Colliers brokers the sale of historic Maxcy Gregg building in downtown Columbia
May 23, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Wes Graves in the sale of a ±5,095-square-foot historic home-turned-office located at 1518 Richland Street to Todd Avant/Avant Holdings, LLC. This “crown…
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Virtual Spanish teacher named 2023 Teacher of the Year
May 23, 2023
CASC Teacher Honored by Erskine College Charter Institute Cyber Academy of South Carolina (CASC) announced that Sharmaine Roaden, electives department chair and high school Spanish teacher, was named Teacher of…
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Milliken & Company ranks among Best Employers for New Graduates
May 23, 2023
For the first time, Milliken & Company makes Forbes Best Employers for New Graduates list. This honor, drawing from the input of more than 28,000 young professionals, highlights organizations based…
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ZF Ready for Production of Commercial Vehicle PowerLine Transmission in the U.S.
May 23, 2023
ZF announced today the PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission production line has been installed and testing is underway. The new production line is part of the $200 million investment in the…
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Marci Williams joins First Reliance Bank
May 23, 2023
Marci Williams has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President Account Executive / Residential Lending Specialist and will work out of the Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant branch. She will assist…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson sues Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
May 23, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson today sued a telecommunications company and its owner and vice president for allegedly being responsible for billions of illegal robocalls. Attorney General Wilson sued Michael D.…
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Lander’s Chief of Police Receives Mary Frances Poole Alston Award
May 23, 2023
Lander University has selected Greg Allen, an employee who “exemplifies integrity,” as the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Mary Frances Poole Alston Award. Allen, chief of Lander’s Police Department, was…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services Announces First Certified Ground Defense Instructor
May 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) recognizes Cherokee County Agent-In-Charge (AIC) Dinah Foster as the agency’s first Certified Ground Defense Instructor. AIC Foster attended an…
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LPD Chief Grounsell Graduates from FBI National Command Course
May 23, 2023
Laurens Police Chief Keith Grounsell graduated from the FBI National Command Course in Quantico, Virginia at the FBI Academy last week. The course is an invitation only and 52 Police…
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Trivia Night at Stogies in Clinton on Wednesday
May 23, 2023
Feeling smart or just full of random facts? Stogies on Musgrove in Clinton will host another Trivia Night on Wednesday May 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The winning…
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599 cyclists tackle the 46th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion
May 23, 2023
The 46th annual Assaults on Mt. Mitchell & Marion on Monday, May 22 saw the ascent of approximately 515 cyclists on Mt. Michell and 84 on Marion. The cyclists began…
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Community Development will begin accepting applications for the SHINE program
May 23, 2023The City of Columbia’s Community Development Department will begin accepting applications for a new housing rehabilitation program, SHINE (Single Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement). This program includes projects ranging from weatherization up to…
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Researcher awarded $2.8 million to develop science leader academy
May 23, 2023
Brooke Whitworth, associate professor in the Clemson University College of Education, wishes South Carolina teachers could simply read the new science standards released in 2021 and instantly download all the…
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YMCA of Greenville unveils vision for serving Southern Greenville County through expansion of Prisma Health Family YMCA
May 23, 2023
The YMCA of Greenville unveiled its vision and conceptual site plans for the expansion of its Prisma Health Family YMCA. As one of Greenville County’s leading nonprofit health and human…
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Power:Ed awards SCICU $48,135 for student completion grants
May 23, 2023
S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Power:Ed award that will provide completion grants for students at financial risk for dropping out of…
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Minor League Baseball plans to come to Spartanburg as part of proposed downtown development project
May 23, 2023
New stadium in downtown Spartanburg would be the future home of a Texas Rangers-affiliated club A consortium of public and private sector partners announced that a new baseball stadium is…
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The Greenville Tech Foundation made a positive impact in excess of $6 million dollars in 2022
May 23, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation supports Greenville Technical College’s mission of transforming students’ lives and helping the community thrive by providing a world-class, affordable education. The Foundation’s leadership is extremely pleased…
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Assessment notices mailed to the appropriate Berkeley County property owners
May 23, 2023
Assessment notices for Berkeley County property owners were mailed on May 19, 2023. These notices only go out to those who experienced a change in property value or assessment for…
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Springtime sun should remind us to get screened for skin cancer
May 23, 2023
Roper St. Francis Healthcare will host free skin cancer screenings Wednesday at Greer Transition Clinic Roper St. Francis Healthcare will host a free skin cancer screening event on Wednesday, May 24 at…
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Dreher High junior selected for $25,000 national scholarship
May 23, 2023
Dreher High School junior Shelby Mode has been selected to receive a $25,000 national scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association for the 2023-2024 school year. The scholarship helps high school…
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Career Pathways Scholarship saves money on workforce-ready education at Greenville Technical College
May 23, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) will offer the Career Pathways Scholarship — worth up to $5,000 a year for tuition, books and course-related materials— beginning Fall Semester 2023 for students pursuing…
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Summit Real Estate Group’s Gateway 29 industrial property officially delivers, ready for occupancy
May 23, 2023Summit Real Estate Group announced the delivery of Gateway 29. Gateway 29 is a new 248,000-square-foot spec industrial building in Wellford, South Carolina that completed construction in late April 2023.…
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CCLA to make a splash with Paddleboard race June 3rd
May 23, 2023
Paddle the Point Race Coincides with Aquatic Safety Week and Will Raise Awareness of Aquatic Lifesaving and Training Initiatives Charleston County Lifesaving Association will host its first annual paddleboard race, Paddle…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Countybank continues to support new YMCA fitness center
May 23, 2023The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently donated $3,000 to the Lakelands Region YMCA. This follows a $25,000 foundation donation in 2022 for Greenwood’s new…
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Clemson’s Sonoco FRESH initiative awards three research grants
May 23, 2023The Sonoco FRESH initiative at Clemson University has awarded three research grants to faculty members who are addressing issues regarding the safety, security and sustainability of food throughout the value chain. With…
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Presbyterian College launches Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies
May 23, 2023
Presbyterian College celebrated a vibrant new global initiative Thursday by launching its Center for South Korean and East Asian Studies. Before an enthusiastic crowd of community members, faculty, staff, and…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS agent receives record-breaking condo sale
May 23, 2023Tony Rossitto Represents Buyer of Highest Selling Condo in the Greenville, SC Market Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce the representation of the buyer of…
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PTC Employees Celebrate Combined 270 Years of Service
May 23, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored 17 employees who have reached service milestones with the state of South Carolina. In total, these individuals have logged a combined 270 years of…
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Laurens County Humane Society Community Yard Sale
May 23, 2023
The Laurens County Humane Society is gearing up for their community yard sale. The yard sale will take place on June 2 and 3 from 9-1 at 793 Poplar St,…
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Jill Smith + Associates celebrates 20 years of modern mental health care in the Midlands
May 22, 2023
The woman-owned talk therapy group has served more than 7,000 clients over the past two decades Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia,…
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Adel Forsythe joins the Greer office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 22, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Adel Forsythe has joined the company’s Greer office as a sales associate. Adel understands the importance of clear communication with her…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Commercial Site Solutions join forces
May 22, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the acquisition of Commercial Site Solutions (CSS), a civil engineering firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. “CSS has a unique reputation…
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Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier graduates Greenville Chamber’s Leadership Greenville class 49
May 22, 2023
The Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Leadership Greenville class has just celebrated its graduation, and that group of graduates includes Caliber Real Estate’s Racquel Collier. An entrepreneur starting in college…
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Waller named Vice President of Affordable Property Management at NHE
May 22, 2023
Industry veteran Angie Waller has been promoted to Vice President of Affordable Property Management for NHE, one of the Southeast’s leading property management and development organizations. She also joins NHE’s…
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Upstate Mobility Alliance awarded $100,000 grant from SC DOT for Transit Hub Feasibility Analysis
May 22, 2023
In April of 2023, SC DOT awarded a $100,000 grant to the Upstate Mobility Alliance to conduct a Feasibility Study/Analysis exploring the establishment of a Transit Hub at the Greenville-Spartanburg…
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Lexington District One Educational Foundation awards 2023 Administrator of the Year Award to Margaret Schilit
May 22, 2023
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Lexington One Educational Foundation presented the 2022 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mrs. Margaret Schilit at the Lexington County School…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation $33,016 Mathematics Grant to benefit all K-2 students in district
May 22, 2023
The Lexington One Educational Foundation has awarded a $33,016 Counting Collections for Mathematics Grant to Lexington District One Instructional Services, which will benefit all kindergarten through second grade students in…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC announces first tenants for the Lofts Downtown Nexton
May 22, 2023
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced the first two retail tenants coming to the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton. iNails, a nail salon with nearly 30 years of beauty service…
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Flock and Rally honored with seven coveted marketing and communications industry awards
May 22, 2023
Agency wins Silver Wing and Palmetto awards for recent client work Flock and Rally, the women-owned and led integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, recently earned…
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Clinton Surveying and Mapping Utility Mapping Project Begins June 1
May 22, 2023
The City of Clinton will begin the Surveying and Mapping Utility Mapping Project with SAM, LLC on June 1. The project will include locating electric poles, pad mounts, junction boxes,…
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Chamber Celebrates Junior Leadership Laurens County Graduates
May 22, 2023
The Sixth Junior Leadership Laurens County Class recently completed the Laurens County Chamber program and graduated in a ceremony held at the Laurens County Museum. Students from Laurens Academy, Laurens…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – May 23 Agenda
May 22, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 23. The meeting will be held at the Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Office located at 105 Bolt Drive…
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PTC employees celebrate combined 270 years of service
May 22, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently honored 17 employees who have reached service milestones with the state of South Carolina. In total, these individuals have logged a combined 270 years of…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Commercial Site Solutions join forces
May 22, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the acquisition of Commercial Site Solutions (CSS), a civil engineering firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. “CSS has a unique reputation…
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Jill Smith + Associates celebrates 20 years of modern mental health care in the Midlands
May 22, 2023
The woman-owned talk therapy group has served more than 7,000 clients over the past two decades Jill Smith + Associates Counseling — the premier counseling practice in the greater Columbia,…
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Wicked to return to the Peace Center Aug. 2 – 20
May 22, 2023
Tickets Go On Sale May 9th WICKED, the region’s most popular musical, returns to the Peace Center in Greenville August 2-20. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, May 19 at…
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Greenville Theatre is thrilled to present for the first time, Shrek the Musical, live on stage!
May 22, 2023
Everyone’s favorite green ogre can now be seen at Greenville Theatre! Based on the hit blockbuster animated movie, Shrek the Musical is the perfect show for the whole family to enjoy. Come watch…
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Lander’s Kauffmann Leadership Institute holds graduation ceremony
May 22, 2023
“If you plan to face tomorrow, do it soon.” The Rev. Douglas Kauffmann used these words from a song by the late singer Gordon Lightfoot to encourage the graduates of…
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Laurens Police Department Promotion of Tyler Powell
May 22, 2023
The Laurens Police Department has promoted Sgt. Tyler Powell to Lieutenant in Uniform Patrol. “As a Sgt Tyler Powell exemplified many great qualities of a leader and is a key…
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