Non Profit Minute – Liz Shands and Andrea Payment, Clarity
October 31, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Community Foundation honors Elizabeth Davis with Education Transformation Award
October 31, 2022
The Community Foundation of Greenville has awarded Furman University President Elizabeth Davis the Education Transformation Award in recognition of her deep commitment to improving higher education and student experiences. “Elizabeth…
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MUSC Health and Siemens Healthineers partner in transformative remote scanning MRI service
October 31, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina health system (MUSC Health) and Siemens Healthineers have taken another step in their strategic partnership to advance the quality of health care in South…
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College of Charleston and national columnist launch Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility
October 31, 2022
In today’s world where the loudest voices often drown out differing points of view and make productive debate difficult, civil discourse has become an oxymoron. The hard truth is that…
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Richland Two Education Foundation hosts Order of the Flame ceremony
October 31, 2022The Richland Two Education Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Order of the Flame Gala on Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation Conference…
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Department of Defense awards district grant for innovative academic project
October 31, 2022
Richland School District Two is receiving a $2 million grant to implement the Premier Pathways for Student Success project in 24 schools. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) grant…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide
October 31, 2022
Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…
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Bilda Bike to open a second location in Park Circle
October 31, 2022
NAI Charleston announced that Whit Jones recently assisted Bilda Bike in securing their second retail location and warehouse for inventory in the thriving Park Circle community in North Charleston. The…
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Gas and Supply celebrates ribbon cutting in new location in Cayce
October 31, 2022
Hill Construction joined the owners of Gas and Supply with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Program to celebrate the store’s grand opening…
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SCORH’s Shannon Chambers wins national innovation award
October 31, 2022
Shannon Chambers, senior director of provider solutions at the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH), received the 2022 SORH Innovation Award from the National Organization of State Offices of…
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BASF Veterans group in Seneca wins national award for supporting local vets
October 31, 2022
BASF in Seneca was recently recognized for its strong support of area veterans and their families with the Hammer Award, a national honor distributed by Purple Heart Homes, which provides…
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Merry Market Holiday Craft Fair Returning to the Laurens County Museum
October 31, 2022
The Magnolia Room at the Laurens County Museum will come alive for the season on November 25 and 26 at the “Merry Market at the Museum” Holiday Craft Fair. Craft…
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CHS 2022 Turkey Trot Registration and Sponsorships Open Now
October 31, 2022
The Clinton High School Cross Country teams will host their annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Clinton High School. This is the 3rd year for the Turkey…
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LCSD 55 Releases 2021-2022 School Report Card Data
October 29, 2022
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) seeks to empower, inspire, educate, and inform students, staff, and stakeholders. In the efforts of continued transparency, LCSD 55 is sharing information on…
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LCSD 55 Embraced Read Aloud to a Child Week
October 29, 2022
Reading aloud supports literacy in classroom instruction. Reading aloud helps students develop early literacy skills, social skills, and life skills. It also supports the learning of students with significant cognitive…
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Present, Former Students Mix at Lander Homecoming Event
October 29, 2022
Lander University students belonging to the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) mingle with older members during a meet and greet, one of numerous Lander homecoming activities. Alumni belonging to NPHC’s Zeta…
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Wreaths Across America expands to 11 cemeteries in Greenwood area
October 28, 2022
The second annual Wreaths Across America campaign is returning to the Lakelands for the 2022 holiday season and is expanding efforts to place wreaths on approximately 2,000 veterans’ graves. The…
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Greenville Center for Creative Arts promotes Ben Tarcson to Gallery Director
October 28, 2022
The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) has promoted Ben Tarcson to the position of Gallery Director. As one of the longest-serving staff members at GCCA, Tarcson has played an…
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Converse University announces new 2022 – 2023 Board of Trustees
October 28, 2022
Converse University is pleased to welcome three new members to its esteemed Board of Trustees: Chris Cannon, Executive Chairman of Cannon Roofing Paul J. Coté of Spartanburg, SC, President/CEO at…
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Presidential transition at Columbia College: Dr. Tom Bogart announces summer departure after three years of service
October 28, 2022
Columbia College Board Chair Ben Rex has announced that President Bogart will leave at the end of the current academic year. Dr. William T. (Tom) Bogart informed the Board that…
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Lady Red Devils Tennis Falls to Chapman
October 28, 2022
A great season came to an end tonight for the Lady Red Devils Tennis Team with an exciting match against Chapman. The Lady Red Devils finished the post-season in the…
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City of Clinton to Hold Veterans Day Program – Public Invited
October 27, 2022
The city of Clinton will hold a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 1:00 pm. The program will be held at the train depot in downtown Clinton.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jessica Munday, Trio Solutions
October 27, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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UpCity names 10x digital Inc as a top digital agency in South Carolina
October 27, 2022
While there are hundreds of digital marketing agencies, there are only a handful who are as comprehensive and responsive as 10x digital inc. As such, 10x is proud to announce…
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Drowning The Past
October 27, 2022
By Tom Poland What We’ve Lost I spent a lot of time on Clarks Hill Lake (Strom Thurmond Lake), during my teenage and college years. I camped, boated, and…
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Teamwork – effective and fun!
October 27, 2022
By Jeff Becraft One of the most epic moments in my life happened in a grocery store. It was on an alumni trip back in the Youth Corps days. There…
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Bon Secours announces November Well Walkers dates
October 27, 2022
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced November dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery hosts artist reception on Friday, November 4
October 27, 2022
On Friday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., as part of West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest, Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery, 324 State Street in West Columbia, will host a reception to…
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Sustain SC launches Land and Water Action Fund
October 27, 2022
Waites Island focus of first conservation project Sustain SC is thrilled to announce the launch of its Land and Water Action Fund, a new conservation fund dedicated to protecting South…
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Flock and Rally announces Tracy Bender as new Managing Director
October 27, 2022
Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned and led integrated marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, is pleased to announce that Tracy Bender has been hired to serve as the…
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Lesa Vermillion named regional director of CAMS Greenville, SC location
October 27, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, has named Lesa Vermillion regional director of its Greenville, South Carolina, operations. Originally from Greenville, Vermillion began…
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Magnate Worldwide acquires Columbia, SC-based Atlantic-Pacific Express
October 27, 2022
Magnate Worldwide announced the acquisition of Atlantic-Pacific Express, a leading mission-critical logistics service provider, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Atlantic-Pacific Express is a strategic acquisition, augmenting our organic growth, adding…
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CMA Chamber Music on Main premieres November 7 with all-star lineup
October 27, 2022
The Columbia Museum of Art announces the triumphant return of CMA Chamber Music on Main, the critically acclaimed, intimate concert series in which music and art blend together to create…
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A New Pizza Option in Clinton with Authentic Italian Flare
October 27, 2022
It’s a small storefront but it’s packed with flavor and flair and on day two of a soft opening they were busy. Very busy. Gerard’s Italian Pizza & Subs opened…
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Laurens County Diaper Drives Help Parents in Need
October 26, 2022
The cost of many things has increased, and diapers is certainly one of them. In July 2021, Bloomberg reported that the cost of Pampers went from about $25 for 200…
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Laurens Police Dept. Seeks Community Support for K9 Grant Program
October 26, 2022
The Aftermath K9 Grant will award a total of $15,000 in grants to the top eight (8) agencies to create or maintain a K9 unit, purchase safety equipment, or support…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $58 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for 16 South Carolina school districts
October 26, 2022Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $58.46 million from President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to South Carolina school districts through the…
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USC streamlines logo, introduces new spirit mark
October 26, 2022
The University of South Carolina announced it will simplify its branding marks, focusing on its iconic tree-and-gates academic logo and introducing a USC spirit mark. The university also will sunset…
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Truliant opens regional office, plans to hire 60, add three locations with Upstate expansion
October 26, 2022Truliant Federal Credit Union announced that it has started its South Carolina market expansion with a ribbon cutting at the Truliant Upstate Regional Office in downtown Greenville. The expansion also…
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SeamonWhiteside employee selected as lead project manager for Leadership Dorchester Class of 2022’s Landmark Project
October 26, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is proud to announce Civil Engineering Project Manager Aaron Schmitt, PE, as the lead for the Leadership Dorchester Class of…
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Roofing USA’s “Covering Our Community Initiative” seeks nominations for teachers in need of a new roof
October 26, 2022
Roofing USA wants to “cover our community” by installing a brand new roof for two teachers from the Charleston and Bluffton/ Hilton Head areas. In order to find the perfect…
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Safe Harbor provides HeartMath® training for staff to build resiliency
October 26, 2022
Since 1987, October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Over the past 30+ years progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers…
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SC Bar highlights Goings Law Firm for their $100,000 donation to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance
October 26, 2022
The SC Bar highlights the Goings Law Firm of Columbia for its charitable $100,000 donation to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The firm served as the presenting sponsor for the Bottoms…
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Top chiefs meet at RCSD headquarters
October 26, 2022
Discussions range from family to recruiting to fitness By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott welcomed Brig. General Jason E. Kelly, U.S. Army, to his [Lott’s] office…
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City of Mauldin appoints new City Administrator, Seth Duncan
October 26, 2022
Mauldin City Council appointed Seth Duncan to serve as the city administrator during its September 14, 2022 meeting. Duncan will take over the responsibilities from Rebecca Vance, who has been…
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Clemson University Teacher Residency Program wins Riley Institute statewide award
October 26, 2022
Clemson University Teacher Residency Program received the twelfth annual Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence during a celebration of South Carolina public education presented by Furman University’s Riley…
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Rebuild Upstate awarded $150,000 to repair homes for veterans with disabilities
October 26, 2022
Rebuild Upstate will repair homes for at least 15 veterans with disabilities at no cost to them over the next three years due to a new grant. Rebuild Upstate will…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 11
October 26, 2022
Last week marked week 10 of high school football. The weather for Friday looks great for some football so go out and support your team. Here’s the lineup for this…
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PTC Student-Authored Research Papers Lead to Scholarships
October 26, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that two of its second-year Respiratory Care Program students recently won scholarships for research papers they wrote. The students — Amaro Sunga…
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TD Bank names Jacob Yost Senior Relationship Manager
October 26, 2022
TD Bank has named Jacob Yost as Senior Relationship Manager, serving the South Coast market of South Carolina, which includes the regions of Charleston, Summerville and Hilton Head. As Senior…
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