Jesse Smith named as new Executive Director of JEDA
September 27, 2023
Jesse A. Smith has been elected the new Executive Director of the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA), with his appointment effective October 1. Smith is succeeding Harry A. Huntley,…
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Bridging the Gap Advocacy Hosts Fall Camp for Laurens County School District 55 and 56 Students
September 27, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 and 56 have made adjustments to their academic calendars and Bridging the Gap Advocacy’s Community Center at 101 Park Place Laurens is stepping up to…
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Unleashing Support: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Annual K9 and Bloodhound Teams Fundraiser
September 27, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is set to host its annual K9 and Bloodhound Teams fundraiser on Saturday, September 30th from 10 am – 2 pm. The event will be…
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Four Governance Questions for Endowment Management
September 27, 2023
By Anne Marie Ashworth To create an environment for good governance, endowments should assess whether they have the appropriate models for optimal long-term portfolio management, oversight and management, fiduciary responsibility,…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary’s Inaugural Chili Cook Off and Live Music
September 26, 2023
There will be a lot going on in downtown Laurens this weekend with the annual Squealin’ on the Square, but this year there is something new! Laurens County is gearing…
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Clinton Red Devil Mascot Advances to Round 2 of WSPA Mascot Challenge
September 26, 2023
This year, the Red Devil Mascot has once again made it to the second round of public voting, for the WSPA Red Zone Mascot Challenge. The WSPA Red Zone Mascot…
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Exhibit Sheds Light on Palmetto State’s Pivotal Role in the American Revolutionary War
September 26, 2023
A special traveling exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” opens at The Museum in Uptown Greenwood on Friday, Oct. 6with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The reception…
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Capturing the Beauty of Laurens County: Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest
September 26, 2023
Calling all photography enthusiasts in Laurens County! The Laurens County Conservation District is excited to announce the Annual Earth & Sky Photo Contest, an opportunity to showcase the natural beauty…
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Presbyterian College Free Tennis Camp: Serving up Tennis Fun for All Ages
September 26, 2023
Presbyterian College Men’s and Women’s Tennis Teams are thrilled to invite tennis enthusiasts of all ages to a free tennis camp at the Presbyterian College Tennis Courts. This four-day event,…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at annual Gala
September 26, 2023
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 120th Annual Diamond Gala. The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 120th Annual Diamond Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South…
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Still Hopes is growing! Celebrating expanded HR department and growing Solutions for Living At Home home-care with a new building
September 26, 2023
Grand Opening of New Home For Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s Award-Winning Homecare Division, Solutions for Living at Home, And Growing Human Resources Division. Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announces…
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Richland One Alumni Profile: Author Mary Winn Heider’s career journey is a lesson for students trying to figure out their paths
September 26, 2023
Mary Winn Heider’s path to becoming an author could be a book she would see herself enjoying. She was a bartender on a train in Alaska, she traveled with circuses…
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BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solution’s Kirkland named to SC Biz Manufacturing Power List
September 26, 2023
Jerome Kirkland, Site Director for the BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) facility in Spartanburg County, has been recognized for his leadership in the world of manufacturing by SC…
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Books for Less expanding South Carolina footprint to Oconee County with second distribution facility
September 26, 2023
$3.1 million investment will create 27 new jobs Books for Less, a wholesale book distributor, announced today it is opening a new warehouse distribution operation in Oconee County. The company’s…
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Meredith Dial joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Board of Directors
September 26, 2023
This month, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina was proud to elect Meredith Dial, marketing manager for Dial Grimm and Rupert, to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add Meredith…
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Trinity Partners Columbia voted Best Commercial Real Estate in The State’s Best
September 26, 2023
The State’s Best is an annual competition affiliated with The State, a daily newspaper published in Columbia. Each year, the “Best of” competition is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and…
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Langston Baptist Church to Host Symposium – “How Old is the Earth?”
September 26, 2023
Langston Baptist Church in Clinton is set to host a thought-provoking symposium titled “How Old is the Earth?” on Tuesday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm. The symposium aims to provide…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation makes a donation in honor of Hunger Action Month
September 26, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation is thrilled to announce a donation to Lowcountry Food Bank. This gift of $30,000 will be used where the Food Bank needs it most to support…
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Cohesive Leadership Series teaches teams to thrive
September 26, 2023
Cohesion Culture™ is excited to announce the launch of its new Cohesive Leadership Workshop Series. As an extension of the Cohesion Culture™ Course, these interactive, cohesion-infused, 120-minute workshops provide emerging and seasoned…
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IAAM’s CEO awarded “The Legacy Award” by Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.
September 26, 2023
Award presented at Congressional Black Caucus Conference event Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM), was selected by the Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.…
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New ticket prices announced for Crash Course Columbia, driven by COR
September 26, 2023
Connect to the community and become a local champion— tickets on sale for Oct. 19-20 tour Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) continues connecting the community with its talent retention initiative, Crash…
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October 6 Gallery Event features works by five artists
September 26, 2023On Friday, October 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host a reception for a month-long show featuring works by artists Rebecca Horne, Rob Shaw, George…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new Major Gift Officer
September 26, 2023
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina is pleased to announce that Mary Delaney is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Major Gift Officer for the Coastal Regions. In her role,…
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Magnus Development Partners announces new 210,600-square-foot speculative development near Scout Motors
September 26, 2023
Magnus Development Partners has broken ground on its latest project named Access 77. The 210,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art spec industrial facility in Richland County. The building will be located in Northpoint Industrial…
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Senior Associate William Neinast joins Nelson Mullins in Greenville
September 26, 2023
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national, full-service law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys and legal staff, has added William Neinast to its Greenville litigation team. Neinast will…
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Cypress Adventures receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program for middle and high school students
September 26, 2023HARTSVILLE, SC – Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful…
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Recovery Centers of America unveils newest facility in Greenville, SC
September 26, 2023
Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of treatment facilities for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions on the East Coast and in the Midwest, announces the…
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Perry MacLennan named 2023 Leadership in Law honoree
September 26, 2023
FLORENCE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Perry MacLennan has been selected as one of the 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees. Perry is among…
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Logisticus Group adds Michelle Miller as Staff Accountant
September 26, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, adds Michelle Miller as Staff Accountant. As Staff Accountant, Miller will manage and oversee accounting activities, financial reports and…
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Giti Tire earns Top Safety Recognition Award
September 26, 2023
Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, is proud to announce it earned FM Global’s Highly Protected Risk Award this week. This award recognizes companies that meet the…
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Latitude Corp. expands U.S. footprint by establishing first South Carolina operations in Clarendon County
September 26, 2023
$29 million investment will create 200 new jobs Latitude Corp., a contract manufacturer of precision metal manufacturing solutions, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations in Clarendon…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Richland County awards more than $1.7M in Grants to local nonprofits
September 26, 2023
Richland County Council voted to allocate Community Impact Grant funding to 37 nonprofits during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline. Funding totaled $1.785 million…
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From Start to Finish, Lander’s Family Day was Packed with Fun
September 26, 2023
When it’s Family Day at Lander University, the whole family gets involved. That’s why Haylen Satterfield, a senior from Spartanburg, could not leave her family members, Waylon and Willie –…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness raising breast cancer awareness with Glow Party
September 26, 2023
Sportsclub Fitness &Wellness is supporting breast cancer awareness this October with a special mammogram screening and Zumba Glow Dance Party to benefit the Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health. Pre-party…
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GreenWood, Inc. names Shane Westfall as Site Supervisor
September 26, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an industrial plant maintenance, operations, and construction support solutions provider, announces that Shane Westfall has been named Site Supervisor for their project location in Buffalo, West Virginia. In…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Recently Introduced Smash Burger Thursdays
September 26, 2023
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary recently launched Smash Burger Thursdays, a weekly event enticing burger enthusiasts. Every Thursday evening, starting at 6 pm until supplies last, patrons have the chance to savor…
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PC Transfers Ownership of Capitol Theatre to City of Laurens
September 26, 2023
Presbyterian College is transferring ownership of the historic Capitol Theatre to the City of Laurens and moving its esports program back to campus. PC announced the purchase of the Capitol…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Announces Annual Trunk or Treat Event
September 26, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is excited to invite the public to their annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event. The event, held in the front parking lot, brings together…
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MOA Korean BBQ opens at 1333 Main Street
September 26, 2023
MOA Korean BBQ celebrated the opening of their Columbia location at 1333 Main Street with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday, Sept. 25. It is owner Sean Kim’s…
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Regional Job Fair Set for October 5: Connecting Job Seekers and Employers
September 25, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and SC Works/Upper Savannah are joining forces to organize a Job Fair, scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. The event will run from…
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Networking Opportunity: Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
September 25, 2023
The next edition of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This networking event will be…
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LC Touchdown Club Announces Player of the Week – Kadon Crawford
September 25, 2023
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on September 22, the Player of the Week is senior linebacker and tight end/wide receiver Kadon Crawford…
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South Carolina Boards of Medical Examiners, Nursing and Pharmacy Issue Joint Advisory Opinion on Retail IV Therapy Businesses
September 25, 2023
By Meghan Riordan and Sara Sykes The IV therapy business is booming across South Carolina—on every corner there seems to be a new IV/hydration/wellness storefront or mobile clinic advertising hangover…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating Engaging Social Media Content
September 25, 2023
Marketing Minute by Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and build brand awareness. This week’s video shares tips…
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Historic Converse Residential Hall transformed
September 25, 2023
Converse University officials proudly unveiled the transformation of historic Cudd Hall on Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023. Members of the campus and local communities, as well as alumni and friends,…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine Greenville and Spartanburg Brokers represent local real estate transactions
September 25, 2023
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales: Greenville: Harry Croxton of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented THF Holdco…
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Charleston Ob/Gyn to open new location on James Island
September 25, 2023
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that Charleston Ob/Gyn will be opening a new medical office location at 776 Daniel Ellis Drive on James Island. David Grubbs, SIOR represented the…
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Free registration now open for Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
September 25, 2023
The 2023 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jill Smith, Jill Smith & Associates Counseling
September 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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