Empower SC announces Harden Food Justice Initiative

  July 22, 2020

Partnering with EveryBlackGirl and Good Trouble, Empower SC aims to feed the community with healthy fresh food, and create infrastructure for lasting food justice. Empower SC is announcing the Harden…

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United Community Banks, Inc. reports second quarter results

  July 22, 2020

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) reported second quarter financial results, with record year-over-year loan and deposit growth. United delivered net income of $25.1 million and pre-tax pre-provision income…

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COMET Chat with John Andoh

  July 22, 2020

By John Andoh, Executive Director/CEO of Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) July 2020 It’s been a busy summer so far and we hope you all have been keeping…

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Five of the SC7

  July 21, 2020

The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek…

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P&A announces new legal director 

  July 20, 2020

Following an extensive search, P&A is happy to announce we have selected a new legal director. Randall Dong comes to P&A in his 30th year of practicing law. After graduating…

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SC Ports remains resilient at start of FY21

  July 20, 2020

S.C. Ports Authority finished fiscal year 2020 with relatively steady volumes compared to fiscal year 2019 despite impacts from the global pandemic. The first seven months of the fiscal year —…

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PalmettoPride commercial named Telly Award winner

  July 20, 2020

PalmettoPride announced its “PICKENS COUNTY VOLUNTEER” commercial has been named Silver Telly winner in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all…

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Visionary principal wins lifetime achievement award

  July 20, 2020

Her ability to see far beyond what is to what could be is a special gift that has garnered Round Top Elementary School Principal Jeaneen Tucker great success throughout her…

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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center

  July 20, 2020

$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…

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Town Theatre announces #AllAroundTown Scavenger Hunt

  July 20, 2020

Looking for ways to keep theatre alive in a time when we can’t actually use our stages? We are too! Join us for the #AllAroundTown Scavenger Hunt where small groups…

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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants

  July 20, 2020

This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…

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Lexington Chamber welcomes new Board Chair Angela Klosterman

  July 16, 2020

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center board of directors welcomed Angela Klosterman, Vice President and Financial Sales Manager at First Citizens Bank, as its chair for 2020-2021. “We are honored…

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SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments

  July 16, 2020

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…

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SIOS Technology appoints new Chief Operating Officer

  July 16, 2020

Masahiro Arai joins to head business operations of global high availability solutions leader SAN MATEO, CA and COLUMBIA, SC – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in providing intelligent application…

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Connor honored with Senate Commendation

  July 16, 2020

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, U.S. Army Infantry, was honored with a S.C. Senate commendation following a panel discussion by members of the SOUTH…

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Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County

  July 16, 2020

Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…

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Rotary’s challenging times

  July 15, 2020

Service clubs like Rotary face challenging times because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, but need to strengthen their membership, put ideas into action and improve local communities – all reflected…

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David Lever joins Resource Realty Group

  July 15, 2020

Resource Realty Group announced that David Lever has joined their team as a real estate agent. David is a third generation Lexington native with deep family ties to the community,…

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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education

  July 15, 2020

Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College   Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…

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Richland One teacher wins National Advisor Award

  July 14, 2020

Melanie Williams, Eau Claire High School’s family and consumer sciences teacher, was one of 26 teachers in the nation to be named as a Master Adviser by the Family, Career…

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McCrory Construction names Allen Bridgers as next President

  July 14, 2020

McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced Friday, July 10th it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer,…

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Countybank Foundation supports Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity

  July 14, 2020

The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $20,000 to Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity. This donation is part of a five-year plan to donate…

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