City of Charleston steps up enforcement of illegal car carrier delivery parking
April 25, 2023Last week, code enforcement officers with the city’s Livability Department hand-delivered a letter to managers of car dealerships along Savannah Highway announcing an enforcement initiative to prevent car carriers from…
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William Means Real Estate sets new record with sale of $15M historic property on Shem Creek
April 25, 2023
William Means Real Estate announced that it facilitated the sale of 100 Haddrell Street, a property significant to the history of Mount Pleasant. Setting the town’s residential sales record, this…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare provides free high school sports physicals
April 25, 2023
Sports Medicine professionals volunteering time, expertise for high school students Teams of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers are volunteering their time and skills to help…
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Savannah Scott named Rookie of the Year
April 25, 2023
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Savannah Scott, public relations and social media coordinator, has been named the…
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Ben Alexander named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville
April 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ben Alexander was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville. Only…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2023
April 25, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. “While the current interest rate environment continues…
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USC Upstate receives $50K from Power:Ed to support student research opportunities
April 25, 2023
The University of South Carolina Upstate has received a $50,000 award from Power:Ed to prepare state students for careers in the life sciences. Funds will support the summer research program…
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Stormwater announces inaugural year-long BIPOC Residency Program
April 25, 2023
Columbia painter Malik Greene will serve as program’s first artist-in-residence Stormwater, a newly launched nonprofit organization that supports the thriving working artist community in Columbia’s Vista district, announces that local…
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Moody’s upgrades revenue rating for County’s Water and Sewer System
April 25, 2023
One of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus has upgraded Richland County’s revenue rating status for its water and sewer utility, signaling confidence in the County’s sound financial practices and policies.…
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Non Profit Minute – Bridget Laird, CEO, WINGS
April 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Lander’s Student Life Awards highlight ‘phenomenal accomplishments’
April 25, 2023
On a day when the Lander community joined together for Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors and victims, the University also presented its annual Student Life Awards to commemorate…
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Midlands executive receives Distinguished Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2023
Carol Yarborough, M.Ed, MSW, LISW-CP, executive director of the Dickerson Child Advocacy Center (DCAC) received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) during its annual…
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The SCPCSD approves four innovative charter schools to bridge the achievement gap and put all kids first
April 24, 2023The South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD) Board of Trustees approved four new charter schools today, providing students and families with additional educational options. The approved schools are Movement…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 24, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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First Community Bank honors Leadership Institute graduates
April 24, 2023
First Community Bank recently recognized the 2023 graduates of its Leadership Institute with a ceremony at the Columbia International University School of Business. An 18 to 24-month, intensive training program…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Week
April 24, 2023
Now open for close to one month, The Lumberyard in Clinton has created a welcoming atmosphere bringing in great bands and a variety of food trucks. “Every week is different…
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Midlands Technical College Welding Technology Team wins state championship
April 24, 2023
Midlands Technical College is celebrating a Welding Technology Team win. This month, the team brought home the SkillsUSA state championship for the first time. The team consists of Shayne Pachas,…
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Infinity Marketing congratulates Grace Myers on SCPRSA Award win
April 24, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is thrilled to announce that Grace Myers, Social Media Coordinator, has won the Public Relations Student of the Year Award…
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Automatic License Plate Readers Help LPD Apprehend Suspect
April 24, 2023
Last week the Laurens Police Department (LPD) began installing 25 Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) to help them solve crimes. You can read more about them by clicking HERE. Days…
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PC Jazz Band Concert Tuesday April 25
April 24, 2023
We bring More Than Jazz this Tuesday! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby Just Cares for Me…
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Clinton High Boys Tennis Team Win Regional Championship and Head to Playoffs
April 24, 2023
The Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team rounded out their regular season this past week with two home wins, including a big win on senior night, and a win on…
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Lander’s New ‘Launch into College’ Program Offers Free Summer Courses and Housing Options to Qualifying Students
April 23, 2023
Lander University is the recipient of a generous grant from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) that will establish a new summer learning program in which students can…
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Thornwell Charter School Seeks Candidates for Three Board Positions
April 22, 2023
Thornwell Charter School in Clinton, SC is seeking candidates for three seats on the Board of Directors. The elected candidates will serve a two-year term. Candidates must apply online. Those interested can…
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The Cliffs welcomes Cheryl Scullin as sales executive in The Mountain Region
April 21, 2023
The Cliffs welcomed Cheryl Scullin to its Cliffs Realty team as a sales executive. She joins The Mountain Region sales office, which includes The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs at…
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Lander Students Awarded for Excellence in Speech, Theatre and Communication
April 21, 2023
Lander University students won big during the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association (SCSTA) College Festival, hosted by Lander’s Department of Media and Communication on the University’s Greenwood campus Saturday,…
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Flock and Rally announces the expansion of its creative team
April 21, 2023
Flock and Rally a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that it has expanded its creative team with the hiring of Rebecca Rebl as graphic…
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The Insurance Source hires Karis McGuire as Bilingual Customer Service Representative
April 21, 2023
Karis McGuire has joined The Insurance Source as a Bilingual Customer Service Representative. From Springdale, SC Karis is a 2023 Bob Jones University graduate who got her bachelor’s degree in…
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Sustain SC graduates second class of SLI Fellows
April 21, 2023
Sustain SC announced the graduation of the second class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. On Friday, all 25 participants accepted their certificate of completion in Columbia. They were joined…
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EO Charleston and EO Charlotte launch program to accelerate local entrepreneurial growth
April 21, 2023
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 17,500 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, and EO Charlotte have partnered together to bring the…
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Columbia College announces twenty-first President
April 21, 2023
On April 20, 2023, the Columbia College Board of Trustees welcomed students, faculty, staff, and alumni leadership of Columbia College to announce the appointment of Dr. John Dozier as the…
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The Laurens Police Department Installing 25 License Plate Reading Cameras to Help Solve Crime
April 21, 2023
During the week of April 20, 2023, the Laurens Police Department started installing 25 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to solve and reduce crime. This installation will take place…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations
April 20, 2023$42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – April 25 Agenda
April 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 25. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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Cayce Police kick off Victims’ Rights Week
April 20, 2023In honor of Victim’s Rights Week, April 24 – 28, the Cayce Police Department plans to kick the week off with their Memorial Stone Ceremony on April 21, 2023, at the Cayce…
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RCSD receives national peace officer certification
April 20, 2023
Sheriff Lott receives award for achieving yet another agency first By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was recognized for its having been named the first…
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Midlands housing initiatives awarded $4.1M in HUD Continuum of Care Funding
April 20, 2023
United Way of the Midlands and the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) announced that over $4.1 million has been awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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USC School of Law dean William Hubbard elected to prestigious national academy
April 20, 2023
William C. Hubbard, dean of the School of Law, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The academy is a prestigious fellowship of artists, scholars and leaders…
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Geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) welcomed geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson, PE in South Carolina. He joins the firm as regional geotechnical leader for the Carolinas and southern Georgia, where he is…
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Cinco de Rita’s launches May 5
April 20, 2023
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – Rita’s Seaside Grille is shaking up this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations by hosting its first ever Cinco De Rita’s event Friday, May 5, 2023. This…
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Geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charleston
April 20, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) welcomed geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson, PE in Charleston, South Carolina. He joins the firm as regional geotechnical leader for the Carolinas and southern Georgia, where he…
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HBO’s Succession Provides Important Lesson for Local Business Owners
April 20, 2023
By William Bragdon Senior Vice President-Investments The Parham, Arrowood, Bragdon Institutional Consulting Group UBS Wealth Management USA The fourth and final season of Succession continues to keep viewers on…
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Choate Construction Company promotes Michael Sutton to Director of Preconstruction
April 20, 2023
Choate Construction Company is pleased to announce Michael Sutton has been promoted to Director of Preconstruction in Charleston. After 7 years with Choate Construction and more than 15 years garnering…
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Spoleto reprises sweeping Locals’ Weekend offers for Charleston-area residents
April 20, 2023
Promo-code will be distributed Friday via email for the sale, valid April 22 to April 23 only What: Spoleto Festival USA is offering Charleston-area residents exclusive ticket discounts across its entire…
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April 24-28: Charleston Metro Chamber’s Regional Housing Coalition Hosts Attainable Housing Week
April 20, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Attainable Housing Week 2023, a series of local events in the Charleston region from April 24-28. April is National Fair Housing Month and the Regional…
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Arias named Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
April 20, 2023
Aimee Arias, Ph.D., has been named dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, effective July 1, 2023. An innovative leader, educator and researcher, Arias will…
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Frampton Construction digs into new facility for Minges Bottling Group
April 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group…
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Frampton Construction digs into new facility for Minges Bottling Group
April 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell welcomes Cameron Ernstberger, James Harrelson, and Catherine Denaux
April 20, 2023Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added the following professionals to their firm: Cameron Ernstberger, Senior Staff Accountant; James Harrelson, Staff Accountant;…
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Smith receives Sheriff’s Award for Community Service
April 20, 2023
By Chris Carter Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Special Deputy W. Thomas Smith Jr. was presented the prestigious Sheriff’s Award for Community Service during the department’s quarterly PROACT (professionalism, accountability,…
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