Blue Hose to Open Basketball Season on Dec. 2
November 10, 2020
A young Presbyterian College men’s basketball team will open its season on Dec. 2 in Florida against the University of Jacksonville. Second-year head coach Quinton Ferrell has a young team,…
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Lexington Chamber to help businesses transition to virtual business model at education lunch series
November 9, 2020The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s education seminar on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m. will help attendees transition their business models virtual to meet the needs of their employees,…
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2020 South Carolina school report cards released
November 9, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) released school, district, and state report cards reflective of the unprecedented 2019-2020 school year. “The 2019-2020 school year was unlike any other that…
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Campus Preservation Fund aims to preserve College of Charleston’s historic legacy
November 9, 2020The College of Charleston has long been renowned for its beautiful, historic campus featuring classically designed homes and narrow brick walkways nestled beneath oak trees dripping with Spanish moss. The…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg Selected as 19th President of Presbyterian College
November 9, 2020
Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…
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Nexsen Pruet expands intellectual property team
November 9, 2020Four new hires grow full-service IP group to 20+ across Carolinas Nexsen Pruet has hired three experienced attorneys and one patent agent to significantly grow the law firm’s intellectual property…
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Baker Motor Company to open first stand-alone Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van dealership in Summerville
November 9, 2020In December 2020, Baker Motor Company will be opening a brand new Mercedes-Benz facility in the heart of Summerville. It will be the first-ever standalone Sprinter Van dealership of its kind. The…
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Kristen Eubanks named as the 20-21 Educational Administrator of the Year
November 9, 2020
The Richland County Association of Educational Office Professionals (RCAEOP) has named Mrs. Kristen Eubanks as the 20-21 Educational Administrator of the Year. Mrs. Eubanks’ serves as the Principal at Bridge…
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Dr. Matthew vandenBerg selected as 19th president of Presbyterian College
November 9, 2020
Matthew vandenBerg, vice president for advancement and external relations at Alma College (Alma, Mich.), has been selected as the nineteenth president of Presbyterian College. vandenBerg, a Certified Fund Raising Executive,…
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Monica Main joins Bluestein Attorneys
November 9, 2020
Attorney Monica Main has joined Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC. She will practice in the area of Veterans Disability. Monica received her Juris Doctor degree earlier this year from the University…
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Flagship Commercial adds Karen Janette to Commercial Sales and Leasing Team
November 9, 2020
Karen Janette recently joined the Flagship Commercial Sales and Leasing team. She will advise clients on the disposition, acquisition, and leasing of income properties. Janette brings her broad background in…
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Trident United Way and AmeriCorps partner to help veterans at One80 Place
November 9, 2020
Trident United Way and its AmeriCorps members are leading an effort to honor those who have served our country and are in need. A simple click on a mouse or…
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The City of Clinton Veterans Day Program Closed to Public but Live Streamed
November 9, 2020
The City of Clinton Veterans Day Program has been relocated to be an indoor event based on the weather forecast. On Wednesday, November 11, the City of Clinton will host…
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GADC names Ashley Keene as Existing Industry Manager
November 9, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Ashley Keene as the economic development organization’s new Existing Industry Manager. In her new role, Ms. Keene will serve as liaison to existing…
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Camp Discovery earns Conservation Education Mini-Grant
November 9, 2020An educational camp that is developing virtual environmental field trips for students in Richland County is getting a boost to further its efforts: a $1,000 Conservation Education Mini-Grant. The Richland…
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Richland Library partners with Walgreens for free flu shot clinics
November 9, 2020
With the 2020-2021 flu season underway, Richland Library is once again partnering with Walgreens to host free flu shot clinics at several of our locations. They’re taking place from 10…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds families about perfect one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season
November 9, 2020
Future Scholar contributions enhance college savings, provide tax benefits State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants to remind South Carolina families about the perfect one-size-fits-all gift suggestion this holiday season – a…
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New app from South Carolina-based tech company Tallo instantly matches students with colleges and jobs
November 9, 2020
Ping by Tallo recreates the college and career fair experience through a virtual “swipe left/right” matching experience As South Carolina’s economy recovers amid the continued need for social distancing, it…
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Richland Library celebrates graduation of 14 students from Career Online High School
November 9, 2020
While 2020 has been a challenging year across the globe, it has also given hope to 14 local students, ranging in age from early 20s to early 70s, who earned…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces $12,000 Dean and Laurie Hubbs matching gift challenge to support veterans’ food relief programs
November 9, 2020
Your gift makes twice the impact for Veteran’s Day Wednesday, November 11 through Friday, November 13, 2020 The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today a $12,000 matching gift challenge by…
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Brandon Godwin is named new 3Fold CEO
November 9, 2020
One of the region’s most dynamic marketing companies has a new CEO for the first time in its history. 3Fold has named Brandon Godwin CEO to succeed Tim Joiner, the…
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American Legion Post 25 – Toy Run, Saturday, November 14th
November 9, 2020
The American Legion Post 25 of Laurens will host a Toy Run on Saturday November 14th to benefit the Christmas for Kids Program cosponsored by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office…
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Latin Night comes to Firefly Distillery!
November 9, 2020
For the remaining 2020 Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 performances, Charleston Jazz, REV Federal Credit Union and Firefly Distillery are excited to partner together to present the CJO LIVE AT…
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Crusaders Advance with Win over Patrick Henry
November 8, 2020
Laurens Academy has won eight games in the last nine weeks. The latest, a 30-14 victory over Patrick Henry, put the Crusaders in the second round of the SCISA 8-man…
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Clinton YMCA Announces Search for New CEO
November 6, 2020
Earlier this year, Gene Simmons, CEO of the Clinton Family YMCA, announced his plans to retire, effective December 31, 2020. Simmons has served the Clinton YMCA organization for over 43…
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U.S. News “Best Law Firms” rankings recognize K&L Gates in seven categories in Charleston
November 6, 2020
The Charleston office of global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized in seven categories in the U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition. “Best Law Firms” rankings are…
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Christmas at PC to Continue Virtually this Year
November 6, 2020
Three months ago, it looked like the pandemic would end 21 consecutive years of Christmas at PC, the Presbyterian College Department of Music’s annual Christmas program. Because of concerns about…
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Laurens County Nominees for Unsung Hero Announced by Ten at The Top
November 6, 2020
In advance of their upcoming Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes virtual event, Ten at the Top [TATT] announced they have received over 130 nominations for unsung heroes from across the ten-county…
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First aid for mental health
November 6, 2020
Just like CPR can assist a person who’s having a heart attack, mental health first aid is emergency care for those with panic attacks, anxiety, depression or even suicidal thoughts.…
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Lander University, Abbeville County Schools sign dual enrollment partnership agreement
November 6, 2020
Students of the Abbeville County School District will now have the opportunity to get a head start on their college education thanks to a newly formed partnership between Lander University…
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Garvin Design Group’s 1649 Main Street wins AIA Columbia Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse
November 5, 2020
Garvin Design Group received a Citation Award for Adaptive Reuse of 1649 Main Street at the American Institute of Architects Columbia’s (AIA Columbia) 2020 Design Awards on Thursday, November 5th.…
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NAI Columbia identifies new location for Irmo Lock Company in Cayce
November 5, 2020The second location to be named, The Modern Locksmith. NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM, represented the buyer, Irmo Lock Company, Inc., in the purchase of its second location in…
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Football Season Ends Prematurely at Laurens District High
November 5, 2020
As it turned out, football season at Laurens District High School ended last week when Gilbert defeated the Raiders 49-21. On Wednesday, the team went on quarantine due to positive…
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Special ops veterans building reefs to protect U.S. coastlines
November 5, 2020
Veterans continue serving with a new life-building mission and renewed purpose By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MIAMI, FLORIDA: South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin joined several fellow military veterans…
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Robinson Gray named to Tier 1 of Best Law Firms in Columbia in 12 practice areas
November 5, 2020
Robinson Gray has again been named to the top tier in the Columbia area for 12 practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News-Best Lawyers®…
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Morton & Gettys again listed by Best Law Firms for 2021
November 5, 2020
Morton & Gettys has again been recognized as a Tier-1 firm in the Rock Hill area by Best Law Firms. This is the firm’s fifth consecutive year in the listing…
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Bluestein Attorneys again named to Best Law Firms top tier for Columbia
November 5, 2020
Bluestein Attorneys has been named to the top tier for the Columbia area in two practice areas in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” a U.S. News – Best…
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Burnette Shutt & McDaniel ranked it top tier in 2 Best Law Firms categories
November 5, 2020
Once again, Burnette Shutt & McDaniel has earned top-tier “Best Law Firm” honors for metro Columbia in two employment law practice areas. The firm is honored in Tier 1 in…
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Ogletree Deakins’ Columbia office earned three Metropolitan Tier 1 practice area rankings
November 5, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by…
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American Legion Post 25 Boot Drive
November 5, 2020
American Legion Post 25 will be conducting a fundraising “Boot Drive” at various locations in Laurens on November 7th and 8th. Members of Post 25 will be accepting donations “in…
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City of Laurens Veterans Day Program
November 5, 2020
On Wednesday, November 11th, Veterans Day, at 10:30 am, the City of Laurens and American Legion Post 25 will host a Veterans Day Program on the Old Courthouse Square in…
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Curiosity Corner: What are wasps good for?
November 5, 2020
Question: With no honey and no pollination, what are wasps good for? (Asked by a wasp-annoyed column reader.) Reply: Must be no love for wasps! I’m not fond of them…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for 10th consecutive year
November 5, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for 10th consecutive year
November 5, 2020
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by…
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One Berkeley public meetings begin TODAY
November 5, 2020
Berkeley County kicks off its first public meeting for the “One Berkeley” Comprehensive Plan Update this evening, Thursday, November 5. The meeting will be drop-in style, from 5-8:30 p.m. at…
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Ten at The Top announces final Unsung Hero nominees for Greenville County
November 5, 2020
In advance of their upcoming Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes virtual event, Ten at the Top [TATT] announced they have received over 130 nominations for unsung heroes from across the ten-county…
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Colliers International office brokerage team awarded leasing assignment for ±192,884-square-foot headquarters
November 5, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina’s office brokerage team of Brantley Anderson, CCIM, Taylor Allen, SIOR CCIM and Bailey Tollison along with Heather Lamb, Senior Vice President in the Colliers International…
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Defense Engineering Services expanding operations in Charleston County
November 5, 2020
More Than $1.1 Million Investment Will Create 18 New Jobs Defense Engineering Services (DES), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The more…
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Grand Strand hospitals choose new blood provider
November 5, 2020
Non-profit, community blood center expands along South Carolina coast The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical…
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Richland Library commends service of volunteers with 2020 awards
November 5, 2020
Richland Library is honoring the dedication and support of our volunteers. Please join us in congratulating the following valued members of our team, who are receiving special recognition and an…
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