LushAcres Farm Launches Online Shopping and Home Delivery Across the Upstate
July 18, 2023
Welcome to the future of food shopping! LushAcres Farm has teamed up with Market Wagon, a cutting-edge shopping platform offering a seamless shopping experience, allowing customers to shop online or…
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Tri-County Technical College business programs reaffirmed by ACBSP
July 18, 2023The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at Tri-County Technical College. With more than 30 years of promoting excellence…
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Captains BJ Ferguson and Lee Jenkins to lead Community Outreach and Recruitment for Town Fire Rescue Department
July 18, 2023
The Town of Hilton Head Island is thrilled to announce the strategic reassignment of two distinguished community mentors within its Fire Rescue Department, Fire Captains BJ Ferguson and Lee Jenkins.…
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USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters
July 18, 2023
Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department is…
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Retailers must notify the SCDOR by August 14, 2023 if you sell tobacco products
July 18, 2023
What you need to know: All retailers are required to notify the SCDOR if they sell tobacco products by August 14, 2023. More information can be found in the ST-608,…
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Denmark Technical College welcomes James Hill Jr. as athletic director and head women’s basketball coach
July 18, 2023
Former Virginia State University women’s head basketball coach, James Hill Jr., has been selected as the next athletic director and head women’s basketball coach at Denmark Technical College. Hill spent 16…
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MUSC names new chief information officer
July 18, 2023
After a national search process, Todd Leach has accepted the role of enterprise chief information officer (CIO) for Information Solutions and will begin his service on July 31. He will…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $10.8M sale of Westwood Plaza
July 18, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Westwood Plaza, a 83,354-square-foot community shopping center located in Greenwood, South Carolina. The final sale…
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Wagner Wealth Management hires Erin Brown as new wealth planner
July 18, 2023
Wagner Wealth Management team has added experienced Wealth Planner Erin Brown to its team. Brown comes to Wagner Wealth Management from Huddleston & Associates where she worked as a Financial…
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Colliers leases ±3,300-square-foot retail building to TEMPLE in River District area of West Columbia
July 18, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the landlord in the lease of a ±3,300-square-foot building at 536 Meeting Street in West Columbia to Connor Walpole of TEMPLE fitness…
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Countybank Foundation donates $1,000 to Cornerstone
July 18, 2023
Countybank and Greenwood Capital recently presented a check for $1,000 to Cornerstone. The donation was given on behalf of the Countybank Foundation, which was established in 1971 and represents Countybank…
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John Cooper named Senior Client Advisor at Greenwood Capital
July 18, 2023
Greenwood Capital announced John Cooper’s promotion to Senior Private Client Advisor. Cooper initially joined the Greenwood office in 2016. This new title reflects Cooper’s continued leadership in the firm and…
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Black Belt Hall of Famer honored by SC7
July 18, 2023
Martial arts tournament champion receives expedition leadership award By Chris Carter Bruce Brutschy, noted self-defense and fitness instructor and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame, was…
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Quinton Lee Rounds Out Football Assistant Coaches’ Hiring List
July 18, 2023
Steve Englehart, head coach of the Presbyterian College football program approaching year two this fall, has officially announced the last of his offseason assistant hires. On Thursday afternoon, it was…
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Registration for SC 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project Now Open
July 17, 2023
The 2023-2024 South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project is now open for registration for South Carolina’s youth. The project is a hands-on, environmental education program and a competitive, independent-study…
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City of Clinton Now Taking Applications for Annual Rhythm on the Rails Festival
July 17, 2023
It’s almost time for the annual Rhythm on the Rails Festival in Clinton and preparations are underway for this favorite community event. The festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday,…
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Beach Olympics raises over $10K for disabled children to attend Summer Camp
July 17, 2023
Friendly competition raises funds for therapeutic summer camp tuition The Charleston Beach Olympics returned for a third year to Sullivans Island Saturday, June 24th 2023 in efforts to cover tuition costs for Pattisons…
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Dorchester County holds ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ladson Road Fire and EMS Station
July 17, 2023
Dorchester County Government held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ladson Road Fire and EMS Station on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Elected officials, community leaders, and honored guests gathered together…
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Berkeley County Real Property Services launches new online application program
July 17, 2023
Allows Residents to Easily Track Status of Application(s) Berkeley County’s Real Property Services Department has launched a new online application program aimed at simplifying the process for residents to apply…
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The Ideal Foundation has opened its next nonprofit grant cycle application
July 17, 2023
The Ideal Foundation, a division of Into the Ideal, has opened up its summer “IGOT This” grant application, with a deadline of August 1. The Ideal Foundation’s “IGOT This” Grant…
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City of Charleston concludes successful Intellicheck ID verification pilot, launches permanent program
July 17, 2023
Following the successful completion of its 6-month pilot program, the city of Charleston announced a permanent ID verification program in partnership with Intellicheck, Inc., an identity validation company that provides…
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The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art 2023 tickets on sale now
July 17, 2023
Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art, and according to Festival Director Delores Blount, “Sales are brisk. We couldn’t be more pleased. I…
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City of Charleston to begin traffic signal update at Meeting and Broad Streets
July 17, 2023
Work will begin Monday, July 17, 2023 to install updated traffic signal infrastructure at the intersection of Meeting and Broad Streets. The installation, which is scheduled to take thirty days…
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City of Charleston to host Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project information sessions
July 17, 2023
The city of Charleston, in partnership with Charleston County, the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Preservation Society of Charleston, will host a series of public information sessions throughout July and August to…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as C.H. Robinson 2023 Carrier of the Year Award winner
July 17, 2023
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized by C.H. Robinson as a winner of its 2023 Carrier of the Year Awards. C.H.…
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The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat
July 17, 2023Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…
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Robinson Room to host “Gatsby Gala” grand opening celebration on August 10
July 17, 2023
Robinson Room, an upscale cocktail, tapas, and dessert bar, is excited to announce their official grand opening event, Gatsby Gala, on Thursday, August 10th, at 7p.m. Previously tucked away beneath…
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Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina
July 17, 2023
Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…
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Colliers Report: Record absorption moves vacancy to its lowest recorded level
July 17, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Continued demand for industrial space coupled with high leasing velocity moved the vacancy rate to 2.4% –…
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SIOS Technology debuts new professional services program for Critical High Availability and Disaster Recovery applications
July 17, 2023
15 defined professional services offerings spanning five categories save time, simplify complexity and ensure reliable HA/DR for essential applications SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA)…
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Youth with Disabilities Foster Leadership and Advocacy Skills at Statewide Forum to be Held at PC
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state will gather at Presbyterian College July 23-26, to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team announced that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star…
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NP Strategy grows Alabama team with public affairs professional
July 17, 2023
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Lee Bonner to its Mobile, Alabama office. Bonner, a seasoned government affairs professional, joins NP Strategy…
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Recipient of Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship Announced
July 17, 2023
A scholarship committee recently met to review applicants for the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Clinton High School graduate, Patience Adams was named the recipient for 2023. The scholarship was created…
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Fountain Inn Hires New Police Chief
July 17, 2023
Fountain Inn takes great pride in announcing the appointment of Patrick Fortenberry as the new Chief of Police for the Fountain Inn Police Department. With an impressive career spanning over…
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Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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Early Voting Now Open for Three LCSD55 Board Seats
July 17, 2023
Early voting is now open for the three open school board seats in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55). Eligible Voters can visit the Laurens County Voter Registration and Election…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team is proud to announce that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award.…
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SC Ports CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ Award
July 17, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This prestigious accolade is awarded to logistics professionals with outstanding achievements and who make significant contributions…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation appoints two new board members: Michael P. Smith and Turquoi D. Dorsey
July 17, 2023
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors as of May 2023. Michael P. Smith, of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, has…
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For Second Year in a Row SC7 Features Laurens County Trail During Month Long Expedition
July 17, 2023
Last week representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a team of military veterans joined South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session July 19
July 17, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with the City of Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, July 19…
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Congressman Duncan Holds Meeting and Site Visit to Laurens Post Office in Continued Efforts for Much Needed Improvements
July 16, 2023
During a recent week of local constituent work, Congressman Jeff Duncan made it a priority to bring U.S. Postal Service officials from Washington D.C. and Columbia to the district to…
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Mayor of Fountain Inn Announces Campaign for Re-election
July 16, 2023
On Friday, July 14, Mayor George Patrick “GP” McLeer announced that he would be running for re-election as mayor of Fountain Inn. To learn more about McLeer, his background and…
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Lander Graduate Lands Emerging Artist Grant
July 16, 2023
Lander University alumna Jordon Mack, of Orangeburg, is one of six South Carolina residents chosen to receive an emerging artist grant this year. The grants, awarded annually by the South…
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City of Clinton to Host Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Makery July 27
July 16, 2023
The City of Clinton will host a ribbon cutting for The Makery on Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 pm The Makery is a DIY arts and crafts studio located at…
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Neighborhood Representatives Sought for Lake Greenwood Master Planning
July 16, 2023
Lake Greenwood, located in the counties of Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry, is one of South Carolina’s more popular lakes. The lake stretches 20 miles and with a shoreline of 212…
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Main Street Laurens Launches Search for New Executive Director
July 15, 2023
With the recent departure of Jonathan Irick as Executive Director of Main Street Laurens, the organizations is now searching for his replacement. Irick was an integral part the revitalization of…
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Lander University Scores highest on NCLEX Scores for BSN Graduates
July 15, 2023
Lander University’s School of Nursing is the only BSN program in South Carolina to have 100 percent of its graduates to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the…
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