Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll, P.A. recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 4, 2021Five attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2021. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in…
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Volunteer Stephan Hamel wins Rebuild Upstate’s 2020 Golden Hammer Award
May 4, 2021With more than 250 hours of volunteer work in 2020 alone, Rebuild Upstate recently awarded Stephan Hamel the Golden Hammer Award, the highest honor given to a volunteer. Hamel began…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Kimberly Witherspoon elected as President-Elect for the Junior League of Greenville
May 4, 2021Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Kimberly Witherspoon has been elected to serve as President-Elect for the Junior League of Greenville (JLG). She will be the first African…
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Vikor Scientific launches KOR Medical, plans to “Set the Standard” in personalized clinical cannabis treatment
May 4, 2021Former SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros named President and Chief Executive Officer of new Vikor Scientific health innovation company CHARLESTON, SC – Continuing its rapid expansion as one of South Carolina’s…
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Clemson Trustees approve tuition and mandatory fee freeze for 2021-22 academic year for all undergrads
May 4, 2021Recognizing the financial and emotional stress the coronavirus impact has had on many Clemson undergraduate students and their families, the Clemson University Board of Trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved a…
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LS3P welcomes Ashley Roberts as Marketing Coordinator
May 4, 2021LS3P welcomed Ashley Roberts, who joins our Columbia office as the Marketing Coordinator. Roberts will be managing the marketing for both our Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina areas. Roberts has…
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New swim school opens in Greenville
May 4, 2021Soon-to-Open Goldfish Swim School Launches ‘Safer Swimmer Pledge’ to Bring Greater Awareness to Water Safety The leading premier learn-to-swim franchise, Goldfish Swim School, will open its newest South Carolina location…
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City of Columbia opens first parklet
May 3, 2021The City of Columbia is celebrating the addition of our first public parklet, an outdoor space placed in a parking space with public seating for all to use! The addition…
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Richland Library makes list of 2021 Top Workplaces in SC
May 3, 2021Integrated Media Publishing (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine) is announcing Richland Library as a 2021 Top Workplace in South Carolina. We’re one of nearly 50…
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Original Six Foundation launches literacy programming across the state
May 3, 2021Book Fairs Focus on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) is proud to announce the 2021 My First Library program serving 16 South Carolina schools. During the…
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Reedy River Run returns in September with United Community Bank as new title sponsor
May 3, 2021The 49-year-old Greenville Track Club is proud to announce a new partnership with United Community Bank as the title sponsor for the crowd favorite “United Community Bank Reedy River Run.”…
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Outdoor Book Sale at Irmo Library May 15
May 3, 2021Have you missed browsing the shelves or your local library or book store? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library have an opportunity for you to get out of the…
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John Sims AfroDixia: A Righteous Confiscation, solo exhibition
May 3, 2021AfroDixia: A Righteous Confiscation Exhibition: 701 Center for Contemporary Art 701 Whaley St., 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 May 6 – June 25, 2021 Free and Open to the public…
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Southern Management Corporation relaunches as Heights Finance
May 3, 2021Greenville, S.C. based company now serves customers in more than 400 branches across 11 states Based on its strong recent growth, Southern Management Corporation (SMC), one of the country’s largest providers…
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Mark Burgess promoted to Vice President and Controller of Colliers | South Carolina
May 3, 2021Colliers | South Carolina announced that Mark Burgess, CPA has been elected Vice President and Controller. “Mark’s election to Vice President reflects his value to Colliers | South Carolina and…
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Regional Management Corp. adds new lender and increases warehouse facility capacity to $300 million
May 3, 2021GREENVILLE, SC – Regional Management Corp. announced that it has expanded its warehouse facility capacity by $100 million to $300 million by closing on an additional new warehouse facility with…
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SC Secretary of State encourages donors to give smart and support local charities on May 4 & 5, 2021
May 3, 2021In anticipation of Midlands Gives, Palmetto Giving Day, and other fundraising events being held this week, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is encouraging donors to practice wise charitable…
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KIYATEC announces investment from Seae Ventures and
May 3, 2021Names Co-founder and Managing Partner Jason Robart to its Board of Directors GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc announced that it secured a $2.5 million investment from Boston-based healthcare service and…
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Boeing launches mentorship program powered by Tallo
May 3, 2021MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – During its 2021 STEM Signing Day celebration on April 29, Boeing announced that it will offer student honorees exclusive access to a mentorship program facilitated by…
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Fetter Health Care Network reaches milestone of administering more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccinations
May 3, 2021Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced this week that it has administered more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Lowcountry. This milestone comes just over three months after the nonprofit…
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World Finance named one of South Carolina’s Top Workplaces in 2021
May 3, 2021Company recognized as one of the top five large workplaces in the state for the second year in a row World Finance, a people-focused finance company that provides personal installment…
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United Community Bank ranks #1 in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast, 7 out of the last 8 years
May 3, 2021United Community Bank announced it once again is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠.…
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Chernoff Newman honored for public relations work during COVID-19
May 3, 2021The South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) awarded Chernoff Newman with four Mercury Award of Merits during the 2020 Mercury Awards on Thursday, April 29, 2021.…
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Carolina Youth Development Center appoints four new board members
May 3, 2021As Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) continues to grow its community partnerships the organization is pleased to announce the appointment of several community leaders to the CYDC Board of Directors.…
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City of Clinton Announces Community Clean-Up Weeks
May 3, 2021The City of Clinton is encouraging residents within the city limits to participate in a two week clean up. The community clean-up will take place May 14 – May 31st.…
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Caliber kicks off 10TH annual Restoring You Food Drive to benefit Lowcountry Food Bank
May 3, 2021Caliber’s Food Drive Takes on Even More Importance with a Rise in Food Insecurity for South Carolina Children Caliber, which encompasses a portfolio of automotive services brands including Caliber Collision,…
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LRADAC named as one of South Carolina’s Top Workplaces for 2021; President and CEO Gayle Aycock also recognized with special Leadership Award
May 3, 2021LRADAC, the designated substance misuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by the Top Workplaces organization. The Top Workplaces list is based…
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With $9 million contract award, Life Cycle Engineering continues supporting the U.S. Navy’s Mobility Fuels program
May 3, 2021Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $9 million contract (including a base period and two option years) by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Under this…
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Charleston Southern celebrates Classes 2020 and 2021
May 3, 2021The Charleston Southern University Class of 2020 members had their chance to walk the stage April 30 on CSU’s Buccaneer Field, and the Class of 2021 walked May 1. COVID-19…
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BRIGHT+CO wins Best in Show for state’s top P.R. campaign of 2020 by South Carolina Public Relations Society of America
May 3, 2021Greenville-based full-service marketing communications firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing has received multiple honors for its 2020 public relations work by the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The agency earned…
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Wideman appointed as new Executive Director of Turning Pages, Inc.
May 3, 2021Ram’on O. Wideman, President/CEO of Anointed Business Solutions, LLC, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Turning Pages, Inc. Founded in 1968 as the Greater Columbia Literacy Council,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson, 19-State Petition Urges Supreme Court to Limit EPA Authority, Protect Jobs
May 3, 2021(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is part of a 19-state coalition that on Thursday sent a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to take…
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Laurens County Students Among PTC Foundation Scholarship Recipients
May 3, 2021Every spring, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recognizes and celebrates students who have been awarded one of more than 85 scholarships available from the PTC Foundation. Again in 2021, as a…
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Piedmont Tech extends tuition freeze
May 3, 2021The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission, at their April meeting, voted for an extension of the college’s existing freeze on tuition, instituted last year, through the 2021-22 year. “Extending…
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LCSD 55 Board Approves Employee Bonus
May 3, 2021On Monday, April 26, 2021, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Ameca C. Thomas requested approval of…
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LCSD 55 to Honor the School Lunch Heroes Serving Healthy Meals
May 3, 2021Celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on May 7, 2021 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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Laurens County Hospital Among Seven Prisma Health hospitals to earn “A” in spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
May 3, 2021Seven Prisma Health hospitals have earned “A” grades in the Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and…
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Lander University to hold multiple ceremonies to confer degrees for Class of 2021
May 3, 2021Lander University will conduct its 163rd commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 11, when it will confer degrees on the approximately 377 graduates of the Spring 2021 class. To ensure the…
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Laurens County Councilman Garrett McDaniel Resigns to take Position in Biden Administration
May 1, 2021At the close of a scheduled budget meeting of Laurens County Council on Thursday, April 29th, Councilman Garrett McDaniel announced his resignation and relocation to Washington, D.C. McDaniel has been…
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SCDOT moves forward with Carolina Crossroads Phase 1
May 1, 2021The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that it is moving forward with awarding a contract to begin the first phase of the $1.7 billion Carolina Crossroads project in…
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Three Bluestein partners recognized again in 2021 by Super Lawyers
May 1, 2021COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three partners at Bluestein Attorneys have again been nationally recognized for their excellence in practicing law in South Carolina. Marti Bluestein and Allison Sullivan have both been…
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Nine Robinson Gray attorneys named to SC Super Lawyers list, with two making Top Ten; four others named Rising Stars
May 1, 2021Robinson Gray announce that nine of its attorneys have been named 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers®, with two of them – members Betsy Gray and Bobby Stepp – making the…
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Raiders Lock Up Region Baseball Title
May 1, 2021When the week began, a win in two tries against Region 2-4A rival Greenwood would clinch a playoff berth for Laurens. The Raiders won both, and as a result, will…
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Barnes Alford attorneys recognized in 2021 edition of “South Carolina Super Lawyers”
April 30, 2021Barnes Alford attorneys Weldon R. Johnson, David G. Wolff, Kay Gaffney Crowe, Alan J. Reyner, Robert T. Strickland, Curtis W. Dowling, and Matthew G. Gerrald are honored to have been…
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Twenty-five Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 30, 2021COLUMBIA, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that twenty-five attorneys have been listed in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising…
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Connect with local artists through new online platform
April 30, 2021If you’re interested in learning more about or connecting with other creatives in our community, there’s a new resource. Thanks to a partnership with former Artist-in-Residence (AiR) Crush Rush and…
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GaffneyLewis partners named to South Carolina Super Lawyers List for 2021
April 30, 2021GaffneyLewis LLC announced that its founding partners have been named to the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the…
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Eight Rosen Hagood attorneys receive accolades
April 30, 2021Eight attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2021 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Lewis Babcock attorneys named to South Carolina Super Lawyers 2021
April 30, 2021Lewis Babcock LLP is pleased to announce that two attorneys in the firm have been selected to the 2021 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announces retirement of Samuel J. Tenenbaum, President
April 30, 2021Prisma Health Midlands Foundation and its board of directors announce the retirement of Samuel J. Tenenbaum, who has served as president since July 2009. Tenenbaum’s retirement will be effective June…
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