13 Honored for Loyal Service to Piedmont Technical College
May 25, 2022
They are there day in and day out, so loyal you barely notice them. However, long-serving employees should never be taken for granted. Accordingly, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently held…
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Popular state park set to grow
May 25, 2022
Riverfront property to become newest addition to Jones Gap State Park The Naturaland Trust, today, in partnership with South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) and local, state, and private…
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Host a book drive to support the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale
May 25, 2022
Greenville Literacy Association (GLA) is seeking partners to host a book drive in support of the Really Good, Really Big, Really Cheap Book sale. Businesses, community groups, churches, and others…
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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience opens July 19 at the Charleston Area Convention Center
May 25, 2022
Tickets on sale now at VANGOGHCHARLESTON.COM Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, an internationally-acclaimed Vincent Van Gogh multimedia exhibit, will feature a limited-run, special show in Charleston, SC from July…
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Tennis lessons and competitive play provided to several CCSD schools
May 25, 2022
Students at three Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools recently completed an eight-week tennis program designed in conjunction with the Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association (LYTA) to provide free tennis to…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting Leadership Charleston applications
May 25, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for the Leadership Charleston Class of 2023 until July 16. This year-long program engages participants in experiences that help them become better community leaders. Through community immersion and…
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State Museum upgrades planetarium & 4D theater with 4K visuals and more
May 25, 2022
Guests can enjoy brighter & more vibrant visuals with a new lineup of shows. The South Carolina State Museum recently completed exciting upgrades to both its planetarium and 4D theater,…
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40th Annual St. Pat’s Five Points was a success
May 25, 2022
Five Points Association Thanks Midlands’ Charities for Their Support with a Donation! The Five Points Association is excited that they were able to, once again, host St. Pat’s in Five…
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Charter invests $1 million in CommunityWorks to provide small business loans in underserved South Carolina communities
May 25, 2022
Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund (Loan Fund) has committed to invest $1 million in CommunityWorks, — a South Carolina statewide nonprofit lending institution and…
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Spartanburg Water names new Chief Executive Officer
May 25, 2022
Guy Boyle joins the organization from the Macon Water Authority The Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District have named Guy Boyle…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes seven new lawyers to Charlotte office
May 25, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announces the addition of seven new lawyers to its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This team comes from Charlotte-based firm Erwin, Capitano & Moss, PA. Sarah Ashley…
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Richland One CTE Student of the Year Gayle Boyd
May 25, 2022
After Dreher High School senior Gayle Boyd crosses the stage in a week to receive her diploma, she will go on to the University of California, Berkeley and major in…
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GSP podcast wins award from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America
May 25, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has received a Silver Wing Award of Merit—Podcasts from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) for Carolina Traveler, the airport’s official podcast. The award…
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Tax tips for newlyweds in South Carolina
May 25, 2022
In 2021, South Carolina hosted more than 29,000 weddings, according to The Wedding Report, a national wedding research firm, and those numbers are expected to increase this year. If you are…
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Mast Store celebrates Land Trust Day, June 4, with donation of 20% of sales
May 25, 2022
Love Your Local Land Trust! On Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 4, the Columbia Mast Store will host representatives from Congaree Land Trust. To ensure that it has the support…
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Annual Youth Poster Contest winners dig in for conservation education
May 25, 2022
Twenty students will take home honors in this year’s Youth Conservation Poster Contest sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). Students created posters based on the topic…
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WingIts establishing operations in Georgetown County
May 25, 2022
$7.4 million investment to create more than 40 new jobs WingIts®, a specialty designer and manufacturer of bathroom accessories, fastening systems and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant products, today announced plans…
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Lexington District One announces Deyo as principal of Gilbert Elementary
May 25, 2022
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Stephen A. Deyo Jr. to principal of Gilbert Elementary School, effective July…
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Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta announces new location at Trailblazer Park
May 25, 2022
Hold that taco! The hallmark Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will have a new location at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest on June 5. The event was slated for the Judson…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union selects new Controller
May 25, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union selected Martha Brendle as its new Controller. Brendle joins SAFE from Raleigh, North Carolina where she served as Coastal Credit Union’s Accounting Manager. Her work experience…
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Harvey Brown promoted to Director of IT
May 25, 2022
With over 28 years of experience, Brown will lead the agency’s information technology efforts South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has promoted Harvey Brown to Director of Information Technology…
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MBM Partner, William “Bill” Fortino, named Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell
May 25, 2022
William (Bill) Fortino, a Partner at Moore Bradley Myers, (MBM), has been named a 2022 Platinum Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell. A Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Rating at the Platinum level is…
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Colliers promotes Cate Smolinsky to Senior Marketing Coordinator in its Charleston office
May 25, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Cate Smolinsky has been promoted to Senior Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Charleston office. Smolinsky joined Colliers in 2019 as a Marketing Coordinator to…
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30th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive brings in 27,000 pounds of food for Lowcountry Food Bank
May 25, 2022
The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place nationally and in Charleston on Saturday, May 14. This event is the largest one-day food…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brandon Hawkins to the Company’s Anderson Office
May 25, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brandon T. Hawkins has joined the company’s Anderson office as a sales associate. Brandon has deep roots in the upstate of…
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Blue Hose Announce Scotty’s Kids Club
May 25, 2022
The Presbyterian College Blue Hose athletic department announced the Scotty’s Kids Club, an all-new club for kids – 7th grade and younger. The Scotty’s Kids Club is sponsored by Zaxby’s.…
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Carolina Handling promotes Justin Benson to VP of Intralogistics Solutions Group
May 25, 2022
Carolina Handling has promoted Justin Benson to Vice President of its Intralogistics Solutions Group where he oversees sales of all technologies and equipment for optimizing operations within warehouses, distributions centers…
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Trinity Partners announces recent major transaction
May 25, 2022
Roger Winn, SIOR and Braden Shockley of Trinity Partners completed the sale-leaseback of a 14,420 square foot industrial flex building located at 700 Gracern Road in Columbia, SC. The property…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Johnathan Hernandez to the Company’s Pelham Road office
May 25, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Johnathan Hernandez has joined the company’s Pelham Road office as a sales associate. Johnathan has been in the banking world for…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Meredith Dixon to the Company’s Midtown Office
May 25, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Meredith Dixon has joined the company’s Midtown office as a sales associate. Meredith has a deep love for the upstate, born…
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International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
May 25, 2022
TD Bank’s donation of $250,000 to the International African American Museum builds on the TD Charitable Foundation’s 2016 donation of $250,000 The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a…
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Countdown to Vacation Package Drawing with American Legion Post 25
May 25, 2022
American Legion Post 25 is in the business of helping others. You can find them all over town helping members of the community and making a difference in the lives…
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SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service
May 25, 2022
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…
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BASF in Seneca’s Elba Lizardi honored with national manufacturing award
May 25, 2022
BASF Site Director Elba Lizardi, who manages BASF’s facility in Seneca, SC, was among 130 women recognized nationally at The Manufacturing Institute’s tenth annual STEP Ahead Awards recently. Focusing on…
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Ryan Causey joins Trinity Partner’s Columbia Brokerage Team
May 25, 2022
Ryan Causey, a 3-year commercial real estate veteran in Columbia, South Carolina specializing in office and industrial properties, has joined Trinity Partner’s Columbia Brokerage Team. “We are thrilled for Ryan…
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Ferguson Meditation Garden Sip and Stroll Event
May 25, 2022
The public is cordially invited to a Sip and Stroll at the Ferguson Meditation Garden on the campus of the Laurens County Hospital, located on Highway 76 between Clinton and…
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Greenville Technical Charter High School graduates earn 14 Associates Degrees and over 3 million dollars in scholarships
May 24, 2022
Greenville Technical Charter High School (GTCHS) will hold their graduation ceremony today (May 24, 2022) at Timmons Arena at 4:30 p.m. This year’s graduating class has been offered over 3…
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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights reaches agreement to resolve restraint and seclusion compliance review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina
May 24, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on Monday resolved a compliance review of the Horry County Schools in South Carolina. The district committed to take steps…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins forces with Butterfly Network to transform patient care, health education, and medical research
May 24, 2022
Butterfly Blueprint to enable MUSC clinicians, students, and researchers to redefine how AI-powered, handheld ultrasound can be used in innovative ways to benefit patients at the point-of-care Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE:…
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rūmbo advertising agency expands services and team in Charleston
May 24, 2022
rūmbo, veteran-owned advertising agency based in Tampa, FL, announced they have hired Taylor Ion to join co-owner Mike Compton in their satellite office in Charleston as the agency experiences growth…
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International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
May 24, 2022
TD Bank’s donation of $250,000 to the International African American Museum builds on the TD Charitable Foundation’s 2016 donation of $250,000 The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a…
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Berkeley County awarded at state level for employing people with disabilities
May 24, 2022
Partnership Among County, School District & SC Vocational Rehabilitation Berkeley County Government has received two top awards in connection to its unique programs that employ people with disabilities. The Governor’s…
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Scout project benefits W.B. Goodwin
May 24, 2022
William Johnson, son of Melanie Johnson, the school librarian at W.B. Goodwin Elementary School, completed his Eagle Scout badge by building a Gaga Ball pit (similar to dodgeball) as well…
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Methodical Coffee continues growth with expansion in Travelers Rest
May 24, 2022
Methodical Coffee, owner of Greenville’s three local coffee shops and a nationally renowned coffee roaster, has purchased 39,573 square feet of warehouse space in Travelers Rest, SC. Located at 999…
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SC State Parks is partnering with Coach Buddy Pough and Black Folks Camp Too to encourage more unity in the outdoors
May 24, 2022
Celebrated head football coach of the South Carolina State Bulldogs and native South Carolinian, Oliver “Buddy” Pough, wants to invite everyone to experience South Carolina State Parks. After camping in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Patrick Bradley in Greenville
May 24, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Patrick Bradley has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate and focuses his practice on construction and commercial litigation. Patrick advises and represents…
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South Carolina Air National Guard begins full F-16 operations at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
May 24, 2022
Today, the South Carolina Air National Guard’s (SCANG) 169th Fighter Wing began full operations from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Their F-16 Fighting Falcon jets typically operate out of McEntire…
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Hundreds of volunteers removing litter from roadways this weekend
May 24, 2022
This weekend, Friday, May 20 through Sunday, May 22, 2022, several hundred volunteers will be removing litter from roads throughout Lexington and Richland counties and on streets in the City…
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Dominium hosted groundbreaking ceremony for Haven at Congaree Pointe
May 24, 2022
Construction will soon begin on the developer’s first new affordable housing development in South Carolina Dominium, a leading affordable housing owner, developer and manager, celebrated the groundbreaking of Haven at…
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LWV of Columbia area provides voter education tool VOTE411
May 24, 2022
Ahead of the South Carolina primary elections on June 14, 2022, the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for…
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