400-year-old King James Bible donated to College of Charleston
January 6, 2021
With the Igoe Library Foundation’s recent gift to Special Collections, the College of Charleston community is invited to explore one of the most important works in all of English literature: the…
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TD Charitable Foundation supports Urban League of the Upstate with donation
January 6, 2021The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $20,000 to Urban League of the Upstate as part of…
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Laurens School District 56 to Start Rapid COVID Testing
January 6, 2021
District 56 will begin administering rapid COVID testing on Thursday, January 7th. The school district will utilize a drive thru testing site at MS Bailey. Testing is available for District…
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The College of Charleston Cistern: More Than Meets the Eye
January 6, 2021
There’s something special about the Cistern. As the College of Charleston’s most iconic landmark, the Cistern has been the backdrop for moments big and small for generations of students. It’s where…
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Colliers Report: Charleston sublease space and office pipeline offer tenants a unique upgrade opportunity
January 6, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways Sublease and anticipated office deliveries in 2021 afford tenants the opportunity to upgrade from their current office space. Furthermore,…
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Clinton’s Watts Surpasses 1,000 Points
January 6, 2021
Clinton High School held its Senior Night early in deference to the threat of COVID-19 spread, and Tuesday night’s basketball games against Ninety Six were noteworthy for the achievement of…
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Jenna Bates joins Ameris Bank as commercial banker
January 6, 2021
Ameris Bank Market President Greg Clark announces that Jenna Bates has joined Ameris Bank as a commercial banker. Bates will be responsible for expanding commercial banking relationships throughout the area,…
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Drive-Thru Food Drive as a Community Service Project – January 18
January 6, 2021
Who: Join District Two Councilman Edward McDowell, Jr., City of Columbia Officials, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation January 18, 2021 as a community service…
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City of Columbia City Council to hold public hearing for adoption of new zoning map – January 19
January 6, 2021
The City of Columbia, SC City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of a new city-wide zoning map to correspond with the recently adopted Uniform Development…
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Diverse students encouraged to apply for new scholarship program by Dominion Energy
January 6, 2021
Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. The scholarships will be the first made…
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ROI Commercial’s recently completed commercial real estate transactions
January 6, 2021
ROI Commercial announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions by broker and principal George Meetze: • Represented the seller in the sale of +/-61,300 square foot industrial facility…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names acting director of S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
January 6, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today named Thomas Clark Phillip, Jr. as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Mr. Phillip has served as SCDHHS’…
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Fueling wider circle connections in a COVID world
January 6, 2021
By Reba Hull Campbell One surprising joy of this strange COVID holiday season has been the unexpected reminder of how my wider circles of friends and acquaintances provide necessary threads…
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Charleston County Medical Society forms buying group to help doctors get essential PPE
January 6, 2021
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Charleston County Medical Society (CCMS) announced that ActionPPE, its collective buying initiative created by doctors for doctors, has shipped over 3.4 million units of personal…
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Bauknight, Ward tapped to lead Bauknight Pietras & Stormer’s tax and audit/assurance departments
January 6, 2021
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), announced that the firm has appointed Beth Bauknight, CPA, to lead the its tax department and David Ward, CPA, to lead its audit/assurance department.…
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David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit
January 6, 2021
The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
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South Carolina Farmers can apply Jan. 1 to grow hemp in 2021
January 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will accept applications for hemp farming permits for the 2021 growing season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021. The state’s Hemp Farming…
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County businesses have until March 15 to renew licenses
January 5, 2021
With the beginning of a new year, the clock is ticking for Richland County businesses to renew their business licenses. All County business licenses expired Dec. 31. The deadline to…
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Richland County swears in five new Councilmembers
January 5, 2021
Richland County welcomed five newcomers to County Council during a series of swearing-in ceremonies in the Council Chambers on Tuesday. Derrek Pugh, District 2; Gretchen Barron, District 7; Overture Walker, District 8; Jesica…
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Council elects Livingston to serve as Chair; McBride as Vice Chair
January 5, 2021
Councilman Paul Livingston was re-elected Tuesday by Richland County Council to serve as its Chair during its first meeting of the year. Council also elected Yvonne McBride as Vice Chair.…
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5Church Charleston and Tempest announce Restaurant Week menus
January 5, 2021
5Church Charleston – 3 Courses for $40 (Dinner) First Course is Cauliflower Soup with bacon lardons and croutons, Baby Gems with anchovy buttermilk dressing, curried olives and parmesan or Steam…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Director of Resort Operations
January 5, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce John D’Angelo as Director of Resort Operations. D’Angelo previously served as the Opening General Manager for Grand Hyatt Nashville, a…
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A message from the Board Chair of Harvest Hope Food Bank regarding the passing of CEO Wendy Broderick
January 5, 2021
Dear Harvest Hope Family, It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of our CEO, Wendy Broderick on January 4th, 2021. For some time now,…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
January 5, 2021The Beach Company announced today one new hire at its mixed-use development in Columbia, S.C., and one new hire at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in downtown Charleston. Jeremy…
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Cohn Corporation completes new Pete Store in Lexington
January 5, 2021
Cohn Corporation’s construction services team completes their second partnership with The Pete Store. The new Lexington location of Peterbilt dealerships and service center mirrors the Greer facility that Cohn Corporation…
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Lott re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County
January 5, 2021Hundreds of deputies later re-sworn By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the seventh consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lott raised his right hand and was re-sworn as sheriff of Richland…
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Cohn Corporation completes Atlantic Coast Supply facility in Summerville, SC
January 5, 2021
Cohn Corporation’s development and construction teams complete the construction of Atlantic Coast Electric Supply’s Summerville facility. With over 40,000 SF, the new industrial building is one of (5) locations for…
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Graycliff Capital acquires Milagro, Class A residential community in Salt Lake City
January 5, 2021
Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector headquartered in downtown Greenville, has acquired Milagro, a Class A, mixed-use, mid-rise residential community in downtown Salt…
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Senator Tim Scott statement on January 6 joint session of Congress
January 5, 2021
This afternoon, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below in advance of tomorrow’s joint session of Congress. “I am grateful for all of the work President Trump has…
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Metts of Wilson Kibler awarded CCIM designation
January 5, 2021
Wilson Kibler senior associate John Metts recently received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute. The designation was awarded during this year’s fall CCIM Comprehensive Exam…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg’s increased office availabilities present opportunities for tenants
January 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | OFFICE Key Takeaways The effects of the pandemic continue to impact the Greenville-Spartanburg office market with increased sublease space and negative…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition cancels February event
January 5, 2021
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced it will not move forward with hosting its 2021 event in February. The 39th annual event was originally scheduled…
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Graham looks ahead at the 117th Congress
January 5, 2021
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after being sworn in on the first day of the 117th Congress. “Today is a big day for me personally, and…
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Infinity Marketing presents Let’s Talk Influencer Marketing – January 13
January 5, 2021
Infinity Marketing will launch their 2021 educational Let’s Talk series by presenting Let’s Talk Influencer Marketing via webinar on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11 AM ET. The event will…
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Greenville Venue Crawl promises a unique approach to event planning – February 28
January 5, 2021
On Sunday, February 28th, more than thirteen of Greenville’s most sought after venues will open their doors for the 2nd annual Grenville Venue Crawl presented by Woodford Reserve. Produced by…
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Nexton named finalist for Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.
January 5, 2021
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, was recently recognized as one of the top master-planned communities in the U.S. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The…
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Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding
January 5, 2021
$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…
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Richardson Plowden announces three new shareholders in the Firm
January 5, 2021
Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. announced attorneys Carmen V. Ganjehsani, F. Heyward Grimball, and R. Wilder Harte have been named shareholders in the Firm. Mrs. Ganjehsani rejoined Richardson Plowden as…
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Spinx celebrates store #341 opening in Charleston
January 5, 2021
New store featuring tunnel car wash and full kitchen opens on Highway 41at Clements Ferry Rd. The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects three new Shareholders
January 5, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Jane Stoney focuses her practice…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Charleston attorneys Alissa Fleming, Kevin Trempe to Partner
January 5, 2021As both an attorney and registered nurse, Alissa Fleming advises healthcare providers on a broad range of legal issues, including healthcare regulatory compliance, operations, and litigation. She also guides hospitals…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Greenville attorney Catherine Wrenn to Partner
January 5, 2021
Catherine Wrenn’s practice includes advising clients on regulatory compliance and handling matters that involve Medicare fraud, wrongful death, personal injury, negligence, breach of contract, and breach of warranty. Her healthcare…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
January 5, 2021
Leadership Discovery, presented by Wells Fargo, is accepting applications until January 29. The 3-month program begins in February and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery…
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New Councilmembers to be sworn in Tuesday
January 4, 2021
Richland County Council will kick off a new term Tuesday, Jan. 5 with the ceremonial swearing-in services for five new members who won election in November. Individual swearing-in ceremonies for…
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Smoked is scheduled to open this Fall
January 4, 2021
It’s officially in the works! Smoked will soon be Columbia’s newest restaurant and microbrewery at 1643 Main Street. Scott Middleton’s latest project in the 1600 block of Main Street plans…
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Clemson forest ecologist honored with career achievement award
January 4, 2021A veteran Clemson professor stationed at the university’s coastal research outpost in Georgetown County has been recognized by his peers for continuing leadership in wetland science and education. William Conner,…
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Columbia Realtor® Morris Lyles is South Carolina REALTORS® 2021 President
January 4, 2021
Morris Lyles, Realtor® at ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2021 president. Morris was installed in a virtual awards ceremony at the association office in Columbia…
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Take Care of Your Dollars in 2021
January 4, 2021
By Jerry Bellune A business broker friend congratulated us on our financial management during the 2020 pandemic. He said we did not lose near as much money as many other…
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Two Laurens County Residents to Join Ten at the Top Board of Directors
January 4, 2021
Two Laurens County residents have been selected to join the Board of Directors for Ten at the Top (TATT) effective January 1, 2021. Councilman Brown Patterson and Mayor Nathan Senn…
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Nexsen Pruet elects eight attorneys to Membership
January 4, 2021
Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh lawyers represent businesses and professionals. The Nexsen Pruet law firm has elevated eight attorneys to Members of the growing legal team. They are corporate attorneys, litigators,…
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