New housing development brings patriotism to the front porch
February 15, 2023Great American Homes launches a new 55+ community, 1776. Great American Homes, a new company founded by NewStyle Communities, an Epcon Communities franchise, has announced a new 55+ housing development…
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CIU Board accepts resignation of Dr. Mark Smith over health issues
February 15, 2023
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has accepted the February 9th letter of resignation from Dr. Mark A. Smith as president of CIU prompted by Dr. Smith’s prolonged health…
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BASF in Seneca donates 85 prom dresses to teens in need
February 15, 2023
BASF’s site in Seneca donated 85 prom dresses to Grace’s Closet to share with high schoolers in the community who may not be able to afford a gown. Each gently-used…
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Three new attorneys join Baker Ravenel Bender
February 15, 2023
Baker, Ravenel & Bender, LLC, is welcoming three additional attorneys to its ranks. William A. Collins Jr. is coming on board as a partner, and Michal Kalwajtys and JC Davis…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Launches Special Needs Registry
February 15, 2023
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the implementation of our Special Needs Registry. Currently, Laurens County Sheriff’s Office deputies already communicate information to dispatch to keep information…
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Broad Street United Methodist Church Gears Up for 27th Annual Youth Auction and Dinner
February 14, 2023
Yes, it’s a youth auction. No, they are not auctioning off the youth (but it has been considered at times). Broad Street United Methodist Church’s 27th Annual Youth Auction and…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments Fidelis’ 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance continues
February 14, 2023
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of December 31, 2022 (see chart). Only…
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Local Irmo / Lake Murray Coldwell Banker Real Estate agent ranks in nationwide top 10 for 2022 sales units
February 14, 2023
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, an Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) brand, has announced the 2022 winners for its annual year-end ranking of top performers, and Rookie of the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lia Colabello, Planet + Purpose Solutions
February 14, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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PC Women’s Basketball to Host Campbell on Saturday in PINK OUT Game
February 14, 2023
Come on out and show your support for PC Women’s Basketball Teams as they look to take down Campbell in a crucial Big South Conference matchup. The game is on…
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Laurens County 4-H to Host Spring Break Camp
February 14, 2023
Spring break is just around the corner and Laurens County 4-H has something fun for kids 5-12 to do. They will be holding a spring break camp “On the 4-H…
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Charleston Realtor(R) Rob Woodul is South Carolina REALTORS(R) 2023 President
February 14, 2023
Charleston Realtor® Rob Woodul is the 2023 president of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR). His term began on January 1, 2023. As president of the 29,000 Realtor® member organization, Woodul’s goal…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $77.5M sale of Broadstone Ingleside
February 14, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm arranged the $77.5 million sale of Broadstone Ingleside, a 336-unit multifamily community located in Ladson, South Carolina. Cushman &…
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Law School for Non-Lawyers Course Demystifies Legalese
February 14, 2023
If you sometimes get confused by legal terms — say you think a docket is where your fishing boat is moored and an injunction is a grammatical term from Schoolhouse…
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Love and money: Five tips for having healthy financial conversations with your partner
February 14, 2023
By Justin Hawkins Wells Fargo Branch Banking Region Director for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the love in your life, but ask anyone…
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Is Your Company a Good Bet?
February 14, 2023
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer The best time to prepare your Company for investment by an outsider is LONG before you need the additional capital. …
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces leadership team for 2023
February 14, 2023
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council, chaired by W.M. Jordan’s Chet Bednar. The Upstate Council…
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CPI for all items rises 0.5% in January as shelter increases
February 14, 2023
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Arts Advocacy Week is February 13-17
February 14, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Alliance (SCAA) is hosting SC Arts Advocacy Week, February 13-17. The annual event brings arts practitioners and supporters together to celebrate the universal impact of the…
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Enoree River Winery to host 5k to benefit Newberry Athletic Foundation
February 14, 2023
Who’s ready for Spring? It’s time to get out for some exercise and run for a cause. Enoree River Winery has the perfect opportunity! Richard and Laura LaBarre, owners and…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in New Forge
February 14, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in New Forge LLC. The $250,000 investment will help the Rock Hill-based startup continue transforming the manufacturing and healthcare industries with its augmented reality…
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NAI Columbia’s John Gregory, PE, CCIM elected Chair for City of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals
February 14, 2023
NAI Columbia, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm announced that John Gregory, PE, CCIM has been elected Chair for City of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Appeals. “Serving on the…
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Artist Minute – Laura Rohlfing
February 14, 2023
The Who’s on the Move Artist Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of…
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Eric Litwin, “Original” Author of Pete the Cat Books to Visit District 56
February 14, 2023
District 56 will host author Eric Litwin on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 21 and 22. Litwin is a song singing, guitar strumming, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author who brings early…
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Get Ready for Summer on Lake Rabon
February 14, 2023
Warm weather brings thoughts of spending more time outside and on the lake. If you’re planning to be on Lake Rabon now is the time to get your boat permit.…
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Colliers Report: New deliveries are necessary to meet demand
February 13, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Columbia Industrial By Ron Anderson | Vice President of Research and Information Technology Market Highlights The Columbia industrial market currently has 2…
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Cardinal Crossing welcomes YogaSix, its fourth Xponential brand
February 13, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds and John Gressette represented The Beach Company in the lease of ±1,920 square feet of retail space at Cardinal Crossing to YogaSix.…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at 2023 Bell Tower Ball
February 13, 2023
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 11. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…
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FUEL selects Greenville Literacy Association as 1H23 grant recipient
February 13, 2023FUEL – a Greenville, S.C.-based strategic marketing and branding agency – announced that it has selected Greenville Literacy Association as the FUEL for Good Grant recipient for 1H 2023. Since…
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Reverent Ornament: Art from the Islamic World opens February 18
February 13, 2023
The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured spring exhibition Reverent Ornament: Art from the Islamic World, on view Saturday, February 18, through Sunday, May 14, 2023. Organized by the Huntington…
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The Woodlands at Furman Director of Nursing honored with LeadingAge SC award
February 13, 2023
Desiree Reid, Director of Nursing at The Woodlands at Furman, has earned the LeadingAge SC Outstanding Leader Award. Desiree has worked at the Woodlands at Furman for over a decade.…
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Reedy Reels starts this week with extraordinary array of films
February 13, 2023
The Upstate’s biggest and best film festival starts this Friday at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre downtown. Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival will feature 58 films…
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Trinity Partners represents seller in the sale of 1351 Key Road, Columbia
February 13, 2023
Nick Stomski, SIOR and Jake Nidiffer of Trinity Partners represented the seller in the recent sale of 1351 Key Road in Columbia, SC. The 45,000 square foot manufacturing building situated…
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A year of learning opportunities at UWS
February 13, 2023
As spring is upon us, where at the school will be hosting numerous classes, courses, and skill based workshops at our location in Tamassee SC. We have 33 acres for…
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Engineer Daniel Mosher joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in South Carolina
February 13, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the addition of engineer Daniel Mosher, PE, in South Carolina. As a project manager, in the firm’s Columbia office, he will focus primarily on water…
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Mayor Senn to Present to Fellowship of SC Mayors on Resilient City Planning
February 13, 2023
Laurens Mayor Nathan Senn has been invited to present Laurens’ recent successes to mayors from across the state in Charleston on Thursday as part of the Riley Mayor’s Design Fellowship.…
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Colliers represents Chernoff Newman in leasing new office location in GARCo Mill in Park Circle
February 13, 2023
Colliers’ William Ederle represented Chernoff Newman in the lease of ±3,553 square feet of office space at 4900 O’Hear Avenue in the Park Circle area of North Charleston. “Demand for…
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Writer and Translator Aruni Kashyap Visits Lander University
February 13, 2023
Readers often wonder when works of fiction take inspiration from people and events in real life. Writer and translator Aruni Kashyap says it’s hard for stories not to be inspired…
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Lander Community Lecture Series Addresses Violent TV
February 13, 2023
People watch violent television because they are uneasy about death, and violent television bolsters their “terror management defenses,” according to Lander University Professor of Psychology Dr. Jonathan Bassett. Bassett, author…
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PC Men’s Basketball Hosts High Point on Wednesday, February 15
February 13, 2023
Come on out and show your support for your PC Men’s Basketball Team as they look to take down High Point in a crucial Big South Conference matchup! The game…
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Presbyterian College Celebrates Black History Month with Series of Events
February 13, 2023
Presbyterian College’s celebration of Black History Month is underway with an exciting series of events. Uniting behind the national theme, “Black Resistance,” the campus community is invited first to “Building…
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Service Entrepreneurship students engage with local leaders to develop business incubator in Clinton
February 13, 2023
Presbyterian College’s Service Entrepreneurship in Action class is working diligently to build a business incubator in Clinton – and learning a lot about economic development as they go. The class…
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Scott Columbia named senior director of corporate partnerships as Greenville Triumph and Greenville Liberty prepare for growth
February 13, 2023
Strategic leader and business executive brings more than 15 years of project and sales management experience to develop new and existing corporate partnerships The Greenville Triumph SC, the Upstate’s premier…
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TD SYNNEX unveils first corporate citizenship report
February 13, 2023
TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) today published its first Corporate Citizenship Report outlining the company’s progress on the strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives that are helping deliver long-term value…
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$0 tuition scholarships extended at Greenville Technical College
February 13, 2023Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition for summer classes that begin prior to June 26. The effort allows the college to produce more graduates, fostering…
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Converse University announces faculty promotions
February 13, 2023
In recognition for their commitment to teaching, scholarly and/or creative achievements, and service, the Converse University Board of Trustees has awarded the following five faculty members with tenure and promotion…
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Matt Hill joins Robinson Gray law firm as a member
February 13, 2023
Matthew B. Hill has joined Robinson Gray law firm as a member. Matt‘s practice primarily focuses on the areas of commercial real estate, banking, and finance. He regularly provides guidance…
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Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes four
February 13, 2023
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty has added four Associates: Amanda Chvatal, Jessica Kilcoyne, Joyce Bedenk, and Tom Bedenk. Chvatal has been in the real estate business for almost…
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Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner – Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead
February 13, 2023
The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner was held on February 9th at Presbyterian College. The event was an opportunity to reflect on 44 years of service, celebrate county…
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Laurens County Council Meeting – February 14 Agenda
February 12, 2023
Laurens County Council will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 14. Due to the renovations of the historic courthouse on the square, County Council is meeting at…
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