The Work Of Hands
November 16, 2023
By Tom Poland Folks say the future belongs to “Knowledge Workers.” A so-called knowledge worker is someone who manages information within a specific subject area. I suppose I’m a…
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The Citadel ranked Top 10 Military Friendly Employer
November 16, 2023
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is the only higher education institution to be ranked as a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer for 2024. The rankings, which were released Nov.…
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City of Columbia to host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
November 16, 2023
The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation to host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting…
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Columbia VA Health Care, SC Housing team up to tackle veteran homelessness
November 16, 2023
SC Housing and the Columbia Veterans’ Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) joined forces to make 50 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers available to homeless…
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College of Charleston environmental chemistry students making campus, Grounds Crew Healthier
November 16, 2023Anyone walking around the College of Charleston campus has seen and heard the Grounds Crew hard at work maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our campus. While the drone of…
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City of Columbia accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
November 16, 2023
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed…
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Call for submissions for 2024 Kids in Print
November 16, 2023
29th Edition of Richland Library’s Literary Magazine Spotlights Work of Local Youth Are you a young creative who likes to write or draw? Get published! Richland Library is accepting submissions to…
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Law Clerk Tony Jones joins Collins & Lacy
November 16, 2023
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced the selection of Tony Jones as a law clerk in its Columbia, SC office. In his second year of law school at the University of…
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South Carolina’s Withholding Tax Tables have been updated
November 16, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR has published its annual update of the state’s Withholding Tax Tables. As a result of last year’s update, less taxes were withheld from paychecks…
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Scout Motors opens South Carolina office in Columbia’s BullStreet District
November 16, 2023
New office will house growing Scout Motors team during Production Center construction Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, announced…
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South Carolina Department of Education and community partners to unveil 2024 African American History Calendar
November 16, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education and its esteemed community partners will unveil the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar in a special celebration on November 27 at the…
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Columbia-Area Chick-fil-A Operators host Thanksgiving ‘Souper’ to support Local Women’s Shelter
November 16, 2023
Proceeds of ticket sales from the event will benefit Columbia Women’s Shelter WHAT: Local Chick-fil-A® Owner-Operators in the Columbia area are teaming up to host a Thanksgiving ‘Souper’ on Thursday, Nov. 16…
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Jazz Orchestra with humble beginnings celebrates milestone
November 16, 2023
Charleston Jazz Orchestra Announces Season 16 Founded in 2008, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra has become one of the nation’s leading jazz ensembles. Under the direction of Robert Lewis, the Orchestra has brought a level of…
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Bon Secours kicks off 2023 Festival of Trees
November 16, 2023
Annual Holiday Event to Benefit St. Francis Cancer Center Bon Secours announced the return of the annual St. Francis Festival of Trees. 2023 marks the 38th annual event, which will…
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The importance of being there
November 16, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Have you ever experienced something that you thought was extremely important or significant or incredible… and then you try to explain it to someone else? And…
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SC Ports, maritime partners aim to fill shipping container with toys for SC children
November 16, 2023
SC Ports is partnering with the International Longshoreman’s Association, Coalition 18, and the Maritime Association of South Carolina this year to fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina foster…
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The Main Street District celebrates 22 years of growth and development
November 16, 2023
For the 22nd year, the organization hosted an annual meeting to share the success of the district with stakeholders and community partners. The Main Street District (MSD), also known as City…
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CSU announced tuition promise program, first private university in SC to cover tuition
November 16, 2023
Charleston Southern University announced the launch of Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA. The only private university in…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Pixlmob
November 16, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Pixlmob. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company, which provides an easier way for…
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Social Venture Partners Charleston is now Empower Charleston
November 16, 2023
The name is changing but the mission remains the same. Social Venture Partners Charleston is rebranding to Empower Charleston, effective November 1, 2023. Established in 2010, Empower Charleston is the…
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Trinity Partners leases crowning space at 4 West & Brookland in West Columbia
November 16, 2023
LS3P, a thriving, well-respected regional architectural firm will move its offices from the Vista to the brand new, mixed use community known as 4 West, an Estates & Companies community,…
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Nikki Seibert recognized as South Carolina’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
November 16, 2023
South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) – Nikki Seibert, Owner & Director at Wit Meets Grit & Growing Local SC, has been named South Carolina’s 2023 “Community Star” by…
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Dollar General Announces Added Savings Just in Time for the Holidays
November 16, 2023As shoppers continue to seek value and added savings on everyday necessities and for the approaching gift-giving season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced planned promotions and discounts slated to run…
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Columbia Museum of Art acquires story quilt by artist Tina Williams Brewer
November 16, 2023New work debuted in summer exhibition Tina Williams Brewer: Stories of Grace The Columbia Museum of Art announces an exciting acquisition of new work by Pittsburgh-based fiber artist Tina Williams…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top Associates
November 16, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for October. In the Clemson office, the top agents for transactions closed for buyer clients were Amy Hammond…
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Barnes Alford Ranked in 2024 Edition of Best Law Firms
November 15, 2023
Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson, LLP has been recognized by Best Law Firms as a Tier One firm in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, and…
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Friday Night Lights Play Off Edition – Clinton Travels to BHP
November 15, 2023
The Playoffs continue and the Clinton Red Devils are still going strong. Clinton beat Broome last week with a final score of 38-7. The Red Devils (10-2) will play Belton…
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Laurens County Chamber Hosts Successful 15th Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser
November 15, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber recently celebrated its 15th Annual Oyster Roast fundraiser, marking the milestone with the largest attendance to date. The event, held in support of the Chamber’s ongoing…
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Laurens Libraries End November With Exciting Events
November 15, 2023
The Laurens County Public Libraries offer events for the whole family the last week of November. The Laurens Main Library hosts a Lego® free build for children 6-10 on Monday,…
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Festive Flicks and Flavorful Bites: Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Presents Holiday Smash Burgers Cinema in Laurens
November 15, 2023
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary in Laurens is turning up the festive spirit this holiday season with a special edition of Smash Burger Thursday with a feature holiday film each Thursday. Embracing…
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South Carolina Bans ‘Carolina Squat’ Cars
November 15, 2023
Effective November 12th, the “Carolina Squat” is officially prohibited on South Carolina roads. The legislation characterizes this phenomenon as a vehicle with either the front or rear fender raised four…
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A Weekend of Fun: Celebrating Athletics and Community at Presbyterian College
November 15, 2023
This weekend, Presbyterian College Athletics is gearing up for a grand finale to the fall season, promising a great mix of football and basketball action along with a community celebration.…
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Governor Henry McMaster and the First Family Announce the 57th Annual Governor’s Carolighting
November 15, 2023Jada Samuel, Miss South Carolina 2023, Will Emcee Event Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the 57th Annual Governor’s…
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Harbor Commercial Partners represents landlord in Port City Elevator Charleston lease
November 14, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, 2652 Bonds Ave, LLC in the lease of 3,000 SF of industrial space…
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53rd annual Holiday Fair returns to the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2
November 14, 2023
The 53rd annual Holiday Fair will take place at the Greenville Convention Center November 30 – December 2, offering the region’s largest selection of holiday arts, crafts and gifts under…
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Carolina Handling releases “Santa’s Legendary Solutions,” third in a series of children’s holiday books
November 14, 2023
What would happen if the Easter Bunny, Cupid, Jack Frost and other members of the Council of Legendary Figures suddenly began losing their powers? Find the answer in “Santa’s Legendary…
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BASF ECMS in Seneca sponsors 30th Annual Clemson Military Appreciation Day, awards $2,500 scholarship to Marine Corps veteran
November 14, 2023
The BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) site in Seneca, South Carolina, sponsored Clemson University’s 30th Annual Military Appreciation Day on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. BASF ECMS also…
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Google Data Center awards nearly $250K in grants to Berkeley County organizations
November 14, 2023
Google announced it has awarded a total of nearly $250,000 in grants to 10 different local community organizations in Berkeley County as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing…
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Columbia College hosts Columbia Fire Department
November 14, 2023
On November 8 and 9, 2023, Columbia College hosted the Columbia Fire Department for their semi-annual Search and Rescue Training. Earlier this year, Columbia College announced several capital projects, including…
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Fair joins Morton & Gettys as an associate
November 14, 2023
ROCK HILL, SC – Attorney Henry Fair has joined Morton & Gettys as an associate. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Fair’s practice will include…
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Hendrix joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
November 14, 2023
A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and a former teacher, Lydia Robins Hendrix has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. She will practice employment, government, and…
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Brandon welcomes Chad Isom to its client services team
November 14, 2023
Brandon, an integrated, data-driven, digitally-centric marketing firm, announced its recent hire of Chad Isom, a dynamic marketer with a background in recruiting. Isom joins the team as an account manager…
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Office space suited for small company just released in Irmo market
November 14, 2023
Irmo, SC – November 13, 2023 – A totally renovated office space in Irmo has become available for occupancy. At 1,530 square feet, it is suitable for a small company.…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on 50,000 sq ft spec building in Orangeburg County
November 14, 2023
Pyramid Contracting, LLC participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot industrial spec building in Orangeburg County. The milestone event was organized by the Orangeburg County Development Commission, showcasing…
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Clinton High School Cross Country Team Finishes 6th at State Championship
November 14, 2023
The SCHSL AAA State Cross Country Meet was held on Friday, November 10th. The sixteen best AAA teams in the State ran to decide the state Championship. The Red Devils…
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Lander University to Participate in Giving Tuesday
November 14, 2023
Lander University has announced that it will host a special 24-hour fundraising campaign in honor of Giving Tuesday, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 28. Charitable donations given to Lander during the…
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Experience the Magic of Christmas at The Vestibule in Clinton
November 14, 2023
Get ready for a festive weekend filled with holiday cheer as The Vestibule in Clinton rings in the holiday season with the arrival of Santa Claus and a vibrant Vendor…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces State Expands Program to Help Sexual Assault victims Who May have Been Exposed to HIV
November 14, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a new Florence County program has been established to meet the needs of sexual assault victims who may have been exposed to…
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Tapestry’s Black Tuesday Extravaganza: A Midweek Shopping Spectacle in Clinton
November 14, 2023
The holiday shopping scene is about to witness a seismic shift this year, as Tapestry in Clinton brings back their Black Tuesday. Breaking away from the traditional Black Friday frenzy,…
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USC School of Music faculty member wins InnoVision Award for Education and Technology
November 14, 2023
Notey, the leading AI-based music education company, was awarded the InnoVision Education award this week, just two months after it launched its application in the Apple store. Notey was selected…
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