A grand adventure
March 16, 2023
By Jeff Becraft A couple of weeks ago, we moved our daughter’s furniture to a temporary residence that allows her to go visit her Grandad every single day. I…
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Transfer Student from New York Brings Star Power to PTC
March 16, 2023
It should surprise no one that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Presidential Ambassador Abigail Jacquet’s former track coach nicknamed her “Hollywood.” This student has star power for miles. Her bright smile…
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Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2023 donates money, goods, and service to Connie Maxwell’s Children’s Minitries
March 16, 2023On Saturday, March 11, members of Leadership South Carolina’s Class of 2023 gathered at Connie Maxwell’s Greenwood campus to present a monetary donation of over $27,000 as well as numerous…
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Colonial Life invests $500,000 in United Way’s ‘Young Men United’
March 16, 2023
Young men preparing to attend college or enter the workforce have a better chance to reach their academic and career goals thanks to a $500,000 financial investment from Colonial Life.…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brianna Jackson to the company’s Midtown office
March 16, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brianna Jackson has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Brianna was born and raised in the heart of…
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A Writer’s Moon Tide Memories
March 16, 2023
By Tom Poland It seems like yesterday though it was forty-five years. I took a job as a scriptwriter-cinematographer with the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine Resources Department. I…
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Superintendent Weaver announces Clover High School’s Wayne Williams as Teacher of the Year Finalist
March 16, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver surprised Clover High School’s Wayne Williams today with news that he has been selected as one of five finalists for the South Carolina Teacher…
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Five schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 16, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore Middle…
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Blue Water Diving
March 16, 2023IT’S BEEN SAID that a picture is worth a thousand words, but this one may be well-worth 10,000. It’s Dr. Tom Mullikin, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission and founding…
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Richland County artisans sought for Ag + Art Tour
March 16, 2023
Painters, potters, weavers, quilters, musicians, storytellers, bakers and other local artisans are invited to apply to be featured in the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour, which comes to Richland…
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina relocating operations with new distribution facility in Lexington County, SC
March 16, 2023
Company investing $80 Million to build distribution facility Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of South Carolina (Southern Glazer’s), a leading wine and spirits distribution company, today announced plans to relocate operations…
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Colliers Report: Constrained retail construction and turnover create opportunities
March 16, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Retail Market Highlights Headlines have been filled in recent years with stories announcing the “demise of retail”. In reality, vacancies…
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Midlands Technical College opens Center for Business and Information Technologies
March 16, 2023
New facility on the Beltline Campus directly supports workforce development for in-demand jobs. Midlands Technical College cut the ribbon and formally opened the new Center for Business and Information Technologies…
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PC Students Embrace Networking at ’23 Mocktails and Mingling Event
March 16, 2023
At Presbyterian College, what you know – and who you know – are both important. At the college’s seventh annual “Mocktails and Mingling” this spring, students met nearly two dozen…
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Highlights of the 49th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture Event
March 15, 2023
Last week the 49thAnnual Spotlight on Agriculture was held at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. This is always a “who’s who” of Ag event for Laurens County. The crowd was…
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The Lumberyard in Clinton Set for Soft Opening Next Week
March 15, 2023
They say good things are worth the wait and the wait for The Lumberyard in Clinton to open is almost over. Owners Charlie and Stacey Michaels look forward to opening…
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Fountain Inn Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Impersonation of an Officer During a Recent Traffic Stop
March 15, 2023
Fountain Inn Police Chief Michael Hamilton released a statement and public service announcement on Tuesday regarding a traffic stop this past weekend that involved an individual impersonating a law enforcement…
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Food Truck Monday – Big Hit and More to Come
March 15, 2023
Monday is the first day of the work week for most and this past Monday many were dragging after the “spring forward” time change over the weekend. That made Food…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Kelsey Andrews to the Company’s Midtown office
March 15, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Kelsey Andrews has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Kelsey is an Annapolis, Maryland native and a licensed…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Morgan Voke to the Company’s Midtown office
March 15, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Morgan Voke has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Morgan Voke is a dedicated market specialist, client success…
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Vietnam Veterans Day: Those who have served get in free to museum on March 29
March 15, 2023
Admission will be free for all military veterans and active duty personnel on Wednesday, March 29, at the South Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, in observance of National Vietnam…
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Clinton Branch of Laurens County Public Library System Holding Used Book Sale
March 15, 2023
If you love to read books you will want to know that the Clinton branch of the Laurens County Public Library is hosting a used book sale. Stop by the…
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Blues legend Mac Arnold to perform March 23 in Greenwood
March 15, 2023
Blues legend Mac Arnold, a native of Greenville, and his Plate Full O’ Blues Band will star in two events in Greenwood as part of a program that is bringing…
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Midlands Region kicks off 2023 Student Visionaries of the Year competition
March 15, 2023
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Midlands Region has officially kicked off its trailblazing philanthropic competition for high school students, Student Visionaries of the Year. The seven-week leadership development program,…
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Barbells, BBQ and Music at CrossFit864
March 15, 2023
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, March 16 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “We are excited…
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Two upstate schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 15, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore…
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Two midlands schools named Palmetto’s Finest
March 15, 2023
Five schools have been named 2023 Palmetto’s Finest Schools. They are: Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington School District 1 Lake Murray Elementary School, Lexington-Richland School District 5 John W. Moore…
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David Parler joins First Reliance Bank as Residential Lending Specialist
March 15, 2023
David Parler has joined First Reliance Bank as Residential Lending Specialist and will be in the Columbia, SC, Main Street Branch. He will assist customers with their mortgage financing needs…
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Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation receives Seal of Transparency for third consecutive year
March 15, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is proud to announce that they have earned the 2023 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the leading nonprofit…
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Best-selling author and leadership guru to keynote GSHRM conference
March 15, 2023
Best-selling author and Fortune 100 leadership consultant Roger Grannis will be one of four keynote speakers at the Greenville SHRM HR & Leadership Conference held April 26-27. Titled “Navigating the…
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Governor Henry McMaster Names Shrivastava-Patel as Chair of DHEC Board
March 15, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Seema Shrivastava-Patel to be the next chair of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board). Shirvastava-Patel has served on the Board since…
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Fit Columbia hires new Director of Operations
March 15, 2023
Fit Columbia announced Blake McDonald as its new Director of Operations. Blake is a local community member and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. While he has years…
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Wilson Associates rides wave of growth, welcomes two new agents
March 15, 2023
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, recently welcomed two new agents to its growing roster of savvy, service-oriented professional realtors. Carolyn Haas and Melissa Tofield come…
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GADC issues comprehensive 2022 project report to real estate, development leaders
March 15, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has issued its 2022 Project Summary Report of all economic development projects worked to key allies in real estate, development and partner organizations across…
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TriCoLink to receive funding from a $132.8 Million ARPA Investment to expand broadband access statewide
March 15, 2023
ST. MATTHEWS, SC – TriCoLink will receive more than $3.4 million in funding as part of a $132.8 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The investment aims…
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The YoPro Know launches new website and logo
March 15, 2023
The YoPro Know has updated its logo and launched a new website to better communicate its services and create engaging experiences for business leaders. The YoPro Know is an innovative…
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Lowry is Fourth City Councilor to Endorse Mayor Senn for Re-election
March 15, 2023
Laurens City Councilor Martin Lowry has announced his endorsement of Mayor Nathan Senn for re-election. “I am proud to announce my strong endorsement of Mayor Senn,” said Lowry. “My wife…
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HI Mark Capital announces equity investment from Bank of America
March 15, 2023
HI Mark Capital, the first majority Black-owned venture capital firm founded in South Carolina, has received an equity investment from Bank of America as part of the company’s commitment to…
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Laurens Mayoral Candidate Randy Garrett Receives Two Endorsements
March 14, 2023
The race for mayor of Laurens will be decided next Tuesday, March 21st when voters go to the polls to choose between two candidates: incumbent Nathan Senn and lifelong Laurens…
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MUSC and Zucker Institute name new CEO
March 14, 2023
After a national search process, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization (ZI) announced today that Todd Headley has been named as new…
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South Carolina Federal hires new CFS* investment advisor
March 14, 2023
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has hired a new advisor for South Carolina Federal Investment Solutions, available through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS)*. Charlis Wright has joined Investment Solutions, through…
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South Carolina organizations recognized by U.S. cabinet-level agency
March 14, 2023
The S.C. National Heritage Corridor and SC7 honored by the U.S. Department of the Interior By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. National Heritage Corridor has been awarded the RALPH…
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PTC selected for Gates Foundation higher education initiative
March 14, 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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Jackson founder Larry Jackson passes away
March 14, 2023
Larry Jackson, 76, founder and former CEO of Jackson, a leading national brand marketing and motorsports marketing agency headquartered in Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March…
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GirlUp GVL receives a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to ensure high school girls from under-resourced community have the support they need to succeed
March 14, 2023Local nonprofit, GirlUp GVL, has been awarded $50,000 from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to ensure 70 area high school girls have the resources they need to…
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South Carolina Federal hires new CFS* investment advisor
March 14, 2023
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has hired a new advisor for South Carolina Federal Investment Solutions, available through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS)*. Charlis Wright has joined Investment Solutions, through…
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Mattress Warehouse establishing new distribution center in Lexington County, SC
March 14, 2023
The company will create 108 new jobs Mattress Warehouse, a leading mattress company, today announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Lexington County. The company will create 108…
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Hounen Solar establishing first U.S. manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
March 14, 2023
$33 Million investment will create 200 new jobs Hounen Solar (Hounen), a global solar panel manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first United States manufacturing operations in Orangeburg County, South…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins brief filed with U.S. Supreme Court in support of fairness in women’s sports
March 14, 2023South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined attorneys general from 20 other states today in filing a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to remove an injunction blocking West Virginia’s…
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Garcia Attributes Leadership Skills to Lander’s RA Program
March 14, 2023
Sophomore criminology major Daniel Garcia, of Chapin, says there are many benefits to being a resident assistant at Lander University, but what’s most rewarding is the fellowship that exists among…
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