Mullikin and SC7 recognized by the United States Congress
October 6, 2022
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman commends smart reef installation efforts by SC7 and associated organizations U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) recognized and commended Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the South Carolina…
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Picnic in the Park with Forest Acres & Town Theatre
October 6, 2022There’s nothing better than great music and great company – in the BEST neighborhood around! Town Theatre will present the third series of concerts by some fantastic performers that have…
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Proactive MD welcomes 80 Simpsonville firefighters for annual physicals, stress tests
October 6, 2022
Advanced Primary Care provider serving multiple municipalities and first responders nationwide hosts 3-day check-up event for Simpsonville Fire Dept. Just weeks ahead of National First Responders Day, Proactive MD, the…
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United Community Bank sponsoring inaugural Charleston ‘Riverfront Revival’ music festival
October 6, 2022
United Community Bank (United) is a sponsor of the inaugural Riverfront Revival festival curated by world-famous musician Darius Rucker. The two-day music event will be held at Riverfront Park in…
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Comporium expands fiber network in North, SC
October 6, 2022
NORTH, SC – The town of North, SC has taken a technological leap forward. For months, construction crews have been working in this northern Orangeburg County town to extend Comporium’s…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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Milliken & Company named to Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022
October 6, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company was included among the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022, a comprehensive ranking compiled by Newsweek in partnership with Best…
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CMCC’S Swanson named a VenuesNow All-Star
October 6, 2022
Cheryl Swanson, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) vice president and general manager, has been named a 2022 VenuesNow All-Star, the publication announced this week. Swanson, who has led the CMCC…
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106 Charleston County students receive Meeting Street Scholarship
October 6, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need to pay for college, today announced its second class of scholarship recipients. This remarkable group of students…
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Karen R. Jenkins named incoming Chair of Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 6, 2022
Karen R. Jenkins, President and CEO of KRJ Consulting, LLC, has been named Chair-Elect of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Karen has been a member of the Columbia Chamber Board of…
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Melissa Weathers joins 1000 Feathers
October 6, 2022
1000 Feathers, LLC, a consulting firm based in Columbia, SC focused on the transformation of systems, communities, and organizations across the country, has recently added Melissa Weathers to its team as director…
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The CCC
October 6, 2022
By Tom Poland FDR’s Tree Army If my mother didn’t like something, she’d tell you. If she liked something, you knew that too, and she liked the Civilian Conservation…
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Today is the day
October 6, 2022
By Jeff Becraft One of the biggest causes of stress in my life is time. Which is kind of odd… because every single person has the exact same amount…
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Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
October 6, 2022
Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…
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Mary Winter Teaster of Colliers relocates Goodwyn Mills Cawood to 915 Lady Street
October 6, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina’s Mary Winter Teaster represented Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC in the lease of 3,719 square feet of office space at 915 Lady Street. The ±14,114-square-foot historic warehouse…
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Lexington District One Board of Trustees names Dr. Gerrita Postlewait superintendent
October 6, 2022
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Gerrita L. Postlewait to serve as superintendent. Dr. Postlewait, who has served as…
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Richland One awarded nearly $15 million Magnet School Programs grant
October 6, 2022
Richland One has been awarded a $14.9 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Only 19 school districts nationwide and only two in South…
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Mercury announces agreement with Clemson Athletics to create a premium digital experience platform for athletes and fans
October 6, 2022
The collaboration will create innovative fan experiences through clemsontigers.io, a Clemson Athletics-tailored digital experience platform CLEMSON, SC – Mercury, the digital brand experience company for collegiate athletic programs, athletes, and…
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Friday Night Lights – Week 8
October 6, 2022
Hurricane Ian changed the schedule of games last week but things are back to normal this week. Here’s the lineup for this Friday: Laurens Academy (3-4) – no game Clinton…
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Squealin’ on the Square this Weekend
October 5, 2022
Squealin’ on the Square was postponed a week because of forecasted bad weather from Hurricane Ian. Finally, the wait is over. The much anticipated event will be this weekend. The…
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United Community Bank team celebrates World Animal Day with activities across footprint
October 5, 2022
Employees of United Community Bank (United) are coming together to support and advocate for creatures who cannot speak for themselves – animals. Throughout the first two weeks of October, teams…
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Don Warren to lead Omega Construction’s newly established Upstate division
October 5, 2022
Omega Construction, one of the Southeast’s leading general contracting firms, has tapped industry veteran Don Warren, FDBIA, to lead their newly established, full-service Upstate South Carolina operation. Warren joins Upstate-based…
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Laurens Police Department Adds Administrative Assistant
October 5, 2022
Chief Grounsell and the Laurens Police Department welcome the newest member of the team, Margaret Ruse, who is the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police and a Class…
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Thornwell Celebrates One Year of A.R.C. Residential Program with Opening of New Cottage
October 5, 2022
Thornwell’s A.R.C. Program is the only one of its kind in the Southeastern U.S. Thornwell, a nonprofit organization committed to the most innovative and effective solutions to help children and…
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Cayce Police Department unveils first-in-state e-car policing initiative
October 5, 2022
The Cayce Police Department is set to be the first police department in the state to unveil their e-car policing initiative on October 7 at 9:00 AM at the Lexington…
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Greenville Technical College breaks ground on new Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences
October 5, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster joined Greenville Technical College leaders, elected leaders, and community members in breaking ground for the newest building on the college’s Barton Campus, a transformative facility where students…
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$0 tuition extended at Greenville Technical College through Spring 2023
October 5, 2022Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition for Spring Semester 2023 thanks to a decision today by the college’s governing board. The effort allows the college…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena announces inaugural Greenville Winter Invitational Basketball Tournament
October 5, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, in partnership with Furman University and VisitGreenvilleSC, is delighted to announce the inaugural Greenville Winter Invitational, a multiple-team basketball showcase taking place at The Well on…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell welcomes Anne Drummond, Brittney Neeley, and Rachel Campbell to the team
October 5, 2022
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added the following professionals to their firm: Anne Drummond, Staff Accountant; Brittney Neeley, Staff Accountant; and…
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Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.
October 5, 2022
Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company is…
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Financial recruiting veteran Amanda Plesser joins Broadstreet, Greenville-based private equity firm
October 5, 2022
Broadstreet, Inc., a Greenville-based private equity firm, recently announced that Amanda Plesser, owner of The Plesser Group, has been appointed as director of human resources and recruitment for Broadstreet. Plesser…
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Buffalo Groupe, LLC expands research offerings with acquisition of Sports Marketing Surveys USA
October 5, 2022
Buffalo Groupe, LLC, a collection of agencies, events and media properties, expands its research capabilities with the acquisition of Sports Marketing Surveys USA, the industry leader in sports research. Together…
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Teachers’ Supply Closet receives grant from Power:Ed to ensure teachers and students have needed classroom supplies
October 5, 2022Pictured L to R: Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Director; TSC volunteers; and Lynette Duggins, TSC Executive Director (holding sign). Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC) has received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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TravelBoom welcomes Dyllon Snavely as Account Coordinator
October 5, 2022
TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announced Dyllon Snavely as an Account Coordinator. Snavely is adding a broad range of marketing skills…
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Reynolds announces new leadership roles
October 5, 2022The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Neel Reynolds, CEO, effective October 1, 2022. Neel will continue to lead as Senior Advisor to…
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Wingard’s Market hosts Tatanka Bison Tour
October 5, 2022
Wingard’s Market hosts its Tatanka Bison Ranch Tour, led by Wingard’s Naturalist Zach Steinhauser. The Tatanka Bison Tour takes place Sunday, October 16th at 1:00 pm in York, SC. Members…
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Greenville Women Giving hosts air quality program
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will host an education session about local air quality. Panelists representing state and local organizations will discuss regulatory,…
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Laurens County Resident “Skills Up” for Higher Earning Potential
October 5, 2022
September was Workforce Development Month in South Carolina. There is a real need for technically trained individuals. With short-term training a person can tap into careers with good earning potential…
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Meet the PTC 2022-23 Presidential Ambassadors
October 5, 2022
Each year, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) officials hand-pick some of the college’s most promising students to serve as Presidential Ambassadors to represent the college at campus events, provide campus tours,…
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Barbells, BBQ and Music at CrossFit864
October 5, 2022
CrossFit864 will host another Barbells, BBQ and Music event on Thursday, October 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the gym located at 207 W. Pitts Street in Clinton. “The weather is…
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Greenville Women Giving opens grant application process
October 5, 2022
Greenville Women Giving (GWG), a women’s collective giving organization serving Greenville County, will begin accepting grant applications on November 1, 2022. GWG seeks to fund non-profit organizations within Greenville County…
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Northwestern Mutual’s Don Clardy earns Chartered Special Needs Consultant® certification
October 5, 2022
Don Clardy, a partner and private wealth advisor with Upstate Legacy Planning Group, an affiliate of Northwestern Mutual, earned the Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®) certification, the only credential specifically…
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Experienced litigator joins Richardson Thomas
October 5, 2022
Amy L.B. Hill, a highly experienced attorney who’s practiced for more than 20 years in South Carolina, has joined Richardson Thomas. She will work in the firm’s Columbia office. Hill’s…
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The Brew – Chamber to Host Local Networking Session October 19
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber is brewing something up again. In partnership with Main Street Clinton, the Chamber is hosting the next edition of “The Brew” on October 19 from 8…
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Laurens County Chamber Partners with Greenwood Chamber for Business After Hours at South Bend Winery
October 5, 2022
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce are joining forces or an evening of fun and networking. The Business after Hours event will be held…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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RAIN Alliance names new President and CEO
October 4, 2022
Aileen Ryan Introduced To RAIN Members Today At Member Event In Greenville WAKEFIELD, MA and GREENVILLE, SC – The RAIN Alliance introduced Aileen Ryan as its new President and Chief…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith wins 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction from PSMJ
October 4, 2022
PSMJ Resources, Inc. has announced that McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is among the 10 winners of the 2022 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction, a national award that honors architecture and…
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Bon Secours Wellness Arena unveils ice rink and announces skating events and special programming
October 4, 2022
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, an award-winning state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Greenville, has lifted the curtain on its iconic ice rink for a new and exciting season…
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Boysen USA establishing operations in Spartanburg County
October 4, 2022
Boysen USA, a subsidiary of the German-based Boysen Group, announced plans to expand its South Carolina presence with a new operation in Spartanburg County. The company’s $4.5 million investment will…
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