Proposed Class AA Boutique Office, Retail & Cafe’ Space
October 14, 2020
Office, Retail and Food & Beverage Space deemed to be 29,985 SF located at 741 Meeting Street. Projected Completion in Fall 2021. Perfectly positioned in the highly sought after Upper…
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MUSC board receives pandemic status report and economic impact data
October 14, 2020
At the outset of the second quarter of its fiscal year, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly…
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CSU’s cybersecurity program receives prestigious ABET accreditation
October 14, 2020
Program is only one of 14 with ABET-CAC accreditation worldwide; only one in S.C. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Computing Accreditation Commission accredited Charleston Southern University’s cybersecurity program this…
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City of Columbia to cancel annual “Spooktacular Halloween Party”
October 14, 2020
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will cancel this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community.…
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Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency
October 14, 2020
While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business operations to pause, Brightway Insurance remains committed to customers and to people who want to build their own business…
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SCRA announces new SC Academic Innovations Director
October 14, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that Sohail Malik was recently named Director of SC Academic Innovations. Malik will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the SC…
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Ninth South Carolina Cultural District approved in Camden
October 14, 2020
S.C. Arts Commission board votes unanimously for approval The city of Camden was awarded the ninth South Carolina Cultural District today by a unanimous vote of the South Carolina Arts…
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Riggs Partners announces 2020 CreateAthon® nonprofit clients
October 14, 2020
Five South Carolina nonprofit organizations will be the beneficiaries of pro bono marketing and communication services provided by Riggs Partners during its 23rd annual CreateAthon®. The marketing marathon…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Jordan Peeler to growing family law practice
October 14, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Jordan Peeler has joined the firm’s Greenville office as an associate and will focus his practice on family law and litigation. Jordan…
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Charleston Water System wins AMWA award
October 14, 2020
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored the exceptional operation and performance of 13 public drinking water systems with its top utility management awards on October 13 at its…
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Trident Tech awarded $1.9 million grant to promote STEM pathways
October 13, 2020
The Department of Defense has awarded Trident Technical College $1.9 million to implement the Building Outreach Opportunities to Motivate and Inspire the Next Generation in STEM (BOOMING in STEM) initiative…
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County of Lexington awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 13, 2020
The County of Lexington’s Financial Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada…
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City of Charleston to host school supply distribution drive-thru on October 18
October 13, 2020The city of Charleston will host a school supply distribution drive-thru on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Arthur W. Christopher Community Center, located at 265…
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Lowcountry Local First announces national search for new Executive Director
October 13, 2020
Jamee Haley to step down after leading the nonprofit organization for nearly 15 years Lowcountry Local First (LLF) will launch a nationwide search for a new Executive Director, as founding…
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President Trump appoints SC Ports Board Chairman Bill Stern to United States Holocaust Memorial Council
October 13, 2020
President Donald Trump has appointed S.C. Ports Authority Board Chairman Bill Stern to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council is the…
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7 Intriguing Fall Classes at the College of Charleston
October 13, 2020
According to U.S. News & World Report, the College of Charleston is one of the “most innovative” universities in the country. One measure of a university’s originality and creativity is the…
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Stubbs, Springsteen publish research in Nature Chemistry
October 13, 2020
Recent Furman University graduate Trent Stubbs is the author of a study that may fundamentally alter humanity’s understanding of the origin of life. The research was published in Nature Chemistry,…
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CCSD staff members to participate in Racial Equity Institute training
October 13, 2020
Around 300 Charleston County School District staff members will take part in Racial Equity Institute (REI) workshops offered in partnership with YWCA Greater Charleston (YWCA.GC). CCSD staff in leadership and…
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Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
October 13, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, announced that several new staff members have come…
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Presbyterian College is the top private South Carolina college in Money’s 2020 list of “best colleges”
October 13, 2020
Presbyterian College is the highest-ranked private institution in South Carolina, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” The rankings factor in tuition, family borrowing, and career…
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Tri-County Technical College receives $378,680 grant for child care
October 13, 2020
Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) has received a $378,680 Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant, which will be paid over…
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ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord Donate PPE to Local School Districts
October 13, 2020
On September 29, Laurens County School Districts 55 & 56 received face masks and hand sanitizer donations from ZF Transmissions Gray Court and Norbord. ZF Transmissions donated 5,000 child and…
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SC Works to Host Open-Air Job Fair October 15 in Fountain Inn
October 13, 2020
SC Works is hosting an open-air Job Fair in Fountain Inn on October 15th from 2PM-5PM at the Fountain Inn Farmers Market (110 Depot St., Fountain Inn), which will include…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation celebrates $200 million in total grantmaking
October 13, 2020
Harnessing the collective resources of the community through over 26,000 grants and scholarships Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ local center for philanthropy, has awarded over $200 million in grants…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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A Conversation with Matt Kennell, City Center Partnership
October 13, 2020
Twenty years ago, the downtown business district of Columbia, SC, specifically Main Street, was a source of embarrassment for local residents. Skip ahead to 2020, and downtown Columbia is now…
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City rejects one dollar bid for American Legion Post
October 13, 2020
Of the several pieces of surplus property up for bid by the City of Clinton during its October 5 meeting, the rejection of one bid drew heavy criticism shortly after…
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Presbyterian College the top private college in South Carolina, according to Money’s 2020 list of “best colleges”
October 13, 2020
Presbyterian College is the highest-ranked private institution in South Carolina, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value.” The rankings factor in tuition, family borrowing, and career…
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Milliken donates more than 23,000 reusable gowns to local school districts
October 13, 2020
Milliken & Company, a diversified international manufacturer headquartered in South Carolina, teamed up with local schools to provide Milliken Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) reusable fabric gowns to teachers and faculty.…
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BASF names Elba Lizardi new Seneca Site Director
October 13, 2020
BASF has named Elba Lizardi as the Site Director for its Seneca manufacturing facility in Oconee County. Lizardi has been in the manufacturing industry for more than 25 years. She…
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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County
October 13, 2020
The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…
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Do you react or respond?
October 13, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Do you react or respond? That question felt like a stab to my heart and almost made me fall off the treadmill one evening. …
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Seibels appoints Rao Tadepalli Chief Information Officer
October 13, 2020
Columbia, SC-based, Seibels, announced the appointment of Rao Tadepalli to Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tadepalli will oversee Seibels’ Information Technology Services which includes software development, implementation and support, data center…
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Infinity Marketing promotes two copywriting team members
October 13, 2020Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, recently promoted Leslie Westlake to Copywriting Lead and Joshua Tankersley to Senior Copywriter within the firm’s Creative Team. “These new title…
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Local Residents Named Honorary Alumni at PC
October 13, 2020
Dee Nichols, of Clinton, and Ray and Scott Bunting, of Mountville, have been named honorary alumni at PC. The honor recognizes those who treat PC as their alma mater. Nichols…
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Sports Sound Bites Coming to the BUZZ!
October 13, 2020
It was a match made in Steamers. Brenda Stewart and Monte Dutton met for breakfast at the Clinton cafe on the Square to see the sites, those being LaurensCountyBUZZ.com and…
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Clinton High sporting events rescheduled
October 13, 2020
Clinton High School announced the relocation of two sports events to Wednesday, Oct. 14. A volleyball match against Chapman (JV/V), postponed last week, will begin at 5:30 at the Red…
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Certified South Carolina is good for farmers, good for business
October 12, 2020
South Carolinians are eating more local food thanks to the continued success of the Certified South Carolina program. According to a new study by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist…
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Richland County asking for proposals to help address housing needs
October 12, 2020
Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families. The County encourages Community…
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Columbia Museum of Art adds 5 works by African American artists to collection
October 12, 2020
The Columbia Museum of Art announces a series of exciting purchases in the past year of works by contemporary African American artists — Sanford Biggers, Kwame Brathwaite, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam…
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Cokesbury College to hold old-fashioned stump meeting Thursday, Oct. 15
October 12, 2020
Cokesbury College will pay homage to a political tradition when it hosts an old-fashioned stump meeting from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The event, to be held at…
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4th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament – October 15- 25
October 12, 2020
AC Controls is hosting the 4th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). New this year, participants in the golf tournament may play on…
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Richland Library Friends and Foundation names 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship recipient
October 12, 2020
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to announce Ansley Kamau Pope as recipient of the 2020 Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship. He’s a graduate student in history at the…
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The Capital Project Sales Tax Referendum – What You Need to Know Before You Vote
October 12, 2020
Less than thirty days until election day. Beyond President of the United States there’s a lot on the ballot that will directly impact Laurens County Residents. One such item is…
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Basecamp Fitness adding location in Columbia
October 12, 2020
The Carolinas are about to get HIIT. Basecamp Fitness, the hot new boutique fitness franchise with a unique brand of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)-based workouts, has expanded its nationwide footprint with…
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Starkey Swine Center at Clemson to be repurposed
October 12, 2020Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) has announced it will close its swine research facility at the end of the year. “After careful consideration, given the…
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Increasing engagement: Clemson Extension is answering citizens’ needs during pandemic
October 12, 2020
As online offerings continue, Clemson Extension is preparing to reopen county offices under modified operations based on S.C. DHEC data Clemson Extension continues to meet the needs of South Carolinians…
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New outdoor lab enhances hands-on learning in construction science and management
October 12, 2020
Students in the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management have a new 3-acre site where they will gain hands-on construction experience. The Experiential Learning Yard, located at the Clemson University…
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Researcher to measure middle schoolers’ data science knowledge in context of social issues
October 12, 2020
A Clemson University faculty member will use an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to examine middle school students’ data science knowledge and practices through the lens of social issues and…
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New B.A. program provides flexibility for Clemson art students
October 12, 2020
Clemson University students studying art have a new degree option. Starting with the current 2020-21 academic year, undergraduates can elect to complete a Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in digital…
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