Hartness announces launch of Phase II at new urban village on Greenville’s eastside
March 30, 2021
Hartness, a new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announced the launch of Phase II with the release of 43 new homesites and expansion…
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South Carolina Public Radio partnering with The ColaJazz Foundation on new jazz series
March 30, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) announced a collaboration with The ColaJazz Foundation to produce and broadcast a new, weekly limited series focused on South Carolina’s jazz community. Titled…
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Infinity Marketing partners with CU-ICAR on video project
March 30, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently partnered with Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) to develop a video highlighting its vehicle prototype program:…
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Marketing Minute: Responding to Controversy in the Media
March 30, 2021
When damaging information about your organization is publicized, your credibility matters. NP Strategy’s Vice President Jean Cecil Frick shares tips on responding to controversy in the media.
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All South Carolinians aged 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 31, 2021
March 30, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that all South Carolinians aged 16 and older will be eligible to receive the…
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SCMEP generates $3 Billion statewide economic impact
March 30, 2021
SCMEP works with 400 SC manufacturers to advance the state’s economic impact The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) released its record-breaking annual report numbers, resulting in a statewide economic…
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LS3P names Mark Levine, FAIA Atlanta Market Leader
March 30, 2021
LS3P announced that architect Mark Levine, FAIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Atlanta Market Leader | Vice President. Levine brings over 36 years of industry knowledge and significant…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, ScopeStack
March 30, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in ScopeStack, Inc. The Greenville-based company offers a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution for developing presales statements of work. This…
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Laurens County Chamber to Host Two New Business Ribbon Cuttings on April 1st
March 30, 2021
Things are happening in Clinton. On Thursday, April 1st two new businesses will be celebrated with the official ribbon cutting hosted by the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce. Come out…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Hold Make-up Reorganization Meeting Thursday, April 1st
March 30, 2021
The Laurens County Republican Party held their Reorganization meeting on Thursday, March 25th at the Lakeside Country Club. The event was well attended with a full house and standing room…
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County Council to Hold Called Meeting on Tuesday, March 30th
March 29, 2021
Laurens County Council will meet on Tuesday, March 30th for a called meeting. The meeting will be held in Council chambers in the historic courthouse and will begin at 5:30.…
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Supporting Mom and Pop Businesses in Laurens County
March 29, 2021
Monday, March 29th was “National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day.” If you didn’t know it, no worries. Here are some ways you can support the “mom and pop business…
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CHS Meeting for Freshman to Discuss SC Education Lottery Scholarships
March 29, 2021
Are you planning to attend college or a technical school but not sure how to pay for it? Clinton High School Freshman students and parents this is for you. GEAR-UP is…
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Director of Financial Aid at Piedmont Technical College Elected President of South Carolina Assocation of Student Financial Aid Administrators
March 29, 2021
Missy Perry, FAAC®, director of financial aid at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), has been elected president of the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA). The organization made…
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Clinton High Science Olympiad Team Takes State Title Again
March 29, 2021
Clinton High School competed in the South Carolina Science Olympiad on Saturday, March 20, 2021 against sixteen other teams across the state. Although this year’s competition was virtual, the result provided…
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Prominent SC leaders to be recognized in annual awards program
March 29, 2021Several South Carolina leaders and initiatives will be recognized this year by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission (SCAAHC) in its annual “Preserving Our Places in History: Lest We Forget” award program on April 9,…
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Cason Development Group repurposes building for Results Fitness
March 29, 2021Cason Development Group is redeveloping a 3,000-square-foot building at 4326 Wildcat Road in the Rosewood-Garners Ferry Road-Devine Street district for the home of Results Fitness, a new venture by area…
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Marsha Neal wins PSTA scholarship for professional development
March 29, 2021Deer Park Middle School teacher Marsha Neal has been selected as one of ten winners of the 2021 Dr. Elizabeth Gressette Professional Development Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Palmetto…
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MUSC names Chase Glenn director of LGBTQ+ Health Services and Enterprise Resources
March 29, 2021
Willette S. Burnham-Williams, Ph.D., interim chief equity officer for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), announced that Chase Glenn (pronouns: He/Him) has been named the first-ever MUSC director of LGBTQ+…
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County announces phone line, online portal for Rental Assistance Program
March 29, 2021
Toll-free number and web link launch at 8:30 a.m. April 5; in-person assistance available Richland County will begin accepting applications – by phone and online – at 8:30 a.m. Monday,…
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Lott named national SHERIFF OF THE YEAR 2021
March 29, 2021Richland County Sheriff to be presented the prestigious Ferris E. Lucas award in June By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named SHERIFF OF THE…
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The Chet & Beth Smith Group earns Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award
March 29, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS, The Chet & Beth Smith Group announced it was honored as a 2020 Top 25 Award winner at Sales Convention 2021, held virtually…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS North Pleasantburg office earns prestigious Round Table Award
March 29, 2021Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS North Pleasantburg Office announced that it is the recipient of the prestigious Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Round Table Award for residential units in 2020…
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Spaulding Group earns Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Top 25 Team Award
March 29, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS, Spaulding Group today announced it was honored as a 2020 Top 25 Award winner at Sales Convention 2021, held virtually in March. The…
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Flagship Properties expands property management division
March 29, 2021
Flagship Property Management, a division of Flagship Properties in Greenville, SC, recently expanded its property management services through the acquisition of Convergent Property Group, an Upstate real estate and property…
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First Reliance Bank hires human resources director
March 29, 2021
Veteran leader joins to manage bank’s employee relations and recruitment Leslie Chaplin has joined First Reliance Bank as executive vice president, director of human resources. Based in Columbia, S.C., Chaplin…
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The Warehouse Theatre raises the curtain on a new look
March 29, 2021
The Warehouse Theatre, a premier professional theatre located in the historic West End of Greenville, SC, unveiled a new logo today, introducing a new look for the 47-year-old regional theatre.…
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United Community Bank continues support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas
March 29, 2021
United Community Bank in Greenville recently donated $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas. A portion of this donation came from the sale of gloves and socks…
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SIOS Technology promotes Margaret Hoagland VP, Global Marketing
March 29, 2021
Hoagland combines 15 years high availability expertise with 30 years of marketing excellence SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced the promotion…
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Palmetto Place Sweet and Savory fundraising event returns for 14th year
March 29, 2021
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty adds four
March 29, 2021
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is bringing Kristen Smith, Aileen Neal, Erica James, and Tonya Robinson on board as Sales Agents. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree from the…
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San Diego Slips Out with a Win over PC
March 28, 2021
The University of San Diego, the dominant team in the Pioneer Football League, got all it could handle from Presbyterian, which will be a full PFL member in the fall.…
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Raiders to Open Football in the Fall at T.L. Hanna
March 26, 2021
In his second season as Laurens head football coach, Daryl Smith will face a stern schedule in the fall. Among the Raiders’ opponents are Class 3A state champion Daniel and…
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Lander Welcomes Back Women’s Basketball Team
March 26, 2021
The Lander University campus gathered outside Finis Horne Arena on Friday, Mar. 26, to welcome back the Lander Women’s Basketball Team from their journey to Columbus, Ohio. The team finished…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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Groundbreaking ceremony officially launches construction of BullStreet’s WestLawn office building
March 25, 2021Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance hosts COVID-19 vaccination drives
March 25, 2021
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA), in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health), held its 5th vaccination drive in South Carolina for associates employed in the…
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Red Devils to Open Football Season on Aug. 20
March 25, 2021
In hopes of conducting a normal football season in the fall, Clinton has built a 10-game schedule on the assumption that COVID-19 will not hinder it again. The Red Devils…
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The Spartanburg County Foundation announces recipient of the 2020 Mary L. Thomas Award
March 25, 2021The Spartanburg County Foundation hosted its 2021 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd. This year’s theme, “Responding to the Call” set the tone for an evening full of celebration, reflection,…
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Palmetto elevates Chief Technology Officer Jared Wray to co-founder
March 25, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, announced today that it is acknowledging the transformational, multi-year business contributions of Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) Jared…
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Robinson Gray named a ‘2020 Pro Bono Leader’ in SC by ABA
March 25, 2021
Robinson Gray has been named a “2020 Pro Bono Leader” for South Carolina by the American Bar Association. Four other S.C. attorneys also received the recognition, which is given for…
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Raiders Win Softball Rivalry at Clinton
March 25, 2021
It was a hard-fought, not a well-played, softball game between Laurens and Clinton. The Raiders defeated the Red Devils 20-14 on Thursday on Clinton’s home field. Read the full story…
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Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas announces top agents
March 25, 2021
Laura Rittenberg, president of Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, announced the No. 1 agent and teams companywide for 2020 sales performance in the region. Top Agent(s) Charles Manley, affiliated…
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Colliers brokers receive SIOR’s worldwide 2020 Top Industrial and Investment Transaction Awards
March 25, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina and Colliers | Charlotte brokers are being honored by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), which represents the world’s elite in industrial and office brokerage, for…
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Columbia’s economy continues to boom in spite of COVID-19 with over $1 billion in investment underway
March 25, 2021
Since January 2020, Columbia SC has seen over $1.1 billion dollars in announced or active development activity in the City and Richland County. These projects encompass a wide variety of regional…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is selling luminaries to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day
March 25, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to purchase or sponsor luminaries to light on Friday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. outside of homes or businesses in honor of…
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Laurens City Council Conducts Goal Setting Workshop
March 24, 2021
Laurens City Council held a goal setting workshop on Wednesday, March 24th, in advance of the FY 2021-2022 City Budget planning process. The planning session was intentionally scheduled to take…
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Could’ve danced all night!
March 24, 2021
The delightful lifelong recital of South Carolina’s Kerri Grimsley Roberts By W. Thomas Smith Jr. KERRI GRIMSLEY ROBERTS’ FACEBOOK PAGE DESCRIPTOR simply says: “I love Jesus! I love my family!…
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Lexington County Council names Lynn Sturkie as County administrator
March 24, 2021
Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Sturkie, 55, a lifelong resident of Lexington County, was deemed as the…
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Clinton High Student Receives South Carolina DAR Good Citizen Award
March 24, 2021
Kate Wages, a senior at Clinton High School was recently awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award by the South Carolina State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SCDAR). Each year,…
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