LRADAC names Wendy Hughes as the new President and Chief Executive Officer
April 26, 2023
LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has named Wendy Hughes as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. As the agency’s current Chief…
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Keene Development Group, Wilson Associates launch first-of-its kind ultra luxurious urban townhouse development, The McDaniel
April 26, 2023
Real estate development and investment company Keene Development Group and Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, will soon launch The McDaniel, a truly high-end downtown townhome…
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Pyramid Contracting names new Vice President, Director of Preconstruction
April 26, 2023
Pyramid Contracting welcomed William (Bill) Atkins as Vice President and Director of Preconstruction. Bill has over 25 years of professional experience in preconstruction and construction, working in several states across…
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The Joy Of Scholarships
April 26, 2023
By Tom Poland After high school I hoped to land a scholarship to play football. I played first unit on the junior varsity team and started three years on the…
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Wilson Associates’ Mary Allison Zimmerman named to 40 Under 40 list
April 26, 2023
Wilson Associates, one of Greenville’s largest independent real estate firms, is pleased to announce that one of its top realtors, Mary Allison Zimmerman, has been named to GSA Business Report’s…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper getting a new principal in July
April 26, 2023
This summer a familiar face will become principal at Lake Carolina Elementary School Upper Campus. At the recommendation of Richland School District Two interim superintendent Mrs. Nancy Gregory, the Richland…
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Hood Construction announces new additions to Pre-Construction team
April 26, 2023
Hood Construction announced two new additions to its Pre-Construction team: Dwight Williams and Doug Long. Lead by Hood veteran of 26 years John Wallace – who has since been named…
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City of Columbia Solid Waste Division to offer expedited collection services during the months of May, June and July
April 26, 2023The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is offering expedited collection services for move out piles during the months of May, June and July. Residents can call the Solid…
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Carolina Bronze Handbell Concert Open to the Public – April 27
April 26, 2023
Music takes you to a wonderful world of imagination and invokes many emotions. This concert will take the listener to places of fondest dreams. Carolina Bronze Handbell ringers will present…
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Cooper Motor Expands with Acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
April 26, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton, South Carolina, announced today the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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It’s Fire Ant Season!
April 26, 2023
By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service You have been battling the Red Imported Fire Ant unsuccessfully for a number of years now. Every time you knock out one mound it seems…
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Lander College of Education to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 26, 2023
Lander University’s College of Education is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s degree in…
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Converse University installs Boone J. Hopkins, Ph.D. as twelfth president
April 26, 2023On Friday, April 21, 2023, Converse University celebrated the investiture of its twelfth president, Boone J. Hopkins, on campus in Zimmerli Performance Center’s Twichell Auditorium. The inauguration ceremony, held on…
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PC Students to Host Sounds of Summer Community Music Festival April 28
April 26, 2023
The Sounds of Summer Community Music Festival on April 28th, 2023 will be a form of expression to address social issues and to build community to make both PC and…
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Helicopter Unveiling Event Shows Off Newest Air Medical Asset in Laurens County
April 26, 2023
LifeNet and Prisma Health hold unveiling event to highlight expanded air medical service in Upstate South Carolina A life-saving helicopter is flying over Laurens County thanks to a new air…
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SCPRSA highlights public relations work and esteemed professionals at 2023 Mercury Awards Ceremony and Professional Development Conference
April 26, 2023
Professional state chapter celebrates public relations campaigns, tactics and practitioners in South Carolina The South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA), the state’s largest professional association…
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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of prime HWY 378 site in Lexington, SC
April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023, Bruce Harper, SIOR, Managing Partner and Robbie Cook, Brokerage Associate of Trinity Partners, represented a South Carolina based automotive owner/operator in its purchase of a prime parcel…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation presents the tenth annual Midlands Gives Day on May 2
April 26, 2023
Following another record-breaking year in 2022 with $3.73 million raised, Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes more than 570 local nonprofits to its tenth annual Midlands Gives Day. The 18-hour online…
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Attorney Tim Mercer becomes a partner with Bluestein Attorneys
April 26, 2023
Attorney Tim Mercer has been named a partner with Bluestein Attorneys. Mercer focuses his practice entirely upon the area of Veterans’ Disability. “Since joining us, Tim has done a tremendous…
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Senior Resources to host a 50/50 Split Raffle Fundraiser
April 26, 2023
Senior Resources is a local non-profit agency that provides coordinated services to senior citizens to promote and empower healthy, independent living through the support of staff and volunteers. There has…
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Veteran Andrew E. Thibault joins Bluestein Attorneys
April 26, 2023
Attorney Andrew E. Thibault has joined Bluestein Attorneys. His practice will focus entirely on Veterans’ Disability. Thibault, who is from Vermont, will join attorney Tim Mercer in the firm’s Albany,…
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Columbia SC 63, USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research, and Columbia Museum of Art announce partnership
April 26, 2023
Our Story Matters Gallery set to open August 2023 The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research (CRC), and Columbia SC 63: Our…
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Trinity Partners facilitates sale of Devine Street office building
April 26, 2023
April 25, 2023, Bruce Harper, SIOR and Nick Stomski, SIOR, both Partners of the Trinity Partners’ Columbia office, teamed up to sell 2717 Devine Street. The ±6,400 square foot office…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty announces top agents for first quarter
April 26, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has honored its top Associates for the first quarter. In the Greenville office, the top two buyer agents were Brittney Bolt and Matt…
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Presbyterian College hosts Area 5 Special Olympics at Bailey Memorial Stadium
April 26, 2023
Presbyterian College continued its tradition of student service as the host of the Area 5 Special Olympics held last Friday in Bailey Memorial Stadium. PC has played host to the…
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Forbes recognizes Craigen Schoen and Trey Martin as two of SC’S Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
April 26, 2023Two local Raymond James-affiliated financial advisors, Craigen Schoen, CFP®, and Trey Martin, AIF®, were recently named to the 2023 Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors…
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Clinton High School Boys Tennis Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
April 26, 2023
Last week the Clinton High School Boys Tennis Team closed out their regular season two home wins taking the title of Region Champs. On Tuesday the team took on Broome…
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Reps. Duncan, Buchanan, Lead Letter to HHS, CMS to End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
April 26, 2023
On Monday, Congressman Duncan led a letter with Congressman Vern Buchanan to the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…
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Laurens County School District 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
April 26, 2023
Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 5, 2023 Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Laurens County…
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PTC Car Show to Deliver Eye Candy for Automotive Fans
April 26, 2023
Piedmont Technical College’s student club “Full Throttle” will hold its annual PTC Automotive Technology Program Car Show on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the Medford Family Event Center Parking Lot…
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Celebration of S.C.’s expanding environmental awareness
April 25, 2023
Governor McMaster, others praise the Palmetto State, but say “we have work to do” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Congressman Jeff Duncan, S.C. Senator Thomas Alexander,…
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United Community partners with Greenlight to help families raise financially-smart kids and teens
April 25, 2023
United Community is proud to announce a new partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. to provide United customers free access to the award-winning Greenlight family finance app, available through the…
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Upstate Warrior Solution hosts Rupert Huse Veteran Center ribbon cutting
April 25, 2023Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Rupert Huse Veteran Center (RHVC) on Wednesday, April 19 at 770 Pelham Road in Greenville. The first…
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“Taste the Upcountry” added to Mountain Roots Herb Festival at Hagood Mill
April 25, 2023Event will feature panel discussions, a keynote address and a specially brewed, historic beer paired with an heirloom grain dish Dr. David Shields, Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery, Hagood Mill,…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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DP3 Architects, Ltd. welcomes Kristen A. Lassa
April 25, 2023
DP3 Architects, Ltd. announced the addition of Kristen A. Lassa to the firm. Kristen joins DP3 Architects with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from the Milwaukee Institute…
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CCSD leadership announcements
April 25, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce the following new leadership appointments: Ashley Dorsey, Principal, James B. Edwards Elementary School (effective July 1, 2023)…
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Berkeley County hosting series of upcoming community meetings
April 25, 2023
Starting May 1, 2023 Berkeley County is hosting a series of upcoming community meetings for the public. The meetings will be held quarterly with a goal to provide more information…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Regional Housing Coalition hosts Attainable Housing Week kick off event featuring the region’s elected leaders
April 25, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Attainable Housing Week 2023, a series of local events in the Charleston region from April 24-28. April is National Fair Housing Month and the Regional Housing…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks multiple MUSC programs among best graduate schools
April 25, 2023
Several programs at the Medical University of South Carolina are included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 rankings of the Best Graduate Schools. USNWR analyzed more than 10,000 graduate programs…
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City of Charleston steps up enforcement of illegal car carrier delivery parking
April 25, 2023Last week, code enforcement officers with the city’s Livability Department hand-delivered a letter to managers of car dealerships along Savannah Highway announcing an enforcement initiative to prevent car carriers from…
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William Means Real Estate sets new record with sale of $15M historic property on Shem Creek
April 25, 2023
William Means Real Estate announced that it facilitated the sale of 100 Haddrell Street, a property significant to the history of Mount Pleasant. Setting the town’s residential sales record, this…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare provides free high school sports physicals
April 25, 2023
Sports Medicine professionals volunteering time, expertise for high school students Teams of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers are volunteering their time and skills to help…
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Savannah Scott named Rookie of the Year
April 25, 2023
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Savannah Scott, public relations and social media coordinator, has been named the…
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Ben Alexander named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville
April 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Ben Alexander was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants in Greenville. Only…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2023
April 25, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. “While the current interest rate environment continues…
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USC Upstate receives $50K from Power:Ed to support student research opportunities
April 25, 2023
The University of South Carolina Upstate has received a $50,000 award from Power:Ed to prepare state students for careers in the life sciences. Funds will support the summer research program…
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Stormwater announces inaugural year-long BIPOC Residency Program
April 25, 2023
Columbia painter Malik Greene will serve as program’s first artist-in-residence Stormwater, a newly launched nonprofit organization that supports the thriving working artist community in Columbia’s Vista district, announces that local…
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Moody’s upgrades revenue rating for County’s Water and Sewer System
April 25, 2023
One of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus has upgraded Richland County’s revenue rating status for its water and sewer utility, signaling confidence in the County’s sound financial practices and policies.…
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Non Profit Minute – Bridget Laird, CEO, WINGS
April 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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