Just Say Something holds Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser
May 5, 2022
Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Mother’s Day Fundraiser on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 to “Celebrate Moms and Family” sitting down to eat dinner together.…
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United Way of the Piedmont presents Morgan Award to Contec Inc.’s Jack McBride
May 5, 2022
United Way of the Piedmont is pleased to announce Jack McBride as the recipient of this year’s Morgan Award. The award is given annually to a United Way of the…
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City leaders praise forthcoming South Carolina 7 expedition
May 4, 2022Four mayors, others, gather at Riverfront Canal Park to announce month-long trek across the Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The mayors of Columbia, Cayce, West Columbia, and Camden…
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Greenville Area Parkinson Society promotes Kamber Parker
May 4, 2022
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) has named Kamber Parker its interim executive director while the nonprofit looks for a permanent hire to fill the position. Parker has been the…
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Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical to close Town Theatre’s 102nd season
May 4, 2022
The epic battle between good and evil takes to the stage in the closing show of Town’s 102nd season, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic…
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Cayce hires new Assistant City Manager, Michael Conley
May 4, 2022
The City of Cayce hires new Assistant City Manager, Michael Conley. Conley, a Kershaw, SC native, starts his new role May 12. He will be joining the Cayce City Administrative…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2022 scholarship winners
May 4, 2022
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 12th annual scholarship program. Nine students who are attending a technical or traditional college in South Carolina…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures over $2 million for consumers deceived by TurboTax
May 4, 2022
AG Wilson Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services Attorney General Alan Wilson today secured over $2…
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LCSO Jail and Bail Fundraiser this Friday
May 4, 2022
The annual “Jail and Bail” fundraiser for the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is this Friday. The event is the largest fundraiser for the sheriff’s office and the proceeds are…
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Field Trip to Kings Mountain State Park Follows Lecture on the Battle at Kings Mountain
May 4, 2022
Historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore brings history to life with his series of monthly lectures at the Laurens County Museum followed by a field trip to a historical site.…
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Actor calls on Lander University graduates to ‘manifest whatever life you want’
May 4, 2022
A leading Hollywood actor, whose first attempt at working in the entertainment industry didn’t fare well, told Lander University graduates, “You can manifest whatever lives you want.” Andy Buckley, known…
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Chakadasovavan Or named a Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 4, 2022
Chakadasovavan Or is first-generation American born and his family has been his biggest cheerleader in encouraging him to accomplish other firsts. He was the first in his family to graduate…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers announce 2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
May 4, 2022
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14 for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp…
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Midlands Gives breaks record, raises $3.73 million for hundreds of local nonprofits
May 4, 2022
Hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, day of giving supports 540 nonprofits Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking $3,734,986…
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Chief Operations Officer Jeff Salters announces retirement
May 4, 2022
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announces that Jeffrey S. Salters, the district’s chief operations officer, plans to retire effective September 8, 2022. Of his retirement, Dr.…
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Biden Administration awards nearly $77 million to expand internet access for dozens of tribes
May 4, 2022
Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded 19 grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. Andy Berke, NTIA’s Special…
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City of Columbia’s Small Business Week Celebration
May 4, 2022The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities to hold the 2022 Small Business Week Celebration on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 11:00 am – 2 pm at the Medallion…
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Spectrum brings its state-of-the-art network with gigabit broadband and new TV choices to York County
May 4, 2022
Spectrum’s Full Suite of Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice Services Now Available Spectrum today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet Gig and its full suite of services for 55 residential…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures over $2 million for consumers deceived by TurboTax
May 4, 2022
AG Wilson Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services Attorney General Alan Wilson today secured over $2…
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Mumford Industries, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
May 4, 2022
$2 million investment will create 33 new jobs Mumford Industries, Inc. (Mumford Industries), a post-industrial plastics recycling company and producer of Retrieve® sustainable film products, today announced plans to expand operations in…
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CIU’s new Kepha Institute educating and developing leaders around the globe
May 4, 2022
International students now have an online option for higher education that is committed to developing caring, dedicated and competent community leaders around the globe, primarily those in the developing world.…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union promotes Robin Kelly to Assistant Vice President of Compliance
May 4, 2022
SAFE Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Robin Kelly to Assistant Vice President of Compliance. “Robin Kelly has played an instrumental role in enhancing SAFE’s risk and compliance areas,”…
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Richland County tax preparer arrested on charges of preparing false tax returns
May 4, 2022
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents today arrested a Columbia tax preparer and charged her with 19 counts of willfully making or assisting in false or fraudulent returns. Shervonne…
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FPA hosts ribbon-cutting for Botánica de Santee
May 4, 2022
Navy Veteran and Connecticut Native Opens Latinx-Inspired Boutique in Five Points The Five Points Association, along with the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Office and Office of Business Opportunities, hosted…
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Colliers Report: Absorption in 2022 expected to top previous years as new construction delivers
May 4, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Greenville-Spartanburg Industrial Market Highlights Construction prices are rising nationwide, which is in turn pushing rental rates upward. In Greenville-Spartanburg, however, demand…
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Boeing STEM Signing Day Recipients from LDHS
May 4, 2022
Laurens Raiders Wesley Veal and Emma Clough have been selected to attend STEM Signing Day presented by Boeing. Only 2 students are selected from our Laurens County every year so…
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FUEL wins SC Public Relations Society of America Mercury Award
May 4, 2022
FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, received a Mercury Award of Merit from the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America…
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Frampton puts a lid on last facility at Charleston Trade Center
May 4, 2022
Brings Charleston Trade Center to completion at 2.5M fully leased sq ft Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has…
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Sherman College Board of Trustees begins presidential search
May 4, 2022
The Sherman College Board of Trustees has taken its first official steps to begin the search for the institution’s sixth president. The Board identified and vetted several search firms to…
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Chapman Cultural Center presents first-ever President’s Choice Youth Art Month Awards
May 4, 2022For the first time ever, Chapman Cultural Center presented participants of the annual Spartanburg County Youth Art Month Exhibit “President’s Choice” awards to celebrate their work. Out of 400 plus…
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City of Laurens Moves to Meet the Demand for Rental Housing
May 3, 2022
On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, City Council held a special called meeting to approve the sale of City of Laurens property just off East Hampton Street in the area known…
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Laurens County Chamber Announces First Quarter Ambassador and Small Business of Excellence Winners
May 3, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce awarded the first quarter Ambassador and Small Business of Excellence Awards at during the April Board of Directors meeting. Cortni Motes, Laurens County Public…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation’s ninth annual Midlands Gives Day returns on Tuesday, May 3
May 3, 2022
Invest for impact by supporting 546 local nonprofits on this 18-hour virtual day of giving Central Carolina Community Foundation is rallying the community to support 546 local nonprofits on Midlands…
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Natasha Akery named a Top Five Teacher of the Year finalist
May 3, 2022
Teaching is a second career for Natasha Akery; she joined the profession in 2017 through an alternative certification process. She has filled the roles of English instructor and Diversity Coach…
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“Making It Grow” remembers longtime friend during special episode
May 3, 2022
Program honors and celebrates the legacy of Tony Melton during “A Tribute to Tony Melton” On April 26, a special episode of the South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Making It…
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William Means Real Estate no. 1 boutique firm in Mt. Pleasant and records nearly $104 million in Q1 sales
May 3, 2022
In the first quarter of this year, William Means Real Estate recorded nearly $104 million in company sales with a $1.3 million average sales price, solidifying their standing as a…
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Duke Energy caps off monthlong focus on sustainability efforts across South Carolina with $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC
May 3, 2022
Duke Energy celebrates national Arbor Day by awarding a $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC, an initiative by the South Carolina Floodwater Commission and the S.C. Tree Farm Committee to help communities…
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Scott Branham of Matrix Construction joins Better Business Bureau Board of Directors
May 3, 2022
Better Business Bureau (BBB®) serving Upstate South Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Branham, Business Development and Project Manager for Matrix Construction Co., Inc. in Anderson, to…
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Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College join forces to build diversity in lineworker training
May 3, 2022
Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College collaborated on a new electrical lineworkers program at the Historically Black, two-year technical college located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Together, the organizations created…
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Travel and Tourism Week celebrates South Carolina’s robust tourism industry and the people who fuel it
May 3, 2022
Gov. Henry McMaster proclaimed May 1-7, 2022 is Travel and Tourism Week in South Carolina. This announcement aligns with the nationwide celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which spotlights the…
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John Whetstone named GMK’s Director of Operations
May 2, 2022
Based on his 22 years of service to the firm and his expanded involvement in GMK’s operational functions, Mr. John Whetstone has been named to the newly created position of…
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Midlands leaders discuss rail elimination and alignment
May 2, 2022Midlands leaders gathered today for a press conference focused on rail elimination and alignment. Local officials who supported the press conference included representatives from the SC Senate, SC House of…
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Spartanburg Community College and Converse University partner to create new direct-transfer program
May 2, 2022Leadership of Spartanburg Community College and Converse University signed agreements to develop a block transfer program that offers SCC graduates who successfully complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of…
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SC Housing homebuyer program offers low rates, $10,000 in assistance to ‘Palmetto Heroes’
May 2, 2022
With home prices and interest rates on the rise, achieving the goal of homeownership can be a challenge for many South Carolina residents. With this in mind, SC Housing continues…
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Colliers Report: Class B space is available until Class A space delivers
May 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Columbia Industrial Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market vacancy rate dropped from 4.62% during the first quarter of 2021 to 4.10%…
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Harness Health Partners announces opening of Greenville Executive Health Center
May 2, 2022
Executive Health Center provides custom health solutions for Greenville, SC businesses Harness Health Partners, a wholly-owned and award-winning subsidiary of leading United States health system Bon Secours Mercy Health, announces…
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Shanel Matthews joins LCK as Project Coordinator
May 2, 2022
LCK welcomes Shanel Matthews as its newest member of the Columbia team of project management professionals. As Project Coordinator, Matthews brings to LCK a unique background in administration and social…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s strong demand driving rental rates higher
May 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Demand for industrial space in Charleston follows the demand trends for industrial space across the United States.…
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Veteran Advocate Craig Burnette receives Order of the Palmetto at Warriors Once Again grand opening
May 2, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Vietnam veteran and community leader, Craig Burnette, received the Order of the Palmetto on April 27th at the grand opening of Warriors Once Again (WOA), a new…
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Berkeley County to pave seven dirt-to-pave roads in rural communities
May 2, 2022Berkeley County will soon be starting work on its next dirt-to-pave roads package, “7 Roads Project,” in rural communities. This project includes seven roads totaling approximately two miles. Banks Construction…
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