Drum Creative promotes Plourde to COO
June 29, 2023
Drum Creative, a leading, full-service digital marketing agency, announced the promotion of Bruce Plourde to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Having been involved with marketing and communications for over 20 years,…
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SCSBIT’s Hinson promoted to assistant director for Risk Control
June 29, 2023
The South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust’s (SCSBIT) Risk Control Manager Tim Hinson has been named Assistant Director for Risk Control, effective July 1. “Tim’s promotion is SCSBIT’s formal recognition…
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Halls Chophouse Greenville to undergo $2.2 million renovations
June 29, 2023Hall Management Group, the South Carolina-based owner of the Halls Chophouse restaurants in South Carolina and Tennessee, will temporarily close the company’s Greenville, South Carolina location in July for extensive…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brittany Koester, Azalea Coffee Bar
June 29, 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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Sheriff Lott and RCSD to kick-off Independence Day with morning workout at the S.C. State House
June 29, 2023The July 4 event will honor fallen soldier and RCSD deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 11th-annual RYAN RAWL MEMORIAL WORKOUT to be…
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Newest program from The Citadel STEM Center aims to support math education leaders in rural areas
June 29, 2023
Learning to Lead, or L2L, is a five-year project supported by the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, or NOYCE, that is designed to develop rural mathematics teacher…
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Trident United Way’s Day of Action brings local businesses together to support Tri-County seniors
June 28, 2023
Trident United Way and local corporate partners Chernoff Newman, Elliott Davis and Greystar volunteered over several days last week as part of Day of Action, a Global Day of Service…
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Dr. Mark K. Pyles joins Greenwood Capital investment team
June 28, 2023
Greenwood Capital is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Mark K. Pyles, CFA® to the investment team as the Director of Multi-Asset Strategies. Dr. Pyles first joined Greenwood Capital…
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CCSD Trustees approve contract with Dr. Eric Gallien to serve as Superintendent
June 28, 2023The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Eric N. Gallien has been named the district’s next Superintendent of Schools. The Board approved Dr. Gallien’s contract…
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Poole appointed dean for CSU’s College of Health Sciences
June 28, 2023
Dr. Gabby Poole has been selected as the dean of the College of Health Sciences at Charleston Southern University. Having served as interim dean since January 2022, Poole previously served as…
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Dixon named director of Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing
June 28, 2023
Charles Dixon, the new director of the PTC Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that Charles Dixon has been named director of the…
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Women Confidence Builders’ largest event of 2023 to be headlined by national authors
June 28, 2023
Women Confidence Builders will be hosting its biggest event of 2023 with a growth and diversity discussion from authors Bertina Ceccarelli and Susanne Tedrick as well as a guest speech…
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New International African American Museum extends its storytelling through unique landscape design elements
June 28, 2023
SeamonWhiteside partnered with nationally-renowned Hood Design Studio to bring this multi-decade project to life SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, recently completed a seven-year site…
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Dominion Energy shares 5 tips for managing energy usage as temperatures rise
June 28, 2023
With temperatures on the rise, Dominion Energy is offering a few simple ways to conserve energy and manage your energy bill this summer. “Making simple changes in the summertime to…
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American Legion Post 25 Recognizes Civil Servants in Laurens County – Two Receive Statewide Awards and Recognition
June 28, 2023
Each Year the American Legion Department of South Carolina in Columbia asks the 160 Posts in the state to nominate and recognize deserving civil servants in the community. Working with the supervisors at the…
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SC EMS Association receives $35,000 grant from Power:Ed to update and expand training programs to boost EMT pipeline across rural SC
June 28, 2023The South Carolina Emergency Medical Services Association (SCEMSA), a nonprofit dedicated to improving EMS through advocacy, collaboration, and education, has been awarded a $35,000 grant to boost education accessibility in…
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The Lumberyard Lineup for July 4 Weekend
June 28, 2023
We are heading into the July 4th weekend and there is much to celebrate. Here’s the line up at the Lumberyard in Clinton. See you there! Thursday, June 29 – Town…
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Richland Two Board announces new superintendent
June 28, 2023
The Richland Two Board of Trustees voted at its June 27 meeting to hire Dr. Kim Moore as the new superintendent of Richland School District Two. Dr. Kim Moore is the…
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New grant funds to advance racial health equity
June 28, 2023
YWCA Greater Charleston and three of its partners have received more than $450,000 in grants to disrupt drivers of poor health and outcomes among children of color across Charleston. YWA…
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Janine Morris joins the Midtown Office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
June 28, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Janine Morris has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Janine has a heart of gold…
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Broadstreet underway on more than 2,000 residential lots in the Upstate
June 28, 2023
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, is preparing home-build-ready land for more than 2,000 lots across four developments in the Upstate, which are expected to yield thousands of homes…
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Engenius designs and launches University Center of Greenville (UCG) website
June 28, 2023
Engenius, a Greenville-based web design agency, recently relaunched University Center of Greenville’s (UCG) website to showcase a visual refresh of UCG’s unique consortium of academic programs from top-ranked SC universities,…
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Ignite Digital Services enters partnership with Archer Integrated Risk Management
June 28, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Ignite Digital Services, an operational consulting company serving the national security sector, has entered Archer Integrated Risk Management’s (IRM) Aligned Market Program (AMP) as a Partner. A…
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SC7 Expedition kicks-off at famed Chattooga River
June 28, 2023SC7 2023 planners, guides, and partners will launch expedition on Saturday, July 1 WALHALLA, S.C. – The 4th-annual SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition across the Palmetto State will launch from…
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Martha Franks Retirement Community to Host Annual Patriotic Organ Concert
June 28, 2023
It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without the annual patriotic organ concert hosted by Martha Franks Retirement Community. This year’s concert will be held on Sunday, July 2 at…
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Three soldiers, one Marine honored during Carolina Celebration of Liberty
June 28, 2023Annual event attended by Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson By Chris Carter With bands playing, choirs and soloists singing, flags waving, indoor pyrotechnics (fireworks), and nearly 6,000…
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LPD Benefit Ride Will Help Launch Inaugural Youth Camp
June 28, 2023
The Laurens Police Department recently held a motorcycle and hot rod benefit ride to support their inaugural youth camp which is scheduled to kick off on July 17. By all…
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Freedom Fest 2023 Line Up in Laurens
June 27, 2023
The City of Laurens is preparing for another spectacular Freedom Fest on the Historic Laurens Square in Laurens. The festivities will take place on July 3 and include an evening…
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Power:Ed Grant to Provide GAP Scholarships to Underserved and Nontraditional Piedmont Technical College Students
June 27, 2023
Power:Ed, a Columbia-based philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded $30,000 to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) to support scholarships covering tuition and educational expenses for underserved and nontraditional…
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All About Bulb Culture
June 27, 2023
Members of the community are invited to join the Laurens County Master Gardener Association for a presentation on bulb culture. The presentation will include helpful tips on such topics as…
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Lights on the Lake Prepares for 10th Anniversary Fireworks Event
June 27, 2023
Considered by many to be the area’s premier fireworks and music event on beautiful Lake Greenwood, South Carolina, Lights on the Lake is celebrating the 10th year of lighting up the…
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Prisma Health Provides Safety Tips Ahead of the Fourth of July
June 27, 2023
Independence Day is just around the corner, and many people plan to gather for cookouts or shoot off fireworks. Prisma Health wants to make sure you spend this holiday making…
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Colliers represents M2 Pepperdam, LLC in the sale of a 14,500-square-foot warehouse on 2.7 acres
June 27, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented M2 Pepperdam, LLC in the sale of ±2.7 acres of land featuring a ±14,500-square-foot warehouse at 7275…
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Four education leaders selected for Lifetime Achievement Award
June 27, 2023
Four school leaders from across the state have been selected by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) as 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This year, Mr. Bobby Cunningham,…
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Greenville Women Giving appoints 2023-24 co-chairs
June 27, 2023Greenville Women Giving (GWG) has announced the co-chairs of its 2023-24 season of giving. They are Mary Hipp, Beverly Ward, Jane Pannier and Jill Fivecoat. GWG is a women’s collective giving organization serving…
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Workery Apparel; Columbia based fashion brand launch
June 27, 2023
SY the Label, a Columbia, SC-based women’s wear, fashion brand with a mission to bring freedom to working women, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated fall…
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Render named new Lexington One special education director
June 27, 2023
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Elizabeth J. Render as the district’s new special education director. Render…
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Tax tips for remote workers and their employers
June 27, 2023
What you need to know: If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina Income Taxes will be withheld from your paycheck, and…
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McClung appointed dean of business & communications
June 27, 2023
Newberry College has appointed Dr. Steven R. McClung to serve as dean of business & communications, beginning in July. McClung comes to Newberry from Florida A&M University, where he has…
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Bassmaster Names Lake Murray #4/100 “Best Bass Lakes 2023”
June 27, 2023
Bassmaster has named Lake Murray #4 out of 100 in their 2023 “100 Best Bass Lakes Revealed” list. The story was featured in the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. “After months…
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EforAll’s business accelerator program to launch in the South Carolina Lowcountry
June 27, 2023
Enables local under-represented entrepreneurs to receive training, mentorship, and support to launch successful businesses BEAUFORT, SC – Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate economic…
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Anita Olson Gustafson, Ph.D., named 20th president of Presbyterian College
June 27, 2023
Gustafson, currently dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Mercer University, will begin in the role at PC on Aug. 1 The Presbyterian College Board of Trustees…
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Non Profit Minute – Dawn Darby, The Therapy Place
June 27, 2023
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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Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa completes $10 million second phase property renovation
June 27, 2023HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa announces it has completed the resort’s second phase renovation that includes a transformation of guest rooms and suites, which…
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SC Launch Inc. elects new board chair
June 27, 2023
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
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Fountain Inn Police Department Receives SRO funding from State
June 26, 2023
The Fountain Inn Police Department has been awarded $177,575 in funding for a school resource officer (SRO) for Fountain Inn Elementary. This development promises to provide a safer learning environment for students and peace of mind…
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Town Hall on Thursday – A Rise in Liquor Liability Could Lead to Close of Small Community Venues with Impact to Owners, Musicians and Patrons
June 26, 2023
Upstate of South Carolina is home to many small local breweries, bars, and music venue, but without a much-needed change to legislation, this part of the hospitality industry may be…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Andrew Gable as senior project manager
June 26, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce that Andrew Gable has joined the company as Senior Project Manager in the Upstate office. Gable has more than…
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Milliken & Company launches new CRM System built on Salesforce
June 26, 2023
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company successfully launched an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Spark, last month, built on the foundation of Salesforce and with the help of Salesforce…
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Amanda Herlihy appointed executive director of SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation
June 26, 2023
The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Herlihy as its new executive director. She served as the Foundation’s interim…
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