Harriett Tubman’s Legacy Perseveres at Piedmont Technical College
February 25, 2024
Dr. Matteel Knowles, a former Piedmont Technical College (PTC) admissions director, current vice president for student services at Greenville Technical College, and celebrated motivational speaker, gave a presentation on the…
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Join the Lander Department of Music for Annual Collage Concert
February 25, 2024
The community is invited to join the Lander University Department of Music for its annual Collage Concert Thursday, March 19, in the Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center Auditorium at Lander.…
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Native American Artifact Identification Day and Exhibit Grand Opening at the Lauren County Museum
February 25, 2024
Demonstrations of Native American tool making, artifact identification, evidence of mastodons in South Carolina, and new exhibits will be part of the celebration on Saturday, March 2, 10 AM to…
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Music for Meals on March 9 benefits Lander’s Food Pantry
February 25, 2024
The third Music for Meals, featuring an evening of music and “all you can eat” barbecue and oysters, on Saturday, March 9, will benefit Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry.…
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Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United match set for this summer at USC’S Williams-Brice Stadium
February 23, 2024
Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United will meet in the United States this summer as part of the Rivals in Red Tour, facing off at the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding fiscal year 2024/2025
February 23, 2024The City of Columbia will start accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2022– June 30, 2023) on Friday, March 1, 2024. Applications are…
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City Council highlights | February 20, 2024
February 23, 2024
During the City Council meeting on February 20, City Council approved two honorary street naming resolutions including the honorary naming of the intersection of Gadsen Street and Washington Street to…
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Richland Two presents 2024 Black History Month Honorees
February 23, 2024
Richland School District Two is proud to announce its 7th Annual Black History Month Honorees. Established in 2018 as a part of the celebration of Black History Month, the recognitions…
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Elina Svitolina, Paula Badosa & Leylah Fernandez join talented Credit One Charleston Open player field
February 23, 2024
Professional tennis in Charleston returns in April with the world’s best tennis players in competition Three new talented tennis players have committed to the 2024 Credit One Charleston Open, the largest…
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Gerald named Pelion Elementary’s new principal
February 23, 2024
At the Feb. 20, 2024 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Francina Gerald as principal of Pelion Elementary School, effective July…
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South Carolina Export Sales Total $37.3 Billion in 2023, Defying National Exports Trend
February 23, 2024
Automotive remains dominant industry for state’s exports Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced that the state’s 2023 export…
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Lander University, Florence-Darlington Technical College Sign Transfer Partnership for Early Childhood Education Majors
February 23, 2024
In recognition of the state’s high demand for more qualified K-12 teachers, Lander University and Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) have formed a partnership to enhance the transfer of students from…
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Colliers | South Carolina presents 2023 Innovation Award to accounting staff
February 22, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced that the company’s 2023 Innovation Award was presented to Katie Albright, Paige Jernigan and Rosa Nakasone, members of the company’s accounting staff. The awards were…
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Susan Dunn receives DuRant Award from SC Bar Foundation
February 22, 2024
Susan Dunn, longtime legal director of ACLU of South Carolina, is the 2024 DuRant Distinguished Public Service Award recipient for meritorious service to the law and community. The South Carolina…
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Music for Meals on March 9 benefits Lander’s Food Pantry
February 22, 2024
The third Music for Meals, featuring an evening of music and “all you can eat” barbecue and oysters, on Saturday, March 9, will benefit Lander University’s Bear Necessities Food Pantry.…
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Compass of Carolina hires Director of Marketing & Development
February 22, 2024
Compass of Carolina announced the hiring of a new Director of Marketing & Development, Kimberly Broadway. Mrs. Broadway brings a fresh perspective to Compass of Carolina after transitioning from the…
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Greenville Technical College President Keith Miller announces retirement plans
February 22, 2024
Yesterday, the Greenville Technical College Area Commission approved President Keith Miller’s plan to retire in July 2025. This approval sets into motion a national search process that will culminate in…
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One View, Two Civilizations
February 22, 2024
By Tom Poland On a November Saturday, I drove to the geographic heart of Georgia. The cool breath of autumn and a blue-sky day had pulled people outdoors. I…
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Tom Klonecki joins Benefitfocus as chief operating officer
February 22, 2024
Benefitfocus announced that Tom Klonecki has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 26, 2024. Klonecki will report to Andrew Frend, president, Benefitfocus. As COO, Klonecki will…
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The Rock It! Co.’s Leah Stoudenmire named Woman of Influence
February 22, 2024
Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co., Leah Stoudenmire, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence list. GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence celebrates…
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McCrory Construction CEO Allen Amsler elected 2024 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas
February 22, 2024
Allen Amsler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Carolina-based McCrory Construction, has been elected 2024 Board Chair of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). ABC Carolinas is…
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Addison Homes wins 2023 HBASC Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Green Building
February 22, 2024Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received…
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Trinity Partners leases flex property in Irmo, SC
February 22, 2024
Trinity Partners announced 140 Dutchman Boulevard in Irmo, SC is fully leased. Braden Shockley, Roger Winn, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented the landlord in two transactions totaling 7,500 square feet.…
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20 South Battery to host Charleston Symphony in gratitude to Itzhak Perlman performance supporters
February 22, 2024
20 South Battery will open its doors on February 22, 2024, to host a special evening in appreciation of supporters of the upcoming Itzhak Perlman performance at the Charleston Gaillard…
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Ritedose buys 105 acres of land for major expansion
February 22, 2024
50-percent growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales spurs expansion, job creation The Ritedose Corporation (Ritedose) today announced a major expansion of its rapidly-growing pharmaceutical company with the recent purchase of 105…
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Clinton High Wrestlers Gear Up for High School National Championships
February 21, 2024
In the world of high school wrestling, the Clinton High School wrestling team is making waves as five of its talented athletes prepare to compete in the prestigious High School…
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McCrory Construction CEO Allen Amsler elected 2024 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas
February 21, 2024
Allen Amsler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Columbia-based McCrory Construction, has been elected 2024 Board Chair of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). ABC Carolinas is a…
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American Legion Post 25 Breaks Ground for New Post Home in Laurens
February 21, 2024
American Legion Post 25 hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on February 17 at 11:00 am at the site of their future home, 19 Choctaw Street in Laurens. The event marked the…
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Presbyterian College: 36th Annual Piano Clinic Featuring Dr. Wendy Freeland
February 21, 2024
Presbyterian College’s Department of Music is thrilled to present the 36th Annual Piano Clinic, featuring the esteemed Dr. Wendy Freeland. The event is scheduled for February 23rd at 7:30 PM…
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PTC Facilities Director Enthused About College’s Master Plan
February 21, 2024
When Fujifilm in Greenwood began downsizing in 2021, Wayne Shirley faced the loss of a workplace everyone dreams about. He had spent more than three decades with the company, was…
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Lakelands YMCA to Break Ground on State-Licensed Child Development Center
February 21, 2024
The YMCA, a cornerstone of our community, is set to embark on an exciting new chapter as it celebrates the groundbreaking ceremony for its State-Licensed full-day Child Development Center. The…
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Laurens City Celebrates Black History Month with Free
February 21, 2024
In a tribute to Black History Month, the city of Laurens is set to host a special screening of the groundbreaking film “Black Panther” at the Capitol Theatre, located at…
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Lander’s Southard-Dobbs to ‘Mythbust Memory’ in Community Lecture
February 21, 2024
The community is invited to join Lander University and the Arts Center of Greenwood for the fifth installment of the 2023-24 Community Lecture Series Tuesday, March 12, at the Arts…
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Laurens County Museum: A Call for Nominations in Celebration of Women’s History Month
February 21, 2024
As the arrival of Women’s History Month in March draws near, the Laurens County Museum is set to honor the remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on the…
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Broad Street UMC’s 39th Annual Fun, Food & Fashion: UniversiTea Edition
February 21, 2024
Broad Street United Methodist Church in Clinton is gearing up for its 39th annual Fun, Food & Fashion event on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This year’s theme, “UniversiTea,” will focus…
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Four Bradford Pear Bounty Events Scheduled in March Across South Carolina: Clinton Scheduled for March 30
February 21, 2024
South Carolina property owners will have four opportunities to participate in the Bradford Pear Bounty tree exchange in March. This year’s events, presented by Duke Energy, will be held in…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation receives Platinum Seal of Transparency for the fourth consecutive year
February 21, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation proudly announces that they have earned the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid. Candid is a highly respected…
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Stantec expands community development team in South Carolina
February 21, 2024
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Richie Ames as a CAD Designer in its Charleston office. Ames graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of…
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Ten William Means Real Estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 21, 2024
William Means Real Estate announced that 10 of its agents have received recognition from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for 2023. The REALTORS® of Distinction…
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Áróra
February 21, 2024
Closes February 29 It’s the last weekend to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights with the museum’s newest planetarium experience. The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests one…
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E.A. Sween Company opens new production facility
February 21, 2024
Greenwood County’s industrial partner, E.A. Sween Company, officially opened their new production facility. The plant, located in the North Greenwood Industrial Park, will run two shifts per day, with plans…
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Nine seniors are candidates in 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
February 21, 2024
Nine students in Richland School District Two are competing to be some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. They are candidates in the prestigious and highly competitive…
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Antiwan Tate of My Brother’s Keeper-Spartanburg recognized with award
February 21, 2024
Mary Black Foundation has awarded Antiwan Tate the 2024 Dr. George Newby, Jr. Health Equity Leadership Award. The award honors the legacy of Dr. Newby by celebrating the work of…
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Lake Murray registration breaks record for Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament
February 21, 2024
The 5th Bassmaster Kayak Series Tournament kicks off on Lake Murray, February 24-25, 2024 | Photo Credit: B.A.S.S The 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series scored by TourneyX will kick off its…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation donates more than $251,000 in environmental grants to South Carolina nonprofits
February 21, 2024
More than $1.3 million to nonprofits across Dominion Energy’s nationwide footprint 13 organizations in South Carolina are supported by grants Grants focus on environmental education and stewardship initiatives The Dominion…
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The things we take for granted
February 21, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Now, I am someone who actually likes to go grocery shopping. But I am a dangerous grocery shopper. I can go in to get two items…
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MOONDOG Animation Studio grows South Carolina footprint with expansion in Charleston County
February 21, 2024
$90,000 investment will create 20 new jobs in 5 years Fast Facts MOONDOG Animation Studio (MOONDOG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Charleston County. The company’s $90,000 investment…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins the Guardian Research Network
February 21, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. (GRN) announced that the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined its nationwide consortium of healthcare organizations as the first academic medical center…
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Junior League of Columbia announces new focus area and invites community organizations to apply for partnership
February 21, 2024
The Junior League of Columbia (JLC) announced a strategic shift in focus area, now directing its efforts towards promoting healthy relationships for women and children. As the organization celebrates its…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Viatec, for a third time
February 21, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority announces its affiliate, SC Launch Inc.’s, third investment in Viatec. The Piedmont-based company provides ‘plug-and-play’ electronic power take-off systems that optimize energy efficiency and reduce diesel emissions and…
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