Slate Realty announces grand opening in Sumter, South Carolina, July 1st
June 27, 2024
New residential real estate brokerage, servicing the Midlands with expertise in Sumter Slate Realty, a premier residential real estate firm located in Sumter, South Carolina, will open its doors on…
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Upcountry History Museum Presents Unique Exhibit of Iconic Artist, Frida Kahlo
June 27, 2024
Recognized as one of Mexico’s most prolific and well-known female artists, Frida Kahlo’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions. In this traveling retrospective, “Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens…
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ONE launches new service connecting Charleston, India
June 27, 2024
ONE launched its new West India North America (WIN) service at the Port of Charleston with the arrival of the ONE Modern on Wednesday at Wando Welch Terminal. A new…
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Richland Two names new Bethel-Hanberry Bookman Road Elementary School principals
June 27, 2024
Richland School District Two announces new leadership for two elementary schools starting July 1. Linard McCloud will lead Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School while Dawn Smith will take the helm at Bookman…
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Biden-Harris Administration partners with Rural Americans to develop clean energy to lower energy costs and create jobs as part of investing in America Agenda
June 27, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with rural…
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Greenville Jewish Federation’s garners Rotary grant
June 27, 2024
The Greenville Jewish Federation was one of 14 organizations given community impact grants by the Rotary Club of Greenville City Center Rotary last week. The Greenville Jewish Federation creates a…
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Columbia Museum of Art’s board of trustees adds three new members
June 27, 2024
Talented local leaders bring their skills to the museum The Columbia Museum of Art announces Leslie Archie, Elizabeth Nkuo Johnson, and Jesse A. Smith as the three new members elected…
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Verdae adds Zach Maghsoud as Development Analyst
June 27, 2024
Zach Maghsoud has joined Verdae Development, Inc. as a Development Analyst. Maghsoud will assist the Verdae team with planning, executing, and managing various projects within the master planned community focusing…
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Spartanburg Youth Theatre named “2024 Theatre of Distinction”
June 27, 2024
What better way to kick off their 50th season than with the honor of “Theatre of Distinction”? We are thrilled to congratulate the Spartanburg Youth Theatre on being awarded the…
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Clemson part of team selected to advance in NASA space weather mission competition
June 27, 2024
DYNAMIC targets the Lower Thermosphere Ionosphere (LTI) altitude region where the thermosphere’s neutral gas interacts with the coexisting plasma population of the ionosphere, influenced by forcing from above and below.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brittany Grabski, SeamonWhiteside
June 27, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Trinity Partners sources prominent downtown development site for student housing in Columbia, SC
June 27, 2024
Trinity Partners announced the sale of a prominent downtown development site, consisting of three (3) parcels totaling ±3.84 acres at the corner of Huger and Blossom Streets. Roger Winn, SIOR,…
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South Carolina Water Utilities hires communications and government relations director
June 27, 2024
South Carolina Water Utilities Hires Communications and Government Relations Director South Carolina Water Utilities welcomes Clara Thomas as communications and government relations director. After a recent merger which greatly increased…
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LEAD 2024: A Decade of Gratitude for Greenville County Law Enforcement Officers
June 27, 2024
LEAD Upstate announced the official launch of LEAD 2024 at a press conference held recently at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, marking a decade of expressing profound gratitude to the law…
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Justin Lane Defeats Incumbent David Tribble in District 7 GOP Primary Runoff
June 26, 2024
In a decisive victory, Justin Lane of Joanna defeated incumbent David Tribble in the Republican Primary runoff on Tuesday, securing the nomination to represent District 7 on the Laurens County…
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Colliers brokers lease of 1,711-square-foot building for fast-growing landscape materials supplier
June 26, 2024
Grayson Greiner of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the lease of an approximately 1,711-square-foot building at 3119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, South Carolina. Colliers represented the property tenant, Luckie’s…
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Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration is this weekend!
June 26, 2024
The 36th annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will take place on Saturday, June 29 3,000 fireworks will light up the skies above Lake Murray in a patriotic display…
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Spartanburg Water and SJWD partner to benefit customers
June 26, 2024
Partnership is a regional approach to drinking water resources Beginning July 1, Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) and Spartanburg Water will partner together to provide SJWD customers with a strategic approach…
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Fulton & Barr co-founder Johnnie Fulton is honored by the South Carolina Bar
June 26, 2024
The South Carolina Bar and University of South Carolina Established “Memory Hold the Door” The late Johnnie Dodenhoff Fulton was recently recognized by the “Memory Hold the Door” committee established…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Monroe Free, Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
June 26, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Cat Johnson joins Colliers as Office Manager for Greenville-Spartanburg
June 26, 2024
Cat Johnson has joined Colliers | South Carolina’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices as Office Manager, responsible for general office management, administrative tasks, executive and accounting support, and real estate document…
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Fly Down Hill
June 26, 2024
By Tom Poland I reached deep into my sense of place and reckoned the road ought to come out near Anthony Shoals Road, and it did. My parents drove…
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Lander University Hosts Orientation for Incoming Bearcats
June 26, 2024
Members of Lander University’s class of 2028 are beginning to acquaint themselves with campus and their peers. The University kicked off summer orientation sessions on June 24, welcoming incoming Bearcats…
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3.86 Acres Sold
June 26, 2024
Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Seller, Seels Outboard Inc., in the sale of 3.86 acres located at 3599 Trask Parkway in Beaufort, South Carolina. Blanca Martinez of…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 14th consecutive year
June 26, 2024
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, has earned the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. Only companies who…
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David Moore joins First Reliance as Relationship Banker
June 26, 2024
First Reliance announced that David L. Moore has joined First Reliance Bank as a Relationship Banker, SVP, in the Columbia Market where he will be responsible for growing strategic relationships…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 21 years
June 26, 2024
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 21st anniversary on June 26, 2024. Garvin Design Group has become a leader in design for higher education, historic…
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KIND of the Upstate surprised by TODAY, nonprofit receives $45,000
June 26, 2024
When Caroline Giguere and Francie Todd woke up two Fridays ago, they knew it was going to be a big day. KIND of the Upstate, the nonprofit they founded in 2020,…
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Countybank Foundation presents $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries
June 26, 2024
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, donated $5,000 to Greer Community Ministries (GCM). The donation will support more than 650 meals for residents in need.…
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Cheerleading added to Columbia College Athletics
June 26, 2024
Building upon the recent growth and development of Koala Athletics, Director of Athletics Glen Crawford is thrilled to announce the addition of Cheerleading to the College’s robust and steadily growing…
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aeSolutions announces new executive leadership appointments and corporate growth structure
June 26, 2024
C-Level Appointments and New Business Units Will Enhance Company Client Services; Set Stage for Projected Growth GREENVILLE, SC – aeSolutions announced multiple executive appointments and a new corporate growth structure.…
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New Morning appoints Wilbur E. Johnson as new Board of Directors Chair
June 26, 2024
Charleston Attorney to Chair New Morning’s Board of Directors, Effective July 1 New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services…
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Reynolds Lake Oconee Sweepstakes now open; grand-prize winner will win dream getaway for golf, more
June 26, 2024
Includes Golf, Club Fitting, Clinic, Accommodations; Entries Accepted Through Aug. 29 It’s back! The annual Reynolds Lake Oconee Sweepstakes is now open, with the once-in-a-lifetime grand prize of a five-day, four-night experience…
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Richland Two school board elects new officers
June 26, 2024
At the regularly scheduled meeting on June 25, 2024, the Richland Two Board of Trustees elected new board officers – Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary – as required by Board…
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CCSD exceeds performance marks on district-wide accreditation renewal
June 26, 2024Leading international education accrediting agency renews CCSD’s accreditation with marks far above network scores Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently earned a five-year, system-wide reaccreditation from Cognia, the widely recognized international…
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Richland Library hosts Grammy-nominated artist Pierce Freelon
June 26, 2024
A Black Music Month Celebration for Families WHAT: Pierce Freelon: A Black Music Month Celebration for Families WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 29 WHERE: Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St., 29201)…
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SC Women in Leadership announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
June 26, 2024
Board Taps Sara Ballard as Executive Director SC Women in Leadership (SC WIL) announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors which includes 12 members with diverse professional backgrounds who share a…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare selects Joseph DeLeon to serve as president and CEO
June 26, 2024
Texas healthcare leader brings more than 29 years of experience, served as captain in United States Air Force Medical Service Corps Joseph DeLeon, an accomplished healthcare leader from Texas, will…
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New partnership gives free kids books to local families to boost SC literacy
June 26, 2024
The Family Pages will gift a free bag of kids’ books to all Turning Pages’ adult learners who have kids at home In a powerful move to foster reading at…
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City of Charleston hosts 3rd annual open data day to reinforce commitment to an open and transparent government
June 26, 2024
The City of Charleston is hosting an event to demonstrate how public data informs decision-making and to teach residents how to use our tools and data for their own projects.…
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The Chamber welcomes Jason Colón in Military Executive Fellow role
June 26, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Military Executive Fellow, Jason Colón to their staff. Colón dedicated nearly 33 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, culminating…
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Dorchester County launches Reassessment Roadshow
June 26, 2024
Dorchester County is excited to announce the Reassessment Roadshow, a series of drop-in events designed to provide residents with important information about the reassessment process and its impact on property…
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Greenville Literacy Association announces dates for 2024 Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale
June 26, 2024
The Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) will host its 23rd annual Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book Sale at McAlister Square on Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday,…
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City of West Columbia Independence Day office closing, sanitation changes, and fireworks information
June 26, 2024
City Hall The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, July 5,…
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Historic Columbia Executive Director Robin Waites awarded Order of the Palmetto
June 26, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has bestowed the prestigious Order of the Palmetto upon Robin Waites, Executive Director of Historic Columbia, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion…
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Finding the scotch tape
June 26, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Every once in a while there’s a semi-conversation that goes on in our household along the lines of what you’re going to read in the next…
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South Carolina Craft Beer Tasting to Debut at Main Street Laurens’
June 26, 2024
Main Street Laurens is set to host a memorable evening for beer enthusiasts and families alike at the inaugural South Carolina Craft Beer Tasting, part of the “It’s Finally Friday!”…
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Joanna-Woodson Elementary School Recognized as Data Trailblazer by Education Oversight Committee
June 25, 2024
Joanna-Woodson Elementary School in Laurens County School District 56 has been honored as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Data Trailblazer award. The announcement, made by the South…
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Laurens County to Feature in This Weekend’s Ag + Art Tour
June 25, 2024
Laurens County is set to be part of the nation’s largest free farm tour, the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour, this weekend. This year’s tour, organized by Clemson Cooperative…
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Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton Expands Services to Include Delivery
June 25, 2024
The Main Street Bake Shoppe in Clinton recently announced the expansion of its services with the introduction of a new delivery option. Main Street Bake Shoppe will now offer delivery…
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