South Carolina filmmaker selected as one of five finalists for the American Black Film Festival’s HBO Short Film Award
June 13, 2022
A Greenville-based writer and director was recently named one of the five finalists for the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) annual HBO® Short Film Award. Destiny Macon’s short film, TALK BLACK,…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 13, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of…
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Better understanding of DNA repair protein could lead to novel cancer therapies
June 13, 2022
Summer is here, and that means more time soaking up the sun for many of us. But sun rays contain ultraviolet (UV) light that damages DNA, the part of cells…
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Richland County environmentalists earn state honors
June 13, 2022
Environmentalists in Richland County, including a County employee, earned places in the spotlight at the annual conference for the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC), taking home more than…
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STORY hires Jonathan Tribble as Director of Marketing Services
June 13, 2022
Industry veteran Jonathan Tribble has joined STORY, a leading digital marketing firm serving the Southeast, as its new Director of Marketing Services where he will oversee the creation and execution…
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The Southern Bank announces Vice President, Branch Manager of new Greenville location
June 13, 2022
The Southern Bank has named Clayton Davenport as Vice President and Branch Manager of the Greenville location. Davenport has a decade of experience in the financial industry and specializes in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Joseph Spate completes 2022 SC Bar Leadership Academy
June 13, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Joseph Spate recently graduated from the 2022 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is a highly selective five-month program…
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Crawford strengthens operations and production services with new team members
June 13, 2022
Crawford, a full-service strategic marketing agency based in Greenville, recently welcomed two experienced individuals to support operations and production at the company. Amy Santarelli joins as staff accountant, and Tracee…
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Ladies of Distinction Tea to honor local trailblazers, award scholarships
June 13, 2022
The Iota Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., serving West Columbia and surrounding areas, will hold its Ladies of Distinction Tea: Centennial Edition on Sunday, June…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members
June 13, 2022
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment appointed five new board members in fiscal year 2022. The five new board members include: Charles “Chaz” Ellis is a realtor at The Moore Company…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2022 Blue Star Museum
June 13, 2022
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to museums for the nation’s active-duty military…
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Revisiting Creedence to headline Rock 4 Recovery concert presented by Dominion Energy
June 13, 2022
With a musical lineage tied to the very essence of traditional Southern folk, down-home blues, and legendary “swamp” rock, Revisiting Creedence will headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 8th annual fundraising event…
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Rebuild Upstate hires new Volunteer Coordinator
June 13, 2022
Rebuild Upstate has brought on Natalie Buck to be its new Volunteer Coordinator. After graduating from the University of North Dakota, Buck received her Master of Divinity at Candler School…
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Give OUT Day Campaign focuses on Queer EmPOWERment
June 11, 2022
Pride Link Encourages Queer EmPOWERment with Give OUT Day Campaign Pride Link is focusing on Queer EmPOWERment for Give OUT Day, a month-long fundraising campaign beginning June 1 and culminating…
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Berkeley County holding public hearing on amended FY 2022 Annual Action Plan
June 11, 2022
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 5 p.m. Berkeley County has proposed a substantial amendment to its FY2022 Annual Action Plan and 2022-2025 Consolidated Plan—both of which address local housing and…
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Live To Play Tennis announces Michael Sell as new leader of Professional Development Program
June 11, 2022
Accomplished tennis professional and coach joins Live To Play Tennis team as the new leader of LTP Professional Development Program Live To Play (LTP) Tennis, an esteemed tennis facility that…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education projects
June 11, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests…
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DHEC urges vaccinations and masking amid COVID-19 community levels spike
June 11, 2022
As COVID-19 community levels increase across South Carolina and the rest of the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to track community…
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American Masters presents the U.S. broadcast premiere of Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
June 11, 2022
Features an original song written by Wilson and Jim James and interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Nick Jonas, Jakob Dylan, Gustavo Dudamel and others The principal originator of the…
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Council approves 2022 Comprehensive Plan to manage future growth in Lexington County
June 11, 2022
Lexington County Council voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Comprehensive Plan entitled “Grow With Us: Responsibly Planning Lexington County.” The 2022 Comprehensive Plan is Lexington County’s effort to partner with…
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SC Chamber statement on budget agreement
June 11, 2022
In response to the South Carolina Budget Conference Committee’s agreement announced this morning, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan released the following statement: “The South Carolina business community…
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IAAM adds PR and community relations manager
June 10, 2022
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has added Keisha Kirkland as the public and community relations manager. In this role, Kirkland will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive…
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CPI for all items rises 1.0% in May; shelter, gasoline, food indexes rise
June 10, 2022
In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 1.0 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 8.6 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for…
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PCT LTD signs memorandum of understanding with international energy company providing cash infusion
June 10, 2022
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL). Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LeadGreen Energy Services Limited. LeadGreen Energy…
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GEM Mining announces May 2022 production update
June 10, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – GEM Mining, a bitcoin (“BTC”) mining company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, published its mining production results for May 2022. Key metrics include: At the end of…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Victoria Svistun to the Company’s Woodruff Road Office
June 10, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS is pleased to announce that Victoria Svistun has joined the company’s Woodruff Road office as a sales associate. Victoria was born and raised…
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Infinity welcomes Tia Ternberg and Mallory Farmer
June 10, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, expanded the team’s roster with the addition of Tia Ternberg, Media Buyer, and Mallory Farmer, Media Coordinator. “We are thrilled…
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PC and Piedmont Technical College address state teacher shortage with new dual enrollment partnership
June 10, 2022
Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to address a statewide teacher shortage by helping eligible dual enrollment students transfer seamlessly to PC to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
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Bon Secours now using new technology for lung cancer diagnosis
June 9, 2022
Robotic Bronchoscopy Could Enable Earlier & More Accurate Diagnosis An innovation that holds promise to fight lung cancer is now in use at Bon Secours. Used to view the inside…
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Judson Mill District uses helicopter to install 21 HVAC units at historic Warehouse building
June 9, 2022
Working with FairLifts, a corporate helicopter charters & lifts services company, and Tuck & Howell, an expert heating and cooling company, Judson Mill District today installed 21 HVAC rooftop units…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced poster image for 2022
June 9, 2022
Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced that Michael Hunt’s Fleur De Lis Jazz, has been chosen as the image to adorn this year’s Festival materials. “We simply…
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SC Ports graduates 26 Port Ambassadors
June 9, 2022
South Carolina Ports celebrates the graduation of its 2021-2022 Port Ambassador Class, with each delegate having gained a deep understanding of how SC Ports connects to South Carolina’s economy. The…
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City of Charleston contracts with Trident Waste to augment collection efforts in response to unusually large trash volumes
June 9, 2022
In order to ensure timely collection, the city has contracted with Trident Waste to augment city trash pickup efforts through the end of next week, as trash volumes continue to…
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Eastside Celebration to feature Mayor Tecklenburg, Eastside community leaders and Piccolo Spoleto pop up performance Friday evening
June 9, 2022
Please join Mayor John Tecklenburg, City Councilmember Robert Mitchell, Police Chief Luther T. Reynolds, Philip Simmons Foundation Project Administrator Rossie Colter and Eastside Community Development Corporation President Shelia Fields at…
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SC Ports maintains fluidity during record May
June 9, 2022
South Carolina Ports achieved another record month for containers handled at the Port of Charleston while maintaining fluidity for customers. May marked the 15th consecutive month of cargo records at…
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NAI Columbia’s Patrick Palmer, CCIM, and Bobby Balboni represented PASSIVEINVESTING.COM, LLC, in the successful acquisition
June 9, 2022
The Purchaser, PASSIVEINVESTING.COM, is a recognized leader in managing a growing portfolio of large, quality apartment communities, self-storage and express car wash facilities. “We are honored to assist our client in…
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Southeastern Freight Lines shines at Truck Driving Championships
June 9, 2022
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recently competed in the South Carolina Trucking Association’s Truck Driving Championships and the Georgia Motor Trucking Association’s Truck…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman announces $38 million in infrastructure funding for Saluda County School District
June 9, 2022
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman today announced the allocation of $38 million in state funding to Saluda County School District to both renovate and replace antiquated existing school facilities…
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Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR expanding operations in Charleston County
June 9, 2022
Expansion to create 32 new jobs Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR (Golfbreaks), a leading, worldwide golf vacation specialist, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s expansion will create…
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Guardian Research Network to speak at PMWC 2022 about advances in applying real world data to clinical research
June 9, 2022
Non-profit to speak about marrying contract research with deeper patient data to advance precision medicine and expand use of RWD in clinical trials The Guardian Research Network Inc (GRN), a…
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Explore Charleston launches second year of program for minority college students
June 9, 2022
Explore Charleston welcomes the second class of its Intern Cultural Enrichment Program (ICEP), an initiative that connects underrepresented minority students, most from historically-black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with world-class internship…
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An inside look at the heart of gorilla health
June 9, 2022
Medical Partnerships Enhance Care of Animals Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is advancing the specialized care of exotic animals through medical partnerships that enhance the well-being of many species that live…
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PC and Piedmont Technical College address state teacher shortage with new dual enrollment partnership
June 9, 2022
Presbyterian College and Piedmont Technical College are partnering to address a statewide teacher shortage by helping eligible dual enrollment students transfer seamlessly to PC to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation to increase food choices for families
June 9, 2022
Donation Will Help Children and Families Facing Hunger in Hampton, Colleton, Jasper, Williamsburg, and Georgetown counties Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley…
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Wofford selects new VP for campus life and student development
June 9, 2022
Dr. Sandra Rouse will join the president’s leadership team later this summer Wofford College is welcoming Dr. Sandra Rouse as its new vice president for campus life and student development…
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A Creek Runs Through It
June 9, 2022
By Tom Poland Writers title works and often they fail to come up with a good one. Half Asleep In Frog Pajamas comes to mind. Sometimes a gem of…
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HopeHealth managers amplify leadership skills with Coker University’s Seminars for Success
June 9, 2022
Coker University has partnered with HopeHealth to provide healthcare leaders with integral management and leadership skills via a new training program called Seminars for Success. The signature program, started in…
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Piedmont Tech Student Welders Shine at Competition
June 9, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student welders quietly sparked notice last month at the 38th Annual SC Technical College Welding Skills Competition held at Tri-County Technical College. Ryan Long placed second…
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Carolina Handling celebrates National Forklift Safety Day on June 14
June 9, 2022
Carolina Handling will celebrate National Forklift Safety Day on Tuesday, June 14, with activities that include virtual reality forklift simulator training, lift truck demonstrations and a forklift rodeo, all designed…
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TigerImpact signs NIL deals with student-athlete leaders in every Clemson sport
June 9, 2022
Purpose-driven collective among first in country to achieve milestone With the addition of 16 student-athletes under contract, TigerImpact is now engaging men and women competing in all of Clemson University’s…
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