Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 22, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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12 Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys in South Carolina honored in 2021 Chambers USA Guide
May 21, 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) announced that 12 attorneys in the firm’s Greenville and Charleston offices have been ranked in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business.…
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Southern First announces three new appointments to board of directors
May 21, 2021Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new directors. Terry Grayson-Caprio, Ray Lattimore, and William Maner, IV will join the…
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Greenville Women Giving awards 11 grants totaling $550,000
May 20, 2021
Local women’s collective giving organization Greenville Women Giving (GWG) announced today it has awarded $550,000 in grant funding to non-profit organizations in Greenville County. Grants were made to 11 organizations…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in…
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Greenville Technical College partners with USC Upstate to expand transfer program
May 20, 2021
The University of South Carolina Upstate has expanded its Direct Connect Transfer Program, enabling students who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ updated revenues and estimates
May 20, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ (BEA) updated revenues and estimates, which were announced at a meeting of the Board…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet access to Upstate Rural South Carolina
May 20, 2021
Partnership between Blue Ridge Electric Co-op and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative invests more than $150 million to help to bridge the “digital divide” Utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op…
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S.C. Military Support Foundation recognizes Sheriff
May 20, 2021
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott honored for being named Sheriff of the Year By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military…
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RMHC Charleston launches new Hospitality Cart Program inside MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
May 20, 2021Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston launches new Hospitality Cart Program inside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The Hospitality Cart is designed to support families with hospitalized children, making…
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Dr. Misty Jameson named Lander University’s Distinguished Professor
May 20, 2021
Dr. Misty L. Jameson, a professor of English and Film Studies, is the recipient of Lander University’s Distinguished Professor award. Her 13-year career at Lander began in 2008 when she…
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Explore Asian American cuisine & culture in the Midlands
May 20, 2021
Richland Library is cultivating a conversation with local business owners, influencers and scholars. Join us for Food Brings Us Together: Asian American Experiences in Columbia from 7 – 8:30 p.m.,…
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The Cliffs welcomes two sales executives to real estate team
May 20, 2021
The Cliffs is pleased to welcome Scott Reid and Courtney Stone-Lipscomb to its Cliffs Realty team as sales executives. Reid joins The Lake Region sales office which includes The Cliffs…
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Ashley Hunter launches second SC business venture; Grand opening of State & Frink – June 3rd
May 20, 2021
The owner of South Carolina public relations and digital consulting firm, MPA Strategies, is launching her second business venture in the Midlands. Ashley Hunter, a former lobbyist and political strategist,…
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2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster unveiled, advance program guide released
May 20, 2021The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has unveiled the 2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Poster, “A Song of Charleston” by Kate Hooray Osmond. This year’s festival runs May 28…
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Colliers | South Carolina, Samet Corporation and The Middleton Group to move to the Ice House at Park Circle
May 20, 2021
Three major tenants sign on to the future office development, bringing it to 78% pre-leased. Charleston, SC – Park Circle’s newest office development, the Ice House at Park Circle, will welcome three new…
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Mission Lexington announces new Board Members
May 20, 2021
Mission Lexington announces with great pleasure the appointment of three new board members to serve as members at large. Sondra Gettys, Vice President of The Lexington Chamber of Commerce. O’Neal…
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Greenville Technical College hosts webinar on the state of the local labor market
May 20, 2021
A webinar moderated by Dr. Keith Miller, president of Greenville Technical College, will focus on shortages within the local labor market and the possibility of relief. “Growing Your Business in…
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Jay Haas and Roger Clemens to support Upstate through inaugural Breakfast with Champions presented by The Greenville Drive
May 20, 2021The BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation is pleased to announce that sports legends Jay Haas and Roger Clemens will support the Upstate through Breakfast with Champions presented by…
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Two Devil Netters Make All-State
May 20, 2021
Two members of Clinton High School’s Upstate champion tennis team have been named all-state in Class 2A by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association. Senior Ike Waldron finished fourth in the…
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Chloe Heiligenstein transitions to Brokerage Associate at Colliers
May 19, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Chloe Heiligenstein has transitioned to Brokerage Associate on the industrial brokerage team in its Charleston office. “We are very excited to…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty honors top agents for April
May 19, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has announced its top producing agents for April 2021. Michael McGreevey and Amy Hammond led all agents in volume sold, while Grace Herlong…
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Charles Towne Holdings launches new advisory division
May 19, 2021
Charles Towne Holdings has launched a new division to service middle market companies that require solutions to complex business problems. Charles Towne Advisory Services is a team of former CEOs…
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James Island band Gritty Flyright wins Sign United – event raises more than $65,000
May 19, 2021
With nearly 50 musicians vying for the grand prize, Sing United has just crowned a champion! James Island-based band Gritty Flyright took home the top prize in a spirited final…
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CIU Business Administration degree available to Chaplain Corps at Fort Jackson
May 19, 2021
Columbia International University and the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School (USACHCS) at Fort Jackson have signed an Academic Articulation Agreement (AAA). It offers the opportunity for Chaplain Corps enlisted…
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The Coffee Roost is Relocating and Expanding
May 19, 2021
A coffee shop is an anchor for any thriving town and the people of Laurens like their coffee. That is evident by the success of the Coffee Roost since opening…
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First Reliance Bank welcomes Octavia Williams-Blake to Board of Directors
May 19, 2021
First Reliance Bank announced the appointment of Octavia Williams-Blake to its Board of Directors beginning in June. “Octavia’s experience and passion align with our number one focus – keeping the…
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BACK YOUR WATER campaign promotes clean, vibrant waterways in S.C.
May 19, 2021
Two South Carolina nonprofit organizations – the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) and Global Eco Adventures (GEA) – are teaming up in a new conservation campaign to help…
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State lawmakers praise smart river technologies
May 19, 2021S.C. Floodwater Commission concept developed by Coastal Carolina University By Alex Junes-Ward HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The S.C. Floodwater Commission’s SMART RIVER TASK FORCE and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) have…
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United Way invests $2.4 million to address needs in the Midlands
May 19, 2021
United Way of the Midlands is investing $2.4 million in grants for its 2021-2022 fiscal year to improve the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the Midlands. Grants…
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Great things on Tap this Weekend at Palmetto Brothers Dispensary
May 19, 2021
Open for just a few weeks now, the Palmetto Brothers Dispensary is quickly becoming a hot spot or place to be in downtown Laurens. This weekend is their grand opening…
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How to make business plans that work
May 19, 2021
By Jerry Bellune When an angel investor hired us to advise him on a proposed new newspaper, we took the plan to 3 publishers we knew. Each one thought the…
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Main Street Clinton Announces Explore Clinton Event Series
May 19, 2021
Explore Clinton will feel a lot like a block party. Beginning on June 3rd, the first Thursday of the month, Vance Park will be the place to be. Local residents,…
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Will Russell to serve as President of the South Carolina Captive Insurance Association – 2021 Board of Directors
May 19, 2021
William A. Russell III, a partner with the Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm of Jarrard Nowell & Russell LLC, has been elected president of the South Carolina Captive Insurance…
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PunchListUSA names Min Alexander Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
May 19, 2021
PunchListUSA, the first online real estate platform digitizing national home inspection data, repair estimates and service orders for consumers, announced the appointment of Min Alexander as its new Chief Executive Officer…
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Quackenbush Architects + Planners announces new intern
May 19, 2021
Quackenbush Architects + Planners is pleased to announce and welcome William Scott as a summer intern in its office. Scott completed his junior year at Clemson University where he is…
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Richland Library celebrates graduation of 14 students from Career Online High School
May 19, 2021
There are 14 Richland County residents between the ages of 25 and 49 who are moving their tassels from right to left and celebrating an academic achievement. On Sunday, May…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art to be held as scheduled in October 2021
May 19, 2021
Travelers and lovers of the arts are already purchasing tickets and making room reservations as they look forward to the return of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art…
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Gallivan White Boyd attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers
May 19, 2021
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 19 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Most…
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SCBIO issues third South Carolina life sciences strategic plan to drive industry growth
May 19, 2021
SCBIO CEO Erin Ford only has to look at recent history to understand the opportunity in front of South Carolina life sciences. Life sciences has a $12+ billion economic impact…
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SCATCC announces awards
May 19, 2021
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the selection of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
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Infinity Marketing adds BakerRisk + FORTRESS Protective Buildings, LLC to client roster
May 19, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, recently welcomed two new brands to its client roster, BakerRisk + FORTRESS Protective Buildings. The agency is providing both brands with integrated web,…
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Intramed Plus marks 30 years of innovative healthcare service
May 19, 2021
Intramed Plus, Inc., is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of service to patients across South Carolina as a pioneer in home infusion therapy. Dr. Varner Richards,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Tyra McBride elected to Girls on the Run Columbia Board of Directors
May 19, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Tyra McBride has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run (GOTR) Columbia. GOTR is a nonprofit organization designed…
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County prepares for mosquito spraying, surveillance
May 18, 2021
Vector Control staff are gearing up for Richland County’s annual mosquito-spraying campaign. As part of efforts to control the adult mosquito population, crews will conduct surveillance for the insects, treat…
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Blythewood High School takes its professional development to a higher level
May 18, 2021
Blythewood High School received a pleasant surprise last week during the virtual 30th birthday celebration for the University of South Carolina Professional Development School (UofSC PDS) network. Blythewood was named…
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Pawleys Island Festival Of Music & Art to be held as scheduled in October 2021
May 18, 2021
Nine Concerts Highlight Popular Festival To Benefit The Arts Along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Travelers and lovers of the arts are already purchasing tickets and making room reservations as they…
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Beautiful Gate Center welcomes new Director of Operations & Training
May 18, 2021
Today, Beautiful Gate Center, a private, non-profit Developmental learning center for children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism, announced Jean Castelli as Director of Operations & Training. In her new role,…
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Reggaetronic Music Festival returns to Lake Murray
May 18, 2021
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Spence Island on Lake Murray on 19 June 2021. The free floating festival will take place from 11 a.m. – 6:30…
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County’s Rental Assistance Program making critical difference for residents
May 18, 2021
Richland County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has approved more than $1.5 million in assistance requests since launching April 5. Even after reaching this milestone, however, the County still has funding available…
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