Trident United Way announces new CEO
March 21, 2023
David “D.J.” Hampton II will begin leading the organization effective April 17 After an extensive nationwide search, Trident United Way announced that David “D.J.” Hampton II will be taking over…
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Harbor Commercial Partners welcomes four new members to their team
March 21, 2023
David Newman, Patti Hoffman, Diana Anderson and Jaime Lesley recently joined the new and rapidly expanding Charleston-based commercial real estate firm. David Newman Vice President, Office & Investment Services…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Brandon Godwin to Vice President of Strategy
March 21, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced that Brandon Godwin has been promoted to Vice President of Strategy. “Brandon has a proven track record of delivering…
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Jackson Lecture Series Puts Black Athletes in Olympics Spotlight
March 21, 2023
A comprehensive book on the contributions of Black athletes in sports history, titled “Black Mercuries, African American Athletes, Race, and the Modern Olympic Games,” provided the foundation for this year’s…
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Metamorphosis – Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds Concert
March 21, 2023
Metamorphosis indicates transformation or change. Presbyterian College Wind Ensemble & Chamber Winds concert on April 4th will reflect on it in three manners. First, a metamorphosis concerning the total transformation…
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SC Baptist Women’s Chorus to Perform at Hurricane Baptist Church
March 21, 2023
Seraph Song, South Carolina Baptist Women’s Chorus, will be performing at Hurricane Baptist Church at 4:00 pm on March 25. Seraph Song is composed of women from across South Carolina…
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Kevin McMindes honored by Southern Association for Institutional Research
March 21, 2023
Kevin McMindes, Greenville Technical College’s research and planning administrator, was recently recognized by the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) with the Best Paper Award. The award is based on…
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Actors Return to Lakelands for 13th Annual Lander Film Festival
March 21, 2023
Not only did the 13th annual Lander University Film Festival recognize the winning filmmakers from a variety of skill levels – it also celebrated 50 years of acting for Greenwood…
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PC dedicates Butch ‘60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in Smith Administration Building
March 20, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a lasting legacy of love and loyalty Thursday at the dedication of the Butch ’60 and Brenda Woodward Lobby in the Smith Administration Building. The late Butch…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Committee as a Whole
March 20, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a Committee as a whole on Tuesday, March 21. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt…
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Emeline welcomes experienced luxury leader as new General Manager of Hotel Operations
March 20, 2023
Makeready, a hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands, is excited to announce the appointment of Robert Morgan as…
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LaCorata Beverage LLC makes substantial donation of Graasi Organic Barley Water to Lowcountry Food Bank for distribution to partner agencies
March 20, 2023
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that LaCorata Beverage has made a substantial donation of 16 ounce Graasi Organic Barley Water bottles to Lowcountry Food Bank. Lowcountry Food Bank is…
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Laurens Native Gets the Golden Ticket on American Idol
March 20, 2023
Who says dreams don’t come true? Laurens native Ophrah Kablan will tell you she is living her dream right now! This past Sunday night Kablan appeared as one of the…
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Lima One Capital adds Robert Greenberg to launch Lender Finance initiative
March 20, 2023
Lima One Capital continues to prove why it is the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors as it hires industry veteran Robert Greenberg to develop and launch a new…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Kristen George as Graphic Design Coordinator
March 20, 2023
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, announced the addition of Kristen George as graphic design coordinator. George helps oversee graphic design and creative services…
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Messer, Inc. appoints Elizabeth O. Temple to Board of Directors
March 20, 2023
Messer, Inc. announced the appointment of Womble Bond Dickinson CEO Elizabeth “Betty” Temple to its Board of Directors. As Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Womble Bond Dickinson, based in…
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Lexington’s Mountain Top Marine sold to new owner
March 20, 2023
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a leading mergers and acquisitions adviser for privately held businesses, announced the sale of Mountain Top Motor Sports, Inc. dba Mountain Top Marine to Dynamic Marine and…
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Shawn Saulsberry named One Region chair
March 20, 2023
One Region, a comprehensive coalition formed to strengthen the local economy and produce opportunities for all tri-county residents, has named Shawn Saulsberry as its chairperson for 2023. Saulsberry, a senior…
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United Way names Deonna Wylie the 2023 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year
March 20, 2023
United Way of the Midlands recognized Deonna Wylie of DW Empires of Excel Real Estate as the recipient of the 2023 Judith M. Davis Volunteer of the Year Award. “This…
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Rikard & Protopapas expands to Charleston; Lindsay Johnson joins practice
March 20, 2023
Rikard & Protopapas LLC, a Columbia-based law firm, announced it is opening a new office in Charleston, South Carolina to better meet the needs of its growing practice. The firm…
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Scoops on West Main Opens Tuesday with Gourmet Hot Dog Bar
March 20, 2023
What’s better than a great hot dog followed by some ice cream? Or the other way around, you get to pick. Scoops on West Main (formerly Laila’s of Clinton) will…
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All-Laurens County Basketball Team Announced
March 20, 2023
AS COMPILED BY LAURENSCOUNTYSPORTS.COM & THE LAURENS COUNTY ADVERTISER Congratulations to all of these players for this recognition. BOYS TEAM First Team Andrew Codington, Laurens Academy Taliek Fuller, Clinton TyQuavis…
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Wallick Investments welcomes Lisa Breese, Community Relations Coordinator
March 20, 2023
South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced that Mrs. Lisa Breese, with vast career experience in marketing, accounting, leadership, and community services, has joined our firm as Community Relations…
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Early Voting Closed with Six Percent Turnout – Polls Open Tuesday for Laurens Mayoral Run-Off Election
March 20, 2023
Early voting for the run-off election for Laurens Mayor closed on Friday, March 17 and the run-off election is Tuesday. According to the Laurens County Voter Registration Office, six percent…
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LCSO Inmate Litter Cleanup Report for January and February
March 18, 2023
During the months of January and February, the Laurens County inmate litter cleanup crew picked up 38,780 pounds of trash from Laurens County roadsides. The following roads were cleaned: -Taylor…
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American Legion Post 25 2nd Annual Golf Tournament – Registration Open
March 18, 2023
You don’t have to look far in Laurens County to see the work of the members of American Legion Post 25. They are always out in the community looking for…
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PC to Celebrate dedications of New Baseball and Softball Facilities
March 18, 2023
Presbyterian College is dedicating its newest athletic facilities on March 25 as part of its $8 million Championship Spirit Initiative. The new Blue Hose softball team facilities – a…
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PTC Selected for Gates Foundation Higher Education Initiative
March 18, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has been selected to participate in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Intermediaries for Scale” (IFS) initiative, a $100 million investment over five years to forge…
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Lander Professor Discusses ‘The Mathematics of Communication’
March 18, 2023
“Human beings are not as good at communicating as we think we are,” according to Lander University Professor of Mathematics Dr. Josie Ryan. Ryan spoke at the Greenwood Arts Center…
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More than Jazz Concert at PC – April 25
March 18, 2023
PC’s Jazz Band brings More Than Jazz to the stage on April 25! The up-beat blues of Don’t Let Up, the rock and jazz fusion of Peter Gunn, the swing of My Baby…
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Youth Turkey Hunting Days are Here
March 18, 2023
Youth Turkey Hunting Days are right around the corner! Mark your calendars: •March 18-19: Private Lands in Game Zones 3 & 4 •March 25-26: Private Lands in Game Zones 1…
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Building Industry Association of Central SC announces new CEO
March 17, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) announces that they have hired Bin Wilcenski as the new Chief Executive Officer of the association. Mr.…
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Sustain SC Partners with Coca-Cola Consolidated to gift Litter Gitter
March 17, 2023
Sustain SC and Coca-Cola Consolidated, the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States, installed a Litter Gitter on the University of South Carolina’s campus. The Litter Gitter, a patented tactical…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX announces opening of 2023 ticket sales
March 16, 2023
Tickets for the 2023 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX are now available to the public at bmwcharitygolf.com. This year’s tournament, which will be held June 5-11, will return…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces Real Estate Management Services staff promotions
March 16, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced promotions of Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team members in Columbia to Senior Property Managers. As Senior Property Managers, these professionals have proven experience in…
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SeamonWhiteside doubles fundraising goal for Lowcountry Heart Walk
March 16, 2023
Over the last seven years, SW+ has participated in the annual Lowcountry Heart Walk hosted by the American Heart Association. This year, they exceeded their fundraising goal by 2x and…
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Rick Erwin Dining Group set to open new location in Greer
March 16, 2023
Rick Erwin Dining Group is expanding into downtown Greer. The group, known for its family of steak & seafood restaurants across the Upstate, has plans to open Rick Erwin’s Greer,…
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities
March 16, 2023
The Duke Energy Foundation is kicking off the second year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities appoints 3 new Board Members
March 16, 2023
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Carolinas announced the appointment of Dr. Nicole Cothran, Brooks Whittington, and Victoria Carmen to the Board of Directors. Dr. Cothran practices Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine…
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Dorchester County holds groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate Pine Trace Natural Area
March 16, 2023Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pine Trace Natural Area on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Community leaders and honored guests gathered together to celebrate the future…
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Raines acquires HP Hotels to accelerate strategic growth and expand property management capabilities
March 16, 2023
Raines, a fully integrated hotel development, management, and investment company, has acquired HP Hotels, a full-service, third-party hotel management company, resulting in operational expansion throughout the southeast and southwestern United States. The financial…
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Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy lead first Cohesion Culture™️ Conference
March 16, 2023
It’s not your grandparent’s kind of conference Dr. Troy Hall and Ben-Jamin Toy will be the keynote speakers and facilitators of the first Cohesion Culture™ Conference hosted by Palmetto SHRM…
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Todd R. McCaffrey Confirmed by SC Senate as Next Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
March 16, 2023
Retired Major General, Todd R. McCaffrey, has been confirmed by unanimous vote from the South Carolina Senate as the next Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring Diversity Leaders Certificate Program participants
March 16, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the Spring Diversity Leaders Certificate program participants. This informative program is designed to equip business leaders with the necessary tools and resources…
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Innovative product suite, OrangeWIP, for & by entrepreneurs launches to deliver game changing playbook to grow and scale businesses
March 16, 2023
National integrated marketing agency Bright+CO, officially announces the launch of its sister company OrangeWIP (Work In Progress), a dynamic multimedia company that equips busy founders and entrepreneurs with a suite…
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Southern First announces new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia
March 16, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced our new Dream Mortgage Center. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives in the communities we serve, and we…
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African American Studies Director named inaugural Whipper Distinguished Professor
March 16, 2023
The College of Charleston has named Anthony Greene, director of the African American Studies Program, as its inaugural Lucille Simmons Whipper Distinguished Professor. This new professorship was created in an effort to…
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THRIVE | Coworking debuts in Charleston with grand-opening event on March 30
March 16, 2023
THRIVE | Coworking, a flexible workspace solution with a commitment to philanthropy and community involvement, announced its Charleston, SC, location is hosting its grand opening on Thursday, March 30, at…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Mindy Johnston to the company’s Augusta Road office
March 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Mindy Johnston has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Mindy began her real estate career because she…
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SAUDIA to grow long-haul fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
March 16, 2023
Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39…
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