A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Current Lighting announces the appointment of Bill Tolley as interim CEO
February 27, 2023
GREENVILLE, SC – Current™, a leading commercial and industrial (“C&I”) lighting and controls company, has appointed William (“Bill”) Tolley as its Interim CEO, effective today. Departing CEO Manish Bhandari was…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new marketing coordinator
February 27, 2023
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomed Stefanie Hauser as its marketing coordinator. Hauser brings a portfolio of graphic design, business management and entrepreneurial expertise to Quackenbush. A 1999 graduate…
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Clinton Native to Open Art Venue in Downtown Clinton
February 27, 2023
Clinton will soon be home to a new art studio concept which will be known as The Makery. Andrea Ivey Curtis, a Clinton native and graduate of Clinton High School…
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Relic Room again celebrates South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution
February 27, 2023
For eight long years, the young United States – which at the start of the conflict wasn’t even formed yet, and had no army, navy, or national government – was…
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Drew Stevens named ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni’
February 27, 2023
Drew Stevens was just selected as the 2023 ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni Award’ recipient. He’s a Certified Financial Planner with Northwestern Mutual and a partner in the G3 Wealth…
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Columbia Chamber announces honorees for 2023 Columbia Impact Awards
February 27, 2023
Ten Recognized for Outstanding Achievements During 9th Annual Columbia Impact Awards The Columbia Chamber announced the recipients of the annual Columbia Impact Awards. The 2023 Columbia Impact Awards, presented by…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brenda Ledford to the Company’s Midtown Office
February 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brenda Ledford has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Brenda is a life-long resident of the Upstate and…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Elizabeth Earle to the company’s Midtown office
February 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Elizabeth Earle has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Elizabeth was born and raised in Greenville, she received…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Maggie Joyner to the company’s Midtown office
February 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Maggie Joyner has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Maggie Joyner was born and raised in real estate.…
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State honors three leaders, one organization as largest life sciences conference ever convenes in Charleston
February 27, 2023
Attendees salute USC’s Dean of Pharmacy Stephen Cutler, MUSC’s Caroline Brown, Nephron Pharmaceutical’s Lou Kennedy, and Liberty’s Abbott with top honors A record gathering of life science leaders from across…
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Jade Fountain joins The YoPro Know
February 27, 2023
The YoPro Know has brought on Jade Fountain as an Account Manager. Fountain earned her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and her Master of Public Administration from the College of…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold ReOrg Meeting Thursday March 2
February 26, 2023
Every two years, each county Republican Party in South Carolina goes through a process known as ReOrg. The Laurens County Republican Party will reconvene for ReOrg this Thursday, March 2nd…
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Reeves Propels Blue Hose to Second Straight Victory over Big 10 Foe
February 26, 2023
Behind a pair of home runs and a four-hit performance from junior Dalton Reeves, the Presbyterian College baseball team earned its second win over a Big 10 School in as…
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Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host Benefit Concert March 5
February 26, 2023
On Sunday, March 5 at 3:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton (1387 Highway 56 South) will host cellist Jonathan Simmons for a benefit concert to support his attending the Stellenbosch…
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4-H Fishing Project Open to Youth Ages 5-18
February 26, 2023
Who doesn’t like to go fishing! With Spring in the air and warmer temperatures it’s a great time to get outside and throw a line in the water. The South…
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Inn Season Floral Shop Named Florist of the Year by NACE
February 26, 2023
Inn Season, a floral shop located in downtown Fountain Inn has been awarded “2022 Florist of the Year” by the National Association for Catering and Events Appalachian Chapter. This award…
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Four Way Stop Coming to Intersection in Clinton
February 26, 2023
Stop! The intersection at West Main Street and Laurens Street in Clinton will be a 4-way stop intersection effective March 1. This is the intersection at the Cotton Loft. At…
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Mamie Nicholson: One Person Can ‘Lift a Whole Family’
February 26, 2023
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) alumna Mamie Nicholson is one of the “ones” — those people who can change the entire dynamic of a family or organization. And she believes that…
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Golden Shovel Groundbreaking for The Mill at Fountain Inn
February 26, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28th at 11:30 am, a golden shovel groundbreaking ceremony will take place to mark the start of construction for The Mill at Fountain Inn located at 100…
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Big Signing Day for Laurens District High School Raiders
February 26, 2023
Last week nine Laurens District High School students signed to continue their athletic careers as they pursue advanced education. Four signed to play college football, one to play baseball, three…
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Exhibition Showcases Creativity of Lander Art, Design Students
February 26, 2023
From a headless Queen of Hearts sculpture to nostalgic black-and-white photography to bright graphic designs, the creativity of Lander University’s art and design undergraduate students is recognized in the 2023…
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City of Charleston officials celebrate opening of Carr-Richardson Park
February 24, 2023Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, City Councilmembers, city of Charleston Director of Parks Jason Kronsberg, The Honorable Reverend Dr. Kylon J. Middleton, leaders from the Maryville/Ashleyville Neighborhood Association and members of…
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Charleston Metro Chamber accepting nominations for 2023 Honors Awards
February 24, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is now accepting nominations for The Honors awards. Winners will be recognized at Member-Bration, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, in May. The Honors awards celebrate companies and individuals who…
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City of Columbia partners with the American Red Cross Board of Directors for 13th Annual Blood Drive
February 24, 2023
WHAT: The City of Columbia is partnering with the American Red Cross Board of Directors to host the 13th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive on March 10, 2023. In addition,…
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Black Food Truck Festival returns April 22-23
February 24, 2023
Early bird ticket prices Increase on March 1 for two-day family friendly event CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Black Food Truck Festival returns this spring celebrating Black businesses and culture with…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues to rank among Forbes’ best large employers
February 24, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized again by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers. BlueCross President and CEO Michael J. Mizeur says this year’s ranking highlights…
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Professor’s research helps shed light on 18th-century African remains found at Gaillard Center
February 24, 2023In 2013, the site of the renovation project at the Charleston Gaillard Center became Charleston’s oldest archaeologically excavated burial ground when the remains of 36 people of African descent were…
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Top agents from William Means Real Estate named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2023 Masters Circle
February 24, 2023
William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that two of its agents have been named to the…
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League of Women Voters turns 103 and the VOTE411 website provides voting information for Columbia City Council Special Election
February 24, 2023
The League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area celebrates its 103rd Anniversary. The League of Women Voters was founded on February 14, 1920, following the ratification of the 19th…
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The way it really is
February 24, 2023
By Jeff Becraft A few weeks ago, I had to put some deadbolts in some doors. So I looked it up on YouTube just to see what advice I…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces annual award winners
February 24, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for 2023. For the third year in a row, Reid Hipp was named Most Valuable Associate. All Associates…
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Tri-County Technical College receives SCATCC’s 2022 Equity Award
February 24, 2023The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) awarded Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) the 2022 Equity Award for the collaborative and intentional work achieved by its Men of Color…
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guHRoo’s innovative payroll and HR platform gets a boost with new capital injection
February 24, 2023
guHRoo is shaking up the world of HR tech with a groundbreaking infusion of funding, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in payroll automation and HR software. A Florida-based tax…
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Rivers I Cross
February 24, 2023
By Tom Poland Rivers make me say things out loud. As I drive alone over a river I often say its name. In fact, some rivers’ names beg to…
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Community Association Management Services’ Nicole Gugel earns CMCA Designation
February 23, 2023
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce that Nicole Gugel, a community manager in its Columbia, South Carolina, region, has…
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Infinity Marketing promotes Shannon Nissen to Director of Client Services
February 23, 2023
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, announced Shannon Nissen has been promoted to Director of Client Services “Watching Shannon’s career grow within our team has been…
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PTC Creatives Bring Home Gold, Silver, and Bronze
February 23, 2023
The marketing team at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently won Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) 2022 Medallion Awards competition, which…
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South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services K9 Chip to Get Donation of Body Armor
February 23, 2023
South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services K9 Chip will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in…
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Colliers brings Ascend Studios to the Beach Company’s Cardinal Crossing
February 23, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented The Beach Company in the lease of ±3,280 square feet of retail space at Cardinal Crossing to Ascend…
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Newberry College’s 65th Jazz Festival to feature saxophonist Jeff Coffin
February 23, 2023Historic festival coincides with largest-ever SCBDA jazz event Newberry College invites you to enjoy world-class artists and music at its 65th Jazz Festival, to be held March 3-4 on campus.…
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Colliers represents M2 Pepperdam, LLC in the purchase of a 14,500-square-foot warehouse on 5.38 acres
February 23, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented M2 Pepperdam, LLC in the purchase of ±5.38 acres of land featuring a ±14,500-square-foot warehouse at 7275…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts several springtime events
February 23, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is encouraging everyone to connect with their parks this spring. The nonprofit organization is hosting a number of public events in parks all around the City…
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EO Charleston to host leadership seminar on company culture and employee retention
February 23, 2023
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 18,000 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, announces it will host its “From Seeds to Trees:…
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The Beach Company honored with two Commercial Property Executive Influence Awards
February 23, 2023
The Beach Company, a Charleston-based full-service real estate firm, announced today the company earned two awards at the annual Commercial Property Executive Influence Awards during a ceremony held on January…
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Engenius hires Paige Helms as Content Strategist
February 23, 2023
Engenius, an Upstate digital marketing agency, announced the addition of Paige Helms as Content Strategist, expanding the agency’s staff to support its growth and new project activity. As content strategist,…
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ScanSource announces appointment of Chief Legal Officer
February 23, 2023
ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, announced the appointment of Shana Cochrane Smith as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Smith…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $16.3M sale of Forest at Fenwick in Johns Island
February 23, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm arranged the $16.3 million sale of Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit multifamily property located in Johns Island, South Carolina.…
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Countybank Associate receives Officer appointment
February 23, 2023
Countybank announced that Christopher Kidwell has been appointed Banking Officer by the Countybank Board of Directors. Kidwell, Consumer and Business Relationship Manager, was appointed Banking Officer. He joined Countybank in…
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