Outdoor music returns to Richland County with 1 or 2 Sessions LIVE – June 11
June 2, 2021
Richland Library is partnering with One Columbia for Arts and Culture, the Free Times, and Scene SC to bring performers from our online 1 or 2 Sessions series together, in…
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Pendleton Place appoints Anne Marie Maertens as Interim Executive Director
June 2, 2021
Pendleton Place announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Anne Marie Maertens to serve as Interim Executive Director of the organization. An experienced leader with nearly 20 years of…
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DPX Technologies continues business expansion despite economic climate from the pandemic
June 2, 2021
DPX Technologies, a manufacturer of laboratory consumables for sample preparation, continues with business expansion. This expansion includes the development of new product lines for proteomics and genomics testing and the…
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Lima One Capital’s Josh Craig named Mortgage Industry Rising Star by HousingWire
June 2, 2021
The Chief Revenue Officer of Lima One Capital, Josh Craig, has been named one of HousingWire’s 50 Rising Stars of 2021 “Josh has led our sales teams from a full…
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PGA of America continues tradition of giving back to PGA Championships host communities with charitable donations to local nonprofits
June 2, 2021
In conjunction with Kiawah Island Golf Resort, PGA of America donated to four nonprofits that serve the Lowcountry and surrounding communities in South Carolina The PGA of America continued its…
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CCSD earns $150,000 grant for online enrichment
June 2, 2021
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Expanded Learning (Kaleidoscope) has received a $150,000 grant from Outschool.org to provide free online enrichment classes for hundreds of students in the district. Outschool’s interactive online…
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Kimani Raley and Eric Bell Join Garvin Design Group
June 2, 2021
Garvin Design Group recently welcomed two additional architectural staff to the firm: Kimani Raley and Eric Bell, graduate students in Clemson University’s School of Architecture program, began summer internships in…
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City of Laurens Recognizes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June 1, 2021
On Tuesday, June 1st Laurens Mayor Senn signed a proclamation recognizing June as “Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month” in the City of Laurens. He is “all in” to #EndALZ and…
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New College of Charleston digital exhibits explore untold facets of Black History in the Lowcountry
June 1, 2021
Since its launch in 2014, the Lowcountry Digital History Initiative (LDHI) has worked with scholars and students to produce online exhibits, each dedicated to illuminating the Lowcountry’s forgotten histories. With topics spanning…
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Phase II announced for West Columbia development
June 1, 2021
Looking to own a home in a walkable, urban neighborhood with proximity to great restaurants, entertainment, shopping, outdoor recreation and community activities? Spring Street Partners announce Phase II of St…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Madison Warner as Social Media Coordinator
June 1, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, is delighted to have Madison Warner join the team as Social Media Coordinator. The agency continues to grow in members…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new intern architect
June 1, 2021
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcomes Juan Contreras to the Q+ team as a new intern architect. Contreras, who grew up in St. Matthews and recently graduated with a…
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LRADAC earns three-year accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
June 1, 2021
CARF International has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has been accredited for a period of three years for its full offering of inpatient and outpatient…
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ESPN2 Spikeball segment to film in Columbia SC
June 1, 2021
Experience Columbia SC Sports announced the Spikeball Summer Series Coed Invitational in Columbia this weekend. The tournament is being filmed by ESPN2 for a special segment set to air in…
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Propel Insurance acquires South Risk Management
June 1, 2021
TACOMA, WA – Propel Insurance (“Propel” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest privately-owned insurance agencies and a portfolio company of Flexpoint Ford (“Flexpoint”), announced today it has acquired…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management Announces Annual Conference
June 1, 2021
Local Entrepreneur Joe Erwin to Keynote Conference, held August 25-26, 2021 The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the dates for their Annual Conference,…
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Kevin Allen introduces Greenville to a new insurance-buying experience
June 1, 2021
Residents in and around Greenville now can experience a new way to buy insurance for their homes, vehicles and much more as veteran businessman, Kevin Allen, opens Brightway, The Allen…
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North and South Carolina Institutes of Medicine announce joint Pandemic Preparedness Task Force
June 1, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and RALEIGH, NC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) announced today the creation of the…
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Studio 2LR Architecture + Interiors welcomes Josh Bucher, AIA, to the firm
June 1, 2021
Studio 2LR, Inc. announced that Josh Bucher, AIA, has joined our design team. Mr. Bucher is a Virginia native with a background in Architecture and Anthropology. He earned his Bachelor…
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Governor honors Clemson faculty for research impact
June 1, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster has recognized two Clemson University faculty members for their contributions to scientific discovery, education and public service. Tanju Karanfil, vice president for research and professor of Environmental…
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Clemson researcher’s work called out in pitch for American Families Plan
June 1, 2021
A Clemson University researcher’s work was thrust into the limelight recently when the American Families Plan was announced by the Biden Administration. In pitching the $1.8 trillion package of spending…
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2021 Lexington County Ag + Art Tour is June 5-6th
June 1, 2021
The Lexington County Ag + Art tour is part of a larger effort by Clemson University Extension and its annual South Carolina Ag + Art Tour. This year 11 counties…
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Building tomorrow’s road map, today — why Clemson’s Master of Transportation Safety Administration is a game-changer
June 1, 2021
Age 18 marks a turning point in many people’s lives. Kim Alexander was no different. A few months after her 18th birthday, she had completed her senior year and was…
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Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey hires Ryan W. Pasquini
June 1, 2021
Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey recently announced the hire of Ryan Pasquini to its award-winning team. Pasquini practices in the area of general civil litigation and advises clients on data privacy…
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Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman awarded Gibbes Philanthropy Award at year end luncheon
June 1, 2021
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, marked the end of an unprecedented year by awarding the James Shoolbred Gibbes Philanthropy Award to nationally recognized artist Jonathan Green…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in Converse
June 1, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Converse, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which aims…
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Attorney General Wilson and coalition of 24 states urge Supreme Court to uphold Second Amendment
June 1, 2021
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – June 1, 2021 – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 24 states to uphold the Second Amendment at the U.S. Supreme Court…
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YMCA of Greenville hires Jarrod Covington to lead its Prisma Health Family YMCA and YMCA Program Center
June 1, 2021
25-year YMCA veteran to help address growing needs of Y branch in Simpsonville community Jarrod Covington has been chosen to lead the YMCA of Greenville’s Prisma Health Family YMCA and…
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Chernoff Newman adds to media and finance teams
June 1, 2021
Chernoff Newman, a Columbia-based integrated communications company, has recently expanded its core team to include new hires Becky Elam and Santana McIntosh. “We are delighted to welcome Becky and Santana…
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Laurens School District 55 Announces Early Dismissal Days for Last Week of School
June 1, 2021
Students to Have Early Dismissal At the May monthly meeting of the Laurens County School District #55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees, action was taken to modify two days on…
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Hood Construction Project Manager named NAWIC Member of the Year
June 1, 2021Hood Construction announced that one of its Project Managers, Amanda Harter, has been named the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2021 Member of the Year for the South…
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Jan Hollar named to First Community Board of Directors
June 1, 2021
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced that Jan Hollar, a retired banker with a 40-year career in community banking,…
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Clinton Jr. Tennis Program Competes in Palmetto Championship Tournament
May 31, 2021
The Clinton Jr Tennis Program (CJTP) had a strong showing in the Palmetto Championships over the Memorial Day weekend. Ten CJTP players competed in the 65th annual tennis tournament that…
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PC Draws Vanderbilt in Baseball Regional
May 31, 2021
Tim Corbin once coached baseball at Presbyterian. Now Corbin heads the country’s fourth-ranked team, Vanderbilt. The defending College World Series champions–it wasn’t played in 2020 — face the Blue Hose…
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Mast Store hosts Land Trust Day on June 5
May 31, 2021
On Saturday, June 5, the Mast Stores in Columbia will welcome Congaree Land Trust (CLT) to the store in celebration of Land Trust Day. Volunteers will answer questions about CLT…
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Thornwell to Host Informational Meeting to Provide Update on LushAcres Farms
May 31, 2021
Last year the BUZZ reported on the revitalization of the Thornwell Farm. We’ve had glimpses of some progress and now you can learn more about what is coming for LushAcres…
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Deputy receives bravery award from American Legion
May 31, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the American Legion (S.C. Dept.) Award for Bravery during ceremonies at the Marriott Columbia, Fri.,…
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Fishing is Spiritual
May 31, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FISHING IS SPIRITUAL. Not sure why or how. But I believe there’s something unusually spiritual about it. The disciples were fishermen. There was the well-known…
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Dylan Frey of Laurens Selected as a Recipient of the Hunt Little Heroes Award
May 31, 2021
Hunt Military Communities (HMC) has announced the winners of its second annual “Hunt Little Heroes” program. In honor of Month of the Military Child, the Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes…
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CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre
May 31, 2021
CRUELLA (PG-13) Now showing at the Capitol Theatre About the movie: Estella is a young and clever grifter who’s determined to make a name for herself in the fashion world. She…
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Columbia International Festival returns, at the S.C State Fairgrounds, June 5 and 6
May 31, 2021
The whole world is starting to come out from under the shadow of pandemic, and soon you’ll see that happen right here in Columbia. After a year off, members of…
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Colliers brokers the sale of 648 acres of land along Lake Marion
May 31, 2021
Santee Homes is planning a 1,000-home lakefront development, McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion Tripp Bradley and Ryan McCue of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the sale of a 648-acre tract…
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Blue Hose Win First Big South Baseball Title
May 30, 2021
Presbyterian College, which got into the Ingles Big South Championship as the fourth and final seed, won the conference’s baseball tournament with an 8-5 victory on Saturday over top-seeded Campbell.…
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¡Qué Rico! Community Cookbook highlights local culinary talents amid pandemic
May 29, 2021
Get a taste of Richland County and explore the rich heritage of its culturally eclectic residents. Richland Library is dishing out nearly two dozen recipes in the ¡Qué Rico! Community…
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Clinton High School Senior Receives Richloom Scholarship
May 29, 2021
Clinton High senior, Ella Kennington Cooper was recently presented with Richloom’s 2021 $500 Scholarship Award. Ella is the daughter of Chip and Miki Cooper. She will graduate with Honors from…
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Understanding Your Portfolio and Fees
May 29, 2021
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA At the end of every month, quarter, and year, the investment world tallies returns and produces reports. Frequently the results are delivered in chart-filled reports…
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Tennia Walker joins Healthy Learner as AmeriCorps program coordinator
May 28, 2021
Healthy Learners has named Tennia Walker as the AmeriCorps program coordinator. Healthy Learners is a faith-based non-profit that works collaboratively with communities, schools, healthcare providers and families to remove health…
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Richland Library hosts first stop on Craig Melvin’s virtual book tour
May 28, 2021
Hear from TODAY Show news anchor, award-winning journalist and author Craig Melvin during the first stop on his virtual book tour. Join Richland Library for Meet the Author: Craig Melvin…
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Local celebrities helped raise record breaking funds for Charleston Area Alzheimer’s programs
May 28, 2021
On May 15, a community gathered to attend the 11th annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars fundraising event, raising nearly $130,000 for The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services during this…
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The Lowcountry in Living Color: Making Historical Photographs Come to Life
May 28, 2021The Charleston Museum presents The Lowcountry in Living Color: Making Historical Photographs Come to Life, the latest offering in its Lowcountry Image Gallery, opening June 7, 2021. Over 90 percent…
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