South Carolina Federal’s Meg Grier named to 2021 Class of Forty Under 40
September 8, 2021Meg Grier, CFS* Investment Operations Program Manager at South Carolina Federal Credit Union, was selected by the Charleston Regional Business Journal for the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40. The…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Trinity Partners represents Takosushi in their first Columbia location in Downtown’s Arcade
September 8, 2021Georgia-based Takosushi, a southwest and Asian fusion restaurant, will open its first location in Columbia at The Arcade at 1332 Main Street. The restaurant will occupy 2,533 square feet and…
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Lander alumnus Leon Lott earns national, state honors
September 8, 2021Lander University alumnus Leon Lott has been named Sheriff of the Year 2021 by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). He is the first sheriff from the Palmetto State to receive…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Plan to Accelerate I-26 Widening Project
September 8, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 15-state brief urging U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia church to define its religious beliefs
September 8, 2021Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 15-state coalition led by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron Friday in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the First Amendment…
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Kappa Epsilon and PC School of Pharmacy Host Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health to Provide Mobile Mammograms
September 8, 2021Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity of PCSP is hosting a Mobile Mammogram through the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health of Spartanburg Healthcare System. The Mobile Mammogram will be on site…
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West Columbia selects new Police Chief
September 8, 2021The West Columbia City Council has selected Marion Boyce as the next West Columbia Police Chief. Chief Marion Boyce began his law enforcement career as a Patrol Officer for the…
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GSSM’s Spark! and ENGAGE Virtual After School Programs Now Accepting Applications
September 8, 2021The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its free after-school programs Spark! and ENGAGE. Apply online at www.scgssm.org/outreach. ENGAGE is a six-week after-school engagement offered in person this fall…
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Hilton Head Island office property sells in South Carolina
September 8, 2021Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 1000 William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mixson Properties, LLC purchased the 16,096 square foot…
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Sidewalk Project in Joanna Underway
September 8, 2021It’s been a long time coming. A very long time, and much needed. For years there have been concerns about the safety of pedestrians walking along Main Street in Joanna.…
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Bah’s Brace Leads Blue Hose to First Ever Win Over Gamecocks
September 7, 2021The Presbyterian College men’s soccer team played a passionate, gritty, and tough game against South Carolina on Tuesday evening, coming away with the 2-1 victory. Mamadu Bah scored twice in…
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City of Clinton to Host Blood Drive
September 7, 2021The City of Clinton will host another blood drive on Friday, September 10th at their W. Main parking lot. If you are able to donate, please consider doing so. Blood…
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Verdin’s Too Fall Cooking Class Announced
September 7, 2021More than a garden center, Verdin’s Too is known for their Music in the Garden events. Now they are adding another dimension. The first in what may be a series…
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2nd Sunday on King Street returning September 12
September 7, 20212nd Sunday on King Street will return to its every-month schedule beginning Sunday, September 12th after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 protocols, announced Susan Lucas, President of the Charleston…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund paves the way for new model of scholarships
September 7, 2021The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund is working to end the wealth gap in college tuition. Ben Navarro, founder of Meeting Street Schools, pioneered the concept of a public-private partnership between…
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Matt Foster announces new commercial real estate firm
September 7, 2021Matt Foster, an Upstate-based commercial real estate agent, recently announced the creation of Foster Commercial Properties, a commercial real estate firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to general…
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Hampton Inn by Hilton opens new property in Greer
September 7, 2021Hampton Inn by Hilton Greer Greenville, a 4-story hotel located minutes from BMW Manufacturing and Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) airport, opened today in downtown Greer, SC. The hotel, owned by Sycamore Greer,…
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AnMed Health promotes medical group leaders
September 7, 2021AnMed Health is pleased to announce new titles for several of its medical group leaders to better reflect their growing scope of responsibility and strategic influence. Dr. Brad Mock, who…
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Spartanburg Philharmonic announces a safe return to live music
September 7, 2021As the beginning of the 2021-2022 Season approaches, the Spartanburg Philharmonic announces safety guidelines designed to protect the health of concert-goers. “Our audience is ready for live music to return,”…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics throughout Lowcountry
September 7, 2021Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center, will be operating community COVID-19 test and vaccination clinics throughout the month of September. The mobile team will rotate throughout…
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IAA relocates in South Carolina adds new Colorado branch
September 7, 2021IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces a new branch, located in Colorado Springs (CO), bringing the total number of branches in…
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Moore Bradley Myers names new Managing Partner
September 7, 2021West Columbia Law Firm Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), a counsel for generations, announces that Christian G. Spradley is the firm’s new Managing Partner. Spradley has practiced law for more than…
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SC Chamber names 2021 Legislators of the Year
September 7, 2021House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate LCI Chairman Thomas Alexander To Receive Inaugural Awards The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced…
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South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association donates $25,000 to the United Way Association of South Carolina
September 7, 2021The South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association (SCBWA) announced that it recently presented a $25,000.00 donation to the United Way Association of South Carolina. “This past year and a half has…
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Hobcaw Barony promotes new Directors
September 7, 2021New Director of Education and Director of Conservation Roles Announced Hobcaw Barony announces the promotion of Zeb Quattlebaum to director of conservation and Richard Camlin to director of education, effective…
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Charleston Commercial handles sale of 438 King St. to Miami restaurant
September 7, 2021Charleston Commercial, a key player in the local commercial real estate market, has brokered several deals on King Street this summer, including the sale of 438 King St. to a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to accelerate I-26 widening project
September 7, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…
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Mast Store celebrates Friends Day September 11, donates 10% of sales to Palmetto Conservation Foundation
September 7, 2021The Mast Store celebrates Friends Day on Saturday, September 11, 2021, by choosing a nonprofit partner to promote during this important day. This year, Mast is pleased to count the Palmetto Conservation…
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Motley Rice commends declassification of investigatory documents on the role of Saudi Arabia in September 11 attacks
September 7, 2021Only days ahead of the 20th memorial of September 11, President Biden took a step toward transparency and accountability unprecedented in the two decades and three preceding administrations since 9/11,…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
September 7, 2021Advent Innovations, LLC and DPX Technologies, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and awarded grant funding. Parimer Scientific, LLC and Prewrite, Inc. have been…
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Raiders Overcome Adversity with Win over Union County
September 6, 2021COVID-19 didn’t shut down the Laurens Raiders, and neither did the Union County Yellow Jackets. Fielding a roster of 30 from one previously containing 47, Daryl Smith’s team pulled away…
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Blue Hose Hang 84 Points on Hapless Knights
September 6, 2021In Kevin Kelley’s 1st game as a college head coach — and Ren Hefley’s 1st start as a college quarterback — Presbyterian pounded St. Andrews 84-43 and Hefley threw an…
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LushAcres Announces Fall Festival and Corn Maze
September 6, 2021After sitting dormant for ten years, LushAcres Farm has been revitalized, and it’s just the beginning. Located behind the College View area of Clinton, LushAcres is a thriving farm that…
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PIEDMONT TECH AUTOMOTIVE STUDENTS RECEIVE EPA CERTIFICATION
September 6, 2021Nine automotive technology students at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently completed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 609 Technician Training and Certification Program. Each passed the EPA’s certification test with…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 17-state coalition in Supreme Court brief supporting religious charity’s right to hire people who share its faith
September 6, 2021Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 17 states in filing a brief Thursday before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the religious liberty of Seattle’s Union…
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New Clemson app helps grain farmers manage grain moisture content
September 6, 2021The initial motivation behind this was to reduce fan runtime while still maintaining manual control of when the fans cycle on and off. – Aaron Turner, assistant professor, agricultural mechanization…
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PC Concert Season Opens with Violin and Piano Recital
September 6, 2021Presbyterian College 2021-2022 concert season opens on September 15th at 7:30 PM with a violin and piano recital at Edmunds Hall. Violinist Dr. Francisco Cabán, and pianist Dr. Owen Lovell…
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Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022
September 5, 2021The law firm of Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll announced that the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2022:…
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LS3P welcomes Olivia Frick
September 5, 2021LS3P welcomed Olivia Frick, who joins the firm’s Business Development team and will serve the Greater Savannah/northern Florida area. Frick’s previous professional experience is in media and marketing, project management,…
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Richland Library Introduces 2021-2022 Board of Trustees
September 5, 2021Richland Library is announcing the 2021-2022 Board of Trustees whose members will oversee and guide the long-term strategies for the ongoing success of our library system. Leadership positions include: Katherine…
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Citadel engineering cadets and students designing airfield improvements for emerging electric aircraft
September 5, 2021By faculty members in The Citadel’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering For The Citadel’s 2021-22 academic year, Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering senior cadets and students will work collaboratively…
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2021 Eggs Benefit will now be held virtually – Sept 30
September 5, 2021The 2021 Eggs Benefit for CDS is now virtual. The event will be livestreamed on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00am on www.EggsBenefit.com. This is the largest fundraiser for the…
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42nd Street at Town Theatre
September 4, 2021Come and meet those dancing feet! It’s time for some toe-tapping as Town Theatre presents the paramount show-business musical, 42nd Street! Audiences will be drawn to the “Lullaby of Broadway”…
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County won’t enforce emergency mask ordinance following court ruling
September 3, 2021Enacted Aug. 16 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the measure aimed at schools and day cares was set to expire Oct. 15 While Richland County will no longer enforce…
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Lecture to cover what ladies wore in the 1860s, and why they wore it
September 3, 2021A lot of people have misconceptions about what women wore in the 1860s. For instance, folks have some odd ideas about corsets. On Sept. 24th at noon at the South…
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C&C Automotive expands into Columbia
September 3, 2021C&C Automotive has a history of upstanding work and excellent customer service in the CSRA and they are now excited to announce that they are opening a new location in…
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Lima One Capital’s Vinod Thomas named HousingWire Insider
September 3, 2021HousingWire has recognized Vinod Thomas, a managing director with Lima One Capital, as one of the 100 HW Insiders for 2021. The 2021 HW Insider Award recognizes operational superstars in…
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Walmart National Hiring Event – September 8 and 9
September 3, 2021If you need a job, Walmart is hiring. The Laurens Walmart Distribution Center is participating in their National Hiring event on Sept 8 and 9 for the National Hiring Event!…
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The Rose Ball announces new safety requirements for attendance
September 2, 2021The Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event, will continue as scheduled this year as an in-person evening gala on Friday, September 24 with new requirements for attendance. Guests of the…
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