CarolinaPower’s Johnny Monroe elected 2021 President of Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA)
February 24, 2021Johnny Monroe, branch manager for CarolinaPower’s Charleston office, has been elected President of the Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) for the 2021 term. A longtime member of CECA, Monroe previously…
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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?
February 24, 2021By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…
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SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
February 24, 2021By William R. Jeter, CFA, CFP® SPACs are currently all of the rage in financial media. Why? As with any investment being heavily promoted, you can almost always understand by…
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BASF donates nearly $12,000 to Seneca Fire Department
February 24, 2021BASF donated $11,983 to the City of Seneca Fire Department to purchase a new Genesis eFORCE Rescue Tool. The hydraulic rescue tool is used by emergency rescue personnel to assist…
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AC Hotel by Marriott Greenville Downtown opens
February 24, 2021Highly anticipated hotel and its Mediterranean-inspired tapas bar, Paloma, open on historic site in the heart of downtown Greenville Auro Hotels is pleased to announce the opening of its AC…
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National Land Realty partners with East Tennessee land & forestry icon Windrock
February 24, 2021GREENVILLE, SC – National Land Realty, the nation’s fastest growing real estate land brokerage company specializing in farm, ranch, country estate, timber, recreational, and commercial development properties, announced that it…
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Greenville to host collection by renowned Mexican artist Jorge Marín
February 24, 2021The Arts in Public Places Commission approved plans for Greenville to join a select group of cities from around the globe that have hosted Wings of the City, a collection of…
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The Barbara Stone Foundation grant applications due March 15, 2021
February 24, 2021The Barbara Stone Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting visionary and creative programs for individuals with disabilities, has opened the application window for Upstate non-profits to apply for grants.…
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Chapin High School standout to begin practicing with USC-Aiken women’s basketball team
February 23, 2021Newly signed McKenzie Lott will begin working out with the Pacers this summer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. McKenzie Lott, a 5’3” guard from Chapin High School and the youngest…
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South Carolina Boy Scouts partnering with POWERPLANTSC
February 23, 2021Scouting BSA to help plant 3.2 million trees across the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Six Scouting BSA (Boy Scouts of America) councils from across South Carolina have…
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Richland Library addresses college, concerns & COVID-19 during panel discussion
February 23, 2021Richland Library wants to connect with local parents and college students. Join us for College, Concerns & COVID-19 from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, March 5. Please register to attend…
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Poised for growth, Logisticus Group adds general manager to team
February 23, 2021Logisticus Group (LG), a transportation logistics, project management and technology company, adds Peter Mierke to the team as general manager. Mierke will be responsible for the planning and execution of…
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Richland Two Charter School to close in June
February 23, 2021On February 15, 2021, the Richland Two Charter School Board of Trustees met and voted to close the Richland Two Charter School. The school will continue to provide services to…
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First Citizens scholarship to benefit Lander’s College of Business
February 23, 2021A 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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Milliken & Company included as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®
February 23, 2021For the fifteenth straight year, Milliken & Company is included on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list curated by Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing ethical business…
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Cherry Orchard Dental Specialists break ground on new facility to expand practice
February 23, 2021Cherry Orchard Dental Specialists broke ground on their new facility on Thursday, February 4, 2021. This milestone event has been years in the making as husband-and-wife team, Drs. Brian and…
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2021 PGA Championship to be played with limited number of spectators on-site
February 23, 2021The PGA of America today announced that the 2021 PGA Championship will be contested with a limited number of spectators on-site, May 17-23, at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island…
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Green Source Advantage offers more renewable energy options for South Carolina customers
February 23, 2021The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program in South Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers. View…
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UofSC expands economic development efforts in Upstate with new hire
February 23, 2021The University of South Carolina announces an expansion of its economic development activity in the Upstate with the addition of Sam English to the Office of Innovation, Partnerships, and Economic…
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Columbia Sailing Club announces registration is now open for junior summer sailing programs
February 23, 2021Columbia Sailing Club registration is now open for the 2021 youth summer sailing program, which runs June 14 – July 30. We are offering 6-weeks of sailing summer camp sessions…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes Robin Cole as Senior Director of Integrated Services
February 23, 2021Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently welcomed Robin Cole as Senior Director of Integrated Services. With more than 30 years of business experience, she is…
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Bug Depot Termite & Pest Control, Inc. hires Frankie Wright
February 22, 2021Bug Depot Termite & Pest Control, Inc. welcomes their newest technician, Frankie Wright. Frankie has over 25 years of experience in the industry. Frankie is detail oriented and provides…
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The Green Heart Project announces the second year of its youth internship program
February 22, 2021The Green Heart Project, a local nonprofit focused on education, healthy food, and community, has opened applications for their summer Youth Internship Program. This opportunity is open to any high…
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Clemson research suggests effective communication in coaching may be a key to winning
February 22, 2021Coaches may have playbooks spanning multiple binders or dry erase boards stained from years of use, but the ultimate measure of their performance may come down to two potent tools…
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Neault named South Carolina state veterinarian, Livestock-Poultry Health Director
February 22, 2021Michael J. Neault, DVM, has been named South Carolina’s next state veterinarian and director of Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health. Neault comes to Clemson from the North Carolina Department of Agricultural…
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CCSD Board of Trustees approves 2021-2022 academic calendar
February 22, 2021The Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar during their meeting this evening. The calendar can be viewed here. The following are highlights of the 2021-2022 calendar:…
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Four Richland One seniors named 2021 National Merit Scholarship finalists
February 22, 2021Four Richland One high school seniors have advanced to become finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners in this prestigious high-stakes competition will be announced in the…
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Tupelo Honey is coming to Midtown Muster March 10th
February 22, 2021Midtown Muster just announced a mid-week dinner presented by Tupelo Honey on Wednesday, March 10th. There will be two seating times to choose from: 5PM and 7PM. Each seating is…
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The Beach Company hires property manager at Providence Park in Columbia
February 22, 2021Hope Clayborne has been hired as property manager for The Beach Company’s Providence Park development in Columbia, South Carolina. With over 10 years of experience in multifamily development, Clayborne will…
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Irmo HS Baseball Team donates sports equipment to communities in need
February 22, 2021Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. collects two full carloads of gear for distribution By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott met with Irmo High School Head Baseball Coach…
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Get your tickets for the 3rd annual Doko Film Fest. This year, they’ll be free
February 22, 2021In the second year of the Doko Film Fest, a total of 143 entrees came from across the country, as well as from Canada, India, China and the United Kingdom.…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2020 Rising Star Award recipients
February 22, 2021Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce its 2020 Rising Star Awards which were presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held virtually on January 26, 2021. The Rising…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names new board chair and six new board members
February 22, 2021The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced a new board chair, Monica Scott, and six new board members: Rev. Dr. Byron Benton, James Chilton, Jr., Lindsey Douglas, Maria Mungo, Joel Smith…
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LCWSC is Hiring
February 22, 2021The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) announced recently that they are hiring in two positions. LCWSC is a Special Purpose District that provides water and sewer service to…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 23rd
February 22, 2021The Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd. The meeting location is the old historic courthouse on the square in Laurens. The meeting…
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Northbridge Wealth opens second office in Chapin
February 22, 2021Northbridge Wealth, announced the establishment of its new office located in Chapin, South Carolina. This milestone is a commitment by Northbridge Wealth in its mission to provide wealth management strategies…
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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?
February 22, 2021By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Meet Thursday, February 25th
February 22, 2021The Laurens County Republican Party will meet on Thursday, February 25th. The meeting will be held at the at the Historic Laurens County Courthouse at 6:00 pm. SC Senator Shane…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood launches Disaster Recovery department
February 22, 2021Goodwyn Mills Cawood announced its new Disaster Recovery department, led by Robert Ramsey as executive vice president. Since 2017, Disaster Recovery has been housed as a service within Engineering; however,…
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Virtual Greenville Venue Crawl experience to be hosted by Jamarcus Gaston and Myra Ruiz
February 22, 2021As an innovative solution to COVID-19 concerns, the Greenville Venue Crawl will be offering a virtual experience option alongside their in-person event on Sunday, February 28th. The new virtual option,…
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Big savings possible for small businesses and nonprofits with Dominion Energy South Carolina incentive program
February 22, 2021Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program provides incentives to cover project costs – up to…
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Smith Taking Softball Skills to USC Sumter
February 22, 2021Michaela Smith plans to study criminal justice at USC Sumter while continuing her softball career. The Laurens District High School senior will join the Fire Ants next fall. Smith held…
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Fireflies announce new manager and field staff
February 22, 2021The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, announced their 2021 field staff. The first Royals staff to come to South Carolina’s capital is headlined by Brooks Conrad,…
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What Critical Thinking Really Is
February 22, 2021By Steven J. Pearlman, PhD I’ll let you in on a secret: defining critical thinking is typically a trap. It’s a trap because critical thinking encompasses so many things. For…
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Aflac grants MIRCI $10,000 to support life skills lessons at Homeless Youth Drop-in Center
February 22, 2021MIRCI’s Youth Drop-in Center (YDC), with the support of a $10,000 grant from Aflac, housed at the Central Carolina Community Foundation, will be able to offer more life skills lessons…
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Red Devils Perform Well in Soccer Tourney
February 22, 2021Penalty kicks stopped Clinton in the finals of the weekend’s Emerald Cup boys’ soccer tournament in Greenwood. Host Emerald edged the Red Devils on penalty kicks after the two teams…
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Pall Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 22, 2021$30.2 million investment will create 425 new jobs Pall Corporation (Pall), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company is…
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South Carolina healthcare employers hiring for hundreds of jobs during virtual career fair
February 22, 2021MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – In-person recruiting events may be canceled, but we can’t afford to stop connecting talented job seekers and employers, especially in the healthcare industry. That’s why the…
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Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity receives donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
February 22, 2021Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity received $5,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, a gift that is needed now more than ever, as Habitat families face additional hurdles…
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Just Say Something hosts 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament
February 21, 2021Just Say Something will be hosting their 33rd Annual Red Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, March 29th at the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650-4515. Located in…
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