Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
March 3, 2021
Established in November 2019 as the “pop up shop” this antique store full of hidden treasures is officially Broad Street Antiques and Vintage Finds. Owner Stewart Owens and store managers…
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CHS Girls Soccer Team Defeats Newberry
March 3, 2021
The Clinton High School girls varsity soccer team had another impressive outing on Tuesday night with a 7-0 victory over Newberry in a time shortened match. The Lady Devils attack…
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Infinity Marketing wins Four Silver AAF Awards
March 3, 2021
Infinity Marketing, an integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, won four silver awards in the 2021 American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards competition for projects in social media, video production and…
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Dream team: Murrells Inlet woman teams with SC 4-Star General “Fig” Newton in penning biography
March 3, 2021
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – The extraordinary military career of Gen. Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton, a native South Carolinian, has been captured in a compelling new book, co-authored by a Murrells…
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SIOS Technology Services, Solution Architects, and R&D teams rake in top industry certifications
March 3, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and SAN MATEO, CA – SIOS Technology Corp., an industry leader in application high availability and disaster recovery, today announced its Professional Services, Solution Architects, and Research and…
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SpiritLine Cruises, Fort Sumter Tours announce tour package with Boone Hall
March 3, 2021Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises have partnered with Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant to offer Charleston area visitors a new way to experience Charleston history on land and…
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S.C. National Guardsmen and Richland County deputies train for one of many worst-case scenarios
March 2, 2021By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Special tactical units with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) conducted a joint special-operations exercise with S.C. National Guard security forces at McEntire Joint National…
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DHEC partners with Greenville Technical College to offer free COVID-19 testing
March 2, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has begun offering free COVID-19 testing at McAlister Square as part of ongoing efforts to expand test availability for South…
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Sherman College named a School of National Service by AmeriCorps
March 2, 2021
AmeriCorps recently named Sherman College a School of National Service in recognition of its involvement in the prestigious program. These institutions offer incentives to students and are able to recruit…
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Black Balloon Day: Remembering Lives Lost to Substance Use Disorders
March 2, 2021According to recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rate of overdose deaths in the US has continued to accelerate during the pandemic, rising 38.4% during the…
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Presbyterian College Amends Admission Rules for Sports
March 2, 2021
With the opening home football games less than two weeks away, Presbyterian College has issued revisions in the fan attendance rules for outdoor sporting events on campus. In addition to…
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5th Street Group announces Alexa Anderson as Vice President of Sales
March 2, 2021
The 5th Street Group is pleased to announce Alexa Anderson as Vice President of Sales. Promoted from within 5th Street Group, Anderson previously worked as the sales manager in Charlotte…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina observes National Consumer Protection Week
March 2, 2021
In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, Dominion Energy shares the most common warning signs of a utility scam and ways customers can protect themselves. “Criminals posing as Dominion Energy…
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PIEDMONT TECH ADDS CONTACT TRACING TO QUICKSKILLS COURSE OPTIONS
March 2, 2021
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has added one of the latest tools to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the rapidly emerging workforce needs related to it. “We have…
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Moving on Main 5k Run/Walk Scheduled for May 15th
March 2, 2021
Main Street Laurens is partnering with the Laurens YMCA to sponsor a 5k run/walk to kickoff Spring on May 15th. “We are excited to partner with the Laurens YMCA for…
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Historic Columbia announces Concert in the Gardens series in partnership with South Carolina Philharmonic
March 2, 2021Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will visit Historic Columbia to present a concert of light classics on the grounds of Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. The four-part series will take…
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Nephron CEO Lou Kennedy named to National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
March 2, 2021
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced CEO Lou Kennedy as a new member of the National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors. Kennedy, who was elected on Monday, joins the NAM Board…
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Effectively Increasing Your Engagement on Social Media
March 2, 2021
By Joshua Simelton Strategic Communications Specialist, NP Strategy For companies with an online presence, there are several ways of executing a successful social media strategy. In this article, we’re going…
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First Community Bank names Alex Huggins mortgage sales manager and vice president
March 2, 2021
First Community Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Alex Huggins to the new role of mortgage sales manager and vice president. Alex will be responsible for originating loans,…
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South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021
Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…
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Midlands Technical College ranked nationally for diversity
March 2, 2021
MTC is one of the top colleges for minority students earning associate degrees For the 11th year in a row, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked Midlands Technical College…
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Lowcountry Food Bank honors contributions of Hendrick Automotive Group
March 2, 2021Lowcountry Food Bank Names its Reclamation Room in Honor of Hendrick Automotive Group; The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) last week named its Charleston Food Reclamation Room in honor of the…
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PSTA statement on vaccine Phase 1b
March 2, 2021
This morning, Governor McMaster announced South Carolina will transition to Phase 1b in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is an exciting moment as it marks another important milestone…
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Parsley & Mint to debut in the heart of downtown Greenville
March 2, 2021
Parsley & Mint, a new fast-casual Mediterranean concept, will open in the heart of downtown Greenville at 600 S. Main Street this April. With a focus on fresh, sustainable and…
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South Carolina to move to Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccination plan on March 8, 2021
March 2, 2021
Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance…
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Keep your roof in check! Protect Your Investment.
March 2, 2021
When it comes to keeping your family safe and sound in your home, one of the most important elements in doing so is often overlooked. Your roof is a main…
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ACRE seeks entrepreneurs in agriculture
March 2, 2021
Home-grown innovators could get business mentoring and funding through a program aimed at helping South Carolina agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) at the South Carolina Department of Agriculture…
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SCRA recently accepted and funded companies
March 2, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces BrightMa Farms, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, RAAMP, LLC, was also approved for grant…
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What is your most important branding tool?
March 1, 2021
By Ken Gasque Your logo, if you do it right. However, your logo is not a brand, but there is no brand without a logo. The Starbucks logo is…
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Linda Jameison receives SCCPA’s Joseph O. Nixon Award for Chief Student Affairs Officer
March 1, 2021
Linda Jameison, vice president for student support and engagement at Tri-County Technical College, received the Joseph O. Nixon Award for Chief Student Affairs Officer. She was honored February 17 by…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Blood Drive
March 1, 2021
The Blood Connection will be at the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, March 12th from 9AM to 1PM. All donors will be screened for COVID 19 antibodies after every…
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Business Trends to Watch in 2021: Adapting to the New Normal
March 1, 2021
By Brian T. King Founder and President of A M King The events of 2020 reshaped business significantly. The changes we experienced did not occur in ripples, but more…
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PURE Theatre continues its VIRTUAL Season 18: Season of Hope with Stages by David Lee Nelson
March 1, 2021
A hero’s journey through the medical wilderness. The final performance of writer/performer David Lee Nelson’s inspirational, funny, and unflinching story of being diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer was captured on…
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Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Brian Maddox to service center manager in Columbia
March 1, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, announced Brian Maddox has been promoted to service center manager in Columbia, South Carolina. Maddox has more than…
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JBE librarian receives 2021 Intellectual Freedom Award
March 1, 2021
Heidi Benton, James B. Edwards Elementary School teacher-librarian, has received the 2021 Intellectual Freedom Award from the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. She was nominated by Christy James, District…
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LS3P’s Chris Rose invited to join Historic Columbia Preservation Committee
March 1, 2021
LS3P congratulated Senior Architect | Designer Chris Rose, AIA, ASID, who has been invited to join the Historic Columbia Preservation Committee (HC). HC is a society that supports local preservation…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center shares summer safety tips for parents and caregivers
March 1, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing safety tips for parents and caregivers to consider as camps, childcare…
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Announcing pair of 2021 Folk Heritage Awards recipients
March 1, 2021
In 2021, the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards will be presented by the General Assembly to two recipients being honored for work keeping the state’s traditional art forms alive.…
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GSP International Airport recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by customers in 2020
March 1, 2021
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has been recognized as the Best Airport in North America among airports serving 2-5 million passengers annually by the 2020 Airport Service Quality awards. Airports Council…
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Milliken & Company announces acquisition of Zebra-chem
March 1, 2021
Investment in peroxide masterbatches accelerates growth in plastic recycling SPARTANBURG, SC – Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science…
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Domtar Corporation completes sale of personal care business
March 1, 2021
Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that it completed the previously disclosed sale of its Personal Care business to affiliates of American Industrial Partners for $920 million. This…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Wadmalaw Island, SC on March 3
March 1, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will host its next COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 3 at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Wadmalaw Island, SC. Vaccines will be…
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Crystal Pitrois of Greenville Technical College named a 2021 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate
March 1, 2021
Crystal Pitrois of Greenville Technical College has been named a recipient of the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award by the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience & Students in…
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The Cliffs releases stunning collection of waterfront and mountain view homesites at The Landing at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs
March 1, 2021
The Cliffs announced the release of a stunning collection of 33 homesites at The Landing at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, a private waterfront community near Clemson. This marks the…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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Lexington Chamber now accepting applications for $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship
March 1, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to one Lexington School District One student who…
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Disposable face masks are available at four Richland Library locations, starting 3/1
March 1, 2021
As an added measure of protection in the fight against COVID-19, Richland Library is announcing a partnership with Richland County Councilmembers Chakisse Newton, Cheryl English and Jesica Mackey to distribute…
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Two Mashburn Construction projects receive award
March 1, 2021
Mashburn Construction congratulates two recently completed projects for receiving the Golden Nail Award. The projects, Market on Main and Holiday Inn – Downtown, were formally recognized during the Columbia Chamber’s…
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FishBait Solutions LLC and Touchpoint Communications join forces
March 1, 2021
Public Relations, MarComm Skills Amp Sponsorship Firm’s Fire Power FishBait Solutions LLC, a multi-tiered sponsorship creation and activation company focused on lifestyle activities including athletics, entertainment and experiential events, has…
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Shades of Beauty program series draws inspiration from talents of local women
February 28, 2021
Richland Library is drawing inspiration from the culmination of Black History Month and the commencement of Women’s History Month. Please join us for an upcoming program series, titled Shades of…
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