Carolina Handling’s Justin Benson to speak at MODEX
February 12, 2024
Carolina Handling Vice President of Intralogistics Solutions Justin Benson has been tapped to deliver a presentation entitled, “Elevating Operations with Total Intralogistics Solutions: An Ecosystem of Efficiencies,” during MODEX, one…
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Strategic Development Group celebrates 25 years of excellence and growth
February 12, 2024
On February 12, 2024, Strategic Development Group (SDG), a leading site selection firm, will mark its 25th anniversary. Established in Columbia, SC, in 1999 by Mark Williams, SDG has grown…
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Columbia lawn maintenance company sold to new owner
February 12, 2024
Columbia Lawn Maintenance Company Sold to New Owner Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, is excited to announce the successful sale of Green…
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Generous Gesture: Founder’s family bestows writing desk to Lander in honor of legacy
February 12, 2024
Great leaders and thinkers generally have one piece of furniture in common – a desk where they plan, create and dream. Thomas Jefferson designed a portable lap-desk for writing the…
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Wagner Wealth Management hires Shanna Walker as Director of Communications
February 12, 2024
Wagner Wealth Management has added Shanna Walker as their Director of Communications. A native of the Greenville area, Walker earned a degree in finance from Wofford College. Her background includes…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Fundraising success leads to Polar Plunge at Lander University
February 12, 2024
Calling it “a formal occasion,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino donned a seriously fashionable black tuxedo and joined 75 students for the school’s first Polar Plunge amid screams, laughter, loud…
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Magnet Schools of America selects three Richland Two Schools to receive Merit Awards
February 12, 2024
Three schools in Richland School District Two are 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award winners. MSA is the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Ridge View High…
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Last chance to explore the Northern Lights with Áróra at the State Museum
February 12, 2024
Special planetarium experience closes February 29 The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests one last opportunity to explore the beauty of the Northern Lights with Áróra closing at the end of…
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Credit One Charleston Open unveils new attendee experience and programming for 2024 tennis tournament
February 12, 2024
Tournament upgrades include expanded food and beverage offerings, special events, interactive fan entertainment and paddle sports activities The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, continues…
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New traffic pattern – Calhoun Street improvements
February 12, 2024Long-planned improvements to fourteen blocks of Calhoun Street (Wayne to Harden) include resurfacing (from Wayne to Gregg), restriping, and the installation of bike accommodations. This project includes a change in…
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Collaborative production of adored operetta ‘Die Fledermaus’ to be performed by College of Charleston and Charleston Symphony
February 12, 2024College of Charleston Opera and the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage Die Fledermaus. Known as one of the world’s most beloved operettas, Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus tells…
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Omron Automation selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation
February 12, 2024
$9.2 million investment will create 162 new jobs in 5 years Omron Automation (OMRON), a global leader in industrial automation technology, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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Sydney Gardner joins SC Bar Foundation as director of finance & development
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Bar Foundation welcomed Sydney Gardner as its new director of finance & development. It’s a new position at the Foundation, combining responsibility for both raising funds and…
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Fort Jackson commander receives 2nd star
February 12, 2024
The U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander will be promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony at 8:00 a.m., February 14th, at the Fort Jackson…
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Local, County, State officials to join Mayor Cogswell, Jr. to break ground on city’s latest affordable housing project
February 12, 2024
100% Affordable Senior Housing Community coming to Johns Island through a strategic partnership by Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Corporation, Ward Mungo Construction, and Nix Development Company On Thursday, Feb.…
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Important Reminder: Dorchester County Business License renewals due by April 30, 2024
February 12, 2024
Dorchester County officials are reminding all Dorchester County business owners that their current Dorchester County Business Licenses are set to expire on April 30, 2024. Renewal reminders will be sent…
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Dorchester County announces changes to used tire disposal locations
February 12, 2024
In an effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency, Dorchester County will no longer accept used tires at the Oakbrook and Knightsville Convenience Centers effective March 1st, 2024. Residents who…
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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN
February 12, 2024
One of the region’s top economic development organizations looks to the future while continuing to support and grow the Greenville Entrepreneur Network (GEN) For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the…
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Sistercare Partners with SCVAN and others for “Leap of Love” event
February 12, 2024
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Hosted by the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN), Sistercare, and other community partners, “Leap of Love” is an event for parents and…
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City of Charleston to host Financial Wellness Workshops in February and March
February 12, 2024
The City of Charleston is pleased to announce a series of Financial Wellness Workshops scheduled to take place in late February and early March. These workshops aim to empower community…
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SCVCS student chosen for prestigious Aim High Flight Academy
February 12, 2024
Jack Stapleton, an 11th grade student at the South Carolina Virtual Charter School (SCVCS), has been selected as one of 170 students nationwide to participate in the prestigious Aim High…
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Announcing Disability Next Door SC
February 12, 2024
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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Annual Lake Greenwood Cleanup Scheduled: Uniting Communities for a Cleaner Future
February 12, 2024
Join Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Affiliates for a Day of Action on March 9, 2024″ On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB), in collaboration with Greenwood…
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Walk in the Footsteps of Heroes: A Western NC Revolutionary War Field Trip
February 11, 2024
On Saturday, March 2, history enthusiasts and curious minds are invited to embark on a unique adventure through the pages of American Revolutionary War history in Western North Carolina. Durant…
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Embracing Resilience: Laurens County Cancer Association Launches
February 11, 2024
In a heartfelt effort to nurture a sense of community and support, the Laurens County Cancer Association recently re-initiated their ongoing support group series, titled “Living with Cancer.” The event…
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Fundraising Success Leads Lander President, Students to ‘Take the Plunge’ in New Campus Pool
February 10, 2024
Calling it “a formal occasion,” Lander University President Richard Cosentino donned a seriously fashionable black tuxedo and joined 75 students for the school’s first Polar Plunge amid screams, laughter, loud…
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Gray Court-Owings School is Officially the First South Carolina School Trained in Seizure Recognition and First Aid
February 10, 2024
Gray Court-Owings School (GCO) has kept the commitment to learn how to support individuals with epilepsy. On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the South Carolina Advocates for Epilepsy (SAFE) Founder Karen…
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Join the Community at the Annual 4-H Achievement Banquet!
February 10, 2024
The community is invited to the highly anticipated annual 4-H Achievement Banquet, scheduled for April 4th at the scenic Hollow Oak Barn in Cross Hill. This event promises an evening…
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American Legion Post 25 to Break Ground on New Home in Laurens
February 10, 2024
In the heart of Laurens, American Legion Post 25 embodies the strength of community, dedication, and a common mission. During the past seven year Post 25 has tirelessly worked on…
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Self Regional Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Neal Goodbar and Expands Services in Clinton
February 10, 2024
Self Regional Healthcare recently announced a significant addition to its medical team, as Dr. Neal Goodbar is set to join the healthcare system on May 1, 2024. Dr. Goodbar will…
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Former Waterloo Elementary Student Corissa Amariya Green Builds and Donates Gaga Pit to Benefit Current WES Students
February 9, 2024
Hickory Tavern School eighth-grade student Corissa Amariya Green exhibits remarkable kindness by building and donating a Gaga Pit to Waterloo Elementary School (WES). A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on January…
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Rev Up Your Career at the Motor City Racks Job Fair
February 9, 2024
Are you ready to accelerate your career? Look no further than the Motor City Racks Job Fair happening on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM at…
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Charleston Digital Corridor selects Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly for CDC Diversity Initiative
February 8, 2024The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that two women owned business, Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly, have been selected as recipients of the CDC Diversity Initiative. The two awards further…
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YMCA Judson Community Center reveals facility upgrades in response to community childcare needs at annual SouperBowl event
February 8, 2024
The YMCA of Greenville today revealed the nearly $500,000 facility upgrades at the Judson Community Center while celebrating its 21st annual SouperBowl fundraising event for its Annual Campaign. YMCA Judson…
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Countybank announces strategic insurance division transitions
February 8, 2024
Countybank announced several strategic transitions within its insurance division. Jennifer Hincapie will transition to Insurance Division Executive, and Rudy Painter will transition to Chief Relationship Officer. “These strategic transitions within…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Coalition argues for business liability reform
February 8, 2024
SCCLR wants wording corrected in existing law By Alex Junes-Ward Representatives and supporters of the South Carolina Coalition for Lawsuit Reform (SCCLR) gathered on the south steps of the…
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Karin Freeland now offering group coaching programs for women who are struggling with burnout and balance
February 8, 2024
A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Joseph D. Dickey, Jr.
February 8, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Joseph D. Dickey, Jr. has joined the firm as a shareholder in Columbia, SC. Joseph focuses his practice on representing businesses, governmental entities, individuals…
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SCbio honors McMaster, life science leaders at industry conference
February 8, 2024
SCbio gathered hundreds of life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Greenville to open SCBIO 2024, the state’s premier life sciences conference, honoring leaders who…
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NEXT Upstate rebrands as NextGEN
February 8, 2024
For almost two decades, NEXT Upstate, the organization that began as an initiative housed inside the Greenville Chamber, has grown in reputation and scope of services. Hundreds of startup founders…
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Beach Commercial employees honored with prestigious marketing awards
February 8, 2024
Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within…
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Five ScanSource and Intelisys executives named 2024 CRN Channel Chiefs
February 8, 2024
Tony Sorrentino, Bob Farbak, Cody Fritz, Stephanie Mays and Michael Raspanti named to prestigious annual list ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced…
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William Means Real Estate agents named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle
February 8, 2024CHICAGO and CHARLESTON, SC – William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that three of its agents…
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Germein De Sario joins Greenwood Capital Team
February 8, 2024
Greenville Office Hires New Private Client Administrator Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce the addition of Germein De Sario to the client service team as a Private Client Administrator and…
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Eaton donates $35,000 to PTC for ABB Robot training program
February 8, 2024
Representatives from Eaton Corporation’s Eaton Charitable Fund were on the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College on Dec. 13, 2023, to present a check for $35,000 to support the ABB…
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Live Jazz Returns to The Establishment Every Friday and Saturday Night
February 8, 2024
The downtown restaurant introduces the Broad Street Live music series, featuring Demetrius Doctor and local jazz musicians The Establishment proudly announces the return of live music with the Broad Street Live series featuring local…
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