Haynsworth Sinker Boyd’s Rob Tiro joins United Ministries Board of Directors
August 1, 2024Haynsworth Sinker Boyd, P.A. announced that Rob Tiro was recently appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for United Ministries. United Ministries is a direct services organization…
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No Damsel In Distress
August 1, 2024By Tom Poland Late May, I made one last effort to see the rare rocky shoals spider lilies before they play out. Rain and high water had deviled the…
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Town of Port Royal, S.C. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Global Eco Adventures, other agencies to host Aug. 6 press event
August 1, 2024Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 31, 2024Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q2…
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A New Chapter for The Front Porch Churn: An Interview with Daniel Verdin
July 31, 2024The Front Porch Churn, a traveling ice cream business, has captured the hearts and taste buds of South Carolinians for over a decade. As the business gears up for a…
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Join the Laurens County Touchdown Club: Celebrate and Support Local Football
July 31, 2024Football season is almost here and the Laurens County Touchdown Club, an initiative of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, invites you to become part of a vibrant community dedicated to…
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Yates Named Dean of Lander’s College of Science and Mathematics
July 31, 2024Dr. Jennifer Yates has been named the dean of Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics. Yates, who had been serving as the interim dean of the college, assumed the…
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New Partnership with University of Mount Olive Benefits PTC Graduates
July 31, 2024Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Mount Olive (UMO) through the UMO Promise program, offering significant educational advancement opportunities for PTC students.…
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A Gathering of Quilters Day at the Laurens County Museum on August 17
July 31, 2024Quilting enthusiasts are invited to join the Laurens County Museum for a day filled with fun, food, and camaraderie at the “Gathering of Quilters Day” on Saturday, August 17, from…
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Commemorating Bravery: 244th Anniversary Celebration of Patriot Victory at Musgrove’s Mill
July 31, 2024The 244th Anniversary Celebration of the Patriot Victory at Musgrove’s Mill is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Musgrove Mill State Park. This event,…
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Prisma Health launches two retail imaging centers to increase access and affordability of high-quality MRI, CT and X-ray services
July 31, 2024On Monday, July 29, Prisma Health opened two new imaging centers, one in the Upstate and one in the Midlands, to provide patients and communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality MRI,…
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YMCA of Greenville assistant aquatics director honored with Red Cross Life Saving Award Certificate of Merit
July 31, 2024YMCA of Greenville announced that Teresa Collins, assistant aquatics program director for the Caine Halter Family YMCA, was honored with the Red Cross Life Saving Award Certificate of Merit, the…
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Nelson Mullins welcomes Sheria Clarke to Greenville litigation team
July 31, 2024Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome Sheria Clarke to its growing litigation team in Greenville,…
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Court Walsh joins Robinson Gray law firm as a member
July 31, 2024Courtney Eamon Walsh has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Court Walsh is a litigator whose practice areas include administrative and regulatory law, construction litigation, and insurance. He…
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Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, Shepherd’s Table, in Conway
July 31, 2024Food Lockers Enable Neighbors to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food pantries, Shepherd’s Table in…
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Badcock Home Furniture & More to Close All Stores by End of October – Liquidation Sale Starts in Laurens Location
July 31, 2024Badcock Home Furniture & More, a retail chain with over 380 stores across the southern United States, will officially close all its locations, including the one in Laurens, by the…
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Annual meeting Holiday Fair & Kringle Holiday Village unite at the Greenville Convention Center December 5-7
July 31, 2024Greenville Convention Center and Rotary Club of Greenville announced the partnership of their respective signature events at a joint press conference. The Greenville Convention Center’s annual Holiday Fair and the…
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The City of Columbia and Columbia clean energy companies rejuvenate hydrogen fueling site
July 31, 2024The City of Columbia has partnered with Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN to rejuvenate a hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant milestone in the region’s clean energy journey. The rejuvenated…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation invests in the Revitalization of Mays Park
July 31, 2024The Mays Park Revitalization project reflects input received through an online survey and a community meeting. The survey, released through Survey Monkey on January 12, 2022, garnered 185 responses. Additionally,…
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Richland Library announces new Ethel Bolden Minority Fellows
July 31, 2024Richland Library Friends and Foundation Welcomes Two New Fellows The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Alejandro Jaramillo of Furman University and Amanda Lockett of the University of…
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Crave Clinton Expands Hours to Support Teachers and Business Clients
July 31, 2024With the summer coming to an end, Crave Clinton is stepping up to support the community as kids and teachers head back to school. Recognizing the need for teachers to…
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Laurens County Prepares for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 1, 2024
July 31, 2024National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), is set to take place on August 1, 2024. This National Day of Action is designed to…
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Annual Holiday Fair and Kringle Holiday Village Unite at the Greenville Convention Center December 5-7
July 31, 2024GREENVILLE, SC (July 30, 2024) – Greenville Convention Center and Rotary Club of Greenville today announced the partnership of their respective signature events at a joint press conference. The Greenville…
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Affordable Upstate has big plans for Berea apartments
July 31, 2024Affordable Upstate is bringing new life to two apartment complexes along the West Parker Road corridor. The affordable housing focused real estate company has purchased a two-story building at 100…
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Mashburn Construction promotes six across the state
July 31, 2024Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for six team members across three of their four offices. Calvin Abercrombie has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He is based out of the Columbia…
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Volunteers Needed to Help Local Abused and Neglected Children
July 31, 2024The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer…
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Presbyterian College Mourns the Loss of Music Professor Dr. Christian Elser
July 31, 2024As the Presbyterian College community grapples with the sudden loss of music professor Dr. Christian Elser, colleagues and friends remember not only a passionate voice performer with a booming baritone…
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Laurens County Chorale Invites Singers for Fall Concert
July 30, 2024The Laurens County Chorale is extending an invitation to all singers to join their ranks for the upcoming fall concert. The performance will feature a blend of beloved classics and…
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Main Street Laurens Presents South Carolina Summer Craft Beer Tasting this Friday
July 30, 2024Main Street Laurens (MSL), local sponsor Rotary Club of Laurens, and annual sponsor PRTC will present the South Carolina Summer Craft Beer Tasting, taking place on the Courthouse Square of…
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Industrial lease renewal in North Charleston
July 30, 2024The Vault Receiving & Warehousing, LLC is extending their lease at 7123 Cross County Rd in North Charleston. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor…
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Shanel Matthews joins Colliers | South Carolina’s real estate management team
July 30, 2024Colliers | South Carolina announced Shanel Matthews has joined its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team as an Assistant Property Manager at 1901 Main in Columbia. Shanel provides vital support…
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LSU and Integer Technologies announce $9.8M research contract, partnership
July 30, 2024Navy funding advances intelligent autonomy for maritime vessels, supporting LSU research priorities in coast, defense and energy COLUMBIA, SC – LSU and Integer Technologies announce the Office of Naval Research…
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Knockout Butchery breaks ground in Upstate SC
July 30, 2024Commissioner Hugh Weathers and other officials joined farmers Travis and Misty Howard in breaking ground yesterday on a new beef processing facility that will expand opportunities for South Carolina farmers and address…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Collier speaking at APT US&C Annual Conference
July 30, 2024Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier will be one of the main speakers addressing affordable housing next month at the 2024 The Association of Public Treasurers of the United States &…
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The City of Charleston to host Lender Matchmaking event this Friday
July 30, 2024The City of Charleston and Small Business Association (SBA) are excited for the annual Lender Matchmaking Event this Friday, August 2nd at The Citadel! Join us for this free in-person event to meet…
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Advanced robotic surgery system arrives at Roper St. Francis Healthcare
July 30, 2024Roper St. Francis Healthcare recently became the first Charleston healthcare provider to acquire and implement a new surgical robot called the Da Vinci 5. This cutting-edge device will enhance our…
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CAMS promotes Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager
July 30, 2024Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager. Bablo has been with CAMS since 2018 and has held the role of Customer Experience Manager…
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Countdown begins: What to expect for 803 Day
July 30, 2024Local Entertainment Announcement, Nonprofit Recognition, $8.03 specials 803 Day is officially five days away! Over 350 have registered to participate in the festivities so far, with registration still open. This…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in N. Charleston
July 30, 2024Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on Aug. 3, 3 – 6 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its third Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the…
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The City of Charleston hosts ribbon cutting of the new Entrepreneur Resource Center
July 30, 2024The City of Charleston’s Office of Minority Business Enterprises announced the grand opening of its first Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC), located at the James Lewis Apartment Complex, 91 Hanover Street.…
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Leadership Columbia seeks proposals from nonprofits for class project
July 29, 2024Proposals Due August 30, 2024 The Columbia Chamber’s flagship leadership program, Leadership Columbia, is requesting proposals for the LC Class of 2025 class project. Each year, the LC class chooses a…
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Colliers leases ±2,200 square feet of commercial space to Goodwill Industries
July 29, 2024Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Rox Pollard III and John Gressette assisted in the leasing of a ±2,200-square-foot commercial space to Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands SC. The leased…
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School District Five names veteran administrator principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School
July 29, 2024Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Christian English the new principal at Oak Pointe Elementary. English has served as the principal at Seven Oaks Elementary School since 2020.…
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School District Five names interim principal for Seven Oaks Elementary School
July 29, 2024Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Dr. Angie Slatton as the interim principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Slatton currently serves as the district’s director of special…
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Julie Ellis joins Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville
July 29, 2024Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Julie Ellis to its Greenville office as a residential agent. Julie Ellis, who has lived in the Upstate for over 20 years, deeply values the…
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City of Columbia Planning and Development services offers public engagement opportunities
July 29, 2024The City of Columbia kicked off the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process in February. Since then, MKSK’s team has been listening to Columbians and translating what…
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Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces fall 2024 After School Programs at 4 facilities with programs beginning on Aug. 8
July 29, 2024The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces enrollment for fall 2024 After School Programs at four City of Columbia park facilities. The programs, which begin on Thursday, Aug. 8, are…
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Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness: A new era of total well-being
July 29, 2024Dr. Mark Luckie and Jessica Luckie, a dynamic husband and wife duo, are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness. This exciting venture marks the merger of…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry welcomes four new board of directors members
July 29, 2024Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is extremely honored to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Board members serve three-year terms and can serve…
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USDA investment in Rural Communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in South Carolina
July 29, 2024Projects 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 farmers…
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