22 Governors Oppose Biased Fund Allocation in Stimulus Package
February 28, 2021
February 27, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C.. – Led by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, 22 Governors have released a joint statement opposing the new standard in President Joe Biden’s stimulus bill for…
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PC’s Harrison Named Freshman of the Year in Big South Conference
February 27, 2021
It came as no surprise that guard Rayshon Harrison was named Freshman of the Year by the Big South Conference. The 6-4 freshman from Greenville has led Presbyterian College in…
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Just Say Something 2021 Board of Directors announced
February 26, 2021
In 2021, Just Say Something (JSS) announces two new members to its Board of Directors. With its new and returning board members, JSS looks forward to continuing its mission of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster to Lift ‘Last Call’ Order, Large Gatherings Approval Process
February 26, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that COVID-19 safety measures related to the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings will be terminated effective Monday, March 1, 2021. Restaurants may resume normal…
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First Citizens scholarship to benefit Lander’s College of Business
February 26, 2021
A gift of $25,000 from First Citizens Bank of Greenwood will establish the first endowed scholarship for the Master’s Degree Program in Lander University’s College of Business. The scholarship will…
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FREE online tax filing just opened – Trident United Way & SC Thrive urge using convenient option
February 26, 2021
Free service saves $200 on average in filing and tax prep fees Trident United Way and partner SC Thrive’s free tax filing portal has just opened and Tri-County residents could…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department establishes CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
February 26, 2021
First-of-its-kind partnership between RCSD and the S.C. Department of Mental Health By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the establishment of a new CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM…
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NHE Homeowners Association Management to assume management of five additional South Carolina communities
February 26, 2021
Continuing to deepen its association management portfolio across South Carolina, NHE, Inc. has announced the addition of five more South Carolina communities, company officials announced. NHE is one of the…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
February 26, 2021
The Laurens County Chorale is resuming rehearsals Monday night, March 8, 2021. Anyone interested in singing is encouraged to come; tryouts are not required and openings are available in all…
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EPIC and WellSpent Southeast adds two LaunchGVL interns
February 26, 2021
With the help of LaunchGVL, EPIC and WellSpent Southeast have selected two local high school students to be six-week interns to help enhance student understanding on the importance of healthcare…
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Theresa R. Tibbs named vice president of human resources and Title IX at Presbyterian College
February 26, 2021
On February 25, Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg announced that Theresa R. (Terri) Tibbs, associate vice chancellor of human resources at Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, N.C.), will serve as PC’s…
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Theresa R. Tibbs named vice president of human resources and Title IX at Presbyterian College
February 26, 2021
On February 25, Presbyterian College President Matthew vandenBerg announced that Theresa R. (Terri) Tibbs, associate vice chancellor of human resources at Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, N.C.), will serve as PC’s…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Denise Harrel of DuBose Middle School as Educator of the Month
February 26, 2021
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized DuBose Middle School’s Denise Harrel as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “We know that…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting second hiring event for new Sweetgrass Inn – March 3-4
February 26, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a second hiring event on March 3-4, 2021 for the opening of the new Sweetgrass Inn. This hiring event will…
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Domtar President and CEO, John D. Williams, to Return from Medical Leave of Absence
February 26, 2021
Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that John D. Williams will return from temporary medical leave and is resuming authority and responsibility as President and Chief Executive Officer…
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Auro Hotels announces Heather Meadors as director of community relations of AC Hotel @Camperdown
February 26, 2021
AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown to manage Camperdown Plaza and activate the community space with special programming and events led by Meadors Auro Hotels announced the appointment of Heather…
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Acclaimed photographer to offer “Birdwatching Along The Hammock Coast” webinar
February 26, 2021
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — A special online webinar will offer a bird’s-eye view of photographing feathered beauties along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce will host…
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South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association assists in search for mass graves at Revolutionary War battle of Hayes Station site
February 25, 2021
South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), a non-profit, all-volunteer professional search and rescue team dedicated to finding missing people with highly trained search dogs, has assisted in a…
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Conservation grants support local schools’ environmental projects
February 25, 2021
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD), which aims to promote the wise use of soil, water and other resources, has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support environmental…
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Curing Kids Cancer donates $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital – Midlands
February 25, 2021Curing Kids Cancer presented $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, to benefit the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The funds will support Curing…
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2021 Kayak Bass Fishing Trail series takes to Lake Murray this weekend
February 25, 2021
Experience Columbia SC Sports is excited to welcome the Realtree Fishing KBF TRAIL Series presented by DEE ZEE this weekend, Feb. 27 and 28, on Lake Murray. The weekend consists…
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A M King breaks ground on ALDI divisional HQ and distribution center
February 25, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build Firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has partnered with ALDI U.S. to provide property consulting, design, and construction of ALDI’s new…
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Unique building project in Greenville County to support need for lower income housing across Upstate
February 25, 2021
Georgia-based BMarko Structures has launched its first wood modular multifamily project in Greenville County, South Carolina to build modules that ultimately will add 190 lower-income apartments to help address the…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury indictment
February 25, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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USDA invests $42 million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure
February 25, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seeing…
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More than 2,000 acres protected by Upstate Forever in 2020
February 25, 2021
Nonprofit organization announces conservation easements placed on 2,176 acres last year Greenville- and Spartanburg-based conservation organization Upstate Forever protected 2,176 acres of private and public farmlands, forests, and greenspace across…
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United Community Bank recognized again as a top financial institution for Small Business Banking
February 25, 2021United Community Bank has been recently recognized with multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for U.S. Small Business Banking for the year ended 2020. United received five awards in total, two of…
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MJM Yachts expands MarineMax dealer territory into Charleston
February 25, 2021
Previously released in several Florida locations, MJM Yachts welcomes MarineMax as the official dealer for several new stores including MarineMax Jacksonville, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, Lake of the Ozarks, Savannah, Charleston, and Wrightsville Beach. Chuck Cashman, MarineMax Chief…
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William Means Real Estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 25, 2021
William Means Real Estate announced that 11 of its agents have received acknowledgement from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for the year 2020. The REALTORS®…
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Avery Research Center continues legacy of educational excellence
February 25, 2021
Walter G. Brown Jr. is someone who benefitted from an Avery Normal Institute education. Brown contracted polio as a young boy, and when he started school his teachers mollycoddled him.…
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C.E. Williams’ Keerthana Samuel defends CCSD Spelling Bee crown with virtual victory
February 25, 2021
C.E. Williams Middle School’s Keerthana Samuel wasn’t able to go to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the…
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Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
February 25, 2021
MainOcean subleased 173,001 square feet of industrial space from Frontier Logistics at 7054 Weber Blvd. in Ladson, SC. Ed Kercher, SIOR handled the sublease negotiations on behalf of Frontier. Trison…
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Citadel Physics Department makes virtual learning into a physical reality for high school students
February 25, 2021There’s a big difference between knowing the equations that explain gravitational forces and actually being hit in the head by an apple. One is theoretical, and the other is a…
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Fluor Field to host 2021 Reedy River Rivalry presented by ScanSource on February 27
February 25, 2021
The rivalry returns with the annual Clemson – South Carolina game through limited in-person attendance, opportunity to live stream On Saturday, February 27, the Greenville Drive and Fluor Field will…
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Infinity Marketing expands partnership with 21st Mortgage
February 25, 2021
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, announced its expanded relationship with 21st Mortgage, the nation’s number one manufactured and mobile home lender. Infinity will be building upon the company’s…
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Reminder: Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 22nd Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger – It’s Virtual! This Saturday, Feb. 27
February 25, 2021You can choose how you wish to participate in Chefs’ Feast 2021: Register to watch the live Chefs’ Feast show on February 27 for free at http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org. You can simply…
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Tee off at The Drive Virtual golf tournament in April
February 25, 2021
A virtual version of The Drive golf tournament, a Prisma Health Midlands Foundation signature fundraising event, will be held in April at Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood. 2021 marks…
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LCK promotes Adam Lynch to Director | Preconstruction Services
February 25, 2021
LCK announced that Adam Lynch has been promoted to Director | Preconstruction Services. In this newly created role, Lynch will serve in a leadership capacity in the delivery of preconstruction…
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Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County
February 25, 2021
$450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years Omatic Software, a data integration company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000…
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Rhonda Hunsinger joins the Board of the League of American Orchestras
February 25, 2021
Sharon D. Hatchett and Rhonda Hunsinger have joined the Board of Directors of the League of American Orchestras, the national organization dedicated to advancing the orchestral art form in the…
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COVID Costs PC Several Sports Events
February 25, 2021
Presbyterian College had its women’s basketball schedule changed twice, and its status for next week is unknown. Softball canceled six weekend games. COVID-19 continues to exert considerable influence on sporting events…
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Pacolet Milliken expands portfolio of industrial property in South Carolina with purchase of Ft. Prince Commerce Center
February 25, 2021
The Colliers team of Garrett Scott, John Montgomery and Brockton Hall represented the buyer, Pacolet Milliken, and the seller, Courtland Development, in the sale of a newly delivered ±439,360-square-foot industrial…
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Wofford Ruins Blue Hose’ First Home Game
February 25, 2021
After three road games against SEC power Auburn, Presbyterian baseball opened its home season against Wofford on Wednesday. Although the Blue Hose broke on top,Wofford wound up battering six PC…
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City of Laurens Updates the Parades and Assemblages Ordinance
February 24, 2021
LAURENS, S.C. – On February 16, the City Council of the City of Laurens unanimously approved second reading of an important new events ordinance which replaced the city’s inadequate and…
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Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital achieves national recognition in Newsweek’s annual best maternity hospitals ranking
February 24, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Prisma Health hospitals were ranked among the Best Maternity Hospitals nationally, according to Newsweek’s annual list which includes 217 hospitals across 36 states. Ten hospitals were ranked in South…
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Trouble Sleeping? Wear Socks to Bed
February 24, 2021
The struggle is real. Millions of people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Sleep is a vital part of our life and much needed to stay healthy and be…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury Indictment related to V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant Project
February 24, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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Lee & Associates to add another CCIM designation to Upstate team
February 24, 2021
Commercial real estate firm Lee & Associates Greenville-Spartanburg announces that Darath Mackie, an associate broker with more than twenty years of sales and business development experience, is pursuing the highly…
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Richardson gives record $150 million to Wofford College Endowment
February 24, 2021
Jerome J. Richardson, founding owner of The Carolina Panthers and long-time business leader in the Carolinas, has given $150 million to Wofford College, his alma mater. The gift — the largest…
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BMW Manufacturing announces construction of new training center
February 24, 2021Officials of BMW Manufacturing, along with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt, broke ground for a new $20 million, 67,000 square-foot training center on the BMW campus. The investment…
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