Turner Padget elects Hannah Stetson to shareholder
December 16, 2021
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces that Columbia-based Hannah Stetson has been elected shareholder of the firm, effective January 3, 2022. Stetson is a member of the firm’s Workplace…
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MOA Architecture receives Social Justice Award from AIA South Carolina
December 16, 2021
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC) presented Michael Allen, AIA, founder and CEO of MOA Architecture, the 2021 Social Justice Award during the annual meeting…
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Santee Cooper Board names new President and CEO
December 16, 2021
Jimmy Staton brings deep, diverse experience The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved the hiring of Jimmy Staton, a utility executive with extensive experience in electric and natural gas…
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Leadership Discovery announces Fall 2021 graduates
December 16, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced and congratulate the graduates of the Fall 2021 Leadership Discovery class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative, skills-based leadership development program that allows participants the opportunity to learn…
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Get ready for next year’s tax season
December 16, 2021
While next year’s tax season is still a few months away, taking steps now to make sure you’re organized and prepared can save you time, headaches, and even money later.…
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Project Warmth at Sandhills School aims to keep Midlands’ aging warm and fed this holiday season
December 16, 2021Sandhills Students donate pantry items, socks, gloves, blankets and toiletries to the Lexington County Aging Commission in school-wide community service effort. Sandhills School celebrates a long standing tradition of giving…
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Interior decorator Robbie Randolph and digital interior designer Drew Cauley purchase Design Resource Gallery
December 16, 2021Design Resource Gallery, formerly owned by Jean Carter, has been purchased by local entrepreneurs Robbie Randolph and Drew Cauley. The company specializes in wholesale distribution of home furnishings to the…
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
December 15, 2021
Santa will make another local appearance before his big day. He is coming to The Vestibule! Come meet him and enjoy drinks for the whole family. There will be hot chocolate…
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Holiday Recipe Roundup
December 15, 2021
Every family has those special dishes that are made during the holidays. These dishes are associated with Christmas and special family gatherings. This year the Buzz is asking you to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster suspends Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon
December 15, 2021Immediately following the indictment of Marlboro County Sheriff Charles Lemon, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-42, suspending Lemon from office and appointing former Bennettsville Chief of Police Larry McNeil to serve as interim…
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Rogers Townsend adds attorney to litigation team
December 15, 2021
Rogers Townsend announced Kristen A. Soucy has joined the Firm’s Columbia office. Kristen will be handling litigation matters, with a concentration on commercial and business litigation. She also assists the…
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DHEC confirms first three cases of Omicron variant in South Carolina; Vaccines and masks continue to be best protection
December 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed the state’s first three reported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These cases were identified via whole genome…
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Avison Young’s Vitré Ravenel Stephens named President of the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® Commercial Investment Division
December 15, 2021
Stephens will be responsible for partnering with key stakeholders to increase membership and visibility while achieving the organization’s 2022 goals Chris Fraser, CCIM, Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young’s…
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16 students awarded with academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
December 15, 2021
Blythewood High and Richland Northeast High School students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students Sixteen students…
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Service Solutions donates to PREMIER 100 Initiative
December 15, 2021
Service Solutions, the district’s custodial provider for almost a quarter of a century, continues to strongly support initiatives in Richland School District Two. Service Solutions has donated $15,000 to the…
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December Rookie Teacher of the Block Award goes to first grade teacher at Rice Creek Elementary School
December 15, 2021
Ty’Laysia Johnson, a first year teacher at Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, innovation and Leadership (SAiL), has made a name for herself by simply caring for her students and…
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Clemson-led cotton genome study bound for International Space Station
December 15, 2021
Researchers seek to unlock the cotton genome and develop solutions to satisfy the growing demand for fuel, food and fiber utilizing microgravity aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The team of…
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Apprenticeships continue to grow with Diana Pet Food and Piedmont Technical College
December 15, 2021
Diana Pet Food North America, a global provider of products and services that improve pet food palatability, pet health, and pet food protection, continues to innovate in its approach to…
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Midway Elementary Principal Janet Fickling announces retirement
December 15, 2021
Following a dedicated 31-year career in education, Midway Elementary Principal Janet M. Fickling announces she will retire at the end of the 2021–2022 school year. Fickling joined Lexington County School…
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Richland One Principal named top administrator by State Educational Office Professionals Association
December 15, 2021
Southeast Middle School Principal Inger Ferguson has been named Educational Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals (SCAEOP). Ferguson advanced to compete for the…
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DHEC announces recipients of State Diesel Emissions Reductions Act grants to help improve air quality
December 15, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) receives funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that supports South Carolina’s State Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA)…
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Rogers Townsend adds attorney to Business Banking & Professional Practices Team
December 15, 2021
Rogers Townsend announced that R. Brooks Wright has joined the Firm’s Columbia office. Brooks will be handling Corporate Transactions, with a concentration on real estate and corporate finance. Brooks graduated…
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Westinghouse expanding operations in Richland County
December 15, 2021
Company is committing $131 million over the next five years towards facility development and environmental safety improvements Westinghouse, a leading global supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology, today announced plans to…
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SCEMD sends Logistics Chief to Kentucky
December 15, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. The…
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2021 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award
December 15, 2021
One Columbia Recognizes Morihiko Nakahara with 2021 Award One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced Morihiko Nakahara, the Music Director and Conductor of the South Carolina Philharmonic, as the…
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Last chance to experience MARS 1001 planetarium show at the State Museum
December 15, 2021
Plus, guests can explore constellations with a Winter Stars Live Sky Show and more. The South Carolina State Museum is offering guests the perfect opportunity to travel the universe with…
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Bosch Rexroth Corporation expanding operations with new testing facility in Greenville County
December 15, 2021
$12.8 million investment creating 60 new jobs Bosch Rexroth Corporation, (Bosch Rexroth) a global leader in the field of drive and control technologies, today announced it will expand its existing…
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SCDPS Announces Kickoff of Sober or Slammer, Begins Enhanced Enforcement to Prevent Highway Fatalities
December 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners held multiple news conferences today across the state to alert motorists that troopers and officers will be cracking…
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SeamonWhiteside announced as landscape architecture and civil engineering firm for Home Team BBQ’s new Mount Pleasant location
December 15, 2021
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, has announced it will be providing Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering services for the new Home Team BBQ…
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Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Accepting Emergency Relief Supplies for Those Impacted by Tornadoes
December 15, 2021
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church is collecting supplies for those affected by the recent catastrophic tornadoes. Several church members will be heading to the tornado recovery area to deliver supplies this…
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American Legion Post 25 Partners with Local Businesses to Make Christmas Brighter for Those in Need
December 15, 2021
Christmas will be a little brighter for some local children thanks to the efforts of American Legion Post 25, Palmetto Brothers Dispensary, the Laurens Raiders and a very generous community.…
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SCEMD Sends Logistics Chief to Kentucky
December 15, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. The…
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Laurens County Animal Control is Hiring
December 15, 2021
If you love animals and you are looking for a job or new career opportunity there may be a job opening for you. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Control Division…
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Laurens County Hospital among Six Prisma Health hospitals earn “A” grades in Leapfrog Safety Grades report, with five earning “Straight A” honor
December 15, 2021
Six Prisma Health hospitals have earned “A” grades in the Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and…
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Michelin STEM Challenge Winners
December 15, 2021
Laurens County students in grades 3-6 participated in the annual Michelin STEM Challenge Competition held at Laurens High School. This event fosters problem-solving skills, collaboration, and math/science skills as students…
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Expansion of Learning Opportunities for District Cohort
December 14, 2021
On Saturday, December 11th, Laurens County School District 56 had 25 teachers graduate with their Master’s degree in Applied Teaching and Learning. These 25 teachers were part of a district-sponsored…
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Mount Ariel Chapter, DAR, to honor 1,400 veterans in Wreaths Across America ceremony
December 14, 2021
The Mount Ariel Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will place more than 1,400 wreaths on veterans’ graves in seven cemeteries in the Greenwood area through the national Wreaths Across…
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Vista beautification projects near completion
December 14, 2021
Vista Improvement Projects Nearing Completion New Businesses Opening in Area New development is occurring in the Congaree Vista with improvement projects nearing completion and new businesses opening soon. The Park Street…
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New board members elected, community supporters honored at Senior Resources’ 54th Annual Meeting
December 14, 2021
The Board of Directors at Senior Resources held its 54th Annual Meeting on Monday, December 13 to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, elect new board members and recognize…
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Endeavor welcomes three new all access members to its coworking community
December 14, 2021
Endeavor, a coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces three new Private Desk members: Nathaniel Lamb, founder and president of Simple Start, LLC; John Henis,…
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Experience Columbia SC wins Best in Business Awards
December 14, 2021
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC), the destination marketing organization for the Columbia region, has won three first place South Carolina Best in Business 2021 Awards. ECSC earned Best Hospitality Business and…
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KIYATEC, Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
December 14, 2021
Company investing $5 million and creating 91 new jobs KIYATEC, Inc. today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $5 million investment will create 91 new jobs. Founded…
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Lowcountry Food Bank celebrates two millionth meal prepared in its Zucker Family Production Kitchen
December 14, 2021
Lowcountry Food Bank celebrated on December 9 its preparation of the two millionth meal created in its Zucker Family Production Kitchen. Anita Zucker – Chair and CEO of the InterTech…
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Santee Cooper donates electric vehicle chargers
December 14, 2021
Santee Cooper is helping make owning – or at least charging – an electric vehicle a little easier. Recently, the utility upgraded outdated electric vehicle chargers across Horry County. Santee…
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Proterra expanding South Carolina operations with new EV battery system manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County
December 14, 2021
Proterra, a leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology solutions for commercial applications, today announced new manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County.…
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Three Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals recognized as best in country
December 13, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital were among just 46 nationally to be honored in the general hospital category…
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CofC Professor named to Royal Historic Society
December 13, 2021“This award is a career-defining recognition of innovative scholarship, and I’m humbled for my work on the history of public health and pandemics to be seen in such a positive…
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MUSC board votes to approve campaign to construct new College of Medicine academic building
December 13, 2021
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Thursday and Friday, Dec.…
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International African American Museum announces Community School Supply Drive benefiting CCSD
December 13, 2021
Today, the International African American Museum (IAAM) announced the launch of their inaugural school supply drive in partnership with Teachers’ Supply Closet, an organization providing free resources for teachers in…
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Speaking of … College of Charleston’ launches on major podcast platforms
December 13, 2021
The College of Charleston is pleased to announce a new podcast highlighting the people, places and programs that help make it a nationally ranked public liberal arts and sciences university. Produced by the Office of…
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