Global tech firm bringing 200 jobs to Richland County

  August 24, 2018

One of the world’s largest technology services companies announced it is expanding operations in Richland County, creating at least 200 jobs. Capgemini is a business consulting and information technology (IT)…

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Four schools offering free meals to all students

  August 24, 2018

Richland School District Two elementary schools — Jackson Creek, Joseph Keels, L.W. Conder Arts Integrated Magnet and Windsor — are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2018-2019…

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Graham statement on passage of multiple funding bills

  August 24, 2018

Legislation includes pay raise for troops, increases funding for military, national institutes of health  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) voted in favor of the appropriations package which funds the…

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Colliers Report: South Carolina industrial demand on the rise

  August 24, 2018

Research & Forecast Report Q2-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways As high quality space is delivered to the South Carolina industrial market, the rental rate will increase. Industrial construction…

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Jon Brock joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

  August 24, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jon Brock has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. Brock is a native of South…

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Chandler Jordan joins SC Economics

  August 24, 2018

Chandler Jordan has joined SC Economics as program director. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from USC Upstate and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Converse College.…

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Tiffany Garst joins the Easley office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

  August 24, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Tiffany Garst has joined the company’s Easley office as a sales associate. The moment Garst moved to Pickens County 18 years…

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Chandler Jordan joins SC Economics

  August 24, 2018

Chandler Jordan has joined SC Economics as program director. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from USC Upstate and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Converse College.…

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Attorney Nicolas Cherry joins Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

  August 23, 2018

Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP announced the addition of attorney Nicolas J. Cherry to the firm’s Greenville office. Cherry focuses his practice on products liability, toxic and mass torts and personal…

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Furay outlines plan for Congress

  August 23, 2018

Speaking to an auditorium full of supporters, American Party candidate Guy Furay outlined the plan that he will take to Washington, D.C. as the next congressman for the Fourth District…

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Areas of Progress – August 21

  August 23, 2018

Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy.   South Carolina ranks 5th in growth…

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Co-Op Official Sees Big Stake in Failed Nuclear Project

  August 22, 2018

South Carolina’s 20 electric cooperatives have a big stake in financial fallout from the V.C. Summer nuclear power plant abandoned a year ago by Santee Cooper and SC Electric &…

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Palmetto Place announces new Director of Development

  August 22, 2018

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter is pleased to announce the hiring of Kendra Mallett-Brunson as its new director of development. As director of development, Mallett-Brunson will play an integral role in…

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South Carolina ranks 5th in growth of women-owned firms

  August 22, 2018

South Carolina has an estimated 167,000 women-owned businesses, employing 113,000 and attributing to roughly $16,181,800,000 according to the eighth annual State of Women-Owned Businesses Report, commissioned by American Express, a comprehensive…

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Mission Lexington receives $5,000 grant from WellCare

  August 21, 2018

Mission Lexington announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from WellCare of South Carolina. The grant will provide funding necessary to ensure the stabilization of individuals and children in crisis…

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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice® focusing on ‘fearless’ schoolteachers

  August 21, 2018

BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are once again seeking South Carolina schoolteachers who want to Live Fearless. The companies are asking South Carolina teachers to submit ideas…

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Hammond School opens Innovation Center

  August 21, 2018

Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, welcomes students to the 2018-19 academic year with its brand new Innovation Center. Designed for…

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Colonial Life awards $20,000 to Lexington Two teachers

  August 21, 2018

Colonial Life is awarding $20,000 in grants to 26 Lexington School District Two educators through its Strong Schools Grant program. The program supports teachers in the school district who have…

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Hammond School opens Innovation Center

  August 21, 2018

Hammond, an independent school offering students pre-kindergarten through grade 12 a thoughtfully developed academic experience, welcomes students to the 2018-19 academic year with its brand new Innovation Center. Designed for…

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Mission Lexington receives $5,000 grant from WellCare

  August 21, 2018

Mission Lexington announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from WellCare of South Carolina. The grant will provide funding necessary to ensure the stabilization of individuals and children in crisis…

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Colonial Life awards $20,000 to Lexington Two teachers

  August 21, 2018

Colonial Life is awarding $20,000 in grants to 26 Lexington School District Two educators through its Strong Schools Grant program. The program supports teachers in the school district who have…

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