Able SC expands COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine education and support
May 1, 2024
Nonprofit emphasizes the importance of vaccines and their impact on the disability community Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is…
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All Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn top ratings for third straight time
May 1, 2024
Four Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn A’s for patient safety Every hospital at Roper St. Francis Healthcare earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety in The Leapfrog…
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Grand Slam Ticket Sale for Southeastern BBQ Showdown
May 1, 2024
Capital City/Lake Murray Country announced the Grand Slam Ticket Sale, offering attendees a steal of a deal on tickets for the Southeastern BBQ Showdown, June 14-15 at Segra Park. The…
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Historic Columbia announces May 2024 events
May 1, 2024
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for May 2024. See the full list of May events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
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