TD SYNNEX unveils first corporate citizenship report
February 13, 2023
TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) today published its first Corporate Citizenship Report outlining the company’s progress on the strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives that are helping deliver long-term value…
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$0 tuition scholarships extended at Greenville Technical College
February 13, 2023Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition for summer classes that begin prior to June 26. The effort allows the college to produce more graduates, fostering…
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Converse University announces faculty promotions
February 13, 2023
In recognition for their commitment to teaching, scholarly and/or creative achievements, and service, the Converse University Board of Trustees has awarded the following five faculty members with tenure and promotion…
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Matt Hill joins Robinson Gray law firm as a member
February 13, 2023
Matthew B. Hill has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Matt‘s practice primarily focuses on the areas of commercial real estate, banking, and finance. He regularly provides guidance…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes four
February 13, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added four Associates: Amanda Chvatal, Jessica Kilcoyne, Joyce Bedenk, and Tom Bedenk. Chvatal has been in the real estate business for almost…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner – Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead
February 13, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held on February 9th at Presbyterian College. The event was an opportunity to reflect on 44 years of service, celebrate county…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – February 14 Agenda
February 12, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 14. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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Clinton YMCA to Offer Shag Dance Classes
February 12, 2023
The Clinton Family YMCA is offering a Shag dance class during the month of March. The shag evolved from a 1920’s dance, the jitterbug. In the late 1940’s and early…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Launches State’s First Electric Vehicle Website
February 12, 2023
Geared to Help Expand the Industry’s Growth in South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of scpowersev.com, a virtual hub highlighting South Carolina’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins coalition in lawsuit against US AG Garland, ATF on pistol brace rule
February 12, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and its…
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Latimore Urges PTC Fall Graduates to Match Passion with Purpose
February 12, 2023
‘No One Ever Asked If We Were Okay’ A jarring experience with law enforcement when she was a young child resonated permanently with Piedmont Technical College (PTC) alumna and newly…
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The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education receives grant to help increase STEM teachers throughout the state
February 12, 2023
Education opportunities continue at the Zucker Family School of Education with help from their newest grant, awarded by the South Carolina Department of Education. The South Carolina Grow Your Own…
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Understanding the Differences: Banks, Hard Money, & Private Lending
February 11, 2023
By John Della Bella, Lima One Capital Whether it’s a loan for a fix-and-flip investment, capital to purchase a multifamily property as a long-term investment, or a line of credit…
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College of Charleston to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium
February 10, 2023The College of Charleston and The Citadel will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium March 9-12, 2023, on the two universities’ campuses. Over 100 higher education administrators and Black alumni…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
February 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named the College of Charleston a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars. This recognition is given to…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Justin Allen and Diamond Curry to their team
February 10, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Justin Allen has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, he will coordinate marketing projects and lead the project management for the…
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SEWE welcomes new partner The Peninsula of Charleston as presenting sponsor of Private Preview Afternoon
February 10, 2023
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to announce The Peninsula of Charleston as the presenting sponsor of Private Preview Afternoon on February 16th. Co-owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living…
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MUSC Board of Trustees votes to move forward on long-term lease and operations agreement with tRMC
February 10, 2023
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Feb. 9 and 10,…
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Mark Your Calendar: 40th Annual World Amateur Handicap Championship to begin accepting entries February 15
February 10, 2023
The 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship will begin accepting entries for the milestone event February 15. A 72-hole, net stroke play tournament, the World Am will be played…
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Dr. Stephanie Frazier Cook named Interim President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
February 10, 2023
Dr. Cook to move into interim leadership role on March 4 The ETV Commission has selected Dr. Stephanie Frazier Cook to serve as Interim President and CEO of South Carolina…
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American Airlines restarts nonstop service from CAE to MIA
February 10, 2023
American Airlines has announced that it will be restarting its nonstop service from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning June 3, 2023. The route will…
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At the Relic Room, hear about what the battle of Firebase Ripcord was like
February 10, 2023
As visitors approach the entrance of the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the first thing they see is a huge diorama of Fire Support Base Ripcord, depicting…
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The Main Thing
February 10, 2023
By Jeff Becraft One of my mentors says, “Too many choices and too many voices.” He is right. Taking a shower is a great example. It used to be…
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CBS Contributor and Political Consultant Antjuan Seawright to Deliver 2023 Booker T. Ingram Convocation Address
February 10, 2023
Frequent media guest and political consultant Antjuan Seawright will deliver this year’s Booker T. Ingram Convocation address at Presbyterian College. Seawright, a CBS political contributor and the chief executive officer…
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Clinton High Firefighter II Program Trains for Vehicle Extrication
February 9, 2023
Clinton High School (CHS) Students in the Firefighter II class took part in a Basic Vehicle Extrication class as part of their certification. Students learned how to identify different vehicle…
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Eventfully Chic by Parris named winner in 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®
February 9, 2023
Also a winner in The Knot Best of Weddings 2023 Eventfully Chic by Parris was announced as a winner of the 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® and a winner in…
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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest
February 9, 2023
Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…
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High Spirits Hospitality announces Venue Showcase at new Events at Judson Mill
February 9, 2023
High Spirits Hospitality is introducing its new event space, Events at Judson Mill, to the public with a venue showcase on March 12th. The venue showcase will be on March…
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A M King completes divisional headquarters and distribution center for ALDI
February 9, 2023
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established Upstate presence, recently celebrated the grand opening of global grocery retailer ALDI’s newest regional headquarters and distribution center, located…
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Orangeburg law firm celebrates five years
February 9, 2023
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Bill Connor Law Firm will host a reception and open-house celebrating five years in practice, on Monday, Feb. 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00…
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Community Diaper Drive Thru Scheduled for Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2023
Valentine’s Day is a day of love and what better way to do so than giving out diapers and wipes to those who need some “extra help” caring for their…
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City of Laurens Recognizes Deserving Citizens at State of the City Address
February 8, 2023
On Tuesday evening, February 7, 2023, the Palmetto Room in Downtown Laurens filled with city employees, business owners and citizens to hear the second annual State of the City address…
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County Comprehensive Planning Meetings Scheduled – Your Input Requested
February 8, 2023
The Laurens County Comprehensive Plan is a 10-year visioning plan for the future of our County. It’s a blueprint for how the County will manage the expected growth over the…
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PTC Alum and Gallery Owner to Give Tips on Marketing Artwork
February 8, 2023
Greenwood artist, business owner and art advocate Laura Bachinski will appear at the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. to speak as part of…
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John Maxwell Leadership Summit returns to CIU
February 8, 2023
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 21 for his sixth Leadership Summit in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 8, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Markus Kastenholz, CCIM and Remington Beatty represented Triple B…
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Colliers represents Marbro Realty, Inc. in a 1031 exchange transaction in Columbia, SC
February 8, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard and John Gressette represented Marbro Realty, Inc. in the purchase of a retail property located at 3900 North Main Street in Columbia. “The acquisition…
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Colliers Report: New industrial construction cannot deliver fast enough
February 8, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights The Charleston industrial market currently has 9.1 million square feet of construction underway. Overall the market posted…
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Prosper executive office space opens in former McBride’s in Greenville
February 8, 2023Prosper, a 7,000-square-foot office redevelopment project by Franklin Real Estate Development, has opened at 832 Wade Hampton Boulevard in the former home of longtime Greenville retailer, McBride Office Supply. Designed…
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Hollingsworth Funds adds two staff members, promotes one
February 8, 2023
Travis Wharton and Tomeika Bennett have joined Hollingsworth Funds as Community Investments Officers and Katy Sides has been promoted to Director of Learning. Sides joined Hollingsworth Funds in 2017 as…
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Cheryl Lang promoted to President of Tindall Corporation
February 8, 2023
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, announced the promotion of Cheryl Lang to the position of President while the company celebrates its 60th year.…
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The Southern Bank hires Branch Manager for expansion branch in Spartanburg
February 8, 2023
The Southern Bank has named Michael Reeder as Branch Manager of the Spartanburg location. Reeder has more than two decades of experience in the financial industry in upstate South Carolina.…
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LRADAC’s Jeremy Martin is one of 16 national recovery professionals to become a member of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network Community Representative Council
February 8, 2023
Jeremy Martin, LRADAC’s Vice President of Treatment and Intervention, has been selected as one of 16 inaugural members of the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Clinical Trials Network Community Representative…
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Proud Mary Theatre serves up 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche
February 8, 2023
Proud Mary Theatre Company presents 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood. Set at the 1956 Susan B Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein’s…
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Durham Homes, USA announces the grand opening of The Cottages at Turtle Creek in Boiling Springs, S.C.
February 8, 2023
Durham Homes, USA, operating partner of Broadstreet, Inc., has announced the grand opening of The Cottages at Turtle Creek, a beautiful and rural community nestled in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.…
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Midlands Technical College receives Public Charter School Alliance Award
February 8, 2023
Midlands Technical College (MTC) received the 2022 Charter Champion of the Year Award from the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina. The annual award recognizes those who exemplify success…
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Eric Sosa joins GMK’s design-build division
February 8, 2023
GMK Associates, Inc., announced that Mr. Eric R. Sosa has joined GMK’s design-build division as a construction project manager. Mr. Sosa offers 23 years of progressive experience primarily in major…
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Stumpy’s Hatchet House opens in historic Judson Mill District
February 8, 2023
Indoor hatchet throwing venue expands into Upstate South Carolina Stumpy’s Hatchet House, the nation’s original axe-throwing and entertainment destination, announced the opening of its newest location in the Judson Mill…
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Magnetic South Brewery opens at Judson Mill
February 8, 2023
Anderson-based brewery opens largest of three locations in the Upstate Magnetic South Brewery, one of the Upstate’s fastest-growing breweries, announced it will open its doors in the Judson Mill District…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation adds Lucy Jacobs to team as intern
February 8, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization charged with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Lucy Jacobs as an intern for the spring of…
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