Colliers | South Carolina announces ONE Colliers Award recipient
February 26, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Brian Davis, Director of Project Management Services | Charleston for LCK, Colliers’ project management partner, is the recipient of the 2023 ONE Colliers Award.…
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City of West Columbia earns four wins at Southeast Festivals & Events Association 2024 Kaleidoscope Awards
February 26, 2024
The City of West Columbia is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the Southeast Festivals & Events Association’s (SFEA) 2024 Kaleidoscope Awards, held in Jekyll Island, GA, in February…
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Dorchester County Fire Rescue receives grant from Walmart Foundation
February 26, 2024
Dorchester County Fire Rescue was recently awarded a generous grant of $5,000 from the Walmart Foundation to support emergency response. These grants which typically range from $250 to $5,000 are…
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Lowcountry Careers Collaborative in healthcare aims to train 1,000 individuals
February 26, 2024
The Lowcountry Careers Collaborative has reached a significant milestone, advancing into phase three to initiate the implementation of the Good Jobs Challenge grant awarded by the Economic Development Agency (EDA).…
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GADC publishes 2023 announced Capital Investment Report
February 26, 2024
Last month we published our 2023 Announced Capital Investment Report highlighting the companies and industries that continue to invest in Greenville, South Carolina. The report shows a range of investments…
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Woolpert contracted by Greenville Water to provide bathymetric mapping for North Saluda and Table Rock Reservoirs
February 26, 2024
The data will be used to compile a high-density point cloud to assess, plan, and enhance the region’s source water management. Greenville Water has contracted Woolpert to acquire bathymetric survey data of the…
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City of Charleston to host free Small Business Opportunity Expo
February 26, 2024
The City of Charleston’s Business Services will host the 2024 Small Business Opportunity Expo on Thursday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gaillard Center at 95…
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Susan Bryant named Executive Director of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art
February 26, 2024
Susan Bryant has been named Executive Director of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art (PIFMA). Well-known throughout the Grand Strand and beyond, Bryant has served as the Sales…
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The Assault on Mt. Mitchell recognized by Gran Fondo Guide
February 26, 2024
Cycling challenge recognized as one of the Top 10 Gran Fondos in North America The Gran Fondo Guide, the world’s leading cycling events platform, recently recognized The Assault on Mt.…
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Luke Rankin Launches Campaign with Enthusiastic Support in Laurens County
February 26, 2024
Luke Rankin, current Laurens County Councilman and State House candidate for District 14, is gearing up for his campaign launch event on Tuesday, February 27th, at The Ridge in Laurens.…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces Service Excellence Award recipients
February 26, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that the company’s 2023 Service Excellence Awards were presented to Melissa Brewington, Shannon Lyon, Monica Wright, Brandi Martino and Jim Meadows of…
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Greenville Chamber honors community’s business leaders at the 135th Annual Meeting
February 26, 2024
The Greenville Chamber held its 135th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Greenville Convention Center. The theme for the event, presented by TD Bank, was “Betting Big for…
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Greenville Chamber honors community’s business leaders at 135th Annual Meeting
February 26, 2024
The Greenville Chamber held its 135th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the Greenville Convention Center. The theme for the event, presented by TD Bank, was “Betting Big for Greenville” and…
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John “JAY” Jones selected as North Carolina & South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Power Player Personal Injury attorney
February 26, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) is pleased to announce that John “Jay” Jones has been selected as a “Power Player” Personal Injury attorney in the Carolinas by North Carolina & South…
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J. Ronald Jones, Jr. named Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year by Charleston County Bar Association
February 26, 2024
Smith Debnam Narron Drake Sainting & Myers, LLP proudly announces that J. Ronald Jones, Jr., a distinguished attorney, and partner based in our Charleston, South Carolina office, has been honored…
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Application process open for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding Fiscal Year 2024/2025
February 26, 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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D. Garet Strange, CFP has been promoted to Shareholder of Hobbs Group Advisors
February 26, 2024
D. Garet Strange, CFP has been promoted to Shareholder of Hobbs Group Advisors, LLC in the Columbia office. Prior to being named Shareholder, Garet was the Executive Vice President of…
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Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host Blood Drive March 17
February 26, 2024
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton (1387 Hwy 56 South) will host The Blood Connection mobile unit for a blood drive on March 17, 2024 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm. Donating…
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Schools Partner for Community Event
February 26, 2024
With a focus on providing a community event to foster positive relationships and provide an enjoyable evening, E.B. Morse Elementary School and Sanders Middle School partnered to sponsor a National…
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Presbyterian College English Professor Secures Grant Funding for Infrastructure Improvements in Downtown Clinton
February 26, 2024
DR. JUSTIN BRENT AND HIS COLLABORATORS WERE AWARDED $200,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, WHICH WILL GO TOWARDS SAFETY REDESIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST CAROLINA…
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Clinton High School Band Students Excel at Region Band Clinic
February 26, 2024
Five Clinton High School band students—Augustus Lanford, Morgan Chaplin, and Richard Santiago, from the Clinton High, and Allie Wages, and Kalleigh Watson, two eighth graders at Clinton Middle School—recently showcased…
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Exploring the Wonders of Science: Presbyterian College’s Science Community Day
February 25, 2024
Presbyterian College is set to host an engaging and educational event, “Science Community Day,” on Sunday, March 3, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at the East Plaza of the campus…
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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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