Lexington Chamber former President/CEO Otis Rawl receives Order of The Palmetto
December 8, 2020
Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center former President/CEO Otis B. Rawl Jr. was awarded the Order of the Palmetto at the Chamber’s breakfast meeting Tuesday morning. The Order of the Palmetto is…
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Vikor Scientific, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
December 8, 2020
$1 million investment will create 148 new jobs Vikor Scientific, LLC, a molecular diagnostics company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $1 million investment will create…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Todd Hess to Intellectual Property team
December 8, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Todd Hess has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property team as a Shareholder. Todd is an intellectual property attorney with more than a decade of business…
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Non Profit Minute – Kris Lehne, Greenville County Foster Parent Association
December 8, 2020
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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Cayce’s Parkland Plaza welcomes East Bay Deli
December 8, 2020
Parkland Plaza will be the fifth location for East Bay Deli in the Columbia market Colliers International | South Carolina Vice President Rox Pollard and Senior Brokerage Associate Danny Bonds…
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Turner Padget elevates three attorneys to Shareholder
December 8, 2020
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Charleston-based Robert E. Kneece III and Nickisha M. Woodward, and Columbia-based W. Taylor Stanley have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective…
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A Health Insurance Program for Medical Professionals – SCMA’s Members’ Insurance Trust
December 8, 2020
By William Render Executive Director for the SCMA Members’ Insurance Trust For nearly 40 years, the South Carolina Medical Association Members’ Insurance Trust (SCMA MIT) has been committed to…
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Sip and Stroll – Something for Everyone
December 7, 2020
Lights, shopping and hot chocolate! If you haven’t seen the City of Clinton’s spectacular light show, O Lighted Night, check it out this Friday and get some shopping done too!…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2020 Award Recipients
December 7, 2020
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office recently announced their annual award recipients. Congratulations to the following 2020 award recipients from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office: Citizen of the Year: Amy Adams…
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Educational guide aims to spread importance of pollinators to students
December 7, 2020A new educational tool from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) features lessons aimed at the next generation of conservationists in Richland County and beyond. The RSWCD recently…
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Two local businesses hosting socially distanced visits with Santa
December 7, 2020Sitting on Santa’s lap and sharing a Christmas wish list is just one of the many activities that has been impacted by the coronavirus this year. With a number of…
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Colliers International completes the sale of ±2,740-square-foot office building at 1703 Laurel Street
December 7, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented the owner, Grimsley Law Firm, in the sale of a ±2,740-square-foot office building at 1703 Laurel Street in Columbia to the…
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Something DELI-cious is coming to Parkland Plaza in Cayce
December 7, 2020
East Bay Deli, known for its New York-style deli offerings, announced today it is opening a new location in Parkland Plaza at the corner of Knox Abbott Drive and State…
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Q+ Architects expands leadership team: Robyn Rogers, Spencer Hutchinson named firm associates
December 7, 2020Quackenbush Architects + Planners named Robyn Rogers and Spencer Hutchinson firm associates, expanding their roles to reflect the firm’s growing list of projects and clients. “As key members of our…
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Presbyterian College Mourns Loss of Legendary Chemistry Professor
December 7, 2020
Dr. K. Nolon Carter, Charles A. Dana Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Presbyterian College, died on Saturday, Dec. 5. He was 95. Dr. Carter joined the PC faculty in 1951…
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Science and engineering firm SynTerra hires consultant Scott Smith
December 7, 2020
SynTerra Corporation, a science and engineering firm, has hired Scott Smith as a Senior Consultant. SynTerra cited Smith’s vast experience helping businesses comply with environmental regulations and health and safety…
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NAI Columbia preserves an 8,500 SF religious facility in an impressive sale to Rosewood Church
December 7, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Thomas Wyatt, represented the seller, SC Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the $600,000 sale of an 8,500 square foot religious facility located at 3705 Moss Avenue in…
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BASF hiring in Upstate
December 7, 2020SENECA and CONVERSE, SC – BASF is recruiting for 65 open positions in the Upstate area: 50 positions at its Seneca site and 15 positions at its Converse site. BASF…
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Kiawah River breaks ground on turn-key cabins
December 7, 2020Kiawah River, a new waterfront community and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced the groundbreaking of its residential Angler’s Cabins. The announcement follows the groundbreaking of the Spring House, the…
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Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis wins national humanitarian award
December 7, 2020
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced that Richland Two Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis is a recipient of the organization’s 2021 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award. This award is…
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Richland Library shares festive performances online this December
December 7, 2020
While the holiday season may look a little different this year, Richland Library is spreading some cheer with festive performances in the coming weeks that are free and open to…
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United Community Bank welcomes Jay Rajaee as Chief Security Officer
December 7, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Jay Rajaee as Chief Security Officer, a crucial role within the organization focusing on all aspects of information security and risk management. Rajaee has more than…
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Curiosity Corner: Yes, sometimes lakes stink. It’s normal
December 7, 2020
Question: This fall the lake in our development had a foul odor. What causes this? (Asked by a concerned, anonymous lake dweller, of Greenwood, S.C.) Reply: Most likely, it is…
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Lander University presents 2019-20 faculty awards
December 7, 2020
Lander University presents faculty with 2019/20 faculty awards. Normally awarded during Lander’s annual Academic Awards Ceremony, which was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, award winners gathered together on the…
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K&L Gates continues to bolster firmwide litigation practice with addition of Charleston partner
December 7, 2020
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Paul M. Eckles as a partner in the litigation and dispute resolution practice. He joins K&L Gates’ Charleston office from the New York…
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Samsung continues partnership with Newberry County School District
December 7, 2020
Since Samsung made Newberry home to its Samsung Electronics Home Appliances (SEHA) facility, its commitment to community outreach and American manufacturing has been clear. Not only has Samsung brought over…
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Can, and should, employers require that employees be vaccinated for Covid-19?
December 7, 2020
By David Dubberly As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its review of two COVID-19 vaccines and prepares to authorize them for use, employers are asking if they…
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Lander University faculty, students prove arts flourish even in pandemics
December 6, 2020
Throughout history, artists have found ways to continue their work during plagues and pandemics. Norwegian expressionist artist Edvard Munch, famous for “The Scream” painting, survived the Spanish flu. The illness…
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Apply to become Richland Library’s Artist-in-Residence in 2021
December 6, 2020In an effort to showcase the talents of area artists and provide a direct connection to the local arts community, Richland Library is currently accepting applications for our next artist-in-residence.…
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Raiders Prevail at Clinton
December 6, 2020
No girls’ basketball game was played because of a COVID outbreak, but at least Laurens finally played Clinton in one of the major sports. Led by K.D. Mosley, who scored…
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Fetter Health Care Network offers rapid COVID-19 testing beginning Dec. 8
December 5, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced its COVID-19 testing clinic schedule for the month of December along with the addition of rapid testing, beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The…
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LeFever elected to Presbyterian College Alumni board
December 5, 2020
Grant Burnette LeFever, an attorney with Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, has been elected to the Presbyterian College Alumni Board of Directors. The board works to promote relationships among alumni and…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes new Associate Agent Courtney Miller
December 5, 2020
The ART of Real Estate announces new Associate Agent, Courtney Miller. Miller’s expertise in customer service carries over from more than 14 years of experience in the food and beverage…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2021 Public Finance “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
December 5, 2020
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…
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Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street wins AIA SC Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse
December 4, 2020
Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects – South Carolina’s (AIA SC) 2020 Virtual Design Awards…
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Hartness breaks ground on Hotel Hartness
December 3, 2020
Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside on the family’s estate, celebrated the groundbreaking of Hotel Hartness. The hotel will open…
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LA’s Lowry, Kirk Named County’s Best
December 3, 2020
During the virus-slowed, football season just passed, Laurens Academy was the only county team to have a winning record, make the playoffs and complete the season. Thus the Laurens County…
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News journalist Michelle Legaspi joins NP Strategy
December 3, 2020
Strategic communications firm, NP Strategy, strengthens its media relations expertise with the addition of a 10th former news journalist to join the rapidly growing team. Michelle Legaspi will work in the firm’s Greenville,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces 12 Days of Christmas Cash campaign
December 3, 2020
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is hoping to deliver some holiday GREEN to South Carolinians this year through the 12 Days of Christmas Cash social media campaign. Paying homage to the…
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Community Matters: Graycliff Capital supports charitable initiatives close to the hearts of its employees
December 3, 2020
More than ever, today’s new graduates as well as seasoned professionals seek workplaces that foster a sense of purpose and community. At Graycliff Capital, a leading multi-family development and investment…
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SYNNEX Share the Magic distributes $1.4 million to charity from 2020 virtual event
December 3, 2020SYNNEX Share the Magic, the charitable fundraising initiative for SYNNEX Corporation, announced that $1.4 million is being distributed to four Upstate children’s charities from the 2020 virtual event. This marks…
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Clemson students learn about their ‘superpower’ from a Silicon Valley cancer survivor
December 3, 2020
Bill Paseman figures he has about two years. That’s two years to find therapies for the rare, untreatable kidney cancer that first showed up in his body as a kidney…
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Emrys Foundation announces call for submissions to arts scholarship
December 3, 2020
The Emrys Foundation, Greenville’s premier literary-arts organization, announces the Dec. 1 opening of submissions to the annual Alice Conger Patterson Scholarship for South Carolinians pursuing or enhancing their career in the…
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CCSD now has two methods to test for COVID-19
December 3, 2020
Charleston County School District will have the availability of two methods to test for COVID-19 at every school as soon as next week. A saliva test has been made possible…
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Amazon announces 2020’s Best Books of the Year
December 3, 2020
On November 19, Amazon announced 2020’s Best Books of the Year, selecting Brittany K. Barnett’s “A Knock at Midnight” as the top pick. The inspiring true story is a brilliant…
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City of Charleston 2020 holiday events update
December 3, 2020
This holiday season, the city of Charleston will hold the following holiday events. NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Holiday Parade and Holiday Boat Parade have been…
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Gov. McMaster participates in groundbreaking for Walmart’s new Dorchester County distribution center
December 3, 2020
$220 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 1,000 Full-Time Jobs Governor Henry McMaster today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Walmart’s direct import distribution center, which is a part of a…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition moves forward with provisional plans for February show
December 3, 2020
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced provisional plans for its 39th annual celebration of wildlife art and the great outdoors in downtown Charleston, February 11…
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Hampton Park senior makes finals for Heisman Scholar program
December 3, 2020
Kathryn Lyons was recently named South Carolina winner and one of 12 national finalists for the Heisman High School Scholarship program – an annual award that goes to senior scholar-athletes…
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