SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome receives Order of the Palmetto
June 22, 2022Governor Henry McMaster honored South Carolina Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome with the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor in South…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches Community Horticulture Fellowship Program
June 22, 2022The Charleston Parks Conservancy has launched an initiative to recruit and train a new generation of horticulture professionals from traditionally underrepresented communities. The Conservancy is kicking off a $2.5 million…
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The Southern Financial Corporation announces new board members
June 22, 2022Executives from The Southern Financial Corporation announced today the new board of directors: F. Andrew Mitchell, Scott Brandon, Frank J. Cole Jr., J. Preston Conner, Scott M. Frierson, Dean J.…
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South Carolina ETV digital series “Carolina Snaps” returns with new episodes June 21
June 22, 2022South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Carolina Snaps. Voiced by members of SCETV staff, each one-minute episode gives viewers a…
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South Carolina has the 9th highest Gen Z homeownership rate in the U.S.
June 22, 2022Unprecedented growth in home prices over the last two years and recent increases in mortgage interest rates are pricing many would-be buyers out of the residential real estate market. One…
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Agreement expedites transfer to Coastal Carolina University for PTC commercial art program graduates
June 22, 2022Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a…
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CAE shares summer air travel preparedness tips
June 22, 2022With the official start of summer kicking off today, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) is sharing useful air travel tips to ensure its passengers have an easy travel experience…
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Burr & Forman expands its Columbia office with addition of three attorneys
June 22, 2022Burr & Forman LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorneys Chad N. Johnston, Tracey C. Green, and John W. Roberts to its Columbia, SC office. “We are excited…
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Lexington District One announces four new assistant principals
June 22, 2022On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved four administrative hires to the position of assistant principal. Brandan W. Craig to assistant principal…
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DHEC releases annual report on healthcare-associated infections in healthcare settings
June 22, 2022The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recently published the 2020 Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Annual Report, which shares data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) acquired in health-care…
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Rikard & Protopapas hosts Donation Drive benefiting Pawmetto Lifeline
June 22, 2022Firm supports local, no-kill animal shelter and invites others to donate items throughout the month of July. Rikard & Protopapas is hosting a month-long donation drive in support of Pawmetto…
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Palmetto GBA and partners earn Points of Light Recognition
June 22, 2022Palmetto GBA, Cedar and Conway Medical Center receive KLAS Research Points of Light Recognition Award Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor and one of the nation’s largest providers of high-volume…
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“Lock It Up, Columbia” firearm safety campaign kicks off
June 22, 2022In partnership with Columbia Police Department, Columbia Parks and Recreation and a local nonprofit, Serve and Connect, the city announced its “Lock It Up, Columbia” campaign which encourages firearm owners…
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Ritedose employees get help with gas prices
June 22, 2022Paychecks increase $100 per month during gas price spike Company also expanding workforce The more than 450 employees at The Ritedose Corporation in Columbia are getting relief from high gas…
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Fort Jackson is bringing back their firework celebration on July 2
June 22, 2022Fort Jackson’s friends and neighbors are invited to share, once again, in the evening’s festivities. “You asked for it and we have answered,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick…
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Stokes & Company, CPAs, PC promotes within
June 22, 2022Stokes & Company, CPAs, a Greenville-based firm specializing in monthly accounting, business advisory, and payroll services for business clients, as well as individual tax planning and preparation, is proud to…
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Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub announces James Westman Abbott as community director
June 22, 2022The Judson Mill Community Innovation Hub, Judson’s newest collaborative space for non-profits, mission-driven profits, small businesses, and social entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce James Westman Abbott as community director. The…
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Dorchester County invites residents to Building Safer Communities event
June 22, 2022Join Dorchester County Public Safety Departments on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Dorchester County Fire Rescue Givhans Station 12 (1475 Highway 61, Ridgeville,…
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South Carolina Aquarium to host the 7th Annual Turtle Trek 5K Sunset Beach Run
June 22, 2022Proceeds Support the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ The South Carolina Aquarium invites you to “run for the turtles” on October 15 at Isle of Palms County Park…
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OTO Development Introduces Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort
June 22, 2022OTO Development has repositioned an oceanfront property along the North Carolina coast as Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort. OTO, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired…
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Attorney General Wilson praises U.S. Supreme Court decision as a “Victory for school choice.”
June 22, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today praised the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in a Maine case dealing with state scholarship money going to religious…
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Agreement Expedites Transfer to Coastal Carolina University for PTC Commercial Art Program Graduates
June 22, 2022Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a…
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Notice to the Public from Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission
June 22, 2022During the week of July 25, 2022, Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) will begin the process of changing the disinfectant used for water treatment from free chlorine to…
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Justin Edwards Promoted to Captain with Laurens City Fire
June 21, 2022The City of Laurens and Laurens City Fire recently announced the promotion of Justin Edwards to the position of shift Captain. Captain Edwards has been in the fire service since…
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Non Profit Minute – Caroline Robertson, Greer Relief
June 21, 2022The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Frampton Construction brings Andrew Myers on board as project executive
June 21, 2022Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has named Andrew Myers as project executive. Myers has been in the construction…
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SC Chamber & Salary.com announce partnership
June 21, 2022The South Carolina Chamber announced a new partnership with Salary.com as a way to provide solutions to the ever-changing needs of SC businesses, especially in the post-pandemic world. Businesses are…
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Blink Book Review #3: Educated by Tara Westover
June 21, 2022This is the second in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell When “Educated” first came out in 2018, I remember seeing the book in…
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CARTER REALTORS welcomes Charley Mac to the firm
June 21, 2022CARTER REALTORS is proud to announce that experienced real estate broker, Charley Mac, has joined the company. Charley has more than a decade of experience and a proven track record…
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Tax tips about working remotely
June 21, 2022The relief offered to out-of-state employers from South Carolina’s requirements to withhold taxes from wages for employees who temporarily work in the state due to COVID-19 will end on June…
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Jeff Dezen Public Relations (JDPR) welcomes three new interns for summer 2022
June 21, 2022Jeff Dezen Public Relations announces the recent addition of Grace Mills, Megan Sheets and Johnathon Smith to the marketing and communication agency’s Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP) for summer 2022.…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career welcomes new team members
June 21, 2022Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) is proud to welcome 3 new staff members. Akua Page has joined the team as the Digital Inclusion Project Manager, Vanessa Lambright as the Organizational Effectiveness and…
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The Project: A 2022 Call for Art
June 21, 2022The Project: A 2022 Call for Art is the Koger Center’s annual artistic competition that supports the work of South Carolina visual artists and is now accepting submissions. Each year, one…
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Current™ launches new brand identity to capture the expanded company’s customer-centric focus
June 21, 2022GREENVILLE, SC – Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The enterprise…
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OneSpartanburg, Inc. hires Chief Talent Officer to drive countywide talent solutions
June 21, 2022OneSpartanburg, Inc. announces Jeremy Vince as Chief Talent Officer, a role created to address talent needs impacting business, economic, and tourism development across Spartanburg County. Vince is relocating to Spartanburg…
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YWCA Greater Charleston opens nominations for 2022 #WhatWomenBring awards
June 21, 2022Nominations for YWCA Greater Charleston’s #WhatWomenBring awards are now open. The annual celebration honors South Carolina women leaders in business, community, and culture. Award recipients will be recognized on stage…
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Quackenbush Architects receive IIDA Carolinas Design Award
June 21, 2022Quackenbush Architects + Planners received a 2022 Designworks honorable mention from the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) for its interior design of the Rosewood Elementary School…
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SCHP Welcomes 30 State Troopers During Graduation Ceremony
June 20, 2022The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony today for 30 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Classes 118 and 119. The two graduating classes include five prior-certified officers and…
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Laurens County Hospital In-Person Hiring Event June 22
June 20, 2022Laurens County Hospital is hiring! On Wednesday, June 22 Laurens County Hospital will hold an in-person hiring event from 9 am – 3 pm. Come to the event and meet…
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Food Safety Tips for Summer Gatherings
June 20, 2022Summer is a time for outdoor fun, picnics and cookouts. When preparing and serving food outdoors, food safety should be top of mind for everyone. Kimberly Baker, Ph.D., RD, LD,…
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Celeste Purdie earns designation in global real estate network
June 20, 2022Celeste Purdie, local real estate agent at Marchant Real Estate, has earned the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, placing her among 3,500 elite real estate professionals in over 45…
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AMHS valedictorian will forever be an ambassador for his alma mater
June 20, 2022Charleston, SC – It is a huge honor to be named valedictorian at any high school in Charleston County School District (CCSD) but an outstanding accomplishment when you’re the top…
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CCSD schools recognized by Project Lead The Way for 2021-2022 school year
June 20, 2022For the fifth year in a row, multiple schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) were named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a Gateway School…
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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2022 “Rising Stars” list in government law
June 20, 2022Gary T. Pope Jr. (pictured left) and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government…
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Primary runoff for Berkeley County Council District 6 set for Tuesday, June 28
June 20, 2022Early Voting Period for Runoff Election: June 22-24 Berkeley County will hold a primary runoff election for the County Council District 6 race on Tuesday, June 28. Polls will be open…
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DHEC, SCDNR urge residents not to keep wild animals as pets
June 20, 2022The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) urge South Carolinians not to keep wild animals as pets. To protect people…
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Lexington District One promotes Nathan D. Dawson to Procurement Director
June 20, 2022On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Nathan D. Dawson to procurement director, effective July 1, 2022. Dawson currently…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Jamie Cobb to the company’s Spartanburg office
June 20, 2022Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Jamie Cobb has joined the company’s Spartanburg office as a sales associate. Jamie attended Woodruff High School, USC…
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Lexington District One promotes Erica K. Bissell to teaching and learning director
June 20, 2022On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Erica K. Bissell, ED.D. to teaching and learning director, effective July 1,…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 20, 2022Charlotte, Columbia, and Charleston Top Three Metros There are several constants with summer in the south, from humidity to heavy rain and the annual arrival of pesky mosquitoes. In recognition…
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