Clinical trial to test wearable device as treatment for chronic pain, opioid withdrawal
January 19, 2023
Collaborative study awarded to the Medical University of South Carolina, University of Texas Medical Branch and Spark Biomedical A multi-year clinical trial at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)…
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College of Charleston professor offers insight to Edgar Allan Poe’s life and writing
January 19, 2023
Poe’s 214th birthday is on Jan.19, 2023 “Edgar Allan Poe is quite possibly America’s most famous literary figure,” says College of Charleston English professor Scott Peeples. Peeples is one of…
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How Edgar Allan Poe Became the Darling of the Maligned and Misunderstood
January 19, 2023
By Scott Peeples, English Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of English, College of Charleston Edgar Allan Poe, who would have turned 214 years old on Jan. 19,…
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Richland Two teacher spreading her talents throughout Columbia as poet laureate for the City of Columbia
January 19, 2023
Writing down the many stories that her grandmother would tell helped prepare Jennifer Bartell Boykin to become the new poet laureate for the City of Columbia. “I took great pride…
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College Board honors two high schools for AP Computer Science Female Diversity
January 19, 2023
Two Richland One high schools have been awarded the College Board’s AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science classes. Columbia High School…
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Job creation, investment produces strong 2022 for Greenville County Economic Development
January 19, 2023
Despite record inflation, unsettled supply chains, a strengthening US dollar and workforce challenges the world over, Mark Farris knows this for certain. Greenville is blessed with a vibrant community and…
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SC Ports handles nearly 3 million TEUs in 2022
January 19, 2023
South Carolina Ports had a record 2022 with the most containers ever handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved nearly 2.8 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2022,…
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Greenville Tech Foundation adds board members and elects officers
January 19, 2023
The Greenville Tech Foundation is a non-profit governed by a board of directors comprised of recognized leaders in business, industry, and the professions. David Sudduth, executive director of Health Me-Healthy…
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41 Upstate leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
January 19, 2023
Forty-one leaders from across the Upstate 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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Colliers promotes Greyson Furnas and Bailey Tollison to Senior Brokerage Associates
January 19, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Greyson Furnas, CCIM and Bailey Tollison have been promoted to Senior Brokerage Associates. “Both of these professionals demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with a focus…
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How to show appreciation
January 19, 2023
By Jerry Bellune All of us feel good about being appreciated for what we do at work, home or anywhere else. Jacob Coite knows this. He is an appreciator. He…
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Two old dogs in the dark
January 19, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Last Friday, I got home from work and my wife, Brenda, was packing and getting ready to head out of town to go to a conference…
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Camp Rise Above hosts inaugural Glamping Gala fundraiser
January 19, 2023
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant more than twelve years ago, is hosting its first ever Glamping Gala fundraiser on March 10, 2023 at the beautiful…
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Patent Attorney Robert Merting joins Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm
January 19, 2023
Kim, Lahey & Killough Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Merting as an attorney in the firm’s Greenville, SC, office. Mr. Merting’s primary focus will be…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company hosts ribbon-cutting to unveil new state-of-the-art production facility
January 19, 2023
The 25,000-square-foot production facility represents phase one of the company’s future 65,000-square-foot brewery complex on North Main Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, celebrated the…
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Hotel Hartness to host on-site career fair on January 23
January 18, 2023
Hotel Hartness announced an additional career fair. The hotel is managed by Hay Creek Hotels and situated within the award-winning Hartness community. It will offer an idyllic retreat in proximity…
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Ravenel B. Curry III pledges $10 million gift for Furman’s Timmons Arena renovation
January 18, 2023
Businessman and philanthropist Ravenel B. Curry III has pledged $10 million to Furman University for renovations to Timmons Arena, home to the Paladins’ men’s and women’s basketball programs. The gift…
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Arkonik SVO leases 14,043sf industrial space at 2284 Clements Ferry Rd, in Charleston
January 18, 2023Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the tenant, Arkonik SVO, LLC, in the leasing of 14,043sf of industrial space at…
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Dock Blocks of North America leases 6,240sf of industrial space at 4614 Rivers Ave in North Charleston
January 18, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the Landlord, Shenandoah Property Management, LLC, in the leasing of 6,240sf of industrial space…
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Turner Padget expands Insurance Litigation practice with addition of Lauren Mims
January 18, 2023
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Lauren T. Mims to the firm’s Columbia office. Mims joins the Insurance Litigation practice group and will support the Insurance Litigation team by…
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Pennington joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
January 18, 2023
Ashley Pennington, an attorney with more than 40 years’ experience in criminal law, has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. He’ll focus his practice on civil rights cases, including issues involving…
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Walker Concepts Architecture joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charleston
January 18, 2023
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Walker Concepts Architecture in Charleston, South Carolina. Walker Concepts’ three-person staff, including Jimmy Walker, AIA;…
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IAAM receives $1M donation from Texas family in honor of Congressman Clyburn
January 18, 2023
International African American Museum Gallery to Honor Congressman James E. Clyburn Following a $1M donation by a Texas-based couple, the museum’s Carolina Gold Gallery is set to honor the South Carolina Congressman The…
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Brandon’s media department expands with three new hires
January 18, 2023
Brandon, a data-driven, digitally-centric, integrated marketing agency, has added Talia Patterson, Rawan Elbadawy, and Alyssa Baumbick to its media team. The new hires are joining an agency regularly recognized as…
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Fun and Easy Lessons in Saving
January 18, 2023
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Helping the children of South Carolina grow up to be financially literate adults is a particular…
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Reedy Reels announces films for its 2023 festival
January 18, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Movie lovers will see more than 50 films at the Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival being February 17 to February 19 at the…
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First Reliance Bank celebrates the grand opening of its regional headquarters
January 18, 2023
First Reliance Bank celebrated the grand opening of its regional headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at its retail and corporate offices in downtown Columbia on Thursday, January 12, 2023.…
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Lush Acres Farm Included in 2023 South Carolina Agritourism Passport
January 18, 2023
Agriculture is a vital part of South Carolina’s economy and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) works to help more people connect with agriculture. Many farmers have looked for…
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Newsweek names Greenville Technical College to 2023 list of America’s Top Online Colleges
January 18, 2023
Greenville Technical College (GTC) has been ranked #97 out of the top 200 online learning colleges in the nation. The list is compiled by Newsweek and global data firm Statista…
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Yanfeng Expanding Operations in Laurens County
January 18, 2023
$49.6 million investment to create approximately 58 new jobs over the next five years COLUMBIA, S.C. – Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, today announced the expansion of its operations…
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SC Chamber unveils 2023 Competitiveness Agenda, General Assembly leaders share outlooks at Business Speaks dinner
January 18, 2023
On Tuesday, January 7, 2023, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber), the state’s unified voice of business, hosts its annual Business Speaks Event at the Pastides Alumni Center…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts Longwood on Saturday, January 21
January 18, 2023
PC Men’s Basketball team will host Longwood on Saturday, January 21st at 2:00pm. This game will be a crucial Big South Conference game for the team. There will be giveaways and…
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VentureSouth reports major milestones for 2022
January 17, 2023
Greenville, S.C. – VentureSouth reported its results from a momentous year in 2022. As one of the nation’s leading early-stage investment organizations, the firm achieved several significant milestones last year despite…
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Announcing six S.C. Arts Commission Emerging Artist grantees
January 17, 2023
S.C. Arts Commission announces six Emerging Artist grantees Six emerging individual #SCartists are benefitting from grants and career mentorship courtesy of the South Carolina Arts Commission’s Emerging Artist grant in…
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College of Charleston Libraries receive grant to launch new Lowcountry Oral History Initiative
January 17, 2023The College of Charleston Libraries has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s (GDDF) “Broadening Narratives” initiative in support of the new Lowcountry Oral History…
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City of Charleston to hold AmeriCorps VISTA virtual information session for 2023 host site selection
January 17, 2023The city of Charleston will hold a virtual information session for nonprofits and public agencies interested in this year’s AmeriCorps VISTA host site selection process on Thursday, January 19 at…
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Mayor Tecklenburg releases statement on the passing of former Congressman and State Senator Arthur Ravenel Jr.
January 17, 2023Charleston, S.C. – Tonight, Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement upon hearing of the passing of former Congressman and State Senator Arthur Ravenel Jr.: “Cousin Arthur loved Charleston in…
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Charleston Digital Corridor announces 2023 iFiveK
January 17, 2023
Following the successful return of this tech-focused 5k race to downtown Charleston in 2022, the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC), along with title sponsor Charleston County Economic Development, is pleased to…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty celebrates five years with new website launch
January 17, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty celebrated its fifth anniversary with the launch of a new website. This website boasts many new features including expanded associate…
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Furman University housing receives two Green Globes
January 17, 2023
As part of Furman University’s continued sustainability efforts on campus, phase I of the North Village Housing renovation achieved two Green Globes through the Green Building Initiative, a certification program…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Spring 2023 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
January 17, 2023
The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded 13 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving teachers in Lexington County School District One. Spring Grant awards totaled $3,173 and…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals makes generous donations to the Lexington District One Educational Foundation
January 17, 2023
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and CEO Lou Kennedy generously committed a major cash and in-kind gift to the Lexington District One Educational Foundation this year and, in doing so, supported a…
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YMCA of Greenville and XP League Greenville partner to bring team esports to Greenville County youth
January 17, 2023
YMCA of Greenville and XP League Greenville have joined forces to bring a youth esports league to the community for gamers ages 7-17. YMCA of Greenville’s Caine Halter Family YMCA…
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Thornwell Charter School Earns School of Excellence Award from Charter Institute at Erskine
January 17, 2023
TCS named Gold Middle School of Excellence for Math, and two additional distinctions Thornwell Charter School is proud to be named a Gold Middle School of Excellence in Math by…
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Riggs Partners announces 2023 pro bono marketing marathon for nonprofits
January 17, 2023
Riggs Partners will hold its 25th annual CreateAthon event to benefit Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits on March 23-24, 2023. CreateAthon is a 24-hour marathon during which professionals provide marketing services…
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10x digital INC awards digital marketing scholarship
January 17, 2023
10x digital INC is proud to announce Jonna Bishop as the winner of the 10x digital marketing scholarship for the Spring 2023 semester. This scholarship assists with living expenses, books…
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A dozen ideas to get reading more in 2023
January 17, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Reading has always been a delight for me. I loved the library’s summer reading clubs when I was a kid. Browsing bookstores is a favorite pastime…
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Cothran Homes’ Anthony Kent is guest speaker at the 2023 International Builders’ Show
January 17, 2023
Anthony Kent, president and broker-in-charge of Greenville-based Cothran Homes, will be a guest speaker at the International Builders’ Show® (IBS) hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) January…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session January 18
January 16, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Laurens, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on Wednesday, January 18 from…
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PC Chamber Music Recital with Distinguished Faculty Open to the Public
January 16, 2023
If you’ve never attended a musical performance or concert at Presbyterian College, here is your chance. The PC Department of Music will offer a chamber music recital with distinguished faculty…
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