Colliers Report: Record absorption moves vacancy to its lowest recorded level
July 17, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights Continued demand for industrial space coupled with high leasing velocity moved the vacancy rate to 2.4% –…
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SIOS Technology debuts new professional services program for Critical High Availability and Disaster Recovery applications
July 17, 2023
15 defined professional services offerings spanning five categories save time, simplify complexity and ensure reliable HA/DR for essential applications SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability (HA)…
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Youth with Disabilities Foster Leadership and Advocacy Skills at Statewide Forum to be Held at PC
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state will gather at Presbyterian College July 23-26, to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team announced that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award. The Rising Star…
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NP Strategy grows Alabama team with public affairs professional
July 17, 2023
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, welcomes Lee Bonner to its Mobile, Alabama office. Bonner, a seasoned government affairs professional, joins NP Strategy…
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Recipient of Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship Announced
July 17, 2023
A scholarship committee recently met to review applicants for the Teresa Graddick Memorial Scholarship. Clinton High School graduate, Patience Adams was named the recipient for 2023. The scholarship was created…
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Fountain Inn Hires New Police Chief
July 17, 2023
Fountain Inn takes great pride in announcing the appointment of Patrick Fortenberry as the new Chief of Police for the Fountain Inn Police Department. With an impressive career spanning over…
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Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…
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Logisticus Group celebrates new headquarters in Greenville with ribbon cutting
July 17, 2023
Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, recently held a ribbon cutting with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of its new headquarters…
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Early Voting Now Open for Three LCSD55 Board Seats
July 17, 2023
Early voting is now open for the three open school board seats in Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD55). Eligible Voters can visit the Laurens County Voter Registration and Election…
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Caroline A. Warner receives 2023 Rising Star Award from South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association
July 17, 2023
The South Carolina Power Team is proud to announce that Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development, was awarded the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) 2023 Rising Star Award.…
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SC Ports CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ Award
July 17, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This prestigious accolade is awarded to logistics professionals with outstanding achievements and who make significant contributions…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation appoints two new board members: Michael P. Smith and Turquoi D. Dorsey
July 17, 2023
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors as of May 2023. Michael P. Smith, of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, has…
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For Second Year in a Row SC7 Features Laurens County Trail During Month Long Expedition
July 17, 2023
Last week representatives with the Laurens County Parks and Recreation Department, the Palmetto Trail, and a team of military veterans joined South Carolina Seven (SC7) Expedition on a stretch of…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session July 19
July 17, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with the City of Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, July 19…
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Congressman Duncan Holds Meeting and Site Visit to Laurens Post Office in Continued Efforts for Much Needed Improvements
July 16, 2023
During a recent week of local constituent work, Congressman Jeff Duncan made it a priority to bring U.S. Postal Service officials from Washington D.C. and Columbia to the district to…
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Mayor of Fountain Inn Announces Campaign for Re-election
July 16, 2023
On Friday, July 14, Mayor George Patrick “GP” McLeer announced that he would be running for re-election as mayor of Fountain Inn. To learn more about McLeer, his background and…
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Lander Graduate Lands Emerging Artist Grant
July 16, 2023
Lander University alumna Jordon Mack, of Orangeburg, is one of six South Carolina residents chosen to receive an emerging artist grant this year. The grants, awarded annually by the South…
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City of Clinton to Host Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Makery July 27
July 16, 2023
The City of Clinton will host a ribbon cutting for The Makery on Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 pm The Makery is a DIY arts and crafts studio located at…
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Neighborhood Representatives Sought for Lake Greenwood Master Planning
July 16, 2023
Lake Greenwood, located in the counties of Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry, is one of South Carolina’s more popular lakes. The lake stretches 20 miles and with a shoreline of 212…
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Main Street Laurens Launches Search for New Executive Director
July 15, 2023
With the recent departure of Jonathan Irick as Executive Director of Main Street Laurens, the organizations is now searching for his replacement. Irick was an integral part the revitalization of…
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Lander University Scores highest on NCLEX Scores for BSN Graduates
July 15, 2023
Lander University’s School of Nursing is the only BSN program in South Carolina to have 100 percent of its graduates to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the…
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Piedmont Tech to Hold Experience PTC Career Extravaganza
July 15, 2023
Piedmont Tech: There is such a thing as a free lunch — even free tuition Piedmont Technical College (PTC) wants folks to know that there is such a thing as…
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Pick Me! SC Annual Pet Adoption Initiative is Underway – LC Animal Shelter Participating
July 15, 2023
It’s time to unleash the love! Pick Me SC Annual Adoption event is happening now. Pick Me! SC returns to a shelter or Petco near you from July 14th to…
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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Greenwood Pastor Tony Foster Serves as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representative
July 15, 2023
Following the completion of Pastor Tony Foster’s prayer and Guest Chaplaincy duties at the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement: “Now, more than ever,…
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Five Southeastern States Partner on Weeklong Speed Enforcement Campaign
July 15, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) joins four other Southeastern states for “Operation Southern Slow Down” in an effort to curb excessive speeding on the highways. The weeklong…
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Local Favorite, Cayce Fall Fest, returns October 7
July 14, 2023The City of Cayce is excited to announce the return of the Cayce Fall Fest! Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 12 pm – 6 pm…
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ScanSource releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
July 14, 2023
ScanSource (Nasdaq: SCSC), a leading hybrid distributor connecting devices to the cloud, today announced the release of its third annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting ScanSource’s ESG strategy…
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Business Succession Planning
July 14, 2023
Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…
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United Way’s Jennifer Brown earns Accredited Financial Counselor status
July 14, 2023
United Way of Pickens County’s Success Coach and Resource Coordinator, Jennifer Brown, completed the requirements to earn the title of Accredited Financial Counselor by the Association for Financial Counseling and…
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YMCA of Greenville announces leadership promotions
July 14, 2023
YMCA of Greenville announced the promotion of leadership team members Sam Franklin, Barbie Jefferson, Diana Watson and MaryEllis Petrosian as they accept additional responsibilities in association strategic initiatives and broader…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 12th-annual Guardians of the Night
July 14, 2023Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 12th-annual GUARDIANS…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette leads SC7 hike along the Congaree River
July 14, 2023SC7 Expedition honors law enforcement agencies and leaders in the S.C. Midlands By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition concluded its trek through the Upstate…
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100 Women Who Care Midlands SC donates $12,075 to Leo’s Pride
July 13, 2023100 Women Who Care Midlands SC at their 2nd quarter meeting elected to support Leo’s Pride with a donation of $12,075.00. Members of 100 Women Who Care Midlands SC presented…
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Rotary Club of Forest Acres celebrates club leadership with awards, donations, and the installation of new club officers
July 13, 2023The Rotary Club of Forest Acres celebrated club leadership with awards, donations, and the installation of new club officers at their Blue & Gold Awards banquet on Wednesday, June 30…
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$1.5 million capital investment comes to renovate Lexington senior living community
July 13, 2023Holiday Deepwood Estates Adapts to Meet Needs of Growing Senior Population Deepwood Estates, a Holiday by Atria independent living community, has kicked off a new $1.5 million renovation project for capital…
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World Finance honored as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America
July 13, 2023
Awards recognized Top 50 Companies in North America for workplace culture at celebratory Chicago event on June 7 World Finance announced that it was recognized as a Top 50 Inspiring…
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NAI Charleston hires recent College of Charleston graduate Ryan Smith
July 13, 2023
NAI Charleston announced the hire of Ryan Smith as real estate agent. Ryan is the fifth generation of his family involved in real estate, and he brings with him a…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Shane Perry as project manager
July 13, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that Shane Perry has joined the company as Project Manager in the Upstate office. Perry has nearly 20 years of construction industry…
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Trinity Partners represents buyer in purchase of corporate office building in Chapin
July 13, 2023Rob Lapin, Partner and Director of Brokerage Services and Brokerage Associate, Robbie Cook represented the Buyer, University Cottages, LLC in the acquisition of a multi-tenant, corporate office building in Chapin,…
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A Favorite Place
July 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Each spring I write of three places, three beautiful places where colonies of rocky shoals spider lilies bloom. One is quite accessible; one is perhaps the…
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Colliers promotes Chris Hock to Marketing Coordinator in its Charleston office
July 13, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Chris Hock has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Charleston office. Hock has held the role of Marketing Assistant for one year…
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New talent joins Brandon’s award-winning media team
July 13, 2023
Brandon, a data-driven, digitally-centric, integrated marketing agency, has added Hunter McDonald and Casey Hauck to its media department. The new hires join a company regularly recognized by Charlotte Business Journal…
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Daniel Truelove joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
July 13, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Daniel Truelove has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Daniel is a lifetime resident of the Carolinas and…
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Matt Utecht named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List
July 13, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Matt Utecht was named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2023 Healthcare Power List. Statewide, only 11 attorneys in the healthcare…
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Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty partner with purpose-driven healthcare company
July 13, 2023
Partnership builds on commitment to bring joy to the community and enhances the fan experience The Greenville Triumph SC, the Upstate’s premier soccer club home to the Greenville Triumph and…
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Bulb Culture With Master Gardeners
July 13, 2023
Come learn from the Master Gardners! On Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens there will be a session on bulb…
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Follow Town’s Yellow Brick Road with The Wizard of Oz
July 13, 2023
“We’re off to see the Wizard… the wonderful Wizard of Oz!” And we want YOU to join us on the journey. Donning those famous ruby reds as Dorothy Gale from…
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2023 Big Red Barn Retreat 2023 Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club
July 13, 2023
To Be Held Monday, September 18, 2023 Sonic Drive-In is proud to present the second annual 2023 Big Red Barn Retreat Charity Golf Tournament at Charwood Golf Club on September…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC announces new retail partners for the Lofts Downtown Nexton
July 13, 2023
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced two new tenants coming to the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton. 1933 Wine and Spirits, a wine and liquor store featuring on-site consumption including…
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