Richland Library Friends and Foundation hosts the 2024 Summer Book Sale
July 11, 2024
Shop Great Deals and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library Friends and…
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Grant funding available for recreational trail safety and education programs
July 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is inviting interested eligible entities to submit pre-applications for educational grant funding assistance from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The deadline…
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JACKSON partners with Austin Hatcher Foundation to educate families and help support children with cancer
July 11, 2024
JACKSON has entered a partnership with The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer to help educate families on the lifetime effects of childhood cancer and grow awareness of the free…
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Carolina Handling presents 2024 Veteran Employment & Transition Summit
July 11, 2024
As part of its ongoing commitment to veteran-friendly employment, Carolina Handling will present the 2024 Veteran Employment & Transition (VET) Summit to be held September 13 in Greer, South Carolina.…
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Trident United Way announces fourth round of community Changemaker Grants
July 11, 2024
Charleston Area Urban League and Origin, SC were funded $50,000 Each to Provide Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention in 29405 and 29406 Zip Codes Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1 percent in June; gasoline down
July 11, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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YMCA of Greenville announces President and CEO Scot Baddley’s upcoming retirement and successor appointment
July 11, 2024
After more than 20 years leading one of the largest health and human services organizations in Greenville County, YMCA of Greenville’s President and CEO Scot Baddley will be retiring at…
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Responding with grace and mercy
July 11, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Years ago, I umpired little league baseball for two seasons. I have no idea why. I was really not a very good umpire. But one of…
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International Business Brokers Association recognizes David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award
July 10, 2024
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia SC Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who…
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Find Great People moving headquarters to downtown Greenville
July 10, 2024
Find Great People (FGP) announced that the Greenville-based recruiting and HR consulting firm will relocate its headquarters to the former Greenville News building within the Camperdown Plaza in downtown Greenville.…
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new slate of board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
July 10, 2024
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) is excited to announce the new board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. As CISSC continues to expand its impact across…
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Hampton Street Vineyards to host the First Columbia Restaurant Summer Games to raise funds for local charities
July 10, 2024
Hampton Street Vineyard, located at 1207 Hampton Street and the only French restaurant in Columbia, SC, is excited to announce the launch of the first Columbia Restaurant Summer Games in…
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SCRA opens new Greenville office
July 10, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority recently held a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its new office. Its Upstate region staff is now located in the heart of Downtown Greenville, where…
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USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world
July 10, 2024
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and one of the top 50 nationally in the latest National Academy of Inventors report The University of South Carolina system…
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WGU adds AJ Jackson as strategic partnerships manager
July 10, 2024
Education leader to help build partnerships and grow enrollment Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) has announced that Anthony “AJ” Jackson has been named as a strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Jackson…
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SCAA announces 2024 scholarship recipients
July 10, 2024
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. LeeAnne Aganos, of Horry, a standout student at the Pittsburgh Institute of…
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Charleston celebrates 12 years as No. 1 City in the U.S. in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
July 10, 2024
Make it a perfect dozen. For the twelfth consecutive year, the readers of Travel + Leisure ranked Charleston the No. 1 City in the U.S. Charleston also holds the distinction of being…
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MP Husky expanding Greenville County operations
July 10, 2024
MP Husky, a manufacturer of cable support and power distribution systems, announced it is expanding its Greenville County operations. The company’s $11.1 million investment will create 35 new jobs. MP…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. launches mobile healthcare units to serve S.C.’s underserved communities
July 10, 2024
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
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Workshops, Demonstrations, Lectures, and Special Exhibits Highlight Local History at the Laurens County Museum
July 10, 2024
This July and August, the Laurens County Museum is featuring a series of events, including a lecture on the Cherokees, activities surrounding the “Historic Quilts of Laurens County” exhibit, a…
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Lander’s Dr. Caryn Caruso to teach in Latvia as Fulbright Scholar
July 10, 2024
Dr. Caryn Caruso, assistant professor of education at Lander University, has been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar award and will be teaching in Latvia for the 2024 fall semester.…
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Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: The Mission of the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission
July 10, 2024
In Laurens County, the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is committed to providing the community with a sustainable supply of safe, high-quality drinking water. This mission is part…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Fill the Cruiser School Supply Drive on Friday, July 12
July 10, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is gearing up for its annual “Fill the Cruiser” event, a school supply drive dedicated to supporting local students in need as they prepare…
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City of Fountain Inn Introduces Dedicated Golf Cart Parking in Downtown
July 9, 2024
The City of Fountain Inn is pleased to announce the introduction of dedicated golf cart parking in its downtown area. This initiative will add 20 new parking spaces specifically designed…
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Lander Graduate Makes History Seem ‘Sew’ Appealing
July 9, 2024
Last spring, Lander University student Erynn Bailee Price was at the Ninety Six National Historic Site discussing the foundation garments that women in America’s colonial era would have worn. Several…
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Growing Popularity of Golf Cart Transportation in Neighborhoods and Beyond
July 9, 2024
Golf carts are no longer confined to the greens of golf courses. Increasingly, people are using these convenient vehicles in neighborhoods, campgrounds, and around lakes to get from one place…
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Laurens County Safe Home Urgently Needs Community Support
July 9, 2024
As temperatures rise this summer, so does the need for support services provided by the Laurens County Safe Home. The combination of heat-induced stressors, higher utility bills, and the financial…
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SC Department of Education Unveils New Logo
July 9, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) revealed an updated look Monday morning. The new logo recognizes the agency’s rich history with a fresh, modern design. It features elements that…
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Lander University Announces Faculty Tenure and Promotions
July 9, 2024
On recommendation of the provost and the University Tenure and Promotions Committee, Lander University Dr. President Richard Cosentino announced the decision to promote and/or grant tenure to outstanding members of…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Joins 26-state Coalition Supporting Religious Liberty Before U.S. Supreme Court
July 9, 2024
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 26 states that filed a brief Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Hillsborough County Transit Authority’s no-religious-speech advertising…
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New Leaf Builders to debut new home collection at Nexton
July 9, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced New Leaf Builder’s Piedmont Home Collection, featuring high-quality, boutique production-style homes, coming to Nexton’s Midtown neighborhood. “As a Charleston-based…
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JAGSC President nominated for prestigious National Hook Award
July 9, 2024
Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the Junior Achievement USA® (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This prestigious accolade is…
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Columbia Museum of Art August 2024 exhibitions and events calendar
July 9, 2024
Columbia Museum of Art August 2024 Calendar EXHIBITIONS (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art On view through September 8, 2024 From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has…
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Trinity Partners Columbia announces Q2 2024 notable transactions
July 9, 2024
Trinity Partners recently completed the following notable commercial real estate transactions during the second quarter of 2024. Sales Transactions • Roger Winn, SIOR, Braden Shockley, SIOR, and Will McGregor represented…
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A M King completes expansion for Henry Avocado Corp
July 9, 2024
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed expansion of Henry Avocado Corp.’s cold storage distribution center in Charlotte. The…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager
July 9, 2024
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager. Based in the firm’s Columbia office, Michie will lead company-wide…
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Industrial property lease renewal
July 9, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, 4281 Piggly Wiggly Drive, LLC, in the lease renewal of a 12,200 SF…
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Ingevity employees volunteer at Lowcountry Food Bank farmer’s market-style, mobile, fresh produce distributions that provide our neighbors with fresh, healthy food
July 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity employees and leaders volunteer monthly at the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Fresh for All food distributions in West Ashley through the company’s IngeviCares philanthropy program that provides…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Craig Floyd as Executive Vice President
July 9, 2024
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. welcomes Craig Floyd as Executive Vice President. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having successfully managed an extensive portfolio of construction…
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Mullikin honored by Galapagos Islands leaders
July 9, 2024
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global expedition leader Dr. Tom Mullikin was recognized by Luciana Bianchi and Pablo Majia of the Galapagos Foundation during ceremonies on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos,…
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FUEL selects Heart of Hospitality GVL as 2H24 grant recipient
July 9, 2024
FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based brand building agency – announced that it has selected Heart of Hospitality GVL as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 2H 2024. Heart of…
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Clemson faculty work to elevate role of religion and spirituality in serious illness conversations and advance care planning for underserved communities
July 9, 2024
Conversations about serious illness and advance care planning (ACP) can be challenging for health care providers, patients and caregivers – but nursing professor Tracy Fasolino believes these conversations are vital…
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School of Nursing researcher receives grant to study Alzheimer’s
July 9, 2024
Zhara Rahemi, associate professor in the Clemson University School of Nursing, received a grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to examine advance care planning (ACP) practices between patients, caregivers and physicians.…
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Andrew Brandt named West Ashley High School Principal
July 8, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Brandt as the new Principal of West Ashley High School. Brandt has been a dedicated,…
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Ken Tuck wins prestigious George Warren Fuller Award
July 8, 2024
Spartanburg Water Director of Drinking Water Services Awarded Honor by the American Water Works Association Spartanburg Water Director of Drinking Water Services, Ken Tuck, was recently awarded the prestigious George…
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Zoo shares positive accreditation findings
July 8, 2024
Onsite Inspection Completed in June, Final Report Expected in September Fewer than 10% of all zoos in the United States are accredited. The Greenville Zoo is one of them, and…
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Five Points announces the return of Five After Five free concert series
July 8, 2024
Columbia, South Carolina’s Favorite Free Concert Series, Five After Five, returns on July 18 after a seven-year hiatus The Five Points Association is excited to announce the return of Five…
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Avenue | Table 301 welcomes Chef Tanner Marino and Bethany Carter
July 8, 2024
The popular rooftop event space in downtown Greenville introduces Marino as executive chef and Carter as director of operations and hospitality Tanner Marino returns to Table 301 as the Executive…
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SC Technical College System leads $12.6 million initiative to transform South Carolina’s Energy workforce
July 8, 2024
The SC Technical College System is proud to announce its leadership role in a groundbreaking $12.6 million initiative, part of the broader $45 million federal investment secured by the SC…
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