Where Do You Want To Be Five Years From Today?
January 30, 2023
by Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® In goal setting, it’s important to step back and look at where we wish to be and how we spend our time today in the…
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Rhiannon Poore, CEO of Forge Search, elected to United Way of Greenville County Board of Directors
January 30, 2023
Rhiannon Poore, CEO and founder of Forge Search, a Greenville-based professional recruiting firm focused on recruiting for accounting & finance, marketing & sales, and HR and operations, has been elected…
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CrossFit864 to Hold 13th annual 5k run/walk
January 30, 2023
Runners and walkers sign up now for the 13th annual CrossFit864 5K/10K Run/Walk. The event will be held on February 4th at the Clinton CrossFit location – 207 West Pitts…
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Laurens County Mourns the Loss of Clinton High Student
January 29, 2023
Saturday morning brought sad news to Laurens County and to Clinton High School faculty and students as the news of the tragic passing of Taylor Cole Tisdale came to light.…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Volunteers Tackle Trash Around Boyd’s Mill Pond Dam
January 29, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful, led by Beautification Affiliate Coordinator, Courtney Stonell orgainzed another litter clean up on Saturday. The energetic group of volunteers worked to clean up the area around…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Bloodhound Puppy to the Team
January 29, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s office is growing. Last week, Susan Jolly and her daughter, Caroline, donated a nine week old AKC registered Bloodhound puppy to the Sheriff’s Office. “We are…
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Work Underway in SC Pavement Improvement Program
January 29, 2023
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced last week that work is underway to begin resurfacing approximately 90 miles of South Carolina’s interstate highways. These projects include resurfacing…
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Courthouse Coffee and American Legion Post 25 to Host Kids Coffee Competition
January 29, 2023
Courthouse Coffee on the Public Square in Laurens is partnering with the American Legion Post 25 for a Kids Coffee Competition. Beginning Saturday, March 4 and running every Saturday through March…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School as Educator of the Month
January 28, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Richland County School District Two’s Warren Wise of Kelly Mill Middle School in Blythewood as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…
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Sheriff Lott issues statement about death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee
January 28, 2023By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT in response to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 27, 2023
State of the State Address Deliver on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We…
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Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 27, 2023
Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
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Public Invited to See Tom Stanley Exhibit at Lander
January 27, 2023
The public is invited to see the “New Space/New Work” exhibit by artist Tom Stanley, on display at the Lander University Art Gallery through Wednesday, Feb. 8. The exhibit features…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $45 million settlement with financial services company Nexo for sales of unregistered securities
January 27, 2023Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that digital-asset financial services companies, Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc. (collectively, “Nexo”), have settled allegations they broke South Carolina law by offering and…
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Spartanburg County attracted $3.2 billion in new investment in 2022
January 27, 2023
New investments and expansions find success in Spartanburg In 2022, OneSpartanburg, Inc. landed 36 economic development projects on behalf of Spartanburg County and the City of Spartanburg, resulting in $3.2…
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Great Southern Homes announces two important new hires
January 27, 2023
Great Southern Homes announced two new important additions to their executive staff. Greg Howell, Midlands Division Manager Greg Howell has joined Great Southern Homes as the Midlands Division Manager. In…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS donates over $31,000 to The Sunshine Kids Foundation
January 27, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS donated over $31,000 to the Sunshine Kids Foundation in 2022. The Sunshine Kids is a national non-profit organization that supports children undergoing cancer…
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Clinton YMCA – Hosting A Chicken Truck Sale
January 27, 2023
The Clinton YMCA will be hosting a Chicken Truck Sale from House of Raeford. The last time the chicken truck came was in 2021 with over 300 orders. Pre-orders are…
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Lowcountry Graduate Center aims high and welcomes a new Director
January 27, 2023
The Lowcountry Graduate Center welcomes Jessica Carter, Ph.D., an experienced professional with a broad skill set encompassing decades of work in a wide variety of fields. Carter joins the LGC…
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PTC Machine Tool Students Benefit from Back-to-Back Haas Foundation Grants
January 26, 2023
While South Carolina residents are taking advantage of Piedmont Technical College’s No-Cost Option scholarship assistance (which has been extended through the Summer 2023 term), non-qualifying out-of-state students still may face…
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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023
Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amber Dube, Palmetto Moon
January 26, 2023
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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See what the Tet Offensive was like for South Carolinians, 55 years ago
January 26, 2023
These next few days on the calendar are fateful ones for anyone who contemplates the history of America’s involvement in Southeast Asia. At the end of January, 55 years ago,…
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Greenville SHRM Conference to focus on navigating workplace change
January 26, 2023
The only constant in today’s workplace is change. To help human resource professionals and other business leaders navigate constant shifts within their organization, the Greenville chapter of SHRM (Society for…
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Leadec Industrial Services extends lease at 4682-B Franchise St in North Charleston
January 26, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Roger K. Davis, in the lease extension of 9,600sf of industrial space…
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PensacolaBeach.com taps TravelBoom to grow online footprint
January 26, 2023Pensacola Beach is a resort community on the Gulf Coast of Florida sitting on the barrier island of Santa Rosa, white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters attract visitors worldwide. PensacolaBeach.com, a…
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Quadrangle Shopping Center now fully leased in Charleston
January 26, 2023Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, Fincher Patrick Weir, LLC, in the leasing of 1,580sf of retail space at Quadrangle Shopping Center,…
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IAAM to host programming events for public in anticipation of grand opening
January 26, 2023
International African American Museum Launches Virtual and In-Person Programming Ahead of Opening Starting in February, the Museum will regularly host events that honor the lives and legacies of African Americans…
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Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 26, 2023
Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
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Colliers brokers lease in Columbia’s premier Devine Street corridor
January 26, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s brokerage associates Mary Winter Teaster represented the tenant, Dr. Mariangela Rivera/The Ratio by Body Math, and Tommy Tapp represented the owner, the Wells family, in the…
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Columbia SC’s culinary scene recognized in three James Beard Award semifinalist categories
January 26, 2023
Three Columbia culinary powerhouses, including a restaurant group, restaurant and chef, have been named 2023 James Beard Awards® semifinalists. The three have been nominated in different award categories: Outstanding Restaurateur:…
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Global Location Strategies acquires two site selection software platforms
January 26, 2023
Global Location Strategies (GLS), one of the world’s leading corporate site selection firms, announced the acquisition of two cloud-based software platforms serving the economic development industry: LocationOne (LOIS) and Lasso.…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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Clinton Family YMCA Youth Baseball and Softball Registration
January 26, 2023
Registration for YMCA youth baseball and softball is open. The deadline to register your child is Thursday, February 9. Playing Divisions Baseball: (Ages as of May 1, 2023) age 3-4…
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Charleston Metro Chamber unveils art installation to commemorate 250 years
January 26, 2023This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Charleston Metro Chamber. The Chamber has been convening businesses, governments, civic organizations and citizens to collectively respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, and most…
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Text of Mayor John J. Tecklenburg’s State of the City Address
January 26, 2023
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Sakran, members of City Council,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 Board of Directors
January 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced the 2023 Board of Directors. Board members, who lead the Chamber, represent corporations and businesses of all sizes from every business sector. Each Director serves…
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The person next door
January 26, 2023
By Jeff Becraft As I have probably mentioned before, my Dad now has to live at a skilled nursing facility that gives more acute care. It is in a…
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Wendy Methvin named SEL4SC Executive Director
January 26, 2023
The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) announced that it has appointed Wendy Methvin as its executive director. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in…
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MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4
January 25, 2023
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…
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McDougal-Rigney gift establishes scholarship and endowed professorship in honor of Citadel graduate and internationally best-selling “Wheel of Time” author
January 25, 2023
James Rigney, perhaps better known by his pen name Robert Jordan, will be memorialized at The Citadel with an endowed professorship and scholarship in his name. His widow and former…
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New Online Course & Community brings digital content success skills to more professionals and teams
January 25, 2023
Digital content success coaching firm Words First recently launched a one-of-a-kind course and community membership to help teams and professionals learn more human, intentional, and effective content practices for their…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Alaina Mayo to the company’s Augusta Road office
January 25, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Alaina Mayo has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. As a Christian, an avid equestrian and a…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS hosts REAL Event at company’s midtown office
January 25, 2023
Last quarter, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS created, planned, and facilitated a first-of-its-kind Regional Exchange for Affiliate Leaders (REAL) Event at its midtown office. During this two-day event,…
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Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for Lead United
January 25, 2023
Community Leadership Program equips participants with the necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors North Charleston, SC— Trident United Way is once again partnering with the Charleston…
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Frank Davis named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in Greenville
January 25, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Frank Davis was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Economic Development Law in Greenville. Only a single…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Hope Lancaster to the company’s Spartanburg office
January 25, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Hope Lancaster has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Hope is blessed to share that she was born…
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SeamonWhiteside announces seven new shareholders
January 25, 2023
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, announced the appointment of seven new shareholders. Integral to the leadership and vision of the firm, the new SeamonWhiteside shareholders…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
January 25, 2023
The Beach Company announces two new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston. Hanna Grimes has been hired as a social media strategist at The Beach Company. In…
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41 Midlands leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
January 25, 2023
Forty-one leaders from across the Midlands will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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