Rebuild Upstate announces search for a full-time CEO
February 27, 2022
Founder Chris Manley to transition to Strategic Advisor For the first time in 15 years, Rebuild Upstate is looking for a full-time CEO. Since it started its mission of repairing…
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Laurens County Resident Appointed to South Carolina Veterans’ Trust Fund Board
February 27, 2022
A Laurens County resident has been appointed to serve as a board member of the South Carolina Veterans’ Trust Fund. The Veterans’ Trust Fund of South Carolina was established to…
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PC Students Hold Unity March
February 26, 2022
Approximately 240 Presbyterian College students, faculty, and staff marched across campus Thursday in solidarity with women and people of color.Multicultural Student Union organizers said they organized the Unity March to…
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School Bus Drivers – A Vital Link in Public Education
February 25, 2022
According to a report from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Servcies, school buses are the safest vehicles on the road. A major component of that safety…
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Dr. Jabari Bodrick named Director of Education & Resiliency for United Way of the Midlands
February 25, 2022
United Way of the Midlands welcomes Jabari Bodrick, Ph.D. as Director of Education & Resiliency to develop and implement strategies that advance United Way’s community goals for education and youth…
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Experience Columbia SC wins three Addy awards SC
February 25, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) took home three Silver ADDY Awards at The American Advertising Awards held Saturday, Feb. 19. ECSC won awards in the brochure category for its Reconstruction Trail…
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Greenville Triumph SC promotes three of its front office staff
February 25, 2022
The Greenville Triumph SC is strengthening the organization in advance of another successful year, both on and off the field, by promoting front office staff members Megan Kolak, Ryan McKie…
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Civil rights attorney Stuart Andrews joins Burnette Shutt & McDaniel
February 25, 2022
A civil rights attorney with decades of experience in fighting for systemic change, Stuart Andrews has joined Burnette Shutt & McDaniel. Andrews has been a member of the legal team…
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Frampton Construction underway on 89,000 SF facility for Tradeport Logistics
February 24, 2022
TradePort Logistics expands Charleston operations Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, is underway on construction of a new 130-door,…
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$0 tuition extended at Greenville Technical College through Summer and Fall 2022
February 24, 2022Students at Greenville Technical College will continue to pay $0 tuition through 2022 thanks to a recent decision by the college’s governing board. The effort allows the college to produce…
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Hartness announces Albert Mertz as General Manager of Hotel Hartness
February 24, 2022
Hartness is pleased to announce the appointment of Albert Mertz as general manager of Hotel Hartness. With more than 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Mertz brings invaluable expertise…
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Sherman College announces transition of presidential leadership
February 24, 2022
The Sherman College Board of Trustees and President Edwin Cordero, D.C., together will begin a presidential leadership transition. Dr. Cordero, the college’s fifth president, will complete his contract with the…
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Urban design group unveils glimpse of what’s possible for I-385 corridor into downtown Greenville
February 24, 2022
Plusurbia, the Miami-based urban design group leading the Greenville Gateway master plan project, this week unveiled a reimagined gateway into downtown. Built on community input gathered over several days, the…
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Bon Secours begins Community Health Needs Assessment
February 24, 2022
Survey Takes Place Every 3 Years to Identify Top Priorities Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has kicked off its 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a survey taken every…
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Upstate Warrior Solution bridges critical gap in support for veterans through Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach program
February 24, 2022
In cooperation with the VA’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program, Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) presents its comprehensive Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach (JIVO) program. Through the JIVO program, UWS partners with law enforcement…
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Registration open for Mayor’s Youth Commission Virtual Summit Session
February 24, 2022
The city of Charleston Mayor’s Youth Commission will host a Virtual Summit Session regarding media information literacy on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The free…
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College of Charleston professor investigates emotions of pandemic-related tweets
February 24, 2022
The use of social media really went up during the pandemic. Just ask Maryam Mahdikhani. The assistant professor of supply chain and information management at the College of Charleston looked at more than…
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City of Charleston attorneys respond to Attorney General’s letter regarding “Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway” marker
February 24, 2022
Today, city of Charleston legal staff sent the attached letter to Attorney General Alan Wilson regarding the removal of a marker for the “Robert E. Lee Memorial Highway.” In the…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful shoe drive fundraiser raises money to support litter prevention
February 24, 2022Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser begins March 1, 2022 and will continue through May 31, 2022. The shoe drive helps KMB to raise funds to support…
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NFIB statement on today’s House vote on South Carolina’s income tax rates
February 23, 2022
NFIB State Director Ben Homeyer released the following statement today in response to the House’s unanimous approval of H. 4480, legislation that would reduce state income taxes for individuals and most…
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South Carolina Public Radio show ‘On the Keys’ hits milestone
February 23, 2022
Local music series celebrates 500th episode South Carolina Public Radio series, On the Keys, is tuned to celebrate its 500th episode on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 8 p.m. David…
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Apply now for the City of Columbia Walk Bike Ambassador Program
February 23, 2022Do you see walking and biking as important to our community, and want to learn about the health and economic benefits? Have you ever wanted to know how a new…
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Richland One to hold 2022 Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair, April 2
February 23, 2022
Richland One will hold its annual Spring In-Person Teacher Job Fair on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. until noon at W.J. Keenan High School, 361 Pisgah Road, Columbia. This…
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Fireflies individual game tickets on sale February 24
February 23, 2022
Food trucks, rewards given to fans who purchase tickets at Segra Park The Columbia Fireflies announced last week that Individual tickets for all Fireflies 2022 regular season home games, including…
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Deerfield Elementary Principal Janet Malone announces retirement
February 23, 2022
Culminating a 46-year career in education, Deerfield Elementary School Principal Janet (Jan) H. Malone announces her retirement at the end of the 2021–22 school year. Malone has led DES since…
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State agencies and local officials issue joint statement about displaced residents of a Cayce Adult Residential Care Facility
February 23, 2022
The S.C. Department of Social Services (DSS), S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), S.C. Department on Aging (SCDOA), and Cayce…
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GSP to host TSA Pre✓ enrollment event
February 23, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) invites the community and travelers to enroll in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program. IndentoGO will set-up a TSA Pre✓® mobile enrollment site at GSP…
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DHEC issues updated schools and childcare centers guidance for managing COVID-19 as an endemic
February 23, 2022
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to decline, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided guidance to schools and childcare centers to help transition from Test…
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Richland Library partners with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District to bring Seed Sanctuary to Eastover
February 23, 2022
Eastover Residents can Access Free Seeds at Richland Library Eastover Richland Library Eastover (608 Main St., Eastover) welcomes a Seed Sanctuary in partnership with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation…
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Energy assistance options available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers
February 23, 2022
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Dominion Energy’s EnergyShare program help customers in need Dominion Energy is joining utilities nationwide in raising awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…
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Cayce United Methodist Church to host community Food Truck Rodeo in March
February 23, 2022
Cayce United Methodist Church (CUMC) will host its first ever Food Truck Rodeo from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 1600 12th Street, Cayce, SC 29033. The…
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Fireflies 2022 season not affected by MLB lockout
February 23, 2022
Fireflies Season Kicks-Off on April 8 at Segra Park Amid the current lockout between Major League Baseball owners and the Major League Players Association, the Columbia Fireflies today confirmed that…
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Veterinarians around the state encouraged to offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics; join DHEC in promoting rabies awareness
February 23, 2022
Each spring, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages pet owners to take their pets to a veterinarian for routine care and vaccinations. To help make…
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$1.6 million grant to expand career outreach to high school students
February 23, 2022
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has received a $1.6 million grant from the SC Department of Education to serve objectives of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) legislation, which…
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Alumnus establishes wrestling scholarship in honor of his father, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ‘56
February 23, 2022
As a Presbyterian minister, the late Rev. Robert S. Link ’56 undoubtedly wrestled with the foes of goodness and decency. As a Presbyterian College student, however, he grappled for the…
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Buy a Sub: Send Team South Carolina athletes to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
February 23, 2022
Jersey Mike’s 12th Annual “Month of Giving” Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes Nationwide The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is joining forces with 74 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations throughout South Carolina for its 12th Annual March “Month of…
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Middleton Place Foundation announces the release of “American Landmark: Charles Duell and the Rebirth of Middleton Place”
February 23, 2022
Middleton Place Foundation (MPF), the non-profit educational trust announced the launch of “American Landmark: Charles Duell and the Rebirth of Middleton Place” on March 8, 2022. Charles Duell inherited Middleton…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces new leadership program for executives, Charleston Insight
February 23, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced the launch of a new Leadership program, Charleston Insight, presented by JP Morgan. This twelve-week program invites senior-level executives and business owners who are new to Charleston…
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Camden Navarro Massingill named shareholder of Wyche, P.A.
February 23, 2022
GREENVILLE, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Camden Navarro Massingill has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Camden is an…
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Lucy Dinkins named shareholder of Wyche, P.A.
February 23, 2022
COLUMBIA, SC – Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Lucy Dinkins has been named a shareholder of the firm. “Lucy is a skilled…
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Cayce’s newest Councilman awarded McLaughlin Scholarship
February 23, 2022
Cayce City Councilman, Hunter Sox, has been awarded the McLaughlin Scholarship to attend the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) in Oklahoma City in March. The McLaughlin Scholarship Fund is named…
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OTO Development promotes Catherine Johnston to Vice President of Human Resources
February 23, 2022
Catherine Johnston has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources at OTO Development. She is tasked with leading and developing the Spartanburg-based hotelier’s HR team, which supports ~2,400 employees…
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Dodge Industrial, Inc. announces David Gilbert as new president
February 23, 2022
Dodge Industrial, Inc. – an RBC Bearings company and leading manufacturer of bearings, gearing, and power transmission components – announced that it has named David Gilbert as its new president…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association announces 2022 Stars of the industry winners and runners up
February 23, 2022
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) hosted its 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards Gala on February 21 at 1881 Event Hall in Spartanburg. The Stars of…
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FUEL wins four ADDY Awards
February 23, 2022FUEL, a Greenville, S.C.-based marketing and advertising agency specializing in strategy, branding, and demand generation, won four awards at the 2022 Greenville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) ADDY®…
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Colliers | South Carolina hires Angela Mayorga as Property Manager in Charleston
February 23, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Angela Mayorga has joined the firm’s Charleston office as a Property Manager. “Angela is an excellent addition to our team,” said Mike Benedetti, Director…
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Crystal Baker promoted to Research Manager of Colliers | South Carolina
February 23, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Crystal Baker has been promoted to Research Manager, working with the firm’s offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg. In her role, Baker is…
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LS3P creates “Design In-Kind” initiative for pro bono design
February 23, 2022
LS3P announced the creation of a new firmwide pro bono design initiative, Design In-Kind. Since its founding, the firm has been committed to pro bono work for a broad range…
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The Art of Communication
February 23, 2022
By Jeff Becraft This week I had to go to the doctor to get my left ear checked out. After I had signed in, the nurse walks me to…
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The Emperor’s Hem
February 23, 2022
By Tom Poland In the late 1990s, a time that seems ancient, I touched the emperor’s hem. That is I corresponded with a writer whose words revealed a style…
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