Midlands Technical College announces Commission Leadership
August 7, 2023
The Midlands Technical College (MTC) Commission has elected new leadership for its governing board and installed the first MTC alumna as chair. Sandra Jackson began her two-year term as the…
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For Sibling Principals Dr. Tracy Pickett and Dr. Gregory Pickett, Being Educators is ‘What We Were Born to Do’
August 7, 2023
For the first time in recent memory, Richland One has siblings leading two district schools. Dr. Tracy Pickett is starting her eighth year as the principal at Pine Grove Elementary…
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Amazon now funding computer science education for 17 elementary schools in Lexington County School District One, impacting more than 12,000 Students
August 7, 2023
Lexington County School District One is now part of Amazon Future Engineer’s expansion to more than 500,000 elementary students nationwide Funding from Amazon Future Engineer delivers teacher professional development and curriculum from BootUp PD,…
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Frampton Construction completes Delta Industrial Park facility
August 7, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished the construction of Delta Industrial Park in Gastonia, N.C. The Class-A…
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EV battery experts recharged by automakers’ pledge for more charging stations
August 7, 2023
To keep pace with President Biden’s 2030 zero-emissions initiative, seven major automakers—including South Carolina’s based BMW Group, have pledged $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across…
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World-class performers star in September premiere of ‘Daniel and The Kings’
August 7, 2023
Charleston native and Broadway performer Matt Shingledecker will play the lead role of Daniel in a new musical drama debuting at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in September. Written…
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Laurens County School District 55 Kicks Off the 2023-2024 Academic Year
August 5, 2023
On July 31, 2023, the Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) district employees gathered at the Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) gymnasium to kick off the 2023-2024 academic…
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Dee Nichols Named Athletic Director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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United Way Gardeners: Nourishing Communities Through Fresh Produce
August 4, 2023
For the past two years, the United Way of Laurens has been dedicated to expanding their impactful initiative known as the United Way Gardeners. Their mission is to combat food…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces that Investors Will Recoup Overcharges from Precious Metals Seller Lear Capital
August 4, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that investors who purchased precious metals from gold and silver seller Lear Capital will receive compensation as a part of Lear’s bankruptcy plan. At…
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Multiple Roadway resurfacing and Dirt-to-Pave Projects to begin across the County
August 4, 2023
Multiple roadway resurfacing and dirt-to-pave projects are scheduled to begin across Berkeley County this month. Starting Monday, August 7, 2023, a total of 17 roads will be resurfaced through funding from the…
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Dee Nichols named athletic director at Presbyterian College
August 4, 2023
Longtime administrator Dee Nichols has been chosen to serve as Presbyterian College’s new director of athletics. Nichols, the senior associate athletic director for operations and senior woman administrator, replaces Rob…
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Less than 50 spaces left for August’s Women Confidence Builders event
August 4, 2023
A little more than two scores of tickets are left for South Carolina Women’s Executive Luncheon, and if that wasn’t enough to get you to buy a ticket, all attendees…
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Pickens County Council’s Costner elected to serve as SC Association of Counties President
August 4, 2023
Pickens County Council Vice Chairman Roy Costner III was elected President of the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) for 2023-24 during the Association’s Annual Conference held Aug. 1-3. Business…
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Karlyn Jones of Abacus Planning Group passes Certified Financial Planner (TM) Examination
August 4, 2023
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Karlyn M. Jones has passed the CFP® examination. The CFP® Certification Examination assesses the candidate’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base…
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Sheriff speaks to Benedict College Football Team
August 4, 2023Sheriff Leon Lott discusses winning, leadership, and life beyond football By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the coaches and players of Benedict College’s football team…
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Midlands Technical College Foundation welcomes four new trustees
August 4, 2023
The Midlands Technical College Foundation (MTCF) welcomed four new board of trustees members during its last meeting – Jeff Griffin, Derek Raper, Dan Bruinsma, and Katherine Blanchard Whittle. All four…
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S.C. Floodwater Commission chairman addresses Conservative Climate Foundation
August 4, 2023
Dr. Mullikin discusses conservative approach to climate change By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, South Carolina’s renowned global expedition leader and chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater…
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Parents as Teachers appoints Georgia Mjartan to its board of directors
August 4, 2023
Parents as Teachers, the nation’s most replicated home visiting, early childhood development, and parenting education program, has appointed Georgia Mjartan, executive director of South Carolina First Steps and the South…
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Engenius earns International Recognition for website design for Liberty Fellowship
August 4, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, was presented with an Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Communicator Awards for creative excellence and website design work for…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $210,000 to seven South Carolina organizations addressing child welfare, food insecurity and arts education
August 3, 2023
Seven organizations focusing on projects in the areas of child welfare, food insecurity, and arts education have been granted $210,000 by The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation. Each organization will…
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Join The Quill & Well Amateur Writers Exchange: A Platform for Aspiring Wordsmiths
August 3, 2023
Are you an aspiring writer looking for a supportive community to share your creative work and exchange ideas? If so, we invite you to be a part of The Quill…
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The Cassina Group welcomes experienced Realtor® Cliff Smith
August 3, 2023
Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, announced the hire of experienced REALTOR Cliff Smith. Cliff joins The Cassina Group from The Agency, where he served as Founding Member…
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The third Annual Women for Women Summit
August 3, 2023
The third Annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Francis Marion Hotel in…
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City of Clinton’s Chief Sonny Ledda Receives Hometown Hero Award and Selflessly Donates to Deputy Roger Rice Ride-On Fund
August 3, 2023
During the City of Clinton’s Council Meeting on July 17, a heartwarming act of generosity and community service took center stage as Chief Sonny Ledda was honored with the prestigious…
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Run Like a Mann 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk: A Race for a Purpose
August 3, 2023
The Laurens County Cancer Association is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 14th Annual Run Like a Mann 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk! This event…
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Beach Commercial sells two historic buildings in downtown Charleston
August 3, 2023
Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced today it facilitated the sale of two historic buildings in downtown…
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LS3P hires healthcare sector leader for new Jacksonville office location
August 3, 2023
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Atlanta and Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL – Architecture, interiors and planning firm, LS3P, has announced Jonathan…
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Chasing The Ivorybill
August 2, 2023
By Tom Poland “Chasing the Swamp Ghost” caught my eye, and I read Garden & Gun’s feature about photographer Bobby Harrison’s quest to capture irrefutable evidence that the ivorybill…
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Join the Laurens County Republican Party for a Summer BBQ Fundraiser
August 2, 2023
Are you ready for a fantastic end of summer event filled with mouthwatering BBQ, live music, and great company? Look no further! The Laurens County Republican Party is excited to…
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First Choice Makes Going Back to School Easy and Fun in North Charleston
August 2, 2023
Jump-Start Back-to-School event offers school supplies, backpacks, and more Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its third Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children’s activities,…
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Bela Family Dentistry welcomes Dr. Damaris Collier
August 2, 2023
Bela Family Dentistry of White Knoll welcomes Dr. Damaris Collier. Born and raised in Lexington and a graduate of White Knoll High School, Collier says she is thrilled to serve her…
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EY announces Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation as an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Transformative Leader
August 2, 2023
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that CEO Jane Zhang of STAR EV Corporation was named an Entrepreneur of the Year® 2023 Southeast Transformative Leader awardee. The Entrepreneur…
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Seed Architecture adds interior design expertise
August 2, 2023
Columbia-based Seed Architecture announced the recent addition of Anna Marie Barfield to its team. Barfield has joined Seed Architecture, a full-service architecture and planning firm, as a designer. “We’re very…
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School supply drive hosted by United Way of the Piedmont supports over 1,000 students in Spartanburg County
August 2, 2023
Twenty percent of school-age children in the Spartanburg County community live in poverty. For these students and their families, a back to school supply list can be a large purchase,…
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Giving to Furman tops $40 million in fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2023
Philanthropic contributions to Furman University in fiscal year 2023 reached $41.6 million, marking the third year in a row that giving topped $40 million, despite downward trends in giving nationally…
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Charleston Water System Citizens Academy applications open through Aug. 20!
August 2, 2023
Charleston Water System (CWS) is accepting applications from customers 18 and older for its annual Citizens Academy through Aug. 20 at www.charlestonwater.com\CitizensAcademy. Five weekly sessions held 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.…
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Tapestry Celebrates 37 Years with Two Days of Celebration and Sales
August 2, 2023
The wait is over. Almost. Tapestry is putting the final touches on a celebration you will not want to miss. The 37th anniversary will be a two day event of…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of The Tavern’s New Dream Center – A Vision Seven Years in the Making
August 2, 2023
The Tavern broke ground Sunday, July 30, 2023 for their new Dream Center, which will be 15,494 square feet and seat over 420 people. It will be one of the…
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Special Election Sees Low Voter Turnout as Chip Jenkins Wins Seat 7 on Laurens County District 55 School Board and Two Seats Go To Runoff
August 2, 2023
Yesterday, a special election took place to fill Seat 7 on the Laurens County District 55 School Board, which was previously held by Bubba Rawl. The voter turnout for the…
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Barnes Alford attorneys selected as Legal Elites
August 2, 2023
Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Richard C. Thomas, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, Matthew G. Gerrald, Emily Collins Brown,…
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Lumberyard Lineup
August 2, 2023
It’s a busy week with kids, teachers and parents returning to school. To celebrate the completion of the first week of school stop by the Lumberyard for a cold one…
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Cyberwoven, a South Carolina-based digital agency, promotes four
August 2, 2023
Cyberwoven, an award-winning digital agency located in the heart of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the following promotions. Since joining Cyberwoven, each ‘Weaver continues to grow, not only in…
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Community Hub, LLC acquires Danny Smith’s Fillin & Fixin station in Simpsonville
August 2, 2023
Community Hub, LLC, a Greenville, S.C.-based real estate and development group, is proud to announce the acquisition of Danny Smith’s Fillin & Fixin service station located in the heart of…
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Columbia Business Monthly names 24 Robinson Gray attorneys to its Legal Elite list
August 2, 2023
Columbia Business Monthly has named 24 Robinson Gray attorneys to its “Legal Elite of the Midlands” list for 2023, with seven of them being among the top vote-getters. The list…
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Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. promotes Andrew Colby to Columbia Branch Manager
August 2, 2023
Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE) proudly announces the promotion of Andrew Colby to Branch Manager at their Columbia office. With over 20 years of experience at BLE, Mr. Colby has demonstrated…
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Huntington Beach State Park, Pawleys Island earn spots on prestigious list
August 2, 2023
Southern Living, one of the most respected names in lifestyle and travel journalism, has unveiled its list of “Our 25 Favorite Fall Beach Destinations,” and, according to the venerable publication,…
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Nine SMITH I ROBINSON attorneys selected to the 2023 listing of “Midlands Legal Elite” by Columbia Business Monthly
August 2, 2023
Murrell Smith receives top votes in Medical Malpractice Defense category SMITH I ROBINSON announced that several of its attorneys have been selected to the 2023 listing of the “Midlands Legal…
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22 Turner Padget attorneys named among Charleston, Columbia and Greenville’s Legal Elite
August 2, 2023
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been included among Charleston Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine’s 2023 list of Legal Elite.…
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Upcountry Fiber launches new multi-gig broadband internet service offering to address increased household bandwidth needs
August 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has launched a new…
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