Walmart Foundation teams up with LISC to expand equitable food access and fuel community-based nonprofits
April 14, 2023In collaboration with the Walmart Foundation, LISC announced funding to help eight community-based nonprofits increase access to healthy, affordable food in under-resourced communities. Located primarily across the Southeast region, grantees…
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The Charleston Jazz Festival opens April 20th
April 14, 2023
The highly anticipated 8th annual Charleston Jazz Festival is returning to the Lowcountry this April 20–23. Presented by the Medical University of South Carolina with partners Garden & Gun Magazine…
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Woman, Life, Freedom event focuses on Iranian women’s rights movement – April 27
April 14, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art presents Woman, Life, Freedom: An Evening on the Art of Protest, an evening of art and activism in conjunction with the exhibition Reverent Ornament: Art…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners appoints Susan McKenna as CEO of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
April 14, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston-based Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the appointments of Susan…
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Blair Cato welcomes Jaclynn Goings to the firm
April 14, 2023
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline, LLC welcomed Jaclynn Goings to the firm as an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Lexington and Chapin offices. Joining the firm’s established real estate team, Jaclynn…
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Book sales to help aid Matthew Scott Ciganovic Endowed Memorial Scholarship
April 14, 2023
On Tuesday, April 25, from 4 to 6 p.m., Kae Mance ’75 (M.A. ’79), will hold a book signing for Reading Tricks for Jordan at The Village Bookseller (761 Coleman Blvd., Mt.…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy celebrates Lowcountry Earth Week with free programs that are open to the public
April 14, 2023
Charleston Parks Conservancy will be celebrating Lowcountry Earth Week with several free, educational programs in parks all around the City of Charleston. Lowcountry Earth Week is a collaborative initiative of…
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Berkeley County holding public comment period on 2023 Annual Action Plan
April 14, 2023
Thursday, April 13 – Saturday, May 13 Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on its PY2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP), which addresses local housing and community development needs. The public…
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THRIVE Coworking officially debuts in Charleston with grand-opening event
April 14, 2023THRIVE | Coworking, a flexible workspace solution with a commitment to philanthropy and community involvement, hosted its Charleston grand opening on March 30, with the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce…
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Whitten founds Upstate Home and Commercial Inspection Company, Daniel Whitten Inspections, launches company website
April 14, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a licensed home and commercial inspector with 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate, has founded Daniel Whitten Inspections, LLC. The company offers full home and commercial…
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Moore Talks About ‘Life After Lander’
April 13, 2023
Graduating seniors filed into Centennial Hall on Tuesday, April 11, to hear Professor of Accounting Dr. Gail Moore talk about life after Lander. Topics discussed included paycheck withholdings, the high…
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Annual Advocacy Day for Access & Independence at the South Carolina Statehouse & Streamed Live Online
April 13, 2023
The SC Access & Independence Network, in association with the SC Statewide Independent Living Council, will host Advocacy Day for Access & Independence on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 10…
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Converse University receives $10K Collegiate Recycling Grant from DHEC
April 13, 2023
Converse University recently received a $10,000 Collegiate Recycling Grant from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to expand upon its existing recycling and sustainability programs. The…
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Milliken & The Greenville Drive announce Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field
April 13, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer headquartered in Upstate South Carolina, officially unveiled Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field yesterday during the Greenville Drive’s 2023 Opening Night celebration. Milliken Plaza…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jennifer Sutton, OrangeWIP
April 13, 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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The Green Of Winter
April 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Pine pollen yellows my deck, but the green of winter colors my thoughts. Two things I like about winter. One, winter’s cold bones lay the land…
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The Hottest Cyber Crime Today? E-MAIL HIJACKING
April 13, 2023
“At some point in time, we’ve all found ourselves facing a suspicious e-mail in our inbox with an urgent call to action or even a threat,” explains IntelliSystems CEO Kevin…
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Countybank Foundation awards scholarship to PTC student
April 13, 2023
The Countybank Foundation, established in 1971 representing Countybank and Greenwood Capital, recently awarded a scholarship to Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Iliana Uzoh, who is currently studying computer technology. “We…
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Rainwater named Chief Accounting Officer
April 13, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Keith Rainwater has been named Chief Accounting Officer. Rainwater, a Certified Public Accountant, brings more than 25 years of banking experience and an extensive accounting…
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Blayne Byars joins the Midtown office of C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS
April 13, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Blayne Byars has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. With a deep love and understanding of the area,…
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Blink Book Review: “Women Holding Things” by Maira Kalman
April 13, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover. That’s one of the many reasons I walked out of Square Books in Oxford, MS, recently…
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Complete PR’s Spangler named to 40 under 40 list
April 13, 2023
Anna Spangler, Creative Director for Complete PR, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2023 40 Under 40 List. An Anderson native, Spangler graduated from Clemson University in 2018 and…
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Receiving and trusting
April 13, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Last August, I was with a children’s home heading back on I-40 East. We were coming from Arkansas where we had had a great week at…
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Hello Weekend – Round Up of Local Events
April 12, 2023
After the cold and rainy Easter weekend everyone must be looking forward to a dry weekend. The forecast looks great for Saturday and there is a long list of things…
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Straight Street of Laurens to Hold Sign Dedication
April 12, 2023
Straight Street of Laurens recently reopened its doors under the leadership of Van Tumblin as Executive Director. This weekend they will their new digital sign in memory of King and…
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Harbison Theatre hosts children’s favorite Pinkalicious – April 22
April 12, 2023
Harbison Theatre invites families and fans of all ages to join Columbia Children’s Theatre for two performances of Pinkalicious on Saturday, April 22. Based on the popular book character by…
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Spartanburg Science Center launches Inaugural Spartanburg STEM Educator of the Year Awards
April 12, 2023
April 12 is South Carolina STEM Education Day and the Spartanburg Science Center is thrilled to announce the inaugural Spartanburg County STEM Educator of the Year Awards celebrating the creativity,…
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Truliant opens new branch office in Easley, S.C.
April 12, 2023
Truliant Federal Credit Union announced today the opening of its new Easley, South Carolina location. The branch is located at 5660 Calhoun Memorial Highway. The branch, Truliant’s third in Upstate…
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Carolina Land Company Sells Laurens Recreational Tract
April 12, 2023
Carolina Land Company recently represented the Seller of 40 acres on Elmore Road in Laurens, SC in the sale of his family property. The buyer, a Greenville County resident, purchased…
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Lander College of Business to Host Transfer Webinar for SC Technical College Students
April 12, 2023
Lander University’s College of Business is hosting a live, interactive webinar for South Carolina’s technical college students who are interested in transferring to Lander to complete a bachelor’s or master’s…
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LCSD 55 Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 17-21
April 12, 2023
Laurens County School District 55 (LCSD 55) would like to thank and acknowledge our incredible volunteers who give so much of their time to our district. Thank you for your…
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City of Clinton to Hold Career Paths Field Study Day – Investing in the Future of Clinton
April 12, 2023
The City of Clinton and Piedmont Tech will host a Career Paths Field Study Day for 2023 graduating from Laurens District 56 & 55, Piedmont Tech, and Presbyterian College on…
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United Community Bank reveals upcoming construction plans for Laurens branch
April 12, 2023
As part of its commitment to investing in the Laurens community, United Community Bank is excited to announce the next step to improve its downtown Laurens branch. Construction will begin…
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BJU Division of Music receives $1 million gift to create endowment
April 12, 2023
The Bob Jones University Division of Music announced a $1 million gift to begin and fund the Robert O. Jones and Mary B. Jones Scholarship Fund. This endowed fund will…
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At the Relic Room: Learn about Loyalists during the Revolution in South Carolina
April 12, 2023
The American Revolution is among historian Anthony Scotti’s areas of study. “I’m also a re-enactor,” he says. That’s not a surprise, but this might be: “I’m a Loyalist.” At one…
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Blackbaud is title sponsor for the third annual Military Salute Regatta
April 12, 2023
Active Military and Veterans have a Chance to Sail in Charleston Harbor Free and with No Sailing Experience Required The Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA), in partnership with presenting sponsor…
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Laurens County First Steps Reschedules Child Abuse Prevention Event – Partners with Main Street Laurens
April 11, 2023
Laurens County First Steps (LCFS) has announced that the Child Abuse Prevention – Celebrating Safe Children event scheduled for Friday, April 14th has been postponed due to the threat of…
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Life Line Screening at Westminster Presbyterian Church on April 17
April 11, 2023
Life Line Screening assesses nearly 1 million people each year for risks of stroke and cardiovascular disease. According to their website, for 4 out of 5 people who have a…
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City of Charleston seeking service-minded individuals to apply to local AmeriCorps VISTA program
April 11, 2023
The city of Charleston is currently seeking individuals to serve in the local AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America program. Since 2011, the city has served as the project sponsor…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Chad Burch to their finance team
April 11, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Chad Burch has joined the Chamber team as Accounting Database Specialist. In this role, he will evaluate and design the accounting infrastructure for the Charleston…
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CCSD honors Star Principals
April 11, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recognized six Star Principals Friday, April 7, 2023. They were selected based on their leadership and work as a principal to improve student outcomes…
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New partnership between College, MUSC offers students a direct path to pharmacy degree
April 11, 2023
For decades, the College of Charleston has served as a feeder to the Medical University of South Carolina for students who wish to enter the health care field — from…
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The Cliffs announces new Director of Residential Construction, Todd Foley
April 11, 2023
The Cliffs announced the hire of Todd Foley as their new Director of Residential Construction. A process driven community and construction management professional – able to thrive in the most…
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Berkeley County awards $1.2M in CDBG funds to local organizations & nonprofits
April 11, 2023
Berkeley County has awarded approximately $1.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to nine different local nonprofits and municipalities. County Council approved the recommended funding allocations at its meeting…
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AFL announces expanded partnership to include exclusive naming rights to Greenville Drive’s premier venue, the Champions Club
April 11, 2023
AFL announced its expanded multi-year partnership with The Greenville Drive, a South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. This opportunity positions AFL as the presenting sponsor of The…
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Kate Dabbs promoted to President of TealHaus Strategies
April 11, 2023
With a range of clients spanning industries and locations across the United States, Greenville-based marketing firm TealHaus Strategies is rapidly growing and strategically building its team to prepare for the…
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Maison Real Estate announces addition of four new agents
April 11, 2023Maison Real Estate, an all-female firm helmed by co-founders Leslie Turner, Mary Lou Wertz, and Olga Page, announced the addition of four new agents to the team: Elizabeth Dixon, Debbie…
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Blanchard Machinery Company announces expansion to Calhoun County
April 11, 2023
Blanchard Machinery Company announced its purchase of an approximately 60-acre site in Calhoun County at the Sandy Run Industrial Park. Blanchard Machinery plans to develop the property to expand its…
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A Conversation with Teresa Coles, CreateAthon 2023
April 11, 2023
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of CreateAthon, a 24-hour creative marathon during which Riggs Partners provides pro bono marketing services for Midlands- and Upstate-area nonprofits. Cathy Monetti and Teresa Coles, partners…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Katie Skoloff, In Site Designs
April 11, 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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