SC RIA Awards over $18 Million to Dorchester County for Infrastructure
May 4, 2023
South Carolina’s Rural Infrastructure Authority recently awarded over 200 grants totaling over $1.3 billion to local governments and public water and sewer utilities within the S.C. Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP).…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Small business owners unite for powerful S.C. Advocacy Day
May 4, 2023
SC Chamber Hosts Small Business Day at the State House The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s unified voice for business, hosted its first Small Business Day…
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FN America, LLC expanding Richland County operations
May 4, 2023
$18 million investment will create more than 100 new jobs FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A. and a global firearms manufacturer, today announced plans to expand…
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Northwind Financial principals to join Lima One Capital
May 4, 2023
Today, Lima One Capital announced that the principals of Northwind Financial and staff will join Lima One Capital. As business leaders in the small balance multifamily bridge space, Chip Cummings…
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Ingevity sponsors full year of Lowcountry Food Bank Fresh for all events for sixth consecutive year
May 4, 2023
Farmer’s market-style, mobile, fresh produce distributions provide our neighbors with fresh, healthy food! For the sixth consecutive year, Ingevity is sponsoring an entire year of monthly Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB)…
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Rebuild Upstate honors its volunteers
May 4, 2023
Rebuild Upstate, the region’s leading affordable housing and home repair advocate, honored its key volunteers for 2022. The Golden Hammer Award went to Kevin Risden. The Golden Hammer is awarded…
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Trinity Partners facilitates NNN investment sale in Lexington, SC
May 4, 2023
Braden Shockley, Senior Brokerage Associate and Roger Winn, SIOR, Partner of Trinity Partners, represented the buyer in the purchase of a retail building in Lexington, SC. The property, located at…
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Earth Month Effort Draws Large Number of Volunteers In County Wide Cleanup
May 4, 2023
The April Upstate Team-up to Clean-up Challenge, supported by Palmetto Pride, a friendly competition between upstate Keep America Beautiful Affiliates, closed with grand success. Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) reported…
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The Rock It! Co. expands to Greenville
May 4, 2023
Premier marketing and events agency, The Rock It! Co. is returning to its roots with its expansion to the Upstate this month. Leah Stoudenmire, The Rock It! Co.’s Founder and…
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Mayka Rosales-Peterson honored with 2023 Circle of Excellence Award
May 4, 2023
Intelisys, a ScanSource (NASDAQ: SCSC) company, and the nation’s leading provider of technology services and solutions, announced Mayka Rosales-Peterson, Senior Manager of Partner Marketing, has been selected as a winner…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces distribution of $141 million settlement to millions of low-income Americans deceived by TurboTax owner Intuit
May 4, 2023Consumers to Receive Checks in the Mail from Multistate Settlement Without Needing to File a Claim Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner…
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U.S. Special Operators named IRONMEN
May 4, 2023
Army Green Beret and Recon Marine receive coveted GEA designation By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) has announced IRONMAN designations for two U.S. military special operations NCOs, former Army…
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Laurens District 55 High School NJROTC Program Challenges Students Physically and Mentally
May 4, 2023
The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Program is a curriculum emphasizing citizenship and leadership development. It teaches maritime heritage and naval topics. Students in the program also engage…
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Eaton Corporation donates $20,000 to PTC Foundation
May 4, 2023
Officials from Eaton Corporation recently visited the Greenwood campus of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to present a check for $20,000 to the PTC Foundation specifically to support the college’s engineering…
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Laurens County Museum Offers Genealogy Recording Class
May 4, 2023
Want to learn to put your genealogical research into a form your children and grandchildren will want to see? Come to the Laurens County Museum on May 9 and 16…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Calls on Lander Grads to Never Fear Failure
May 4, 2023
Although many sitting in the audience already had overcome obstacles in their pursuit of a college degree, South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette called on the Class of 2023 to…
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YMCA of Greenville’s Annual Campaign raises more than $1.33 Million to ensure accessibility for all
May 3, 2023
YMCA of Greenville announced today that it has raised more than $1.33 million so far for its 2023 Annual Campaign. All the funds raised will go towards providing financial assistance…
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District 55 School Board Approves Recommendations for 2023-2024 New Certified Employees and Administrative Positions
May 3, 2023
The School Board of Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) held a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, via phone conference, and approved recommendations for 2023-2024 new…
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We’re Sending You To …
May 3, 2023
By Tom Poland In the 1960s my father visited the Central State Hospital in Georgia. He may have gone to visit a relative. I recall a heated family gathering…
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The glories of “no”
May 3, 2023
By Jeff Becraft The “no’s” of life can also be glorious. None of us like a “no.” There is the feeling of rejection, dejection, deflation, frustration, and extreme disappointment. (And the…
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Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi to Host “Taste of Hanabi” Grand Opening Celebration on May 18
May 3, 2023
Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi is excited to announce their official grand opening event, Taste of Hanabi, on Thursday, May 18th, at 6:30 p.m. The restaurant, located at 1624 Main Street,…
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Maximize May with City’s Food Truck Fridays
May 3, 2023The City of Columbia continues the exciting initiative Food Truck Fridays through the month of May. There will be new food vendors and the food trucks will operate from one…
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Berkeley County, SC Sheriff and Retired SC Constable shed light on Historic Criminal Investigations within Berkeley County in New Book
May 3, 2023
Law and Lawlessness: Historic Cases of Corruption and Murder by Sheriff S. Duane Lewis and Constable Daniel J. Crooks ISBN: Hardcover: 979-8-8229-0300-5 Paperback: 979-8-8229-0301-2 eBook: 979-8-8229-0303-6 Publication Date: Available now on…
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Construction Palooza – May 13
May 3, 2023
Join Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association, the Academy for Technology and Academics, and Habitat for Humanity for a Celebration! Saturday, May 13, marks the culmination of a seven-month program in…
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How and when to amend your SC Individual Income Tax return
May 3, 2023
What you need to know: Generally, you should amend a return if an IRS audit changes your state return, or when there are changes to your income, deductions, credits, payments,…
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Laurens County First Steps Board Meeting Monday May 8
May 3, 2023
The Laurens County First Steps Board of Directors will meet on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Laurens County First Steps office (1029 West Main Street, Laurens,…
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Carlisle Associates Promotes Eric Neiser, AIA to Vice President, Architecture
May 3, 2023
Carlisle Associates is pleased to announce that Eric Neiser, AIA has been promoted to Vice President of Architecture. “We are excited to add Eric to our executive team,” said Carlisle…
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Colliers represented the seller in the sale of Pet Supermarket in Lexington
May 3, 2023
Victor (Buddy) John of Colliers | South Carolina represented the seller in the $1.7 million investment sale of 509 W. Main Street in Lexington, South Carolina. The property sale included…
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Alneshia Sudduth joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alneshia Sudduth has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Alneshia Sudduth received her bachelor’s degree in operations management…
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Jake Dickens joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Jake Dickens has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Jake has been helping clients achieve their real estate…
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Julia Ross joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Julia Ross has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Julia is a dedicated real estate professional with deep…
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Lisa Robinson joins the Woodruff at Five Forks office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
May 3, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lisa Robinson has joined the company’s Woodruff at Five Forks office as a sales associate. Lisa Robinson continues to provide exceptional…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC hires renowned surgeon
May 3, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, is proud to welcome renowned physician Dr. Joseph Buell as its new Donor Recovery Surgeon. Dr.…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for the Weekend
May 3, 2023
The weather cooperated for the events of last weekend and the Vintage Festival on Friday evening was a big hit drawing a great crowd. Here is the lineup for the…
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Eric H. Philpot selected to 2023 Super Lawyers
May 3, 2023
Eric H. Philpot, a partner at the Philpot Law Firm, has been selected to the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in…
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Passion before Profit: Developers collaborate to provide high-quality affordable housing for families, seniors at The Sullivan
May 3, 2023
Co-developers open new 180-unit income-restricted community for families and seniors; immediate leasing available Recognizing the critical need for high-quality, affordable housing across the Palmetto State, three developers have pooled their…
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Comet sweeps Awards at Statewide Transportation Competition, advances to Nationals
May 3, 2023
Bus Operators and Maintenance staff of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) scored in every category at the recent Transportation Association of South Carolina (TASC) Roadeo recently held…
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OnCore named official Golf Ball of PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship
May 3, 2023
The PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship has partnered with OnCore Golf Technology to be the official golf ball of the 40th annual event, which will be played August 28 – September 1…
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The Southern Bank names Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
May 3, 2023
The Southern Bank has named Kristi Eller the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Eller has more than 35 years of experience in community and regional banks. She was…
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Superintendent Search Firm Retained
May 3, 2023
Richland School District Two Board of Trustees has taken another step in the search for a permanent superintendent. The Board has retained the services of McPherson & Jacobson LLC, a…
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Women in Philanthropy hosts the 21st Annual Power of the Purse
May 3, 2023
United Way of the Midlands’ Women in Philanthropy hosts the 21st Annual Power of the Purse event Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art, brought to…
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BASF in Seneca sponsors Clemson University Field Day, promotes STEM learning
May 3, 2023
BASF’s site in Seneca partnered with Clemson University to sponsor its annual Be a T.I.G.E.R. Field Day on Saturday, April 15 and to engage youngsters in STEM (science, technology, engineering…
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Midlands Gives breaks record, raises $4.4 Million for hundreds of local nonprofits
May 3, 2023
Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $4,442,862 via 21,403 individual gifts. The tenth annual online day of giving…
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New York Life Foundation contributes $750K to International African American Museum
May 3, 2023
Latest grant brings total donation from the foundation to $1M The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s…
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New nonprofit provides architecture resources for youth and young professionals
May 3, 2023
ARKITEX is a new nonprofit organization providing resources and guidance to youth and young professionals pursuing a career in architecture. Founded by MOA Architecture Inc. CEO and architect Michael Allen,…
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Local advocates pursue “Mental Health For All” at NAMIWalks 2023
May 3, 2023
As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so have the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as…
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Trinity Partners arranges long term industrial lease in Northeast Columbia, SC
May 3, 2023
Bruce Harper, SIOR, Managing Partner of Trinity Partners, represented the landlord and facilitated the long-term lease of an industrial property located at 10125 Farrow Road in Northeast Columbia. The tenant,…
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USC School of Law honors alumna Becky Laffitte with Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award
May 3, 2023
Becky Laffitte, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, has received the Platinum Compleat Lawyer Award, which is given by the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council…
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Countybank’s Jack Lucas promoted to Simpsonville Market Executive
May 3, 2023
Countybank announced the promotion of Jack Lucas to Senior Vice President, Simpsonville Market Executive. Lucas joined Countybank in 2019 as Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager in Greer. As Simpsonville…
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