Contractors’ staff shortages cause delays in curbside trash pickup
May 18, 2021
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contracts with several businesses to provide…
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Kerns Trucking, Inc. establishing operations in Cherokee County
May 18, 2021
Kerns Trucking, Inc., a regional transportation and logistics company, today announced plans to establish its corporate headquarters in Cherokee County. The more than $7.9 million investment will create 136 new…
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College of Charleston scholarship celebrates retired professor’s passion for the written word
May 18, 2021
Former students, colleagues and friends established the Nan Morrison Endowed Scholarship as an homage to the retired English professor’s passion for teaching English Renaissance and Southern literature. Known as the teacher you ‘took’ if you wanted to challenge yourself,…
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MUSC board receives operating reports as fiscal year-end nears, celebrates 191st commencement ceremony
May 18, 2021
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees recently held their regularly scheduled combined committee sessions and board meeting. Due to the…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, in partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, receives grant from the YES Project
May 18, 2021
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), in partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is honored to announce that we are one of six community organizations nationwide to receive a…
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Wando’s Olivia Potter is the 2021 SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
May 18, 2021
Oliva Potter, co-editor in chief of Legend, Wando High School’s award-winning yearbook, was recently named the 2021 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year by the South Carolina Scholastic Press…
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Alexandria Smith says TCTC degree is her first but not her last college degree
May 18, 2021
Alexandria (Allie) Smith gets emotional when she talks about the overwhelming joy and sense of accomplishment she will feel when she graduates – with honors – at Tri-County Technical College’s…
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Lacey Hennessey: New Look, New Art
May 18, 2021
Artist Debuts @Lacey_Does with Launch of New Collection Lacey Hennessey, a Greenville artist and muralist, recently debuted a new name, @Lacey_Does, with the launch of her new art collection. Previously…
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Alexis Barrett joins Coldwell Banker Caine
May 18, 2021
Coldwell Banker Caine recently welcomed Alexis Barrett as a Staff Accountant to its Greenville office. In this role, Alexis will be working closely with Caine Controller, Sheila Hensley, and the…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
May 18, 2021
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Seneca: Harry Croxton of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented Gilmer & Sons…
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UMG partners with #1 termite bait system, Sentricon
May 18, 2021
UniComm Media Group (UMG) was recently selected by Corteva Agriscience, a major American agricultural chemical and seed company, to create a Hispanic marketing action plan to advance Sentricon, the number…
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Partnership funded by the Humanologi Foundation awards medical students free membership to the American Medical Student Association
May 18, 2021
In an expression of continued commitment to improving medical training and the nation’s health, the University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville has signed an institutional partnership (IP)…
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Raiders Roll on to Friday in 4A Baseball Playoffs
May 18, 2021
Winning for the second time in three days, Laurens defeated Lugoff-Elgin 12-4 at Ed Prescott Field. The victory means the Raiders can skip right past a Wednesday elimination game and…
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Crusaders’ Littleton to Help Fly the Fleet
May 18, 2021
Laurens Academy offensive lineman Reles Littleton has committed to play football this fall at Erskine College in Due Wests. The Flying Fleet resumed its football program this year after a…
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Laurens District 56 Named National Beta District of Distinction
May 18, 2021
Clinton, SC – National Beta is proud to announce Laurens County School District 56 as a 2020-2021 National District of Distinction. This award is given to those deserving districts who…
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine brokers represent local real estate transactions
May 18, 2021
Brokers from Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine’s Greenville and Spartanburg offices recently represented the following area real estate transactions: Sales Seneca: Harry Croxton of Coldwell Banker Commercial Caine represented Gilmer & Sons…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $36 million NSWCPD contract
May 18, 2021
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $36 million, five-year Multiple Award Contract (MAC) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). Under this contract, LCE will provide…
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Installation of Senior Pastor at Westminster Church in Clinton
May 18, 2021
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clinton recently announced that their extended search for a new senior pastor has come to end with the calling of Chad Reynolds to be their senior…
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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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Community Shred Day Scheduled for June 19
May 18, 2021
How many years of financial and health related documents are you storing at home? And why? With almost everything accessible online, there is much less of a need to keep…
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New leadership announcements at Charleston County School District
May 18, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the following leadership changes effective July 1, 2021 for the 2021-22 school year. CCSD welcomed Ashland Temoney as principal at Minnie Hughes Elementary School…
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North Signal Capital announces purchase of 10 acres within North Pointe Commerce Park with plan to deliver 125,000 SF multi-tenant spec building
May 18, 2021
North Signal announced the acquisition of a fully entitled, light-industrial zoned,10.1 acre land parcel from, a joint venture owned by an affiliate of North Signal Capital LLC and a fund…
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City of Columbia issues statement regarding mask ordinance
May 18, 2021
The following is a statement issued by the City of Columbia: On May 11, 2021, City Council voted to extend the mask ordinance until June 5, 2021. In light of…
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Contractors’ staff shortages cause delays in curbside trash pickup
May 18, 2021
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contracts with several businesses to provide…
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Epica International announces operations in Spartanburg
May 18, 2021
Epica International, the leader in advanced ultra-high-resolution mobile medical imaging and robotic applications for human health, animal health and industrial enterprises, announces new corporate headquarters and operations in Spartanburg County,…
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Colliers represents landlord in Sunpro Solar’s ±5,400-square-foot lease at 297 Garlington Building 1
May 18, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina’s Senior Brokerage Associate Richard Barrett, MCR represented Garlington Investors LLC in the lease of ±5,400 square feet of industrial flex space at 297 Garlington Building 1…
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South Carolina Senate confirms SAFE Federal Credit Union Executive Jenny Michaels for Board of Financial Institutions
May 18, 2021
The South Carolina Senate has confirmed SAFE Federal Credit Union Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer Jenny Michaels to the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions. The board oversees the promulgation of…
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Tommy Johnson retires from First Community Bank’s Board of Directors
May 18, 2021
First Community Corporation, headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, and the holding company of First Community Bank, would like to congratulate J. Thomas “Tommy” Johnson on his retirement from its board…
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SLED ISSUES PUBLIC GUIDANCE AFTER OPEN CARRY WITH TRAINING ACT SIGNED INTO LAW
May 17, 2021
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is issuing guidance to the public regarding the Open Carry with Training Act that was signed into law Monday to ensure those who…
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Lander Names Holloway Trustee Emeritus
May 17, 2021
The Lander University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to posthumously appoint Maurice Holloway, a former board member, as trustee emeritus. The decision was made at the board’s meeting on May…
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First National Bank expands in Charleston with Branch at Freshfields Village
May 17, 2021
First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, announced its continued expansion in Charleston, SC, with an innovative branch at Freshfields Village, an open-air shopping and dining experience at…
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Greenville Technical College students named to PTK All-State Academic Team
May 17, 2021
Three students from Greenville Technical College have been named to South Carolina’s 2021 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-State Academic Team. Lawanda Kay Croom, John Anthony Johnson, and Eric Theodore Lewis…
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Chris Winters joins NAI Earle Furman as Chief Operating Officer
May 17, 2021
NAI Earle Furman announced that Chris Winters has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Winters will oversee the daily operations and implement processes for continued success across the firm’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicks off National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is celebrating National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) once again with its popular PalmettoBaby Grant…
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Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announces a return to in-person performances this fall
May 17, 2021The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts announced its 2021-22 season. Performances will take place in person at the Brooks Center. Managing Director Thomas Hudgins looks forward to welcoming patrons…
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Clemson scientist receives $1.77M NIH grant to continue research on deadly parasites
May 17, 2021Clemson University researcher James Morris has received a four-year, $1.77 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to identify compounds that interfere with or prevent a group of deadly…
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SC singer/songwriter headlines Richland Library’s next evening arts program
May 17, 2021
Enjoy a front-row seat to some rootsy, refreshing and homespun tunes. Join Richland Library for Evening Arts: Angela Easterling from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, May 21 on our Facebook…
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Lake Carolina Elementary School teacher wins Rookie Teacher of the Block
May 17, 2021
“Within minutes of her first class, it was clear that I had hired a master teacher.” These are the words of Lake Carolina Elementary School – Upper Campus principal Jeff…
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South Carolina public health officials release statement on new CDC mask guidelines
May 17, 2021
Dr. Simmer: “The science tells us that vaccines are working. Fully vaccinated South Carolinians can now go without masks in most situations.” The Director of the South Carolina Department of…
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City of Columbia announces new business liaison to help better streamline business within the city
May 17, 2021
The City of Columbia is pleased to announce our new business liaison, Greg Williams. In this new position, Greg Williams will be the professional liaison who will coordinate and communicate…
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Gain local insight into the online business model with Richland Library’s new EiR
May 17, 2021Learn more about achieving work-life harmony while growing a small business and raising a family. Richland Library is thrilled to welcome Shennice Cleckley as our new entrepreneur-in-residence (EiR). During her…
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The Brandon Agency announces leadership team expansion
May 17, 2021
Christie DeAntonio brings over 7 years of experience to Director of Client Services role at S.C.-based integrated marketing agency The Brandon Agency is proud to announce Christie DeAntonio in the…
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Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler join executive committee of Robinson Gray
May 17, 2021
Members Michael Montgomery and Nick Haigler have been named to the executive committee of Robinson Gray law firm. They join Managing Member Cal Watson and Member Bill Metzger on the…
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Screening at 701CCA: Meltdown In Dixie
May 17, 2021
Join us at 701CCA on Thursday, June 3, 7:30pm for a special screening of the documentary Meltdown In Dixie, an original documentary from Emily Harrold and Topic Original Documentaries Emily Harrold is a…
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DHEC offering day of free testing during National Hepatitis Awareness Month
May 17, 2021
May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Division of STD/HIV/Viral Hepatitis is encouraging South Carolinians to know their status and…
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City implements “Spring Forward Amnesty Program”
May 17, 2021
The City of Columbia Municipal Court will be implementing a “Spring Forward Amnesty Program” every Friday in May. This program will allow citizens with outstanding bench warrants and other penalties…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC and Donate Life SC partner with SCDMV
May 17, 2021
We Are Sharing Hope SC, Donate Life SC and the DMV launch the “Be A Star” campaign to encourage South Carolina residents to sign up for organ donation when they…
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DHEC Partners with SCETV and local leaders to hold virtual community town hall focused on COVID-19 vaccines
May 17, 2021
Event to be broadcast May 20 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that it is partnering with South Carolina ETV (SCETV) and local…
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Lexington Chamber receives Communication Excellence Award for 2021 Visitors Guide
May 17, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center received a 2021 Communication Excellence Award from The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) during its Staff Leadership Development Conference held Thursday…
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South Carolina State Museum announces access program for low-income families
May 17, 2021
Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources. The South Carolina State Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum…
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