Dr. Barbara Beeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program
June 25, 2024
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…
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It’s Time: Tomato Time in Laurens County
June 25, 2024
With the heat of summer comes a bounty of local harvests, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate one of the season’s most beloved fruits: the homegrown tomato. Laurens County…
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Advocates pursue “mental health for all’ at community walk
June 25, 2024
As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as…
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Berkeley County’s St. Stephen Magistrate Court temporarily closing, relocating
June 25, 2024
Berkeley County’s St. Stephen Magistrate Court, currently located at 113 Ravenell Drive, will be temporarily closed from Saturday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 2024, to allow staff to move their offices to…
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The City of Columbia Community Development receives the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference
June 25, 2024
The City of Columbia Community Development was recognized and received the John Sasso Award at the National Community Development Conference in Cambridge, MA. This acknowledgment reflects the department’s exceptional efforts…
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Priority One Security announces new customer experience
June 25, 2024
New enhanced user website provides an experience for customers Regionally based Priority One Security is announcing the launch of its new website and a comprehensive rebranding of its services, signaling…
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Wasteful litigation ignores Lowcountry’s climate needs
June 25, 2024
By Tom Swatzel In 2020, the mayor of Charleston filed a lawsuit against several energy producers, including a local company based here in South Carolina, over climate change. The suit…
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Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary awarded $30,000 grant from Power:Ed for nursing scholarships to help students pursue healthcare careers
June 25, 2024
Mike Rosenfield, Hospital Auxiliary President; Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Executive Director; and Janet Porter, Hospital Auxiliary Board Chair The Hospital Auxiliary (HHHA), a nonprofit dedicated to assisting patients in need in…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America partner to provide students and families with food for summer
June 25, 2024
Bank of America grant supports broader community access to healthy food, especially for children and families while school is not in session Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has received…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Richland, Oconee Counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, announced it is expanding operations in Richland and Oconee counties. The…
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Upstate technical staffing pioneer launches professional staffing services
June 25, 2024
The Hiring Group introduces new industries to its IT and engineering portfolio in its 10th Year of Operation The Hiring Group (“THG”), a technical staffing firm based in Greenville, South…
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Matt Wills hired as Greenville Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs
June 25, 2024
The Greenville Chamber has hired Matt Wills to serve as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, he will lead the Chamber’s local, state, and federal pro-business and economic…
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Richland One Communications team wins three National PR awards
June 25, 2024
The Richland One Office of Communications received three awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) for publications and digital media excellence. Award entries submitted by school public relations…
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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
June 25, 2024
FILM LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2024 | 2 PM & 7 PM | @KOGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Buy My Tickets Tix starting at $30 We will be…
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Schneider Electric expanding manufacturing employee base in Oconee, Richland counties
June 25, 2024
Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The…
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Dorchester County Summerville Magistrate Court renovation completed
June 25, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce that the renovation of the Summerville Magistrate location at 212 Deming Way in Summerville has been completed. Summerville Magistrate Court will return to full-service…
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The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina Director of Communications and Marketing
June 25, 2024
Bishop Daniel Richards is pleased to announce that he has called Ms. Jessica St. Clair Smith to serve as Director of Communications and Marketing for the Episcopal Diocese of Upper…
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Historic CCSD budget passes unanimously
June 25, 2024Includes $8,000 raise for all teachers, 100% market value for classified employees, and more than $32 million for schools through Weighted Student Funding formula Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board…
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SC Housing warns of fraudulent claims regarding Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist
June 25, 2024
SC Housing is alerting vulnerable South Carolina households to a false online claim that SC Housing’s Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist is opening. The false claim circulating on social…
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Chamber Award nominations now open!
June 24, 2024
Nominations Due Wednesday, July 3 The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center is pleased to announce its annual 2024 Chamber Awards Recognition Program. These awards recognize the achievements of its shareholders and celebrate the…
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Gather & Grow – Northeast: June 2024
June 24, 2024
Join the Chamber and the newly formed Northeast Business Alliance for a collaborative meeting. As the Chamber works to expand our initiatives throughout the Midlands region, we’ve partnered with representatives…
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Biden-Harris Administration announces availability of $25 million to help expand high-speed internet access in rural areas
June 24, 2024
Funding Provides Technical Assistance Through Local Organizations, Cooperatives and Tribes as Part of Investing in America Agenda U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden announced…
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Laurens County Voters Return to Polls for June 25 Runoff Elections
June 24, 2024
It’s been a quick two weeks since the June 11 Primary, and now, on Tuesday, June 25, voters in Laurens County will return to the polls. Every vote counts, as…
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Berkeley County reassessment notices
June 24, 2024
County-wide reassessment notices for Berkeley County property owners were mailed on June 22, 2024. These notices were sent to all property owners. A notice of property tax assessment is not…
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Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board
June 24, 2024
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board during the USCM’s 92nd annual meeting (June 20-23), which convened nearly 200 mayors…
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SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead
June 24, 2024
SCbio welcomes Chelsey Lee as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead, a new role that will build resources and opportunities for life sciences startups in South Carolina. Lee will oversee the operations…
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Dr. Barbara Beeks joins Presbyterian College as director of Jacobs Scholars Program
June 24, 2024
Dr. Barbara Beeks is the new director of Presbyterian College’s Jacobs Scholars Program. Beeks began June 3 as the leader of PC’s signature program for students affected by foster care…
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Kipper Ackerman ’97 joins alma mater as new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and director of choir at Presbyterian College
June 24, 2024
Presbyterian College alumna Kipper Edens Ackerman ’97 will join her alma mater as its new assistant director of admissions for fine arts and choir director. Ackerman, a seasoned musician and…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union awards over $27,000 in scholarships to high school seniors
June 24, 2024
Eleven budding college freshmen are sharing more than $27,000 in scholarship awards from SAFE Federal Credit Union. SAFE honored the high school seniors at a recent reception hosted at its…
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Shelby Leonardi joins Polales Horton & Leonardi
June 24, 2024
Polales Horton & Leonardi LLP (PHL) welcomes Shelby Leonardi as its newest partner in the firm’s Columbia office. Shelby’s experience in complex civil litigation and her familiarity with the federal…
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Supported by Movement 2030 investment, United Way of the Piedmont announces two Higher Education Community Resource Coordinators
June 24, 2024
Despite billions in economic investment over the last decade, Spartanburg ranks in the bottom 10% of counties nationwide for economic mobility. Movement 2030 is an unprecedented community-led initiative in Spartanburg…
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SCDOT, Dominion Energy and Town of Sullivan’s Island work together on Sullivan’s Island palmettos
June 24, 2024
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Dominion Energy and the Town of Sullivan’s Island announced that through a collaborative effort, the 2024 project to ensure utility safety and…
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Baker selected as Lexington Two’s new director of career and technology
June 24, 2024
Lexington School District Two announces the hiring of a director for career and technology for the 2024-2025 academic year. Stacey Baker, an Airport High School graduate who most recently served…
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Remia selected as new principal at Lexington Two’s New Bridge Academy
June 24, 2024
Lexington Two announces the hiring of a new principal for New Bridge Academy for the 2024-2025 school year. Kelly Remia comes to Lexington Two after serving as coordinator for Lexington-Richland…
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The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton inducted into Historic Hotels of America®
June 24, 2024
The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton in Charleston, South Carolina, announced it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires
June 24, 2024
Today, The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced four new hires joining the company. Alouette Alexander has been hired as…
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Children from Bridging the Gap Summer Camp Visit GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site
June 24, 2024
Children from the Bridging the Gap Summer Camp had the opportunity to visit the GLEAMNS Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site in Greenwood, SC. The CEO, Dr. Ameca Thomas,…
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ElringKlinger Group selects Pickens County to establish first South Carolina operation
June 24, 2024
$40.3 million investment will create 115 new jobs FAST FACTS ElringKlinger Group (ElringKlinger) selects Pickens County to establish the compay’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $40.3 million investment will…
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Jackson selected as assistant principal at Wood Elementary School
June 24, 2024
The Lexington Two Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Allison Jackson as an assistant principal at Wood Elementary School at its June 20 meeting. Jackson comes to Lexington Two…
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Wilburn selected as new principal of Fulmer Middle School
June 24, 2024
A familiar face has been selected as the new leader at Fulmer Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. Jonathan Wilburn, who currently serves as assistant principal, has been selected…
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CHS Cross Country Team Gears Up for 8th Annual “Running of the Cans” Food Drive
June 24, 2024
The Clinton High School (CHS) Cross Country team is once again demonstrating their commitment to community service with the 8th Annual “Running of the Cans” event. This important initiative aims…
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City of Columbia Preservation staff receive Preservation Service Award from the State of South Carolina
June 24, 2024
Each year thousands of South Carolinians work to preserve the state’s legacy that is reflected in our historic buildings, structures, and sites. Since 1995, Preservation South Carolina, the SC Department…
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Berkeley County unveils new heliport on Daniel Island
June 24, 2024
Located seven minutes or less from area hospitals Berkeley County Government has opened a new designated heliport on Daniel Island, located near the off-ramp from I-526 and Seven Farms Drive.…
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Wilson Associates adds Molly Mills, Betty Beacham to growing concierge-level agent group
June 24, 2024
Based on rapid growth and ever-increasing demand for its concierge-level service, Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, has added two new members to its team of…
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University of South Carolina receives federal grant for restoration of historic Florence C. Benson School
June 24, 2024
The University of South Carolina, with the aid of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research, will restore and preserve the historic Florence C. Benson Elementary School in Columbia,…
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Meet the Author: Mathew Cordell
June 24, 2024
An Evening of Imagination and Inspiration Join Richland Library for an enchanting evening with celebrated children’s book author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, as he shares insights into his creative journey, the…
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The SC Philharmonic presents new chamber music series led by acclaimed pianist Andy Armstrong
June 24, 2024
Andy & Friends welcomes internationally acclaimed classical musicians to the SC Midlands The South Carolina Philharmonic is expanding its artistic program offerings by presenting Andy & Friends in the 2024-2025…
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Trustus Theatre to close 39th season with workshop premiere production of Dandelion, an original musical
June 24, 2024
Executive Director Jessica Francis Fichter, also a co-writer of the musical, will Direct, with Musical Direction and Orchestration by Steven Gross Hannah Bonnett (Five: The Parody Musical, Legally Blonde) to…
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Close Harmony, Close Friends: Lander’s New Barbershop Quartet Brings Students Together
June 24, 2024
While they can’t offer an actual shave and a haircut, the BarberCats at Lander University are here to entertain the Lander campus community with their unique sound of four-part barbershop-style…
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County Council Adopts $1.24B Operating Budget for FY2025
June 24, 2024
During its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 18, Richland County Council passed the County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on third reading. County Council uses the budget to oversee the…
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