Millions in rental assistance funding still available
April 21, 2021County advises eligible renters, landlords to complete application2qa fully, accurately Renters in Richland County who lost income because of COVID-19 need to know two things: financial help is available to…
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Engenius promotes Samantha Thoe as client success coordinator
April 21, 2021An Upstate digital marketing agency, Engenius, has promoted Samantha Thoe to a full-time client success coordinator. Thoe started at Engenius last year working as a part-time employee helping the team…
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MTC Commission names Dr. Sonny White as President Emeritus
April 21, 2021Dr. White was MTC’s fifth president, serving from 2006-2015 The Midlands Technical College Commission today named Dr. Marshall (Sonny) White, Jr. as President Emeritus. “I can’t tell you how honored…
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Red Flag Fire Alert issued statewide through Thursday
April 21, 2021COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is calling for a Red Flag Fire Alert for Wednesday and Thursday, April 21 and 22. The alert will go into effect Wednesday at 7…
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35 years later, a look at the world’s worst-ever civil nuclear disaster
April 21, 2021‘The Chernobyl Event’ premiering on South Carolina ETV April 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced plans to premiere The Chernobyl Event: An Update at 35 Years on Sunday, April…
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Stella Nova Salon and Spa named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY magazine
April 21, 2021Charleston’s Stella Nova Salon and Spa has been named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY, the leading business media for salon and spa owners. The 2021 honorees were…
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Columbia’s George Starnes III named one of Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors
April 21, 2021G3 Wealth Advisors, a wealth management firm in Columbia, is pleased to announce private wealth advisor George R. Starnes III was recently named a 2021 Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisor.…
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First Community Bank recognized for outstanding lending services to small businesses
April 21, 2021First Community Bank was recently recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina district office as the top 504 third party lender of the year for fiscal year…
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LS3P welcomes Andrea Trujillo
April 21, 2021LS3P is pleased to welcome Andrea Trujillo, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as an Emerging Professional. Trujillo brings experience as an architectural designer in the Charleston area, with notable…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 21, 2021GREENWOOD, S.C. __ The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports first quarter results
April 21, 2021United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) announced that net income for the first quarter reached a record $73.7 million and pre-tax, pre-provision income was $81.6 million. The quarter benefited…
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New “Petco Love Lost” database uses breakthrough facial recognition technology to find missing cats and dogs across South Carolina
April 21, 202176 South Carolina Animal Shelters Partner with Petco Love to Reunite Lost Pets with Families This Friday, April 23, on National Lost Dog and Cat Awareness Day, more than 70…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary Almost Ready to Serve its First Pint
April 21, 2021Palmetto Brothers Dispensary is looking forward to participating in their first annual Sip & Stroll. Brothers Wade and Wes Meetze are excited about introducing Palmetto Brothers to the public during…
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Billboards to spotlight Fair Housing Month in Richland County
April 20, 2021With April celebrated as National Fair Housing Month, Richland County has teamed up with nearby governments on a billboard campaign to increase awareness of housing discrimination. National Fair Housing Month…
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Town Theatre presents Always…Patsy Cline
April 20, 2021Country has never had it so good with Town’s rendition of Always…Patsy Cline. Meet Louise Seger, a divorced Houston housewife, as she shares her memories and her first real-life encounter…
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Scottish Games offering two events this May
April 20, 2021The Greenville Scottish Games will be offering two smaller events this year in lieu of the traditional May festival. The 2021 Special Invitational Heavy Athletics Event will be held on…
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35 years later, a look at the world’s worst-ever civil nuclear disaster
April 20, 2021‘The Chernobyl Event’ premiering on South Carolina ETV April 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced plans to premiere The Chernobyl Event: An Update at 35 Years on Sunday, April…
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SC Future Makers and SCMA release South Carolina Manufacturing Economic Impact Study
April 20, 2021Today, SC Future Makers, a nonprofit workforce and education organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), released an economic impact study of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry. Prepared by…
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Angelo Gianni joins the Anderson office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 20, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Angelo Gianni has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. With over 45 years of Sales and Marketing experience,…
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The Charity Ball Board of Greenville announces beneficiaries for funds raised by the 2021 Rose Ball
April 20, 2021The Charity Ball Board of Greenville has unanimously selected the beneficiaries for the 2021 Rose Ball. The 26th Rose Ball will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the…
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First Parsley & Mint location opens in downtown Greenville
April 20, 2021Parsley & Mint, a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, has officially opened its doors at 600 S. Main Street. With a focus on fresh, sustainable and locally-sourced ingredients, Parsley & Mint…
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Bass tournament June 19 to honor life of angler, raise funds for Lander scholarships
April 20, 2021The first annual Dean Peeples Memorial Scholarship Open Bass Tournament on Saturday, June 19, will raise funds for Lander University scholarships honoring an avid bass fisherman who died last summer…
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First Reliance Bank announces new Charleston Local Advisory Board
April 20, 2021First Reliance Bank, a community bank located in Florence, S.C., announced the formation of a new board of trusted advisors in Charleston. The Charleston Local Advisory Board is comprised of…
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Countybank and Greenwood Capital donate $5000 to Burton Center
April 20, 2021David Tompkins, Greenwood Market Executive for Countybank; John Cooper, Private Client Advisor for Greenwood Capital; and Wells Dunlap, Commercial Relationship Manager for Countybank, recently presented a check for $5,000 to…
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United Community Bank welcomes Tom Coker as Commercial Relationship Manager
April 20, 2021United Community Bank announced that Tom Coker has joined the team as Commercial Relationship Manager. In this role, Coker will be responsible for providing commercial customers with products and services…
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United Community Bank offers families tips for National Teach Children to Save Day
April 20, 2021United Community Bank is proud to celebrate National Teach Children to Save Day on April 22 to help youth in their communities learn to make smart money choices. Established by…
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United Community Bank Offers Families Tips for National Teach Children to Save Day
April 20, 2021United Community Bank is proud to celebrate National Teach Children to Save Day on April 22 to help youth in their communities learn to make smart money choices. Established by…
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Senior Duke Energy official to receive GEA’s highest award
April 20, 2021By Alex Junes-Ward Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe – executive vice president and chief legal officer for Charlotte, N.C.-based Duke Energy – will be presented the Global Eco Adventures (GEA) Lifetime Achievement…
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John Proctor joins Greenwood Capital, expanding client support
April 20, 2021Greenwood Capital announced the addition of John Proctor in the newly created position of Client Portfolio Advisor. In this role, John deepens the critical connection between client facing advisors and…
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Benedict College selected to perform in 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
April 19, 2021Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction, was selected to perform in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, representing the state of South Carolina. This will mark the first Parade…
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Capt. Seth Owens, owner of TowBoatUS Lake Hartwell, adds second location, TowBoatUS Lake Keowee
April 19, 2021“Jumping off the deep end” may be how Capt. Seth Owens describes his humble beginnings as a hired towing captain for TowBoatUS Lake Hartwell in 2016. He had initially moved…
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MindPath Care Centers acquires Greenville Psychiatric Associates
April 19, 2021MindPath Care Centers, Carolina’s largest outpatient mental and behavioral healthcare provider, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Greenville Psychiatric Associates (GPA) of Greenville, North Carolina. The organizations will…
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Coker University receives $5M for campus innovations
April 19, 2021With the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and enrollment trends disrupting higher education, Coker University is committed to aggressively focus on innovation, thanks to $5M in funding from two family foundations within…
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West Columbia’s Art on State and special night edition Meeting Street Artisan Market, Friday, May 7, 2021
April 19, 2021The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl, on the 100 Block of State Street, on Friday, May…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center partners with Coastal Pediatrics Associates and MUSC Children’s Health to expand child abuse prevention training
April 19, 2021Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has expanded its child abuse prevention training programs through a partnership with Coastal…
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Final round of the Baker Business Bowl finds new home in Bastin Hall
April 19, 2021An annual tradition with the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business has a new home on campus — Bastin Hall, the new headquarters for The Citadel’s business school. Now, from inside…
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SYNNEX Corporation announces distribution agreement with Citrix
April 19, 2021SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading provider of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS). Under…
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Friends of the Reedy River seeking to activate citizen scientists from Travelers Rest to Greenwood
April 19, 2021Friends of the Reedy River (FoRR) has been actively monitoring water quality and ecological habitat throughout the Reedy River watershed for two years. More assistance is needed to collect citizen…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associate
April 19, 2021K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed a new associate to the firm. Mr. S. Cooper Hawley joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice group.…
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The Cliffs experiences record sales and demand in first quarter
April 19, 2021The Cliffs announced that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty totaled $43,693,975 in the first quarter of 2021. This represents 78 transactions and an 85% volume increase from the same…
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Berkeley County mails assessment notices to property owners
April 19, 2021Assessment notices for Berkeley County property owners were mailed on April 16, 2021. These notices will only go out to citizens who experienced a change in property value or assessment for…
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Stewart Farms Strawberry Patch Open for Picking
April 19, 2021Spring in the south means strawberries and there is no better place to pick your own than Stewart Farm. A local, family-owned farm that started in 1993 with their first strawberry…
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Native American Studies Center reopens by appointment only
April 19, 2021After closing last March over safety concerns related to coronavirus cases, USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center will open on Tuesday, April 20 by appointment only now through August. Advance…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Admin Executive Director Marcia Adams and SCDVA Sec. William Grimsley announce upcoming Veterans Virtual Career Fair
April 19, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) Executive Director Marcia Adams and South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) Secretary William Grimsley to announce the…
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City of Clinton to Host Fireworks Show for Clinton Seniors
April 19, 2021The end of the school year always brings a time for celebrating and this year is no different. As they did last year, the City of Clinton will host a…
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Possible Link between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease?
April 19, 2021Good oral hygiene has always been important but new findings suggest even more reasons to amp up your oral hygiene routine. What is Periodontal Disease? The mouth contains both harmful…
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Spinx raises $421,912 for March of Dimes
April 19, 2021Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company The Spinx Company is thrilled to announce they have raised $421,912 for the March of Dimes. The money raised helps area moms have healthier pregnancies, assists…
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Greenville Society for Human Resource Management recognizes Chapter Award Winners
April 19, 2021The Greenville Chapter of SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced their 2020 HR Award recipients, which include four awards received by chapter members John Serpa, Leslie Hayes,…
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Rosen Hagood attorney Elizabeth Nicholson admitted to practice law in Georgia
April 19, 2021Rosen Hagood announced that attorney Elizabeth Nicholson has been licensed to practice law in Georgia. “We’re proud of Elizabeth for taking the initiative to become licensed to practice in Georgia,”…
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In strong first-quarter, Coastal areas lead home sales throughout South Carolina
April 19, 2021The market in South Carolina remains strong in the first quarter according to South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) March 2021 statewide real estate market data. Median sales price increased from $234,000…
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