Marketing Minute: From Random to Regular on Social Media
May 9, 2024
Marketing Minute by Jeff Reeves, NP Strategy In today’s digitally-driven world, staying consistent on social media is not just an option—it’s a necessity for fostering trust, building your brand,…
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Iron Sharpens Iron men’s group visits Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to share testimonies
May 9, 2024Sumter, SC – Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Group, a dedicated team of formerly incarcerated individuals, correctional officers, and prison ministry officials, recently visited the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center to share…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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Exploring Art: Workshop Series at the Laurens County Museum
May 8, 2024
Renowned art teacher Jim Brinson is extending a warm invitation to art enthusiasts and beginners alike through the Art Group & Workshop at the Laurens County Museum. This new initiative…
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Diaper Drive Thru in Clinton: Join Us on May 14th!
May 8, 2024
Get ready, Clinton! The monthly Diaper Drive Thru is happening at the Victory Worship Center Parking Lot on Tuesday, May 14th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Growing Support, Growing…
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Laurens County School District 56 Celebrates Longevity and Excellence at Annual Banquet
May 8, 2024
The Laurens County School District 56 recently honored its dedicated staff at the Annual Retirement and 25 Year Service Awards Reception and Banquet held at Clinton High School. This event…
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Converse University awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership
May 8, 2024
Converse University Awarded Center of Excellence in Teacher Leadership The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has awarded Converse University a three-year grant to support a new Center of Excellence…
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Premier Arts Collective presents “Art Speaks” exhibition at Camperdown Greenville
May 8, 2024
Premier Arts Collective (PAC) presents Art Speaks: a captivating visual exhibition that explores how art speaks when words may fail. All works of art displayed on the outdoor Art Walk…
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United Way of the Piedmont awarded grant from Milliken & Company charitable foundation
May 8, 2024
United Way of The Piedmont is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation. This contribution will benefit United Way’s Community Impact…
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Celebrating the journey of a working Mom: Morgan Suttles’s inspiring career transformation at BASF ECMS
May 8, 2024
As Mother’s Day approaches in the United States, ECMS recognizes the incredible journeys of working moms who courageously pursue their dreams while balancing family responsibilities. One such inspiring woman is…
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Sharpening brands and growing together: Crawford celebrates 14th anniversary
May 8, 2024
Crawford, a full-service creative marketing and branding agency based in Greenville, recently celebrated its 14th year in business. Since 2010, Crawford has provided marketing and public relations strategy and implementation…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs, receives Accounting Firm of the Year award
May 8, 2024
The Professional Association of Small Business Accountants held its 18th annual awards ceremony at the 2024 Spring Marketing & Technology Conference in St. Pete Beach this week. Six well-deserving members…
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Columbia Museum of Art June 2024 Exhibitions and Events calendar
May 8, 2024
EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view June 15 through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in…
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Ward Bradley selected for South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2024
May 8, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announces that Partner, James E. “Ward” Bradley has been selected to South Carolina Super Lawyers® 2024 in the area of personal injury law and business litigation.…
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Brittany Kemper joins the Augusta road office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 8, 2024
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces that Brittany Kemper has joined the company’s Augusta Rd office as a sales associate. After years of coaching on the soccer field,…
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Katie Blackwell joins the Spartanburg office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 8, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces that Katie Blackwell has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Katie is a Spartanburg native and realtor who understands…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 8, 2024
Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, is excited to announce a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Cara Ferneyhough joins the midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 8, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announces that Cara Ferneyhough has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Cara is a Florida native who fell in love…
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Career Pathways Scholarship offers increased award beginning fall semester
May 8, 2024
Beginning Fall Semester 2024 through Spring Semester 2025, the Career Pathways Scholarship at Greenville Technical College (GTC) will award $2,500 each semester in scholarship money for students pursuing education that…
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Lecture to cover (or uncover) the role of pin-up pictures in war and peace
May 8, 2024
Col. Elliott White Springs was a flying ace in World War I, shooting down 16 enemy aircraft. After the war, he needed a way to turn around the family business…
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Larry Miller of Greenville Technical College named to GADC board
May 8, 2024
Dr. Larry Miller, vice president of learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College, has been appointed to the Greenville Area Development Corporation’s board of directors by Greenville County Council…
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SCbio’s life science accelerator, SCbioDrive, launches application for inaugural cohort
May 8, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), today opened the applications for its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, A biannual program, SCbioDrive will select up to six seed-stage life…
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TakoSushi announces new Forest Acres location to open May 14
May 8, 2024
Restaurant showcasing Latin and Asian cuisine marks second Midlands location Columbia-based culinary enterprise Food People Restaurant Group, owned by local entrepreneurs Chris Sullivan and James Williams, announces the expansion of its…
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Two Richland One school nurses receive district’s first DAISY Awards
May 8, 2024
In conjunction with the observance of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2024) and School Nurse Day (May 8, 2024), two Richland One school nurses were named recipients of the district’s…
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Mayor William Cogswell announces D.U.I. checkpoints to crack down on impaired driving
May 8, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell announced today a decisive step forward in prioritizing the safety and well-being of Charleston residents and visitors. Effective immediately, the Charleston Police Department will deploy strategically positioned…
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Winkler Group commemorates 20th anniversary by introducing new service lines to transform nonprofit fundraising
May 8, 2024
The Winkler Group, one of the nation’s premier fundraising consulting firms, commemorates its 20th anniversary by introducing innovative services to enhance support for nonprofits. The four new offerings are tailored…
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City Council highlights | May 7, 2024
May 8, 2024
During this evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented several proclamations. To start off, a surprise proclamation was presented for Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week, honoring our City Clerk, Erika…
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Blackbaud makes a strategic investment in UBIQ Education
May 8, 2024
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced a strategic investment in UBIQ Education, innovators in school websites through the introduction of AMAIS, the first…
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Team South Carolina shines at National ProStart Invitational for seventh year in a row
May 8, 2024
Hosted by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF), Team South Carolina battled more than 400 competitors at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational in April at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.…
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Dorchester County launches new Transportation Sales Tax Program website
May 8, 2024
Dorchester County announced the launch of its new Transportation Sales Tax Program website, a comprehensive resource dedicated to current and future transportation projects funded by the County’s Transportation Sales Tax…
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River Drive buffered bicycle lanes public input meeting
May 8, 2024
There will be a public information and input drop-in meeting on Wednesday, May 29th at the Earlewood Community Center from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with remarks at 5:00pm. Councilwoman Tina Herbert, City Planning and…
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Richland County’s Ag + Art Tour expands with 20 tour sites, 100+ artisans
May 8, 2024
Richland County will host the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, featuring 20 farm- and arts-related tour sites and more than 100 local artisans, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Dreher High counseling chairman named Midlands Region Career and Technical Education School Counselor of the Year
May 8, 2024
Dreher High School counseling chairman Kevin Kirkley has been named the 2024 Midlands Region Career and Technical Education (CTE) School Counselor of the Year by the Midlands Education and Business…
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Lander University’s First Group of Cybersecurity Majors Graduate
May 8, 2024
As people become more and more reliant on online systems, the need for people who protect those systems grows. Lander University is playing a part in that protection, as its…
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High school students receive hands-on look at skilled energy careers
May 8, 2024
Dominion Energy, Columbia Urban League partner on diverse recruitment efforts Nearly 30 high school seniors from diverse backgrounds gathered in the Midlands for a behind-the-scenes look at skilled careers in…
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Lander’s Nursing Recognition Ceremony Honors 58 New Nurses
May 8, 2024
Tyanna Porter had a message for the School of Nursing graduates in Lander University’s Class of 2024: “All 58 of us were born to be nurses.” Porter, who was selected…
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Hunter Quinn Homes names new Charleston division President
May 8, 2024
Hunter Quinn Homes, the Lowcountry’s largest locally owned home builder, announced the promotion of Chris Counts to President of its Charleston division. Previously serving as President of the company’s Build…
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The eccentric neighbor
May 8, 2024
By Jeff Becraft When I was growing up as a kid, there was one time that one of our neighbors was out at nighttime in the pitch dark, mowing…
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Tindall Corporation’s Greg Force announces retirement after 36 years
May 8, 2024
Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, announces Greg Force, Chief Executive Officer, is set to retire after 36 years of service on June 30th, 2024. Over…
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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…
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Laurens Native Attorney Scott Todd named Super Lawyers® ‘Rising Star’
May 8, 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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Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs Board Continues Efforts to Support First Responders
May 8, 2024
In a dedicated effort to bolster community safety and inclusivity, the Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs (LCDSN) Board remains steadfast in its mission to equip local first responders with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads 24-State Coalition Urging Congress to Permanently Defund Terrorist-Embedded U.N. Agency
May 8, 2024Attorney General Alan Wilson led a 24-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging Congress to permanently cut all funding to the terrorist-embedded United Nations Relief and Works Agency…
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Get Ready for Kickoff – PC Releases 2024 Home Game Start Times and Season Ticket Sales
May 8, 2024
The Presbyterian College football team has opened up sales of season tickets for the upcoming 2024 season, with the home opener slated for September 14. The official link to browse…
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Celebrating Drinking Water Week 2024: A Tribute to LCWSC
May 8, 2024
As Drinking Water Week 2024 continues (May 5-11, 2024), a heartfelt tribute is due to the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC), the local water utility dedicated to providing…
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Clinton High School Golf Team Qualifies for State Championship
May 7, 2024
The Clinton High School golf team secured their spot in the SCHSL AAA State Golf Championship following an impressive performance on Monday, May 6, at Cherokee Valley Golf Club. Coach…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s eleventh annual Midlands Gives Day is today
May 7, 2024
Today, over 600 nonprofits from 11 Midlands Counties are participating in Central Carolina Community Foundation’s giving initiative. Donors can visit MidlandsGives.org to browse their favorite organizations, filtering by county and…
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Colliers promotes Scott Burgess and Lance Byars to Vice President
May 7, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced Scott Burgess, MBA and Lance Byars, MRED, MBA have been promoted to Vice President of the firm. “This well-deserved recognition is a product of consistent…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber Director honored with CACCE Scholarship
May 7, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce that at the Staff Leadership Development Conference in Greenville last week, their Director, Rebecca Imholz, was one of five…
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Collins & Lacy announces Criminal Defense Practice Group
May 7, 2024
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce the formation of its Criminal Defense Practice Group serving South Carolina. Comprised of seven attorneys, all with extensive courtroom experience, the Criminal…
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