Richland Library to begin Let’s Talk Race community initiative
October 1, 2020
Embark on a journey to end systemic racism during this time of unrest in our country and join Richland Library as we introduce the Let’s Talk Race community initiative. Over…
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James Lemon, DMD appointed Chair of MUSC Board of Trustees
October 1, 2020
Dr. James Lemon has been appointed Chair of the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Board of Trustees. A graduate of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at…
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Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20-21
October 1, 2020
Fair food available for purchase with extended dates, Oct. 20-24 The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new…
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Colliers Report: No major shifts confirm Columbia office stability amid pandemic
October 1, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways Overall office market occupancy barely moved this quarter. The few changes within Columbia’s offices show tenants are maintaining their current…
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Big Lots to celebrate Columbia store grand re-opening
October 1, 2020
New Store Format Provides Fun and Engaging Shopping Experience During Its Grand Opening Week October 10-October 17 Big Lots announces the grand opening of its newly remodeled store in Columbia, South Carolina…
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Dedication of Back Street Park in Laurens Set for November 6th
October 1, 2020
Back Street Park is a small area of peace and serenity located at the corner of Highway 221 and East Main Street. The park is nearly complete with seating, decorative…
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Sage Automotive Interiors completes acquisition of Adient’s Automotive Fabric business
October 1, 2020
Increased capacity, expansion, in European automotive industry Sage Automotive Interiors (an Asahi Kasei company) has now completed its agreement to acquire the automotive fabric business of Adient (NYSE: ADNT). Sage…
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SBDC hosting Cyber Security Event – October 7
October 1, 2020
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Greenville Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is hosting a seminar to help small business owners prepare. The event will feature a…
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Military Veterans groups using PTSD one-pager developed by Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
October 1, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. (RCSD) has produced and published an informational one-pager on PTSD that is being disseminated far beyond the near-1,000 employee agency it…
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SC Council on Competitiveness releases 2020 SC Logistics Study revealing an increased industry impact on state economy
October 1, 2020
The study reveals the impact of logistics in South Carolina, including revenue growth, employment, economic contribution, industry wages, and more. The SC Council on Competitiveness has released its 2020 SC…
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RCSD and Richland Library team-up to read to kids
September 30, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland Reads – a partnership between the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) and Richland Library (formerly the Richland County Public Library) – began in…
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Early in-person voting begins October 5, 2020
September 30, 2020All South Carolina registered voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in the November 3, 2020 General Election. From October 5, 2020 through November 2, 2020 registered voters can…
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Spartanburg’s SteelCore donates $50,000 PPE to Spartanburg Community College
September 30, 2020
The Spartanburg Community College Foundation recently accepted a $50,000 donation of personal protective equipment to the College from Spartanburg-based SteelCore Industrial and Welding Supply. Brandon Coates, president/CEO of SteelCore, and a…
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Community Foundation of Greenville responds to COVID-19 crisis
September 30, 2020
$400,000 in grants to be awarded to 20 local nonprofits At a time of unprecedented health care and economic crises due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greenville’s…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office to Host Coffee with a Cop
September 30, 2020
National Coffee with a Cop Day is Wednesday, October 7th and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is ready to share a cup of coffee with residents of the county. Members…
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NAI Columbia facilitates the significant renewal and expansion of medical office space to Prisma Health
September 30, 2020
NAI Columbia’s Peyton Bryant, CCIM, Ryan Causey and Alex Johnson represented the landlord, in the significant renewal and expansion of medical office space spanning almost half of the building located…
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Commission Holds Q&A Meeting on Penny Sales Tax
September 30, 2020
On Tuesday, September 29th members of the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission held a Q&A session. Local media outlets were invited to attend in person and the event was live…
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The Cliffs announces expansion of Cliffs Builders team with two new hires
September 30, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Cliffs Builders has expanded its team with the addition of Vincent Fournier and Don Thompson. Fournier and Thompson will serve as dedicated project engineers for Cliffs…
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Institute for Child Success Releases Report on COVID-19’s Impact on Pediatric Healthcare in South Carolina
September 30, 2020
Survey Reveals Flu Vaccinations Are Critical During Pandemic The Institute for Child Success (ICS) conducted a survey of 69 pediatricians across the state in May 2020 on behalf of the…
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Lee & Associates Charleston continues its community engagement by serving on the CRDA Board
September 30, 2020
Wade Allen Newly Appointed Board Member Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announced today, Wade Allen, Broker-In-Charge and President of the Charleston office,…
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Ian Duggan named as member at Callison Tighe & Robinson
September 30, 2020
Ian Duggan is the newest member in the law firm of Callison Tighe & Robinson. Mr. Duggan is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex litigation. He is…
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City of Clinton receives grant to fund infrastructure upgrades
September 30, 2020
The City of Clinton has secured $750,000 in grant funding under the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Community Infrastructure program. The funding is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and…
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Tempest announces new weekend brunch menu
September 30, 2020
Items Include King Crab Benedict, Smoked Fish Toast and Shakshuka Tempest, a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to…
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As winter approaches, COVID-19 creates unprecedented danger for those in need
September 30, 2020
National Nonprofit One Warm Coat Launches Campaign to Keep All Americans Warm and Safe This Winter Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Americans have stepped up to help those in need by…
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Transitions Homeless Center announces 9th annual Reconstructing Home art show and auction
September 30, 2020
Transitions Homeless Center’s signature fundraiser, Reconstructing Home, is going virtual! Beginning October 1, 2020, at 12:00 pm, over 100 items will be going up for auction, including a showcase of…
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Carolina Moves Real Estate and Property Management Company acquires new building
September 30, 2020
Carolina Moves Real Estate and Property Management Company recently acquired the 13,000 sf building at 455 Congaree Road Greenville, SC 29607. The building will be undergoing a complete renovation and…
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Laurens County Chorale Rehearsals Resume
September 30, 2020
The Laurens County Chorale has begun it’s Fall rehearsal Schedule as of September 14th, 2020. Rehearsals are open to all those interested in singing; auditions are not required. In order…
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Colliers Report: Greenville-Spartanburg office deal activity remains constant, sublease space increases
September 30, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2020 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | OFFICE Key Takeaways Large blocks of office space becoming available created negative absorption and overshadowed the 37 office sales transactions and 58 leases…
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Colliers Report: Charleston is prime for population spike, eventually increasing demand
September 30, 2020
Key Takeaways Negative effects of the pandemic are starting to be evident in the Charleston office market – no new offices were delivered; however, the office market posted a negative…
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Carter Deupree to serve as Secretary of Leadership South Carolina Board of Trustees
September 30, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that Carter Deupree is serving as Secretary of Leadership South Carolina’s Board of Trustees. Leadership SC is the state’s oldest and most respected…
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20 South Battery re-opens in Charleston, inviting travelers to discover the beauty and culture of a historic Charlestonian mansion
September 30, 202020 South Battery is inviting travelers to discover the beauty, history and culture of Charleston while enjoying a luxury hospitality experience as unique as its setting. The 1843 private mansion…
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Byron Gipson named inaugural Unum Fellow
September 30, 2020
Fellowship program to equip Southern leaders with resources that advance racial and economic equity within their communities E Pluribus Unum (EPU) announced its inaugural class of UNUM Fellows, including South Carolina’s…
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Lander University and Tri-County Technical College partner to advance education
September 29, 2020
Tri-County Technical College President Dr. Galen DeHay and Lander University President Dr. Richard Cosentino signed an articulation agreement giving criminal justice students another pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree. The…
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College of Charleston Athletics and Medical University of South Carolina announce integrated, multi-year relationship
September 29, 2020
On the heels of introducing a relationship between College of Charleston (CofC) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide enhanced overall health care and psychiatric services to CofC…
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Duke Energy invests more than $350,000 in projects that help preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural places
September 29, 2020
The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $350,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.…
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Census countdown: Help Greenville be counted
September 29, 2020
With just days to go until the September 30 deadline to respond to the 2020 Census, the self-response rate for the city of Greenville is just 57%. That means approximately…
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National publication honors family engagement initiative from North Charleston Elementary
September 29, 2020North Charleston Elementary School is the first school from Charleston County School District to be featured in the annual National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) Promising Partnership Practices handbook. The…
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Bon Secours announces additional flu clinics
September 29, 2020
Bon Secours St. Francis is hosting additional flu vaccination clinics this season, as we can’t stress enough just how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated. Dates, times and…
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Samsung welcomes Annmarie Higgins as Human Resources Executive
September 29, 2020
Samsung Electronics Home Appliances America (SEHA) is excited to announce a new human resources executive to the Newberry team. With a sharp focus on facilitating change and improving work environments,…
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College of Charleston Chief Diversity Officer: ‘This is a Year of Action’
September 29, 2020The College of Charleston, under the guidance of the Office of Institutional Diversity (OID), is expanding programs and initiatives aimed at better supporting first-generation and underrepresented minority students to help ensure they…
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New Center for Climate Studies to be established at The Citadel
September 29, 2020Lt. Col. James B. Near Jr., USAF, ’77, Center for Climate Studies under development Climate variability, risks and the advancement of solutions will be the focus of a new, interdisciplinary…
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First Reliance Bank adds new Deposit Operations Manager to Charleston team
September 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank recently welcomed new Deposit Operations Manager, Tiffany Kiminski, to join their Charleston-area branch in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. While providing guidance and direction for deposit operation team, Kiminski…
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Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 29, 2020
More Than $9.1 Million Investment Will Create 150 New Jobs Rivers Plumbing and Electric, Inc., an engineering and design, prefabrication, construction and post-construction firm, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Randstad US to bring 400 remote customer service jobs to South Carolina
September 29, 2020
Randstad US announces it is hiring 400 remote customer service representative jobs in South Carolina. Candidates looking for job opportunities can apply through an online portal or attend an upcoming virtual hiring…
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Morris and Harlan join UofSC Board of Trustees
September 29, 2020
Two new members are joining the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees following their election by the S.C. General Assembly on Sept. 23. Brian Harlan of Laurens will represent…
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Golden Career Strategies acquired by Ask and Receive Coaching president Stacey Bevill
September 29, 2020
Stacey Bevill, Founder and President of Upstate-based Ask and Receive Coaching, recently acquired the long-standing coaching and consulting firm, Golden Career Strategies. Golden Career Strategies (GCS) was founded in 2002…
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Show off your Stats! Using your organization’s data to create visual content
September 29, 2020
By Stephanie Heikkila Holman NP Strategy There’s something comforting about numbers, whether it’s the way they gently guide us to sleep as children counting sheep in our beds or…
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Orangeburg Area Small Business Development Center wins SBA awards
September 29, 2020Orangeburg Area SBDC is named State and Southeast Regional SBDC of the Year The South Carolina SBDC network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is pleased to announce…
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Calhoun, Fairfield and Lee counties to participate in community paramedicine program
September 29, 2020
Residents in Calhoun, Fairfield and Lee counties will soon be able to receive health assessments and non-emergency medical care at home from specially trained paramedics, rather than traveling to a…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards $25,000 in innovation grants
September 29, 2020
Foundation Awards $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools for 2020-2021 School Year The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a total of $25,000 in Innovation Grants for K-8 Schools…
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