Kopis named one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for 2022
July 21, 2022
For the fourth year in a row, Kopis’s dedication to a strong employee environment has earned it a spot as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina. The program,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins multistate letter urging Google not to censor crisis pregnancy centers from search results
July 21, 2022AG Wilson promises legal action against Google should they discriminate against crisis pregnancy centers in search results and other tools South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today sent a multistate…
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Build Carolina welcomes World Finance CEO and President Chad Prashad to its Board of Directors
July 21, 2022
World Finance CEO and President Chad Prashad was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Build Carolina, a South Carolina-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing the state’s tech community through…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Lisa Stewart to the Company’s Simpsonville Office
July 21, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Lisa Stewart has joined the company’s Simpsonville office as a sales associate. Lisa grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and moved to…
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CIU’s unique online Doctor of Business Administration offers potential for advancement
July 21, 2022
The new online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Columbia International University’s Cook School of Business is designed to meet the development needs of working business professionals, and is unique…
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Non Profit Minute – Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank
July 21, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Blink Book Review #7: “Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing and One Hell of a Ride” by Jim Sonefield
July 21, 2022
This is the seventh in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell Memoirs can often fall into two categories – hugely self-aggrandizing or humbly honest.…
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Pulling weeds
July 21, 2022
By Jeff Becraft A few months ago, I was talking about what a rough start my yard was having and the importance of patience and perseverance in that which…
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Original Six Foundation announces expansion of Afterschool program
July 21, 2022
The Original Six Foundation (O6) announced an expansion of the organization’s O6 Afterschool program into five schools located in Greenville, Florence, Marion, and Colleton Counties. The program which partners with…
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The Leon Levine Foundation awards $45,000 grant to Senior Resources to provide nutritional support and resources to vulnerable seniors
July 21, 2022
Senior Resources announced that The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grant funding to provide nutritional support and resources that will enable seniors to age with dignity and remain…
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ROI Commercial sells industrial tract
July 21, 2022
ROI Commercial brokers and principals, George Meetze and Sherri Burriss, represented the seller in the sale of a 17.21-acre industrial tract off of Industrial Drive and Old Price Road in…
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United Community Bank strengthens corporate banking division with industry veteran
July 21, 2022
United Community Bank announced the addition of veteran banker Cory Boyte to lead the development of a corporate banking division. Boyte will utilize his extensive banking background to serve large…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt earns Lifetime Sales Achievement Award
July 21, 2022
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with…
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Internationally-acclaimed exhibit Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience now open for limited time
July 21, 2022
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience open in Charleston, now through September 4 Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, an internationally-acclaimed Vincent Van Gogh multimedia exhibit, is now open to…
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Charleston Digital Corridor announces Charleston Apple Museum
July 21, 2022
The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) announces the launch of the Charleston Apple Museum, the first and only in the southeast US. The cultural vibrancy of our community has been and…
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Volunteers, school supplies sought for City of Charleston’s annual First Day Festival
July 21, 2022
The city of Charleston will host the annual Back to School First Day Festival on Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Charleston Gaillard Center and…
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CSU names new College of Nursing dean
July 21, 2022
Officially named the dean of the College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University effective July 1, Dr. Vicki Ball said she started to see how God could use the platform to have a…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. launching Political Leadership Institute
July 21, 2022
Political Leadership Institute to connect interested candidates for elected office to Spartanburg County OneSpartanburg, Inc. will launch the Political Leadership Institute this fall, designed to provide Spartanburg County residents with…
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Nonprofits seek to buy Saluda Grade for rail trail
July 21, 2022
A coalition of nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina are working together to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail. Similar to…
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Duke Energy responds to rising costs with $100,000 in grants to senior mobile meal programs in South Carolina
July 20, 2022
When times are tough and many feel a strain on their pocketbooks, older South Carolinians who are already in need of nutritious meals and the nonprofits that serve them can…
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Alchemy Comedy announces Ninth Annual Greenville Comedy Marathon
July 20, 2022
Twelve Straight Hours of Comedy Alchemy Comedy Theater announces their 9th Annual Greenville Comedy Marathon. The shows will take place at Alchemy Comedy Theater located at 1 E Coffee St,…
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Boku grand opening ceremony
July 20, 2022WHO: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, District II Councilman Edward H. McDowell Jr., Congaree Vista Guild and Boku owner and staff. WHAT: The City of Columbia in partnership with the Vista Guild will be…
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Sonya Diimmler painting exhibit to open August 5 at Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery
July 20, 2022
On Friday, August 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery, 324 State Street in West Columbia, will host an opening reception for an August exhibit of…
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Richland Library hosts Tamika Scott of R&B group Xscape
July 20, 2022
Artist Dishes on New Cookbook Table Set: Cooking with Tamika Scott WHAT: Cooking with Tamika Scott WHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, August 11 WHERE: Richland Library Northeast (7490 Parklane Rd., 29223)…
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A Peach Of A Summer
July 20, 2022
By Tom Poland From my orchard of memories a lonely peach tree stands in the front yard of my youth. The tree looked sickly and produced fruit a tad…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy team grows with new staff members
July 20, 2022
The Charleston Parks Conservancy added two new staff members in May. Kate White is the new director of horticulture, overseeing the organization’s horticultural initiatives in City of Charleston parks. White’s…
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Sage Services Group launches new visual brand, enhanced website
July 20, 2022
Sage Services Group, which provides health care facilities with high-quality patient monitoring device repairs and accessories at reasonable prices, has launched a new website and visual brand. Sage Services Group…
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PC Names Francis Schodowski Vice President for Advancement
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College president Dr. Matthew vandenBerg introduced Francis Schodowski this week as the college’s vice president for advancement. Schodowski is the current executive vice president at Columbia College in Columbia,…
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McMahon and McCormack Named to NABC Honors Court
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College Blue Hose men’s basketball seniors Jack McMahon and Owen McCormack were named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. The Honors Court recognizes men’s collegiate…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar promotion with Prisma Health
July 20, 2022
New parents eligible to receive privately-funded $5,290 grant State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced a new collaboration between Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, and Prisma Health to promote…
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PTC Innovation Team of the Year Redefines Creative Collaboration
July 20, 2022
The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission presented the college’s 2022 Innovation Team of the Year Award to the PTC Economic Development Team at a meeting earlier this year. Members…
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UofSC’s Moore School partnering with Benedict College for HBCU master’s pathway program
July 20, 2022The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business is creating a new pathway for students from South Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities to earn Master of Accountancy…
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Camp Hall ranks No. 7 in industrial parks in the nation three years in a row
July 20, 2022
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – For the third consecutive year, Camp Hall was named the No. 7 best industrial park in the nation – and the only one to make the…
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Richland School District Two Recruitment Fair – Tuesday, July 26
July 20, 2022
Richland School District Two is hosting a Career Fair for a wide range of job openings including teachers, substitutes, bus drivers, teaching assistants and more: · 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.…
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SCPRT awards nearly $1.2M in federal grants to 11 trail projects across the state
July 20, 2022
Two trail projects along the Saluda River selected for federal grant funding The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is pleased to announce that 11 projects from…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in Bubble Paper
July 20, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has made its second investment in tForm, dba, Bubble Paper. This $300,000 investment will help the startup accelerate its growth to…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
July 20, 2022South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award…
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South Carolina ETV gains new talent with Robert Pascucci to lead regional efforts in Rock Hill
July 20, 2022
Pascucci takes role as Director of Content and Operations for ETV Carolinas South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recently announced Robert Pascucci as the new Director of Content and…
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South Carolina Power Team welcomes Amy Hansen
July 20, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Amy Hansen as the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager. As the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, Amy’s responsibilities include office management, executive…
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PTC Innovation Team of the Year redefines creative collaboration
July 20, 2022The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission presented the college’s 2022 Innovation Team of the Year Award to the PTC Economic Development Team at a meeting earlier this year. Members…
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Spring Valley graduate is first to land skilled craft career through new SC Chamber-Dominion Energy partnership
July 20, 2022
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
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PEACE OFFICER PROMISE proclaimed in Times Square billboard ad
July 20, 2022
The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. is the first of 200 agencies so far to make the pledge By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A rolling billboard message in Times Square, NY,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Court rules federal government cannot force SC to allow biological males to compete on girls’ sports teams, use girls’ showers/locker rooms
July 20, 2022Attorney General Alan Wilson announces a federal court has ruled that the federal government cannot force schools in South Carolina and 19 other states to follow new anti-discrimination rules. The…
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The “Sesqui Series” In July 1954, a Lander beauty was named Miss Universe
July 20, 2022
Long before Miriam Stevenson was crowned Miss Universe 1954, she had years of experience in preparing for competitions. Growing up on a dairy farm in Winnsboro, Stevenson became adept at…
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Fountain Inn 2022 Youth Basketball Coed Summer Camp
July 20, 2022
The City of Fountain Inn presents the 2022 Youth Coed Basketball Summer Camp. The Parks and Recreation Department is fortunate and excited to have your child participate with our Youth…
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PC Volleyball Unveils 2022 Slate
July 20, 2022
Presbyterian College and head volleyball coach Korrinn Burgess announced the team’s 2022 schedule on Tuesday. The schedule consists of 29 regular season matches, eight of which will be at the Templeton Center.…
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Family Promise to Hold 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament
July 19, 2022
Family Promise of Laurens County (FPLC) will be holding their 2nd Annual HOME IN ONE Golf Tournament, Friday October 7th at Lakeside Country Club. Registration is at 8:00 am with…
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Statewide expedition passes through the Congaree National Forest
July 19, 2022
S.C. Rep. Richie Yow discusses the importance of the SC7 Expedition S.C. Representative Richard L. “Richie” Yow; Dr. Susan Johnson, MUSC Health; Dr. Tom Mullikin, SC7 Expedition leader; and other…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Brandon Godwin
July 19, 2022
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its roster with the addition of Brandon Godwin as Senior Director of Strategy and Business…
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Area engineer named to 2022 Class of Young Professionals
July 19, 2022
Christina Jettie, an environmental engineer with Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLC in North Charleston, has been named to the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s 2022 Class of Forty Under 40. The…
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