Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina
May 20, 2022
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg, David Diana to announce 10th Annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
May 19, 2022
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Lowcountry Mental Health Conference Director David Diana for a press conference announcing the 10th Annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, at 12 p.m. on Friday,…
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SC SBDC hires David Dougherty as Community Navigator Program Business Consultant
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the hiring of Community…
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Bean selected as Communications Director
May 19, 2022
At its meeting Tuesday night, the Kershaw County School Board named Becky Bean as the new Communications Director for the Kershaw County School District (KCSD). Bean has led the communications…
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GSP receives $5.2 million grant for air cargo infrastructure improvements
May 19, 2022
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), according to U.S. Secretary…
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City of Columbia to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at city parks
May 19, 2022The City of Columbia is partnering with SC DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city operated parks around Columbia. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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District promotes Keisler to Pelion Middle principal
May 19, 2022
On May 17, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jessica L. Keisler to principal of Pelion Middle School. A 16-year, award-winning educator,…
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Lexington District One names Keller principal of Forts Pond Elementary
May 19, 2022
On May 17, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Travis T. Keller as the new principal of Forts Pond Elementary School,…
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Town of Chapin and the Chapin American Legion Post 193 host Memorial Day ceremony
May 19, 2022
Town of Chapin Mayor Al Koon announced that the Town of Chapin along with the Chapin American Legion Post 193 will jointly host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May…
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William B. Dukes reappointed to South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission
May 19, 2022
William B. Dukes, of Chapin, has been appointed to another term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission representing the 2nd Congressional District. Dukes, owner of Blue Marlin…
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The Friends of African American Art & Culture celebrates first-ever art acquisition
May 19, 2022
Honor a major milestone at FAAAC presents Modern Rhythms on June 2 CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art & Culture (FAAAC) announces their first-ever art acquisition — Oliver Lee…
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The Southern Bank acquires Spartanburg property for new holding company headquarters
May 19, 2022Continuing its expansion throughout South Carolina, The Southern Bank announces the acquisition of property at 468 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302. The Spartanburg location will be the company’s new…
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Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure
May 19, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…
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Hana Engineers hydrogeologist selected for environmental conference
May 19, 2022
Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLCs Senior Hydrogeologist Wanfang Zhou, Ph.D., P.G., will be presenting a poster at the Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds in Palm…
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Life Cycle Engineering’s Rick Wheeler to present at Connected Plant Conference 2022
May 19, 2022
Rick Wheeler, Executive Director of Asset Management at Life Cycle Engineering, will present a session at the sixth annual Connected Plant Conference in Atlanta, GA. The session, titled “Building the…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS welcomes Brittney Painter to the Company’s Augusta Road Office
May 19, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS announced that Brittney Painter has joined the company’s Augusta Road office as a sales associate. Brittney has called the Upstate of South Carolina…
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LaserForm & Machine, Inc. expanding operations in Richland County
May 19, 2022
$5 million investment will create 51 new jobs LaserForm & Machine, Inc. (LaserForm & Machine), a metal fabrication and machine shop, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The…
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Infinity welcomes Sharon Kearns and Jimmy Manos
May 19, 2022Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing agency in the Upstate, recently expanded its team with the addition of Sharon Kearns, Graphic Designer, and Jimmy Manos, Social Media Coordinator. “We…
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Trinity Partners facilitates industrial lease in Greenville County
May 19, 2022
Trinity Partners recently facilitated the lease of 535 John Ross Court in Greenville County to Ansco & Associates, LLC. The newly constructed facility consists of 10,000 square feet and will…
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Vietnam POWs coming to Upstate to celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – two events open to the public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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Vietnam POWs Coming to Upstate to Celebrate 49th Year of Freedom – Two Events Open to the Public
May 18, 2022
In just a few weeks a group of more than 80 Vietnam POWs, family and special friends will come to Greenville for their 49thFreedom Reunion. The National Organization of Former…
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Lander Has First Educator Signing Day
May 18, 2022
Emerald High School senior Taylin Hall, who will attend Lander University in the fall on a South Carolina Teaching Fellow Scholarship, tries on a Lander cap at the College of…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance
May 18, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…
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Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill earns Professional Certified Coach credential from International Coach Federation
May 18, 2022
Stacey Bevill, Owner and President of Golden Career Strategies, recently earned the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation from the International Coach Federation (ICF). ICF offers the only independent and…
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Hartness announces Tori Wallace-Babcock as Development Manager
May 18, 2022
Hartness announced Tori Wallace-Babcock as development manager. In this role, Wallace-Babcock will lead all critical aspects of the development process, from inception through construction completion, for every project within the…
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The ART of Real Estate welcomes Steely Walker as Executive Coordinator
May 18, 2022
The ART of Real Estate announced that Steely Walker has joined the team as their new Executive Coordinator. Steely moved to Columbia from Atlanta, GA in 2012 to attend the…
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Hughes Agency welcomes Katie Kelley as Account Executive
May 18, 2022
Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising, and event management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Katie Kelley as Account Executive. Kelley brings over six years of…
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Greenville Scottish Games announces Royal Highland Fusilier Guard
May 18, 2022The Greenville Scottish Games has announced the 2022 Royal Highland Fusilier Honor Guard team for 2022. The Royal Highland Fusiliers are the most decorated unit in the British Army, and…
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Two New Scholarships Memorialize Late PTC Student
May 18, 2022
Gavin Truelove loved his family and his church. He loved the beach. And he loved his girlfriend, Payton Hughes. The promising radiologic technology student at Piedmont Technical College (PTC) had…
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Thornwell Launches Free “Grab-N-Go” Daily Meal Pickups During June
May 18, 2022
Program transitions in July to free dine-in lunch on Thornwell’s campus Thornwell, a non-profit organization committed to serving children and families in need across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is…
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LaunchGVL celebrates student interns, awards scholarships
May 18, 2022
Greenville Chamber, Greenville County Schools Partner to Honor LaunchGVL Participants and Present Scholarships LaunchGVL hosted a celebration event on Tuesday, May 17 honoring 2021/2022 student interns and their employers. During…
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Greenville Theatre closes out Welcome Back season with the smash hit musical, Mamma Mia!
May 18, 2022
Greenville Theatre is ecstatic to close out their Welcome Back season with the Broadway smash hit musical, Mamma Mia! Come see this energetic story brought to life like never before on…
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Good Growth Capital announces the largest venture fund in South Carolina history
May 18, 2022
Early Stage VC with Three Unicorns in First Fund Announces Over-subscribed Third Fund Growth Capital has announced the successful raise of its over-subscribed third fund at over $100M. This new…
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City leaders seeking information to get youth positively activated this summer
May 18, 2022The City of Columbia is seeking information from local youth organizations and groups regarding youth services this summer. The Youth Services Guide will also include information about the City of…
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SC Whitmore School named National Beta School of Merit
May 18, 2022
SC Whitmore School (SCWS), a Columbia based virtual charter public high school and member school of the SC Public Charter School District, is proud to announce that SC Whitmore School…
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CARTA announces return of seasonal shuttle to Isle of Palms
May 18, 2022
Beach Reach Shuttle will run Memorial through Labor Day weekends The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) today announced that the Beach Reach Shuttle, a free seasonal park-and-ride shuttle providing…
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MAU Workforce Solutions celebrates new location in Charleston
May 18, 2022
MAU Workforce Solutions celebrated the opening of its new location in Charleston on May 8. MAU employees were joined by local clients, businesses and economic development partners to recognize MAU’s…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina State Grand Jury investigation results in drug indictments against multiple defendants associated with Mexican cartels
May 18, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina State Grand Jury has issued indictments in the drug trafficking case known as “Los Banditos”. The indictments currently…
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1st Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative to Celebrate National Bicycle Safety Month
May 18, 2022
The Columbia Police Department Foundation and the Columbia Parks & Recreation Foundation have partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors to hold the inaugural Police, Parks & Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative and…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Colliers Report: Multifamily market will stabilize this year
May 18, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Columbia Multifamily Market Highlights As apartment prices continue to increase quarter-over-quarter and single-family home deliveries rise, many renters are choosing to…
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Revs. Joe & Janis English
May 18, 2022
By Jeff Becraft Many times I will half-jokingly say to someone, “You are one of my mentors.” There is more truth to this statement than not because I am…
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Logisticus Group receives a a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
May 18, 2022
Logisticus Group, a transportation logistics company, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46…
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
May 18, 2022
By Tom Poland “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…
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MBM Partner, Stanley L. Myers, named as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers
May 18, 2022
Stanley L. Myers, Partner at Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has become a Fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Myers law practice focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation,…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union selects Upstart for Personal Lending
May 18, 2022INDIAN LAND, SC – Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a top credit union serving over 100,000 members in the Carolinas and nationwide, today announced it has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST),…
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S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day
May 18, 2022
Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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SCDPS and Local Law Enforcement Partners Kick Off Busy Summer Travel Season with Buckle Up, SC Campaign
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide announce the kickoff of the annual Buckle Up, South Carolina (BUSC) high visibility statewide safety belt enforcement, public information and…
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